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After entering Shelley Lake through one of the many paths, you start the two-mile paved trail that encompasses the lake. The route is relatively flat, except for two hills that
Savannah Sinor, staff writerHi! My name is Savannah and I am a staff writer for The Mycenaean. I am a member of French Club, the Sergeant at Arms of Model
As the fashion industry grows, sustainability decreases and unethical practices skyrocket. This is a problem that needs to be addressed, but it can be difficult to target brands directly. However,
The matchup between Leesville and Millbrook to determine the winner of the CAP-8 ended in a 0-0 tie after inclement weather resulted in unplayable field conditions. The teams played 19:31
Age. Race. Parental status. Disability. Gender identity. Political affiliation. Sexual orientation. Physical features. Religious beliefs. These simple ideas have become grounds for unrelenting discrimination in our daily lives. There are
As the Pride womenâs soccer season is getting to the home stretch, the last home game is rapidly approaching. The final game played at Marshall L. Hamilton stadium is reserved
Most students spent their spring break lounging on the beach before heading back to school. Other students, such as Emily Dolegowski, a senior, focused her efforts from vacationing to humanity
Marshall L. Hamilton Stadium was buzzing after the Pride defeated the Broughton Capitals 3-1 Wednesday night to improve to 6-0-1. After what seemed like a slow start to the game,
After the first two scrimmages were cancelled due to rain, the Pride womenâs soccer team is set to have its first regular season game Thursday March 3 against Panther Creek.
Emma Berg doesnât consider herself a young entrepreneur, though she could. What started off as a personal hobby has recently transformed into a small side business for the Leesville senior.
The effects of winter snow resulted in shutting down most of Raleigh after Governor Pat McCrory declared North Carolina in a state of emergency. Wake county schools closed down Friday
Year after year, the highest attended college for Leesville graduates has been Wake Technical Community College. This isnât just limited to Leesville — it’s a growing trend for seniors around
When the question âWill you commit to our team?â came out of the speakers on my cell phone, it felt like a thousand pounds had been lifted from my shoulders.
The gymnastics team is arguably the most underrated sports team at Leesville. With only seven members last year, not much news was to be heard about the team even though
The most well-known test among high schoolers is morphing into something âhighly relevant to your future successâ according to collegeboard.org. The SAT is regarded as something that grades how well
Last week, on almost every social media and news outlet, a clip was being played that showed Ben Fields, a high school resource officer placing his hands near a studentâs
The semi-annual blood drive, run by the American Red Cross, set up shop for the Fall drive on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The normal gym scene of bouncing basketballs and spiking
Most Spirited Student at Leesville by Madison Hoffmann on Exposure Madison Hoffmann, senior editor 2015-2016
After two years of losing to local rival Heritage high school, Leesville is looking to go back to its roots and reclaim the title of having the best student section
After four sessions of playing in the 95 degree heat, tryouts are officially wrapped up and a roster of 21 players has been named to the 2015 varsity menâs soccer
Some students devote their high school years to building up the highest GPA possible to get into the best academic schools in the country. Other students, such as Matt Gianfortone,
The Lady Pride held their Senior Night on Wednesday against Wakefield High School. The game ended 1-1 in regulation after Wakefield scored a late goal in the last 20 seconds
Dr. Raymond âChipâ Stone is something like a legend in the halls of Leesville. Ask any student about Stone, and you will hear things that could not possibly be true–
A thousand feet of slippery blue and green vinyl will be making an appearance on Glenwood Avenue on May 30. Slide the City will be bringing their colossal water slide
FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) is one of Leesvilleâs most popular clubs with an average count of 30 members in attendance per meeting. FCCLA is a club
Three of Leesvilleâs teachers have announced they will not be returning for next school year: Mrs. Fishbane, Ms. Spransy, and Mr. Wertich. Mrs. Fishbane is a World History and Honors
After all of the out-of-conference games were rained out, the Pride is off to a perfect start to the season in the CAP-8, holding a 5-0 record. One of the
Leesville womenâs soccer has become something like a dynasty over the years. After winning four of the last five CAP-8 championships and three state championships, it is an intimidating scene
Every Wednesday, the normal blue and green of Leesville bleeds red. âRed4ed on Wedâ is a way students and teachers peacefully protest the recent changes to the public school system
Smart Lunch, which was once just an idea that many were skeptical about, transformed into one of the best things that has happened to Leesville. This lunch period (that doubles
This year the Super Bowl commercials took a new approach than that of the usual comical advertisements that so many viewers anticipate. Most of the commercials seemed to follow specific
On January 27,1945, Soviet soldiers arrived at gates of Auschwitz to find 7,500 emaciated prisoners. Seven decades later, the remaining survivors make their way back to Poland. The Holocaust survivors
Mike Krzyzewski, Dukeâs head coach, picked up a new nickname Sunday after he snagged his 1,000th career win. Now Coach K goes by the name of Coach 1K. Duke basketball
The start of a new year comes with the lacing up of old tennis shoes and the signing of gym membership forms. This fresh start brings a flood of hopeful
With just her second season with the Pride, Sarah Cade has received the honors of North Carolina State Menâs Soccer Assistant Coach of the Year. Being the assistant coach of
College football has gone through the biggest innovation the sport has seen in decades. 2014 is the first year college football will hold playoffs. The format is simple: The best
Mind blank, palms sweating, heart pounding? No, youâre not having a heart attack–youâre experiencing the common symptoms of stage fright. Almost everyone has experienced the gut wrenching feeling of fumbling
Every November 11 since 1945 has been set aside to honor those who bravely served in the military for our country. Veteranâs day is sometimes overlooked as just a day
With the end of first quarter officially finished, it brought on an excessive, unwanted amount of stress to pull up final grades to achieve something acceptable to show to parents.
How do you save up to three lives in just fifteen minutes while getting to eat tasty snacks and missing class at the same time? Give blood, of course! The
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the largest outbreak ever recorded in history. It has reached five countries so far which include Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Senegal.
Another Friday night lights is quickly approaching, and yes, I bet you can probably guess the theme: green-out. It is understandable that a green-out is a commonly used theme for
Every October, North Carolinians flood the NC State Fairgrounds to partake in rockinâ concerts, thrilling rides and greasy eats. This year, the NC State Fair will have the theme of
Even though The Beatles started five decades ago, Jordan Brady, a sophomore, is still their biggest fan. “My dad introduced them to me at a very young age. It was
On Tuesday, September 16, the Panther Creek community was rattled by an automobile collision that involved three of Panther Creekâs students. Laura Yost, Ryan Yost and Spencer Saunders were in
If you go to Leesville Road High School, you know officer George Hill. Chances are, he knows you, too. Hill has been keeping the Pride campus safe since February of
