Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor, Author at The Mycenaean

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor October 1, 2019

2019 Powderpuff expectations

As the weather becomes ever so slightly cooler and the leaves begin to change color, so comes the 2019 Powderpuff season. For those who don’t know, Powderpuff is flag football

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor September 26, 2019

A month after getting rid of Smart Lunch…

Originally, I was going to write this article on my first thoughts of AB lunch within the first week, but I realized that to truly give a well thought out

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor September 23, 2019

The subgroups of TikTok

TikTok — the app for all of Gen Z. The app is reminiscent of Vine in its immense popularity, but vastly different. The app itself is simple: Users pick a

A view from the main stairwell on the first day of school. Because it was the freshman’s first day of school, most didn’t know where to go which caused further confusion and crowding (Photo used by permission of Violet Thorton).

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor September 4, 2019

Students weigh in on AB Lunch

With the start of the 2019-20 school year comes new students, new classes, and new rules. After the arrival of Leesville’s new principal, Dr. Solomon, he brought with him a

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor May 23, 2019

Teaching students to handle finances after college

For recently graduated college students, adulthood can seem like a daunting task. Finding a job, buying a house, are all things that can be difficult to do after college, but

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor May 20, 2019

How to begin your college search

Ah junior year, a time of immense stress and deciding what your future is at 17 years old. College visits can be stressful, but don’t have to be if handled

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor May 6, 2019

UNC-Charlotte: Too Close

Shots reported near Kennedy. Run, Hide, Fight. Secure yourself immediately. This alert — posted at 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 — rang throughout the University of North Carolina at

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor April 26, 2019

Christchurch: A Christian’s Perspective

This is a Christian’s point of view on the Christchurch shooting. You can find a Muslim point of view here . The first time the news broke to me about

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor April 11, 2019

Pomodoro Technique: why it worked for me and could work for you too

Upon scrolling through the various public Snapchat stories, I noticed a news station had a story on a Youtuber who makes videos of himself studying. He just sits in front

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor April 11, 2019

Tarson goes out with a bang

Pop! Six! Squish! Uh uh! Cicero! Lipschitz! Leesville Road High School presents Chicago the Musical: High School Edition. Being the final show of her career at Leesville, Katrina Tarson, Leesville

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor March 6, 2019

Should the U.S. Lower the Drinking Age?

Everyone knows the legal drinking age of the US is 21, but did you know that the US is one of only 12 countries (out of 190 countries) where the

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor March 6, 2019

What’s the Obsession with Tropical?

Around this time last year, I wrote an article about the obsession of Leesville students with Cookout. At the time I didn’t understand the obsession with the famous fast food

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor February 22, 2019

Milk Lovers, Listen Up

For years, people around the world have been told about the importance of drinking milk. Between federal funded “got milk?” ads and doctors reminding patients to drink their daily glass

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor February 14, 2019

Leesville’s New Creative Journaling Club

If you can think of an activity you enjoy, there’s probably a club for it at Leesville. Such is the case for the Creative Journaling Club. Created back in November

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor January 28, 2019

Students, Time to Put on the B.R.A.K.E.S

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, more teens die everyday in car crashes than cancer, homicide, and suicide. Does this fact surprise you? It definitely surprised me too,

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor November 18, 2018

Yo Vikings!: A Play for All Ages

After working tirelessly for months, Leesville Road High School proudly presented, “Yo Vikings!” on November 15 through the 17, with a small preview on the 14. Needless to say, I

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor November 5, 2018

The Top Three Netflix Rom-Coms of Our Generation

According to theringer.com, Netflix stated that over 80 million people watched their “Summer of Love” movie series, including rom-coms such as The Kissing Booth, To All the Boys I’ve Loved

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor November 5, 2018

Spanish Club Prepares for the New Year

Spanish Club held their interest meeting for the 2018-2019 school year on Friday, October 26. After much delay due to the hurricanes, around 60 new and old members gathered to

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor October 31, 2018

The Award for Underrated Artist of the Year Goes to…

When most people ask me what my favorite song is, my answer usually surprises. They might expect someone like Taylor Swift or Logic, but my favorite artist is 22-year-old Sigrid

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor September 20, 2018

Finding Christ Through the Rise Up Effect

Many times, when the words ‘Jesus’ and ‘camp’ are associated together, there are often more negative than positive connotations attached to the words. Some people acted surprised when I told

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor September 5, 2018

Volunteering for A Fiery Future

Many students spend their summer soaking up rays at the beach or travelling to national parks, but some students, like Victoria Rodriguez, chose a different path. This past summer, she

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor May 29, 2018

Chorus Takes on Busch Gardens

On May 5, Leesville Intermediate Chorus traveled to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia to perform in Music in the Park. The competition occurs all throughout the spring and summer, with

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor May 21, 2018

So which one is it, Leesville?

Another year, another controversial internet debate, but unlike the black-blue or white-gold dress, this debate concerns not an item but an audio recording. Posted by Cloe Feldman, more commonly known

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor May 18, 2018

My Ongoing Experience with Y-Guides of the Triangle

When I joined Y-Guides and Y-Princesses in 2007 with my dad, I had no idea what I was truly getting into. Thanks to the program, I meet my best friend

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor April 27, 2018

The Wedding Singer

On April 18-21, the LRHS Theatre Department performed the Wedding Singer, a 2006 musical based upon the 1998 movies written by Tim Herlihy. Katrina Tarson, also the director of soft

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor April 16, 2018

Krispy Kreme Survives Sale

On April 2, Broadstone Real Estate, a company who sponsors and manages diversified real estate investment offerings, bought the downtown Raleigh Krispy Kreme location for $4.7 million. Krispy Kreme has

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor April 13, 2018

School Shootings From a Student’s Perspective

So far in 2018, there have been 18 different school shootings and over hundreds of threats against schools all around the country. With over 58 deaths and injuries in a

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor March 15, 2018

Mainstage Horrifies Audiences at Doctor Faustus

Whenever I hear that the LRHS Theatre Department is doing another production, I instantly know I want to see it. Every production is incredible from the props, set, costumes to

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor March 8, 2018

Señorita Bouchard Takes On a New Role

Since the departure of Señora Sollie in 2017 school year and Señor Ross last previous semester, other Spanish teachers have had to step up and teach the higher level Spanish

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor March 7, 2018

The Legacy and Stories of Walt Disney

As long as I can remember, I’ve loved anything and everything that had to do with Disney. I loved to read books and stories like Mary Poppins and Peter Pan,

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor February 26, 2018

Victory Junction: Raising Money for Great Cause

For kids with disabilities or chronic illnesses, all they ever want to do is be a normal kid and do normal kid activities. With Victory Junction, kids with disabilities and

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor February 8, 2018

The Heart of the Pride

When someone first thinks of cheerleading, the first thing that comes to people’s heads is most likely not special needs; however, the co-ed cheer team at Leesville is changing that.

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor January 26, 2018

Cook Out: Convenient, Cheap, Good Food

If you mention the words “Cook Out” to any high schooler at Leesville, I guarantee that almost every student will have at least heard of the restaurant. Founded in 1989,

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor December 15, 2017

Holiday Traditions at Leesville

Holidays for high school students are a time to relax, pretend to study for exams, and spend time with friends and family. Of course traditions play a big part in

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor December 15, 2017

The Red Velvet Cake War

The cast of “Red Velvet Cake War” performed their last show on Saturday, November 18, at 2 p.m. The show starred the Verdeen family, more specifically the three Verdeen cousins

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor November 28, 2017

Teacher Spotlight: Chef Goins

For so many high school students once they finish their senior year and begin their life adult lives, they don’t look back on their high school days. But for Chef

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor November 17, 2017

FCA Leaves A Lasting Impact on Leesville Students

When FCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, was founded in 1954 Don McClanen wanted to project the idea of athletes and coaches as Christian men strongly rooted in their faith, before

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor November 14, 2017

Leesville Sophomores Take The Pre-ACT

On Thursday, November 2, around five hundred sophomores from Leesville took the Pre-ACT, the Preliminary American College Testing. The Pre-ACT is a multiple choice test with the purpose of simulating

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor November 2, 2017

Visual Arts at Leesville

The Arts Department is an integral part of who Leesville is. Overall arts classes include dance, band, chorus, and theatre. The most familiar though, is the visual arts classes. Students

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor November 1, 2017

iPhone 7 vs iPhone 8: Is it Really Worth It?

On September 12, 2017, the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, introduced the newest Apple devices and programs at the Steve Jobs Theater. Cook introduced the iPhone X, iPhone 8, iOS

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor November 1, 2017

7 Things Students in Math Relate To

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by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor October 30, 2017

Dysautonomia Awareness Month

October is National Dysautonomia Awareness Month. Dysautonomia is an umbrella term that describes the breakdown of the Autonomic Nervous System which controls many of the body’s daily involuntary functions. Examples

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor October 18, 2017

Another Successful Homecoming at Leesville

Every October during Homecoming week, Leesville celebrates their school spirit with Spirit Week. Past themes have included Disney Week and Blast from the Past. Freshman typically don’t go crazy when

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor October 17, 2017

Brain Games: the smartest 30 minutes on television

Since 1997, Brain Games has been tricking and challenging high schoolers across North Carolina. Schools such as Cardinal Gibbons, Millbrook, Research Triangle, and our very own Pride answer various trivia

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor September 20, 2017

LRHS Dance Ensemble Looks Ahead to the Upcoming Year

As all students settle into the new school year, the LRHS Dance Ensemble have already begun their dance season. Tryouts for the dance ensemble occurred in February of last school

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor September 15, 2017

Leesville Students Change Lives One Wish at a Time

The Make-A-Wish Club held their annual interest meeting on September 6. New and returning members listened to the club president and various officers explain what the purpose of the Make-A-Wish

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor September 7, 2017

Leesville Liaisons help out at New Student Lunches

During the first week of the 2017-2018 school year, the Leesville Liaisons held three lunches on August 28, 29, and 30 designed to introduce new students to the Leesville community

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