Category: News
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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…
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A new club arrives at Leesville
LRHS has welcomed a new opportunity for students who are interested in why people behave and think the way they do. The Psychology club is a student-led program that gives members a chance to…
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Curling: everyone’s favorite Winter Olympic Sport
With the winter Olympics beginning in February, people settle in to watch a variety of niche sports that they only watch every two years. One of the most popular is curling. Players slide a…
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The Turning Point Super Bowl Halftime Show was a fail
When Bad Bunny—a U.S. citizen and the world’s most-streamed artist for four of the last six years—was announced as the Super Bowl LX halftime performer, Turning Point USA responded by organizing an “alternate” show.…
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When are LRHS 2026 Spring Sport Tryouts?
Spring sports are right around the corner and with that comes new challenges and opportunities for many Leesville student-athletes. Soccer tryouts will take place on the upper practice field; February 16 for seniors and…
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The LRHS women’s JV Basketball season wraps up
As the LRHS JV women’s basketball season comes to an end, the team looks back on the tough competition and challenges they’ve had to overcome. Through months of hard work and difficult games, the…
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Spring Musical Tech Crew meetings
With the start of LRHS’s spring musical, The Addams Family, the technical theatre crews have hosted their crew signups. The crews will begin their weekly (or biweekly) meetings this upcoming week. The theatre department’s…
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Paul Simon extends his celebration tour to Raleigh, NC
Musical artist Paul Simon will perform at the Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh, NC, on July 11, 2026. Simon is extending his Quiet Celebration Tour, which began in Spring 2025. I went to one…
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Noah Kahan’s New Album
Noah Kahan, a folk-pop and indie folk music artist, announced his new 17-track album titled The Great Divide on his Instagram on January 28, 2026. In the caption, Kahan stated, “The music here is…
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All About Season 4 of The Traitors
The Traitors, streaming on Peacock, is a reality competition television series. Twenty-three celebrity contestants are placed in a castle in Scotland, where they complete daily challenges while attempting to solve a murder mystery. The…
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Snow days bring out everyone’s inner child
It is 9 a.m., and you wake up to the sun shining through the blinds rather than your blaring alarm. There is a fresh, untouched cover of snow over the grass. Due to snowy…
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Beasley’s Chicken and Honey closes for good in Raleigh
Beasley’s Chicken and Honey, an iconic Downtown Raleigh restaurant, permanently closed last weekend. The beloved Ashley Christensen staple opened 14 years ago, rising in popularity for its unique spin on fried chicken dishes, which…
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How do teachers deal with AI and plagiarism?
With more and more schoolwork becoming digital assignments, the use of AI and plagiarism tactics is on the rise. Chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini–as well as simply using the copy-and-paste method–make it hard…
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Hailee and Josh undergo massive controversy
Recently, social media has erupted with debate over a situation involving the Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld. The two started quietly dating in May 2023 and tied the knot two…
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Tim Sweeney’s Quiet Conservation Efforts
Tim Sweeney is a name most people won’t recognize. However, he is the founder and CEO of Epic Games, the company behind the popular video game Fortnite. The game takes place on the infamous…
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The major trends of 2025
As we move into 2026, we start to forget popular trends and leave them behind for new ones. However, it’s nice to look back on the things that everyone raved over for nostalgia. Whether…
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The benefit of getting service hours
When students hear the words “service hours,” many think about college applications or honor societies. even though service hours are not required at our school, they still play a big role in student life.…
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What the holidays mean to leesville
All over the world, people celebrate holidays in the month of December. Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s, Kwanzaa, and Lunar New Year are the most common holidays celebrated during this season. Leesville has a very…
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How do fire “drills” affect learning
In every Wake County school, fire alarms must be tested monthly. At Leesville Road High School, we don’t typically have to worry about meeting that quota. It is only the fifth month of school,…
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What is the 2026 Rebrand Trend?
As the new year starts, TikTok has introduced a new trend that many influencers and TikTok users are participating in — “The 2026 Rebrand.” Unlike the annual New Year’s resolutions that typically get lost…
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LRHS Fall 2025 semester exam schedule
This year, exams for the end of semester one will take place January 16 through January 23. These final exams count as 20% of a student’s overall grade. There is a policy where students…
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The environmental impact of the Holidy season
The holiday season is a joyful time of the year, filled with holidays from varying cultures and religions. Over the years, the Holiday season has begun to be taken over by consumerism, disposable traditions,…