Lakeside Lutheran Link #27 (2025 Issue 1)

from Director Bruce Davis The fall Bruce began his work at Lakeside, there were also nine new faculty faces, and more than 500 students in the hallways, a 12.6% enrollment increase from 21/22.

We’ve been continuing to grow in faces, offerings and opportunities each year since.

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ovember 2022—that was when I last wrote this column, four months after I had begun my time as Director. At that time, we were celebrating

65 years of existence as a school. I drew comparisons back to 1958.

Comparisons such as the price of gas, movie and music trends, how things had changed so dramatically in those 65 years.

Fast forward to today, spring of 2025, in a season synonymous with new things. The days are warming, the soil is stirring. Birds are returning. Trees, plants and flowers are coming back to life. Change is happening right before our eyes. Best of all, in the spring, we celebrate our LORD and Savior defeating death and the tomb at Easter.

The same LORD has helped me decide it’s time for me to change as well.

I have accepted a position that will take me away from daily Lakeside life.

I cannot express how incredibly amazing the last three years of serving here have been. The love for this school I have felt and witnessed is beyond measure. When I first took this role—as a long-time salesman—I thought, I can sell Lakeside to people, that’s easy. I was wrong! Lakeside “sells” itself.

This role is to simply connect people to it, and the Holy Spirit does the rest. Thank you for supporting the Lakeside ministry so earnestly during my tenure! Words cannot express the humility I feel by the outpouring of support during my time serving our school’s ministry.

MISSION 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 Lutheran Federation includes 33 congregations in a diverse geographic region in southcentral Wisconsin that extends north to south from Beaver Dam to Janesville and east to west from Okauchee to Middleton.

The LL Link is a publication of Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills, Wis., published twice annually and distributed free of charge to graduates, supporters, students, families and friends.

Readers are encouraged to pass on copies to benefit others. Please direct all correspondence, letters, news corrections, comments and requests to be added to our home mailing list to: Lakeside Lutheran High School 231 Woodland Beach Rd. Lake Mills, WI 53551 info@llhs.org • 920.648.2321

My encouragement to you as Forever Warriors is to stay connected. The future is very bright for Lakeside, with many exciting opportunities on the horizon. Stay tuned.

God will provide my successor, who will have the pleasure of sharing those possibilities and plans with you.

Principal: Pastor Don Schultz Executive Director: Kirk DeNoyer Asst Principal: John Dorn Development Director: Bruce Davis Admissions Director: Steve Lauber Activities Director: Todd Jahns Regents Chair: Gordy Schmidt ’81

Goodbye is not a word I like as it is not entirely accurate. As redeemed

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children of God, we will all see each

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other some day in the glory and splendor of heaven. Instead, I bid you farewell and say: I will see you again.

God’s blessings~

✝BFD3

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Lighter side of lunch (cover) Since the start of second semester this 2024/25 school year, the new “south” cafeteria has been open for lunch. Boasting high ceilings and lots of south-facing windows, those who find a seat in this caf might be getting an extra dose of Vitamin D each school day. The new addition has already hosted several special events as well, including team banquets, Giving Society gatherings and Grand Event 14!.

Read more about Grand Event on p. 10-11 See building pics at llhs.org/apps/pages/freetoact

The Lakeside Lutheran Link 2025 Issue 1

Table of Contents Four faculty leaving this spring 1964 alum writes for time capsule Cafeteria/Entryway complete Alum Links Grand Event—and so many alum!

School good news Vets Day & Wall of Honor tribute Remembering loved ones Reunion News

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2024 was a success!

Thanks to our generous sponsors who raised $23K+ for our Warrior athletes.

Thank you to the 132 golfers, our volunteers, 160 people who joined us for dinner, our sponsors, and those who donated raffle & auction items. It’s time to plan for this summer!

See and download photos from several years at our online gallery: llhs.smugmug.com/ WarriorClub Reach out to Mike Bergum or Craig Sonntag with questions or suggestions or to volunteer or donate.

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Faculty Feature: More servant leaders pass the baton Two beloved teachers are retiring at the end of this school year. Mr. Kuehl and Mrs. Tetzlaff ministered with serious methods to instill knowledge and skills in the 1000s of students they taught—whether in English or Art. Moreover, these two personalities also impressed teens with their own styles of memorable humor and classy wit. We are thankful for the generations of Warriors they taught and mentored, and we will always hold the memories dear.

“God has truly blessed and continues to bless Lakeside, and I, along with my family, feel honored to have been part of it!”

Mr. Kuehl loves students:

1992 2025 Mr. Dan Kuehl has served at Lakeside for 29 years—from 1992 to 1999, and again from 2003 until 2025. He was Director of Curriculum and Instruction through last year, and he has taught a variety of courses, most in the English department—AP English Literature & Composition, Speech, College Prep English, American Lit, British Lit, World Lit—and also Senior Theology. He’s coached girls and boys basketball as well as baseball, and he has served as advisor to our school’s chapter of the National Honor Society, the yearbook and student newspaper.

He and Tammy have watched their three children graduate from LLHS and now enjoy the next generation with son Zach (‘05) and wife Brittany (Veale ‘02), with Corey and Molly; daughter Hannah and Billy Luetzow (both ‘07) with Rory, Mack, Hank and Will; and son Sam (‘11).

He shares, “Through the grace of God I will have been able to serve 44 years, 29 of which have been at Lakeside. Though the building is bigger and the students and faculty more numerous, what hasn’t changed since I got here in 1992 is the tremendous support of the federation and its families, and the dedication of the faculty and the school leaders.

Students love Mr. Kuehl One of my favorite teachers! I still remember several authors and the significance of their books thanks to his World Lit class. — Danielle Schilling ‘17 Some of my high school students were talking about their public speaking class and I couldn’t help but tell them about Mr. Kuehl and how awesome both he and his speech class was! Blessed to have had him during my time.

— Hannah Mayer ‘18 My girls have had the privilege of having him in class, which I am so grateful for … it’s so fun to share stories of being in his classroom too. He has a sense of grace and patience that shines through. At dinner recently, my junior shared—her exact words—“I’m so sad for us, but so happy for him.” I couldn’t have said it better.

— Heather (Haberman ‘96) Stelzer

Mrs. Lori Tetzlaff is wrapping up 25 years of teaching as a Warrior, having joined the family in 2000.

Currently facilitating 3 levels of art classes—Art Fundamentals, 2-D and 3-D Art—she has also taught several cross-departmental courses, including Algebra, Computer Essentials, Family Life and Health.

She coordinates Art Shows, both high school and elementary, and she organizes Prom with the juniors.

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She and Scott, along with Kelly (‘12) and 2000 2025 Jason Carl, Kristen ( ‘14), and Ross, are eager to see what’s next for their family.

She shares, “It has been an honor to contribute to the growth and learning of our students and to work alongside such dedicated colleagues and staff. I am deeply grateful for the opportunities I have had at Lakeside, and I will always hold my time here close to my heart.”

Students love Mrs. T Mrs. T’s loving nature and ability to always make a rough day better inspired me to be a teacher.

— Becca (Doering ‘16) Kvam You were SO much more than an art teacher, you were a trusted teacher who took the time to listen to the many teens with whatever issue they were going through! My daughters loved you and spoke so highly of you!

— Lori (Koeppel ‘80) Draeger Art teachers always hold a special place within high school student hearts, but Mrs.T created an atmosphere uniquely her own.

She made students feel heard, safe, welcome, and loved—all while making us laugh with her sarcasm and wit! Not only has she been a huge part of my life—then and now—she was the woman who inspired me to be the art teacher I am today. All our love from ALL your students.

— Mandi Hoeppner ‘05 Most student quotes appeared on October 2024 retirement posts on @yourllhs Facebook page.

Movin’ on up

In addition, two teachers announced this spring that they have accepted calls to minister at the collegiate level. As Principal Schultz recently shared, “We thank Cameron Ausen and Matt Doering for their many years of faithful service. They leave big shoes to fill!”

Mr. Matthew Doering joined the Lakeside family in 2002. He’s always been a social studies instructor, focusing on junior and senior Social Studies courses—Government, U.S. History and Financial Literacy—and in the early years, taught Freshman Old Testament and Economics.

And as anyone who’s witnessed his perpetually bouncing knee can imagine, he’s been busy with much more.

He’s achieved a master’s degree in American History and

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Government, and he’s mentored more than a dozen student teachers.

Last year he moved into the role of Director of Curriculum and Instruction. He’s coached varsity softball since ‘02 and varsity football for 21 years; he took on the head coach position this past fall.

He is Board Secretary for WELS World Missions. He and his wife, Jill, are the parents of three Forever Warriors: Cassie (‘14) Schilling, Becca (‘16) Kvam, and Kyle (‘20).

Mr. Doering loves students

Matt also remembers a light-hearted moment when a student asked if he was “addicted” to teaching.

“They actually asked me if teaching was my crack,” he says. “Initially, I laughed that off, but the more I thought about it, I told them the next day that it was actually a pretty accurate statement!”

Students love Mr. Doering Our homeroom period was always a blast.

Mr. Doering and I didn’t always see eye to eye, especially when I forgot the shells on taco day, but our banter always kept things interesting. The periods I had with him will be lasting memories of my time at Lakeside.

—Griffin Torgerson (‘18) My whole life I’ve seen my dad’s passion for teaching, and being in his classes showed me many of the qualities I want to mirror as a teacher. I also saw the deep connection he made with his players as a coach, and how he helped them in aspects of not only sport and school, but life and faith as well.

—Becca (Doering ‘16) Kvam Doering pushes everyone he comes in contact with to be the best they can be, whether on the sports field or in the classroom. His intensity inspires greatness without sacrificing positive reinforcement and lots of laughs. His was the classroom where students continued to discuss [Government] debate topics well after the bell rang.

—Matthias Winters (‘18)

Jill has noted that wherever they go, they inevitably run into former students. “While those lead to chats about memorable moments, they are actually representative of a much larger truth,” Matt says. “One day we will not only meet members of the Lakeside family here on earth, but we will see them someday at the feet of our Savior in heaven.”

Mr. Cameron Ausen, the

What warms his heart about teaching? “Happens every year,” he says. “Seeing kids I’ve worked closely with graduate and thank me for being part of it. GETS ME EVERY TIME!”

“newbie” of this bunch, has spent 10 years as a Warrior. Accepting a call to be Technology Coordinator and computer instructor, he transitioned to social studies where he teaches

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AP Psychology and History.

He also serves as the head cross country coach, and distance running coach for track. Under his guidance, the boys have won four Capitol North Conference and four sectional championships (2016, 2021, 2022, and 2023). In four state meets, boys brought home a WIAA State runner-up trophy in 2022 and a State championship title in 2023. The girls team took the Conference championship in 2023 and qualified for the State in 2022, both for the first time since 2012.

He is well-known for always wearing a tie and flashing the LL sign as he crossed the finish of the 2016 Boston Marathon. “I cannot convey enough how much of a blessing Lakeside is in my life and ministry and what a joy it has been to serve these past ten years,” he shares. “While I will be moving into a new role in ministry, I will hold the time I have had on Woodland Beach Rd dearly.”

Students love Mr. Ausen We have been blessed to have two of our boys spend their high school years training with Mr. Ausen. Ben (‘20) and Daniel (‘24) both immensely enjoyed working with him in the classroom and as runners. We have many special memories of their Cross Country seasons, including watching the team prayers before each and every race.

—Jen (Iles ‘95) Ertman Mr. Ausen made history entertaining in his own way with jokes and puns, even if maybe I was the only one laughing—helped to keep engagement for me. I also enjoyed him in Intro to Programming when he tackled that class upon first coming to Lakeside. He definitely was one of my favorites.

— Melissa Murack ‘18 Mr. Ausen is one who has made my son feel so at ease right off the bat, jumping into a new school in a new state at the start of junior year.

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Lakeside Link:

‘64 grad adds a message to a new time capsule “I write to you today to share with you how my years at Lakeside ... have shaped and guided ... my life” Myrna (Jaeger ‘64) Harvey, a long-time supporter of the Lakeside Lutheran ministry, graciously agreed to use her still-beautiful handwriting to pen a message to an unknown future generation.

It’s been quite a process!

From the original time capsule dedication in 1962, to the opening of that 62 year-old piece of history last summer (see p. 9), to a new time capsule fabrication, to the December 2024 dedication, to the cornerstone that’s been reinstalled outside the main doors of the school. No one knows when it might be

opened again, but we have some God-glorifying messages and artifacts ready for them!

Senior Alex Isham and TechEd teacher, Forever Warrior Caleb Kasper ‘98, created the new time capsule. Other Forever Warriors added messages with Myrna’s, including current Regents Chair, Gordy Schmidt (‘81) and Student Body President Farah Stuebs (‘25) as well as Principal Pastor Don Schultz.

Below: the new handmade time capsule & its creators. > installed outside entryway

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Building Improvement Phase 2: Cafeteria/Entryway Complete!

The Lord continues to bless our Free to Act debt-free building improvement efforts!

On December 15, Lakeside hosted a dedication ceremony to thank God for his blessings on our addition and renovation project. Principal Schultz and other pastors led a brief dedication ceremony in the cafeteria, after which the doors to the new cafeteria were opened for a cake reception and self-guided tours of that space, the new entrance, and remodeled office area.

Displays included a timeline of our building history (now located in the hallway on the west end of the new cafeteria) as well as the time capsule

contents—the 1962 original capsule that was extracted from the cornerstone during construction and opened at the Class of 1964 reunion last July, and a display of what we included in a new capsule that was returned to its place behind the cornerstone when it was reinstalled in January (see p. 2 photo).

What did Phase 2 comprise?

The scope of the “Phase 2” building project included a remodel of the existing cafeteria, lobby bathrooms, and front office area. A 5,535 ft2 total add in footprint includes a 3,100

ft2 cafeteria expansion, auxiliary kitchen, hallway and lavatory; 750 ft2 of new office space; 700 ft2 main entry vestibule; and almost 1,000 ft2 of storage. Executive Director Kirk DeNoyer reports: “Phase 2 was a successful project that finished on time (by end of December) and on budget (just under $3,500,000).”

The next project will be determined from the results of a master site plan currently underway and due to be completed by July 2025.

DeNoyer explains that this analysis step—being performed though Exl Engineering—is intended to ensure “the best use of our existing structure along with a plan for expansion to meet future growth.”

An excerpt from Principal Schultz’s letter to the future—included in the new capsule—says it well, “... Looking ahead, [we] pray that Lakeside continues to thrive as a pillar of Christian education ... when this time capsule is opened, it will be evident that God’s blessings have endured, and that the values, mission, and Christ-centered focus of Lakeside remain unchanged. The Word of God will never change.”

QR> Watch a slideshow that takes you from campus prep in March 2024 to the dedication day in December.

‘22 Carly Paske and Jameson Schmidt (both ‘22) are engaged and planning an August wedding.

‘17 Danielle

‘18 Riley Schulz married Michael Wahlon Dec. 28, 2024 in Fort Atkinson. They both attend law school in Virginia and will graduate in May 2025.

Schilling is currently the pole vault coach for LL track and a recent NEW business owner. With her massage therapy degree, she is accepting new clients in office at 761 Milford St., Watertown. Check out journeymassageservice.com or call 920-341-3121.

‘21 Claudia Stuebs married Luke Wegner last June 22.

They live in New Ulm, MN.

‘18 Samantha Kluever

‘20 Katie Stuebs and Alex Ryan (both ‘20) were married on August 31, 2024. They reside in Lake Mills.

‘18 Ashley (Blanke) and Lucas Wieder were married last July 20. They welcomed their first baby, Archer James, on October 23, 2023.

and Skylar Christianson (both ‘18) were married on November 16, 2024. Skylar works for the Brewers in IT and Sami works for nonprofit Playworks. Fun fact … they had the same homeroom and lockers next to each other and dated 4 years of high school through college for a total of 10 years. Quite a Forever Warrior love story!

‘17 Derek Gulrud and wife Becky welcomed a baby boy, Luca on Aug. 24, 2024.

Derek is a worship leader at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, Amarillo, Tex.

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‘98 Kevin (‘98) and Jenny Poston’s family officially grew by one on Nov. 8, 2024 when their daughter Melaina’s adoption was finalized.

‘95 Matt Banbury celebrated 30 years at American Family, a job he started right after graduation. When not at work, he enjoys toy tractor collecting, which he started in 1984. Over half of his collection are John Deere tractors.

‘15 Blake Stroede married Naomie Burgus on Oct. 12, 2024 at The Gathering Barn in Fort Atkinson.

‘75 Laurie (Collins) Sullivan entered Life Nov. 21, 2024. A memorial service was held at St. John’s, Mukwonago.

‘11 Eric and Karla (Kehl) Haley (both ‘11) welcomed Greta Lynn to the family on April 4, 2025. Eric is LL Transportation Manager and assistant wrestling coach (notice the t-shirt!). Greta will be well protected with 3 big brothers!

‘69 Karen (Kottwitz) Radtke entered heaven Nov. 12, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. A memorial was held at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home, Watertown.

CONNECT!

‘62 Richard Kornstedt gained his heavenly crown on Dec. 9, 2024, reuniting with his wife, Carol on what would have been their 52nd wedding anniversary. A private memorial service was held at his home.

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First-year Lakeside faculty Caleb Kasper (‘98) introduced junior Kassidy Terpstra (above) to the art of ice sculpting at January’s Lake Mills Knickerbocker festival. They created an icy Lakeside Larry (LL mascot). Kasper also added an ice angel— sponsored by local St. Paul Church—to the sidewalk display of sculptures, Caleb has been ice sculpting competitively in Wisconsin for 10 years and snow sculpting for three. He says, “I’m hoping to have 3 Lakeside kids carving next year.”

Caleb & Team “Snow Regerts” (below) competed in Fond du Lac’s Sturgeon Spectacular Snow Sculpting Competition, and Caleb competed in the ice carving event with a sturgeon-headed James Bond sculpture, earning him a 1st place trophy.

This bronze sculpture of Jesus and his lambs was recently installed in the new reception area on campus, donated in memory of Forever Warrior Pamela (Wittchow ‘78) Otterstatter, who met our Good Shepherd face-to-face on March 6, 2024.

Pam is the beloved wife of Forever Warrior Jon Otterstatter (‘78) and mother of Matthew, Brittany (‘07) Pulito, and Chad (‘10).

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life. John 10:27-28.

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14th annual Grand Event breaks another event revenue record In March, 335 guests and volunteers joined us in person, and almost 75 more joined as online bidders and donors to celebrate and support Lakeside’s mission to educate, encourage, and equip students for life and eternity. This year’s event featured a Kentucky Derby theme, and wow! did our guests—and volunteers too!—race to wear spring-y dresses, dapper suit jackets, hats, fascinators and bow ties. From raffles to dessert dashes, from student displays to silent auctions, photo booth and paddle raised, there was no shortage of fun and funds raised.

We are thrilled to share YOU helped raise over $210,000!

Just some of the popular features at the Race:

🌹 Almost $1,000 raised on 10 “Purse Prospects” 🌹 Bourbon pull and wine toss brought in $3,000 🌹 Dessert Dash—including inflatable ponies for the dashers to ride—raised more than $14,500 on 36 lovingly homemade donated desserts

🌹 More than $27,000 raised on 181 silent auction items! 🌹 14 platinum, gold, silver & bronze plus 11 table sponsorships raised $44,500 🌹 Almost $12,000 raised through raffles 🌹 $7,500 (including a challenge grant of $2,500) for our Operation GO mission trips 🌹 $4,445 for a Miller Multimatic 220 multiprocess welder for Tech Ed 🌹 Weight Room remodel gets more than $9,700 with 3 challenge matches (totaling $5,000) 🌹 80 paddles raised for Financial Aid brought in $32,175, plus challenge matches for $25,000 totals $57,175 for tuition assistance!

Save the date!

Grand Event XV April 18, 2026

Lakeside Link: Alum represented 20% of Grand Event 14!

After 14 years of Grand Event, organizers have learned that Lakeside is blessed with generous supporters that come from a broad range of backgrounds — founders, former parents, staff, grandparents, administration, business partners, current parents, community friends, colleges, federation and other supporting congregation members and more! It thrills us to report that a significant piece of the scene featured our generous alum, who donated items, attended in person, bid online, and/or volunteered to make the Event so beautifully GRAND. There were so many of you in so many roles, we couldn’t list each of you, but we sure had fun capturing many of you in photos that night. See the whole gallery at llhs.smugmug.com/LLFamily/Grand-Event-14-Run-the-Race Alum spotting Opposite page, bottom left: Countryside Jewelry feature is always fun ! See the alum in all those pretty faces? Jenny (Haberman ‘94) Statz [leftmost], Heidi (Iles ‘98) Black [4th from right].

At top: Emcee Dennis Leckwee (‘93) [middle] and trumpeter Erin (Steindorf ‘01) Duwe. Photo booth row: Andy (‘08) and Emily (Erdmann ‘08) Schmidt, Justin (‘04) and Bridget Schwartz, Matt (‘04) and Michelle (Strohm ‘04) Meske, Jason (‘04) and Pam Schmidt. Middle: David (‘88) and Nedra Griffin. Right: Brenda (Lenser ‘02) Garrison [front center], Dan (‘02) and Amy (Palmer ‘99) Larson {back center].

2nd row, L-R: Dave (‘03) Jaeger [3rd from right], Gordy Schmidt (‘81) [far right]; Jim (‘64) and Bev (Detert ‘64) Buelow; emcee Dennis Leckwee (‘93) [pink shirt], Heather (Haberman ‘96) Stelzer [blue ribbon hat], Sarah (Haberman ‘99) Moore [front right]; Evie and Paul (‘94) Guenterberg [rightmost couple].

At right, top-down: Megan (Jaeger ‘04) [middle]; Josh Mallow (‘04) [2nd from right]; Trevor Geerdts (‘20) and dad Dan; Twice is Nice table with Megan Uttech ‘01 [rightmost], Kevin Brumm ‘85 [bottom right].

Below: Tina (Berg ‘96) Kraft, Jess Meyer (LL Alum Coordinator), Steve Kraft; Tony (‘89) & Renee Messerschmidt; Mike & Heather (Kastens ‘93) Minning; Heidi (Stauffer ‘01) & Corey (‘01) Gerth.

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School Update: Co-curriculars find success in a wide variety Ø Four FFA “evaluation” teams qualified for Wisconsin FFA State Career Development Events in equine, dairy cattle, livestock, and agronomy. FFA advisor, Mrs. Amanda Bosnak, shares, “This is a very talented and knowledgeable group that has worked together to help each other achieve success.

They are in roughly the top 25 of teams throughout the state and this is a huge opportunity for them to compete at a high level.”

Ø With more than 80 musicians participating, we are happy to report that 23 of our 52 total entries earned a starred first rating at the WSMA SoloEnsemble District festival, qualifying 51 teens to perform at the State Festival April 26 at UW-Whitewater. State performers include the Warrior Percussion Ensemble, Swing Choir, and 20 vocal, piano and other instrumental solo and duets.

WINTER SPORTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS & MORE Ø Two Warrior wrestlers made it to sectional competition: #285 Regional Champ junior Sabastian Murray [St. Andrew, Middleton] and #120 freshman Jeremiah Richart [St. Mark, Watertown]. Ø In anticipation of next year when the Capitol Conference will offer a full girls wrestling season, 3 senior Warriors (Elana Litherland [Zion, Columbus], Kaelynn Gulczynski [St. Paul, Lake Mills], Noel Meinel [Resurrection, Verona]) participated in the first-ever Girls Capitol Conference Wrestling tournament this past February, taking 4th of 6 teams. Ø #5 seed Boys Basketball went 17-9 and made it to the regional final game v. #1 Lake Mills. Junior Wes Rahn [Bethany, Fort Atkinson] received All-State honors. Ø #5 seed Girls Basketball ended its season with a 15-11 record at the regional semi-final game at Lake Country Lutheran.

Ø Both our varsity and JV teams were champs at the spring Capitol Conference math meet, competing against 8 other schools on each level from both Cap North and South through three individual and one team event. Warrior teams also swept the fall conference meet, giving varsity its 12th straight title. Ø Warrior Team 53551W qualified for the state VEX Robotics Championship in March by finishing in the Top 4 in skills at the Wisconn Valley VEX Tournament at Shoreland in January.. Ø Warrior Forensics culminated its season as State Runner-up at the Wisconsin Forensics Coaching Association (WFCA) tournament at Vel Phillips High School in Madison on April 5. Coached by Mr. Steve Lauber, LLHS is in its 3rd year of WFCA and competes in Division 3, which includes high schools with enrollments up to 850. Wrightstown High School took first with 220 points, followed

by Lakeside with 142 and Port Washington third with 140.

Ø Going next level: D1 signings include Ella Schuetz [St. Paul, Lake Mills] who signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Thomas Dwyer [Holy Trinity, Okauchee] who signed to play football at South Dakota State University. Ø After a strong season bowling in the Greater Watertown 6th District, Warrior junior Garret Parkhurst [St. Luke’s Watertown] took 1st place in district and senior Caleb Studnicka [Peace, Sun Prairie] 8th, earning them berths to compete at the BCAW state bowling tournament. Garret also earned the district President’s Award for his 1st place finish (179 of his 288 season frames were strikes—28 more than 2nd place). Ø Coach Caleb Kasper (‘98) reports that the new Warrior trapshooting team is off to a great start. Our charter 13-member team competes in the SCTP Scholastic Clay Target Program, a national organization for elementary through college. Within that, our team is in the Southeast Wisconsin Youth Trapshooting Conference and has 7 conference meets in the 8-week season. Warriors shoot for the season at the Deerfield Rod and Gun Club.

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Lakeside Link: Veterans invited to be a part of school tribute Your Lakeside Lutheran is truly privileged to host an annual Veterans Day Observance Event on campus each November. Now, with the energy of a patriotic student leader, we’d like to take another step in honoring those who have demonstrated a willingness to sacrifice all in love of Lord and country.

Last November we honored 68 vets and guests at our annual Veterans Day Observance. Nine were Forever Warriors.

Lakeside dad, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Dahlie, who serves as the 1-147th Aviation Battalion Commander, spoke. The vets joined in the all-school chapel, led by Pastor Nicholas Mount from St. John, Juneau, who served in the Army from 1997-2002.

An SPC - E4, he worked as a Voice Interceptor, deploying to Bosnia and Kosovo.

Junior Natalie Popp (pictured right), who started an organization called Teens for Heroes early in her high school career, organized a 2nd year of “Mail Call” for L-R: Gene Burrow ‘65, the vets, coordinating 1,000 letters and Bob Kuykendall ‘63, Gary Lembrich ‘62, drawings from federation grade schools Bob Roth ‘62, and 200 cards from LLHS teens. She also Gary Mack ‘66, shared about the children’s book she wrote George Bless ‘63, titled “Lew for the Red, White, and Blue.” Now Marsha Hake ‘69, she has stepped up to help her school do a Jim Buelow ‘64, Steven Helling ‘81 new thing! (more below)

Planned “Warrior Wall of Honor” to reflect thanks and respect Throughout her words and actions, Lakeside student Natalie Popp demonstrates that honoring veterans should be a more than one-day-a-year activity. Toward this commitment, Natalie presented LL with the opportunity to sponsor a tribute wall honoring our Lakeside Lutheran alum who are also military veterans. She shared examples of what other schools have done and connected with a hardware supplier with significant experience recognizing military personnel; in response, Lakeside administration is more than pleased to support her efforts.

With participation from alum or families, we expect to construct a “Forever Warrior Wall of Honor” to acknowledge our Warriors who have served. To make this happen, we need our veteran alum and/or their families to reach out to tell us you would like to be included! An online form gathers infomation for the individual plaque honorees that will be mounted a the wall board; our Mission Advancement office is also happy to take info over the phone at 920-648-2321 x 2230. Information we’ll collect includes vet name, contact information, graduation year, branch of service, rank and years served.

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We know of many alum who have served in the military, and we will reach out other ways to make this offer to those we are aware of. Yet we know our records have holes; if you know of Lakeside alum vets, we humbly ask that you share who you know with us so that we can reach out to as many of our veterans as possible. We also know there are differing views on who is considered a veteran, so we want to share that for our wall, a serviceperson needs to have honorably completed his/her first term of service. Please consider being a part of the Warrior family this way!

Honor a Forever Warrior veteran at llhs.org/apps/form/FWwallofhonor Two alum take on new roles in athletics < Lakeside is pleased to announce that a long-awaited position has been created—Junior Warrior/Elementary Athletic Coordinator—and experienced faculty Andy Asmus (‘88) has agreed to fill it. The role’s significance and time requirement requires him to step away from his role in the football program.

3rd-year faculty Dennis Leckwee (‘93) has been announced as head varsity football coach beginning fall 2025. A.D. Jahns says, “We know he will do an excellent job leading the program. He has already begun to meet with Coach Doering to ensure a smooth transition.” > LL Link | 2025 Issue 1 | llhs.org | page 13

We are grateful for the heartfelt gifts offered to the ministry of Lakeside Lutheran High School by one or more donors from November 2024 through March 2025 in loving memory or honor of loved ones.

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness..

Colossians 2:6-7

in Memory of

April Frazier Elaine Albrecht Gerry Fregien Norbert Albrecht Elmer & Arlene Frey Carol Anderson Jim Frey Gayle Berg Agnes Froemming Grandma Bev Harvey Froemming Hannah Bittner James Glorioso Jennifer Blumer Linda Graunke Everett “Louie” Borth Donald Groose Brian Braunschweig Brandon Guenterberg Joel Braunschweig Valeria Gundlach Jerald Brennan Betty Hasel Elma Brunk Roger Heideman Joan Bryant Arnold & Myrtle Hermann Alfred & Fern Bublitz Papa Scotty Hill Sally Butler Carol Hoffmann Carol Camps Lee Hubbard Geoff, Camps Carol Huebner Jim Charais Carol Hunn Val Cielecki Dale Ingebrigtsen Sr Karen Clark Gene Jacobson Richard Davis Virjean Jaeckel Edward Dettmers Orabelle Jaeger Jason Dollard Gary Jansen Mary Domann William & Gertrude Ebert Paul Jansen Roberta Jarnig Reinold Eckelberg Gerald Kastens Alex Engel Enno & Elaine Knief Mary Ann Ewert Pastor Russel Kobs John Finke Phyllis Kohl E David Fleming Cheeto, Meeko & Figaro Steve Kohls Arnold Korth Florczak Charlotte Krause Roger & Joyce Florczak Charis & Stella Kuehl

in Tribute to

God’s abundant blessings Alexandra Krahn’s 16th birthday Cecelia Krahn’s 18th birthday

Arnold Lauth George & Elaine Lehmann Peter Lehmann David Margelofsky Wayne Martin Lois Masche Judy Meyer Barb Militzer Zach Moyle Donald & Beverly Mueller Jeff Nauman Grandma Nickel Mary Jane Ninmann Loved Ones Elaine Otterstatter Pamela Otterstatter Ryan Palmer Joyce Pfeifer Rev. Dr. James Pingel David Plocher Ed & Virginia Plummer Kenneth Poppe Jeff Privett Thomas Probst Karen M. Radtke Kay Raether Jeanette Rausch Elizabeth Rupnow Garner Liz Rupnow Garner Brian Rupnow Denis & Jeanette Rupnow Jean Rupnow Roger Rupnow Susie Russel

Lexi, Cecelia, Paige, & Mia Krahn Donald Kuester Arnold & Lois Lauth’s 90th birthdays

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Joan Saur Ronald Saur Carl Schmidt Derek Schultz Mary Schultz Nancy Schultz Jan Schuman Shirley Sell Sid Serdynski Gerald Spidell Jerry & Karen Spidell Karen Spidell James Sprifke Jim & Mary Jane Sprifke Mary Jane Sprifke Delores Behl-Strassburg Mike Strassburg John Sullivan Laurie Sullivan Robert & Patricia Svatos David Thiele Nancy Thiele David Toepel, Sr David and Dorothy Turner Jerry Vigansky Herbert & Virginia Henry Vredeveld Dave Warmka James H Warren Del Winning Donovan & Barbara Zastrow Roger Zimmerman Robin Zoellick Ryan Zweifel

Mike Michalski Kasen Tardie all Veterans Linda Warren

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2025 REUNIONS

At this spot on the LLHS website you can also see the current list of class reunion contacts on file.

Check out the latest information under “Upcoming Reunions” at

llhs.org/alum/

Want to get on e-mail lists for these reunions that are still in planning stages?

Provide your info to updateus@llhs.org and Jess will make sure your reunion organizer gets your address.

ÄClass of 1975: 50 years ... The date is set for this milestone of a reunion.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 2, 2025. 2-3:30 pm school tour at Lakeside Lutheran. 4-8 pm reunion at Milford Hills in the Hideaway building. Follow the signs in the parking lot. Please contact Connie (Poweleit) Eschenbach with any questions. You can reach her by phone or email at (920) 648-5220 or ceschenbach2@gmail.com.

ÄClass of 1980: 45 years ... Join organizers Lori (Koeppel) Draeger and Kris Taves for the 7pm home football game v. Lake Country Lutheran on Friday, August 29, and then a school tour and reunion on Saturday, August 30. Tour LL at 3p, dinner/reception at 1855 Saloon & Grill in Cottage Grove, 5p. Reach out to Kris with interest or questions at (906) 361-1782 or kristaves867@gmail.com.

ÄClass of 2000: 25 years ... An official 25-year reunion will take place in 2026 with a joint reunion with the class of 2001. Come to the LLHS Alum Zone on October 3 to see fellow classmates and plan for a meet-up after the game.

Location and time to be determined. If you have any questions, please contact Kayla (Jaeckel) Brown at kayla_kj@hotmail.com

Class of 1965, 1970, 1985, 1990,1995, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020 ...

No reunions planned yet.

Anyone is welcome to plan/coordinate a reunion, and there is still time!

Reach out to Jess Meyer at jmeyer@llhs.org to get started.

THANK YOU to all of the reunion organizers.

Once a Warrior! Always a Warrior!

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