Lakewood Ranch High students enjoy their annual Spring Fling Carnival.
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Pam Eubanks
| 8:30 a.m. March 17, 2019
East County
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Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Alyssa Hamende, a Leaders Club member, admitted she normally shies away from sports — or anything resembling them — but she still volunteered to oversee games of ladder golf with her friend Emilia Simeone.
"I like volunteering," Alyssa said with a shrug.
She and dozens of other Lakewood Ranch High School students volunteered their time and talents during the school's Spring Fling Carnival March 16 in the school's parking lot.
Student organizations hosted booths, from with they offered everything from carnival style games to an obstacle course and even an "escape room."
Event organizer and National Honor Society Adviser Mary Ellen Eskett said various school groups will use the funds for things such as travel, supplies or to donate to charity. The event also served to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Lakewood Ranch High School, she said.
"The rains kept the crowds away, but we're having fun," Eskett said.
Lakewood Ranch National Honor Society members Emma Brooks and Katie Ridenour help serve hot dogs and hamburgers.
Senior Alex Thompson, front, with Joshua Young, behind, dish up hot dogs and hamburgers to raise funds for the National Honor Society.
Freshmen Alyssa Hamende and Emilia Simeone volunteer with Lakewood Leaders.
Bella Sellmer and Angela Baldino man a coloring booth, as well as games of corn hole, to raise funds for the Quill and Scroll club.
Freshman Maya Lander sets up a bowling game for the Marine Conservation Club.
JROTC member Adina Mayo sets up gear for participants in JROTC's obstacle course fundraiser.
Izzie Uribe tries the JROTC obstacle course and is shocked by how heavy the kettle bells are. She tries the challenge because her sister, Sofia Uribe, and boyfriend, Ethan Nicholls, are in JROTC.
Three-year-old Norah Miller hunts for a prize at the Marine Conservation Club's booth.
National Honor Society adviser and event organizer Mary Ellen Eskett gets a rainbow painted on her hand by Ava Botko.
Students for Safety Club member Marissa Briggs, a sophomore, takes a pie in the face for the cause after losing "Pie Face!" to 7-year-old Jaxon Miklavic.
Sophomores Calista Hidalgo and Lauren Beck support the Lakewood Ranch Chorus and are excited about their upcoming trip to the Smokey Mountain Music Festival in April.
Sophomore Skyler Holmes, who is on the Speech and Debate Club, tries out the Escape Room offered by the Mustangs for Kids Club.
Technology Student Association member Jake Hanson plays giant Jenga with friend Katie Hartley as they wait for others to come play.
Braden River High School's Isabella Martin and Lakewood Ranch's Oriana Bracho make stress balls using flour and balloons with the help of Youth in Action Club member Hope Wilcox.
