Lubbock High School

Sophomore Class President - Isabella Riley - Bella Brockway - Dhruv Parekh Sophomore Vice President - Kinsley Mcneely - Austin Bitela - Kashton Mendolla - Kambrie Pena Sophomore Secretary - Vrundha Bhakta - Bricia Ramos - Hunter Balderas - Paige Crawford - Saylor Sexton Junior Class President - Noor Mazrouea - Ava Mae Cabrera Junior Vice President - Kylan Kitchen - Elsie Emendaac Junior Secretary - Ava Cuevas - Auronna Shakih Senior class President - Azlynn Pinner - Serin Lee - Margaret Howard Senior Vice President - Elizabeth Cude - Radhika Parekh Senior Class Secretary - Sadie Gillespie Student Body President - Ruhan Reddy - Tenzin Pradhan - Sykeri Diaz - Mathew Zuniga Student Body Vice President - Vedant Patel - Aiden Martinez - Xuanen Zheng Student Body Secretary - Wyatt Nall - Kyla Bueno - Grant McCall Student Body Treasurer - Asher Harris - Vera Rose Giemza - Chayce Foley Johnson - Claire Mayo

We are thrilled to welcome our new Instructional Coach, Mrs. Alisha Lightbourne! Mrs. Lightbourne will be joining the Westerner family next year and has already been in the halls learning about Where Westerners Achieve More. -- A note from Mrs. Lightbourne: I am beyond excited to officially join the Westerner Family as the new Instructional Coach at Lubbock High School! I bring 8 years of teaching experience—six years at Dunbar and two years at Ervin Elementary—where I taught science in 5th, 6th, and 8th grades. Most recently, I completed a year as a Principal Fellow at Evans Middle School, which deepened my passion for leadership and student success. Lubbock High holds a special place in my heart—I’m a proud Westerner alum, and Mr. Young was actually my Alpha principal! It’s truly an honor to return home and serve in the school that helped shape who I am today. My husband, J. Lightbourne, works with Communities in Schools at Hutch, and we have three amazing kids—one attends Roscoe Wilson, another will be a future student there next year, and one is currently at Ervin Elementary. Outside of work, I love Jesus, spending time with my family, cooking, music, shopping, and traveling. I’m so grateful for this opportunity, and I look forward to working alongside the incredible staff, students, and families of Lubbock High. Let’s go BLACK and GOLD! -- Welcome Mrs. Lightbourne!

Come see the Speech and Debate Showcase THIS THURSDAY, MAY 8TH! Everyone on the team has worked extremely hard to get where they are this season, and they are so excited to share their hard work!!

Come join Lubbock High Fashion department with our annual fashion show. This year's theme is Celebrating Vogue: The Storyteller. - May 9th | 7:30 PM - $5 Admission - LHS Auditorium

Free lunch TOMORROW for students at Lubbock High School!

The LHS Military Recognition Ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 AM in the Main Gym. Friends and family are welcome as we honor these soon-to-be graduates and their commitment to our country!

The LBX Food Truck will be on campus tomorrow, May 6th, for breakfast and lunch! - Located in the Easy Parking Lot - Free meals for all LHS students! - Featuring recipes from Chef Drake and Chef Matt!

There are less than 50 yearbooks left! The last day to order is May 9th! Get yours today! www.yearbookforever.com

Final month details, big state and national wins, and lots of Westerner pride. It's all in this week's newsletter. https://secure.smore.com/n/sdu89

Congratulations to our phenomenal Lubbock High School Academic Decathlon team, who competed in Division 1 at Nationals this past week and brought home 9 individual awards. Academic Decathlon is the most academically elite program available to students, and every year, Lubbock High coaches seek out the greatest minds in Texas for the challenge. For Academic Decathlon, students study seven objective subjects centered on a different theme annually (this year: Our Changing Climate). Mastering Art, Economics, Literature, Math, Music, Science, Social Science is just the beginning for competitors. Students embarking on this journey also compete in three subjective events: Essay, Prepared Speech and Impromptu, and Interview. As robust and competitive as Lubbock High is, the team is just the third in Lubbock High history to qualify for this level of competition. How, you might ask, does such a phenomenon occur?In April of 2025, our Aca Deca juniors (returning seniors) said, “we’re going to Iowa.” Then freaking did it. Our 2024-25 team consists of Robert Gaines, Echo Ancell, Dania Alkul, Irene Liang, Madeline Weaver, Tola Grupke, Aubrie Alvarado, Michael Herrera, and Toby Tiner. They are coached by Thomas Reynolds, Erin Castle, and Nicholas Reeves. Please congratulate these students on their tremendous accomplishments, and best of luck to our graduating seniors: Aubrie Alvarado, Echo Ancell, Robert Gaines, Michael Herrera, Irene Liang, Toby Tiner, and Madeline Weaver. And a huge thank you, again, to our community for raising the funds necessary for us to compete.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Now more than ever, it's important to support the emotional well-being of our students, staff, and families. Mental health is health, so do not hesitate to reach out. Crisis resources include: • StarCare Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 806-740-1414 or 1-800-687-7581 • Central Plains Center Crisis Hotline: 1-800-687-1300 • National Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 • Texas Youth Hotline: 888-580-4357 • Teen Text Crisis Line: Text 855-449-1212 • Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 • Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ Youth): 866-488-7386 Let’s continue to check in on ourselves and each other. You are not alone.#WeAreLubbockISD

Happy National School Principal Day! We're so grateful for the leadership that our principals give to our students and staff. #WeAreLubbockISD

May is Physical Fitness and Sports Month! Across our many campuses, we're celebrating movement, teamwork, and healthy habits. From PE classes to after-school sports, let's get active and stay strong together! #WeAreLubbockISD

The Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 accountability ratings, and Lubbock High earned a B+ rating with 6 distinctions! We’re proud to see that effort recognized and excited to keep moving forward. Thank you to our students, teachers, and staff for the energy and dedication you bring every day. Let’s go, Westerners!

Over the weekend LHS Academic UIL teams competed at Regionals at Texas Tech and they made it count! 🥇 1st in Science (the only West Texas 1st place at Regionals!) 🥈 2nd in Number Sense 🥉 3rd in Mathematics Big congratulations to the whole team for representing Lubbock High with pride and to the students advancing to State on May 19–20. Way to go, Westerners!

Check out this amazing Summer Camp being offered by our Westerner Robotics Program!

Reminder: The PTA will hold a general meeting tomorrow at 5:45 PM in the LHS Auditorium, just before the Recognition Ceremony. Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to our Academic Octathlon team, who placed 2nd in Region this weekend at regional/state competition in Frisco and 3rd in the State! The team consists of Thomas Bruning, Drayke Johnson, Sannvi Sharma, Elliot Hall, Colin Kelly, Will Guess, Dani Morin, and Ethan Smith. Varsity: 1st - Ethan Smith Honors: 1st - Sannvi Sharma Music Scholastic: 1st - Elliot Hall Economics Varsity: 2nd - Ethan Smith Science Varsity: 2nd - Ethan Smith Scholastic: 1st - Elliot Hall and Colin Kelly Honors: 2nd - Drayke Johnson Literature Varsity: 2nd - Ethan Smith Scholastic: 2nd - Elliot Hall Art Varsity: 3rd - Ethan Smith 1st - Dani Morin Social Science Scholastic: 2nd - Elliot Hall OVERALL Top 3 Individual Varsity: 2nd - Ethan Smith Scholastic: 2nd - Elliot Hall

Prom, IB testing, graduation info, and students heading to State and Nationals. Catch it all in the weekly newsletter! https://secure.smore.com/n/kqdn0c

Join us for a fun, supportive, and inclusive football camp where every participant can thrive, regardless of ability. Our coaches are dedicated to creating a positive, encouraging environment for all athletes. Questions: caden.fregia@lubbockisd.org