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May
Head of School Update - May 22, 2025: Announcements & Celebrations
Read MoreMay 22, 2025Dear Lakeview Family,As we approach the end of another school year at Lakeview, let us take a moment to celebrate the accomplishments and talents of our students and share a few announcements.- First, congratulations to the Class of 2025! This year, our 52 graduates were offered an impressive total of $3,449,200 in non-Hope scholarships and will be enrolling in 25 different colleges and universities across 11 states. They earned admission to 80 colleges in 20 states and three countries. Many in this class were part of a state championship team or individually won a state championship during their high school careers, including in basketball, literary, one-act play, and robotics, which qualified for the world competition.
- Our school has also excelled in extracurricular activities, with multiple state championships, including the GIAA-AAA Girls Basketball and GISA-AAA State One-Act Play (cast and crew of “The Addams Family”), as well as individual state champions in various literary categories.
- In our commitment to student safety and well-being, we successfully implemented Centegix, a comprehensive safety solution designed to enhance security in schools through instant emergency alerts and visitor management. Additionally, we added a security arm at the checkpoint booth near the school entrance to ensure we can engage with all visitors upon their arrival. We appreciate the contributions of everyone who helped implement these increased security measures.
- The Keystone Program at Lakeview, a program designed to support the specific learning needs of students with dyslexia or other mild language-based learning differences, successfully completed its inaugural year. The program will expand to grades 1 through 5 for the 2025-26 school year. Congratulations to all involved!
- Thanks to the generosity of nearly 200 donors, our Imagine Capital Campaign was a resounding success. With their support, the construction of the new fine arts center has been completed. We will reveal the name of the building at our donor party on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, August 11, 2025. I hope you will join us.
- Our lower school gym renovation is also complete. The newly renovated gym now features air conditioning and heating, electronic goals, LED lighting, fresh paint, and a new floor. We are truly grateful for the contributions that made this project possible.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:- Next year, our robotics program will gain a significant amount of space as we renovate four upper school classrooms into a state-of-the-art robotics wing. This reimaged space will have a technology classroom, robotics practice room, robotics workshop, eSports room, and new technology equipment. I look forward to a dedicated area for our robotics program to thrive. Thanks to the incredible donors from our Lakeview Academy families, who have fully funded this $150,000 investment.
- Additionally, our golf program will introduce two cutting-edge golf simulators, offering our athletes an exceptional opportunity to enhance their skills. These simulators will be located at the Lakeview Stadium.
- This summer, we will be undertaking extensive landscaping around the school. I look forward to seeing the campus transformed when we all return in August.
I am deeply grateful to our Lakeview teachers, coaches, staff, students, and parents for making a significant difference in our students’ lives this year. Together, we have created an environment where our children can thrive and reach their fullest potential. I enjoyed witnessing our collaboration this year. As head of school, I am thankful for the effort we all put in daily to help our students grow. I look forward to what the future holds for Lakeview Academy. While I am excited about summer break, I cannot wait to see everyone in August as we begin another incredible school year.It’s a great day to be a Lion,
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$3.45 Million in non-HOPE Scholarship Offers
Read MoreLakeview Academy's class of 2025 has been offered $3,449,200 in non-Hope scholarships. With 52 students representing Lakeview Academy across 11 states, they've been accepted into 80 schools in 20 states and three countries abroad.This talented group has truly left their mark, securing state championships in basketball, One-Act Play, Literary, and robotics! In addition, this class has eight collegiate athletes who will pursue their dreams in basketball, baseball, bass fishing, and twirling.They are shown wearing the t-shirts of the school they will attend in the fall. -
Eight Athletes to Pursue Their Dreams at the Collegiate Level
From Lakeview's class of 2025, there are eight collegiate athletes. Justyce Sadler will play basketball at Dean College. Jaden Walton will play baseball at CCBE Essex. Jude Ellis will play basketball at Point University. Tavarus Dowdy will play baseball at Brewton-Parker College. Avery Williams will baton at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Collin Waldrop will play baseball at Emmanuel University. Jacob Mathis and Riley Lawson will also be at Emmanuel, competing in bass fishing.Read More -
LA Students Complete Media Scholars Program
This year, three Lakeview students, Chloe Austin, Sarah Roark, and Avery Williams, completed the "Media Scholars" Program from the Brenau University Department of Communications. These students joined others from schools across northeast Georgia to learn from the Brenau faculty about impactful storytelling, media literacy, audio and video production, public relations, public speaking, and presentation skills.Read More -
Lions Make All-Region Baseball Team
The GIAA District 4-AAA Baseball All-Region Teams have been announced. Congratulations to Izze Longoria for making the 2nd Team, and also to Ricky Brown, Jaden Walton, and Tavarus Dowdy for Honorable Mention.Read More -
Soccer Players Make the All-Region Team
In Soccer, Sadie Leek, Mei Mei Shen, and Mackay Vinton were named to the GIAA District 4-AAA Girls Soccer All-Region Team, and Bora Ozcelik and Palmer White were named to the boys' team.Read More -
Leyla Ozcelik is Crowned Lakeview's May Queen
Congratulations to Leyla Ozcelik for being selected as Lakeview Academy's 2025 May Queen. She was escorted by William Hake and was crowned by last year's queen, Jess Perry, during the May Day program. The May Court also included Abby Baker, Callan Blehm, Ricky Brown, Sebby Castillo, Kira Davydova, Drake Dobbs, Taliah Gaither,l Brock Graham, Emma Johnson, Jackson Kohler, Hannah Lynden, Aiden Mahaffey, Max Marshall, Abby McMahan, Anna Claire Mitchell, Jackson Newton, Max Oh, Kinley Owenby, Kenzi Peterson, Emerson Rios, Justyce Sadler, Isabel Sanchez, Rosalyn Seifert, Mei-Mei Shen, Harrison Slattery, Mackay Vinton, Tayden Ware, Parker White, Avery Williams, and Avery Wood.Read More -
Teachers Honored for Dedication to Teaching
Laura Johnson (Lower School), Emily Padron (Middle School), and Lori White (Upper School) were awarded the Beth Grindle Excellence in Teaching Award during the May Day program. The annual award is voted on by each division's faculty and recognizes those who are active in professional development, are deemed to be excellent teachers, and have cooperative and contributing spirits toward their colleagues, as exemplified by former Lakeview staff member Beth Grindle.Read More -
April
Athletes Medal at Region Track Meet
Read MoreDJ Whitcomb placed third in the Discus Throw, and Kyari Burch placed third in the Long Jump at last week's region track and field meet. Both will compete at the state track meet.In addition, Lakeview's boys 4x100 team, consisting of Kyari Burch, Ryker Kohler, NeSean Dorsey, Christian Dykes, and alternates Brooks Farmer and T Henry Light, also qualified for state. -
Lakeview Freshman is the Region Golf Champion
At the regional golf tournament, Lakeview Academy freshman Nate St. Pierre earned the title of Boys Low Overall Medalist with an impressive round of 72 (even par). Lakeview's team qualified for the State tournament by finishing in 4th place. They will compete on Monday, April 28th, at Glen Arven Country Club in Thomasville, GA.Read More -
DAR Honors Lakeview Students
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honors outstanding American history students at the chapter, state, and national levels. Each year, local chapters nominate students who demonstrate patriotism, support for constitutional government, and a connection to current events, along with maintaining high academic standards. This year's DAR representatives for Lakeview are 8th grader Lucas Chittaro and 12th grader Sebby Castillo.Read More -
Lakeview Places at UNG's Modern Language Day
Read MoreLakeview Academy had 15 students participating in the 48th Annual Modern Language Day (MLD), hosted by the University of North Georgia's Department of Modern Languages. This annual event showcases high school students' language skills through various competitions, including art exhibits, skits and performances, and the Language Bowl. All students represented Lakeview Academy exceptionally well. The Language Bowl team, consisting of James Dubnik, Kilie Peterson, William Anderson, and Parker White, achieved 2nd runner-up out of eleven high schools. -
2025 Youth Leadership Hall Class Graduates Program
Read MoreRecently, seniors Sebby Castillo, William Hake, Emma Johnson, Leyla Ozcelik, and Mackay Vinton graduated from the 2025 Youth Leadership Hall (YLH). YLH is a leadership development program designed for high school juniors and seniors. Established in 2005, the program aims to enhance individual leadership skills, promote positive group dynamics, and increase civic and community engagement.The program features a combination of lectures and tours covering various topics, including the judicial system, economic development, social services, and career development. Participants have the opportunity to network with business leaders in the community and gain valuable career knowledge from a wide range of resources. -
Justus Wins Drive, Chip, and Putt at Augusta National Golf Club
Lakeview’s JV golfer and 7th grader, Hudson Justus, won the 2025 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals 12-13 year old Boys at Augusta National Golf Club! Hudson becomes only the eighth participant in the history of the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship to make both putts. Conducted in partnership with the Masters Tournament, USGA, and the PGA of America, Drive, Chip and Putt is a free youth golf development initiative for junior golfers of all skill and ability levels.Read More -
Deuce Roark is the GIAA-3A State Athletic Director of the Year
Read MoreLakeview's Deuce Roark was named this year's GIAA-3A State Athletic Director of the Year. Coach Roark received this prestigious honor among 73 schools.
Trey Wood '04, Lakeview's current board chair, alumnus, and former player of Coach Roark, had this to say about the incredible news. "Coach Roark has been an outstanding athletic director for over 20 years. His leadership and passion have been evident since he joined Lakeview. He sets a high standard for both players and coaches and is committed to improving everyone around him. His vision of recruiting elite coaches has transformed Lakeview's athletic programs into championship-quality teams. On the field, he equips his players with the tools they need to succeed in life. We are incredibly fortunate to have Deuce leading our athletic program." -
Lakeview Students Selected for Youth Leadership Hall
Read MoreLakeview students, Anabelle Baxter, Hannah Cobb, Bella Caplan, Jackson Kirchner, Knowles Thompson, and Parker White were selected to the Youth Leadership Hall class of 2026.The Greater Hall Chamber's class of 2026 Youth Leadership Hall (YLH) features 80 students from 12 high schools in Gainesville-Hall County. Launched in 2005, YLH has produced 1,320 graduates and aims to cultivate future community leaders. The 2026 Class begins with an introductory program at the Gainesville Civic Center in August 2025. Students will engage in monthly sessions covering topics like the judicial system, healthcare, leadership, and economic development. -
March
Lakeview's Medical Scholars Graduate from Program
Senior Hannah Lynden and juniors Hannah Cobb and Parker White recently graduated from the Medical Scholars Program. The Brenau University's Ivester College of Health Sciences program provides hands-on learning experiences for local high school students interested in healthcare careers. Working alongside Brenau faculty and students in various health science programs, the goal is to broaden students' understanding of various healthcare careers beyond traditional medicine and nursing.Read More -
Kaitlin Jameson Receives Master in Teaching Award
Lakeview teacher Kaitlin Jameson was awarded this year's Master in Teaching award alongside six other outstanding educators by Brenau University and Featherbone Communiversity. Mrs. Jameson is a true inspiration across all three divisions of Lakeview. Her dedication shines through in middle and upper school classes, especially in technology, yearbook, and digital media. Thank you, Mrs. Jameson, for your hard work and passion, and for teaching us how to see the world through a creative lens!Read More -
Lakeview Receives Shular Award Recognition
Read MoreFor their production of ALL SHOOK UP, Lakeview Academy was a Semi-Finalist Overall Production in the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards - Shuler Hensley Awards®.In addition, Jason Harper is a nominee for Lighting Design.Lakeview also received honorable mentions for Supporting Performer (Abigail Baker) and Technical Execution (Sebby Castillo, Cece Conrath, Jason Harper, Kaitlin Jameson, Hannah Lynden, Emma Norman, Hayden Silcox, Bella Whitcomb, and Eli Xiao). -
Lakeview is the State Literary Runner-Up
Read MoreThe region champions, Lakeview Academy, competed in the state literary competition and finished runner-up. In addition, the following students received awards and recognition:1st Place Humorous Oral Interpretation- Abigail Baker (State Champion)1st Place Quartet- Abby McMahan, Zoe Castillo, T Light, Case Beverly (State Champions)
1st Place Duo Oral Interpretation- Parker White and Anabelle Baxter (State Champions)
1st Place Trio- Abby McMahan, Zoe Castillo, Abigail Baker (State Champions)
2nd Place International Extemporaneous Speaking - Jackson Newton
2nd Place Dramatic Oral Interpretation - Bella Caplan
2nd Place Solo Treble - Abigail Baker
3rd Place Argumentative Essay- Parker White
4th Place Solo Lower- Case Beverly -
Georgia Fine Arts Shines at Musical Festival
Lakeview students showcased their dedication and artistry at the Georgia Federated Junior Music Festival, bringing home outstanding results!Read More
Piano Excellence: All 19 participating piano students earned a Superior rating—an incredible accomplishment! Additional honors include:
1st Gold Cups – Ethan Creel, Brie Johnson
Music Theory Standouts: All five participating theory students earned a Superior rating! Additional honors include:
1st Gold Cups – Brie Johnson
Lakeview Strings Dominates! 25 students participated, with 22 earning Superior ratings! Additional honors include:
1st Gold Cups – Carter Gottsman, Brie Johnson, Maggie Stewart, Hadley Gilbert
2nd Gold Cups – Avanthi Katkoori, Sienna Triggs
Vocal Musical Theatre Triumphs: Our high school singers took the top spots!
1st Place – Abigail Baker
2nd Place – Abby McMahan -
Huffman Named Coach of the Year | Lions Make All-State Team
Congratulations to the Lady Lions basketball coach, Ken Huffman, for being named the Girls Basketball State Coach of the Year after the girls won the state championship for a second year.Read More
In addition, Kyari Burch, Emyrie Combs, Taliah Gaither, Dynesty Putman, and Tayden Ware were named to the All-State Basketball Team. -
Head of School Update - Spring 2025
Read MoreDear Lakeview Family,I have truly enjoyed the change of weather lately, and I can’t believe we are already in March. I find myself reflecting on the delightful changes that come with the arrival of spring. The days are growing longer, and the warming temperatures bring a sense of renewal and optimism.I want to extend a huge congratulations to Coach Ken Huffman and our Lady Lions for successfully defending their state title in the GIAA-AAA basketball championship. This is a moment of immense pride for our school community, and we will celebrate with a parade tomorrow (March 7) at 10 a.m. Additionally, I congratulate Coach Benjie Wood and our boys’ basketball team for reaching the Final Four two years in a row. It has truly been a remarkable season, and we are all proud of their achievements!As we prepare for tonight’s opening night of our spring musical, "All Shook Up", I am filled with anticipation. I am deeply grateful to the talented students and dedicated directors for their hard work and skills, which will be fully displayed during each performance. I am eager to see the unique interpretation this group of thespians will bring to the stage at the Brenau Downtown Theater.I am thrilled to invite everyone to the Lakeview Auction, our annual fundraiser, at the Ramsey Center on March 15th! This event promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with exciting activities, fantastic auctions, and the wonderful company of our Lakeview family. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to DeAnna Browne for her outstanding leadership and to our dedicated auction chairs—Maggie Griffin, Ashley McGraw, Staci Vinton, and Addie Wilheit—for their hard work in making this event possible. Thanks to our generous sponsors, we have an incredible lineup of items to make this auction one for the books. Your participation not only guarantees a fun evening but also helps support our school's programs and initiatives. Join us for a night of entertainment and excitement—you won’t want to miss it! I can't wait to see everyone there and share in this amazing experience together!Finally, we will be making some security changes starting March 17th. We understand the importance of safety for our students and are committed to providing a secure learning environment. We will implement a new safety platform, CENTEGIX, and feel strongly that it will increase safety measures for our students and allow us to continue enjoying our open campus. We are installing a gate at the security booth along the campus entrance, and visitors will be checked in using their driver’s licenses. This comprehensive but quick process verifies their identity and screens their background. In addition, all employees will begin wearing a lanyard anytime they are around children. This lanyard is a wearable panic button so staff can quickly and discreetly request help at their exact location. These security measures were made possible by the incredible donors of the Lakeview Academy. Look for a separate email next week which will provide more information as we roll out the new platform. I appreciate your patience and commitment to our students’ safety as we learn and grow with these new security measures.I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to every one of you for your unwavering support and active participation in our school’s activities. Your involvement makes our community so special, and I look forward to enjoying the spring weather with you as we approach the much-anticipated spring break.
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Coach Achieves Milestone 300th Baseball Game Win
Read MoreDuring last week's baseball game against Lanier Christian, athletic director and varsity baseball coach Deuce Roark achieved his 300th win. "300 wins means a lot to me because it comes with a vast amount of good players, good people, and a lot of help," Coach Roark shared. "It's loaded with fine memories and a lot of faces from my 26 years as a head baseball coach."
Coach Roark's unwavering dedication to developing young talent and fostering a positive team culture has brought success on the field and has also created lifelong memories for his players. This victory not only marks a significant achievement in his coaching career but also inspires the next generation to embrace their passion for the game. -
February
Lady Lions Are Two-Time State Basketball Champions!
At Columbus State University, Lakeview's girls varsity basketball team defended their GIAA-AAA state championship in the finals, beating John Milledge Academy 70-29 for a second-straight state title! Dynesty Putman led in scores with 17 points and added 8 rebounds; Taliah Gaither had 13 points, 3 steals and a block; Emyrie Combs had 9 points, 7 assists; Taylor Clark had 9 points, 3 steals; A.C. Mitchell had 6 points on a pair of 3-pointers; and Jadeah Marshall had 4 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocked shots.Read More -
Boys and Girls Lions Advance to State Basketball Final Four
Read MoreLakeview's boys and girls basketball teams won their Elite 8 games over the weekend. The Lady Lions beat Pinewood Christian 65-37 on Friday night, and the Lions won against Westminster Christian 75-39 on Saturday.Both teams advance to the Final Four on Wednesday, February 26, at Columbus State University. The boys (#3) play against St. Andrews (#2) at 4:30 pm, and the girls (#1) play Frederica (#4) at 6 pm. GO LIONS! -
Lakeview Students Selected for Honor Orchestra
Nine members of the middle school orchestra, including two fifth-grade players, participated in the GMEA District 14 Honor Orchestra Concert at Clarke Central High School in Athens this weekend, concluding with a concert. This District Honor Orchestra is an annual event with selected orchestra players from six schools. Lakeview students have daily orchestra instruction (outside of class time). They had only six hours before the concert to learn the music before performing it. Musicians who performed included: Amelia Bostwick, Elli Day, Bennett Fields, Hadley Gilbert, Carter Gottsman, Bre Johnson, Brody Lindler, Sienna Triggs, and Lucy Walton.Read More -
Lakeview Wins Region Literary Competition
Lakeview Academy again clinched the GISA Region 1-AAA Literary championship. It was the school's third consecutive win, and it has won it 18 times since 2002 in GHSA.Read More
Oral Interp (Humorous): 1st Place- Abigail Baker
Oral Interp (Duo): 1st Place- Anabelle Baxter, Parker White
Solo (Treble): 1st Place- Abigail Baker
Solo (Lower): 1st Place- Case Beverly
Trio: 1st Place- Abigail Baker, Zoe Castillo, Abby McMahan
Quartet:1st Place- Case Beverly, Zoe Castillo, T Light, Abby McMahan
Essay (Argumentative): Runner Up- Parker White
Oral Interp (Dramatic): Runner Up- Bella Caplan
Region championship team who all contributed to the overall winning score:
Abigail Baker, Hannah Baker, Baxter, Case Beverly, Bella Caplan, Zoe Castillo, Hannah Cobb, T Light, Abby McMahan, Jackson Newton, Lorenzo Rojas- Alban, Hayden Silcox, and Parker White.
Congratulations to the entire team who will advance to the State Championship on March 18, 2025. -
Lion is the Boys Region Player of the Year
Lakeview Lion Tayden Ware was named the GIAA AAA/AAAA District 4 Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Tayden led his team to win the regional championship last week. He was also part of last year's boys basketball state champions team and was named to the 2023-24 GIAA Class 3-A All-State Boys Basketball Team.Read MoreSeveral Lions were named to the All-Region Teams, including:Boys First Team: Kyari BurchGirls First Team: Taliah Gaither (#20)Boys Second Team: Jude Ellis (#22) and Justyce Sadler (#23)Girls Second Team: Taylor Clark (#3), Dynesty Putnam (#1), and Emyrie Combs (#5) -
Huffman is Girls Region Basketball Coach of the Year
The varsity girls' basketball coach, Ken Huffman, was named GIAA AAA/AAAA District 4 Girls Basketball Coach of the Year. The Lady Lions are currently ranked #1 in Class 3A and will play in the state championship tournament beginning next week.Read More -
Wood is Boys Region Basketball Coach of the Year
The varsity boys' basketball coach, Benjie Wood, was named GIAA AAA/AAAA District 4 Boys Basketball Coach of the Year. The Lions are the 2024-25 region champions and will play in the state playoffs next week.Read More -
Lakeview Lions Are the Region Basketball Champions!
Read MoreThe Lakeview Lions (22-6) had their thirteenth straight win beating, Athens Christian (18-6) 68-53 to cinch the Region Championship. Lions are back-to-back Region 4 AAA/AAAA Champions!AC 13 21 42 53LA 24 39 52 68Brock Graham led the Lions with 25 points including 8 3's!
Tayden Ware scored 13 points
Kyari Burch added 10 points.The Lions will play in the state playoffs in Macon on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The time and opponent are TBD. -
Artwork Wins State Gold Key Award
For his Digital Art, Highlighted in an Open Sea, Nathan Suo won the Gold Key Scholastic Art and Writing Awards hosted by SCAD for the Georgia region. His artwork will next be judged at the national level. In addition, he received an Honorable Mention for his Digital Art, Withering in a Box.Read More -
Lakeview’s Thespian Troupe Shines at ThesCon with Gold Honor and Multiple Awards
Read MoreLakeview Academy’s Thespian Troupe 3630 traveled to Columbus, Georgia, to attend workshops with professionals from across the nation, see amazing shows and performances, and interact with over 6,000 conference attendees.- The troupe was honored with the distinction of being a Gold Honor Troupe, the highest recognition a thespian troupe can receive.
- Four students—Abby McMahan, Will Hake, Parker White, and Hayden Silcox—were selected for the elite All-State Theatre Cast and Crew. They performed in the Opening and Closing ceremonies for all 6,000+ attendees, and Abby McMahan was also featured as a soloist.
- Out of the six (6) Thespy performers and tech selected for live callbacks, the troupe had four (4) Overall Superior Thespys (Solo- Abby McMahan, Solo Dance- Leyla Ozcelik, Stage Management- Hayden Silcox, and Large Group- Will Hake, Parker White, Case Beverly, Bora Ozcelik, Abby McMahan, Leyla Ozcelik, Abigail Baker, Bella Caplan, Amelia Corbin, Hannah Cobb, Anabelle Baxter, Alyssa Gay, Amanda Hartig, Lydia Abell, and Hannah Baker)
- Two (2) seniors, Will Hake and Abby McMahan, auditioned for colleges nationwide and received multiple callbacks from over 20 schools.
- Abby McMahan was selected as 1 of 25 students across the state for a thespian scholarship callback.
- Our group performance thespy and tech thespy were chosen as one of 13 acts or tech members out of 161 entries for the final showcase. It is a tremendous honor to perform in front of an audience of over 2,500 during the Closing Ceremonies. Notably, this marks the second time in the last three years that several of Lakeview's seniors—Abigail Baker, Abby McMahan, Will Hake, and Leyla Ozcelik—were selected for the showcase. Additionally, this will be Leyla Ozcelik's third appearance at ThesCon, showcasing her talents in solo dance in 2023 and in large group performances in 2024 and 2025.
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January
Harrison Slattery is Lakeview's STAR Student
Harrison Slattery is Lakeview Academy's 2024-25 STAR Student. Harrison chose Craig Waddell, his AP Physics and AP ABBC Calculus teacher, as his STAR Teacher. The STAR program honors high school seniors with the top SAT scores in their school and the teachers they choose as having been most instrumental in their lives.Read More -
Robotics Teams Win Awards at Region: Now Headed to State
Read MoreAt Saturday's North Region Robotics Tournament, Lakeview's three teams earned trophies, including:- Varsity team (Team 5898 Galactic Lions Andromeda): Won the prestigious Connect Award, recognizing their community outreach and collaboration with STEM professionals. They were also a partner of the 1st Seed Alliance in the playoffs.
- JV team (Team 18443 Galactic Lions Cygnus): Received the Innovate Award for their exceptional claw design.
- C Team (Team 26248 Galactic Lions Draco, 8th and 9th graders): Partnered with the 3rd Seed Alliance and made an impressive run to the grand finals match, narrowly missing out on winning the entire competition.
The varsity and C teams advance to the state championship, which will be held at Riverside Preparatory in Gainesville on Saturday, February 15th. -
Dynesty Putman Makes 1,000th Career Point
Dynesty Putman reached a milestone in January when she scored her 1,000th point. She has been a valued member of our Lady Lions, and last year, she was a member of the GIAA Class 3A state champion team. That same year, she was also named to the All-State Team. In 2023, she was a member of the Lanierland All-Team.Read More -
Two Lions Make 1,000th Career Point
In the middle of a winning season, Justyce Sadler (#23) and Eli Mayfield (#24) each scored their 1,000 career point. In 2024, Justyce was named to the GIAA Class 3A All-state Boys Basketball Team.Read More -
LA Swimmer Places 3rd at Hall Co Tournament; Others Headed to State Meet
Read MoreIn the Hall County Swim Championships, Evan Wallace took third place in the Boys Middle School Individual Medley.In addition, the following students qualified for various events and will be competing at the GIAA State Meet at Georgia Tech on February 1:Varsity- Emma Gonzalez (100 Backstroke)
- Sadie Leek (50 & 100 Freestyle and 200 Individual Medley)
- London Barr (50 & 100 Freestyle and 50 Backstroke)
- Lucas Chittaro (50 & 100 Freestyle and 100 Individual Medley)
- Hadley Gilbert (50 Backstroke)
- Dane Martinez (50 Backstroke)
- Evan Wallace (50 & 100 Freestyle, 100 Individual Medley and 50 Breaststroke)
- Samson Weishaupt (50 & 100 Freestyle, 100 Individual Medley and 50 Breaststroke)
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Lions Make Lanierland All-Tournament Team
Taliah Gaither and Tayden Ware were recently named to the Lanierland All-Tournament Team.Read More -
Tayden Ware Scores His 1,000th Career Point
Tayden Ware scored his 1,000th career point during last Thursday's game against Loganville Christian. Tayden was part of last year's boys basketball state champions team and was named to the 2023-24 GIAA Class 3-A All-State Boys Basketball Team.Read More -
Lakeview Has a New Spelling Bee Champion!
Lakeview has crowned its new spelling bee champion, Lorenzo Rojas-Alban (8th grade), with Ellie Day (5th grade) taking the runner-up title. Both students will represent Lakeview as they advance to Round 1 of the GISA Spelling Bee.Read MoreIn addition, the classroom spelling champions who also competed in the spelling bee were Austin Chitwood and Riley Grunch (4th grade), Alex Dale (5th grade), Piper Kimsey and Kinsley Towles (6th grade), Liam Blalock and Hudson Harper (7th grade), and Evan Wallace (8th grade).
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