Category: News
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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…
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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…