Category: News
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Soccer Senior Night Recap
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30 pm the Women’s Varsity Soccer Team took on the Rolesville Rams for Senior Night. There are six seniors on the team who were all celebrated at half…
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New Release: Noah Kahan’s “The Great Divide”
On April 24th, 2026, pop-folk artist Noah Kahan released his 4th studio album, The Great Divide. The album, in its original release, hosted 17 songs, including the hit singles “Porch Light” and the album’s…
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Good News Around the World
In recent months, the world has been filled with anger, violence, and hate. Many people have lost hope in humanity’s ability to repair and rebuild what we’ve destroyed. And while the world has been…
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How is the Iran war affecting students?
On February 28, 2026, the United States launched ‘Operation Epic Fury,’ inciting an ongoing war with the nation of Iran. The initial US attack on the country killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the nation’s supreme…
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Why is preparing for prom so hard?
Prom is a highly anticipated event among high school juniors and seniors. Dressing up, taking pictures, eating dinner, and going to the dance are all a part of what makes prom exciting for students,…
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How was LRHS Prom 2026?
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the “Night in New York City” prom took place and was a huge success. Prom was a night full of dancing, pictures, and dinner with friends and was a…
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Prom ‘26: “Night in New York”
Prom season is officially here, and LRHS will be celebrating with a “Night in New York”. On April 25, upperclassmen (and invited underclassmen) will gather at the Crabtree Valley Marriott to celebrate the 2026…
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Popular concerts in 2026
In Raleigh, venues like Red Hat Amphitheater and PNC Arena are hosting a wide variety of concerts. Artists like Sam Barber, Zara, and Noah Kahn are all coming to Raleigh as part of their…
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How should you prep for senior year at LRHS?
As the 2025-2026 school year starts to wrap up, planning for the next school year begins. The rising senior class is getting excited and there are a couple big events coming up. This Thursday,…
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What is HOSA State Leadership Conference 2026?
NC HOSA State Leadership Conference (SLC) took place in Greensboro, NC, from March 25, 2026, to March 27, 2026. Future Health Care Professionals were able to compete in events, attend symposiums, and meet new…
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Classical Greek is being offered at Leesville in the 2026-7 school year
Classical Greek culture, society, and language are still immensely influential in the modern world. The Olympics, as we know them, have been going on for 130 years, with only a few cancellations during the…
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Leesville’s 2025-2026 Exchange Students
The Leesville Road High School exchange students come from all over the world. Leesville continues its tradition of international exchange, fostering global citizens through shared culture in the 2025-26 school year. (Photo used by…
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The LRHS Theatre spring trip
For spring break, the LRHS theater department took a trip to Greece and Italy. While many theater students traveled to Europe for the trip, any student was welcome to join regardless of their involvement…
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What pressure do tests bring?
Students take many tests throughout the year. I often wonder to myself why I feel so much pressure to do well and it is because I feel disappointed when I don’t do well. But…
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What are National Honor Society applications?
The 2026-2027 school year National Honor Society (NHS) Applications are now open. Applications are open to rising juniors and seniors. Students are only eligible to apply if they have a minimum 3.6 unweighted GPA.…
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What are student athlete’s thoughts on the college recruitment process
For high school athletes looking to continue their sport in college, the recruitment phase is a long and arduous process they must endure. While difficult, it can yield the best result for young athletes:…
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What are the benefits of interactive classes at Leesville
Every high school student has sat in a class where the teacher lectures in front of a slidedeck for the entire period. You look around the room and see someone asleep, someone staring off…
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What Sports Superstitions does Leesvile Road High School have?
From the outside, high school sports are about talent, conditioning, and strategy. But inside locker rooms and on team buses, another layer of tradition exists: superstition. Many teams rely on specific routines that they…
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All about Leesville Road high school’s Investment club
The LRHS Investment Club was started in 2024 by Neil Shaw, who has now graduated from Leesville. The club’s advisor is Ms. Warren. The club focuses on the stock market, how to manage one’s…
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Is car detailing the best side gig?
Car detailing has become a sort of “gold rush” when it comes to high school side hustles, with tons of students juggling the idea of starting their own gig. Yet what is the appeal,…
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Finley Lewis wins 2026 Cap 8 Player of the Year
The Leesville women’s varsity basketball team has once again proven itself as one of the top programs in the area, finishing the regular season with an 18-5 record. A major contributor to the team’s…
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Leesville vs. Millbrook: Reunited
This year is the first year Leesville’s athletic conference, NCHSAA 8A Cap 8, has had Millbrook in it, since 2021. Millbrook has been a long standing rivalry for Leesville, in all different sports. Are…
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The 2026 LRHS Volleybros Event
On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Leesville hosted its first Volleybros event since before COVID. Nine teams competed for the winner’s title, as well as the chance to play the LRHS Women’s Volleyball team. Volleybros…
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Overview of the LRHS Boys Tennis team tryouts
The LRHS boys’ tennis team began its season on February 25. So far, they have had competitive tryouts and practiced for their first successful match. Tryouts took place on February 17, 18, and 19. …
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What is Volleybros at Leesville Road High School?
Volleybros is an event hosted by Exec for boys interested in playing volleyball. It will take place on Thursday, March 19, after school in the main gym from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. If you…
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Earth and Sustainability club makes a difference behind the scenes
The Earth and Sustainability Club is one of the quieter groups at LRHS, but its impact is easy to see. This lesser-known club is made up of students who care about the environment and…
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Is a lot of homework really beneficial?
Every night, students open their backpacks and pull out their folders, but most of us probably have the same question: How much homework is too much? Homework is great for helping students better understand…
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A wrap up to the LRHS swim and dive season
As the spring arrives, the LRHS swim and dive team has wrapped up its 2025–26 season after the 8A State Championship on February 14, 2026, at Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, North Carolina. At…
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How to get a teen license
For many teenagers, getting a driver’s license is one of the biggest milestones of high school. However, earning that license isn’t as simple as passing a quick and easy test. North Carolina uses a…
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What is the different school schedules Wake County offers?
WCPSS high schools follow different school schedules . Leesville, Sanderson, Rolesville, Athens Drive, Wakefield, and Heritage are some of the schools that follow the block schedule. The block schedule consists of taking eight total…
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The Downfall of Netflix
Netflix holds the position of the number one-rated streaming service in the world. With more than 300 million users since 2024, Netflix has made over $80 billion in revenue. The company was founded by…
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Check-ins with Senior Students
With graduation slowly coming into view, senior year feels like a mix of all emotions at once. For the Class of 2026, this final year of high school is about reflecting on how far…
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The LRHS Model UN attends conference at UNC Chapel Hill
Recently, the LRHS Model United Nations club attended a conference at UNC Chapel Hill, from February 27 through March 1. The delegates spent three days practicing diplomacy, enhancing their public speaking, and hanging out…
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Can boys and girls be just friends?
Can boys and girls be just friends? It’s a question that has puzzled adolescents globally for generations. In childhood, the gender of a playmate was irrelevant, but high school changed the game. As platonic…
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Guide to 2026-2027 Class Registration
All current Leesville 9th-11th graders will begin registration for the 2026-2027 school year soon. Students should have received a packet with information on classes being offered for next year in advisory on February 18.…
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Which is better, the ACT or the SAT?
The SAT and ACT are both rigorous tests that give scores that students submit to colleges, impacting acceptance into colleges. The SAT has a reading section and a math section, while the ACT has…
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Crabtree’s new DICK’s House of Sport
DICK’S Sporting Goods is a household name for a majority of students here at Leesville. With hundreds of locations around the country, DICK’s is a one-stop shop for everything sports and has a loyal…
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Class of 2026 Senior Breakfast
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the LRHS PTSA hosted a senior breakfast for the graduating class of 2026. This breakfast marked the “100 days till graduation” milestone. The PTA provided Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s biscuits…
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Wake County implements new controversial content filter
Recently, Wake County implemented a new online content filter on both school-issued devices and devices connected to the district’s Wifi network. The Board of Education approved a contract with Lightspeed Systems, which specializes in…
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How do small goals lead to success?
In high school, students are beginning to learn the basic skills of project management. Students must learn how to manage their academics, social life, and goals. Big goals are hard to achieve for…
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Raleigh’s Public Transit System is being updated
Most urban areas across the world have invested in some form of high-volume rapid transit, working to provide a cheaper, more sustainable alternative to driving for their citizens. The United States, however, has fallen…
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What Leesville’s new poetry club?
The poetry club started up at the beginning of the 25-26 school year. They meet the 2nd Thursday of every month from 2:30-3:00pm in room 234. Many students felt very passionate about poetry and…
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What do I need to know for the ACT?
All LRHS juniors are required to take the digital ACT on Thursday, March 5 at 7:25am. All juniors need to check their email for an email from Ms. Arwood with their room number assignment…
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Leesville Women’s Varsity Basketball Senior Night Recap
On February 5, 2026, the Leesville gym was filled with cheers, posters, and proud families as the Leesville Women’s Basketball celebrated senior night — the annual tradition honors graduating seniors for their dedication, leadership,…
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Everything first-time voters need to know about the NC Primary Election
The 2026 Primary elections are underway. Leesville has many new voters, some of whom don’t even know they can vote in this primary election. Find out here if you are eligible and, if you…
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Leesville Younglife “Love Club”
Leesville Younglife hosted their first event of the new semester, just in time for Valentines Day. The aptly named “Love Club” featured love-themed karaoke and games. “I think it was a really good club,…
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A comparison between Sir Walter Scott and J.R.R. Tolkien
Many 20th century books that high schoolers read in English focus on the bleakness of humanity, with books like The Great Gatsby, To Kill a Mockingbird, and 1984 providing explicit criticisms about human nature…
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What is the HOSA Drive?
Students seeking a simple, meaningful way to earn service hours while giving back to the community have an exciting opportunity with the upcoming HOSA donation drive. For every three donated items, students receive one…
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How was the LRHS rising freshman open house?
Rising Leesville freshmen recently had the opportunity to explore what Leesville has to offer. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 6:00-8:00pm, there were school community members present to make this event possible. Many of…
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Leesville EF educational tour opportunities
Enrollment has opened for the upcoming EF Education Tours available to students at Leesville Road High School. These independent travel opportunities, taking place in the summer of 2027, allow students to earn high school…