“We love all of our students at Lakeside and strive to maintain a safe and effective learning environment,” Raymond wrote in his April 2022 statement. “Building character in teenage boys can be difficult.” The headmaster indicated the misbehavior had been so disruptive that the seventh-grade teacher had considered quitting.
In 2022, Lakeside Christian Academy defended the headmaster’s actions, saying they were “consistent with his role as the disciplinarian and were done in the best interest of everyone involved.”
When contacted by ChurchLeaders on Monday, Lakeside Christian Academy said they have no comment about Raymond’s conviction. ChurchLeaders also reached out to New Horizon Church and will update this article with any reply.