Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016, Author at The Mycenaean

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 May 30, 2017

Leesville Swimmer Verbally Commits to UNC

Grace Countie is synonymous with swimming success. On a high school level, Countie placed third at NCHSAA 4A States in the 50 Freestyle her freshman year after winning the Cap-8

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 May 3, 2017

Gamble Commits to Run for Alabama

Nathan Gamble has been a part of the Leesville Men’s Cross Country and Track teams for the past four years. Now, following four fall Cross Country seasons, four Winter Track

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 May 2, 2017

The Last Jedi Trailer Raises Questions

The Star Wars franchise is enormous, spanning from movies to comic books to LEGO sets. In the years since the release of the movie prequels, the entire enterprise has slowly

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 April 20, 2017

Wipperman Finds Bananas Appealing

Timmy Wipperman can be seen sporting a banana costume at most Leesville events. Wipperman has become synonymous with the yellow fruit over the last seven years, starting in middle

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 March 31, 2017

Can Progressive Upstarts Change the Democratic Party?

Following the 2016 election cycle, in which the Republicans gained control of the presidency, the Senate, and the House of Representatives, the Democrats found themselves out of political power despite

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 March 21, 2017

Leesville Grads Excel In Collegiate Arts

Leesville is known for its excellent arts program. Whether it’s Band led by Ms. Montgomery or Theatre led by Ms. Tarson, everyone knows that a Leesville production will be a

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 March 6, 2017

Leesville Students Excel at NCSSM

In August of 2015, three Leesville students left the Loonies to join the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. These three juniors–Abbott Gaddy, Ellie Taylor, and Yesle Hahn–knew they

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 February 24, 2017

Are Senior Exemptions Worth Sickness

Every student has their school’s exam exemptions policy memorized. At Leesville, underclassmen watch seniors walk out the door without taking their end-of-year tests. Leesville’s policy applies only to seniors with

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 February 23, 2017

Leesville Senior Pursues More Education at NCSSM

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics was founded in 1980 as a premier public high school for juniors and seniors. A strenuous application and review process yields a

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 February 15, 2017

DeVos Nomination Causes Stir in Congress

On November 23, 2016, President-elect Donald Trump picked Betsy DeVos as his nominee for the Secretary of Education. DeVos, the head of the Michigan Republican Party, was also a business-owner

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 February 6, 2017

Trump Immigration Ban Causes Controversy

On January 27, just seven days after Donald Trump took office, he issued Executive Order 17369, an executive order about immigration–you can read the full text here. This order fulfills

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 June 3, 2016

AP Latin students make art

Following the AP Latin exam, the class of six was faced with a conundrum: what to do with the empty last two weeks? AP Environmental Science fills the last few

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 May 5, 2016

Schoening combats senioritis with work

An athlete committing to a D1 college is a big deal. In the fall, Jacki Schoening, a Leesville senior, committed to Towson University, a school of approximately 19,000 undergraduates in

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 April 27, 2016

Leesville Panels Prep Parents for College

As the end of the year draws closer, seniors are beginning to feel the pressure of actually attending college. Finals and AP exams signify the end of the year, meaning

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 April 25, 2016

Experiencing the Olympic Training Center

The Olympic Training Center is a multi-million dollar facility in a Colorado Spring, Colorado, geared toward promoting swimming at the Olympic level. It offers athletic services for residential and traveling

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 April 20, 2016

Why are students scared of AP Exams?

AP Exams are a big part of every spring semester. Because of block scheduling, most AP teachers are scrambling to finish a year’s worth of information in just a few

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 April 19, 2016

Presidential Candidates PiktoChart

The presidential nomination races for the Republican and Democratic party started last year with nearly thirty total candidates–far more than the two that Americans must choose between in the general

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 April 15, 2016

What is Mycenae?

Mycenae First fact: Leesville has a student-run school newspaper. Second fact: It’s called the Mycenaean. Third fact: You have no idea what Mycenaean means, stands for, relates to, or describes.

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 April 12, 2016

Latin Students Prepare for Spring Convention

Members of the Latin Club and National Latin Honor Society will travel on Saturday, April 16th, to UNC-Chapel Hill to participate in the National Junior Classical League’s Spring Convention. Dr.

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 March 22, 2016

“On Failure” Response

Jester’s thoughts on failure I refuse to welcome failure. I abhor and fear and detest failure. I do believe that failure is wrong; I cannot embrace it, I cannot welcome

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 March 17, 2016

Leesville Students Prepare to Vote

Leesville students have many avenues for political action. Aside from various personnel actions, like emailing legislators and simply talking to the constituents, Leesville students have access to Political Club–and now,

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 March 2, 2016

LRHS Model UN Club Review

by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 February 9, 2016

School or sNOw School?

Wake County Public School students spent Friday, January 22, and Monday, January 25, home from school due to snow. Winter Storm Jonas shed layers of snow, ice and freezing rain,

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