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Lakehill Preparatory School
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The Warrior Weekly
Volume 12, Issue 13
December 5, 2019
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Varsity Football Team Plays
for State Championship
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The Lakehill football team made school history this year and are now just one win away from a state title.
With a 52-6 victory over Giddings in the Semi-Finals on November 29, the Warriors are on their way to the TAPPS Six-Man Division I State Championship on Thursday.
The undefeated Lakehill Warriors (12-0) will take on the Emery/Weiner Jaguars (11-1) on December 5, at 7:00 p.m. at Midway ISD’s Panther Stadium in Hewitt.
The Warriors have outscored their opponents 605-104 this season, defeating Round Rock Concordia 66-16, Lucas Christian 45-0, and Giddings 52-6 to reach the championship game.
The Varsity Football team defeated Lucas Christian Academy on November 22, in the second round of the State Playoffs to remained undefeated for the season and claim the Regional Championship. The offense had one of its best games of the year, scoring 66 points on just 16 plays of offense. The defense also contributed, scoring 21 points.
On offense, a strong running game and great blocking from the offensive line was the key to the team's victory over Giddings State School.
Keegan Clendenin,
Henry Hopkins, and
Gaige McKnight were dominating forces up-front along with
Will Gorman,
Jas Sauz, and
Landon Burt.
Defense once again performed as one of the better teams in the state, holding a Giddings team that averaged 40 points a game to a season low of six.
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Lakehill celebrated Grandparents Day on November 22. Always a popular event for students and staff, the activities are scheduled prior to the long Thanksgiving holiday, so that many visiting grandparents from out of town can share in the festivities.
After a delicious breakfast, sponsored by the Parent Faculty Club and chaired by
Jill Powdermaker, visitors moved to the auditorium for a memorable performance.
With seventh and eighth grade Drama students narrating, the program presented students in kindergarten through sixth grade in their own unique musical tributes.
Kindergarten and first grade gave a passionate performance of the highly anticipated favorite, "Super Turkey." Middle School Drama students performed a scene from their upcoming production of
A World War II Radio Christmas.
The morning also featured performances by the Lakehill Chorale. Students and faculty members performed "Family Tree," a poignant song written especially for Lakehill by Jack Noble White, a celebrated local composer. The Combined Choirs and the audience joined together for the finale, "Let There Be Peace on Earth.”
Don't forget to share the photo link with grandparents!
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Robotics Forms Alliances in Initial Qualifier
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On November 23, Lakehill's Robotics team had its initial qualifier for FIRST Tech Challenge at the Allen STEM Center in Allen, Texas. The FIRST Robotics Competition is an international high school robotics competition that gives students real-world engineering experience. The Lakehill Bionicles (Team #14904) and their robot,
Mata Nui, placed ninth out of 28 participants from across North Texas.
The Bionicles competed in five matches, three of which their alliance won. In each match, the team was randomly paired with an alliance partner to compete against two other teams, completing tasks such as autonomously moving a foundation for building a tower of blocks. Because they placed well in the first matches, they were chosen for an alliance in the semi-finals.
Unfortunately, due to a technical glitch, the team did not advance. The team also presented to judges about their design choices, programming, and Lower School STEM outreach, and was a finalist for the Collins Aerospace Innovate Award.
Driver
Blake Perry quickly learned the qualifying format and racked up points. Programmers and Driving Coaches
Sarah Smith and
Ryan Douglas assisted Perry with strategy. The build team of
Sumner Born,
James Freeman,
Leo Paparoni,
Max Link, and
Ma'Ki Shaw presented to the judges and kept the robot running.
Elijah McMillan kept the team organized while
Jas Sauz shot promotional video.
Preston Bied and
Anna Knickel scouted and networked with other teams.
The Bionicles' next opportunity to advance to Regionals is on January 25. Learn more about FIRST Robotics and the FIRST Tech Challenge
here.
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PFC Brings Signature Events To Campus
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Through December 6
Scholastic Arctic Adventure Book Fair:
Snow Much to Read!
Stock up on new books for the holidays at Lakehill's Scholastic Book Fair through December 6, in the Lydia and James Perry Community Room. The fair will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day.
Purchase a book for the
Parade of Gifts
during the Winter Concert and receive free gift wrapping.
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Senior Spotlight: National Junior Honor Society Highlights Lakehill's Soon-to-be Graduates
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In an effort to reveal the hidden talents, personalities, and accomplishments of Lakehill's most experienced students, the National Junior Honor Society presents:
NJHS Spotlight on Seniors
This week's senior: Claire Howard
Claire Howard has attended Lakehill since the seventh grade.She is a member of Varsity Cheer and Softball, and has also been a member of the Varsity Volleyball team.
Claire is active in Sisteens, French Club, and National Honor Society (NHS). She is the Sisteens Co-President, the French Club President, and was the NHS Secretary last year. She also enjoys participating in Musical Theater and Drama productions. While at Lakehill, Claire has received the Harvard Book Award, earned the Headmaster’s High Honor Roll, and received an Academic Excellence Award. Outside of school, Claire enjoys painting.
Claire is applying to the University of South Carolina and Texas Christian University. She plans on majoring in early childhood education.
Claire’s favorite Lakehill memory was when the football team played Bulverde Bracken Christian School during her junior year. Her advice to younger students is, “Do your best, but don’t overextend yourself too much. It won’t be the end of the world.”
By Olivia Johnston, eighth grade
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Middle School Basketball
The Middle School D-1 teams hosted Dallas Lutheran on November 19. The girls won and were led by
Taylor Allen and
Esther Neerman. The boys won in huge fashion and were led by
Jack Widhalm,
Drew Perry, and
RJ Yttredahl.
The boys followed up with another win on December 3, defeating Rockwall Heritage, 76-10. Lakehill's aggressive defense overpowered Heritage from the opening tip, and the Warriors cruised to a big win. They were led by Yttredahl with 28 points, eight rebounds, and five steals. Perry had 20 points, 13 steals, and six assists, while Widhalm contributed 14 points and six rebounds.
The Middle School D2 teams hosted Faustina on November 20. The girls played a great game, but fell short. The boys played an exciting game, winning by one point on a last second shot by Widhalm. Perry led the team in scoring with 28 points.
The D2 boys lost at Parish on December 2, 24-16. The team was led by
Austin Booth,
Nick Blanchard, and
Nicholas Meadows. In a 25-19 loss to Winston on December 3, the team continued to improve. They were led by
Joshua Beidler with 12 points and
Brenden Hall with four.
Basketball Season Passes
Basketball season passes are now available for $125.Contact
Michelle Crow to get your pass! Season passes give the entire family access to all home games.
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Middle School Soccer
The Middle School Soccer team lost to Covenant, 3-0, in a well contested game on November 22. Stand outs were
Evan New on offense,
Lily Bracken in the midfield, and
Kellen Kahn on defense.
The Warriors had a big win on December 3, defeating Flower Mound Coram Deo, 9-1. The team rebounded well, working the ball up the field early on. Bracken assisted
Connor Wallace five minutes in to open the scoring. The Coram Deo goalie did a great job repelling shot after shot until the flood gates opened at the 23rd minute when
Lobna El-Feky assisted
Max Byrd on his first goal of the game.
Maddie Reister scored shortly after, and
Bella Pumpelly assisted
Brayden Neill a few seconds after that. Byrd scored his second goal of the game, making it 5-0. He scored again to get a hat trick, and assisted Pumpelly for her first of three as she also earned a hat trick.
Austin Rutherford and
Emma Hoffman were strong on defense, and
Daniel Knipp was solid in midfield.
The Warriors are at home against Shelton on December 9, at 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Soccer
The Varsity Soccer team had their first game on December 3, losing 9-0 to Flower Mound Coram Deo. The game started off well, trading chances with Coram Deo, but, after goalie Spencer Neill went out 10 minutes into the game with severe calf cramps, the competition proved unstoppable.
The Warriors are at home against Plano Coram Deo on December 6, at 5:30 p.m.
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Visit The Spirit Shop
Celebrate Lakehill's journey to the State Championships with new merchandise to show your Warrior spirit!
Don't miss the new holiday ornaments!
The Spirit Shop is open on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 7:45-8:45 a.m. and Monday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons from 2:45-3:45 p.m.
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The holidays at Lakehill are a special time when we celebrate life's blessings and give thanks for all that we have. It is also a time when we share our good fortune with those who have less.
Community Connections Stocking Stuffers
Community Connections is collecting items to stuff 180 stockings for the senior citizens who will attend the holiday luncheon in December. Donation boxes will be located at all entrances from December 2-9. Stocking stuffer ideas include travel-sized shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, small notepads, pencils/pens, envelopes, puzzle books, little flashlights with batteries, handkerchiefs, tissue, scarves, stamps, lotion, lip balm, nail polish, socks, and combs.
Parade of Gifts
One of the special traditions at the Lakehill Lower School Winter Program is the annual Parade of Gifts. Students bring a wrapped gift, which will be placed under the tree and later distributed to needy children in the community. Please send a wrapped gift to school no later than Monday, December 9. Please attach the gift tag on
this form.
Need a simple way to select a gift? Visit the Book Fair this week and purchase an item for the Parade of Gifts - they will wrap it free of charge and deliver it to the auditorium for the performance.
PASF Tamale Sale
The Pan American Student Forum (PASF) is selling tamales for the holidays to benefit Cystic Fibrosis research. The tamales, made by The Tamale Company, are lard free, gluten free, and MSG free - authentic and delicious! Tamales will arrive frozen and are "boil in the bag" ready. Tamales are $15 per dozen and come in four varieties: Ancho Chili Pork, Chicken Tomatillo, Beef Tenderloin, and Southwest Vegan (Black Bean and Corn). Order by December 9 for delivery on December 17. Orders may be turned into your child's classroom teacher (Lower School) or to the Front Desk. Checks should be made payable to Lakehill Preparatory School.
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Don't Miss Lakehill's Dinner Theater - Tomorrow Night
Friday, December 6, 7:00 p.m., Environmental Science Center
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Don't Wait! Fewer Than 40 Tickets Left!
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December 2 - 6
PFC Arctic Adventure Book Fair, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.; 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
December 5
TAPPS Six-Man State Championship, Hewitt, Texas, 7:00 p.m.
December 6
Middle School Drama Dinner Theater, Environmental Science Center, 7:00 p.m.
December 10
Admission Coffee (K-12)
Main Campus, 8:30 a.m.
Invite your friends to take a look at Lakehill!
December 12
K-12 Winter Concert; 7:00 p.m.
December 13
Lakehill Holiday Luncheon
This annual event is sponsored by the Senior Class and provides a festive lunch and holiday celebration for many elderly residents of East Dallas and the Lakehill family itself. Students join the visiting senior citizens in a holiday meal along with games and songs to celebrate the season. The regular lunch program is closed for this event; students must either reserve a meal at the luncheon or bring a sack lunch. Lunch is $3 for Lower School students and $5 for Middle School students.
December 14
Shoreline Spruce-Up at White Rock Lake, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Join other Lakehill students and families at Lakehill's adopted shoreline at White Rock Lake to help clean up this neighborhood treasure. Meet at the parking lot at W. Lawther and Chapel Hill. All supplies will be available. Breakfast will be provided.
December 18-20
Middle School Exams (Grade 7-8)
Upper School Exams
Upper School Exams will be held December 18-20, with exam blocks from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. each day. Upper School students will test in their classrooms and have already received their personalized exam schedules.
December 23 - January 6
Holiday Break - No School
January 6
Teacher In-Service
January 7
Classes Begin
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Support the
Warrior Fund.
Thank you to everyone who has already donated!
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Lakehill Preparatory School
2720 Hillside Drive, Dallas, Texas 75214-3428
Phone: (214) 826-2931
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