An underclassmen’s view on graduation
Friday, May 27 gave seniors an opportunity to show off their blue caps and gowns, the traditional garb of graduation. But quite frankly, the actual…
Articles by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer
Orchestra astounds audience
The Leesville String, Chamber and Symphony orchestras performed a truly stunning concert on Tuesday, May 18, at 7:00, complete with an incredible solo by Galen…
The making of the magic of Cinderella: a look at the role of stage manager’s assistant
Of the hundreds of people working on the school musical Cinderella, from the musicians, dancers, singers, actors, techies, painters, shifters, and numerous others working behind…
Last Hired, First Fired
“Last hired, first fired,” a policy established by a North Carolina statue, dictates that teachers most recently hired will be the first to go when…
Freshman class hosts supply drive
The freshman student council held a supply drive the week after Spring break, April 25-29, to benefit the PLM Families Together (PLMFT) homeless shelter. Claudia…
New leadership in Spanish National Honors Society
Spanish National Honors Society (SNHS) held elections for officer positions after school on Monday, April 11. Justin Palpant, junior and the future president for SNHS,…
School library month
The month of April is National School Library Month, and National Library Week is April 11-15. The Media Center is celebrating both occasions by hosting…
Media center holds poster contest
The Leesville media center is hosting a poster design contest in honor of National Library Week, April 10-16. Sponsored by the American Library Association, National…
Do you kiss your mama with that filthy mouth?
Whether talking with my friends before school, eating at the lunch table, transitioning between classes, or working in a group during class… in fact, whenever…
Varsity Baseball streak continues, 6-0
Tuesday, March 15, Leesville’s varsity baseball team competed against Enloe and against Broughton on Friday, March 18. The team successfully triumphed over both teams. Matthew…
Secret life of the average teacher
David Albert, band teacher, is a professional Drum Set/Percussionist with several Jazz groups. He plays for the NC Opera Company, the NC Ballet Company, as…
February was Career and Technical Education Month
This past February was “CTE month,” a time to consider future occupations. Career and Technical Education classes, otherwise known as CTE, range from business to…
Little old lady sues Taco Bell
January 19, Californian Amanda Obney filed a consumer rights class action lawsuit through an Alabama law firm against Taco Bell. Obney said that the Mexican…
Photography: Film vs. digital
Since Joseph Nicephore Niepce took the world’s first photograph in 1814, photography has continued to progress and evolve, just as every type of art has….
Did you eat all twelve?
On February 5, 8:30 a.m., 7,500 people lined up in thick masses at the starting line by NCSU’s Bell Tower, pumped and excited to begin…
Metamorphic art of paper
There are two typical types of art: additive and subtractive. The process of painting or sculpting involves adding material to the original medium – additive…
Straight No Chaser a phenomenal performance
On December 17 and 18, Straight no Chaser, an a capella group, performed at Fletcher Hall in downtown Raleigh. The show opened with their own…
Dessert transforms into art at Yogurt Mountain
A new art store recently opened on Creedmoor Road, near Five Guys and A Cleaner World: Yogurt Mountain. Unlike typical art stores, however, the medium…
Simple warning escalates to appalling graphics
Since a picture is worth a thousand words, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will use those words to dissuade smokers from continuing their habit….
The masterpiece of music
Berthold Auerbach, Jewish author, said, “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Although many students may find themselves stuck in an…
Cheerleaders place second despite injury
On Nov. 13, the Leesville Cheerleading squad placed second in their Small Varsity in the NCHSAA State Cheerleading Championships at the Convention Center. They managed…
Alumni return to visit teachers, students
Most seniors greatly anticipate the day they may leave Leesville Road High School and never come back, but some alumni continue to return even after…
Pride welcomes transfer students
Most Leesville students suffered through the first day of school nine weeks ago and are well adjusted to school, but new students continue to arrive….
Body language reveals more than verbal language
Whether hanging out with friends, negotiating a deal, interviewing for a job, delivering a speech or meeting someone new, the body is constantly emitting messages…
Riding for the cure
Cyclists overtook New Bern, North Carolina for the MS bike ride, a three day event from September 10 – 13. Proceeds went to the Multiple…
Women’s tennis defeats Sanderson
The Leesville women’s tennis team conquered Sanderson 6-3 on Thursday, September 16. Singles won 4-2 and doubles 2-1. “I expected us to do a little…
Masterpiece
For most students at Leesville Road High, art is not a noun, but a verb. Nastalgia Powe, Andrea Lopez, and Grace Satterfield, artists, agree that…