Articles by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17
Leesville students contact legislature, sharing what they really care about
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…
Dear Grade-Driven Freshmen and Sophomores…
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…
Why I keep up with the Kardashians
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…
Smart Lunch Explained
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Nevada Mareno Commits to Stanford University
Nevada Mareno, senior, committed to Stanford University for Track after touring numerous schools around the country. Mareno is currently the top female (returning) runner…
9 things that Leesville needs
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Administration removes SMART Lunch
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French National Honor Society hosts its first meeting
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…
Leesville receives its performance results
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…
Leesville’s “night among the stars”
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…
Leesville promposals 2k16 Storify
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The snack that smiles back-with little nutritional value or appeal
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…
Leesville’s ITS wins big at states
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…
7 Things Dr. Stone’s AP Environmental Science class has taught us
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…
Being married to a coworker
“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…
The Menagerie broken down
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…
What advertisers think we like
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Students prepare for college
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…
7 things a Leesville student would never say
“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…
Leesville students struggle with stable housing
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…
Infographic: Eating off campus for lunch
Student-run coffee shop comes to Leesville
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…
Ten thoughts a Leesville student has daily
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…
Zoey 101: What did Zoey Say?
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Giving the option to go digital
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…
Leesville Loonies are back and better than ever
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….
Introducing Snapchat to the Mycenaean
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…
Bruce Jenner tells all
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The “reality” of MTV
What attracts teens to reality TV? Money. Cribs and My Super Sweet 16 became popular because they gave insight into the lifestyle of the…
Splash day at Chapel Hill
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…
Barbie comes to life
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…
Legally Blonde coming close to show day
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…
Dr. Huber on study drugs
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…
A new ‘home sweet home’
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…
Wake County students react to make-up days
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…
Winterfest changes due to snow days
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…
Teen love
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…
Six more weeks of winter!
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…
Legally Blonde production begins
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…
A very “popular” musical
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…
An option for terminal patients
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…
CVS stops tobacco sales
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…
The importance of summer camp
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…
Foreign exchange students at Leesville
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…
Leesville’s Teacher of the Year
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…
The sweetest time at Leesville
“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…
Accidents can happen
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…
Self-made spirit days at Leesville
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…
Celebrate My Drive at Leesville
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…