Author: Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17
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Why we should stop glorifying rap music
Over the past several decades, the type of music listened to has had an enormous impact on the teenagers of each generation. Elvis Presley, Madonna, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, and The Beetles are…
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Pride women’s lacrosse sends another player to college
Tyler Mae Stempien, a senior and captain on the LRHS women’s lacrosse team, celebrated her commitment to play college lacrosse at Berry College on Wednesday April 25. Stempien has played lacrosse since her freshman…
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Pride Women’s Soccer Bounces Back
Prior to spring break, the Pride women’s soccer team suffered two back-to-back losses causing them to drop to third in the conference. Both Wakefield and Millbrook defeated the Pride 2-1, leaving the Pride devastated…
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Tic Toc Escapes Review
Tic Toc Escape, located in downtown Raleigh, brings a whole new meaning to a “little hole-in-the-wall” wonder. I had heard about how fun and exciting an escape room was so naturally, when I finally…
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Leesville Women’s Soccer Closes the Week with 3 Wins
On Friday, March 10, the Pride women’s soccer team trekked to Chapel Hill high school to face the Tigers for their last out-of-conference game. In the days leading up to the match, the Pride…
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The Top Ten Most Embarrassing Moments Every High School Students Has Experienced
[View the story “The top ten most embarrassing moments every high school student has experienced” on Storify] Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17
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The parallels between “Mean Girls” and real life high school
Most teens have seen the infamous film Mean Girls at some point in their life. However, the film brought audiences much more than a mere hour and a half of entertainment; it brought legendary…
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Leesville student is recognized by the Wake County Board of Education
Francisco Morales II, senior and drumline captain at Leesville Road High School, recently earned the Wake County Spotlight on Students Award along with 44 other students. Each school from Wake County nominated one student…
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Pride women’s soccer spring into the season with beginning of workouts
After a long break filled with rest and relaxation, the Pride athletics department ring in the new year by jumping into work on the fast-approaching spring season. Women’s soccer is among the several spring…
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The “Real” in Reality TV
From news to a scripted show about cats, television over the years has widely expanded its realm. However, one of the most popular and intriguing genres of television is reality t.v. Reality t.v.. was…
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Help for the Homeless
Throughout each year, several churches in the Raleigh area host homeless families that are part of the Family Promise of Wake County program. The program serves to help families who are struggling financially get…
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Leesville celebrates Mogie Adamchik, women’s golf Cap 8 Player Of The Year
The Leesville women’s golf team recently concluded yet another successful season, finishing third in the conference. The team worked hard together to finish the season well and secure 3 place in the conference.…
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Students Experience a Blast from the Past, Star Wars Version
On Tuesday, October 18 the media center staff transformed the usual room full of computers and books into a Star Wars information center in honor of Star Wars Reading Day. If teachers permitted, students…
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Class of 2017 senior wall exceeds expectations
The creation of the senior wall is a beloved tradition at Leesville Road High School. Each year, the new senior class paints a creative picture representing what they want to be remembered for. The…
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Uncovering the Truth about AP English Summer Assignments
August 29 marked the first week of school for most students in the Wake County district. For some students, the stress of school assignments came a little earlier than August 29. Students taking AP…
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Sleep deprivation in teens: more than just a bad case of the yawns
In an effort to fix the extremely prominent issue regarding the lack of sleep in many high school students, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement urging school districts to move start…
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Summer Job Quiz
Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17
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Leesville student parking lot needs to see changes in the future.
The Leesville student parking lot is absolutely slam-packed with cars. Every single spot available is filled with students by at least the second month of school. With cars of all colors, sizes and brands,…
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AP exams bring long hours of testing and high levels of stress
On May 2, the stress of AP exams began for thousands of students across the country and will last until mid May. AP exams are for any students that want to attempt to get…
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Three senior lacrosse players sign their letters of intent
On Wednesday April 13, the second wave of Leesville lacrosse players signed their letters of intent. The players signing are part of a recruiting class that included multiple players from the Pride Lacrosse team.…
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JV baseball continues to defend its number one title
On Friday, April 8, Leesville’s JV baseball team took on their rival, the Millbrook Wildcats. Going into the game, the Pride was first in the conference with a record of 12-0 and the Wildcats…
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Will Sandy brings youth, talent to baseball team
Leesville Road baseball has always been known for being extremely competitive. Most underclassmen who are lucky enough to make it are put on JV. It is extremely rare for an underclassmen at LRHS to…
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Giving back by giving blood
On Tuesday, March 15, Leesville held the spring blood drive. 105 students and staff signed up to donate between one and two pints of blood. The blood will go to several people in urgent…
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A spotlight on Kendall York
Kendall York, a junior at Leesville Road High School, is just like any other boy. He goes to school, does his homework, hangs out with friends, and is involved with extracurriculars in and outside…
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Spring Sports Are Underway
On Tuesday, February 16 tryouts for spring sports finally began. Tryouts were supposed to begin on Monday, but were postponed due to inclimate weather. February is a very unpredictable month for weather. For the…
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‘Tis the season to dress up for no reason!
For schools across North Carolina, February is the month designated to winter dances. Leesville used to be among the NC schools that host a winter event, but the dances could never attract enough students…
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Take the Celebrity Quiz
Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17
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15 students join International Thespian Society
On Monday, December 7, fifteen Leesville students were inducted into the International Thespian Society (ITS). Returning members, parents, and the new inductees crowded into the cafeteria for the hour long ceremony. The ceremony began…
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LRHS chorus prepares for their annual Christmas concert
On December 11, the LRHS chorus will hold their annual Christmas concert. The concert will feature the beginning, intermediate and Capital Pride choirs performing holiday tunes they have been rehearsing for months. At the…
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Leesville cross country has their eyes on the prize
This past Saturday, the Leesville women’s cross country team won regionals and beat Green Hope, their rival of eight years, by just two points. The win has given the Pride confidence and a lot…
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Men’s Soccer Wins CAP-8
The Leesville Road men’s varsity soccer team finished their season with a record of 13-4-3. The last game of the season against the MIllbrook Wildcats secured the team’s spot as Cap 8 champs, which…
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The new normal for teen dating
The years teens spend in high school are typically engulfed by drama over friends, enemies, boyfriends and girlfriends. Nowadays, the problems that emerge from relationships are much different than they used to be, partly…
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LRHS men’s varsity basketball team prepares for an outstanding season
As the end of the football season nears, the Loonies student section needs a new sport to cheer on. Luckily, on November 2, the 2015-2016 basketball season will be in full swing. The Loonies…
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Students get creative for homecoming proposals
In the weeks before any high school dance, there is always buzz about who is asking who, how they’re asking and when. This year’s weeks leading up to the annual LRHS Homecoming dance has…
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National Honors Society welcomes new members at first meeting
On Thursday September 17, Leesville held its first NHS meeting during the second half of lunch. Juniors and seniors inducted into the society the night before gathered in the auditorium to discuss the responsibilities…
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The underclassmen social hierarchy
At the beginning of every school year, how students think the year will go all depends on what grade they are in. Freshmen are nervous and intimidated that they will get lost in a…
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New year, new grading scale
Now that the 2015-2016 school year is underway, all North Carolina schools are officially using the new ten-point grading scale. According to an article in the News and Observer from October 2014, the Board…