Issuu 4

The Mycenaean

May 22, 2013

Leesville Road High School, Raleigh, NC

Volume XX, Issue 4

Class of 2013 Senior Issue

Valedictorian Chin continues family legacy By: Camille Churchwell Junior Editor

“He was my inspiration; he encouraged me to try hard in school,” said Lillian Chin, senior.

From the magical moment she witnessed her brother’s valedictorian speech, Lillian Chin knew, as an innocent and unknowing freshman, that she wanted to follow in his footsteps.

Chin never felt any pressure from her family to live up to her brother, nothing but support.

“My parents helped me to set goals according to my own personal standards rather than those of my brother,” said Chin.

Despite the perpetual encouragement from her parents, she felt as if her peers, and teachers, constantly compared her to her

brother.

Chin plans to major in biology, with an intended career in orthodontics. “My brother is majoring in biology and he’s going into the medical field, so I wanted to do the same thing, but I wasn’t interested in performing surgeries,” said Chin.

“She has a really specific plan about her life, and I think that’s really cool,” said Jessica Merdes, senior, salutatorian and one of Chin’s best pals from school.

Entering such a rigorous and challenging major at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill should be no issue for Chin. Mrs. Duncan, chemistry teacher and Chin’s absolute favorite teacher, said, “Well, she was very gifted in chemistry, but she worked very hard, and

that specific combination led to her success in my class. She also pays extremely close attention to detail.”

Her high school course load included a total of 11 AP classes, as well as numerous honors courses. “She’s really driven to do her best in school,” said Merdes.

“Not only is Chin able to manage her own work,” Merdes said, “She’s always there to help you if you need it. She’s willing and eager to help anybody if they ask for it.”

When Chin wants to take a break from her intense studying, she enjoys hanging out with her closest friends, watching movies or going to the mall like any other teen. She said, “[Sometimes] I just like to relax.” Chin not only excelled in the classroom, but is well-known among her peers

for being an endearing and loyal friend to many. Merdes describes Chin as “sweet, nice, and just a really good friend.”

As the dutiful secretary of Multicultural club and an involved member of National Honor Society, Chin was sure to preoccupy herself in many different realms of the school. She again set herself apart from her brother, seeing as he focused on performing for Leesville’s orchestra and of course, academics.

Chin claims her smarts are a testament to the intense work she puts in. “I think I try harder in school than my brother [ever] had to, he was naturally smart.”

She humbly said, “I don’t consider myself smart at all; I just [try] to do my best in everything I do and try my hardest.”

Inspired by Chin’s devoted

work ethic, Merdes said, “Her drive in school most definitely motivated me. Her consistency [in getting good grades] was incredible.”

Duncan has nothing but respect and kind words for Chin.

“She shows what you can achieve if you work hard; and she worked very hard,” said Duncan.

Chin’s most notable attribute is her perseverance. “There were times I wanted to quit everything, but I’m proud of trying hard all throughout high school. I never gave up,” she said.

Her demonstration of consistent drive shows how one can work hard to achieve their sought-after goals. Chin not only set herself apart from her peers, but from her brother, leaving a legacy of her own at Leesville Road High School.

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“I put in a lot of work to achieve the grades I have,” said Merdes. “I’m averagely smart, but I’m a perfectionist and passionate about learning, which motivates me to do my best.”

Along with achieving astounding academic success, Merdes participates in extracurriculars like National Honors Society and National Spanish Honors Society.

She is also the president of the well-regarded Environmental Club.

To add more to her demanding schedule, the salutatorian runs cross country, babysits, volunteers at Rex Hospital and is

involved in her church.

When asked about her biggest support, Merdes proudly answered: her family.

“I tend to become overwhelmed and stressed about school work but they know how to keep me in line. My sister has been a huge factor in keeping me sane through these past couple years,” said Merdes.

Senor Ross, Merdes’ beloved teacher and AP Spanish teacher, her favorite class, was at a loss for words when asked about Jessica’s best qualities.

“Jessica is motivated to excel.

She wants to do well and knows that it’s her responsibility to do

well, but she knows that there are others who can also make her better,” said Ross after a lot of pondering.

One of Merdes’ closest friends, Lane Hering, had only optimistic and cheerful things to say about the “super-fun” salutatorian.

“Jessica is extremely sweet, and she is the hardest worker I’ve ever met,” said Hering.

While she isn’t focusing all her time on schoolwork, Merdes takes pleasure in baking cookies and running with her closest cross country pals.

Merdes’ journey takes her to Notre Dame on two scholarships where she plans to study Global

Medicine and Spanish. She also wishes to expand her education and study abroad in Buenos Aires.

Said Merdes: “I’m really excited to move on to college so I can surround myself in people who are passionate about the same things as I am. It will be a great experience.”

“Jessica will be able to do whatever she wants to do,” said Ross. “The biggest challenge she’ll encounter is choosing what she would like to do because she’s capable of doing anything.”

Based on her immense success at Leesville, we wish Jessica the best on her future endeavors.

Salutatorian Merdes “never thought it possible” By: Juliana Rube Junior Editor

Jessica Merdes never believed she was capable of accomplishing salutatorian coming into Leesville Road High School four years ago. But, after working meticulously through her high school career and balancing a large load, she achieved something she never believed was possible.

With a cumulative weighted GPA of 5.06, Merdes established herself as second place in the class of 2013.

Though her GPA is almost two points above average, she simply considers herself an average

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Tangled Senior News: Learn about different college opportunities and more on pages 2-5.

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Jessica Merdes

Favorite Movie

Senior Reflections: Read Four-Year Lettermen: See the memories of this year’s Leesville’s four-year varsity seniors on pages 6-7. athletes on pages 10-11.

All Through The Years: College Map: See where Check out the class of everyone will be going 2013’s history on pages 8-9. next fall on pages 12-13.

The Notebook Senior Wills: See everything that your friends have left behind for you and others on pages 14-16.

Superlatives: See senior winners on pages 17-21.

Senior Staff Spotlight: Learn about your senior newspaper staff members on pages 23-24.

Senior News The Mycenaean

May 22, 2013

Leesville Road High School, Raleigh, NC

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Argatha bids adieu

Argatha Williams is a familiar and friendly face in the halls of Leesville. After twelve years working at Leesville, she plans to move to Georgia with her family.

By: Alex Stephens Connor Choate

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Staff Writers

Senior map analysis reveals trends

By: Matt Conrad

Business and Online Editor Every year, the Mycenaean works to gather seniors’ names and place them on one map. I have done this task for the past three years, and I have been curious every time: Has it changed at all over the years?

I took the liberty of looking over the past five maps to compile a few statistics I found interesting.

First of all, ever since the class of 2008, Leesville seniors have seemed to be more conservative in their college choice. 2008 recorded the highest number of states seniors went to for college in the past five years at twentyfour.

The class of 2008 also went to 60 different cities which tops the second highest - the class of 2011 with 50 cities. Ever since the class of 2008, the number of schools attended to out of the state has declined from 44 schools to a low of 30 out of state

schools in 2012.

Of course, in state schools attended have risen because of these recent changes from 30 schools in 2008 to 40 schools in 2012.

Alex Schuler, Leesville graduate and freshman at North Carolina State University, said, “I think so many people choose to go to schools in state because there are so many good public universities that are cheap to go to. That’s why I chose [NC] State because I knew I could get a good education cheaper than a university out of state.”

Currently, there are 17 public higher education institutions in the University of North Carolina program. With the in-state rate, most tuitions should not cost more than $20000 whereas out of state can cost much more. The rising cost of college could also cause this recent change.

The average cost of the top 5 schools decreased by an average of $1000 per year for four years until it spiked in 2012. This spike

is most likely a result of the intelligence of the class whose valedictorian, Larry Han, achieved the highest GPA in Leesville history.

Barring 2012, this decreasing trend could result from the recent depression that hit the economy in 2008 but further evidence must exist for their to be a conclusive answer.

The distances some students are willing to travel has fluctuated over the past five years.

The only year someone went out of the country was 2009 where the average distance for the top 5 schools was 2757.81 miles.

Despite this outlier, the distances look to be shrinking with a low of 1739.23 miles in 2010.

Our records also have shown a recent shift in the most popular schools chosen by Leesville graduates. For 6 straight years starting in 2003, NC State had the highest number of graduates going there. Until, that is, Wake Tech took over starting in 2010.

It has held the title since then and looks to be the favorite for

this year’s class.

The difference in education found at these two institutions is debatable, but the shift could show a lack of commitment among Leesville graduates as well as results from the economic downturn. However, of the nine years I’ve looked at for this trend, NC State and East Carolina University are the only colleges that have been in the top 5 every year.

As we look at the trends from the past, I would like to take a swing at this year’s class. I would say the class of 2013 will stick with Wake Tech but I think many will try to challenge the distance trend. We have two students that I know of going out of the country.

Furthermore, I think the cost of tuitions attended will continue to drop because I think last year was just an anomaly. I expect all of the other trends to continue.

SEE MAP ON PAGES 12-13

Leesville will soon be losing one of its hardworking and enthusiastic custodians -- Argatha Williams will resign her position at Leesville.

Williams has worked at Leesville for twelve years and intends to follow her family to Georgia to be able to spend more time with her daughter and grandchildren, who are moving to Georgia and asked Williams to come. Williams feared if she stayed in Raleigh after her grandchildren moved, she would only see them once a year or once every two years.

“I really wanted to be able to grow with my grandkids... [In Georgia,] I can be right there with them and grow with them,” said Williams.

Williams is a valuable Leesville employee not only because of how good she is at her job but also because of her enthusiasm.

“I’m gonna miss the staff. I’m gonna miss the people. I’m gonna miss seeing the kids walking down the hallway, throwing their hands up at me. I’m gonna miss everything about Leesville Road High School because I really loved it,” said Williams.

Some of the things that Williams enjoys in her free time are dancing, laughing, joking around, attending Leesville games and caring for elderly people. She currently lives in North Raleigh and is happily married with two kids and several grandchildren.

Williams’ energy was noticeable by everyone -- students and staff.

Mr. Duvall, one of the assistant principals, says Williams’ energy will be greatly missed.

“Ms. Williams is a... positive, energetic person. She always walks around here with a smile, [and] she’s always willing to help out,” said Duvall.

Duvall mentions Williams’ willingness to help out as one of the things he will miss most about her.

“There’s not anything that she can’t or won’t do,” said Duvall.

As Williams moves onto a new chapter in her life, Leesville is certainly losing one of the brightest, happiest faces in the hall.

Her positive energy and welcoming presence will be missed by everyone who knew her.

May 22, 2013

Leesville Road High School, Raleigh, NC

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“The Cave” for class song Senior assembly sneak preview By: Anne Cushman

Inspiration: Lane Hering & Remi Olagoke

Senior Editor

Each year, it is the senior class’ tradition to present the school with a gift that benefits Leesville and ensures their class will be remembered for years to come.

The Class of 2013 has chosen a monumental statue to bestow upon the school.

The gift will feature 5-foot lion statues perching on top of a cluster of rocks at the entrance to Marshall-Hamilton stadium.

“We wanted it to stand out, to give our class something to be remembered for,” said Preston Nix, senior class vice president.

The idea was inspired by the wolves outside of NC State’s Carter Finley Stadium.

In addition to a gift, each class picks a senior song and motto to represent their four years at Leesville. The senior class council chose “The Cave” by Mumford and Sons for 2013.

Lane Hering, member of senior class council, said, “We

Now’s the time to ask our questions, now’s the time to make our moves, Now’s the time to find our answers, now’s the time to improve.

The world’s been waiting for us, and we’ve known it all along.

We will help to solve the problems; we will help to right the wrongs.

We will stop the world’s hunger; we will find the cure to cancer, We will alter the poverty cycle; we will find all the answers.

“The Cave” was released on Mumford and Sons’ album titled, “Sigh No More.” The song was chosen by Senior Class Council.

thought this was a song that a lot of people would like and could relate to.”

Lyrics like, “I know my call despite my faults / And despite my growing fears,” allow students to be able to connect with.

The motto selected was a quote from Seth Godin saying, “You have everything you need to build something far bigger than yourself.”

The song, motto and gift all represent the class of 2013 well and ensure it will be a class to be remembered.

The Past: Kristin Nelson Playing with groovy girls, trading Yu-Gi-Oh cards and cheating in Heads Up Seven Up filled our childhood. We wore gauchos because we somehow found them cute, and we survived the awkward brace face years of middle school.

When freshman year began, we experienced the culture shock of high school. Freshman year was also the year our class float got first place, a trend that would continue until senior year, illustrating the tangible spirit our class has always had.

The Present: Preston Nix

The Future: Duane Barksdale

We always talk about how ready we are for the end of high school; how we are ready to start college, ready to begin that career. But just think about it.

Are we really ready? Are we ready to be 1 person in a lecture hall of 500, ready to no longer see our parents every day, ready to be completely on our own?

What makes the future the most difficult time period to cope with, is the mere fact that there is no set way to approach it. Part of the future, and part of life in general, involves accepting that we cannot control time and that often, we just have to jump into situations that we are not necessarily prepared for. At some point we need to realize that we cannot gaze into the future and that life will not always a breeze; unfortunately we are not so Raven.

Exhilarating college traditions By: Laura Della Badia Staff Writer

To university students, it is an honor and a right to participate in any of the various rituals at the schools. If one does not partake, he/she may be shunned, but possibly only for a few minutes.

At the the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, students and faculty care greatly for their many traditions. The first of the year is Trask Treck where freshman unite as one and “treck” around the school until they reach Trask Coliseum. The same walk happens again with all the students during Midnight Madness, which is a kick off celebration of festivities for the men’s and women’s basketball season.

Also, at the beginning of the year is the Beach Bash where students are shuttled to Wrightsville Beach for the day. Free food and giveaways are included.

One of the most prominent traditions at North Carolina State University is the Krispy Kreme Challenge, started nine years ago.

Most students see this as a day to run two miles from campus to Krispy Kreme in costumes. Once at the bakery, students eat as twelve donuts and then run back to campus. NCSU students are not the only ones who participate.

Originally started as a dare in 2004, the run’s proceeds are donated to the North Carolina Children’s Hospital. Not necessarily a tradition, but many students graffiti a narrow passageway, the Free Expression Tunnel, leaving

behind messages and pictures.

East Carolina University happens to be another college with long standing traditions. Barefoot on the Mall has occurred for 30 years. Lasting six hours before final exams, the day is full of comedy shows, live music, games, giveaways and food. Then, students also celebrate Halloween through their own Midnight Madness of elaborate costumes, music and games. Three months later, in the cold winter, students and faculty dive into the outdoor recreational pool. T-shirts are given to the first 500 divers, and everyone has a chance to win in the many raffles.

The folks at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill also share their superstitions.

Originally, the Old Well was

UNC Wilmington students participate in the school wide Oozeball Tournament, mud volleyball. Each school has their unique tradtions.

constructed after the Temple of Love in the Garden of Versailles.

The well stood as the sole source of water on the campus for years. On the first day of classes, students drink from the well to receive good luck or all A’s.

Students repeat this ritual before final exams, hoping to pass. Beware the long lines, though! The football team also strolls to the

fountain before games.

Each university embraces their many different and unique traditions and superstitions.

Whether rolling around in mud, drinking from a magical fountain or running for donuts, the college experience will definitely be one worth partaking in. If at least, only for the laughs.

May 22, 2013

Leesville Road High School, Raleigh, NC

End of high school, end of your sports?

By: Dave Nyamu Staff Writer

Sports give students a stressreliever, create fun competition and allow students to remain active. They are the main passion of many, with countless hours spent practicing and playing.

They are a huge part of many students’ everyday life. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the 2011-2012 sports year saw an increase in high school sports participation for

the 23rd straight year; a recorded 7,692,520 students participated in high school sports.

Of course, very few of these athletes will earn scholarships or walk-on. Varsity sports, however, are not the only way for high school athletes to remain in the sport they love.

Colleges and universities offer club and intramural sports-leagues for those who wish to remain active in their sport of choice.

Contrary to popular belief, intramural and club sports are not the same.

Two college students play competitive frisbee. Sports like this can be used to stay active in college.

Intramural sports, as defined by Lehigh University, are “organized programs that allow students, faculty and staff to participate in team, dual and individual sport activities. Intramurals promote wellness, the opportunity for physical activity, fellowship and sportsmanship.”

Intramurals, while still competitive, are not as competitive as club sports. The goal is to remain active and to have a good time.

Club sports, like varsity, put a high premium on winning. Many consider club sports to be the median between intramurals and varsity.

Also, club sports are started by, and funded by students; because of this, any competitive activity can become a club sport.

If interested, one should look into what clubs and intramurals their college of choice offers. The plethora of activities offered may surprise some.

The stress of living away from parents as well as keeping up good grades weighs (no

pun intended) on most kids, and many gain unhealthy weight.

The dangerous part is the trend continues. Unhealthy habits and inactivity can continue on into adulthood for many students.

Former Leesville basketball player Quinton Marshall now plays varsity D1 basketball for The Citadel. “I would recommend club or intramural sports to someone who isn’t playing varsity sports,” he said via Twitter. “It is good exercise and sometimes they have opportunities to travel and meet new people.”

Most will not play varsity college sports as they dreamed of as a child. However, this shouldn’t stop anybody from remaining involved in their sport as they go into college.

Marshall has a few tips to incoming freshman intent on playing sports. “Put school first because that stays with you the rest of your life,” he said. “It’s really easy to get distracted, so I would just tell them to keep their head on straight.”

HBCUs maintain sense of tradition, community By: Carson Ellerby Staff Writer

Senior assembly is approaching; students are curious to where seniors are going and the scholarships they will receive.

Many times you hear NC State, ECU, Carolina and Appalachian state. Several students, however, are choosing HBCU as their top choice.

With lower tuition costs, students are realizing the benefits of the 4-year education HBCUs offer. Students can enjoy the campus without having student loans in mind.

An HBCU is a Historically Black College University. These universities were founded at the time when many black students were turned away from the state universities due to institutionalized racism during the Jim Crow era.

HBCUs are attractive because of the employment opportunities,

feel of community, Greek life and cheaper tuitions.

The original purpose for the HBCU was to give blacks an opportunity to a technical and agricultural education, to reduce the cycle of poverty among black families.

Selo Kuvuna and Rasheed Brown are both going to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University. The school, established 1890, was the epicenter of the Greensboro Sit-In and the greater Civil Rights Movement .

“Most of my family went to an HBCU; my family has a legacy there,” said Rasheed Brown, who is majoring in psychology.

Selo is planning to major in business management and entrepreneurship. Kuvuna is on his way to prosperity; he recently started a coffee and donut business.

Kuvuna played varsity football, basketball and ran track during his four years at Leesville and he

is planning to walk on for the Aggies, A&T’s football program.

A&T, despite its accolades for academic excellence, is famously known for the amusements out of classes. “I have heard that it is a party school,” said Kuvuna. “I think the most I’ll do on campus is ministry.”

“I want to get into the best activities and best grades possible,” said Brown. “I’m ready to go, move on and enjoy life.”

Still, many black students feel loyalty to these universities because of the closeness among students and faculty, potential connections with minority business leaders or the continuation of a family dynasty.

Prenessa Lowery’s school of choice was Spelman College, an all female college. A swimmer and a member of DECA, she has been an active student throughout high school.

“I’m ready for the change, and it’s a great way to show the

people who doubted you that you made it.” she said.

A top ranked school, Spelman is the school of Alma Mater (school attended) of many nationally renowned scholars and professionals.

Selo Kuvuna wears his favorite A&T shirt. Kuvuna plans to major in business and become a member of the campus ministry.

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Barksdale takes third

Barksdale celebrates the news of his third place finishing. He plans to attend Brown University next fall.

By: Carson Ellerby Staff Writer

Every year, two seniors are recognized for their top performance at senior assembly and graduation.This year’s third place position goes to Duane Barksdale, finishing with a 5.0 cumilative GPA. A student doesn’t finish with a 5.0 without taking challenges.

Duane enrolled in countless AP classes.

“APUSH was definitely the hardest class. The pacing was very fast,” he said. AP Biology was by far Barksdale’s favorite class.

Although seen as shy to those around him, he is noted for his humbleness and his productivity.

“He was a pleasure to have in the class; he works well with everyone,” said Mrs. Anderson, AP English teacher.

“He knew how to balance work and play perfectly,” said Ingrid Chin, classmate.

Despite his quiet personality, Duane is an effective leader, heavily involved in extracurriculars. He is the current president of model UN and treasurer of Executive Council.

Barksdale plans to major in Biomedical Science at Brown University.

“I want to make sure I spend time not only learning in class but to learn from other people by helping the surrounding community,” he said. “I want to lead.”

May 22, 2013

Leesville Road High School, Raleigh, NC

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Felton finishes her teaching career Morris says goodbye After serving Wake County for 25 years, Mrs. Felton has decided to retire. Felton, who teaches World History and Religions, has become a staple of consistency for the school since joining in 1998.

“I want to spend time with my grandchildren, see my daughter in Argentina, and travel in the United States with friends. I would like some leisure,” Felton said.

Mrs. Felton said she especially enjoyed teaching her Paideia classes.

“Mrs. Felton was very compassionate,” said Catie Byrne, junior. “She really listens and really cares about us.”

In her years of teaching, she has amassed many memories and experiences. She has even taught some of her former students’ parents and heard from students she taught in the 1970’s.

“The best thing [students] can do for you is to keep you young,” Felton said. “You can keep up with technology, you can keep up with fashion, and you can keep up with music.”

Her steadiness and uncompromising standards were helpful to freshman getting adjusted to life in high school. All her years of students, parents, and many others appreciate what she has done for the school.

1975 Not only was she a great teacher, but she was heavily involved in promoting the teaching profession through NCAE.

After 37 years, Floyd bids farewell 37 years. Four schools. Four different grades.

Ms. Regina (Kay) Floyd has taught all levels of English, newspaper and creative writing. She started her teaching career in Wake County at Enloe and Broughton, then moved to Leesville.

After 37 years of teaching, Ms. Floyd announced her retirement.

“I began teaching at Leesville in the fall of 1994 -- the year after the school opened,” said Ms. Floyd. “It’s (my decision to retire is) just a natural progression of events; it’s simply time for me to retire].” When Floyd began teaching at Enloe in 1978, the school had only 900 kids.

Ms.Floyd said that she enjoys the rigor of teaching and tries to keep an orderly yet friendly atmosphere.

1978 When asked what she will miss the most, Floyd said: “My students.

I’ll miss student contact and conversation. I’ll also miss reading student text. I like to encourage originality and [to tell] students to use their own voice.”

“It will be a big loss to Leesville,” says Mrs. Dinkenor. “She’s so specific in what she remembers about student’s writing and their ability, and she pushes them from one level to the next. It’s a loss to not have her here anymore.”

When asked about her future plans, Ms. Floyd replied: “I have no grandiose plans [after retirement]. I just want to relax, and I know that there will be new possibilities [for me]. I will also miss the camaraderie I share with my colleagues, friends, and staff.”

Ms. Floyd made great contributions to the English Department at Leesville. She will be greatly missed, and we wish her the best of luck with her future plans.

Weber waves goodbye to LRHS As Weber’s six years at Leesville come to a close, she reflects on her experience. She feels that her contact with students is what she’ll miss the most.

“I love interacting with my students,” Weber said. “I will miss them next year.”

Weber, brings her passion to her teaching Spanish. Learning in Weber’s classroom was an interactive experience that required everyone’s participation.

“I’ve been in two of her classes, and while I’m not very good at Spanish, Señora Weber makes it seem fun and makes me want to learn more. I’ll miss her energy and excitement for teaching. Not many teachers want to know their students on a personal level the way she does,” said Jacob Crew, junior and Spanish 4 student.

Señora Sollie, Leesville Spanish teacher, also appreciates Weber’s dedication to her students.

“She always has her kids’ best interests in mind. She pushes for the department to find current and meaningful activities for students. In the five years we’ve taught together at Leesville, she’s become more than a colleague, Señora Weber is a good friend.”

Weber visibly enjoys her job, but her decision to retire stems from an urge to travel.

“I am travelling to Ireland soon and will possibly be going to Nicaragua. I love teaching, but I also love sleeping in a little longer (like 6am),” said Weber. “And will have more ‘time’ to do the things I would like.”

Although she would be leaving Leesville, Weber has no plans to slow down in retirement.

“Every year teaching is like a brand new year. I feel exactly the same as when I started teaching, but my interests have changed as I get older,” said Weber. “I’ll miss teaching, but now I have the opportunity to pursue hobbies, the things I’ve always wanted to do. It feels like the right time in my life to retire.”

FROM CONTRIBUTING STAFF WRITERS

Prior to 1998, Leesville Road High School had no Low Incidence classes. On one fateful day, however, Suzanne Morris entered the school with the first low incidence class in the area-- and at the end of the spring semester of 2013, we will lose her.

“I came here in 1998. Prior to that time, Leesville did not have a class like this,” said Morris. Low Incidence classes consist of students who are visually, auditorily or physically disabled, as well as those who have autism.

“We started out in the old building, in an art room. Eventually we moved to our classroom in this beautiful facility, which was built with us in mind. It’s a perfect place to be.” said Morris.

With the Leesville location comes a sense of acceptance as

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well. “They make friends, and we have had very few kids that tease and make fun,” said Morris.

“Leesville has always accepted them, and I’ve always felt like it was okay for them to be here.”

Morris has been around disability all of her life. “I grew up with a sister like this, who is now 44. So to me, the students have always been a part of my life.”

Morris has strong feelings about the work she does. “I feel seriously protective of them, you know, I’m ‘momma’,” she said.

“Most of us have been doing this for a long time. To me, this is the greatest place in the world to be.”

“I will probably continue to follow my kids wherever they are,” she said. “You get to know the families really well, how they work and what they do, stuff like that. Most of these guys range in age from 16-22, and they’re kind of just like my kids. ” As a teacher of low incidence students, Morris wants everyone to be more accepting. “Nobody is better than anyone else, so hold yourself to a higher standard.

Treat others as if they were the most intelligent or the best kind of person that they can be. You never know what kind of friends you might make.”

Covington retires with a choral legacy Diane Covington, Leesville choral director since 1994, has announced her retirement for the upcoming year.

In addition to humbly leading the choral department, Covington plays an integral part in the success of Leesville musical productions. Sipping her tea at 4:40 in the morning, Covington spends her time thinking about ways to improve musical quality of beginning, intermediate and Capital Pride choruses.

Formerly the chair of Leesville’s arts department, Covington decided to retire because “my family’s needs have changed; my husband and I both have parents in their mid-eighties. I am ready for the next chapter in my life. I know that I have had a successful career, but it’s exciting to look towards other things.”

“I will miss the kids most,” said Covington. “I love watching the making of the music within them, seeing them grow into outstanding musicians. The choral program has mushroomed from 32 to 186 students in the years I have taught at Leesville. I am

grateful to have taught so many students over the past 19 years.”

Reflecting on her best memories teaching chorus, Covington said, “I am proud of Capital Pride singing the ‘Berlioz Requiem’ at Carnegie Hall and performing in Westminster, England. Every day in class will always be a special memory.”

Matt Cesari, junior and Capital Pride member, said, “We were all shocked. People were crying, and it just felt like nothing made sense anymore.”

Chorus is a family, and Covington is the matriarch leading beginning, intermediate and Capital Pride chorus’ to success in choral competitions.

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Senior Reflections

Drummond reflects on necessity of balance Umfleet begs current By: Alana Drummond Contributing Writer

Remembering the four years in Leesville, one thing in particular was the strongest asset to keeping a sane mind with school work, friendships, projects, the test that was forgotten about until the night before, or even work in general: Balance. Balancing is the key to access a happy serene life, and it’s only in high school where we truly learn and understand the fragile ‘art’ of balancing.

Where you may have to give up a night of partying to ace that test that will make or break your 84.4 average in math, or you have to choose a chorus practice over going to the gym. Whatever it may be, the Pride will watch over its members and will gladly assist any cubs that seem off balance

and in need.

One thing I would like to leave for the underclassmen is stay strong and enjoy each and every year with pride. Don’t rush through them due to that one teacher that seems to drone, or that one student that always asks you for gum, because you will

never get these years back. Enjoy your friends; they’re practically your second family. Be respectful to teachers--they’re there to help you, not harm you. And no matter what, strive to be the very best you can be. Don’t give in to the thick fog of tiredness that occasionally sprouts its ugly little head and attempts to drag you down. Stand tall and prove your worth because that spirit and that strength is the most important thing you will take with you to college. With it, the dreams that may be thought intangible can be obtained with the utmost ease.

Lastly, as quoted by Jonathan Lockwood, “May your spirits soar throughout the vast cathedral of your being. May your mind whirl joyful cartwheels of creativity.

May your heart sing sweet lullabies of timelessness.”

Fajardo encourages peers to find niche By: Marco Fajardo Contributing Writer

At its core, high school is an adventure. Students travel deep into the vast jungle trying to find sapphires of satisfaction or rubies of identity. After dodging the enticing roots of peer pressure and swinging from the vine of every AP class to another, we expect some riches -- some kind of feeling to validate the jour-

ney. However, the treasures we receive and treks we take aren’t all the same.

Coming from a private middle school in Connecticut, the move to Leesville shocked me. Leesville accommodated five hundred students in my grade, my old school sported only thirty to a grade. I struggled to find myself.

It wasn’t until sophomore year I joined clubs and sports, and those events led me to find a place in school. The odd paradox about Leesville is, despite the large student body, it’s easy to find a niche.

Your freshmen buddies don’t look the same, and even yourself probably went through several different fashion phases. Yet if there’s one thing that stayed true, it was my niche. With the Cross Country team, we spent

our mornings chatting in the locker room, and our afternoons running through hills. My niche guided me in high school. While seniors left and freshmen arrived, the same spirit of joy and support on the team still hangs above our heads.

As a senior, I can only hope next generation of teammates can experience the same things as I did. Whether it’s working with drama, singing in chorus, or volunteering at Key Club, I encourage you to find a niche and start your adventure.

So to all the underclassmen, enjoy this adventure in Leesville because its treasures shine unlike any other. And finally to all the seniors, whether you’re going to college, military, or immediately into a job, our next trek is the same direction -- straight ahead.

students to experience more of high school By: Alex Umfleet Contributing Writer

The scariest thing about high school is how fast it goes by.

Throughout these four years, it seems that time speeds itself up to the point of becoming a blur, leading to now: the end. During the rapid changes that occur, through all the craziness and past the forces that pull each of us in every direction, it can be hard to tell how important a single event or action is on the “big picture” (whatever that is). It is difficult to decide what to do and what not to do with anything and everything nagging at us to be something different or more than what we are now.

From college majors to where to sit at lunch, from who to hang out with one night or what summer camp to go to, decisions never get easier to make. If anything, they become more difficult as you force yourself to weigh the gains and costs of each and every course of action and compare that to what end you, yourself want to reach. In the chaos of forced decisions, people often waste time procrastinating or misprioritizing their time, leaving a lot of empty space thinking rather than doing.

I am guilty of this, of letting so many things slip by as I pondered the “ifs, woulds, and shoulds” of situations. I wish I could go back and experience more of high school, to take back that wasted space and fill it with fond memories with people I love. To the future classes, I beg you: don’t let high school simply pass you by.

Act, do not waste; embrace the chances you have been given and build something great of yourself here and beyond. I promise that you will regret what you don’t do more than what you actually do.

As for me, and the class of 2013, we are about to open a new chapter of our lives. May we be strong and faithful to ourselves as our worlds completely change, may we embrace the future and its prospects rather than cast it away and hide from the world.

Together, we push towards tomorrow, wherever that may be.

As musicians, artists, athletes, scholars, dancers, scientists, or whatever else, here we go into the unknown. We will fight our battles, confront our evils, and find the light that we all know exists even in life’s darkest wildernesses.

Edwards: “Just have fun, work hard and support and love your school” By: Drake Edwards Contributing Writer

My four years at Leesville Road High School have been the best high school experiences I could have imagined, and senior year was just the icing on the cake. Coming into Leesville, I didn’t know many people until I joined the football team. Being on the team all four years gave me a close group of friends, and it taught me many valuable lessons that helped shape me into who I am today.

1. Get involved – Whether it is a sports team, club or other organization, getting involved

will help you find friends with common interest.

2. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going – When we had to wake up at 6:00 in the morning for summer workouts or start practice at 12 am, many people would want to quit because it was too hard. Pain will make the end result so much more satisfying.

3. Never back down – As an offensive lineman, there were many times during the season that I would be lined up against someone that would be much bigger and stronger than me. Through this, I learned that if you let fear enter your mind, then fear will

make you weak and you will not succeed. This relates to academics as well because if you get an assignment and it looks challenging, making the choice to face it head on, work hard and do your best work is the best choice.

4. Teachers and coaches see greatness when you may not see it – When I was a sophomore, I was moved up to varsity, and being one of the youngest and smallest lineman on the team definitely was not a joyful experience. Having to block seniors that were much more experienced and much bigger ended up with me getting knocked on my butt more times than I would like to remember. The coaches didn’t move me up to varsity just as a punching bag for the seniors.

They saw something in me that I had no idea was there until my senior year as a starting lineman of an undefeated conference

championship team and, most importantly, a leader. Teachers are the same way when they see you not taking notes in class but still getting good grades on tests; they see potential. When teachers bug you and call you out in front of the whole class, it’s not because they don’t like you, it’s because they see you can be great!

So, as a senior, I say this to all the students that have one, two or three more years here at Leesville; enjoy this because it is a blast that goes by way too fast.

Don’t get caught up in the little things. Just have fun, work hard and support and love your school.

Barksdale learns valuable life lessons through time at Leesville By: Duane Barksdale Contributing Writer

The first subject that I want to address is how Leesville has a little over a handful of amazing teachers who are both passionate about what they teach and amazing at teaching it. While every teacher that I’ve had over the past four years has taught me an important lesson either directly dealing with academics or with life in general, there are five major standouts. If it weren’t for Paideia freshman year and Mr. Broer’s encouragement to avoid sounding like a robot on paper, I would hate writing. Mr. Hunt’s year-long AP U.S. History class

was filled with various catchphrases such as ‘choo-choo not moo-moo,’ but it also taught me how there are always two sides to an argument and developed my analytical thought process. If it weren’t for Mrs. Anderson’s rigorous-yet-rewarding AP English III class, my ability to express my thoughts in a logical and coherent manner would have taken much more time to develop. Dr. Stone’s various anecdotes from his life, in between his lectures, showed me that in order to find some sense of fulfillment, I need to venture out of the norm and truly live.

Finally, working with Executive Council over the past 2 years with the leadership of Ms. Mayfield

has both encouraged me to utilize what limited skills I have and has developed my common sense, which is still very minimal. I’m undoubtedly thankful for these, and every single one of my teachers who has put up with me since my arrival in 2009.

As far as what role Leesville has played in my life, it's been fairly significant. People have often told me to cherish high school since they’re the “best years of life,” but honestly if I look back on my life in 30 years and see the past four years as the golden days, then honestly I will be sorely disappointed. That being said, although I haven’t absolutely loved each and every moment

at Leesville, I can definitely leave saying that I’m glad I spent most of my teenage years as a part of the Pride. Sure, there have been a lot of unnecessary incidents of drama, comments in class welldeserving of a collective sideeye, and frustrations involving how people tend to navigate the hallways, but overall, for the lack of a less cliche phrase, I’ve grown.

While I haven’t made the most memories that don’t involve flying solo for a movie night, I don’t feel that I’ve missed out on what’s worthwhile about high school.

Thanks to Leesville, I’ve learned to work hard, be creative, be selfsufficient, embrace my dry sense of humor, and be confident with

my deeper-than-average voice, among countless other significant lessons. And to prove that I actually learned something in French: Au revoir, Leesville.

May 22, 2013

Leesville Road High School, Raleigh, NC

Lane-Quisha’s The conclusion of four years on the final rhyme “rollercoaster” is bittersweet for DeMarco By: Megan DeMarco Contributing Writer

By: Lane Hering Contributing Writer

Carpe Diem, seize the day!

Why not, and YOLO! Are all expressions to say: That we should try new things, what’s holding us back?

We should get involved, we should join a pack!

We could try music or sports; academia or service, We just have to go, there’s no sense in being nervous!

Reflecting on senior year I’d like to address The various things we do for fun, what we do to alleviate stress.

And what I’ve discovered as I’m looking through the years Is that the things I had the most fun with were the ones where I lost my fears.

The failures came, as they will, when we put ourselves to the test, But overall, the good things outweigh all the rest!

Freshman year I tried orchestra only to find music isn’t for me, So I applied to yearbook, which has been my cup of tea.

I had an extra class period that I needed to fill, So I tried taking Spanish, even though French had my skills.

Spanish I was a blast and I met so many new friends, Even though I took Spanish senior year, right at the end Of my high school career I told myself “why not?”

So I tried a whole slew of things to improve my lot!

I tried out for basketball: a complete epic fail, But I did it for fun, and it tells a great tale.

I’ve run long distance since freshman year in the fall, But this spring I tried sprinting hurdles, and I had a ball.

We should all take chances, step out on different limbs, We should all do something new, get over the rim Of our comfort zone, nothing fun happens there, And just try new things—this is a challenge, a dare!

We can write raps instead of essays, Stop being clean and get messy, Try new clubs and new groups, Stop being so stifled, so cooped!

And we have to get out; we have to try new things!

Our graduation gives us the chance: there’s a whole new life it brings!

Lizzie McGuire’s song “Why Not?” had it right, We should go and do things beyond our short sight— We’re all going different directions, and now’s the time to have fun!

I encourage everyone to just take off and run!

Try everything new, and give it some effort, Go meet new people, make new friends, what can it hurt?

There are so many great activities out there to do, Wherever you’re going, they’re waiting for you!

I think we should follow the advice we got From Lizzie McGuire, “take a crazy chance!” I mean, why not?

Before I talk about these last four years, I want to give the underclassmen some advice that I wish the seniors gave me four years ago. Almost everything you are going to struggle with in high school doesn’t matter. Having $150 shoes, going to awesome parties, the car you drive, getting tatted up, all the way to setting off fireworks at football games… by senior year you finally realize what is actually important. This year, everything finally starts to click.

Take advantage of the time you have now, because 12th grade will roll around before you know it, and your $150 shoes won’t help you get into college, and you’re not going to get a scholarship for throwing a Project-X party. When you discover who your true friends are, and where your true relationships lie, spending so much time trying to fit in and impressing people turns out to be useless, considering after June 10 you won’t see but a handful of the peers you’ve spent years with.

When you’re older, these are

the times you’re going to look back on, tell your kids stories about, and although it seems hard to believe now, miss these moments. So don’t waste time on the meaningless things; appreciate everything you have.

Senior year is exciting, but it’s also mind-blowing to grasp the realization that everything is about to change. We are going to be moving out and away from all those closest to us now. But when I reflect upon my class of 2013, I’m going to remember the

awful times, the amazing times…. and sometimes those moments I think to myself and laugh at like…

“I’m just really going to miss changing my shorts after attempting to hide from Mrs. Jackson’s hawk-like eyes. OH, and that one guy who blasts “2 Chainz” with the subwoofer in his truck at 7 in the morning.

And if you’ve ever been called into Mr.Duvall’s peaceful office, I know you’re going to miss those “relaxing” conversations. And the cool kids that used to hangout in the woods before school? Man they smelled quite unique! Don’t forget those lingering lunch detentions that really taught me to be on time and think about my mistake. I also loved George keeping the parking lot on lock down, and checking my lunch pass ALL 4 years of high school!

Of course I’m really going to miss the Leesville kitties that love to be petted and held too!” … Well maybe those weren’t the best moments… but these last 4 years have been a rollercoaster and I think the Seniors of 2013 are finally ready for their turn to get off.

Houston encourages her peers to “make the best out of your four years” By: Dajha Houston Contributing Writer

When I look back on my high school experiences, friends, and lessons, I begin to realize how much we have all grown and changed. High school has been good for me, but I don’t want to paint a perfect picture for the underclassmen. I’ve been through a lot in high school, for one with the actual school part.

I have to say the work has been a true struggle; my junior year was the hardest for me personally. This might sound bad, but I didn’t realize how important making good grades were until my junior year. The worst part was that I’m actually an A and B student, I just had to try and put the time in.

I’ve also lost a lot of friends through school, mostly from drama and differences in maturity. But I, as well as some of my

other classmates, lost a friend to death-- his name was Sal, and most of the people who knew him knew him since middle school.

We had to understand that in life things happen, and not everyone will make it to graduation with you. As long as we know that he had and still has a place in the lineup with us, and that if he were still here today, he would be

walking across the stage also.

What I’m trying to get the underclassmen to understand is that high school will not be perfect. Nothing is. What I will tell you is that it will definitely be what you make it. I had to learn that on my own; I did everything I was too scared to do my senior year. I found that my last year was more enjoyable than all my first three years combined.

So my advice to you is to go do something! Join a club; go to every dance no matter how lame you think it might be, make friends with people you would never even talk to, and actually get to know an administrator. All I wish for the underclassmen is to be able to walk across the stage knowing that you made the best out of your four years and looking forward to more in the future.

That’s what my four years have taught me. What will they teach you?

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Adventures special to Lee

By: Erica Lee

Contributing Writer I’ve sailed a raft with Huck and Jim, fought beside Napoleon, exercised diplomacy, and learned how not to beat a poem with a hose. Along with the lessons I’ve learned and the teachers I’ve encountered, my peers have been with me through it all. Looking back, I see how the years have shaped the lives of those who roam these halls and how they’ve changed since the first “hello.”

I’ve counted down the weeks, the days, the hours, and now that today has come, it means leaving behind those who have inspired me.

Although my time at Leesville has come to an end, I’m thankful for the adventures along the way.

Painting the homecoming decorations, debating conflict minerals, and playing Christmas carols at Crabtree are things that not every high school student encounters, but are things that helped create my high school experience.

Defending military tribunals, protesting the Patriot Act and reading stories of Cornelia and Flavia were just a few events that occupied my time while being surrounded by these brick walls.

Not every memory is positive; I remember when my phone was stolen in the gym locker room and when my car was rear ended in the student parking lot. Yet, it’s these moments that splash color on the illustrations of my story.

Now that this chapter has concluded, I am able to turn the page and explore what lies between the covers of my existence. Beginning with a blank sheet, I move on with no words to guide me. I’m carefully treading on unfamiliar territory as I balance on the binding that holds me together. These will be the years that fill my book with wonders.

May 22, 2013

Leesville Road High School, Raleigh, NC

All Through Homecoming

King: Kordell Draper Queen: Mallory Boris

Prince: Scott Kreis Princess: Lane Hering

Winterfest

King: Selo Kuvuna Queen: Jessica Stout

Prom

2012: “Night Under the Big Top” 2013: “City of Lights”

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The Years Major Drama Productions

Menagerie Themes

2009-2010 “Dracula” “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”

2009-2010:

“Changing Directions”

2010-2011 “Blithe Spirit” “Cinderella”

2010-2011: “Mosaic”

2011-2012 “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” “Kiss Me, Kate”

2011-2012:

“A Matter of Pride”

2012-2013 “Jane Eyre” “Hairspray”

2012-2013: “It’s here.”

Student Government 2009-2010

Class Advisor: Ms. Wade President: Gabe Romero Vice President: Lane Hering Treasurer: Meghan Drum Sergeant at Arms: Brittany Miles Representative to Exec Council: Jessica Stout

Editors-in-Chief Brendan Marks 2012-2013 University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill Katy Huis 2011-2012 Appalachian State University Kelly Williamson 2010-2011 University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill

2010-2011

Class Advisors: Ms. Meeks, Mr. McLeod, Ms. Wade President: Claire Coward Vice President: Lane Hering and Kordell Draper Treasurer: Abby Davis Sergeant at Arms: Holly Carter Representative to Exec Council: Jessica Stout

2011-2012

Class Advisors: Ms. Meeks and Ms. Barrow President: Claire Coward Vice President: Ingrid Chen Treasurer: Anna Foley Sergeant at Arms: Megan Bradley Representative to Exec Council: Jessica Stout

SENIOR SONG: The Cave by Mumford & Sons It's empty in the valley of your heart The sun, it rises slowly as you walk Away from all the fears and all the faults You've left behind

But I will hold on hope And I won't let you choke On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain And I will change my ways The harvest left no food for you to eat I'll know my name as it's called again You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see But I have seen the same So come out of your cave walking on I know the shame in your defeat your hands And see the world hanging upside But I will hold on hope down And I won't let you choke You can understand dependence On the noose around your neck When you know the maker's land And I'll find strength in pain So make your siren's call And I will change my ways And sing all you want I'll know my name as it's called again I will not hear what you have to say 'Cause I have other things to fill my time You take what is yours and I'll take mine Now let me at the truth Which will refresh my broken mind

'Cause I need freedom now And I need to know how To live my life as it's meant to be And I will hold on hope And I won't let you choke On the noose around your neck

So tie me to a post and block my ears I can see widows and orphans And I'll find strength in pain through my tears And I will change my ways I know my call despite my faults I'll know my name as it's called again And despite my growing fears

2012-2013

Class Advisor: Ms. Wade, Ms. Butler, Mrs. Barrow President: Claire Coward Vice President: Lane Hering / Preston Nix Secretary: Aly Moser Treasurer: Jinha Choi Sergeant at Arms: Holly Carter Representative to Exec Council: Remi Olagoke

The Mycenaean Staff congratulates the Class of 2013!

Brendan Marks- Editor-in-Chief Matt Conrad- Business and Online Editor Sarah Bush- Senior Editor Anne Cushman - Senior Editor Hailey Stephenson - Senior Editor Camille Churchwell - Junior Editor Juliana Rube - Junior Editor Staff Writers: Catie Byrne, Connor Choate, Laura Della Badia, Nia Doaks, Carson Ellerby, Griffin Morehead, David Nyamu, Helen Phillips, Dan Pollard, Ben Pope, Carson Saffold, Alex Stephens

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Four-Year Varsity Wrestling

Softball

“Wrestling for Leesville taught me to be disciplined and be a hard worker.”

- Casey Burns

“Playing softball at Leesville has been the greatest investment and has taught me more than I ever thought softball could.”

- Jessica Pinkney

Cheerleading “I believe in you, you believe in me, and we believe in this team.” -Hamilton - Morgan Hamilton, Abby Hilyer,

Maddie Kendricks, Mallory Boris

Men’s Golf

Gymnastics “Win or lose, at least we’re all still having fun.”

- Travers

- Amber Travers, Jessica Martin

- Zach Seabolt, Carter Jenkins

“It’s fun representing Leesville as a team because we play an individual sport.”

-Seabolt

Women’s Swimming “H20: Two parts heart, one part obsession.” -Goto - Rachel Mulligan, Erin McCauley, Melissa Goto, Megan Kasprzak, Brooklynn Adkins, Prenessa Lowery, Kathryn Nordone, Maggie Feltman (not pictured)

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Lettermen Men’s Swimming “The world is 70% water. We can conquer the rest later.”

- Montgomery

Men’s Basketball

“It was a blessing to be a four-year letterman; not many people get the chance.

I’m honored.

- Shyheid Petteway

- Scott Johnson, Jacob Montgomery, Brian Campoli

Baseball “The game is all about having fun.”

- Michael Kelly

Volleyball “All we do is win.

(Except the state championship.)”

-Karelov

- Sasha Karelov, Nia Doaks, Kati Stammen

Men’s Tennis

“I enjoyed representing Leesville through tennis.”

-Burns

Women’s Soccer

“The best part would be the relationships we’ve made with everyone over the past four years (and especially Dink).” -Reeves

-Brian Davis, Shaun Burns - Kelsey Reeves, Nicole Park

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1. American Institute of Taxidermy (Boulder Junction, WI) Flannery, Erin

12. Brunswick Community College (Bolivia, NC) Whitaker, Jordan

2. Appalachian State University (Boone, NC) Bassett, Cole Bell, Tucker Blades, Jamie Bruening, Lindsay Burke, Simon Burruss, Jeffrey Campbell, Jen Churn, Alex Dran, Tori Engler, Griffin Farkas, Ellen Fleming, Kieran Haley, Will Herring, Benjamin Koev, Atanas Lee, Ainsley Lockridge, Mikayla Mancini, Nicholas Massimilla, Sam McLean, Justin McNeill, Matthew Park, Nicole Putnam, Emily Ramirez, Breanna Riley, Evan Reuter, Anna Sauls, Nicholas Stammen, Katrina Taylor, Luke Waldron, Brian Wendt, Andrew

13. Cape Fear Community College (Wilmington, NC) Royster, Devonte’

3. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (Asheville, NC) Cerrato, Gabe 4. Arizona State (Tempe, AZ) Stevens, Nathan 5. Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham (Durham, NC) Byrd, Summer Marrow, Pri Suggs, Ka’Liyah Zaki, Amber 6. Averett University (Danville, VA) Bowen, Kamir Yando, Ashleigh 7. Barton College (Wilson, NC) Mims, Josh 8. Blinn College (Bryan, TX) Munn, Brittany 9. Brigham Young University at Idaho (Rexburg, ID) Barker, Laura Clawson, Graham 10. Brigham Young University at Utah (Provo, UT) Boris, Mallory Draper, Cammie Pixton, Seth 11. Brown University (Providence, RI) Barksdale, Duane Pinkney, Jessica

14. Clemson University (Clemson, SC) Carney, Ryan Coward, Claire Drum, Meghan McKinley, Keely Wheeler, Justin 15. Chicago School of the Arts (Charlotte, NC) Davis, Lance 16. Chowan University (Murfreesboro, NC) David, Cameron Roberson, Deja 17. Coastal Carolina University (Conway, SC) Freuler, Courtney 18. College of William & Mary (Williamsburg, VA) Mulligan, Rachel 19. Duke University (Durham, NC) Johnson, Sean Karelov, Sasha 20. Durham Technical Community College (Durham, NC) Dunnam, Donna Morgan, Toni 21. East Carolina University (Greenville, NC) Andersen, Camille Backshall, Adam Ball, Sam Bernard, Montana Blood, Michael Burns, Casey Burns, Shaun Byrd, Ian Chen, Thander Creekmore, Nicholas Dayal, Sahil DeMarco, Megan Dickerson, Jackie Dorsey, Nick Earp, Preston Edwards, Drake Finley, L-Zhae Floyd, Daniel Gooch, Nicole Hamilton, Morgan Hawkins, Hunter Hilyer, Abby Holthouse, Nick Hooper, Steven Johnson, Kennedy Johnson, Paris Kasprzak, Megan Kennedy, Kaley Kimmerly, Chris King, Michael Larson, Josh Lawler, Morgan Meyer, Kiera Miller, Monet

All above information was reported by students on April 30; therefore, The Mycenaean staff is not responsible for any inaccurate data.

Montgomery, Jacob Nicholson, Lindsey O’Brien, Sydney Phillips, Maura Prioleau, Tye Reeves, Kelsey Ringley, Alexa Robertson, Autumn Rodgers, Jhayna Siercke, Marianne Sina, Michelle Williams, Lezlie Yates, Jessica

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39. Morehouse College 48. Shaw University (Atlanta, GA) (Raleigh, NC) Hood, Trevon Edwards, Schade 40. New York University (New York, NY) Draper, Kordell

41. North Carolina A&T State University (Greensboro, NC) Brown, Rasheem Donaldson, Stephen 22. Elizabeth City State Eaton, Victoria Jedrzynski, Nicholas University (Elizabeth Kuvuna, Selo City, NC) Solomon, Albert Houston, Dajha Stephenson, Jamira 23. Elon University 42. North Carolina (Elon, NC) Central University Wallach, David (Durham, NC) Farmer, LeCarlton 24. Florida Leeks, Danielle State University Williams, A’Lexus (Tallahassee, FL) Rodriguez, Daria 43. North Carolina 25. Furman University State University (Raleigh, NC) (Greenville, SC) Adkins, Brooklynn Phillips, Rachel Allen, Tobi Savannah Anampa, Jason 26. Gardner-Webb Baker, Ellen University (Boiling Bates, Damaris Springs, NC) Beebe, Bryant Jones, Kendra Bouchard, Jared Bryant, Sean 27. George Mason Carter, Nate University (Fairfax, Chen, Ingrid VA) Choi, Jin Ha Lee, Erica Cline, Zach Coffelt, Hallie 28. Gray Military Conrad, Matthew Academy (Cayce, SC) Crismore, Austin Robinson, De’Rahjai Delacruz, Mark Denning, Nick 29. Golden West Doaks, Nia College (Huntington Duckett, Amanda Beach, CA) Elshof, Teddy Rumgay, Maxwell Foley, Joseph Franck, Julie 30. Guilford College Goto, Melissa (Greensboro, NC) Hackman, Megan Brady, James Hahn, Nick Haikonen, Alex 31. Hampton University (Hampton, Harris, Cole Henderson, McCae VA) Ingle, Cassidi Miller, Nikki Jayes, Austin 32. Haverford College Jeffries, Rachel Johnson, Jawaun (Haverford, PA) Johnson, Scott Taylor, Julian Lewis, Lauren Liles, Jeremy 33. Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte, Mahr, Leah McCauley, Erin NC) McMillan, Kay Cox, Katherine Olson, Trey Ocampo, Danielle Radulovich, Rachel 34. Kansas University Sarfraz, Shayaan (Lawrence, KS) Sherk, Peter New, Parker Song, Jason Rovaris, Rachel Stone, Allison Thomas, Sierra 35. King’s College Tim, Benjamin London (London, Trevillian, Nathan England) Tucker, Jackson Fakhoury, Majid Tyner, Benjamin Vlanich, Nicole 36. La Salle College Werner, Megan International (Bogota, Walker, Victor Colombia) Wheeler, Kelley Suary Correa, Maria Youmans, Dani 37. Louisburg College (Louisburg, NC) Matondo-Fouka, Haverty

44. Ohio Northern University (Ada, OH) Subasic, Adam

38. Meredith College (Raleigh, NC) Codispoti, Alyssa Duckett, Hannah Gordon, Meredith Kendricks, Maddie Kimaru, Neema Leza, Andrea Martin, Jessica Mulligan, Elena Smith, Alyssa Smith, Corinna Smith, Melissa Wimmer, Rachael

45. Pitt Community College (Greenville, NC) Johnson, Whitney 46. Saint Augustine (Raleigh, NC) Moore, De’Ja 47. Savannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta, GA) Franklin, Chelsea Noga, Sarah

49. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Wake Forest, NC) Rincon, Victor 50. Spelman College (Atlanta, GA) Lowery, Prenessa 51. Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY) Sprufera, Anthony 52. University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa, AL) Lugo, Peter Seale, Cassie 53. University of California at Irvine (Irvine, CA) Nguyen, Henry 54. University of Connecticut (Mansfield, CT) Gonzalez, A.J.

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55. University of Georgia (Athens, GA) Chow, Donna 56. University of Mary Washington (Fredericksburg, VA) Reetz, Hannah 57. University of Missouri (Columbia, MO) Min, Samuel

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Symes, Allison Tabron, Kevin Tiwari, Kushal Zemonek, Jordan 61. University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Greensboro, NC) Allyn, Hannah Dalton, Danielle Georgiou, Chrysoula Glover, Chasidie’ Howell, Meganevan Jenkins, Carter Landis, Anna Olagoke, Remi Satterfield, Grace Singer, Korey Stolley, William Suddath, Mary Grace Tracy, Kyle Vergara, Diego Warner, Catherine Williams, Natalie 62. University of North Carolina at Wilmington (Wilmington, NC) Bateman, Chandler Bewlay, Harry Castro, Kayla Davis, Brian Davis, Carey Della Badia, Laura Dorsay, Kyle Gerowitz, Kenny Guffey, Mary Hutchinson, Jake

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I, Samantha Ball, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to The Woody Cot Girls, mine and Nicole’s bathroom, the dungeon, ibuprofen, toilet paper, Sanderson slang, throwbacks, and the governor game. To Nicole Park, the decision of whether I should wear my shirt up, down, or possibly tucked in, my spot as the next American Idol, and my secret facial expression. To Alex Churn, Mimzy’s name change document, a new, clean couch, a =playpen for the food babies, and random, long heart-to-hearts. To Griffin Engler, an apple core, tickle fights, our handshake, and a lifelong friendship. To Josh Larson, ketchup sandwiches, courage to watch Signs, little grudge boy from Scary Movie 4, Soul Survivor, demented people from hills have eyes, and a life-long friendship. To Jared Shatz, Dickie Roberts, the ability to get lost on a sand bar, creek adventures, my never-ending grudge against you for spraying silly string in my hair, and a life-long friendship. To Ben Browndorf, the awkward game and overly honest conversations.

To Carey Davis, Bernie. To Brian Campoli, creamhoe. To Nick Hann, LBP, art powwows, a spinny chair for Pooka, and our brown friend, Plumpy. To Emily Putnam, our special language, weird animal-like noises, unlimited visits next year, and my total acceptance of your weirdness. To Megan Werner, a deep hole to hide every ugly middle school picture, 13 hour long shopping trips, and a closet full of giant T-shirts. To Sarah Bush and Tucker Bell, cookie mining, animal noises, weird accents, all confusion I have about the universe, and Katy. To Mary Kate Bowers, our awardwinning children’s book, the role as the #1 Belieber at Leesville, and lots of cats. To Julie Bartoff, my role as the top hipster of Leesville and my title as one of the weirdest girls and biggest bum. To Brad Lewis, pixels. To Kaitlyn King, good luck in being the last child in the house, anything I don’t bring to college, and lots of visits to ECU. To Mr. Espinal, a world where everything is made of Snickers. To Joey Foley, a jam session to the Maine, a new sword, and an early apology for kidnapping Daisy.

I, Sarah Bush, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Camille Churchwell, a clear head and patience for next year. To Kyle Mehlman, my Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Beatles album (just kidding, you can’t have it). To Ellen Farkas, nothing because you are the coolest person I have ever met, and I love you. To Zoe Simpkins, an afternoon of brownies, paint, Waffle House, and the art museum. To Grace McLeod, cute haircuts, a few sips of my drink, and the delicious food we stole from the homeless. To Megan DeMarco, rap battles, burnasty and all of our lunches we spent together. To Sarah Noga, crackers, adventures at Umstead, the best advice, and the best of luck for your photography career. To Hailey Stephenson, countless selfies and silly animal pictures. To Nia Doaks, weekend gossip, summer plans, and countless laughs that will forever echo in my mind. To Megan Skiff, five years of friendship with too many precious memories to prioritize for this will. To Morgan

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Senior Wills

Hamilton, I leave walks up to the parking lot, oh ish, and avoiding you-know-who. To Matthew Wright, Gabe’s piano playing, double tree, disposable cameras, your beautiful girlfriend who happens to be my best friend, and breakfast at Finch’s. To Kim Smallwood, our embarrassing music video that I hope no one will ever find, and sophomore year when I needed you the most. To Kim Talton, my entire freshman year. To Claire Cox, our little secrets, Autozone, and the face. To Abby Hilyer, a small kitten that will cuddle with you at ECU when you miss me. To Mr. Broer, although it isn’t tangible, I wish I could leave you my glare you get too often, my 80’s paisley shirt, “woo,” a case of Cheerwine, and a pair of headphones that don’t hurt your ear drums after long use.

To Brendan Marks, my hatred for you that will forever dwell in my heart. To Matt Conrad, I honestly don’t think I have anything cool enough to leave that can even compare to your coolness. To Anne Cushman, my plan to destroy Brendan Marks. It’s in the filing cabinet.

And last, but certainly not least, to Gabe Romero, I leave you my heart, nothing else, because senior wills are too mainstream.

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I, Dowan Cha, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Kenny Gerowitz, a penny, To Justin Arostegui, tolerance. To Preston Nix, my first verve. To Klaire Koward Kardashian, a pet dinosaur. To James Cockman, my parties. To Daniel Floyd, my bowties. To Nick Mancini, nothing. To Rachel Mulligan, all our awful presentations. To Holly Carter, a night of awesomeness and swag.

To Colton Grl, vowels. To Sean Bryant, my computer. To Nick Hahn, Super Smash Brothers.

To Scott Kreis, a cinnamon fireball. To my best friend Taylor Murray, our awesome memories and some rims. And to the rest of the seniors, an invitation to my 21st birthday party at UNC Chapel Thrill.

I, Anne Cushman, being of sound mind and body, hereby leaving the following: To Sydney Frizzell, hard work, CCC, and the sacred role of sweeper. To Helen Phillips, long talks in newspaper, creeper pictures of Brendan and Lane, my letters to Cam, and a late pass. To Ashley Kendrot, some common sense and a meatball. To Caroline Smith, a hand hug and to Megan Purich, a barrel of prewrap. To Ashleigh Yando, snail invasions and our parents drinking parties.

To Mackenzie Dipper, the answers to the sportsmanship test and awkward conversations with Dink. To Kelsey Reeves, a cup of ice and a spare ACL. To Lauren Kohan, Dave Moore the lion tamer, Pridgen Goes Sailing On International Goats In Oregon Every Quasi-Friday, two-a-days, the baseball dugout, and my inability to stop talking, especially in class. To McKenna Crenshaw, food. To Nicole Gooch, killa, a sparkling cider bottle opener, and a hamster ball. To Sydney Wooten, a chest bump, Aye Ladies, and my ghetto dancing skills. To Zaria Maynard, a fist bump and BBB squared. To Rachel Radulovich, my knitting needles, Did you brush your hair this morning?, and Bob Harris. To Jordan Marino, One Direction and to Madison Hoffman, a thousand

good wishes for you and Griffin.

To Kelly Hunter, my bus seat so you can finally have a seat of your own. To Baylee Rigsbee, a ladder to make sneaking out of your house to play soccer easier.

To Sarah Bush, a daily hug. To Robbie Cushman, my beautiful singing voice, outstanding dance moves, and daily car rides. To Nicole Park, hundreds of celebratory hugs, Tangled, and a wedding present for you and Phil.

To Claire Coward, the cycle of the watermelon, scooters, sugar cookies, and my heart. To Mary Kate Bowers, a million sweet nothing whispered into your ear, $13 Yogurt Mountain cup, and a kiss. To Camille Churchwell, all my newspaper procrastination skills, all of of mutual loves (including the one with the button up), Pinterest, walks during class, and all of the preppy, gorgeous boys in the world. To Brendan Marks, food because you’re fat, Zanex, DTRs, the fair, the 100 I got on Ms. Floyd’s project, “K”, and all the sunshine in the world because you need it. To Sarah Noga, pepperoni and water bottles hidden in the bushes, a key to sneak out easier, worms, and long walks. To Natalie Williams, every cat in the world entire world. To Sean Bryant, middle school bus rides and a peed on “kiwi”. To Nick Hahn, dark chocolate raisinets, sour gummy worms, milky ways, tootsie pops, sour patch kids, and lots of cookies. To Matt Conrad, chloroform and to Hailey Stephenson, Pinterest, YouTube videos, Hulu, and computer games.To Paul Dinkenor, some warmed up lark spit and finally to the Broer, a hundred timely articles and a million dollars.

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I, Megan DeMarco, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: To Madeline Graebe, the knowledge that I will miss your face every day and think about you constantly…hate you so much. To Jessica Stout, our nature walks. To Courtney Elyard, a fortune cookie and goodbye. To Lizzy Gifford, I’m obsessed with you, okay. Hi. To the Mainstage Girls, I leave every morning spent with you that made our senior year amazing.

To Destiny Mahony, our future grandma wheelchairs. To Natalie Williams, my funniest superlative to go with your best laugh. To Zoe Simpkins and Sarah Bush, I leave you a can of spray paint, and a bottle of water to pour on yourself. To Mackenzie Robinson and Mary Guffey, Dink quad and the food drive. To Cassie Seale, some Chex Mix I didn’t spill.

I, Nia Doaks, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Courtney Moore, memories of long nights and early mornings, New Years, shopping concerts, volleyball season, and my closet. To Prenessa Lowery, CML class, a key to my house, boy talk, a promised visit to Atlanta, and too many memories from the past nine years. To Nikki Miller, concert tickets, volleyball season, funny nights, promises of beach trips, and lunches. To Shyheid Petteway, our handshake, prom night, car rides, laughing, and movies. To LeCarlton Farmer, car notes, school lunches, Valentine’s Day, the fair night, and life advice. To Sarah Bush, “Poetic Justice,” The Weeknd, “boy talks,” laughter, and cafeteria cookies. To Broer, K97.5, Things White People Like, on-time

[LONG] articles, an iPod cord, fashion advice, and dance lessons.

To Stephen Donaldson, our CML partnership and midnight bowling. To Brendan Marks, music and style advice, writing conferences, arguments (for days), Disney, and MACKLEMORE. To Helen Philips, newspaper talk and middle school memories. To Zack Brendle, Spanish help, bubble game losses, and prom talk. To Sam Brown, twinning memories, Chia’s house, bus rides, and sleepovers. To Dana Worthy, long talks and state championships. To Devonte Royster, the movie theater and life discussions. To Tucker Bell, “hey Tucker!,” and earth science class. To Kris Sherrod, a new tennis ball, Mrs. Tibbett’s class, and the AP Stat exam. To Elana Kuvuna, promised trips to UNC Charlotte once a week, Greensboro trips, spoken word poetry, talks about life, and our PEPI kids.

I, Kordell Draper, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Kim Smallwood, tacos, broken Winterfest dreams, and Edna’s face. To Madi McNair, pasta, bacon, grilled cheese, our fat from elementary school, and your personal stripper. To The Squad and Team Pretty People, Orlando, Gondoriah, $41 of Cuban food, Cinco De Ratchet, and #prayforkordell. To Lane Hering, and The Madame. To Peter Sherk, LPDub, and derp.

To Sam Massimilla, Sloot.

To McCae Henderson, our hatred in elementary school, the teachings you gave me in Large Art, and my ears. To Lindsey Nicholson, REEEEEEED, and I want your shoes. To Morgan Hamilton, our wild dance moves to choral music, and interesting faces. To Megan DeMarco, the status of my first girlfriend.

To Holly Carter, Holly Carta, walk-ins, and no tears. To Madeline Graebe, Tea, Lin Win and Jimmy Calhoun, and the CP twitter. To Merritt Murray, our polar opposite friendship, and your future sainthood. To Cassie Seale, you’ll always be my pretty girl, Stacy and Clinton. To Hannah Daley, all the sunshine in the world, and a smile that will last forever. To Jake Banasiewicz, the half of the theatre department. To Lezlie Williams, Fezz, and the power couple of Leesville. To Kimmy Stewart, interrupting Skype calls, empanadas, and virgin daiquiris. To Melinda Ewbank, hello gorgeous, and hottest homecoming couple. To Mallory Boris, my homecoming queen, the vengabus dance, and my dreams of cheerleading. To Kourtney Williams, the other half of the theatre department.

To Leah Mahr, Lee-ah. To Capital Pride, CPDC2K12, CP13, all the love and memories, den mama, and over 140 cupcakes. To Mainstage, pink on Wednesdays, E-coli, and Heather. To Mrs. Covington, all your love and teachings, your acceptance and passion, all the puns, and a cheesecake. To Mama Lou, the realization I wanted to teach, all the gifts you have given me, your strength and dedication, I couldn’t thank you enough. To Leesville, look at your life and look at your choices, “if you can’t love yourself how can you love anybody else”, and “even when I was down I, I treated myself like a star, and eventually the rest of the world would catch up.

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I, Marco Fajardo, being of

sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Sydney Winchel, a patent for a proper running emoji, a Taco Bell gift card, a new camera, a spy outfit, a pewpewpewpew paper airplane, a shoe telephone, a hip microwave, Rice Krispy treats, endless UNO games, a Corgi pillow pet, and the $20 in my pocket. To Claire Walczyk, bananas for the monkeys and lots of stuffed animals. To Sarah Bigelow, a combined UNCG, UNC-CH, and NCSU shirt, a cane for better balance, ERMAGERD jokes, cardboard cutouts of Matt Felker and Ryan Shay, a new watch, and a team intervention. To Joe Talbert, a CHAAA! T-shirt and a Grandpa Jack Lawson action figure. To Sean Nicol, the discography of Nickelback, a puppy not to step on, anti-tripping people shoes, a slushie machine, a bottle of sunscreen, and an investment on Sean’s Sassy Socks Co. To Megan McGuire, Indian food, my brownie recipe, and smoothies. To Taylor Hemming, a copyright to the Sweat Song, new spikes, some kind of Tarzan gift, endless breadsticks, a Brazilian rainforest dance, a pickle, a lower-pitch scream, and more paper for your list. To Phoebe Clawson, a jar of pennies and a book of rhymes.

To Chaise Williams, all the Channing Tatum DVD’s, a moist towelette, a new profile picture, a hammer to break the system, a McFoul-Ado shirt, and a reminder that this isn’t a game. To Joey Quesenberry, a golf Frisbee and $1 sunglasses. To Josh Quesenberry, anything but a golf Frisbee. And finally, to the whole Cross Country team, a Christmas tree, a couch, and the hope y’all will receive the same joy I did—thank you.

I, Ellen Farkas, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Lane Hering, the best lunch group ever and mini jams. To Nick Holthouse, zip lock bags and sketchy parking lots. To Caroline Sager, wang doodles to monkey’s on the moon demented mushrooms for life. To Jesse McGuire, I leave dancing at the park at midnight, the art museum, and all the felt hats in the world. To Sarah Bush, snuggles <3.

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I, Nicole Gooch, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Rachel Radulovich, my boy advice, Batman costume, purple penguin, and gum. To Lauren Kohan and McKenna Crenshaw, my southern charm. To Nicole Park, the avenging angles and 2nd place all around bowling.

To Claire Coward and MaryKate Bowers, my crocs and gibbets. To Helen Phillips, our lunches... enough said. To 2013 Women’s Soccer Team, all my food… dig in big girls. To Taylor Tesoriero and Kelsey Reeves, our brilliant PEPI kids.

To Elana Kuvuna, my zebra blouse. To Jackie Dickerson, all of our drama, neighborhood shenanigans and adventures.

To Anne Cushman, Lindsey Nicholson, Holly Carter, Lezlie Williams and Aly Moser, our penthouse-penthouse, Killa, and the best week of my life.

To Anne Cushman, a driver’s manual and 6 shrimp. To Aly Moser, Myrtle Manor. To Lezlie Williams, a mechanical bull.

To Holly Carter, the party hat.

To Lindsey Nicholson (Lil’ B), “banana slips on man” and road trip through Ratchet Myrtle.

May 22, 2013 Lastly to my two best friends that no one can replace, I leave Mary Guffey and Kayla Sincock everything because without them I would be nothing.

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I, Lane Hering, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Melissa Goto, bean sprouts, pumpkin chocolatechip loaf, “want an apple? It’s gooooood!,” chanting, random screeching, and to Angela Johnson, Merritt Murray, Helen and Rachel Phillips I leave the Singing Eagles—what a boss Indian Princess group.

To Helen Phillips, we are the real twins and we know it, last minute baking plans, “Modern Family” quotes, a spot as a Leesville Liason: you totally deserved it, that Janice video, rapping skills. To Rachel Phillips, the ever impressive and effective “force,” the joke: “cool-downs,” twelve seasons of running, starburst jelly beans, a singing valentine, uh-saagio bagels, chai tea lattes, locker room mornings, brunch at Briggs, and however many running related stories and hangouts and games and get-togethers you can recollect. To Jessica Merdes, Umstead runs, picnics anywhere, a month of vegetarianism, and delicious baked goods. To Anna Woodhouse, Cross-Country and Track, BREAD, and “when we are united…” stories. To Kelly Brown and Bethany Farmer, a Starbucks hot chocolate, those people we don’t know but we wish we did, and for you Kelly, everything. To Mrs. Amerson, the yearbook, a packet of sticky notes, and a tiny bit of sanity. Maggie Feltman, Rachel Radulovich, Majid Fakhoury, and Abby Davis, the best yearbook ever! To Rachel Radulovich, a promise to hang out from every year since fourth grade, and a cookie for every time they are made. To Majid Fakhoury, every French class I’ve ever taken, the name “Maj”, the whole slew of food that I owe you for being so generous, the countless classes we’ve had since kindergarten, and “Downton Abbey.” To Abby Davis, the best cookie recipe ever. To McCae Henderson, my middle name, so that you can name your children “Quisha.” To Camille Churchwell, la langue francais, tu peux le faire! To Brendan Marks, the best prom asking ever, senior Prom, the gauntlet, the drive to Henderson, and all the Disney movies in the world along with my winning contentions. To Matt McNeill, all of my ICM notes; we all know you didn’t take any. To Kordell Draper, g2, and the real vice presidency. To Ellen Farkas, the good people, Busch Gardens, a creepy doll cabinet, cookie dough and romcom parties with Claire Coward, to whom I leave our orange wardrobes, our forever twin schedules, but nothing else, because the last eighteen years of our friendship are really only the beginning. To Kristin Nelson ( KNel), Grace Dorman, Rachel Mulligan, Ellen Farkas, Helen Phillips, Brittany Miles, and Melissa Goto, mini-jams, penny surfing, and the best lunch group the world has ever seen. To Carter Hering- the Hering Dynasty, you’ll do great things, amigo.

I, Nick Holthouse, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Sarah Bush, pencil shavings that I found on the desk during book circle, and Ecuador. To Emily Toth and Ben Herring, my car and everlasting love. To Ellen Farkas, Emily’s Camelback water

Leesville Road High School, Raleigh, NC bottle. To Mrs. Izqueirdo, all the pencil markings on your desks.

I, Kristen Hommel, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Sarah Bush, may you ever catch the effervescent butterflies that flew from my hands into the wild. To Charlotte Galamb, a caramel crunch frappuccino from Starbucks, some whipped cream (the chocolate kind), and one gummy bear. To Mr. Broer, a heap of fantastic articles from my computer. Literally. To Chelsea Lee, my pretzels, a rice krispie treat, and a bedazzled T-shirt that proclaims her adoration for me in big letters. To Michael Wetzel, I leave a hand-crafted mud pie.

To Mrs. Izquierdo, I leave one chocolate chip cookie, in memory of the good times. To Caroline Purdy, forgiveness. To Kieran Fleming, a hand-knit, hot-pink scarf with little tassels on the end.

To Bill Nguyen, a fight. Outside.

At Goodberry’s. 5:00. Be There.

To Kimmy Stewart, some obnoxiously colorful mismatched socks, three bobby pins for your long, flowing hair, and a bedazzled ear cuff. To Brendan Marks, a piping hot cup of coffee from Starbucks (ha ha) and all of the DVDs for all of the episodes of “The Voice” and “The Sing Off.” To Juliana Rube, a straw fedora.

Finally, to Jessica Pinkney, an entire crate full of Girl Scout cookies. To the rest of you peeps, as a wise girl once said (Remi Olagoke), “It’s been real, it’s been fun, but it hasn’t been real fun. Peace out!”

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I, Brendan Marks, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Natalie Williams, the whisper yell, cute Snapchat photos, attention, and “Let Me Take You Out.” To Nick Hahn, brownies (not actually fat boy), Pooka, ping-pong battles, wisdom teeth, the tree of shame from our camping expedition, and lots of hugs and affection always.

To Sean Bryant, laundry-room wrestling, RRM, Streak for the Cash, Dance Fu, guitar duets, and Krispy Kreme burgers. To Anne Cushman, newspaper walks, the eighth grade State Fair, double DTR, Croc-Flops, the sassy emoji, punny article titles, and Floyd’s AP English class. To Robbie Allison, Ibra, fire-building, Nerf wars, and the infamous perfume.

To Cole Bassett, Autobell, FIFA, and a million dollars for past services rendered. To Lindsay Bruening, third-wheeling and “Halo” as performed by yours truly. To Caitlin Fogarty, CAF, matching outfits, and the next four years of being the bestest friends together at Carolina. To Sarah Noga, Sunset Slush, three mile runs, and quadruple chins.

To Nia Doaks, Macklemore, A-Aaron, Key and Peele, and a mutual disaffection with Disney.

To Helen Phillips, the antichrist, helpful advice with your bff, and generally rude remarks over Gmail chat. To Lane Hering, Prom, Henderson, Boulevard, Disney movies and their racism/ sexism/consumerism, and a great end to high school. To Jessica Stout, old hag clothes because that is all you will ever amount to.

To Dani Youmans, deafness, AP Psych, and Andrew Andrew Wendt. To Kimmy Stewart, bananagrams, APES with Stone, and a delightful teepee named Wigwam. To Camille Churchwell, fashion advice, a dent on the hood of your car, a bad attitude, my desktop, and all of newspaper— best of luck. To Matt Conrad, the gauntlet, Junior Marshal swag, chloroform, and six-semester veterans with Broer. To Hailey

Stephenson, well-written Friday articles, baka shlaka, and the only person I am ever kind to. To Sarah Bush, combat boots and a smile, because we always get along so well. And finally, to Mr. Broer, pause/paws, snowmen smelling carrots, a million dollars at home, my nasty run, a Mark Sanchez jersey, groceries I helped my mom with, “powerful diction”, layout struggles, class next year, and endless respect for teaching me everything you have, about journalism and about life.

I, Jesse McGuire, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Jake Banasiewicz, the hottest fur coat, extra queso with no chips, and our hatred of everyone. To McCae Henderson, “Donald Trump,” endless tanning and that one really great summer. To Mainstage, things you shouldn’t say, old Asian grandmothers and two of everything. To Angela Kroniger, our walks during Spanish Club meetings, rants during sociology and a lawnchair for sneaking into this wedding.

To APSL 2012, fenomenal, julianeando and a reminder that “todo cambio.” To Sr. Ross, gracias for todo. To Ellen Farkas, “schmacked,” tons of photographs, egg foo young, peanut butter sandwiches, notes left on cars, and a flower just to make you smile.

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I, Nicole Park, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Alex Churn, my Little Mermaid soundtrack and my bright orange crocs. To Nicole Gooch, a spot on the Meredith soccer team. To Jen Campbell, a box of cereal and all my Girl Scout patches. To Lauren Kohan, a booth at Arby’s and my calculus skills for college. To Sam Ball, my air guitar and all my Hey Arnold paper dolls including Helga. To Mary Kate Bowers, late night talks in Lucinda and my knowledge of lyrics to songs. To Claire Coward, middle school bus singalongs and a permanent babysitter for Mason and Penelope. To Anne Cushman, Louis Tomlinson’s love and affection. To Ashley Kendrot, maturity and my ah-mazing dance skills. To Frizz, Leadership of the Big Girls Club. To The Senya Girls, memories and life long friendships. To Dink, my Suntan City membership.

I, Emily Patton, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Madelyn Hayes, luscious pony tail, swaggy, matching Ray-Bans, and carrides. To Megan Kasprzak, 18 years of friendship, many years of trick-or-treating, and embarrassing childhood pictures.

To Cassie Seale, my twin, always being called your name, and help through the hardest times. To Mallory Boris, matching stress fractures, and auctioning baby clothes. To Morgan Hamilton, you eating your own cookie, Unique New York. To Kordell Draper & Peter Sherk, Gertie and Otis. To Taylor Murray, the leaf game, and Clue. To Angela Kroninger, lunch trips, blasting the bass in Penelope, and your boyfriend at Tony’s. To the tennis team, eating pixie sticks on the bus, traditional racquet picture at Wakefield, Yomo, yard work, awful conditioning games, Brueggers Bagels tradition, cracked courts, Africa, Asia, the trench, A. Shankman, Sunset Slush, animal noises, “THE voice,”. To Sasha Kazakova, Satchel, EYEBROWS. To Varya Kononov, singing chorus songs on the courts, chorus concerts, heart-to-hearts, two listening

ears because I’m always here to listen and advise, no matter how far away. To Cailley Michaud, you being the only one to beat Broughton EVER, and doubles matches. To Morgan Bailey, A. Shankman, soccer games, trips to Food Lion; to Kristina Chappell, “put a ball in your shorts!”, “Hey, its Winn-dixie,”.

To Kailey Hedgepeth, the sweetest sophomore, and great morning car rides. To Maddy Heffron, “Yes, Varya, I am a grandma,” “That’s where you take it!,” and catching you in awkward situations (always). To Megan Hackman, Megatron, Big Red, singing chorus songs on the tennis courts. To Ellie Cain, 4 great seasons together. To Lindsey Stanley, doubles-matches, and my last high school tennis match. To Mickey Henderson, CUBA! To Jordan Zemonek, Cheerio, and the Blonde Square.

To Emma Taylor, basketball, and car-rides. To Toney-Paite Phillips & Akija Parish, a fun year of sitting next to yall! To The Choral Department, love and appreciation of music, life lessons, concerts, all superiors at festival, and strength and hope for the future. To Hunter Cornelius, FCA, Hairspray without power, and summer at the YMCA. To Hailey Stephenson, my first year of college: ROOMATE! To Merritt Murray, FCA, chorus concerts, long conversations, Mary Poppins, love for UNC, PA Café rehearsals (and sickness), football games, your car in the mornings, prom groups, Philippians 4:6-7, the best advice ever, the one who can always calm me down, our last chorus concert ever, the only times I’ve ever been to “iHop”, and “Wicked”: “So much of me is made of what I learned from you.

You’ll be with me like a handprint on my heart. And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend! I do believe that I’ve been changed for the better, and, because I knew you, I have been changed for good!” To All My Teachers, a deep appreciation for all you taught me about school, but also about life, as well as your encouraging and inspirational attitudes.

I, Helen Phillips, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: To Mr. Broer, $1 million and “we”. To Cam, the best pen pal ever. To Riggs, JV soccer, summer camps, and constant encouragement and support. To Rachel Radulovich, a water bottle that no one will take without asking and the award for the funniest person I know. To Jordan Mareno, my car/Big Red/Gertrude and an acceptance letter from Carolina. To Madison Hoffman, my superb senior poster. To Megan Purich, plenty of prewrap. To Kenny Gerowitz, Chickfila biscuits, a punching bag dressed as a body, and a scooter. To Caroline Smith, Mackenzie Dipper and Mary Lewis, our beach trip four years ago. To Lauren Kohan, lots of handsanitizer, our parking spot for soccer, our handshake, and really understanding. To Mckenna Crenshaw, our trip to SC, weird southern accents, and bible verses every Monday.

To Brendan Marks, you thief, texts obsessing over everything.

To Anne Cushman, working hard (or hardly working??) in AP Stat, puns, and joking about Brendan. To Majid Fakhoury, my first grade birthday party and reminiscing about JG. To Nicole Gooch, lunch, soccer, and patience. To Rachel Mulligan, swim team senior night at Seven Oaks; you have to do it with me!

To Ryan Smothers, scoobydoo, prom, and a scooter. To Kristin

Page 15 Nelson, pretzel m&ms, my first Leesville friend, and a scooter. To Matt Mcneil, the student choice award in physics, winterfest, and a scooter. To Sydney O’Brien, the tupperware you gave me sophomore year that I still have.

To Melissa Goto, SL, GW, YMCA with Jeff, and 12 years of great friendship. To Lane Hering, an award for being my favorite ginger, my other twin, my Virginia buddy, cake pops, and the classiest, nicest friend ever.

To Rachel Phillips, 17 years of being the best twin sister I could ever ask for.

I, Maura Phillips, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Chase McGill, my heart, no matter where we are you always have my heart. To Julia Daft, the color yellow, Sour Patch Kids watermelon, and as many bows you can fit in your hair. To Chris Pendergraft, enough hugs to last a lifetime. To Rani Corak, all the strength in the world, you can do anything you set your mind to and overcome whatever gets in your way. To Kim Talton, baby sloths! And many laughs. To Haley Rea, patience, lord know you will need it when you take over D.E. To Ashleigh Yando, all the friendship to last the rest of your life and to withstand the 5 hours that separate us. To Jillian McDermott, long talks and hugs to get you through whatever challenges you may face.

To Nicole Licari, all the little people hugs you could ever need.

To Dalynna Vu and Michael Spear and Trenton Selden, all the laughs we’ve shared in Latin. To Tess Joyner, my love of dance, I owe a lot of it to you, funny voices and your nugget.

To Parker New, a rocking chair on the deck of a beach house.

To Stephanie Clark, a pair of ghillies and a pair of hard shows, may we always be Irish dancers in our hearts.

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I, Rachel Radulovich, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Erin McCauley, Gabe Romero & Grace McLeod, Free Jason’s Deli, 2 amazing murals, late night group texts and the best art friends I could ever ask for. To Majid Fakoury, Maggie Feltman, Lane Hering and Abby Davis, ‘It’s here’ and every hour we put into it, 3 years of yearbook memories, candy and cafeteria cookies. To Claire Collins, my megaticket and knitting club. To Kristin Nelson, 500 inchworms, nail polish and cookout fries. To Rani Corak, my parking spot, FFFL and a place to sleep when you visit me. To Nicole Gooch, Panera study sessions and soccer carpools. To Sydney O’Brien, Nutella, New Years, ZBB and all my earrings. To Tyler Bunce, my Soapstone shooters #4 jersey.

To Mr. E, tatertots, Snickers, chapstick, a knitted headband, all rights to the @yungespinal twitter account, and 4 fish to be named Erin, Grace, Gabe and Rachel. To Maggie Feltman and Majid Fakoury, milkshake Fridays, APES, and food for Linda. To Mrs. A, the full page ad I never sold and rooted puns. To Abby Davis, a pregnant penguin; you’re welcome. To Kris Sherrod, Foods 2 and 11:11. To Melissa Goto, Friday night football games, scooter squad 919, all my journals and my TSwift cd. To Mrs. Ennis, a red knitted scarf. To Zarek Stafford, cinnamon bread, sun tan lotion and a steak dinner. To Daniel Floyd, Winterfest, Prom and Lucky Charm marshmallows.

To Zaria Maynard, 4 seasons together, my only pair of Elite

May 22, 2013 socks and my spot on the St. Francis Mountaineers. To Morgan Lawler, Danielle Ocampo and Sam Ball, kitchen #3 and salty icing. To Megan Purich, 8 rolls of prewrap and ice cream in case you ever run out again. To Mackinzie Dipper, my batman costume; wear it well.

To Adam Subasic, my pool table. To Kenny Gerowitz, size 10.5 dress shoes. To Jordan Moreno, 2 live penguins. To Angela Johnson, the best soccer carpools, elevator rides, and Thursday bowling. To Helen Phillips, every creepy picture I’ve taken of you sleeping on the bus muhahaha. To Caroline Smith and Madison Hoffman, all my purple belongings. To Lauren Kohan, all my T-shirts so you can professionally tie-dye them. To McKenna Crenshaw, food.

I, Mackenzie Robinson, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Maggie Blythe, the fact that even though moved and might not see this, you’ll always be my sister, neighbor, and best friend, and I can’t wait to visit you at ECU next year! To Meg Milan, all of the beach trips, lake trips, mommy daughter-dates, and so many more; and even though we’ll be three hours apart next year, I know we will always be best friends. To Jen Campbell, Kennedy Johnson, Grace Satterfield, Emily Toth, Meg Milan, and Maggie Blythe, pyss—because even though when senior year came, it kind of died down, we all know pyss still remains, and that I love each and every one of you to the moon and back, and wish you all the very best next year and know you all will have a great time. To Cassidi Ingle, the fact that I am so thankful we have become so close this year, our memories even from sixth grade until now, all of the days in your pool, the nip, country concerts, sushi dates, and my love of how we can be crazy together and I can tell you anything, and I’m going to miss you so much next year! To Nicole Park, I will never forget how we got close in lifetime and our many lunch dates and being best friends with Riggs. You are so beautiful and I wish you the best at App! To Alex Churn, you will always be my little Chaco! You’re crazy and can always give me a good laugh. You and Nicole Park and Jen Campbell better let me visit App! To Jessica Stout and Nicole Vlanich, you guys are awesome and I don’t know what I would do without you! To Brandon Lohmueller, I can’t even believe that we are graduating. Feels like yesterday that we were little freshmen. You are my best friend and my rock. I leave with you all the memories, too many to count. The beach, lake, Busch Gardens, pool days, dances, dinners, holidays, and summers. You have made my high school years unforgettable. I love you and know you can achieve anything you work hard for. To Mary Kate Bowers, memories on the trampoline, playing Barbies and Polly Pockets, catching fireflies, and playing survivor.

I will never forget all the dance classes, ice skating lessons, and birthday parties with you. I wish you all the best for your senior year and love you forever and always.

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I, Dorothy Schneider, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: To Kristen Shireman, a parliament of owls, a charm of hummingbirds, a piano wire for a monkey, a cucumber in a miniskirt, and two thousand two hundred cheezburgers. To Gabe

Leesville Road High School, Raleigh, NC Rivera, an expensive compete art supply set, and eternal awe of your parkour skill. To Sarah Welch, an autographed copy of my story, status as an honorary Time Lord, a grapefruit spoon, and the World’s Best Beta-Reader Award. To Kay McMillan, an awesome party (or is that being too much of a copycat?). To Amanda Wiseman, all of you r favorite characters- individually gift- wrapped so that they can’t kill each other. To Mike Koenig: internet stuff and DnD humor; or do I mean DnD stuff and internet humor? To Maggie Zargo, as much television coverage as you deserve, without worrying about having to miss taping at the last minute, and a container with infinite capacity in which to store you excess awesomeness.

To Luke Taylor, a high five, humor, and rubix cubes. Lots of rubix cubes. To Corinna Smith, the best day ever just to hang out. To Zach Gutierrez, factoids, a great next year, and (finally!) a break from my constant chatter. To Mercedes Guiterrez, Zombie Jake, Zombie Finn, normal Marceline, all of your favorite pokemon, and a carnivorous rainbow. To John Rivera, One and a half metric craploads of Voltaire merchandise (including a real, functional Black Spire), Monster Hunter 3.5, a suspiciously procured sweat roll, and a licorice bat. To Elena Mulligan, wizards, vampires, and Shakespeare. To Ian Klug, dude, you’re so talented I can’t think of anything worth giving you!

To Emily Thomas, a thousand more awesome conversations, a TARDIS, and all of Oliver and Theodore’s magnet babies. To Lexi Lake, girl, you’re already so dang perfect, do you really need anything? To Sierra Gay, more honeyed dates, ink-free everything, a laural wreath. To Chae Eun Yi, lunch conversations, anime guys, llamas, and alpacas. To Camille Morisi, a punny joke, an amusing and nostalgic story, and a season pass to the ugly-monkey –free zone.

To Savannah Allen, mustaches, bananas, hair dye, mustaches, squids, mustaches, soda-can-top necklaces, and did I mention mustaches? To Sophia Menozzi, a good movie, a great story, some random facts, and an automatic poetry scanner. To Catie Byrne, books, brilliance (wait, you already have that), chorus stuff, life, the universe, and everything.

To Hannah the CIA bird, a talking pineapple, a banana, and a get-out-of-jail-free pass for Santa’s favorite spies.

I, Zoe Simpkins, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Shelby Layman, Prom night and Governor’s School (the good parts). To Sarah Bush, “the phones,” a tray full of brownies, and being way more hipster than anyone else. To Meg Demarco, Lizard Licks and ohhhh my god! To Sterling Shelly, being kindred spirits, rad Nikes, and future trips to the beach to visit me! To Daniela Da Cunha, neverever going back to Father and Sons and looking like we’re from the 80s. To all the girls on my lacrosse team, blood, sweat, and tears, and a love of just whip it. To Kim Smallwood, being roomies at heart and not letting Kordell sleep the night of his IE. To Hayden Moody, $10 Dominos’ pizza boxes and getting scared by Richard. To Ana Alonso, dejo las polabras malas espanolas y unulaje a espana mui pronto. Para nol dase de APSL, dejo elodio de examen AP, poner hueuos, y las camisas feas del Sr. Ross. To James Carlton, doing the robot and being BEST friends.

To Kordell Draper, totally

messing up the scrapbook and ripping your pants more times than I can count. To Brendan Marks, hating you…forever.

To Dowan Cha, butt touches and bad parties. To Courtney Elyard, bad influences and trespassing. To Madi McNair, our wedding ring. To Leah Mahr, lots of Snickerdoodles. To Lance Davis, the skateboards you never helped me with and being the only two artsy kids not in AP Art. To Michelle Mason, raves and sketchy trucks. To Claire Cox, random lunch hangouts and boy problems. To Hunter Shelly, cupcakes and underground rap. To Jared Shatz, mac and cheese, grilled cheese, and rooftop hangouts. To Serene Majid, mud creeks and sexy faces. To Remon Schutte, bull’s-eyes, and turtles.

To everyone else, an amazing senior wall, an unforgettable year, and my eternal love <3 I, Hailey Stephenson, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Dan Pollard, peanut butter cookies for bad days and a kitchen so you can bake brownies whenever you want. To Sarah Bush, daily selfies, snacks because you never have food with you, natural teas, combat boots, and an infinite amount of hipster jokes. To Brendan Marks, a box of ramen, an occasional trip to Africa, a truckload of shlaka with a little bit of baka, a zip-lock bag and some grapes for launching, and a haircut. To Camille Churchwell, pinterest boards full of hunky men and healthy food (gluten free). To Juliana Rube, a name tag phonetically spelling out your last name so people will know how to pronounce it, pages and pages of cute animal pictures and walks around the school talking about random stuff. To Matt Conrad, a bottle of chloroform, some green duct tape for your suit, lots of snacks and puns. To Anne Cushman, answers to the stat problem sets and Floyd’s AP English IV frustrations. To Helen Phillips, my family in Virginia while you’re at UVA. To Nia Doaks, minority jokes that are in no way politically correct and questions about how you do your hair. To Emily Patton, pinterest boards full of college stuff, and the fact that we’re about to be ROOMATES! To Sean Bryant, rushing to open my own car door so you don’t have to, racing to the microwave, and all the weird things that happened in sociology, P.O.O.P. forever!

To Carter (Carlos) Hering, caliente perro, carlos dollars, and trying to convince me that Lane Hering’s middle name is Quisha.

To Daniel Collins, much needed venting, hugs, and the bond we will forever share as gingers.

To Braxton Berrios, mean looks and jokes, being caught as I fell down the bleachers my freshman year, and a pool table.

To Cammie Draper, scared bus rides to school, lava cakes, DDR, snow days, spending hours and hours at the pool, and the twilight series. To Lezlie Williams, Harold and Maude, CML projects, condescending glares while certain people talk during sociology, and Stephen from China. To Majid Fakhoury, snacks, talking bad about certain teachers and people, and talking about our various travels. To Ryan Carney, bread kittens, walks to class and “forgetting” to do the problem set questions, and P.O.O.P. To Maddie Kendricks, insane amounts of Redbull and candy, trips to the beach, NASCAR, allnighters, video chats with Marines who sing songs to us for hours, but most of all, a friendship that will never be forgotten no matter what has happened in the past.

I, Kimmy Stewart, being of

sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Madi McNair, water balloons in my PJ’s, all 3 years of middle school, a life-size standee of Thar and the best sleepovers of my life. To Abby Symes, my Shakespeare insult kit, my toaster that won’t do anything the JV football team and a key to next year’s dorm. To Marco Fajardo, the abomination of clapping.

To Megan Hackman, Eye of the Tiger, yelling goats and way too many cat jokes at lunch. To Brendan Marks, the floor in my dorm, made up articles and a dirty teepee called Wiggy. To Dani Youmans, my lack of sight, deaf jokes, and “phenomenom!”

I, Jessica Stout, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to all the girls remaining at Leesville Road High School, a fair warning to stay away from my twins, John and Mark Stout. To Trey “Count” Olson, I leave Uncle T, slytherin Snape, the ability to turn red, brain power, and junior marshals To Brian Campoli I leave devious devil incidents, gossiping, shapila, Lady Gaga, and junior girls. To the flock, Adam and Eric Seigle, I leave bread for them to feed on. Al Señor Ross dejo la canción “Color Esperanza” y todos los recuerdos de la clase de Español AP el año pasado. Aunque no te visite cuanto yo quisiera este año siempre tendrás un lugar especial en mi Corazón. ¡Eres un maestro fantástico y gracias por todo! To Brendan Marks, I leave all the peasant tasks in the world, since you will forever be one. To Nicole Park, Samantha Ball, Sydney Kohn, Alex Churn, Grace Satterfield, Kennedy Johnson, Nicole Vlanich, Jen Campbell, Emily Toth, Cassidi Ingle, Mackenzie Robinson, and Meg Milan, I leave all the memories from the Woody Cot and Senior year.

To Preston Nix, my cousin, my feral child, my boo (vomit) I leave freshman year, Poindexter, Converse shoes, Swedish fish, Goodberries, the stars, verve, and money. Lastly, to Alex Churn, Cassidi Ingle, and Nicole Vlanich, I leave my greatest memories, sleepless nights, sisterhood, and biggest secrets. To Alex Churn, I leave ice cream, dancing, concussions, and a driving course. To Cassidi Ingle, I leave laughing, stampeding, and fate. To Nicole Vlanich, I leave gossip girl, Lamby, and December 26th. I could not ask for a better group of best friends to remember high school with. To the remaining class of 2013, I leave the mystery of knowing what OKTS actually means.

I, Adam Subasic, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Daniel Floyd, all of my freshman year, all the Disney movies you’ve never seen, and our hat-making business. To Sydney O’Brien, the first G.I. Joe movie. To Kristin Nelson, my shared love for the Harry Potter series. To Bayley Rigsbee, the roof of the school and the Webb Estate. To Rani Corak, the Group tree in the parking lot. To Kati Stammen, the Wood Valley pool and that tree in my backyard.

To Kelsey Reeves, the moon and that golf course. To Kenny Gerowitz, Hilton Head 2k12.

To Justin Arostegui, middle school memories and my yellow cards from this past season. To my and Justin’s children, Matt Gianfortone, Michael Spear and Andrew Little, love and our family reunions. To Angela Kroninger, freshman retreat, all of our times together and the song “Heaven.” To Helen Phillips, the song “Must Have Done Something Right.” To Katie Gould, the song “Open Arms.” To Ashleigh

Page 16 Yando, those 8 months plus 1 extra and the song nickname “Incredaboy.” To Will Haley, all the fun with LORA. To all the people I forgot to mention in this, all the great times we had together.

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I, Sierra Thomas, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to my sister Sydney, I leave my upstairs bedroom. To my brother, the car if he ever gets his licence. To Chin, I leave my love and a shiny Tyler-pigey. To Juliana Rube, Bill Nguyen, Mackenzie Morrison, Platypus, and Grace Reed, the phrase and legacy of PAINT CREW RUNNING CREW YEAH! To Alan, a book on how to spell Leesville. To Alana, an alarmclock the screams TURN IT IN and that one gouache painting.

To Nate, a gallon of bleach. To Tobi, a moustache and taco. To Wrayno, a duck and panda.

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I, KT Underwood, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: To Sarah Atkinson, Asya Ethridge for a partner in Sports Med 3. To Kaleigh Stokes, air fresheners, so that her car may smell clean.

To Mckenna Crenshaw, my gray skirt. To David Cash, the moon boots from English 3 class. To Jillian McDermott, the candy shop. To Kaylee Schwartz, my Mulan DVD, so she may practice her karate skills. To Laura White, all my camping equipment. To all my sophomore cheerleaders, noodles for date nights. To Nate Duell, all of the self-portraits that were drawn of him during Chemistry. To Mrs. PridgenEnnis, the use of my name, for future need. To Kaleigh Thompson, Mr. P. and Mrs. Blackwelder as her new FCCLA parents. Finally, to Sharon Underwood, all the great memories that were made over the past 17 years.

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I, Nicole Vlanich, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to OKTS, everything including all of our future adventures, ever-lasting friendship, and our run from the sun. To Samantha Ball, Sydney Kohn, Nicole Park, Grace Satterfield, Kennedy Johnson, Jen Campbell, Emily Toth, Alex Churn, Cassidi Ingle, Jessica Stout, Mackenzie Robinson, and Meg Milan, the Woody Cot. To Kimberly Smallwood and Abby Hilyer, the girls’ room.

To Ben Browndorf, my boy… friend, my dead fish, Poindexter, the eno, and crossfit.

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I, Ashleigh Yando, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following: to Bayley Rigsbee and Mackenzie Dippper, the bow emoji, Bojangles run, and our awkward moments as Mufasa and Scar.

To Sydney Wooten, cuddle sessions, vent sessions, Easter 2013, and bench buddies. To Adam Subasic, movie nights, movie pillow, and geometry. To Coach Riggs, Meredith camps, human sundaes, sunscreen, and shed tears. To Joe Lenoir, lunch dates, ugly Snapchats, sprinkles, and April 8th, 2025. To James Delmedia, Teddy and Bear. To Maura Phillips, my secrets, my trust, my love, best boyfriend,

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Senior Superlatives Most Likely to be President

Lane Hering & Preston Nix

Best Eyes

Anne Cushman & Michael King

Nicest Helen Phillips & Seth Pixton

Most Artistic Grace McLeod & Gabe Romero

Most Athletic

Tucker Bell & Kelsey Reeves

Most Likely to Succeed Jessica Merdes & Duane Barksdale

Most Intelligent Trey Olsen & Lillian Chen

Most Unforgettable Chandler Bateman & Hannah Brewer

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Best Friends Friends Best Preston Nix & Carey Davis

Bobby Iannuzzelli & Andy Smith Cassidi Ingle, Alex Churn, Nicole Vlanich Brooke Walsh & Lexi Tesoriero & Jessica Stout

Best Singer Jasmine Axelrod & Seth Fulmer

Cutest Couple

Caitlin Fogarty & Robbie Allison

Biggest Flirt

Adam Subasic & Kati Stammen

Most Likely to Be Late Rachel Mulligan & Matt McNeill

Best Actor Remi Olagoke & Kordell Draper

Best All Around

Mallory Boris & Selo Kuvuna

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Best Car

Meghan Drum & David Wallach

Best Smile Nicole Vlanich & Evan Lindsey

Best Hair

Lindsey Nicholson & Seth Fulmer

Best Personality

Sydney Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien & Selo Kuvuna

Most Spirited Rebecca Hawthorne & Michael King

Best Dressed McCae Henderson & Claire Coward

Most Outgoing

Chandler Bateman & Jessica Stout

Biggest Ego

Tucker Bell & Abby Davis

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Most Changed

Victor Rincon & Alex Churn

Best Dancer Kordell Draper & Cassidi Ingle

Preppiest

McCae Henderson & Abby Davis

Best Looking

Cammie Draper & Scott Kreis

Most Original Melinda Ewbank & Joey Foley

Biggest Gossip Kennedy Johnson & Brian Campoli

Most Spontaneous Sarah Bush & Sam Massimilla

Best Laugh

Griffin Parks & Natalie Williams

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Best Legs

Cassidi Ingle & Carey Davis

Most Talented Seth Fulmer & Rachel Radulovich

Most Likely to be Famous Kordell Draper & Monet Miller

Biggest Slacker

Sam Ball & Chandler Bateman

Most Chill

Abby Hilyer & Adam Baker

Funniest

Evan Lindsey & Megan DeMarco

Most Likely to Survive A Zombie Apocolypse Erin Flannery & Gabe Rivera

Most Popular

Sam Griffin & Sam Ball

Biggest Spender Abby Davis & Majid Fakoury

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Senior Staff 2013

1. Years on staff: 2.

2. Positions held (on staff): staff writer, senior editor.

3. College?: UNCW 4. Career plans: … That whole “career” thing will be the responsibility of my future husband 5. Dream job (age 5): What 5 year old thinks about their future?

6. Anything you want to say to Broer: All those times you asked me if I was doing my work and I said yes, I actually meant “I’m on Pinterest.”

7. To the staff: It’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission 8. What did you love most about newspaper: Getting to meet tons

Hailey Stephenson of amazing people and form friendships that will never be forgotten!

9. Most embarrassing high school memory: Going a whole day without realizing a bird had pooped on my jacket. No one even told me until 4th period 10. Your best memory of Leesville: Wandering the halls of the school with my good friend Sal-R.I.P buddy.

11. What movie do you think is most like high school: Shawshank Redemption 12. “Last words”: H.A.G.S.

13. Scariest teacher you had: Mrs. Maxwell 14. Craziest high school moment: Passing AP Statistics 16. What reality show would you want to be on: River Monsters 15. Favorite way to procrastinate: Eating FunDip while shopping online and playing Bread Kittens (and sometimes bubbleshooter) 16. How you want people to remember you: The only redhead that can get tan.

17. Newspaper superlative: biggest slacker

Helen Phillips 1. Years on staff: 2 2. Positions held (on staff): Staff writer 3. College?: UVA 4. Career plans: trophy wife…just kidding 5. Dream job (age 5): Marine biologist 6. Anything you want to say to Broer: I have a million bucks at home...

7. To the staff: Y’all are the bomb.

8. What did you love most about newspaper: The religion article I wrote that took 3 months 9. If you could change anything

1. Years on staff: 3 2. Positions held (on staff): Staff Writer, Editor for two weeks.

3. College?: NC State 4. Career plans: basketball wife.... or the President’s secretary 5. Dream job (age 5): Singer 6. Anything you want to say to Broer: Things white people like …

7. To the staff: Good luck next year! & to the ‘boys’-- DO YOUR WORK. 8. What did you love most about newspaper: J-DAY and cereal bar 9. If you could change anything about your last 4 years: I would’ve done more community service. It really helps with scholarship applications senior year

about your last 4 years: Nothing.

10. Most embarrassing high school memory: Scoring a 2 on the AP Latin exam…and the APES exam 11. Your best memory of Leesville: When Leesville’s basketball team beat Millbrook at Millbrook, and we stormed the court 12. What movie do you think is most like high school: Freaky Friday 13. “Last words”: Adios 14. Scariest teacher you had: Mr. Broer when he was in a grumpy mood

Nia Doaks

11. Your best memory of Leesville: Senior crowns 12. What movie do you think is most like high school: SAW. All of them 13. “Last words”: Be the change 14. Scariest teacher you had: Mrs. Harris !!!

15. Class that taught you the most: Cultural Media Literacy 16. Craziest high school moment: Singing a medley with Danyelle and Monet in chorus for sharing day 17. What reality show would you want to be on: The Voice with Brendy 18. Favorite way to procrastinate:

PINTEREST , texting, listening to music and talking to Broer 19. How you want people to remember you: Educated, athletic, and articulate black girl who is going to grow up to do something important 20. Newspaper superlative: Best taste in music 21. Song most like your high school experience: “I Do This”— Kendrick Lamar 22. Best memory of Leesville: the friends that I’ve made and the experiences I’ve had with them.

I’ve had the same group since freshman year.

Anne Cushman 1. Years on staff: 2 2. Positions held (on staff): Queen 3. College?: Winthrop 4. Career plans: World conqueror or a mall cop 5. Dream job (age 5): Mermaid 6. Anything you want to say to Broer: How does Moses make his tea?

7. To the staff: YouTube will always be your friend even when Broer isn’t and good luck to Camille 8. What did you love most about newspaper: The people 9. If you could change anything 1. College?: UNC Wilmington!!!

Surf’s up, babes!

2. Career plans: A news anchor/ reporter on Good Morning America and a published novelist. Be prepared to walk into Barnes & Noble and see a book written by someone you once knew.

3. Dream job (age 5): An actress and a “doc-doc.”

4. Anything you want to say to Broer: Thank you for giving me the chance to be on newspaper and helping me grow.

5. To the staff: Don’t be afraid to go out to the world and report what’s true and meaningful.

6. What did you love most about newspaper: Great friends, an

15. Class that taught you the most: AP Environmental…shout out to Dr. Stone for so many life lessons 16. Craziest high school moment: The scootering incident 17. What reality show would you want to be on: Amazing Race 18. Favorite way to procrastinate: Pinterest!!

19. How you want people to remember you: Nice 20. Newspaper superlative: The better twin…hahaha love you Rachel 21. Song most like your high school experience: “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen

Laura Della Badia amazing teacher, the smell of print paper, faulty laptops and the ability to report.

7. Most embarrassing high school memory: Kicked out of Spanish I because I could not stop hiccupping, and thus taking the walk of shame. Luckily, I have not been scarred for life.

8. Your best memory of Leesville: Eating pizza in the break room with my Broadcasting Crew. As well as meeting my best friends— you know who you are.

9. Scariest teacher you had: Mr. Hunt and Ms. Harris.

10. Classes that have taught you

the most: All my English classes as well as AP Psychology. Thank you to all my brilliant teachers!!

11. Craziest high school moment: In AP English IV, while prestining, my whole class started laughing. Mrs. Wilkerson said, “Stop it! Don’t get her Started!” Then I literally collapsed onto the floor in hysterics.

12. Favorite way to procrastinate: Reading, writing and being with besties and family.

13. Newspaper superlative: Most likely to write the longest articles.

14. Song most like your high school experience: “I was Here”

about your last 4 years: Not talking about my lucky sports bra on Pride TV 10. Most embarrassing high school memory: Every day of my life 11. Your best memory of Leesville: Winning the state championship for soccer 12. What movie do you think is most like high school: Snakes on a Plane 13. “Last words”: I’ll do it tomorrow 14. Scariest teacher you had: Broer 15. Class that taught you the

most: Dance 1 because it introduced me to my true calling 16. Craziest high school moment: Getting a 100 on Mrs. Floyd’s AP English project 17. What reality show would you want to be on: Dancing with the Stars 18. Favorite way to procrastinate: Pinterest, wander the hallways, YouTube, and AP Statistics homework 19. How you want people to remember you: As a god 20. Newspaper superlative: Smallest Appetite 21. Song most like your high school experience: “Don’t hate me cuz I’m beautiful“

May 22, 2013

Leesville Road High School, Raleigh, NC

The Mycenaean Senior Staff

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Senior Staff 2013

Brendan Marks

1. Years on staff: 3 2. Positions held (on staff): Staff Writer, Junior Editor, Editor-inChief, Supreme Class Overlord 3. College?: Chapel Hill!

4. Career plans: Dictator of the Free World, or one of the talking heads on ESPN—whichever comes first 5. Dream job (age 5): Janitor 6. Anything you want to say to Broer: Lord Nelson’s trousers, it’s a Yeti! Also, good luck next year…

7. What did you love most about newspaper: All the incredible 1. Years on staff: 3 2. Positions held (on staff): Staff Writer, Junior Editor, Business and Online Editor, Warlord 3. College?: Monsters University or Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry 4. Career plans: (1) Win lottery (2) Lose it in stock market (3) Repeat 5. Dream job (age 5): Peter Pan 6. Anything you want to say to Broer: If only your million dollars could pay for a $500 newspaper 7. Most embarrassing high school memory: Nosebleeds at Prom 8. Your best memory of Leesville: Filming “Ferris Euler’s Day Off” 9. What movie do you think is

friends I’ve made 8. Most embarrassing high school memory: The Jewfro 9. Your best memory of Leesville: Storming the court after we beat Millbrook in the playoffs this winter 10. What movie do you think is most like high school: Mean Girls 11. “Last words”: You don’t actually hate me 12. Class that taught you the most: Newspaper, AP English III, and APUSH 13. Craziest high school moment: The “Robbie Allison” incident at

Nick Hahn’s house junior year.

14. What reality show would you want to be on: The Sing- Off or The Voice, whichever offered more for my singing abilities 15. Favorite way to procrastinate: Watching hours and hours of reality singing competitions, memorizing not only lyrics, but dance moves... I love Pentatonix 16. How you want people to remember you: As long as they do, I consider high school successful 17. Newspaper superlative: Worst Person Ever in the History of the World 18. Song most like your high school experience: “Halo”

Matt Conrad most like high school: Dumb & Dumber + The Hunger Games 10. Scariest teacher you had: Wendell Bernard Barnwell 11. Class that taught you the most: Mrs. Bristol’s kindergarten class 12. What reality show would you want to be on: Jon & Kate Plus 8… Plus 1 13. Favorite way to procrastinate: By saying I’m not going to procrastinate.

14. How do you want people to remember you: Who? Oh yeah, that kid…

15. Song most like your high

school experience: Rick Ross cover of “Only The Good Die Young” feat. Weird Al Yankovic 16. What did you love most about newspaper: The staff – past, present and future 17. To the staff: If it weren’t for you guys, I would have quit a long time ago.

18. Craziest high school moment: The end 19. If you could change anything about your last 4 years: I wouldn’t.

20. “Last words”: “Don’t forget to flush.”

Sarah Bush 1. Years on staff: 2 2. Positions held (on staff): Staff Writer, Senior Editor, HBIC 3. College?: Wake Technical Community College 4. Career plans: Something I love 5. Dream job (age 5): I was really interested in rocks and minerals...

6. Anything you want to say to Broer: I dare you to glare at me.

“Gabe, woooooo” 7. To teh staff: Always remember to chcek for typos 8. What did you love most about newspaper: The friendships 9. If you could change anything

about your last 4 years: Anything I did/didn’t do for the fear of judgement from others 10. Most embarrassing high school memory: When I considered applying for yearbook 11. Your best memory of Leesville: meeting Gabriel Romero *awww* 12. What movie do you think is most like high school: 21 Jump Street 13. “Last words”: Dedicate a Saturday afternoon to watching all of the original Star Wars films 14. Scariest teacher you had: Mr. Broer

15. Class that taught you the most: Foods, because I’m a woman 16. Craziest high school moment: Passing AP English IV…. s/o to Mrs. Wilkerson 17. What reality show would you want to be on: America’s Most Wanted 18. Favorite way to procrastinate: www.iwastesomuchtime.com.

19. How you want people to remember you: The purple smiling devil face emoji 20. Newspaper superlative: Most Hipster (from Brendan Marks) 21. Song most like your high school experience: “LiL MAMA”

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