Author: Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15
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College t-shirt day at Leesville
Last Friday, this year’s seniors took part in the annual college T-shirt day. This day is important for students to show off all their hard work by wearing the shirt of the college they…
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Senior prom
Classy Carolina prom was a huge hit this year, especially for Leesville’s senior class. Those who went enjoyed a special night with fellow Loonies dancing, eating and socializing. “My senior prom was infinitely better…
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Unfriended: revenge comes online
Unfriended made a startling first impression with its first trailer. Now, only a week remains before the movie makes its theater premiere next Friday, April 17. Heather Sossaman, Matthew Bohrer and Courtney Halverson star…
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The long road to Legally Blonde
Leesville’s theatre department has been hard at work for months in preparation for their last show of the school year. Legally Blonde sold fast and has only good reviews, but those involved went through…
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Mareno makes a mark at nationals
Nevada Mareno, Leesville’s own, has shocked America. Saturday, March 14, Mareno joined her teammates in the 4×800 relay at this year’s New Balance Nationals. With a 2:07.60, Mareno helped Leesville, ranked 9th, place 2nd…
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Leesville students enjoy spring break trips
Despite a shortened spring break, Leesville students took advantage of the little time they were given. Some traveled as far as Mexico while others spent the time visiting more local communities. Lindsay Lehman, junior,…
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Yearbook adds finishing touches
The Menagerie staff has been working hard all year to create Leesville’s finest yearbook yet. Now, with only three months left before the end of the school year, the staff is at their busiest.…
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A weekend of love
With this year’s Valentine’s Day on a Saturday, people were able to celebrate the holiday with more love than usual. Long-distance couples were able to come together while families and friends were able to…
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NLHS welcomes nineteen new members
Leesville’s National Latin Honor Society has welcomed another wave of devoted Latin lovers. The club held its annual spring induction ceremony this past Monday. An impressive number of 19 inductees were accepted to become…
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Deflate Gate: the world’s dumbest sports controversy
“The New England Patriots have cheated their way into Super Bowl XLIX.” Everyone’s been hearing about it for nearly two weeks now. Every news article, television channel, and internet homepage displays the next update…
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Juan Estellar accepted to Harvard University
Leesville’s own Juan Estellar has been accepted into Harvard University this past month. With this acceptance being Estellar’s first, he is able to finally breathe a sigh of relief. “I didn’t plan in advance…
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Behind the scenes of Before Juliet
In early January, Leesville’s theater department was hard at work on the Before Juliet play, and students have taken a particular interest in the hair and make-up involved in the play. “This play is…
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Roszko’s incredible honor
During the week of December 8, our own Linda Roszko was chosen as one of the top 100 Computer Science teachers in the USA. She was rewarded with a trip arranged and funded by…
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Anthology versus literary criticism
This year’s graduating class has been hard at work all semester on the famous senior year english project. However, instead of the typical senior anthology, this year Ms. Wilkerson and Ms. Dinkenor’s AP English…
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A step into winter track
Leesville’s runners are getting back into the swing of things. Leesville’s track coaches — Jerry Canada, Karen Hawkins, and Brent Hale — return for another competitive season of winter track. “Coming into the second…
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Adam Tarnowski creates special Christmas light display
Many know of the “Winter Wonderland” that occurs around Christmas time in the Stonehenge neighborhood. My fourteen-year-old brother, Adam Tarnowski, has taken a special interest in this light phenomenon and has become inspired to…
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2014 Powderpuff Tournament
Leesville’s annual powderpuff tournament took place Tuesday, October 21, at Marshall L. Hamilton Stadium. With a handful of controversy, the junior girls stole the victory. The tournament began with the seniors vs. the freshmen…
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Hell Week strikes again
The cast and crew of Leesville’s fall play, Vacancy in Paradise, have been hard at work for several weeks. Now, the final week of preparation has arrived and everyone is rushing to make the…
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History made by women’s’ cross country
The Women’s Cross Country Team continues to make history in the 2014 season. For the first time since 2006, the girls claimed total victory at the Cap-8 Championships. “I’m so happy and proud that…
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Seniors of 2015 take on college applications
Several college application deadlines have already come and gone this fall. Seniors have been busy for many months in an attempt to secure spots at their dream schools. Some students are looking forward to…
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The Latin Elite of Leesville
Leesville’s most invested Latin students have already been planning for this year’s National Latin Honor Society. Latin Club is a popular club at LRHS, but NLHS is not as widely known. Unlike Latin Club,…
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Women’s golf swings towards regionals
Leesville’s Women’s Golf Team has made many improvements since the end of their previous season. “This year we have a new coach, we have new members of our team and we’re doing better. At…
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NHS: new opportunities to serve
Leesville’s National Honor Society has not taken a break since the end of the 2013-2014 school year. Members and officers have already begun earning volunteer hours throughout the summer for this school year. Members…
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Leesville snaps to computer science
Lynda Roszko has embarked on yet another summer voyage. This time, instead of a foreign country, Roszko has stayed back to focus on Computer Science. Instead of Computer Science 1, 2, 3 and 4,…
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The kickoff to women’s cross country
The women’s cross country team made an early statement with a first place finish in the varsity race at this year’s 3k Wake County Kickoff Classic. Placing in the top ten, Nevada Mareno, sophomore,…