The Warrior Weekly

Lakehill Preparatory School

The Warrior Weekly

Volume 11, Issue 19

January 17, 2019

A Spirit of Community

Lakehill has a long tradition of community service with students who give generously of their time and talents to make an impact on their communities. Three Upper School students, juniors Anders Ekstrom and Lindsey Evans, and senior Kate Langley were recently selected as honorees in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program for their outstanding volunteer efforts.

Since the first grade, Ekstrom has been involved in monthly Shoreline Spruce-ups through For The Love of the Lake, both with Lakehill and, more recently, with Dallas United Crew. He believes that small efforts over a sustained period of time can have a huge impact. "While most people would agree that picking up trash is not a glamorous activity, it is definitely one that makes a big difference," he said. "After 11 years, I know that my efforts have paid off." Ekstrom believes that it is important to clean up the lake because it is such a central part of our community. "Since I spend so much time at the lake, and I know how important it is to others, I want to stay involved in the ongoing clean-up efforts to make the lake a better place for everyone to enjoy." Ekstrom enjoys seeing the difference in the shoreline after a clean-up. "The most important lesson I learned from my volunteer experience is that sustained effort over time really does make a difference."

Evans came to volunteering at a young age as a family activity, packing food boxes before Thanksgiving or visiting retirement homes. Her favorite service project, however, is the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the The Rise School of Dallas, a nonprofit preschool for children with Down Syndrome. "I knew then that I loved helping children," she explains. Serious in her efforts to improve the lives of children, Evans is also involved in THANKS (Teens Helping Abused and Neglected Kids) at Community Partners of Dallas, an organization that aims to ensure safety, restore dignity, and inspire hope for the abused and neglected children served by Dallas County Child Protective Services. She is also active with the Heroes for Children teen board, providing support to children battling cancer and their families. "My motivation is purely the joy that service brings me," she said. "It is really very simple--it just makes you feel good to serve others."

Langley has spent the past three summers volunteering at Theatre Three in a workshop for teens interested in acting. She attended rehearsals, helped construct props, assisted the stage manager in clerical tasks, and even ran the lights and projections. "Through this activity, I not only learned the inner workings of a theater, but I was able to help young actors reach their goals and develop a passion for theater," she said. "I would tell other young people to pursue what you are passionate about because there will always be a way to serve others and volunteer."

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards represents America’s largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service. The awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial, Inc. in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), honor outstanding community service by students in grades five through 12 at the local, state, and national level.

"By shining a spotlight on their service, we hope that more young people will be inspired to serve their communities and make a difference to the people around them," said Prudential Chairman and CEO John Strangfeld.

Lakehill Headmaster Roger L. Perry praised the students for their volunteer service. "They set a wonderful example of philanthropy and dedication that we hope others will follow. These Honorees practice a lesson we hope all young people, as well as adults, will emulate - that volunteering within the community is an essential part of life."

Spectacular Science

Junior and senior Anatomy and Physiology students began the semester with the dissection of a cow eye. Each unit of the course is accompanied by a hands-on lab, primarily dissections. They have already dissected fetal pigs, looking particularly at the muscle structures and a sheep brain, which provided a spatial realization of the brain that is difficult to grasp through two-dimensional illustrations. Teacher Jeremy Holman decided upon a cow eye for its likeness to the human eye for their study of the brain and special senses. For the students, most notably those who are considering the medical field, the dissections prove incredibly beneficial in helping to confirm their interests. Seniors Montgomery Rotellini and Will Grooms enjoyed the dissection and the application it had to their future careers in the medical field. "It helped me expand my knowledge in an area that would be hard to experience outside of a school setting,” Rotellini explained.

The sophomore Honors Chemistry Class embarked on a three-week paint project. Over the course of this project, students use their grasp of stoichiometry (the part of chemistry that studies amounts of substances that are involved in reactions) that they learned last semester to produce pigments through chemical reactions. After they have produced the pigments, they test different binding agents from household products to mix with the pigment, producing four different paints. By applying their knowledge to make their own paint, they are also learning the principles of solubility of compounds, limiting reactants, and percent yield of products in chemical reactions. This annual project is a hallmark of the Honors Chemistry class. "I love being able to create a piece of art in its entirety, from the pigments and chemicals to the finished product," said sophomore Kathryn Mahan.

Seventh graders also expanded their scientific knowledge this week with a protist lab. Students looked at several different types of single-celled organisms in the kingdom Protista, such as Amoeba, Paramecium, Stentor, and Volvox. " It was really fun to see all of these tiny organisms swimming around under the microscope," said seventh grader Ellis Langford .

By Kate Langley, Class of 2019

Marketing Intern

Denim & Diamonds

Lakehill Benefit Auction

Saturday, March 23, 2019

7:00 p.m.

Visit lakehillauction2019.com to stay up-to-date on all of the latest Auction information. Links for ticket sales and sponsorship forms are now available. Official invitations will follow in the mail later in January.

Senior Spotlight

National Junior Honor Society Highlights Lakehill's Soon-to-be Graduates

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: Montgomery Rotellini

Montgomery Rotellini has attended Lakehill since the first grade. She has participated in Debate Club, French Club, Varsity Cheerleading, Varsity Softball, Sisteens, and Student Ambassadors. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, where she serves as Vice-President, and the Upper School Honor Council.

Montgomery has received many awards while at Lakehill, including the Headmaster's High Honor Roll and Honor Roll, Excellence Awards in Chemistry and Algebra, and the Citizenship Award.

Outside of school, Montgomery loves to watch hockey.

Her favorite class is Anatomy and Physiology because she loves learning about how the body works and hopes to have a career in the medical field.

Montgomery will attend Boston University in the fall, where she will major in Biology on a pre-med track.

Her advice to young warriors is, "Pursue what you love and don’t procrastinate."

By Graysen Walker , ninth grade

Sports Snippets

Middle School Soccer

The eighth grade soccer team defeated Parish, 8-0, on January 9. They were led by Ethan Gaertner who had two goals and an assist. Aleena Wallace had two goals, one of which was a penalty kick after she was fouled inside the box at the end of the first half. James McKinney had a goal and two assists. Hannah Reister had a goal and Kayla Ristianto and Avery Owen each had one assist. Ristianto, Gaertner, Reister, and Tristan Osang were strong in midfield, keeping Parish in their own end of the field for much of the first half.

The seventh grade team beat HSAA on January 15, 6-1. The game was back and forth for the first 19 minutes until Max Byrd scored on the first of McKinney's assists for the game. Bella Pumpelly scored on another pass from McKinney a minute later and Byrd scored again on another pass from McKinney a minute after that. Olivia Johnston and Pumpelly scored at the end of the first half to put the Warriors up 5-0. HSAA scored on a breakaway with five minutes left in the game and Madeline Reister scored on the fourth assist from McKinney in the last minute of the game.

The Warriors take the field again on January 18, when the eighth grade team plays at Covenant at 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Soccer

After a disappointing loss at Covenant on January 10, the Varsity Soccer team was narrowly defeated at All Saints in Tyler on January 12. The Warriors stopped repeated long passes and had a few breakaway chances throughout the first half, but neither team scored. The Warriors played short-handed in the second half, after losing a player to two yellow cards at the end of the first. All Saints was finally able to score on one of their few breakaway chances in the second half, with the final score of 1-0.

The team lost at home on January 15, to Shelton, 5-1. The teams were evenly matched. Lakehill scored early in the first half on a long punt from goalie Spencer Neill to William Leake. Shelton tied the game on a breakaway and took the lead shortly after that on a corner kick bringing it to 2-1 at the half. Three minutes into the second half, Shelton scored again and added two more in the half. Lakehill was unable to rally.

The Warriors play at Dallas Lutheran on Thursday, January 17, at 3:30 p.m.

See more pictures.

Middle School Girls Basketball

The Middle School Girls (IAA) Basketball team soundly defeated Dallas International, 31-4, on January 10. Taylor Lewis led the team with 17 points, Sarah Ganson and Taylor Allen added four points each. Abby Dondis, Isabella Bassman, and Addie Ashford scored two points each.

The Middle School Girls Blue Team lost 30-10 to DASCHE on January 11. Ganson scored six points and Kate Marshall added four.

Middle School Boys Basketball

The Middle School Boys (IAA) Basketball team remains undefeated after beating Dallas International in back-to-back games, 37-26 and 27-23. Jon Paul Maney and Hayden Bauer continue to lead the team in scoring. Noah Kohn and Arthur Cirillo are leading the aggressive defense with steals and rebounds.

The Blue team lost a hard-fought game to DasCHE, 20-30, on January 11, in Duncanville. The team was led by Austin Boothe, Nick Blanchard, and Nicholas Meadows. The team played an outstanding final quarter and continues to improve.

Varsity Boys Basketball

The Varsity Boys Basketball team continued district play on January 12, against Sherman Texoma Christian. The Warriors fell short against the Eagles, 62-46. The team fought hard against a bigger, more physical Texoma Christian team. The Warriors were led by freshman Mitchell Crow, who had a team-high 16 points, and sophomore Ryan Henry, who had a stellar defensive performance with four steals and a block.

The Warriors got back to action on January 15, against the Dallas Lutheran Lions with a thrilling 53-52 victory. The team was led by seniors Luke Jerome, who had 15 points and seven rebounds, and Eli Buxt, who had seven points on three-for-three shooting. Both provided great leadership in the back-and-forth game that came down to the waning seconds.

The Junior Varsity team had both their games on January 12 and 15, come down to the final seconds, but they came up short in both games. They lost the Texoma Christian on Saturday 41-39 and Lutheran, on Tuesday, 52-46. The young Warrior team fought extremely hard in both games.

Both teams return to action on Thursday, January 17, at Dallas Covenant, with the JV playing at 4:30 p.m. and the Varsity at 7:30 p.m. in another pivotal district match-up.

The Warriors then return home on Tuesday, January 22, against Rockwall Heritage with the JV playing at 4:30 p.m. and Varsity at 7:30 p.m. Come out and support our Warriors!

Varsity Girls Basketball

The Varsity Girls Basketball team got off to a fast start on January 15, at Dallas Lutheran. The Lady Warriors had a 19-7 lead in the second quarter, with strong defense and shooting. Dallas Lutheran made a late second-quarter come-back closing the gap at half time. They continued to score consistently in the second half. The Lady Warriors were unable to recover, dropping the game 41–23.

The Lady Warriors were led in scoring by Hayden Yoss with seven points. Krista Carlson added six points and Alanna Stern had five. Ryan Douglas had another big night on the boards with 10 rebounds. Carlson had eight rebounds and Lynley Waggoner had seven.

Lakehill travels to Dallas Covenant on January 17, for the next district match-up. Tip off is 6:00 p.m.

See more basketball photos.

Show Your Warrior Spirit!

The Spirit Shop is open for business, with great new styles and classic favorites so you can show your Warrior spirit! 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.

January 19 - This Saturday!

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. Rain or shine!

Find out more.

January 20

WOO Event at Hunger Busters

Noon - 3:00 p.m.

Bus transportation provided. All Upper School students invited.

January 21

No school - MLK Holiday

January 23

Upper School Shakespeare Competition

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

January 23

Canadian College Fair

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Six major Canadian universities will be hosting a college fair at Lakehill for students in the Dallas area. Universities attending include Queen's University, Bishop's University, Concordia University, Ryerson University, Dalhousie University, and University of Guelph. We would love to see our Lakehill students there!

January 24

Fourth Grade Parent Coffee

8:00 - 9:00 a.m., Community Room

All fourth grade parents are encouraged to attend this informative meeting to learn more about fifth grade and the opportunities available in Lakehill's Middle School.

January 25

Third Grade to Perot Museum

9:30 a.m. - noon

January 25 - 27

Upper School Debate State Conference

January 26

New Applicant Admission Testing

January 26

Upper School Robotics Team Qualifier

January 28

Varsity Winter Sports Pep Rally

1:40 - 2:05 p.m.

January 30

Sophomore Parents Meeting

Mrs. Dondis will discuss PSAT scores as well as introduce topics related to the college process itself. All parents of sophomores are encouraged to attend. This is a parents-only event. Sophomores will attend a similar presentation the following day in their class meeting.

January 31

Fourth Grade to Frontiers of Flight Museum

9:00 a.m. - noon

Sophomore College Information Meeting

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

All sophomore students will attend.

February 1

Fourth Grade Fly-Up

8:00 a.m.

This introduction to fifth grade will give fourth graders the opportunity to visit classes and learn more about Middle School.

Eighth Grade Upper School Experience

8:00 - 10150 a.m.

Lakehill eighth grade students will attending mini classes and learn more about the many opportunities in Lakehill's Upper School.

Upper School Day of Service

8:00 a.m. - noon

All Upper School students should meet in the Auditorium at 8:00 a.m. for the Day of Service. Jeans and a Lakehill t-shirt are appropriate dress for the day. All students are required to wear closed-toe shoes.

Students will return to campus at noon and will be dismissed for the day.

Early Release Day/Staff Development

Lower School students will be released at 11:30 a.m. Middle and Upper School students will be released at noon. After-care is available with a reservation.

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Phone: (214) 826-2931