Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer, Author at The Mycenaean

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer June 3, 2011

Texting and driving awareness: still not enough to stop us

For the past week or so Leesville Road High has been bombarding its students with videos, posters, and signs spouting the dangers of texting and driving. One may find them

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer June 3, 2011

Science club holds first annual science fair

Tuesday, May 25, at 2:45 p.m. Leesville’s biology department held its first annual science fair. About 30 students in the biology class took the opportunity of extra credit by participating

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer May 23, 2011

AP Spanish holds student-made movie premiere

Tuesday, May 31, AP Spanish Language students and Señor Craig Ross will hold a student-made movie production. It will start at 7:00 p.m. and admission is free. All are invited

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer May 23, 2011

LRHS student discovers Feng Shui

Two months ago, as I followed my everyday routine of walking from the senior parking lot to the Newspaper classroom, I felt a certain disturbance in my soul. It a

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer May 10, 2011

Downtown designers market a fun tradition

Last Saturday, April 30, 2011, Raleigh’s Designers Downtown Market returned for its third show of 2011. Designers came to sell their crafts in this open-air market from 9a.m. to 3p.m.

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer April 15, 2011

LRHS loses sophomore in tragic accident

Saleh Jamal Abdullah, 16-year-old sophomore, died Sunday morning, April 10, as a result of a driving accident. Abdullah pulled over the center line, over-corrected, and struck four trees at the

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer April 7, 2011

Modern music too vulgar for these ears

Every evening, I like to pump up the radio and sing in the shower. It is a time to relax and pretend that people actually like the sound of my

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer April 6, 2011

Blue Man Group: A whole different experience

The theatre has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Since age six, I have seen just about every genre from Riverdance to 42nd Street

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer March 22, 2011

Students can beat Prom shopping wallet anxiety

Prom is a time for celebration, and a senior’s reminder of the freedom coming soon. This year, Prom has been moved up two weeks, occurring prior to Spring Break, and

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer March 22, 2011

National College Fair to visit Raleigh

The National College Fair will be visiting Raleigh next week on Tuesday, March 22. It will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center in exhibit hall C from 4 p.m.

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer March 11, 2011

Students recommend forensics

Forensics is the science used to solve crimes. Students can enroll in the LRHS forensics class to learn to wield the tools used to solve these cases just like real

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer February 22, 2011

Lyons makes changes since LRHS principal

Students and staff know Mr. Lyons as the cheery, perpetually smiling principal who replaced the previous principal, Dr. Gainey. Since his arrival in March of 2009, numerous changes have been

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer February 22, 2011

Cafeteria table rule more lenient

As of the new semester, LRHS administrators have significantly increased tolerance for seating arrangements during lunch. The new changes will be applicable as long as students follow cafeteria regulations. Originally,

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer January 4, 2011

High school boys lack chivalry

About a month and half ago, on a blisteringly cold October morning, I was walking from the parking lot, just like I would do any other day, ready to start

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer December 2, 2010

Students share their fears

Everyone is afraid of something. In America alone, 6.3 million adults, ages 18 to 54, suffer from a specific phobia and 8.5 million more suffer from social and/or agoraphobias. Phobias

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer November 9, 2010

The good teacher conjecture

Studies show that high school students who get nine or more hours of sleep and a nutritious breakfast will do better in school. They even say that students in year-round

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer November 3, 2010

PEPI gives back to young community

A year-long class only for upperclassmen, Physical Education Pupil Instructor, or PEPI, is a great opportunity to work with elementary school students and LRHS Special Education students. PEPI students work

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer October 12, 2010

We are all royal here

Thursday, September 30, 2010, spray-painted crowns were sold to seniors who itched to show off their superiority as Leesville’s top dogs. The crowns cost $1 and all proceeds went to

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer October 11, 2010

The love download

In the land of fantastical beings, where dragons are slain and princesses sing to their furry (probably Rabies-ridden) animal friends, love at first sight exists. And though we believe this

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer September 24, 2010

FashionSPARK wows the crowds

FashionSPARK, a fashion show of designers in The Triangle, was held this year, Friday, September 17, at Raleigh City Plaza on Fayetteville Street. Seating started at 7:00 pm and the

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer September 24, 2010

JV Volleyball outspikes the Spartans

Leesville junior varsity volleyball is back on the winning streak, Thursday, September 17, after a long, point-by-point, 3-game match with Sanderson. Leesville won the first game, 25-20, and the third

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer September 21, 2010

Spotlight on student artist Sarah Long

“I first started drawing random household items and doodling with crayons on the kitchen floor,” said Sarah Long, a junior student-artist. She has won a number of contests and submitted

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer September 8, 2010

Leesville hosts administrative intern

Starting this school year, LRHS has received a new administrative intern, Crystal Reardon. She will be observing the school’s activities once a week and attending school events in order to

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