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Lakehill Preparatory School
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The Warrior Weekly
Volume 12, Issue 12
November 21, 2019
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Each year, the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) recognizes teachers who have made significant contributions in the classroom and in the community. They are selected based on professional practice, community engagement, leadership in professional development, and attention to diversity.
This year,
Jhoana Cayme-Mosley was selected as the Private Elementary School Teacher of the Year while
Tim Hagood was recognized as the Private High School Teacher of the Year. "Just being nominated was an honor, so winning the award was truly a surprise," said Cayme-Mosley. "Having the support from the administration, working with the amazing faculty we have, and being surrounded by the Lakehill families make my job easy to love."
"Coach Cayme-Mosley makes everything we do fun," says one of her second grade students. ""I have found a lot of new games and sports that I didn't even know I liked before," says another.
"I am honored to have been chosen by the GEDCC for this award," said Hagood. "Equally, if not more gratifying, is all the support and encouragement I have received from so many honorable people. I want these people to know how much I appreciate their efforts on my behalf, and I want to extend to them my most heartfelt gratitude."
"Without Mr. Hagood, I would most likely not have found my passion for English and I definitely would not have transformed into an established writer," says a former student. "He make students from all different backgrounds interested and engaged in complex topics."
Bradley Neyland was selected as a finalist in the competition in the Middle School category.
The Teacher of the Year Awards Program solicits nominations from all public and private schools in East Dallas as well as from business and community leaders. On November 19, Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mike Nurre and selection committee chairs Cheryl Barnes and Tammy Oliver presented awards to the winners at a luncheon in their honor. Set against the natural beauty of Lakehill's Alice and Erle Nye Family Environmental Science Center, the day was a fitting tribute to East Dallas's finest teachers.
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Lakehill Student Appears on
Chopped Junior
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Preparing dishes using the mystery ingredients provided on
Chopped can be difficult for adult chefs with years of experience, so imagine how difficult it is for young chefs on
Chopped Junior.
When the Holiday Episode of
Chopped Junior
on Food Network airs on December 3,
Lakehill seventh grader
Sabina Chamoy
will be one of the featured young chefs.
In this version of the long-running show, children are challenged to create something out of mystery-basket ingredients that don't seem to go together. The
Chopped judges are joined by celebrity guest judges to determine who advances after each round, with the winner earning a $10,000 prize.
Chamoy began cooking at a young age, and often dreamed of participating on a cooking show. She applied and went through several interviews before being selected for the show. "My dreams really did come true," she said. She has developed her talents while working with TopChef celebrity chef Tre Wilcox here in Dallas as well as other famous chefs in the Metroplex.
In the holiday edition, the junior chefs get a chance to impress guest judge Rashad Jennings, starting in round one with creative fish dishes. A meaty second course follows before the final two contestants find festive surprises like edible snow in the dessert basket.
As for what was in Sabina's basket, and how she did on the show, viewers will have to tune in on December 3, at 7:00 p.m. to find out!
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Upper School Presents Beast of a Musical
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Lakehill's talented musical theater students took to the stage on November 15 and 16, to present
Beauty and the Beast.
In the title roles,
Sophia Ganson was luminous as Belle, while
Asher Chamoy conveyed the torment and the passion of the Beast.
Humor was provided by the duo of
Keegan Clendenin and
Spencer Neill, as the self-centered Gaston and his sidekick LeFou.
Elizabeth Blanchard was charming as Mrs. Potts and delivered a heartfelt rendition of the title song.
Luke Williams stole scenes with his over-the-top Lumiere, especially in the show-stopper "Be Our Guest." The number featured energetic dancing choreographed by
Kate Benedict.
Lakehill's production featured stage direction by
Mark Guerra and musical direction by
Tracy Herron.
Thanks to PFC Performing Arts Committee chair
Becky Blanchard, and her team of parent volunteers for their help and support in bringing
Beauty and the Beast to the stage.
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Lakehill Introduces Reduced Kindergarten and First Grade Tuition
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Based on our dedication to families with young children, Lakehill Preparatory School has adjusted the 2020-2021 tuition for students entering kindergarten and first grade to $12,000 and $15,000, respectively. This reduction reflects our commitment to making the Lakehill experience more accessible to young families.
Applications are due January 10, 2020.
Current families are encouraged to share this information with families and friends with kindergarten and first grade children.
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Debate Team Excels at District Conference, Advances to State
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Middle School students gathered at Duncanville High School on November 16, to participate in the YMCA Texas Youth and Government conference, a means for local clubs to simulate the legislative and judicial sections of government.
The students authored legislative bills and presented them in committee, answering questions to defend their positions. Although many of the Middle School students were new to the process, they worked hard to prepare for the conference.
Leonie Khan won a distinguished delegate award for her part in furthering the role of debate.
This conference serves as preparation for the upcoming State Conference in Austin on February 21-23. Students will have the opportunity to debate in the Texas State Capitol and share opinions with other students from across the state.
The Middle School Club is sponsored by
Amanda Rasbury.
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PFC Brings
Signature
Events to Campus
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November 22
Grandparents Day, 8:00 a.m.
Lakehill welcomes grandparents, parents, and special friends to the annual Grandparents Day Celebration on Friday, November 22. The festivities begin at 8:00 a.m. with a breakfast reception in the cafeteria. The program, which includes performances by various student groups, will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium. School is dismissed at 11:00 a.m. for Thanksgiving Break, and there will be no after-school care.
November 22; December 2 - 6
Scholastic Arctic Adventure Book Fair:
Snow Much to Read!
A blizzard of books is headed your way. It's the PFC's Arctic Adventure Scholastic Book Fair: Snow Much to Read!
Stock up on new books for the holidays at Lakehill's Scholastic Book Fair which will be held December 2-6, 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.
Enjoy an advance preview and purchase books before and after the Grandparents Day celebration on November 22. Purchase a book for the Parade of Gifts during the Winter Concert and receive free gift wrapping. Watch for more information about the Book Fair and get ready for the coolest reading expedition ever!
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The winners of a $100 gift certificate to the Spirit Shop are…
Ernest and Megan Belmore – Congratulations! There will be another prize drawing soon.
You can help our students accomplish great things by supporting the Warrior Fund.
#FuelWarriorFutures by donating today! You can also make a donation by texting GIVE to 469-393-7038.
Not ready to donate but want to make a pledge? Text PLEDGE to 469-393-7038.
Special thanks to everyone who has already donated to the Warrior Fund. Together, you will make it possible for our Warrior Community change the world.
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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: Ryan Douglas
Ryan Douglas has attended Lakehill since the seventh grade.
She has participated in many activities including Varsity Basketball and Cheer, Competition Theater, Shakespeare Club, Mission Leadership Academy, Robotics, Sisteens, French Club, and the Grapevine Club which she created. She also serves as Co-President of the Senior Class. Outside of school, Ryan enjoys tutoring, praise-dance, and hanging out with her friends.
A member of National Honor Society, she has also earned several honors while at Lakehill, including the Headmaster’s Honor Roll, Computer Science II Award, Modern American History Award, English III Award, and the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award. Her favorite subject has been Calculus.
Ryan is applying to Vanderbilt University, Michigan State University, and Purdue University, and plans to major in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
Her favorite Lakehill memory has been the Upper School Retreat. Her advice for young Warriors is, "Explore your interests, so you can find your passion."
By Sydney Nguyen, eighth grade
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Varsity Football
The Varsity Football team defeated Concordia High School, 66-16, in the first round of the State Playoffs to remained undefeated for the season and claim the Area 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.
The Warriors will advance to the Regional round of the State Playoffs, hosting Lucas Christian Academy on November 22, at the Warrior Athletic Complex at 6:00 p.m.
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Varsity Boys Basketball
The Varsity Boys Basketball team had a great weekend competing in the StoneGate Christian Season Tip-off tournament. The Warriors won two games on November 14, to advance to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Cullen McCaleb was named to the All-Tournament team. The Warriors play again this Thursday, November 21, at home against First Baptist Academy at 7:30 p.m.
Varsity Girls Basketball
The Varsity Girls basketball team defeated Hockaday JV, 53-25, on November 19. The score was tied at 11 after the first quarter before the Warriors outscored their opponents 15 to 6 in the second. The team played aggressively on defense and recorded 34 steals for the game.
Krista Carlson and
Hayden Yoss led in scoring with 16 points and 15 points respectively.
Ryan Douglas led in rebounding with six. The team will play at home on November 21, against First Baptist Academy at 6:00 p.m.
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Middle School Soccer
The Middle School Soccer team lost 3-2 to Trinity Christian Cedar Hill on November 14.
Max Byrd scored 20 minutes into the game, and Lakehill controlled the first half. Byrd scored again two minutes into the second half on a pass from
Bella Pumpelly. Trinity Christian answered with a goal and tied the game 10 minutes later. They scored the winning goal with five minutes left.
Lakehill defeated the Home School Athletic Association (HSAA), 5-4, on November 19. The Warriors controlled the game early and went up 3-0 on a goal from
Lily Bracken and two from Byrd. In the second half, HSAA got their first and second goals and Byrd scored his third of the game to make it 4-2. In the last five minutes, HSAA scored twice to tie the game, but, thanks to a great run and assist by
Maddie Reister, and a goal by Bracken, Lakehill won in the final minute of the game. The Warrior next take on Dallas Covenant on the road on November 21, at 4:00 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 150 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 at the ESC
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November 22
Grandparents Day
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Program
11:00 a.m. Dismissal
PFC Book Fair open before and after the program!
November 23
Upper School Robotics Qualifier (Allen, Texas)
November 25 - 29
Thanksgiving Holiday, No Classes
December 2 - 6
PFC Arctic Adventure Book Fair, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.; 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
December 4
Tribe Meetings, 9:35 - 10:05 a.m.
December 5
Seventh Grade to
A Christmas Carol
, 9:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
December 6
Middle School Drama Dinner Theater, 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
Semester Exams (Grade 7-12)
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.
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Lakehill Preparatory School
2720 Hillside Drive, Dallas, Texas 75214-3428
Phone: (214) 826-2931
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