What's Happening in Cougar Country

When the doors to Lake Catholic High School opened in 1970, 221 ninth graders walked through. It was the beginning of something new and exciting.

A few years ago, the school celebrated its 50th anniversary of those school doors opening. The celebration, however, was muted because of the global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus. 

Those 221 students, back then, eventually became the first graduating class of Lake Catholic. That was in 1974. One by one, year by year, students continued their march through high school and eventually across the stage to receive their diplomas, adding to the number graduating classes. So now, not slowed by the pandemic, we are able to countdown the months until we can celebrate Lake Catholic High School’s 50th graduating class – the Class of 2023.

As we move toward May 20, 2023, when this year’s seniors will turn their tassels and become alumni, we will look back at the decades of classes that came before them. 
We took a look at the 1970s (’74-’79) in January, along with 1980-1984 and 1985-1989 in February, 1990-1994 and 1995-1999 in March and the early (’00-’04) and late (’05-’09) 2000s a few weeks ago.

Today we highlight the first half of the 2010s (’10-‘14). Images from all these memories can be found on the school’s Communications page.

2010

The Class of 2010 was Lake Catholic’s 37th Lake Catholic graduating class. Its highlights included introducing the new Student Government Officers and Senior Homeroom Representatives to the student body. The class worked hard to be outstanding LC Ambassadors throughout the year at Open Houses, during Shadow Days and whenever needed to be Lake Catholic’s best representatives. It shared memorable moments with the Homecoming Court and at the Dance. Service was an important part of student life shared through meaningful religious experiences including school liturgies, retreats, and service projects. Cougar spirit was alive and flourishing at school pep rallies to get ready for outstanding seasons from their athletic teams. The boys soccer team was regional champs; the football team made it to the State Final Four; the volleyball team was State Runner-ups; the Cross Country Team made it to regionals; the softball team won the North Coast League for the first time; the track team’s JeRica Sanders (’11) won her second consecutive state title in the hurdles; the baseball team made it to regionals; and the boys lacrosse team had its first official season at Lake Catholic.  The Fine and Performing Arts Department gave us wonderful memories including the production of “Oklahoma.” The Class enjoyed a memorable Prom and topped off their high school careers with wonderful Senior Farewell Activities including the Passing-of-the-Torch Ceremony and impressive Graduation Ceremony.

2011

Highlights from the 38th Lake Catholic graduating class included many of the early school year traditions - introducing the new Student Government Officers and Senior Homeroom Representatives, working hard as LC Ambassadors throughout the year at Open Houses, during Shadow Days and whenever needed to be Lake Catholic’s best representatives, and sharing memorable moments with the Homecoming Court and at the dance. Service was an important part of student life shared through meaningful religious experiences including school liturgies, retreats and service projects, including the Broadmoor Christmas Party. Cougar spirit was alive and flourishing at school pep rallies to get ready for outstanding seasons from their athletic teams. The volleyball team was State Champions; the football team made it to the State Final Four again; the cross-country team made it to regionals once again; and JeRica Sanders (’11) won her third straight state title in the hurdles. The Fine and Performing Arts Department gave us wonderful memories, including the production of “A Christmas Carol” and “Once Upon This Island.” The Class finished off it’s time at Lake Catholic by enjoying Prom and topping off its high school years with Senior Farewell Activities, including the Passing-of-the-Torch Ceremony and its Graduation Ceremony.

2012

The Class of 2012 followed its predecessors and started its school year off by introducing the new Student Government & Class Officers and Senior Homeroom Representatives to the student body. The LC Ambassadors were again called upon throughout the year to help at Open Houses, during Shadow Days and whenever needed to be Lake Catholic’s best representatives. The student body, especially the seniors, enjoyed a great time at the Homecoming dance with its Homecoming Court. Service remained an important pillar of student life and included many meaningful religious experiences as Peer Ministers, and through school liturgies, retreats, and service projects such as the annual Blood Drive, Meal Ministry and a senior class favorite – the Broadmoor Christmas Party. Cougar spirit was on display at all the school pep rallies to get ready for outstanding seasons from the athletic teams. The Class of 2012 enjoyed outstanding seasons from Cougar teams including the football team making it to the playoffs again, as well as impressive seasons for the boys and girls golf teams and the girls tennis team. The Fine and Performing Arts Department gave us wonderful memories, including the LC Singers and the production of “Cinderella.” The Class enjoyed a memorable Prom and topped off its high school careers with wonderful Senior Farewell Activities including the Passing-of-the-Torch Ceremony and impressive Graduation Ceremony. Lake Catholic faculty and staff member retirees were celebrated, while class members honored classmates through the annual Senior Poll.

2013

The Class of 2013 was the 40th graduating class from Lake Catholic. It started its senior year off in typical fashion by introducing the new Student Government & Class Officers and Senior Homeroom Representatives to the student body. The LC Ambassadors shined once again throughout the year at Open Houses and during Shadow. The Homecoming Dance was once again a hit. The class’s “Willingness to Serve” was apparent at our school liturgies, retreats, and service projects. Cougar spirit was alive and flourishing at Halloween and through school pep rallies to get ready for outstanding seasons from their athletic teams. The Class of 2013 enjoyed outstanding seasons from Cougar teams including the cheerleaders, the swim team, the boys basketball team making it to the State Final Four, as well as Joanna Hallisy making it to the state meet in shot put. The year also saw the debut of the Lake Catholic rugby team. The Fine and Performing Arts Department gave us wonderful memories including an outstanding production of “Anything Goes.” The Class enjoyed the Student/Teacher Games, the Cinderella Prince Charming Ball and Kick-It Fundraiser. A memorable Prom was had by all, and the Seniors topped off their high school careers with wonderful Senior Farewell Activities including the Passing-of-the-Torch Ceremony and impressive Graduation Ceremony.

2014

Highlights from the Class of 2014 started off with introducing the new Student Government & Class Officers and Senior Homeroom Representatives to the student body. The class worked hard to be outstanding LC Ambassadors throughout the year at Open Houses, during Shadow Days and whenever needed to be Lake Catholic’s best representatives. They shared memorable moments with the Homecoming Court and at the Dance. Cougar spirit was alive and flourishing at Halloween. Service was an important part of student life shared through meaningful religious experiences through school liturgies, retreats and service projects including the Broadmoor Christmas Party. and through school pep rallies to get ready for outstanding seasons from their athletic teams. The Class of 2014 enjoyed outstanding seasons from Cougar teams including the boys basketball team winning the North Coast League; and the hockey team making it to the State Final Four. The Fine and Performing Arts Department gave us wonderful memories including an outstanding production of “Urinetown.” The Class enjoyed the Cinderella Prince Charming Ball, and a memorable Prom was had by all and the Seniors.  Seniors topped off their high school careers with wonderful Senior Farewell Activities including the Passing-of-the-Torch Ceremony and impressive Graduation Ceremony. Many memories were also captured through the Senior Poll.

Be sure to check back later as we continue our Countdown to the 50th Graduating Class with the second half of the classes from the 2010s (’15-'19).