Volume 13, Issue 22
February 4, 2021
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Lakehill Singing Sensations |
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Last November, four Lakehill singers participated in and recorded auditions for the Texas Private School Music Educators Association (TPSMEA) All-State Choir. Over 800 students from more than 90 of the top private schools throughout the state of Texas entered the competition by submitting a recording. Being selected for the TPSMEA All-State Choir is the highest honor a Texas private school vocal music student can receive. There are two rounds of judging, the first of which is the All-Region choir.
This past weekend, three Lakehill singers were a part of the TPSMEA Region One Choir workshop and concert. They are Sarah Ganson (‘24), Sophia Ganson (‘21), and Keegan Clendenin (‘21). Keegan was selected for the All-State Choir while Sarah and Sophia were selected to the All-Region Choir. TPSMEA decided to hold a Region event to celebrate the accomplishments of these students. The two day event was held at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano and about ninety students participated. The large sanctuary allowed for the choir to be spaced out properly and for the students to present a thirty minute concert. “It was so rewarding to hear live choral music,” said Choir Director Tracy Herron. “The sanctuary seats 7,000 people, so everyone was safe and able to enjoy the thirty minute presentation.”
Congratulations to Sarah, Sophia, and Keegan!
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Upper School is working with White Rock Center of Hope for a Clothes, Cans, and Cloth Drive. To donate, students should bring items into school and place them in the proper donation bin. There are three donation locations: the Lower School entrance, the Middle School entrance, and the Main Entrance by the front desk. One box will be for clothes, linens, and coats, and the other box will be for canned items.
Upper School will be collection donations form February 8 to 26. For a specific list of needs, please click the button below.
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NJHS Presents
The Class of 2021, Senior Spotlights
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by: Bella Bassman
Georgina Stephens has been at Lakehill for four years and is a member of the cheerleading and softball teams. She is an active member of the French Club, National Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Sports Leadership, P.R.I.S.M., and the Honor Council.
Georgina’s favorite class at Lakehill is AP English Literature and Composition because she has learned to push her writing abilities by writing several essays per week. Georgina has many good memories but a favorite is cheering with her friends at Friday night football games. Along with being cheer captain, she is the vice president of the French Club. She has been recognized on the Headmaster’s High Honors List and received honorable mention on the National French Exam. Additionally, she is a member of National Student Leadership and Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society.
Georgina has been accepted to Colorado State University, Texas A&M University, and the University of Wisconsin. She plans to major in Animal Science. Her advice for younger Warriors is, “Focus on yourself and your personal growth throughout high school.”
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by Austin Sanders
Raymond Xiao has attended Lakehill Preparatory School for four years. Raymond is the founder of the beloved Rubik’s Cube Club and is a member of the International Club, the JV basketball team, and the varsity tennis team. During his time at Lakehill, his favorite subject has been mathematics. He has many memories at Lakehill but the 2019 ISAS and Biology trips are some of his favorites. Raymond received the Choir Academic Excellence Award during his sophomore year.
Raymond plans to major in math and has applied to several colleges including University of Texas at Dallas, Texas Christian University, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, Iowa State University, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Ohio Wesleyan University, University of Victoria and University of Alberta.
Raymond has several pieces of advice for young Warriors, “Work hard to find a hobby you really enjoy. If you struggle with a subject, don't be afraid to meet with the teacher and ask questions. Make sure you participate in as many activities as possible while still maintaining your grades. Try to do community service when you have the chance.”
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Introducing Lakehill-opoly |
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Wondering about the spring auction? The spring auction event is typically the largest fundraiser of the year for Lakehill's Parent Faculty Club; however, this year we need to do things a bit differently!
Large crowds and dressing up are OUT – playing games with your family in sweats is IN. We have come up with a great alternative way to raise funds for the school - a customized Lakehill-opoly board game!
The Lakehill-opoly board game will be a fabulous keepsake, celebrating the unique people and places that make up our community at Lakehill Preparatory School. Stay tuned for ways to get your hands on this first-ever Lakehill item.
Want to get in on the action early? Email us at lakehillopoly@gmail.com to find out how you can feature your family or business on the Lakehill-opoly game.
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General PFC Meeting
Thursday, February 11 is the general Parent Faculty Club meeting via Zoom at 8:30 am.
Meeting ID: 951 6733 0238
Passcode: LPS
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Middle School boys basketball remains undefeated this week with a big 54-22 win over Lucas Christian on Monday evening. Drew Perry had his first triple-double of the season with 11 rebounds, 10 steals, and 33 points. RJ Yttredahl pitched in 17 points. Jason Dickerson had 2 points and 2 steals and Luke Widhalm also had 2 points.
Girls and boys basketball are back in action tomorrow evening beginning at 4:30 pm.
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Last week, middle school girls and boys basketball games were cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns of the opposing team. Instead of cancelling the evening's games, coaches, parents, and athletes planned a co-ed scrimmage. This was an event to remember. The girls, boys, and parents all expressed how much fun they had.
Special thanks to Mr. James Perry and Mr. Jonathan Neerman, Sr. for bringing their whistles and officiating the event! Tricia Neerman was behind the lens and last but not least, behind the clipboard for each team was Drew Perry and RJ Yttredahl!
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Varsity Soccer season is underway and Head Coach Daniel Bracken is proud of the way several of his athletes are stepping up.
Henry Hopkins has been strong behind the goal but the Warriors fell 0-6 to Plano Coram Deo last week. "I am proud of Henry and his determination as keeper," said Coach Bracken. "We've had some tough loses to begin our season but the athletes are working hard and looking to get better each day." Kayla Ristianto was a strong midfield force during the tough loss.
On Tuesday evening, the Warriors took on Plano Coram Deo for a rematch and narrowed the loss to 0-4. Spencer Neill made some stops defensively, Madeline Reister was strong on offense, and Bella Pumpelly made an impact midfield.
Middle School and Varsity Soccer both kick off at Roger L. Perry campus this evening beginning at 4:30 pm.
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The Varsity Girls Basketball team is wrapping up a busy week of district games.
The girls beat Lucas Christian last Friday night 36-20 before falling to a tough Cornerstone Christian team the very next day. This past Tuesday, the team hosted district rival Heritage Christian and won 63-44. Senior captains Krista Carlson and Hayden Yoss scored 17 and 14 points, respectively.
The team will wrap up their 4th game in 7 days today as they play Heritage Christian. This game will be played at Dallas Lutheran. Tip-off is set for 6:30 pm. With the wins this week, the team has secured a spot in the TAPPS state playoffs for the first time since 2017.
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The Varsity Boys basketball team has played multiple games the last week and Head Coach Bradley Neyland is proud of the way his team is competing!
Last Saturday, they defeated Cornerstone Christian 57-43. The Warriors were led in scoring by Cullen McCaleb who poured in 23 points and had 8 rebounds. Mitchell Crow had 12 points to go along with 10 rebounds and 7 blocks! The Warriors also had a great contribution by Nathan Lewis who tallied 11 points and 8 rebounds. On Monday February 1, the Warriors defeated Heritage Christian 54-41. Cullen led the Warriors once again with 15 points and Mitchell was right behind with 11 points and 4 blocks. The Warriors had a big boost off the bench from Freshman Jack Widhalm who finished with 8 points and 8 rebounds. The Warriors will play again at home tonight vs Heritage Christian at 5:30 pm and Saturday morning at home vs. Lucas Christian at 10:00 am.
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This evening's TAPPSTV live stream will be located at the Roger L. Perry campus for the soccer matches. |
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Lakehill Senior, Asher Chamoy, Stars in a TV Series |
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Asher Chamoy was beaming with pride while describing his audition for Washington’s Armor, a TV series that will be released sometime in 2022. “Thanks to four years of French classes at Lakehill, I was cast for a character in Washington’s Armor and am able to speak my lines in French,” said Asher. “I am currently taking French IV, so this was a really fun opportunity to speak the language I have been learning.”
Washington’s Armor is about George Washington prior to the American Revolution and is set during the French and Indian War. The filming is currently taking place in Weatherford, Texas. “Call time was 7:30 in the morning,” said Asher. “We filmed for about seven hours in one day.” He went on to describe the old shoes he wore and the really neat outfit. He smiled when describing how he did the same motions over and over for the many different camera angles. “It was definitely a learning experience. I learned about camera angles, lighting, and different terms used in the film business.”
Asher is a senior at Lakehill and plans to attend Harvard University in the fall of 2021. He will study history, music, and theater while acting on the side.
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About Washington's Armor
Washington’s Armor is an episodical series depicting the adventures of young George Washington 20 years prior to the revolutionary war.
The story takes place in Colonial America at a time of political turmoil due to the English and French both waring for American soil. As the American Indians carefully choose sides, George Washington gets an opportunity to prove his military capability and resolve, which strategically places him on this miraculous journey to becoming the first president of the United States of America. This story is not only filled with physical danger from the elements, but also the dangerous opposing parties make every decision a life or death one.
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Attention Senior Families |
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Senior ads are now available for purchase! They will be presented at the end of the 2021 yearbook.
Quarter Page Ads are $40. Materials are due by Friday February 5, 2021. Payment can be made through PayPal.
How to send your content:
- Email images and content to Mrs. Troxler.
- Download images and content to a labeled flash drive, and turn in to Mrs. Troxler!
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Note:
- All images must be at least 300 dpi quality.
- Images from a cell phone are most likely not of high enough quality for printing bigger than 2” x 3”.
- Please do not repeat images from Senior Pages.
- You may include font and color options, the yearbook staff will do their best to fulfill these requests.
- If you would like the staff to be creative for you, let us know. Feel free to give us examples or reference ads from previous years.
In order to meet the publisher's deadline, payment and material must be received by February 5, 2021.
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Last Call!
State Champion T-Shirts
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Looking to have a piece of Lakehill history?
Purchase a 2020 Lakehill Warrior State Champion Football t-shirt.
Sizes: Adult S-2XL
Cost: $15
Payment: Cash, Check, or Venmo Options are Available
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#TogetherWeCan help Lakehill students move forward on the path to accomplishing their dreams. Support the Warrior Fund – text GIVE to 469-393-7038 or donate here. Monthly donations allow you to budget your gift – consider making a recurring contribution.
The only gift too small is no gift at all!
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February 4
Basketball vs HCA
Varsity girls 5:30 pm. Varsity Boys 7:00 pm.
MS Soccer vs Covenant
MS Soccer 4:30 pm.
Varsity Soccer vs TK Gorman
MS Soccer 6:30 pm.
February 5
MS Basketball vs Cornerstone
MS girls 4:30 pm. MS boys 5:30 pm.
February 6
Varsity Boys Basketball vs Lucas Christian
Varsity boys 10:00 am.
Varsity Soccer vs Tyler All Saints
Varsity soccer 2:00 pm.
February 8
Varsity Soccer at TK Gorman
Varsity soccer 5:30 pm.
February 9
No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
Basketball vs Yavneh
Varsity girls 5:30 pm. Varsity boys 7:00 pm.
February 10
3rd Grade Chemistry Valentines
Begins at 9:30 am in the cafeteria.
February 11
Basketball at Lutheran
Varsity girls 5:30 pm. Varsity boys 7:00 pm.
MS Basketball at Home
MS girls vs St. Rita 4:30 pm. MS boys vs Lutheran 5:30 pm.
General PFC Meeting
General PFC Meeting with begin at 8:30 am as a Zoom event.
February 12 - 15
Winter Break - No School
February 13
Basketball vs Lutheran
Varsity girls 10:00 am. Varsity boys 12:00 pm.
February 15
Basketball at Yavneh
Varsity girls at 6:00 pm. Varsity boys at 7:30 pm.
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COVID-19: Lakehill Preparatory School |
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Please review our “what if” scenarios regarding notification and returning to school after an illness that may be helpful in clarifying situations we may encounter: COVID-19 What Ifs.
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Lakehill Preparatory School
2720 Hillside Drive, Dallas, Texas 75214-3428
Phone: (214) 826-2931
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