Author: Elena Faddoul, senior editor
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Class of 2024 Parent Reflections
Parent reflections are a crucial part of Senior Print. As such, we are proud to recognize and feature the following parent reflections for the Class of 2024: Jorge Faddoul- Reflects on daughter, Elena Faddoul,…
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LRHS Spring Scholarship Bulletin
Seniors at Leesville are provided with the chance to apply to a monthly scholarship bulletin, offering them access to various scholarship opportunities. This month, new, Leesville- specific, scholarships open up for students. (Photo courtesy…
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Swipe Right on Success: Why Every Senior Should have a LinkedIn Account
Whether you realize it or not, not all work opportunities are advertised on standard platforms or pamphlets. Sometimes an organization only wants to find that one exceptional individual, but if they don’t effectively promote…
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Las Mejores Películas de los 2000’s
Las comedias románticas son uno de los géneros televisivos más famosos; sus elementos románticos hacen felices a la mayoría de los espectadores, ya que les encanta ver cómo se desarrollan las historias. Voy a…
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La Realidad de Navegar el Último Año de High School
Este artículo tiene como objetivo arrojar luz sobre la verdad sin filtros de ser un estudiante de último año, una realidad que abarca tanto los aspectos amargos como los dulces de esta fase de…
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Student Spotlight: Haley Lammé
Haley Lammé is a senior on the varsity softball team at Leesville Road High School. Her journey in sports began with gymnastics, but it was her innate talent for throwing that led her into…
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Mrs. Sloan Spotlight
Growing up near the beach as an only child, her love for English and reading shaped her academic life. While uncertain about her career plans, a semester of reflection after graduating high school early…
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Revisando los programas de la década de 2000
Desde mi punto de vista, los programas de televisión estadounidenses fueron prosperando en el pasado, cuando había pocas plataformas de redes sociales, no había teléfonos inteligentes y no había respuestas instantáneas a través de…
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Atleta Destacado: Adam Saib
Con una impresionante carrera futbolística de más de una década, Adam Saib, senior, se ha convertido en un miembro importante del equipo de fútbol de Leesville Road High School. La pasión de Saib por el…
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Athlete Spotlight: Adam Saib
With an impressive soccer career of over a decade, Adam Saib, senior, has become an important member of the PRIDE soccer team. Saib’s passion for soccer started thirteen years ago, when he first started…
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Athlete Spotlight: Evie Whitt
Tennis is one of most competitive, yet underrated sports in the Leesville community. It would not be the same without Evie Whitt, senior and team captain. Whitt has been playing for fun since she…
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A Triumphant Night: Leesville Road High School Men’s Soccer Team Secures Victory in Wake County Cup
The Leesville Road Men’s soccer team won their second Wake County Cup championship in three years by securing a 4-3 overtime victory against Holly Springs High School. Although the Holly Springs’ Golden Hawks had…
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Attention, Class of 2024: Graduation is Closer than You Think
Class of 2024, welcome to senior year! We are almost done, but there are some steps to be take before we can celebrate. The information and due dates below are compiled to support seniors…
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Interested in International Relations? Join Model UN!
The establishment of the United Nations following the Second World War was done so in an effort to avert another battle. Since then, a lot of schools in the United States have established initiatives…
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DeAP Learning
DeAP Learning started when five college students and one high school student, who took many AP classes in high school, realized how challenging it was to learn the material and study for the exam.…
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Come Help at the Spring Carnival!
Leesville’s 2023 Spring Carnival will be held in the Hamilton Stadium, at 4:00 pm. Tickets will be sold for 6 dollars on GoFan. There will be carnival activities like food and booths, which various…
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Meet Two Contestants from NPR’S Podcast Challenge
National Public Radio is calling pupils from throughout the country to produce a podcast, then compete for a chance to win a grand prize and have their work broadcast on NPR. This year, two…
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Dreamville Festival
The weekend-long event of hip-hop, rap and other genres of music will take place on April 1 and 2 at Dorothea Dix Park, near downtown Raleigh. Being one of the most anticipated yearly events…
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Spring Break Plans
The countdown to spring break has started for the students at LRHS. Spring Break is an annual, week-long break that gives students a bit of sleep, fun, and rest from school work. Every student…
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Powderpuff is Back!
Mark your calendars everyone — Powderpuff is finally back!! Every year in the fall, each grade takes part in a women’s flag football competition during Homecoming week. In Powderpuff, girls now compete while the…
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Book Review: Small Great Things
As a part of the Five Themes Research Project, in AP Human Geography, LRHS students are expected to pick a work of fiction or nonfiction to write an essay and create a physical presentation…
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Athlete Spotlight: Hayden Kizakevich
Diving is one of most competitive, yet underrated sports in the Leesville community. It would not be the same without senior team captain and student body vice president, Hayden Kizakevich. Kizakevich has been diving…
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Should there be a Separate Entrance to School for Students?
Morning traffic is one of the worst parts of the school day for students and parents. This has caused an outrage in the LRHS community, raising the question whether or not the school should…
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The Reality of Ginny & Georgia
This season picked up with the strained Miller family as Ginny (Antonia Gentry) and her younger brother Austin (Diesel La Torraca) riding a motorcycle out of Wellsbury, where they live, in an effort to…
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NFL Star Damar Hamlin Goes into Cardiac Arrest
24-year-old safety Damar Hamlin took down Bengals WR Tee Higgins during the first quarter of the game with a tackle. Following the tackle, Hamlin stood to his feet and took two steps before falling…
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Student Council/SGA Central District Conference Media Release
District, state, and national student council conferences are an important element of what student council is. These conferences provide students a range of leadership and knowledge opportunities. Elliot Worth, Maya Hardison, Kendall Fetzer, Elena…
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Break Up Ticketmaster
A little more than a month ago, Taylor Swift announced “The Eras Tour,” her first tour since 2018. Fans have been raving about it ever since, expecting to be “the lucky ones” to get…
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Leesville Football: More than a Team
As the year advances, Leesville football season slips away, leaving staff and students with wonderful memories of the last few games. The Leesville football team played against schools such as Sanderon, Athens Drive, and…
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How to Have a Successful College Tour
School visits are a significant part of the college selection process, not only because they help students identify what type of campus is ideal for them, but also because they allow applicants to develop…
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Biden-Harris Administration Alleviates Federal Loan Debts: Is It Actually Helpful?
For the past 40 years, the cost of education at institutions throughout the country has more than doubled, making it a luxury that not everyone can afford. This insane tuition surge has led to…
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Why School Lunches Are Dangerous…
Everyone needs to eat lunch every day. It supplies nourishment and energy to keep the body and mind functioning effectively throughout the day. is especially important throughout the school day, when students are continually…
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Teacher Spotlight: Kevin Bacon
In 2015, roughly four years after teaching middle school students, Kevin Bacon began his career as a teacher at Leesville Road High School. He has made an influence on his students throughout his eleven…
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Lights, Camera, Homecoming!
Spirit Week is the only time of the year where students can dress up and show their school spirit. This year’s spirit week will begin September 26th and it’s themed “Lights, Camera, Homecoming!” Given…
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LRHS Teachers are Willing To Help
Once a year, students across the country take Advanced Placement exams, widely regarded as a significant step toward increasing their chances of admission to top-tier universities. These courses necessitate a high level of discipline…
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New Students: Join the Student Council!
The Executive and student councils invite new students to join them for the 2022-2023 school year. What is the Student Council? The LRHS student councils support communication between students, educators, and institutional administrative bodies.…
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Wake County Introduces Promethean Boards
Wake County has invested in Promethean Boards for schools like Leesville that will facilitate instruction this new school year, allowing instructors and students to use advanced technology in their classroom. In several classes, the…