Lakeland High School

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Heather has won an Award of Excellence (2nd place) at the national level for her pencil drawing “The Gentle Man."

Several Lakeland HS students attended a Virginia Museum of Fine Arts workshop on Tuesday, April 13. Kings Fork HS hosted the workshop and the Suffolk Art League sponsored the event. Artist, Jennifer Van Winkle, lead the students in developing a creative mosaic using recycled materials.

Senior Jordan Marlins has an ink wash on display in the School Administration Office during the next school year. This is part of an annually rotating “Superintendant’s Show”. Congratulations Jordan!

A mythical dragon has descended on LHS! Art III student Scott Asbell created “Avimore”, a dragon made with a recycled bass and papier mache. His creative sculpture will be on display in the LHS library.

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Perfect Fifth-In the Still of the Night

Congratulations Heather Nygaard!!!

Heather’s visual art entry in the PTA Reflections contest has won first place in the state of Virginia!!!

Heather’s pencil drawing will now compete nationally in Washington, DC.

Mr. Daniel Waller
SPS High School Teacher of the Year
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Lakeland teacher, Mr. Daniel Waller, was named Suffolk Public Schools High School Teacher of the Year for 2009-2010. Mr. Waller teaches Virginia/U. S. History at Lakeland, and coaches volleyball. Mr. Waller is a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College. Congratulations, Mr. Waller!

Senior BETA Donates $500.00 to Haiti

The Senior Beta Club donated a $500 check to the Red Cross to help the victims of the Earthquake in Haiti.

In Memory of
Michael Lee
July 23, 1992
January 9, 2010

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Photo by: Denise Jones

On January 9, 2010 Lakeland lost one of its finest family members, Michael Lee, Class of 2010. Michael was an honor student. Sheila Williams, Lakeland Guidance Counselor, describes him as a hard worker, respectful, diligent, bright, and willing to help anyone. Michael had applied to Hampton University, Shaw University, and North Carolina Central University.

Michael played cornerback on Lakeland's football team during his senior year, was a member of DECA and ran track for Lakeland during his junior year.

On Friday, January 15, there will be a viewing from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 p.m. at T.E. Cooke's Funeral Home located on Tynes Street in Suffolk. The wake will be from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Homegoing Celebration will be on Saturday, January 16, at 1:00 p.m. at New Mount Joy for the Living Church located on County Street. A memorial fund has been set up through Sun Trust Bank for anyone wishing to donate funds to help the family.

On Monday morning, January 11, 2010, students assembled at the Lakeland Flag Pole to pray for Michael's family and friends. Approximately 150 students and faculty were in attendence. They also signed a memorial bulletin board and poster for Michael. On Wednesday, January 13, a memorial service was held in the Lakeland High School Auditorium. Students, administrators, friends, and faculty members spoke in remembrance of Michael. Even though, Michael's life was short, he made a positive impact on the lives of those that knew him and he will always be remembered.

Michael is survied his mother, Karen Lee, his brother, Shawn, and his Aunt Beverely, and a host of cousins and friends.

Michael will be greatly missed by the Lakeland Family.

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SCA showed their support for our firefighters by making a banner and delivering baked goods for the firefighters to enjoy.

Congratulations:

Congratulations to the Marching Quiet Storm for placing 1st in the Norfolk State Homecoming Parade. The Marching Quiet Storm has been invited to participate in the Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC. representing the State of Virginia in the The official date is May 31st 2010 and it will be televised worldwide. The band has several events planned to raise money to take care of the expense of the event.

Tickets

Sport Activity Tickets are on Sale at Lakeland High from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Family Pass-$125--Allows entrance for you and your immediate family to all regular season sporting events.

Student Pass-$35.00 Entrance to all regular season sporting events.

Passes exclude playoffs and tournaments.

Contact:

LaToya Exum Floyd
Lakeland High School
Senior Class Sponsor
(757)925-5790
(757)925-5599 fax
http://www.spsk12.net/schools/lhs/teacherweb/L.Floyd/index.htm

Brenton Stokes Wins
Gates Millennium Scholarship

Brenton Stokes is a Gates Millennium Scholarship winner. This year, the Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS) attracted over 20,500 applicants Brenton has the distinct honor of being recognized as one of the 1,000 Gates Millennium Scholars for the GMS Class of 2010. Brenton plans to attend Brown University in the fall. Congratulations, Brenton!

Kelsey Smither makes U17 USA Field Hockey Team

Kelsey Smither was one of eighteen girls selected to the U17 squad which has been selected to represent the USA in the Youth Pan American Championship (YPAC). Tournament competition is March 13-20 in Uruguay.
Singapore will host the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games will receive some 5,000 athletes and officials from the 205 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), along with an estimated 800 media representatives, 20,000 local and international volunteers and more than 500,000 spectators.

Field Hockey was selected by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as the team female sport to represent the USA at the YOG. This is a very exciting opportunity for field hockey. Athletes eligible to compete must have been born in 1993 or 1994.

USA Field Hockey must qualify for the YOG. The most direct way to qualify is to participate and win the Youth Pan Am Qualifier held in Montevideo, Uruguay, March 13-21, 2010. If we do not win, there is still an opportunity to qualify because we have the support of the USOC, our NOC. If a country wins the qualifier that is not supported by their NOC, the bid will fall to the next highest team that has NOC support.
Congratulations, Kelsey!

Visit the official website at www.singapore2010.sg >>

Art News

Congratulations to senior, Kayla Skillbred. Kayla placed 2nd at the “Exhibit of Excellence” art show at the Suffolk Museum on Thursday, Feb. 11, with her free form sculpture titled “Hidden Interface”. Along with 2nd place, Kayla was also awarded a $50 savings bond. Kristen Wilson won a Juror’s Choice Award for her acrylic painting of the Mad Hatter. Several of Lakeland’s art students are exhibiting work at the Suffolk Museum throughout the month of February. Congratulations to all art students!

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Art Work by Kristen Wilson

LHS Students Sign Letters of Intent
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On Friday, February 5, three Lakeland Seniors signed Letters of Intent to play sports on the college level. The three students will receive scholarships to play at their respective colleges after graduating from Lakeland. Congratulations to:

,Craig Woodus who will play football for Delaware State University,Morgan McCaw who will play field hockey for Longwood University, and Cedric Johnson who will play football for Hampton University.

Art News

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Three LHS art students participated in a Virginia Museum of Fine Arts workshop on Oct. 30, 2009. The workshop was held at Nansemond Suffolk Academy. Students were lead by a visiting artist from the VMFA and learned techniques in working with glass.

LHS art students visited the Suffolk Museum Nov. 17. Students viewed the 2009 Annual Juried Exhibition which highlights many of our area artists. Linda Bunch, the director of the Suffolk Art League, lead the students through the show with interesting information about the artists and their medium. Students also participated in a short workshop with Newport News artist Kat Allison. Ms. Allison directed students in mono-printing. Students were able to experiment with various techniques and created two works of art.

FA State Leadership Camp

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Ed Smither Sportsmanship Award

The Edward Smither Sportsmanship Award was presented to Hickory High School at the Lakeland/Hickory Football game. The Edward Smither Sportsmanship Award is presented each year in memory of Edward Smither former athletic director of Lakeland High School. Pictured are: Martin Oliver, AD Hickory High, Dr. Koonce, Principal Hickory High School, Mr. Thomas Whitley, Principal. Lakeland High School and Mrs. Teri Tucker, Activities Director, Lakeland High School.

In Memory of Edward Smither