Maya Rengifo – Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The Manatee Arts Education Council on Monday, March 29, will take part in an online silent auction through the 32Auctions wesbite. The site includes a preview of the student artwork, explanations of media used, artists’ statements, and bid information. Artwork by various Mustangs will be auctioned…

Jordan Heffner – Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – The deadline for LRHS seniors to submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is approaching. The final day to submit the FAFSA form is at 11:59 p.m., on June 30. Mustangs are encouraged to submit their financial aid form as soon as possible to…

Emma Tullio-Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- The LRHS Winter Guard team placed second March 20 at the Virtual Regional Competition. The Winter Guard team was able to finish with an impressive score of 75.10 out of 100. The theme of their show this year is “The Secret Agent”, which was chosen by director and LRHS…

Mallory Lloyd – Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – On Wednesday, March 24, the LRHS junior class took a free SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). According to Wikipedia, “The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States.” Many juniors reflected on their experience after the test was completed. Ashlie Langlois…

Reva Gandhi and Cameron Madison – Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – LRHS peer tutoring is continuing drop-in sessions and tutoring by appointment. Drop-in sessions occur in person and virtually. Virtual peer-tutoring takes place at 4 p.m. every Monday through Schoology Conferences. Mustangs can access the Schoology group with the code DTP8-NMRN-K4TMR. However, in-person tutoring…

Savannah Else – Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- The LRHS cheerleaders for the 2021-2022 season have officially been chosen. On Thursday, March 11, over 80 Mustangs tried out for junior varsity (JV) and varsity teams. Of the 80 Mustangs who tried out 28 made JV and 30 made varsity. Varsity will be cheering at the…

Margarita Lopez – Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- On Wednesday, March 24, the Ranch will host an in-school Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) day for juniors. The SAT will be given free of charge and juniors who opt to take the SAT will be excused from classes. This is an optional test, and not a graduation…

Jordan Heffner – Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – Senior Mustangs should be mindful of graduation requirements as the end of the school year approaches.  These requirements are especially important for seniors who are new to the Ranch. To graduate, senior Mustangs must maintain at least 2.0 GPA, and most are required to have 24…

Katie Foley – Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- On Friday March 5, the LRHS Theatre Department performed “The Show Must Go On.” The virtual show was co-produced by TADA! Youth Theatre NYC. While the cast faced restrictions due to the COVID-19 restrictions, they quickly adapted to the online production. Stay updated on important LRHS news…

Mallory Lloyd – Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – LRHS celebrated teacher its Champions of Education Thursday with breakfast and lunch. The celebrations are district-led initiatives to express gratitude to educators and staff members for their efforts overcoming this year’s Covid-19 pandemic. The Student Government Association (SGA) provided breakfast in the courtyard and HOPE ambassadors…