Category: News
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New School Year, New Privileges
School has just begun, and the Leesville Road parking lot is overflowing with upperclassmen going off campus for lunch. Upperclassmen are permitted, with a pass, to leave campus during the lunch hour. SMART Lunch…
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Leesville’s U.S. champion: Former Pride golfer wins amateur title
It came down to the 37th hole. Doc Redman, a Leesville alum and current sophomore at Clemson, competed in the final of the U.S. Amateur Golf Championship at the Riviera Country Club in Los…
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No Calculators can Solve These Equations
Multiple honor society members have volunteered to translate and tutor students who do not speak English as their first language. In exchange for helping these students once a week in Ms. McNally’s math classes,…
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Leesville welcomes the Leos Club
On Wednesday, September 6, The Leos Club held its first interest meeting in Ms. Cade’s room. The Leos Club was founded by Bridget Morgan and Hannah Willard, seniors, who first introduced the club to…
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Dr. Stone’s Last Semester at Leesville
After 12 years of teaching at Leesville, Dr. Stone, a science teacher at Leesville, is retiring. Stone will continue to teach for the beginning of the year but will retire at the end of…
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Teachers Request Supplies
As the school year begins, a request will echo through many classes at Leesville: “Please bring in school supplies from my wishlist.” The teachers at Leesville Road High School usually request at the beginning…
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Athlete’s Preparation for Away Games
A part of any high school student’s athletic experience is traveling to an away game. By the time the team arrives, they are expected to be game ready. A large part of an athlete’s…
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Freshmen Reflect on Their First Days at Leesville Road High School
The new school year has begun and the freshmen are embarking on the first days of their high school journeys. As the freshmen navigate the halls looking for their classes, they are starting to…
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Leesville Juniors Hit The Student Parking Lot
As every senior class graduates, parking spots open in the student parking lot. For juniors who have received their driving licenses this year, it provides a new opportunity for them. Instead of using cars…
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Unveiling the New and Improved Locker Bay
As returning students wander through the first floor of the main building, they may be surprised to find a new installation in place of the old locker bay that once stood there. Completed with…
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Leesville Liaisons help out at New Student Lunches
During the first week of the 2017-2018 school year, the Leesville Liaisons held three lunches on August 28, 29, and 30 designed to introduce new students to the Leesville community and all of the…
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Leesville holds another successful Pride Launch
On August 23, 650 freshmen and transfer students flocked to Leesville Road High School for the annual Pride Launch. Pride Launch provides students new to Leesville opportunities to visit representatives from different clubs, locate…
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8 things all high school students can relate too
[View the story “8 things all high schoolers can relate too” on Storify] McKenna Daley, print senior editor
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How to help Texas: AKC Reunite knows the way
Hurricane Harvey hit Texas hard, damaging homes, businesses and the lives of those living within the cities. Those living outside of Texas receive a better glimpse of the damages through videos circulating the…
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Leesville’s Model UN Offers Valuable Skills to Prospective Members
In the wake of the Second World War, the countries of the world set up the United Nations in order to prevent such a devastating conflict from ever occurring again. Since then, many schools…
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25 Years of Incred18ble
This summer, the class of 2018 continued the 11 year tradition of the senior wall. The wall greets students and visitors alike to the Pride campus. The senior wall has always been impressive year…
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Leesville theatre department hosts End-Of-Year Banquet
On Thursday, May 31, the theatre department hosted a banquet for all thespians involved in Leesville theatre. Members of ITS, the international thespian society, and all those involved in the theatre department, brought…
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Senior Assembly: A Reflection of High School
With the school year coming to a close, the seniors prepare for their final days at Leesville Road High School. To honor the graduating class, the senior assembly was held for parents, teachers,…
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International Markets in Wake County
With a population of roughly one million, Wake County would understandably have a sizable international presence. According to the US Census Bureau, 12.9% of Wake County residents were born outside of the…
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Leesville Dance Department puts on a show
On May 24 and 25, the Leesville’s Dance Department showcased their second semester performances. The show was a joint performance by Dance II and Dance Ensemble. The dance line-up differentiates between Wednesday and…
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Relay for life
On Friday, June 9 members from and outside of the Leesville community will join together to participate in the Relay for Life, Leesville’s annual walkathon to support the research and development of treatment…
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Seether Releases Solid Rock Album
This past week, Seether releases its seventh full-length studio album: Poison the Parish. The hard rock band from South Africa has been in the music business for over 15 years, once under the name…
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The RompHim: Trend or Bust
A new craze in men’s fashion has taken the internet by storm. Dubbed the “RompHim” by the creators ACED Design, the male alternative to the traditional romper has become instantly viral ever since its…
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When should you start studying for finals?
As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, many students have found themselves in a state of constant procrastination. While many may have started to relax due to the impending summer, they have…
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10 Tips to growing healthy natural hair
For many women, wearing and styling natural hair can sometimes be frustrating, difficult even. It’s hard to find products that are specifically designed for our hair that produce the outcomes we want. Finding the…
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“Bring It On!” Wins Best Ensemble
In the week of April 23, Leesville Road High School preformed “Bring It On!”. The musical was entered into Triangle Rising Stars, a competition dedicated to bringing together high school musical theater students from…
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Top Netflix TV Shows Students Are Watching
With the summer coming up, chances are Leesville Road High School students will have more spare time on their hands, and what better way to be entertained than getting into a new TV show?…
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Pride women’s soccer season comes to a close against Green Hope
Two of the top teams in the state squared off last Wednesday, as the Pride traveled to Green Hope High School to face off against the Falcons in the third round of the 4A…
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Carolina Rebellion Rocks Charlotte
On May 5-7, the Carolina Rebellion concert festival rocked Charlotte Motor Speedway to its core. Marking seven years since its debut, the three-day event consisted of all day festivities Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with…
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Legen17ary Senior Wall is Brought to the Cafeteria
We all know and love this year’s senior wall that Carson Rainey, AP art student and president of National Art Honors Society, designed and was brought to life by the other AP art students…
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10 Things You Can Do In The Summer
When school lets out and summer break begins, teens are left with no obligations (unless they of course have a job), so what happens as a result? They become a couch potato. If not,…
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Food Bank Club reacts to NC’s Proposed Budget
The North Carolina state legislature recently passed their proposed budget for the upcoming year. The proposed budget included a concerning provision about food stamps and North Carolina’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. “The provision would…
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The Benefits of College Visits
Before deciding on a college to attend, many high school students travel to different schools and take tours. College visits can be very beneficial to students, as they can give them an idea of…
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Future’s Nobody Safe Tour Review
On Saturday May 13, Future and other top rap artist performed at Walnut Creek in Raleigh. From the opening of the ticket sales, the concert was a huge deal to hip-hop fans, until the…
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Is Everything, Everything Worth The Hype?
Everything, Everything is based on the 2015 young adult novel Everything, Everything written by Nicola Yoon. The book and film showcases an 18 year-old girl named Maddy Whittier who suffers from a disease called…
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ITS Inducts New Thespians
This past week, Troupe #5540 of the International Thespian Society (ITS) held its Spring Induction ceremony. With over 40 new members, the officers had their hands full making sashes, buttons and organizing the actual…
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Another Strong Year for Leesville Athletics
Leesville sports teams and athletes had extreme success in the 2016-17 school year. The Pride athletics program won 7 total CAP-8 conference titles and appeared in many NCHSAA 4A playoffs and championship events. Here…
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Yearbook Distribution Day
Here’s to us, and here’s to the Menagerie staff for producing an amazing yearbook this school year. The 2016-17 yearbook, titled “Here’s to US,” was released and distributed on May 24. “The inspiration for…
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Shots Fired TV Review
Shots Fired is only ten episodes in, and I’m hooked! The show is a 10-hour event series, each episode depicts one of the 10 hour — each analyzes the treacherous aftermath of two racially…
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7 Art Pieces Every Student Should Know Before They Graduate
[View the story “7 Art Pieces Every High Schooler Should Know Before They Graduate” on Storify] Grace Newton, staff writer 2016-17
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It’s about time
On June 8, North Hills is unearthing their time capsule that was buried 50 years ago. What a fun activity to kick off summer break! It is exciting to see artifacts from the past…
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Elise Hall Vaulting to Success
After finishing the state meet with a new personal record (PR), Elise Hall is ready and nervous with anticipation for New Balance Nationals this June 16-18. The standard to compete in the regional meet…
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(Happy) Memorial Day?
This past weekend, students at Leesville and nationwide received an extra Monday off of school in honor of Memorial Day. For many, the extra day off provides an opportunity to escape the grind of…
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Mural of Memories
Outside of the halls of Leesville stands a larger-than-life interpretation of the Leesville Pride. Situated near the parking circle by the Junior and Senior parking lots, the Pride Mural boasts a large multicolored lion…
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Leesville Swimmer Verbally Commits to UNC
Grace Countie is synonymous with swimming success. On a high school level, Countie placed third at NCHSAA 4A States in the 50 Freestyle her freshman year after winning the Cap-8 and Regional meets; since…
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Ideas for a Productive Summer
How To Have A Productive Summer by dolphinlover422 Sarah Stoflet, staff writer 2016-17
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Quiz: How much do you know about Leesville?
Erin Darnell, senior editor
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Fidget Spinners: A Focus Helper or a Distracter?
What spins, spins, and spins again? It’s the fidget spinner. This new “toy” is quickly spreading across teens and adults – and it may be here to stay. The spinners are made up of…
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5 Tips for College Visits
This summer, many juniors will be visiting colleges across the US, trying to find out which one fits them best. Here are some tips for those embarking on that academic journey. Take a…
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How Teens Can Make Real Money Working For Themselves
These tips on getting babysitting jobs can work for any type of service. Whether you are a babysitter, tutor, do yard-work, or any other job, there are many ways that you can make real…