Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15, Author at The Mycenaean

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 June 1, 2015

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 May 13, 2015

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 April 13, 2015

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 April 9, 2015

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 April 6, 2015

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,

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 April 6, 2015

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 April 1, 2015

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 March 2, 2015

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 February 11, 2015

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 January 30, 2015

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 January 21, 2015

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 January 16, 2015

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 January 8, 2015

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 December 19, 2014

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 December 10, 2014

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.

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 December 10, 2014

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 November 13, 2014

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 November 12, 2014

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 November 12, 2014

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 November 4, 2014

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 October 30, 2014

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 October 3, 2014

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 September 26, 2014

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 September 26, 2014

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,

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 September 3, 2014

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

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