Category: News
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Fuller House to be released on Netflix
Full House is an American sitcom that premiered from September 22, 1987 – May 23, 1995 and features a widowed father who takes care of his three children with the help of his best…
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Leesville Women’s Soccer Preview
Leesville women’s soccer is starting its 2016 season. Compared to last year, there are more girls trying out. The team’s 2015 season had about 45 girls, and this year there are 60 girls trying…
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SMART Lunch participation needed
Attempting to start second semester strong, Dr. AJ Muttillo, Leesville’s principal, is advocating for an increase in participation during SMART Lunch. To continuously track participation, Muttillo is encouraging teachers to enforce the use of…
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Update on the Leesville Cats
Leesville is home to more than just students and staff, it is also home to Leesville’s little lions. Leesville’s little lions are our native cats that roam the school’s campus day and night. You…
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Berg’s Buttons
Emma Berg doesn’t consider herself a young entrepreneur, though she could. What started off as a personal hobby has recently transformed into a small side business for the Leesville senior. Berg’s bracelet-making company was…
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Rescheduled days released for snow days
The effects of winter snow resulted in shutting down most of Raleigh after Governor Pat McCrory declared North Carolina in a state of emergency. Wake county schools closed down Friday January 22 and Monday…
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Teenage Stereotypes Podcast
Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17
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‘Tis the season to dress up for no reason!
For schools across North Carolina, February is the month designated to winter dances. Leesville used to be among the NC schools that host a winter event, but the dances could never attract enough students…
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Just Not Sorry makes emails more unapologetic
Powered by Cincopa Video Cloud for Business solution.How to install Just Not SorryA step-by-step screenshot tutorial. Step 1Launch Google Chrome and make your way to google.com.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 1440height 900Step 2Search for…
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65 years of music
Music has been around for as nearly long as people have, and certainly as long as anyone can remember. However, many people do not think about music much before their lifetime. Every once in…
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S(no)w Excuses to be a Good Neighbor
The 2015-2016 students of Leesville High School are enjoying the snow that came to Raleigh. One neighborhood is using the time stuck at home to come together — The Sanctuary. “[Snow days] gives…
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Pride Basketball Handles Wake Forest to Advance in CAP-8 Tourney
On Tuesday night at Leesville, the Pride Men’s Basketball Team was able to knock off Wake Forest by a score of 69-45 in the first round of the CAP-8 tournament. The win will force…
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The Menagerie broken down
Twenty-five students dedicate a full school year to the creation of the Menagerie, Leesville’s yearbook. With the help of Ms. Joni Amerson, English teacher, the yearbook students produce a 400 page book filled with…
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The key to a perfect Valentine’s Day
[pdf-embedder url=”https://www.themycenaean.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/valentines-day.pdf”] Caela Steele, staff writer 2015-16
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What advertisers think we like
[View the story “What advertisers think we like” on Storify] Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17
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Take the Celebrity Quiz
Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17
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Luxury Brands Being Replaced: Exposure
Are luxury brands being replaced? by Taylor Penezic on Exposure Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17
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the power of Leesville band students
Tyler Richardson, Conductor: Trombone How long have you been playing the Trombone? Tyler: I would say 7 years. What made you chose the Trombone? Tyler: It seemed like an easy and unique instrument– plus…
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Astronaut visits North Carolina Museum of Science
Christina Koch, an astronaut from North Carolina, gave a talk at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences on Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31. Koch came to speak as part of the…
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Something to Cheer About
The recent success of the Carolina Panthers are a topic of interest among Carolinians, including students and staff at Leesville Road High School. The Panthers’ 15-1 record is very impressive, especially compared to previous…
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The Office: Best of Jim’s Pranks
[View the story “The Office: Best of Jim’s Pranks” on Storify] Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17
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School or sNOw School?
Wake County Public School students spent Friday, January 22, and Monday, January 25, home from school due to snow. Winter Storm Jonas shed layers of snow, ice and freezing rain, making roads dangerous well…
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Leesville Swim Makes a Splash
Leesville High School’s 2015-2016 girl’s swim team blew the other Cap 8 teams out of the water on January 30th. The girls team added another notch to their belt naming them champions for four…
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What About the Wrestling Team?
The 2015-2016 LRHS Wrestling team has enjoyed yet another great season. With a record of 36-4, the Pride were able to finish second in the Cap-8, placing behind Wake Forest. For those of you…
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The Finest Hours is a fine use of two hours
On February 18, 1952, it was frigid in the town of Chatham, Massachusetts. It was the kind of cold that makes your teeth hurt every time you take a breath. Besides that fact that…
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Job Opportunities for High Schoolers
As soccer continues to grow in the Triangle, more officials are needed to referee the games. The Capital Area Soccer League (CASL) year-round certification programs allow high schoolers to receive job history and some…
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#OneCarolina
It has been a long time since a professional sports team in North Carolina was this good. Traditionally, local teams have underperformed. Yet, the Carolina Panthers are having a remarkable season — the first…
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Pride Men’s Basketball Extends Winning Streak Against Enloe
Tuesday night at Leesville, Russ Frazier’s Leesville Road basketball squad was able to extend their conference winning streak to three games and maintain their second place CAP-8 standing as they defeated Enloe 80-53. The…
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Students prepare for college
Leesville’s PTSA held its first College Planning Night and College Fair on Tuesday, January 26, evening in the auditorium. The event featured three guest speakers who discussed ACT/SAT testing, applying and financial aid. After…
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Panic! At The Disco releases their fifth album Death of a Bachelor
Panic! at the Disco, released their new and fifth album Death of a Bachelor last week on Friday, January 15. They are an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2004. Since…
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Sports legends ready to retire spells nostalgia for young fans
Kobe Bryant, NBA star, announced his retirement on Sunday, November 29, which will take effect at the end of this 2015-16 season. On November 15, Peyton Manning, NFL star, was benched in favor of…
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Pine Hollow Middle: Interview and Information
To help inform the North Raleigh community, below is a Q and A with Mr. Livengood — the Pine Hollow Middle School Principal. And, beneath the question and answers is some specific information about the school.…
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Pride Complete CAP-8 Sweep of Heritage Thursday Night
Thursday night, in the second game of a two game CAP-8 series between the Leesville Road Pride and the Heritage Huskies, Leesville defeated Heritage 60-47 in a game that was lopsided from the very…
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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Dr. Muttillo?
Madison Hoffmann, senior editor 2015-2016
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Downton Abbey is back
Sunday night on PBS featured the long awaited return of Masterpiece Classic’s “Downton Abbey.” Chalked full of emotional rollercoasters and witty, passive aggressive remarks, the return of Downton Abbey did not disappoint. Fulfilling her…
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Teenage Suicide in the United States
In the past several years, the rate of teenage suicide has plagued a nation that has become all too accustomed to it. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in people aged 15-24,…
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What does coal ash in North Carolina’s water supply look like today, and in the future?
In March of 2015, Duke Energy blasted the government of North Carolina for what it criticized as “regulatory overreach” when the state levied a record 25 million dollar fine on the corporation for environmental…
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Tips for High Schoolers Looking for Jobs
High school is a time when people are expected to meet certain milestones in their path towards becoming an independent adult. One of these milestones, and perhaps one of the more important, is getting…
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Concussion has strong plot, but weak everything else
The phrase “based on a true story” is usually best taken with a grain of salt. Some people might perceive negative connotation around the claim given the amount of times it has been attached…
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The Spirit of Volunteerism
Saturday, December 11, the downtown Raleigh YMCA (Young Male Christian Association) held an annual event to help families without resources buy Christmas presents for kids. There were three ways of volunteering: serving refreshments, working…
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My transition into veganism
On July 30, 2014, I decided to become a vegetarian. I made the choice overnight, and I honestly don’t have a specific reason as to why I became a vegetarian. I guess the idea…
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The Most Influential People/Groups of 2015
Influential People/Groups of 2015 by Michael Beauregard on Exposure Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18
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Justin Bieber’s life and career
Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16
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Spanish III Talks Culture
Señor Ross’s and Señora Sollie’s Spanish III classes are currently discussing Spanish traditions, cultures, history and geography. Each student was randomly assigned a topic to research and present to the class between December 8…
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The Evolution of Lacrosse at Leesville
Lacrosse, the fastest sport played on two feet, has finally made its impact on Leesville Road High School. Not long ago, the mens and womens teams began and have grown on and off the…
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Compassion, lost in the fight
[pdf-embedder url=”https://www.themycenaean.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Maddy-Compassion.pdf”] Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17
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2015’s most Fascinating People
2015 has been a big year for many people in different industries like sports, fashion, music, religious, political, and more. The following people have encountered success in many different ways. Adele After three years,…
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15 students join International Thespian Society
On Monday, December 7, fifteen Leesville students were inducted into the International Thespian Society (ITS). Returning members, parents, and the new inductees crowded into the cafeteria for the hour long ceremony. The ceremony began…
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The Growing importance of community colleges
Year after year, the highest attended college for Leesville graduates has been Wake Technical Community College. This isn’t just limited to Leesville — it’s a growing trend for seniors around the United States to…
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Volunteer Recognition Ceremony Recognizes Incredible Achievements
The annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony was held on Wednesday, December 9. The ceremony included volunteer service award honorees, their families, and an excellent speech by Dr. Muttillo. A recognition ceremony is exactly what it…