MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE
2000s Beyond Graduation 119 B Si Since the first summer course was offered in 1946 under President Schweppe, MLC’s continuing education classes and workshops have grown exponentially. Over 900 students enrolled in 2009—more than our regular on-campus enrollment. New in 2005 was our Master of Science in Education degree, a program designed specifically for Lutheran teachers. It began as brick-and-click (on-campus and online) and now is almost entirely online.
2008 First two grads in the master’s program, Aaron Hartwig and Brett Kriese
The first two graduates received their diplomas in May 2008. “These graduates are demonstrating their commitment to lifelong learning,” said Vice President Dr. Dave Wendler. “Our Lutheran schools need educators who serve their students with excellence in teaching. Continual study of both Scripture and pedagogy is a post-baccalaureate goal for all education majors.” In late 2009, enrollment in the master’s program numbered in the 70s.
120 A New Mascot—Sort Of Wh When the two colleges amalgamated, the NWC Trojan and the DMLC Lancer were mothballed and the MLC Knight was introduced as the official mascot. Before the 90s were over, however, the male cheerleaders led the student body to adopt an unofficial mascot: the kangaroo. A large inflated kangaroo found its way into skits, cheers, and students’ hearts. In 2010, it was retired and a new giant marsupial made its entrance.
2007 Roo Crew in action at the Homecoming football game
Fans of all ages are still joining the “Roo Crew,” cheering for MLC’s athletic teams and singing the Kangaroo Song—a fight song sung to the tune of “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” and accompanied by marsupial-like jumping.
We’re the Knights of MLC. We’re gonna run to victory! We’re the Knights of MLC, The Red, the Black, the White. On the field or on the court, We will run and play some sports. If we win or if we lose, We will jump like Kangaroos! (start jumping) 2009 Roo Crew towels at a “White-Out” basketball game where all the fans wore white
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