(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – This is a big week for the LRHS Golden Herald nominees. On Wednesday, students had their mock interviews on campus. On Saturday, they will report to the Bradenton Herald office for their actual interview, which will only be a 10-minute formal interview. Golden Herald is an award sponsored by the Bradenton Herald that honors outstanding Manatee County high school seniors for their service to schools and community.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – LRHS Quill and Scroll students have been busy making Valentine’s Day cards for teachers. Since the third quarter can seem to be the longest one, LRHS English teacher and Quill and Scroll adviser Candice Delazzer wanted to do something special for teachers and staff. Quill and Scroll is the international honor society for high school journalists.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – Mustangs are pledging not to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Last year, over 300 hundred students pledged and the Student Government Association (SGA) hopes their Students Above the Influence (SAI) numbers grow this year. Students are singing a pledge in the school cafeteria to show their commitment against the use of substances while driving.

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – For the past 10 years, LRHS economics teacher Vito Bavaro has been teaching a business plan project to his classes. This consists of students creating a plan on how a business is going to sell and succeed. Students present their plan in a PowerPoint presentation to their peers.