Author: Kayla Wozniak, staff writer
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LRHS seniors’ final week of school
As the final week of school approaches, seniors across Leesville are full of excitement. The years of hard work and dedication, friendships, and memories are about to unfold in events that mark the end…
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How to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers play an important role in shaping the lives of students and preparing them for success in both academics and life. Teacher Appreciation Week typically falls on the first full week of May. This…
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Senior Assassin at Leesville
Monday April 1, 2024, the highly anticipated game, “Senior Assassin” sparked a wave of eagerness among seniors. The game is a great experience for the graduating class, adding an extra feeling of excitement to…
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Leesville Softball Crushes Broughton
The Leesville Pride took a big win against the Broughton Capitals this past Tuesday. Leesville ended the game early, with ten runs after five innings, resulting in a 10-0 ball game. The Pride started…
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Student Spotlight: Leo Zhang
When Zhang applied to Duke University he was ranked number one for the senior class of Leesville Road High School, with a GPA of 4.66. Zhang took every AP class available throughout his high…
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Senior Updates
Cap and Gowns Cap and gown distribution will be held March 20, 2024 in the auxiliary gym. Distribution will be held during both lunches. Students will need to place their cap and gown orders…
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Do Students Prefer Starbucks Or Dunkin?
Coffee has become essential for high school students, offering a crucial source of energy and focus amid their demanding academic schedules. Students rely on coffee to wake them up in the early mornings and…
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Gift Guide
Ugg Ultra Mini This year, Ugg Ultra Mini shoes have taken the top spot as the most desired gift among high school girls. These cozy and stylish boots have become a symbol of comfort…
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Alyssa Jackson Officially Signs to UNC Asheville
Alyssa Jackson’s swimming journey began at the tender age of four, when she was first introduced to the world of swimming. It wasn’t until the age of seven that she decided to jump into…
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Travis Scott plays one concert, cancels the other in Raleigh
Earlier this month, popular artist Travis Scott began his “Circus Maximus” tour. On October 13 and 14 of 2023, he made his way to Raleigh, North Carolina. Travis Scott is a talented rapper, singer,…
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Athlete Spotlight: Diana Higgins
Diana Higgins’ journey in tennis began at the age of four, purely for the joy of it, as her mom signed her up for lessons. With her older brother already immersed in the sport,…
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High School Students And Second-Hand Stores
Saving Money Retail stores are excellent for high school students shopping on a budget, as they often provide a wide variety of affordable options for clothing and accessories. These stores offer discounts, sales, and…
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Where to Purchase Your 2023 Homecoming Dress
Homecoming is a tradition commonly celebrated throughout high schools in the United States. The week is kicked off by students participating in Spirit Week and is then followed by the most hyped football game…
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Ashley Lamme Commits to York College of Pennsylvania
Ashley Lamme’s volleyball journey began in seventh grade at Pine Hollow Middle School, when she first discovered her passion for the sport. Transitioning from Pine Hollow, she continued playing volleyball as an underclassman at…
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Leesviles 2023-2024 Students Section Leaders
Leesville’s first football game of the season was held on Friday, August 18, 2023. Not only was this the first game of the season, but it was also the first game with the 2023-2024…
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The Return of Fire Alarm Issues at Leesville
Fire alarms at Leesville Road High School have been continuously going off multiple times a day due to vaping. Smoke alarms are installed in each bathroom and detect when a student is vaping. The…
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Teacher Highlight: Mr. Roche
Mr. Roche is from Yonkers, New York where he lived for the majority of his life, besides living in Delaware for a while. He wasn’t fond of New York — he thought everyone was…
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Should You Take Culinary At Leesville?
Many students at Leesville love the culinary arts class because they enjoy cooking and baking things at school. The class is fun and hands-on, which most students prefer. (Photo Courtesy of Kayla Wozniak).
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Is Free People Movement The New Lululemon?
According to Google, Lululemon is a Canadian-American athletic apparel retailer. Many high school students, both male and female, are seen wearing Lululemon. It is often raved about because of its great quality and cute…
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Reminiscing Zoey 101
Zoey 101 is a popular TV show that came out in the year of 2005. Many students at Leesville share that Zoey 101 is their favorite childhood TV show to this day. (Photo Courtesy…
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Projects V.S. Tests in Schools
Projects and tests are two common ways teachers evaluate the knowledge of students and what they’ve learned in class. Students often prefer projects although they are not often given over tests. (Photo Courtesy of…
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Should Female Country Music Artists Receive More Praise?
In the country music industry, some may say that female singers are not as represented as they should be. Individuals will argue that female country artists deserve more recognition than they receive. (Photo Courtesy…
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Student and Executive Council Elections at Leesville
Each year, students run to represent the executive and class council. Students make posters and promote themselves on social media, encouraging other students to vote for them. (Photo Courtesy of Kayla Wozniak). In the…
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Chorus Class Takes a Trip To New York
Last weekend, Leesville’s chorus and theater class took a trip to New York City. The students got to explore the city and learn about its artistic background. (Photo Courtesy of Mya Whittington). Last weekend…
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Should There Still Be Daylight Savings
Daylight savings was established in 1918 to save energy costs during World War I. The idea was made so that people could make more use of daylight. Daylight savings occurs in many countries; however,…
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Tardies Should Not Count Against Leesville Students
At Leesville, penalties are given if a student is late to class. After receiving five tardies, students receive a warning from the administration. If the student continues to be late, they earn lunch detention.…
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Carlee Roberts Commits to Louisburg College
Carlee Roberts started playing softball when she was eight years old. She played rec ball in Granville County for the South Granville Athletic Association. Roberts played rec ball until the sixth grade, when she…
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Leesville Dance Takes A Trip To Disney
The Leesville dance class had the opportunity to go to Disney to perform routines at Disney Springs. While in the area, the class explored Disney and the different parks. The dancers were divided into…
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Alix Earle´s Quick Rise To Fame
Alix Earle is attending the University of Miami but is originally from New Jersey. She is a senior and is currently studying business in Miami. Earle had a large following on Instagram and began…
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What Leesville Is Doing To Celebrate The Holidays
The one way Leesville is celebrating the holidays is by having teachers decorate their classrooms. One of Leesville’s math teachers, Mrs. McGeorge has put Christmas decor around her room. A wreath is wrapped in…
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Teacher Spotlight: Coach Holderman
Growing Up… Holderman grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania named Hazleton. He went to a large high school and played football for all four years. Holderman grew up loving football and wanted…
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Model UN Prepares for the State Conferences
The Model UN team at Leesville will be going to UNC-CH and Duke for two weekend conferences where they will debate topics that concern the country they represent. The club gathers every couple weeks…
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The Reality of Cheating In School
Tests, quizzes, and assignments are given in school to show what the student has learned and what they can take away. Since tests and assignments determine what an individual knows, cheating defeats the purpose. …
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Leesville Needs New Chairs
Different schools throughout Wake County have updated their furniture. Even Pine Hollow Middle School up the road has newly improved chairs. Students at Leesville often complain about the hard, uncomfortable chairs supplied. Sitting in…
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Is Christmas Celebrated Too Early?
Christmas is a popular religious holiday celebrated worldwide. It is celebrated on the 25th of December, but the whole month of December is spent preparing for the holiday. At many stores throughout Raleigh, Christmas…
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Leesvilles Thoughts On The 2022 World Series
The World Series is an annual championship series of Major League Baseball. The Astros and Phillies will be playing up to seven games. Whichever team wins four out of the seven games is the…
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How Leesville Feels About Having Many Days Off In November
The first week of November includes a teacher work day on Friday. During the following week, there are 3 days off, a vacation, an early release, and a holiday. The third week of November…
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The Impact NC Minimum Wage Has On Students
The minimum wage in North Carolina greatly impacts students. When students are paid $7.25 an hour, it tends to not be enough to supply their personal costs. Students engage in extracurricular activities such as…
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A Deeper Look Into Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer is a disease where cells in the breast grow out of control. There are several kinds of breast cancer. Ductal carcinoma is the most common kind of breast cancer present in women. …
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Leesville Welcomes Mr. Hardin
William Hardin joined the Leesville faculty this past week as a PE teacher. Hardin is originally from Jacksonville, North Carolina. While living in Jacksonville, he taught at a private school for five years, then…
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Fall Time has Arrived!
Fall is many people’s favorite season. During the fall season, the weather gets cooler and many eventful activities occur. Sweaters and fall-flavored food and drinks come out. Homecoming Homecoming is the kick-off to the…
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Exchange Students at Leesville
Abril Realini Lopez, Vanessa Francisco, Yvette Lee, and Celine Bollinger are the Leesville exchange students this year. These students are all juniors at Leesville. They left their friends and family back in their home…
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Test Taking
Like skills are needed to make the most out of your life. The most critical life skills to have are communication and interpersonal skills, decision-making and problem solving, creative thinking and critical thinking, self-awareness…
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Early Release Days
There are six early release days scheduled for the 2022-2023 school year. These days were added to help teachers complete training without having to do it on weeknights or weekends. Twelve hours of instructional…