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
2 months ago, Lakeland High School
A large circle with a picture of a women in a split view, same women on both sides, in the middle of it with the name Anna Hunter under it in a gold banner. Under the banner it says Class of 2000
Alumni Spotlight! Darien Battagin and Drew Wenger! Class of 2018! Drew and I have a lot of great memories from our time at Lakeland High School. He was a successful student, and a top Cross Country and Track athlete, and I was involved in numerous extra curriculars like DECA, NHS and equestrian. We met our sophomore year but it was AP Lit senior year with Mrs. Miska where we began dating and went to prom together! Fast forward, we’ve been dating for 7 years, did long distance all 4 years of college, moved to Chicago together for 2 years, and now have a dog and own a house in Grand Rapids together! We’re so thankful that Lakeland brought us together, and we love to walk down memory lane whenever we’re back in White Lake. Who knew you could meet your soulmate in high school! Drew is a high school English teacher and cross country coach in Grand Rapids area. I’m a political consultant with the Action Factory. Still at Lakeland ism My brother Cooper (class of 2025) and soon to be Gianna (class of 2029)! #Lakeland50
2 months ago, Lakeland High School
A large circle with a picture of a man and a women in graduation gowns and the same man and women holding a sign saying our first place in the middle of it with the names Darrien Battagin and Drew Wenger under it in a gold banner. Under the banner it says Class of 2018.
Alumni Spotlight! Emily Rustad! Class of 2007! Some great memories for her were being a part of the play my senior year. Also, our trip to New York with Mrs. Smith’s AP US History class was fun! I live in Salinas, CA as a Professor of Agriculture at Hartnell College. I received my PhD in Plant Pathology from UC Davis in 2018. I recently got married and just had a baby girl. #Lakeland50
2 months ago, Lakeland High School
A large circle with a picture of a man and a women holding a new baby in the middle of it with the name Emily Rustad under it in a gold banner. Under the banner it says Class of 2007
Alumni Spotlight! Zach Melvin! Class of 2019! During my tenure at Lakeland Highschool, the moments I remember most are playing freshman football and when those Friday night lights would kick on. In that moment I knew it was game time and I had to leave everything out on that football field. My favorite game was playing against Milford, our rival school, the most competitive match up every season with Lakeland Students taking over the entire Home and Away sections. He is currently serving and protecting the City of Detroit and working for the Detroit Police Department. I'm also enlisted in the Army, serving the country as a Motor Transportation Sergeant. Outside of work, my favorite hobby is portrait photography. Thank you for your service Zach! #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50
2 months ago, Lakeland High School
A large circle with a picture of a Lakeland High School football player in the middle of it with the name Zach Melvin under it in a gold banner. Under the banner it says Class of 2019.
Two men standing with arms around each other under a pavilion. One is a police officer by the uniform
Don't forget TONIGHT we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of LHS and the Lakeland Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony! Come on our for building tours, refreshments, the school store and some great Lakeland vs. Milford basketball action and our Hall of Fame Ceremony. #Lakeland50
2 months ago, Lakeland High School
A black, white, silver and gold flyer with Lakeland is turning 50 on the flyer.
Alumni Spotlight! Samantha Paige (Taranek)! Class of 2012! Her best LHS memory was the 2012 lip dub. She is now living on a mountain in East TN. Working as a mortician.. #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50
2 months ago, Lakeland High School
A large circle with a picture of a woman in the middle of it with the name Samantha Paige (Taranek) under it in a gold banner. Under the banner it says Class of 2012
A man and a women on the side of a hill holding dogs.
Alumni Spotlight! Jill Bronz! Class of 1996! Some good memories are moving lunch from the Kiva to the new lunchroom, class president, and pep assemblies. She currently owns a veterinary practice in Gilbert, AZ. #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50
2 months ago, Lakeland High School
A large circle with a picture of a family n the middle of it with the name Jill Bronz under it in a gold banner. Under the banner it says Class of 1996
Alumni Spotlight! Sherri Ringuette! Class of 1997! Her memories of LHS are with the choir and all the friends and memories that gave me. We had to learn the alma mater and the fight song and we had parties after every concert. She currently works in a group home helping the local area special needs population. Her daughter McKinley Pietila is a current LHS Student! #Lakeland50
2 months ago, Lakeland High School
A large circle with a picture of a woman in the middle of it with the name Sherri Ringuette under it in a gold banner. Under the banner it says Class of 1997
A group of 3 people standing around with one wearing a white graduation cap and gown
Come on out to Biggby and study on Sunday's!
2 months ago, Lakeland High School
A biggby coffee ad for study sunday
Alumni Spotlight! Sue Edmonds! Class of 1976! Being the first graduating class of the new school. Student Concerns committee and Toys for Tots were special groups. She is currently retired and living in California with my grandbabies. #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50
2 months ago, Lakeland High School
A large circle with a picture of a woman in the middle of it with the name Sue Edmonds under it in a gold banner. Under the banner it says Class of 21976
The Class of 2026 is hosting a post-Super Bowl Bottle Drive on Feb 11th from 5-7pm. If you need your cans or bottles picked up, scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve a time. Thank you! #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50
2 months ago, Lakeland High School
A flyer stating Bottle Drive on it on 2/11/2025 from 5-7 here at Lakeland High School
It's Winterfest Spirit Week here at LHS! Today was PJ Day, Tuesday is Winter Gear, Wednesday is Gold Out, Thursday is Countdown to Spring Break, and Friday is Blue and White Day! This Friday we have our Hall of Fame and LHS 50 celebration and a home hockey game! GO EAGLES!
2 months ago, Lakeland High School
A list of Winterfest Spirit Days
Congratulations to Lakeland Senior Tyler Buback on winning the $2000 Mannino Scholarship at the MIHL Hockey Tournament over this past weekend! The hockey also had a great showing going 2-0 at the tournament, defeating Rockford and Cap Cities! Great job to the hockey team and congratulations again to Tyler! #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50
2 months ago, Lakeland High School
A group of hockey players and coaches standing on the ice in a hockey rink with the one in the middle holding a large check for $2000.
Alumni Spotlight! David Danek! Class of 1978! Favorite Memory: Photographing life at Lakeland for the school newspaper and yearbook. I am retired from the US Department of State and enjoying time with family, traveling and working on my collection of cars.#WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50
2 months ago, Lakeland High School
A gold circle with the words alumni spotlight at the top and some gold banners. There is a picture of a man and a woman smiling inside the circle. At the bottom in a gold banner it says David Danek and under that it says Class of 1978.
Alumni Spotlight! Stephanie (Wilson) Richardson! Class of 2000! Favorite memory: Our senior lock in was so fun with the sumo match! I am a married mother of three amazing children. I have a MA and teaching certificate in autism spectrum disorder. I’m also on my 17th year in Swartz Creek, as a self contained special education teacher for children with ASD and Teacher Consultant through the State for ASD.
3 months ago, Lakeland High School
A large circle with a picture of a woman in the middle smiling with the name Stephanie (Wilson) Richardson under it in a gold banner. Under the banner it says Class of 2000.
A group of high school students in a human pyramid.
A family with a man, women and 3 children all smiling.
Alumni Spotlight!! Cara Petoskey (Matlis)! Class of 2013! Favorite memories: Mr Howe’s AP government class always sticks with me but ultimately being a part of the marching band at LHS and all the fun that came with it. The 2012 lip sync was also a great memory! I am working as a Human Resources Manager and providing HR consulting work as well as working with an International Distribution company. I live in Saginaw MI with my husband and dogs currently! ☺️ #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50
3 months ago, Lakeland High School
A large circle with a picture of a man and high school girl in the middle of it with the name Cara Petoskey (Matlis) under it in a gold banner. Under the banner it says Class of 2013
A women and a man hold 2 dogs in a country setting.
Alumni Spotlight! Charles Ray Taylor! Class of 1979! Favorite LHS memories are running track and cross-country under coach Randy Wilkins and enjoying time with teammates. I am the John A. Murphy Professor of Marketing at Villanova University, and live with my wife and children in the Philadelphia area. I have been named to a list of the World's Top 2% of Scientists complied by researchers at Stanford University and also write a column for Forbes. In addition, I have won lifetime contribution awards from the American Academy of Advertising and European Advertising Academy for outstanding contribution to advertising research. I am also frequently quoted in the media and am writing a book about Super Bowl advertising. #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50
3 months ago, Lakeland High School
A large circle with a picture of a man in the middle of it with the name Charles Ray Taylor under it in a gold banner. Under the banner it says Class of 1979
Alumni Spotlight! Ireland Crippen! Class of 2017! Ireland say her favorite memories of LHS are prom! My favorite class was Mrs. Whiteheads Great Works, and I gotta say I miss Nacho Day. She says she is engaged to her fiancé of 6 years, they own two Sphynx babies, and she now work at a Lincoln dealership! #WeAreLakeland #Lakeland50
3 months ago, Lakeland High School
A gold circle with the words alumni spotlight at the top and some gold banners. There is a picture of a woman smiling inside the circle. At the bottom in a gold banner it says Ireland Crippen and under that it says Class of 2017
A man and a women in an embrace with an engagement ring showing
We had some hungry students this morning! In between finals, Lakeland students were treated to snacks provided by our generous PTSA. We still need additional snack donations and volunteers for Monday and Tuesday. Please see the link for more information. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4FA5A923A7FC1-47472449-winter#/
3 months ago, Lakeland High School
Food tables with the words before on the top and after on the bottom.
Lakeland is turning 50 and you are all invited!!! Check out this flyer for more information! #Lakeland50
3 months ago, Lakeland High School
Black background with silver balloons and text saying Lakeland is turning 50.