Ward leaving before second semester
Some changes in administration will be occurring in the near future at Leesville Road High School. Mr. George Ward III is leaving his position as…
Articles by Andrew Wendt, staff writer
DECA club competes at Raleigh Convention Center
On December 12, members of Leesville’s Deca club took a field trip to the Raleigh Convention Center to perform at a Deca competition. A number…
A source of safe support
Another teen pregnancy support group at Leesville was created to help out pregnant students in need. The group was initially created last year by Mrs….
Car Club invites fire fighters to Leesville
The December 6 Car Club meeting at Leesville Road High School featured a fire truck from the Raleigh Fire Department. Three firefighters accompanied the truck…
Jason’s Deli looks to Leesville artists for mural
Leesville’s art depatment has taken on a new challenge. Jason’s Deli in Briar Creek has asked Leesville students to paint a mural on the side…
Leesville challenges bullying this month
Have you ever seen a student being bullied? Did you stop and stare? Chances are, you have. It’s safe to say that most students at…
JV football looks forward to the rest of the season
“The goal we established at the beginning of the season was to develop players and move kids up to varsity,” said Dave Pyper, coach. The…
Twitter helps athletes communicate
Twitter has spread like the black plague through the media in general, but it has made a considerable impact in the area of sports. There…
Michaud does a good turn daily
Peter Michaud, senior, has achieved what many consider to be the Ph.D. of boyhood. Michaud is your average Leesville student who enjoys spending time with…
Bake team puts Grill team on the fryer
Leesville students have a huge decision to make as the football season kicks off. Students can either pregame with Grill Team at Springdale pool or…
Gentry touches down in the NFL
While many of Leesville’s athletes dream of playing sports professionally, few actually achieve their aspirations and turn their dreams into a reality. Taylor Gentry, Leesville…
Class of 2013 taking over Senior Wall
As the class of 2012 vacates the Leesville campus, the class of 2013 is expected to fill its place very quickly. One of the ways…
Leesville starts the graduation process
On Friday May 25, Leesville students and faculty will gather in the gym to celebrate the achievements of Leesville seniors and reminisce about the memories…
Mighty RA’s save the day!
Resident assistants in college hold many responsibilities and are a crucial part of dorm life. They are the glue that holds the dorm floor together….
Junior Marshalls: the best of the best
As graduation approaches, the need for students to help prepare for graduation arises. Junior Marshals are selected to fill this role and provide extra help…
Leesville falls in love with Kiss Me, Kate!
On April 18 through April 21 Leesville’s theater department performed the musical Kiss Me, Kate. The performance wowed Leesville students, parents and faculty alike. The…
McDonalds: is it fast food or fat food?
Leesville High School students flock to McDonald’s around lunch time. No matter which lunch it is, you can be sure to find at least one…
LRHS lax: only the beginning
Leesville High School held varsity lacrosse tryouts on Feb. 13 in Coach Fullbright’s room. This is the first year that Leesville has a varsity lacrosse…
Blood drive to take place March 7
Leesville will hold the second blood drive of the 2011-2012 school year on Wednesday, March 7. Blood drive coordinators predict it will be the largest…
Leesville’s dance team steps up to the competition
Room 115 was filled with spirit and soul on December 1, 2011, as Leesville’s step team and dance team known as Black Centricity, held tryouts…
Leesville’s first responders respond first
By far, the biggest unsung heroes of Leesville are the first responders. First responders are not glorified or put on a pedestal, they are simply…
Up All Night funny but not groundbreaking
Christina Applegate and Will Arnett star in NBC’s new comedy, Up All Night, which aired September 3. The show centers Chris, played by Arnett, and…
Leesville remembers veterans
On Friday, November 11, 2011, students and faculty at Leesville took a day off to pause and remember veterans who laid down their lives for…
Leesville Pranksters are on the Prowl
With ninja like stealth and lightning fast hand movements, many Leesville students are attempting a new fad: turtling. Turtling is a practical joke that is…
Wow! 7 billion Earthlings exist
On Monday, October 1, 2011, the seventh billion person was welcomed into the world. This significant occurrence for mankind is a blessing and a curse…
Track and Field tries to catch its breath
On October 17, 2011, athletes met in the auditorium to kick off the 2011-2012 track and field season at Leesville. The meeting was open to…
Students give blood, save lives
Students and faculty of Leesville made their way to the Auxiliary Gym to donate blood to the Red Cross on Oct. 6. For most people,…
Class of ’11 disappoints
On Monday September 19, 2011, students drove into the parking lot to find a wooden sign from the Class of 2011 that read, “Welcome to…
Drivers terrorize Leesville
The 2011-2012 school year appears to be the year of reckless drivers at Leesville. The student parking lot has become a “frightening place,” according to…
Political club encourages students to debate respectfully
On September 6, 2011, Leesville’s political club held their first meeting to discuss plans for the year and organize upcoming events. Throughout the 2011-2012 school…
Mr. Ward makes debut as assistant principal
On August, 25, 2011, Mr. George Ward III started his term as an Assistant Principal at Leesville Road High School. Ward speaks very highly of…