Tag: Leesville
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Wake County should convert to a four day school week
A 4 day week would likely be obtained by giving students Fridays off. (Photo courtesy of public domain)
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Should LRHS re-open the bathrooms?
Over the summer, before the 2022-2023 school year, Leesville Road High School installed a new fire alarm system. This system ensured that Leesville would have the latest technology to detect possible fire hazards. Along…
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Leesville High School Senior Sports commitments
Here at Leesville, we have many athletically gifted students. Ashley Lamme Ashley Lamme, a senior here at LRHS, has been playing volleyball since she was in 7th grade. Lamme committed to DIII, York College…
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Generational happiness
Happiness is something that everyone looks for, but what causes this happiness varies throughout each generation. Think about what causes you happiness. Does your happiness come from your accomplishments, tangible items, or work? Each…
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All things Leesville Senior Information
As the school year comes to a close, the graduating class of 2024 begins preparations for the upcoming graduation season. Leesville seniors have access to the ¨2024 Grad Bulletin¨ which holds all important information…
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TEX Day
On Friday, Apr 19, Ms. Presti’s apparel and textile production students took a field trip to the North Carolina State campus for the Apparel schools’ TEX Day. Photo used with permission of Ms. Presti.
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Leesville 7 on 7
Triangle 7 on 7, is a league that hosts 7 on 7 games. LRHS is a part of this league. (Photo courtesy of Triangle 7 on 7)
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Mrs. Batten’s social studies movies
Mrs. Batten, a social studies teacher here at Leesville, has movies she plays for all of her classes to enhance the learning experience. Batten teaches AP US Government and Politics, AP Psychology, and Economics…
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Leesville Spring Dance concert
The Leesville Dance Department is hosting its 2024 Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23. Beginning, proficient, and dance ensemble will be performing dances they have been working hard to produce…
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Are Class Elections Fair?
Are class elections fair or just a popularity contest? After the Executive Council and Student Council elections last week at Leesville Road High School, that’s the question everyone is asking. Do class elections have…
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One of the best study methods for AP exams
With AP exams rapidly approaching, students are starting to cram in as much studying as they can, but is that the best way to retain all the information necessary to score well on the…
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Top 5 Anime For Newcomers
Anime for newcomers can be overwhelming due to a range of intended audience, genre, animation, story, length, and more. There’s no universally agreed-upon gateway anime because it depends on individual tastes. For example, some…
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Caitlin Clark: The Game Changer in Women’s Basketball
Caitlin Clark has taken women’s basketball by storm, changing the game with her incredible skills and jaw-dropping performances. Born and raised in West Des Moines, Iowa, Clark’s love for basketball started at a young…
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What is the Met Gala
The Met Gala is an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in Manhattan, New York. This televised event occurs on the first Monday of May,…
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BBL Drizzy
To understand the significance of the song “BBL Drizzy” by Metro, it’s important to understand the history between the top rappers of today. Controversy first erupted between Drake, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar on…
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Drake & Kendrick: What’s the Beef?
Over the past few days, rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar have rapidly hurled diss tracks at each other, starting a flame-war in not just the rap world, but the internet as a whole. Rappers,…
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Animal Protection Society of Durham
The Animal Protection Society of Durham is an adoption shelter for dogs cats, and occasionally other animals. The shelter takes in all animals regardless of age or temperament. Animals at the shelter are cared…
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Mean Girls the Musical: Switching It Up
In the past two years, the Leesville theater department has put on Annie and The Sound of Music, both well-known heartwarming stories. For this year’s musical, they were looking for something more modern. Mean…
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Why you should work at Mellow Mushroom
Are you looking for a summer job? Then Mellow Mushroom is the place for you! Working provides students with many benefits, and working at a place with a warm and welcoming environment allows people…
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Owala Water Bottle Review
Like most Owala customers, I heard about the Owala water bottle through social media. The viral FreeSip bottle features a dual mouthpiece that combines a regular mouthpiece and a straw. On top of the…
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Should licensed sophomores be able to go off-campus?
North Carolina allows students to get their license at the age of 16 if they have completed all of the legal requirements. For the first six months of being licensed, teenagers can drive from…
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Disney World vs Universal Studios
Walt Disney World and Universal Studios are entertainment complexes located in Orlando, Florida. Both of these amusement parks make millions of dollars of revenue annually, bringing in tourists from across the globe. There is…
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AP Precalculus exam
College Board introduced AP Precalculus as an AP Class this school year. This May is the first AP exam season that includes Precalculus, and the date is fast approaching. Because AP Precalculus is brand…
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Senior spotlight: Deanna Choplin
If you have ever had the privilege of meeting Deanna Choplin it is an encounter you will never forget. Her essence is bright and colorful, and she knows how to make someone smile. Choplin…
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WRAL Azalea Gardens for prom
The WRAL Azalea Gardens in downtown Raleigh boast beautiful scenery and architecture. As a result, the gardens were one of the most popular places for prom pictures this year. Prior to prom, I’d never…
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Removable Libary Passes
The Leesville Road High School media center. During periods of free time, some students can be seen studying for their classes or accessing school computers. (Photo courtesy of Chris Pharr)
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Class Registration
Leesville Road High School students are in the midst of choosing their classes for the upcoming school year. While choosing classes for some students is easy, others find it challenging. Leesville Road High School…
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Are high school students overworked?
The school year is coming to an end. While this upcoming freedom is very exciting for students, the workload is not slowing down until the school year is over. Students struggle with schoolwork, extracurriculars,…
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The open mic experience
Open mic nights are events where talented individuals may show off their skills in front of an audience. They are open for anyone brave enough to participate and are an exciting way to grow…
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Motivational messages in the Media Center
Hidden on the back of a whiteboard in Leesville’s media center lies notes written in erasable ink. The notes contain motivational messages that change every day and uplift the moods of people passing by.…
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Are college advisors worth it?
Advantage College Planning is one of many companies that offers college advising services for prospective college students. To further explore their services, visit their website at https://advcp.com/ (Photo courtesy of Valentina Fernandez)
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Are college advisors worth it?
College advisors, like everything related to the college application process, have their pros and cons. From one perspective, they offer specialized guidance to help a student create a more well rounded college application. However,…
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Mean Girls: Final Preperations
The first official showing of Mean Girls performed by the LRHS theater department will occur this Thursday, April 18. Final preparations are being made for the musical, including late afternoons for both actors and…
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Injured Leesville Athletes
5.2 million high school athletes were injured in the United States between 2015-2019 according to research presented at the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons last year. The study found that injury rate is declining in…
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Summer activities
Summer break is less than two months away for Wake County students. Finding fun things to do over the break may be challenging, but there are many activities to keep you and your friends…
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A look into LRHS’s language classes
Leesville offers three foreign language classes for students to take: Spanish, French, and Latin. Each class has many benefits and uses, so it can be hard to choose which to take. Spanish Leesville students…
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Public Service Announcement: Chickens in the Parking Lot
The chickens feeding, and an up-close photo of them walking around.
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Leesville club hockey
Hockey players in the Triangle area could only compete on travel teams, until everything changed last year. In April of 2023, the Triangle Hockey League organization was created. At the time, there were only…
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Student spotlight: Molly Ray
Let me introduce you to Leesville’s nicest Mean Girl: Molly Ray. Molly Ray is a senior at Leesville who is very involved in the school. She is on the swim team, she is editor-in-chief…
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What does it mean to be a visionary?
Three Leesville students have been nominated for the 2024 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Triangle Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign. People often anticipate that high school students are busy juggling various extracurriculars alongside their…
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Student spotlight: Blake Annison
Blake Annison is a sophomore who is heavily involved in the Leesville Road High School community. Annison occupies his time playing for Leesville’s varsity lacrosse team and 3 Point, which is a travel lacrosse…
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Sodabox review
Sodabox is a family-owned business that specializes in custom sodas. Customers can either order directly from Sodabox’s menu or they can customize any drink by choosing a base liquid and adding syrups, purees, or…
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Meet the 2024 LRHS stunt team
The spring sports season is in full swing here at Leesville. Just because football and basketball season is over doesn’t mean the Leesville cheerleaders get a rest. Many of them try out for the…
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Is the American shopping mall really dying?
The American shopping mall has been a staple of society for decades and has gone through many changes during its existence. Malls are indoor shopping centers consisting of various stores and activities. They exploded…
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Song Review: “Your Apartment” by Wallows
After a two-year dry spell, Wallows finally released their new single, “Your Apartment,” on Feb 16, 2024. As a long-time listener of Wallows, I anxiously anticipated the song’s release; I was hoping for a…
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New Podcast: This Might Sound Crazy
At the beginning of second semester, LRHS seniors, Kaelyn McCann and Sami McGaughey, began a new podcast centered on societal, historical, and pop culture scandals and/or controversies. Through the podcast channel on Spotify, listeners…
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St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Jam
The club showed their appreciation for St. Patrick’s Day by dedicating their performance to the holiday. Each participating member wore a green top hat to celebrate the shamrock theme. The group even decided to…
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Are you a Yapper?
Leesville Road High School students are constantly adding new words to their vocabulary. Their new favorite term? Yapping. The verb to yap means to talk excessively about something boring or of little importance. If…
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Leesville Alumn: Braxton Berrios
Braxton Berrios is a 28 year-old wide receiver and return specialist on the Miami Dolphins. He has had 6 successful seasons playing in the National Football League, but his football career started at Leesville…
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Spring Track and Field
Track and field has officially begun for the spring season. Tryouts were held from February 14-18. This season’s tryouts had the largest turnout for both the men and women. Elijah Stevenson, junior, said, “I…