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Most people agree Memorial Day ushers in the summer season. Here in Raleigh, that summer season comes with hot and hazy days where you want to run inside to the
During Memorial Day Weekend, my family and I drove up to New Jersey to see family. Many, including myself, did not realize that there is much difference between the way
During the COVID-19 pandemic, starting a small business appealed to people of all ages. It was a good way to fill time and make money for those that lost their
Chase Hakerem, senior at LRHS, spent four years on the varsity basketball team. Two out of those four years he served as a captain. Senior Year, Saying Goodbye Hakerem and
Annika Rogers qualified for her second state golf championship on May 4, 2021. “It felt great to qualify for States this year! Because of COVID, there was a smaller number
Volleyball kicked off the season as the first indoor sport to compete during the pandemic, but with a twist. In previous seasons, the Pride only had two teams, but this
Zoe Bennett is involved with multiple clubs at Leesville. She is the president of the French club, treasurer of the National English Honor Society, a member of Executive Council, National
Chase Hakerem has made an outstanding resume on the court throughout his four years of highschool. He played on the men’s varsity basketball team for four years. Two out of
#1 Audrey Grant – Junior “One word to describe the season [is] hardworking because everybody put in a lot of effort. This is a new team, we had a lot
April 27, 2021 marked the first tennis match for the 2020-21 season. The Lady Pride took on Cardinal Gibbons. Last year the team lost seven seniors, but this year they
College applications are done, acceptance letters are sent, and now it’s up to these high school seniors to decide which college best fits them. Seniors have until May 1st to
Cailey Brooks, senior, spent two years on the JV tennis team. Even though she’s not on the team anymore, tennis is still one of her favorite hobbies. Brooks is also
Collin Sharp is a great role model for the underclassmen to look up to. He takes on multiple leadership roles in clubs. Sharp is the president of Key Club, Co-President
The Lady Pride won their first game against Broughton high school on March 25, 2021. The final score was 10-1 and the game ended in only two innings (photo used
NC State women’s basketball won their 2nd consecutive ACC title March 7, 2021. This marks the program’s 6th ACC championship as they clinch a top five seed for the NCAA
Leesville’s soccer team is starting their season later than usual. However, the team wants to strive for another Cap 7 conference title and state title (photo used from highschoolot.com). Fall
Leesville volleyball was the first indoor sport to kick off their season during the pandemic. The Lady Pride finished their season 5-8 with two varsity teams (photo taken by Kyla
Coats for Children, also known as Coats for Kids, is a WRAL major community campaign to support families in need. Unfortunately, thousands of children in our viewing area need a
Becoming a collegiate athlete takes hard work and determination. Student athletes are required to balance a schoolwork with a rigorous game and practice schedule. So why play sports at such
Two Leesville seniors take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on their four years at Leesville. Paige Van Gorden, a freshman at Appalachian State University, describes her four years as
On October 18, Coach Harold Baldwin became the new head coach for Leesville’s women’s basketball team. Baldwin was the assistant coach for the varsity basketball team and the head coach
Sophia Batista, a junior at Leesville, recently finished her 14-day quarantine after being diagnosed with COVID-19 early September. Batista was one of the many infected by the coronavirus. She was
Leesville teachers are learning how to properly adjust to remote learning for the first nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year. Staff are trying to plan their tests, quizzes, and
The freshmen at Leesville already have a tough time transitioning into high school. Now, they have to learn how to adjust to remote learning as well. Wake County Public Schools
Colleges have changed their policies for the class of ‘21 when it comes time to start the application process. Colleges and universities across the country have decided to go test
Sports are back in session — the best news any North Carolina athlete could hear! Athletes like Indya Nivar, a junior at Apex Friendship High School who plays both varsity
