Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19, Author at The Mycenaean

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 May 20, 2019

Senioritis Guest Writer: It Continues (Episode Four)

The first day of second semester. A time filled with the promise of a fresh, clean start with new teachers and classes. The night before had been a whirlwind for

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 January 11, 2019

Dr. Muttillo: The Man, the Myth, the Legend

In 2012, Dr. AJ Muttillo walked into Leesville ready to provide stability to a school that had been through turmoil principal wise. In 2018, he left for the last time

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 January 11, 2019

Leesville AP Exam Registration Opens

With first semester exams approaching, AP exam registration also lurks. The online registration opened on December 6, 2018 and is open until March 4, 2019. Online registration can be found

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 January 7, 2019

10 Cool Scholarships You Didn’t Know About

It is never too early to begin thinking about college scholarships. While applying for scholarships may be even more stressful and tedious than actually applying to college, the reward is

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 3, 2018

Opinion on Apathy

What is Apathy and Why Does It Matter? Apathy is one of the most salient issues in our society today, and almost everyone at one time or another finds themself

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 3, 2018

Science National Honors Society Joins Leesville!

Are you interested in science? Are you considering majoring in a science field in college? Do you want to help the Leesville community through science? Then Science National Honors Society

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 October 25, 2018

The Hate U Give Stuns Audience

I walk into the movie theater, with popcorn and a drink in my hand. It is dark, but you can hear the excited chatter of moviegoers as they wait in

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 September 12, 2018

Imagine a gorgeous landscape, with towering churches and open air markets along with endless cultural festivities and gorgeous beaches. Spain and Italy are the epitome of these characteristics, and are

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 September 11, 2018

Leesville Liaisons Host Another Successful New Student Lunch

During the first three days of the 2018-2019 school year, Leesville Liaisons organized new student lunches in order to introduce new students to the Leesville community. The lunch offered a

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 March 27, 2018

All About Credit By Demonstrated Mastery (CDM)

Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) is the process in which high school students can earn credit for a course by showing they have a firm grasp of its subject matter.

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 March 27, 2018

“Love, Simon” Review

Love, Simon is a coming out story based on the novel Simon v. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. A hilarious romantic comedy, Love, Simon is centered around Simon

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 March 26, 2018

What in the World Are We Going to Do Without Señor Ross?

As Señor Ross said goodbye to Leesville Road High School after 22 years of teaching, countless numbers of people could feel his absence. Ross was a big contributor to several

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 March 26, 2018

Another Successful Honor Roll Breakfast: An Open Letter

Dear Dr. Muttillo, High school is supposed to prepare us for the real world; it teaches us how to be successful adults and contributing members of society. School is also

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 February 5, 2018

LRHS Gymnastics Team Starts Off the Season Strong

Leesville is known for their sports, from football to soccer to track and has dominated athletics in Wake County. However, one of the most underrated sports team at Leesville in

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 21, 2017

The Underclassman Show Exceeded Expectations

“Oh Baby!” was performed in the intermission between “Dearly Departed” and “Red Velvet Cake Wars”. The cast consisted of freshmen and sophomores in the Leesville’s Theatre Department and was

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 21, 2017

Dearly Departed Was A Hit!

The Leesville Theatre Department’s production of “Dearly Departed” was performed November 14, 16, and 18 and was absolutely amazing. From the acting to the set to the makeup, the

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 21, 2017

Sophomores and Juniors take the PSAT

On October 11, 2017 juniors, sophomores, and freshmen went to take the PSAT. It lasted from 7:25 am until 11:30 am all throughout the school and it tested on their

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 21, 2017

How is Leesville Feeling About Exams?

It is the end of the semester, and you are so close to being done with your classes you can almost taste it. All that is left in your way

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 21, 2017

Dearly Departed Was a Hit!

The Leesville Theatre Department’s production of “Dearly Departed” was performed November 14, 16, and 18 and was absolutely amazing. From the acting to the set to the makeup, the Theatre

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 November 28, 2017

Sophomores and Juniors take the PSAT

On October 11, 2017 juniors, sophomores, and freshmen went to take the PSAT. It lasted from 7:25 am until 11:30 am all throughout the school and it tested on their

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 October 17, 2017

Hallo from Hamburg, Germany!

Hamburg, Germany is a city as well as a state in Germany. Besides from being the home of Mayra Sanftleben and Finnja Forthmann, it is also a center for research,

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 September 29, 2017

New Year, New Club

As the school year begins, many different clubs are making their first debut, but one is already beginning their twenty-second year here at Leesville. Spanish Club has been an

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 September 29, 2017

Bienvenidos Profesora Richards!

While the Leesville community was brokenhearted when Senora Sollie left at the end of last year, Profesora Richards is proving to be a worthy replacement. Even though she just began

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 June 6, 2017

¡Adiós Señora Sollie!

After nine years of teaching at Leesville, Señora Sollie has decided to leave. Throughout her time here, she has taught classes ranging from Spanish I to Spanish IV and over

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 June 2, 2017

“Bring It On!” Wins Best Ensemble

In the week of April 23, Leesville Road High School preformed “Bring It On!”. The musical was entered into Triangle Rising Stars, a competition dedicated to bringing together high school

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 April 28, 2017

Why You Should be a Leesvile Liaison

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by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 April 4, 2017

Was the Pacer Test banned?

In these past couple of weeks, there have been rumors that the Pacer Test was unhealthy and no longer an adequate way to measure endurance. An article, written by the

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 March 17, 2017

The Value of Spanish National Honors Society

From volunteering to eating Spanish cuisine to attending cultural activities, Spanish National Honors Society is a center for students invested in a variety of activities. While the club definitely has

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 March 15, 2017

Is It S’Winter

As February comes to a close, people are shedding their winter coats and putting on their flip-flops. With most days having temperatures in the sixties and above, students all over

by Isabel Daumen, senior editor 2018-19 March 1, 2017

How Leesville gives back

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 February 14, 2017

Amy Wedge: The Road to Becoming a Teacher

Amy Wedge has a passion for teaching. Throughout her 26 years as a teacher, she has continued to grow and has become a role model to her students. Many of

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 January 18, 2017

Acorn Drop — New Years, 2016

People throughout the United States celebrate New Year’s differently, specific to Raleigh is the acorn drop. Between 50,000 and 75,000 people travel to downtown Raleigh to welcome the New Year

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 21, 2016

Christmas Cookie Celebration

This holiday season, the liaison held a cookie decorating party on December 14, 2016 in the Breezeway during all of SMART lunch. Throughout the year, the Leesville Liaisons hold a

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 November 30, 2016

Swimming to Victory

On November 16, 2016 the Leesville Road High School Women’s Swim Team traveled to their first meet. Sanderson was the host of the meet, and it took place at

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 November 17, 2016

Got Chalk?

Gymnastics involves the use of physical strength, flexibility, balance, control, power and agility. In fact, it dates all the way back to 1896 when it was first introduced to the

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 October 18, 2016

Juniors Take on Homecoming

This year’s Homecoming theme was Blast From the Past. The daily themes ranged from Hopes and Dreams Tuesday to, as tradition dictates, Green Out Friday. Sadly, students missed out on

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 October 17, 2016

Becca Jones Slides into Home

Becca Jones, a junior, is an up and coming softball player. Throughout her career, she has overcome incredible challenges in order to become one of the best softball players at

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 October 5, 2016

A Summer in Peru

In the last two weeks of June 2017, Craig Ross, a Spanish teacher here at Leesville, and 12 other students are flying into Lima, Peru. They will then have the

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 October 5, 2016

Social Justice Club Debut

Kayla Pope, a junior, is starting the Social Justice club at Leesville Road High School this 2016-2017 school year. Pope’s main focus for the Social Justice club is to involve

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 September 27, 2016

Hola Spanish Club!

“When I started here in 1995, Spanish club had already become a part of Leesville,” said Craig Ross, Spanish clubs teacher sponsor. The club has been a vital part of

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 September 16, 2016

Class Council commences

Starting the week of September 5 at Leesville Road High School, freshmen started campaigning for the various officer positions on class council, including Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Brian Clarke,

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 September 12, 2016

Wake County Bus Delay Dilemma

At the beginning of Leesville’s 2016-2017 school year, Wake County Public Schools has implemented a few cost saving measures. Some of the measures taken are cutting the custodian workdays

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