Credle aims for Naval Academy
When Sidney Credle was a ninth grader, he was enrolled in Mr. Kelly’s aerospace class, and his brother, Austin, was beginning the application process for…
Articles by Jonathan Spear, staff writer 2017-18
Alumni Spotlight: Braxton Berrios
In the 25 years that Leesville Road has been open, many notable athletes have competed in a Pride uniform. However, none may be more renowned…
Pride cheerleading looks for male members
On Monday and Tuesday, October 30-31, the Pride varsity cheerleading squad will hold tryouts in hopes to add more male members. The team currently has…
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
*Play was on Saturday* The theater department kicked off the school year with a comedic musical: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The production…
Liquid gold or liquid mold?
It has taken more than two decades for Chipotle to release their own queso, and on September 12, the Mexican grill chain rolled out the…
25 Years of Incred18ble
This summer, the class of 2018 continued the 11 year tradition of the senior wall. The wall greets students and visitors alike to the Pride…
5 Pride lacrosse players participate in Bull City All-Star games
On June 3, five Pride senior lacrosse standouts were selected for the Bull City All-Star games in Koskinen Stadium at Duke University. The top senior…
Fidget Spinners: A Focus Helper or a Distracter?
What spins, spins, and spins again? It’s the fidget spinner. This new “toy” is quickly spreading across teens and adults – and it may be…
Alex Hunter to star in East-West All-Star Game
Alex Hunter, senior and star point guard on the Pride men’s basketball team, has been selected to participate in the North Carolina East-West All-Star game….
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Charlie Caulfield signs to Catawba College
On April 26, Charlie Caulfield officially committed to play Division II college lacrosse at Catawba College. Caulfield was surrounded by family and teammates as he…
No Excuse for Child Abuse
April was Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, meant to bring attention to the thousands of children who experience abuse annually. No child deserves to suffer…
Hiroshima: The Experience
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Freshmen lead lacrosse attack
The Pride men’s lacrosse team had its most successful season in its five-year history last spring and reached new heights as a team and as…
Pride lacrosse claim first win against Garner
The Pride men’s lacrosse team secured their opening win of the season against the Garner Trojans 18-1 on March 3. A barrage of offense in…
ROTC Provides Benefits for High School Students
As high school juniors begin to think about what college to attend, some also think about travelling the unconventional route and joining an ROTC program….
Singing Valentines Spread Love Around Leesville
On February 14, small choral groups travelled the school to fill classrooms with cheer and song to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The week preceding the…
Pride wrestling primed for regional tournament
On January 31, the Pride wrestling team fell short against the Cape Fear Colts in the second round of the state tournament. Though the dual…
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The Value of Sports
The Accountant Review
Rate: ★★★★ The Accountant, premiering in October 2016, is a gripping film that never surrenders an action-packed moment. The movie, starring Ben Affleck and Anna…
The transition from high school to college sports
As high school athletes transition to the college level, they must be prepared to balance the increase in academic and athletic demands. There are…
Pride Complete Season Sweep Over Sanderson
In a dramatic in-conference matchup, the Pride men’s soccer team emerged victorious over the Sanderson Spartans in a 2-1 overtime thriller at Marshall L. Hamilton…
Hurricane Matthew Swamps Wake County
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St. Baldrick’s battles cancer with a shave
The Saint Baldrick’s foundation raises millions of dollars each year to contribute to the battle against childhood cancer through several head-shaving events. The participants raise…
Dr. Muttillo named principal of the year finalist
Dr. Muttillo of Leesville Road High School has been named a WCPSS Principal of the Year award finalist. Muttillo has coupled his passion and care…
Pride Soccer Looks to go Back to Back
The 2016 men’s soccer team has high hopes and expectations for this season, and with a skilled roster, aims to echo last season’s successes. The…
Google’s Self-Driving Cars
Google’s Self-Driving Cars by Jonathan Spear on Exposure
Pride Teacher Athletes
When we think of athletes in school, we think of student-athletes. However, do we ever think about the teachers that used to be student athletes?…
Students campaign for student council
During campaign season at Leesville Road High School, masses of campaign posters and stickers filled the halls. On April 11 and 12, students had the…
Our Planet’s Most Damaging Environmental Issues
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Madness in March
In the eyes of college basketball teams, March Madness means the ultimate achievement: the national championship. However, for fans, the basketball tournament signifies ousting friends…
Wake Relief Food Drive
The LRHS Key Club is partaking in the Wake Relief Food Drive from March 7 to 24. The purpose of the food drive is to…
Men’s Tennis Season Underway
The Men’s Tennis Team has high hopes for this season, and with a deep and skilled roster, looks to improve from last season’s woes. The…
Kanye West Finally Releases ‘The Life of Pablo’
Finally, after weeks of waiting, Kanye West has released his highly anticipated album: ‘The Life of Pablo.’ The road to releasing West’s seventh studio album…
Teenage Suicide in the United States
In the past several years, the rate of teenage suicide has plagued a nation that has become all too accustomed to it. Suicide is the…
New Heading Regulations for U.S. Soccer
On November 9, the U. S. Soccer Federation (USSF) announced regulations aimed at reducing the amount and severity of head injuries in youth soccer. In…
WCPSS Bus Drivers Use New Hand Signals
On December 7, bus drivers across Wake County began to use mandatory hand signals to ensure the safety of students when they are outside of…
Dr. Mash Named Teacher of the Year
On November 2, Dr. Mark Mash was named Leesville Road High School’s Teacher of the Year. A Latin teacher, Mash earned this admirable award through…
WCPSS names principal of the year
Mr. Eric Fitts from Brentwood Magnet Elementary school was named the Wake County Public School System’s 2015 Principal of the Year on October 7. Mr….
Controversy over gun rights
It’s an argument that has become commonplace in the United States: the controversy over gun rights and control. Over the last couple of years, citizens…
Symphonic band participates in Festival of Band competition
The Leesville Road symphonic band participated in the Festival of Bands competition at Fuquay-Varina High school on October 17. The 73-person band performed “A Brave…
Spirit Week in pictures
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Snapchat unveils new update
Snapchat, the popular app used for instant photo messaging, unveiled an update that includes many new features. This update has taken social media by storm,…
Seniors complete senior wall
This summer, the senior class of 2016 continued the nine-year tradition of creating a senior wall. The wall greets students, teachers, and visitors alike, with…
The Newest, Meanest Looking Lion on Campus
The summer of 2015 saw a new member of the Pride. A Leesville family, with strong ties to the community, donated the moneys required…
Key club welcomes new year, new members
On September 8, Leesville High School held its first Key Club meeting of the 2015-16 school year, opening to students of all grade levels. Key…
Mrs. McNally new to Leesville, but not new to teaching
This summer, the Pride introduced a veteran teacher to their staff, whose passion for teaching stems from nearly thirty-four years on the job. Mrs. Deborah…