Lifer Spotlight: Will ’25
Words by Kim Vreeland This fall, Will is headed to UCLA to study Psychobiology. House Captain, School Mascot, and Senior Class President are just a fraction of the numerous leadership roles Will held during his 14-year journey at Academy at the Lakes that began in Junior Kindergarten. The list of impressive achievements continues: Founder of […]
Lifer Spotlight – Sophia ’25
This fall, Sophia is heading to the University of South Carolina to study neuroscience. Her Academy journey began 13 years ago in Senior Kindergarten. Sophia fondly describes Academy as a second home, “Growing up as an only child and attending one school my whole life means that the people I’ve grown up with since we […]
Lifer Spotlight: Chloe ’25
Words by Kim Vreeland After spending her entire educational journey at Academy at the Lakes, Chloe Kamat is headed to the University of Kentucky Honors College, where she will study human health services with the goal of becoming a physician assistant. An AP Scholar with Distinction and the recipient of the Female Athlete of the […]
Lifer Spotlight: Eryn ’25
Words by Kim Vreeland, Director of Marketing and Communications Eryn McLeod is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Florida, after spending her entire educational journey at Academy at the Lakes. An AP Scholar with Distinction and member of National Honor Society, Eryn consistently excelled in the classroom, earning Head of School’s Honor Roll […]
Wildcats at the World Series
Words by Brad Shellgren In the biggest game of the year, on the biggest stage in the sport, Lexi Kilfoyl stepped into the pitcher’s circle at the College World Series and felt sentimental. Not exactly the normal emotion one would expect in a pressure-packed environment like this, but this moment was anything but normal. […]
From PreK3 to Georgetown – Anisa Nanavati ’22
Words by Kim Vreeland Anisa Nanavati began her Academy journey when she was 3 years old, and in two months, she will head to Georgetown University in Washington D.C. to study International Politics. Anisa shares that it was the strong support system at Academy at the Lakes that contributed to her success. “My community was […]
Alumni Reflection: Eric Velt ’04
My name is Eric Velt, and I am a proud member of Academy at the Lakes’ Class of 2004. I say proud member because I am proud to say I am a member of the Academy at the Lakes family. I was a part of the “Trailblazer Generation” of students that helped build the school […]
Alumni Return to Share Their Important Tips for College Life with Graduating Seniors
On Thursday, Jan. 3, eight Academy alums visited the Class of 2019 to share the important lessons they have learned on their journey through higher education. Touching on everything from the importance of going to class to the proper way to handle all kinds of issues, these young men and women gave a priceless assemblage […]