Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 May 9, 2017

Why we should stop glorifying rap music

Over the past several decades, the type of music listened to has had an enormous impact on the teenagers of each generation. Elvis Presley, Madonna, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson,

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 May 2, 2017

Pride women’s lacrosse sends another player to college

Tyler Mae Stempien, a senior and captain on the LRHS women’s lacrosse team, celebrated her commitment to play college lacrosse at Berry College on Wednesday April 25. Stempien has played

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 April 26, 2017

Pride Women’s Soccer Bounces Back

Prior to spring break, the Pride women’s soccer team suffered two back-to-back losses causing them to drop to third in the conference. Both Wakefield and Millbrook defeated the Pride 2-1,

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 April 6, 2017

Tic Toc Escapes Review

Tic Toc Escape, located in downtown Raleigh, brings a whole new meaning to a “little hole-in-the-wall” wonder. I had heard about how fun and exciting an escape room was so

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 March 17, 2017

Leesville Women’s Soccer Closes the Week with 3 Wins

On Friday, March 10, the Pride women’s soccer team trekked to Chapel Hill high school to face the Tigers for their last out-of-conference game. In the days leading up to

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 March 15, 2017

The Top Ten Most Embarrassing Moments Every High School Students Has Experienced

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by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 February 7, 2017

The parallels between “Mean Girls” and real life high school

Most teens have seen the infamous film Mean Girls at some point in their life. However, the film brought audiences much more than a mere hour and a half of

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 February 3, 2017

Leesville student is recognized by the Wake County Board of Education

Francisco Morales II, senior and drumline captain at Leesville Road High School, recently earned the Wake County Spotlight on Students Award along with 44 other students. Each school from Wake

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 January 18, 2017

Pride women’s soccer spring into the season with beginning of workouts

After a long break filled with rest and relaxation, the Pride athletics department ring in the new year by jumping into work on the fast-approaching spring season. Women’s soccer is

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 December 21, 2016

The “Real” in Reality TV

From news to a scripted show about cats, television over the years has widely expanded its realm. However, one of the most popular and intriguing genres of television is reality

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 December 2, 2016

Help for the Homeless

Throughout each year, several churches in the Raleigh area host homeless families that are part of the Family Promise of Wake County program. The program serves to help families who

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 November 30, 2016

Leesville celebrates Mogie Adamchik, women’s golf Cap 8 Player Of The Year

The Leesville women’s golf team recently concluded yet another successful season, finishing third in the conference. The team worked hard together to finish the season well and secure 3

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 October 20, 2016

Students Experience a Blast from the Past, Star Wars Version

On Tuesday, October 18 the media center staff transformed the usual room full of computers and books into a Star Wars information center in honor of Star Wars Reading Day.

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 September 7, 2016

Class of 2017 senior wall exceeds expectations

The creation of the senior wall is a beloved tradition at Leesville Road High School. Each year, the new senior class paints a creative picture representing what they want to

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 September 6, 2016

Uncovering the Truth about AP English Summer Assignments

August 29 marked the first week of school for most students in the Wake County district. For some students, the stress of school assignments came a little earlier than August

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 June 1, 2016

Sleep deprivation in teens: more than just a bad case of the yawns

In an effort to fix the extremely prominent issue regarding the lack of sleep in many high school students, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement urging school

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 May 26, 2016

Summer Job Quiz

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 May 25, 2016

Leesville student parking lot needs to see changes in the future.

The Leesville student parking lot is absolutely slam-packed with cars. Every single spot available is filled with students by at least the second month of school. With cars of all

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 May 25, 2016

AP exams bring long hours of testing and high levels of stress

On May 2, the stress of AP exams began for thousands of students across the country and will last until mid May. AP exams are for any students that want

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 April 20, 2016

Three senior lacrosse players sign their letters of intent

On Wednesday April 13, the second wave of Leesville lacrosse players signed their letters of intent. The players signing are part of a recruiting class that included multiple players from

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 April 18, 2016

JV baseball continues to defend its number one title

On Friday, April 8, Leesville’s JV baseball team took on their rival, the Millbrook Wildcats. Going into the game, the Pride was first in the conference with a record of

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 April 6, 2016

Will Sandy brings youth, talent to baseball team

Leesville Road baseball has always been known for being extremely competitive. Most underclassmen who are lucky enough to make it are put on JV. It is extremely rare for an

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 March 24, 2016

Giving back by giving blood

On Tuesday, March 15, Leesville held the spring blood drive. 105 students and staff signed up to donate between one and two pints of blood. The blood will go to

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 March 4, 2016

A spotlight on Kendall York

Kendall York, a junior at Leesville Road High School, is just like any other boy. He goes to school, does his homework, hangs out with friends, and is involved with

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 March 2, 2016

Spring Sports Are Underway

On Tuesday, February 16 tryouts for spring sports finally began. Tryouts were supposed to begin on Monday, but were postponed due to inclimate weather. February is a very unpredictable month

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 February 19, 2016

‘Tis the season to dress up for no reason!

For schools across North Carolina, February is the month designated to winter dances. Leesville used to be among the NC schools that host a winter event, but the dances could

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 February 12, 2016

Take the Celebrity Quiz

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 January 8, 2016

15 students join International Thespian Society

On Monday, December 7, fifteen Leesville students were inducted into the International Thespian Society (ITS). Returning members, parents, and the new inductees crowded into the cafeteria for the hour long

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 December 9, 2015

LRHS chorus prepares for their annual Christmas concert

On December 11, the LRHS chorus will hold their annual Christmas concert. The concert will feature the beginning, intermediate and Capital Pride choirs performing holiday tunes they have been rehearsing

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 November 9, 2015

Leesville cross country has their eyes on the prize

This past Saturday, the Leesville women’s cross country team won regionals and beat Green Hope, their rival of eight years, by just two points. The win has given the Pride

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 November 4, 2015

Men’s Soccer Wins CAP-8

The Leesville Road men’s varsity soccer team finished their season with a record of 13-4-3. The last game of the season against the MIllbrook Wildcats secured the team’s spot as

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 November 2, 2015

The new normal for teen dating

The years teens spend in high school are typically engulfed by drama over friends, enemies, boyfriends and girlfriends. Nowadays, the problems that emerge from relationships are much different than they

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 November 2, 2015

LRHS men’s varsity basketball team prepares for an outstanding season

As the end of the football season nears, the Loonies student section needs a new sport to cheer on. Luckily, on November 2, the 2015-2016 basketball season will be in

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 October 7, 2015

Students get creative for homecoming proposals

In the weeks before any high school dance, there is always buzz about who is asking who, how they’re asking and when. This year’s weeks leading up to the annual

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 September 24, 2015

National Honors Society welcomes new members at first meeting

On Thursday September 17, Leesville held its first NHS meeting during the second half of lunch. Juniors and seniors inducted into the society the night before gathered in the auditorium

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 September 15, 2015

The underclassmen social hierarchy

At the beginning of every school year, how students think the year will go all depends on what grade they are in. Freshmen are nervous and intimidated that they will

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 September 8, 2015

New year, new grading scale

Now that the 2015-2016 school year is underway, all North Carolina schools are officially using the new ten-point grading scale. According to an article in the News and Observer from

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