Category: News
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How to Prepare For the ACT
North Carolina is one of the few states that still require their 11th graders to take the ACT (American College Test). This is something to take advantage of as students don’t have to pay…
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The North Carolina Symphony
The North Carolina Symphony is one of our state’s most esteemed organizations and is full of incredible musical talent. Recently, the orchestra performed on February 17, 2024, at the Martin Marietta Center for the…
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How Did Students Unwind Over The Long Weekend
The Wake County School System had February 19 off in recognition of Presidents Day, and February 20 was a teacher work day. It was a four-day weekend for students. This long weekend comes after…
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Tik Tok Shop
TikTok Shop is a retail store within the TikTok app that enables brands to display products for users to discover and purchase. After months of testing, the online store opened on September 12, 2024.…
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Singing Valentines
Leesville Road High School chorus performed their annual singing valentines during first and second period on February 14. Chorus groups gave a quick pause to learning to allow students to listen to a quick…
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Softball season is finally here!
Leesville softball tryouts will be held on February 14, 15, and 16 at the softball field at 4:15 P.M. Excitement is high for returning players and new people planning to try out. After tryouts,…
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“Boycotts don’t work” so why are students doing them?
The war in Gaza has sparked outrage among many. With so many feeling helpless, they have taken to boycotting prominent brands that are supporting Israel in the war. The point of a boycott is…
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How did LRHS students spend Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day was this past Wednesday, February 14, and Leesville celebrated the day in and outside of school. Not only was there a variety of activities at school, such as Singing Valentines, but LRHS…
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Pinecrest Point: is there a Leesville student ban?
Pinecrest Point shopping center is a popular spot for students at Leesville Road High School for lunch. Over the past few weeks, there has been a growing concern with students in the Pinecrest Point…
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Senior Updates
Cap and Gowns Cap and gown distribution will be held March 20, 2024 in the auxiliary gym. Distribution will be held during both lunches. Students will need to place their cap and gown orders…
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Leesville Taproom Closes After Being Opened Since 2008
Leesville Taproom is a fan favorite, family-owned restaurant that’s the spot for many Leesville students after game days, dinner nights with their family and friends, and overall a cozy environment. As of January 28,…
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Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year, also known as The Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and Chinese communities including Vietnam, Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore. It is a two-week celebration…
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Girl Power at the Grammys
This Past Grammys marked the 66th Annual Awards Ceremony. It was a night of jaw dropping performances and heartfelt speeches. Taylor Swift took home a Grammy for her album “Midnights” . She made history…
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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…