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: Haley York

Haley York is a Lakehill Lifer, having attended Lakehill for thirteen wonderful years. She says of her time at Lakehill, "My experience - despite how much smaller Lakehill is compared to other schools - has provided me with many great opportunities that have helped me be able to succeed and find out what I want to do with my life."

Haley has been a member of the volleyball, softball, and cheer teams. She enjoyed playing sports at Lakehill because it is a great bonding experience with others. In fact, one of her favorite memories at Lakehill was during her sophomore year when the volleyball team went to South Padre Island. "I had so much fun, and I loved the bonding time that we all got to have together, hanging out and playing on the beach."

Haley has dedicated a great amount of her time to student organizations, such as Sisteens and Student Council. As the president of Student Council, she has made this year great, organizing many fun activities and projects. She also has many others commitments outside of school, like volunteering at SPCA, which she has been doing since she was 12. Haley dedicates a great deal of time to her schoolwork, saying that Biology has been her favorite subject.

She was honored as this year's Homecoming Queen. Haley will be attending Texas A&M University where she plans to study business marketing. 

Many people have contributed to Haley's experience at Lakehill: Mr. Dent, Mr. Hagood, Mr. Holman, Mrs. Ekstrom, and the rest of the faculty, Cole Ellis, her parents, her grandparents, and her friends. She says that her favorite faculty member is Mrs. Ekstrom. "She has gone above and beyond helping me figure out my plans for college and my internship. She's helped make every everything much easier. She's also always there when I need her." 

Though she has 13 years of experiences to choose from, Haley says that the what she will miss most about Lakehill are the amazing teachers and her awesome friends.

The advice that she'd give to other Warriors is to "Try your hardest at whatever you're doing. That is how you will succeed in whatever it is that you want to do, so don't let anything stop you from doing that."

By Mandy Scales, ninth grade, and Tyler McCall, eighth grade

Third grade enjoyed a very successful ESCape to Nature Day with close to 100%  participation.

After lunch indoors, students and their parents enjoyed a beautiful window of sunshine and warmth outdoors enjoying the grounds. 

 "I would like to thank everyone that was able to break away from their normal routine and join us on these special days for the children," said Melissa Carpernter, Director of Environmental Education.

See more photos from the ESC and the ESCape to Nature days.