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Senior Spotlight: Sydney Walker
With a senior class of almost 600 people, there are many exceptional individuals at Leesville Road High School (LRHS) for the 2022-23 school year. Sydney Walker is one of those individuals. On the Court…
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Student’s reaction to Mr. Solomon’s nomination
Every year, one principal in the Wake County area receives the opportunity to be the Principal of The Year. Unsurprisingly, Mr. Solomon, Leesville Road High School principal, is now a finalist for the award. …
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Upcoming Roblox Update
On September 9, ROBLOX released new ideas for its next upcoming update. The new update consists of plans to fix security, create maturity levels, add convenient features, and expand their audience. This update will…
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2021-2022 VS 2022-2023 Football Season
Leesville Road High School Football is a big part of the Leesville community. Last year, in the 2021-2022 season the football team made it to the 4th round in playoffs. The 17 senior players,…
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The Benefits of Taking Apparel
Most high school students agree that their school day consists of a lot of stress. Students in the Apparel Class, taught by Deanna Winick, enjoy catching a much needed break in their day. “It’s…
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Ms. Sinor: New CTE teacher at LRHS
Leesville welcomes a new teacher this year, Mrs. Sinor who teaches Microsoft Excel and Project Management honors. She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a business management degree and a masters in accounting. Previously,…
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Principal of the Year Site Visit
On September 12, three principals in WCPSS came to LRHS to talk to select school members about Mr. Solomon for his Principal of the Year nomination. The principals are judges for the POTY award…
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Jobs over the Summer
Over the summer, students at Leesville Road High School had jobs, where they learned important skills. Some students worked for extra money while others worked to not be bored during their two months off.…
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Reckless driving results in numerous crashes
During the summer, several juniors at Leesville Road High School gained driver’s licenses. Unfortunately, with newfound freedom, many have become reckless, as several crashes have happened in a matter of six days. Most crashes…
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Student Accident Insurance for 2022-23 School Year
Leesville Road High School offers an assortment of new accident insurance policies, through Health Special Risk Insurance Company (HSR) this 2022-23 school year. These plans cover all students furthermore, some policies are specifically geared…
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New Students At Leesville
On August 29, Leesville welcomed back its students- both old and new- for the 2022/23 school year. Being a new student is undoubtedly daunting– walking into an unfamiliar building, with new people, and new…
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New Students: Join the Student Council!
The Executive and student councils invite new students to join them for the 2022-2023 school year. What is the Student Council? The LRHS student councils support communication between students, educators, and institutional administrative bodies.…
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Changes To Leesville
As the new school year comes to a start, staff and students at Leesville Road High School notice new changes to the school such as the bells, AC, and the Fire alarm system. Leesville…
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The Brutal Summer Campaign
What a summer. This one was a treasure trove of political news and developments that culminated in the unofficial kickoff on Labor Day. But the campaign got way darker before then. Roe v. Wade…
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Pop Up Market
Moore Square is finally getting the use Raleigh always hoped it would. Every day of the week there is a new event. Every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm from May 1 to…
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Picture Day 2022
On September 8, 2022, students experienced picture day. These pictures will be used to represent them in the yearbook and in their student IDs. Students walked to the Auxiliary Gym at a specific time…
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NC State Escapes Greenville With An Ugly 21-20 Win
NC State’s football team opened their season in Greenville against the pirates in what would prove to be a tough road test. NC State begins the season at #13 on the AP Poll Rankings,…
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Wake County Introduces Promethean Boards
Wake County has invested in Promethean Boards for schools like Leesville that will facilitate instruction this new school year, allowing instructors and students to use advanced technology in their classroom. In several classes, the…
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What does LRHS think of the New Promethean Boards?
At the start of the 2022-2023 school year, new Promethean Boards were introduced into every classroom. About the Board The new Promethean Boards are an interactive TV that works similarly to a Chromebook. They…
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The Loss of Food Delivery at Leesville
Ordering food from outside vendors to Leesville Road High School during the school day is prohibited for the 2022 school year. In past years, many students at Leesville Road High School used delivery services…
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New Track Construction
At the end of the 2022 school year, Leesville Road High School announced that they would be completely redoing the track and field. For the Track and Field and Cross Country team, this was…
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Early Release Days
There are six early release days scheduled for the 2022-2023 school year. These days were added to help teachers complete training without having to do it on weeknights or weekends. Twelve hours of instructional…
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No Track, No Football?
Due to the track being redone, Leesville’s football team won’t play in Hamilton Stadium until late September. There’s no doubt that Leesville needed a new track. The problem was when construction would begin and…
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New engineering club at Leesville
Leesville Road High School has gained a new Engineering club run by Maddie Morita and Sannaa Blila; the Club will involve doing different activities and going to various software companies. Last school year, Maddie…
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What Students are wearing for their first week back at school
The outfit you wear on your first day of school is one of the most important stylistic choices you will make throughout the school year. Morgan Read, a freshman, shows off her first day…
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The LRHS Library: A Hidden Gem
If you have not visited the LRHS library you have missed a gem hidden in plain sight. Many resources are available including: books, ebooks, computers, printers, and password reset. This list is just the…
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The Rise Of School Lunch Prices
Most returning Leesville students are aware that in the 2021-2022 school year, school lunches were free. This school year breakfast will cost $1.75, and lunch is $3.25. “The prices for student meals at Leesville…
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Leesville Fall Play for 2022
The fall semester play of 2022 is none other than The Great All-American Musical Disaster. Showings start on November 16 with an after school preview at 4:30 p.m. Other showings will be on November…
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Fix your strategy, Democrats!
Everyone that knows me, knows I’m a Democrat. I have one thing to say to my party: get your act back together Democrats! For over 60 years, the Democratic party dominated in manufacturing and…
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The Simpsons: My Octopus and a Teacher
After the death of Marcia Wallace on October 25, 2013, The Simpsons retired her character of Edna Krabappel. She played a cynical, chain smoking fourth grade teacher from America’s longest running comedy. Bart Simpson…
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Senior Spotlight: Caden Merritt
Caden Merritt, a senior at Leesville Road High School, is one of many who are joining the military after graduation in June. Merritt will join the United States Marine Corps as a Marine Musician…
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My Experience at a Durham Bulls Game
On April 30, I attended the Durham Bulls game against the Memphis Redbirds. I have never been to a baseball game before this game. I went with my father because we received free tickets. …
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Leesville Men’s Lacrosse
This is the 2022 Men’s Varsity lacrosse team. The team finished their season at the beginning of May with an impressive record of 12-5. Clips are from the home game against Broughton.
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Mr. Phillips Says Goodbye to Leesville
After 16 years at Leesville, Robert Phillips, a Leesville High School teacher in the English department, is transferring to Apex Friendship. Phillips has been driving to Leesville for 16 years even though it’s 25…
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Free food thanks to the Canes
Canes Win = Chick-Fil-A Whenever the Canes win a home game, Chick-Fil-A celebrates by giving fans a free chicken sandwich through their app. How to redeem your free sandwich: -log into the Chick-Fil-A…
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Prom Night
Junior Class Council traditionally plans for prom night festivities. The Marriott also usually provides a venue for prom. Planning the theme was one of the easier parts of the process. “We dedicated a council…
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Make a Blanket Day
Every year, Project Linus’ “Make A Blanket Day” event takes place between February and May. It is a community event where volunteers come together to make blankets and sew on labels. This year, Make…
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An Ode to Dolly Parton
If you were to ask the average 18 year old who their idol is, they would probably say something along the lines of Harry Styles or Emma Chamberlain. However, I believe that everyone in…
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APES Classes Create Solar Home Project 
APES students are hard at work in class working on a unique post-exam project — a solar home. The official assignment is to create a model home implementing any three aspects of passive solar…
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LRHS Chorus Concert
The LRHS chorus department had a competition at South Garner High School on Saturday, May 7. Both Capital Pride and the Women’s Chorale performed in this competition along with 10+ other schools. The competition…
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Sew Chic Boutique
Sew Chic Boutique opens Tuesday and Thursday this week, a display will be set up outside the career center in room 102. Students and faculty will be able to purchase key fobs, scrunchies, and…
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What Do LRHS Students Think of AP Classes?
Many students claim that AP classes suit their future regardless of the extra work. Others believe they wasted their time and didn’t need to take the class at all. As students progress through high…
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Jack Johnson: From Here to Now To You
Jack Johnson is an artist that you’ve heard whether you know it or not. Most people now know him as the writer of the “Curious George song.” A song that will turn the most…
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Tropicana Crunch
On May 4, 2022, which happens to be National Orange Juice Day, Tropicana introduced the world to its newest breakfast option, “Tropicana Crunch.” Tired of milk with your cereal? Try orange juice. Orange juice…
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Five Athletes Commit
On April 5, 2022, five athletes from Leesville Road High School committed to their colleges. Anthony Jemerson, Tyler Graham, Ian Westbrook, and Dylan Cosey, football players at Leesville, and Kate Speerschneider, a swimmer at…
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AP Exams leave students drained and unmotivated
While the AP exams do not indicate the beginning of summer break, their finalization unofficially marks the end student’s motivation for the remainder of school. Katie Chesner is a Junior at Leesville road…
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Awards Night
Leesville Road High School held Awards Night in the auditorium on May 9, 2022. Awards Night is dedicated to honoring students who are recognized by their teachers in a specific class. The two types…
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White House Correspondents Dinner
The White House Correspondents Dinner honors “distinguished print and broadcast journalists for excellence in reporting on the White House, deadline reporting on the White House, and visual journalism covering the president.” Prom at…
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Students Panic as Prom Looms Closer (Satire)
Obviously, high school is the “best time of our lives,” but then there’s stress about prom. “I don’t have a date,” said Susan, a senior here at Leesville. “I’m going to be sooo embarrassed,…
