Category: News
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Black History Month
February officially marks the beginning of Black History Month for Americans. Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. Origin The Origin begins in 1915 half…
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WCPSS Welcomes ChatGPT
What is ChatGPT? Society has used artificial intelligence (AI) for years, but with the more recent creation of generative AI, the topic has made headlines again. GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a type of…
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Las Mejores Películas de los 2000’s
Las comedias románticas son uno de los géneros televisivos más famosos; sus elementos románticos hacen felices a la mayoría de los espectadores, ya que les encanta ver cómo se desarrollan las historias. Voy a…
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La Realidad de Navegar el Último Año de High School
Este artículo tiene como objetivo arrojar luz sobre la verdad sin filtros de ser un estudiante de último año, una realidad que abarca tanto los aspectos amargos como los dulces de esta fase de…
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Taylor Swift Rigs the NFL?
Three Kansas City Chiefs players during a 2021 game against the Commanders. The NFL has recently been under fire for potentially biasing the Chiefs during the 2023-24 playoffs. (Photo Courtesy of Public Domain)
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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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Superbowl Halftime Show
The iconic 2024 Super Bowl Halftime show featured Usher along with special guest appearances including H.E.R, Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, Lil Jon and Will.i.am. This show featured a popular mash-up of many Usher…
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Billy Joel Releases New Song After Almost Two Decades
Billy Joel published his new single titled “Turn the Lights Back On,” on February 1, 2024. This long-awaited release puts him on the growing list of legendary musicians returning to songwriting after long hiatuses.…
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LRHS — Health care high school opportunity
According to the Mycenaean News instagram %50 of students at Leesville Road High School want to work in the medical field. At Leesville, there are many opportunities for students who want to work in…
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Is Groundhog Day Accurate?
Every year on February 2, Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow in Pennsylvania to predict the forecast for the coming months. Groundhog Day originated from the German holiday called Candlemas. (A Western Christian festival…
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WAKE Up and READ
The WAKE Up and READ event will take place starting January 17, and end on February 17. The Leesville Road High School Book Club will be hosting this book drive in order to bring…
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Will there be a Winter Formal?
This past fall, the Leesville Executive Council put on our school’s first Homecoming dance in 6 years on October 13, 2023. Many students attended this non-formal event hoping to have a semi-formal winter dance,…
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New Year’s Resolutions
It has officially been a month since the new year started and with the new year comes new changes. A popular U.S. New Year tradition is the New Year’s Resolutions where people make a…
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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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Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is a fast-food chain that specializes in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, and Texas toast. On November 7, 2024, the third Raising Cane’s restaurant in North Carolina opened on Franklin…
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Second Semester Transition
To end each year having taken at least eight classes, LRHS students take four classes per semester. This allows students to make sure they earn all of their necessary credits to graduate by the…
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Whiplash and Band Students
Ten years ago, Sony Pictures released Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash into theaters to both critical and commercial acclaim. Whiplash portrays a toxic band-culture which, although highly dramatized, works to represent the unhealthy mindsets linked with…
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Jack Scheltinga’s BMW
Jack Scheltinga, senior, owns the modified black BMW 335i. Jack started his journey with this car 2 years ago and has been enjoying it ever since. Scheltinga’s 335i has a plethora of performance modifications…
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Golden Globes 2024
On Sunday, January 7, 2024, the Golden Globes hosted their eighty-first award celebration. The Golden Globes recognizes the greatest achievements in movies and television shows, whether it’s the best actor or film in a…
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Meet The Plastics
Mean Girls is a popular Broadway musical, this is one of many posters created for it. Shown are the characters Gretchen Weiners(left), Regina George(center), and Karen Smith(right). (photo courtesy of Creative Commons).
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Ms. Ballew — an inspiring teacher at Leesville
Background: Mrs. Ballew grew up in a small town located near the NC mountains and was one of the first of her family to attend college after graduating from Mcdowell High School. “I grew…
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10 Year Olds at Sephora
“10-Year-Olds at Sephora” is a phenomenon TikTokers have noticed. As the name implies, this idea is the increase of tween girls going to Sephora and buying products, most noticeably Drunk Elephant, and is usually…
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New tardy policy being implemented at Leesville
As of Tuesday, January 9, Leesville has a new tardy policy in place. Students that are late to class must now obtain a tardy pass from intermittent stations around the school before they can …
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LRHS Theatre starts rehearsal for “Mean Girls,” the spring musical
The musical Mean Girls is based on the motion picture Mean Girls, written by Tina Fey and first released in 2004. The musical slightly adapts the story in order to deliver it through song…
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Winter Holidays
Winter holidays across the globe bring people together in unique and special ways, each with its own set of customs and cultural significance. Some of those holidays include Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali (although not officially…
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How to Prepare for Exam Week
Exam week at Leesville Road High School is starting January 17. Having to study for multiple tests at once can be challenging. Thankfully during the week of exams, students only have to go to…
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Who is CaseOh?
CaseOh is a Twitch streamer who has been trending on TikTok and Twitch for his humorous live streams. He currently has 47,906 active subscribers as of January 5, 2024. Along with subscribers, he has…
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FAFSA’s Soft Launch Issues
Shortly before the new year, many people tried to sign up for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form for the 2024-2025 year. FAFSA was founded in 1992 in order to support…
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What do students use Winter Break for: relax or study?
Some students at Leesville have to decide whether to plan out their Christmas break with loads of studying or maybe even just a little bit of studying. On the other hand some students choose…
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Working During the Holiday Season
Many Leesville students have part-time jobs after school and/or on weekends. A lot of the time, students will take time off during the holidays from those jobs to enjoy the break. However, in some…
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Is Cinema coming back?
The film industry hit a decline when COVID-19 broke out. Production companies were unable to film, movie theaters shut down, and people turned to streaming services to watch movies. The aftermath has been messy,…
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New Year’s Celebrations
In the US, New Year is celebrated on January 1st every year. For most families, New Year is a time to celebrate the end of the old year and the start of a new…
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FAFSA changes that LRHS needs to know
The Free Aid for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application for 2024 is set to open by December 31, two months later than the regular October opening. Students must complete the FAFSA to receive financial…
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Students Receive Their PSAT
Many students at Leesville Road High School got their PSAT scores back recently. Some students felt ecstatic about their scores while others felt a sense of dread. Alex Shloop, sophomore, is known for always…
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A Biltmore Christmas movie
The magic of the holiday season often finds its way into our lives in the form of movies. The movie A Biltmore Christmas brings all the magic joy, love and festive spirit right here…
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Leesville Band’s Upcoming Winter Concert
On December 14, Leesville’s Intermediate, Concert, and Jazz bands will be performing their 31st annual Winter Concert. Alyssa M. Colburn and Josh Cvijavnovic will be conducting with students from all grades performing. Audiences can…
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Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
The holiday season is all about giving, and at Leesville Road High School students can find ways to give in many different ways. Through the various clubs and honor societies at the school, there…
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Leesville’s Cold Outbreak
Over the past couple of weeks, the seasonal cold has swept over the LRHS student body. As is typical with the time of year and the changing weather, the common cold is making its…
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Gift Guide
Ugg Ultra Mini This year, Ugg Ultra Mini shoes have taken the top spot as the most desired gift among high school girls. These cozy and stylish boots have become a symbol of comfort…
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Are students excited for their 2nd semester classes?
As the quarter comes to an end, exams are approaching ever so quickly. Both students and teachers are beginning to think about their 2nd semester classes. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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Leesville Cold Outbreak
Over the past couple of weeks, the seasonal cold has swept over the LRHS student body. As is typical with the time of year and the changing weather, the common cold is making its…
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LRHS Newscast
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The Game Awards
Every year, The Game Awards, also known as TGA, awards 31 of the top video games, creators, actors, and athletes for a variety of categories. The Game Awards will reveal the winners on December…
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SAT Going Virtual
This fall semester, students took the PSAT online instead of on pencil and paper. The new change is to test if an online exam would be better for students to take. Starting in the…
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Vape sensors are still an issue at Leesville
As students and faculty are all aware, Leesville Road High School is still suffering from students vaping in the bathroom this year. Vape censors were an issue during the 2022-2023 school year, and we…
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Cross Country Full Season Recap
Sadly, the end of the cross country season is over. However, the men’s and women’s cross country team have had an incredible season. Both teams this year advanced from regionals to the state meet.…
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Loonies and their Effect on the Theme
The student section at Neon Out Thursday, October 19th, 2023. At the last home game of the regular season, as well as the class of 2024’s senior night. (Photo courtesy of Daniela Plata).
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Juniors will take the ACT in February
Students can use guides like the one pictured above to help prepare for the ACT. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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What are the biggest stressors for students?
Stress is something that cannot be left alone, and people need to know that they are not alone in their stress. (Photo courtesy of Public Domain.)
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Calling all Swifties
Shown is the opening of the movie which begins in the same way the concert starts. This photo was taken at a local showing of the movie, many people were singing and dancing along.…