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Volume 67 Issue 1
Lakeside Lutheran High School, 231 Woodland Beach Rd., Lake Mills, WI 53551
September 6, 2024
Teenagers not Band marches through Growing sleeping enough? with God another summer
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Noel Meinel (‘25)
Elizabeth Mellon (’26)
“He will cover you with his feathers, under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” - Psalm 91:4 One of the many inevitable challenges of being in highschool is facing opposition. Whether it is a disagreement among friends, or direct insults being relentlessly thrown at a student, being attacked in those sorts of ways can take a toll on one’s self-confidence and faith. Despite the adversity, God reminds his children that he is the ultimate shield and protection for them. Nothing can get in the way of His love and promises. Jesus told his disciples that they would face hardships in their lives. Most of them were killed because of their faith. Yet what did God promise them? He gave them the comfort of eternal life in heaven with him. He always had a plan for them, even when things got chaotic. Nobody should be trying to hide from the attacks of this world. God has proven that his faithfulness will be there for all believers.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for being my protection and my shield when I am troubled. Remind me and all believers that no matter what trials we face, you will always be there. May we alway look to you for comfort and healing. Amen.
ummer band is certainly not for the faint of heart. With hours of grueling practice and early weekend parades, the average school student may begin to wonder why there is a band at all! In short, the motivation is in the trip. This year the band went on a shorter trip down to St. Louis which lasted about a week and a half. One of the biggest highlights of the whole trip was Six Flags, which is a giant amusement park full of
Elizabeth Mellon (’26)
incredible rides and loads of shops and restaurants. The band was split into groups of four or five and were set free to run around the park and go on as many rides as they wanted! After that day of fun, they traveled on and stopped for a day at the city museum. This was an incredible building jam packed with recycled materials to create an epic jungle gym. This museum had so many twists and turns and secret passageways, it was so easy to get
lost in a world of fun. After many other days full of fun activities, the band was ready for the real meat and potatoes of the trip: parade day! The whole band marched down a street packed with screaming fans. With the gateway arch to their back and the music swelling, this moment became one that no band member would soon forget. All of this was finished off by fireworks and a night of celebration for all the hard work they had done.
Large group of band members gather together to rehearse for one of their summer parades. Photo Credit: Noel Meinel
OpGo spreads good news across the country
Malachi Fredenberg(26’)
Every year, a number of Lakeside students embark on various trips to cities throughout the United States. These trips are part of a service organization that Lakeside calls “Operation Go” or also known as “Op-Go”. These trips serve as a wonderful opportunity for Lakeside students to practice their Christian generosity, support, and service. This past summer, students were split into five groups to go to five different locations; Anchorage, Alaska; Logan, Utah; Abita Springs, Louisiana; Long Valley, New Jersey; and West Bend, Wisconsin. At these locations, students participate in things such as helping with vacation Bible school, service projects, and other Church activities. While on the Op-Go trips,
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students don’t just perform these service activities all day. They are given ample time to explore the various cities and states that they visit. Usually, the church service work that is done by students takes up most, if not all, of the morning, giving groups the afternoon to wander and explore. Senior Addison Kraft (who went on the trip to Louisiana) said that they had the opportunity to go to an alligator farm and catch baby alligators. Not only is Op-Go fun, it is also extremely gratifying to encourage young Christians in their faith. Addison said, “It was really cool seeing the kids ask tough questions about the Bible.” She also mentioned that Lakeside prepared her and her co-helper (Lakeside graduate
Megan Huber) to answer the questions that the kids asked. Operation Go is a perfect example of what Jesus said in John 13:15-17. He said, “For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.” Op-Go helps Lakeside students practice serving their fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, just like Jesus commanded people to do. It is truly a blessing that Lakeside has the funds and resources to send students on trips like this to serve other brothers and sisters in Christ.
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Most teenagers have a late sleep schedule when they are on summer break. For example, most teens don’t fall asleep until 11pm-2am during the summer. However, once students get back to high school, they are forced to adjust to the new schedule of waking up earlier to get to school. As normal as this sounds, could there be an actual issue with sleep deprivation of teenagers? According to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, lack of sleep in teenagers affects their bodily functions. It can worsen moods, behavior, and memory. Without enough sleep, students’ academic performances weaken along with motivation for punctuality and staying awake in class. Drowsy driving is another result of sleep deprivation which can lead to the risk of getting in car accidents. How can high school students develop solutions for their sleep deprived situation? There are several things that teens can do to help them sleep better. One important part about going to bed is winding down before trying to sleep. This can include forming bedtime routines, listening to music, reading a book, basically anything that involves focusing the mind on relaxing. Setting a time limit on homework is also a helpful way to go to bed earlier. Even though it’s understandable that teens can have a lot of homework, it’s crucial for them to learn when to set it aside to get rest. These ways are simple yet effective when it comes to sleeping and help improve teenagers with their schedules.
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