Author: Lucy Leen, editor in chief
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Helping animals in need in our community
According to aspca.org there are approximately 3.3 million dogs in shelters in the U.S. and each year 670,000 of those dogs are euthanized. Shelters are overflowing with homeless dogs just waiting for a family. …
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The fall of ProStart
An example of food cooked by students in the Foods II class taught by Chef Stolfo. Students learn about global foods and create dishes from various regions to enjoy (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Stocum).…
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The Bachelor is back!
On Monday, January 7 the extensive three hour first episode of The Bachelor aired on ABC. The show has millions of viewers that tune in weekly to watch the drama unfold as love connections…
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The most colorful classroom on campus
As you stroll through the science hallway, you will often see a variety of projects decorating the walls. The decorations continue with colorful murals painted on the walls inside classrooms pertaining to the class…
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Would you give your dog up for one million dollars?
It’s a simple question: would you give up your dog for one million dollars? If you ask me, the answer is absolutely not, but what would Leesville say? The Mycenaean tweeted out a poll…
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The senior anthology is no more
The start to the new school year means lots of changes around Leesville. From the new lunch schedule to tardy policy, the changes are receiving mixed reactions. However, there is one change that many…
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5 reasons to have a garden
Gardens are a great source for nutritious food and learning life skills, two very different things that provide endless value. Every teen should have a garden while in high school, and here is why.…
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The price of prom
Prom is one of the biggest events for high school students. As soon as prom season rolls around, the hype begins. The rush to get a dress, tux, dinner reservation, and a date or…
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Pride football duo sign together to play at Limestone College
Jeremiah Stubbs and Dylan Reeves, Leesville seniors, have played football together since sophomore year. On Thursday, February 28, the two signed their National Letters of Intent (NLI) to continue their football journeys together at…
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Why everyone needs Venmo
I recently joined the new Venmo wave, and I’m wondering why I didn’t sooner. Venmo is the newest trend for paying your friends and family back in a quick, easy, and stress-free way. Many…
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Church league basketball, the new NBA
Raleigh is home to hundreds if not thousands of church league basketball teams. All over the area, boys and girls of all ages participate in the league for either their own church or another…
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Pride Women’s basketball impressive season so far
On Monday, January 28, High School OT posted the current state women’s basketball rankings: on the top of that list is the Lady Pride. The Pride women’s basketball team maintains their winning record, in…
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A greener Leesville
The new year means new changes in the Wake County School System. County officials have decided to implement greener options into Wake County schools in 2019. The most substantial of these changes is the…
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Why more people should attend women’s college basketball
North Carolina is home to some of the best college basketball teams in the country with big D1 ACC schools like UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke, and NC State–college sports are a big deal to North…
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Leesville grad shares his newly published book and gives special recognition to a former teacher
In a recent LRHS staff meeting, Nathan Coffey a 2007 Leesville graduate returned to Leesville to share the recent publication of a children’s book he wrote. Coffey came to not only share his book…
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LRHS Cheer welcomes new coach Amy Sellers
On Wednesday, November 21, the Pride varsity cheer team announced its new coach — Amy Sellers. Coach Sellers has been coaching cheer for over 25 years and was a cheerleader at North Carolina State…
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The Effect of APES
AP Environmental Science (APES) opens the eyes of students to the environmental concerns in the modern world and encourage them to lead the movement towards change. The course’s curriculum includes many real-life events of…
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“Sticker Bombing” at Leesville
Sticker Bombing at Leesville by Lucelia Leen on Exposure Lucy Leen, editor in chief
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Following the class of 2021 into Sophomore year
One year ago the class of 2021 reflected on their first days of high school. With their freshman year under their belt, they are now reflecting on the start of their sophomore year. As…
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Pride Football Take on Green Hope in Their First Away Game of the Season
On Thursday, August 30, the Pride traveled to Green Hope for the teams first away game of the season. The Pride walked away with a well deserved win over the Falcons. After losing to…
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Benjamin Daniels Stepping Down as Head Coach
On Saturday, May 12, Coach Benjamin Daniels announced his resignation as varsity women’s basketball head coach at Leesville. Daniels will also be leaving his teaching position at Leesville and taking a job at a…
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Why cruises are the best vacation
After experiencing my first cruise, my opinion on vacationing will never be the same. You may be asking, what is so special about a cruise? The answer is everything. From the minute I boarded…
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March Madness: The Women’s NCAA Tournament
Due to the hype of the men’s March Madness tournaments, the women’s tournaments are often forgotten, but the talent on the women’s teams cannot be ignored. As the final four games approach, the teams…
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Leesville’s Funniest Sisters
One of America’s favorite TV shows, America’s Funniest Home Videos, airs every Sunday showing a collaboration of hilarious clips sent in by people all over the US. The show receives thousands of entries and…
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The Death Cure, third of The Maze Runner Series
On Friday, January 26, The Death Cure, the third movie of the Maze Runner series, was released. The three films starring Dylan O’Brien (Thomas), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Newt), Kaya Scodelario (Teresa),and Ki Hong Lee (Minho)…
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Elise Hall Brings Home the State Title In Pole Vault
On Saturday February 10th, the NCHSAA 4A Indoor Track State Championships were held at JDL indoor track stadium in Greensboro, North Carolina. Elise Hall, Leesvilles star pole vaulter, competed against many of the states…
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Leesville Students Read to Sycamore Creek Class
Every week, students in Russ Fraziers’ second period weight training class head to either Sycamore Creek Elementary or Leesville Elementary to read with the third grade students. Reading to the elementary students came about…
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Leesville’s special needs awareness club gears up for holiday festivities
Special needs awareness club (SNAC) is a group of students who get together every month with the students in the special needs program here at Leesville. Prior to every meeting members of the club…
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Pride Football Families and All They Do
As playoffs begin,the Leesville football families are busier than ever. The name “football families” is the title given to the organization of parents who assist the football team. The job of the football families…
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New Additions to the Gym
Before you enter the LRHS gym you can enjoy the impressive new renovations that have been made. Thanks to the ideas from Jack Rogers, athletic director at Leesville, and the funding from the PAC…
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Ticket to Play Process– What You Need to Know.
Thankfully the ticket to play process has been simplified. For the student athletes interested in participating in any sport at Leesville the ticket to play process is one you must be familiar with. Ticket…
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LRHS Band Crowned Grand Champs at Pinecrest Band Fest Competition
The LRHS Marching Band was crowned Grand Champions at the Pinecrest Band Fest Competition, on September 30. With the hard work of Ms. Montgomery and her students, LRHS has added a new trophy to…
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Leesville Young Life
Leesville Young Life for the 2017-2018 school year has begun! Young Life club is a Christian based organization that welcomes all Leesville High Students. The club meets every monday and thursday nights in the…
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Leesville Sophomore Playing for Women’s US National Soccer Team
Katie Groff, a sophomore at Leesville, is a defensive back on the U16 US National Women’s Soccer team. Katie has been a part of the team since March of 2017 and has already been…
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From Brazil to the US: The Journey of Two Young Basketball Players
For the past two years, select players from the Brazil Women’s National Basketball team have been journeying to the US seeking greater opportunities in basketball and education. The Brazilians play for a local AAU…
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Freshmen Reflect on Their First Days at Leesville Road High School
The new school year has begun and the freshmen are embarking on the first days of their high school journeys. As the freshmen navigate the halls looking for their classes, they are starting to…
