Katie Bellino, Staff Writer

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer June 8, 2010

Lady Pride softball finishes second in Cap-7

The Lady Pride softball team had a great 2010 season finishing second in the Cap 7 tournament. The season ended in the second round of the playoffs. The players reflect

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer June 2, 2010

A Q&A with senior Bo Burns

Q: Throughout your four years at Leesville, what memory or experience sticks out in your mind as something you will never forget? A: Grill Team is the one thing that

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer May 28, 2010

Wooldridge says last goodbyes to LRHS

After three years at Leesville, Mrs. Wooldridge, English teacher, has decided to leave our school where she has made an impact on many students. Q: Why have you decided to

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer May 3, 2010

Softball Team Triumphs during Spring Break Tournament

The Leesville Road High School Lady Pride softball team defeated three schools during their tournament over Spring Break. The games were held in Knightdale where the Pride crushed Southeast Raleigh

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer May 3, 2010

Leesville Fashion Faux Pas

DISCLAIMER: This article is not meant to offend the fashion challenged, only to inform those in need of guidance. 1. Rainbows Year Round– I could guarantee that if anyone walked

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer April 30, 2010

Prom 2010

Leesville held the 2010 ‘Night on the Orient’ Prom for juniors and seniors on Saturday, April 17 at the Sister’s Garden Catering Hall on East Millbrook Road. Most students that

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer April 22, 2010

A Mycenaean flashback

As I paged through the 1994 and 1995 editions of the Mycenaean, I was shocked to find the Leesville has barely changed in 15 or 16 years….other than the bad

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer April 22, 2010

Chilean earthquake kills hundreds

A tremor with a magnitude of 8.8 devastated large parts of southern Chile on February 27. The President, Michelle Bachelet declared a ‘State of catastrophe’ as the quake destroyed the

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer April 16, 2010

Spring 2010 blood drive a success

On Friday March 19 Leesville held its second blood drive this year. The drive contributed 115 units of blood and was an astounding success, which will end up saving a

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer April 16, 2010

Students plan to go into armed services

Some Leesville students plan to enter the Armed Services after they receive their diploma. The possibility of going to war and joining the military is a less popular option for

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer February 9, 2010

Nine’s Director Didn’t Take Advantage

The highly anticipated musical-turned-movie, Nine, directed by the mastermind of Chicago Rob Marshall, premiered December 25. I was half expecting to fall head over heals for this glamorous drama. But

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer February 9, 2010

New Schedule Change Policy

When Leesville student’s received their new schedule of classes on Tuesday, Jan. 26, some students descended into a spiral of depression. Take Ellen Roberson, freshman, for an example. She is stuck in an

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors

These days it is extremely difficult to come across a band that has a distinct sound. Artists like Daughtry and Nickelback blast continually on MTV and there seems to be

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Gossip Girl a Popular Guilty Pleasure

The CW’s Gossip Girl is based on the book series by Cecily Von Ziegesar. The show gives New York’s elite Upper East Side basically the same polished treatment as The

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Obama Lays Out Initiative

On Tuesday, Dec. 8, President Barack Obama laid out a new initiative that will improve the country’s unemployment rate. From the beginning of his term, Obama has made it clear

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer January 8, 2010

Schmidt and Woodhouse named semi-finalists for Morehead-Cain

Most students that attend Leesville dream of a full ride to the University of North Carolina. Will Woodhouse and Lexi Schmidt are semi-finalists for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship; if they receive

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer December 9, 2009

Thrift Stores Become More Popular

This year, as the nation’s economy plummeted into a downward spiral, thrift stores’ popularity skyrocketed. According to The National Association of Resale and Thrift Stores, www.Narts.org, their business grows at

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer November 12, 2009

Boy cheerleaders add humor to powder puff game

A group of senior boys took on the role of cheerleaders to show their support for the senior girls during the annual Powder Puff game on Oct. 27, 2009. The

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer November 3, 2009

Leesville Offers Superior Autistic Program

Autism, a developmental disability, impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. According to Will Swann, special education teacher at Leesville, twelve

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer October 26, 2009

Spirit Week in Review

The week of October 12 through the 16 is spirit week, the kickoff for the Homecoming game and dance. Almost all of Leesville show their spirit with wild outfits, hair

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer October 20, 2009

Kings of Leon: Not as New as You Think

Grammy award winning band, Kings of Leon, released their fourth studio album Only by the Night Sept.23, 2008. This soulful record blew away awaiting fans with its perfection and gloomy

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer October 12, 2009

Dracula Auditions: The Process

Pride Productions, Leesville’s drama department, is putting on the eerie and frightening story of Dracula for the fall play. For many of the people involved in the play the most

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Did the MLB implement “juiced baseballs” this season?

Cycling class: is it worth the money?

Teenage addiction reaches dangerous high

The Younger Sibling Disposition

How the senior wall was created

Lady Pride softball finishes second in Cap-7

A Q&A with senior Bo Burns

Wooldridge says last goodbyes to LRHS

Softball Team Triumphs during Spring Break Tournament

Leesville Fashion Faux Pas

Prom 2010

A Mycenaean flashback

Chilean earthquake kills hundreds

Spring 2010 blood drive a success

Students plan to go into armed services

Nine’s Director Didn’t Take Advantage

New Schedule Change Policy

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors

Gossip Girl a Popular Guilty Pleasure

Obama Lays Out Initiative

Schmidt and Woodhouse named semi-finalists for Morehead-Cain

Thrift Stores Become More Popular

Boy cheerleaders add humor to powder puff game

Leesville Offers Superior Autistic Program

Spirit Week in Review

Kings of Leon: Not as New as You Think

Dracula Auditions: The Process

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