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The Lakewood High School Showcase and all it had to offer.
Finding Your Club
Opening performance, Declaration Overture. Performed by the Lakewood High School Wind Ensemble, led by Co-Director Riley Kuhn.
Bringing Back Classic to Lakewood
The Cuyahoga River dock at Rivergate Park.
From Hatchery to History: First Annual Sturgeon Fest
Newly recruited firefighters participate in the swearing-in ceremony, accompanied by a loved one.
Bravery on Display
'Coming Soon' sign unveiled for new renovation.
Lakewood Common to Replace The Pit
From left: Seniors Ruby Fraunfelder, Htoo K Pru Wah, Freya Lewis, Ella Daniels, Gwen Hongosh, Tessa Carlin, Erin Gerity, Alex Adamov, and Nora Lipka.
Girls’ Soccer Takes Home a Win on Senior Night
From left: Seniors Mooler Dar, Moo Blue Soe, Louis Van Der Kuil, Lawrence Moore, and Seth Hammersmith.
Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team Takes Home a 2-0 Win on Senior Day
Girls tennis seniors with head coach Lucy Finnegan (left) and JV coach Becky Mittler (right).
Girls’ Tennis Senior Night Ends in a Sweep
Senior setter Erin Boyer reached 900 career assists.
From the Sidelines
The boys' cross country team had an impressive outing as varsity took 3rd place overall in a tough lineup of 18 teams.
From the Sidelines
Boys' cross-country poses with their trophy after winning the Cleveland West Conference.
From the Sidelines
Ariana celebrates her broken record in the Normandy gym.
From the Sidelines
Connor gets the 5k team ready to race.
From the Sidelines
Lakewood's volleyball team celebrates their win infront of Rocky River's statue.
From the Sidelines
Tessa throws the ball in.
From the Sidelines
Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" (2025)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another”
Justin Tipping's "HIM" (2025).
Justin Tipping’s “HIM”
Benjamin Caron's "Night Always Comes" (2025)
“Night Always Comes”
Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Stealing” (2025).
Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Stealing”
James Gunn's Superman (2025)
Superman (2025): A Reimagined Hero for Modern Times—Hope, Humanity, and the Power of Compassion
Middle schoolers are working on this week's project by drawing kind words on Harding’s sidewalks.
Learning Together, Leading Together
Freddy Hill in his shop building a Townsend Guitar.
Freddy Hill and Townsend’s Guitar Co.
Ruby, Brooklynn, and Kali pose as they prepare to drop in.
Lakewood Skatepark 20th Anniversary
Mitchell’s located in Rocky River, a very popular location.
Mitchell’s Unveils Fall Flavors and Celebrates its 26th Birthday
The exterior of KB Confections, which opened in 2012.
The Heart Of KB Confections
Franklin School of Opportunity
Franklin School: A Legacy of Education and Change
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
A couple of the fall menu drinks on display
The Brew Crew: Roasted
The outside of The Blue Café on Madison Avenue.
The Blue Café: Brewing a Community
Oscar's Pizza Merch!
Oscar’s Pizza
Boom’s Pizza Brings Fresh Flavor and Community Spirit to Lakewood
Boom’s Pizza Brings Fresh Flavor and Community Spirit to Lakewood
Foremen Joseph Amberik, Michael Doup, and Troy Brookover.
Behind the Scenes
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Honoring Our Seniors: A Year of Dedication and Gratitude
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Lakewood Legends: Unpacking the Stories of the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Unveiling Viktor: The Legacy of Lakewood’s Beloved ‘Johnny Appleseed’
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The L-Room
Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" (2025)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another”
Justin Tipping's "HIM" (2025).
Justin Tipping’s “HIM”
Benjamin Caron's "Night Always Comes" (2025)
“Night Always Comes”
Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Stealing” (2025).
Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Stealing”
James Gunn's Superman (2025)
Superman (2025): A Reimagined Hero for Modern Times—Hope, Humanity, and the Power of Compassion
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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Winner of the Best of Show award, the Pixie Hollow Plunge coaster displayed at the 25th annual Physics Roller Coaster Open House.

Coaster Craze

Sophia Schelgunov, staff writer/photographer
May 20, 2025
Lakewood Baseball Seniors line up together with their families after walking out onto the field.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Madison Comer, and Kylee Zingale
May 14, 2025
Before the girls' lacrosse game on Saturday, both Lakewood and Padua girls' lacrosse teams stood together for a moment of silence to honor Bay Village and the Veselic family.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Madison Comer, and Kylee Zingale
May 13, 2025
Members of the softball team watch as the senior players engage in Teacher Appreciation Night.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Madison Comer, and Kylee Zingale
May 9, 2025
Landscape photo of the island that shows the many cities and their architecture.

Beyond the Beaches

Sophia Schelgunov, staff writer/photographer
May 2, 2025
Ella Bower and Marissa Showers smile for a photo after the game in honor of being Rangers of the Game.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Kylee Zingale, and Madison Comer
May 1, 2025
Junior Ella Bower and senior Madison Comer are Rangers of the game

From the Sidelines

Madison Comer, Kylee Zingale, and Sophia Schelgunov
April 29, 2025
Lakewood Lacrosse captains of the game against the Boardman Spartans

From the Sidelines

Madison Comer, Kylee Zingale, and Sophia Schelgunov
April 17, 2025
The cast takes one final bow at the end of the show on closing night.

Life Behind the Curtain: LHS’s Barnstormers Spring Musical Les Misérables in Depth

Sophia Schelgunov, staff writer/photographer
April 17, 2025
Marissa Showers and Carys Crone with the gold hats for Rangers of the Game.

From the Sidelines

Madison Comer, Kylee Zingale, and Sophia Schelgunov
April 16, 2025
Four players from the girls' lacrosse team, Fallon Popovich, Maggie Barmann, Luella Darr, and Ruby Fraunfelder, pose for a photo after their game last night.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Madison Comer, and Kylee Zingale
April 11, 2025
The Varsity boys' lacrosse team runs onto their home field to blowout the Keystone High School Wildcats.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Kylee Zingale, and Madison Comer
April 9, 2025
The girls' lacrosse team huddles together.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Madison Comer, and Kylee Zingale
April 7, 2025
Boys' lacrosse huddles together during their game.

From the Sidelines

Kylee Zingale, Sophia Schelgunov, and Madison Comer
April 4, 2025
Juniors Emily Gillick and Ella Bower are the rangers of the game

From the Sidelines

Madison Comer, Kylee Zingale, and Sophia Schelgunov
April 2, 2025
The baseball team huddles up during their home opener on Saturday.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Madison Comer, and Kylee Zingale
April 1, 2025
Madison Comer steps up to the plate

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Kylee Zingale, and Madison Comer
March 28, 2025
Senior Luella Darr takes a photo after being named Player of the Game.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Madison Comer, and Kylee Zingale
March 25, 2025
The boys' lacrosse team faced off against Benedictine.

From the Sidelines

Madison Comer, Kylee Zingale, and Sophia Schelgunov
March 24, 2025
Charieon Doxley smiles for a photo after winning 2nd place at the Div. 1 Indoor State Track and Field meet.

Hurdles and Heart

Sophia Schelgunov, sports writer/photographer
March 21, 2025
Charieon Doxley at the New Balance Indoor National Track & Field Meet.

From the Sidelines

Madison Comer, Kylee Zingale, and Sophia Schelgunov
March 18, 2025
Lakewood Cheer's competition teams smile for a photo after winning multiple awards.

Fame and Farewell

Sophia Schelgunov, staff writer/photographer
March 14, 2025
Charieon Doxley gets 2nd place at Indoor State Championship with an outstanding new PR.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Kylee Zingale, and Madison Comer
March 10, 2025
Lakewood Cheer celebrates the end of their season with their End of Year Showcase.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Kylee Zingale, and Madison Comer
March 3, 2025
Senior Brady Long makes a layup for the Lakewood Rangers.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Kylee Zingale, and Madison Comer
February 26, 2025
The girls' indoor track team dominates on the track at the Spire Institute.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Madison Comer, and Kylee Zingale
February 25, 2025
Lakewood Cheer celebrates the high school team's third place in the varsity tumbling and stunting division, the middle school team's second place in their division, and the individual awards won.

From Performing on Gym Floors to in Front of Judges

Sophia Schelgunov, staff writer/photographer
February 21, 2025
The girls' basketball team plays hard on the court during their playoff game at Cuyahoga Falls against the Tigers.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Madison Comer, and Kylee Zingale
February 19, 2025
The girls' basketball team goes up against Mentor playing a hard fought game.

From the Sidelines

Kylee Zingale, Madison Comer, and Sophia Schelgunov
February 13, 2025
The seniors of the Rangers boys' basketball team and the cheer team line up for a photo in celebration of Senior Night.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Madison Comer, and Kylee Zingale
February 12, 2025
From the Sidelines

From the Sidelines

Kylee Zingale, Madison Comer, and Sophia Schelgunov
February 11, 2025
The Ranger girls' basketball team's three seniors Ava Cuffari, Elizabeth Doup, and Madison Comer stand together for a photo in celebration of their senior night on Saturday, February 8th.

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Madison Comer, and Kylee Zingale
February 10, 2025
Senior Charieon Doxley broke the 60m hurdle record with a time of 9.6, ranking #5 in Ohio

From the Sidelines

Kylee Zingale, Madison Comer, and Sophia Schelgunov
February 7, 2025
From the Sidelines

From the Sidelines

Kylee Zingale, Madison Comer, and Sophia Schelgunov
February 5, 2025
Several students get together and line up to take photos together at the Winter Snowball using a photo booth.

Snowflakes and Sparkles: The Ins and Outs of the Winter Snowball

Sophia Schelgunov, staff writer/photographer
February 5, 2025
From the Sidelines

From the Sidelines

Kylee Zingale, Madison Comer, and Sophia Schelgunov
February 4, 2025
From the Sidelines

From the Sidelines

Kylee Zingale, Madison Comer, and Sophia Schelgunov
February 3, 2025
From the Sidelines

From the Sidelines

Sophia Schelgunov, Kylee Zingale, and Madison Comer
January 30, 2025
From the Sidelines

From the Sidelines

Kylee Zingale, Madison Comer, and Sophia Schelgunov
January 29, 2025

From the Sidelines

Kylee Zingale, Madison Comer, and Sophia Schelgunov
January 27, 2025
Senior Lucas Seguine jumps to make a shot, scoring for the Rangers.

Humble and Hungry for Competition: The Rangers Boys’ Basketball Team Defeats the Rockets and Stay Undefeated in the CWC

Sophia Schelgunov and Kylee Zingale
January 16, 2025
Santa Claus joyfully waves to the crowd from the top of the Lakewood firetruck in the parade.

The Light Up Lakewood Holiday Parade: Christmas Spirit Floods the Streets

Sophia Schelgunov, staff writer/photographer
December 13, 2024
Senior Luke Vannucci shoots for three points during the first quarter. Photo taken by Sebastian Shafer.

Heart, Hustle, and Hope: The Rangers Boys’ Basketball Fall Short to the Eagles in the Home Opener

Sophia Schelgunov, staff writer
December 7, 2024
Lakewood Cheer perseveres in the "Fight-Song" routine in their performance at the CWC Cheer Competition.

Start to Success: Lakewood Cheer Brings the Heat to First CWC Cheer Competition

Sophia Schelgunov, staff
November 12, 2024
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