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LRHS Marching Band wins final competition
The symphonic band at Leesville Road High school placed first in every category and won Grand Champion at the Western Alamance Band Competition. The Symphonic Band is Leesvilles premier audition-only band where students learn…
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Teacher Spotlight: Señor Florence
Sr. Florence engages with the students of his Spanish I class, always having a fun time and making them laugh. (Photo Courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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Student Spotlight: Sean Colbert-Lewis Jr.
Sean Colbert-Lewis Jr, junior, standing in front of the trophy cases at Leesville Road High School. Even on regular school days, Colbert-Lewis Jr. can be seen dressing smartly. (Photo used with permission of Sean…
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NaNoWriMo
What is NaNoWriMo? In 2006, NaNoWriMo officially became a nonprofit organization and not only do they have the NaNoWriMo challenge every November. NanoWriMo is short for National Novel Writing Month, an annual challenge for…
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Senior Night
Leesville Road High School has a senior night every year that’s celebrated during sports games. This year, senior night was celebrated during the varsity football game against Athens Drive, and the volleyball game against…
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Bus Driver Shortage Continues
Wake County public schools have been experiencing bus driver shortages for the past couple of years. With 315 bus driver positions vacant, this school year is no different. Almost daily, the announcements come on…
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The History of Bojangles
The Beginning of A New Fast-Food Chain In 1975, Richard Thomas, former president of KFC, started and worked at a restaurant called Sunny’s in Charlotte, NC. Another businessman, Jack Fulk worked at a Hardee’s…
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Wendy’s Frosty Review
Fall is here and that means pumpkin spice everything. The popular fast food chain Wendy’s has announced that they will be creating something brand new that nobody else is doing. This fall, Wendy’s is…
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Senior night
Leesville Road High School has a senior night every year that’s celebrated during sports games. This year, senior night was celebrated during the varsity football game against Athens Drive, and the volleyball game against…
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New Track Update
While the LRHS track has only been done for a year, it already has some problems. The problems include improper drainage systems, wear in lane one, chunks of track being pulled up, and gum…
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Why I Cycle for Sport
Many students at Leesville Road High school participate in some form of sport. For some, this means being on a Leesville sports team. For me, it means cycling outside of school on a daily…
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Springdale Estates History
The neighborhood consists of about 300 homes built around the 70s. Many of the younger residents attend or attended Leesville but this sadly wasn’t always the case. With LRHS being built in 1993, numerous…
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Energy Drink Addictions
In the hectic world of school, many students wanting to earn good grades rely on energy drinks to get them through the day. Energy drinks help many students earn through long study sessions. Energy…
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Best Halloween Candy for LRHS students
Halloween is a favorite holiday for many people. They dress up in weird costumes they normally wouldn’t, go through haunted houses, and most importantly eat a pile of candy. If someone went up to…
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Slow Pulp Yard Album Review
The official album cover for Yard, released on September 29, 2023. Each Slow Pulp album has a different and unique artwork, anywhere from block letters to geometric shapes. (Screen shared from Spotify)
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Sick New World 2024
Sick New World is a music festival taking place on April 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The concert features a variety of genres including hard rock, alternative, metal, industrial, and nu-metal. Sick New…
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Football rivalry — Leesville Pride vs. Gibbons Crusaders
The game the Loonies have been waiting for is upon us: Leesville vs. Gibbons. This Friday October 27, the Pride will be playing the Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders away from home. If you’re not familiar…
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Boygenius’s sophomore EP “the rest” resonates with fans
While the record includes a tracklist of uniquely cohesive songs ranging from folk ballads to head-banging rock anthems, the rest lacks the diversity of boygenius’s debut album. The EP seems to live up to…
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The LRHS cross country team going into regionals
On Saturday, October 28, both the men’s and women’s LRHS cross country teams will compete in the NCHSAA 4A East Regionals cross country meet. The race will be at the Wakemed Soccer Park cross…
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Travis Scott plays one concert, cancels the other in Raleigh
Earlier this month, popular artist Travis Scott began his “Circus Maximus” tour. On October 13 and 14 of 2023, he made his way to Raleigh, North Carolina. Travis Scott is a talented rapper, singer,…
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Holocaust and Genocide Class important enough to be required
Holocaust and Genocide has been a class at Leesville since 2009, and the class teaches vital information that every student should know. Throughout the course, you learn about the different genocides that have happened…
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Foods Class New Garden
At Leesville, a lot of things happen in the main building, but Mrs. Schwinger’s class is putting the Murphy Building on the map with their new Foods II garden. Currently, the Foods class of…
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Panic Point
Panic Point has been in North Carolina for 13 years now. It has been the number one horror attraction in North Carolina for a decade. Panic Point gained popularity by being a seasonal event,…
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Blox Fruits
Blox Fruits is one of the most popular ROBLOX games ever created. The developers of Blox Fruits, Gamer Bot Inc, released the game in 2019. Since the initial release, the game has become a…
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Homecoming Dance of 2023
Leesville students Jack Fields and Lily Myers pose for a photo during the homecoming dance. Shortly after they join the dancing to “Deli” by Ice Spice. (Photo Courtesy of Lacie Holman)
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LRHS Executive Council trick-or-treating event & Theatre haunted house
On Tuesday, October 24, the LRHS Executive Council is hosting a Halloween trick-or-treating event for elementary and middle school students in the main building of the high school. Simultaneously, the LRHS Theatre program will…
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Morning at Leesville: A Photo Story
The front entry, just before a bus arrives. The entry is empty but is soon to be filled with the arriving students. Daylight is now starting to shine through the doors of the school.…
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The Effect of Hispanic Heritage Month
Gabby Cueto, a sophomore, stands in front of the Hispanic Heritage Month banner in the Spanish hallway. She is African American as well as Cuban. (Photo Courtesy Daniela Plata)
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Leesville Young Life
Throughout the years at Leesville, Young Life has been a big part of the student community and it’s a fun way to get to meet new people. Tyler Carlson, senior, said, “Young Life is…
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Weightlifting Club introduces blood tests
As of their most recent meeting, Leesville’s Weight Training Club has come to a new decision. Effective immediately, all current and new club members will be subject to blood testing. “We’ve noticed a rising…
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Snow White Remake: Is it really Feminism?
Walt Disney announced the Snow White live-action remake in October 2016 to be released on March 22, 2024. Interviews with the lead actress, Rachel Zegler, have led to controversy surrounding the message of the…
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Suicide Prevention Month
September is suicide prevention month. The month is about bringing awareness to the lives lost to suicide, the people impacted, the people who are struggling with suicidal thoughts, and anyone who has struggled with…
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What is the Class of 2024 Planning To Do After High School?
Seniors signed up to meet up with their counselors during the school week to see if they are caught up with graduation and college and what else they may need to do to get…
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Ultrapure album review
Briston Maroney Folk singer and songwriter Briston Maroney released his debut album Sunflower in 2021. Although his rise to fame was largely credited to his 2020 single “Freakin’ out on the interstate”, his career…
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Athlete Spotlight: Diana Higgins
Diana Higgins’ journey in tennis began at the age of four, purely for the joy of it, as her mom signed her up for lessons. With her older brother already immersed in the sport,…
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Lego Museum
Nestled in Pleasant Valley Promenade, the Art of the Brick Museum is evidence of the limitless possibilities of creativity and the making of childhood toys into real art. Founded by renowned artist Nathan Sawaya,…
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High School Students And Second-Hand Stores
Saving Money Retail stores are excellent for high school students shopping on a budget, as they often provide a wide variety of affordable options for clothing and accessories. These stores offer discounts, sales, and…
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Free College Application Week
What is College Application Week? College Application Week is when seniors in high school can submit college applications. According to the College Foundation of North Carolina, “…The event helps support high school seniors in…
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For All The Dogs
After a two-week delay, Drake’s long awaited eighth studio album For All the Dogs dropped on Friday October 6. Consisting of a 23 song tracklist and clocking in at 84 minutes, the new album…
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Bringing Smart Lunch Back
Students eating lunch in the cafeteria during b lunch. Students who don’t have off-campus passes usually eat in the cafeteria. ( Photo credits: Gabriella Cueto)
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College visits
Juniors and seniors at Leesville are faced with the daunting task of planning and preparing for their future after high school. For many students, preparation for college may seem like a never-ending task. Leesville…
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Dads Getting Crapped On
Dads always get treated nicely. When dads have money they empty their wallets for their kids, and in return they get side glances and wishy-washy behavior. Such as Daniel Brote who recounted how on…
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How Stressed are Seniors for College Application
Based on a poll from the LRHS News Instagram, 68% of 749 students who responded say that they believe college is stressful. They gave a few reasons why: deadlines, making new friends, waiting for…
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Ms. Ford: First Impressions
This year is Ms. Ford’s first year as a teacher and as part of the LRHS athletic training team. Along with Mrs. Ennis, Ms. Ford ensures the safety of LRHS athletes by making sure…
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Football injuries at Leesville Road High School
The LRHS football players take their positions as part of a team very seriously; they know that to play at the best of their ability they need to avoid injuries. However, since football is…
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How to make friends
Having a great friend-group is an important aspect to an enjoyable high school career. However, not everyone is lucky enough to have a supportive friend-group. Do you ever find yourself wondering questions like: how…
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Doordash on Campus?
Lila Padden, sophomore, posing with her Bojangles and DashPass she bought before school. She is looking forward to possibly being able to order food to the school directly. (Photo courtesy: Siena Trainor)
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PSAT is Around the Corner
Leesville students start preparing for the dreaded PSAT. Dates for the upcoming tests at Leesville are pictured above. (Photo from LRHS Website)
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Get to know Dr.Eagle
Dr. Eagle taking out some samples. Taking a look at the progress. Photo credits: Gabriella Cueto
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Leesville students help create DeAP Learning
A group of both highschool and college students from around the country, including one from Leesville, have partnered together to create DeAP Learning. Established in March of 2023, DeAP Learning is a program designed…