(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – Mustangs In the school’s library may have noticed the new “Mustangs Heritage” display documenting sports and school history. Senior Hannah Springer is the “Mustangs Heritage” coordinator. “I am responsible for setting up the different boards we have such as Class of 2017, Monthly Information Calendar, Community, and activities for the month board,” she said.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- Graduating LRHS varsity cheerleader Claudia Sarria will be a cheerleader for Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. After cheering two years at the college, she will be transferred to become a University of Alabama cheerleader. “It was the hardest thing that I have ever done, but in the end it was worth it.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The annual spring football game returns at 7:00 Friday, May 27 at Booker High School. The Mustangs will take on the Tornadoes in this first football game with the new varsity team. “I’m really pumped for my first game as a senior with my boys,” said junior Colin Wilkes. The team has been practicing and preparing for this game for the past month.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The LRHS Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) has announced their officers for the 2016-2017 school year. Skylee Miller will be the president of FCCLA, Sydney Oake is the president elect, Taylor Trevethick and Sammi Zelitt are the vice-presidents of chapter achievement, Ashley Brunerman is the vice-president of president elect and Delaney Casterline is the secretary.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – Rather than throwing prom dresses in the back of closets, Mustangs can donate it to Junior Advisory Board adviser and LRHS math teacher Macie French for other ideas. Students can donate any formal dresses that fit someone else’s needs. Used dresses can go towards homecoming, prom, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps military ball or any formal events at the school.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – Lakewood Ranch cheer tryouts are this week, April 5, 6, and 7 from 4:15-6:00 PM. In order to tryout the girls will learn stunting, dance, jumps, tumbling, and a cheer. Thursday is the final day for tryouts. The girls will be handed a letter when they are finished saying whether they made JV, varsity, or if they didn’t make either team.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – LRHS cheerleaders had a banquet at the Stoneybrook Golf Club to recognize their hard work and dedication throughout the season. There was over 100 people at the Italian-themed buffet dinner. Every team member was recognized from the junior varsity and varsity teams. Team captains gave speeches about the season and their experiences in cheerleading.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – LRHS cheerleaders are celebrating themselves 6 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 8. The girls have a banquet every year to honor their hard work and dedication to the season. The banquet is filled with shared memories and bittersweet moments from the 2015-2016 cheer season. “I’ve been really emotional about the season coming to an end because this is my last year I will ever get to cheer since I’m a senior.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The 2016 Eighth-grade parent meeting will take place 6:30-7:30 p.m., March 8 in the school auditorium. Incoming ninth grade students will gather with their parents to hear guidance councilors go over graduation requirements as well as the upcoming registration process. LRHS counselors will visit the school’s feeder middle schools for registration on the following dates:

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – This Friday, Feb.17, the Mustangs varsity basketball teams are making history. The varsity girls are taking on the challenge of the state final four, and the boys, for the first time ever, are in the final eight. This is the first time in school history both teams have made it this far in the state playoffs.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The LRHS varsity cheerleaders qualified for the Florida High School Activities Association (FHSAA) state competition on Jan.29 at Tampa’s USF Sun Dome. The girls finished sixth out of 14 teams. “Although this wasn’t our best performance, we still placed well for our division and how many teams we competed against.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – Lakewood Ranch Varsity cheerleaders are preparing for their state competition. Next Friday, Jan.30, the cheerleaders will compete at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa. The girls leave from school at 9:00 am. With hard work and preparation towards doing exceptional at states, the team has been focused on doing good at this competition hoping to bring home first place.