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Lakehill Preparatory School
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The Warrior Weekly
Volume 12, Issue 14
December 12, 2019
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Seventh and eighth grade drama students presented their first dinner theater on December 6, at Lakehill's Environmental Science Center.
The night was kicked off by a female-led version of
A Christmas Carol entitled
Ebony Scrooge. This 25-minute version of the beloved story of finding the meaning of Christmas was the perfect curtain warmer for the evening.
Brityn Shaw brought humor and compassion in the title role.
After
Ebony Scrooge, the audience was served a delicious Italian dinner by members of National Honor Society from Pizza Getti with desserts donated by the Khan family from The Black Rooster Cafe in Fort Worth. While the audience enjoyed their dessert, the class presented
A World War II Radio Christmas by Pat Kris Tellinghusen.
Students re-enacted a live broadcast of a 1940’s radio play focusing on Christmas during wartime. Short skits, musical interludes, and commercials made up the entertaining performance.
Landry Poore's bluesy vocals on "Accentuate the Positive" captured the spirit of the period and wowed the audience.
Stage managed by seventh grader
Esther Neerman, the cast included
Blake Bied,
Sophia Cirillo,
Emma Costa Almeida,
Zoe Crist,
Siena Gracia,
Riya Jasti,
Isabel Ketterson,
Kellen Khan,
Michael Marker,
Evan-Claire New,
Sydney Nguyen, Poore, Shaw,
Ariana Singh,
Maeve Smith, and
Lauren Williams.
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Competition Theatre Team Advances in Tournament
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On December 7, the Middle School Competition Theatre team traveled to South Grand Prairie High School and competed in one of the largest middle school competitions in the area.
With more than 1000 entries and only 15 First Place trophies, advancing to semi-finals is an impressive accomplishment.
Eighth grader
Landry Poore and seventh grader
Evan-Claire New advanced to the semi-finals round in Poetry Interpretation.
Seventh grader
Brityn Shaw made it to the Finals in Prose and in Vocals. She won Second Place overall in Prose and Fifth Place overall in Vocals.
"I am proud of all of the hard work that our team members put into their pieces," said team sponsor
Mark Guerra.
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Students Find Great Reads, Help Others
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The Arctic Adventure Scholastic Book Fair was a huge success, getting hundreds of Lakehill students exciting about books and reading. The event also offered students the opportunity to share their love of reading with those less fortunate.
The donations of loose change collected in the Polar Bears vs. Narwhals competition will benefit students impacted by the October tornadoes in Dallas.
Additionally, dozens of books were purchased for the Parade of Gifts which will benefit children through Vogel Alcove and CitySquare.
Thanks to Book Fair Chairs
Katie Lavie and
Sherri Barrett for an amazing event, and to everyone who donated money, purchased books, and volunteered at the event.
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Inspired Giving: Students Raise Funds in Alumna's Honor
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In 1993, Hayley Wester was Valedictorian of her graduating class at Lakehill and voted "most likely to succeed" by her classmates. After a distinguished college career at Stanford, her life was cut short at the age of 22 due to complications from cystic fibrosis, an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system.
Hayley, who was diagnosed at an early age, never let her illness stand in her way. At Lakehill, she served as president of the National Honor Society (NHS) and the Pan American Student Forum (PASF), and was honored with a PASF Cultural Exchange Program scholarship.
Since 1993, members of Lakehill's PASF have honored Hayley, her legacy, and her courageous life by donating the proceeds of their fundraising, including the recent tamale sale, to organizations focused on Cystic Fibrosis research and support.
To link the past with the present, PASF President
Loveth Heard
shared a letter
with Club members from Hayley's parents, Alan and Judith Wester, during a recent meeting. Vice-President
Haley Lopez shared Wester's admission essay for Stanford.
PASF Club Sponsor
Joan Mayo, who was Hayley's teacher, has maintained contact with her family through the years. "Hayley made big plans and always followed through with them," Mayo recalled. "Even now, when something seems difficult to me, I will think of Hayley and feel inspired."
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PFC Brings Signature Events To Campus
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Save The Date! Dads' Club Chili Cook-Off
Friday, January 17, 2020
The ninth annual Dads' Club Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by Comerica Bank, is scheduled for Friday, January 17, at the Main Campus.
Chefs will begin set-up at 6:00 p.m. The Chili Cook-Off gets into in full swing at 6:30 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 the basketball game.
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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: Kyeser Hall Underwood
Kyeser Hall Underwood has attended Lakehill since the sixth grade. He is a member of the Varsity Football team and the Varsity Soccer team. He recently received First Team All-District and Second Team All-State honors for football.
Kyeser is active in Pan American Student Forum (PASF). He also enjoys helping out with Musical Theater productions. While at Lakehill, Kyeser has received several awards for community service and has been recognized with the Gale Peeler Scholarship for his interest in science. Outside of school, Kyeser enjoys driving and spending time outdoors.
Kyeser is applying to Southern Methodist University, University of Texas, University of California Davis, and University of California Irvine. He plans to major in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in philosophy.
Kyeser's favorite Lakehill memory has to be the brutally hot football practices during the summer. "Even though it was horrible, we still managed to have fun."
His advice to young Warriors is, “You won’t figure out what you want to do after high school quickly. It’s something that you’re going to have to look inside yourself to find out."
By Jack Widhalm, eighth grade
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Varsity Football
A final score of 31-20 brought a remarkable season to a close for the State Runner-up Lakehill Warriors.
Lakehill took on the Emery/Weiner Jaguars from Houston, in the TAPPS Six Man Division I State Championship on December 5, at Midway Panther Stadium in Hewitt, Texas.
Lakehill students, parents, and faculty members filled the stands to support the team.
The Jaguars went up early in the first quarter, but two touchdown passes from
Nathan Lewis to
Mitchell Crow had the Warriors in the lead, 14-8, at the half. Emery/Weiner scored twice in the third quarter, but a 36-yard touchdown run from
Ryan Henry narrowed the Jaguar's lead. Emery/Weiner scored once more in the fourth quarter, bringing the Warriors' record-breaking season to an end. The loss was Lakehill’s first of the year, setting a school record of 12-1. The winning season is a huge credit to
Jairus Mitchell who, in his first year as head coach, has inspired the team to new heights.
"I couldn't be more proud of a group of kids," said Mitchell. "I think we had a special group--they were not only talented, but were the hardest working team I have ever come in contact with. Competing in the State Championship is something these young men will remember for the rest of their lives. It was great for them and for the entire school community. The team is fully focused on coming back and winning it all next year."
Lakehill congratulates this outstanding team on an amazing season.
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Varsity Basketball
The Varsity Boys Basketball team is on a winning streak. On December 6, the Warriors defeated Waxahachie Prep, 61-41. The Warriors were led in scoring by senior
Hamed El-Feky
who poured in 21 points and sophomore
Cullen McCaleb
who added another 20, including three three-pointers. On December 10, the Warriors defeated Greenville Christian, 54-36. The team was led in scoring by sophomore
Mitchell Crow
who hit four three-pointers and scored a total of 18 points. A number of Warriors contributed, including three big three-point shots by junior
Douglas McKenzie
and eight points each by El-Feky and McCaleb.
The Warriors play at home on December 13, at 6:00 p.m. against Dallas International and December 14, at 11:00 a.m. against UME Prep.
The Varsity Girls Basketball team returned to action with a 38-19 win over Waxahachie Prep on December 6. The team once again had a balanced attack on offense and used their speed and athleticism to jump ahead quickly with fast break points.
Hayden Yoss
led the team in scoring with 15 points on the night. The team traveled to Cedar Hill on December 10, to take on the DasCHE JV squad and came up short for their first loss of the season.
The girls will play at home on December 13. They take on Cristo Rey at 7:30 p.m. before taking a break for final exams and the holidays. They will resume play in the First Baptist Academy Holiday Tournament on December 27-28, before hosting Rockwall Heritage to kick-off district play on January 3.
Middle School Basketball
The Middle School Basketball Girls D-1 team lost to Ovilla, 41-33, on December 9. The team was led by
Blake Bied and
Esther Neerman with eight points each.
Addie Ashford and
Taylor Allen each contributed six. The team lost 39-12 to Akiba on December 12. Bied led the team with eight points and Allen had six points and 17 rebounds. "The girls have been working hard, and we continue to drill on all facets of the game," said Coach Bob Yttredahl. "
Sarah Ganson,
Abby Dondis, and
Victoria Bell continue to help the team intensity on defense and lead by their hard work."
The Middle School Basketball Boys D-1 team team beat Ovilla, 52-42, on December 9. The team was led by
RJ Yttredahl with 32 points, followed by
Yussef Zidan and
Austin Boothe with 10 each.
The team narrowly defeated Akiba, 49-46. on December 12. The Warriors were led by Yttredahl with 18 points and six rebounds.
Jack Widhalm added 14 points and
Drew Perry had 10 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. "The team continues to play hard and build team chemistry," said Yttredahl.
The Middle School Basketball Girls D2 team took on St. John's on December 9, and Zion on December 11. "The girls are improving daily," said Coach Jairus Mitchell.
The Boys D2 team lost to St. John's on December 9, but defeated Zion on Wednesday. Defense was a strong point in the win.
Austin Sanders and
Gray Henegar played their best games of season.
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 beat Shelton, 4-1, on December 9. The lone Shelton goal came on a penalty kick after a foul in the second half. Lakehill controlled most of the game.
Max Byrd made numerous runs on goal and scored a hat trick.
Bella Pumpelly assisted Byrd on one of his goals and scored one of her own on a pass from
Maddie Reister. Standout performances included
Connor Wallace and
Jackson Cook on defense,
Sam Kane and
Skylar Lambert in the midfield, and
Austin Rutherford and
Olivia Johnston on offense.
Their next game is Thursday January 16, at home against Covenant at 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Soccer
The Varsity Soccer team defeated Plano Coram Deo, 7-1, at home on December 6. Plano scored early on, but their defense broke down, and
Luka Varnes scored. Neither team was able to cash in on opportunities for the rest of the first half. In the second half,
Michael Skellie scored on a pass from Varnes.
Henry Hopkins was able to steal the ball in the midfield and send a long ball to the end line that
Kyeser Hall got to before the goalie. He scored from the end line at the hour mark. Soon after, Varnes passed to
Hannah Reister for Lakehill's fourth goal. She set Varnes up for his second goal of the game. Hopkins got another assist, setting up Skellie for his second goal with four minutes left.
Spencer Neill capped off the game, scoring on a long free kick over Coram Deo's goalie. Strong performances included
Cade Armstrong and
Laurel Way on defense,
Ellis Meyer in the midfield, and
Maya Ariss on offense.
Their first district game is December 12, at home against Cristo Rey at 6:30 p.m.
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Visit The Spirit Shop
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.
Don't miss the new holiday ornaments!
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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.
Ringing in the Holidays
Mr. Perry and Ms. Frullo took a break on Monday to ring in a little cheer for the holidays and to help those less fortunate. Several Lakehill teachers, students, and their families rang the bell for the Salvation Army as well.
Celebrating more than 125 years, the Salvation Army's traditional red kettle is an integral part of the holiday scene, with millions of dollars donated each year to aid needy families, seniors, and the homeless, in keeping with the spirit of the season. Thanks to Irwin Thompson and
The Dallas Morning News photography department for including Lakehill in their volunteer efforts.
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 cafeteria service is closed for this event; students must either reserve a meal at the luncheon or bring a sack lunch. The cost is $3 for Lower School students and $5 for Middle School students.
PASF Tamale Sale
The Pan American Student Forum (PASF) will deliver tamales on December 17.
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December 12
K-12 Winter Concert; 7:00 p.m.
December 13
Lakehill Holiday Luncheon
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
January 8
Admission Coffee (K-12)
Main Campus, 8:30 a.m.
Invite your friends to take a look at Lakehill!
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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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