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Lakehill Preparatory School
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The Warrior Weekly
Volume 12, Issue 16
January 9, 2020
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Save The Date
Lakehill Benefit Auction: Boogie Wonderland
Saturday, March 7, 2020
7:00 p.m.
Pull out your bell bottoms and get ready to shake your groove thing! We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Lakehill Benefit Auction on Saturday, March 7, 2020, for
Boogie Wonderland at
Hotel ZaZa.
If you wish to stay overnight, reserve a room under the Lakehill room block.
Book online or call 888-880-3244, referencing Group Code: LHP307. Don’t wait: this special rate will only be available through January 24.
Official invitations will follow in the mail later in January.
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Second Grade Heart Dissection
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As Lakehill second graders kicked off their study of the human body, they were able to participate in a heart dissection in the Middle School Science Lab.
Students received a general overview of the heart and its function in the body, using a hog heart. It is almost identical to the human heart, although much larger.
With the help of their teachers, students worked in teams to open up the pig hearts and look at the different chambers, valves, and vessels. They traced the path of blood through the heart and learned why it is such an important organ.
"The students impressed me with their knowledge and enthusiasm," said Science Chair
Bryna Thomson.
Most students enjoyed the dissection, although some thought the pig hearts were quite "stinky."
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Eighth grade student
Landry Poore claimed the top spot in Lakehill's Spelling Bee on January 9, correctly spelling
tetragonal and
macrophage. She edged out seventh grader
Sabina Chamoy, who took second place.Seventh grader
Morgan Wright placed third in the competition.
More than 40 students in grades four through eight competed in the event. Last year's winner,
Rygel Farr, and
Connor Byrd, were the final fifth graders in the competition, while
Jason Dickerson was the last sixth grader.
Campbell Khan was the last fourth grader to be eliminated.
Poore has competed in the Spelling Bee several times, placing third or fourth more than once.
Each year, students from across the country compete for the chance to represent their schools and communities in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Poore will compete in the next round in February against winners from other private schools. As runner-up, Chamoy will also be recognized at the event.
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The Freshman Class helped spread holiday cheer by volunteering on Saturday, December 14, at the Dallas Arboretum's newest attraction, the Christmas Village.
Each student played an assigned role (such as physician, conductor, postmaster), handing out treats to the guests, and entertaining children in the Village.The Arboretum saw more than 1,800 guests in the four hours the Lakehill students volunteered that evening.
"I loved playing musical instruments with the children who came into the Music Shop in the Christmas Village," said freshman
Hannah Reister. The Arboretum staff complimented the students' professionalism and commitment and encouraged them to volunteer again.
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Lakehill's college-aged alumni returned to campus to enjoy a special "Home for the Holidays" celebration in their honor on January 3, and to cheer on the Boys Varsity basketball team in their victory over rival Rockwall Heritage.
This special Warrior tradition allows students, faculty, and staff to catch up with alumni and hear about their successes in college.
This event is a great way to reunite alumni with their Lakehill family and with each other. Thank you to all who came out and joined in the fun!
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Participation is Key in the Warrior Fund Drive
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The Warrior Fund helps to #FuelWarriorFutures and give students the foundation they need to achieve their goals.
Create the leaders of tomorrow when you support the Warrior Fund. Remember - the only gift too small is no gift at all!
DONATE NOW!
- On the Warrior Fund online giving page
- Through Venmo at Giving@LakehillPrep.org
- Text GIVE to 469-393-7038
- Consider monthly donations to spread out your donation over a period of time
- Don't forget to check on matching gifts from employers!
Not ready to donate yet? Make your
online pledge
and we'll follow up.
Thank you for being a part of our Warrior Community, and helping to #FuelWarriorFutures!
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PFC Brings Signature Events To Campus
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PFC General Meeting
Wednesday, January 17, 2020
Join us for the second PFC Evening Meeting of the year, as we highlight spring events and share how the school is supporting children by cultivating a culture of welcome, safety, and respect.
Dads' Club Chili Cook-Off
Friday, January 17, 2020 - Sign Up Now!
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 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: Alanna Stern
Alanna Stern has attended Lakehill since the seventh grade. She has excelled in Musical Theater, Drama, academics, and athletics. She is a part of several Upper School clubs, including National Honor Society and Sisteens. She is also Co-President of the Senior Class.
Alanna is a member of the Varsity Basketball and Varsity Track teams. She has earned a spot in the State Track Meet every year of high school, earning a silver medal last year in the 400-meter run. She also shattered two school records as a member of the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams.
Alanna has won the school's Shakespeare Competition twice, as a freshman and, again, as a junior. Additionally, she won the DFW Competition her freshman year, advancing to the National finals in New York City. It is not surprising that her favorite subject is English.
One Alanna's favorite memories from high school is the Biology Trip. Outside the classroom, she enjoys the theater and hanging out with her friends.
Alanna hopes to major in theater or communications and is considering DePaul University, Baylor University, University of Southern California, Texas Christian University, and Chapman University. Her advice for young Warriors is, "Be active around the school, and take advantage of the opportunities that are given to you.”
By Kayla Ristianto, ninth grade
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Varsity Basketball
The Varsity Boys Basketball team had a huge weekend defeating rival Rockwall Heritage, 68-60, on January 3, for the alumni Home for the Holidays night. The Warriors were led in scoring by
Mitchell Crow and in rebounding by
Kareem Zidan. The Warriors then defeated Irving The Highlands on January 7, 38-31, to improve their district standing to 2-0. The team takes on Texoma Christian on the road on January 11, at 2:30 p.m.
The Varsity Girls Basketball team had a busy holiday break playing in the First Baptist Academy Lady Saints Classic, a four-team round robin tournament. The girls lost to DasCHE, 39-60, before beating First Baptist, 52-41, and UIL 1A Saint Jo High School, 39-31. The girls placed second in the tournament with juniors
Krista Carlson and
Hayden Yoss named to the All-Tournament Team.
The team kicked off the district season on January 7, with a comeback victory over Irving The Highlands. The team battled back from a 13-point deficit in the first quarter to win 42-38. Senior
Ryan Douglas led the team in rebounds with 10, while fellow senior captain
Alanna Stern led the defensive effort by shutting down The Highlands' best player in the second half. Juniors Carlson and Yoss had 16 and 12 points, respectively. The team will be back in action at Texoma Christian on January 11, at 1:00 p.m. and at Dallas Lutheran on January 14, at 6:00 p.m.
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Varsity Soccer
The Varsity Soccer team lost 5-0 to a tough Cristo Rey team on January 7.
Spencer Neill fought hard in goal.
William Leake,
Cade Armstrong,
Kyeser Hall, and
Logan Stout were strong on defense, limiting Cristo Rey to two goals in the first half.
Elijah McMillan,
Samuel Rosen,
Henry Hopkins, and
Luka Varnes performed well in midfield and
Hannah Reister and
Harris Jones were solid on offense.
The Warriors are at home against Covenant on January 9, at 6:00 p.m, and again on Saturday, January 11, at 1:00 p.m. against Tyler All Saints.
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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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January 10
PFC Executive Committee Meeting, 2:00 p.m.
New Student Applications Due
January 14
Fourth Grade Parent Coffee, 8:15 a.m.
January 15
Parent Faculty Club (PFC) Evening Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
January 16
Middle School Pep Rally, 12:30 - 12:45 p.m.
January 17
Dads' Club Chili Cook-Off, 6:30 p.m.
January 18
Shoreline Spruce-up at White Rock Lake, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
January 20
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, No School
January 22
College Night for Sophomore Parents, 7:00 p.m.
January 24
Sixth Grade to Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, 8:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
January 25
Lakehill Admission Testing
Upper School Robotics Qualifier (Dallas), 6:30 a.m.
January 30
Winter Sports Pep Rally, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
January 31
Early Release Day (11:30 a.m. for Lower School; noon for Middle and Upper School; no after-school care
Staff Development, noon - 4:00 p.m.
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Lakehill Preparatory School
2720 Hillside Drive, Dallas, Texas 75214-3428
Phone: (214) 826-2931
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