Lakeland Prep high school wing officially opens
Lots of local families turned out for the grand opening of Lakeland Preparatory High School, Saturday, July 30, 2022. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Excited attendees flood through the doors to explore the new Lakeland Preparatory School, Saturday July 30, 2022. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Elected officials from the Lakeland board of commissioners and the Lakeland board of education cut the ribbon to the new Lakeland Preparatory High School, Saturday July 30, 2022. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The Lakeland Preparatory School Choir sang the national anthem for the crowd at the high school’s grand opening Saturday July 30, 2022. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The Lakeland Lions cheer squad performs in the brand-new gymnasium at Lakeland Preparatory High School, Saturday July 30, 2022. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Left to right: Bijou, Brenner and Bahar Brown look down into the new gymnasium at Lakeland Preparatory High Schoo, Saturday July 30, 2022. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The school cafeteria at Lakeland Prep features the school’s Lion mascot. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Residents tour the new $50 million Lakeland Preparatory High School, which is ready to welcome students for classes Aug. 8.
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Lakeland School System Ted Horrell Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham Lakeland Prep Lakeland Preparatory High SchoolMichael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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