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A photo in front of the Clifton Club after the event, with Miles Nieves throwing up a peace sign.
Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities at the Clifton Club
These seniors invited Mr. Lewis to the Senior Breakfast!
Lakewood High Celebrates Seniors at Annual National Honor Society Breakfast
City Council meeting agenda slide introducing discussion topics.
Inclusivity for All, One Step at a Time
AP Government students who helped set up the Celebration of Voting posing next to the VOTE sign.
Lakewood High School’s Annual Celebration of Voting
LHS band seniors are honored during the concert.
Spring Band Concert Showcases Student Talent
The varsity team celebrates a home run by Drew Jones.
One Game at a Time: Inside Lakewood Baseball’s Undefeated Run
Lakewood baseball seniors receiving the first pitch from their teachers.
Lakewood Baseball Takes a Timeout for Teacher Appreciation Night
Lakewood Rangers pose for a photo after a team dinner at The Hangout.
Lakewood Baseball Takes On Myrtle
The senior rangers gather at half court for a picture before the game
Honoring the Seniors: A Tribute to Leadership and Legacy
Kostandin Laska grappling with his opponent during the match against Akron Garfield.
Memories on the Mat
Riley Verterber pitching the break the 100 strikeout mark.
From the Sidelines
Seniors, Sun, and Smiles.
From the Sidelines
The girls boast their huge win.
From the Sidelines
The girls lacrosse team cheers before taking the field.
From the Sidelines
The boys celebrate their new trophy after the meet Friday.
From the Sidelines
Jon Favreau's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu," Released May 22, 2026.
Jon Favreau’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu”
Maggie Gyllenhaal's Latest Film, "The Bride!" Was Released On March 6, 2026
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride”
Phil Lord and Chris Miller's 2026 Film "Project Hail Mary" starring Ryan Gosling.
Lord And Miller’s “Project Hail Mary”
Matthew Johnson and Jay McCarrol's 2026 Film "Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie"
Time Travel and Discontinued Soda: ‘Nirvanna the Band’ Explores the Heart of Growth and Friendship
Marvel Studios' Most Recent Disney+ Series, "Wonder Man," Created By Andrew Guest and Destin Daniel Cretton
Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’: A Love Letter to Acting and a Breath of Fresh Air
Group 30 students on their trip walking through the Alleghenies
The Class That Was Erased: Uncovering Group 30
The 3D monster display at the senior art show.
Creative Collaboration: High School Ceramics Students Bring Kids’ Monster Drawings to Life
Lakewood High School
The Retiring Lakewood High School Staff
The "Siren's Curse" roller coaster at Cedar Point.
Lakewoods Physics Students Take a Cedar Point Trip
An array of finished flower boxes waiting to decorate Lakewood's businesses.
LakewoodAlive’s Mission Blooms Through the Blossoms Flower Box Program
Boatman's desk, where she greets and helps students and house principals.
A Day in the Life of the Lakewood High School Secretaries
The street view of Borderline Cafe.
Borderline Cafe: A Lakewood Tradition Worth the Wait
An old church building that turned into Birdtown Brewing, which has an outdoor patio on the side.
From Church to Community Hub: Birdtown Brewing Brings New Energy to Lakewood.
Hayes Elementary School, where the Safety Town program is held in the summer.
A Day in the Life of the Lakewood Rec Department
The outside of Lakewood's gem, Gray Dog Diner.
Gray Dog Diner: A Local Favorite with a Friendly Vibe
The street view of Borderline Cafe.
Borderline Cafe: A Lakewood Tradition Worth the Wait
The outside of Lakewood's gem, Gray Dog Diner.
Gray Dog Diner: A Local Favorite with a Friendly Vibe
The lights are always on at this neighborhood staple
My Friends: Lakewood’s 24/7 Home Away From Home ​
The outside of the iconic The Place To Be in Lakewood.
The Place To Be: Tradition, Community, and Comfort Food
Seating in Caffeine.
Caffeine: Sip, Sit, Recharge
An old church building that turned into Birdtown Brewing, which has an outdoor patio on the side.
From Church to Community Hub: Birdtown Brewing Brings New Energy to Lakewood.
The host desk at Sofia's Kitchen and Bar.
Sofia’s Kitchen and Bar Emphasizes Continuous Improvement and Quality
A culturally significant piece of art.
Khan’s Pizza and Kebabs Brings Global Flavor to Lakewood
Fake NASA astronaut with a Mars background inside the vestibule.
Lakewood’s Hidden Gem on Mars and Madison
Art design of Spigot birds inside of Crumb and Spigot
Crumb and Spigot: A New Lakewood Favorite
Boatman's desk, where she greets and helps students and house principals.
A Day in the Life of the Lakewood High School Secretaries
Hayes Elementary School, where the Safety Town program is held in the summer.
A Day in the Life of the Lakewood Rec Department
Actors, singers, and dancers working together in the production of "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812."
A Day in the Life of Barnstormers Drama Club
MILES students partner with general education students on a field trip to the Browns Field House.
A Day in the Life of the MILES Program
The West Shore career center that serves students by answering any questions they may have.
A Day in the Life of a West Shore Program
The Archives
Ghosts and Tunnels of the Civic Auditorium
Echoes of Lakewood: A Century of Stories (1925–2017)
Sink or Swim: The Final Regatta
Lakewood Legend: Dr. Elizabeth Hankins and the Legacy of the Lakewood Orchestra
EC50: A Celebration of Eric Carmen's Musical Legacy featuring The Lakewood Project
The Eric Carmen Tribute: A Labor of Love
Jon Favreau's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu," Released May 22, 2026.
Jon Favreau’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu”
Maggie Gyllenhaal's Latest Film, "The Bride!" Was Released On March 6, 2026
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride”
Phil Lord and Chris Miller's 2026 Film "Project Hail Mary" starring Ryan Gosling.
Lord And Miller’s “Project Hail Mary”
Matthew Johnson and Jay McCarrol's 2026 Film "Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie"
Time Travel and Discontinued Soda: ‘Nirvanna the Band’ Explores the Heart of Growth and Friendship
Marvel Studios' Most Recent Disney+ Series, "Wonder Man," Created By Andrew Guest and Destin Daniel Cretton
Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’: A Love Letter to Acting and a Breath of Fresh Air
Riley's first outfit consists of a tan cardigan paired with a white undershirt and blue jeans. Riley's accessories include necklaces and white Nike shoes. Photo credit: Madison Twining
The Riley Style
Delia's first outfit features an olive green tank top paired with khaki colored shorts. Delia's accessories include her necklace stack that she always wears. Photo credit: Madison Twining
The Delia Style
Alex's first outfit features a burgundy handmade (by Alex) sweater and cargo khaki pants with grey/black tennis shoes. Photo credit: Madison Twining
The Alex Style
Ameera's first outfit: A white, black, and tan floral shirt paired with white linen pants and chunky bracelets.
The Ameera Style
Elizabeth's first outfit consists of a grey fleece overcoat with a navy blue shirt underneath, dark-wash jeans, and a slicked back bun. Photo credit: Madison Twining
The Elizabeth Style
Lakewood's Rockin' Roller-Coast
Lakewood’s Rockin’ Roller-Coast
Chicken Jockeys and Popcorn Carnage
Chicken Jockeys and Popcorn Carnage
Intercepted Signal
Intercepted Signal
Behind The Point: A Small Look From Cedar Point's Winter Chill-Out
Behind The Point: A Small Look From Cedar Point’s Winter Chill-Out
The Transgender Erasure
The Transgender Erasure
Second floor cell block
Abandoned: Cuyahoga County Juvenile Justice Center
Downtown Lakewood at night, seen from the roof of Lakewood Center North.
Lakewood, OH: History, Development, and Rising Prices
The corpse of Willson Middle School.
Echoes of Education
Satellite view of the Midwest region and its borders. -Google Earth
What Exactly Makes the Midwest the Midwest?
Residential security map created by the HOLC for Cleveland.
Redlining and How It Manifests in Cleveland
My Travel Bucket List written on paper. There are list of wishes written on papers and placed inside the bucket.
My Bucket List Travels!
Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Review
Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship Review
The Roaming Report
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Connor Coleman and Miles Evans
February 23, 2026
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The boys 4x800m team reconvene with Coach Hernandez.

Friday, Feb. 20

Lakewood wrestling faced Beachwood during a pep rally on Friday, facing a harsh loss. Lakewood scored match victories from Joshua Kelley Moore, Sullivan Mestek, and Deacon Nicholson. Sullivan Mestek beat his opponent 21-5, scoring a significant victory for Lakewood. 

The boys and girls indoor track teams had their NEOITC All-Star Invitational on Friday night, for those who qualified. Junior Porter Gilliland earned 5th overall in a fast 3200m contest. Sophomore Boston Truitt got second in the long jump, earning him From the Sidelines “Who Put the Hustle in Award.”

On the girls side, the 4x200m relay and 4x400m relay each qualified for the State meet, which will take place Friday, March 6.

Saturday, Feb. 21

The boys and girls swim teams had their district meet on Saturday, which featured many strong performances

On the boys side, Junior Graham McAlvey earned 8th overall in the 500m freestyle, earning him From the Sidelines “Who Put the Hustle in Award.” The 200m medley came in 9th, dropping 1.37 seconds on their season best.

For the girls, Junior Riley Swift placed 12th in the 500m freestyle, and 17th in the 200m free. This was the last meet for the boys and girls for the 2025-2026 season.

 

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