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ANNUAL REPORT | FISCAL YEAR 2023 - 2024

Superintendent’s Message

In late 2023, the Cleveland Lutheran High School Association officially updated its mission statement. For nearly two decades, our stated mission was to offer an academically rich, Christ-centered education in a 21st century learning environment. Given that we were pretty deep into the 21st century, it was long past time to update our mission. Over the span of a few months, the administration of our schools worked with the CLHSA Board of Directors on a new mission statement. Right before the calendar turned into 2024, we officially adopted a mission statement that will carry us for years and decades to come.

The mission statement now reads: The Cleveland Lutheran High School Association prepares and equips students to excel in service, leadership, and learning while living as disciples who are rooted and grounded in the love of Christ.

There are many things that I love about this mission statement guiding the ministry that happens in our schools. It affirms first and foremost that we are going to be guided by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It also makes it clear that we are more than just a Christian environment—we are schools that are going to push our students to excel in the classroom, serve in their communities and churches, and fill the incredible leadership gap that exists in our culture.

Each day on our campuses, you can see the key parts of our mission statement in action. At Lutheran East, you can see students who are preparing for the annual mission trip to the Dominican Republic. You will see students who are actively leading worship in our Chapel services and who are growing through Faith Formation classes. At Lutheran West, we added a Campus Pastor (Rev. Jeff Steele-Steeber), who is supporting and directing the discipleship work that was already taking place all around school.

You can see leadership in action throughout our buildings—but maybe the most visible is the amazing work being done through The Senney Enterprises Business & Entrepreneurship Academy at Lutheran West. The students in that program began a process last spring of completely reimagining how spiritwear and dress code apparel is made available to students, families, and alumni. They launched the first student-run business in school history, and it is off to a tremendous start. You can visit the L-DubHub retail location at Luthearn West each day before school and during lunch!

Both of our schools have strongly prioritized service throughout our community through grade-level service projects. Throughout the fall and the spring, you will see 9th grade students at local nursing homes, 10th grade students at churches in the area, and upperclassmen from both Lutheran East and Lutheran West helping beautify local parks. Service is part of the DNA of who we are, and it is a joy to see that part of our mission in action.

My favorite part of our mission statement is that, from a birds-eye view, it really embodies the entire history of what the Cleveland Lutheran High School Association has been since its inception. There are generations of Pioneers, Falcons, and Longhorns whose service and leadership have affected our communities for over seven decades. Thousands of graduates have excelled at the highest levels of education. And most importantly, for all of those graduates, the service, leadership, and learning they developed at our schools is grounded in the life-saving, powerful Gospel of Jesus Christ. While our mission statement may be new, it is also the same as we have always been!

In the pages ahead, you will see stories of our mission unfolding at Lutheran East and Lutheran West. You will see the impact that is happening in the lives of our students and the lives of the adults with whom they interact. I hope you are blessed by reading it, just as our community is blessed daily by your prayers and financial support.

CHRIS STEINMANN ’00 Superintendent & CEO

Building

In 2020, Lutheran East and Lutheran West leadership began envisioning what was to come for our school facilities and programs. Now, in the fall of 2024, the architects, designers, and construction crews have come and gone. The schools look better than ever, and students have more opportunities than ever before.

Growth and change: two parts of life that can be the most challenging, the most humbling, and the most rewarding. In 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, the CLHSA began planning in earnest for what would be a four-year period of intensive growth and change for our two schools. Now, with two renovated buildings, a new mission statement, and more students than ever before, we’re grateful, humbled, and beyond excited for what the future holds.

Lutheran East

On Mayfield Road, Lutheran East sits like a welcoming, shining beacon. Its entire facade and 100% of the windows, both of which were original to the 1958 construction of the building, have been replaced and modernized. What used to be a non-descript exterior that had passersby wondering “What is that building?” now includes a 16-foot-long illuminated sign spelling out “Lutheran High School East.” Passing the school now, one can’t help but know that THIS is the home of the Lutheran East Falcons. The cross on the front of the structure remains in place, a reminder both of the school’s long history and of the fact that above all, Lutheran East will always be a Christian environment.

Inside, there are upgrades that are less visible but just as transformative for the school community. The HVAC system has been upgraded so that the entire building is now air conditioned. Additionally, new energy-efficient lighting has been installed throughout the building. Classroom signage and wayfinding signs have been installed, so that students and visitors can easily find their way around, and so that the building is fully compliant with ADA signage requirements.

As of the publication of this article, Faith & Future, the campaign that enabled these crucial renovations, has raised in excess of $2.8 million of the $3.8 million goal. Over 200 donors have made gifts to this campaign. This includes donations from over 80 people who are new donors to Lutheran East. We’re so grateful that the Lutheran East community saw the vision set forth and believed in its impact on generations of current and future Falcons!

The physical renovations were completed in spring 2024, but the fundraising part of the campaign continued on. Fundraising for this initiative will come to

Top: new windows with blue glass panes throughout; Middle: Exterior with new facade, and new "Lutheran High School East" illuminated sign; Bottom: contractor plans onsite during construction

“Lutheran East’s capital campaign has not only enabled crucial building upgrades, but it has also inspired our school community. Students, faculty, staff, coaches, and administrators are excited to grow and learn together in a comfortable, safe, modern setting.”

- Chris Steinmann, Superintendent and Acting Principal, Lutheran East

a close this fall. Those who would still like to make an impact on this campaign, enabling Lutheran East to to cross the finish line on our $3.8 million financial goal and our goal of 300+ unique donors, can do so now at LutheranEast.org/ FaithandFuture

Additionally, school administration invites you to visit for a tour. As we’re fond of saying in our communications to alumni, friends, and donors: If you haven’t seen Lutheran East lately, you haven’t seen Lutheran East.

Lutheran East would like to thank Carey Construction and all sub-contractors for their work on this project.

Lutheran West

In a bold leap forward, Lutheran West’s physical facility and programmatic expansions promise more room to grow, more opportunities to seize, and more modern spaces in which to learn.

In the largest-scale expansion and renovation project in school history, thirty-six thousand square feet of brand new spaces have been added to Lutheran West. This school year, 710 middle school and high school students, in partnership with faculty, staff, administrators, and coaches/program directors, are utilizing – and loving – the spaces.

The expansion was made possible through Lutheran West’s Forward in Faith capital campaign, a $21 million initiative that now continues beyond the completion of the physical expansion.

Forward in Faith has had three primary initiatives:

1. Physical expansion adding 36,000+ square feet of modern academic and extracurricular spaces (completed August 2024)

2. Addition of grades 6-8 at Lutheran West (added August 2022)

3. Intentional investment in, and focus on, identified Centers of Excellence (curricular and extracurricular

areas in which Lutheran West can provide exceptional academic and programmatic experiences, while developing the next generation of Christian leaders in growing and important fields within our society).

The expansion and repurposing project included:

- 15 new academic and extracurricular spaces

- State-of-the-art video production and editing studio with full-wall green screen and teleprompter

- STEM / engineering lab

- New Richard W. Linn Biology Lab

- Second art studio

- New John Katt Music Room with recording technology

- Expansive courtyard with outdoor classroom

- L-DubHub retail store inside The Senney Enterprises Business & Entrepreneurship Center

- New student gathering spaces

- Two new sets of restrooms

- New administrative offices for Lutheran West and the CLHSA

- Dedicated space for School Counseling offices

- The Longhorn Room, a multi-purpose space for meetings, middle school Chapel, and more

- Elevator

- ADA compliant signage and wayfinding signage

Now in its third school year, the middle school at Lutheran West is thriving:

- 2024-2025 school year enrollment in grades 6-8 is 155 students

- Continued addition of programs at the middle school level, including athletics, arts, and academic/co-curricular options

Lutheran West’s Centers of Excellence include:

- The Senney Honors Academy (est. 2011)

- Longhorn Athletics (est. 1958)

- The Senney Enterprises Business & Entrepreneurship Academy (est. 2022)

- The STEM Academy (Coming soon! Already-completed preparations for the addition of the STEM Academy include the new STEM, Engineering, and Biology labs, investment in Robotics equipment, and the addition of the video production & editing studio)

- The Fine Arts Conservatory (Coming soon! Already-completed preparations for the addition of the Fine Arts Conservatory include the relocation and expansion of the John Katt Music Room and the addition of a dance studio)

On August 4, 2024, Lutheran West hosted over 500 people who took part in a ribbon cutting and building dedication, followed by self-guided tours and activity stations throughout the newly expanded building.

Top row, L-R: Lutheran West’s new main entrance; Video Production & Editing Studio; Student Ambassadors welcoming guests to the building during the 8/4/24 Grand Opening event; a middle school class utilizing one of the new academic collaborative areas

Activity stations featured interactive experiments and experiences that allowed attendees to better understand the Lutheran West’s Centers of Excellence. Guests were able to interact with the green screen in the video production studio, see the 3-D printers in action, visit the new School Counseling Center, shop at the L-DubHub, extract real DNA from strawberries, take photos with Longhorn athletic gear, record a song in the new music room and hear it played back, contribute to a prayer mosaic, and more.

Just before the ribbon was cut, Rev. Dr. David Buegler addressed the crowd with a dedication and prayer, saying, “May the special space designed for expanding our ministry be a testimony that we not only cherish our past, but we seek new ministry for the future.”

Remarks were also made by Greg Steinberg ’91, Chairman of the CLHSA Board of Directors; Joel S. Bahr, Lutheran West Head of School/Principal; and Chris Keller ’91, Chairman of the Lutheran West Operating Board.

Director of Development Ashley Koza shared, “The physical expansion is nearing completion, but the campaign will be ongoing. We’ll continue to raise funds as we expand student programming and opportunities through Centers of Excellence.”

Lutheran West thanks ThenDesign Architecture (TDA), The Krill Company, and all of the sub-contractors who worked on this incredible project.

“We’ll continue to raise funds as we expand student programming through Centers of Excellence.”

- Ashley Koza, CLHSA Director of Development “We not only cherish our past, but we seek new ministry for the future.”

- Rev. Dr. David Buegler

Above, L-R: first middle school Chapel service held in the new Longhorn Room; stairwell from new 2nd floor academic area; class in new Richard W. Linn Biology Lab; Below: new courtyard, complete with a variety of seating, lighting, heaters, and weather-protected screens for outdoor classes

There’s more to Lutheran West than ever before.

Top row, L-R: building entrance from new courtyard; Linden Road entrance sign with new construction; additional commons space at new main entry; new middle school classroom

2nd row, L-R: new hallway and lockers; hallway in upstairs new construction; L-DubHub school store, new & expanded John Katt Music Room

3rd row, L-R: new CLHSA office entrance; August 4 Grand Opening event

4th row, L-R: flag hanging in new classroom; students using courtyard for outdoor study hall

5th row; L-R: new Welcome Center; “Welcome to West” signage at main entrance; video editing equipment and software in new Video Broadcasting & Editing Studio; student ambassadors at the new main entrance during the August 4 Grand Opening event

Bottom row, L-R: new main office reception area; stairwell and built-in seating in expanded academic area; student walking through courtyard between classes; courtyard view from second story windows

Make a gift now to the ongoing Forward in Faith capital campaign.

See a video recap of the August 4 Grand Opening event, produced by architecture firm TDA.

Coming Home

Falcon and Longhorn alumni have long been the heartbeat of our schools’ lasting sense of community. It’s no wonder that so many of them choose to return to Lutheran East and Lutheran West to work and share their love of our schools with the next generation.

We’re consistently humbled and proud that “community” and “family” are two of the most commonly used words to describe our schools. The welcoming, supportive environment is one of the driving forces behind the fact that so many Lutheran East and Lutheran West alumni choose to return to pursue careers at our schools. For the 2024-2025 school year, the CLHSA employs over 200 faculty members, staff, administrators, coaches, program directors, and substitutes between the two schools. Of that total, 35 are graduates of Lutheran East or Lutheran West. Let’s get to know them.

Marissa (Stover) Adams, Class of 2008

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - Art Teacher, Asst. Softball Coach College attended: College of WoosterStudio Art major; Mathematics minor Has served the CLHSA for: 4 years Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “The familiarity. I have grown up in the Lutheran West community. My father, Mark Stover, has been a teacher at Lutheran West since I was born! I now work with people that once taught me, but also have known me my whole life. It is a true family community that we have and I know I will always be taken care of and prayed for.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “I LOVED Homecoming Week. I enjoyed making all the decorations, designing t-shirts, and playing in the games. The pep social was always a favorite, with the court and Larios. My senior year, my friend Rebecca Dobbins and I won the tug of war competition. Also, the annual Pops Concerts were always some of my favorite events. We sang Bohemian Rhapsody and a High School Musical medley one year and everyone was so into it!

Debi (Hayas) Albrecht, Class of 1985

Current school and role(s):

Lutheran West - Alumni Director and Special Events Coordinator College attended: Lorain Community College - Nursing

Has served the CLHSA for: 10 years Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “Meeting alumni, and the relationships being built between faculty and current students.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Chapel sevices bring back the most vivid, faith-transforming memories.”

Rachel Bender, Class of 2019

Current school and role(s):

Lutheran West - Middle School Math and Religion Teacher College attended: Concordia University Wisconsin - Lutheran Elementary and Special Education

Has served the CLHSA for: 1 year Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “The amazing staff who are very supportive and welcoming, as well as the ability to teach others about God on a daily basis.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Helping organize the yearly service day as a student. It was really neat to see all of the students go out and serve, making a positive impact in the community.”

Natalie Bielawski, Class of 2015

Current school and role(s):

Lutheran West - Flag Line Coach College attended: Tiffin UniversityBusiness Administration Has served the CLHSA for: 3.5 years Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “The community. As a thirdgeneration LW Longhorn alumna, I was raised in the Longhorn community. I have always been surrounded by faith and by this community’s encouragement to allow the Lord to guide me in life. I would not be where I am today without the support I have received from the faculty and staff through the years as both a student and now a coach. Being able to surround myself in this community constantly reminds me of the blessings of faith and family. So many staff have sent their children here, and I plan for my future children to be fourthgeneration Longhorns.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Friday night football games. It is incredible to think back on spending four years twirling a flag at halftime on that field as I now watch my 17 girls do it each Friday in the fall from the sidelines as a coach. Those ‘Friday night lights’ helped get me a college scholarship and continue color guard and dance team in college.”

Charley Davis, Class of 2020

Current school and role:

Lutheran East - English Teacher College attended: Kent State University - Integrated Language Arts Has served the CLHSA for: 1 year

Favorite part of working at Lutheran East: “My favorite part of working at Lutheran East is the culture that each student brings to the classroom. Students are not shy to share their personal experiences. This allows me to learn more about them and make the learning conducive to their needs. Also, the students at Lutheran East are ready to praise. I love being in a place that makes sure worship is authentic and directed.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “As a student at West, I took statistics for the volleyball team. That experience provided me numerous leadership opportunities that I will never take for granted. With the knowledge of the sport and statistics program, I now assist the Lutheran East volleyball team!”

Alex Farrell, Class of 2017

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - Head Cheer Coach Has served the CLHSA for: 1 year

Favorite part of working at the CLHSA: “The community and reconnecting with former teachers.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Homecoming Weeks!”

Mark Fenske, Class of 1998

Current school and role(s): CLHSA - Technology Director College attended: Malone University - Mathematics Has served the CLHSA for: 22 years

Favorite part of working at the CLHSA: “Impacting students’ lives and working with the greatest faculty on Earth!”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “The Monday Night Bible Study at Jim Fenske’s house.”

Dave Geye, Class of 1982

Current school and role: Lutheran West - PE & Health Teacher, Assistant AD Has served the CLHSA for: 24 years

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “Seeing my own children come through Lutheran West and then seeing the impact this school had on them academically and spiritually as they have now entered their adult lives.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “The friends that I made and the influence that people like Joel Gesch and Karen Wittrock had on me, who truly led me to the life of coaching and teaching that I ended up pursuing.”

Gregory Kita, Class of 1993

Current school and role: Lutheran East - VP of Student Culture College attended: Baldwin Wallace Has served the CLHSA for: 9 years Favorite part of working at Lutheran East: “Serving God’s children.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran East: “The impact the faculty had on me as a student and their ability to strengthen my relationship with Christ each and every day. I try to follow their example every day with my students.”

Class of 1984

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West Teacher - Middle School Science College(s) attended: Baldwin Wallace (undergrad), Marygrove (graduate) Has served the CLHSA for: 3 years

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: I get to work with some of the teachers I had, that my kids had, and teachers I taught in middle school (since I served at St. Paul for many years before West!)

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: Homecoming - we covered the gym, floor to ceiling and wall to wall, with huge posters we painted. We spent many nights leading up to the pep social decorating the ENTIRE school.

Philip Kozar, Class of 1999

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West Teacher - P.E., Middle School STEM College attended: Ashland University Has served the CLHSA for: 6 years Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “The community of faculty and educators that have become family, working together to increase God’s kingdom.” Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Setting Mr. Becker’s chemistry lab temporarily on fire while he was working out problems on the

chalkboard—and yes, it was an actual chalkboard.”

Dave Krieger, Class of 2008

Current school and role: Lutheran West - Strength & Conditioning Coach, Football Defensive Coordinator College attended: John CarrollExercise Science

Has served the CLHSA for: 10 years Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “My favorite part is being able to work with our athletes every day. With the weight room renovation, I was able to create sport specific programs for all of our competitive sports. I am blessed to be able to motivate, teach, and work with our athletes all year round. I enjoy seeing them continually improve and reach their goals.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Friday night lights! Lutheran West football helped create who I am today. I will never forget going to battle with my Longhorn brothers every Friday night in the fall. I loved the off-season grind in the weight room. It was the complete experience, from summer two-a-days and in-season practices, to the team bonding activities like Thursday night team dinners and post-game trips to Applebee’s. My teammates and I did everything together, and I made lifelong friendships through my experience as a Longhorn football player.”

Sam Liggins, Class of 2005

Current school and role: Lutheran East - PE Teacher, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach College attended: Alderson Broaddus University - Sports Management Has served the CLHSA for: 10 years Favorite part of working at Lutheran East: “I love the staff and the school culture.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran East: “Being a part of the 2005 Boys’ Basketball State Final Four run!”

Matthew Luecke, Class of 2006

Current school and role(s): Lutheran East - VP of Curriculum & Instruction College attended: The Ohio State University Has served the CLHSA for: 10 years Favorite part of working at Lutheran East: “The relationships that I get to build with our students. They are great and I have a ton of fun working with them.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “I really enjoyed playing sports and taking Ms. Wittrock’s PE classes.”

Kurt Maechner,

Class of 1994

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - Middle School Chapel Director, English and Religion Teacher College attended: Baldwin WallaceEnglish for Secondary Education Has served the CLHSA for: 25 years

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “It’s an honor to be on the other side of the desk of the school that helped lead me to faith in Jesus. I love the school’s commitment to great education and serious pursuit of advancing God’s kingdom.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Lutheran West is where I met students like Mark Felten and teachers like Jim Fenske and Tracy Sakata, all of whom played instrumental roles in my growth as a young follower of Jesus.”

Joshua Malave,

Class of 2008

Graduated from: Lutheran West

Current school and roles: CLHSADirector of The Lutheran Scholarship Granting Organization of Ohio, Lutheran West - Head Wrestling Coach College attended: University of Mount Union Has served the CLHSA for: 2 years

Favorite part of working at the CLHSA: “I enjoy the opportunity to help support students and their families academically, athletically, and socially. Lutheran West has meant so much in my journey.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Competing at the OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament.”

Aubrey Montie, Class of 2017

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - English Teacher, Volleyball Coach College attended: Bowling Green State University - Education

Has served the CLHSA for: 4 years

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “I love the opportunity to work with students and watch them grow every day.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “The Outdoor Adventure class camping trip with Mr. Geye. We learned several outdoor skills and had a great time!”

Jacob O’Hara, Class of 2007

Graduated from: Lutheran West

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - Dean of the Middle School College attended: Concordia University of Chicago - Lutheran Elementary Education; Concordia University Portland, Masters in Educational Leadership Has served the CLHSA for: 7 years

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “Seeing God work in the lives of our students, seeing the growth in LW as a school but it still feeling like it used to.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Going to the Regional Finals in basketball!”

Brandon Owens, Class of 2001

Current school and role(s): Lutheran East - Faith Formation Teacher College attended: Temple Bible College Has served the CLHSA for: 3 years Favorite part of working at Lutheran East: “Working with each and every student.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran East: “Singing in the choir!”

Miranda Pflaum, Class of 2015

Graduated from: Lutheran West

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - VP of Admissions & Enrollment College attended: Baldwin Wallace - Marketing

Has served the CLHSA for: 3 years

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “I love being able to assist families in learning more about our school and what sets us apart from other institutions in the area. I had such a great experience at Lutheran West, and it is an amazing feeling helping other students start their educational journey as Longhorns.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “My favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West has to be Homecoming Week of my senior year!”

David Quayle, Class of 2017

Graduated from: Lutheran West

Current school and role: Lutheran West - Men’s Soccer Coach

College attended: Baldwin Wallace

University - Finance

Has served the CLHSA for: 1 year

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “Giving back to the next generation of kids and helping them develop into great young men as the Men’s Soccer Coach.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Beating Lakewood and Rocky River my senior year soccer season (2016) for the first time in recorded history. Also, Ethics class with Mr. Jim Fenske was impactful; he was my favorite teacher.”

Owen Rasmussen, Class of 2000

Graduated from: Lutheran West

Current school and role: Lutheran West - Video Coordinator, Special Projects College attended: Concordia St. Paul

- Music; Youngstown State UniversityDoctorate, Physical Therapy

Has served the CLHSA for: 5 years (plus many more as a volunteer!)

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “I love inspiring students to learn about technology, especially in the audio/visual realm,”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “I enjoyed participating in the high school Bible study and growing in my faith and leadership skills there.”

Dave Ressler, Class of 1986

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - Social Studies Teacher, Middle School Athletic Director, Assistant Wrestling Coach College attended: Kent State University - Secondary Education (Social Studies); American Military University - Master’s in History

Has served the CLHSA for: 31 years

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “Seeing the spiritual, academic, and athletic growth in our students during their years at West.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “After-Prom junior year, my first date with my future wife, and wrestling in the OHSAA State Tournament my senior year.”

Jacob Ressler, Class of 2015

Current school and role(s): Lutheran East - Technology Coordinator; Lutheran West - Asst. Wrestling Coach College attended: Cleveland State University - Computer Science

Has served the CLHSA for: 1 year (but 12 years total in all capacities!)

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “The students. They’re the reason we’re all here doing what we do. Getting to know them and watch them grow as people, and having the opportunity to help guide them down the right path through our words and actions is a blessing and a privilege that should never be taken for granted.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Wrestling season my senior year. We were a small but experienced team, and close-knit to the point it truly felt like a family (I’m sure having my dad as the head coach probably helped with that, too). We all pushed each other to be the best we could be, not just as athletes, but also as teammates, as friends, as students, and as Christians. The strong bonds we had made every practice and event a joy to be a part of.”

Cindy (Puls) O’Hara Schlotman, Class of 1981

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - PE Teacher; PE Department Head College attended: Concordia University Chicago - Mathematics / Physical Education

Has served the CLHSA for: 10 years Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “I believe in the mission of the school....LW teaches the TRUTH about all things and we do it well. You not only get a great education but you get a Christian education—which prepares you not only for the workforce, but for eternity. I was a part of the community as a student, a parent (who sent 4 children here), and now I’m on the faculty.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “I remember the Homecoming celebrations—they were a bit different back then—bonfires in the back instead of fireworks, class posters that filled the gym from floor to ceiling. I remember great friends and all of the coaches and teachers that I had— I chose my profession because I loved my teachers and coaches at West.”

Steven Schneider, Class of 1988

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - Bowling Coach College attended: Cleveland State University - Mechanical Engineering Has served the CLHSA for: 5 years Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “Being able to teach students how to bowl competitively and the support the Athletic Department provides.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Being part of the first baseball team at Lutheran West in 1987.”

Morgan Schultz, Class of 2017

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - Librarian, Dance Teacher College attended: Cleveland State University - BA in Spanish and Liberal Studies; MBA

Has served the CLHSA for: 3 years

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “I love seeing the students grow over the course of the school year and their entire time at Lutheran West. I’ve seen students truly grow and mature. A favorite is guiding students to finally find books that they can enjoy and love reading!” Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “I think back fondly on my time in the Drama productions— four plays and four musicals over four years! I loved being able to make my own prom dress with the skills I learned in sewing class at West.”

Elliot Spaudie, Class of 2008

Current school and role(s): CLHSAPhoto/Video/Social Content Coordinator College attended: Concordia University Wisconsin & Valparaiso University Has served the CLHSA for: 1 month! Favorite part of working at the CLHSA: “The community and vocation I get from supporting our partner schools and churches' ministry.” Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Our class ‘Swestivus’ celebration after each semester's finals. We’d caravan to the Seven Hills Swensons, eat some Galley Boys, and hang out.”

Chris Steinmann, Class of 2000

Current school and role(s): CLHSA - Superintendent & CEO, Lutheran East - Acting Principal College attended: Concordia University - Economics / Secondary Education; Concordia University Chicago - MA in Theology & Biblical Languages; Calvin UniversityExecutive Management of Christian Schools; American College of Financial Services - CAP (Chartered Advisor of Philanthropy) designation Has served the CLHSA for: 21 years Favorite part of working at the CLHSA: “I love seeing students grow in the gifts they’ve been given.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “I have a ton of great memories. Seeing as how my wife is a LW alumna (Sara Maurath ’99), I’ll go with Prom 1999. That was our first ‘serious’ date (or as serious as two teenagers can be!). We’re married now, so I guess it went well!”

Mark Stover, Class of 1981

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - Industrial Engineering Teacher & Department Head College attended: Concordia University River Forest - Art major; Industrial Arts minor

Has served the CLHSA for: 37 years Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “I have enjoyed all of the roles I’ve been given at Lutheran West (including Coach, Athletic Event Supervisor, Ski Club Advisor, Drama Set Construction Advisor, Custodian, and even Actor!―General George Armstrong Custer in “Bad Day at Gopher’s Breath” and Bad Guy #2 in “The Pink Panther” (both plays put on by faculty & staff). These plays benefited Lutheran West students in need; all proceeds went to the tuition assistance program at the time. These productions were done solely by the faculty and staff (and a few administrators too!). It was a lot of fun to be a part of.” My favorite daily activity is working side by side with students as they learn and experience how to operate power machinery. To me, that’s cool!”

Jackie (Mader) Thomas, Class of 2017

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - Science Teacher, Head Softball Coach College attended: Bowling Green State University - Biology / Psychology

Has served the CLHSA for: 1 year Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “I get to share my love of science with my students, as well as helping them grow their love of the Lord.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “I met my best friends during my time at Lutheran West. I am now married to one of them (husband Nolan Thomas ’17), and I get to work with the other every day here at West!”

Joseph Tolonen, Class of 2015

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - Assistant Music Director, Pianist, Composer in Residence College attended: Southeastern University - Ministerial Leadership

Has served the CLHSA for: 7 years

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “My favorite part of working at Lutheran West is the Christian community and atmosphere. I’m grateful to teach at a school that openly believes in, lives out, and shares the Christian faith and the Good News of the Gospel day in and day out.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “My favorite memory is performing in Band and Choir concerts. The Pops Concert was an especially fun and unique concert at which to perform.”

Miriam Uffelman, Class of 2007

Current school and role(s): Lutheran East - Director of Student Life, Assistant Athletic Director College attended: The Ohio State University - BA in Spanish; University of Missouri - M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction

Has served the CLHSA for: 9 years

Favorite part of working at Lutheran East: Spirit Week - I love the students’ creativity and energy during the week! Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: Mr. Fenske’s Christian Ethics class - I still have my notebook!

Adam Zehnder, Class of 2008

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - Drama Director College attended: John Carroll University - BS in Biology; Cleveland State University - MBA (Healthcare Administration)

Has served the CLHSA for: 10 years

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “My favorite part is building a community of students, from different walks of life, that work together to use their God-given talents to create something bigger than themselves.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Homecoming Weeks!”

Nolan Zubin, Class of 2014

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - Marching Band Director College attended: University of Akron - Biology

Has served the CLHSA for: 5 years

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “Seeing the joy on students’ faces after a successful performance.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “The band trip to Disney World when my wife (Amy Klass Zubin ’15) and I started dating.”

Megan Zuendel, Class of 2017

Current school and role(s): Lutheran West - Admissions Department

Has served the CLHSA for: 2.5 years

If you’re an alumnus, we want to know YOUR answers to these same questions! Email your school’s Alumni Director and share how you would’ve answered these questions.

Lutheran East: Loretta Childs lchilds@lutheraneast.org

Lutheran West: Debi Albrecht ՚85 dalbrecht@lutheranwest.com

Favorite part of working at Lutheran West: “The community and watching my alma mater continue to grow and thrive.”

Favorite memory as a student at Lutheran West: “Soccer bonding / lock-in and Homecoming Week.”

Greetings from Lutheran East!

The theme for the 2023-2024 school year was Known by God & Wonderfully Made, which is out of David’s 139th Psalm. This theme embodies Lutheran East—our past, our present, and our future. Obviously God knows that he wonderfully made each of us, but at Lutheran East, young people have the opportunity to learn that they are known by God and how wonderfully they are each made. At Lutheran East, we prepare and equip students to excel in service, leadership, and learning while living as disciples who are rooted and grounded in the love of Christ. That’s what it means to be known by God and wonderfully made.

Our building, while wonderfully constructed in the late 1950’s, lacked some modern amenities that make teaching and learning in classrooms comfortable, including functioning windows and air conditioning. Thanks to the building renovations made possible through the Faith & Future campaign, our campus now features all new windows, an updated facade, and air conditioning throughout the building. For the first time in school history, students complained that the cafeteria was too cold … in August! While the updates were well-noted by students, families, and alumni, it was also interesting to see who else noticed—our surrounding community! Countless visitors stopped by campus to ask “What’s going on here?” to which we responded,“We can’t wait to show you!”

Generations of students have come to know God and be strengthened in their faith: in chapel, in our classrooms, and in our hallways. Countless of these graduates have gone on to be supportive alumni and donors. It is their faithful stewardship and giving that enabled the Faith & Future campaign, which will bless future generations of Falcons who, in these same spaces, will also come to learn that they are wonderfully made by a loving God.

At Lutheran East, we constantly talk with our students about growth. We want them to grow academically and for them to become better students and lifelong learners. They grow physically from 14-year-old freshmen to 18-year-old seniors walking across a graduation stage. We hope through chapel and faith formation classes that they grow spiritually and emotionally. We ask them to grow in wisdom as they learn to better control their emotions and become better decision makers. However, Psalm 139 tells us that we are wonderfully made. There is no expectation of growth or change. God made all of us, and despite our sin, we are wonderfully made. This is similar to our salvation. While we are each sinful, through Christ we are also saved. There is a completeness to this that should give each of us comfort. We are wonderfully made, and we are gracefully saved.

Our 2023-2024 boys’ basketball program continued to build upon recent success, winning a second consecutive state championship, which makes four total since 2017 and five in school history. Falcons aren’t just finding success on the hardwood in Dayton. For the 2023-2024 college basketball season, there were more former Lutheran East Falcons on Division I & II rosters than any other high school in the state!

We are wonderfully made by our God the Creator, but so is our universe! A core memory for all Clevelanders will be the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. While many schools shut their doors for fear of gridlock and chaos, Lutheran East was one of the only high schools in the area to have school, experiencing this great wonder of God’s creation with our students, their families, and our faculty & staff right from our own football field.

The future is bright at Lutheran East! The 2024-2025 school year has commenced, and over 385 students have chosen to attend Lutheran East! Our school theme for the year, Set Apart and Chosen, comes from 1 Peter 2:9. Our students’ lives will be set apart due to the love Christ shows them through our faculty, our building, and your support.

MATT LUECKE Vice Principal of Curriculum & Instruction

Year in Athletics: 2023-2024

2023-2024 was an exceptional school year for the Lutheran East Falcons athletic program, marked by remarkable achievements across various sports. The boys’ basketball team made history by winning back-to-back state championships, solidifying their status as a powerhouse in the state. Their success was further highlighted by Jesse McCullouch ’24, who was awarded runner-up for Ohio’s Mr. Basketball title, the state’s most significant individual award. Jesse, who is now attending Michigan State University, joins former Lutheran East Falcon players Cody Head ’23 (Arkansas State), Jalin Billingsley ’21 (Eastern Michigan), Jared Lary ’21 (Detroit Mercy), and Nehemiah Benson ’20 (Binghamton), as the 5th Lutheran East boys’ basketball player to be currently playing Division I college basketball. Lutheran East also has more graduates playing men’s collegiate basketball across all divisions than any other school in Ohio!

The girls’ sports teams also made significant strides this year. The volleyball team achieved a major milestone by winning their first playoff game since 2007, a triumph that brought renewed energy and excitement to the program. Meanwhile, the girls’ basketball team had an outstanding season, advancing all the way to the district semifinals, showcasing their determination and skill.

This year also marked the inaugural season of the girls’ flag football team, adding a new and exciting option to our athletic offerings. The team showed great potential, setting a strong foundation for future seasons. They even played a game at Browns Stadium!

Falcons in track & field, cheer, and football had memorable seasons and should be proud of how they represented “The Lue”! The athletic department would also like to thank all students who consistently supported our Falcons in the “LUEnatics” student section, as well as all sponsors of our athletic programs, including Ganley Chevy Aurora, Ganley Nissan Mayfield, and Metro Health.

Check out the Falcons’ NEW athletics website, where you’ll find schedules, rosters, ticketing info, and more by scanning the QR code or visiting LutheranEast.org/Athletics (then click 'Explore Falcon Athletics').

Greetings from Lutheran West!

One day last May, I stood in one of the nearly-completed parts of Lutheran West’s building expansion, handing out Sharpies to members of the Class of 2024. For this class, their junior and senior years were affected by the consistent construction, but they would graduate before the “new spaces” were open for use. In short, they were getting the short end of the stick. We wanted them to be able to make their mark before leaving Lutheran West – hence the Sharpies. We decided to let them literally leave their mark on the concrete subfloor beneath the student gathering area at the new main entry.

Interestingly, the 2023-2024 school year was the first in which we used our new school mission statement: Lutheran West prepares and equips students to excel in service, leadership, and learning while living as disciples who are rooted and grounded in the love of Christ.

The areas of service, leadership, and learning are ways in which we see each student grow during their time as a Longhorn— growth that occurs because they can depend on the rooting and grounding of Christ’s love in our school community. In 20232024, Lutheran West students in grades 6-12 excelled in those areas, in far too many ways to report here.

Academically, students explored the over 100 unique courses that Lutheran West now offers. They joined the book club and they studied the Word of God in classes and in Bible study. They competed on the Academic Challenge television show. They took college-level courses, learned languages, learned to bake and cook, finally had that ‘ah-a’ moment in math, explored the sciences with hands-on experiments and state-of-the-art equipment like our 3-D printer and robotics components, and so much more.

The school founded its first student-run business through the Senney Enterprises Business & Entrepreneurship Academy, an onsite school store named ‘L-DubHub’.

Senney Honors Academy members traveled to Nashville on a college tour, visiting Belmont University and Vanderbilt University. Student artists created, student musicians played, and student vocalists sang – they explored their own creativity and passions while beautifying our school environment with their God-given talents.

In May 2024, the drama program won two Dazzle Awards, the first in school history, for its spring production of ‘Curtains! [ High School Edition ].’ The program was nominated in seven categories, and came away with two wins for Best Technical Execution and Best Musical (Tier 1). In April, students in 6th-8th grades put on Lutheran West’s very first middle school play.

Athletically, teams and individual student-athletes excelled on the field, court, track, course, mat, and lanes.

Students initiated service projects throughout the year, and ventured out into our local communities to serve organizations like The City Mission (at Laura’s Home) and Concord Reserve (Westlake) during the fall 2023 Service Day.

When I consider the ‘excelling in service, leadership, and learning’ part of our new mission, I’d say that 2023-2024 was a huge success.

But I believe that the second part of the mission statement – ‘who are rooted and grounded in the love of Christ’ – is the reason why students are able to excel here at Lutheran West and beyond, the reason why their Lutheran West experience is so rewarding, and why they can confidently go out into the world to live as Christian disciples and servant leaders after their graduations.

When I look at the photos taken on the day the senior class signed the concrete subfloor, none of the students wrote ‘state semi-final champs’ or ‘straight As’ beneath their names. When tasked with leaving their mark on their school, they included Bible verses (including Joshua 1:9, Colossians 3:17, Isaiah 60:22, Romans 8:28, John 16:33, Romans 5:3-5, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 4:13). They quite literally ensured that the students who would follow in their footsteps for decades to come would be walking upon the Word of God – that they’d be rooted and grounded in the love of Christ.

Thank you for rooting and grounding our mission through your continued support of God’s incredible work through our ministry.

Fall blessings to you and your family,

JOEL S. BAHR Principal and Head of School

Year in Arts: 2023-2024

Special Feature: Drama Department Wins First Dazzle Awards in School History for ‘Curtains! (School Edition)’

The Lutheran West Drama program had an overwhelmingly successful 2023-2024, beginning with fall musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” which ran from November 17-19, 2023.

New for the 2023-2024 school year in Drama was Lutheran West’s very first middle school play! Students in grades 6-8 performed an adaptation of classic children’s book ‘Miss Nelson is Missing!’ on April 19 & 20, 2024.

The spring musical, “Curtains! (School Edition)” ran a four-show stint from March 21-24, 2024. The show earned a school record seven Dazzle Awards nominations in the categories of: Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design, Best Technical Execution, Best Choreography Execution, Best Ensemble/Chorus, Best Supporting Actor - Rafael Alarcon ’24, and Best Musical (Tier 1 - budget less than $13,000).

We’re thrilled to share that the program won in the categories of Best Technical Execution and Best Musical (Tier 1)! Congratulations to everyone involved with this award-winning production!

By obtaining a Best Musical nomination, Lutheran West was able to perform a number from “Curtains!” live on stage during the Dazzle Awards ceremony at Playhouse Square to a crowd of 3,000 people.

The Dazzle Awards program honors excellence in high school musical theatre and recognizes the importance of performing arts in education throughout our Northeast Ohio communities. The program offers arts education opportunities for students, including master classes, workshops, and more. The culmination each spring is the Dazzle Awards at Playhouse Square, presented by Pat and John Chapman: an awards ceremony which recognizes excellence in musical theatre productions and individual performances during the school year. An independent panel of judges attends spring productions at participating schools and provides ratings in 12 categories, with the winners announced at at The Playhouse Square Dazzle Awards, (modeled after the Tony Awards) . Held on May 18, 2024, the 2024 Dazzle Awards included a record 37 participating schools in Cuyahoga, Geagua, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit counties.

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Top: Middle School Drama’s stage adaptation of classic book ‘Miss Nelson is Missing!’

Above: Scenes from fall musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Below: Cast & crew of ‘Curtains!’; Dazzle Awards 2024

“The Lutheran West drama program challenges and pushes students to understand the value of hard work, dedication, and the meaning of excellence in the arts while using their God-given talents to their maximum potential. It was fantastic to see that recognized on such a large platform.” commented the director of the production, Adam Zehnder ’08.

Drama program director Caroline Pangrace said, “Our students set incredible goals for this year, and winning these awards is the culmination of years of work. Thank you to the students, volunteers, families, and staff who have helped our drama program evolve to this level. Seeing our students perform on the State Theatre stage and hearing our school announced twice as a winner is something everyone involved will never forget. Thank you to Playhouse Square, the Dazzle Awards, and Pat and John Chapman for all that they do to shine a light on high school performing arts in the Northeast Ohio communities. Their efforts to recognize, encourage, and lift up students in theatre arts are extraordinary!”

Coming up, Lutheran West Drama will be presenting popular slapstick comedy, ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ [High School Edition] November 22-24, 2024 (tickets on sale early November) and ‘Hello, Dolly!’ in April 2025.

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Top row, L-R: performance from ‘Curtains!’ at 2024 Dazzle Awards / Above, L-R: Cast of ‘Curtains!’ on stage; Lutheran West’s two awards / Below, L-R: Set & prop construction on ‘Curtains!’; Costumes in progress for ‘Curtains!’; Cast members in ‘Curtains!’ / Bottom row, L-R: award acceptance at the Dazzle Awards; prayer backstage prior to Dazzle Awards performance; ‘Curtains!’ performance

Ensemble performance

stage at Playhouse Square during the 2024 Dazzle Awards

Year in Arts: 2023-2024

Fine Arts

Lutheran West fine arts students were incredibly creative, taking courses in Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Sculpture, Printmaking, Crafts, Photography, and more.

The fine arts department is excited to share that with the recent building expansion and renovation, Lutheran West now has two full-time art studios. More students than ever before are exploring their creativity and self-expression through art! This spring, look for a new publication from the CLHSA featuring student artwork in various forms of media, along with creative writing pieces.

Class of 2024 award winners in Fine Arts were Stella Menzalora (Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design), Sophia Quintana (Outstanding Achievement in Painting), and Skiler Johnson and Grace Lauterbach (Outstanding Achievement in Art - High School Career).

Dance

The 2023-2024 school year was the first for Lutheran West’s Dance courses! Using the new onsite dance studio, students were able to take courses in both Dance and Choreography.

Instrumental Music

Student musicians in marching band, concert band, and middle school band performed several concerts throughout the 2023-2024 school year. Highlights included marching band performances during football games, pep band, the Christmas Concert, the Pops Concert, and the Festival of Bands.

Instrumental Music Department award winners in the Class of 2024 were Coen Bonacci (The John Philip Sousa Band Award), Jonathan Barnes (The Patrick S. Gilmore Band Award), Amy Zell (The John Katt Band Award), and William Brady (The Sempre Fidelis Award).

Vocal Music

Student vocalists showcased their talents at several concerts throughout the school year, including on campus and at East Mount Zion Church. Bel Canto (the select choir group) led worship at various churches on Sundays throughout the year. All five choirs performed at Lutheran West for our Christmas Concert, our Spring Worship Night, and our Pops Concert. Bel Canto led worship at Chapel services and sang at graduation.

Special recognition was awarded to Class of 2024 members

Anna Van Farowe (Musician of the Year), Yurledis Zielinski (National School Choral Award), Emma Rudy (Choral Section Leader MVP - Alto), Rafael Alarcon (Choral Section Leader MVP - Bass), Rebecca Liest (Choral Section Leader MVPSoprano), and Luke Wise (Choral Section Leader MVP - Tenor).

For the 2024-2025 school year, the department shares that the choirs have grown to a collective 160 students!

Year in Athletics: 2023-2024

Note: Recaps to follow are for varsity level teams.

Fall 2023

Football earned an overall record of 7-4 and 2nd place (4-1 record) in the CVC Chagrin Division. First team recognition was awarded to Xavier Alvarez ’24 (OL), Da’Quarius Bradley ’25 (RB), Mykel Robinson ’26 (DL), JoJo Ravenel ’24 (LB), and Jamyan Theodore ’26 (DB). Second team honors were earned by Greg Fuentes ’24 (TE), Nick Hurt ’24 (OL), Jamyan Theodore ’26 (WR), De’Von McDougle ’27 (LB), Winner Divison ’25 (DB), Jayden Theodore ’24 (DB); Honorable Mentions were Eric Abron ’24 (OL), Jalany Theodore ’24 (QB). The team finished the season 11th in Region 10 Division III, losing 31-22 to #6 Ontario High School in the District Semi-Final game.

Volleyball’s overall record was an impressive 20-4, with a 9-1 record in the CVC Metro Division. The team tied for the Conference Championship with Independence. CVC Metro Player of the Year was Sophia Simon ’24 (MH), who also earned First Team honors. Morgan Morley ’24 (Libero) and Arry Garcia ’25 (Setter) earned Second Team recognition, with Honorable Mentions earned by Hannah Bryda ’26 (DS) and Paige Scheidemantel ’24 (OH). The team entered the OHSAA tournament as the #9 seed out of 38 teams in Northeast DII, and advanced to the District Semi-Final by beating Bard and Holy Name. Their season concluded with a loss to Padua in the District Semi-Final match to Padua.

Men’s Soccer had an overall record of 3-13-2 and a CVC Chagrin Division record of 2-2-1. The team was led by standouts Carter Stanaczyk ’24 at forward, Carter Bonacci ’24 at midfield, and Evan King ’25 at goalkeeper. They entered the OHSAA Tournament #31 seed out of 34 teams. In an exciting back-andforth game, they lost 1-0 to #4 Rocky River in the Sectional Final. At the conclusion of the 2023 season, Lutheran West hired David Quayle ’17 as Head Coach and Program Director.

Women’s Soccer finished with an overall record of 1-13-4. Conference honors went to YoYo Zielinski ’24 (Second Team); Macey Fowler ’27 and Ava Adya ’26 (Honorable Mention). In the post-season OHSAA Tournament, coming in as the #30 seed out of 33 teams, they knocked off #22 Canton South in the Sectional Semi-Final 2-1, then lost to #1 seed Rocky River in the Sectional Final, who was the eventual state runner up.

In Golf, the men’s team finished as CVC Metro Champions, with a record of 6-0! Six players earned recognitions, including Ray Pavlick ’26 and Eric Dill ’24 (First Team); Trey Kemper ’26, JJ Hughes ’25, and Alex Roland ’26 (Second Team); Brendan Middendorf ’24 (Honorable Mention). Head Coach Dale Lehrke was named CVC Metro Coach of the Year. The women’s team, coached by Megan Miller, enjoyed a competitive season on the links and developed players and skills to carry them into future seasons.

Men’s and women’s Cross Country runners participated in a fall season full of races and training to develop their skills as distance runners.

Cheer: Fall season cheerleaders provided the Longhorn school spirit we all looked forward to at Friday night football games!

Winter 2023-2024

Men’s Basketball had an exceptional season, with an overall record of 24-3 (exempt from CVC play). The team was a #1 DII AP Ohio ranked team all season and ranked as high as #4 in the Cleveland.com area poll across all divisions. Notable wins were against Akron Buchtel, St. Vincent St. Mary, Garfield Heights, Lutheran East, and Holy Name. They entered the OHSAA tournament as the #1 seed out of 62 teams! Post-season play resulted in a 73-34 win against Shaw in the Sectional Final, a 65-44 win against Jefferson 65-44 in the District Semi-final, a 74-37 win against Howland 74-37 in the District Final, and a win against Toledo Central Catholic 54-30 in the Regional Semi-Final. Their season came to an end with a 55-46 loss to powerhouse Shelby in the Regional Final matchup. Jayson Levis ’24 earned DII First Team All District and DII First Team All State, and commited to continue his playing career at The University of Findlay. Derek Fairley ’24 earned DII First Team All District and DII Second Team All State.

In Women’s Basketball, new coach Derrick Russell led the varsity team to an overall record of 14-9 (up from 5-18 in previous season 2022-2023). Their CVC Metro record was 8-4 (0-12 in 2022-2023). First Team honors were awarded to Ce Grant ’24 (G); Second Team to Maddie Kandrach ’26 (G); Honorable Mention to Ava Adya ’26 (G) and Aliciana Medina ’26 (F). Entering the post-season OHSAA tournament as the #26 seed out of 65, they eventually lost to Chagrin Falls in the Sectional Final with a final score of 62-42.

In Bowling, the women’s team battled all season, finishing 6-11 in the North Shore Bowling Conference, good for 8th place out of 12 teams. The girls fought in the Sectional but came up short. A young team looks to build upon momentum heading into next season. The men’s team finished 1st in the North Shore Bowling Conference, posting a record of 15-2. The Longhorns also captured 1st at the CVC Tournament. West rode that energy into the OHSAA Division II Sectional Tournament, posting a 3669, good for 3rd place and a berth to the District tournament.

The Women’s Wrestling team of 15 wrestlers finished with a record of 5-3. They competed in tournaments throughout the season, with a 1st place finish at the Mapleton Girls’ Tournament and 2nd place finishes at both the Ashton Hynd Battle By the Lake Tournament and Chippewa Girls’ Tournament. In preregionals, they placed 3rd; in Regionals the team placed 7th; at the OHSAA State Tournament they ranked 55th. Leslie Sullivan ’24 (140 lbs) and Paris Willis ’24 (170 lbs) were state qualifiers, with Paris placing 7th at the State Tournament. In the 2023-2024 season, there were 7 new school records set: Fastest Pin - Paris Willis and Olivia Grace (10 seconds); Most Pins in a SeasonParis Willis (44); Most Pins in a Career - Paris Willis (94); Most Takedowns in a Season: Paris Willis (52); Most Takedowns in a Career - Paris Willis (135); Most Wins in a Season - Paris Willis (47); Most Wins in a Career - Paris Willis (114).

Men’s Wrestling finished 3rd in the CVC Tournament. CVC First Team recognition was given to DJ Otero ’26 (106 lbs) and Devin Talton ’27 (190 lbs). Second Team honors were earned by Darrel Leeson ’25 (126 lbs) and Luca Mead ’24 (138 lbs); Honorable Mention by Cohen Thomas ’25 (150 lbs) and Wes Larson ’26 (132 lbs). DJ Otero ’26 placed 6th at the 2024 OHSAA State Tournament at 126 lbs. Otero finished his sophomore campaign with an impressive 46 wins. He placed 5th at the North Coast Classic, 2nd at the Medina Invitational, 1st at the Perry Pin City Tournament, 5th at the Wadsworth Grizzly Invitational, 2nd at the Chagrin Valley Conference Tournament, 1st at the Sectional Tournament, and 3rd at the District Tournament. He is the 11th Lutheran West wrestler in school history to place at the State Tournament and the first since Donovan Palmer’s 3rd place finish in 2021.

In Cheer, the winter season cheerleaders were steadfast support for the basketball program during their season. Thank you, cheerleaders!

Spring 2024

Track & Field had a great year, with almost 70 individuals par ticipating. The highlight of the year was Mo Kori ’24 breaking school records in the 110m and 300m hurdles; Mo ended up as regional runner-up in both races and placed 7th in the state meet in the 110m hurdles. Maddie Jenkins ’24 qualified for Indoor Nationals in Boston in the weight throw and qualified for Outdoor Nationals in Philadelphia in the hammer throw.

Baseball’s overall record was 13-8, with a CVC Metro Record of 6-2. Adam Flachbart ’24 was named CVC Metro Player of the Year. Eight of his teammates also earned recognition, including First Team honors for AJ Biascochea ’25 (IF), Bryce Groppe ’24 (OF), Adam Flachbart ’24 (IF), Steve Alfernik ’25 (Utility), and Eric Dill ’24 (Pitcher); Second Team for Jacob Montagu ’24 (IF); Honorable Mention to Jonathan Barnes ’24 (OF) and Brandon Schneider ’25 (Catcher). The team entered the OHSAA Tournament as the #7 seed out of 27 teams, ending the season with a loss in the Sectional Final to Hawken.

Softball ended with an overall record of 8-10 and a CVC Metro Record of 3-5, earning them 3rd place in the conference. First Team honors were awarded to Leslie Sullivan ’24 (P) and Larissa Sullivan ’24 (OF). Kailyn Caster ’25 (DH/Utility) earned Second Team, and Kellie Kashubeck ’24 and Emmy Hayes ’26 earned Honorable Mentions. In post-season play, they were seeded #17 out of 33 teams and finished with a loss to Cloverleaf in the Sectional Final. The Softball program marked its first year playing home games on campus at Lutheran West, instead of at an offsite field. A special event was held to celebrate the retrofitting of the field to allow both Baseball and Softball to play on the same field, plus the addition of field lights and a batting cage facility. Head Coach Amy Sullivan stepped down after the season (thank you to Amy for her time and talent!), resulting in the hiring of Jackie (Mader) Thomas ’17 to take the helm next season.

College Signings

The Athletic Department held a College Signing Day in May for the eleven Longhorn student-athletes who had signed to play at the collegiate level. At the time of the signing day, four more seniors had college offers but were still considering their options. Of the 134 total seniors in the Class of 2024, 71 (52%) of them played sports while at West. Of that 71, fifteen will play in college. Interestingly, all eleven who made their decisions prior to the spring signing day opted to attend a college or university in Ohio! Carter Bonacci – Soccer – Baldwin Wallace University

Carter Stanaczyk – Soccer – Baldwin Wallace University

Eric Dill – Baseball – Ohio Dominican University

Adam Flachbart – Baseball – Marietta College

Morgan Morley – Volleyball – Tiffin University

Sophia Simon – Volleyball – Heidelberg University

Jayson Levis – Basketball – University of Findlay

Leslie Sullivan – Softball – Oberlin College

JoJo Ravenel – Football – Hocking College

Paris Willis – Women’s Wrestling – Baldwin Wallace University

Madelyn Jenkins – Track & Field – Kent State University

To catch the Longhorns in action during the 2024-2025 school year, scan the QR code or visit LutheranWest.com/ Athletics (then click 'Explore Longhorn Athletics') for schedules, rosters, live stream information, ticketing, and more.

Congratulations, Graduates: The Class of 2024

In May 2024, the CLHSA celebrated Commencements for the 198 graduates of Lutheran East and Lutheran West.

64 graduates received diplomas from Lutheran High School East in a graduation ceremony held on May 17 at Mt Zion in Oakwood. The graduation speaker was Mr. Jack Williams, Esq., Lutheran East Class of 1974 and 2002 inductee into the school’s Distinguished Alumni. Mr. Williams is currently a practicing lawyer in Atlanta, GA. The class speakers were Michaela Harris and Makayla Williams. The Class of 2024 chose a verse from Psalm 139 to inspire their class theme: Known by God and Wonderfully Made. Congratulations to Lutheran East’s newest alumni!

At Lutheran West’s commencement on May 26 at Grace Church in Middleburg Heights, 134 graduates received diplomas. The graduation speaker was Dr. James D. Heidmann, Class of 1982 and 2023 Distinguished Alumni inductee. Dr. Heidmann has had an incredible career in aerospace turbomachinery, and is currently the Deputy Director of Advanced Air Vehicles Program at NASA. Student addresses were given by the two Christian Stewardship Award winners: Alayna Adams and Carter Stanaczyk. Congratulations, Class of 2024!

Academic Award Winners: Class of 2024

Departmental Awards:

Mathematics Department Award: Taylor Haynes

English Department Award: Alexander Davis

Science Department Award: Michaela Harris

Social Studies Department Award: Eriana Bankhead

Faith Formation Department Award: Zaria Orr

Spanish Department Award: Anya Johnson

Health Department Award: Shanyah Broughton

Public Speaking Award: Maliona Martin

Family Living Award: Xavier Granville

Fine Arts Department Award: Aza Wilbon

Gospel Choir / Select Choir Award: Jordien Wilkerson

Special Awards

Falcon Student Life Award: Paul Finley

Falcon Student Ambassador Award:

Ja’Rell Melton, Laniya Hunter

The Kita Award: Xavier Granville

Distinguished Falcons of the Year:

Taylor Haynes, Alexander Davis

GPA Recognition

Summa Cum Laude (Cumulative GPA of 4.0+)

Alexander Davis

Michaela Harris

Taylor Haynes

Anya Johnson

Ashley Lyons

Magna Cum Laude (Cumulative GPA of 3.75 - 3.99)

Eriana Bankhead

Summer Cunningham

Michael Davis

Alaya Harris

Kerry Hinton, Jr.

Ayricka Locke

Antrell Merritt

Makayla Williams

Cum Laude (Cumulative GPA of 3.51 - 3.74)

Xavier Granville

Rashard Hill

Devani Hunter

Kamayia May

Asiana Pickett

Graduates in the Lutheran East

Honors Academy

Saniya Baines

T’nyia Beard

Briana Finley

La’Niya Hunter

Promyze Johnson

Dynasty Jones

Marianna Kochalko

Jordan Madison

Jessie Rainge

Tya Shaw

Amina Smith

Taylor Snell

DeLorne Young

Graduates in the National Society of High School Scholars

Porshia Gregory

Ayricka Locke

Music Department Awards

The John Philip Sousa Band Award - Coen Bonacci

The Patrick S. Gilmore Band Award - Jonathan Barnes

The John Katt Band Award - Amy Zell

Sempre Fidelis Award - William Brady

Musician of the Year - Anna Van Farowe

National School Choral Award - Yurledis Zielinski

Choral Section Leader MVP (Alto) - Emma Rudy

Choral Section Leader MVP (Bass) - Rafael Alarcon

Choral Section Leader MVP (Soprano) - Rebecca Leist

Choral Section Leader MVP (Tenor) - Luke Wise

Physical Education / Health Department Awards

Outstanding Achievement in Physical EducationDominic Grimm, Brendan Middendorf, Ayusha Subba, Nora Gardner, and Sophia Simon

Religion Department Awards

Religion Student of the Year -

Anna Van Farowe, Carter Stanacyzk

Science Department Awards

Senior Science Student of the Year - Stella Menzalora

Richard W. Linn Outstanding Achievement in ScienceSophia Simon

Social Studies Department Awards

Senior Excellence in Social StudiesEmma Rudy

World Languages Department Awards

Spanish III Student of the YearAutumn Johnson

Honors Spanish IV Student of the YearCarter Stanacyzk

Mathematics Department Awards

Mathematics Students of the YearSophia Simon, Stella Menzalora

Industrial Technology Department Awards

Outstanding Achievement in STEMWilliam Brady

Outstanding Achievement in Industrial Technology - Bryce Groppe

Outstanding Achievement in 2D & 3D

Technical Design - Nathan Lopez

Industrial Technology Student of the Year -

Erik Morales

English Department Awards

Yearbook Student of the Year -

Sophia Quintana

English Student of the Year - Julia Phillips

Creative Writing Student of the YearIsaac Grabianowski

Business Department Awards

Outstanding Businesswoman of the YearMarin Roshkowski

Art Department Awards

Outstanding Achievement in Graphic DesignStella Menzalora

Outstanding Achievement in PaintingSophia Quintana

Outstanding Achievement in Art (High School Career)Skiler Jansen, Grace Lauterbach

Consumer Sciences Department Awards

Outstanding Achievement in Culinary ArtsAutumn Johnson

Outstanding Achievement in PastryElisabeth Chester

Outstanding Achievement in Global Foods -

Julia Phillips

Outstanding Achievement in Sewing Clothes & Accessories - Yrieliz Urdaz

Special Awards

Phi Beta Kappa - Sophia Simon

Best of the Class (Channel 5) -

Sophia Simon

Rossbach Scholarship - Emma Rudy

The Christian Stewardship Award

The Christian Stewardship Award is received by individuals who represent what Lutheran West is all about: serving the Lord through one’s life. Award recipients display an active Christian lifestyle, lead others through Christian example, serve the Lord through service to others, proudly represent Lutheran West in the community, are active in their church, are diligent in their schoolwork and effort, and give their all in extra-curricular activities. The 2024 recipients were:

Alayna Adams and Carter Stanaczyk

GPA Recognition

Summa Cum Laude

(Cumulative GPA of 4.0+)

Alayna Adams

Carter Bonacci

William Brady

Jordan Dawson

Nora Gardner

Elizabeth Irwin

Kellie Kashubeck

Stella Menzalora

Julia Phillips

Robert Rivera, Jr.

Marin Roshkowski

Emma Rudy

Paige Scheidemantel

Sophia Simon

Anna Van Farowe

Luke Wise

Tino Yli-Junnila

Yurledis Zielinski

Magna Cum Laude

(Cumulative GPA of 3.75 - 3.99)

Thomas Bill

Coen Bonacci

Isaac Grabianowski

Alexia Martir

Morgan Morley

Shakiya Rai

Carter Stanaczyk

Cum Laude

(Cumulative GPA of 3.51 - 3.74)

Eric Dill

Autumn Johnson

Landon Mccarty

Brendan Middendorf

Gregory Prohaska

Ayusha Subba

Leslie Sullivan

Jeremiah Sturgis

Noelle Williams

Eric Willard

Graduates in The Senney Honors Academy

Jonathan Barnes

Coen Bonacci

William Brady

Noah Bridger

Angelina Colon

Jordan Dawson

Adam Flachbart

Nora Gardner

Isaac Grabianowski

Elizabeth Irwin

Autumn Johnson

Kellie Kashubeck

Landon McCarty

Stella Menzalora

Brendan Middendorf

Hugo Perez

Julia Phillips

Gregory Prohaska

Christian Ramos

Marin Roshkowski

Sophia Simon

Anna Van Farowe

Amy Zell

Graduates in

The National Honor Society

Alayna Adams

Thomas Bill

Carter Bonacci

Coen Bonacci

William Brady

Angelina Colon

Jordan Dawson

Eric Dill

Neishaliz Garcia

Nora Gardner

Isaac Grabianowski

Bryce Groppe

Elizabeth Irwin

Autumn Johnson

Kellie Kashubeck

Alexia Martir

Landon Mccarty

Stella Menzalora

Brendan Middendorf

Morgan Morley

Julia Phillips

Marin Roshkowski

Emma Rudy

Paige Scheidmentel

Sophia Simon

Jeremiah Sturgis

Leslie Sullivan

Anna Van Farowe

Eric Willard

Noelle Williams

First Student-Run Business Launched at Lutheran West

In August 2024, Lutheran West’s Senney Enterprises Business & Entrepreneurship Academy launched the L-DubHub, the school’s first business venture envisioned, implemented, and run by students.

With the completion of the Forward in Faith building expansion, the spaces that had been the school’s main offices for many decades transformed into the home of The Senney Enterprises Business & Entrepreneurship Academy (SEBEA), a Center of Excellence program spearheaded by Mr. Wally Senney ’73 and his Cleveland-based company, Senney Enterprises, along with detailed planning and execution by Dean of the Business Academy, Mr. Jim Heal.

During the 2022-2023 school year, students taking business courses, particularly the Senior Capstone class within the Academy, began imagining the possibilities for student-run businesses.

“We knew that the first business we took from ideation to reality had to meet a few key requirements. It had to be a physical business location housed on campus. It had to be a business model that required the involvement and teamwork of many students. It also had to fulfill an existing need that was being experienced by our school community. And finally, it had to have the capacity to be successful and profitable within a relatively short period of time,” says Heal.

“A ton of great ideas were proposed. But in the end, it was apparent to our entire team of students that a school store was the clear winner. It fulfilled all of the requirements set forth, and the kids were excited about it. Spiritwear and dress code apparel had been a frustration for our community for years, especially since the supply chain issues spurred by the pandemic years.”

The 2024-2025 student staff of the L-DubHub

Seniors taking the Capstone in the spring semester of 2024 were charged with creating the business plan and laying crucial groundwork for the store. “Their hard work and imagining of what could be was something spectacular to witness,” remarks Heal, “and the store as it exists today is because of those students’ vision.”

JJ Hughes ’25, current senior (pictured 1st row, 4th from right in group photo on opposite page), is the General Manager of the L-DubHub. “It’s funny how God works,” says JJ, “because as of early May 2024, I wasn’t even considering pursuing business, let alone leading and managing one. I was recruited by the Business Academy team, and I immediately embraced the vision and business plan that was in motion. I realized at the beginning of the summer that it would be up to me and a handful of returning students to take the reins of everything that the just-graduated seniors had begun.”

During the summer of 2024, JJ and a team of fellow students voluntarily spent nearly 500 collective hours at school―planning, preparing, ordering initial inventory, assembling the store’s merchandising fixtures, setting pricing, training themselves on the store’s POS (point of sale) system, and more. They met with school departmental leadership in facilities, marketing, finance, technology, and general administration to determine their course of action for implementation of their plan and integration of the store into the school’s pre-existing operations.

“The Grand Opening event on August 4 was approaching so quickly,” says JJ, “but our team came together to make certain that the L-DubHub would open on schedule.”

Not only are students managing the store’s day-to-day operations, but they are in classroom sessions during their school day in which they learn business concepts and best practices behind what they’re putting into action with the L-DubHub. Recognizing a need after the store opened, they even conceptualized the L-DubHub Mobile store, which is a large transportable cart that can be stocked and rolled out to the athletic fields or parking lot when needed for merchandise sales at events.

“We talk about it all,” says Heal. “We’re learning about business operations, business plans and strategy, marketing, merchandising, inventory management and supplier relations, customer service, management, and anything else that impacts their business.”

That’s the key word, Heal says― their business. “It’s truly their own, and I’m just here to teach, guide, and manage the big picture of the Academy’s trajectory.”

“We did it all, by ourselves, and made mistakes along the way,” says JJ. “We’re constantly learning as we go, and we’re blessed to have the opportunity to learn through real experience, whether that’s in the form of successes or mistakes. The student team we’ve built—we all believe in that idea.”

In fact, when the students worked with the school’s marketing department to design the logo and branding for the L-DubHub, they made certain it included a tagline they came up with: By Us. For Us.

Heal notes that the store’s business model is set up so that each year, certain students will be managers and leaders of various teams within the business. Then, when managers and leaders graduate, others who have been learning the ropes as ‘associates’ will assume those managerial roles.

Heal also shares that recent research has determined that many young adults in “Gen Z” are lacking in crucial professional skills that previous generations had. According to an article published on Intelligent.com in September 2024, “Many recent college graduates may struggle with entering the workforce for the first time as it can be a huge contrast from what they are used to throughout their education journey. They are often unprepared for a less structured environment, workplace cultural dynamics, and the expectation of autonomous work. Although they may have some theoretical knowledge from college, they

“We’re constantly learning as we go, and we’re blessed to have the opportunity to learn through real experience, whether that’s in the form of successes or mistakes. The student team we’ve built— we all believe in that idea.”

- JJ Hughes ’25, General Manager

“The Academy is designed to provide real-world experience that will give Lutheran West graduates an edge over their Gen Z counterparts who are lacking in the areas being identified by employers.”

- Mr. Jim Heal, Dean of the Senney Enterprises Business & Entrepreneurship Academy

often lack the practical, real-world experience and soft skills required to succeed in the work environment. These factors, combined with the expectations of seasoned workers, can create challenges for both recent grads and the companies they work for.”

In the conceptual planning of the Senney Enterprises Business & Entrepreneurship Academy and its structure, this sentiment was strongly considered.

“It’s our job as educators to not only impart knowledge, but also to impart preparation for life,” says Heal. “The Academy is designed to provide real-world experience

that will give Lutheran West graduates an edge over their Gen Z counterparts who are lacking in the areas being identified by employers.”

The same Intelligent.com article cites that over half of hiring managers interviewed say that recent college graduates are ‘unprepared’ for the workforce.

The L-DubHub is the only business enterprise in Northeast Ohio that is entirely created and run by students at a high school. The only other similar model in the state of Ohio can be found in the Cincinnati area, at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s entrepreneurship program. The future of The Senney Enterprises Business & Entrepreneurship Academy is bright. The hope is that the L-DubHub will be just one of several student-run businesses that come out of the Academy’s curriculum.

But more importantly, the future of the students who go through the Academy is bright. They’ll graduate from Lutheran West not only having received a top-notch business education, but also having had practical, real-world business experience that is unparalleled, even for most college business graduates.

In the years to come, we can’t wait to share with you not only the incredible business ventures of the Academy, but also the incredible things our SEBEA graduates have gone on to do in their lives as young professionals.

Want to shop the L-DubHub?

The store plans to introduce online ordering within the next year, but for now, you can visit the store in person during specified hours and events, which can be found at LutheranWest.com/Spiritwear and/or on the L-DubHub Instragram page (@l_dubhub). Lutheran West merchandise makes a great Christmas gift!

The financial data below reflects the operations of our schools for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. An annual audit is conducted by independent auditing firm Barnes Wendling CPAs. The audit report was reviewed and approved by the CLHSA Finance Committee and the CLHSA Board of Directors in October 2024.

Revenues & Expenses

Philanthropy Report

July

1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

With each passing year, the role of philanthropic support within Christian schools becomes increasingly important to providing faith-based education. Thanks to the exceptional generosity of our benefactors, Lutheran East and Lutheran West continue to grow and embody our shared mission: to prepare and equip students to excel in service, leadership, and learning while living as disciples who are rooted and grounded in the love of Christ.

We remain deeply grateful to the thousands of alumni, partners, employees, friends, foundations, and businesses that chose to make a difference during the past fiscal year. Your support is a testament to the strength and dedication of our community, and has a lasting impact on the lives of our students and their families. We thank you for your support!

Contributions

This listing represents all contributions received from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.

Individuals

Anonymous

Dr. Jayna E. Adams

Dr. Rob Adams

Mr. Bruce E. Albers

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis C. Albrecht, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Allshouse

Mr. Keith A. Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Andres

Ms. Lori A. Anthony

Ms. Nickie J. Antonio

Lt. and Mrs. Douglas W. Apelt

Mr. Stephen Ashley

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bahn

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Bahr

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Bailey

Mr. Eric Baker

Mrs. Carol Baker

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Balk

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ball

Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Ballas

Mr. Noel S. Bartlett

Mr. James C. Bartz

Mrs. Patricia Batka

Ms. Sandra L. Baumann

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Baumann

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Becker

Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Becker

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Behm

Mr. Eric Bell

Ms. Dominique Bell

Mr. Sean Bell

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Bender

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Benedict, Jr.

Mr. Leonard Benko

Mrs. Kristen Benton

Mr. Glenn Berger

Mr. Scott Berghaus* and Mrs. Diane Berghaus

Mr. David K. Berghaus

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Berghaus

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Bernd

Mr. Ronald R. Besel, Ph.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Black

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Blackburn

Mr. and Mrs. Corbin Blackburn

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Blackburn

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blodgett

Mr. and Mrs. C. James Bluhm

Mr. and Mrs. Ken M. Boerger

Mr. Greg Boerwinkle

Mr. and Mrs. Jay Boerwinkle

Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Bohning*

Rev. Charles Bonow

Dr. and Mrs. Werner K. Boos

Let’s Chat.

As Director of Development, I work with those who want to make a difference by to giving back to the CLHSA, Lutheran East, and/or Lutheran West.

Donors often have questions. I’ll help walk you through your individual giving preferences and goals.

Dr. and Mrs. Donald C. Braun

Mrs. Judith Bronze

Ms. Linda Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Brownlee, CPCU

Ms. Diane R. Brueggemann

Dr. and Mrs. Paul Bruhn

Mrs. Ruth Buchberger

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buck

Ms. Cathryn Buckner

Rev. and Mrs. David D. Buegler

Mr. Simon B. Burce

Mrs. and Mr. Natalie Burnett

Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Caldwell

Mrs. Carolyn Calhoun

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald M. Campbell

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua H. Campbell

Mrs. Carol L. Campbell

Mr. Paul Unger and Rev. Janice Campbell-Unger

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carissimi

Mr. and Mrs. Tad Carper

Mr. and Mrs. Leighton A. Carter

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Childs

Rev. P. Mandel Childs

Mrs. Nicole Chiles

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ciatti

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Cipollo

Mrs. Brenda G. Clark

Mr. and Mrs. Miles Cobbs

Ms. Susan K. Coleman

Mrs. Lynne C. Conrad

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cool III

Mr. Dennis J. Corban

Mr. Aaron Cornell

Dr. and Mrs. Richard Corradi

Mr. and Mrs. John Corrigan

Mr. and Mrs. James Corrigan, Jr.

Mr. Lawrence Corvi

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Courtney

Mrs. Carol K. Cousins

Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Crosmer

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Crouse, Sr.

Ms. Cindy Czarny

Mr. David Darmstadt

Mr. and Mrs. James Darrow

Mr. Richard Daubendiek

Ms. Kathryn Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Davis

Mrs. Janet Davis

Mr. Richard Day

Ms. Anne M. Demanelis

Mr. and Mrs. James Deppert

Mr. Timothy B. Dewald

Mr. Thomas Dewey

Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Dey

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Difiore

Mrs. Darlene Dimitrijevs

Mr. and Mrs. Russ Dobos

Mr. David W. Dorow

Mr. Alexander Doyle

Mr. William E. Drackenberg

Mrs. Noreen Drewes

Ms. Ann Droste

Ms. Joy Dugal

Mr. Jordan Duke

Ms. Ruth A. Eckart

Ms. Bonnie Egan

Mr. Russell Eging*

Mr. and Mrs. William Eickemeyer

Mr. and Mrs. Walter K. Elbrecht

Mr. and Mrs. George K. Elbrecht

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde A. Elbrecht

Mr. David Elbrecht

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Engelmann

Mr. Arthur C. Engelmann

Mr. Mark A. English

Ms. Brittany Erdmann

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Eschenfelder

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Esposito

Ms. Karla Fackler Grafton

Mrs. Lauren Faga

Mr. and Mrs. William G. Fecht

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Fecht

Mr. and Mrs. James L. Fenske

Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Fenske

Mr. Joseph Ferenczy

Reverend and Mrs. Charles L. Fischer

Mr. Robert C. Fischer

Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Fischer

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Fish

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew K. Fish

Mrs. and Mr. Nancy Fishburn

Mr. Steven D. Fitz

Mrs. Molly Force

Rev. and Mrs. Keith L. Forni

Pastor and Mrs. Larry Frazier

Ms. Lori Freed

Ms. Arlene Fritz

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fronius

Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Fuchs

Mr. Bruce Funk

Mr. and Mrs. William Gahr

Ms. Gail Gardner

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gartman

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gartman

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Gaskell

Mrs. Regina M. Gavlak

Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Gehrman

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. Genzman

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Gesch

Mr. and Mrs. David Geye

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gibbons

Mr. Brian D. Gilbert

Mr. Matthew Ginter

Mr. James M. Glaser

Ms. Richarda Glass

Mr. and Mrs. Max Goecker

Mr. Ronald G. Golem

Mr. and Mrs. Merle G. Golnick

Ms. Barbara L. Goodin

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goodwater

Mr. and Mrs. Donald K. Graber

Mr. and Ms. David Grafton

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gray

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gray

Dr. and Mrs. Peter Greco

Mrs. Carol Grell

Ms. Norelle H. Gress

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Greve

Mrs. Martha A. Grzelak

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Guda

Mrs. Virginia A. Gutheil*

Mr. and Mrs. David S. Gutheil

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Haberhern

Mrs. Kathleen Hackett* and Dr. Oliver Hackett

Rev. and Mrs. Steven Hackmann

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip L. Hagedorn

Mr. Kevin Hagen

Ms. Elizabeth A. Hagen

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hanlon

Mrs. Carmencita Hannah

Dr. and Mrs. Richard-James Hansen

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harvan

Mr. and Mrs. Lee E. Hass

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hasselbrack

Mr. and Mrs. K. Dieter Hausmann

Mr. Van Hayne and Dr. Arlene Hayne

Mr. and Mrs. James Healy

Dr. and Mrs. Kurt R. Heidmann

Mr. David Hein

Dr. Louise Hellwig

Rev. and Mrs. Philip E. Hemke

Mr. and Dr. Wolfgang Hemschik

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Herndon

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hessler

Mr. and Mrs. David Hessler

Mrs. Jean Hillman

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Hirsch, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Hofener

Mrs. Donna J. Homberg

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Hubeler

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Hughes

Mrs. Joan Hugo

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hunger

Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt

Mrs. Nancy Ibos

Mr. David Jabs

Ms. Sarah Jabs

Rev. Frederick Jabs

Ms. Rebecca Jabs

Mrs. Dolores M. Jagusch

Mr. Ronald Janetzke

Mrs. Ardis M. Janke

Ms. Catherine Jenny

Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne D. Jobst

Mrs. Emma Jochum

Mrs. Pamela Johnson

Mr. Glen Johnson

Mr. Keith Johnson

Mr. Anthony M. Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Jones

Mrs. Jen Jozity

Ms. Joan Juhasz

Mrs. Christa Just

Dr. Kennon Keckler and Dr. Stephanie Kaegi-Keckler

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Kaiser

Mr. and Mrs. T. Eric Kaiser

Mr. and Mrs. Miles Kanning

Mrs. Heather Kantor

Mr. and Mrs. George R. Kapitzky

Mr. Roy Karp

Mr. and Mrs. Gary C. Kastner

Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Kautzman

Dr. Deborah H. Kavasch

Mr. and Mrs. Allan J. Keller

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Keller

Mr. John Kellogg

Ms. Jennifer Keppler

Ms. Marcia Kern

Mr. James Kersten

Mr. James M. Khoury

Dr. and Mrs. Jack King

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph King

Ms. Shelley Kiwala

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Klann

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Knaggs

Mr. Paul J. Knight

Mr. and Mrs. Collin Knisely

Mrs. Diane Konyk

Mr. and Mrs. George Koululias

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Koza

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Krauss

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Krems

Mr. Rick Kronberg

Mrs. Louise Krubsack

Mr. Kenneth Krubsack

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kucharski

Mr. Ralph Kunze*

Mrs. Allison Kunze

Mr. Mark J. Kunze

Mr. Paul Kunze

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Kunze

Mr. Alan E. Kvatek

Ms. M. Jane Kvetko

Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Labus

Mrs. Margaret Laera

Ms. Grace LaPointe

Rev. and Mrs. Jim Lareva

Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Larks

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee

Mr. Robert W. Legg and Mrs. Chia-Fen Chen

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lehrke

Mrs. Beverly Leu

Mr. Charles A. Liebenauer

Mr. and Mrs. Marc Liese

Mr. David Liese

Ms. Carla Liewehr

Mrs. Ellen Lilley

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lindsey

Mr. and Mrs. Nils Lindstrom

Mr. James Lineweaver

Dr. Jason Linn

Mrs. Jean K. Linn

Rev. and Mrs. Gary Lodholz

Mrs. Sharon Logan

Rev. and Mrs. Marcus Lohrmann

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Luecke

Mr. and Mrs. Randall W. Luecke

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Lyons

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Mack

Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Maechner

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Maier

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Makowski

Mr. Elliott L. Manke

Mrs. Mary Anne Manlet

Mrs. Juanita Marcis

Rev. and Mrs. Walther P. Marcis

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Marinko

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Markworth

Dr. and Mrs. James W. Markworth

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mather

Mr. Joe Matsumoto

Mrs. Melanie Mattingly

Mr. Kevin McArthur

Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCoy

Mr. and Mrs. John McDonnell

Mr. Ryan McGilvray

Dr. Lawrence McNamee and Dr. Sharie McNamee

Mrs. and Mr. Kristine Meaux

Mr. Craig Mellendorf

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Middendorf

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Garry Miller

Ms. Karen M. Miller

Ms. Christine Miller

Mr. Tyler Minnick

Rev. and Mrs. Mark R. Minnick

Mr. and Mrs. Randolph R. Minnick

Rev. and Mrs. Jerry Mitchell

Ms. Makita Moore

Mr. John Moore

Mr. and Mrs. Craig R. Morrison

Mr. and Mrs. Hart T. Morrison

Mrs. Nancy C. Mueller

Mr. John Murray

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Myers

Mrs. Barbara Myers

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Naim

Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Naim

Rev. and Mrs. David R. Nehrenz

Dr. Leslie A. Netland

Rev. and Mrs. Lance A. Netland

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Neugebauer*

Mr. Paul Neukirch

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Nicholson

Andreas Nielsen Trust

Mr. and Mrs. David Ninke

Mrs. Jennifer Noble

Mr. Kenneth B. Novack

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob O’Hara

Mrs. Liza Oaksford

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Ochs

Mr. and Mrs. Luis Ortez

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Osborn

Mr. William Ott

Christine Owens

Mr. William Paganelli

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Pangrace

Mrs. Caroline Pangrace

Mrs. Linda L. Pangrace

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Pangrace

Mrs. Louise Papsun

Mrs. Greta Pate

Mr. and Mrs. William Pelger

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Peterson

Mr. Jeffrey L. Petras

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Petro

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Pflaum

Mr. Marlin B. Pickens, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Pintner

Mr. and Mrs. Terry Piper

Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Pohlod

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pongor

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Poorman

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Posgay

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Potter

Mr. Peter Powell

Mr. and Mrs. Doug A. Primeau

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Prusinski

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Prusinski

Mr. and Mrs. Karl F. Puls

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Puls

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Purdy

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ragland

Mrs. and Mr. Katherine Ramos

Mrs. Sharon Raquet

Dr. and Mrs. John F. Raquet

Mrs. Harriett L. Rathje*

Mrs. Dorothy E. Raum

Dr. and Mrs. Russell E. Raymond

Mrs. Marilynn Rehley

Mrs. Doris K. Reik

Mr. Daniel Rein

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Reising

Mr. Donald Reiss

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Reitz

Mr. Jonathan R. Reitz

Mr. and Mrs. David Ressler

Dr. and Mr. David Rice

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Richmond

Mr. and Mrs. John Ripich

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Robertson

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Robinson

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roekle

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Rohn

Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Rolik

Mr. and Mrs. David Roll

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Romes

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Roth

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Roth

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Rovny

Mr. and Mrs. David Rutledge

Mr. David Samber

Mr. and Mrs. John Schamber

Dr. and Mrs. Paul A. Schefft

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore D. Schiffrik

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schiltz

Mr. David L. Schlacht

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Schlotman

Mr. Kenneth R. Schmeichel

Dr. and Mrs. Allan H. Schmidt

Mr. and Mrs. James Schmidt

Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Schmidtke

Ms. Rita Schnedler

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schneider

Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Schnittger

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Schnittger

Mr. and Mrs. Ed J. Schoenbaum

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Schoenbeck

Ms. Helen Schoolcraft

Mr. and Mrs. Carey Schuett

Mr. John Schuler

Mrs. Eunice Schultz

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schulze

Colonel and Mrs. Ronald Schwachenwald

Mr. Peter D. Seletzky

Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Senney, III

Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Senney

Ms. Laura Sewalk

Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Sheridan

Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Sherman

Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. Shernesky

Mr. Robert S. Shields

Mr. Dale J. Shields

Ms. Susan G. Shrader

Mrs. Margaret A. Shumate

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sichau

Mrs. Theresa Sichau

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sichau

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Sichau

Mr. and Mrs. Myles S. Sidney

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Silk

Ms. Theresa Simek

Ms. Vicky Simpson

Ms. B Marie Sizelove

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Skyrm

Mr. and Mrs. Andy Slack

Mrs. Jeanne M. Smearsoll

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Phil Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Smith

Mr. and Mrs. David Snyder

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Socha

Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Spacek

Mr. and Mrs. John Speybroeck

Ms. Elizabeth A. Spletzer

Mr. Richard Staimpel*

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Steele-Steeber

Mr. Richard Steffen

Mr. Robert Steinberg* and Mrs. Ellen Steinberg

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory M. Steinberg

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Steinmann

Rev. and Mrs. Andrew Steinmann

Ms. Arlene B. Steuer*

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Stibrich

Ms. Elaine A. Stockhaus

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stuckert

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley R. Swaysland

Mr. Alex Syntax

Ms. Kinyatta Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Cal Temple

Mrs. Sandra B. Thoburn

Mrs. Christine A. Thomas

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Thomay

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tornberg

Mr. Benjamin A. Trapp

Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Trausch

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Triplett

Dr. Mark D. Tripp

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Turk

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Turnbull

Ms. Miriam Uffelman

Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Uhle

Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Upton

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Urbanik

Mr. Greg Vanek

Dr. and Mrs. Philip A. Venable

Ms. Elizabeth K. Victor

Mrs. Elaine R. Vining

Mr. Christopher Vonhof

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence R. Wallace

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Walters

Mr. Russell R. Walton

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Wann

Mr. and Mrs. David Waugh

Ms. Cheryl Wawrzyniak

Mr. and Mrs. John Webb

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Weidus

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. West

Ms. Elizabeth Williams

Mr. Brian K. Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Carl K. Williams

Mr. Jack Williams, Jr.

Ms. Barbara J. Williamson

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Wills

Mrs. Jean Wimer

Mr. and Mrs. William Witt, Jr.

Ms. Karen Wittrock

Mr. Phillip D. Wochner

Mr. & Mrs. and Mrs. Dennis A. Wolf, Jr.

Ms. Patricia Woodruff

Ms. Diana A. Worthington-White

Mr. Gary A. Wossilek

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Yabuki

Mr. and Mrs. David Zabawski

Ms. Charlotte A. Zak

Dr. Kenneth W. Zehnder* and Mrs. Mary Ann Zehnder

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Zehnder

Rev. and Mrs. Jon H. Zehnder

Mr. Paul Zehnder

Mr. Wayne R. Zeuch

Mrs. Comstance Zimmerman

Mr. and Mrs. James Zubin

Foundations, Corporations, and Organizations

The Abington Foundation

The Oliver W. and Emma W. Allen

Scholarship

The Jon and Isabelle Anderson Fund

AT&T

The Batka Family Fund

Bartelheim-Kirchner

The Boeing Company

Brooks & Stafford

BSN Sports

Carey Construction Group, LLC

Chipotle Mexican Grill

The Fann Family Foundation

Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora, LLC

Geauga Mechanical

The Gerhard Foundation, Inc.

Gethsemane Lutheran Church

The Gollwitzer Trust

The Huge Memorial Fund

The Huntington National Bank

The Jochum Charitable Foundation, Inc.

The Jochum-Moll Foundation

Joyful Blessings Foundation

The Laub Foundation

Robert C. Leu Gift Fund

The Robert and Richard Luecke

Lutheran Scholarship Fund

Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Lutheran Church Extension Fund

Lutheran Special Education Ministries

Malloy-Esposito Funeral Home & Crematory (now Cleveland Burial & Cremation)

Meraki Architects

Mount Calvary Evangelical

Lutheran Church

The Nehring Family Foundation

Premier Senior Solutions

Progressive Insurance Foundation

Roundstone Management, Ltd.

The Robert and Shirley Schmidt Fund

The Kenneth W. Scott Foundation

Service Wet Grinding Co.

Sherwin Williams

St. Paul Lutheran Church

Thrivent Financial

Thrivent - BeaconPoint Financial Group

Trinity Lutheran Church

Twist Creative, Inc.

Wallace and Irene Bronner

Family Charitable Foundation

Wiemels-Hiros

Honor

and Memorial Gifts

This listing represents all honor and memorial gifts received from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

IN HONOR OF

In honor of Mrs. Cheryl A. Behm

Ms. Marcia Kern

In honor of Dr. Paul Bruhn

Mrs. Molly Force

In honor of Ms. Charlene Coughlin

Ms. Kathryn Davis

In honor of the Cleveland Lutheran High School Association

Ms. Lori A. Anthony

In honor of Mrs. Paula M. Dewey

Mr. Thomas Dewey

In honor of the Gartman Grandkids

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gartman

In honor of Mrs. Christa Just

Mr. and Mrs. James Zubin

In honor of Ms. Emma Linn ’23

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Rovny

In honor of Mr. Mark Lomko

Mr. Phillip D. Wochner

In honor of Lutheran West Class of 1965

Mr. and Mrs. David Ninke

In honor of Mr. Karl Mueller

Mrs. Nancy C. Mueller

In honor of Linda Nelson, Susan Currie, and Mark Lemke

Ms. Lori A. Anthony

In honor of Mr. Adam Zehnder ’08

Rev. and Mrs. Jon H. Zehnder

IN MEMORY OF

In memory of Mr. Dennis C. Albrecht, Sr.

Anonymous

Mr. Bruce E. Albers

Mr. and Mrs. Ken M. Boerger

Mr. Joseph Ferenczy

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hessler

Mrs. Dolores M. Jagusch

Ms. Shelley Kiwala

Mrs. Juanita Marcis

Mr. and Mrs. Hart T. Morrison

Mr. David L. Schlacht

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schneider

Ms. Susan G. Shrader

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Stibrich

Ms. Elaine A. Stockhaus

In memory of Mr. James H. Bell

Mr. Sean Bell

In memory of Mr. Joseph Benedict

Mr. Bruce E. Albers

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Benedict, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Gesch

Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne D. Jobst

Ms. Karen Wittrock

In memory of Mr. Leonard Berghaus

Mr. and Mrs. Scott* Berghaus

In memory of Mr. Scott Berghaus

Mr. Bruce E. Albers

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis C. Albrecht, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Ken M. Boerger

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew K. Fish

Ms. Arlene Fritz

Mrs. Regina M. Gavlak

Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Hofener

Mr. Kenneth Krubsack

Mrs. Louise Krubsack

Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Naim

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Robinson

Ms. Elaine A. Stockhaus

In memory of Mr. Donald Bohning

Thrivent Financial

Ms. Ruth A. Eckart

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Fish

In memory of Mrs. Barbara Blech

Mrs. Sandra B. Thoburn

In memory of Ms. Vivian Breault

Mr. Richard Daubendiek

Ms. Bonnie Egan

In memory of Mr. Bill Daberkow

Mr. Bruce E. Albers

In memory of Mrs. Ruth Deppert

Roundstone Management, Ltd.

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis C. Albrecht, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Blackburn

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blodgett

Ms. Linda Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald M. Campbell

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carissimi

Ms. Susan K. Coleman

Mr. and Mrs. James Corrigan, Jr.

Ms. Anne M. Demanelis

Mr. and Mrs. James Deppert

Mrs. Lauren Faga

Ms. Lori Freed

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Guda

Mrs. Jean Hillman

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hunger

Ms. Joan Juhasz

Mr. and Mrs. Collin Knisely

Mrs. Melanie Mattingly

Mr. and Mrs. Hart T. Morrison

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Pangrace

Mrs. Linda L. Pangrace

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Romes

Mr. and Mrs. David Rutledge

Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Sherman

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sichau

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Sichau

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sichau

Mrs. Theresa Sichau

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Turk

Mrs. Comstance Zimmerman

In memory of Mr. Carl Dey & Mrs. Esther Dey

Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Dey

In memory of Ms. Sally Domen

Dr. and Mrs. James W. Markworth

In memory of Mr. Russell Eging

Mr. James M. Khoury

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schneider

In memory of Mr. Carl Engelmann & Mrs. Justine Engelmann

Mr. Arthur C. Engelmann

In memory of Ms. Naomi P. Fackler

Ms. Karla Fackler Grafton

In memory of Mr. John P. Fackler

Ms. Karla Fackler Grafton

In memory of Mrs. Cheryl Fackler-Hug

Ms. Karla Fackler Grafton

In memory of Mrs. Mary Fekete

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Ochs

In memory of Mr. Norman H. Fischer

Mr. Robert C. Fischer

In memory of Mrs. Betty Funk

Mrs. Carol K. Cousins

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Silk

Ms. Theresa Simek

In memory of Ms. Heidi L. Heinrich

Mr. and Mrs. William Gahr

In memory of Mrs. Donna Hink

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Silk

In memory of Mr. Robert Hawkins

Mr. Jack Williams, Jr.

In memory of Rev. Donald Hayas

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Bernd

Mr. and Mrs. Ed J. Schoenbaum

In memory of Mrs. Shirley Karp

Mr. Roy Karp

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pongor

In memory of Mr. John Katt

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip L. Hagedorn

Mr. Elliott L. Manke

In memory of Mr. Robert W. Knall

Mr. Glenn Berger

Mrs. Donna J. Homberg

Mrs. Joan Hugo

Mr. James Kersten

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Marinko

Mr. Joe Matsumoto

Mr. Richard Steffen

In memory of Mr. John Kocab

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Potter

In memory of Mr. Elmer Koenig

Rev. and Mrs. Gary Lodholz

In memory of Mrs. Carol Kunze

Mr. Paul Kunze

In memory of Mr. Ralph Kunze

Brooks & Stafford

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis C. Albrecht, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. John Corrigan

Ms. Cindy Czarny

Mr. and Mrs. James Darrow

Ms. Gail Gardner

Mrs. Louise Krubsack

Mr. Kenneth Krubsack

Mrs. Allison Kunze

Mr. Mark J. Kunze

Mr. Mark J. Kunze

Mr. Mark J. Kunze

Mr. Paul Kunze

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Kunze

Mr. James Lineweaver

Mrs. Jean K. Linn

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Pangrace

Mrs. Linda L. Pangrace

Mrs. Linda L. Pangrace

Ms. Laura Sewalk

Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Sherman

Ms. Karen Wittrock

In memory of Mrs. Marie Luekens

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buck

In memory of Lutheran East Football teammates Mr. Kevin Bolin, Mr. Ozell

Harris, Mr. Robert Hawkins, and Mr. Derek C. Whitmore

Mr. Jack Williams, Jr.

In memory of Mrs. Jane Manti

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Silk

In memory of Mrs. Ruth Miller

Mrs. Louise Krubsack

Ms. Rita Schnedler

In memory of Mr. Calvin Monachino

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Peterson

In memory of Mrs. Donna Morrison

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis C. Albrecht, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Ken M. Boerger

Mrs. Judith Bronze

Ms. Joy Dugal

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Kunze

Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. Shernesky

Ms. Karen Wittrock

In memory of Mr. Karl Mueller

Mrs. Nancy C. Mueller

In memory of Mr. Paul ‘Sam’ Myers ’10

Mrs. Patricia Batka

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. Genzman

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Pangrace

In memory of Mr. Richard Papsun

Mrs. Louise Papsun

In memory of Mr. George Prok

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore D. Schiffrik

In memory of Mrs. Joanne Reiss

Ms. Diane R. Brueggemann

Mr. and Mrs. James Deppert

Mr. Richard Staimpel*

In memory of Mr. Thomas R. Rusnov

Mr. Bruce E. Albers

In memory of Dr. Erwin F. Sagehorn

Mr. and Mrs. James Darrow

In memory of Mr. Ralph A. Scherler

Mrs. Jeanne M. Smearsoll

In memory of Mrs. Joan Schleicher

Rev. Charles Bonow

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ragland

In memory of Mrs. Joyce Schmidtke

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Andres

Mrs. Ruth Buchberger

Mrs. Noreen Drewes

Mr. Bruce Funk

Mr. Glen Johnson

Mr. Rick Kronberg

Ms. Carla Liewehr

Mr. John Murray

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Socha

In memory of Rev. E.W. Schnedler

Ms. Rita Schnedler

In memory of Mrs. Jeanette Schnedler

Ms. Rita Schnedler

In memory of Ms. Helen Schnedler

Ms. Rita Schnedler

In memory of Mrs. Florence Seletzky

Mr. Peter D. Seletzky

In memory of Mr. Dennis R. Sichau

Mrs. Christine A. Thomas

In memory of Mr. Joseph Smelko

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Peterson

In memory of Mrs. Maureen Staimpel

Mr. Richard Staimpel*

In memory of Ms. Arlene Steuer

Mrs. Liza Oaksford

Mrs. Margaret A. Shumate

In memory of Mr. John R. Ticknor

Mr. and Mrs. George K. Elbrecht

In memory of Mrs. Joyce L. VonStempa

Mrs. Greta Pate

Thank you to all those who made contributions during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Because of you, we are able to continually and faithfully work to fulfill our mission. Although we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, in a publication of this nature, omissions and errors may occur. Be assured that any omission or error is unintentional, and please make us aware so that we can correct our records.

Thank you to our corporate and event sponsors during the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year!

Corporate Sponsors

Sponsors: 2024 Sagehorn Golf Outing

Carey Construction Group

Cleveland Burial & Cremation

Cleveland Wealth

Community West Foundation

Exit Planning Institute

Geagua Mechanical

Lutheran Oktoberfest

The Lutheran Scholarship Granting Organization of Ohio

Meraki Architects

Modern Chiropractic & Wellness

NextPrint (Westlake)

Pierstorf College Fund

Thrivent Financial (BeaconPoint Financial Group)

TWIST Creative

Sponsors: 2024 Golf Classic

Barnes Wendling CPAs

Brooks & Stafford

Carey Construction Group

Cleveland Burial & Cremation

Cleveland Wealth

Community West Foundation

Clum Creative

Educational Furniture

Exit Planning Institute

Geagua Mechanical

Huntington Bank

Ken Ganley Automotive

Krill Co.

Lutheran Church Educational Fund (LCEF)

The Lutheran Scholarship Granting Organization of Ohio

Master Printing Group

Petros Homes

Pierstorf College Fund

Shore Haven Lutheran Church

Thrivent Financial (BeaconPoint Financial Group)

West Side Roofing

Alumni Events: Lutheran East

Lutheran Eastʼs new Alumni Office planned and hosted several events during the 2023 - 2024 school year, with more events to come in 2025.

April 18, 2024: Senior Banquet for the Class of 2024

The Alumni Office invited soon-to-be gradautes, their families, and our faculty and staff to a special dinner held at Lutheran East. They were presented with information on post-graduation involvement with the school and opportunities for networking through an alumni directory, and heard messages from administrators Mr. Andrew Prusinski and Mr. Matt Luecke.

June 7, 2024: Gathering of the Classes of 1959-1966

Alumni from these graduating years attended dinner at Hofbrauhäus, where they enjoyed fellowship and sharing of memories from their years at Lutheran East.

July 13-14, 2024 Classes of 1990-1999

The class of 1994 celebrated their 30th Reunion with the entire 1990s decade! They had a tour of the school, socialized and played games at Pins Mechanical Co., had brunch at Pinstripe, and gathered together for a Chapel service.

July 20, 2024: Class of 2014

The class celebrated their 10th Reunion at Lutheran East with a school tour, food, board games, and shared memories with their former teachers, Mr. Tripplett and Rev. Childs.

To inquire about upcoming reunions for your class, to help plan a reunion or other alumni event, or to update your contact information with the Alumni Office, contact:

Loretta Childs Alumni Director Office: 216-382-6100

lchilds@lutheraneast.org

On Facebook: @LutheranEastAlumniOffice

Alumni Events: Lutheran West

2023 and early 2024 were full of gatherings for Lutheran West alumni.

November 2023: Alumnae Panel on College Planning with Women’s Basketball Alumnae Megan (Blackburn) Corpas ’14, Lydia Hessler ’16, and Becky (Mooney) Thompson ’98. The alumnae shared tips, information, and personal experience with the 2023-2024 women’s team (photos: left - top three photos).

December 21, 2023: School Construction Tour

Members of the classes of 2021 and 2022 who were home from college for Christmas Break visited the under-construction campus for a tour (photo - left, 4th image down).

January 26, 2024: Alumni Wrestling Night

Over 20 alumni wrestlers (from both the men’s and women’s programs) attended the Annual Alumni Wrestling Night. They were recognized at center-mat during a home match (photo : below).

June 17, 2024: Class of 1971 Celebrates Their 71st Birthdays

Members of the Class of 1971 got together in celebration of their collective 71st birthdays! (photo: left - 5th image down)

August 30-31, 2024: Class of 1974 - 50th Reunion

A large group of alumni from the Class of 1974 gathered to celebrate their 50th Reunion. The class took a tour of the newly-opened expanded Lutheran West building (photo: bottom row - left) and held their reunion dinner at Wagner’s of Westlake, which was their 1974 Prom location (photo: bottom row - right).

August 10, 2024: Alumni Baseball Game

Over 40 alumni and friends of the baseball program were in attendance (photo: bottom row - left).

August 24, 2024: Gathering of the Class of 1982

Members of the Class of 1982 gathered at Kathy (Kemper) Busch’s home to celebrate their collective 60th birthdays (photos: bottom row, middle and right).

September 20, 2024: Annual All-Alumni Homecoming Gathering

Following the Homecoming football game, alumni from all classes gathered for food, drink, and fellowship (photos: right).

September 21, 2024: Class of 1984 - 40th Reunion

Members of the Class of 1984 gathered during Homecoming Weekend at Around the Corner in Lakewood to celebrate their 40th Reunion (photo: below - right).

September 21, 2024: Class of 2014 - 10th Reunion

Alumni from the Class of 2014 held their 10th Reunion at Old River Tap & Social in Rocky River (photo: below - left).

If you’re a member of the Classes of 1975, 1985, 1995, 2000, 2005, or 2015, you have a milestone reunion year coming up in 2025! To help plan a reunion event for your class, contact Debi Albrecht (contact info below).

New in 2024! IGNITE Alumni Networking Events

The Alumni Office introduces IGNITE Alumni Networking Events, an opportunity for Longhorn alumni to connect and reconnect with one another in a professional capacity. Stay tuned for information on upcoming IGNITE events!

To inquire about upcoming reunions for your class, to help plan a reunion or other alumni event, or to update your contact information with the Alumni Office, contact:

Debi Albrecht ’85

Alumni Director Office: 440-333-1660, ext. 950

Cell: 216-224-1649

dalbrecht@lutheranwest.com

WIN WIN WIN

for students & families for participating schools

Donations to the LSGO of Ohio make private Christian education a reality for more students and families.

Donations to the LSGO of Ohio allow schools to offer more tuition assistance to families who want to be part of their school communities.

for you as an Ohio taxpayer

Donors to the LSGO of Ohio qualify to receive a non-refundable tax credit* for their donations, which will be applied to their Ohio income tax liability, dollar-for-dollar, up to $750 per person or $1,500 if married filing jointly.

SUPPORT STUDENTS’ TUITION WITH YOUR TAXES.

FAST FACTS:

The LSGO of Ohio’s purpose is to raise scholarship dollars for students to attend Christian schools throughout Ohio ranging from Pre-K through high school.

Scholarships will be prioritized for students of low-income households.

SGOs (Scholarship Granting Organizations) were brought into existence in the 2021 Ohio legislative session.

You, the taxpayer and donor, can select the participating school(s), including Lutheran East and/or Lutheran West, to which you’d like your donation to be directed.

The LSGO of Ohio is a recognized charitable organization under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.

An update on the partnership between the CLHSA and LSGO of Ohio

Through its first two and a half years of operation, the LSGO of Ohio has raised over $325,000 to support student scholarships at Lutheran East and Lutheran West. Those dollars are far-reaching, impacting over 250 students, providing on average $1,200 per student for families requesting aid.

West have received LSGOO scholarships average scholarship amount awarded SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH A ONE-MINUTE VIDEO EXPLAINING THE LSGO OF OHIO AND ITS BENEFITS TO STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND YOU AS A TAXPAYER!

West students at Lutheran

and

$325K 250 $1,200 funds raised to date from Ohio taxpayers like you, earmarked for Lutheran East and

Tax Scenario Examples:

Please note that these examples are provided for reference only, based upon the most common scenarios and outcomes. There are countless factors that may factor into an individual’s or a couple’s tax return; please consult your tax professional to determine how a gift to the LSGO of Ohio may impact your unique tax situation.

INDIVIDUAL FILER WHO TYPICALLY RECEIVES A STATE TAX REFUND

David typically has a state tax liability of $600 and after withholdings, receives a state tax refund of $350. He wants to support Lutheran education but doesn’t have a lot of disposable income. He is thrilled to find out that he can donate to his participating school of choice while receiving a dollar-for-dollar tax credit up to $750. Prior to filing his 2024 taxes, he gives a gift of $500 to the LSGO of Ohio. His contribution of $500 to a registered SGO enhances his refund and he now receives a state refund in the amount of $850.

INDIVIDUAL FILER WHO TYPICALLY OWES THE STATE $750 OR LESS IN STATE TAX LIABILITY

Mary prepares her 2024 taxes in March of 2025, and it looks like she’ll owe $250 in Ohio state taxes. Before she files her taxes in April 2025, she makes a gift to the LSGO of Ohio in the amount of $250 and specifies her grandchild's Lutheran school as the recipient. Her Ohio tax liability (amount owed) should go down to $0.

INDIVIDUAL FILER WHO TYPICALLY OWES THE STATE MORE THAN $750 IN STATE TAX LIABILITY

Paul prepares his 2024 tax return in March of 2025, and it looks like he’ll owe $900 in Ohio state taxes. He makes a gift to the LSGO of Ohio to support his favorite participating Lutheran school in the amount of $750 on April 1, 2025. His Ohio state income tax liability (amount owed) will likely go down to $150.

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY WHO TYPICALLY GET A STATE TAX REFUND

Richard and Sara are married and file a joint tax return. They cover their tax liability via their withholdings and typically receive a state refund of about $175. They would like to help families who want to attend their local Lutheran school, so they decide to make a gift to the LSGO of Ohio in the amount of $1,000 prior to filing their 2024 taxes (they are eligible to claim a tax credit of up to $1,500). Their contribution of $1,000 results in a total state refund in the amount of $1,175.

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY WHO OWE THE STATE $750 OR LESS IN STATE TAX LIABILITY

Carlos and Jenna Gonzalez prepare their 2024 taxes in March of 2025 and see that they’ll owe $948 in Ohio state taxes. Since they are married filing jointly, they are eligible for an SGO tax credit of up to $1,500, so they give a gift of exactly $948 to the LSGO of Ohio. Their Ohio state tax bill goes down to $0.

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY WHO OWE THE STATE MORE THAN $750 IN STATE TAX LIABILITY

Sheryl & Jim Smith prepare their 2024 taxes in March of 2025 through a tax professional, who they have let know that they’d like to donate to an SGO prior to filing, but they’d like to first know their actual Ohio tax liability (amount owed). They find out that their Ohio tax liability will be $1,800. Before the tax company files their taxes, the Smiths give $1,500 to the LSGO of Ohio and they provide the acknowledgement letter they receive in the mail to their tax professional. Their Ohio tax liability goes down to $300.

Q&A with the Director of The LSGO of Ohio

Joshua Malave LW’08

Q: What’s the catch?

A: There isn’t one! This program really is as good as it sounds. It’s a way for Ohio taxpayers to contribute to scholarships at schools that mean something to them, while also qualifying for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit* against their Ohio state tax liabilities.

Q: Can I make sure my donation goes to the school(s) of my choice?

A: Absolutely. As long as the school(s) is a Participating School with the LSGO of Ohio, you can designate your gift to one or more school, including Lutheran East and Lutheran West. The funds will be placed into an account for distribution as scholarships to families at the school(s) you select when you make your gift. For a complete list of Participating Schools, visit LSGOohio.org/Participating-Schools.

Q: How much should I give in order to maximize my tax credit?

A: It depends! If you typically receive a refund, a gift to the LSGO of Ohio has the potential to increase your refund. If you typically owe state taxes, a gift can offset your tax bill, up to but not exceeding your tax liability amount, and up to the tax credit limits of $750 (individual) or $1,500 (filing jointly). Contact the LSGO of Ohio and we can walk you through where to find your state tax liability on last year’s tax return.

Q: How do the Participating Schools allocate the scholarship money?

A: Per guidelines by the State of Ohio, funds given as gifts to an SGO (Scholarship Granting Organization) like the LSGO of Ohio must be prioritized for students from low-income families. However, once those priorities have been met, all families can apply and potentially receive an LSGO of Ohio scholarship. Families can apply for an LSGO of Ohio scholarship with their child's school.

Q: How is the LSGO of Ohio different from other scholarship opportunities schools may offer?

A: Depending on the school, various scholarships and/or tuition assistance may be available, including merit-based scholarships and state programs like the EdChoice Scholarship. The LSGO of Ohio is unique in that it adds an additional means of tuition assistance for schools to offer to families, while also providing a tax credit* to donors.

Q: How can I support the CLHSA's schools through the LSGO of Ohio?

A: Donors to the LSGO of Ohio can specify the Participating School(s) to which their donation should be directed. Lutheran East and Lutheran West are both Participating Schools and students at our schools will directly benefit from your gift to the LSGO of Ohio.

Have additional questions? Josh would be happy to answer them. He can be reached at jmalave@clhsa.org.

Making

Your Gift

is Simple

Discuss this giving opportunity with your tax professional, especially if this is the first time you’re giving.

Scan the QR code: or visit LSGOOhio.org and click ‘Donate’

1 2 3

Complete the simple giving form before you file your taxes. You’ll receive a gift acknowledgement letter from the LSGO of Ohio that can be used for tax purposes.

I gave to the LSGO of Ohio in both 2022 and 2023 and I’m happy to report that I received the tax credit as indicated. It’s such an easy way to support the Lutheran schools I care deeply about, while enjoying an added benefit for me as a taxpayer!”

- Gary Naim LWʼ86

THE LEGACY SOCIETY

The Cleveland Lutheran High School Association (CLHSA) is fortunate to have dedicated benefactors supporting its mission, including many who have chosen to secure its future through legacy gifts.

To express our appreciation for this committed group of donors who have remembered the CLHSA, Lutheran East, or Lutheran West in their estate plans, we established The Legacy Society. Members of The Legacy Society are part of a community of supporters who have declared that the mission of the CLHSA is one they wish to support into perpetuity.

In the future, their legacy gifts will play a critical role in the growth of our two Lutheran high schools, serving the needs of the hundreds of students. We invite you to join them by remembering us in your will or trust.

CONTACT

To learn more how we can help you with starting your estate plan or about how easy it is to include the CLHSA, Lutheran East, or Lutheran West in your estate plans, please visit www.clhsa.org/estateplanning or contact Ashley Koza, Director of Development, at 440-356-7155 or akoza@clhsa.org

Snapshots & Save the Dates

2024 WAS FULL OF SPECIAL EVENTS (AND PHOTO OPS)! WE HOPE YOU’LL JOIN US FOR THESE 2025 EVENTS:

CLHSA Golf Classic at Elyria Country Club - Monday, June 2, 2025

Sagehorn Golf Outing at Grey Hawk Golf Club - Friday, August 8, 2025

OMNIA - October 4, 2025

The CLHSA Annual Report is a publication of the Cleveland Lutheran High School Association.

Editor / Design & Layout - Jessica Miller

Director of Development - Ashley Koza

Finance Director - Darlene Dimitrijevs, CPA

Class Representatives Needed!

The Lutheran East and Lutheran West Alumni Offices are looking for those interested in helping the schools spread the word to classmates about events, reunions, school news, alumni news, networking opportunities, and more.

Alumni who are interested in working with their school’s Alumni Director in this voluteer role should contact:

Lutheran East

Loretta Childs, Alumni Director lchilds@lutheraneast.org

Lutheran West

Debi Albrecht 85, Alumni Director dalbrecht@lutheranwest.com

Photography

Ryan Caswell - ThenDesign Architecture

Jessica Miller

Arlee Reust ’08 - Azkalynn Photography

Elliot Spaudie ’08

Rok Makovu - Univarsity U

Ryan Peticca

The CLHSA thanks its Board Members who served during the 2023-2024 fiscal year:

CLHSA Board of Directors

Greg Steinberg LW'91, Chair Rachel Lyons, Esq. LW'06

Julie Gutheil, Vice Chair Michael Maier

Jeffrey Robinson, Treasurer George Marountas

Steve Fuchs, Secretary Rev. Jerry Mitchell

Shawna Ciatti Christine Owens

Gina Gavlak Thomas Reitz LE'75

Rev. Steven Hackmann David Smith

Chris Keller LW'91

Lutheran East Operating Board

Rev. Steven Hackmann, President

Randy Behm, Vice President

Marlin Pickens LE'10, Secretary

Rick Labus LE'61

Thomas Reitz LE'75

Mary Rice

Rochelle Smith

Karen Winston

Lutheran West Operating Board

Chris Keller LW'91, President

Charlene Coughlin LW'01, Vice President

Erin Senney, Secretary

Julie Gutheil

Peter Hessler

Ken Mather LW'87

Gary Naim LW'86

Mark Petro LW'06

Katherine Ramos

Jeffrey Robinson

Kurt Schnittger LW'05