by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 May 31, 2017

Is Everything, Everything Worth The Hype?

Everything, Everything is based on the 2015 young adult novel Everything, Everything written by Nicola Yoon. The book and film showcases an 18 year-old girl named Maddy Whittier who suffers

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 April 5, 2017

Ms. Tabron plans to teach the new African-American Literature class

Ms. Tabron is an English teacher at Leesville Road High School. For the 2017-18 school year, she plans to add a class about African-American Literature to the curriculum. At the

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 January 3, 2017

Multicultural winter holidays celebrated at Leesville

During the winter season, multiple holidays are celebrated by different and various people. In the United States, every 9 out of 10 citizens celebrate Christmas. Worldwide, around two billion people

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 December 19, 2016

A Day in the Life of a High School Cheerleader

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 December 19, 2016

Mrs. Self Wins Teacher of the Year for the 2016-17 School Year

Mrs. Self is an academic, honors earth science and physical science teacher at Leesville. The 2016-17 school year marks her sixth year of teaching after working as an HPLC analysis

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 December 12, 2016

Swedish Singer Tove Lo Releases Second Album

Lady Wood, is the second studio album release by Tove Lo, Swedish pop star. “Cool Girl” was the first single released from the debut album Lady Wood, following “Influence” and

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 October 12, 2016

“The Magnificent Seven” Remake Sparks the Original

The Magnificent Seven, a remake of the 1960s version and was released in theatres on September 26. The movie stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, and many other famous

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 September 9, 2016

Viola Cerretini adjusts to the American lifestyle

  Viola Cerretini, originally from Italy, is one of Leesville’s foreign exchange students this year. Cerretini is sixteen years old and is a junior. Her host family is the Namey’s,

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 May 25, 2016

Junior Marshals — class of ‘17

Leesville Road High School announced their new group of Junior Marshals for the class of 2017. Junior Marshals are the juniors with a 3.70 GPA or higher in each graduating

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 February 24, 2016

Fuller House to be released on Netflix

Full House is an American sitcom that premiered from September 22, 1987 – May 23, 1995 and features a widowed father who takes care of his three children with the

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 November 10, 2015

Mainstage hosts their second movie night

  On October 24, Leesville’s highest theatre class, Mainstage, held, a movie night in the Blackbox with a $5 suggested donation. Due to the football game that evening, two movies

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 November 3, 2015

Mainstage hosts their second movie night

On October 24, Leesville’s highest theatre class, Mainstage, held, a movie night in the Blackbox with a $5 suggested donation. Due to the football game that evening, two movies were

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 October 27, 2015

Managing and Directing is easy for Evans

Caroline Evans, senior and stage manager, is fully engaged in Leesville’s theatre department. Besides helping Ms.Tarson, the stage director, with rehearsals, Evans helps keep the cast quiet and on task,

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 October 5, 2015

Astronomy club celebrates one year anniversary

On Tuesday September 1, almost fifty students came to the interest meeting to show their support of Leesville Road High School’s Astronomy Club. Jake Hudgins, president, started the club last

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 September 30, 2015

Environmental Club explore deforestation and conservation

The Environmental Club held their first meeting of the year on September 8. Members of the club believe in joining together as a community to improve the current state of

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 September 15, 2015

Ms. Smith joins Leesville’s 2015-16 teaching staff

Leesville Road High School added Ms. Smith for the 2015-2016 school year. She is replacing Ms. Spransy, who resigned last year. Ms. Smith teaches both Academic and Honors World History