Author: Jack Watson, website editor, 2026-27
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Why should you join Mock Trial?
LRHS Mock Trial is a club for Leesville students to participate in North Carolina’s annual Mock Trial competition, as well as to improve their public speaking, collaboration, and legal skills. As well as competing…
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Leesville’s theater ensemble Antigone Performance
Leesville’s Theater Ensemble is performing Antigone on May 27 at 3:30, and on May 28 at 6:30. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The show is being put on by Mr. Hurley’s Honors…
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Classical Greek is being offered at Leesville in the 2026-7 school year
Classical Greek culture, society, and language are still immensely influential in the modern world. The Olympics, as we know them, have been going on for 130 years, with only a few cancellations during the…
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The Turning Point Super Bowl Halftime Show was a fail
When Bad Bunny—a U.S. citizen and the world’s most-streamed artist for four of the last six years—was announced as the Super Bowl LX halftime performer, Turning Point USA responded by organizing an “alternate” show.…
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Could Sortition fix political apathy?
When the North Carolina provisional government asked Founding Father and future 2nd president John Adams for advice on how to develop a government that would truly represent the people, he said, “The principal difficulty…
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We got stuck with the worst Robert Kennedy
While their careers were separated by half a century, father and son share a distinct political DNA: a willingness to challenge the establishment and a penchant for framing themselves as outsiders fighting for the…
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North Carolina Students are being robbed
School choice is a program that allows taxpayers to apply for publicly funded scholarships for private schools. It began as a program to delay the effects of school desegregation on privileged white students. Modern…
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The 2025 ITS Haunted House
On October 30, Leesville’s International Thespian Society is holding its biannual Haunted House. The Haunted House was previously held every year, but the Troupe decided to mix things up and offer a dessert theater…
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LRHS ITS Haunted House
On October 30, Leesville’s International Thespian Society is holding its biannual Haunted House. The Haunted House was previously held every year, but the Troupe decided to mix things up and offer a dessert…
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How to start a club
During the first two months of school, the stairwells and hallways are littered with club ballyhoo. School clubs provide students with opportunities to explore their interests, develop new skills, and connect with peers beyond…
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End of the Carolina Hurricanes’ season
The Carolina Hurricanes concluded the 2024-25 season in second place in the Metropolitan Division, with a record of 47 wins, 30 losses, and 4 ties. Their surprising seventh consecutive playoff run was cut short…
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What Are TAriffs effects on highschoolers?
President Donald Trump unveiled his tariff plan on April 2nd. This had been a campaign promise for a long time during the 2024 presidential campaign. (Photo Courtesy of Public Domain)
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Burnout is real in highschool, even at Leesville
Two students take advantage of the free time they received in Holocaust and Genocide by taking naps to recover from a long week. Napping is a popular way to spend free time in school.…
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leesville men’s and women’s track and field teams win 2025 CAP-6 conference meet
Loonie track runners participated in various events at the Cap 6 conference championship. From left to right: Pole Vault, 3200m, 4x400m, 800m, and 4×200. (Photo used by permission of Kate Slobodnyak)
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Pope Francis’ Passing
Pope Francis was the first Jesuit Pope and often chose to take a path of simplicity and poverty. He gave up the grand Papal apartments and donated all of his $32,000 monthly salary to…
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Pollen attacks leesville students worse than ever
Pictured above is Lake Lynn, located less than a half mile from Leesville, which is a popular spot to enjoy the outdoors. Now, as spring begins, pollen gathers in the lake, leading to repulsive…
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Leesville Guitar club will perform their first full concert on April 17
The LRHS guitar club performs “Someday” by The Strokes. The performance consisted of seven guitarists and a varying number of singers. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Watson)
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Grow with Sienna
The Grow with Sienna Giving Fund wanted to put many of Sienna’s interests and qualities at the forefront of their cause in her memory. Her religious beliefs, hobbies, and favorite colors are highlighted throughout…
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Jesse Welles: A Revival of Protest Folk
Jesse Welles is currently on his Fear is the Mind Killer Tour. He has recently stopped in Durham, North Carolina, and is traveling across the US and the UK. (Photo courtesy of Public Domain)
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Kendrick Lamar Performs at the Superbowl LIX HAlftime SHow
Kendrick Lamar performing “Squabble Up” from his recent album GNX during the Superbowl LIX Halftime Show. His performance was backed up by over 150 dancers, but no backup vocals. (Photo Courtesy of Public Domain)
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Join the Philosophy Club here at Leesville
Marcus Aurelius was one of many ancient philosophers referenced during the first philosophy club meeting. Aurelius was a proponent of stoicism which many in the club identified with. (Photo Courtesy of Public Domain)
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Musk will lead the new “department of Government Efficiency”
Trump’s cabinet will be worth $383 billion with 13 billionaires, an amount higher than 149 countries’ GDPs. This is the most wealthy US presidential administration in history. (Created by Jack Watson)
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Why are filler words important?
Filler words are a loose category of words people use in conversation. Countless words can become filler words. (Created by Jack Watson)
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Is childish gambino really coming to an end?
Childish Gambino performing “3005”, from his 2013 album Because the Internet, at the Lenovo Center on August 30, 2024. This was part of his final tour, The New World Tour. (Photo Courtesy of Jack…
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Leesville’s Latin Club’s Annual Coat Drive
Dr. Mash’s room is where all of Leesville’s Latin classes are located. Room 211 is both the coat drop-off location and where the Latin Club meets. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Watson)
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why is independent learning a better option for some students?
Possible class schedule with the independent learning system. This student would only have to be on campus for one period on Tuesday and Thursday, but they would still have work to complete for the…
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high hopes for leesville’s winter track and field season
Senior, Banks Blizzard, third from the right, finishes his 1600m race at Mondoelite 2023. Banks is now a Captain of the track team. (Photo Permission of Jeff Sides)
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Presidential candidates’ Platform that impact high school students
The line for voting at the Lake Lynn Community Center on October 27 stretched into the parking lot (left) (Photo Courtesy of Jack Watson). Six presidential candidates, including frontrunners Kamala Harris and Donald Trump,…
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Teacher Spotlight: Dr. Mash
Dr. Mash standing at his podium where he normally leads class. He leads students in classes from Latin one to AP Latin. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Watson)
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Origins of the Jack-o-lantern and its Modern Traditions
Three Leesville cross country runners from left to right, Jack Watson, sophomore, Banks Blizzard, senior, and William Mabe, junior, on the second half of on their annual Pumpkin Run to the Leesville Road Pumpkin…
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Google’s Birthday and its Quality of Information
Clara Davis, senior, uses Google to help with schoolwork and improve her knowledge on various topics. There are many other browsers, but Google is one of the most accessible to many devices. (Photo Courtesy…
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Leesville Crush Rehearsals Begin
Actors prepare for day 2 of rehearsals for the upcoming Crush production. Pictured above from left to right are Brandon Hirsch and Emily Sendall, Seniors, Nina Sugiyama-Allen, Tanner Elmore, and Genesis Mejia, Juniors. (Photo…
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Leesville’s Model United Nations Club
The Leesville Model UN club arriving at MUNCH 2023. MUNCH is Model United Nations at Chapel Hill, the conference Leesville has attended the past 2 years. (Photo courtesy of Shir Inbari)
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Harris-Trump Debate 2024
Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump shake hands before their debate. This was the first time the two candidates formally met. (Photo Courtesy of the Wall Street Journal)
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new year, new pride
Leesville has a number of new decorations and school improvements. These improvements range from a new green chicken coop to Pride themed window art. (Photos Courtesy of Jack Watson).
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Students new to newspaper
In the Newspaper room, Bennett Ange, junior (left) writes her first article on Leesville Soccer with the help of her Daniela Plata Junior Editor, junior (right). (Photo Courtesy of Jack Watson)