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Lakehill Preparatory School
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The Warrior Weekly
Volume 12, Issue 20
February 6, 2020
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On February 4, the fifth and sixth grade Drama Club performed
The Olympic Muddle, an original play by Julie Murugen in which Erys, goddess of strife (
Rygel Farr), and Hades (
Declan Walker) conspire to trick the Olympians into living as mortals.
Zeus (
Mason Pedroza) is a weatherman, Hera (
Dalia Ranen) a marriage counselor; Athena (
Leonie Khan) and Ares (
Noah Kurian) are defense contractors; Poseidon (
Clio Byrd) works for a water company and Hermes (
Karly Davis) a delivery service. Artemis (
Helena Wurzbacher) is a zookeeper and Apollo (
Eli Ranen) a lifeguard. Aphrodite, goddess of love (
Mars Wright), hosts a relationship advice show while Hephaestus (
Max Crist) works in his forge building an automaton (
Ailie Kaji).
Narrated by a feisty chorus (
Sofia Flaherty,
Alisha Johnson, and
Natalia Murray filling in for
Samantha Tiernan), the story also involves a dramatic escape by the Iris twins (
Lily and Mary Greenwood) from captor
Brailey Glover).
Emma Bassman and
Taylor Donahue worked backstage and were part of the ensemble.
The story highlights both empathy and perseverance with familiar icons from mythology. Mrs. Murugen wishes to thank
Sabina Chamoy, Esther Neerman, and
Zoe Crist as well as Ms. Rasbury and Mr. G for technical help from people management to projectors.
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Winter Sports Celebrations
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Lakehill put their school spirit on display at the All-School Pep Rally on January 30.
The Basketball Player of the Day, third grader
Aidan Deason, was recognized at the Pep Rally. He also spent time on the court with the team at Friday night's game.
The coveted position as Player of the Day is sold at Lakehill's Benefit Auction each year.
Toward the end of each basketball season, it is a Lakehill tradition to select students who are the basketball teams' number one fans. The Sweetheart is selected by the boys' basketball team, and the Beau is selected by the girls' basketball team.
Hamed El-Feky was announced as Beau and
Ryan Douglas as Sweetheart between between the basketball games on Friday night.
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Hope is Greater Than Hunger
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Middle School Community Connections members started the month with a morning of service they organized at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson
Students helped pack 138 boxes of food, representing 29,808 meals, for children in Honduras. The meals are enough to feed 81 children for a year.
Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit organization that coordinates the packaging and distribution of food to people in developing nations. Founded in 1987, it has reached out to more than 70 countries.
"I love helping people from different countries," said
Isabel Ketterson. "Every time we go, we are able to help a different part of the world."
The Upper School Warrior Outreach Organization (WOO) is organizing a project on Saturday, February 22. Interested students can
sign up here.
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Lakehill Student Named Texas Top 10 Volunteer
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Lakehill sophomore
Blake Perry was recently named a Prudential State Honoree and one of Texas' top youth volunteers of 2020. Blake advanced to the state level of competition after being selected as Lakehill's local honoree in November.
Ten Texas students were selected as Distinguished Finalists for their impressive community service activities. Each will receive an engraved bronze medallion. Perry is the third student in Lakehill history to be honored as a State Honoree and the first to have been named to the Top Ten.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, now in its 25th year, is a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. It is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Perry organized a clothing, shoe, and school supply drive to benefit refugee children. He collected, sorted, and delivered more than $12,000 worth of supplies to Catholic Charities in San Antonio.
“Middle and high school students are doing remarkable things to shape the future of their communities through volunteer service. They inspire all students and schools to drive learning with real-world challenges,” said JoAnn Bartoletti, executive director of NASSP.
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Lakehill Senior Achieves Top ACT Score
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Lakehill senior
Preston Bied earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36.
In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2019, only 4,879 out of nearly 1.8 million students, or fewer than half of one percent (.5%), who took the ACT earned the top composite score of 36.
The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading, and science, each scored on a scale of 1–36. A student's composite score is the average of the four test scores.
Bied received a letter from ACT CEO Marten Roorda stating, “Your achievement on the ACT is significant and rare. Your exceptional scores will provide any college or university with ample evidence of your readiness for the academic rigors that lie ahead.”
The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement exam that measures what students have learned in school. Students who earn a 36 composite score have likely mastered all of the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed in first-year college courses in the core subject areas.
Bied admits to being surprised at the results. "I was really happy to learn that my hard work and studying paid off."
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Sisteens Sponsors Supplies Drive for Soldiers
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Sisteens is sponsoring a Shoeboxes for Soldiers Supplies Drive through February 26, to support Operation Shoebox.
Operation Shoebox embraces a practical mission of providing hands-on support for troops deployed overseas and returning home.
The organization has sent care packages containing toiletries, entertainment, snacks, and holiday items to troops deployed around the world, many in war zones. One hundred percent of donations go to troops.
Sisteens works to raise awareness for those fighting difficult battles such as breast cancer. This drive benefits those fighting every day for our country and living far from their support systems.
Look for donation boxes at all entrances.
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Parent Faculty Club Meets on Thursday, February 13
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Lakehill's Parent Faculty Club will hold its next General Meeting on Thursday, February 13, at 8:15 a.m.
Everyone is invited to attend and find out more about what is going on at Lakehill.
Lakehill physical education teacher and coach
Jairus Mitchell will be the guest speaker at the meeting. His topic will be "Motivating Youth."
Additional updates will be provided on the Lakehill Benefit Auction and other exciting events.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about what's new at Lakehill and to get involved.
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Lakehill Benefit Auction: Boogie Wonderland
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Saturday, March 7, 2020
7:00 p.m.
Pull out your bell bottoms and get ready to shake your groove thing!
The Silent Auction opens March 3!
Stay tuned to
The Warrior Weekly
for sneak peeks of some amazing auction items and updates!
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Auction Sneak Peek
Take me out to the Ballgame...in style!
This is your chance to live the Suite Life! Watch the Texas Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, April 5, 2020, at 1:35 p.m. from an exclusive private box suite.
Enjoy the afternoon at the new stadium, Globe Life Field, in Arlington. This premium suite is located on the lower level between Home Plate and First Base.
This is a priceless experience to entertain your friends, family, or clients in style. This package includes 18 tickets, an $800 food and drink credit, and five reserved parking passes for you and your guests.
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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: Kate Benedict
Kate Benedict has attended Lakehill for three years. English is her favorite subject because she loves to be creative.
Kate has participated in many activities at Lakehill, such as Sisteens, Varsity Track, and Musical Theater, where she was able to choreograph several numbers for
Beauty and the Beast. Outside of school, she enjoys dance and volunteering. Her favorite high school memory is of her service trip to Peru.
Kate is considering the University of Denver and the University of Colorado Boulder. She plans to major in International Relations.
Kate's advice to young Warriors is, “Don’t take yourself too seriously.”
By Taylor Lewis, eighth grade
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Varsity Boys Basketball
The Varsity Boys Basketball team had a huge game on January 31, defeating Dallas Lutheran, 50-43, and qualifying for the State Playoffs for the first time in six years. The Warriors were led by a dominating effort from senior captain
Hamed El-Feky who poured in 23 points, including two clutch three-pointers in the fourth quarter. He also led the team in rebounds, all while guarding one of the best players in district. The Warriors have their last district game of the season on February 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Dallas Covenant, and will play their first playoff game next week.
Seniors
Hamed El-Feky,
Jonah Shaw, and
Kareem Zidan were honored at halftime.
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Varsity Girls Basketball
The Varsity Girls Basketball team went 1-1 in district play, losing 43-51 to first-place Texoma on January 31. Despite the loss, the team played one of their best games of the season. After a slow start and a 14-point deficit in the first quarter, the team battled back and outscored Texoma in the second and third quarters. The team was within one point in the fourth quarter before Texoma pulled away with the win.
The girls celebrated Senior Night with a big win over Heritage, 38-16, on February 3.
Ryan Douglas,
Alanna Stern,
Lynley Waggoner, manager
Loveth Heard, and statistician
Haley Lopez were honored at halftime. The team was up 16-12 at the half before coming out and out-scoring Heritage 22-4 in the second half to seal the victory. The team is currently tied for third place in the district and can clinch a spot in the State Playoffs for the first time since 2016 with a win at Dallas Covenant tonight. Tip-off is at 6:00 p.m.
Middle School Basketball
The Middle School Basketball Boys D-1 team defeated Ovilla, 46-37, on January 30. The team was led by
RJ Yttredahl with 20 points.
Austin Boothe added seven points, and
Jack Widhalm and Y
ussef Zidan each had six. The Middle School Girls D-1 team lost to Ovilla, 53-14. The team was led by
Blake Bied and
Victoria Bell with four points each. The Warriors faced tough competition at Akiba on February 5. The Girls team lost 47-31. They were led by
Taylor Allen with 14 points and
Abby Dondis with five. The Boys lost a nail-biter, 37-35. Yttredahl led the team with 20 points and Widhalm added eight.
The District Tournament begins on Monday, February 10. The girls are the #3 seed and will play at Lutheran at 5:30 p.m. The boys are the #1 seed and have a first round bye. They will play on Monday night at 7:00 p.m. against the winner of the first round game.
The Middle School Girls D2 team faced tough competition against Ovilla, losing 38-12. The Middle School Basketball Boys D2 team lost 20-17 to Ovilla.
Brendan Hall played his best game of the season, scoring eight points.
Both teams will play at home on February 6, against Garland Christian. The girls play at 4:30 p.m. in their final game of the season. The boys play at 5:30 p.m., with the playoffs beginning next week.
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Varsity Soccer
The Varsity Soccer team lost 3-0 to Lutheran on January 31. The Warriors were unable to score in the first half. Lutheran took advantage after a corner kick to score, leading 1-0 at the end of the half. The second half remained scoreless until the last 10 minutes, when Lutheran scored two late goals .
The Warriors lost 5-0 to Tyler All Saints on February 3. Both teams stole possession from the other until All Saints was able to get past the Lakehill defense to score, giving All Saints a 1-0 lead at the half. All Saints struck quickly in the second half, scoring three times in the first eight minutes. They added one more late in the game to finish 5-0, ending the Varsity season.
Middle School Soccer
The Middle School Soccer team defeated Flower Mound Coram Deo, 5-1, on January 30.
Lily Bracken opened the scoring early on a pass from
Max Byrd. The Warriors led 2-0 at the half, after
Olivia Johnston scored on a cross from
Bella Pumpelly. Coram Deo scored their lone goal early in the second half. Byrd answered on a pass from Pumpelly for her second assist. She followed shortly after with a goal of her own. Sam Kane closed out the scoring with a few minutes left on a pass from Byrd.
Emma Hoffman and
Evan-Claire New gave strong performances on defense, while
Henry Bennion and
Lobna El-Feky were solid in midfield.
The team will play their final game at home on February 11, against Trinity Christian Cedar Hill at 4:30 p.m.
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Show Your Warrior Spirit
The Spirit Shop has 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.
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February 7
Seventh and Eighth Grade Valentine's Dance, (ESC), 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
February 8
Shoreline Spruce-up, 9:00 - 10:30 p.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!
February 10
Progress Reports
February 13
Parent Faculty Club General Meeting, 8:15 a.m.
Lower School Valentine's Parties, 2:00 p.m.
February 14-17
Winter Break
February 18
Second Grade Presidents Presentation
March 7 - Save the Date!
Lakehill Benefit Auction
March 11
Winston Lecture Series, 6:30 p.m.
All are welcome to join the Winston School in a special lecture presented by Grant Halliburton Foundation. Vanita Halliburton will present
Bounce Back
, which explores how adults can help children navigate stress, challenge, tragedy, trauma, or adversity.
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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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