Senior quarterback Gavin McKee has been playing through a separated shoulder for the start of the 2025 football season.  The injury came after a hard hit which resulted in him awkwardly landing on it.  

   McKee claimed “My shoulder has been hurting for about a month now, but I feel it has made me play smarter, I try to not take hits and I try to throw the ball away quicker” 

   Even with the injury the team has still shined with a 2-2 record, beating Chippewa Valley High School, a MAC red school, and Lapeer High School. 

   Many players have agreed that the injury hasn't had a big impact on the games and that the team has adapted to work with it, so McKee can continue to play this season. 

   Senior Offensive Line/Defensive Lineman John Kline said, “ It doesn't really affect us much because he plays through it and toughs it out”. 

   Junior Running Back/Safety/Wide Receiver Travis Kelley also said, “ We had to make different play calls, we couldn't call certain plays because he was hurt but we found a way to work around it”.

   Even though McKee is pretty much back to full health, they have options that the team can use if his condition worsens.  

   McKee said, “ I wasn't too afraid to miss any games the worst would be maybe one or two games, if i had to miss though we would probably put in our back up and run mostly run plays”.

   Kline backed up this claim by stating, “ If he were to get worse we would probably just hand the ball off”.

   Luckily McKee’s shoulder is much better and now the team can look forward and get better to beat Lance Cruise North next week for the homecoming game.

 In the summer of 2025, Vincenzo Pizzo, ‘26  announced his commitment to Division 1 University of Toledo. Pizzo, a left tackle, spent four years on varsity and earned a starting role in three of them. 

   Pizzo knew after participating in a camp there, that Toledo was where he wanted to be.

   Pizzo said, “When I went on a visit, it felt like home” 

   His impact on the field wasn't just noticed by college recruiters, but also by his teammates on the offensive line who stood alongside him. 

   John Kline, ‘26, who lines up next to Pizzo, said, “He deserves it, he put in the work and is definitely built for it” 

  Pizzo has shown determination and commitment to his team which stands out to these recruiters. 

   Coach Patrick Threet has been Pizzo's coach for 3 of the 4 years he played. He has seen potential in Pizzo from the beginning. 

   Threet said, “He’s a talented kid, you know, he’s got a lot of ability and I think he is going to do a great job” 

   Threet then said, “He can run, has good agility, mobility, speed, height, and weight” 

   Pizzo will play the rest of high school then go onto play at Toledo. He's also made it a goal to reach further than college. 

   As of right now Pizzo is focused on the present and is hoping to make it to the playoffs for his last year at Lakeview. 

   “We are focused on now,” said Pizzo. 

  As of this year, there is a new member within the office staff of Lakeview High School.

That newest member is Mrs. Savalle, who has worked in the media center for 7 years. With the new year, she transitioned to the front office as the Athletic Department Secretary.  

 The new position has been a shift between types of work that Savalle handles. Despite the new adjustment, Savalle already knows how to work within the school, the new position just has new responsibilities,

   “The athletic department is completely different” Savalle stated.

   Savalle now handles schedules, communication with other Athletic Department faculty, and coaches.

    The amount of stress Savalle has is less of a big change in amount and more of a change in the type of stress.

  “I’m not getting as much interaction with students,” remarked Savalle,  talking about how in the media center she would interact with students often, possibly hundreds a day. With the new change she no longer interacts with students nearly as much as she does with other faculty, coaches and referees.

  Coach Carr is one of the coaches  that work with Savalle personally and is who will be replacing Savalles previous position in the Media Center. Savalle has been a big help to many coaches including Coach Carr and has been efficient in that sense.

  “I think she’s a perfect fit.”  Carr went on to compliment Savalle's organization, the care she puts into her career, and the care she has for the students.

Coach Carr considers Savalle very helpful to him due to him being the varsity coach for multiple sports, helping with schedules and planning

  Overall, Its safe to say that Savalle is exceedingly helpful in her new position and will continue to be with her years to come within it.

   At the end of 2022, LHS student Addison Sails ‘29 began doing her friends’ nails out of her house, and throughout the past three years, she has created a business called Addi’s Nails. She has gained many returning clients and over 2,000 followers between her company’s TikTok and Instagram accounts.

   Sails was inspired by social media videos to start her nail journey.

    “I saw a bunch of videos on TikTok, and I was like, this looks really fun, I got a practice hand, and I started,” she said. She began with the support of her sister and her mom. “My sister would let me practice on her a lot. My mom paid for my beginning supplies.”

   Sails noted some of the challenges she has run into while running her business. She said, “In the beginning, my application was not getting any better, so I kind of stopped for three months, and then I went back to it. I watched all of these tutorials, and it really helped me.”

   Many LHS students have been going to Addi’s Nails, and despite Sails’ busy schedule, she has kept up.

   “During summer, I had a lot more clients than during school because I’m pretty busy… I would say I would have about ten to twelve and then school months, probably seven  to nine.”

   One client, freshman Amiliy Walsh, said, “She’s really good at it, and they’re not expensive. These were only $34; if I got these at a nail salon, they’d be $60.”  

   Looking toward the future, Sails said, “A goal for my business is for me to get my own suite… I really want to do nails in college so I can have a stable job and have fun while doing it.”

 In August 2025, Carter Coleman bought a 2005 GMC Sierra for around $8,000. As soon as he got it, he did not hesitate to take the truck out and drive his friend’s around. 

  On Labor Day weekend, Carter and his friend Evan Cranston drove up north to do some off-roading, and came back home with lots of problems.

   “So far, the problems I’ve encountered are a broken leaf spring bracket, a shot front passenger wheel bearing, a brake calliper exploding, and a door handle being ripped off,” explained Carter. “Up north, me and Evan were doing lots of doughnuts in a field and ripping it around 70 mph.”

   He estimates that the total cost to fix all of his problems will be around $1400-$1500. 

Cranston and Carter do a lot of driving together on a daily basis. Evan usually follows Carter around in his Ford Focus or sits in the passenger seat with him.  

   “Overall, I think he’s a good driver, he’s just not very lucky,” said Cranston, “One day, I was behind him and he turned down a sidestreet with his hazards on. I pulled up next to him, and he said that he has no brakes.”

His friend, Nick Cypoth, has had the same GMC Sierra for a while longer than Carter has. 

   “I’ve had my truck for about three months, and haven’t had any of the problems that Carter has had,” Cypoth clarified, “I don’t really rough-house my truck like Carter does to his.”

   Even though he wants to, Carter is not planning on off-roading anymore in his truck because of the difficulties he has experienced. He says that he plans to stick to the city roads, mainly because of the substantial cost to fix everything that happened.

   Chemistry teacher Kristine Hill runs three student groups at Lakeview High School: UBU, Be Nice, and Willow. 

   Hill’s first student club was the Green Club, 9 years ago, until it came to an end last year.

   UBU is Lakeview’s LGBTQ+ support group. The meetings are more of a community-building place to hang out and feel welcomed, but this year, they are trying to focus more on advocacy. 

   The Be Nice club, led by Hill and Laura Purdy, focuses on mental health and organizes mental health spirit weeks for the school. 

   Member of Be Nice and Willow Molly Dossin, '27 said, “I really enjoy the Be Nice group. I think it's great for people to learn about mental health, and it really does spread a lot of knowledge about it.” 

   Lastly, the student-led club, Willow, is advised by Hill. It focuses on women's leadership, but they are unsure what the meetings will consist of yet, because this is their first year.

   Each group aims to meet once a month, not including any additional events and volunteer work. The Be Nice and UBU meetings are held after school, and the Willow meetings are held in the morning before school starts. 

   “I think it's really important for everyone to have a place in school that they feel safe and they enjoy themselves. It's those extracurricular activities where kids can really be themselves and enjoy themselves more than in class,” said Hill.

  This past spring at Lakeview, Isabella Rexroad, ‘26 was voted as the senior class president by her peers. She is entering her third presidential term this school year with a passion for making school a better place.

   “I really like to be involved with my school community while working with others,” Rexroad commented.

   Along with improving her school community, Rexroad is dedicated to ensuring a great senior year for her peers. 

   While discussing her plans for senior year, she said, “I want to make sure that my class has the best senior year, like working towards a very good prom.” 

   Gearing up for a great senior year, Rexroad and the other 2026 class officers have many fundraisers planned.

   “We plan to have around one fundraiser a month to raise money for senior events like prom,” Rexroad said. “We just had our ‘Name the Husky’ fundraiser that went really well, and we have a fun Halloween fundraiser in the works.”

   Lakeview seniors and other class officers have nothing but good things to say about Rexroad. Senior class vice president Heidi Schienke, for example, commented on Rexroad’s dedication towards her class.

   “She's very passionate and always willing to help.” Schienke stated. “She’s full of ideas and really excited about everything she does.”

   However, Rexroad’s accomplishments don’t end there. Along with being class president, she is also president of Lakeview’s Huskies with Heart club and assistant student director of the Lakeview Community Theater Guild. 

   Being in all of these leadership positions helps her support her community, but also sets her up for success for her future.

   While talking about her future goals, Rexroad said, “I plan on going into criminal defence or politics, with my goal being to become the first woman president. These leadership roles and working with others will give me good experience for my future career,”

   But for now, Rexroad is focusing on making her class’s senior year the best it can be, being an example of a great leader at Lakeview.

   Enrique Guerrero Cabrera is a foreign exchange student at Lakeview High School from Malaga, Spain. He arrived in the United States on August 20, 2024 and has been staying since.

   Guerrero's first awareness of the exchange student program was from his brother.

   “My brother was an exchange student in America about 3 years ago, and he shared a lot of experiences with me related to its culture and high school,” said Guerrero.

   “My brother’s sharing about his experiences inspired and interested me. When the opportunity to be an exchange student came, I was firm that I wanted to join it,” he added.

   At the beginning of the school year, Guerrero struggled having a conversation with other students, despite his sociable and talkative personality.

   “The British English that I learned for 7 years was quite different from American English, and I was nervous to start conversation at first because I didn’t know a single person from the school,” he said.

   However, the more he stayed in America, the more fluent and eloquent in speaking English he became. Currently, he doesn’t have any problems talking in English.

   “The longer I knew Enrique, the more he started to sound like my fellow peers,” said Jason Merheb, ‘25, a friend of Guerrero.

   Through his experience in America for roughly 9 months, Guerrero was able to recognize certain differences between Spain and the United States. He explained the major differences between them in terms of the educational system and relationships.

   “In the schools in Spain, students memorize much more information and have systematic types of learning, with lesser homework and group projects. On the other hand, American schools are more based on group work and individualized information searching through the internet,” he explained.

   “You may find Spanish people unfriendly initially, but we have longer conversations and deeper relationships. However, I found out that America has a culture of small talk and shallow relationships,” he added.

   Guerrero’s outgoing and engaging personality is what makes it easier for him to approach new friends and makes him popular among his friends.

   “It is fairly easy and fun to talk with him,” said Aurora Jarvis, ‘26, a friend of Guerrero.

   “He engages very well in the classroom activities, and he always asks for help whenever he needs it,” said James Rector, a science teacher at Lakeview High School.

   With Lakeview High School students having a lack of knowledge about Spain, Guerrero was often asked questions about his country which he thought were silly.

   “The students asked me if Spain was in South America, whether Spanish people speak Spanish, and if there was a car in Spain,” he recalled.

   “Of course we don’t have cars; we ride horses instead,” he added, jokingly.

   A lot of foreigners come to America with high expectations, and Guerrero was one of them. However, he often found out that America didn’t meet his expectations.

   “I expected that American people would be more friendly and talkative towards me. However, I realized that people don't generally start conversations with me,” stated Guerrero.

   “I was the one who had to start it if I really wanted to make friends in the United States,” he added.

   In June, 2025, when the second semester finishes, Guerrero is going back to his own country. He is planning to attend high school in Spain until he graduates. With only about 1 month left, he is looking forward to going back to his home.

   “I miss not only my friends and family but also the foods that my mom used to cook and the lifestyles I had in Spain,” he said.

   His experience as an exchange student in the United States will remain as a valuable asset throughout his life.

    Laci Dayble is a junior at Lakeview High School and it’s her first year playing Lacrosse. Laci used to do competitive dance at Rhythm and Jump, and chose to quit to pursue and try out lacrosse.

   “I chose lacrosse to make new friends and also to try a new sport, since I stopped dancing,” said Laci Dayble ‘26

   Laci has shown much improvement from the first practice to every game she's been too. Always having a positive attitude and pushing herself to her fullest potential at every practice. Her hard work doesn't go unnoticed.

   “I sit on the bus with her, she’s a really good teammate, and never disappoints when shes out on the field,” said Avery Scola ‘27

   When Laci has the ball,  her speed out on the field is incomparable to others on the team. For it being her first year doing Lacrosse, she has blown everyone away with her quick learning abilities.

   “When I used to dance, we did a lot of cardio in my classes, and that's really the only reason I am so fast,” said Dayble ‘26

     Laci is also a great teammate, because of her  kindness towards others whether it being the opposing team or her actual teammates. Laci never fails to show up and give her best efforts at every game and practice. 

   “Laci has shown up to practice and has worked very hard, and it is definitely showing out on the field,” said Captain Aubery Cornwell ‘25

   Dayble is going to continue and pursue her passion for lacrosse. She plans to join lacrosse and play again next season.

  Senior Ayva Toma has the goal of representing Alani Nu when she starts college at Alma later in 2025. Not only to get awesome perks that come with it, but to help grow and build their community to become a better and bigger brand.

   “I expect out of being an ambassador is being able to promote a brand I love and use so much while having the chance to meet other ambassadors in the community,” said Ayva Toma

   Becoming an ambassador not only means you get free items, but you have to represent yourself in a good and positive way to help support and get people's interests. The way you present yourself shows the kind of person who is active in their community , and their audience of college students.

   “Ayva would make a great ambassador because of her social media presence and is very active when it comes to exercising, extra group activities as student council, and national honors society,” claimed Joise Zimmerman ‘27

   Watching others promote Alani Nu has intrigued Ayva Toma to consider filling out the form, for when she starts her freshman year in college. She is able to bring a positive impact to the community and uplifting content that could help promote Alani Nu energy drinks and protein bars. 

   “ I’ve heard of the ambassadors and I have also seen it on social media like instagram, and  I think Ayva could promote them very well because of her social media,” says Maddie Cornwell, ‘25

   Ayva Toma wants to help create a bigger community for Alani’s and can help create a good impact on the drinks and protein bars.

    In the last year, I have taken up the hobby of doing Gel-X nails. I started by just doing my own, but have recently begun working on other people as well.

   I wanted to start doing my own nails in order to save money in college. I figured I would start my junior year, that way I would get a lot of practice before I go to school.

   I have gotten Gel-X nails done at a salon a couple of times, so I knew the process. I also watched TikTok videos with tips and tricks to make the process easier and have the extensions last longer.

   I started by ordering the nail tips, builder gel, top coat, and UV lamp from Amazon. I spent a total of $70 on the first set of supplies.

   The process is pretty simple, just tedious. I start with nail prep by filing, dehydrating, and priming the nails. Then I apply the nail tips and shape them. After, I apply builder gel to make the nails thicker and paint the polish over. I then add any other designs and top coat to the nails. I finish up the process by sharpening the nail shape with a file and applying cuticle oil.

   I started by doing my closest friends’ nails and it eventually turned into more people asking me as well. I now have a group of friends whose nails I do regularly. It is a fun way for me to catch up with them and get practice for my own nails.

   One of my friends, Maggie Kinsora, ‘25 explained that she prefers getting her nails done by me rather than going to a salon.

   “You are good at it and it is not expensive. I am also more comfortable with you and like spending time with you,” Kinsora said.

   As I got more comfortable doing nails, I started to order better products. I have put quite a lot of money into doing nails, buying new polishes, better quality supplies, and other amenities that make doing other people’s nails easier.

   I don’t mind putting money into doing my nails because it is fun for me. Also, I do charge $15-$20 per nail set, so I have made most of it back.

   My mom has been supportive of my hobby that turned into a side hustle.

   “I think nails are something you really have an interest in. Why not make some money out of it and have a side hustle?,” Mother Bellow stated.

   I definitely recommend learning how to do nails if you are looking for a way to save money. It is a creative and rewarding hobby that allows me to connect with friends while doing something I enjoy.

    Lakeview Freshman Preston Awada has been a top contributor for Student Council and Huskies with Heart. Preston is always using any free time to set up for events, figure out the senior sendoff, and class of 2028 fundraising.

   “I want to become a better leader, I love helping with Student Council, and I love being being a part of the student body,” said  Awada ‘28.

   “For Huskies with Hearts you're supposed to have 20 hours of volunteering, and I have about 40 hours,” claimed Awada ‘28.

   Preston has gone above and beyond to make sure every little detail is perfect, from his class coming up with fundraising ideas and putting together the senior sendoff. His mentors talk about how he’s a great leader, and takes the initiative when things need to be done.

   “Preston does a good job bringing students together and encourages his peers to join and involve them in class of 2028 activities,” said one of Lakeview’s Student Council advisors Nicole McKay.

   He never fails to motivate students for any events, and always has a positive attitude. His efforts are greatly shown throughout all of his hard work with leading his classmates, volunteering for elementary schools events, and showing up to all the meetings for Student Council and Huskies with Hearts.

   “Preston motivates me to do the things that I do in Student Council, and he’s one of the reasons I joined Student council,” said Renee Dainty, ‘28.

   Preston has shown his strong commitment to all of his extracurricular activities and they are not going unnoticed. He has created an open and welcoming environment for any freshman who wants to join the Student Council, or anyone who wants to join Huskies with Heart.

       Lakeview High School’s Student Council has revealed that Tye Piotruchowski has been elected Executive Board president for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. As a senior next year, she will take on the top leadership role after making a strong impression during her first year on the E-board.

   Piotruchowski joined the E-board this year as a junior, and despite it being her first year, she quickly established herself as a dedicated leader filled with passion. Her energy and enthusiasm made her a standout member of the team, earning trust from her peers and faculty advisors. 

   “I wasn't expecting to get president because there were so many candidates that were amazing,” said Piotruchowski, ‘26. “I’m most excited about making a difference, especially with getting underclassmen involved more. I have plans with a possible spring fling and carnival during charity week, which will obviously need to be talked about.”

   Student Council members say Piotruchowski’s election makes for a promising future for the school’s leadership. With plans already forming in her mind for more inclusive and fun events, the Lakeview community is eager to see what she will be able to accomplish with her new E-board.

   “I was very excited for Tye! I’ve been able to see her grow firsthand within her leadership skills this year, so to be able to see that progress get rewarded with the presidency is amazing!” said senior Addison Franz and former E-board president. “I have no doubt she will be able to get great things done next year.”

   Tye will officially assume her role as president at the end of the school year. She will mark a new beginning that's driven by commitment and belief that student voices can make a difference for a community.

          Tristan Raimondo is a junior at Lakeview High School; he produces music including rap on sound cloud. In the last few years, he has released many songs on soundcloud including, “American Psychos”, “This the Last One”, and “Am I Opium?”

   Raimondo began his career by making his own sound track and beats in his basement as well as his partner Frank Pemberton.

   “I enjoy making music because I like to show people who I am as a musician. Also, I like to make music that’s funny for people to know me as,” said Raimondo ‘26. 

   His passion for making music starring Pemberton started nearly three years ago and his grind hasn’t stopped. He continues to make new music and his own beats with Pemberton.

“Tristan’s music is already booming and popping. I think he’s going to be the next big thing and be right up there next to Taylor Swift,” stated Grace Linsdeau ‘27. 

   Raimondo feels inspired to make music by the people around him, and his goal is to show people who he is. Despite dropping very well done music, he tries to also make it funny and entertaining for his listeners. 

   “People around me and friends inspire me to make music and the fact that I know lots of people are going to view me and see what I do,” said Raimondo.

   About a month ago, Raimondo dropped his most recent song, “This the Last One”. After not dropping for nearly 2 years, his new song is a hit around Lakeview High School and all his sound cloud listeners. Overall, Raimondo aims to continue making raps and become a well-known music star. 

          Outside of school, many kids participate in extracurricular activities like clubs, volunteering, and even sports. Nearly 50% of all high school students are enrolled in sports that take up their time away from school. Leah Tassin is a junior at Lakeview High School and does tennis and gymnastics.

   “I have tennis practice from 3:00 to 4:30 and gymnastics from 5:00 to 9:00," said Tassin '26.

   Despite being so busy, time management is what helps Tassin get through her days without confusion. Only about 18% of people have a time management schedule to keep them on track. 

   "Because of my time management, I find my schedule pretty easy to maneuver and keep track of,” said Tassin. 

   Gymnastics is a very tough sport that takes up lots of time during the week and the year, it is a year long sport that has roughly no breaks. 

   “I practice 12 hours a week during the season and 20 hours a week during the summer,” said Tassin.

   Having an entire day of school, then 2 hours of tennis practice, followed by 4 hours of gymnastics is very mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging. By having a good time management schedule that keeps her organized despite being busy helps Tassin stay productive.

   "My schedule is very busy, but it is not too hard to manage because of how I spend my time,” said Tassin. 

   Overall, time management is very important to stay organized and having a schedule is beneficial to any busy person. 

          There are many things you can accomplish as a student athlete, like all-district, all-conference, district championships, and many more; but for Nick Abalos, ‘26, beating the state record of 300 pounds for powerlifting was his accomplishment this past weekend. 

   The moment was anything but certain for Abalos, who admitted he was feeling the pressure leading up to the lift.

   “I was really nervous, just wondering if I was gonna hit it,” Abalos said. “I was semi-confident about it, but it was still in my mind if I was gonna do it or not.”

   Despite the nerves, Abalos came through when it mattered the most, proving that months of training had paid off. His journey into powerlifting started with some encouragement from his coaches, Jina Liska and Mike Divito, and those around him.

   “Coach Liska, he told me all about it, and just being around the lifting environment and football, and then my neighbor got me into it and everything,” He said.

   Powerlifting is no easy feat, and Abalos emphasized that the hardest part is the relentless training that comes with it.

   “You gotta be there three days a week. You can’t… be comfortable-you have to be uncomfortable,” Abalos explained.

   That commitment to pushing past discomfort led him to this record-breaking moment. His training throughout the season built up his strength over time, preparing him for the heavy 300-pound lift he was looking forward to.

  “It was just a very long process to build up to that amount of weight,” He said.

   For Abalos , this achievement isn’t just about breaking a record-it's a testament to his dedication, discipline and the support of his team and coaches. His success serves as an inspiration for other Lakeview athletes, proving that with enough hard work, any goal is within reach. 

   As for what’s next, Abalos isn’t stopping here. With the state record, he now has his sights set on even heavier lifts and greater accomplishments in the sport.

          Lakeview High School junior Lillee Denson made history for wrestling at Lakeview and for winning 2nd at the state championship on Feb 28.

   Denson, who started wrestling just one year ago, made her way all the way to the state championship where she competed against some of the best female wrestlers in the state of Michigan. 

   Denson’s strength and hard work brought her to the finals, where she earned the silver medal and also made history as the first female at Lakeview to win a match at States.

   Denson admits that competing at such a huge event was extremely nerve wracking, but she ended up loving the experience.

   “Competing at states made me really nervous at first, but as soon as I competed and won my first match it was really fun!” Denson stated.

   Before the State Championship, Denson was named a County, Tri-County, and District champion and took the MVP award at counties.

   Denson reflected on this season saying that because she competed with some of the best female wrestlers in the state it prepared her for states.

   “This season helped me so much when I got to the States! I was put up against some of the best competition in the state. Many of the girls I went against during the season were ranked in the state,” explained Denson. 

   Denson was just one of eight wrestlers on the team to advance to states. Out of the eight wrestlers, only two placed. Denson was one of those wrestlers and placed the highest out of all the Lakeview wrestlers.

   Since she placed second at the event, Denson also earned all state status as a wrestler at the Michigan High School Athletic Association.

      For many high school students, choosing a career path is overwhelming, but for senior Berkeley Taylor,  she has always been sure.

    Since elementary school, she has known she wanted to be a teacher, and now she is taking steps toward becoming one. 

   “Throughout elementary school, I had great teachers who wanted the best for me and my classmates,” B. Taylor said. “I soon realized that I also wanted to be that teacher and make a difference in students’ lives.”

   Berkeley joined the Lakeview Teacher Cadet program, a class designed for students interested in education and child-related careers, to help prepare for the future. 

   This program requires dedication, an application process, and strong references, but for students who are serious about teaching, like Berkeley, it is an extremely helpful experience.

   “Teacher Cadet has furthered my passion for education,” Berkeley shared. “going to placement everyday and seeing the kids light up makes it worth it.”

  Elizabeth Curd, who oversees the program, explains that Berkeley is a prime example of why Teacher Cadet exists.

   “We need to keep the profession going, and one of the best ways to do that is by encouraging students who have a passion for teaching,” Curd said. “I’ve had former students go on to become teachers, and in a few years, that is going to be Berkeley.”

   Berkeley’s passion for teaching also comes from her home life. Her mother Tabitha Taylor is a teacher herself and has been a source of guidance and encouragement. 

   “Berkeley has always been set on her goal to be an elementary teacher, and I’m not sure she could be influenced to change her mind,” T Taylor said. “Teaching takes passion, patience, and love, and I can already see the love she has for her students in her cadet classroom now.”

   Despite knowing the challenges of teaching, Berkeley continues to be determined with her future.

   “All the people who say that teaching isn’t worth it and doesn’t make enough money encourages me to pursue it even more,” B Taylor said. “It makes me want to prove them wrong. My students also motivate me because I love seeing them excel at their learning.”

   With Berkeley’s dedication, support, and passion for education, she is already making an impact and one day, she will be the kind of teacher who inspires the next generation, just as her own inspired her.

           In January 2025, Lakeview hired a new teacher Valeria Williams to fill the vacancy left by Brian Burnett, a former English teacher. Williams came from Detroit public schools and is now here at Lakeview.

   In college, Williams majored in English to eventually pursue her current career as a teacher. 

   Although joining a new environment like Lakeview can be exciting, it also comes with its challenges. There are a number of difficulties that follow: unfamiliarity with students, staff, and the culture of the school. Luckily, Lakeview’s students and staff have helped her adjust. 

    Williams adapted to the environment very quickly with the help of Rayna Porter ‘26. Porter is in one of Williams English 3 classes and has been very helpful with helping her get adapted to the Lakeview environment. Porter has helped her get to know people and students. She really enjoys having Williams as a teacher and will continue to help her adapt to teaching at Lakeview. 

    “I enjoy the way she teaches and I like her as a teacher,” said Porter.

   Lots of teachers also helped her adapt to the environment. Jen Findlay, a Lakeview English teacher, also helped her get to know people and adjust to her new environment.

    Williams wanted to make the change because she heard great things about Lakeview. 

   “I wanted to do something different,” said Williams, “I heard so many positive things and I wanted to be a part of it.”

   Williams is appreciative of Lakeview’s welcome, and is excited to continue teaching at the school. Her demonstration of leadership and kindness towards the school is admired and appreciated. 

   “I've really been liking it a lot,” said Williams. 

   Lakeview is grateful to have a teacher like Williams. Her skills and determination to be an effective teacher will be greatly valued, and the school hopes she will become an influential teacher on all students' lives.

     After the first semester, Lakeview experienced the retirement of beloved Math teacher Mr. Mark Zimmerman. However, we came to see a surprising new teacher continue his teaching career in Lakeview High School: Mr. Matthew Milazzo,    

   Lakeview’s new math teacher was formerly teaching at Royal Oak High School and decided to become a better part of his community by joining the Lakeview High School teaching line-up.

    “I started working here because I was excited for the opportunity to come here to Lakeview because I live here,” explained Mr. Milazzo.  

   Among many teachers and students, Tracy Kalinowski has had the closest relationship with Milazzo.  Kalinowski taught as a student teacher at Royal Oak High School under Milazzo.           

   “He acted as a mentor teacher to me when I started teaching.” recalled Kalinowski, a math teacher who has been a teacher at Lakeview for over 2 years. 

   Both coached (and continue to coach) together:  Kalinowski as a swim coach and Milazzo as a bowling coach .

   “Whenever we have teacher nights at our swim meets, he’s been invited to come to those to honor some of the seniors.” 

   Milazzo has also had an impact in teaching as he maintains a strong and effective way of teaching his own students. Mrs. Kalinowski believes that Mr. Milazzo’s teaching style is “young, energetic, and happy” and it keeps the importance of the material while keeping his classes’ morale high. Students also found his teaching style to be effective. 

    Junior Blayden Swinyer said, “I like the way he teaches, and when he teaches, I think he makes a lot of sense.” 

   Ultimately, Milazzo is eager to teach at Lakeview High School and the students and teachers seem to be accepting of his teaching style and personality. This new encouragement will bring a happier and healthier learning environment for students that may help to increase engagement within the classroom of Mr. Milazzo. 

   Laura Purdy is a mental health counselor for Lakeview High School who has come up with a spirit week for mental health awareness.   Purdy joined the Huskies 2 years ago and since that day, she has made it her mission to help teenagers with their mental health.  

   Purdy explained, “It’s my life's work to help people with their mental wellness and mental health.”   Her actions match her words because currently in Lakeview Purdy created the "be nice club”which are huskies that come up with different activities each month.   Purdy explained that since the month of January is mental health awareness, we did a spirit week to go with it.    Monday was pajama day;    Tuesday was white out day (to white out negative thoughts); Wednesday was activewear;    Thursday was twin day (you are never alone);    Friday was pink/green (be nice day).   Purdy also created an assembly about addiction because teens become addicted faster than most adults do

   She claimed, “Addiction to substances is prevalent and it often starts in your teen years.”   Purdy said how her whole life’s work has been towards helping people, before she was a counselor here at Lakeview she was a therapist for teenagers. 

   She said how she really enjoys working on people's mental health. 

   “I enjoy doing this; I think it’s important.” She is trying to help people and that what you feel isn’t nothing and it is important to her so she's not going to bring you down, she's going to shed some light on the situation.

   Purdy said, “If we talk about it before it is a problem, I think that can be really helpful,” just her stating that she's there to talk or listen and give feedback so whatever the situation is, it can be fixed or eventually be fixed.   Her office is on the second floor of the High school building which is good for students because she's there when kids need her. Sophomore Rylie Brindley said, “Mrs. Purdy is easy to talk to and her room is super comfortable and cool.

   Varsity soccer player Hailey Pollard, ‘25 has recently committed to Great Lakes Christian College in July of 2024. She will be a part of the women’s soccer team and will be majoring in Forensic Psychology. 

   Her decision to attend this college had many factors. 

   “The community, the coach, and the team were all factors that influenced my decision, and they had Psychology also,” Pollard explained. 

   High school coach Nick Spano has coached Hailey since her Freshman year. 

   “I’m really proud of her! She enjoys playing the game and it seems she has found a good spot to continue playing a sport that she is passionate about,” Spano exclaimed.

   Her father Keith Pollard is very supportive of his daughter’s decision in continuing her soccer career at Great Lakes Christian and plans to stay her number one fan. 

   “I support Hailey in every decision she makes. I trust she knows what’s best for herself and it’s always been a big dream of hers to play in college and I can’t wait to see her play at the next level,”  Keith Pollard said.

   Even though Hailey will be moving on to college soccer, high school soccer has been a big part of her career for the last four years. 

   “I am very excited for college soccer. My highschool team is great, but I’m ready,” Pollard said.

   Soccer has been a big part of Pollard’s life, seeing as she has been playing since she was very young.

   “I’ve been playing soccer since I was four years old, so fourteen years,” Pollard explained. 

   Hailey is very excited to continue playing the sport she has found a passion for. Great Lakes Christian will have a new soccer player with drive and perseverance. She will attend in August of  2025.

   Lakeview High School is home to many students who are promising photographers. Their popularity continues to grow among students. 

   While there are many student photographers, junior Aiden Renkert and seniors Addison Yuenger and Elizabeth Innes are three most devoted and known to the school. Despite the little time these students have had to experience their interest in photography, they seem to become widely trusted throughout the school.

   Like many people would assume, Elizabeth Innes plans on using her photography knowledge and interest for her future in college.

   “I really wanna get into sports media, so photography has helped me get started in the industry, like meeting players and learning how to work around officials,” said Innes. “Sometimes you have to be a little pushy, but it's all part of the job.”

   For Innes, photography has become much more than a hobby. In just a year, it has opened many doors for her and has helped her prepare for her future career.

   She even credits Addison Yuenger to help her pursue her dreams.    

   “Addison [Yuenger] has been there for me through this whole experience.” Innes explained.

   For Yuenger, photography is a way to preserve memories. 

   “I have a huge fear of forgetting things or being forgotten, so I started taking photos to make sure moments last forever,” Yueger explained. 

   Her passion has not only shaped her high school experience but also allowed her to improve as a photographer and meet professionals in the field.

   “I got to photograph a professional baseball game, which was incredible,” Yueger shared. “It’s opened a lot of doors for me.”

   However, balancing photography with the rest of her life hasn’t been easy. 

   “Senior year is no joke,” she admitted. “Time management is the hardest thing.”

   For Renkert, photography remains as a hobby, but one he deeply enjoys.

   “I love watching sports and getting good shots of the players for them and their families,” Renkert said. “My friends and their families really appreciate what I do, and that keeps me motivated.”

   Although he doesn’t see photography as a future career, it is an outlet that helps him connect with others. 

   “Sometimes I don’t have much time for it because of school and sports, but I always try to make time.” Renkert admitted.

   From preserving memories to opening career doors, photography has left a lasting impact on these students. At Lakeview, their work doesn’t just capture moments, but also brings students closer together.

     Due to the vacancy left by the retirement of Rick Nelson, a former gym teacher, Patrick Threet made the switch from a computer technology teacher to a gym teacher. Threet took this opportunity to become a gym/football and conditioning teacher since Threet has a passion for sports and football. Now Threet gets to work with other amazing gym teachers at Lakeview. 

   “I enjoy working with all the gym teachers here at Lakeview,” said Threet.

    Sam Herr is also a gym teacher here at Lakeview. He is very sad that Nelson retired. However, he likes that Threet is now a gym teacher and enjoys working with him.

   “But no one could replace Mr Nelson,” said Herr.

   Threet says he enjoys both being a computer teacher and being a gym teacher. Threet explains that both classes have a lot of different skills like one class is typing on a computer and one class is running around the gym. Threet has a passion for teaching and doesn't plan to stop.

   A former student of Threet, Renee Dainty thinks that Threet is happier as a gym teacher because he's a football coach and likes to be active and play sports. But she also thinks that Threet should stay as a computer teacher also.

   “I learned so much from his class and it was also fun to learn,” said Dainty.

   Although Threet has never taught PE at Lakeview, he taught the class at Fraser High School in the past, 

   “I have taught PE for 10 years at Fraser High School," said Threet.

   Even though Nelson retired, Lakeview has a great new gym teacher in his spot and will be a good fit for many years to come. Nelson will always be remembered  by the Lakeview students and staff also. 

   At the end of the summer, Dan Cheney stepped down as head coach of the Lakeview track team after receiving his daughters’ softball schedules.

   “I’m not an official coach but I’ll be around,” said Coach Dan Cheney. Although he stepped down as a coach, he will still teach in the building. 

      Track athlete Kayla Coleman, ‘26 said “He was always encouraging. No matter how much you doubted yourself  or thought that you were doing something wrong, he always corrected it in a respectful manner.”  

   This position has big shoes and responsibilities to fill.

    Coleman ‘26 said, “It is extremely hard to keep everybody on task and listening.” 

   “People love Coach Cheney. He is such an inspiration. Cheney is one of a kind and he leads by example,” said Lakeview Track coach Tony Lovett. 

   Lovett ran track as an athlete under Cheney for 4 years and has been working with him for 4 years. Cheney believed that Tony would follow as head coach and take the position. 

    “I’ve been around for so long, so I know how he wants things learned and how he likes it done, and I’m trying to follow that,” said Lovett. 

   The Lakeview track team has around 150 kids, and only a few coaches. “We have not as many coaches as there needs to be, but we’ll get it done,” said Lovett.

   Cheney has been coaching for many years and has greatly impacted the team. Although he is leaving his position as head coach, the team will continue to be successful as they are left with his positive legacy and helpful advice.

  The Dayble household has a growing population of 17 pets as of Feb. 2025. 

   Laci Dayble is currently a junior at Lakeview High School. Her family has a growing abundance of pet rodents including hamsters, mice, guinea pigs, gerbils, etc. They also are going to continue to buy more pets in the future. Leia Dayble is a graduate from Lakeview High School as of 2024. Leia is Laci’s sister and is one of the main reasons they have the pets. Leia has had an interest in pets since she was young. 

    In the Dayble’s home, they keep the rodents in cages in the basement. 

   “Each animal has their own cage in the basement, because they need to be separated,” said Laci Dayble.

   Even though Laci lives with all 17 pets, she only owns two of them. Leia owns 13 of the rodents and Lexi owns 2.

   “I only have a gerbil and a hamster,” said Laci Dayble. 

   Laci tends to take care of all of them equally. Although Laci does most of the work, Leia still helps out with cleaning the cages and feeding them.

Freshman Lily Ceigotura, a good friend of Laci's, claims that the rodent’s are mean and unkind to her. 

   “The hamster peed on my hand and it bit me,” said Ciegotura.

   Even though the hammer’s and gerbils don’t like Ciegotura she still tends to hold them and play with them. Every Tuesday after school, she goes to Laci‘s house and runs straight to the basement to see her rodent friends.

   Lexi Dayble is a Junior at Lakeview High School and is Leia and Laci’s sister. Now that Leia is starting to work out of the house more, Laci's twin sister Lexi Dayble, '25 has started helping out more.   Even though Leia isn't able to spend a lot of time with her pets anymore due to work she still tends to love them and takes care of them whenever she has free time.

 As the 2024-25 high school hockey season begins, it is Senior Vaughn Zmijewski’s last season of hockey. Zmijewski has been playing hockey since he was seven years old. 

   Zmijewski’s first ever hockey team was the East Side Knights.

   “My uncle Matt got me into hockey; my dad originally wasn’t going to put me into hockey because he was sick at the time, so my uncle Matt bought me hockey gear,” Zmijewski said. 

   Senior Brennen Lenk has been a teammate of Vaughn’s for pretty much forever.

   “I have played with Vaughn since the third grade on the Knights.” Lenk said. 

   The two seniors have a fantastic bond together going to the same highschool and same hockey team. 

   “One of my favorite memories from when we were younger…we would be at one of the other person’s houses every single day, either playing mini sticks or shooting pucks or something like that” Lenk said. 

   Zmijewski has had one amazing hockey career playing for the St. Clair Shores Saints and now for the Unified Lakers high school team. The last three seasons before Zmijewski’s senior year, he has an all time total of 59 points in 56 games with 22 goals. 

   Zmijewski will not continue competitive hockey after high school; he is planning to go to college and play golf hopefully on a scholarship while studying business.   Zmijewski says “I’m going to definitely miss playing, I've met so many great friends and made them family throughout my life.”  

 Over the summer, Lakeview senior Isabella Tiseo started raising money to put together wellness baskets for cancer patients going through treatment at Van Elslander Cancer Center. 

   Tiseo started marketing her charity through Facebook in August asking for any help that could be offered such as sharing her post or donating money. Since her initial post, she’s spread to marketing on Instagram and has been able to raise money both for the baskets and an additional donation to the hospital. 

   “So far I was able to put together 30 baskets worth around $4k. They were over $100 each and were packed with every item I could think of. I have also raised an additional $600 for the same place by selling cancer awareness t-shirts in school,” Tiseo explained.

   In these baskets, Tiseo has included about 30 items for a variety of needs. Some items are for nausea such as peppermint oil and ginger candies, some are for comfort like the silk pillow cases and fuzzy socks, and others are to try to encourage positivity in such a hard time such as the positive affirmation book. She also included a personal note from her and goodies that her own mother enjoyed while going through treatment. 

   “ Senior year is full of a lot of lasts of childhood and firsts of adulthood, making it a pretty emotional year. Not having my parents with me to experience such an important time made me feel disconnected from them. This project not only helped those receiving the baskets, but also made me feel closer to my parents at such an important time in my life that involves a lot of growing up,” Tiseo stated. 

   Although Tiseo has done most of the heavy lifting on her own, the people in her community have been helping to support in anyway they can. Friends, family, school staff, and even strangers have donated, supported, and checked in. 

   “This whole thing has been all Izzy, she never really asks for help because that’s just how she is. I helped deliver packages and it was very inspiring to see her in action. I am so proud of her for overcoming everything that she’s been through and single-handedly giving back to the community,” Tiseo's best friend Abigail Mcdade stated. 

   To stay caught up with Tiseo’s projects: thelyndatiseoproject 

To donate: isabellatiseo on venmo

 The St. Clair Shores Lakers all time point leader is Lance Farrell ,21’ with 91 points but Brennen Lenk,’25 is close to breaking that record for the 2024-2025 high school season.

   Lenk, going into his 3rd and final year, finds himself trailing the point record by only 26 points. He has had two 30-point plus seasons and hopes for another after this season.

   The Lakers are so happy for him and love to see a fellow teammate break a record for the school. 

   Third year player Dylan Dzikowski,’25 said, “I'm going to give him a big hug when he does it.”

   Not only are the team, coaches, and Lenk excited, but the fans are super hype as well.        

    ”I'm going to get so hype when he breaks the record, he's my favorite ginger,” said Connor Janes,’25. 

   Lenk has had a tough time in hockey from playing AAA and getting cut from AAA to refs giving him penalties for things that shouldn't be called but that never stopped him. Every time he steps foot on the ice he gives 100% and doesn't let anything get to him while he is playing.

   Lenk is going to play with a lot of pressure this year but it won't affect him. He has been preparing for this year all summer with training and ice time. He is at 110% and can't wait to play. 

   Lenk said “ I'm doing this for my family and myself;  it's cool to see all the work I did and my parents did pay off.”

   Lenk still has a lot of work to do but his goal is possible. All his family and friends are rooting for him to do something that not many people have been able to do.

   A significant debate exists about when to embrace the Christmas spirit—whether it should begin at the end of Halloween or after Thanksgiving. 

   Senior Addison Franz has been eagerly anticipating the conclusion of Halloween since September. Describing Franz as a Christmas enthusiast would be an understatement; this girl lives for Christmas. 

   “The day after Halloween, my mini Christmas tree was up and lit in my room,” Franz shared.

Thanksgiving is not significant for Franz; she prefers to prepare for Christmas. She brings out her candles and tree, having already watched Elf in the first week of November. 

   For many, Christmas is filled with nostalgia and joy, and Franz is eager to embrace every moment. 

   "I love Christmas... the atmosphere it creates and the way it draws people and families closer together," Franz shared.

How do Franz's family and friends feel about the early enthusiasm for Christmas? Do they embrace it, or do they believe it’s too soon? 

   “I think it's adorable that Addy gets so excited about Christmas… It puts me in the holiday spirit,” remarked Alexandria Franz, Addy’s mother. 

   While Mrs. Franz finds the enthusiasm charming, others feel it's premature to dive into the festivities. 

   “I won’t be listening to Christmas music until December… Addy needs to take it down a notch,” stated Connor Janes, '25. 

   Despite the differing opinions on when to start celebrating, Franz should focus on what makes her happy this holiday season!

    During the summer, social worker at Lakeview High School Andrew Quesnelle and his wife Serenity Quesnelle had their baby about 6 weeks premature. The baby being born just shy of 36 weeks left the Quenelles' family and friends in constant worry for the baby and Mrs. Quesnelle. 

   On June 20th, Mr. Quesnelle was out at a football event when his wife called him with a worried tone. 

   “She told me that she wasn’t trying to be dramatic, but she thought her water had just broken,” said Quesnelle. 

   When they got to the hospital, the baby wasn’t coming out as planned, so the doctors  performed a C- Section on Mrs. Quesnelle. The baby immediately went into the NICU because his lungs were not fully developed yet. The doctors did many tests on him to make sure he would be okay. 

   “Four months later he is a perfectly normal 4 month old,” stated Serenity Quesnelle, the baby’s mother. “He is a great sleeper and there are no more issues with his breathing or lungs,” claimed Quesnelle. 

   Born June 21st, baby Malachi Jeffery Quesnelle was a blessing to the Quesnelle family. Doing the job that he does, Mr. Quesnelle did not have to worry about missing work or anything, because he was off for the summer. 

   “On his own, he is pretty manageable with the exception of dealing with the occasional 2am wakeup and staying up until I need for work,” stated Quesnelle, “the hardest part is making sure that everyone in the house is receiving the attention they need,” said Quesnelle. 

   Having a premature baby is a challenging experience, and can be scary at times. Summer is supposed to be a relaxing time especially for teachers, but this summer was pretty stressful for the Quenelles. 

   Senior Olivia Malik’s dreams came true when she got the email stating that she had been accepted into her dream college, Grand Valley.

   Malik has been dreaming of going to Grand Valley for the last 2 years. She believes that this school has the best opportunity for her future career path.

   She wants to go there to study social work and psychology with pediatrics. Grand Valley provides a 5 year master plan, but Malik is already taking some college classes which means with those credits she can get her masters degree in 4 to 4 and ½ years. 

   “ I was extremely excited when I received the email stating that I was accepted, but I still am not 100% sure that this is where I will be going,” said Malik. 

   Her other schooling option is Central Michigan University. 

   “ I applied to CMU knowing nothing about it. But when I applied they offered me a lot of money and scholarship opportunities,” said Malik.

   She has had the opportunity to tour GVSU, but not yet has she gotten the opportunity to tour CMU. Once she has the opportunity to tour it she will then make her decision on what school she really does want to go to.

   Malik has made the decision to not continue her cheer career into college. She thinks that being in college and doing a full time sport will overwhelm her and she wants to be able to focus on her major.

   “ I wish that I could continue to cheer in college because I love it so much, but I think I will have too much going on and stress myself out. I might join club lacrosse though just so I can still be active,” said Malik.

   Malik’s parents are very proud of how far she has come and are so excited for her that she got accepted into GVSU.

   “ It doesn't matter what school she goes to, I am very proud of her and I’m so excited to see where life takes her in the future,” said Malik’s father, Michael Malik.

On Oct. 14th, The Junior Vs. Senior powderpuff game took place. Everything was going smooth, until senior quarterback #1 Isabella Tiseo got hurt. The team was sad to see such a great player go down, but running back Sophia Stanton was able to step in as quarterback for the rest of the game, and helped secure the win. She is also set to be quarterback along with Noelle Horrom at the Lakeview Vs. Lakeshore powderpuff game.

   ¨It was challenging to go from one position to another, but I am confident I will be able to do it in order for the team to succeed.” Stanton Stated.

   Although there's pressure to fill Tiseo’s shoes, Stanton enjoys playing quarterback. She doesn't mind whether she plays running back or quarterback, she finds they are alike because she has to know the plays in both positions.

“It's definitely a little bit confusing, since I just started learning to throw but with Noelle Horrom as a second quarterback, it helps to use us both for our strengths.” Stanton said.

   One of the main coaches, Anthony Savalle, thinks that having these girls step in as quarterback isn't too much of a problem, since both Stanton and Horrom were at every practice. Making them very familiar with the calls, and the playbook. So it wasn't a huge change for the girls to switch.

   “Stanton did a nice job stepping in during the junior game, and she led two scoring drives, a lot of run plays, and we made a great comeback against the juniors.” Savalle stated.

   Savalle is excited for the game on October 23rd against Lakeshore. He knows that Lakeview will take home the win, regardless of the team missing a star player.

   “I have a lot of confidence that Sophia, along with Noelle, will give us the best opportunity to win.” Savalle said.

   Savalle’s prediction was correct, and Lakeview won their 8th win in a row against Lakeshore High School 21-14 with Stanton scoring a running touchdown and Horrom completing three passes.. The team did a great job adapting and working together.

   At Lakeview High School, there are two sisters who, despite being twins, are as different as day and night.

   Breana and Avery Scola, both sophomores, have been sharing their twin journey since birth; however, they do not look or act like the typical twins you would usually imagine.

   Breana, with her tan complexion and straight, dark brown hair, is an extremely sociable and energetic person, her love for dance complementing her personality very well. On the other hand, Avery has a paler complexion and much lighter, curlier hair than Breana. She leans toward the quieter, more laid-back vibe, her sport of choice being hockey.

   Their distinct appearances are often the first giveaway that they’re fraternal twins. At first glance, many classmates are shocked to learn that they’re related.

   “When I first heard they were twins, I couldn’t believe it. They look so different and have such different personalities,” said Meglyn Pinder, ‘25.

   Their mother, Leticia Scola, admits she too was surprised at how different they became as they grew older.

   “When they were babies, the differences weren’t so obvious. As they got older, it became clear that they had their own unique looks and personalities,” said Scola.

   Though the girls are almost complete opposites, the twins share a strong bond and celebrate their differences as twins. 

“We might not look that alike, but we’re sisters and we’re there for each other,” stated Avery. 

   Breana added, “I think it’s a good thing that we can be our own people without being compared while still being twins.”

   These two sisters redefine what it means to be twins, showing that you can be your own person while still sharing the connection that twins are born to have with each other.

    Isabella Tringali, ‘25 has been passionate about art ever since she was a child, but she struggled to find a way to combine her artistic and musical talents together up until 2 years ago. She decided to enroll in a film course at the College of Creative Studies last year which changed her life entirely.

   “The class taught me to be self-motivated since I did not know anything about film, but once I learned the general concepts, I was able to follow everything my Professor taught us,” stated Tringali.

   Once she learned how to plan and execute a short film, Tringali started to make her own personal films as a means to improve her skills.

   Tringali enjoys the creativity involved in the filmmaking process. “When I’m confused, translating it into a film helps clear my mind. It is something I really value,” she said.

   Tringali also contributes her confidence to her filmmaking, “I’ve tried pushing myself more and more to create knowing that I genuinely like it and benefit in the end, even when I’m scared to put myself out there. I feel being involved in film has helped with gaining that kind of confidence, especially when having to direct people.”

   Although Tringali’s history with filmmaking is short, she enjoyed multiple forms of art including, but not limited to, piano, literature, drawing, and photography for years, taking multiple classes at Lakeview in order to enhance her skills.

   Jamie Donoghue had her for photography last year and is teaching her for film this semester. 

   Donoghue said, “I noticed right away that she has a really good eye, she works really hard, she’s creative, and that has just carried over into this year.”

   Donoghue is not the only person to notice Tringali’s progress though, her older brother, Zachary Tringali believes that “Bella’s storytelling has developed since she first began her works at the college of creative studies in January. She’s made strong use of visual storytelling through the use of a combination of color grading, symbolic visuals, lighting, sound and music, and camera positioning. She continues to strengthen these skills and it is compelling watching her films.” 

  Tringali’s progress shows her passion for filmmaking and her motivation to improve. Though she has been making these films for her personal enjoyment, she has also been trying to create her application portfolio for a few art schools.  She is hoping to go to either Columbia University or Stamps School of Art and Design at the University of Michigan in order to further her education. 

   Even though Tringali has figured out what she wants to do with her future, she was clueless up until recently. Her advice for anyone trying to figure out what to do after graduation is to “figure out what interests you and go after it.”

   If you've ever attended any school sports events, you probably know who Aiden Renkert is. He's the 6'5" junior who is always taking photos and representing our Huskies athletics. Whether it's capturing the excitement of the crowd or the determination on the players' faces, Renkert has a knack for freezing these moments in time. His photos are like a visual diary of all our school's athletic achievements. He doesn't just take pictures; he makes sure each one tells a story.

   Aiden's passion for photography started from his love of sports and was further inspired by his photography class in the first semester. 

   "I like taking pictures and treat it more as a job than a hobby," Renkert stated. "I like the outcome of what happens when I post these pictures." 

   His dedication to his craft is obvious in the way he carefully captures each moment, ensuring that the essence of the event is preserved.

   To see how the players feel about AIden Renkert’s photography starting quarterback gavin mckee was questioned.

    "I really appreciate Aiden's pictures for the team," Mckee Grade 11 said. "I like Aiden taking pictures of us because they will be memories for when I'm older."

   Aiden's photos have become an integral part of our school’s sports culture. They are not just images; they are memories that players, coaches, and fans will cherish for years to come. His ability to capture the spirit of the game and the emotions of the moment has made him a beloved figure in our school community. As Aiden continues to sharpen his skills, it's clear that his work will leave a lasting impact on everyone who views his photos.

   Bonnie Garofalo, a retired Lakeview Parapro and Hallway Monitor, is present at many Lakeview events still to this day. Garofalo was self-employed for 44 years before joining the Lakeview family part time, Garofalo also volunteered her time as the PTO President for 10 years at Ardmore Elementary and then went full time at Lakeview High School. Garofalo started working for Lakeview in 1991 and she retired in 2015,

    Garofalo enjoys being around the people and the community at the high school.  

   The senior class of 2013 chose her to be the Grand Marshal of the homecoming parade their graduating year.  

   One of Garofalo’s favorite events was when she received a plaque for being Woman of the Year. 

   “In 2018 I got a phone call from Patrick Threet, football coach, and he said ‘don't you ever answer your phone?’ I said I never answer my phone! ‘He said you've got an award.’ Just give it to Laura and I will pick it up, ‘No it's not that kind of award.’What is it? ‘Threet said you are being honored as Woman of the Year by the State of Michigan for your involvement in sports” explained Garofalo. 

 Garofalo was honored with a dinner at the state capital in Lansing  and had to do a speech in front of 800 people. 

   Tina Guastella, a Lakeview Math Teacher, has known Garofalo for a very long time. Garofalo was a hall monitor and was normally seen around the hallways and all around the school.

   “Almost everyone knows Ms.Bonnie,  Ms.Bonnie is like a Lakeview celebrity,” said Guastella.

   Lena Resin, a Lakeview English Teacher, has known Garofalo since she started working at Lakeview.

   “Ms.Bonnie is one of those people who make Lakeview what it is today,”  said Resin.

   Ava Garofalo is a Junior that goes to Lakeview and is Garofalo’s granddaughter. 

“My grandma is very kind and loving to whoever she meets and it doesn't matter who they are or what they do, she will always be kind to anyone,” said Ava Garofalo.

   Garofalo still works the ticketbooth and at most of the sports at Lakeview. 

“The reason I still go back to work at Lakeview is because I Love the kids and the people who work there and the community of Saint Clair Shores,” said Garofalo.

    Even though she retired 9 years ago, you can't keep her away from Lakeview High School!

  Ciegotura has been dancing for 13 years with Rhythm and Jump, and continuing with Ultra Dance Company this season. She’s a very committed dancer who attends to every practice and always practices the sidelines and halftime dances.  

   “My favorite thing about the dance team is the sidelines, because of getting to dance in front of the student section and getting to grow a bigger connection with my  team,”  said Ciegotura ‘28.

   Dancing in front of the school is scary and having the guts to dance at the Homecoming pep rally and perform in front of a large crowd at halftime shows not only your commitment but how hard you're working.

    Her favorite competition to compete at is Dance Makers, and her favorite part is performing on stage with all of her friends.

   “Her best qualities are that she's kind and funny. She never fails to put a smile on anyone's face and she’s such a great dancer,” said Co-captain Josie Zimmerman ‘27.

   “She always has a positive attitude and is always smiling,” said Coach Duquet. 

Ciegotura does every style of dance but her favorite style is jazz because of the high energy, strong technique, and the overall love of dance.

   “She brings so much energy and technique to the team, Lily’s is a great dancer and I’m grateful for her being a part of our team,” said Coach Duquet.

   Ciegotura has helped create a happy and healthy environment, also being a great role model for all of the dancers on the team. Reflecting on her first year she's  created friendships and more dance experience. Leaving her excited for the journey ahead.

   Elizabeth Curd, Teacher Cadet, Child Development, Parenting, and Human Relations teacher, became a counselor in 2017. 

   Curd stated, “I counsel because I think we live in a society that encourages suppression of emotions via stimulants, prescribed or over the counter (pills, booze, drugs).  I think that life can be lived more honestly/sober and humans need to take their personal power back, stop listening to the “experts” and enjoy the strength and fortitude being mentally healthy naturally provides.  There is nothing like having your insides (thoughts and feelings)and outsides (actions) match.  Personal power is thrilling, and knowing how to wield that power in your life is transformative.” 

   She has a unique ability to incorporate her counseling specialization into teaching, creating a supportive and nurturing environment for her students. By understanding the emotional and physiological needs of her students, she can tailor her teaching methods to foster a more inclusive and empathetic classroom. Her background in counseling allows her to identify and address any potential issues early on, providing timely interventions that can help students overcome personal challenges and succeed academically. This holistic approach not only enhances the learning experience but also promotes the overall well-being of her students, making her an invaluable asset to the educational community.

   Curd stated, “I use what I’ve learned and studied in every class I teach. I am a fairly good researcher, and only pass on information to my students that I have personally vetted.  I am considerate of every culture, and do not try to present myself as an expert on topics I’m not expert on.  I do not personally take student outbursts- and I only take ownership of my emotions, not those of students in my care.  I also share very specific personal anecdotes that supplement touchy topics when they arise in class.  Lastly, I strive to practice what I preach to all students.”

   Madison Geib stated, “Miss Curd is a great person to talk to. She is always someone you can go to for help with any problems you might have and she’ll listen no matter what.”

   By doing these things, she not only provides her students with reliable knowledge but also serves as a living example of how to apply these lessons effectively. Her dedication to continuous learning and personal growth inspires her students to adopt a similar approach, enriching a culture of lifelong learning and self-improvement. Her approachable and empathetic nature makes her a trusted confidant for her students, who feel safe and supported in her presence. Whether it’s academic struggles, personal issues, or just needing someone to talk to, Miss Curd always takes time to listen and provide thoughtful advice. Her genuine care and willingness to help create a positive and nurturing environment, making her classroom a haven for students to express themselves and seek guidance. 

   Hayden Turski stated, “Miss Curd helps out her students as much as she can to reach their personal academic goals. She helps me to work harder in order to become a teacher as well as grow into a better leader.”

   Geib stated, “I think it definitely strengthens the student-teacher relationships because unlike core subject teachers, she could have some students for all four years of high school.”

   Knowing that their teacher is equipped to offer both educational guidance and personal support builds a close bond of trust, and respect, making students more engaged and motivated in their learning. 

   Having a teacher that doubles in counseling can be incredibly beneficial to students. Such a teacher brings a deeper understanding into everything said or done. They can enhance the educational experience by leading a holistic path to development.

   After counseling for 7.5 years, and teaching for 26, she still faces challenges managing these dual roles. 

   Curd Stated, “Time, effort and energy.  My work schedule has been wacky and adding in clients just adds to the chaos.  I have an ADHD brain, so it works for me. But there is always give and take - do I go out with friends for a bit after school, or rush home and set up for a client?           Do I have summer travel plans, or set time every week for clients, and never travel? Do I sponsor another after school club, or put that time into my business?”

   Curd also stated, “Most of the time, my focus is on my high school students.  I generally only have 1-3 clients during the school year and that is mainly because I don’t advertise.  It’s been hard to balance the past few years because of COVID-19 schedules and restrictions, but I have found that most of my counseling is’t paid.”

   Geib stated, “It’s always good to have a teacher you can talk to, however I think that giving a counseling role to a teacher along with their classroom job can make things a little overwhelming.”

   It can be difficult to switch between these roles seamlessly, especially when both require a high level of dedication and focus. Both roles are so heavy emotionally that it’s probably stressful to keep up everyday along with your own mental health. Overall, just juggling both roles effectively is not easy and gives a lot of credit and admiration to Miss Curd.

   Curd says she finds herself “softening up and being more available for kids trauma dumping” and that it’s been a learning experience for her as well.

   The way Miss Curd opens herself up like that for others provides a crucial outlet for emotional release. Sharing these experiences can help individuals process their feelings and begin solving issues. Even with slight inconveniences, when someone truly listens to you without judgment, it validates the speaker’s emotions and experiences, making them feel heard and understood. This support can significantly reduce isolation in this generation. The first step to healing is talking.

   Curd stated, “I had a client recently that was severely depressed and living in fear.  She changed colleges and jobs several times trying to get a grip on her life and manage her anxiety.  We worked together for over a year, and got her to the point that she found a job she liked, and a psychologist that could prescribe her meds to help handle what talk therapy could not.  I was part of the system that helped her manage young adulthood, and was okay with being the first step towards finding work/life balance.”

   She likes getting to know her clients, and giving them another perspective than the one they currently view their life through. Curd said “It’s a challenge, and I try to come up with as many alternative viewpoints as possible for them to think through and possibly adopt.

   Overall, I have opened up to Miss Curd myself, and she helped me a lot. She’s great at all roles of her job and this school/world is lucky to have such an authentic, driven human being in it.

  Christina Guastella is one of Lakeview’s math teachers; she has worked at 

Lakeview for 25 Years.  As her chapter at Lakeview is coming to an end, we’ll 

recap all the fun memories and reminiscence on the funny costumes Guastella has worn for holidays over the years.

   ”I dress up for the smiles. It's so boring sometimes, like coming to school, I just do it for the smiles,” said Guastella. 

   Seeing a smile on her students' faces everyday has also impacted Guastella, making her day even better knowing her students are happy to be at school. 

     When past teachers have retired, they’ve always made a great exit to their last year. 

   “We had lots of fun it was always fun when somebody was about to retire; they would do fun things like prank each other,” stated Guastella.  

   Her colleagues have high regards for her commitment and dedication to teaching. 

    “She’s dedicated to her students' learning, she’s always gone above and beyond to make sure she’s there for extra help,” claimed fellow math instructor Amy Beach. 

   Guastella has always had a huge helping hand for anyone. She's taught community college and also has run Lakeview’s student council.

    Making these connections with students and co-workers always made a huge and happy impact for Guastella. 

   “We’ve developed a strong friendship over the years by hanging out outside of school, and watching our daughters grow up together,” said Beach. Students have always had a great experience in class .    

   “She’s a really funny teacher, but she genuinely cares about whether you're passing or failing.” stated Nadia Hubbard, ‘27. 

   Guastella has always cared for students' grades and helps them to try and improve their grades.

   As time is running out, make sure you tell her and wish her the best before she moves on to the next biggest chapter of her life.

   Natalie Bowen, Lakeview French teacher, is one of the most highly regarded teachers in the building and is beloved by any student who’s had the luxury of being in her class.

   This past summer, her and a couple of other teachers coordinated a trip to France and Spain for language students and anyone else interested.

   The trip spanned over a week, spending 2 and half days in France, 2 and half days in Spain, as well as a 1 day train ride between the countries that showcased the beautiful European landscape. 

   They visited various places like the Eiffel Tower, Guell Park in Barcelona, the Versailles Palace in France, the Mediterranean Sea, and even took a flamenco dancing lesson in Spain. Bowen’s personal favorite location was the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona, Spain. 

   “I was not expecting for it to look the way it looked on the inside,” Bowen said. “When you walk in and see it for the first time, and you’ve never seen it before, it’s a really awe inspiring experience.”

   On top of being an overall fun experience for the students, Bowen said it inspires and gives them opportunities for much more.

   “Bringing the students to Europe inspires a lot of them to wanna keep traveling, keep seeing and experiencing new things and new cultures, and that was a really rewarding element,” Bowen said.

   Traveling, and traveling far away at that, is an experience that can open your eyes up to new cultures and show you new perspectives on the world that are very rewarding.

   For those reasons, Bowen wanted to be able to provide such an experience for her students.

   “It [traveling] opened my eyes to a new culture, a new way of life, new architecture, new history,” Bowen said. “I was hoping to give the students here an opportunity they might not have had otherwise.”

   Overall, the trip was a success and Bowen hopes her students gained a memory they will never forget. 

   Due to the school year ending, those in AP classes had to take their exams. For some people, that is one of two of their classes for their semester. They only have two classes at the high school then leave to go home, beginning their dual enrollment classes. 

   Though this may not be the case for everyone, this is the case for Junior Marianna Barth. She spends her first class of the day going to Pre-Calc with Mr. Brown then goes to AP Lang with Mr. Gwozdz. Due to AP Lang being mostly done, she gets to leave earlier than most students. She ends her school day at 10:08 AM, going home to complete her homework.

   Once Marianna is home, she likes to spend her time going for walks around the neighborhood. She lives near the park, so she loves to stop there to get her homework done.

   “College classes can be challenging, but the rigorous parts of my college courses normally don’t align with my high school schedule,” said Barth, “I like to be able to do my school work digitally.”

   Though the thought of going home early from school to do college classes may seem like a luxury to some, it can be very difficult. The classes are of course at a college level and require a lot of focus. You must turn in work right on time and make sure you pay attention. 

   It also becomes harder going to school, only having a couple of classes that you have to wake up early for.

   “Sometimes it was difficult to go to school since I knew I could just do the makeup work from home,” expressed Barth, “But I knew that the end of junior year was essential for me to be in school. I need to be there because my assignments are so important.”

   “I had a pretty good idea that she only had two classes but I also assumed her schedule was more full of classes at Lakeview,” explained AP Lang and English teacher Nicholas Gwozdz.

   “I believe if Marianna is getting the experience she wants out of her college classes, then it is a good thing for her to do,” exclaimed Gwozdz.

   If someone eliminates most of their essential classes during their underclassmen years, they are more likely to have a lot more free time in their junior and senior years. They’ll have more opportunities to have whatever electives they would like or even take college classes to leave school early.

   That is exactly what Barth did to ensure that she would get the chance to take as many college classes as she could.

   “I only take my two classes at the high school because of dual enrollment. I have fulfilled a majority of my mandatory high school credit as an underclassman, so it freed up some space in my schedule,” explained Barth.

   Every year Lakeview High School’s students vote for who they think the best class officer would be for the following year. 

   For the 2024-25 school year, the class of 2026 results are Izzy Rexroad, Class president; Heidi Schienke, Vice President; Tye Piotruchowski, Communications Coordinator; Felicity Gilbert, Historian. 

   Some of these titles were earned through some campaigning, but some of the others had no one running up against them. For example, Sophomore Heidi Schienke ran for vice president unopposed.

   “I’m glad that no one else went against me, but it would be a fun challenge to campaign against someone else,” said Schienke. “I’m glad I got the opportunity to be the next school years ‘26 class president,” stated Schienke. “Some people had like 3-4 other people running against them so they had to really take it seriously. Even if I was against someone else, I think I would’ve had a good shot at getting vice president anyway,” explained Schienke.

   Our 2024-25 class of 2026 class president Izzy Rexroad did campaign against other students. Her, and many other students, did the best they could to get their class to vote for them. 

   “A couple weeks back, I made numbers of posters to hang up in the hallway,” said Rexroad.   

  “Places like the entrance of the school, next to the bathrooms or by the cafeteria are probably the best places to put up the posters because it would be hard to miss them in an obvious spot like those,” stated Rexroad. “I don’t know if I will or even can campaign and run again for another spot for class officer, but if I do, I will make sure I try even harder than I did this year.” explained Rexroad.

   Every class grade has the opportunity to run for any of the positions. While you can only vote for the students in your class grade, everyone still has a fair chance. Anyone who was able to take one of these positions is very lucky and should also be grateful for this opportunity. 

   What comes to mind when you think of furry, cuddly, warm, and just a tad sassy creatures? For most, it's a cat. 

   People either love or hate cats, and Lakeview student and hockey player Brennen Lenk, ‘25, absolutely loves them. 

   Although Lenk loves all kinds of cats, his own are his favorite. 

   “I currently have one cat named Maverick and recently said goodbye to my two previous cats, Romeo and Rocco,” said Lenk. 

   Lenk almost always talks about his cats or finds a way to connect topics to his obsession. Even his phone lock screen has a picture of his cat. This catches the attention of his close friends, who spend a decent amount of time with him.

   “Um… It's frightening. Being a dear friend of his, I honestly think he's going to be 35 with ten cats,” said Aidan Bastine, 25’, one of Lenk's closest friends.

   While this might be an insult to an average person, Lenk perceives this remark as a compliment! He views it as a reflection of his profound love and commitment to cats, a love that he wouldn't exchange for anything. 

   For Lenk, this has been a lifelong infatuation.

   “There's been a cat in my household since before I was born, and I was pretty much indoctrinated into loving them,” said Lenk. 

   Cats are a great source of companionship and comfort; Lenk gets the most of that. Lenk might come home from a hockey game or a friend's house and see his smiling cat waiting for him!

   Cats are known for their distinct personalities. When considering a cat's demeanor, 'feisty' often comes to mind. Similarly, Lenk possesses a spunky nature.

   “Cats are very stubborn and independent, but if you get a cat to love you, it is beyond rewarding,” said Lenk. 

   People cling to their pets regularly, but no one will love cats, just like Lenk does. 

   Amber Samuel, a junior at Lakeview, wants to start her own unique deodorant business.

   Samuel has always been passionate about personal care products.  Her decision stems from a personal struggle with traditional deodorants, including one that left her with chemical burns and discomfort. Despite this, she stuck with mainstream brands until swollen lymph nodes made her rethink her choices.

   “A while ago at a dance recital, I was using Old Spice gel deodorant… I got chemical burns and the skin under my armpit was peeling off and burning terribly,” said Samuel.

   Using the Yuka app to scan product barcodes, Samuel learned about the harmful ingredients in many deodorant brands, not just for personal benefit but also for the environment. Her biggest concern is the endocrine disruptors and carcinogens in these products, and she wants to see change. 

   Samuel is not impressed with current brands like Schmidt’s and Dr. Squatch. While they claim they care about safety and eco-friendly products, they fall short of keeping sweat and odor at bay, in her experience and according to others like Chloe Atkins.

   “My deodorant does an okay job of keeping the smell away… I wish there were more deodorants that kept us smelling good and prevented sweating,” stated Atkins, ‘24.

   Samuel is on a mission to create a deodorant that actually works without compromising safety and eco-friendliness. She is all about transparency, quality, and positively impacting people’s health and the planet. 

   With Samuel’s drive and determination, her upcoming deodorant brand will surely shake up the market, offering a fresh take that’s good for you and the environment.

   In April of 2023, Kylee Pfeifer,’24 tore her ACL while at volleyball practice at L’anse Creuse North High School. Kylee had landed on her leg funny, causing her to injure herself and preventing hers from playing the rest of her junior volleyball season and her senior season.

   “When I was getting hurt, I thought it was just another knee dislocation since I’ve always had knee problems, so I didn’t pay much attention to it,” said Pfeifer, “I had been okay since I have always dealt with dislocated knees, I wasn’t worried about it until it started feeling wobbly the couple days after.” 

   Not only did the injury affect Pfeifer, but it also affected her teammates and brother. Her teammates would lose one of their players and lose the chance to experience playing together their senior year of high school volleyball.

   “I had enough time to prepare before the season since I knew early on,” said Autumn Wirick, ‘24. “I had a far enough advance, so it didn’t really affect me during the season.”

   “I think it affected the team since we had to get used to not having Kylee on the team. It required us to pull up some people and train people to fill her position,” stated Lexi Pouttu ‘24. “It really helped that Kylee was willing to step in and help the girls that were filling her spots.”

   Pfeifer’s brothe, Caleb had to help her through her recovery, taking his time to make sure she received the help she needed for the tasks she could not complete on her own.

   “I had to take care of her since she couldn’t do things that she used to be able to do on her own. For example, I had to drive her around, push her wheelchair, and help her get food that she needed,” said Caleb Pfeifer ‘25.

   Since Pfeifer tore her ACL during one of her most important seasons, she feared for her volleyball career. 

   “I 100% feared for my career since it was my junior year. Before I tore my ACL, I had a collarbone injury that had been out for three months,” stated Pfeifer, “Junior year is a really important year if you are trying to do college sports since they are scouting at the time. I was really freaked out since my dream was to play college volleyball and with my injury and recovery time; I didn’t know if I was going to be able to make it back for club season.”

   “Initially, it definitely made me really upset all the time. I was worried about not being able to play anymore, but now, in the long run, it makes me feel better and like a stronger person since I went through an injury like that at such a young age.” said Pfeifer.

   Everyone has a dream job. Olivia Malik, ‘25 has a dream job and a great plan for her future to achieve this dream.

   Malik’s ideal job would be in the field of psychology. She plans on going to college and majoring in psychology with a minor in business just in case her ideas don’t go as planned. 

   Malik plans on applying to Grand Valley State University or Saginaw Valley State University. Her top pick though, would be Grand Valley.

   Some of the best schools to go to for psychology are Stanford University,  University of Michigan, Yale University, and many more.

   With a degree in psychology, you can get many jobs that have to do with social activities, like counselors, social workers, psychologists, and many more social working jobs.

   Her minor in business will help a lot in case she can’t get the job she wants. She’ll want the degree in business because then she will still at least have a degree and could find an alternative job with it.

   She would love to have this job to make a lot of money and she also just loves to learn about psychology and how the brain works. 

   “ I’d love to help people understand why they think the way they do as well, help them be the better version of themselves,” said Malik.

   Malik is already planning and trying to prepare to make her future at college be as successful as it can possibly be. She is currently taking two college courses of sociology and psychology. She has a lot of determination to fulfill her dreams.

   “ I think I’d be fairly successful if I’m determined enough,” said Malik.   

   She has plans for her future other than her career as well. She wants to get a house on lake St. Clair and get a weenie dog named Raquise.

   Junior Ayva Toma has a relatively common medical condition where one of her pupils becomes bigger than the other. 

   There’s not one specific thing that may cause this condition but there are many things that could help lead up to it. Things like physical injuries, head traumas or surgeries are some of the most common factors to it. 

   Ayva Toma is a dancer who has recently gone through injuries this past season. 

   “I’m not exactly sure where it came from, it kind of just started randomly in the beginning of the school year,” said Toma. “I thought it could’ve been from this medication I was taking, but after I stopped taking it, it just kept coming back,” stated Toma. “It doesn’t hurt, but my vision sometimes will get blurry from it.” said Toma.

   Toma is on the Varsity Lakeview Huskettes, and during her past season she went through a slight sprain in her ankle. 

   “From the long hours of dance I do each night, I was bound to get an injury at some point,” said Toma. “I don’t think that my ankle sprain really had anything to do with my eyesight, because an ankle sprain isn’t as serious an injury as a broken limb or body part, or anything that might actually affect my eyesight,” claimed Toma. “I really have no idea why I have Anisocoria or where exactly I got it from. It could be genetics or maybe a different medication causing it.” explained Toma. 

   Sophomore, Jayna Olechowski is very interested in things like anisocoria. “I don’t know a lot about this eye condition, but all I know is that it can be caused by things like concussions or any basic head trauma,” said Olechowski. “I think that anisocoria is very interesting on how it starts or even what it’s caused by,” said Olechowski. “Any eye problems like anisocoria are super hard to deal with and definitely are a struggle to live with too,” stated Olechowksi. 

   Anisocira could stay with the person forever, or it could gradually go away over time. If it’s a more serious case then it’ll probably stay for longer.

   Amidst the sun-drenched beaches and carefree atmosphere of spring break, what started out blissful quickly turned disastrous when senior Simone Beauford was stung by a jellyfish.  

   Beauford had embarked on a much-anticipated spring break getaway with her family to Florida Keys. Little did she know that their seaside adventure would take an unexpected turn. 

  “I was just minding my business when I suddenly felt this really intense burning sensation on my leg,” Beauford says. 

   Unbeknownst to Beauford, a jellyfish had drifted near the shoreline. The pain was excruciating, Beauford recounts, “I have never experienced that kind of pain before. Especially since I wasn't  expecting it to happen so it was really bad.” 

   Fortunately, Beauford’s family and onlookers at the beach rushed to her aid, “I guess jellyfish stings are common in Florida Keys so the family that helped me had vinegar with them to help with the pain.” 

   Jellyfish stings, though painful, are a common occurrence in coastal areas like Florida Keys, specifically during late August to April. Experts have advised beachgoers to exercise caution, avoid touching jellyfish, and familiarize themselves with first aid measures in case of emergency. 

   Despite the harrowing experience, Beauford did not let the incident ruin her spring break. “It was a memorable experience that I knew I had to tell, but after a day the pain went away and I was fine,” stated Beauford.

   In the end, amidst the initial shock and fear, Beauford’s encounter with a jellyfish adds a unique chapter to the countless other spring break adventures, proving that even moments of pain can become cherished and funny stories. It also adds as a reminder to be mindful of your surroundings, and take proper precautions when traveling to new places.

  In Dec. 2022, senior Tori Barton started working as a nutrition assistant at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Barton’s mother, Linda, already works there as a hospital data analyst, and as a result, she was given the opportunity to pursue a healthcare profession while attending high school full time.

   Though some may consider her role straightforward, there is much behind the work she does. Barton’s day-to-day tasks cover a variety of responsibilities vital to ensuring that each patient receives proper care. Typically, she helps plan and serve patients meals that are focused around their dietary restrictions. 

   Barton’s part-time schedule involves relieving a colleague of their job and allowing them to take breaks shortly after starting her shift.

    “I just take over what they were doing,” Barton began, “whether that is making a meal plan or working at the cafeteria cash register.” From 4-9PM on weekdays and 8AM-1PM on weekends, she can work almost any dietary job that requires help.

 Through her position, she not only assists patients’ nutritional needs, but also plays a crucial role in fostering a caring environment at Beaumont.

    Barton views this experience as a significant stepping stone towards the career she is striving for. “I want to major in nursing and become a nurse practitioner after college,” she stated.   

   Despite the likely challenges of her goals, Barton remains determined to continue on her journey.

   Although many Lakeview students have various unique interests, Addison Franz’s, ‘25 random obsessions have stayed at the forefront. 

   Franz's interests have strung from World War 2 all the way to Harry Styles. 

   “I am currently interested in Hozier,” said Franz. Hozier is an up-and-coming artist who is popular in indie rock music. A lot of Franz’s fascination is with music artists; this may include people and groups like The Beatles, Noah Kahan, One Direction, Five Seconds of Summer, and of course Harry Styles. 

   “I have multiple posters and decorations of Harry Styles all over my room,” said Franz.

   Not only does Franz have an interest in music, but she also dabbles in film; specifically, one of her favorite sagas is Marvel. “I could probably say every movie in the timeline and release order,” stated Franz. 

   Franz, of course, loves these movies, but the unique part comes into play when she memorizes all the lore. 

   Similarly with entertainment, Franz has a large history with YouTube. Recently, her favorite YouTuber is Brittany Broski. Brittany is a popular YouTube star known for her comedy. 

   Likewise, Franz is known for her sarcastic, humorous personality. “Addy is one of the funniest people I have ever met… I am always giggling with her,” said Abigail Mcdade, ‘25. 

   Why does Franz have all these extreme interests in these topics and take so much time researching them even more? “I like to have these things I take an interest in as a coping mechanism… kind of like escaping from reality,” stated Franz. 

   Although Franz's likings may be peculiar to some on the surface, below this is another world for Franz that makes her extremely happy and exciting. Maybe try some of Franz's habits!

   Lakeview High School has many superheroes lurking in the halls. Everyone has a superpower, whether they are super athletic, smart, or caring.

   One staff member, in particular, is extraordinarily super; she is patient, kind, caring, and open-minded; she is Donna Visger.

   Visger is a paraprofessional for special needs—she goes from class to class with students who need just a bit more help than most students. She has been servicing the school system for almost 8 years but has been in this profession for about 20 years, including adults and children.

   “Throughout the years, I’ve realized that the best thing to do is remain calm,” said Visger.

   Some of the most crucial aspects of this role are the ability to listen, comprehend, and observe. These skills are crucial for enhancing performance and seeing success in the students.

 She expressed that in this field there are a lot of challenges, sometimes it's a good thing, a breakthrough for the kids. During these times, it is best to have a calm and positive attitude to help students understand the emotions they experience.

   “Sometimes, listening is just the best thing you can do,” Visger expressed.

   Donna’s favorite part of the job is the kids, being able to connect with them all individually and give the students a space to feel comfortable without being judged.

    “I enjoy being helpful to the students in any way that I can,” said Visger.

   Having 20 years of experience she is hopeful that she has made a difference in the lives of the students. 

  “I truly am thankful for the opportunity to have served the children,” stated Visger.

   The Lakeview’s boys swim team has seen a lot of success this year, such as winning the county meet, as well as the divisional meet. However, none of this would have been possible without the contributions from Tyler Deubel, ‘25. Deubel has been an absolute all-star for the boys team this season, despite only being a junior. 

   Deubel started swimming at the ripe age of eight and began aggressively training from there on out. With hours upon hours of practice, he eventually became one of the top swimmers in the state of Michigan.

   Deubel swims two main events, the 200 IM (individual medley), and the 500 freestyle. The IM is a race in which the swimmer performs all four strokes.

   Both of these races require a lot of endurance and mental toughness. To just anyone, swimming the 500 may look easy, but all the swimmers out there know that it is one of the, if not the most difficult event in the entirety of the sport. It takes a very special swimmer to pull it off.

   Deubel has received many different honors throughout his season. First, he placed at counties, which was an outstanding accomplishment, especially being a junior. Next, Deubel received one of the greatest awards a swimmer could possibly get, by getting named swimmer of the meet at the MAC White meet, beating his opponents by one point. Lakeview, as well as Deubel, ultimately prevailed at the end of the competition.

   Recently, Deubel has begun to prepare for the upcoming state competition, where he will be competing to be named an all-state swimmer for the first time in his athletic career. 

   “I’m just doing a lot of swimming, and I’ve also been on a no-sweets diet”, said Deubel. 

   States will occur at Eastern Michigan University on Friday, March 8, 2024. The best swimmers from around the entire state will be there, hoping for a shot at the top. 

   “I’m currently ranked 6th for my 200 IM, so I’m hoping to get All-State. Top 8 are named all-state” Deubel stated. 

   While Deubel is an all-around, well-rounded swimmer, his skills aren’t all that he brings to the plate. Deubel’s teammates all speak highly of him, saying things such as “he’s super encouraging” (Sam Patterson, ‘26), or “he is a great anchor for our relay”, (Keith Wright, ‘25).

   While Deubel has already been super successful, he isn’t done yet. Besides having another entire year to improve, this weekend, he hopes to make Lakeview history and become an all-state swimmer. 

  Social worker Andrea Hill has played an essential role in fostering inclusive care for the autistic students at Lakeview High School. Social workers play a crucial role in empowering students, building confidence, and breaking down barriers to ensure every child is accounted for. 

  After working in children’s education for 21 years, she has learned to adapt learning styles that best suit each student. 

  “At first, I was overwhelmed because I didn’t know how I was going to account for all these kids, but I realized that each student has their own needs. When you individualize a person, the process is smoother and the outcome is better,” Hill said, “patience is very important, if their routine is messed up, for other people it can just be hiccup but for them it can throw off their whole day,”

  Social workers also create safe spaces for their students, and by doing so, they can express their feelings in a healthy and positive light,

 “People can often be held back by intimidation, and by reminding them that we’re all human and that we all have hiccups, it can help them succeed,” Hill said. 

  Hill, who struggles with dyslexia, relates her struggles to her students which furthers the bond between them. By building trust and rapport, she can better understand their strengths, weaknesses, interests, and challenges. 

  Hill doesn’t use the term “special” loosely. When describing a person with special needs, it is usually used in a negative light and can even be seen as a flaw or defect, Hill thinks otherwise, 

“With special needs, you all have something positive, it's your superpower. It’s what makes you unique and different from everyone else,”

  Ultimately, even though Hill has bad days, she wouldn’t change her job for the world. 

“My husband will ask me," Why don’t you just quit?” when I come home exhausted but I don’t think I ever could. Watching you kids grow from kindergarten to now has been a blessing and so beautiful to see.”

   Being a goalie in hockey is one of the most challenging and rewarding positions in the game. As the last line of defense, the goalie's job is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals. Erica Gabriel, ‘25, gives insight into her experience as a goalie for many years. 

 “It’s hard to keep completely defending against a team, but it's more rewarding to succeed and win as a team,”

   Similarly, playing hockey hasn’t only benefited Gabriel physically, socially, and mentally. Gabriel stated, 

   Gabriel said, “Hockey has allowed me to build great leadership and communication skills. Not only that, I’ve also gained many close friends in the process.”

   Whereas it is stressful, the energy of her environment, teammates, and coaching staff makes it worth the many hours of training. 

   On the other hand,  it takes a toll on your mental and physical health. Gabriel has had multiple injuries since she started playing hockey, but she continues to persevere and support her team no matter the situation she is in. Gabriel has stated that equipment malfunctions happen often and can be expensive to replace.

  Gabriel reminisces on a game from yesterday where it was just her against another player. As the player came to the net, Gabriel just barely made it in time to stop the puck from going in and saving their team from falling behind. Being a goalie means Gabriel has to do this on multiple occasions to help her team and keep them in the play. 

   With all the pressure, one may wonder how Gabriel prepares for her games. 

   Gabriel explained, “Before games, I have to stretch all my muscles for at least 10 minutes and I reassure myself beforehand for the mental aspect. It is difficult, but I can usually shake the nerves beforehand.”

   Being a goalie is strenuous on the mind and body, but to be a great goalie you have to cater to both and stay ready. 

   Hockey and golf, peanut butter and jelly, two peas in a pod. Who would have thought that such different sports would complement each other's skills so much? Vaughn Zmijewski, ‘25 knows the answer to that question. 

   Even though one is on ice and the other is on land, Zmijewski says, “Training for hockey helped me with the motion of swinging the club.” Hockey helps his hands and arms, keeping them strong for swinging the club. 

   There is lots of pushing, yelling, and overall aggressiveness in hockey. When it comes to golf, all opponents and teammates are quiet and respectful when one is putting. How could such opposite behaviors come from the same kid?

   Zmijewski claimed, "I get out all the aggressive behaviors in the fall and winter and get to keep my peace in spring and summer.”

   It is not only Zmijewski who partakes in these two specific sports; multiple of his teammates on the Lakers Hockey team play golf in the spring. “I get to see my bud Vaughn year round. I love playing both sports with him,” said one of Zmijewski’s golf and hockey teammates, Connor Maki, ‘25. 

   Zmijewski gets to keep team bonding with his peers in the off-season, creating more beneficial and healthy teammate relationships.

   “I love being able to stay in touch with my teammates during the off-season; they are some great guys,” stated Zmijewski. 

   Not only does the double sport train his physical performance, but also his mind. Hockey aids in always thinking of the next move and being able to watch the game precisely. This comes into play later, when needing to know specifically what move to make and think ahead. 

   In conclusion, Zmijewski stays well-rounded all year and never stops training for his next season. 

   Susan Culver is a beloved math teacher at Lakeview. She is admired for her positive attitude and contagious energy. 

   Culver always greets students with a smile, even those she doesn't know. Many wonder how she manages to maintain such an optimistic outlook in a world that can be cold and unforgiving.

   "I have faith in both the world and people," Culver said. 

   Faith is what drives her every day and gives her a sense of purpose. Even if people aren't receptive, she believes she was put on this earth to spread kindness and love to everyone.

   Culver has a unique perspective on life, shaped by her experiences of loss, love, and bringing life into the world. 

   "As time goes on, I've realized that if you don't try to give and feel joy every minute, that's a tragedy," Culver said.

   During the school day, Culver feels that she receives more love than she could ever give. Everyone in the building treats her with respect and kindness, even those who have never interacted with her before. 

   “This is what makes my job so easy,” Culver said.

   While she makes it known that positivity and love are essential in this life, she also made it known that it is normal to have bad days.

   “It’s all about how you deal with it. If you keep dwelling on the situation it won’t change,” Culver explained.

   Culver made the point that it is better to learn from our mistakes and experiences and use it as motivation.

   Maxim Szawronski is a senior at Lakeview High School, and he is a part of the cooperative education program. While most students spend either their whole day at the school or leave early to participate in dual enrollment, Szawronski spends the second half of his day working at an auto shop. 

   Everyday at 10:55, Szawronski exits Lakeview and heads home to grab a quick lunch before heading straight to Chris’s Transmissions to start his 6-hour day at work. While at work, Szawronski works on clients' cars doing everything from tune-ups to replacing transmissions. 

   Szawronski has taken Mr. Schneider’s automotive class every year since he was a freshman and recently received a certificate from Automotive Service Excellence. 

   “Max is always trying to learn something new and get the most that he can out of this program,” said Schneider, the auto shop teacher. 

   Some students who take automotive classes at Lakeview are taking them to learn things about cars and how you fix them, but Szawronski has been speaking the language of cars his whole life. Szawronski regularly works on his own car as well as other motorized vehicles like snowmobiles. 

   Szawronski claimed, “For me it's just nice to not have to rely on other people to fix things for you, I like to be able to do things on my own.” 

   Szawronski started his enrollment in the cooperative education program during his junior year. Now, as a senior, Szawronski only attends school for hours 1-4. While at school, Szawronski takes Auto and English Ⅳ. 

   “It’s nice for me to start my day with Auto because a lot of my friends are in the class,” explained Szawronski. 

   Many students at Lakeview are unaware that the co-op program even exists. 

   Addisyn Knoll, ‘24 explained, “I knew that people could do programs at other schools through CTE, but until I met Max I had no clue that people could leave school to work.” 

   Lakeview’s CTE and co-op programs offer students a chance to get a taste of what life in a certain career field might look like. Students like Szawronski who take advantage of this opportunity get an inside scoop on what life in the real world is like before exiting high school. 

   “I definitely think that the experience has taught me a lot about what I want to do with my future,” said Szawronski.

   Aubrey Cornwell, ‘25 is a hard-core Michigan Wolverine fan and has always loved their team and watching their games, success or not. 

   Ever since she was a baby, she had an obsession with Michigan. “I began liking Michigan from day one,” stated Cornwell. “I have always been a die hard fan for Michigan, even when they were terrible I still really enjoyed watching them play and being their #1 fan,” said Cornwell. 

   Even though there are many sports teams to choose from, Aubrey and her family all have decided Michigan is their favorite. “I chose Michigan over most sports teams because it was the smartest decision,” explained Cornwell. “My whole family has and always will be a Michigan fan and one day when I have kids of my own, they will be the next #1 Michigan fans,” stated Cornwell. 

   The whole Cornwell family loves Michigan. “I would say the majority of my family are Michigan fans,” stated Cornwell. “For example, my sister went to Michigan for college and my dad is the biggest Michigan fan I have ever seen,” said Cornwell. 

   Aubrey’s cousin, Maddie Cornwell ‘25, loves Michigan as well, but not as much as her older cousin. “I love Michigan's team,” stated Cornwell. “My family and I always watch their games together,” said Cornwell. “I’m definitely not as much of a fan as the rest of my family, but I don’t mind watching their games and supporting their team,” said Cornwell. 

   Both Maddie’s and Aubrey’s families love Michigan, but that doesn’t mean everyone in their families do too. “My brother’s girlfriend went to Michigan State for college this past year so there is sort of a rivalry there, but other than that, I think most of my family members are Michigan fans,” explained Maddie. “I really don’t know exactly what I want to do or where to go for college, but all I know is Michigan would be a great option for anyone, including myself, if they don’t know what to do for college because Michigan has many great options.” said Maddie.

   My dog Copper likes to sneak himself human food at least once a day, whether it be out of the trash, off the ground, or even right off the counter, he will always find a way to get food if he has enough of a craving.

   However, on the days when he hasn’t snuck anything from us, he is a hangry force to be reckoned with. It means he’s plotting on eating something big…something unforgivable.

   You see, Copper doesn’t steal food like a normal dog would; snatching it up as soon as they get their mouths close enough, but Copper is different…he’s smart. He has analyzed our behavior around food and makes careful calculations to ensure he isn’t caught while he's eating. He doesn’t care about the consequences of his actions, as long as it was worth it.

   For a little visual, there's a whole section of my basement that is all food; there's two huge pantry shelves, a pantry cabinet, a fridge, and two freezers. A whole buffet for the taking. We put a gate up to block the basement when we go to sleep, because Copper likes to sneak around in the night. Of course, there are some nights when we forget to put the gate up, and sometimes those nights happen to be when Copper is hangry.

   One night, it was Blueberry Poptarts. He moved the Strawberry ones out of the way because, I guess, he only likes Blueberry. Another night was a giant bag of plain oats. Then a box of instant mashed potatoes.

   Yes, Copper does get fed. He gets two Kibble meals a day, so he’s never starving, but still is always waiting for his next opportunity. Always ready to pounce on the next random pile of food he sees.

   Sophomore Trinity Koehn is a competitive cheerleader, sideline cheerleader, and  head cheerleading coach.

   Koehn cheers and coaches for a company called Champion Force. She is on a team called WBE and coaches the Sterling Heights teams. She is on the highest level possible for WBE (level 7) and she coaches levels 1-5.

   Koehn began cheerleading in 2015, and she began coaching in 2022. She started as an assistant coach for Sara Peters who is also one of Koehn’s coaches. 

   In the spring season of 2023, Peters decided she was ready for Koehn to take over as head coach for one of the teams, level one.

   Peters had a total of 6 assistant coaches when Koehn started head coaching. So, what made Peters decide Trinity was fit for the role?

   “It was a hard choice to decide who I wanted to take over my team. I decided on Trinity because she was dedicated and driven to become a head coach from a young age. I knew she wanted to head coach and I knew she had the time and willpower to do so,” said Peters.

   Koehn balances these 2 activities well. She has coaching on Tuesdays and practices for WBE on Wednesdays. Competitions are always on the same weekends and they are split between Saturdays and Sundays which also helps her balance both of these jobs.

   “ It really helped me in the beginning having them on 2 different days. It helped me focus on one at a time. Competition can be stressful because the teams overlap sometimes and there's a lot of rushing from one team to another but it’s just something you have to get used to I guess,” said Koehn.

   Koehn has had a very successful time head coaching and cheering over the last 2 years.

   Since last February, Katie Lingerfelt, ‘24 has dyed her hair almost every color of the rainbow and does not plan on stopping anytime soon.

   Lingerfelt started to dye her hair to help spice up her outfits and to add something different and new to her life. For her it was an easy change anytime she wanted something different.

   “ I wanted something new and different to spice my life up,” said Lingerfelt.

   When Lingerfelt wants a change, she has her mother, who is a hairdresser, dye her hair. They buy the hair dye from Salon Centric and then her mother dyes Lingerfelt’s hair in the comfort of their own home. Then Lingerfelt rinses her hair out in her tub once the color has been processed.

   “I chose my next hair color based on what colors that I currently like to wear. I also pick the color based on how I am currently feeling at the time,” stated Lingerfelt.

   Maria Decker, ‘24 is a very good friend of Lingerfelt and loves to walk into class and see a new hair color that Lingerfelt is sporting. Decker said it always makes her look forward to coming class.

   “I always love it when Katie has a new hair color and it always brightens my day,” stated Decker.

   Even though Lingerfelt is always changing her hair color, her hair never seems to become damaged. To combat how harsh the hair dye can be, Lingerfelt uses the shampoo and conditioner that her mother brings home from the salon.

   “Honestly I don’t really do anything special to my hair to keep it healthy. The only thing I really do different is I use whatever shampoo and conditioner my mom brings home,” stated Lingerfelt.

Overall, Lingerfelt has been an icon around school and inspires people around her to be themselves.

   On Dec. 29, 2023, Senior Addisyn Knoll signed for Saginaw Valley University’s Dance Team. Knoll has always wanted to be on the Lakeview High School dance team, but she was unable to because of her being on a competitive team for her studio. Knoll is excited to go to college, experience living in a dorm, and dance on a team for the other sports at SVSU.

   “I went to Saginaw for a dance clinic, and I really liked the loving atmosphere the team had. There are two past Lakeview alumni that I know, Isabella Maola and Hailey Stone,” Knoll said. 

   Having people she already knew there helped her, because of the info about the dance team they could provide for her.  Having them there was another big factor in her decision. 

   “I walked into the gym and the team had a table set up, my whole family came and as I signed the commitment form we took pictures with my family, and the dance team with the coach.” Knoll said. Having her family’s support helped her feel more comfortable at SVSU. 

   “The signing was a quick process that only took about 10 minutes. But, after that, I had the opportunity to dance at a home basketball game with the dance team; it was a blast,” Knoll stated. 

   Junior Abigail Mcdade is a close friend of Addisyn Knoll. Mcdade also aspires go to SVSU for dance. Mcdade and Knoll have both danced together at the same studio and team, so being able to join Knoll on this journey would be a great thing for Mcdade.

   “After Addy visited, she told me all about how the dorms are super nice, the people were great, and how her experience was just overall amazing. So then I decided to start looking into the college, and see what else they had to offer for me other than dance.” Mcdade stated. 

   Knoll is exited for what more SVSU has to offer, and she is ready to open this new chapter in her life next year.

   Lakeview High School’s Class of ‘25 is in good hands with Abby McDade as the President. 

   Despite the inevitable stress of the role, McDade embraces the challenges, finding joy in planning events and collaborating with her fellow class officers. As a natural leader, she has sought out opportunities to make a positive impact.

   “Sometimes being president can be a little bit stressful, but I really love doing it!” said McDade, ‘25.

   In the future, she envisions fostering a sense of community through events like a movie night, aiming to involve the entire student body. She and her fellow class officers are working on a February raffle, reflecting her proactive approach to creating events for the Junior class.

   “I think that Abby is doing great as president. We have been doing a lot together as class officers and I’m really excited to see what else we do for the rest of the year,” said the class of ‘25’s communications coordinator, Amber Samuel.

   When asked about her plans for the future, she intends to stay open-minded and remain the class president for the rest of her high school career. Her enthusiasm for the responsibilities that come with being president makes her eager to run for re-election.

   “...I really enjoy the responsibility and all the people I get to work with!” said McDade.

   Despite her demanding schedule, which includes Macomb classes and competitive dance 5 days a week, McDade still finds time for all of her commitments.

   Emily Lingerfelt, a standing junior at Oakland University and a graduate of the 2022 Lakeview class, is truly an inspiration to all at her young age. She has had many accomplishments already, but some of her most impressive include her journey in the law world. 

   Lingerfelt has wanted to be a lawyer since middle school, and has always been interested with the ideas of the job.

   Lingerfelt has a schooling career full of achievements, yet one large one lies elsewhere, including working at the Rickel Law Office for nearly three years now.

   “In August of 2021, I went around St. Clair Shores going into every law firm in the city, and giving my resume. Only one of them called back, Rickel Law Office, and they ended up offering me a job. I’ve been working in-person and remotely for them ever since,” said Lingerfelt.

   Starting off working in operations, Lingerfelt soon worked her way up to be a legal assistant at Rickel. As a legal assistant, she creates/files complaints, cross-claims, and motions in multiple states, including Summons, Civil Info Sheet, Notice of Lis Pendens, Declaration of Counsel, Notice of Appearance, Answer, and Int Party Letter. She also speaks to Court Clerks regarding cases and scheduling hearings. Lingerfelt is a crucial part to keeping things running smoothly at the Rickel Law Office. 

   Mackenzie Brown, a friend of Lingerfelt and an Oakland student, said, ”She has a plan and acts on it, and works harder than anyone. I’m so in awe of how she knows what she wants and how she will get there.

   Once graduated from Oakland with her business degree, Lingerfelt plans to attend law school and has interest in many fields of law, including: Intellectual Property, Contract, Business, Civil, Litigation, and Prosecution.

   Emily Lingerfelt is an amazing young woman, and an inspiration to many (myself included), who has completed many wonderful things in a short time, and will continue to do amazing things in the future.

   Maddie Cornwell, ‘25 is a part of the Lakeview High School dance team. Over the weekend of January 6-7, the team attended a dance competition at Pankow Center.

   Cornwell had a tap solo that she performed at the competition. She danced to the song ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ by Taylor Swift. 

   Compared to all the other dancers who have known their dances for a year, Maddie had learned her solo in forty-five minutes on December 17.  She never had a real rehearsal to learn the choreography. The first time she performed the dance was January 6th.

   “I wasn’t surprised she was picked,” said Coach Katlyn Zerillo, “She executed her steps flawlessly and her dance was different from most other tap performances.” 

   “I was very surprised that I was picked,” said Cornwell, “I think that there were a few things I could have done better. Hopefully I can fix those mistakes in my next performance.”

   Neither Coach Shannon nor Coach Katlyn were surprised that Cornwell was selected to perform at the showcase. Both coaches know how strong of a performer Cornwell is. They knew that she wouldn’t miss an opportunity like this at a competition.  

   The whole team and coaching staff are so proud of Maddie; she is representing the whole team and Lakeview High School by be performing in this showcase.

   “I actually had to go to urgent care after my performance because I couldn’t hear out of my ear and felt extremely sick,” said Cornwell.

   “I think for my performance next time, I will enter with more confidence since it wouldn’t be my first time performing it,” explained Cornwell.

   “I think they selected her based on her energetic performance and unique costume which had featured her rhinestone tap shoes well.” said Zerillo.

Noah Traczynski, a Lakeview senior, is well known for not only his impeccable sense of fashion, but also for the exquisite jewelry he hand crafts on the side. 

   “I love dressing up to go to school, it makes me have more motivation to go and it actually just makes it more fun to go in general,” said Traczynski.

   People around Lakeview know who Traczynski is because of how incredible his style is. He also said, “I get my inspiration from the music I listen to and the vibes it gives off, from artists like Stevie Nicks, Fiona Apple, and Florence + The Machine.” The outfit in the photo is made completely by Traczynski.

   Lakeview senior Ava Pinter said, “I love his fashion so much, it’s so fun and unique that it makes me want to dress up to go to school as well.”

   Traczynski also hand makes jewelry on the side. He makes rings and necklaces using all different kinds of crystals. 

   Lakeview alum Jennifer Dest said, He’s (Traczynski) made multiple rings for me, they all look so good and have lasted so long. I love the style of them, and they’re really cool because they were hand made.”

   Traczynski is an inspiration for many reasons, with a talent to make jewelry and craft outfits together that many of us would yearn to have.

   Chloe Atkins, a standout student of the class of 2024 excels in academics. As Chloe is soon on the brink of graduating from Lakeview High School, her acceptance into 14 colleges around the United States reflects the hard work and dedication she has put into her education. 

   Chloe has dreamed of going to college to become a lawyer since she was in third grade. Ever since then, she has gained more and more passion for helping people reach justice while in the courtroom.

   “Being a lawyer is just a starting point for all the dreams I have in my life. Helping people get justice for what they deserve with politics in mind seems like a perfect combination for me,” said Atkins, ‘24.

   Stepping out of Lakeview High School, she will not just be waving her diploma; she has a backpack full of her hobbies and experiences.

   Chloe is also the president of the National Honor Society. As the NHS president, she is in charge of handling the members of the NHS, raffle ticket events, and working with Nicole Rakozy on activities within the NHS.

   “I’ve been the NHS advisor for 25 years and I’m very pleased with her performance and commitment… she’s done a great job,” said Rakozy.

   Chloe not only excels academically but also occupies herself with multiple athletic hobbies. Chloe has been a dancer for over ten years and has run track since she was in 6th grade.

   “My mom put me in dance when I was three years old… when I dance, nothing else in the world matters. It keeps me healthy and motivates me to keep going,” said Atkins, ‘24.

   Isabella Micakovic, ‘23 has been a golf caddy at the Country Club of Detroit for the past 4 summers. After making it through a rigorous interview process, the Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation (WGAESF)  Micakovic has been awarded a full ride scholarship. 

   The Chick Evans Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving caddies with limited financial means. Qualifications for the scholarship include having a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character. 

  The scholarship is applicable to 21 universities around the country. Schools like The University of Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State all have scholarship chapters. Large schools in the midwest have Scholar houses along with a couple from the east and west coast.

   The schools with chapters have houses that the scholars live in together. The mission is to help the scholars develop leadership skills and communication skills.

   Micakovic said the interview process was not as stressful as she thought.

   “The actual interview wasn’t too bad, it was just different speaking in front of a bunch of people like that,” Micakovic explained. The many people she mentioned are the panel that decides whether or not people get their scholarship. 

   “It was more of how long it was rather than how hard it was. I had to wait a long time, but it for sure was worth it,” Micakovic added.

   The process of applying for the scholarship starts August 1st, when the application becomes available. Then on October 1st, the FAFSA applications become available. On October 15, the application is due, along with things like Letters of Recommendation, High School Evaluations, Caddie Evaluations, high school transcripts, and test scores.

   Be sure to congratulate Micakovic if you see her in the halls, as she has completed this highly-regarded, prestigious scholarship!

   Marianna Barth, ‘25 is a student at Lakeview who switched from a sport that is an art form and noncontact to a full-contact, intense sport.

   She was a dancer for 10 years and this year she started something new. She started playing hockey as a goalie for the Grosse Pointe Bulldogs.

   Barth said, “Hockey is way different than dance for sure. I started getting into hockey last year from watching the Michigan hockey team, especially Owen Power, then it just took off.”

   Barth didn’t even know how to skate and is now a starting goalie on her team. She started skating lessons during the summer time and then through a family friend she found her team that needed another goalie.

  “Trying out was scary for me since I was brand new to hockey and most of the girls have been playing since they were super little and  playing goalie was even scarier,” said Barth.

  Leaving dance was a hard choice for Barth. Leaving what she's been doing since she was four years old was a hard decision.

  Barth said, “I just fell out of the love for dance. It just wasn’t my thing anymore and I just wanted to try something new. Being older, most kids have been playing the same sport and they're already settled in.”

   Her sister Melena Barth 24’ said, “I've been dancing with Marianna my whole life and now to see her doing something new was so exciting and so cool to see.” 

   Marianna's mother Tracy stated, “I was surprised since she never was on ice skates ever in her life, but I told her if it is something she wanted to do then let's give it a try.” 

  Having a great support system helped with this new decision.

Barth said, “My friends and family were such an amazing support system to me playing hockey.” 

 “I couldn’t be prouder of her for trying something new. I already loved watching hockey before and now that Marianna plays it's even better,” said Barth's mom.

  Trying a new sport can be very scary at any age. Working hard and doing your best goes a long way. 

Barth said, “My best advice for someone who wants to try something new is to just do it. It will be hard in the beginning but you might find out you love it.”

   Senior student Miles Collins is playing his first year of volleyball for the Michigan Elite Volleyball Club.

   During the girls high school volleyball season, he had the opportunity to be the student assistant coach and was able to practice with the team and get to know the game more.

   “It was so much fun, I would do it again if I could. I'm kind of sad I probably won't come back next year because I would definitely coach,” Collins ‘23.

   Miles got into volleyball because of one of his best friends, Sam Koch ‘23. Koch has been a part of the Lakeview volleyball program since her freshman year and was a senior captain this past school season.

   Koch and Collins have been close friends since 7th grade. Collins has been interested in volleyball since the 9th grade because it's when he first started playing from time to time.

   “We would just pepper together during gym class and he would come to all of my games,” said Koch.

   Collins is an outside hitter for Michigan Elite and before trying out for the team, he wasn't really sure on what position he would end up playing.

   During his time as student assistant coach at practice he would fill in any open position during scrimmages because he wanted to be prepared to play anywhere they needed him to.

   Known for being a hard worker and leader in the school and volleyball environment, he always wants to keep improving.

   “Miles is one of the most hardworking players on our team. He is a student of the sport and always eager to learn and improve as fast as possible,” said Coach Jonathan Veli.

   Collins is also a very positive person and player, he is always looking for what is best for his team and what he can to help score.

  “At game time, Miles plays with a lot of positive energy and consistently finds ways to score for his team,” Veli.

   Even though this is only Collins’s first year playing, he has already caught the attention of some college coaches, recently receiving his first offer.

   “It’s kind of just up in the air if I want to play next year or not; I don’t really have a set thing on what I’m going to do next year yet, but right now I'm keeping my options open,” said Collins.

   This year at Lakeview High School, there has been a new face you might have seen around the halls.

   Ms.Kurtz is a new teacher here at Lakeview and she teaches Math for 9th and 10th graders.

   After teaching at Roseville for eight years, she decided to come to Lakeview and is liking it so far.

   “It's good I like the people. All the people I work with are really nice, and kids are really nice, so things are going well,” said Kurtz.

   Many students really enjoy how she teaches them and keeps them focused during class.

   “When students are talking, she tells them all the time to be quiet, and she started taking phones to create less of a distraction while learning,” Kaynna Jordan, ‘25.

   She has gotten close to some of the teachers who help her out. One person she really likes to go to for advice is another math teacher Mrs.Culver.

   “Mrs.Culver is an angel, she helps me through everything because there's just little things you don't know until you realize, oh I need to know this,” said Kurtz.

   Calling her a “new teacher” wouldn’t be the right way to describe her due to the fact she's been teaching for 9 years.

   Coming to a different school might be difficult for anyone, but for a teacher it's even harder because they have to leave the students and people that they've known and worked with for a very long time. 

   During her nine years of teaching, her teaching style has stayed mostly the same.

“Her teaching style helps me focus and if you look like you are struggling or ask for any help, she will help you until you understand what you are learning,” said Jordan.

    On Sept. 10, 2022 senior Ava Costales committed to the University of Michigan softball program.

   U of M is a Division 1 school and is a part of the Big Ten and ranked #19 in the nation.

   Costales has been playing softball for over ten years.  She currently plays for Turnin’2 Softball Club and Team Spain.

   Although her main position is 3rd base, Ava plays all over the field.

   She had offers from multiple schools but decided on U of M.

   “I had an offer from Western Michigan and Oakland, but Michigan had been at the top of my list for the longest time,” said Costales.

   Something that has helped Costales improve the most is her support system. She always has people around her to reinforce her.

   “The whole support system of coaches, parents, and teachers even really helps,” stated Costales.

   Genevieve Taylor, mother to Costales, has been a big supporter her entire career.

   “I believe that I have been a supportive parent and always pushed her to be the best possible version of herself, but Ava has done the work to get this opportunity,” stated Taylor.

   Costales’ national club coach, Shawn Maloney, has been working with her for the past three years. They work together during and after practice.

   “She does extra hitting with me year round. She also works out, power lifts, does catching lessons, and much more. Few will ever outwork her,” said Maloney.

   “Ava always comes to practice eager to learn and works very hard every time,” Maloney continued.

   Costales has played many other sports throughout her life. Including gymnastics, swimming, track and field, volleyball, and powerlifting. She ultimately decided to focus on her softball career.

   Although the Costales’ family is very excited for this opportunity, there is still some heartache that part of the family is going off on their own.

   “A mother always has a hard time when their child goes off on their own, but she is ready for this part of her life. I am extremely proud of her,” stated Taylor.

   Every week there is a vote for Metro Detroit’s most impressive football performance of the Week on mlive.com.

   During week 6, Lakeview’s very own senior running back Matthew Horak was nominated for his performance against L’Anse Creuse.

   There were 9 players nominated from all across Metro Detroit, and by 4,501 votes Horak took the title.

   His performance helped the team stay in the race for the MAC White title by rushing for 123 yards, he also had 10 carries and 3 touchdowns.

   “I’ve worked very hard at practice lately and I think that really helped me and the team”, Horak said on his preparation for the week 6 game.

   This game was very important for the Huskies to win because it was giving them a chance to stay in the running for the MAC white title.

   “I feel like the whole team played better”, Horak said.

   The team's confidence about this game was high and they were very excited, especially because it was L’Anse Creuse’s homecoming. 

   “It felt good, fun, and exciting to spoil their homecoming”, said senior offensive linebacker, Logan Hey.

   The game started off very well for the Huskies, with the final score being in favor of them 37-0.

   “It started very well, we executed both offensively and defensively and it was just a really good night. Everything  went well for us”, said Varsity Head Coach Patrick Threet.

   Throughout the season, the team has continued to grow together, there has been great improvement in everybody.

   “I think if you ask most of the guys they would say that each week we are improving and getting better”, said Threet

   This year coaches for JMS volleyball have changed, as Gym teachers Richard Nelson and Salem Herr are no longer coaching alongside English teacher Leslie Bice.    

   In an attempt to fill this spot, Bice asked Isabella Tiseo, ‘25 to assist in coaching both the 7th and 8th grade teams. 

    Bice has been coaching for about 17 years, starting at JMS and then worked with a travel organization and both of her daughters’ teams. Not only has she coached volleyball, but also softball and soccer throughout the years and heavily enjoyed both.

   Unfortunately when tryouts came around, Bice was the only coach available and wasn’t exactly sure how to approach the situation. All she knew was that she didn’t want either team to be without a coach, so she decided to take up coaching both teams.

   “At the time of tryouts, it was only me. I'm not sure what the situation was, but I didn't want 7th grade not to have a coach and a team, so I stepped up to do both,” Bice said. 

   In prior years Tiseo had played on Bice’s team 8th grade year, but decided not to play in high school due to having a busier schedule. According to her she spends most of her time playing basketball and at the gym. 

   “I chose to coach instead of play because i basketball takes up a lot of my time, i’m at the gym and on student council, so it just wouldn’t fit my schedule anymore,” said Tiseo.

   Luckily for Bice However, Tiseo was more than willing to assist in coaching the girls and seems to be enjoying the experience she’s able to gain from the situation. 

   “I feel productive, helpful, and like I’m helping kids out on the way I was helped when I played,” Tiseo stated.

    Not only do both Bice and Tiseo enjoy coaching together, but the players themselves like having another person there. A player on the 8th grade team, Molly Cornwell ‘27, said “I prefer having someone else there because it helps the drills go by quicker and easier.”

   As for why Bice chose Tiseo of all students to assist her the answer is easy: they’ve known each other for a long time and highly respect each other. Bice was Tiseo’s English teacher her 6th grade year and a coach her 8th grade year, so the choice seemed obvious to Bice.

   “Izzy and I have known each other for a long time. I have been lucky enough to have had her brothers in class as well as Izzy. She and I have an excellent relationship and I value her as a player and a person. I truly enjoy having her around. She has a great sense of humor and we can talk to each other quite easily. If I decide to continue coaching, I would work with lzzy again,” said Bice. 

     Senior Angela Morisette has run track at Lakeview the past four years, and she recently has signed to continue her track and field career at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

     This university is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which is about 3 hours away from Saint Clair Shores. It is an NCAA Division 1 Institution, offering 16 different athletics teams as well. Morisette plans to join their school and track team for the fall semester of 2022.

     Morisette officially committed to Purdue University Fort Wayne in early April of this year. She also received offers from other colleges including University of Detroit Mercy and Saginaw Valley State University, but she decided PFW was the right fit for her.

     “I love the campus and all of the resources they have available for the track and field team,” Morisette said.

     Becoming a NCAA Division 1 college athlete is definitely not easy. Morisette explained that she has run track during the spring season at Lakeview for the past four years as well as joining an indoor track team for her junior and senior years. 

     This past winter, Morisette joined an indoor team called Track Life University. This is an elite track club that specializes in youth track runners who compete at a national level. The team is based in Detroit, and has had many of their athletes commit to college athletics.

     During her time at Lakeview, she has been able to condition and stay in shape as well as break multiple school records. She has currently broken two records as well as tied one record, and she hopes to break more records this upcoming season.

     Morisette hopes to continue making these great accomplishments in her future four years at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

     “I hope I will be able to break even more records in college,” she added.

     Morisette hopes that her achievements at Lakeview and in the future will inspire other students to work hard in order to achieve their goals.

     “Some words of advice are to keep pushing and do not settle for anything less,” Morisette expressed.

     The time is coming soon for seniors to wrap up their high school life and fly out into the world. While sad for the underclassmen still experiencing high school, there is a bittersweetness in graduation to the seniors as well.

     Senior Kali Arnshek stated, “I’m going to miss the environment, but I’m ready to experience new horizons.”

    Arnshek is prepared for graduation and plans on getting a degree in Neuroscience after going to college. Her concerns, however, are on what will happen aside from school.

     “My biggest concern after graduation is how to fit into society. I worry about how I will make that transition from being a kid to being an adult. With the current economy, it’s sometimes hard to see myself owning a home or managing a stable financial status.”

     Despite her fears over her future, she has a comfortable life planned for herself. She wants as many plants and pets as possible in a future cozy home with life experience before focusing on a family.

     “If I never have kids or a spouse, I think I’d be perfectly fine with independence. No matter what, I will always want strong, caring friendships. Bonds like that keep people young and adventurous while also providing a support system.”

     Friendships are important to Arnshek, as are the relationships with her current teachers. She shared her plans to visit school after she is let out just to hang out with her teachers. Even in school she still likes to talk with teachers.

     “Mrs. Cooper is just like us. We were talking about whatever and both scrolling on Tik Tok. I like that kind of relationship with her.”

     Even with the good people at Lakeview, she has expressed some trouble with school and its impact.

     “The worst thing about high school is the lack of leeway. Many teachers, thankfully, have extensions on due dates and acknowledge we have lives, but some don’t. If a student genuinely cares about their future, then the current high school set up is incredibly stressful.”

     Despite the trouble with due dates and piling homework, Arnshek is focused on the relationships and people skills she has built over collaboration in high school. 

     As a senior her plans may be simple, but the most to hope for now is a comfortable complete life in the future. Many things are uncertain for those graduating, but high school has offered a great deal to students soon to be released in the real world. Go Class of 2022!

   I'm Sergio Lanchas, an exchange student from Spain.

   At first, I was a little worried because it was going to be a very big change, but it is also a unique experience that you will only experience once in your life.

   The first thing you have to do is find a good organization to help you with all the paperwork; you have to have very good grades because the school you go to will also ask you for good grades to validate them.

   Once you pass all the requirements, the only thing left is to find your host family. I was very lucky with my family because they are very nice and give me a lot of freedom to do what I want, but if you are not comfortable with your family you can always ask to change your family.

   First, the family has to accept you after reading a letter you send, telling them a little about your life. If after that, the family wants to continue with this, they write back to make a video call and talk to you. And well, after that, the only thing left to do is wait for the day your plane leaves.

   After waiting, your last day is very sad because you say goodbye to all your friends and family and you will not see them again for another 10 months. When you get on the plane, you think about how everything is going to be when you get to the U.S. And yes, everything will be very different.

   Once you arrive, the first two months are usually a bit hard because you don't know anyone and you're not used to the language, but then when you start meeting new people and you know a little more about the language and time flies.

    If you have good friends to talk to when you're here, they tell you what's going on while you're not there. The normal thing is that your organization lets you speak once a week with your family because they don't want you to have much contact with your native language.

   Right now I've been here for 7 months and I have 3 months until I leave. In these seven months, I have met a lot of very nice people and others not so much; I am having a great time and it is a unique experience.

    Adalee Dombroski is a Senior at Lakeview High School, and is getting her work showcased in the Scholastic Art Show, submissions closing the tenth, by Keith Rayner, an art teacher. 

   The art teachers at Lakeview often put work of the students into this show, based on what category the student is working on. 

   Dombroski does photography as a hobby, which she found out she liked in eighth grade. 

   “I experimented with hobbies in eighth grade and I figured out it was something fun to do,” said Dombroski.

   Dombroski was excited to hear that her work was going to be showcased, since she never really expected it to happen. 

   “Mr. Rayner told me he liked it and said it would fit the theme,” said Dombroski.

   Students who get put into the art show have a chance at winning scholarships if their piece of artwork wins the category that it was placed in. Once an artwork has been submitted, a few winners are chosen, with which you would bring in the physical copy of the work and give it to Scholastics. 

   Dombroski is going to college to be a cosmetologist, however the photography future is not out of the picture altogether. 

   “I’m not completely sure if I will make a future out of it, I have been asked, and paid, to take pictures of some local bands recently,” stated Dombroski. 

   “The type of photography I enjoy doing the most is taking pictures of other people. It’s like catching a moment in time, and now that moment will be alive forever,” said Dombroski. 

   Dombroski was obviously very excited to hear her work was going to be submitted, and it has helped her have the motivation to continue doing photography in her free time. 

    It can be very stressful trying to keep up with all that’s going on in life. Staying on top of school work, getting enough exercise, attending to a job, and maintaining a social life are just a few of the many things teenagers must learn to balance as they grow up. 

   Senior Angela Morisette, has been very good at tending to these duties since a pretty young age. 

   “I started playing sports when I was really young, and I got into lifting weight in middle school. I’d say around sixth grade is when I started to go out and do things more, so I learned how to balance it at a young age,” Morisette said. 

  Sometimes, one may begin to feel very overwhelmed with the tasks at hand, and give up. A way to relieve some stress and get things done easier is to think of what the outcome will be, and stay motivated. 

   Morisette said, “My motivation is myself. I have a lot of drive and motivation, because the only person you’re going to have is yourself. When I feel overwhelmed, I like to hang out with my friends.”

   “A typical day for me is wake up, go to school from 7:45 to 10:55, work from 11:00 to 6:00 at Crunch Fitness, go to the track from around 6:30 to 7:30, go home and do homework, and then I get to go to sleep.”

   “A good way to stay energized and organized is to make sure you eat. Literally download MyFitnessPal, and make sure you eat. When you’re doing a whole bunch of stuff, you need to eat,” she added. 

   Morisette has achieved many great accomplishments at the young age of 17. She is ranked 17th in the state for her 100 meter dash time, has been promoted to a higher position at her job, takes college courses to get her degree faster, and is currently being recruited by multiple schools for track. 

 Lakeview High School teamed up with the Red Cross Foundation to help donate blood to those who need it. The blood drive was held at the school and the Red Cross came to set up in room 111. 

   The blood drive was done by Student Council Advisors Stephanie Givinsky and Nicole McKay, with the help of Senior Emily Lingerfelt, who was the student leader.

   “We had blood drives a really long time ago and for a while we stopped them, and then we restarted them about five years ago,” said Stephanie Givinsky, one of the blood drive coordinators. 

   “The Red Cross offers a scholarship to student leaders,” stated Givinsky.

   Lingerfelt worked hard during the weeks prior to the drive to make sure everything ran as smoothly as it could.

   “I met with Ms.Givinsky every day for about a week prior and helped with volunteer sign up, then I made a couple of posters,” shared Emily Lingerfelt.

   “Emily was great. She did not get on an E-Board until about two weeks before the blood drive started and she just jumped right in,” said Givinsky. 

   Lingerfelt was helping run the drive, and had multiple people shadowing her, one of which was Genna Wright. 

   "I have never done it before, so of course I did not know a lot of stuff, but she, and the people who I worked with, helped me, so it was an amazing experience, and I'm so happy I shadowed her because she is such an amazing person," stated Genna Wright, '23.

   “She was very punctual about being here, very helpful with the kids and there were other kids shadowing her so she was super involved with that,” stated McKay, blood drive coordinator. 

   Many people showed up to the drive to donate blood for those who need it, about 46 people were able to donated blood. Donating one pint of blood can save up to three people's lives and only takes around five minutes. 

   “I gave blood for the first time ever during this drive and it was great,” shared Lingerfelt.

   “We had a ton of community members, people that live in Saint Clair Shores, we had teachers donate, just a lot of residents,” stated McKay. 

   Emily Lingerfelt did great with her first student leadership role at the high school and will continue to do so in the future. 

Senior Alyssa Sutterfield was nominated for Senior Mock Elections for the award of “best car”, yet her car has died twice in the past six months. She drives a red 2001 Mistsubshi, named Ruby, and for someone who won the award for best car, she has had quite a lot of issues.

   Being awarded “best car” came as a surprise to Sutterfield because she never thought she would win with the car she has.

   She said, “I have a pretty old car, so I never thought I would have the chance to win this award. My car is pretty cool, but I didn’t think others would think it was the best.”

   The newest problem with her occured on the night of New Year’s Eve.

   She stated, “I was coming home from a friend’s house on New Year’s Eve when my car steering decided to die. I pulled off the expressway and when I came to a complete stop, my car would not turn back on.”

   Sutterfield is a very dramatic person and when she was stranded on the side of the road; she had a complete meltdown.

   She said, “I was freaking out and I didn’t want to call my parents because we had just gotten my car fixed about a month ago. So, I sat in my freezing cold car by myself and cried, trying to figure out what to do.”

   Although her car dying freaked her out, she decided to make a Tik Tok to commemorate this event.

   She stated, “After I had called my parents I took a video on Snapchat and the next day I turned the video into a Tik Tok and it got almost 1000 likes and almost 9000 views.”

   Sutterfield took her car to the shop this week and the information they got back was not too pleasing. 

   She said, “We took my car in in hopes of receiving good news about the repairs. But that wasn’t the case. They called us back and told us that the minimum it would cost to fix my car would be $3000, so my parents and I just decided it would be smarter to just get me a new car. The mechanics told us they were surprised that the car was still running with all of the interior damage that was present.”

   Everyone is hoping that 2021 is a better year than 2020 but Alyssa Sutterfield’s first moments of 2021 were not too great.