Olivia Fontaine, Author at The Mycenaean

by Olivia Fontaine April 26, 2019

The Reality of Senioritis

Urban Dictionary defines senioritis as, “a crippling disease that strikes high school seniors…” It goes on to explain common symptoms, including: “laziness” and “an over-excessive wearing of track pants, old

by Olivia Fontaine April 26, 2019

The Most Important Meal of the Day

Many view breakfast as the most important meal of the day, but how significant is the early morning meal to our daily productivity and success? Does consuming a nutritious breakfast

by Olivia Fontaine April 12, 2019

The Fulfillment of College Acceptance

When applying for college, I truly believed that I had a good chance of getting accepted into my schools. I had faith in my personal essay, SAT scores and high

by Olivia Fontaine April 11, 2019

Are High Schools Starting Too Early?

One of the most debated issues involving high schools and the students attending them is the daily start time. As of now, most schools nationwide demand an earlier arrival time

by Olivia Fontaine April 11, 2019

Looking Forward to Spring Break

The countdown to spring break has begun for the students of Leesville Road High School. This annual break is the sneak peak of summer that all students long for. Each

by Olivia Fontaine March 25, 2019

Is lunch off campus really worth it?

An opportunity is bestowed to juniors and seniors to get their lunch from an off campus destination. Although the upperclassman of Leesville love going off campus, most students don’t realize

by Olivia Fontaine March 22, 2019

Recognizing Leesville’s Exceptional Staff

Leesville Road High School is filled with a multitude of supportive and kind-hearted teachers. Some teachers strive to create special and genuine relationships with their students. It is time to

by Olivia Fontaine March 22, 2019

An outside look into Queen of Hearts

Queen of Hearts, otherwise known as QOH, is an annual dance held at Broughton High School. The dance dates back 78 years and will continue to be a loved tradition

by Olivia Fontaine February 11, 2019

Teenage addiction, rehabilitation and renewal

Every day, we are surrounded by people. We do not know what’s going on in their lives or how it’s affecting them. In recent weeks, Sally*, a Wake County high

by Olivia Fontaine January 15, 2019

Innovation at Leesville

Over the course of the past two years, a group of sharp Leesville students have worked continuously towards the completion of our school’s first solar car. The car was officially

by Olivia Fontaine January 15, 2019

Are Finals Fair?

High school students prepare for finals in many different ways. Some create flash cards, highlight important information and review their notes. Others might choose to avoid studying and skip reviewing

by Olivia Fontaine January 15, 2019

2019: Here we go

We’ve all heard the phrase “new year, new me” before. Everybody strives to make the New Year their best year, but how often does this really happen? Making New Year’s

by Olivia Fontaine January 15, 2019

The Hidden Hardships of College Application

How would I describe applying to college in one word? Stressful. With college applications stacking up and a taunting timeline staring back at me, I couldn’t imagine this process being

by Olivia Fontaine December 4, 2018

Saving Grace: Every Dog’s Safe Haven

Hundreds of stray dogs wander lonely streets, either thrown out by their owners, lost from their homes, or born onto the streets. Saving Grace is a non-profit organization, located in

by Olivia Fontaine December 3, 2018

Wait, Leesville has a dress code?

Basic rules and regulations are undeniably necessary in order to keep authority and structure in schools, but how much have school dress codes truly been enforced? Wake County’s Dress Code

by Olivia Fontaine December 3, 2018

Sawmill Taproom’s connection with Raleigh locals

In its many years of operation, Sawmill Taproom has been able to build strong and genuine relationships with their customers. The restaurant has created a reputable name for itself through

by Olivia Fontaine October 31, 2018

College life: the foreign struggles and solutions

The jump from high school to college is a big leap– arguably one of the biggest events a young adult will endure in their new lives. After graduating from Leesville

by Olivia Fontaine October 31, 2018

The Threats of State Fairs

Raleigh residents are eager for the annual kickoff to fall, considering the gates to the NC state fair opened on Friday, October 12. Children, teenagers and adults of all ages

by Olivia Fontaine October 31, 2018

Teachers v. Students: Leesville’s new Phone Pouches

The unpermitted use of cellphones in high school classrooms has been a major problem since the day smartphones were released. Schools around the country have searched high and low for

by Olivia Fontaine October 17, 2018

Leesville Road traffic through the eyes of a Loonie

One parking lot entrance + hundreds of student drivers = one daily chaotic mess. Any Leesville driver can tell you that entering and exiting the student parking lot is no

by Olivia Fontaine September 24, 2018

Senior Privileges

Senior year has begun for Leesville Road High School’s class of 2019. As the students kick off their final year at Leesville, they can take advantage of the perks that

by Olivia Fontaine September 5, 2018

Welcome Señora Jones

Being the new kid is hard, but what about being the new teacher? Señora Jones is Leesville’s newest Spanish teacher, located in room 204. The new addition to the Pride

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The Reality of Senioritis

The Most Important Meal of the Day

The Fulfillment of College Acceptance

Are High Schools Starting Too Early?

Looking Forward to Spring Break

Is lunch off campus really worth it?

Recognizing Leesville’s Exceptional Staff

An outside look into Queen of Hearts

Teenage addiction, rehabilitation and renewal

Innovation at Leesville

Are Finals Fair?

2019: Here we go

The Hidden Hardships of College Application

Saving Grace: Every Dog’s Safe Haven

Wait, Leesville has a dress code?

Sawmill Taproom’s connection with Raleigh locals

College life: the foreign struggles and solutions

The Threats of State Fairs

Teachers v. Students: Leesville’s new Phone Pouches

Leesville Road traffic through the eyes of a Loonie

Senior Privileges

Welcome Señora Jones

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