http://www.leonhighlife.com Celebrating 90 Years as the Voice of Leon! Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:42:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_1292" align="alignleft" width="325" caption="Photo Courtesy of Phil Sears/Democrat"][/caption] By Dominic Levings  Leon’s varsity football team, led by Coach Bill Ragans, defeated Godby High 26-7 at Gene Cox stadium Friday evening. The Lions’ defense was in full force as they held Godby scoreless until midway through the second half. Junior kicker Sean Allen ... http://www.leonhighlife.com/?p=1282 By Dominic Levings  The Leon JV football team fell to the Florida High Seminoles 19-14 on Thursday night. The game was played at Bobby Benson field located on Leon’s campus. The Lions jumped to an early 14-0 lead in the first half. Fullback Vincent Mulvaney scored both touchdowns, taking handoffs from quarterback ... http://www.leonhighlife.com/?p=1278 A note from Student Body President Brittany Williams Coming into this year, I never would have imagined that I would be student body president. But the presidency was not the only surprise. I would soon come to find this year to be filled with so many other unexpected pleasant accomplishments. From our record-breaking donations ... http://www.leonhighlife.com/?p=1266   Where do I start? Isn’t there a typical saying about "Time flies when you’re having fun?" Well in this case it is the truth. It seems like only yesterday when I mailed out your welcome back letters, but in reality a whole school year has transpired, and we are now nearing ... http://www.leonhighlife.com/?p=1264 By June Lee    My junior year has been hard. I slept an average of just six hours per night. My work load was exhausting. The extracurricular activities were beyond demanding. Now, the school year is finally winding down. Course request forms are complete. Advanced placement exams are over. The seniors are leaving. ... http://www.leonhighlife.com/?p=1262   Interview conducted by Sidney McDonald, special correspondent to the High Life.   How did you find out that you would be speaking at graduation?   Ashira Morris: I received an e-mail from Mrs. Crews. Steven Keller: Ashira called me while I was at UVA for a scholarship interview. It gave me something to brag about.   What ... http://www.leonhighlife.com/?p=1260 By C.C. Smith At most high schools, the valedictorian is the one who speaks at graduation. But not at Leon. This year, graduates Steven Keller and Ashira Morris will address their classmates during the commencement ceremony on June 3. The two seniors were elected to speak by their fellow Summa Cum Laude honorees (3.9 ... http://www.leonhighlife.com/?p=1258 By Steven Keller Seniors Tira Bacon and Courtney Lipford were the leaders of the softball program this season. Lipford came through in the clutch with a three-run home run in extra innings against Lincoln High to put the Lions into the district championship game. That home run also made the Lions eligible for ... http://www.leonhighlife.com/?p=1256 Student Body President Jon Bielby Student Body Vice President Chris Hill Senior Class President Brooke Eubanks Senior Class Vice President Tori Bradley Senior Class Treasurer Brad Olson Senior Class Secretary Amy Chaaban Junior Class President Hunter Munson Junior Class Vice President Waverly Chin Junior Class Treasurer Sarah Emmanuel Junior Class Secretary Brandi Johnson SAC Representitive Chelsea Williams http://www.leonhighlife.com/?p=1253 By Roberta Fiorito After nearly five years at Leon, Assistant Principal of Curriculum Billy Epting has accepted the position of principal at Canopy Oaks Elementary School. Also, Assistant Principal of Attendance Geni Everett is retiring at the end of this school year after four years at Leon. "I will miss the interaction ... http://www.leonhighlife.com/?p=1250