"All our dreams can come true - if we have the courage to pursue them."
~Walt Disney
Volume 7, Issue 36
May 28, 2015
New Directions
Class of 2015 Prepares for Graduation
The Class of 2015 stands at the threshold of new beginnings and opportunities, looking forward to the new challenges ahead.
This year's Valedictorian is Rachel Drazner. Rachel, who has attended Lakehill since eleventh grade, will attend Rice University in the fall to study biology.
The Salutatorians are Kelly Werther and Haley York. Kelly and Haley are "Lakehill Lifers," having attended Lakehill since Kindergarten. Kelly plans to study journalism and mass communications at University of Kansas. Haley will attend Texas A&M University to study business/marketing.
Members of the Senior Class have just completed their two-week internships as part of their graduation requirements and presented a summary of their work to a faculty committee. They will take their final walk across the Lakehill stage on May 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Lakehill's forty-second Commencement Ceremony.
Once again, 100% of Lakehill graduates will continue on to college. You can read more about all of Lakehill's seniors and where they are headed in the upcoming issue of Milestones.
Awarding Athletes
Teams Celebrate Success at Athletic Banquet
It was a time of celebration for the Athletic Department as Lakehill's Upper School teams wrapped up the year with their annual Awards Banquet on May 21 at the Environmental Science Center.
Sponsored by the PFC, the event allowed each athletic team the opportunity to be recognized and also gave coaches, students, and supporters the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season's successes and build momentum for the coming year. Those athletes maintaining strong academic standards were recognized with honor awards.
The Fighting Heart Award, selected by the coaches, is given to two student-athletes who lead by example, display pride, and put the team first, embodying the true spirit of a Lakehill athlete. This year's honorees were Kelly Werther and Cole Ellis.
Congratulations and thanks to all the Lakehill athletes and coaches who dedicate their time and talents to these programs. A special thanks to PFC Athletics Chair Michelle Crow and her committee for organizing this event.
Warrior Summer Workouts are available to all Warrior athletes in grades 7-12.
Weights, Agilities, and Speed Training:
RLP Field House - 7401 Ferguson Road
Mondays / Tuesdays / Thursdays
June 1st - July 23rd
Workouts are from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Wear appropriate attire and shoes to run in - no sandals or flip flops
For ALL LPS athletes
It will be circuit training: speed / agility / strength
Bring a teammate to workout with. It builds teamwork!
Open Gyms
Lakehill Main Campus - 2720 Hillside Drive
Boys Basketball - Tuesdays / Thursdays
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Volleyball -
Mondays: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesdays: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
What's Happening?
Business Office Reminders:
Tuition for the 2015-2016 school year (either paid in full or first monthly payment) is due on Monday, June 1. Late fees will apply for payments received after June 10.
After School Care bills for May will be mailed in the first week of June. Parents are encouraged to make sure their accounts are clear over the summer to avoid a delay at Registration in August.
Please contact Bruce McCoskey, Lakehill's Business Manager, at 214.826.2931 ext 115 or bmccoskey@lakehillprep.org if you have any questions.
Please note revised dates for Spring Break and Middle School Adventure Week.
June 8 - August 7, 2015
Lakehill Summer Camps!
Online registration for Summer Camps will continue all summer long. Check out the updated Summer Camps Guide and make plans to spend your summer with us! Register online for available camps. Students in grades 6-12 who would like to volunteer at Lakehill Summer Camps should contact Ms. Ekstrom.