The sounds of spring echoed through the halls of Lakehill, as Lower School students presented their Spring Fling on Thursday, April 23 in the Wyly Auditorium.

Lakehill's ninth annual Mark Twain Day celebrated the end of a fifth grade unit of study on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The book's timeless and universal theme prompted those in attendance to create their own youthful adventures and to celebrate and embrace the wonder and freedom of childhood.

This year's event offered fourth through sixth grade students the chance to have fun the old-fashioned way: with sack races, bobbing for apples, horseshoes, and even fence painting. Students competed against themselves and each other in a variety of good-natured contests, including watermelon seed spitting, pie-eating, and bragging.
 
Many children dressed in costume as Becky, Tom, and Huck. Lakehill's own Julie Riggs joined in the fun as the Widow Douglas, while John Trout added authenticity as Judge Thatcher. Fifth graders were required to prepare a miniature raft made of craft sticks, twigs, and other natural materials. Although these were jury-graded ahead of time, they still had to pass a final flotation trial to win top honors.
 
Fifth grade literature teacher Julie Riggs observed, "It is always fun to see the kid's enthusiasm for these no-frills games. This festival helps modern kids enjoy the fun of play - powered only by youthful energy and imagination." 

To get to the dumpster, enter through the gate on Westlake by the practice field. The bin is located near the bus parking area. The gate will be open during the listed times.

Seventh graders recently took a break from history class and their study of the medieval period to take a step back in time. This journey to the eleventh century included epic battles, jousting tournaments, royal feasts, and knights - all in the comfort of the Medieval Times castle.
 
From high above, castle royalty presided over their four-course feast (enjoyed without utensils, of course) as they witnessed the knights partake in tournament-style games in an authentic medieval tournament, complete with Hollywood-style special effects.
 
Although Lakehill's particular knight was defeated in the tournament, chivalry was alive and well in the Middle Ages, and the girls received flowers in appreciation for their cheers.

Track
Three Lakehill students qualified in the District Track Meet for regional competition. These Regional qualifiers, who had to place in the top two in their respective events at district in order to qualify, include:

Ruth Godbey - 100 Meter Hurdles
Mandi Fox - Shot Put
Charles Burch - 1600 Meters

Congratulations to these outstanding Lakehill athletes. The Regional Track Meet will be held on April 30th in Argyle. The top four in each event will advance to the State Track Meet in Waco.

Softball

To review the complete athletic calendar, click here.

April 30