Tag: Leesville
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An Open Letter to Parents of Leesville
Dear Parents, Students sit out in the courtyard during B lunch. Lunch at Leesville is shorter than many other schools, but what do students think about this? Ever since Mr. Ian Soloman got rid…
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Mrs. Sloan Spotlight
Growing up near the beach as an only child, her love for English and reading shaped her academic life. While uncertain about her career plans, a semester of reflection after graduating high school early…
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Do Students Prefer Starbucks Or Dunkin?
Coffee has become essential for high school students, offering a crucial source of energy and focus amid their demanding academic schedules. Students rely on coffee to wake them up in the early mornings and…
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Football Season Recap
Last Friday night Leesville Road High School played against Cleveland high school looking to knock them out of the playoffs and advance to win a high school title. During the game last week, Leesville…
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Bottle Cap Mural
LRHS’s Earth and Sustainability Club is currently working towards creating a bottle cap mural to put up outside the school. Katie Carrigan and Clara Davis, co-presidents, had the idea to use recycled bottle caps…
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Alyssa Jackson Officially Signs to UNC Asheville
Alyssa Jackson’s swimming journey began at the tender age of four, when she was first introduced to the world of swimming. It wasn’t until the age of seven that she decided to jump into…
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Are students excited for their 2nd semester classes?
As the quarter comes to an end, exams are approaching ever so quickly. Both students and teachers are beginning to think about their 2nd semester classes. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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Leesville Cold Outbreak
Over the past couple of weeks, the seasonal cold has swept over the LRHS student body. As is typical with the time of year and the changing weather, the common cold is making its…
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Vape sensors are still an issue at Leesville
As students and faculty are all aware, Leesville Road High School is still suffering from students vaping in the bathroom this year. Vape censors were an issue during the 2022-2023 school year, and we…
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The Pools remodel on Student Life (Satire)
The Murphy pool was built on the roof, but no one is allowed on the roof without an admin present. (Photo courtesy Daniela Plata)
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Loonies and their Effect on the Theme
The student section at Neon Out Thursday, October 19th, 2023. At the last home game of the regular season, as well as the class of 2024’s senior night. (Photo courtesy of Daniela Plata).
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Real-Sports app review
Real-Sports is an up-and-coming sports app that seeks to revolutionize the way fans interact with other fans. Real-Sports seeks to revolutionize the way fans interact with each other through the use of social elements…
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LRHS Trick or Treat review
LRHS held its annual Trick or Treat event on Oct 24, 2023. It included a haunted house and several club stations offering a variety of Halloween games and activities. Clubs, honors societies, and sports…
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Senior Night
Leesville Road High School has a senior night every year that’s celebrated during sports games. This year, senior night was celebrated during the varsity football game against Athens Drive, and the volleyball game against…
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Bus Driver Shortage Continues
Wake County public schools have been experiencing bus driver shortages for the past couple of years. With 315 bus driver positions vacant, this school year is no different. Almost daily, the announcements come on…
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Senior night
Leesville Road High School has a senior night every year that’s celebrated during sports games. This year, senior night was celebrated during the varsity football game against Athens Drive, and the volleyball game against…
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Energy Drink Addictions
In the hectic world of school, many students wanting to earn good grades rely on energy drinks to get them through the day. Energy drinks help many students earn through long study sessions. Energy…
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Foods Class New Garden
At Leesville, a lot of things happen in the main building, but Mrs. Schwinger’s class is putting the Murphy Building on the map with their new Foods II garden. Currently, the Foods class of…
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Panic Point
Panic Point has been in North Carolina for 13 years now. It has been the number one horror attraction in North Carolina for a decade. Panic Point gained popularity by being a seasonal event,…
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Homecoming Dance of 2023
Leesville students Jack Fields and Lily Myers pose for a photo during the homecoming dance. Shortly after they join the dancing to “Deli” by Ice Spice. (Photo Courtesy of Lacie Holman)
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Morning at Leesville: A Photo Story
The front entry, just before a bus arrives. The entry is empty but is soon to be filled with the arriving students. Daylight is now starting to shine through the doors of the school.…
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Leesville Wears Pink in October
Leesville students at the Leesville vs. Broughton varsity pink-out football game. Showing their support of breast cancer awareness month by wearing pink. (Photo Courtesy of: Lucy Killian)
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What is the Class of 2024 Planning To Do After High School?
Seniors signed up to meet up with their counselors during the school week to see if they are caught up with graduation and college and what else they may need to do to get…
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Dads Getting Crapped On
Dads always get treated nicely. When dads have money they empty their wallets for their kids, and in return they get side glances and wishy-washy behavior. Such as Daniel Brote who recounted how on…
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Ms. Ford: First Impressions
This year is Ms. Ford’s first year as a teacher and as part of the LRHS athletic training team. Along with Mrs. Ennis, Ms. Ford ensures the safety of LRHS athletes by making sure…
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Football injuries at Leesville Road High School
The LRHS football players take their positions as part of a team very seriously; they know that to play at the best of their ability they need to avoid injuries. However, since football is…
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Get to know Dr.Eagle
Dr. Eagle taking out some samples. Taking a look at the progress. Photo credits: Gabriella Cueto
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PSAT at Leesville
The PSAT: Newly Online The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), testing period this school year is the week of October 9 at Leesville Road High School. This year is different however, instead of the…
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Suicide prevention month
September is suicide prevention month. The month is about bringing awareness to the lives lost to suicide, the people impacted, the people who are struggling with suicidal thoughts, and anyone who has struggled with…
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Ms. Ford: first impressions
This year is Ms. Ford’s first year as a teacher and as part of the LRHS athletic training team. Along with Mrs. Ennis, Ms. Ford ensures the safety of LRHS athletes by making sure…
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Social Anxiety and Starting School
Coming back to school can be exciting and stressful for different types of students. Many students including myself find it difficult to integrate back into the busy life of school. The people, the crowds,…
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Club spotlight: new guitar club
Leesville Road High School is officially starting up a guitar club after Mr. Yelverton announced an interest meeting regarding it last May. The club isn’t necessarily just for people interested in guitars as a…
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North Carolina Governor’s School
The North Carolina Governor’s School is a 4-week summer residential program for high school students. Students attending Governor’s School can choose to specialize in a wide variety of disciplines, including English, foreign language, mathematics,…
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Athlete Spotlight: Evie Whitt
Tennis is one of most competitive, yet underrated sports in the Leesville community. It would not be the same without Evie Whitt, senior and team captain. Whitt has been playing for fun since she…
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Adidas Boys XC Challenge
On Saturday, September 16, the Leesville Road High School cross country team boys raced the Adidas Cross Country challenge. The Adidas Cross Country challenge is a regional 5k, where teams from all across the…
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LRHS check-in
It’s been three weeks since school started. Homework started on the first day of school for some classes. Some students may still be on their A-game, but some might have fallen behind. According to…
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Pride for Peace club
The Pride for Peace club advocates and raises awareness about gun violence. Juliana Tomasello, a senior at Leesville, founded the club to create change in her community. “I started the [Pride for Peace] club…
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Upcoming Season for Leesville’s Wrestling Team
Leesville Road High School’s wrestling team is looking forward to another successful season. After going undefeated in duel meets last season, returning wrestlers are hoping to take this season to the next level. JJ…
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Leesviles 2023-2024 Students Section Leaders
Leesville’s first football game of the season was held on Friday, August 18, 2023. Not only was this the first game of the season, but it was also the first game with the 2023-2024…
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The Return of Pumpkin Spice
Only two weeks into September, supermarkets, grocery stores, websites, small businesses, and coffee shops have already started launching their annual pumpkin spice options. The second fall hits, pumpkin spice is incorporated into coffee, pie,…
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Teacher Coverage of Bathrooms
Starting last school year, many non-planned fire alarms have interrupted classes at Leesville Road High School, with the main cause being student vaping. The original response plan set in place by Ian Solomon Leesville’s…
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Rustin In the Rain: Tyler Childers
Tyler Childers, who is known for his storytelling and genuine lyrics, is back with his most awaited album Rustin In the Rain. The album takes you on a heartfelt journey through the heart of…
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Leesville’s New Mock Trial Club
Leesville Road High School has many clubs. One of the new clubs for the ‘23-’24 school year is the Mock Trial Club. Sydney Flowers, senior and founder of the Mock Trial Club, became inspired…
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Leesville Road High School gets a new School Resource Officer
Officer Allen is eager to make an impact at Leesville, hoping to improve the overall atmosphere of the school. (Photo Courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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Principal Chats
Leesville’s new principal hosted a series of Principal Chats to get the student body acquainted with the new school year. Students were told the expectations for the upcoming year. (Photo Courtesy of Nadia Ferjani)
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New morning arrival schedule
Students have just been released to go into the hallways and some stay back to spend time in the cafeteria with friends. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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LRHS Bathroom Closure
Last year after the numerous fire alarms caused by students vaping in the bathroom, Mr. Solomon, the former principal at Leesville, decided to close half of the bathrooms and put a teacher in front…
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LRHS new School Resource Officer
One of the Raleigh Police Department’s duties is to send officers to schools to provide security. In previous years, Leesville’s school resource officer had been RPD Senior Officer Council. This year, the Raleigh Police…
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September Scholarship Bulletin
Each month, the LRHS student services team creates a list of scholarships for eligible seniors. This month, the UNC Morehead Cain Scholarship, the NC State Park Scholarship, and the UNC-Charlotte Levine Scholarship Program are…
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How are Freshmen Adjusting to Leesville?
Freshmen from left to right (Lyla Eisner, Annabelle Baker, Natalia Cesky, Tyler McInnis) enjoying A lunch in the pit. (Photo courtesy of Siena Trainor)