14.09 LLHS FedCon

Events to Note Sept 1.............................................Labor Day: no school Sept 5.........................................Giving Society Tent | 5p

Home FB v. Heights | 7p Sept 9............Home Soccer & Volleyball games | 4:45p

LL Foundation | 7p Sept 15......................................Board of Regents | 6:30p Sept 17...... Senior (6p) & Freshman (7p) Parent Night Sept 19......................................... MPO Fundraiser Ends

Home FB v. Lake Mills | 7p Sept 21...... A Cap @ Holy Cross Madison 8:15/10:30a Sept 27...................... Lutheran Invite VB at LLHS | 10a Sept 29–Oct 3................ Homecoming Week Activities Oct 2.......... Cross Country Invite @ Lake Mills | 4:15p Oct 3.......................................................... Homecoming!

Parade downtown Lake Mills | 5p

Alumni PreGame Event | 5:30-7p

Football game v. Poynette | 7p Oct 4.................. LES Volleyball Tournament @ LL | 8a

Homecoming Dance | 7:30p Oct 5.........................A Cappella @ St. John Milton | 9a Oct 6........................... LES Cross Country Meet | 4:15p

Principal’s Pen, from front page sought to emulate in this process. We are confident that our work will promote all aspects of Lakeside’s kingdom work to God’s glory.

Furthermore, God personally assures us of his blessing on our work when he says, “Ask the Lord to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out” [Proverbs 16:3, Good News].

Mr. Jim Grasby is principal of Lakeside Lutheran; his column is featured each issue.

Reach him at 920.648.2321 x 2204 or jgrasby@llhs.org

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Preregistration required: llhs.org/alumni/registration.html or call Bari at 920-648-2321 x2223

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September 2014

a publication of Lakeside Lutheran High School Volume 4 : Issue 1

Fed eration Connection

“Strategic Planning Study” update Planning is part of life. We plan budgets, vacations, and sometimes we even plan “to plan.”

However, our planning efforts will fail if God is not at the center of them. Only by his blessing will our plans succeed as he desires. Solomon points out this truth when he writes, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” [Proverbs 3:5, NIV].

A year ago, Lakeside began a strategic planning study. It started by assessing where we were, looking at our strengths and needs. Then we asked ourselves where we wished to go, and what was needed to serve our students, their families, and our entire federation.

Finally, we determined how to reach those goals. Faculty, staff, board members, students, parents, and other stakeholders were interviewed to solicit opinions and gather data. Much work was done inside the school, although federation members dialogued with Board of Regents members at various congregations. Furthermore, online surveys offered quick and convenient opportunities for others to also express themselves. Ultimately, the information needed for this study was gathered.

So, where are we now, a year after the study began? There have been meetings to process the vast amount of information gathered and consider the many viewpoints.

Board, faculty and staff have had extensive dialogues as plans were proposed and revised. In short, considerable time and effort were expended to develop a new school mission statement, formulate a three-pronged ten-year target, and dovetail their plans into a framework to support the overall vision of where Lakeside is headed.

The final stages of the “quiet phase” are near completion. Soon, others will be invited to read through and discuss this work. Lakeside wants its entire federation – school families (past, current, and future) and others – to know, understand, and fully support what is proposed.

Planning is part of life. The Bible provides numerous examples of godly planning that our school leaders See Principal’s Pen, last page

school news and notes:

student activity spotlight:

Teacher rides circle from student-athlete to teacher-coach

Badger State assemblies develop student civic leadership

This article is ninth in a series of faculty and staff responses to why they’re thankful to serve at your Lakeside, along with recollections of moments that demonstrate the value of the investment of time and resources for the families who choose LLHS for their children.

Held each June on the UW–Oshkosh campus, American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State (ALABGS) assembly brings together over 700 high school junior girls for a week-long citizenship-training program. Badger Boys State, also in June, is hosted by the American Legion on the Ripon College campus. Two girls (along with their Badger Boys equivalents) are chosen by their high schools; the 2014 nominees for Lakeside Lutheran were Madison Dumke (St. Paul, Fort) and Winter Petry (Peace Sun Prairie).

Dalton Egli (St. John Waterloo)and Matthew Struck (St. Paul Lake Mills).

Mr. Andy Asmus has served the Federation at Lakeside Lutheran High School as a social studies instructor and coach since 2003. He also graduated from LLHS in 1988, which makes his time here especially gratifying for him, to remember the lessons and opportunities given him as a student, and how sometimes it takes years before the treasure that is Christian education truly sinks in.

Writes Mr. Asmus: “I teach at LLHS because it gives me the opportunity to work with young Christian adults, to give them the chance I had when I was here.​What separates us from other schools is the Christian environment. Devotions are one evidence of this special place and time for teens.

“As a Warrior football coach, one of my greatest joys is our pre-game devotion.

Before every Friday night varsity football game, we meet with the players at 3:15.

We start our game preparations with a 10-15 minute devotion, led by our head coach Paul Bauer. Each of our devotions is themed with a certain character trait: leadership, servant-like attitude, humility, among others.

“In the face of preparing for tough competition on Friday nights, coach Bauer shows the kids what the most important aspect of Lakeside is by pulling the team together and taking the time to dive into the Word of God before the game. What a great joy it is to study God’s Word together. As a high school student I know I failed to cherish that daily immersion in God’s Word, especially those moments when we worship together in non-traditional settings. This Christian education provides those settings and I am proud that I have the opportunity to help kids see the importance of embracing every opportunity study God’s Word.

“We conclude each devotion with a hymn.

In two of the past three seasons we have sung the hymn “Speak Oh Lord’” Not too many experiences stay in my mind as does the singing of this hymn with those 30-40 high school boys. We ask for the Lord to guide us with His word in the halls of LLHS and also on the athletic field.

“There are some moments in life that mark you forever. When my kids were young, I would sing “I Am Jesus Little Lamb” to them. Some moments you never want to be forgotten. When my time on earth is finished—at my funeral—I want two hymns to be sung: “I Am Jesus Little Lamb” and “Speak Oh Lord.”

Speak, Oh Lord

The assemblages become a 51st state and function according to the laws of Wisconsin. According to the Legion, “Badger State is not a recreational or sports program. It is a school of government training for which the [students] have been L–R: Egli, Petry, Struck, Dumke selected by [their] school and the local Unit.

The citizens are divided into two political parties—the Federalists and Nationalists.

Citizens “learn by doing” as they function on city, county and state levels by electing officials by regular election procedures and conducting business on those levels. Every [student] is encouraged to participate in some level of the governmental process.”

This summer, Lakeside’s Winter Petry was elected Mayor of her city, Hawthorn Glen; as one of only 14 cities, this was a significant accomplishment that took extra effort and assertiveness. “We had our first city meeting on the Sunday evening of our arrival and we began running for city positions,” says Winter. “I asked my roommate from Kimberly to nominate me for the position of Mayor. My opponent and I gave a 30-second speech on why we wanted the position. My roommate helped me make campaigning posters that night in the dorm. The following morning, the city voted and I was elected mayor.”

Asked what was the best part, Winter replied, “The city meetings. With girls on our dorm floor, the girls we knew best, we created a city motto, jingle, city mascot and song. I absolutely loved my city!” She shared a lesson learned as well: “Throughout the week we were constantly voting on things, and it often came down to just a few deciding votes. From those experiences I gained a better understanding of the power of the vote and how much each vote counts.”

What did she take away from her experience? “Initially, I went to get out of my comfort zone and meet new people, but it soon became more. Not only did I meet new and amazing people, I learned about myself and my country. Along with becoming more outgoing as a person, I also grew in understanding and appreciation of veterans.”

Information for this article came from badgergirlsstate.org and an interview with Winter.