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Your no-Sneak Advantage

... focus on hands-on learning opportunities

Breaking News!

Students have been seen sneaking in and out of Lakeside during the school day!

If you had time to take a day and concentrate on only the main entrance at Lakeside, you'd notice more than 15 students who either show up to 2 hours late or leave up to 2 hours early. What is going on?

? Have they paid off some teachers to get out early? NOPE ? Did they just need a bit more sleep in the morning? NOPE ? Are they so smart that they attend Lakeside part-time? NOPE

What's actually happening: an apprenticeship program in its 9th year that many still don’t realize exists. Some juniors and seniors Warriors are in the "Youth Apprenticeship" (YA) program, a Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development-sanctioned course in which students perform a job, gain valuable experience and learn skills they may use in the future, all done during the school day.

We understand that God has given each student different gifts. Some of our teens excel at calculus, some create beauty in Advanced Art, others are skilled in public speaking, building with their hands, relating to 1st graders, assembling car engines, or working with animals. Through the YA program, technical courses and co-curriculars, LLHS helps teens develop these diverse interests.

Even with so many different opportunities that appeal to all sorts of personalities and preferences, the most precious advantage Lakeside offers is the one thing we all have in common— we are all children of God, and we serve each other and our communities in the light of his love.

So whether it's a 4-year university, 2-year tech school, apprenticeship, an immediate full-time job, or another path, Warrior teens hear the message to use their unique gifts as a way to serve God and others.

A message from who recently spent time explaining other ways to get "out and about" to federation 2nd graders during their LL field trips. One of the 2nd graders' "classes" was a Geography activity that required "passports."

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Motivated by the love of Jesus, Lakeside Lutheran High School partners with families to educate, encourage, and equip students for life and for eternity. about our federation

The Lakeside Federation includes 33 congregations in southcentral Wisconsin extending north to south from Beaver Dam to Janesville and east to west from Okauchee to Middleton. The Lakeside Lutheran Advantage is published 3x year, distributed free of charge to students, families, future families and friends.

Direct correspondence to: 231 Woodland Beach Rd. Lake Mills WI 53551 info@llhs.org • 920.648.2321

Principal: Don Schultz | Exec. Director: Kirk DeNoyer | Asst. Principal: John Dorn | AD: Todd Jahns | Regents, Chair: Gordy Schmidt

A K-12 Advantage

...focus on YA opportunities

Christ in Everything— learning outside the classroom

The Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program—what Mr. Lauber introduces in his message on page 2—has been building at Lakeside over the past several years. In our 9th year, the 2024/25 school year saw 16 teens take advantage of this opportunity to gain workforce skills while still in high school—opportunity to help them decide their path after graduation in a world where the future is not always clear for every student.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Lakeside Lutheran technical and career education helps students work it out!

Through a multitude of classes and extracurricular activities, Lakeside helps students discover their God-given gifts. As a bonus, we partner with the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program to help students discover even more opportunities. Through YA, juniors and seniors work in their chosen field: veterinarians, childcare, accountants, electricians, dairy farms, bakeries, auto mechanics, welding, carpentry, fashion, health care, computers—for up to two class periods each day. They attend regular classes on campus the remainder of the school day.

Program advisor Mrs. Amanda Bosnak shares, “Our apprentices get real experience in their chosen field to help them better plan for the future. Some of these students will even be offered full-time employment once they graduate!”

Senior Farah Stuebs (pictured on p. 2) worked at Simple Kup, Lake Mills. “I was responsible for opening the coffee shop each morning and making sure everyone gets their caffeine fix,” she says. Because she is considering starting her own business, “this is a great opportunity to see how things run and operate. I get to learn a lot of the behind-the-scenes of a small business.”

Pete and Katie Herbst own Simple Kup and Herbie’s coffee camper and are thankful for the YA program. “The Youth Apprentice Program builds such good character and everyday life experiences for young adults. Building communication skills, especially at such a young age cannot be overstated.”

Senior Noah Hammond worked for Cybersecurity Operations in IT at UW-Madison (CSOC). For Noah, YA involved reviewing daily logs and writing reports and tickets. “I also examine account activity to determine if an account is compromised,” he shares. “or I reviewed compliance forms and made accounts for our SIS, JEMS, or ImageNow system.” Noah appreciated YA because of the flexibility. “DOIT requires at least 10 hours per week,” he says, too much if he couldn't work until the school day ended.

Allen Monette, CSOC Associate Director, has two full-time employees and 18 student analysts focused on defending UW’s networks and apps. Because part of CSOC’s mission is helping the next generation, YA is a good fit. “Noah was an ideal employee—engaged, excited, conscientious about schedule and communication, and overall doing everything we expect from our students,” says Monette.

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Winter Contest: Christ in everything!

Lakeside’s first and foremost foundational core value—Christ in Everything— is a special focus in this year's Advantage magazines. All around our campus, students, families and vistors see passages, crosses, artwork, t-shirts, and more, that remind us that Christ is our center. For the most recent contest, we asked grade schoolers to take a photo of themselves that highlights Christ in Everything in their lives too, whether at school or home or in their community.

Runners up >>

June Probst, 3rd

St Paul, Lake Mills

Aria Welke, 4th

St Paul Lake Mills

Ezra McCrary, 8th Peace, Sun Prairie

<< Grand Prize winner is Aiden Eisberner (#20, 5th grader at Peace, Sun Prairie)

Aiden's 5-6th grade basketball team had just won 1st place at a tournament and wanted their photo taken under the passage that reminds them (and all of us), that everything we do is for God’s glory. Aiden wins all sorts of Warrior swag and a $200 tuition credit that will be automatically applied his freshman year when he attends LLHS for high school!

Kayla Boll, 8th, Eastside Judah Gawel, 1st, TSL

Search for your LLHS advantages

We could come up with so many more, but these might keep you busy for a little while this summer!

Search up, down, forward, backward and on the diagonal to find and circle the 27 words in the list below. (Words don't share letters.)

Turn in your completed puzzle to be eligible to win some fun prizes... maybe even $200 toward your future at LLHS!

Enter online at llhs.org/advantagecontest or

Text a pic of your completed word find & info to 920-332-3187 or mail to/drop off at campus Attn: Advantage contest

Student Name __________________________________ Gr. (K–8 in 25/26) _______

& City ________________________ Parent e-mail/ph

Open to students in 2025-26 K–8. One entry per student. Winners randomly chosen from all complete & correct entries submitted by deadline of August 31, 2025. Grand prize wins Warrior swag, a $10 prize and $200 tuition credit for first semester at LLHS; five additional randomly chosen entries will receive $10 prizes. Winners’ parents will be notified by phone or email and recognized in the next edition of the magazine. Lakeside is not responsible for misdirected or lost entries. Acceptability of entries will be at the sole discretion of judges. Children of LLHS employees ineligible for prizes. Prizes are not transferable. Find rules, an online form and other info at: llhs.org/advantagecontest (Scan QR to go there!)

Our Musical Advantage focus on our

first core value

A View from the Stage Director Kristina Meinel helps teens and all of us see the difference in Christ-centered theatre productions: "Every year I pray, 'Lord, how in the world am I going to pull off this show?' and louder than ever this year His answer was, 'YOU are not. WE are.' God truly does provide. He even uses trivial things like musicals to prove His grace over and over again. We all face mountains in our lives that seem too much to handle, but every mountain points up. Turn your thoughts and prayers to Jesus because He cares for you and whatever mountain you are trying to tackle." Ask any of the 50 Warriors who performed in Cinderella this spring—challenging, exhausting, nerve-wracking ... but so worth it for the Christian friendships made! And if you don't think you can be in other activities in addition to theatre, just read on.

Caroline Braatz | gr. 9 | Holy Cross, Madison | played a horse, villager & ball guest

I've been dreaming of being in a Lakeside production since 6th grade. I was so excited to hear I actually made it in the show this year because it had been a dream for so long. Through this show I have met some of the nicest and the funniest people. I am also involved in Color Guard and am really looking forward to the summer band trip with my friends. I love theater—so many great experiences I will never forget!

John Loest | grade 12 | St. Stephen, Beaver Dam | was the driver, Sam, & in ensemble I am so blessed to have been part of theater for as long as I have—the atmosphere is so amazing and I love to perform. You might recognize me from A Cappella Choir visiting your church or from the Lakeside Loop (be sure to tune in next year!). I plan on using the skills I've learned to shine at Bethany Lutheran College in that theater program, speech and mock trial teams.

Bubba Yahnke | grade 10 | Trinity, Watertown | played a footman, raccoon, knight

It all started with three little pigs and the big bad wolf ... the first time I fell in love with acting in a kindergarten play. Since then, I have been in 6 shows, and I love acting. I love the thrill and excitement. Besides my love for theatre, I also share a strong passion for sports! I am in soccer and intramural basketball. In this musical, I got to show off some of my athletic side with some fun tricks! Some of my closest friends were in this cast. So, kids out there, do theatre; it is so so so worth it.

Isabel Kuchta | grade 12 | Eastside, Madison | played Cinderella

This is my 4th and final high school production—I was in School of Rock, Newsies, High School Musical, and this year, I am Cinderella! I also run cross country, sing in A Cappella and Swing Choir, play the flute in band, and am the editor of this year’s yearbook. This was my first year with a lead role—challenging but also extremely rewarding and fun. I've made so many wonderful, lifelong friends because of theater. I plan to attend Martin Luther College and major in elementary education (& musical productions!). I will always keep these memories close.

Your LLHS loves to hear elementary musicians sing and play, whether it's your concerts

Students from CLCA, where Wes’ sister Haylee is a student, cheered on the Warriors as they competed at the WIAA state tournament in March 2024.

St. John's, Juneau Trinity–St. Luke's, Watertown Holy Trinity, Okauchee

Christ in Everything it's why Lakeside is worth it

Strike up the [Christ-centered] band! by Natasha (Fabian ‘04) Steenbergen

I remember being awestruck by the professional caliber of the Warrior Band when I was on the sidelines as a kid and saw them marching in my local parade.

That impression became a factor in my decision to attend Lakeside. I played proudly all four years and enjoyed being in local parades as a marcher instead of a spectator. Now my own kids have grown up watching the band both locally as well as the distant ones that have been televised, including the St. Louis 141st "America's Birthday" parade in 2024. Christ-centeredness shows in the music program in that everyone knows they're showing off their Heavenly Father in their performances, not just themselves or their school. Especially with the "big stage" of the traveling marching band, teens know that this is a witnessing opportunity, and they take it seriously. I'm eager for my children to join those ranks.

Above, the Warrior Band marching in the Jefferson Gemütlichkeit Parade, Sept. 2002. Natasha played trumpet while at Lakeside and was in summer band four years, 2001–2004, "on the end of my row most of the time," she recalls. A self-described "marching band nerd," she's fairly stoked that her sons will march this summer to music she marched to in 2003— "Estancia" by Jay Dawson.

Marching band is like any other team sport, requiring a similar amount of independent and group work, and offers all the benefits that come from putting in that hard work. Developing Christian friendships from spending so much time together? Glorifying God on the streets in front of thousands? Priceless.

The 2000 "East Coast" trip summer before my freshman year seemed like the only thing anyone in band talked about that fall. I'm excited to chaperone the trip that I didn't get to go on then. 25 years will be worth the wait! Band was definitely a recruiting tool for me personally with my boys (Joey, an incoming freshman, will play his saxophone this summer, and Jacob is an incoming 8th grader trombonist who will be part of honor guard this summer.) The idea of being in Warrior Band encouraged them to stay in middle school band, and played a big part in choosing their high school, just as it did for me. We can't wait!

Keep up with the Warrior Band parade schedule at llhs.org/apps/pages/summerband

"It was an exciting year [2017] to win a State Championship in volleyball. What was even better than that gold ball was the team telling the reporters afterwards that, while this victory sure was great, we have an even greater victory that has already been won for us!"

—Coach K

231 Woodland Beach Road

Lake Mills,WI 53551

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Lakeside LOVES math, and we love to know that younger students do too!

More than 200 mathletes from 12 of our federation grade schools came to campus April 23 for our annual elementary grades 5–8 math meet.

Read about individual winners and then how our Warriors swept both fall and the spring Capitol Conference math meets when you search "math" on our Warrior Stories blog (scan the QR!)