Seniors from each of the LSR7 high schools were honored by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals in the 2019 Missouri Scholars 100 program. The seniors include:
Lee’s Summit North High School sophomore Morgan McGurk was recognized at the 16th annual Lee’s Summit Mayor’s Character Breakfast for her quality of character through her service to family and community. Morgan received the award for responsibility. Her story is featured in The Kansas City Star, Lee’s Summit Journal edition.
Mindy Haesemeyer, LSN’s Student Council adviser, has worked closely with Morgan this year on the group’s student-focused initiatives. “I admire Morgan’s kindness and compassion for others,” Haesemeyer said. “She truly cares for her peers, and advocates for all students to feel welcome in our building and community.”
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II nominated two students for the U.S. Air Force Academy: Luke Poudel, Lee’s Summit West High School, and Austin Merit, Lee’s Summit North High School.
Luke participates in band, Junior ROTC and soccer. He also volunteers for Harvesters. Austin is involved in National Honor Society, cross country, his church youth group, ROTC and color guard. He is also the AFJROTC Group Commander and Drill Team Commander and an Optimist Student of the Month.
Congratulations, Luke and Austin! We are proud of you.
Tiger Smart, Bronco Smart and Titan Smart will participate in our annual “Freeze Out” from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7 in front of Lee’s Summit High School.
Students will remain outside for four hours. During this time, they will collect clothing, especially coats and winter apparel, to be donated to local charities. This year an additional focus will be on collecting donations of new or gently used shoes as part of the Shoes for Orphan Souls program. Community members are encouraged to drop off their donations at the school’s Building A south entrance, near the tiger head.
Lee’s Summit North High School Theatre opens the Addams Family, based on the characters from the popular T.V. series. This musical follows Wednesday Addams as she grows up, meets a preppy boy and begins to see the world in brighter colors. This PG-rated show runs November 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. and November 11 at 2 p.m.
