Category: News
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What to Know About the NC State Fair
It’s that time of year again — The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is soon opening the 172nd annual State Fair. Starting on October 16 and ending on October 26, the 10-day,…
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ACT No Longer Includes the Science Section in Composite Scores
The ACT is a standardized test used for college applications. It measures a student’s ability to perform in four areas: English, Reading, Math, and Science. There is also an optional writing section that some…
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Everything You Need to Know About North Carolina’s Free College Application Week
The class of 2026 is currently working on their college applications as deadlines are quickly approaching; some already even have passed. Every October, schools across North Carolina participate in the Countdown to College Week.…
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How are my Honor Society Dues Being Spent?
With a new school year comes new inductees for high school honor societies. Many high schoolers join honor societies to build their college resumes, get involved with the school, and extend their interest in…
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Leesville Homecoming 2025
Leesville’s Homecoming theme for 2025 is Luau at Loonieville, incorporating a fun, tropical, and vibrant theme. The Homecoming Game is scheduled for October 10, and the dance is scheduled on the following day, October…
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New and improved tailgate at Leesville!
Leesville’s Executive Council brought the Homecoming Tailgate back with a bang this year – with the help of other Leesville clubs and volunteers, the tailgate was a huge success. The tailgate is a tradition…
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Leesville’s 2025 Homecoming Court winners
On Friday, October 10, 2025, Leesville’s 2025 Homecoming Court walked at halftime of the LRHS football game against Enloe. All the students of Leesville voted for one senior guy and one senior girl from…
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The effects ChatGPT vs Gemini
Students have become attached to using ChatGPT over the past few years. Students depend on it for a plethora of reasons, from being an editorial companion to a quick resource for facts. However, Wake…
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The changes in Leesville’s Phone Policy
On July 1, NC Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 959 into law. This law “requires school districts to adopt policies prohibiting students from ‘using, displaying, or having a wireless communication device turned on’…
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The SpeakHER organization at Leesville
SpeakHER is an emerging women’s empowerment and advocacy group at Leesville, providing a platform for girls without a voice to be heard and supported when they need it most. It’s designed to serve as…
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Theacher Spotlight: Mr. Craddock
Mr. Craddock has made a name for himself as one of the most beloved teachers throughout Leesville. Students who have had him as a teacher have praised him for his high-energy approach to teaching…
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Leesville 2025 Homecoming Football Game
On Friday, October 10, 2025, the Pride Varsity football team beat Enloe to win the 2025 Homecoming football game. The score at the end of the game was 40-13. “I thought it was really…
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Fun Fall Activities in North Carolina
After the summer heat is finally gone and the air becomes cooler, Raleigh is one of the best places to spend the fall season. With the cool air, autumn foliage, and the fall festive…
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Do Leesville students have enough time at lunch
Lunch at Leesville Road High School from bell to bell currently is 35 minutes long. At that time, students who stay on campus are expected to buy their food from the lunch line or…
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The Mental Health of Leesville Students
We are currently in what can only be described by the CDC as a mental health crisis. School is something that strongly affects students’ mental health. Some students become more stressed out with their…
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Leesville SNAC Club Hosts Their First Meeting
As the school year begins, Leesville’s Special Needs Awareness Club (SNAC), is in full swing. SNAC is a club where students and students in special needs programs are given an opportunity to socialize. On…
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Everything You Missed from Leesville’s University of Florida College Visit
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a college admissions officer from the University of Florida (abbreviated to UF) came to visit LRHS. The representative walked students through the application process, introduced different courses the university…
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Rho Kappa Social Studies National Honor Society New Member Applications Due October 10
Rho Kappa is Leesville’s National Social Studies Honor Society that focuses on civics and social based service work. Mr. Craddock and Mr. Vermette are the advisors of Rho Kappa, both taking great pride in…
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NC State vs. Virginia Tech Game
This past Saturday, September 27, 2025, North Carolina State University (commonly known as NC State) went head to head against Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (commonly known as Virginia Tech) which took place…
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Do People Actually Listen to Announcements?
Leesville’s morning announcements are just a part of the day for most students. They’re how a lot of people keep up to date with LRHS events. Announcements normally occur after first period, and during…
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ChatGPT’s ban on student chromebooks
Recently, the Wake County Public School System’s firewall has been updated to block ChatGPT. Many Leesville students used ChatGPT during class and now have to find other resources to use. ChatGPT is artificial intelligence…
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Cheerleaders missing out on games
Going to sports games, such as basketball games or football games, is popular among students in high school. They get to dress up in the theme of the game, go hang out with their…
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Why Are Only Football Games Allowed to Have Spirit Themes?
Both soccer and football are largely celebrated in America, Leesville high school is no exception to this. The football games are a big deal at Leesville. The bleachers are always filled or overflowing with…
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Powderpuff Football: Leesville’s Fun Way to Boost School Spirit
Powderpuff is a football game where girls play and boys can either cheer or coach the girls. Any girl can join and participate in the game. To sign up, there is a google form…
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How do Leesville Students Celebrate Homecoming?
Homecoming is a high school and college tradition throughout America that helps “welcome back” students and alumni. Leesville hosts various traditions during Homecoming Week, including a pep rally, parade, tailgate, football game, spirit week,…
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How to do Homecoming week right
Homecoming week is taking place this year from October 6 through 10. It is a week filled with fun activities, joyous smiles, and plenty of school spirit. Many people don’t know where to start…
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The FAFSA opens for the incoming 2026-27 school year
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on September 25, 2025, for the 2026-27 application cycle. Students applying to college can now fill out the form to determine their eligibility for financial…
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Why Everyone’s Lining Up at La La Land Kind Cafe
La La Land Kind Cafe, founded in 2019, is more than a coffee shop chain. The company believes kindness is more than an action, and their mission is “to transform communities by turning compassion…
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Mock Trial: The Inside Scoop
Mock Trial Club is a club for students interested in law and public speaking. It allows students to experience a trial setting by taking on the roles of lawyers and witnesses. Participants gain insight…
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The Lumineers light up Raleigh
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the Walnut Creek Amphitheatre at Coastal Credit Union Music Park was packed with people of all ages for The Lumineers’ biggest ever concert in Raleigh. “It was the best…
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Raleigh-Durham international airport is expanding
The Research Triangle is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Nearly 2.4 million people call the area home, and the population has boomed nearly 5.6% since 2020. A region of this size…
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How does the presidents response to issues influence us
Photo of both the American and state flag infront of the school. The flags were half mast last week (September 11th-14th) in honor of Charlie Kirk’s passing. (Photo courtesy of Parker Aiken)
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The semi-formal shift: Leesville students prep for a new homecoming scene
The theme for Homecoming this year is Luau at Loonieville. This is the poster that you can see around the school, persuading people to come to the dance. (photo courtesy of Gaby Lefcheck)
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Community Cares Club is back for another school year at Leesville
The Community Cares Club had its first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 25th! Members created thoughtful cards for LRHS counselors. Natalie Vargas-Kitchens, senior and president, said, “The counselors always work really hard…
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Impact on LRHS of new cell phone ban
Bill 959 bans cellphone use in school all over the state of North Carolina. “We also recognize that cell phones have a tremendous impact on instruction and teaching and learning,” said Superintendent Dr. Robert…
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Leesville Women’s Tennis Suffers a Tough Loss Against Millbrook
On Monday, September 22, 2025, the Leesville Women’s Varsity Tennis Team traveled to Millbrook High School and suffered a tough 2-7 loss. Going into the match, the Leesville team knew they would have to…
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The 2025 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
The officers of Leesville’s National Honor Society pose for a picture with Leesville’s principal, Ms. Jacobs. From left to right: Madeline Carpenter (President), Sophie Key (Vice President), Ms. Jacobs, Natalie Vargas-Kitchens (Historian), and Chloe…
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What goes into the Student-run, Leesville-affiliated, Instagram Accounts?
Most students are active on Instagram, but who is behind all the Leesville-affiliated Instagram posts? Many Leesville students are in charge of affiliate pages. There are a variety of pages, including sports teams and…
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How do Severe Injuries Affect Student Athletes?
Leesville has a large population of student-athletes who are at risk of injury during their high school sports career. Sports like soccer, football, dance, cheer, baseball, etc., can cause a tear of their ACL…
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Students’ thoughts on the new LRHS exam policy
On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the LRHS admin announced that the exam policy for the 25-26 school year had been updated. Before the policy change, 9th-11th graders had to take a teacher-made end-of-course exam…
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The First Day of School vs. Last Day of School
Class of 2025 gathers for the end-of-year Senior Assembly. One of many activities where the graduating students get to reflect on their time at Leesville. (Photo Courtesy of Caitlyn Holland)
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What Unique Pets do Leesville Students Have?
Students at Leesville have incredible pets that often go unnoticed. Some of these unique pets include geckos, ferrets, and even chameleons (pictured above). (Photo courtesy of Gaby Lefcheck)
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The 2025 fall menu at starbucks
This is a Pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks. This drink is one of the most popular drinks of the fall season. (Photo Credit to Tribu Creative)
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Do high school students get enough sleep
CDC chart representing the amount of sleep required for an individual’s age. Although average sleep requirements go down with age, 8-10 hours of sleep is still strongly recommended for high school-aged students. (Photo courtesy…
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How did students spend their summer break?
Many students spent their summer at the beach enjoying the sun and waves. It was a perfect way to relax before school started again.(Photo used by permission of Alexander Spatari/Getty)
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Who is the New English Teacher, Ms. Lindekugel?
A new teacher has joined the English department at Leesville: Ms. Kimberly Lindekugel. In the first semester of the school year, she will be teaching English 2 and Structured writing. Next semester, she will…
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What is the Leesville Homecoming Court?
Homecoming is an annual weeklong school tradition. Homecoming week includes themed days, powderpuff, and the homecoming game. This week allows for students to come together and show their school spirit. Homecoming Court is the…
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Do Students like A or B Lunch Better?
Leesville Road High school has two separate lunch periods to accommodate the amount of students. Students with A lunch eat from 10:30-11:06 am. Students with B lunch eat from 12:07-12:42 pm. Students’ third period…
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Leesville Volleyball’s annual assists against Alzheimer’s game is happening now!
On September 18, the Leesville Volleyball Teams will be playing at home against Athens Drive, but this game is about more than just winning. The team is organizing its annual Assist against Alzheimer’s game,…
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Come to the Leesville Jewish Culture Club!
The Jewish Culture Club is back at Leesville this year! They had their first meeting on Wednesday, September 3. At the meeting, they welcomed new members, introduced the new leadership, and played a game…