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Lakehill Preparatory School
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The Warrior Weekly
Volume 12, Issue 6
October 3, 2019
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It's Time for Trek for Tech
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The 21st annual Trek for Tech, to be held this year on Saturday, November 9, is the school's main fundraiser for technology needs.
Last year, Trek for Tech provided $56,000 in new desktops for Lower School, iPads for Middle School, and new laptops for Upper School.
Sponsorship Levels:
Olympian $4,000+
Sprinter $2,000 – 3,999
Jogger $1,000 – 1,999
Race Sponsor (Choose from the list of race sponsorship opportunities)
Trek for Tech Wish List:
21 New Desktop Computers
15 New Classroom Projectors
1 New Computer Server
Robotics and Engineering Equipment
Registration is now open. You can register for the 1-mile Fun Run or the 5K Race, purchase Raffle Tickets, and buy the Pasta Lunch donated by Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
2019 Raffle Prizes:
Apple Watch – Sponsored by Karen and John P. Owen
Apple AirPods – Sponsored by Dr. Travis Downs/Lakewood Texas Chiro Health
Amazon Echo – Sponsored by Lynette Page, '98, DDS Page Dental
Nike Running Shoes – Sponsored by Emily Allton, '14
Luke’s Locker Gift Card – Sponsored by Matt Lucas of Luke’s Locker
Mystery Box – Sponsored by the TREK for TECH Committee
Questions?
Join Our Committee
#21TrekforTech
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Award-winning Author Visits Lakehill
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The Lakehill PFC Book Fair Committee is happy to welcome award-winning author and poet
Carole Boston Weatherford to Lakehill on Friday, October 18, to share her experiences as a writer. She will speak to kindergarten through second grade at 10:00 a.m., and to third and fourth graders at 11:00 a.m. Parents are invited to attend.
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New York Times best-selling author, Weatherford is one of the leading poets writing for young people today. She believes that poetry makes music with words. Her work also includes nonfiction, biography, and historical fiction.
Through her books and performances, her words reach millions of young readers. As a professor, she trains current and future teachers and mentors emerging writers. Her 50+ books include many award winners, including three Caldecott Honor Books.
Weatherford will be signing pre-ordered books:
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Freedom in Congo Square
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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led her
People to Freedom
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Be a King: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s
Dream and You
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Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer,
Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement
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The Roots of Rap
Books must be ordered online by October 8. No books will be sold on the day of the event.
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Lakehill Celebrates Homecoming Week
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Lakehill's Homecoming celebration brought many former students back to campus. Alumni gathered prior to the game on the Alumni Patio for a dinner in their honor, hosted by Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q® .
The Homecoming Court nominees were presented at the pep rally and at the game on Friday. The Court consisted of freshman
Emory Johnston, escorted by
Samuel Rosen; sophomore
Sydney Rutherford, escorted by
Cullen McCaleb; and junior
Sophia Ganson, escorted by
Ryan Henry.
Senior Nominees for Homecoming Queen were
Loveth Heard, escorted by
Luka Varnes;
Claire Howard, escorted by
Logan Stout;
Alanna Stern, escorted by
Jonah Shaw; and
Lynley Waggoner, escorted by
Michael Skellie.
Alanna Stern was crowned Homecoming Queen during halftime. A special thanks to
Tyler McCall, Homecoming Queen 2018, for presenting the crown, and to Lori Trent and the T-Shop for providing the flowers for the nominees.
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Lakehill Art Teacher Featured on Tour
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On a fall weekend in 1992, six artists in the White Rock Lake area opened their studios to the public. That humble beginning has continued and grown while providing a rewarding experience for art enthusiasts of all ages.
When the 2019 White Rock Lake Artists' Studio Tour opens its doors next weekend, Lakehill art teacher
Sacha Troxler will be one of the featured artists.
This year, the tour includes more than 50 local artists and four art centers. Guests may visit art studios and see work in all of its stages, while talking to artists about ideas, processes, and materials. The self-guided tour is free to the public.
Troxler initially applied to the highly sought after show three years ago. After submitting her work for review, and allowing the jury to visit her studio, she is one of four new artists invited to participate this year.
"I am thrilled to have been selected for this tour," said Troxler. "I have always believed that being a working artist makes me a better teacher."
The tour takes place on October 12-13, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Studio tour maps may be picked up at the Bath House Cultural Center and at Creative Arts Center.
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Connecting with the Community
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Trick or Treat for UNICEF
This October, students at Lakehill can make a difference in the lives of the world's children though Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF.
Lakehill has consistently been recognized as an Ambassador school, one of the top donors to the campaign.
Lakehill students are known for the creative ways they support UNICEF, from donating their allowance to doing chores for donations to hosting lemonade stands.
Donation boxes will go home with Lower School students on October 4, and should be returned by November 4. Middle and Upper School students are also welcome to collect and may pick up a box from Ms. Hauschild or Ms. Ekstrom.
Middle and Upper School Students Volunteer at Mockingbird Elementary
Lakehill Middle and Upper School students volunteered at the Mockingbird Elementary Fall Carnival on September 28, running several of the game booths.
"I really enjoyed meeting the children," said eighth grader
Nick Blanchard. "I'm glad we could be there to help make it fun for them."
"Fostering a love of helping others builds confidence in our students and helps them understand that they have the power to make a difference through their gifts of time and effort," said Head of Middle School
Kaye Hauschild.
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PFC Brings
Signature
Events to Campus
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At Lakehill, we know it's fall by the full calendar of events put on by our Parent Faculty Club (PFC). Take time now to find out more and get involved in these signature Lakehill events.
October 25
Dad's Club Chili Cook-Off and Community Night
The ninth annual Dads' Club Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by Comerica Bank, is scheduled for Friday, October 25, at the Warrior Athletic Complex.
Chefs will begin set-up at 5:30 p.m. The Chili Cook-Off gets into in full swing at 6:00 p.m. and $5 buys a taste of all the delicious entries. Our expert panel of judges will determine the Grand Champion of Chili to be announced at halftime.
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October 31
Halloween Parade and Carnival, 1:15 - 3:00 p.m.
Lower School ghouls and goblins will show off their costumes during Lakehill's annual Halloween Parade. Parents should send costumes to school in a bag the morning of the Carnival. Students will dress in their classrooms at 1:00 p.m. (No face makeup, weapons, or excessive gore, please).
The parade begins at 1:15 p.m. followed by the Carnival at 1:30 p.m. Parents are welcome to attend both the Parade and Carnival.
Lower School parents are asked to donate bags of candy for the Carnival. Candy may be dropped off at carpool or in the classroom.
Parent volunteers are needed at the Carnival.
Sign up now
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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: Stella Palmer
Stella Palmer has attended Lakehill since kindergarten, and has loved her experience.
She has received many honors at Lakehill including the Headmaster's High Honor Roll, Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa, and Science National Honor Society.
Stella has played several sports at Lakehill including volleyball and cheer. She also participates in Sisteens, PASF, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, and National Honor Society. One of her favorite memories from Lakehill is defeating rival Rockwall Heritage in volleyball.
Stella is applying to Texas Christian University (TCU), Southern Methodist University (SMU), and University of South Carolina. She plans to major in accounting.
Stella’s advice to young Warriors is, "Be authentic; be kind; and work hard."
By Avery Owen, ninth grade
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Varsity and JV Volleyball
The JV team has been pushed to three sets in the past week losing to Heritage and The Highlands. Although they lost, the JV team played their best volleyball of the year against a tough Heritage team. The team pulled together and everyone contributed in multiple ways.
The Varsity team lost in four close sets to Heritage on September 26, before traveling to Irving and beating The Highlands in five sets on October 1. The team was led in kills by
Maddie Cerda. They travel to Frisco on October 3, to play 5A Frisco Legacy in non-district action.
Varsity is currently in third place in district with two big games next week. They will host fourth-place Texoma on Tuesday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m. and then will look to avenge an earlier loss to Lutheran on Thursday, October 10, at 4:30 p.m.
Middle School Volleyball
It has been a busy week for Middle School volleyball. On September 26, the Green team fell to Calvary and the D1 team lost to Heritage Christian in hard-fought games. On September 30, the Blue and D1 teams were on the road at First Baptist, and both won in straight sets.
Maddie Reister and
Taylor Lewis led the D1 team from the middle with strong swings and blocks at the net. On Tuesday, the Blue team lost in two close sets to Zion while the D1 team beat Ovilla Christian in three. All three Middle School teams will be in action next week with games on October 7, 8, and 10.
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Varsity and Middle School Football
The Varsity Football team welcomed Gainesville Lone Star North for homecoming, defeating the Tornadoes 36-18. The Warriors are now the #1 ranked team in TAPPS Division 1 and ranked #23 overall in the state (public and private).
The defense led the way, holding the former #1 team to fewer than 20 points for the for the first time this year. Led by
Kyeser Hall’s 10 tackles and
Jonah Shaw’s seven, the Warrior defense looked strong.
The offense was led by the trio of
Ryan Henry,
Mitchell Crow, and
Nathan Lewis, who combined for five touchdowns. The Warriors take on Denton Calvary on the road on Friday, October 4.
The Middle School team lost a tough game by seven points to Rockwall Christian. The young Warriors continue to improve as a team. Their next game is Thursday, October 3.
This is now a HOME game against Dallas Lutheran at 5:30 p.m.
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Varsity Cross Country
The Varsity Cross Country team competed in Waco on September 30, at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course. The team ran well considering the humid conditions and rolling hills.
Cullen McCaleb had a top 10 finish in the boys race. The Middle School and Varsity teams will compete on October 4, at Norbuck Park in the Jesuit Cross Country Classic.
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October 4
4th Grade to Bush Presidential Library, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
October 7
Health Re-screenings
3rd Grade to Arboretum, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Freshman Class Check-in for Students and Parents, 7:00 p.m.
October 8
Windy City Players (K-6), 8:30 a.m.
October 9-11
Fall Break (No School)
October 14
Financing College Presentation, 7:00 p.m.
October 14-17
Sisteens Dig Pink Sales, Benefiting Susan G. Komen
October 15
Lower School Admission Coffee, 8:30 a.m.
October 16
Senior Work Day
PSAT
Lakehill Night at Meso Maya (Lakewood), 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
October 17
Picture Retake Day
October 18
End of Term 1
Author Visit: Carole Boston Weatherford, 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
PFC Executive Committee Meeting, 2:00 p.m.
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Lakehill Preparatory School
2720 Hillside Drive, Dallas, Texas 75214-3428
Phone: (214) 826-2931
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