In addition to our athletic teams, other Laker groups are enjoying some recent successes this winter! Here is a listing of some of them: FFA – Fourteen FFA teams/individuals qualified for the regional leadership contest in February, and nine of them are moving on to the state competition, which will be March 6-8 at MSU. Band – Sixteen I medals and nine II medals were awarded to Laker band students at the solo and ensemble band festival in Bad Axe Feb. 4. Science Olympiad – The Laker Science Olympiad team placed 5th out of 30 teams at the Haslett Invitational Jan. 26, bringing home another trophy! The Green Team placed 11th out of 41 teams at the Frankenmuth Invitational Feb. 9, and this is the highest that Lakers has ever placed at this invitational. Lakers also did an outstanding job at the Perry Invitational Jan. 12. The Laker Green team earned a 3rd place team ranking and the Laker White team earned an 8th place team ranking out of 20 teams. Theater – The Laker High School One Act team received multiple awards at the district one act competition Jan. 26. At the regional competition Feb. 9, the team qualified for state competition. The Laker Junior High One Act team did well at its first judged competition Feb. 9, and several students received awards. This was the first year for a junior high one act. Powerlifting – The new Laker Powerlifting team enjoyed a successful first meet Jan. 12. Congratulations to Blake Smithers and Jaelyn Talaski for qualifying for state competition. Post navigationPreviousPrevious post:Laker FFA excels at district leadership contestNextNext post:Laker band students earn medals at solo and ensemble festivalRelated postsCheck out what’s NEW!July 13, 2021Two athletes on All-Star teamsJune 24, 2021Legacy Center Open Gym ScheduleJune 11, 2021Hueschen recipients excited for next adventure at MSUMay 26, 2021Two big changes coming to Lakers in 2021-22May 18, 2021Update from Mr. Keim regarding mask wearing in schoolMay 17, 2021
