Author: Eli Kratt, Staff Writer
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Class of 2011 join the ranks of the alumni
Not far off in the future is the graduation date for our Class of 2011 seniors. Some schools in the area — Broughton and Sanderson come most readily to mind — are significantly older,…
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Zombie preparedness: the government finally catches up
It began not long ago, when this reporter was strolling nimbly down the street for no apparent reason, with a boom box on my sagging shoulder. With an antiquated crackle, the speakers abruptly declared…
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The Tuba Monkey: Traditions in Leesville Music
All families have traditions — those ways that groups of people take their storied pasts and connect it to their futures. Leesville clubs work similarly, like when Political Club passes the club gavel to…
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End of an Era: A Coda for Mr. Albert
After more than 30 years of leading band programs and decades of teaching at Leesville — one of the most prestigious high school band organizations in Wake County, in North Carolina, and in the United…
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Panthers find a franchise QB in Cam Newton
“With the first pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers select… CAM NEWTON, quarterback, Auburn.” With that simple statement by the NFL Commissioner, the face of the Panthers was set in stone,…
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Leeville’s Model UN takes a bite out of MUNCH
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill hosted a convention for high school Model United Nation clubs on the weekend of April 1-3, attended by the LRHS chapter. Around 15 MUN members from…
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NEWS FLASH: Every American gambles illegally
Basketball fans, chances are you filled out a bracket for the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Also, chances are that bracket is nowhere near close to actuality. And on top of all that you have to…
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Leesville’s first principal loses battle with cancer
On March 19, former LRHS principal Richard J. Murphy died after a lengthy bout with cancer. He was 62. Murphy worked in the Wake County Public School System for 36 years — including holding…
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Time for some campaignin’
It’s almost spring of 2011… obviously, time to talk about Campaign Season 2012. Yeah, the one in fall 2012. Yes, folks, which of the twenty or thirty or so Republican possibilities best fit the…
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Mr. Murphy, principal at LRHS from 1993- 2004, dies
On March 19, former LRHS principal Richard J. Murphy died after a lengthy bout with cancer. He was 62. Murphy worked in the Wake County Public School System for 36 years — including holding…
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Benefit concerts: Music for a cause
It’s one thing when you go to a concert, or a play, even a puppet show, just for your own entertainment. But when you see a performance in order to lend a hand to…
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Facing the music: What’s next for music majors?
Erica Spear is in high demand. Appalachian State and UNC-Chapel Hill both want her for her musical abilities. Not that academics doesn’t play a role, of course, but any school that takes the time…
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Orchestra continues Valentine’s Day tradition
The LRHS Chamber Orchestra made their way to the Townridge Square Chick-Fil-A on February 14 to perform for fast-food patrons. The Valentine’s Day music has become a tradition for the Chamber Orchestra as well…
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Green Bay edges Pittsburgh in a close Super Bowl XLV
On Sunday, February 6, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dallas in the forty-fifth NFL Super Bowl. The Packers triumphed by a score of 31-25 against the mistake-prone AFC Champion Steelers.…
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New Wake superintendent expects a struggle
New WCPSS superintendent Anthony Tata, begins his duties on January 31. Tata (pronounced TAY-tah) is a retired general who was selected to replace Dr. Del Burns, who resigned last year. Tata will have major…
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Model United Nations brings the world to Leesville
The students file into the classroom and chat amongst themselves; the Doritos bag is passed around, the Sprite is poured. The president enters and calls attention, the UN members grow quiet, and the United…
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Student bands prepare for Winterfest
Every December, when the year and the semester are nearing a close, the best of Leesville’s talented musicians start to show their faces… to the entire school. All eyes will be on the Winterfest…
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Student bands rock out, prepare for Winterfest
Every December, when the year and the semester are nearing a close, the best of Leesville’s talented musicians start to show their faces… to the entire school. All eyes will be on the Winterfest…
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Carolina Panthers: officialy the NFL’s worst team
Murphy’s Law – the idea that everything that CAN go wrong, WILL go wrong. The Panthers know firsthand how this feels. Twelve weeks into the regular NFL season, your local failing felines own a…
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Middle Creek brings dramatic end to Pride’s thrilling season
The 2010 Leesville football season was brought to a spectacular and down-to-the-wire finish in overtime on Friday, November 12, as the #10 Middle Creek Mustangs upset the #3 Leesville Pride 41-40. The connection between…
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Cougars push aside Pride, take a share of Cap-8
The Wake Forest-Rolesville Cougars defeated the Leesville Pride in an overtime thriller, 20-14, on Friday, November 5. The game decided winners of the Cap 8 championship. A Leesville win would have meant an undefeated…
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Restoring sanity and keeping fear alive
On Saturday, October 30, hundreds of thousands of sane and fearful Americans packed the Washington Mall for the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, hosted by Comedy Central pundits Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.…
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Symphony members take collaboration into their own hands
Members of the Instrumental Music programs at Leesville have organized an extracurricular performance group known as the Leesville High Symphony Orchestra. The symphony is conducted by director Mark Stiles (of the LRHS Orchestra) and…
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“Tea Party” movement gains influence among students
“Tea Party” movement gains influence among students by Eli Kratt, senior staff writer The newest ‘fad’ of right-wing America – the “Tea Party” movement – has, to the surprise of many, blossomed, despite controversy…
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2010 midterm elections raise questions about electability
As the midterm U.S. Senate and House of Representatives elections draw nearer, some things are becoming increasingly apparent about both the system of American elections and the current (and very disheartening) state of events…
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…And when do we go to Pasadena?
Recently, the director of the Broughton High School Marching Band, J.R. Richardson, was informed that his band program would be taking the sought-after journey to the faraway land of Pasadena, California, to participate in…
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Student violinist excels, looks toward music school
Perhaps you’ve heard him playing in the mornings as you walk down the arts hallway; maybe you’ve seen him walking to class, always with his precious instrument in its case, slung over his shoulder.…
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Pride delivers “Capital” punishment
The LRHS Varsity Football team visited Broughton High School on Thursday, Oct. 1, and left with the proud knowledge that they had thoroughly spoiled the Caps’ Homecoming game with a final score of 36-28.…
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1970s rock trio proves its lasting relevance
On September 18, I found myself lucky enough to be attending a performance in Manassas, VA (near Washington, D.C.) by one of rock and roll’s most legendary acts – the legendary power trio Rush.…
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Marching Band’s 2010 program debuts at first home game
After a long summer of hard work and practice, the LRHS Marching Band debuted their much-anticipated 2010 marching show “American Visions” at halftime of the August 27 varsity home football game vs Green Hope…
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Pride football overcomes, overwhelms Cougars
The Leesville Varsity Football team vanquished the Apex Cougars at home on Thursday, September 2 after pushing through a tough and mistake-ridden first half. Apex was first on the board, with Adam Nelson, quarterback,…