Author: Henry Werner, staff writer 2015-2016
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Mr. Lechner: long-term sub for Ms. Cade
Mr. Lechner is one of the newest teachers at Leesville. Replacing Mrs. Cade back in early April, he has come to our rescue to finish out the end of the year. Born in upstate…
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Story of an American Immigrant
Oma Oma- Great grandma in Dutch as well as other European languages. Opa Opa- Great grandpa in Dutch as well as other European languages. Antonietta De Jong, my Oma Oma (great grandmother), is one…
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Forest Land Cut Down
Country Trail, one of the roads that flows into the Leesville campus, has recently seen an explosion of a new housing development. The development, much like everything else in Raleigh, requires a significant amount…
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Pearl Jam Cancels concert Due to HB2 law
Yes, it is true, Pearl Jam cancelled their concert on account of NC’s passage of the HB2 law. The concert that was to be performed on April 20 but was cancelled by the band…
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Why Boycott School?
Recently I read in a book about the concept of how one must break down the ego in order to move closer to the self. The matrix, which feeds the ego, is the enemy…
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Little Shop of Horrors: Preview and Cast Interviews
Little Shop of Horrors, the next play in the Leesville lineup, tells the story of a florist shop worker who encounters a giant flesh eating plant. Originally written as a movie in the 1960’s,…
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Cam Newton and the Hero’s Journey
There is no doubt that Cam Newton’s 2015-2016 season put him on top of the football world, but his journey to stardom did not come easy. Newton had to endure many trials and tribulations…
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Future Presidents and Morning Announcements
For many of us, the morning announcements are a fundamental part of our daily ritual. Much like brushing our teeth in the morning, it requires little thought and will hardly ever catch us off…
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What About the Wrestling Team?
The 2015-2016 LRHS Wrestling team has enjoyed yet another great season. With a record of 36-4, the Pride were able to finish second in the Cap-8, placing behind Wake Forest. For those of you…
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Black Mass: A Story of Whitey Bulger
The infamous Johnny Depp strikes again in his latest film “Black Mass”. Portrayed on screen as 1980’s Boston mobster Whitey Bulger, Depp was able to make it seem like the film was filmed in…
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Thad Alice Eure Walk/Run for Hope
Three miles, that is all that stood in the way of myself, my family, and many of the participants in 27th annual Thad Alice Eure Walk/Run for Hope. Hosted once again in the Angus…
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Shepherd’s Way Pumpkin Patch
As Halloween draws near, Raleigh residents are rushing to Sheppard’s Way Pumpkin Patch in hopes of finding the biggest and brightest holiday melon to sport on their front porch. The business was brought to…
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Driftwood: The Most Comforting Restaurant in Raleigh
Driftwood Southern Kitchen. Located at 8460 Honeycutt Road, Suite 112, Raleigh, NC 27615 (A.K.A Lafayette village), is the of the newest and brightest additions to the Raleigh restaurant business. Founded in March of 2014…
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A look into Saturdays at St.Francis
On August 15, the St. Francis Parish Athletics soccer and baseball league kicked off a new season. With ages ranging all the way from three to eleven years old, the league is keen on…
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Only at the Montessori School
At the Montessori School of Raleigh, learning is centered around discovering oneself as well as exploring the world around them. Unlike Leesville, the students at this school spend a healthy amount of their day…
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Drumming Their Way to the Top
With one of the biggest home games in Leesville history already under their belt, Francisco Morales (seen above standing fourth to the right) and the Leesville drumline are hyped up and ready for a…
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The Newest, Meanest Looking Lion on Campus
The summer of 2015 saw a new member of the Pride. A Leesville family, with strong ties to the community, donated the moneys required to purchase and install the lion statue which sits…
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Weight Training Club: At A Glance
The weightlifting club, founded by Kendall York, is one of the newest clubs at Leesville. With four years of habitual lifting under his belt, one national record and four state records, Kendall was finally…