Those of us who are about to become college freshmen in little more than three months are always faced with the same three questions: Where are you going to college? What’s your major? And finally, Are you planning on rushing? Many people shake their head vigorously to this last question — they see Greek life [...]

The season 10 American Idol finale on May 25, 2010 wasn’t exactly packed with surprises: most people called a Scotty win, the performers were those who had albums or movies to promote, and Idol attempted several not-so-funny spoofs on the judges and past performances. However, the wide range of performances and intense emotion present on [...]

Like every other time a movie comes out based on a book I haven’t yet read, the Water for Elephants trailer inspired me to go out and buy the novel. I wanted to be sufficiently prepared to whine about how the book was better than the movie when I finally got the time to see [...]

For the first time in Leesville’s history, a queen and king were crowned at Prom. Nominations took place over the course of a few days during the week of March 28, in which seniors could nominate other seniors who they felt deserved the title.  Sarah Martin, president of junior council, said, “We thought it [Prom [...]

Leesville Road’s varsity baseball won the Ashley High School Spring Break Baseball Tournament that took place April 19-21 in Wilmington, NC. They played three teams from across North Carolina over the three days, finally defeating Ashley High School to clinch the title. “Ashley was probably our biggest competition,” said Matt Saylor, junior. “They had better [...]

As many Leesville students have already heard on the daily announcements, there will be breathalyzers at the door of Prom to prevent attendees from drinking underage. According to Gary Duvall, administrator at LRHS, said that the purpose of the breathalyzers is to ensure the safety of all students who enter Prom. “We want them to [...]

On Thursday morning, I was waiting in the ridiculously long line of cars at the intersection of Leesville and O’Neal, just as I have done every weekday morning since I received my license. The traffic was terrible as always, due to five hundred students leaving their houses at the exact same time to go to [...]

The senior slideshow is often one of Leesville seniors’ favorite parts of the senior assembly. Featuring photos of all 559 people in the senior class, it allows students to reminisce on good times in high school and laugh at old, embarrassing pictures. Morgan Burke, senior, said that it’s hard to acquire photos of every person [...]

Many high school students have big dreams for the future – they envision themselves on television, singing onstage and signing autographs, but few have to guts to pursue these dreams. Cole Harris, senior, however, is working hard to become an actor and model. “I had always wanted to do something with myself, and everyone told [...]

Leesville, save AP US History! I never, ever, thought I would write those words. Or even think them. AP US History was the bane of my existence during my junior year. I struggled through every single class period, every note-taking session and every test or pop quiz. The class is notoriously hard – I had [...]

A lacrosse club began at Leesville this year, after many attempts by Leesville students to create a school team. The players are optimistic about the success and growth of the team that is now in its beginning stages. The team includes students from all skill levels, from those who have played lacrosse for years to [...]

Only four percent of males who join Boy Scouts go on to become Eagle Scouts, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America program. Requirements for becoming an Eagle Scout include earning twenty-one different merit badges while working your way up through the different levels: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and [...]

North Carolina hosted the NHL All-Star game on Sunday, Jan. 30, and to impress all the die-hard hockey fans from out of town, they created Fan Fair – “the biggest party of the year.” Fan Fair took place on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh on Friday, Saturday and through 3 p.m. Sunday when the All [...]

I remember the first time I saw a Silly Band – a red rhino – and knew I immediately had to get one. Suddenly and out of nowhere, Silly Bandz exploded. They appeared on the wrists of kids and teens, from those who were not yet in kindergarten to high school graduates. People traded them, [...]

The YMCA Indian Princesses program provides opportunities for fathers and daughters to bond over things that fathers and daughters like to do: camping, horseback riding, hiking, hanging out with friends and  eating tons of junk food. The tribes meet once a month in the basement or living room of one of the father/daughter pairs. They [...]