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Student Preparations For Spring Sports Tryouts
As second semester starts, so do tryouts for spring sports. Anyone can try out for the following sports but you must have your Dragonfly filled out before you can try out. Tryouts that take…
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Chef Brooks Spotlight
Growing up, Andrew Brooks had always been exposed to the food business in one form or another. Whether it was working in sandwich shops, restaurants, or hotels, his experience in the food industry aided…
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Construction Project
When students come into core construction class, this is a lot of their first times in a shop. The first week or so is spent just getting comfortable with the space. Mr. Miura, the…
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Track Tryouts Next Week
Outdoor track tryouts are next week on February 21 and 22 after school in Hamilton Stadium. Tryouts are for all grade levels who filled out and turned in their appropriate forms. Many veteran track…
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Rising 9th Grade Informational Session
One 2/9/23 Leesville Road High School had an open house so parents of incoming 9th graders could learn about the curriculum. The parents were happy to learn about options for their soon-to-be freshman. “We…
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Rihanna’s Halftime Show Took a Twist
Rihanna took the stage during the LVII Super Bowl halftime show. She was chosen as the halftime artist in September 2022 and made her appearance Sunday, Feb 13. Rihanna used this opportunity as a…
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A Review of Coffee Similar Drinks from a Beginner Coffee Lover
As a beginner coffee lover, I want to try all coffees and narrow down the ones that I like and the ones I wasn’t fond of. To find the perfect ideal coffee for me,…
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Wearing Pj’s To School
Most students would argue that wearing PJ’s to school offers them comfort and convenience. The motivation to go to school sometimes just isn’t there, and the ability to go to school in your pajamas…
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Update on the LRHS Earth and Sustainability Club
Three meetings in, the LRHS Earth and Sustainability Club elected all of its officers, painted ceramic pots, and planted cat grass in the hopes of creating a greener Leesville campus. The club had its…
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Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Shingler
Mr. Shingler is one of the art teachers at Leesville Road High School. He has been a part of the Leesville staff since 2020. Known as an open and comforting person and teacher to…
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Fashion at the 2023 Grammy’s
Popstars and artists show up to receive awards and nominations, but before the ceremony, they strut the red carpet in gorgeous gowns and bold looks.(Photo courtesy of (people.com) Lizzo attended the 65th annual Grammy’s…
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Carlee Roberts Commits to Louisburg College
Carlee Roberts started playing softball when she was eight years old. She played rec ball in Granville County for the South Granville Athletic Association. Roberts played rec ball until the sixth grade, when she…
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Students’ Second First Day of the School Year
First-day jitters hit Leesville Road High School students on January 30, the first day of the second semester. “I love having new people in my classes,” said Jaidee Hernandez, a sophomore. “The start of…
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NC State Routes Florida State in PNC Arena
NC State’s men’s basketball attendance is up significantly from last year. The team has only lost once at home this season. (Photo courtesy of Jack Short) On February 1, NC State hosted Florida State…
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Quinceañera vs Sweet 16
Quinceañeras and Sweet 16s are a staple in many girls’ lives. They bring together friends and family to celebrate a very important birthday and milestone! What is a Quinceañera? A Quinceañera (otherwise known as…
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How to make friends in new classes
With a new semester comes new classes, and with new classes comes a new set of classmates. Some you know, and some you don’t. If you find yourself sitting next to someone you’ve never…
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New Year’s and Diet Culture?
The desire to get in shape is more apparent than ever during the New Year. Many people make weight loss or healthy eating resolutions during this time. Using these resolutions, companies exploit people’s desires…
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Dog Diggity Daycare
Dog Diggity Daycare is a dog daycare that offers “large group play all day long so your pup will go home happy and tired.” They provide daycare, boarding, and groom services for all dogs…
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Why Whole Foods is the Best Grocery Store
With several grocery stores available in the area, one naturally tops the others. Leesville students accredit Whole Foods as the best grocery store due to their quality products. Whole Foods has set high standards…
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LRHS Chess Club Hosts First Ever In-House Chess Tournament
The LRHS Chess Club is hosting an in-house chess tournament during January and February this 2022-2023 school year. The LRHS Chess Club is a relaxed club where people who like chess come together to…
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Leesville Loses its Fourth in a Row at Sanderson
On Tuesday, February 6, Leesville and Sanderson faced off in their second and final matchup of the regular season. Although the Pride led by as many as 10 in the first half, the Pride…
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Hawaii Aquarium Fishing Ban could be Lifted
In December 2020, the aquarium industry was booming. Fish were (relatively) affordable, the hobby was massive and continuing to grow, as there has never been a better time to start a reef aquarium. In…
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Goldfish vs Cheez-Its
Two of America’s favorite snacks include Goldfish and Cheez-its. Millions of people adore both crackers; however, most people have a preference over the two. Mimin Mostafa, sophomore, said, “Cheez-its have so much more flavor…
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Intermediate Theater Starts Up For The 2022-2023 School Year
For students in Intermediate Theater, second period is looking to be quite promising. Intermediate Theater began for the 2022-2023 school year on January 30th, 2022. Intermediate Theater, unlike other arts classes, only runs with…
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Girls Taking Physical Training Classes
Very few girls take weight training and extensive training classes. In Ben Kolstad’s second period Weight Training II class, 3 out of 31 students are girls.That’s only 10% of the class being girls. Students…
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Singing Valentines
Students in the Leesville Road High School chorus are currently preparing for their next project: Singing Valentines. The chorus is delivering the Valentines on Tuesday, February 14, during first and second period. Students who…
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Women’s Basketball Wins Over Sanderson
On Tuesday, February 7, the women varsity basketball team hosted Sanderson at home. The last time the two teams played, Leesville won 66 to 24. Leesville went into the game with a 5-15 record…
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Should you Really Find Nemo?
At one point or another, almost everyone has wanted a fish tank. With the 20th Anniversary of Finding Nemo approaching, it is important to know that while a flourishing saltwater aquarium is possible –…
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Best Energy Drinks
Researchers estimate that different companies manufacture hundreds of different energy drinks each year. “There are 116 Energy Drink Production businesses in the US as of 2023”, but only a few are able to remain…
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Stanley Cups: Are They Worth It?
At the beginning of October, the Stanley water bottle cup blew up on TikTok. In the beginning, they were only being sold at, Dicks Sporting Goods and their own website. Once the TikTok community…
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SeaWorld Controversy
Although Blackfish is not about SeaWorld, they do aim at franchises who use sea creatures as a form of entertainment. Because of the movie, SeaWorld received backlash for their actions. Regardless of the backlash…
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Why Reread Books?
When someone reads a book, it can give them a way to escape from reality, and they can become part of the story as they turn the pages of the novel. I think it’s…
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That 90s Show review
That 90s Show is a spin-off of the world-renowned show That 70s Show. It features the daughter of Eric and Donna Forman, Leia Forman, as well as Jay Kelso, who is the son of…
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Should there be a Separate Entrance to School for Students?
Morning traffic is one of the worst parts of the school day for students and parents. This has caused an outrage in the LRHS community, raising the question whether or not the school should…
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2022-23 Cheerleading Season is Almost Over
Leesville Road High School 2022-2023 varsity cheerleading team is Wake County first place Varsity Large Coed champions and NCHSAA 1st place champs. There are 22 girls and 5 boys on the team which is…
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Black History Month: Showing your support
With February comes black history month. As this historical month approaches, it’s important to think about ways you can show your support. On Saturday, February 4, 2023, the Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce…
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Music of the ’90s
There are a lot of quality ‘90s bands that some of our parents grew up listening to. My parents gave me their top 3 favorite bands that they used to listen to last century.…
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Coach Frazier Is the New Athletic Director!
Coach Frazier is a coach at Leesville Road High School. Out of the 20 years of coaching and teaching Frazier has, he’s spent 11 of them at Leesville. Frazier currently is the men’s varsity…
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Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day comes from a Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that dictates if a groundhog comes out of his burrow on February 2 and sees his shadow, Winter will continue for six more weeks; if he…
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Album Review of Beatopia
Beabadoobea is a rising Filipino-British artist. She’s written several well-received albums and extended plays. Beabadoobea is a hard-to-pronounce name, so I will be referring to her as Bea, the name she prefers to go…
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What Valentine’s Day Means to Students
Valentine’s Day for students at Leesville Road High School is a chance to show appreciation for their closest friends and significant others. From exchanging cards and gifts to hosting a special dinner or outing,…
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Singing Valentines
In honor of Valentine’s day, Leesville offers the opportunity for ones to purchase a melody for their loved ones. This could account for a friend, boyfriend, girlfriend, son, daughter, or colleague. “Singing Valentines were…
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Leesville Spring Track Tryouts
Tryouts for the Leesville Spring Track Team are on February 21 and 22. To try out, athletes must have an updated physical on the Dragonfly app by February 6. “Spring Track is different [than…
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Bojangles Satire
For most of the modern world, Bojangles is just an average fast food restaurant, but for high school students at Leesville, it is the best thing on the planet. The closing of the Bojangles …
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The Newest Addition to the Coaching Staff for Leesville Softball
Carson Sellers, a 4-year varsity player for Leesville softball, is returning back to Leesville three years after graduating as an assistant coach for the varsity team. “I believe that my more laid back approach…
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Shorthanded Leesville loses a heartbreaker at Cardinal Gibbons
In their final regular season matchup, Leesville suffers a gut-wrenching loss to Cardinal Gibbons by a final score of 77-75, on January 31. Hayes Oxendine, Leesville’s star sophomore guard, was unable to play in…
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Leesville Dance Takes A Trip To Disney
The Leesville dance class had the opportunity to go to Disney to perform routines at Disney Springs. While in the area, the class explored Disney and the different parks. The dancers were divided into…
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Girls Taking Physical Training Classes
Very few girls take weight training and extensive training classes. In Ben Kolstad’s second period Weight Training II class, 3 out of 31 students are girls.That’s only 10% of the class being girls. Students…
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Paiva Takes Over Leesville Women Soccer Program
As the women soccer season begins Cooper Paiva enters the new head coach position. Coach Dinkenor, the former varsity soccer coach for 27 years, announced his retirement from coaching at the end of the…
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How Fire Evacuations Affect LRHS
The first week of the school year, over five unplanned fire evacuations drew the attention of the student body including Kelsey Abbot, sophomore. Abbot found the evacuations seemingly random but thought there might be…