Category: Leesville Spotlight
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Class of 2025 division 1 sports commitments
Making a Collegiate-level sports team is extremely competitive, especially at the Division 1 level. However, in the LRHS Class of 2025, there is a decent number of students committed to Division 1 colleges for…
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The interesting life of Elise GIlmore
Elise has a 2-year-old mixed breed dog named Henry. Henry also has an Instagram account. You can follow him @henryhoodeeny on Instagram. (Photos used with permission of Elise Gilmore).
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The Class of 2025
Leesville Road High School has a senior wall that got painted each year, but it had stopped in 2023. So instead of painting it they changed the year to the graduating class every year.…
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A look into the life of Genesis Mejia
Genesis Mejia enjoys homecoming, bringing the same confidence and passion she has for music. Whether singing or celebrating, she always shines.(Used by permission of Genesis Mejia)
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The history and evolution of the beloved leesville loonies
The Leesville Loonies cheer on throughout the football season. Here the Loonies are seen in ‘Looneyville’, the student section for the Loonies. (Photo Courtesy of Daniela Plata)
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A Place at The Table is where everyone has a seat
If you would like to help support this non-profit organization you can come by for a meal or donate here.
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The Art of Crochet at Leesville
Three of Leesville’s dedicated crocheters Macy Hurley, Rena Farthing, and Chris Rodriguez (photo courtesy of Renna Farthing, Macy Hurley and Chris Rodriguez)
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Student Spotlight: Maddie Victor’s Jewelry Business
Maddie Victor, junior at Leesville Road High School, owns a jewelry business called Maddie’s Jewelry. Her Instagram is @maddies_jewelry_. Victor started the business in August of 2024, and has made several kinds of jewelry…
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Ms. Van Gorden Teacher Spotlight
Ms. Van Gorden is a new addition to Leesville Road High School’s teaching staff. She teaches Economics and Personal Finance, as well as Holocaust and Genocide. This year marks her first as a full-time…
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Teacher Spotlight: The Legacy of Coach Jake Jones
Jake Jones is a teacher at Leesville Road High School and head baseball coach. For the last eight years, he has been working at Leesville as a physical education and health teacher. Every spring,…
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Nyah von Hamm: opening a younger generation’s eyes to the beauty of music
Nyah von Hamm teaching her students about music notes.
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Teacher Spotlight: Dr. Mash
Dr. Mash standing at his podium where he normally leads class. He leads students in classes from Latin one to AP Latin. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Watson)
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Karen Christie Design Stained Glass Studio and Artist Spotlight: Claire Isham
a collage of stained glass pieces made by Claire Isham. Flowers and nature can be seen as heavy influences in her art. (Photo courtesy of Claire Isham. Collage made by Abigail Crawford)
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Teachers who are LRHS alumni look back on high school
There’s nothing Leesville loves more than appreciating and recognizing our teachers, but we especially love the ones who have been here since the start. We have a few teachers who attended Leesville as students…
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Leesville Road High School Student Spotlight: Fiona Bennear
Fiona Benear, left, and Jaidee Hernandez, right, perform a tilt in the dance ensemble class. The class is working to choreograph their holiday dance for their upcoming seasonal dance performance (photo courtesy of Shir…
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Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Todd
Kelly Todd, the English teacher in room 221, inspires different students’ love for reading each day. Ms Todd has been sparking creativity in students at Leesville for the past 3 and a half years,…
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Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Sinor
Mr. Sinor teaches his new drafting students how to draw a 3D model from different points of view. (Photo courtesy of Caitlyn Holland)
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Students new to newspaper
In the Newspaper room, Bennett Ange, junior (left) writes her first article on Leesville Soccer with the help of her Daniela Plata Junior Editor, junior (right). (Photo Courtesy of Jack Watson)
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Leesville Exchange Students Review on America
This year Leesville welcomed five exchange students from Europe — Elsa Hermann, Ines Hernandez, Salma Mekki, Rebeka Mayerova, and Daniela Freund–all juniors. One decision brought them together in North Carolina. After talking to them,…
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Senior Spotlight: Adelia Jackson
Adelia Jackson, born in Ansan, South Korea is currently a senior at Leesville Road High school. She moved to North Carolina at age four but only spent a few months in Raleigh before moving…
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Unsung Heroes of Leesville Road High School
This year National Teacher Appreciation Week was held from May 5 to May 10. At Leesville Road High School, teachers were honored with cake, posters, and breakfast. Not all of the faculty here at…
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Unsung Heroes of Leesville Road High School
This year National Teacher Appreciation Week was held from May 5 to May 10. At Leesville Road High School, teachers were honored with cake, posters, and breakfast. Not all of the faculty here at…
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Guitar Club Kara-rock-ee performance
Students and teachers alike performing “Are you gonna go my way?” by Lenny Kravitz. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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Leesville High School Senior Sports commitments
Here at Leesville, we have many athletically gifted students. Ashley Lamme Ashley Lamme, a senior here at LRHS, has been playing volleyball since she was in 7th grade. Lamme committed to DIII, York College…
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Mrs. Batten’s social studies movies
Mrs. Batten, a social studies teacher here at Leesville, has movies she plays for all of her classes to enhance the learning experience. Batten teaches AP US Government and Politics, AP Psychology, and Economics…
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Life with a Twin: A Unique Journey of Shared Identity
In the hectic halls of high school where students shape their personality, and identity, and navigate through adolescence, some Leesville students stumble across their own DNA. Twins, bonded by blood and some of the…
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Leesville Spring Dance concert
The Leesville Dance Department is hosting its 2024 Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23. Beginning, proficient, and dance ensemble will be performing dances they have been working hard to produce…
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Senior spotlight: Deanna Choplin
If you have ever had the privilege of meeting Deanna Choplin it is an encounter you will never forget. Her essence is bright and colorful, and she knows how to make someone smile. Choplin…
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WRAL Azalea Gardens for prom
The WRAL Azalea Gardens in downtown Raleigh boast beautiful scenery and architecture. As a result, the gardens were one of the most popular places for prom pictures this year. Prior to prom, I’d never…
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Connie Barrow: passion, empathy, and expertise
Mrs. Barrow is one of Leesville Road High School’s few teachers left that has only taught here at Leesville for her whole career. Barrow is extremely passionate about her job and what she does.…
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Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Sawyer
Denise Sawyer, known as Ms. Sawyer to her students, is an English teacher at Leesville Road High School. She pushes her students to try their hardest every day and cares about how every student…
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Student spotlight: Molly Ray
Let me introduce you to Leesville’s nicest Mean Girl: Molly Ray. Molly Ray is a senior at Leesville who is very involved in the school. She is on the swim team, she is editor-in-chief…
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What does it mean to be a visionary?
Three Leesville students have been nominated for the 2024 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Triangle Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign. People often anticipate that high school students are busy juggling various extracurriculars alongside their…
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Student spotlight: Blake Annison
Blake Annison is a sophomore who is heavily involved in the Leesville Road High School community. Annison occupies his time playing for Leesville’s varsity lacrosse team and 3 Point, which is a travel lacrosse…
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Meet the 2024 LRHS stunt team
The spring sports season is in full swing here at Leesville. Just because football and basketball season is over doesn’t mean the Leesville cheerleaders get a rest. Many of them try out for the…
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New Podcast: This Might Sound Crazy
At the beginning of second semester, LRHS seniors, Kaelyn McCann and Sami McGaughey, began a new podcast centered on societal, historical, and pop culture scandals and/or controversies. Through the podcast channel on Spotify, listeners…
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Leesville Alumn: Braxton Berrios
Braxton Berrios is a 28 year-old wide receiver and return specialist on the Miami Dolphins. He has had 6 successful seasons playing in the National Football League, but his football career started at Leesville…
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Teacher spotlight: Mrs. Yost
Mrs. Yost is one of seven math teachers to only teach at Leesville Road High School for her whole career. When people think of a great math teacher at Leesville Road High School, many…
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A great math teacher at LRHS: Mrs. Yost
Mrs. Yost is one of seven math teachers to only teach at Leesville Road High School for her whole career. When people think of a great math teacher at Leesville Road High School, many…
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Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Wrayno
Ms. Jeannine Wrayno is the beloved Technical Theater teacher here at Leesville. She joined the Leesville community in 2003 and has been sharing her love for performing arts with the students ever since. She…
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Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Kaur
When Ms. Kaur was younger, her sister influenced her towards teaching. “I think it was a combination of I have always loved teaching when I was a kid, my sister and I would play…
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Animals of Leesville
The student parking lot is home to two kinds of animals, one being chickens and the other being cats. The group of stray cats are most active at night and heavily rely on the…
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Earth & Sustainability Club’s Bottle Cap Mural
After months of planning and preparation, the LRHS Earth and Sustainability Club was finally able to bring their bottle cap mural idea to life. Katie Carrigan and Clara Davis, co-presidents, had the idea to…
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LRHS Dance Team’s Trip to Disney
The Leesville Dance Team and Dance Ensemble — the highest level of dance offered at LRHS– took their annual trip to Disney World this past weekend. The dance program has been taking this field…
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Mental Health Awareness Club
The LRHS Mental Health Awareness Club hosted its third meeting on Thursday, February first, 2024. This fun, easy-going club meets once a month and is always welcoming new members. Jayden Camilo, president, and his…
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LRHS Rising 9th Grade Open House
The Leesville Liaisons are hosting a Rising 9th Grade Open House on February 8 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. At the Open House, incoming freshmen will hear a presentation from Principal Jacobs and…
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Club spotlight: Cancer Awareness Club
The Cancer Awareness Club, founded in October of 2023, works to raise awareness and advocate for Cancer patients. Founded by junior, Nadia Ferjani, the club meets monthly. In collaboration with the club’s officers, Ferjani…
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Student Spotlight: Aidan Quinn
Aidan Quinn, clad in concert black, celebrating after the recent LRHS Jazz Band performance on 12/14. During the piece “Limbo Jazz,” Aidan Quinn featured by performing an extensive trombone solo. (Photo Courtesy of Milo…
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Nicholas Morais student spotlight
Nicholas Morais is a student from Brazil and moved to the United States during his sophomore year without knowing any English. Throughout his high school career, he has maintained a 3.83 GPA, including many…
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Ms. Moenning: from Texas to Raleigh
Although she just started teaching at Leesville two years ago, Christin Moenning known as Mrs.Moenning encourages and pushes her students to their fullest potential, so they can be successful while also bringing in a…