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Bowl-O-Rama On January 9, WLC hosted the inaugural Warrior Bowl-O-Rama at Village Bowl in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The afternoon was enjoyed by 44 bowlers consisting of alumni, parents, and friends of the college. The team of Mark ’95 and Anne (Sonnabend) Ignatowski ’96 came in third place. Second place went to Andy ’93 and Paula (Stelter) Lober ’94. The champions were Michelle and Chuck Wierschem ’03. About $400 was raised at the event to benefit WLC. Special thanks to the Ninski Bros. for their support of the event. Look for the second annual Warrior Bowl-O-Rama in January 2011.
In search of Easter eggs Alumni families and friends of the college are invited to the Wisconsin Lutheran College campus on March 27 for the annual WLC Alumni Easter Egg Hunt. Kids are sure to enjoy searching for Easter eggs at this fun event, which begins at 10 a.m. in the Center for Arts and Performance. The Alumni Relations staff will hide more than 1,500 Easter eggs and toys throughout the building. Games and crafts add to the day’s excitement, and be sure to bring your camera to get a picture with the Easter Bunny! RSVP online at wlc.edu/alumni. A freewill offering will be gathered at the event to help defray the cost. Alumni and friends of WLC enjoyed the first Bowl-O-Rama. Pictured in the back row (left to right) are Anne Ignatowski ’96, Mark Ignatowski ’95, Neal Ninmann ’96, and Laura Egelseer. In the front row are Jeff Ehrhardt, Jenny Ehrhardt, Erich Schmandt, and Karen Ninmann ’97.
Alumni in the news Megan Huff ’08, a sixth-grade teacher at HOPE Christian School in Milwaukee, helped HOPE gain national exposure (with the assistance of Wendy Greenfield ’91) through a song Huff wrote and choreographed. As part of an annual talent contest, designed to motivate teachers and students, Huff penned “Scholar Ladies” to the tune of Beyoncé’s hit song “Single Ladies.” Huff and alumnus Patrick Hurley ’00 appear in the video, along with many of HOPE’s students, dancing to the catchy line, “If you learned it then you should have got an ‘A’ on it.” The video, available on YouTube and at thehopeschools.org, has been viewed more than 502,000 times thanks to national media coverage, including an appearance by Huff and two students on CNN and an article in the Chicago Tribune.
Goodbye winter boots, hello running shoes Mark your calendars so you don’t miss the start of the 5k run or 2-mile walk on April 17 to benefit Wisconsin Lutheran College Athletics. Gary’s Gallop is a tribute to the late WLC president, Dr. Gary Greenfield. This annual race attracts more than 300 participants on its scenic course through Underwood Parkway and the WLC Krauss-Miller-Lutz Outdoor Athletic Complex. Bring the entire family, as there is a Kids’ Race too. For information and registration, visit wlc.edu/garysgallop.
In touch Spread the word to your parents! The college is starting an e-newsletter this spring designed to keep parents of both current students and alumni in touch with the college. If your parents would be interested in receiving a monthly e-newsletter similar to the alumni newsletter, encourage them to submit their e-mail address to friends@wlc.edu. The e-newsletter will be their source for current news and invitations from Wisconsin Lutheran College. Wisconsin Lutheran College | 23