Meghan Llamas

LRHS club offers exam stress tips

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- With midterms rapidly approaching, LRHS’ Youth in Action club (YIA) has put together to help Mustangs “conquer” exam week. Each member helped write a few tips in a pamphlet, such as study tips and ways to de-stress. It is split into 3 sections: Helpful Study Tips, Day of the Exam, and De-stressing. Each category helps to cover information meant to help Mustangs make exam week as easy and least-stressful as possible. “Many of the YIA members deal with stress due to exam we

Progress reports released this week

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- As Mustangs make their way through the second quarter, progress reports warn of the rapidly approaching halfway point of the quarter. Progress reports will be posted on Thursday, Nov. 19, but the last day for teachers to submit their students’ grades will be Tuesday, Nov. 17. “Progress reports remind me to keep up my grades and give me a sense of when we will be done with the quarter,” said senior Erika Lyvers. Mustangs and parents can view their progress reports on Focu

Mustangs raise hundreds of dollars for United Way

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – Last week was a successful week at LRHS for Student Government Association (SGA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Key Club, who spent spirit week fundraising for the non-profit organization United Way. Known as the United Way Campaign, Mustangs spent the week raising money by playing music in the cafeteria, organizing a ‘Class Change Wars Competition’, and collecting money at football games. SGA sponsored a ‘Pay to play’ event in which Mustangs could pay $

Mustangs celebrate Homecoming with song, costumes

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)-During spirit week LRHS’s Student Government Association (SGA) has not only been playing music in the cafeteria but has been fundraising while doing it. Throughout the week, SGA has been in the cafeteria letting Mustangs request a song for $1 or skip a song for $2. All profits will be donated to United Way, a non-profit organization that works across the country to improve education, strengthen financial stability, and help make communities better and healthier. “This has

Lacrosse ready to raise funds and train

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – As Mustangs wrap up the first quarter, spring sports, specifically the girls and boys lacrosse teams, start to prepare for their upcoming seasons. The teams have announced their first fundraiser which will be Saturday, Oct. 24 at Carrabba’s on University Parkway, Sarasota. Mustangs will be packing $20 to-go lunch meals from 11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. “I remember doing the Carrabba’s fundraiser last year and it was a lot of fun,” said senior Erika Lyvers, “It will be a litt

New club seeks future educators

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- Joining LRHS is the new and upcoming club, Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA). This club will give Mustangs an opportunity to explore career options in education and help them learn about teaching possibilities. “This exciting new club is for Mustangs who are interested in exploring a possible career in teaching,” she said. Not only is this club an opportunity to learn more about careers within education, but a chance to meet new people. “This club is a great wa

Club meetings possible at LRHS

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- Clubs have officially been restarted at the Ranch for the 2020-2021 school year. All clubs and activities will decide between virtual meeting and in person meetings on campus. In order to meet on campus, clubs must contact administrator Thomas Bellantonio, who oversees all LRHS clubs. “Clubs and activities will be able to meet on the campus after school but will have to work with Bellantonio about scheduling and conducting a meeting. Please let him know about your intenti

Marching band eager to perform

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- With a new school year and a new global pandemic, this upcoming year has presented many challenges, but the LRHS Marching Band won’t let it get them down. The marching band started their in-person practices last week but held virtual practices throughout the summer. Many safety precautions are also being taken as they start practicing again. “We are taking the safety of our players very seriously and have added new safety precautions. Players temperatures are taken prior