The Warrior Legacy: Manuel Iglesias

Some things about Lakeside that I really appreciated were all the different sports and clubs offered to students. Trying different sports or clubs during freshman year helped create opportunities to meet and befriend other students that I am still really close to now. Not knowing many people at the start of high school can be anxious. I have participated in wrestling, golf, and soccer throughout my high school years. I enjoyed time spent with teammates and coaches. I was in FFA and Band as well, learning and memory-making.

This past year I was honored to be a charter leader for Lakeside’s new Cultural Awareness Club. It was really fun to show and experience different cultures throughout the year. Last October I was able to share my family’s Hispanic culture at the first public event— it was a great new opportunity for many students and a good number of parents and other adults that joined us in the cafeteria that night.

Among many memorable teachers, Mr. Doering with Government, Mr. Pufahl with Band, and Mrs. Tetzlaff with Art made school fun for me because I was able to connect with them and enjoy their classes. It was very beneficial for me considering my future goals.

Manny will join his older sister at Martin Luther College in the fall to study Elementary Education, with plans to become a grade school teacher. He and his family are members at St. Mark, Watertown.