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LRHS volleyball teams are ready for their next game with shiny new floors and spaced out seating prepared for players. No spectators will be allowed to view the game in
Lunch is a big topic when it comes to returning to school for second semester. Students are questioning if they will be able to socialize with others or if they
Asynchronous days are incorporated into the school schedule to provide students and teachers with a break from the stress and workload of online class. As freshmen students begin their high
The Oreo McFlurry is McDonald’s first and bestselling McFlurry flavor. Even with new flavors, it is still very popular. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Weld) In 1997, McDonald’s introduced a new
On election day, volunteer poll workers hand out pens, checked in registered voters, clean up ballot boxes, and much more. (Photo in public domain) Election day may seem long for
Robertson Millpond Preserve is located on a blackwater cypress-gum swamp. The swamp has a short paddling trail throughout it that is great for kayaking and canoeing. (Photo used with permission
Singapore is a diverse country with a different way of life. Day to day life of a teen in Singapore has many similarities and differences to one in America. (Photo
My grandparents, Mike and Carol Kaelin. They’re wearing masks and keeping their distance, a necessary precaution during Covid. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) Over six months into the pandemic, Seniors
This year, students have a 2-hour lunch break. Third period ends at 11:10 and fourth begins at 1:10, allowing students plenty of time to meet for clubs, do homework, or
Caption: Mr. Pyper currently has 520.4k followers on TikTok. Every day his followers increase as he continues to promote positive content. (Photo courtesy of Viviana Straniero) Mason Pyper, also known
Sophia Batista, a junior at Leesville, recently finished her 14-day quarantine after being diagnosed with COVID-19 early September. Batista was one of the many infected by the coronavirus. She was
Leesville Road High School is proud to announce a new teacher, Logan Merchant, joining the social studies department this year. An NC State graduate, Merchant is fresh and excited to
Customers line up outside Two Roosters Ice Cream off Lead Mine Road. Staff receives customers’ orders from a distance. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) Ice cream is the perfect indulgence
Shelli Smith (second from the right) and her coworkers smiling big for the camera. Fully suited in their PPE (personal protective equipment) they are working hard for the better of
In the Triangle area of North Carolina, there are three things that are guaranteed: death, taxes and intense college basketball rivalries. The Tar Heels of the University of North Carolina,
For the longest time, people have seen Dungeons and Dragons as the epitome of nerdiness. I too once thought that I would never get into D&D and no matter
Maggie Bell and Charlotte Goto go to all of the Leesville football games to take pictures. After some of the games, they will post their photos on their Instagram @magsandcharphotos.
The Leesville English department gathers for some food and some much needed quality time spent with colleagues. Spending time with others who understand the struggle can help to relieve a
Kyla McGhee at UNC’s campus after her journalism camp. (Photo used by permission of Kyla McGhee) If there is a strong role model for student athletes, it would be Kyla
The Book of Revelation is the last book of the New Testament of the Bible. In Revelation 8:6, the “seven angels which had their seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.” The
Dalia Hasan (third from the right) stands with her team after the 2018 State Championship race. She hopes to compete in the 2019 State championship this coming year to keep
Pumpkin Picking Fall would be incomplete without the infamous, side of the road pumpkin shacks selling overpriced pumpkins while families pose in barrels of hay in matching flannels, a sight
Jack Fuhrer practices on the track for his next big race. He focuses on form and cadence, two important parts of racing mechanics. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) Jack Fuhrer
The New Generation’s Ramadan By Jannah Said America is a melting pot, but oftentimes we find the different “groups” somewhat less-than-melted. Today’s American-Muslims often face identity crises as they struggle
Leesville, in an ongoing focus of Social-Emotional Learning and Equity, is hosting a film. The film screening, Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope, is on Monday,
Throughout her three years at Leesville, Maggie Bell, a junior, has ingrained herself in the school community. She is a sports editor for the Menagerie, Leesville’s yearbook; she has earned
This is a Christian’s point of view on the Christchurch shooting. You can find a Muslim point of view here . The first time the news broke to me about
The “Vibe and Tribe” series focuses on on examining social divisions, hierarchies, labels, stigmas, and comfort zones among America’s youth– specifically the students of Leesville Road High School. In the
The reputation of Susan Duncan, a chemistry teacher at Leesville, precedes her. Every summer, Leesville students rejoice to see the name “Duncan, Susan Spangler” on their class schedules for the
Leesville senior Brittany Staves didn’t even want to play basketball at first. “I saw how much work it took,” said Brittany. She watched from afar as her older brother, Brandon,
The North Carolina Theatre Conservatory in Raleigh aims to impact the community by offering access to theater for people of all walks of life. “We want and strive for North
On February 7, the Leesville women’s swimming and diving team clinched a North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 4A state championship. (Click here to read more.) But this victory
Jeremiah Stubbs and Dylan Reeves, Leesville seniors, have played football together since sophomore year. On Thursday, February 28, the two signed their National Letters of Intent (NLI) to continue their
The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh put on a production of Mamma Mia!-– a classic musical from the early 2000’s–from February 12th-17th. The cast and crew
Raleigh is home to hundreds if not thousands of church league basketball teams. All over the area, boys and girls of all ages participate in the league for either their
Valentine’s Day is huge holiday in the U.S and the history of the holiday dates far back. Valentine’s Day rose up at the end of the 5th century when Pope
The 100 Win Club, as of January 2019, remains an exclusive group inside the Leesville Wrestling team. Only four members of the Varsity Wrestling team can own the right of
Like many pop and rock cultural icons, Freddie Mercury is one of the most recognizable figures of the 20th century. Anyone who was alive during the reign of the rock
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
Marco Gomez, Manas Panchavati, Abhi Manhass, Tanmay Joshi, Ushno Chakraborty, and Srikar Nanduri are seniors at different Wake County high schools. They spend the day taking quizzes and tests, studying,
High school is a time period during which we grow, develop, and come of age. However, each and every teenager experiences a unique search for identity before then. We explore
Book Club kicked off their first meeting on November 28. The biography section of the library hosted a group of about a dozen potential members as they explained what they
Hoping to impart wisdom upon me before I leave their home in less than a year, my parents presented me with a small book for my eighteenth birthday. Its title?
Stan Lee, Marvel icon, died on November 12 at the age of 95. Many remember him as the overseer of the company’s emergence as an international media giant, a writer,
Hard work. Honesty. Loyalty. Respect. Self-actualization With the help of these values, my grandmother– whom I refer to as Ati– made a life for herself in the United States from
Dear reader, We have discovered America’s favorite book through The Great American Read on PBS, but what is Leesville Road High School’s favorite book? After watching an episode of the
