Category: News
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Leesville Loves fall activities
Senior, Georgia Lilley enjoying the pumpkin train ride during fall. This ride is located at Page Farms along with a hay ride to the pumpkin patch. (Photo courtesy of Bailey Kunkel)
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new year, new pride
Leesville has a number of new decorations and school improvements. These improvements range from a new green chicken coop to Pride themed window art. (Photos Courtesy of Jack Watson).
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Wake County Teacher Workdays
The Wake county traditional calendar has many teacher workdays. However, teacher workdays are beneficial for the teachers as they get to further develop their skills and lessons, making learning more effective. (Photo courtesy of…
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Leesville National English Honor Society 24-25 Application
The National English Honor Society (NEHS) is a club at Leesville High School that promotes the scholarship of students in literature, language, and writing. “The National English Honor Society’s purpose is to get students…
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Meet the new executive council advisor
Ms. Shepherd is the new Executive Council advisor for the 2024-2025 school year. Shepherd works very hard to create a fun and inclusive environment for her students (Photo Courtesy of Bennett Ange).
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In the eyes of a lion
The mural to the right depicts a Lion head with a quote from Marsha Canham. This mural is meant to replicate the already-present mural to the left. (Photo Courtesy of Lucas Casterline)
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Leesville High School’s Upcoming senior events
Leesville senior sunrise on August 26 marked the start of senior year for the class of 2025. The senior class council is working hard to plan an exciting year for the senior class. “We…
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how are Leesville students involved in the community?
Students in Key CLub at Leesville Road High School Preparing bags of food. Getting ready to send them off to a homeless shelter. (Used by permission of Leslie Lamberth)
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Students new to newspaper
In the Newspaper room, Bennett Ange, junior (left) writes her first article on Leesville Soccer with the help of her Daniela Plata Junior Editor, junior (right). (Photo Courtesy of Jack Watson)
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New Mycenaean website changes
This year, The Mycenaean’s website underwent major changes. Newly updated, the website now displays a new theme, formatting, and About Us page. When it came to updating the website, Abby Crawford, Website Editor, knew…
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Mrs. Jacobs’ Principal Chats
With the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year kicking off, Ms. Jacobs is starting strong by getting together to refresh our memories with old rules and making us aware of new ones. “I feel…
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leesville soccer vs. Green hope
The LRHS Men’s Varsity soccer team against Green Hope High School. This was the team’s 6th game of the season. (Photo Courtesy of Daniela Plata).
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Changes in Graduation Requirements
In August 2024, the Wake County School Board voted on changing graduation requirements for high school students. Instead of 26 course credits, high school students will only need a total of 22 credits to…
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Leesville add New Advisory Period
With the start of the new 2024-2025 Leesville school year, the school has implemented a new class period called advisory. Every Leesville student has an assigned homeroom/advisory period according to their grade level. A…
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2025 leesville Senior Shirts
Seniors are encouraged to use their creativity to design a class of 2025 t-shirt. The design submission is due September 9. (Photo credit of senior class council.) Senior class council and the advisors–Mrs. Yost…
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Leesville Welcomes Incoming Freshmen
On August 23, 2024, Leesville held a Freshmen Orientation event for the incoming 2028 class. The event lasted all morning and gave the new students an introduction to their new school. At the event,…
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Leesville loves “Days Before Rodeo”
Travis Scott re-released his second album, Days Before Rodeo, on all streaming platforms. His fans are thrilled to have access to his most memorable songs. (Photo courtesy of public domain)
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LRHS smart phone policy
Upon entering classrooms on the first day of school, students may have noticed a red or green sign with a phone symbol on it on the whiteboard of their classroom.(Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes).
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Petland: Where people can spend time with puppies up for adoption.
Petland is a pet store located in Morrisville where people can spend time with puppies up for adoption. Since the puppies tend to usually spend time behind glass waiting for someone to take them…
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5 things you can do to build your college resume
High School is all about educating students but also preparing them for their future life. It is supposed to guide students along the way and help them figure out their interests and knowledge in…
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Day trips in North Carolina: 6 fun places within 90 minutes of Raleigh
Zoo North Carolina Zoo is a fun family friendly day trip to take. It is located in Asheboro, NC and it is around an hour 36 minutes away from Leesville Road High School. Not…
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Repticon
This year, Repticon was hosted in Raleigh on May 25 and 26, 2024. Tickets for this event span from $6-15 depending on how many days a person chooses to participate, and their age. Children…
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The upcoming generation of high school track athletes
There are over 4.14 million people who run track and field in the world. Most people associate Track and Field with Usain Bolt, a Jamaican Olympian who holds the world record for the 100-meter…
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LRHS seniors’ final week of school
As the final week of school approaches, seniors across Leesville are full of excitement. The years of hard work and dedication, friendships, and memories are about to unfold in events that mark the end…
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BEAST GAMES
YouTube sensation MrBeast, known for his epic challenges and generous giveaways, has just announced his latest project: “BEAST GAMES.” This new show is set to premiere on Prime Video, and it’s got everyone buzzing…
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Do teachers at Leesville have favorite students?
All the different handwritten responses from Mrs. Z’s fourth-period class. Additionally with a photo of Mrs. Z at her Senior Prom. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Crawford)
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Drake and Kendrick Lamar Rap Beef
The drama between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has completely exploded this month. Here’s a track by track recap to see exactly what’s going on in the rap community. Like That – Kendrick Lamar, Future,…
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Should Leesville Have Outdoor Classrooms?
Leesville has 83 minute class periods which leads students to be cooped up in classrooms all day. It can be hard for students to focus for the full 83 minutes making them not get…
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Dance Concert Review – Spotlight Intermediate/Proficient class
The annual LRHS Spring Dance Concert took place this past Wednesday, May 22 and on Thursday, May 23. The concert started at 7 pm in the Leesville Auditorium and it was open to anyone…
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Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. Here is what some LRHS students did.
With summer right around the corner, Memorial Day weekend is when the feeling of summer first appears. Computers will soon be shut, school supplies will be put away, homework will be nonexistent, and freedom…
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Leesville’s favorite travel destinations
The end of the school year means the beginning of summer and the big summer break for LRHS students. A lot of people enjoy a break from their daily lives and school and spend…
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What are seniors doing for their last summer before college?
As the final days of high school come to an end, seniors are preparing for an exciting summer, making every day count and taking all of their last memories in. During this summer, seniors…
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What will we do without TikTok?
TikTok, formerly known as Music.ly, is an extremely popular source of entertainment since July 2015. This app is recognized for short snippets, dance challenges, and lip-syncing. But, what would happen if this app was…
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Wake County should convert to a four day school week
A 4 day week would likely be obtained by giving students Fridays off. (Photo courtesy of public domain)
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Guitar Club Kara-rock-ee performance
Students and teachers alike performing “Are you gonna go my way?” by Lenny Kravitz. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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Leesville High School Senior Sports commitments
Here at Leesville, we have many athletically gifted students. Ashley Lamme Ashley Lamme, a senior here at LRHS, has been playing volleyball since she was in 7th grade. Lamme committed to DIII, York College…
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Generational happiness
Happiness is something that everyone looks for, but what causes this happiness varies throughout each generation. Think about what causes you happiness. Does your happiness come from your accomplishments, tangible items, or work? Each…
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How to prepare for your AP Exam
With AP exams starting on May 6 and going through May 17, LRHS students who have taken AP classes in the past two semesters are getting prepared. A lot of scholars find themselves lost…
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Senior Spirit Week is coming up!
With graduation right around the corner on June 9, Leesville’s student council plans a week dedicated to the seniors to celebrate the end of high school. LRHS Senior Spirit Week will be held the…
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Prom 2024 – Review
The Prom was Saturday, April 27 at the Marriott Hotel in Raleigh, starting at 7 pm. Juniors and seniors who are students at Leesville Road High School were able to attend the dance with…
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Benefits Of Having A Job In High School
High school comes with trials and tribulations, fees, and life lessons. So what if I told you that there’s a way to combat all of that and take charge of your high school…
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All things Leesville Senior Information
As the school year comes to a close, the graduating class of 2024 begins preparations for the upcoming graduation season. Leesville seniors have access to the ¨2024 Grad Bulletin¨ which holds all important information…
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TEX Day
On Friday, Apr 19, Ms. Presti’s apparel and textile production students took a field trip to the North Carolina State campus for the Apparel schools’ TEX Day. Photo used with permission of Ms. Presti.
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Leesville 7 on 7
Triangle 7 on 7, is a league that hosts 7 on 7 games. LRHS is a part of this league. (Photo courtesy of Triangle 7 on 7)
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Life with a Twin: A Unique Journey of Shared Identity
In the hectic halls of high school where students shape their personality, and identity, and navigate through adolescence, some Leesville students stumble across their own DNA. Twins, bonded by blood and some of the…
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Class of 2024 Parent Reflections
Parent reflections are a crucial part of Senior Print. As such, we are proud to recognize and feature the following parent reflections for the Class of 2024: Jorge Faddoul- Reflects on daughter, Elena Faddoul,…
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Inaugural LRHS senior kickball game
On Friday, May 17, the graduating class of 2024 came together to play a friendly tournament of kickball. There were four senior teams — Pinky Winky, Any Means Possible, Meet the Grams, and Bhad…
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The best Band, Jazz Band
Aidan Quinn, the first chair in both Symphonic band and Jazz band, had a trombone solo in “Moanin”. Many people at Leesville have heard of MPAs in band, but most people don’t know what…
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Caitlin Clark: The Game Changer in Women’s Basketball
Caitlin Clark has taken women’s basketball by storm, changing the game with her incredible skills and jaw-dropping performances. Born and raised in West Des Moines, Iowa, Clark’s love for basketball started at a young…
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Lando Norris’ first formula 1 win
Lando Norris secured an impressive win at the Miami Grand Prix, showcasing his skill behind the wheel of his McLaren livery car. Coming from Bristol, England, Norris’s journey from karting to Formula 1 has…