LASA Raptor's News
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards give students opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. Please congratulate all the LASA Winners:
Film students advance to semi-final round for UIL
Congratulations to the cast and crew of the film "Earth to You". They have advanced to the Semi-final round of UIL. 18 films made it to this level, and 5 will be selected to play at the Paramount at the State level.
Erfolg bei Sprachfest
On February 4th 50 students from the LASA German Department competed at Sprachfest. Students from all levels competed in dozens of different events ranging from art projects, musical performance, drama, oral tests, written tests, and a Quiz-Bowl type competition.
Raptor Swim & Dive Compete at Region VII Championship
The LASA Swim and Dive Team completed at the Region VII Championship this past Friday and Saturday. 35 Raptors participated in the meet. The Boys Team came in 2nd place overall with 343 points, while the girls placed 5th with 233 points. Many competitors achieved PRs at the meet, and the following individuals receive their Region Medals on the Podium:
Sci-O Competes at MIT
Earlier in January, the LASA Science Olympiad team traveled to MIT in Boston, MA to compete at the MIT Science Olympiad Invitational. They competed against 67 other teams from across the nation in 23 different events. The students learned a lot, got to experience a true NE winter with snow, and tackle the challenge of one of the most difficult Sci-O competitions.
Freshman, Liam Harris, receives Scholastic Art Award at Regions
Freshman Liam Harris (LASA ’26) received Scholastic Art Awards at the regional level for his photography and digital art. His photo, “Play It Loud,” received a Gold Key, and will advance to national competition.
MTNA Contest Winner
Congratulations to tenth grader Yunxi He for placing third in the Music Teachers National Association national composition competition. Way to represent!
LASA Sci-O Competes at Prestonwood Christian Academy Invitational
The weekend of January 6th-7th, our Science Olympiad team competed in the first ever Annual Prestonwood Christian Academy Science Olympiad Invitational in Plano, TX.
PTSA Reflections Contest
Congratulations to the PTA Reflection contest winners that advance to the Austin Council for judging at the next level. Good luck at the state level and beyond!
History Making All State Choir Results
On Saturday, January 8th, 2023, three LASA Choir students competed in the final round of the TMEA All- State Vocal audition process with an historic outcome! Congratulations to our program's FIRST All State vocalist Beckett Bishop (Bass 2) for making FIRST CHAIR!!! Also, Congratulations to Jett Will (Bass 2) for making 1st alternate.
LASA Junior performs at Carnegie Hall
LASA Junior, Anika Patel, performed a solo at the Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall for a winner's recital of the American Protégé International Competition in November. Congratulations, Anika!
Regeneron Science Talent Search Top Students
LASA is excited to announce that two of our seniors, Bhargav Annem and Nathan Elias were named as scholars in Regeneron’s Science Talent Search. the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math research competition for high school seniors.