Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer, Author at The Mycenaean

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer June 3, 2011

Hangover II amazes Soo

We all loved The Hangover, a low-budget film with relatively unknown actors. The movie was surprisingly funny; a trio of delusional friends with no memory of the previous night look

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer June 3, 2011

Soo’s tips for college preparation

The most daunting challenges of college comes in the first few weeks. This is the period when freshmen discover their new surrounding environment, join clubs and start classes. The initial

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer April 15, 2011

Leesville Brain Game team falls with style

The Leesville Road High School Brain Game team failed to reach the WRAL Brain Game finals on Saturday, April 2 after a furious rally came up just short, losing 460

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer April 4, 2011

Men’s golf team dominates thus far

Halfway through the season, the Leesville Road High School Men’s Golf team has started off strong this season as they hope to pick up right where they left off last

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer March 30, 2011

Wake Tech Community College State Math Contest

Leesville Road High School competed in the annual Wake Tech Community College State Math Contest on Thursday, March 24 at Wake Tech Community College. The team went through some troubles

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer March 11, 2011

Brain Game team loses, advances to semifinals

The Leesville Road High School Brain Game team lost to Wakefield High School at the WRAL Brain Game semifinals part 1, 470 to 550, on Saturday, March 5. However, because

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer February 28, 2011

Students compete in American Mathematics Contest

Students all across the nation participated in the annual American Mathematics Contest (AMC) B on February 24. At Leesville, students either entered the AMC 10 or AMC 12. The Mathematical

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 31, 2011

Tougher admissions… maybe not

When asked if becoming accepted to college is harder these days, the answer will undoubtedly be a resounding yes. Especially in selective universities, the number of applicants rises each year,

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 27, 2011

Leesville wins Brain Game thriller

On Saturday, January 15, Leesville Road High School defeated Jordan and West Johnston in the WRAL Brain Game quarterfinals. With the win, Leesville earned a trip to the Brain Game

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 27, 2011

Applications are fun!

By this time of year, most seniors have found out or decided which university to attend. These students have the luxury of finishing their high school years with less anxiety.

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 18, 2011

final exams After every semester, the debate resurfaces about senior exemptions. Although the Wake County Public School System requires that high schools exempt seniors under certain conditions, many people argue

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 18, 2011

College rejection: not the end of the world

Most seniors have finished their college applications by now, and a few are even looking towards specific dormitories and classes of their designated university. However, some seniors face the dreaded

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 18, 2011

New research suggests sleeping at school bad

New Leesville Mycenaean research shows that sleeping at school may lead to body aches and disfigurements. “One time, when I was trying to stay awake, I couldn’t and I fell

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer December 16, 2010

Leesville defeated at Brain Game

Leesville Road High School suffered a bitter defeat on Saturday, December 4 at the annual WRAL Brain Game meet. Leesville competed against Terry Sanford High School and Jordan High School.

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer November 9, 2010

Computer science gets upgrades

After working with floppy disks for nearly two decades, the computer science classes will begin using modern flash drives this school year. Computer science classes work on learning and creating

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer November 1, 2010

LRHS prepares for Duke Math Meet

Leesville students are preparing for the annual Duke Math Meet, which will be held on November 13, 2010 at Duke University. The Duke Math Meet is a regional mathematics competition

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer November 1, 2010

Men’s XC wins Cap-8

The men’s varsity cross country won Cap 8 Conference Championship on Tuesday, October 19 at the Wake Med Soccer Park. Led by Coach Mark McLamb, the team had six All-Conference

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer October 19, 2010

Application process destroys students

During fall, seniors across the nation go through the scary process of applying to universities. According to a stratified random sample survey conducted by the Leesville Road High School Mycenaean

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer October 8, 2010

Leesville continues winning streak

The Leesville Road High School football team defeated Enloe High School 42 – 9 in a Varsity football game on Friday, September 24 at Marshall L. Hamilton Stadium. The Eagles

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer September 16, 2010

Lunch violators degrade school

“Yeah I definitely know a lot people who go off without a [lunch] pass,“ stated Mark Conrad, senior. As shocking as it may sound, these are the words that come

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer September 3, 2010

Senior guarantees football championship

Leesville Varsity Football left tackle/defensive end Jake Joyner has guaranteed to win a State Championship for the 2010 season. “I guarantee that Leesville will win a State Championship this year.

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer June 2, 2010

Varsity Science Olympiad Fails at Regionals

The Leesville Road Varsity Science Olympiad team competed and failed to advance to the state level completion on Saturday, March 20. The Raleigh Regional competition was held at Garner High

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer June 2, 2010

New 2010-2011 schedule for LRHS

Leesville Road High School will be following a new schedule for the 2010-2011 school year. This year Leesville implemented early release Wednesdays and dismissal at 2:28 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday,

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer June 2, 2010

Golf team wins finishes second at states

The Leesville Road High School men’s golf team finished runner up at the 2010 North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4-A state championship at Pinehurst No. 8. The team finished

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer May 28, 2010

LRHS holds ink cartridge drive

Leesville Road High School students ran a two week AP Environmental Science ink cartridge recycling drive for a project. Group leader Jason Nance, junior, said that the project helped him

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer April 20, 2010

Digital Piracy

In 2009, digital music sales revenues increased by $4.2 billion. However, total revenue fell by 12%. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry blames digital piracy for much of slump

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer April 16, 2010

ChaCha helps students during tests

“ChaCha is amazing. It answers all my questions no matter how strange they are, like when I want to know who smells funny,” said Phillip Langley, junior. Langley is talking

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer April 9, 2010

Leesville Competes in State Math Contest

Students from Leesville Road High School participated in the 2010 Wake Tech Community College Regional State Math Contest on Thursday, March 25. The competition consisted of a 70 minute individual

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer March 11, 2010

Men’s Golf Team Poised to Win States

After a disappointing third place finish in the Cap 7 conference last season, the Leesville Road High School Men’s Golf team is determined to rebound and win states in 2010.

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer March 5, 2010

LRHS Students Participate in 2010 AMC

Leesville students participated in the 61st annual American Mathematics Contest (AMC), test B, on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Students either participated in the AMC 10 or the AMC 12 contest,

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer March 1, 2010

New AP Test Registration

High school students will register for the 2010 AP exams through a new online process. In past years, students registering for the AP exams turned in applications and money to

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer February 9, 2010

Mid-Year Graduation

Thirty-three seniors graduated from Leesville Road High School on January 28, 2010 at the mid-year graduation ceremony. The ceremony was made a little more special this year. The Leesville Road

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Final Fantasy XIII

Square Enix has delivered one of the most addictive system sellers ever created with the release of Final Fantasy XIII. The video game has already become a sensation in Asia

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Unemployed Seek to Continue Education

In today’s economy, unemployment rates have reached all time highs. As many people continue to unsuccessfully find employment, others have begun to turn towards continuing education as an alternative for

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

New Cafeteria Laws

Leesville Road High School students began using their student identification numbers in the cafeteria on January 4, 2010 to access their lunch accounts. The use of students IDs will provide

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer December 11, 2009

2009 Food Drive Successful

Leesville Road High School students and faculty participated in another successful annual food drive. The drive lasted from November 13 through December 1 to benefit people of Central and Eastern

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer December 7, 2009

Hockey team petitions for club status

The Leesville Road High School Hockey team is currently petitioning for club status. Andrew Wolfe, senior, believes that club status would bring the team more appreciation. “It’s kind of like

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer November 13, 2009

Leesville Students Attend Military Fair

Leesville Road High School conducted a military fair on November 3, 2009 for students interested in the armed forces. West Point military, the United States Marine Corps, and the United

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer November 13, 2009

Leesville, Fuqua Finish Golf Season

The Leesville women’s golf team successfully completed their 2009 golf season. Coach Andy Hunt thought the team could have finished a little stronger. “We felt like we should have played

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer October 29, 2009

Students Weigh Benefits of Applying Early

Many high school seniors are facing the choice of whether to apply early to colleges or not. There are three types of application plans that students can undergo. Early decision

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer October 29, 2009

Sleep Needs Differ Among Students

According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average teenager needs nine or more hours of sleep every night. Unfortunately, this is not possible for most high school students. William Hoese,

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer October 12, 2009

Band Camp: Somewhat Amazing

The Leesville Road High School Band Program held its fifteenth annual band camp at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina this past summer. The camp runs for a week

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer September 21, 2009

Benefits and Downfalls of Applying Early

Around this time of the year, almost all seniors face the difficult decision of applying early. There are two kinds of early applications: early decision and early action. Each offers

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