Varsity Softball:
Sarah Baker - First Team All-District
Kara Gamboa - First Team All-District
Jacy Franklin - Second Team All-District
Scout Garnsey - Second Team All-District
Lauren Rosenthal - Second Team All-District
Eleni Wilsmann - Second Team All-District
Whitney Beckwith - Honorable Mention
Amanda Boles - Honorable Mention
Karin Irsch - Honorable Mention
Michaela Rollins - Honorable Mention

Varsity Baseball:

Students in Cat Huitt's Lower School art classes received a special opportunity this month to showcase their work. Over 90 pieces of art from Lakehill's second, third, and fourth grade students are currently on display at Barnes and Noble on Northwest Highway (across from NorthPark Mall).

The art, which is prominently featured in the three front windows of the book store, will be available all month for viewing. Barnes and Noble will host a reception in honor of the young artists from 3:30 - 4:30 on May 20.

Says Huitt, "This is a wonderful opportunity for our young artists to show Dallas how talented and creative they are. The reception just makes it extra special for all of our students. I am sure that the first graders are looking forward to being featured next year!"

In October, Barnes and Noble will feature the work of Lakehill Middle School students. Huitt says she hopes to continue the tradition each year in May and October.

Twenty-one students were honored on May 7 during the 24th Induction Ceremony of Lakehill's Golden Arrow Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). These seventh-, eighth-, and ninth-grade students demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and character.

Students must attend Lakehill for at least one year and maintain a 3.2 GPA to be recommended for membership. A detailed application process follows, with a focus on both curricular and co-curricular activities, service to their community and school, and leadership. In addition to the service and academic requirements, students must also complete an essay. The faculty is asked to evaluate the finalists, with a focus on character, attitude, leadership, and attendance. The top students then gain admission to this elite academic society. 

During the ceremony, Headmaster Roger Perry spoke of the example these students set for others. NJHS President, Katherine Crocker, spoke of the group's accomplishments this year and their numerous service projects, including their current Locker Clean Out. Member Victoria Collins gave a special performance of her original composition, "Chance Happening."

This year's inductees include:
Seventh Grade: Emily Allton, Hannah Cavuoti, Connor Cumpton, John Devine, Lucia Dunlap, Alexandra Fincher, Cameron Gavinski, Max Hiltabidle, Courtney Hume, Daniel Landers, Drew Norman, Allegra Schmitt, Hudson Trent, Anastasia Walton
Eighth Grade: Alisa Brown, Noa Buxt, Laura Currey, Jonah Guedea, Nina Unger
Ninth Grade: Lanette Miley, John Schadegg

Faculty sponsors Tim Hagood and Elizabeth Schmitt explained, "Our members have worked very hard this year to live up to the service ideals of the National Junior Honor Society. We are proud of all their efforts and achievements."

The Turn of the Ties, Julie Riggs' 21st original play for Lakehill, was performed by a fifth and sixth grade cast on Thursday, May 7. Set in current times with flashbacks to the World War II era, the play cast a spotlight on human ingenuity and spirit.

The National Spanish Examinations are administered each year in grades 6 through 12 and are sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.

Students at Lakehill have a long history of achievement on these exams, thanks to the dedication of Spanish teachers Joan Mayo and Lou Wilkin and French teacher Deanna Poll.

Middle School Track
The Middle School Track team had a great finish to their season at the TAPS District Track Meet on Tuesday, May 12. Cole Fincher placed 6th in the Mile with a time of 6:11.22 while Tyler Smith took 4th in the shot put with a throw of 20'6". Jenna Burch turned in a strong performance by placing in both of her events. She placed 1st in the 400 Meters with a time of 1:10 and 5th in the 100 Meters with a time of 15.56.
 

Varsity and Middle School Sports will join together for the first time for the Warrior Athletic Banquet, to be held tonight at 6:00pm at Eddie Deen's Ranch.

May 8 - 22