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Lake Forest Board proclaims April as Month of the Military Child and honors student music and athletics achievements
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At its March 26 meeting at Lake Forest South, the Lake Forest Board of Education unanimously approved the agenda and minutes, proclaimed April as the Month of the Military Child and recognized students who made all‑state music ensembles and athletic champions.
The Lake Forest Board of Education on March 26, 2026, convened at Lake Forest South, unanimously approved the evening’s agenda and the minutes from its March 12 meeting and issued a proclamation recognizing April as the Month of the Military Child.
President James Rata read the proclamation, saying the board “proclaims the month of April as the month of the military child” and encourages schools and community members to recognize military‑connected students’ contributions. The proclamation record shows it was adopted in March 2026 and signed by Superintendent Doctor Lucas and James Rata, as read into the record by the president.
The proclamation was followed by a host‑school presentation from Lake Forest South. “We are super excited to have everyone with us this evening,” Dr. Sarah Weaver, principal at Lake Forest South, told the board, thanking staff, custodians and PTO volunteers who helped produce a video highlighting student work and school programs. The video included students describing favorite subjects and teachers; board members praised the school’s community relationships and supportive staff.
The board also recognized music students from across the district. A presenter described WT Chipman students selected for the Delaware Junior All‑State Chorus, noting that “this year, over 400 students from across Delaware audition” and that Chipman had the largest number of students it has ever sent to the process. The presenter said 10 Chipman students auditioned and two of the selected students are in seventh grade. Named students included Evelyn Coleman (eighth grade, alto), Brielle Everett (seventh grade, soprano), Wolf Robbins (seventh grade, alto) and Bailey Saint Clair (eighth grade).
Jeff Thompson, band director at Lake Forest High School, announced three high‑school students who made Delaware Senior All‑State ensembles, naming Kaylee McDowell, Thomas Finfinger and Anissa Wright. “Music teaches a lot of things that can’t necessarily be learned through lessons,” Thompson said, calling auditions “daunting” and praising students’ discipline and teamwork.
The board also heard athletics highlights. Mr. Pearson, an athletics representative, summarized winter‑season successes, including a first‑year wrestler who became a state champion and a young basketball team that won the Liberty tournament championship. Maya Kelly, introduced by the athletics staff, was recognized for placing first at 122 in her weight class as a first‑year wrestler.
Votes at a glance: The board approved the evening’s agenda 5–0 and approved the March 12 meeting minutes 5–0. The roll call recorded Missus Rash, Doctor Wyatt, Missus Mafoski, Vice President Starkey and James Raub as present.
The board’s next steps, as stated on the record, included continuing recognitions and the remainder of the published agenda; no policy changes or formal motions beyond agenda and minutes approval occurred during the portions of the meeting covered in the record.
