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The time of year is here for seniors applying to college. Stress levels are increasing and application deadlines are approaching quickly. Many early action applications are due October 15 or
With Halloween fast approaching, the question becomes what teenagers will do to celebrate. COVID-19 has also made social activities more complicated this year, and Halloween is no exception. At some
As a senior, James Rolfe Blizzard has accomplished many things on both the Track team and the Cross Country team. With some outstanding times already in the books, Blizzard looks
While the majority of high school students can not vote in elections, a few Leesville teachers have proposed an opportunity for students to engage in local, state and federal government.
Dear the freshmen and sophomores who are just as grade driven as I was two years ago, I am writing to you today to inform you of the importance of
Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Kendall and Kylie! Oh, and Rob. Through my teenhood, I have paid close attention to the lives of the Kardashians and the Kardashian-Jenners, as my sister
Nevada Mareno, senior, committed to Stanford University for Track after touring numerous schools around the country. Mareno is currently the top female (returning) runner in the nation. She had
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The French National Honor Society — La Societe honoraire de français— chapter at Leesville started in the 2012-13 school year. Although it is still fairly new at Leesville, FNHS been
The News & Observer recently released the results from the “state education leaders” analysis of public school performance. For the 2015-16 school year, Leesville Road High School received an A+.
Leesville students, adorned with formal tuxedos and elegant dresses, gathered at the Wake County Shrine Club on Saturday night, April 30. Attendees experienced a “Night Among the Stars” from 7-11
As high schoolers, we are still choosing Goldfish crackers over more adult snacks, such as fruit or granola. Ultimately, this is a choice between convenience and health. The fish-shaped crackers
Leesville’s International Thespian Society (ITS) competed in a statewide competition the weekend of March 18. The troupe won a superior or excellent in all Independent Events, and received six Critic’s
Before taking Dr. Stone’s AP Environmental Science class, I was very skeptical of the easy-going environment that my friends had told me about. Despite the rumors circulating about APES, students
“It all began with hall duty in the fall of 1994…I was a second year teacher from the other side of the state…she was returning to the area (she was
Twenty-five students dedicate a full school year to the creation of the Menagerie, Leesville’s yearbook. With the help of Ms. Joni Amerson, English teacher, the yearbook students produce a 400
Leesville’s PTSA held its first College Planning Night and College Fair on Tuesday, January 26, evening in the auditorium. The event featured three guest speakers who discussed ACT/SAT testing, applying
“I wish I went to Millbrook.” Millbrook High School is Leesville’s clear rival. Sometimes, our sports teams are no match for Millbrook’s, but that doesn’t stop Leesville students from attending
During the holiday season, The Mycenaean would like to remind you to be thankful for everything you have, down to your own bed to sleep in at night. According to
The Java Lion is a small, student-run cafe, conveniently located in front of the main stairs. Teachers and staff are welcome to purchase a cup of Keurig-made coffee for one
Ten thoughts a Leesville student has daily: “Why is there only one entrance into the student parking lot?” You live five minutes from Leesville, but it takes you twenty minutes
The Wake County School Board instituted a new policy to promote internet safety. The policy requires parents to provide written consent for their student to use technology and digital resources
Marshall Hamilton Stadium was full of Loonie spirit on Friday, August 28 when the Pride hosted the Panther Creek Catamounts for the season’s home opener. Although the Pride did not
Snapchat is quickly becoming an innovative, popular platform for sharing news and events. Top news sources such as CNN and Cosmopolitan have started spreading news via Snapchat regularly. To follow
What attracts teens to reality TV? Money. Cribs and My Super Sweet 16 became popular because they gave insight into the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Teens saw
UNC-Chapel Hill hosted its own Splash on Saturday, April 11. Splash was created in 1957 by MIT students who hoped to teach children in their community. This day evolved into
Mattel has managed to make all of our creepy doll nightmares come to life with Hello Barbie, the doll with WiFi. The WiFi connection allows children to create a more
Two weeks away from Legally Blonde’s premiere, cast and crew members are working hard to put on a great show since many rehearsals were missed due to eight snow days
Leesville’s psychologist, Dr. Huber, weighs in on study drugs in high school: What are some steps that the school would take if someone was abusing study drugs? It is something
Leesville has a little over two hundred new students every year. Nadara Albanese, school counselor, explained that a new student’s top priority when starting school is how quickly they can
Wake County students quickly took to Twitter to scold Wake County after they announced the decision to make three days of Spring Break into weather make-up days on Saturday March
Wake County lost eight school days in the past two weeks resulting in schedule alterations. Wake County requires schools to have 1025 hours of instructional learning time. Instead of adding
According to Stage of Life, 92% of teens hope to get married sometime throughout their lives. Although almost all teens want to spend their life with their partner, 60% of
February 2, 2015, at Gobblers Knob in Punxsutawney, PA, the most famous groundhog–Punxsutawney Phil– saw his shadow. The Inner Circle president, Bill Deeley, proceeded to read from his scroll: “Forecasts
Leesville’s theatre department is in the process of casting for this years spring musical, Legally Blonde. The decision to perform Legally Blonde excited many, as it is an energetic and
The musical The New York Times called “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” traveled to the Durham Performing Arts Center. Wicked, the story of the Wicked Witch of the West, premiered at the
terminal [ter-muh-nl] adj. : causing, ending in, or approaching death; a point of part that forms the end Brittany Maynard was a 29-year-old woman suffering from terminal brain cancer. As
CVS prides itself on the pharmaceutical and day-to-day care they offer. CVS is the second largest drugstore in the country. This announcement to stop the sale of tobacco products was
Dear Parents, I am writing this open letter to parents to encourage you all to sign your children up for summer camp once they come of age. My parents sent
Imagine moving across the world for 10 months– no family, no friends, different culture? Foreign exchange students start their American experience without the things they know and have grown up
Leesville rewarded Robert Phillips, English teacher, with the 2014-15 Teacher of the Year award. The award is given to a teacher at Leesville who exemplifies what a teacher should be
“I am not sharing; instead I will personally eat all forty-five.” Students save their dollar bills and coins to be able to purchase a World’s Finest Chocolate bar. Competition begins
Wake County has been suffering the past few weeks dealing with seven deaths, six of which were caused by car accidents. Aside from the six students, many others were left
Parents might question why their child is asking for an $8.99 shirt from Walmart rather than clothes from a more expensive store. “Why do you want a shirt with 20
Leesville is participating in Celebrate My Drive in hopes of creating a safer school and surrounding community. Leesville also has the chance to win a $100,000 grant from State Farm
