Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer, Author at The Mycenaean

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer June 3, 2011

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 ritual of ending the senior

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer May 24, 2011

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 Tim, senior. The String orchestra

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer May 19, 2011

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 the scenes, there are only

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer May 16, 2011

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 teacher layoffs come around. What’s

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer May 16, 2011

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 Kennedy, freshman student council president,

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer April 15, 2011

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, said he is excited to

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer April 11, 2011

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 a photo op, a poster

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer April 4, 2011

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 Library Week dedicates each day

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer March 30, 2011

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 I’m around other high school

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer March 28, 2011

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 Saylor, junior and catcher, said,

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer March 16, 2011

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 well as with Chamber Groups

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer March 16, 2011

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 cooking to raising kids. Students

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer March 11, 2011

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 restaurant’s beef taco doesn’t meet

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer March 9, 2011

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. The year of 2011 is

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer February 22, 2011

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 the Krispy Kreme Challenge. The

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer February 14, 2011

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 -, and sculpting requires material

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer January 31, 2011

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 version of “Joy to the

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer January 5, 2011

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 is frozen yogurt. I recently

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer January 5, 2011

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. On October 12, 2012, the

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer December 9, 2010

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 endless routine, music can lessen

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer November 16, 2010

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 to do well despite having

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer November 5, 2010

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 graduating. Alexis Zargo, a sophomore

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer November 4, 2010

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. Brandy Lyons, Student Assistance Program

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer October 26, 2010

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 which are often sent and

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer October 7, 2010

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 Sclerosis Society, which will not

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer October 5, 2010

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 bit better, but I was

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer September 27, 2010

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 art is how you express

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