May 2022
a publication of Lakeside Lutheran High School Volume 11: Issue 9
LLHS FED eration CONnection
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ut Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way” (Daniel 1:8).
The prophet Daniel was born about 620 BC. In that year, Josiah was Judah’s final godly king. Few realized how rapidly the nation would decline. Babylon’s King Nebuchadnezzar launched the first of three invasions in 605 BC. Not only did he capture Jerusalem, but he took valuable items back to Babylon—including members of the royal family. He wanted these individuals to serve in his kingdom. Among them was Daniel.
Reach Principal Grasby at jgrasby@llhs.org
Although Daniel could have refused, resisted, or attempted escape, he served courageously and faithfully in a godless culture. When offered food that God’s Law called unclean, he and others relied on their faith in God to refuse. Not only was their action God-pleasing, but it gained Nebuchadnezzar’s notice who listened as Daniel glorified God. Today’s believers live in a world that is every bit as hostile as that of Daniel’s time. Instead of battling malevolent kings and powerful empires, we fight the societal decay of God’s standards as revealed in the Ten Commandments. Battles are ongoing in government, education, the media, and the arts to create a new order. The ultimate goal is to abandon the time-honored traditions of godliness. Moreover, individuals and institutions who act and lead in godly ways are labeled archaic and intolerant. How should Christians respond? Should we violently strike those who tear down God’s standards? Should we cloister ourselves to avoid the evil world? Or, should we become “relevant” and embrace godless change? The answer to each of these questions is no. Rather, we should respond like Daniel and his contemporaries by faithfully adhering to God’s Word. Our words and actions—motivated by faith and done in obedience to God—are our best proclamation of the truth to a straying society. Christians must lead and guide our nation back to the truths of God’s Word and the morals it prescribes. All the while, we must recall our Savior’s high priestly prayer. Just before his arrest, Jesus prayed, “I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it.” (John 17:14-16). Our ultimate goal is not to create heaven on earth. That can never be. Rather, we are to live as light and salt in this world. We live here temporarily to grow in God’s grace and lead others to him. Heaven is still our home.
Lord, keep us safe in these perilous times. Help us live godly lives and speak your truth. Help us guide others so that they, too, know the truth. Amen.
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May 1 ............. Mandatory Summer Band Meeting for Student & Parent | 6p May 3 ...................................................................................... Pastors Day | 9:30a May 4, 12, 18 ........................................ Summer Band rehearsals | 6:30–8:30p May 7 ............................................ Elementary BLAC Track Meet at LLHS | 8a .................. National Honor Society CAR WASH in bus barn for Ukraine Prom for grades 9–12 | Doors open for seniors 6 PM, 6:30 others May 11 ...............................................................Academic Awards Night | 6:30p May 16 .......................................................................... Board of Regents | 6:30p May 22.......................................... A Cappella @ St. Paul, Lake Mills | 8/10:30a Commencement Concert | 2p Buege/Grasby/Hirschfeld Retirements Reception, West Gym | 3:15p May 23–26................................Review & Exam Days | School out 5/26 10:45a May 24 ........................ Geometry Placement test for ‘22–23 freshmen | 6:30p General Board | 7p May 26 ........................................................................................... Ascension Day
class of ‘22 academic top ten Lakeside is pleased to celebrate the academic gifts of the top ten in the LLHS class of 2022. Douglas Weittenhiller III (Peace, Sun Prairie) is the valedictorian. The salutatorian is Alyssa Reinke (St. Luke, Watertown). The remaining members of the Top Ten in rank order are Austin Schwab (St. Paul, Fort Atkinson), Mya Hemling (St. Stephen, Beaver Dam), Caleb Koester (St. Paul, Fort Atkinson), Ella DeNoyer (Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel, Madison), Matthea Lenz (St. Matthew, Oconomowoc), Joshua Bittorf (St. John, Newville), Lauren Lostetter (St. Paul, Lake Mills), and Logan Wensel (St. Paul, Lake Mills). Congratulations to these and all faithful students. At the 2p outdoor graduation May 29, Both senior fathers, Pastorteacher Mike Helwig will address the class, and Pastor Matt Krenke, St. John, Jefferson, will be liturgist. The class chose Joshua 1:9 for its verse and “Speak, O Lord” as its hymn.
lakeside good news E notes Call News: Stay tuned to llhs.org/apps/pages/ callnews to keep track of all the ministry changes happening at your LLHS by next fall. • Pastor Don Schultz [St. Paul, Lake Mills] has accepted the call to serve as Interim Principal. • Mr. John Dorn [St. Paul, Lake Mills] has accepted our call to serve as Interim Assistant Principal. • Mr. Jason Fry [St. Peter, Helenville] has accepted our part-time, 1-year call to teach Religion and Mathematics. This. is. Lakeside. A message sent to LL from a Johnson Creek coach about the Warrior JV soccer team ... “The St. Joan Antida / Johnson Creek girls deeply appreciate the kindness and sportsmanship demonstrated by coaches, John and Eric Dorn, and their players. This was the first soccer game ever played by these schools, and your team helped us feel welcome for this little moment of history. From allowing our kids to participate in a pre-game walkout to being gracious throughout the game, your coaches and players represented your school and Christian faith community well. Thank you for a great game that will live in the memories of many kids and parents for years to come. Your Lakeside Lutheran kids and coaches are great models for athletes who strive to practice their Christian faith on the field of play.” Congrats to our 2021 boys varsity soccer team! They recently received the United Soccer Coaches “Team Ethics Award of Merit—Gold” certificate, given to teams with zero red cards and a very low percentage of yellow cards throughout the seasons (within 1-10%). We love to see this good sportsmanship recognition! The Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association announced its 2022 Team Academic All-State awards. Team GPAs were based on cumulative credits attempted by the top ten varsity players on each team as well as those players’ GPA. Congrats to our Boys Varsity, which placed 3rd in D3 with a GPA of 3.562! Senior basketball player, Lily Schuetz [St. Paul, Lake Mills] was selected to represent the south team in the D3 WBCA All-Star game. The game will be held on June 29 at Justagame Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells. On several days in March, 12 schools brought their 2nd graders (some with gr. 1-4 classmates) to join us for a morning of fun! Browse llhs.smugmug.com/LES-atLakeside/2nd-Grade-Field-Trips to see which students got to eat dirt and build bridges!
On April 1, our freshman PhyEd classes took part in an “in-house” field trip for Ballroom Dancing. Thanks to Warrior parents Rachel & Al Henriquez [St. Luke, Watertown] for leading the class. Our Warrior forensics team won the D2 runner-up title at state in a new challenge–the Wisconsin Forensics Coaching Association state tournament–held in Eau Claire April 2. Retiring Director Jim Buege was honored for his years of service by members at his home congregation, Immanuel, Farmington, when A Cappella joined in worship April 3. Junior Isaac Winters [St. Luke, Watertown] scored a perfect 36 on his ACT. Our Music Department welcomed hundreds of elementary musicians to our Fine Arts Fest April 2-3. More than 500 solo/ensemble entries used their gifts individually before judges on Saturday while more than 30 choirs and bands performed in joint concerts on Sunday. We’re SO glad it’s back! During spring break, Allen and Paige Lester [St. John, Waterloo], Elizabeth Gunst [St. John, Juneau], and Natalie Clark [St. Paul, Lake Mills] placed 11th out of 27 teams at a regional FFA judging contest in Janesville. This earned them a spot in a judging contest of the top 69 teams in the state, conducted virtually on April 8. Congratulations to Elizabeth for placing in the top 4, who now goes to the live State FFA Career Development Event April 29 at the UW Arlington research farm. Mr. John Dorn’s anatomy students took a field trip to Wisconsin Lutheran College to visit the human anatomy lab, where they learned more about anatomage—a virtual dissecting table— and cadavers. Watch the April 13 Lakeside Loop news video (youtu.be/PU5XaBfA1Zs) for some great footage of this trip and more.
With the close of the 2021-22 school year, three members of our Lakeside Lutheran faculty are retiring from the ministry: • Mr. James Grasby, who has served as Principal at Lakeside for 19 years. • Mr. James Buege, who has served as at Lakeside for 28 years in various teacher and Choir Director roles. • Mrs. Ruth Hirschfeld, Lakeside’s Director of the Extended Learning Center (ELC) for 17 years.
Retirement Reception Sunday, May 22 • 3:15 p.m. West Gymnasium We invite all to attend this casual reception in honor of all 3 retirees (beginning shortly after the finish of the public 2 p.m. Commencement Concert). Cards may be sent to the office: Attn. Missy McKenna Lakeside Lutheran High School 231 Woodland Beach Road Lake Mills, Wis. 53551 Please indicate on (or inside) the envelope to whom (Grasby, Buege, or Hirschfeld) your card should be directed. May God bless these faithful servants as they continue to serve the Lord in their retirement years!
New edition every Thursday morning: News & interest stories about people & events connected to LLHS. Find @llhstechclub on YouTube & subscribe! In 2021, your LLHS retired its debt, giving freedom to plan debt-free spending for facility upgrades.
2022 West Gym Update Plans for the West Gym reno are close to commencement as Mr. Meske’s Construction class is set to begin disassembling the current bleachers before the end of this school year. Renovation to the balcony, basketball court, walls, lighting, A/V, floors and installation of new retractable padded benchstyle seating is scheduled for completion by midAugust. Exciting improvements ahead!