Alumni Spotlight - Zach West (Class of 2011)

Zach West attended LCA for nine years and graduated in 2011. After graduation, he attended the University of Kentucky where he played football and majored in sociology and political science with a minor in criminology. He also holds two Master's Degrees, one in Sports Leadership Administration from UK and one in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of the Cumberlands. He is currently a Lexington police officer and is engaged to Emma Schulman. 

Tell us about one of your favorite memories at LCA. Winning the state championship in football with friends that I had been playing sports with since 5th grade. 

When thinking about your time at LCA, finish this sentence, "This is where...": I met friends I will have for a lifetime. 

From your own experiences, why do you believe it was important for you to attend LCA? I believe the academic environment that LCA provides prepares every student for the collegiate level and life. 

In what ways did LCA prepare you for college and beyond? Academically and athletically, both of these areas at LCA were extremely challenging with good staff members and coaches to help push you and not let you fall behind on the classroom or on the field. 

What would you tell a friend to encourage them to send their child(ren) to LCA? There's no better place to send your kids if you want them challenged academically and athletically and encouraged spiritually through their educational career.

View Zach's interview below.