David Wilson ’20 Business administration major with a marketing and management emphasis
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avid Wilson ’20, a Lakeside Lutheran High School alumnus from Pardeeville, Wisconsin, is set to graduate from WLC in May. As a selfdescribed “people person” who enjoys helping others, David dove right in his freshman year. What started as a volunteer assignment from the Campus Ministry Office to carry a banner at December commencement eventually led to David pursuing the spiritual and community representative position on the Student Senate. The role has given David the opportunity to plan Campus Ministry initiatives for students, such as the annual Service of Light celebration during WLC Christmas, various retreats, and more. “David has proven a commitment to his own spiritual growth along with the spiritual growth of the WLC campus as a whole,” said Rev. Greg Lyon, WLC’s campus pastor. “He has been a willing and eager participant in Bible studies, retreats, and even taking the initiative to organize his own spiritual growth opportunities. He does so in a fun, loving, joyful way that just comes naturally to him. God has certainly used him to benefit WLC’s campus and to influence a culture for Christ.” The Gary and Sandra Greenfield Christian Leadership Scholarship is presented annually to a student who has displayed exemplary Christian leadership. To receive the scholarship, students submit a project proposal. David Wilson’s idea for a men’s-only Bible study at WLC was awarded $5,000 for 2018-2019. “I recognized that many young males may not have
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a great understanding of what it means to be a man of God. Hence, “Manswers” was born to outline the major topics in a man’s life (dating, marriage, kids, etc.) by using God’s Word as the road map. To do this effectively, I brought in our campus vicars; Pastor Aaron Robinson from Fairview Lutheran Church; and Charlie Ungemach, host of the Gird Up podcast, to speak to more than 80 male, WLC students.” The program received a lot of positive feedback and proved to be influential to those who attended. David is also involved in the WLC Praise Band. The band enhances spiritual growth at WLC by providing a more contemporary worship experience. Last fall, David took the Praise Band on the road to collaborate with local WELS congregations. As David looks ahead to his graduation, he reflects on the reasons he attended WLC: “From the minute I walked on campus, I felt nothing but support from all the staff, faculty, and students. This feeling of support has allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and grow in mind, body, and spirit. Thanks to the generous supporters of WLC’s mission, the cost of my education was significantly less than what it would have been if I attended a state school. Milwaukee is full of opportunities for aspiring professionals to begin and grow their careers. I participated in multiple internships during my years at WLC, and I am wellprepared to begin my business career in May.”
