Sophia is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, she is involved in the basketball club, Mustang club, and orchestra. What she enjoys most about school is how kind her teachers are. Outside of school, she stays active playing soccer and running cross country. After high school, she plans to pursue a career as an OBGYN and continue her running career. Some fun facts about Sophia are that she loves to run and take her dogs on walks.
Izzabelle is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, she is involved in Xcel. What she enjoys most about school is how kind her teachers are. Outside of school, she spends her time babysitting. After high school, she plans to pursue a career as an OBGYN. Some fun facts about Izzabelle are that she has five siblings and two dogs.
Ella is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, she is on the cheer team and in the Belonging Club. Her favorite part of school is singing with her friends in vocal class. Outside of school, she is involved in a piano class. After high school, she plans to pursue a career as a marine biologist or teacher. Some fun facts about Ella are that she has two dogs and enjoys reading, writing, and singing.
Olmedo is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, he is on the track team. His favorite part of school is socializing with his friends. Outside of school, he stays active by playing soccer. After high school, he plans to pursue a career as a soccer player. Some fun facts about Olmedo are that his favorite color is green and he loves biology.
Delilah is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, she is on the wrestling team, and her favorite class is science. She loves fun, hands-on projects she gets to participate in during class. Outside of school, she is active in her church and enjoys spending time with her family. After high school, she plans to pursue a career in nursing and work in a NICU. Some fun facts about Delilah are that she likes going for walks, reading, and coloring.
Scotlyn is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, she enjoys being creative and completing projects in art class. Outside of school, she stays active by playing soccer. After high school, she plans to pursue a career in childcare. Some fun facts about Scotlyn are that she likes to swim, create art projects and go on adventures.
Elijah is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, he is in the band. He enjoys staying active, and his favorite class is P.E. Elijah plays basketball, soccer, and baseball outside of school. After high school, he plans to attend the University of Kansas and become a doctor or a lawyer. Some fun facts about Elijah are that he likes spending time with his cousins and playing sports.
Stella is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, she is on the cross-country and track teams. Her favorite part of school is history class because she finds it the most interesting of all her classes. Outside of school, she enjoys staying active by participating in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After high school, she plans to attend the University of Kansas and become a nurse. Some fun facts about Stella are that she has two dogs and two sisters.
Ace is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, he is on the cross-country and tennis teams. His favorite part of school is seeing his friends throughout the day. Outside of school, he enjoys staying active and playing soccer. After high school, he plans to serve his country and join the military. Some fun facts about Ace are that he likes to play video games and he has five siblings.
Grecia is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. She is on the wrestling team at school. She likes making friends and meeting new people each day. After school, she plays in a soccer club. When she finishes high school, she wants to travel the world, go to college, and become a coroner. Grecia has a cat named Pablo. She also enjoys being outside and spending time with her friends.
Harley is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, he helps as a basketball manager and also plays football. He likes meeting new people and talking with other students during the day.
Outside of school, he helps with a group called A.B.A.T.E., which is a nonprofit organization. After high school, Harley wants to go to college. He hopes to keep playing sports or become a computer coder.
A fun fact about Harley is that he has two dogs and a bearded dragon at home!
Christian is a sixth-grade student at Lakewood Middle School. He makes it a priority to complete his assignments and turn them in on time. His favorite class is P.E. because he enjoys staying active during the school day. After high school, Christian plans to attend college and then enter the workforce to pursue a good career. In his free time, he enjoys drawing, playing soccer, and helping out at home.
Clara is a sixth-grade student at Lakewood Middle School. She is in the school orchestra and enjoys learning new and interesting things each day. She is especially grateful for her teachers and their support. Outside of school, Clara dances and is a member of the Salina Youth Symphony. After high school, she plans to attend college, earn a doctorate in law, and eventually run for president. Some fun facts about Clara are that she plays three instruments — the viola, violin, and bass — and she enjoys ice skating and dancing.
Harper is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, she is involved with volleyball, track, and music. Her favorite class is math, and she loves seeing her friends in the hallways. Outside of school, Harper plays club volleyball and is a member of the Salina Burn track and field club. After high school, she plans to become a travel nurse to help those who are sick. Some fun facts about Harper are that she is going on a cruise this spring, she enjoys traveling, visiting Colorado, running outside in warm-weather months, and spending quality time with her friends, who mean the world to her.
Braxton is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, he is in the band, jazz band, and plays football and basketball. Outside of school, he attends church youth group, takes piano lessons, and is a member of the Salina Youth Jazz Band. His favorite part of school is making new friends. He enjoys all of his classes, specifically band and jazz band. His favorite teachers are Mr. G and Coach Broome. After high school, he plans to attend KU and join the marching band. Some fun facts about Braxton are that he has traveled outside the country twice, he loves playing video games and watching sports, and he has seven fish.
Gabriel is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, he is involved with football, wrestling, and tennis. Gabriel’s favorite part of school is seeing his friends. Outside of school, he attends church, is in club wrestling, and spends time working with his dad. After high school, he plans to attend college and study business or pursue ventures. Some fun facts about Gabriel are that he likes to fish, play video games, and watch the Chiefs.
Azalia is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. She plans to join band in the future. She enjoys everything about school, especially Mr. Cuadra and Ms. Stone, because they are extremely motivating and are always there to help when she needs assistance in class. After high school, she plans to attend college in Kansas or Atlanta, Georgia, where she intends to major in science and pursue a career as a registered nurse, doctor, or mechanical engineer. Some fun facts about her are that she enjoys hands-on activities and has family in Jamaica.
Muna is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. She is involved in the Mustang Achievement Club and Makerspace. Her favorite subject is history because it lets her “travel through time,” exploring how people lived and how cultures evolved. She appreciates all of her teachers because they work hard to help her learn and succeed. Outside of school, Muna is in gymnastics, soccer, swimming, and tennis. After high school, she wants to become a teacher, travel to many countries, learn different languages, and explore new cultures. Some fun facts about her are that she loves art and enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Addison is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, she is involved in vocal music. Her favorite parts of school are math, vocal music, and seeing her friends. Outside of school, she is in dance, including tap, ballet, and jazz. After high school, she plans to go to college and study to become a physical therapist. Some fun facts about her are that she dances and has three dogs.
Nana is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, he is involved in band. His favorite part of school is getting to meet new people. Outside of school, he is in youth group. After high school, he plans to attend college and further his education. Some fun facts about him are that he enjoys watching sports such as football, soccer, baseball, and basketball.
Eliana is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. She is involved in volleyball, cheer, and Healthy Lifestyles. She looks forward to seeing Ms. K at school because she makes learning easy and is always helpful. Outside of school, she is active in her youth group. After high school, she plans to study to become a children's doctor. Some fun facts about her are that she has one sister, played the viola for two years, and is active in theater.
Lincoln is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. He is involved in cross country and On Fire for Christ. His favorite parts of school are his teachers and the number of activities available to engage in. Outside of school, he is active in his church youth group. After high school, he plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in education. Some fun facts about him are that he enjoys playing video games, running, is very competitive, and has one sister.
Charleigh is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. She is involved in volleyball, wrestling, and track. Her favorite part of school is seeing her friends every day and spending time with Mrs. Taylor and Ms. Crawford. Outside of school, she twirls, teaches baton, and plays softball. After high school, she plans to attend college and continue twirling. Some fun facts about Charleigh are that she has one brother and a dog named Oakleigh.
Talha is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, he is involved in futsal, math, and science. His favorite thing about school is the many options and being able to play sports. Outside of school, he plays tennis, soccer, and ping-pong. After high school, Talha plans to attend college to pursue a career in mechanical engineering. Some fun facts about him are that he enjoys playing tennis and swimming.
Jayleen is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. Her favorite part of school is getting to learn new things, and her favorite subjects are math and reading. Outside of school, she is involved in Cub Scouts. After high school, she plans to work at Walmart. Some fun facts about her are that she has a brother, two dogs, and many cats. Her advice to other students is to just be yourself.
Blythe is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, she is involved in band. Her favorite part of school is the kindness of her teachers, who support her with schoolwork and help her grow each day. Right now, she is still exploring her plans for after high school. A fun fact about Blythe is that she has two dogs named Teddy and Bailey.
Timothy is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. He is a member of the LMS robotics team. His favorite subjects are science and art, and his favorite teachers are Mrs. Foutch, Mr. Smucker, Ms. Miller, Mrs. Murphy, and Mr. Boyer. After high school, Timothy plans to go to college to study magnets. A fun fact about him is that he wants to volunteer at the library once he turns 13.
Amelia is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, she is involved in yearbook, cross country, and track. Her favorite part of school is seeing her friends and her advisory and math teacher, Ms. Kueker. Outside of school, she is active in dance, her church, and overseas mission trips. Amelia plans to attend Bethel College and major in psychology to earn a bachelor’s degree in human services or studies. Some fun facts about her are that she has three sisters, two nieces, one brother, and a dog.
Nerlens is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, Nerlens is involved in band and art. He enjoys school because of the variety of topics he gets to learn about and how kind his teachers are. In the future, he plans to go to college and work in the medical field. Some fun facts about Nerlens are that he enjoys watching movies, playing video games, and doing archery. He also has two dogs, two birds, and a lot of extended family.
Jacob is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. He plays basketball and tennis. He enjoys school because of the kindness of his teachers and the chance to interact with other students. Outside of school, Jacob helps his parents feed, clean, and ride their horses. He also enjoys playing the guitar, has three dogs, and runs a car detailing business. After high school, he plans to help run his dad’s business.
Scarlet is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. Scarlet is involved in tennis and orchestra at school. Her favorite classes have been history because she enjoys learning about what happened in the past to bring us to where we are today. She also likes the orchestra because she enjoys being able to play and listen to music. Scarlet wants to go into acting or a music career when she is older. In Scarlet’s free time, she enjoys reading and singing, and a fun fact about her is that she has a pet bunny.
