Virginia Reed, Online Editor, Author at The Mycenaean

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 29, 2012

My love letter to The Mycenaean

I applied to be on the Mycenaean staff at the end of my freshman year because Broer told me that I should. At the time, newspaper, journalism, the written word,

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 25, 2012

Class of 2012 on shuffle – the songs of our past

Who can remember when we started paying attention to music? Sure, I fondly remember my single-digit days of NSYNC-mania, Backstreet Boy posters and Britney Spears, but between those fetishes and

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 18, 2012

Dollar Shave Club hopes to shave you money

Over a weekend at the beach, while I enjoyed the fruits of Satellite TV, I stumbled across a strange commercial on one of many “dude networks” (the one in question

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 9, 2012

The varied reactions to DC memorials

Our nation’s capital is home to several war and presidential memorials, all of which are beautifully designed and appropriately reflect our patriotic appreciation of the sacrifices that our predecessors made.

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 4, 2012

Leesville crowns class of 2012 Prom royalty

On the eve of Friday, April 27, Leesville’s 2012 prom court nominees waited to make their debut to fellow prom-goers. At the height of the excitement, seniors Tyler Glass, Brandon

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor April 20, 2012

A teacher’s day in the shoes of a student

Teachers who have been in the classroom for more than fifteen years might find themselves disconnected from the lives and experiences of their students. Mrs. Scioli, Social Studies teacher at

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor March 29, 2012

The Hunger Games leaves me hungry for more

The Hunger Games, a novel by Suzanne Collins, was adapted to the big screen and premiered March 23 after possibly the highest levels of anticipation since the Harry Potter franchise

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor March 12, 2012

Safe House a safe bet

Car chases, gun fire, explosions, violence, Denzel Washington – all are the earmarks of a great Saturday night movie. In the case of my night, March 3, that movie came

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor March 6, 2012

Early Childhood Education courses begin spring internship

In the spring semester of each school year, the Early Childhood Education I and II students are provided the opportunity to work with local day cares, preschools and elementary schools.

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 29, 2012

The Mycenaean honors Lyons with a proper farewell

The Mycenaean staff gives Mr. Lyons an official goodbye as he stops in the classroom for a regular visit. Veterans of the class will remember his willingness to participate in

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 29, 2012

Leesville says goodbye to Mr. Lyons

On the morning of February 8, Principal Scott Lyons announced to the Leesville Road High School faculty, staff and students that he would be starting as principal of Enloe High

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 23, 2012

Sports obsession distracts from true American priorities

In 2011, 111 million people watched the Green Bay Packers defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Superbowl XLV. Just over 50 million people watched the 2010 State of the Union address,

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 23, 2012

Redbox round-up of recent releases

As going to the movies becomes more and more expensive, many Americans are opting for the $1 alternative known as Redbox. One dollar can rent a fairly new film just

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 22, 2012

Attention: those subscribed to the RSS feed

On days that the Mycenaean staff distribute printed newspapers to the Leesville students and faculty, the online edition posts the same articles that are printed. Tomorrow (February 23), dozens

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 14, 2012

Adele sweeps the Grammy’s, a few nods are surprising

The Grammy’s, one of many television-aired award shows that every American wishes was shown on a Friday or Saturday night, kicked off on CBS at 8:00 pm, Feb 12. Bruce

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 29, 2012

Leesville’s spring open house runs without a hitch

On Thursday, January 26 Leesville held its spring semester Open House. This is a a biannual event that allows parents to come meet their students’ teachers and learn about plans

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 24, 2012

Political powerhouse speaks for the rights of gay Americans

“Gay rights are human rights, and human rights are gay rights.” Such were the resonant words of Hillary Rodham Clinton in her LGBT rights speech to the Geneva Convention on

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 6, 2012

Leesville alumni enlighten the almost-there’s

On Wednesday, January 4 the PTSA hosted an informational college panel in the LRHS Media Center at 7 p.m. Roughly fifty people attended the panel, a group which consisted of

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 3, 2012

Lies of a news writer – EXPOSED!

For many years, Leesville Road High School’s Mycenaean staff have been providing devoted readers with factual, relevant and entertaining information. But on a dark November 2, 2011, that sanctuary of

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 3, 2012

Byrum takes to the road to make the world a better place

On December 1, Andrew Byrum, senior, learned that his years of hard work in activism had paid off: he is one of 45 recipients nation-wide of the Roadie Internship at

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor December 9, 2011

Leesville collects record donations for annual food drive

The annual LRHS Food Drive ended on Thursday, December 1. Leesville ended in the Wake County competition with 2,218 pounds of food and $15,031.32 raised and donated to the

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor December 2, 2011

Tower Heist doesn’t steal the box offices

If you’re looking for a couple of laughs at the expense of crude humor and an unimaginative plot acted out by a team of top-billing actors, Tower Heist is the

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor November 14, 2011

Food Drive needs food: Donate beginning Nov 14

The Leesville Road High School Executive Council is announcing the kick-off of the school-wide fall Food Drive to begin today, Nov. 14. Sarah Martin, student body president, is looking for

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor November 10, 2011

Emergency Alert System helps inform the public

Where were you at 2:00 on Wednesday? If you were near a radio or television, you were a part of history. On November 9 at 2:00 p.m, the first nationwide

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor November 2, 2011

Decadent dessert worth more than my car

My fans will remember that for the 2010-11 school year, I wrote a series of articles about different kinds of food. Depending on the topic, I would actually consume the

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor October 17, 2011

Anti-PSAT: the alternative to testing

By cue of the morning bell on Wednesday, October 12, Leesville students shuffled off to their respective classrooms, most of them more glum than usual to begin first period. Because

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor October 17, 2011

In Memoriam: Steve Jobs

On October 5, 2011, the world lost the visionary creator of Apple, Steve Jobs to pancreatic cancer. Jobs had been battling cancer for several years, and took medical leave from

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor October 4, 2011

Wise wows with pet squirrel

On Thursday, September 29 every Leesville student who drives to school wondered the same thing: Who is that kid with the squirrel, and why is he letting it climb all

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor October 4, 2011

Byrum sees path for brighter future

As many seniors are focused on GPAs, AP classes, college applications, and impending ‘senioritis,’ one Leesville senior is focused on a more global concern. Andrew Byrum is focused and dedicated

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor September 29, 2011

Jewish students celebrate Rosh Hashanah

On Thursday, September 29, Jewish Leesville students stayed home from school to respect Rosh Hashanah, otherwise known as the “Jewish New Year.” The first and second days of Tishri mark

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor September 2, 2011

Philosophy club hopes to make Leesville think

For the 2011-12 school year, LRHS is introducing the Philosophy Club under the direction of Ms. Scioli. “The idea [for a philosophy club] has been floating around out there for

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor June 6, 2011

DuBay to retire, makes plans for future

For twelve years, Dr. Denis DuBay has taught all levels of Earth and Environmental science at Leesville Road High School, and the 2010-11 school year marks his retirement. “I didn’t

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor June 3, 2011

Environmental club dedicates garden, plans for next year

On Tuesday, May 17, the LRHS Environmental Club dedicated their club project, a butterfly garden, to the school and community. Sam Freeze, Environmental Club president, gave a speech at the

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor June 3, 2011

Reed experiments with meat cupcakes

When my mom asked me the morning of May 23 if I wanted her to bring me a “peanut butter and bacon cupcake” home that day, part of brain sizzled

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 24, 2011

The eye twitch returns with a vengeance

Everyone makes fun of Will Bennett, senior, when he writes his silly first person articles. I owe Bennett an apology because I was once included in that group of hypocrites,

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 19, 2011

My experience with Habitat for Humanity

I don’t know what I expected to see when I got out of Grant Do’s car Saturday morning on Colfax Street in Durham. At the least, I thought that maybe

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 12, 2011

Leesville announces new course for 2011-12 school year

On Wednesday, May 4, Leesville students were informed that a new course called TV Programming and Broadcasting would be offered in the 2011-12 school year. The class aims to teach

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 4, 2011

Day of Silence at Leesville

On Friday, April 25, I participated in the Day of Silence along with many students from Leesville. DOS is the deliberate silence by lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans-genders, and their allies

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor April 7, 2011

One Day Without Shoes

On April 5, the A.E. Finley YMCA hosted the “One Day Without Shoes” (ODWS) walk to raise money and collect shoes for less fortunate children in Africa. TOMS, a popular

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor March 24, 2011

Mystery holiday stumps this reporter

In high school, few things are better than early releases and 4-day weeks. Some of these instances occur at the end of every quarter, giving teachers a day uninterrupted by

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor March 22, 2011

Leesville teaches Kerr-Vance how to play lacrosse

On Friday, March 11, the Leesville lacrosse team dominated Kerr-Vance Academy at an away game with an exciting 10-5 victory. In first quarter, Leesville was first on the board, with

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor March 22, 2011

My least favorite meal of the year

A few times a year, my mother will insist on preparing a meal that her own mother used to make for her. Unfailingly, every St. Patrick’s Day, my mom spends

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor March 17, 2011

To work or not to work; that is the question

As senior year ends for some and approaches for others, Leesville juniors are faced with a difficult decision about their schedules for next year: To coast their way to the

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor March 11, 2011

A legend in junior league golfing: Grayson Murray

Grayson Murray, junior at Leesville, is known outside of North Carolina for his golfing skills. Recently, he was featured in the News & Observer for an article about high school

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor March 1, 2011

Gnomeo & Juliet less than phe-gnome-enal

Toy Story, Monsters INC., Shrek – all are examples of great animated movies that people of any age can enjoy. When I entered the theater on Saturday, Feb 12 to

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 22, 2011

Prom planners broaden musical horizons

Leesville’s 2011 prom planners are diversifying the dance’s soundtrack by asking students to request the songs that they would like to hear. Puja Patel, junior, created a Facebook group to

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 8, 2011

Super Bowl snacks

On February 6, sports fans alike will gather to watch the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers face off in Super Bowl XLV. Whether you and your friends gather

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 8, 2011

ITS fall inductions

Twice a year, aspiring Thespians don silly hats and do whatever ridiculous things their theatrical predecessors demand in the hopes of becoming International Thespian Society members. The eligibility requirements to

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 18, 2011

Snow days

On Monday, January 10, weathermen across the Triangle preached endlessly that severe winter weather was fast approaching. Families stocked up on necessities while Wake County students waited on the edge

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 18, 2011

Fundraising plagues Leesville

On Monday, November 15, two conflicting, Leesville-hosted fundraisers began: the annual food drive and the candy bar sales. While both may be for worthy causes, neither can be truly successful

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