Tag: Leesville
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Student Spotlight: Maddie Victor’s Jewelry Business
Maddie Victor, junior at Leesville Road High School, owns a jewelry business called Maddie’s Jewelry. Her Instagram is @maddies_jewelry_. Victor started the business in August of 2024, and has made several kinds of jewelry…
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Was Ashton Jeanty robbed of the 2024 Heisman?
The Heisman Trophy is one of the most prestigious awards in college football, given annually to the player considered the most outstanding in the nation. This year, Travis Hunter of Colorado walked away with…
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Leesville’s fall exam schedule has been released
Pictured above is Leesville’s fall semester final exam schedule. Students can access the schedule on the Leesville Road High School Website. (Photo from LRHS Website)
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How is the LRHS JV Men’s basketball team performing right now?
The Leesville men’s JV basketball team has been doing well this season. They are currently undefeated with a 5-0 score. The JV team has 7 freshman and 8 sophomores on the team, while varsity…
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The Power of Spotify Wrapped 2024
Every year since 2016, the first week of December is filled with buzz surrounding Spotify’s year in review– Spotify Wrapped. It has become one of the most momentous events in today’s pop culture. Spotify…
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New Pokémon Mobile Game: Pokémon TCG Pocket
If you’re a Pokémon fan or love card games, you’re in for a treat! The Pokémon Company just released an exciting mobile game called Pokémon TCG Pocket, and players around the world are already…
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Leesville High School Key Club’s First Holiday Toy Drive
Leesville’s Key Club is hosting their first toy drive until December 19. Kids in Western NC, who are still feeling the effect of Hurricane Helene, will receive the collected toys. The gifts should be…
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New College Football Playoff System
The college football world is buzzing right now, and it’s not because of epic games or jaw-dropping touchdowns. The 2024-2025 College Football Playoff (CFP) system has stirred up major drama, leaving fans and teams…
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THe Forgoten athletic teams of Leesville
Pictured: The LRHS Women’s Varsity tennis team. Despite placing 3rd in the Cap Six 4A conference, the team didn’t have much attendance at games throughout the year (Photo Courtesy of Alexis Engleson).
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Should students in high school have their own car?
Why would a student want to own a car? Many students dream of owning a car in high school. If someone has their license, too, it offers students multiple things — freedom, independence, and…
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What did Leesville high school students do for Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving occurred on Thursday, November 28, and, as always, brought many families together nationwide. How did Leesville students spend their thanksgiving holiday? Leesville gave students days off for this holiday. The Thanksgiving break was…
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Leesville Basketball plays exciting season opener against Cary High School
On Tuesday, November 19, Leesville Road High School took on Cary High School in an intense basketball game. The game opened the 2024-2025 basketball season. From the first jump ball, Leesville and Cary went…
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Should you take AP classes in high school?
What is an AP class? Students can take an AP or Advanced Placement class instead of a core or elective class. There are 20 possible AP classes students can take, so any student can…
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Leesville’s Newest Sport: Women’s Flag Football
The Leesville women’s flag football team poses for a picture after the first two wins in school history. Their victories were against Enloe High School and then Sanderson High School. (Photo Courtesy of Tamara…
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Should high schoolers take a second language in school?
Last year, students needed language classes to earn credits to graduate, but as of this year, schools no longer require language credits. Possible languages students could have taken were, Spanish, Spanish Heritage, Latin, and…
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A high schooler’s advice for Wake Tech CCP
Wake Technical Community College offers high school students a brilliant opportunity to earn college credit with their Career and College Promise (CCP) program. This program allows high schoolers to take online classes at Wake…
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What high school students need to know about the PreACT
Sophomores took the PreACT on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Students took the test in classrooms around the main building. The test started around 7:25 am and lasted until around 10:30 am. All sophomores had…
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lessville football regular season recap
From left to right: Christian Shaw (Sr), Deiondre Goldston (Sr), William Colombo (Sr), and Sam White (Jr) walk onto the field with the referees before kickoff. This marks the start of the last conference…
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Leesville Dance Ensemble Holiday Concert
Ensemble juniors; Hannah Allen, Lacie Holman, Gabby Dunham, and Rowan Capps performed in last year’s winter concert. You can watch them and others perform again this November! (Photo courtesy of Lori Campoli)
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the improvement of leesvilles weight room
The weight rooms’ new double-benches are pictured above. The format of the room has also changed, with the racks being located in the middle of the room instead of along the wall. (Photo Courtesy…
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Leesville teacher wins Cap 6 coach of the year
Coach Lyon with her varsity players. “They make me a better person,” said Coach Lyon (courtesy of Lady Lions Instagram)
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Teacher Spotlight: The Legacy of Coach Jake Jones
Jake Jones is a teacher at Leesville Road High School and head baseball coach. For the last eight years, he has been working at Leesville as a physical education and health teacher. Every spring,…
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The “Talk Tuah” podcast is the greatest podcast ever
Haliey Welch is a revolutionary icon who changed the world with her simple, but expressive, phrase “Hawk Tuah, spit on that thang.” Welch’s skyrocket to fame has led her to move from her hometown,…
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high hopes for leesville’s winter track and field season
Senior, Banks Blizzard, third from the right, finishes his 1600m race at Mondoelite 2023. Banks is now a Captain of the track team. (Photo Permission of Jeff Sides)
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Crush, Leesvilles 2024 Fall Play
Crush, a comedy-drama, was a more obscure decision for Leesville as their fall 2024 play, only four high schools, including Leesville, ever performed Crush. Written by Stephen Gregg, Crush showcases a play with love,…
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How to celebrate Dia de los Muertos
Most people recognize Halloween on October 31, a holiday filled with ghouls, goblins, and ghosts, but with all this celebration Dia de los Muertos, celebrated on November 2, is often overlooked. “Día de los…
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Leesville at North Carolina Governor’s School: An Inside Look”
North Carolina’s Governor’s School is a four-week specialized summer program open to highschool students to apply for each year. The program accepts high-achieving highschool students into ten different specialized academics and arts disciplines. Each…
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Teacher Spotlight: Dr. Mash
Dr. Mash standing at his podium where he normally leads class. He leads students in classes from Latin one to AP Latin. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Watson)
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How do kids celebrate Halloween around the world?
In America, Halloween is not just one day — it is a whole season. October is about pumpkin, horror movies, decorations and celebrations to make lasting memories. Halloween in America has become a highly…
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TikTok’s New Stars: The Costco Guys You Need to Follow
Big Justice and AJ, known as “The Costco Guys” on TikTok, have taken the platform by storm with their fun and entertaining videos. The father and son became famous for their unique and hilarious…
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Leesville High School hosts Exciting Halloween trick-or-treat event
The 2024 Leesville Hall-oween event will take place on Tuesday, October 29. At the event, Leesville invites members of the community into the school to trick-or-treat around the various classrooms. The event is free,…
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How are Leesville High School Students celebrating Halloween in 2024?
Halloween is on October 31. Some celebrate this holiday, dressing up in costumes or handing out candy to those who want it. Costumes can range anywhere from princesses and Toy Story, to clowns and…
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what is The impact of music on leesville students?
It’s no surprise that students at Leesville Road High School have diverse music tastes. What students listen to often reflects their personalities, interests and even their emotions. (Photo via @spotify on Instagram)
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Hurricaine supply drive at leesville
Items for the supply drive here at Leesville are getting packaged and ready to be sent out. These items are going to help the survivors of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. (Photo Courtesy…
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School Districts with Four Day School Weeks are better
Over the past twenty years, the popularity of school districts with four-day school weeks has been on the rise. These schools have more positive benefits for staff and students compared to the typical five-day…
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Getting Your Learner’s Permit: Essential Tips for Teenage Drivers
Have you ever wanted to drive by yourself? A permit is something you can brag to your friends about and is the first step to driving freely. What is a permit? A driving permit…
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Does having a job in high school affect academic performance?
We’re about two months into the school year, and students are starting to get jobs. The real concern is whether or not it’s healthy to maintain both school and work. Noah Rosato, junior, works…
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Teachers who are LRHS alumni look back on high school
There’s nothing Leesville loves more than appreciating and recognizing our teachers, but we especially love the ones who have been here since the start. We have a few teachers who attended Leesville as students…
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Leesville falls victim to vandalism by INSPIRING artists
In what can only be described as a bold attempt at creative expression, several Leesville Road High School students took their art projects to a new level this week by vandalizing the school. Armed…
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Do high-schoolers listen to the radio in 2024?
What do you listen to when you’re in the car? Do you put on your favorite podcast, or connect your Spotify playlist? Or do you simply just turn up the volume on a random…
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The interesting past of the NC State Fair
The NC State Fair is an annual event that North Carolina residents look forward to. Each year food vendors, farmers and entertainers come together to put on an iconic event. The Fair will run…
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Leesville wraps up a successful volleyball season
The Leesville Women’s Varsity Volleyball season is coming to a close, with only one regular season game left to play. They opened the season on August 15 at Rolesville High School for their first…
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Teacher spotlight on the amazing Ms. Tabron
Ms. Tabron welcoming her 2nd-period students into her class. She introduces all of her classes with a smile every day. (Photo Courtesy: Parker Aiken)
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Art Service Club first interest meeting
On Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 the new Art Service Club officers held the club interest meeting in Room 1204. During the meeting, the officers presented a short slide show explaining the club’s mission, activities,…
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2024-25 Wake County Principal of the Year, Shejuanna Jacobs
Shejuanna Jacobs, principal of Leesville Road High School, was named Wake County Principal of the Year on October 3, 2024. Ms. Jacobs’ first year as Leesville’s principal was the 2023-24 school year, and she…
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a quick explanation of banned books in north carolina
The back corner of the Leesville Road High School Library. The library just got remodeled with new furniture, and new designs on the wall. (Photo Courtesy of Bailey Kunkel)
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Separating the art from the artist: is it possible?
Picture this: your favorite author or musician — the one whose books you’ve cried to or songs you’ve danced to — is the subject of every big newspaper and social media platform because of…
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2024 Duke vs. UNC football game
Saturday, September 29, 2024, the Duke Blue Devils took on the University of North Carolina Tar Heels at Wallace Wade Stadium. This game held high stakes for the Duke Blue Devils and Carolina Tar…
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Applications for Wake Tech Career and College Promise
Leesville offers many opportunities for students. One program all students can take is called the NC Career and College Promise (CCP) program through Wake Tech. The CCP application opened September 24, 2024, and will…
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Leesville’s Young Life Christians Club
Young Life Christians Club is made up of many students here at Leesville. It is a great way to share and create bonds with the other students while also creating a relationship with God.…