Author: Dominic Cook, staff writer
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How are Leesvile students preparing for fall semester finals?
Finals start the week after Christmas break, from January the 13-15. If students miss one of the regular exam days, there are makeup exam days January 16-17. The different exam days depend on which…
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How is the LRHS JV Men’s basketball team performing right now?
The Leesville men’s JV basketball team has been doing well this season. They are currently undefeated with a 5-0 score. The JV team has 7 freshman and 8 sophomores on the team, while varsity…
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Should students in high school have their own car?
Why would a student want to own a car? Many students dream of owning a car in high school. If someone has their license, too, it offers students multiple things — freedom, independence, and…
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What did Leesville high school students do for Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving occurred on Thursday, November 28, and, as always, brought many families together nationwide. How did Leesville students spend their thanksgiving holiday? Leesville gave students days off for this holiday. The Thanksgiving break was…
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Should you take AP classes in high school?
What is an AP class? Students can take an AP or Advanced Placement class instead of a core or elective class. There are 20 possible AP classes students can take, so any student can…
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Should high schoolers take a second language in school?
Last year, students needed language classes to earn credits to graduate, but as of this year, schools no longer require language credits. Possible languages students could have taken were, Spanish, Spanish Heritage, Latin, and…
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What high school students need to know about the PreACT
Sophomores took the PreACT on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Students took the test in classrooms around the main building. The test started around 7:25 am and lasted until around 10:30 am. All sophomores had…
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Why do high school students need sleep?
According to the CDC, only 3 out of 10 students get enough sleep. Pros of getting more sleep Sleep improves many things such as memory, focus, emotional health, and learning. Sleep helps the brain…
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How are Leesville High School Students celebrating Halloween in 2024?
Halloween is on October 31. Some celebrate this holiday, dressing up in costumes or handing out candy to those who want it. Costumes can range anywhere from princesses and Toy Story, to clowns and…
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Getting Your Learner’s Permit: Essential Tips for Teenage Drivers
Have you ever wanted to drive by yourself? A permit is something you can brag to your friends about and is the first step to driving freely. What is a permit? A driving permit…
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What did Leesville students do for Homecoming 2024?
Leesville’s Homecoming game and dance was on Friday, October 5, 2024. The dance happened late after the 7:00 PM football game against Sanderson. The dance lasted until 11:30 at night. On the Saturday after…
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Should students buy a car with a convertible top?
Convertibles are the most fun car to drive. Anybody would love to have one, and there’s no harm in trying, so why not for the fun of it? What is a convertible top? A…
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Applications for Wake Tech Career and College Promise
Leesville offers many opportunities for students. One program all students can take is called the NC Career and College Promise (CCP) program through Wake Tech. The CCP application opened September 24, 2024, and will…
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What is the Leesville Key Club
Key Club made posters to place around the school. The cards were made to interest other students in joining the club. (Used with permission of Leesville Key Club Instagram @lrhs_keyclub24)
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Leesville’s Meet the Teacher Event
(From left to right) Mrs. Langlois, Ms. Pleasant, Ms. Ballew, and Ms. Engdall at the Meet the Teacher event. They are social studies teachers at LRHS. (Used by permission of Teresa Cook)