Eli Kratt, Staff Writer, Author at The Mycenaean

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer June 3, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer June 3, 2011

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,

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer June 3, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer May 31, 2011

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,

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer May 12, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer May 2, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer April 4, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer March 30, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer March 28, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer March 21, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer March 3, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer March 2, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer February 23, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer February 22, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer February 9, 2011

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.

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer January 31, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer January 18, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer December 16, 2010

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer December 2, 2010

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer November 23, 2010

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer November 12, 2010

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer November 9, 2010

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer November 1, 2010

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer November 1, 2010

“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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer October 26, 2010

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer October 26, 2010

…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,

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer October 8, 2010

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,

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer October 8, 2010

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer October 8, 2010

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer September 10, 2010

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer September 10, 2010

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,

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