by Alexis Taylor, staff writer December 10, 2019

The North Carolina Symphony: Sharing music with North Carolina

The North Carolina Symphony and German conductor Andre de Ridder after the performance of the New World Symphony.  The orchestra performed at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts,

by Marie Cox, junior editor December 4, 2019

Rock N’ Roll Road Map

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor November 26, 2019

‘Having Our Say’ — a historical play with NC roots

A photo of the playbill handed out at the theater. Inside is an in-depth look into the universe this world is set in. (Photo courtesy of Ellie Bruno) Not too

by Alycia Melvin, staff writer November 24, 2019

The Show Has Lost It’s Glow : Radium Girl Power Outage

During the Saturday, November 16 Radium Girl show a tree fell on a power line on Oneal Road causing the power to go out in the area and a hold

by John Thornton, staff writer November 21, 2019

Sarah Gress, a leader and friend

The symphonic band has many talented and interesting people — Sarah Gress is one of these people. Gress entered the symphonic band playing clarinet; since freshman year, she has grown

by Alycia Melvin, staff writer November 12, 2019

Drew Guettler Spotlight

Drew Guettler is an amazing bass clarinet player. Guettler went from struggling on clarinet to becoming a bass clarinet player in the symphonic All-State band. (Photo used by permission of

by Marie Cox, junior editor October 29, 2019

Inktober at Leesville

Inktober is celebrating its tenth year as a challenge. Throughout the whole month of October, art students and art enthusiasts use their skills to create ink drawings. (Photo used by

by Emma Nani, staff writer October 28, 2019

ITS prepares for their annual Haunted House

One of ITS’ jobs for their haunted hospital was advertising. This poster was sent out via social media describing the event. (Photo courtesy of Emma Nani) The International Thespian Society

by Alycia Melvin, staff writer October 23, 2019

Dance Ensemble

Dance Ensemble has a lot of school spirit and attends many events to represent Leesville. (Photo used by permission of Maggie Bell) At every event the Dance Ensemble attends, they

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer October 18, 2019

Leesville art in the State Fair

Thalia Graves works diligently on a Halloween-themed piece. She will be showcasing one of her pieces, named Red Robin, this month at the NC State Fair. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie

by Francis Fleming, staff writer October 14, 2019

Music in the Pride

Music plays a big role in a lot of people’s lives because there are so many ways people can use music to better themselves. Some people use music to focus

by Brendan Shore, staff writer October 14, 2019

Preparations for the Fall Show Begin

Putting on any play is difficult. Add on a brand-new director, historical fiction, and a drama like Radium Girls, and you’ve got a daunting task on your hands. Luckily, Leesville

by Alycia Melvin, staff writer October 6, 2019

The Band Wins After Tons of Obstacles

The Leesville Road High School Band always dominates their competition–their preparation for the season is intense to insure their wins. This year, however, the band has encountered some unexpected obstacles.

by John Thornton, staff writer October 3, 2019

Rhiannon Williams, an authentic student leader

Drum major may be one of the most fun student leadership roles at Leesville; leading and guiding students every day to improve. While some students meet in groups once or

by Greyson Rupert, staff writer October 3, 2019

Lights, Camera, Wrayno!

Ever wondered who orchestrates the awesome set pieces, the expert lighting, and the booming voices of the actors and actresses during all of Leesvilles awesome plays and musicals?  The answer

by Lyric Chassin, junior editor October 3, 2019

Downtown Raleigh’s 2019 Wide Open Bluegrass Festival

Every year PNC hosts the Wide Open Bluegrass festival in downtown Raleigh. The 2019’s festival took place on September 27-28. With the festival being the largest free urban bluegrass festival

by Mariah Kern, staff writer September 20, 2019

How the senior wall was created

Painting the senior wall has been a tradition here at Leesville since 2008. Seniors come together to put their mark on the school every year. “I really wanted to be

by Alycia Melvin, staff writer September 20, 2019

Students In Multiple Art Programs

For this school year it was very competitive to get in to any of the performing arts programs .The four top performing groups here at Leesville are Dance Ensemble, Capital

by Greyson Rupert, staff writer September 16, 2019

The minds behind the 2020 Leesville Mural

Leesville Road High School students and staff see many murals around the school, including the ones in the cafeteria, inside some of the teachers’ rooms, and the new one on

by Brendan Shore, staff writer September 9, 2019

LRHS Bands Introduce New Organization of Students

If you’re not familiar with the Leesville Band program, you’re missing out. Led by Alyssa Montgomery, currently in her seventh year as the director of the program, all three bands

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer September 4, 2019

Mr. Hurley at head of theatre department

Matthew Hurley laughs with his students during first period. Mr. Hurley is teaching them how to express themselves both on and off the stage. (Photo courtesy of Ellie Thompson) With

by Marie Cox, junior editor September 4, 2019

Leesville’s Glowing Fall Play

Leesville’s theater department has announced that its fall play, Radium Girls, will premiere on November 14 at 7 p.m. The play is based on the true story of female factory

by Emma Nani, staff writer September 4, 2019

The Story of Stiles

As students begin tuning instruments, sharp A’s and flat D’s fill the room. Mark Stiles, the orchestra director, whistles for the class to quiet down.  Stiles has been at Leesville

by John Thornton, staff writer September 3, 2019

A fresh face for the bands

Mr. Ballard, the talented new student teacher for the Bands, stands beside the LRHS Bands banner. Ballard will be staying with the band throughout the winter and making sure they