Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015, Author at The Mycenaean

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 June 1, 2015

Next to Normal visits Raleigh

May 1-10, the Triangle welcomed the Tony Award winning musical, Next to Normal, to North Carolina Theatre. Playing thirteen shows over the course of two weeks, Next to Normal tells

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 May 13, 2015

Safe students at Leesville

April 21-23 LRHS Student Services hosted “Safe Student Week.” Three days where all students could stop by the Student Services booth and tables in the cafeteria and learn about safe

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 April 22, 2015

World premiere of King Georges, standout documentary

Saturday, April 11, I attended the Full Frame Documentary FIlm Festival in Durham, NC. That night I had the pleasure of viewing the world premiere of director Erika Frankel’s documentary,

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 April 20, 2015

VIP leaves lasting impression

The air at Leesville was thick with mixed emotions last Thursday morning, even from the moment students arrived at school. Parked near the entrance of the student parking lot was

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 April 20, 2015

Insurgent review

Love and war. These were the raging themes of the second book-to-film in the popular YA Divergent series by Veronica Roth. Like many superfans of the series, I was eagerly

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 April 16, 2015

French Club performs service project

This Monday, April 13th, Leesville’s French Club held their second-to-last meeting, and participated in one of their two planned service projects for the year. For clubs to retain their honor’s

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 April 13, 2015

Video Games: A boys world after all?

No matter how hard modern day activists may try to level all playing fields when it comes to breaking gender stereotypes or equalizing aspects of society, some things may always

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 January 27, 2015

A case for cats

“A dog is a man’s best friend.” “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.” We’ve all grown up hearing these things

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 January 22, 2015

Mainstage takes a dark turn

On January 8 and 9, Leesville’s honors theatre class, Mainstage, put on an enthralling production of Before Juliet, a sharp contrast to last year’s more comedic Mean Girls. Before Juliet

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 December 19, 2014

Why ‘Theory of Everything’ could take home an Oscar

As the Academy Awards race begins to heat up, more movies will be released well into the end of the month. Last week, the latest potential picture of the year,

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 November 12, 2014

CFNC’s college application week

While many seniors are well under way in the college application process, those who opted not to apply Early Action or Early Decision to any college may now be beginning.

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 October 28, 2014

1989: pop’s newest guilty pleasure

For many jaded millennials and older adults alike, the release of Taylor Swift’s fifth album, 1989, on Monday has become just another 13-track album full of hardly insightful glimpses into

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 October 17, 2014

A bigger and better bluegrass festival

The Wide Open Bluegrass Festival, returning for the second time to Raleigh this year, ran from Oct. 3 – 4. Music lovers from all over the state came to experience

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 October 15, 2014

Phantom returns bigger and better

The bright chandelier shimmers over the first five rows of the audience. The rich reds of the curtain and subtle gold lighting creates a dramatic tone. The auctioneer utters one

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 September 24, 2014

NHS welcomes members new and old

On September 18, the first National Honor’s Society meeting of the year was held in the auditorium. With both returning and recently accepted members, the meeting lasted around twenty minutes.

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 September 3, 2014

Executive Council goes for gold

While the majority of Leesville’s students just suffered through their first week of classes, endless traffic and six a.m. alarms, Executive Council has been working diligently to plan for this

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 June 2, 2014

Leesville honors its best

On Tuesday, May 13, Leesville honored its brightest at the annual Awards Ceremony. The program started at 6:30, and was held in the auditorium. Openings included renditions of Coldplay’s “Viva

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 May 20, 2014

Teenage communication lacks substance

It’s Friday afternoon, and I’m awoken from my nap by the sound of a buzzing iPhone. I blindly search for it because it’s, of course, only inches away from me

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 April 28, 2014

Leesville’s Health Week

As students returned from Spring Break, Leesville’s Student Services decided it was time to boost Leesville’s health – in more ways than one. The focus of Healthy Student Week

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 April 7, 2014

‘Divergent’ diverges from its predecessors

Based on the Veronica Roth’s best seller, Divergent, the movie, epitomizes the general message of most young adult fiction — you’re you, and nobody else. You can’t let them define

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 March 27, 2014

The SAT: What does it really achieve?

In 2012, over 1.6 million American students took the SAT, but only half of those students were deemed college-ready. Cheating scandals, thousands of dollars spent on SAT prep and severely

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 March 25, 2014

Leesville shows off its French skills

Every year, Leesville’s French students are given the opportunity to immerse themselves in a day full of French food, language and interaction. This year was no different. Wednesday, March 19,

by Alli Perrin, staff writer 2014-2015 March 21, 2014

What to watch on Netflix

Movies Romeo and Juliet (drama)– March 3 This revitalized drama comes to life through an all-star cast including Hailee Steinfeld (Juliet), Ed Westwick (Romeo), Douglas Booth and Paul Giamatti. The

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 March 21, 2014

Chubby’s restaurant review

Voted “Favorite Restaurant Value” in 2010 by the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chubby’s Tacos has certainly lived up to this title in recent years. Walking in you’re immediately put

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 March 21, 2014

Raleigh museum reviews

Located downtown on 5 East Edenton Street, the North Carolina History Museum hosts multiple exhibits. Any sports fan can enjoy the permanent NC Sports Hall of Fame, and political fanatics

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 February 27, 2014

Stephenson leaves a legend

Angela Stephenson, well known and well liked for her direct nature with students and sarcastic yet communicative character, left Leesville Friday, February 14 — her last day after twenty-one years

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 February 4, 2014

Leesville produces a good “Mean Girl”

Taking on such an iconic millennial movie could prove to be a task that would leave most falling flat. However, the Leesville Mainstage class took on the job with excitement

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 January 23, 2014

Downton Abbey returns

The fourth season of Downton Abbey began Sunday, January 5 — leaving eagerly awaiting fans feeling bittersweet. The absence of the British drama left a hole in dedicated fans weekly

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 January 6, 2014

Leesville Tutoring Program resumes

In high school, students are relentlessly searching for volunteer opportunities. Whether they are members of a club that requires service hours, seeking to complete a portion of their college applications,

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 December 15, 2013

The Pit review: A sweet, southern spot

Nestled between W. Davie and S. Harrington Street, The Pit stands as one of North Carolina’s most successful barbecue restaurants. As you enter, the smell of sweet sauce lapping over

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 November 18, 2013

Mental disorders in teens: a “popular” epidemic

“I just want someone to kiss my scars.” “Your cuts are beautiful.” “One day someone will come and fix me.” Ideas like these have recently consumed the minds of teens

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 November 18, 2013

French Club visits NC Museum of Art

Tuesday, Nov. 12, French Club visited the North Carolina Museum of Art and observed various paintings and sculptures created by classic French artists. Chaperoned by French Club’s advisor, Madame West,

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 November 13, 2013

Band member honors veterans

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 November 7, 2013

Great job, old sport!

The lights dim, the jazz-age music commences, Jake Banasiewicz takes stage right as the iconic Jay Gatsby. The Great Gatsby begins. Running last Thursday through Saturday night, October 31 to

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 October 31, 2013

Key Club, the Key to Happiness (for teachers at least!)

Thursday, Oct. 25, over one hundred kids squeezed into the pit of the cafeteria to participate in the Key Club Meeting. Key Club is the oldest and largest program for

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 October 31, 2013

Los pequeños españoles

On Oct. 22, Sr. Ross’ Spanish 5 classes reached out to the youngest of Spanish learners when they read self-written Spanish childrens’ books to second and fourth graders at Leesville

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 October 3, 2013

IMBA festival

Overalls and hay. Toothless hicks and whiny vocals. Simple country music for simple, country folk. All things that may come to one’s mind when presented with the idea of Bluegrass.

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 October 3, 2013

Held Captive by Prisoners

How far would you go to protect your child? The single question that echoes throughout the entire two and a half hours of Prisoners. Friday, Sept. 20, the movie-going audience

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 September 19, 2013

Swift Paints the Town Red

Last Friday, September 13, the PNC Arena was immersed in Red. Returning for the third time in six years to Raleigh, Taylor Swift proved that heartbreak is a lifetime affair.

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 September 16, 2013

Executive Council Leads the Way

As the rest of the 2,350 Leesville population scurries out the door to home, jobs, and sports practice, a handful stay behind to take care of Leesville. Those students are

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 September 13, 2013

Slow dancing with John Mayer

“I’m headed out west with my headphones on, boarded a flight with a song in the back of my soul, and no one knows” — The first words crooning out

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