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,…
Articles by Virginia Reed, Online Editor
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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’…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…