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Most people agree Memorial Day ushers in the summer season. Here in Raleigh, that summer season comes with hot and hazy days where you want to run inside to the
During Memorial Day Weekend, my family and I drove up to New Jersey to see family. Many, including myself, did not realize that there is much difference between the way
During the COVID-19 pandemic, starting a small business appealed to people of all ages. It was a good way to fill time and make money for those that lost their
For the ten seniors in Dance Ensemble, the school year is almost over, their high school dance careers nearly finished. Still, before they left Leesville Road High School for good,
I’ll be the first to admit that, as a child, nothing brought me more joy than Disney movies. Aladdin, Peter Pan, The Lion King– you name it, I’d seen it,
With Spring Break officially over, AP exams fast approaching and graduation just around the corner, we, the some 500 graduating seniors of Leesville, are in the home stretch of high
As my avid fans will attest, and as I will shamelessly admit, I have a slight obsession with reality television competitions. The Voice, The Sing-Off, The Apprentice, Duets, American Idol,
Before I continue, let it be known that I am by no means a professional hip-hop music critic, nor do I consider myself a true fan of hip-hop music. I
At first glance, Kim Dang looks like any other high school senior. She spends time with friends, does homework and goes to class like everyone else. However, Dang does possess
Ray Lewis. Kobe Bryant. Ben Roethlisberger. Tiger Woods. Michael Vick. And now Manti Te’o. Phenomenal athletes. Some will even consider them among the greatest sports figures of all time. Ray
In the coming months, Leesville Road will lose some 500 graduating seniors, all off to pursue whatever it is life has planned for them, whether it be in the workforce,
Friday, January 4 was shaping up to be another ordinary day. After lounging through Art I and Pride Period, I trudged across campus to Mrs. Floyd’s AP English class, looking
It’s happened before. 1999, 2007, even earlier this summer. So how do we stop it? Can we stop it? Sadly, the answer is no. But at least we can try.
2,980 pounds of food. $8,662 in donations. Over 45,000 meals. After nearly a month of fundraising, Leesville Road’s food drive finally came to an end on Thursday, Nov. 30. On
As a high school senior, I’m a little embarrassed to admit I’ve never been to a concert. Film premieres, album releases, even amusement park openings– I’ve graced them all with
The challenge: one day at the State Fair, 10,000 calories. Go. When I first heard of the infamous 10,000 Calorie Challenge on the news, I was intrigued. After taking in
Three straight games, two volleyball powerhouses, one number one ranking. When all was said and done, it belonged to the Pride. On Thursday, Sept. 20, in front of their home
Victoria Justice is a star in the making. First Zoey 101, then Victorious, now the lead in Paramount’s Fun Size— Justice, 19, is already, by the social standard, a celebrity.
The 2012 NFL fantasy football season is officially underway– let the games begin. For the innocent few foreign to fantasy football, the system is simple. Once a year, friends and
Finally, a winner. As my devout readers (and closest friends) know, I have a strange love, some say addiction, to television singing competitions. From The Sing-Off to The Voice to
Not even a full week into the upcoming school year and the senior class of 2013 has already begun to leave their legacy at Leesville Road High School. On Friday,
After months of hype and anticipation, the time finally came. It was time. Time to do-it. When Thursday night rolled around, I found myself reclining on the sofa, feet on
My name is Brendan Marks, and I am a junior at Leesville Road High School. I live with my parents and my dog, Bitsy; I work as a camp counselor
Don’t get me wrong, I love movies. Whether I’m closing my eyes during a jumpy horror flick or tearing up during an emotional rom-com, I always try to keep an
14 AP classes. A four year varsity letterman for men’s golf. A devout member of FBLA, NHS, and Brain Game. Fluent in Chinese. A Morehead Scholar. And, add valedictorian to
Shalini Balagopal should be a junior. However, this June, when the graduating class of 2012 departs Leesville Road for the last time as students, Balagopal will be among them. After
Here we go again. This past fall, as many of my diehard fans already know, I wrote a scathing review of NBC’s The Sing Off, an a capella spin-off of
On Tuesday, April 10, after falling behind in the early innings, the Leesville Road men’s varsity baseball team pulled off the late game comeback to defeat Heritage by a score
Angry Birds, Words With Friends, even Temple Run – all three had their moment of glory, their time in the limelight as “the game.” Now though, all of that has
“Finally we’re back, and we made a big splash,” said Mrs. Hoban, Leesville’s dance instructor. On Wednesday, March 14, after a two-year hiatus, Leesville Dance once again took the stage
The end of an era is oftentimes met with harsh criticism, disappointment and a reluctance to change. However, with every parting of ways comes the opportunity to begin anew. Such
On Thursday, February 23, the National Latin Honor Society held inductions for the first time in the history of Leesville Road. Dr. Mash, Latin teacher and NLHS advisor, said, “Just
Capital Pride held their annual auditions in order to select the students who will represent Leesville Road for the 2012-2013 school year. Mrs. Covington, chorus teacher, described “CP” as an
Never lie to others. Listen to your parents. Hate the New York Yankees. Growing up in the Marks’ household, those were the golden rules. Most parents at least try to
Melancholy groans echo throughout the classroom. Feet shuffle, only to be masked by the occasional clang of a desk scraping along the floor. Uncomfortable students force out restrained introductions as
On Friday, January 6, the Leesville Road band program received the one belated holiday gift they had been waiting nearly a month for: a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant. According to
It’s called Tebowmania. Tim Tebow. College superstar. Heisman Trophy winner. National champion. First-round draft choice. Starting NFL quarterback. On Sunday, January 8, Tebow earned himself another title: playoff-winning quarterback. Over
As a Jewish teenager at Leesville Road, Christmas confuses me. Plastic Christmas trees. Multicolored flashing lights. Tinsel and garland from Dollar General. The overwhelming commercialization of December 25 is a
When Caroline Gentry woke up on Monday, December 5, she knew something had happened. “By the time I checked my phone before school that morning, I saw that I had
“After everything we’ve been through, all the challenges and adversity we faced, I’m so proud of our guys. We had an unbelievable season, coaches as well as players. I couldn’t
With a 4-2 loss to Jordan High on Nov. 4, the 2011 Leesville Road varsity men’s soccer season came to an unfortunate end. The Pride, under Paul Dinkenor, fell to
After an underwhelming 2010 season, Leesville Road wrestling fell from the ranks of the elite squads in the Cap-8. Wyss is looking to reclaim the conference title this year through
I was but a young lad, a boy of only sixteen, when I first saw it, the thing I changed my life. It was a Saturday night. My father and
I have always loved the fall. Unfortunately, as I have grown older, I have also grown apart from my childhood in regards to the ways I enjoy autumn. The days
Blistering cold, constant rain, even seemingly insurmountable injuries– nothing could stop the Pride. With Leesville Road’s 41-16 victory over Wake Forest-Rolesville on Friday, October 28, the Pride did what no
