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In the United States, almost every high schooler’s wish is to drive. It’s a form of independence – a way of learning how to become your own person by becoming
In times as uncertain as these, people need to find something to connect over, such as music. The Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer, or 5SOS, released their fourth album,
Many people have a pet. From a scaly snake to a furry ferret, pets bring a smile to people’s faces. In fact, the human-animal bond is very beneficial to one’s
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
