The Official Twitter Account of Lakota West High School. As Always..... Go Firebirds!!!!
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Today at 7:04 am we lost a part of the Firebird Family Matt Stratman!!
Our hearts are broken, but through this horrible tragedy you have shown true caring for Matt and his family!!!
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Stratman for showing us what true strength is!!!
We are #StratmanStrong
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Girls @OHSAASports Soccer State Championship
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WE ARE THE STATE CHAMPIONS!!!!
@gmcsports @westfirebirds @LakotaDistrict
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"We just have one message for everyone besides thank you. We want those who attend with loved ones to hug one another and tell them "I love you". Never take those 3 words for granted as Matt's last spoken words to me were "love you, dad"
Mr. and Mrs. Stratman
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Congratulations to Lakota West Football Team. GMC Champs!!!#AAGF #WestPride
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Seven Years ago tonight I was blessed to be school board approved to be the Principal of Lakota West High School!!
Thank you to the students, staff, and community for their support over these years!!!
#westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota
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Lakota West has a total 73 points and has won the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!! Rejoice Firebird Nation!!!#AAGF #WestPride #WEareLakota @firebirdxc
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The Stratman Family donating new uniforms to our Freshman Football Team!!! They are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
#stratmanstrong #westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota
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Firebird Family....Please keep Matt Stratman and his family in your thoughts!! I have been in contact with dad since this afternoon and he wants all our positive thoughts!!
#WeareFamily
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Facts About The Class of 2019!
1. 676 students in the Class
2. 611 took part in Graduation
3. 98.37% Graduation Rate
4. 6.8% joining the Armed Forces
5. 181 Receiving Honors Diploma
6. 11.3 Million $$$ offered in Scholarships!!!!!
My kids did pretty well!!! 🔥🔥
#westpride #AAGF
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Girls @OHSAASports Soccer State Semi-Final
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Our Firebirds will play for a State Championship!!!
@gmcsports
@westfirebirds
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We are so proud of our Firebirds. Nothing to be ashamed of. Lessons are often best learned in defeat. We will be back. #AAGF #WestPride
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Congratulations to Christopher Barber, the Lakota West Firebirds Class 2023 Valedictorian! @LakotaDistrict @LakotaWestAD
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What is right is not always popular, and what is popular is not always right!!! Do Things the RIGHT WAY Firebirds!!!!
#westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota
Nothing but class from these @FirebirdTweets that stayed to clean up their student section. Thank you! #WEareLakota
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2016 Lakota West Grad Erin Eliopulos front and center as I walked in the Nike store in Monroe. #westpride
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Girls Hoops Final
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@westfirebirds @gmcsports
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Who Dey from Lakota West! @lakotawestbands & Lakota West Choir are celebrating and rooting on our Bengals to the Super Bowl! #RuleItAll #WEareLakota #AAGF @LakotaWestAD @cathylbella @TarynNBarker @WFreshtweets @JNewman35172327 @TracyH_4 @LakotaSuper @SD_LODI
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Lakota West Senior Aces ACT
Congratulations Truman!!! Getting it done in the Classroom and on the Field!!
More than 1.9 million students took the ACT last year and less than 1% received a perfect composite score of 36. Lakota West senior Truman Mason is one of them.
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It was my honor to surprise the Lakota West Class of 2020
Valedictorian-Jacob Ortwein
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Salutatorian-Drew Kates
At their homes today!!!
Congratulations on a Great Accomplished and Job Well Done!!
#westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota #FirebirdFamily
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Congratulations to the Lakota West Prom King Ed Bolden and Prom Queen Rachel Curry!! #Prom2k21 #seniors2021 #AAGF #WEareLakota
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Hey Firebirds...Please wish my lovely wife Holly Card a Happy 20th Anniversary!!! Her understanding is what allows me to support all of you so many evenings!!!!! #Blessed
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Look at this smile Firebirds!!!
Our Maddie is a Fighter!!! She wanted me to Thank everyone for the cards, gifts, thoughts, and prayers!!!!
#cantkeepherdown #westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota
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Congratulations to Mr Ben Brown becoming the 5th principal in the history of Lakota West. He will take over @FirebirdTweets My new professional account will be @SD_LODI
#westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota #FirebirdFamily
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Our Wonderful Firebird Victoria Stoltz passed away today after her courageous battle. We ask all to keep her family in your thoughts!!!
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Lakota Local School will be closed Friday February 20, 2015!!!
Stay Warm and see you Monday Firebirds!!!
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Lakota Local Schools will be closed tomorrow Friday January 5, 2018!!!! Stay warm Firebirds!!!
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Lakota Local Schools will be closed tomorrow February 17, 2015.
Be Safe out there Firebirds!!!!
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Firebirds.....Can you all now let me go to bed as I am old and tired!?!?! :-) Sleep well and see you tomorrow.
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Our thoughts are with the family of Shayna Smith during this heartbreaking time. #ALWAYSAFIREBIRD
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Much respect @OBJ_3
Well I would say that the word is getting out. Keep those prayers coming. Thanks to Odell. #WEareLakota #Stratman6 #Stratmanstrong @OBJ_3
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Congratulations to Ms. Lauren Hasselbeck for scoring a PERFECT 36 on her ACT!!!! The Firebird Family is very PROUD!!
#MsPerfect #westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota
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Lakota West Homecoming 2017......1800 students of different colors, backgrounds, religions, and orientations getting along and having fun in the same place!!! While not perfect, the world could learn a lot from my kids!!!! #westpride #WEareLakota
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No ma'am everything on that shirt was true and accurate I can be proud to be black, doesn't mean I am anti white, hispanic, or anything else!!! Ask my white wife and four mixed kids if you need confirmation!!! Have a great day!!!
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State Championship coming back to southwestern Ohio! Congratulations Lakota West Firebirds!!! @LWFirebirdsSB @LakotaWestAD
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It’s official, the Mr. Card @SD_LODI parking space is staying! WE are forever grateful for your loyalty, leadership, and legacy. WE celebrate & support you in your new role as Director of Diversity & Inclusion! #AAGF #WEareLakota
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Congratulations to Coach Keith Castner on his election to the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Hall Of Fame.
#westpride #WEareLakota
@LakotaWestAD @westfirebirds
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Congratulations to the Lakota West Class of ‘23!! #seniors23 #AAGF
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Lakota West Class of 2018
Valedictorian-Anna Szolwinski @__annak_
Salutatorian-Ashley Willicut
We are Very Proud of You!!!
#westpride #WEareLakota
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Lakota Local Schools will be closed on Thursday February 19, 2015.
Have a great day Firebirds!!!
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STATE CHAMPIONS!!! Congratulations!!! As Always...Go Firebirds!!! @lakotawestxcp @LakotaWestAD
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LW Band
Open class best visual
Open class Best general effect
Open class Best auxiliary
Open class best percussion
First in open class
Overall best music
Overall best visual
Overall Best general effect
Overall Best auxiliary
Overall best percussion
Overall Grand Champion.
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Good Morning Lakota West High School!!
As we start our virtual learning/working from home we know their will be challenges(Hear Mrs. Card working from home in the background), but I also know
#WEGotThis
#westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota #FirebirdFamily
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Congratulations to Firebird Javier Bahns for scoring a PERFECT 36 on his ACT!!!
@LakotaDistrict @LakotaSuper
#westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota
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Lakota Local School are CLOSED today Wednesday January 20, 2016.
Have a great day Firebirds!!! We will have 6 period days Thursday/Friday.
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We LOVE the Lakota West Class of 2020!!!! @iafflocal3519 @westchestertwp @prinz_rick
@LakotaSuper @LakotaDistrict @GovMikeDeWine
#westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota #FirebirdFamily
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Congratulations @LakotaWestFB on the statement win last night! It was a very special moment for the program and our school community. What a great team! Let’s keep it rolling! Thank you! @MichelleLloyd77 @LakotaWestAD @CoachTomBolden @SD_LODI @LWHSRedSea @LakotaDistrict #AAGF
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Great Visit with my dude former Firebird Jordan Hicks at his place out here in Arizona!! Ready to check him out tomorrow when the Cardinals take on the Browns!!!! #westpride
#AAGF #WEareLakota #FirebirdFamily
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Humbled in defeat, but we are so proud of of our team and thank them for so many special memories. You are still champions. Thank you for a great season as regional finals runner ups. #AAGF #WestPride
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The Firebirds will play for the State Championship Saturday!!!!!
State Semi-Final Softball....
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@westfirebirds @gmcsports
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Shout Out to Choir Teacher Mr. McGill. When Mrs. Roether had a flat tire after school, he changed it in 90 degree weather in his dress clothes. Why Firebirds?? Because that's what a gentleman does and that what #westpride is all about!!!
#AAGF #WEareLakota
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Thank you to Gov. @MikeDeWine for visiting us tonight for some playoff Friday night lights! #AAGF
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As the Principal of Lakota West, I want to say Thank You to all the media outlets for your professional coverage of the #Stratmanstrong movement. Your respect for the families wishes is appreciated!!
@WCPO @WLWT @Local12 @FOX19 @Enquirer @journalnews
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Lakota Local Schools are on a two hour delay on Thursday January 8, 2015.
Have a good night.
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The Lakota West class of ‘23 has been a very special class. It includes our all time leading passer (Mitch Bolden) & all time leading scorer in boys basketball (Nathan Dudukovich). It has been a joy and a pleasure. Great young men.@LakotaWestAD #AAGF
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Honored and Blessed to start my 6th Year as the Principal of Lakota West High School!!
#Neverinmywildestdreams
#westpride #WEareLakota
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Mr. and Mrs. Stratman have established the MS6 Scholarship for High School Football Players at LWS ($2000.06) and the MS27 Scholarship for High School Lacrosse Players at LWS ($2000.27).
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The 2019 Adidas Showcase All-American commit game welcomes USA Youth national team member Kailyn Dudukovich (2021 The Ohio State University).
Kailyn is a full member of the U-16 US national team and will be playing at Lakota West HS.
@LakotaDistrict
#westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota
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I am humbled & honored to follow in the legacy of leadership of Lakota West. Much love and respect for Mr. Card @SD_LODI and Mr. Hamilton @RHamilton75. I promise our students, families & staff to uphold the standard of excellence that is Lakota West #AAGF #westpride #WEareLakota
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WE celebrate tonight, then on to the next one! Congratulations @LakotaWestFB @CoachTomBolden @LakotaDistrict @LWHSRedSea @SD_LODI @LakotaWestAD #AAGF
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Lakota West welcomes new leadership to our West Freshman Campus! Scott Laman is the new Associate Principal & Taryn Barker is the new Assistant Principal. #ServetoLead #AAGF #WEareLakota @ScottLaman2 @TarynNBarker @LakotaDistrict @WFreshtweets
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Firebirds...if this doesn't make you smile something is wrong!! Our guy Mo Emlemdi throwing up the W after his surgery!!!
We are so happy he is doing well!! @westfirebirds @LakotaWestAD @LakotaSuper @LakotaDistrict
#firebirdfamily #westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota
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Coach Bolden!!! #WestPride #AAGF Much love for our West community!!
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Congratulations to Firebird Anitvir Taunque!!! He scored a PERFECT 36 on his Feb. ACT test!!! One half of 1% of test takers get a PERFECT score. In 2019, 4,879 out of nearly 1.8 million got a perfect score!!🔥🔥🔥🏆
#westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota #FirebirdFamily
@LakotaSuper
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My man Isaiah stopped in to pick up his diploma today!!! He is responsible for a lot of good stories. He always makes me smile!!!!
#westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota
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Girls State Final Hoops Final
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WE ARE THE STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
@westfirebirds @gmcsports
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Lakota West Band at Taylor....
Grand Champion ✔, 1st place in Open Class✔, best Guard✔, Visual✔, General Effect✔, Percussion and Music✔. Lakota West was on fire🔥🔥🔥 today and it wasn’t the temperature🌡🌡🌡!
CONGRATULATIONS....
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Karlie Wiles as she has made the University of Cincinnati dance team. We are proud of you and know you will represent Lakota West well!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
#westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota
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Lakota Local Schools is closed today Thursday March 5, 2015. Have a great day Firebirds!!!!
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There were a few kids sitting alone in cafe last week. Some were new students others had no friends in their lunch period. I spoke to a few students and they welcome these kids to sit with them. I walked in cafe later in week and saw the same kids all sitting together!! 😁🔥😁🔥
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Lakota Local schools are closed today Tuesday February 9, 2016. Be safe out there Firebirds!!!!
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Hey #FirebirdFamily...Which look is your favorite!!!! They are all 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 But pick one!!! ⚪🔴⚫????
@LWHSRedSea @CoachTomBolden
@LakotaWestAD
#westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota #FirebirdFamily
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That the Lakota West Marching Firebirds are national semi finalists! I am so PUMPED!!!
Great job Firebirds!!!
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Lakota Local Schools will be closed today Monday November 17 2014. Please be safe out there.
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Lakota West Football
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@westfirebirds @gmcsports
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So Proud of our Firebird @gasafoadjei74 on being selected by the @Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft!!!!
@LakotaDistrict
@LakotaSuper @westfirebirds
@LakotaWestAD @gmcsports #westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota
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Congrats to Firebird @JordanHicks and @Eagles. He/They are Super Bowl LIII Champions!!! #westpride #FlyEaglesFly
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Congratulations to Firebird Andrew Himelstein. He scored a PERFECT 36 on his Feb. ACT test!!! One half of 1% of test takers get a PERFECT score. In 2019, 4,879 out of nearly 1.8 million got a perfect score!!🔥🔥🔥🏆
#westpride #AAGF #WEareLakota #FirebirdFamily
@LakotaSuper
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