Up for a new adventure too! LL ‘98 alum Caleb Kasper

Mr. Kasper joins us this fall as he takes over the Industrial Arts department, where he’s currently teaching Woods, Small Engines, Metals, and Construction. With knowledge, skills and a passion for both technology and art, he also expects to be involved with co-curriculars like robotics and video production.

In addition to their own time as students, Caleb and wife Sara (Deck LL ‘98) have been back plenty of times as Lakeside parents of two young-adult Lakeside grads, Kendra ‘20, and Ben ‘22.

“I have fantastic high school memories—meeting so many new people, participating in sports and being involved with student council, homecoming royalty, and most importantly, meeting the love of my life,” says Caleb. “But I’ve never really left Lakeside. After high school I helped coach the wrestling team, and soon after, helped judge the Visual Arts Fair. And then, tech support at Grand Event!

“One blink, and my own children were here, and I experienced Lakeside from a whole new perspective—sitting in the stands and bleachers watching them become young adults so quickly. Being overwhelmed with emotions as Kendra crossed the gym to receive an academic high honors award, and again when Ben accepted his John Phillip Sousa band award.”

“Now, a third perspective,” he says. “I’m excited to be back, taking on a new adventure. I get to teach a program that I’m excited about, in a school driven by a Christ-centered compass. How can you beat that?” He’s already gone the extra mile on his new “adventure.” His metals lab was the the popular school tour stop on Grandparents Day as he enthusastically explained Industrial Arts. He’s also put his considerable artist skills to work, combining technology and servant leadership as well, to guide Woods 2 students through the construction of a functional car that was featured onstage during the fall children’s theatre production, Mr. Toad’s Mad Adventures. Welcome back (again!) to your Christ-centered stompin’ grounds, Kaspers. The Warrior family is here to cheer you on in this new journey!