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by Chelsea Dinkenor, staff writer October 21, 2019

Welcome to Leesville (and America), Vasco!

Vasco Aspillaga, an eleventh grade student here at Leesville, moved from Peru less than a week before the 2019-2020 school year began. You thought your freshman jitters were a real

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by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 21, 2019

Why We Should Appreciate TikTok

Critical thinking skills, such as creativity and problem solving, are talents that teachers attempt to implement in students’ minds throughout their school career. From building macaroni necklaces in kindergarten to

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by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 21, 2019

The 7 Trumpets Theory

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

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Welcome to Leesville (and America), Vasco!

October 21, 2019

Why We Should Appreciate TikTok

October 21, 2019

The 7 Trumpets Theory

October 21, 2019

Argument Series 1: Paying on dates

October 21, 2019

Tall Girl is a Major Disappointment

October 21, 2019

by Marie Cox, junior editor February 22, 2019

Why They Wear White

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer October 2, 2017

My First ECU Football Game

Greenville, North Carolina, was the destination of a 90-minute drive from Raleigh. I stepped back onto the East Carolina University campus for the first time in over a year. We

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 August 22, 2014

Leesville Football victorious in season opener

Quarterback Clay Vick threw three touchdowns to lead Leesville to a season-opening 34-12 win over Durham Jordan on Friday at Hamilton Stadium. Vick, junior, completed 13 of 16 passes for 241 yards, three

by Parker Yount, senior editor 2015-2016 June 9, 2014

Leesville area undergoing fire protection changes

You may have noticed land being cleared on the north side of Leesville Road just past the Harrington Grove subdivision. or the sign placed in the front of the construction

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 June 3, 2014

Mike Hobgood brings new coaching perspective to Leesville Football

The reins of the Leesville football program have found a new Santa. Mike Hobgood, former UNC lineman and South Granville head coach, will take over the coaching duties for the

by Parker Yount, senior editor 2015-2016 June 2, 2014

Best place to live in America?

Many people across the county are aware that Raleigh is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, but few understand why. In late 2013 in a Fortune Magazine

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 May 22, 2014

Investigation: Leesville students speeding through Springdale

A popular shortcut route to the Leesville campus has become a haven for speeding. The so-called “Springdale Loop” — a 1.4-mile section of O’Neal Rd. often used to escape the

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer May 20, 2014

Navy Representative recruits students

Who is joining the Navy? Last week, a representative from the Navy Recruiting District of Raleigh visited Leesville Road. An information crowded with flyers and applications, was placed near the

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer May 16, 2014

Apparel Class holds fundraiser

Each year the Apparel class holds a fundraiser to raise money for future field trips. Pairs of students from the class set up their vending booths near near the cafeteria

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer May 14, 2014

Students volunteer for PAC sports camp

Throughout summer break, the Pride Athletic Club will offer week-long sports camps. Leesville Road High coaches will run the camps with the help their current and former athletes. The accepted

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 May 7, 2014

Loonies to Lawyers

In Law & Justice class, Leesville students learn about the many complicated philosophies and underlying systems and terms of American law. During the first semester, theories and practices of civil

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 April 28, 2014

Coming of El Nino could disrupt Raleigh weather

In the winter of 2014, the “Polar Vortex” brought historic snowfall and near-zero temperatures to North Carolina. Now that sunny skies and 70 degrees have banished polar weather back to

by David Nyamu,staff writer April 25, 2014

Coach Smothers’ Departure: The End of a Leesville Legacy

After nine years at Leesville, including three as head coach of varsity football, coach Chad Smothers will step down. He has accepted the Athletic Director position at Knightdale High School.

by Alli Perrin, staff writer 2014-2015 April 23, 2014

Thanking our soldiers at Back Home Box

On Wednesday, April 9, a group of Leesville students went to participate in a service project called Back Home Box. Back Home Box is a non-profit organization in which people

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 April 22, 2014

Second semester brings new English teachers

Since the departure of some of Leesville’s English teachers this year, the school has welcomed two replacements into the department. New this semester are Kyle Goodson and Andrew Brennan. Mr.

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 April 16, 2014

Future trail would expand Leesville accessibility

For Leesville community members living in neighborhoods to the south of the library, park and school complex, a new route to the area’s public facilities may soon begin construction. A

by Alison Jester, staff writer, 2013-14 April 11, 2014

Video games are good for you

How would you like to play a game of Tetris? Most app-permitting phones give people the opportunity to play wherever they please. But the screen of a phone is a

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer April 7, 2014

Model UN shines at MUNCH conference

From March 21 to March 23, the Model UN attended the MUNCH (Model UN Chapel Hill) conference. With outstanding participation at the conference, the club is now on the competitive

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 March 28, 2014

PrideFest perspective: Why you should want it to continue

As we all know last Friday March 21, was Leesville’s inaugural Pridefest. An event that was subject both to crazy hype on part of the administration and teachers, and tons

by David Nyamu,staff writer March 27, 2014

Student spotlight: Alex Hunter

The first time I saw Alex Hunter, he was walking with Russ Frazier varsity basketball coach, on the track. We were in gym class, and I was talking with senior

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 March 25, 2014

Student teacher spotlight: Ms. Harris

For Ms. Harris, one of Leesville’s many student teachers, the decision to pursue a career in education was obvious. “My mom’s a teacher, everybody else in my family’s a teacher,

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer March 21, 2014

Spring Blood Drive “pumps up” lives

On Tuesday, Mar. 11, Leesville partnered with the American Red Cross to host the biannual spring blood drive in the main gymnasium. “We are here to save lives. Every pint

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer March 10, 2014

Senior Spotlights: Sean Yeh and Mollie Jewett, Swimming Duo

Being an athlete is an enduring, strenuous, triumphant, and life-changing journey. Athletes battle on the field and try to prove themselves worthy of honor; athletes look for the long-awaited championship

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 March 3, 2014

Why Weir and Lipinski win

Unknown, incredibly talented skaters from around the world train and compete vigorously for Olympic gold, silver or bronze medal of honor. How does one judge the fierce and competitive mood

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 February 27, 2014

Stephenson leaves a legend

Angela Stephenson, well known and well liked for her direct nature with students and sarcastic yet communicative character, left Leesville Friday, February 14 — her last day after twenty-one years

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 February 24, 2014

Leesville Basketball stuns Jordan to advance in playoffs

Brandon Staves, Leesville senior and basketball team captain, just “wanted to play one more day.” Monday, he accomplished that goal one more time. Staves exploded for 13 points in the second

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 February 21, 2014

Leesville Basketball defeats Wakefield, concludes regular season

An explosive second-half jump led the Leesville Men’s Varsity Basketball team convincingly over Wakefield on Friday, Feb. 21, as the Pride clinched third place in the Cap-8 Conference. Leesville scored

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 February 21, 2014

Mr. Price joins Leesville staff

Mr. Matthew Price is the new administrator for students with last names starting with A-D. He replaced Mr. Duvall, and his first day was February 3. Prior to his time

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 February 19, 2014

Leesville speech and debate debuts at Enloe tournament

On February 9, at 8:30 a.m. Leesville’s very own speech and debate team descended onto Enloe High School for its debut competition. The tournament hosted a variety of events, with

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 February 17, 2014

Leesville Says ‘Bon Courage’ to the french department

Madame West, head of Leesville’s French department, has big plans for this year’s Wake County French Festival, on Wednesday, March 19. The competition, held at Moore Square Magnet Middle School,

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 February 7, 2014

Leesville’s Brain Game shows promise

WRAL’s Brain Game features smart students putting their knowledge to the test. High schools, including Leesville, compete on Saturdays at 11:30 am on this local, high school version of Jeopardy.

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 February 6, 2014

New traffic light stirs up controversy

The decision to put in a set of traffic lights at the intersection of Leesville Road and Fairbanks Road has finally been made. The installation of the new stop lights

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 February 4, 2014

Leesville Basketball cruises past Enloe

Jumpstarted by a decisive start and balanced scoring attack, the Leesville Men’s basketball team defeated Enloe 74-58 on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The Pride (5-4, 9-10) jumped out to a 14-2

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 January 31, 2014

Wake County paralyzed by snow

With most of Wake County hunkered down in anticipation of a 3-6 inch snowstorm Tuesday night, the official 1.4 inches of powdery snow which blanketed the Triangle came as a

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer January 24, 2014

Senior Spotlight: Chris Zappia’s last season

Being an athlete is a strenuous, triumphant, enduring, and life changing experience. Athletes battle on the field and try to prove themselves worthy of honor; athletes look for the long

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer January 9, 2014

The next creative economy: 3D printing

Over the past three centuries the steam engine, telegraph, and gasoline engine has propelled technology forward through a series of industrial revolutions. Recently, advances in information technology and robotics have

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 January 3, 2014

Leesville Basketball loses double-overtime thriller

The Leesville Mens’ Varsity Basketball team fell 79-75 to Cap-8 rival Sanderson in double overtime on Friday, Jan. 3, failing to translate a rousing second-half comeback and double-overtime lead into

by Eric Broer December 17, 2013

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by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 December 16, 2013

Leesville’s own reveal the truth behind education

Waiting for “Superman”, a documentary examining the American public education system, captured national attention upon its release in 2010, as one of many documentaries on education. Jason Korreck and Rob

by Alison Jester, staff writer, 2013-14 December 12, 2013

Holiday “spirit”

People rush around town, being sure to purchase each and every gift needed to please their children, friends, and other family members. Impatient, they glance at their watches and tap

by David Nyamu,staff writer December 11, 2013

Middle Creek squeaks by Leesville Basketball

Despite having the lead in crunch time, Leesville fell short to the Middle Creek Mustangs, 56-53, on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Jonathan Mebane, frehsman, got the ball rolling, scoring Leesville’s first

by David Nyamu,staff writer December 5, 2013

Leesville Basketball falls short to Smithfield-Selma

The Leesville Pride (2-2) came up short against the Smithfield Selma Spartans (2-5) at home. A nail-biting 4th quarter saw Leesville take the lead, only to lose it in the

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 December 4, 2013

Leesville Basketball rallies to win home opener

The Leesville Mens Varsity Basketball team beat Apex for the second time in two weeks Tuesday, scoring 16 of the game’s final 18 points to capture a 47-43 victory. Trailing

by David Nyamu,staff writer December 2, 2013

Leesville Men’s Varsity Basketball season preview

Leesville basketball is coming off a year in which the program was reignited. The team went 19-9 last year, the first above-.500 record in 7 years for Leesville. Much of

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 November 24, 2013

A hero’s homecoming

Upon hearing I was covering a veteran’s home donation, I had no idea what to expect. All I knew was Nathan Rimpf was a 2006 Leesville grad and lost his

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer November 22, 2013

“Deck the streets”- Raleigh Christmas Parade Preview

The WRAL-TV Raleigh 69th annual Christmas Parade this weekend, on Nov 23. This event, along with Winterfest, kicks off the holiday season in the Triangle. Shop Local Raleigh sponsors the

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer November 18, 2013

Lower traffic eases early morning stress

Leesville Road High School, a school of 2250 students, is notorious for its heavy, morning traffic. The large plurality of students and parents driving to school continue to wreak havoc

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 November 15, 2013

Leesville Football’s season concludes with loss to Millbrook

Marshall L. Hamilton stadium was silent. Gone was the steady beat of the band, the roar of the student section, the shriek of the referee’s whistle, all the sounds of

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 November 15, 2013

Another year, more vandalism

Leesville students gawked at the familiar sight of vandalism while driving into school on Nov. 15. Vandals wrote “MHS,” “Whose house?” and other messages on the Senior Wall on the

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 November 13, 2013

Band member honors veterans

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