Leesville Road High School's Newspaper
For a person in search of thought-provoking, multilayered reading material, the richest mining ground may be as inconspicuous as a high school English class. There, a bookworm can find a
In post 9/11 America, it is a clear fact that people of Arab descent are a recognizable and often discriminated against minority. Women in headscarves face harassment and violence, men
Among society’s most pressing challenges is the quest to mold the younger generations of today into the leaders of tomorrow. Through many methods and techniques (standardized tests, classroom competitions, ranking
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 Assistant Principal on January 23.
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 of Leesville student received awards
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. Lyons and Mrs. Tucker. The
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 and gave insight into both
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 of their building that represents
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 Leesville Road High School either
“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 team has suffered from illnesses
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 are many advantages to athletes
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 friends and doing his homework,
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 Bake Team at Dominion Park
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 graduate in 2008, defied all
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 that they will do this
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 they have had together. Everyone
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. According to Pierre Lourens, a
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 to the faculty around the
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 show started out a little
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 Leesville student indulging in the
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 team, but it is the
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 drive in school history. Mr.
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 in preparation for the Winterfest
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 recognized by a red cross
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 Reagan, played by Applegate. The
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 the sake of their country.
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 sure to occupy the long,
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 at the same time. Jamie
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 all students and parents interested
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, preparation involved drinking water and
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 Leesville Road High School.” Underneath
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 Alan Koruth, junior. Koruth was
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 year, Leesville’s political club looks
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 Leesville’s academics. He said he
