Lakeland High School

Here is today's episode of Good Morning Lakeland, LHS Video Announcements! https://youtu.be/ketzCAWNk9Q?si=A104VqHtBvRFWW0D Thanks for watching! Lakeland High School

Alumni Spotlight! Sophia Moyer! Class of 2024! Some good memories include meeting some of the most influential mentors in my life, and making the best memories. I am currently pursuing my education at GVSU and my my younger brother, Exavier Moyer, class of 2026, is at LHS.

Alumni Shoutout! Christina Truss-Welsh! Class of 2001! One of my fondest memories was making new friends. I also genuinely enjoyed many of my classes and teachers. Gaining a bit of independence in my classes helped me develop a stronger sense of who I am as a person. Currently I am the co-owner of the STS Athletic Complex in Highland! I have been in the Fitness and Restaurant Industries for 27 years Our facility offers a wide range of services, including youth athletic training, adult group fitness boot camps, personal training, and a 24/7 gym. We also feature a full-service restaurant and bar, as well as private event spaces. These include a Golf Simulator room with 4 simulators, and another versatile space for football bowling, cornhole, and events such as baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, and sports banquets. Additionally, we have a beautiful patio with 2 outdoor sand volleyball courts.

Alumni Spotlight! Wes Hollowell! Class of 2022! His favorite memory from LHS was racing with my teammates at XC states in 2021. He is studying Computer Engineering while running XC and track at Oakland University . #Lakeland50

Alumni Spotlight! Jen (Lintol) Hollowell! Class of 1999! One of her memories from LHS was that there were so many Jennifer's in my class, Mr. Head renamed me STEVE. After many years in the classroom and Media Center with HVS, I am now working in the Main Office at LHS. I've been married 21 years and both of my sons, Wes 20 and Brady 18 are Lakeland graduates. #Lakeland50

Alumni Shoutout! Brennan Surman! Class of 2019! His best memory was playing at Comerica Park my senior year. He is currently a Police Officer at East Lansing PD getting my Master’s through MSU in Law Enforcement Intelligence & Analysis. His relatives currently at LHS are Alexis Zoltowski, Meadow Surman, and Ella Brigham. #Lakeland50

Alumni Spotlight! Valerie Brothers (Farmer)! Class of 1993! Some great LHS memories were: I loved math class with Mr. Longcore. He inspired me to go into education. Valerie is speech-language pathologist in neighboring school district to HVS. My two daughters are Lakeland grads also--Olivia (2022) and Samantha (2024) #Lakeland50

LHS Junior Aubrin Miller is up for Sports Illustrated National Girls High School Athlete of the Week! Please vote for her here: https://www.si.com/high-school/national/vote-who-should-be-high-school-on-si-national-girls-athlete-of-the-week-2-24-2025-01jmtestngn6 GO EAGLES!

Alumni Spotlight! Cari McClellan! Class of 1997! Her memories from LHS involve marching band, color guard, and winterguard! Currently she lives in Clarkston with her husband & two sons. I have a Doctorate of PT & have been working for 19 years with Athletico! #Lakeland50

Alumni Spotlight! Zachary Handyside! Class of 2014! Some memories from Lakeland include Competing with the robotics team and attending many football games. He currently is living in Grand Blanc, working in Waterford for a small machine shop as a CNC programmer. #Lakeland50

Are you an incoming 8th grade student or parent in HVS? Are you considering school of choice to HVS for high school? Come on out and visit the Lakeland High School Incoming Freshmen Expo on March 5th from 5:30 to 7pm. There will be an activities and academics fair to see what we offer, building tours, and more! Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there! #WeAreLakeland

Hello! Here is the return of the podcast for this semester! Today we have Cash, Miss Haney, and Dr. Carlson talking about the Man Cave and the She Shed! https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/bmH9B7rW8Qb Thanks for listening! Lakeland High School

Thank you WLPD Det. Ross Wagenmaker for all you do for Lakeland High School! #MASSP #WLPD #HVSProud

Alumni Spotlight! Donnie Kirkland & Margie (McDonald) Kirkland! Class of 2017! Some fond memories for the two of them were that Donnie and I loved being apart of all of the activities Lakeland had to offer. We were apart of clubs like Link Crew, Honors Society and SLS that gave us a deep sense of pride for our school and community. We especially enjoyed running track and cross country. We met in 2013 at practice, and have been together since! We recently got married, and many of our LHS friends joined us to celebrate. We are now living on the west side of Michigan. Donnie is a packaging engineer and I’m a middle school teacher. Margie's brother Ayden McDonald is a senior and her sister Charle McDonald is a freshmen. #Lakeland50

Alumni Spotlight! Jennifer Hittle! Class of 2007! Some of her fondest memories of LHS were that she absolutely loved the trip to Mackinaw with FPS! But I think winning the state championship with the girls bowling team in '06 takes the cake. She is currently teaching science at Milford High School. #HVSProud #Lakeland50

Alumni Spotlight! Staci Baker! Class of 2012! Some of fondest memories of LHS was community feeling that Lakeland had during my time there was amazing! Friends and teachers made getting up early each day easier, always looked forward to the first day of school! The sense of community was the best. Currently I am about to graduate in April with my bachelors in social work. #Lakeland50

Alumni Spotlight! Lisa Kruse! Class of 2000! Some of her fondest memories of LHS are being able to take creative metals and graphic arts. I still remember how fun it was to learn to develop photos, make notepads, and carve jewelry. Currently I am a professor of sociology and criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where I've worked for the last 10 years. I study and evaluate various programs in the criminal justice system. I have been married for 14 years and have one daughter who is 8, a dog named Gidget, and three cats- Ruthie, Izzy, and Harriet. In my spare time I read a lot and have discovered a passion for sewing and weight lifting. #Lakeland50

Alumni Spotlight! John Burkart! Class of 1994! Some favorite memories from LHS where his graphic arts classes. He is a retired City of Detroit Firefighter and now is an NHL Scout for the Tampa Bay Lightning! #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50

Alumni Spotlight! Lt. General Rebecca Sonkiss! Class of 1990! Some memories of LHS were that Liz McConnell and Nic Palise were the two strongest influencers to me. Ms. McConnell demanded you put in the work…and think, not just do the assignment. Nic Palise was our band director--a force of nature, a force for good. He built teams and taught the lesson of hard work can be both rewarding and fun. These two were not the only ones. The truth about LHS: no matter where you invested your time, the teachers and staff did their best to help you thrive in the endeavor. The most valuable lesson of all for leading teams: create an environment where people who work hard can thrive and they can achieve nearly anything. Lt. Gen. Rebecca J. Sonkiss, a three star General in the United States Air Force (Lt. Gen.), is the Deputy Commander, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The command serves as U.S. Transportation Command’s air component, executing the air mobility mission in support of the joint force, allies and partners. The command encompasses Eighteenth Air Force, the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, the 618th Air Operations Center, 17 wings and two groups, which provide rapid global mobility from more than 100 locations worldwide. Air Mobility Command includes over 40,000 active duty personnel, nearly 8,000 civilians, and 551 aircraft. The Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve add another 56,000 Airmen and civilians and 512 aircraft that operate in support of national defense. The command’s missions include providing command and control of inter-theater and intra-theater airlift, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation, global air mobility support and presidential and senior leader air transport in support of national interests. Lt. Gen. Sonkiss graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1994. She commanded the 15th Airlift Squadron through two deployments, was the Vice Commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan and commanded the 62nd Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Lt. Gen. Sonkiss also commanded the 89th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. She is a command pilot with more then 4,400 hours, including 1,377 combat hours in nine different Air Force manned and remotely piloted aircraft. #Lakeland50

Alumni Spotlight! Anna Hunter! Class of 2000! My best memories of Lakeland were Mr. Hyland’s choir program. His classroom was a sanctuary of sorts where students were encouraged to be unapologetically themselves. Mr. H. built such a supportive and unique culture of fun, high expectations, and how to handle both wins and losses. Many of the things he taught me about tenacity, compassion, and empathy helped create the professional leadership style I use today. I am currently the Director of Operations for a culinary company. #Lakeland50