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Adrianna Russell (5th) went to the PTSA skate night because of her older sister who currently attends LCMS. When she was asked how it felt beating 6th graders in a skating race that happened during the event, she answered by saying, “It felt nice.”
PTSA Skate Night
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In Ms. Swallow’s Chorus classes, students signed the song “A Better Place”. Students in Chorus not only learn how to sing, but also learn how to sign. Lilia Bennett (7th) says, “My favorite part about this experience was when we were just signing, not singing.” Signing can be super fun at times and learning to sign can be very useful in the future!
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Mila Kiray Wins the Sixth Grade 4H Speech
Mila Kiray Wins the Sixth Grade 4H Speech
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Meet Your Designers
LCMS Thespians laugh at a performance made by Sadie Richmond, an 8th grader at Lawton and Ilse Alysha, an associates graduate from Seminole State College. "Theatre is not only something fun to do, but it's a way to change people's life and that's what I think I like the most about it," said Ilse.
Jr. Thespians attend a Theatre Workshop with Students from Seminole State College
Symphonic band performing on April 10, 2025
Symphonic and Concert Band Perform At MPA
Rubik’s Cube Club
Creative Writing Club
Creative Writing Club
The council discusses and collaborates on ideas for the school. Audrey Hu (7th grade representative) said, “It’s going great this year and it’s really fun to be in!”
Student Council Discusses December Spirit Days
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
Eleanor Cronin (8) explains to the Beta members what she needs them to do.
Beta Club
Cross Country
Coach Braun gives her team a pep talk.
JHMS vs. LCMS basketball
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Tell the full story in long form
Tell the full story in long form
“It was a hard school year, so I’m looking forward to summer,” said Grace Longsworth. (Left) “I feel nervous but happy at the same time since we’re about to start high school soon, but I’m glad I get to move on to a different, new place,” said Aili Orellano-Ocasio. (Right)
8th Grade Reactions
In Ms. Maher's first period class La'nasia Echavarria and Ilanna Krzeminski are cutting open their frog to find out that it was pregnant. "I was so surprised when I found out the frog was pregnant and was filled with eggs" Ilanna Krzeminski said.
Frog Dissection Day
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Yearbook Staff Goes to FSPA

Summer Scott Wins Second Place
Brinley Richardson, Editor
April 9, 2025
Azalea Morris
Yearbook students pose in a mirror to help win points for their district. There was a competition between all the districts to see who had the most spirit. “This was our first time attending the FSPA state convention but we had fun and were all in!” Ms. Brady said.

FSPA is a three day convention that yearbook students can go to learn more about designing, pictures, writing, and more.  A group of 9 students tested out the convention this year to see if it was worth it. Together they participated in many competitions, in which Summer Scott won second place in the architecture photo contest.

Summer Scott is showing off her second place award for winning an architecture photo contest. (Ms. Brady)
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In Ms. Swallow’s Chorus classes, students signed the song “A Better Place”. Students in Chorus not only learn how to sing, but also learn how to sign. Lilia Bennett (7th) says, “My favorite part about this experience was when we were just signing, not singing.” Signing can be super fun at times and learning to sign can be very useful in the future!
This is Chorus
Mila Kiray Wins the Sixth Grade 4H Speech
Mila Kiray Wins the Sixth Grade 4H Speech
Meet Your Designers
Meet Your Designers
LCMS Thespians laugh at a performance made by Sadie Richmond, an 8th grader at Lawton and Ilse Alysha, an associates graduate from Seminole State College. "Theatre is not only something fun to do, but it's a way to change people's life and that's what I think I like the most about it," said Ilse.
Jr. Thespians attend a Theatre Workshop with Students from Seminole State College
Symphonic band performing on April 10, 2025
Symphonic and Concert Band Perform At MPA
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About the Contributors
Brinley Richardson
Brinley Richardson, Newspaper editor
Brinley Richardson is a 7th grader who loves to write anything, especially comedy. She has written articles for the Sanford Herald newspaper in Sanford, FL. This is her first year on the yearbook staff, contributing to it by being a staff editor for the yearbook and newsletter. Outside of school, she enjoys reading and playing violin.
Azalea Morris
Azalea Morris, Photography manager
Azalea Elise Morris is in 7th grade. In the yearbook she mainly focuses on photography and getting photos for the yearbook.