Preparing to go greek
Those of us who are about to become college freshmen in little more than three months are always faced with the same three questions: Where…
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Scotty brings home the win
The season 10 American Idol finale on May 25, 2010 wasn’t exactly packed with surprises: most people called a Scotty win, the performers were those…
Water for Elephants impresses Williamson
Like every other time a movie comes out based on a book I haven’t yet read, the Water for Elephants trailer inspired me to go…
Stout and Lowery named prom king and queen
For the first time in Leesville’s history, a queen and king were crowned at Prom. Nominations took place over the course of a few days…
Leesville varsity baseball clinches Spring Break tournament
Leesville Road’s varsity baseball won the Ashley High School Spring Break Baseball Tournament that took place April 19-21 in Wilmington, NC. They played three teams…
Breathalyzers at prom
As many Leesville students have already heard on the daily announcements, there will be breathalyzers at the door of Prom to prevent attendees from drinking…
Aggressive drivers ruin early morning flow
On Thursday morning, I was waiting in the ridiculously long line of cars at the intersection of Leesville and O’Neal, just as I have done…
Senior council puts together slideshow
The senior slideshow is often one of Leesville seniors’ favorite parts of the senior assembly. Featuring photos of all 559 people in the senior class,…
Harris pursues modeling, acting dreams
Many high school students have big dreams for the future – they envision themselves on television, singing onstage and signing autographs, but few have to…
Save APUSH at Leesville!
Leesville, save AP US History! I never, ever, thought I would write those words. Or even think them. AP US History was the bane of…
Despite beginner status, lacrosse team optimistic
A lacrosse club began at Leesville this year, after many attempts by Leesville students to create a school team. The players are optimistic about the…
Eagle Scouts honor creates opportunities
Only four percent of males who join Boy Scouts go on to become Eagle Scouts, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America program….
North Carolina successfully pulls off Fan Fair
North Carolina hosted the NHL All-Star game on Sunday, Jan. 30, and to impress all the die-hard hockey fans from out of town, they created…
New fads to look out for
I remember the first time I saw a Silly Band – a red rhino – and knew I immediately had to get one. Suddenly and…
Indian Princesses programs builds lasting bonds
The YMCA Indian Princesses program provides opportunities for fathers and daughters to bond over things that fathers and daughters like to do: camping, horseback riding,…
The battle of the flat-irons
My hair straightener is dead. The Remington Wet2Straight I received in eighth grade has survived through five years of daily use. By sophomore year, I…
Microsoft teams up with Leesville to pilot new program
On the first day of American Education Week, Nov. 15, Microsoft and the Department of Public instruction announced the implementation of the largest IT Academy…
Rocky Horror: Scandalous fun!
I recently wrote that Alex Stewart, senior, and I were Rocky Horror virgins, nervous and excited to go to our first ever showing of the…
Schachle raps with school spirit
Brendan Schachle, senior, recently posted a rap he wrote and recorded on his Facebook page, prompting many “Likes” and comments from Leesville students and graduates…
Teachers rate their students
Most people have heard of the website, ratemyteacher.com, where students can post comments and numerically rate their teachers on their personalities and teaching styles. I…
What every Rocky Horror virgin needs to know
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is coming to Raleigh Memorial Auditorium from October 28-31. Having heard of this cult classic before, my friends and I…
Leesville students enjoy State Fair traditions
The State Fair arrived in North Carolina lon October 14, and many Leesville students are excited about trying new foods and rides and continuing past…
Sun Chips’ bags are loud, get over it
Sun Chips has stopped making the first ever 100% biodegradable chip bag because some people think it crinkles too loudly. The bags were made out…
Ratemyteacher.com biased but entertaining
Ratemyteacher.com is a website that allows students to anonymously post comments and rate their teachers. Leesville Road High School has 132 teachers listed on the…
Grill Team leaders face challenges
Jason Holtman, Kyle Holtman and Andrea Gonzalez, seniors, are experiencing the challenges, changes and pride that leading the 2011 Grill Team brings. The three leaders,…
Sherry Frost Involvement Scholarship
Everyone involved with Leesville Road High School depends on Sherry Frost. Her daily emails keep parents and students updated on what is happening at the…
Tips for rising college freshmen
As seniors move toward graduation and beginning the next chapter in their lives, many are starting college in the fall. Although they have learned the…
Awards Day Reminder
Standing in front of the class, Dubay announced that he had an award for every person in the class. These were not the silly superlatives that many teachers hand out so that every student gets an award. Instead, Dubay offered valuable advice to his students, reminding each one that he or she will make a difference in the world – some by possibly curing cancer, and others by being a good friend or spouse.
“The Mermaid Chair” a light read
The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kid tells the story of Jessie Sullivan, a middle-aged woman who reexamines her life and twenty-year marriage after a…
Spring Break: Good time for college visits
Although most high school students think of Spring Break as a time for beaches and relaxation, many Leesville juniors took advantage of a long break…
After Exoneration, Taylor Remains Optimistic
Greg Taylor, who was convicted of the murder of a prostitute sixteen years ago, was released from his life sentence a month ago when the…
Captain Stanley’s Fails to Impress
My family and I chose to visit Captain Stanley’s Calabash Seafood on Falls of the Neuse Road, wanting some good seafood at a reasonable price….
Through Facebook, Students Plan AP Prank
Almost every AP student takes the AP tests at the end of the year seriously. After all, they can give you college credit and help…
Zumba provides fun way to get fit
Upbeat music pumped over the loudspeakers as women of all ages (and a few teenage boys) shimmied, sashayed, and pivoted along with the instructor in…
Tennis team pushes through rough start
The Leesville Road High School men’s tennis team played an extremely close match at home against Wakefield on March 9. The match ended with a four…
The Time Traveler’s Wife a Worthy Read
The Time Traveler’s Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger, deals with the trials and tribulations of Henry DeTamble, a man who involuntary travels through time and how…
Big Brother Program Designed to Provide Role Models
Leesville Road High School is creating a program called Big Brothers, designed to pair boys from York Elementary with students from Leesville in order to…
Republicans to take majority in 2010
The 2010 midterm elections could cause losses for the Democrats in the House and the Senate, leading to a Republican majority in both houses. President…
ITS Inductions
International Thespian Society inductions took place Thursday, Dec. 10. Students who have logged one hundred hours or more in at least two aspects of theater…
Newspaper Staff Accidentally Publishes Secrets of Life
Students were quietly reading the November issue of The Mycenaean on Monday, Nov. 16 during SSR and commenting on how well-written the articles were when…
Obese NC Workers to Pay More for Health Insurance
North Carolina will implement a ‘fat tax’ on its government workers starting in July 2011, making workers that qualify as “obese” pay more for health…
Powder puff causes disunity at LRHS
The Powder Puff game and carnival is supposed to be just another outlet for the Loonies to release their surplus of school spirit. Students come…
“Where the Wild Things Are” Disappoints
Where the Wild Things Are, the children’s book that many Leesville students grew up with, came to life on the big screen last weekend. Although…
Obama Gives Controversial Back-to-School Speech
On September 8, President Barack Obama delivered a speech aimed at students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. He spoke at Wakefield High School in Arlington,…
Foreign Exchange Students Find Raleigh New, Exciting
The Foreign Exchange program brings new faces from multiple countries to Leesville Road High School each year. These students leave their home countries for an…
Permissive Parenting Has Long-Term Effects on Children
Permissive parenting is a style in which parents sit back and allow their children to make their own decisions. This style of parenting is becoming…