Tag: Leesville
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Golfing’s youthful revolution among sports
Sports are a significant part of adolescent and high school life. Games such as football, soccer, and basketball are fast-paced, exciting, and beloved student passions. Golf, on the other hand, is “boring.” There’s no…
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Why Everyone Should Try Journaling in 2026
Journaling is the practice of writing down personal feelings, thoughts, and experiences as a tool for self reflection and personal growth. It is a helpful tool for coping with overwhelming emotions and maintaining your…
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Why Students at Leesville Think Third Quarter Sucks
First quarter, you get back to school after a long summer and see some friends you didn’t see over the break. “First quarter is the excitement of the new year, new classes, and new…
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Is school the issue for students?
After coming back to school from winter break, it dawned on me that school genuinely is the source of most of my issues. It’s impossible to not worry about school. School is definitely the…
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The benefit of getting service hours
When students hear the words “service hours,” many think about college applications or honor societies. even though service hours are not required at our school, they still play a big role in student life.…
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The Legend of Sparkle Butt
You may have heard rumors of a mysterious entity known only as Sparkle Butt flying around school, causing mischief and mayhem. Ms. Jacobs, principal of Leesville Road High School, reportedly spends hours thinking…
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What the holidays mean to leesville
All over the world, people celebrate holidays in the month of December. Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s, Kwanzaa, and Lunar New Year are the most common holidays celebrated during this season. Leesville has a very…
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Why would I be on the Mycenaean
Whether you want to believe it or not, everyone has fallen to peer pressure. I myself fell into peer pressure my freshman year, but not in the way you would expect. It was getting…
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LRHS Fall 2025 semester exam schedule
This year, exams for the end of semester one will take place January 16 through January 23. These final exams count as 20% of a student’s overall grade. There is a policy where students…
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The success of the new phone policy
Students entered the 2025-2026 school year under one of the biggest policy changes in the history of Leesville Road High School: the cellphone ban. However, as the school year has progressed, has the ban…
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Thanksgiving Traditions and Plans
Thanksgiving break is coming up, from Wednesday, November 26 to Sunday, November 30. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on different aspects in life and show appreciation for everything you have. Students spend Thanksgiving…
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Are AP classes worth it
Advanced Placement classes are offered at Leesville for students who wish to challenge themselves more than they would in an honors class. There are several advantages to taking these AP classes, including an increased…
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Leesville Exam Schedule and Policy
This year, exams for the end of semester one will take place January 16 through January 23. These final exams count as 20% of a student’s overall grade. There is a policy where students…
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LRHS Thanksgiving traditions and plans
Thanksgiving break is coming up, from Wednesday, November 26 to Sunday, November 30. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on different aspects in life and show appreciation for everything you have. Students spend Thanksgiving…
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Exciting new winter traditions at Leesville
This year, Leesville has embraced new traditions to make the winter season more festive. From community service to decorating the halls, Leesville’s students are set on making this December memorable. The Leesville Blizzard is…
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LRHS upcoming exam schedule and policies
This year, exams for the end of semester one will take place January 16 through January 23. These final exams count as 20% of a student’s overall grade. There is a policy where students…
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Issues with Sora AI
Sora AI is a new tool made by OpenAI that can create very realistic videos just from written text. While this sounds exciting, it also brings serious problems that people should think about before…
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Are Apple’s Over-Ear Headphones Worth It?
Released in 2020 and updated in 2024, AirPod Max’s are Apple’s only over-ear headphones. These headphones offer pro-level active noise cancellation, allowing users to control what they hear or don’t hear with the click…
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Hannah Allen; a triple threat
Hannah Allen is a senior who is involved in three different arts departments at LRHS: dance, chorus, and theatre. “I’ve been dancing since I was three, and I’ve been doing other arts probably since…
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LRHS Teacher of the Year: Sarah White
Ms. Sarah White is Leesville’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. White teaches various levels of English as well as Creative Writing. She is also the advisor for the school’s Literary Magazine. White has been…
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Why Clubs are important in school
School isn’t just about classwork, homework, and tests. It’s also about discovering who you are and what you enjoy. One of the best ways to do so is by joining a club. Clubs give…
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LRHS women’s soccer workouts
It’s that time of year again! Women’s soccer workouts started on Wednesday, November 19, 2025! To participate in workouts, you must complete and approve your dragonfly. Workouts will be from 2:45 to 4:15 on…
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Effects of Social Media on the Teenage Mind
Social media platforms have become a way of communication, and a way to build a social life. This leads to teenagers feeling obligated to download, and be active on social media. Social media…
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Grade Improvements for quarter two
October 31 marks the end of quarter one for the 2025-2026 school year.. Quarter two means there is a chance for students who want to improve their grade to do so. Quarter two can…
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How is Leeville Football Pumped up for Round 1 of Playoffs?
The Leesville Football Team has made it to the first round of the playoffs with a 7-3 record. This Friday — November 10, 2025 — Leesville plays against Broughton for the second week in…
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The return of SMART lunch
In 2019, Leesville stopped SMART lunch. SMART stands for Students Maximizing Achievement with Resources and Time. Every day students would have an hour after third period to eat lunch, get help with class material,…
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Is Junior Year Hell Year?
As the first quarter of a new year ends, students feel pressure to wrap everything up. But there are some students that are struggling to “wrap up” because their workload feels like it never…
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Recap of the October PSAT
The Scholastic Aptitude Test — also known as the SAT–is a standardized test created by the College Board for students to submit to US colleges. The SAT includes sections that evaluate students’ knowledge of…
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What is the Purpose of an AP Class?
Advanced placement level courses — or AP courses — are college-level courses that high school students can take for many different benefits. AP classes can do the following for high school students: Earn college…
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The exciting PTSA senior events for the Class of 2026
The Leesville PTSA hosts monthly events for seniors that celebrate the Class of 2026. So far, they’ve hosted Senior Sunrise and an advisory ice cream sundae bar. The PTSA started hosting these events for…
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When Should you Actually Decorate for Christmas?
The annual debate has begun: When exactly is it the right time to start Christmas decorating? There are some who strongly believe that Christmas decorations should skip Thanksgiving decorations and just automatically whip out…
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How are my Honor Society Dues Being Spent?
With a new school year comes new inductees for high school honor societies. Many high schoolers join honor societies to build their college resumes, get involved with the school, and extend their interest in…
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Leesville Homecoming 2025
Leesville’s Homecoming theme for 2025 is Luau at Loonieville, incorporating a fun, tropical, and vibrant theme. The Homecoming Game is scheduled for October 10, and the dance is scheduled on the following day, October…
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New and improved tailgate at Leesville!
Leesville’s Executive Council brought the Homecoming Tailgate back with a bang this year – with the help of other Leesville clubs and volunteers, the tailgate was a huge success. The tailgate is a tradition…
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Reveiw: Leesville first semi-formal Homecoming dance
The 2025 Homecoming Dance was a huge success with about 500 tickets sold. The theme, Luau at Loonieville, allowed for tropical decor and a Hawaiian touch. In previous years, the Homecoming Dance was casual…
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Leesville’s 2025 Homecoming Court winners
On Friday, October 10, 2025, Leesville’s 2025 Homecoming Court walked at halftime of the LRHS football game against Enloe. All the students of Leesville voted for one senior guy and one senior girl from…
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The effects ChatGPT vs Gemini
Students have become attached to using ChatGPT over the past few years. Students depend on it for a plethora of reasons, from being an editorial companion to a quick resource for facts. However, Wake…
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The changes in Leesville’s Phone Policy
On July 1, NC Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 959 into law. This law “requires school districts to adopt policies prohibiting students from ‘using, displaying, or having a wireless communication device turned on’…
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The SpeakHER organization at Leesville
SpeakHER is an emerging women’s empowerment and advocacy group at Leesville, providing a platform for girls without a voice to be heard and supported when they need it most. It’s designed to serve as…
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Theacher Spotlight: Mr. Craddock
Mr. Craddock has made a name for himself as one of the most beloved teachers throughout Leesville. Students who have had him as a teacher have praised him for his high-energy approach to teaching…
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Leesville 2025 Homecoming Football Game
On Friday, October 10, 2025, the Pride Varsity football team beat Enloe to win the 2025 Homecoming football game. The score at the end of the game was 40-13. “I thought it was really…
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What is Leesville Younglife?
Leesville Younglife is a community of LRHS students who come together to learn about and appreciate the Christian faith. College students lead the club, and they host engaging activities weekly–some focused on worship, and…
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Do Leesville students have enough time at lunch
Lunch at Leesville Road High School from bell to bell currently is 35 minutes long. At that time, students who stay on campus are expected to buy their food from the lunch line or…
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The Mental Health of Leesville Students
We are currently in what can only be described by the CDC as a mental health crisis. School is something that strongly affects students’ mental health. Some students become more stressed out with their…
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Who Won Leesville 2025 Powderpuff?
Leesville’s Powderpuff game is an annual tradition during Homecoming spirit week. The girls play in a flag football game while boys coach and cheer. On October 6, 2025, the first day of spirit week,…
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Leesville SNAC Club Hosts Their First Meeting
As the school year begins, Leesville’s Special Needs Awareness Club (SNAC), is in full swing. SNAC is a club where students and students in special needs programs are given an opportunity to socialize. On…
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Do People Actually Listen to Announcements?
Leesville’s morning announcements are just a part of the day for most students. They’re how a lot of people keep up to date with LRHS events. Announcements normally occur after first period, and during…
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Why Are Only Football Games Allowed to Have Spirit Themes?
Both soccer and football are largely celebrated in America, Leesville high school is no exception to this. The football games are a big deal at Leesville. The bleachers are always filled or overflowing with…
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Powderpuff Football: Leesville’s Fun Way to Boost School Spirit
Powderpuff is a football game where girls play and boys can either cheer or coach the girls. Any girl can join and participate in the game. To sign up, there is a google form…