Melanie Leszcynski Class: Freshman Hometown: Audobon, Pa. High School: Methacton Position: Throws

Before Penn State ... || High School || Another addition to the Nittany Lions' talented javelin group, Leszcynski was the District 1 Champion in the event as a senior, and qualified for the PIAA State Championships, where she finished ninth overall. Leszcynski was also the Pioneer Athletic Conference Champion as a senior, and finished 16th in an outstanding field at Penn Relays. A four-time PIAA qualifier, Leszcynski owns a personal-best toss of 133-7.