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SPANISH ENCOUNTERS
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Sixteen Spend Spring Break in Spain
Sixteen Lakehill Upper School students, accompanied by Sra. Mayo, Sra.
Wilkin, and Ms. Jo Wilsmann, toured Spain during Spring Break.
Arriving in Barcelona on Saturday, March 14, students spent
four days in a city known for its unusual architecture and for being the place
of Columbus' departure for the New World. The tour of Antoni Gaudi's Sagrada
Familia enabled the students not only to admire the unusual style of the
cathedral designer, but to witness the construction of a cathedral in the
process of being built. A boat ride in the Mediterranean Sea, Metro and bus rides, and a lot of
walking moved the students from the hotel to points of interest around town, including an outdoor market, the Picasso Art Museum, stores, restaurants, and the
beach front. Side trips to Gerona and to the house Salvador Dalí bought
for his wife, Gala, afforded the students an opportunity to view Dalí's
intriguing art. The visit to the Monasterio de Montserrat was a quiet rest amid
busy days.
The AVE, a train that travels between cities at 180 mph, transported students
from Barcelona to Madrid in record time. The many masterpieces in The
Prado and Picasso's Guernica in the Queen Sofía Museum of
Contemporary Art drew tremendous crowds.
A visit to the old city of Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, included the
Alcázar of Segovia (Alcazar Castle), the famous Roman aqueduct, and El
Escorial, the burial place of Spanish kings. Students toured the magnificent
cathedral and a sword factory in Toledo, and viewed an El Greco masterpiece. Paella,
a rice and seafood dish for which Spain is famous, was enjoyed by all in Madrid's Plaza Mayor. Dinner and the viewing of
flamenco dancing Saturday evening brought the trip to a rhythmic
close. Students arrived back home Sunday evening with unforgettable memories of
Spain.
Seniors who attended were Maya Booker, Alan Cox, Laura Domaschk, Imani
Heard, Aaqila Rasheed, Alina Rich, and Charles Sweeney. Juniors who
attended were Alex Gilbert and Karin Irsch. Sophomores who attended were Alison
Hanson, Amanda Rasbury, Joel Rizzo, Arden Stringer, Brett Trutna, Leia Unger,
and Eleni
Wilsmann.
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ADVENTURE WEEK
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Seventh Graders Get a Handle on the Panhandle
 During the annual Middle School event known as Adventure Week, Lakehill seventh graders, along with chaperones Kevin Jennings and Bryna Thomson, headed to Amarillo to study ancient civilizations and spent some time in the vast beauty of the Palo Duro Canyon. Families and friends back home enjoyed following the group's adventures through their daily blog.
Palo Duro Canyon has
been called "The Grand Canyon of Texas," both for
its size and for the dramatic geological features, including the
multicolored layers of rock and steep mesa walls similar to those in
the Grand Canyon. Humans have resided in this canyon, the second largest in the U.S., for approximately 12,000 years.
After an early morning departure on Monday, March 9, students arrived in Amarillo in time for a swim and a trip to the mall. Tuesday brought a six-mile hike in the Palo Duro Canyon, and an up close view of the rock formations along The Lighthouse Trail. Students enjoyed time with friends, while seeing a variety of plants and wildlife. After a swim, the group headed to the Big Texan Steak House, home of the Amarillo's famous 72-ounce steak. On Wednesday, students divided into groups for activities including hiking, bird watching, and horseback riding. A visit to the Don Harrington Discovery Center gave students the opportunity to see some high-tech gadgets and experience hands-on science activities. Students enjoyed Mexican food that night before preparing for their return to Dallas on Thursday. The blog was buzzing with comments from excited students, declaring this "the best Adventure Week trip ever." |
THINKING GLOBALLY
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Jack Pippen Earns Spot at State
 Jack Pippen, a sixth grader and winner of Lakehill's Geo Bee, will join 100
other students for the state finals of the National Geographic Bee in Bedford,
Texas.
On Friday, April 3, student geography whizzes across the United
States and U.S.
territories will participate in state-level Geographic Bees, competing for
spots in May's national competition. The Bee is organized by the National
Geographic Society. Each year thousands of schools in the United
States participate in this entertaining and
challenging test of geographic knowledge for students in grades four through
eight.
Local Bee winners were required to take a 70-question test, with the top 100 test takers in the
state advancing to the state finals. Each state winner will
receive $100, a National Geographic globe, and an all-expenses-paid trip to
Washington, D.C. for the national finals on May 19-20 and the chance to be
crowned National Geographic Bee champion. First prize in the national
competition is a $25,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the
National Geographic Society. Second- and third-place finishers will receive
$15,000 and $10,000 college scholarships.
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CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS
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Brush with Genius
 On Friday, March 5, Visual Arts Chair Scott Boles took 37 works of art by the Lakehill Upper School visual arts students to the All Saints School in Tyler to compete in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) District 2 AAA art competition. Students entered work in the Drawing, Painting, Graphic Design, Mixed Media 2D, Printmaking, and Pottery categories, taking ribbons for nine of their works. On April 3, Harrison Boyd, Max Turner, Adam Ulissey, and Brennan Tapp will take five of their works to the TAPPS State Competition in Austin. Harrison Boyd was judged to be District Champion with his first place ribbon in the Painting category. He also placed second in the drawing category. Max Turner placed second in Graphic Design. Brennan Tapp placed third in the Painting category and Adam Ulissey placed third in the Pottery category.
Lakehill winners in each category are listed below:
Drawing Graphite:
Harrison Boyd, 2nd place
Brennan Tapp, 6th place
Painting Opaque:
Harrison Boyd, 1st place
Brennan Tapp, 3rd place
Graphic Design:
Max Turner, 2nd place
Mixed Media 2D:
Ji Yeong Lee, Honorable Mention
Printmaking:
Brennan Tapp, Honorable Mention
Pottery:
Adam Ulissey, 3rd place
Alina Rich, 6th place
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| SPORTS SNIPPETS
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 Mixed Tennis
March 26
Lakehill at Pre-District Tournament - All Day
March 31
Lakehill vs. Prince of Peace - All Day
 Baseball
March 26Lakehill Varsity vs. Carrollton Christian -4:30pm March 27Lakehill MS vs. Dallas Lutheran - 4:30pm March 27
Lakehill Varsity at Desoto Canterbury - 4:30pm March 30Lakehill MS at Prince of Peace - 4:00pm March 31Lakehill Varsity vs. Dallas Lutheran - 4:30pm
Softball Lakehill MS at Dallas Lutheran - 4:30pm March 30Lakehill MS at Prince of Peace - 4:00pm March 31
Lakehill MS vs. Desoto Canterbury - 4:30pm Lakehill Varsity at Bullard Brook Hill - 4:30pm  Varsity Golf
March 31Lakehill at Bullard Brook Hill - District - All Day |
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
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March 27
Jeans Day for Drew Coryell Scholarship ($5.00 donation)
For more information, click here.
March 27, 28Spring One-Act Plays
Upper School Drama students will present two one-act plays, The Bear and
Flowers for Algernon on March 27 and March 28 at 7:00 pm in the Charles J. Wyly, Jr. Auditorium. A special
Coffee House will follow Saturday's performance at 8:45 featuring a sampling of Upper
School talent. Tickets are $3 for Lakehill students and $5 for the general public. Tickets
need to be purchased at the door. To read more about the one-act plays, click here. April 1
Students vs. Faculty Volleyball Game
April 2- 4
ISAS Arts Festival in HoustonApril 21 - 24Summer Reading Book FairFor more information, click here.
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