2021 Fall Advantage

WLHS Advantage Fall 2021 | Grade School Parent Publication

100% In-Person Learning for 2021-22 School Year Highlights from: • Atonement, Christ the Lord, Lamb of God, Mount Calvary, St. Jacobi, St. Marcus, St. Paul’s - Cudahy, and Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Schools

Schedule Your Visit to WLHS

We encourage you to experience WLHS first-hand since a visit is worth a thousand words.

JOIN US ANY TIME!

Our Doors are Open Whenever It’s Convenient for You Stop in before work for breakfast and chapel.

Join us for lunch and a tour.

Or let us know what works best for your schedule.

Contact Brad Wetzel (’98) at 414-453-4567 ext. 1322 or brad.wetzel@wlhs.org.

Mr. Mark Ricke

Admissions Calendar

Director of Enrollment

Admission applications available at wlhs.org/admissions – October 1 Open House for 6th – 8th grade parents and students. Advance registration is required wlhs.org/openhouse – October 3 Scholarship applications available apply online at wlhs.org/scholarships – December 1-31 Tuition assistance applications available at wlhs.org/tuitionassistance – December 1-January 31 Milwaukee Parental Choice Program enrollment period, apply at dpi.wi.gov – February 1-21 Wisconsin Parental Choice Program enrollment period, apply at dpi.wi.gov – February 1–April 15

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WISCONSIN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL || Fall 2021

Mark Ricke, Director of Enrollment

My advice for freshmen is to get involved with one of the dozens of co-curricular activities that are available to students — even if you are not sure you may like it. Being part of a team or group helps new students make friends and feel part of something bigger than themselves.

Mr. Brad Wetzel (‘98) Director of Admissions

My advice for freshmen is to cherish every moment while it happens. Four years may seem like a long time, however, it’s going to pass quickly. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone when it comes to Brad Wetzel, meeting new people and Director of Admissions joining new events and activities. With the blessing of such diversity that WLHS offers, there is so much to learn from and be enriched by through interactions with others. Above all else, with Christ at the center of all things at WLHS, we can be confident that the Lord will bless these students and their families.

Contact Brad Wetzel (’98), director of admissions, at 414-453-4567 ext. 1322 or brad.wetzel@wlhs.org.

Tuition Assistance a Simple Process

Doug and Jennifer (Whitlock) Shiery (‘94) live in a good school district but made the decision early on to send their daughters to a Lutheran high school.

“Jennifer went to Wisco and I went to California Lutheran.

We both know our high school experiences set a positive course for the rest of our lives,” says Doug. “We wanted our two daughters, Maggie and Paige, to have that same solid foundation.”

During Maggie’s 8th grade year at Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School in New Berlin, the couple reached out to Brad Wetzel (’98), WLHS director of admissions, to discuss tuition assistance.

“Once we started the process, we found out it was easy and simple,” says Doug. “If we ever had any questions, Brad was accessible and responsive and the communication we got was really thorough.”

Thanks to the tuition assistance the family received, Maggie joined WLHS last year and got involved in student life right away. She played freshman basketball during the winter, joined the soccer team in the spring, and made new friends throughout the year.

“We have monthly tuition payments right now but we know it’s worth every penny because it’s an investment that will pay off for Maggie for years and years to come,” says Doug. ,

The Shiery family: Paige, Doug, Jennifer, and Maggie who is eagerly starting her sophomore year at WLHS.

“From the teachers to the students, Wisco felt like a big family from the very beginning. Everyone is so nice and inviting. It’s been great, and I’m excited for my second year.”

— Maggie Shiery (’24)

Tuition Assistance Steps Contact Brad Wetzel, director of admissions, to learn more about Tuition Assistance.

Apply for Tuition Assistance early. Applications are available at wlhs.org beginning December 1, 2021.

Gather your paperwork, including:

• Most recent paystubs and W-2 forms for all jobs • Most recent tax return – 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ with all schedules • If applicable, most recent business tax return – 1120, 1120S, 1065 • Any supplemental income documentation – social security, welfare, food stamps, child support, worker’s compensation, unemployment, veterans’ benefits, housing allowance, etc.

If you have questions about the Tuition Assistance application process or would like to know more about WLHS, contact Brad Wetzel (’98) at 414-453-4567 ext. 1322 or brad.wetzel@wlhs.org.

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Meet Our New Teachers

This year we’ve added eight talented professionals to our faculty and staff.

Six Alums Return to WLHS

Mrs. Meg (Raddant) Schuessler (’97) Art Instructor When I was at Wisco, I spent many semesters in the ceramics room creating pieces and developing a passion for art.

One of my teachers, Mr. Luedke, encouraged me to pursue a Meg Schuessler career in art education and that’s what started me on my journey. When I graduated from the University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh, I wanted to be Ms. Bond when I “grew up.” It seems God planted that dream in my heart early on and here I am. (Bond was the long-time ceramics teacher who preceded Schuessler.)

Mrs. Lisa (Oakes) Uttech (’98) Choral Director and Fine Arts Instructor My favorite memories of WLHS include attending chapel for the first time and hearing the entire student body singing together.

My most cherished memory of WLHS, however, is when the Lisa Uttech A Cappella Choir came to sing at the funeral of my youngest sister, who at the time was a recent WLHS alum. To me, that was the ultimate example of why WLHS exists — to guide students on their earthly journey toward our heavenly home. I was deeply impacted by my own high school and college choir directors, and I pray I will have a similar lasting impact on my students.

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WISCONSIN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL || Fall 2021

Mrs. Lisa (Festerling) Rouse (’02) English Instructor Going on Mission Trips to Mexico and Dominican Republic were life changing and shaped my personal drive to become a teacher. Teaching freshman Lisa Rouse English Foundations at WLHS feels like the perfect way to apply my previous experiences. The pandemic has created some additional learning obstacles for so many students.

I have the privilege of nurturing some of the most fragile learners and I can’t wait to watch them grow.

The incredible diversity at WLHS is beautiful. I know it makes our Father in heaven smile to see these young men and women living out love across differences that could divide.

Mrs. Angela (Priewe) Livingston (’05) English & Food Techniques Instructor I am excited to teach in both traditional studies (English and Composition) and in the practical arts (Food Techniques).

I am thrilled to help encourage Angela Livingston students in college prep courses as well as vocational careers. My time with friends, teachers, athletics, and other extracurricular activities at WLHS were positive experiences. I especially appreciated the relationships with teachers — the love for their students is clearly evident and I am very excited to be a part of continuing that legacy.

Mr. Andrew Fink (‘15) Business Instructor

Meet Our New Teachers

My favorite teacher was Mr. Gottschalk. He showed me how intuitive and fun math could be. Even more, the study habits and problem-solving approaches I learned in his AP Calc BC class Andrew Fink made my college math classes a breeze. At Wisco, I feel so fulfilled that I have the privilege to invest my time and energy into the next generation of Christian leaders who I know, in turn, will let their Christian light shine.

Ms. Hannah Leverence (’16) Fine Arts Instructor It’s a huge blessing to be a teacher at WLHS. The students are so special and the environment, faculty, and staff are outstanding. My time at Wisco taught me academics and life skills. I learned how to Hannah Leverence respect others and how to feel comfortable saying you’re a Christian and living as one. I want to encourage and inspire students who love art to pursue their passion.

Mrs. Sarah Bauer History Instructor

Sarah Bauer

As a high school senior, I was unsure of what to do so I gave Martin Luther College a try. God seemed to have a plan since he gave me a reason to come back each semester. I have always had a love of history and teaching gives me a chance to delve into it every day.

Mrs. Morgan Lautz Math Instructor Throughout my life, I have loved helping people, especially children. My career developed into a math focus because I wanted to help kids tackle their fear of math. Wisco is such Morgan Lautz a special place to me.

The school puts God first and I believe that is a monumental factor in the development of young people. I am excited to help bridge the gap between where students are and where they need to be as they progress through the math classes at WLHS.

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Art instructor Michael Wiechmann, along with Allie Bauer (‘23) (not pictured) and a future Viking Edison Wiechmann (‘31), collaborated to paint our school theme banner, which hangs in the chapel.

“In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

(Romans 8:37)

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The Freshman Experience

Five students from five different grade schools share thoughts on their first year at WLHS. Some had a group of grade school friends who joined them at Wisco while others didn’t know anyone when they walked through the doors.

Aden Rice (’24)

Erin Presley (’24)

St. Jacobi Lutheran School, Greenfield

Atonement Lutheran School, Milwaukee

“Right away I liked the diversity of people at Wisco. There are kids from all different walks of life. You can find people who you fit in with and feel comfortable with because students come from everywhere – even other countries.”

“I made friends pretty quickly and that made it fun. Art Club was really nice because I liked Mr. Wichmann and would go there with my friends. This year I’m even more social and have more people who I know.”

Played Freshman Football

Aden Rice

Involved with Art Club

Erin Presley

Mac Mundt (‘24)

Madelyn Winter (‘24)

Involved with Brass Ensemble, Chess Team, Inspiration Vocal Jazz, Jubilation Handbell Choir, Jazz Band, Marching Band

Involved with Book Club, Student Council, and WWW Mount Calvary Lutheran School, Waukesha

“It wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be and it was way more welcoming. All of the teachers Madelyn Winter were really nice and you can tell they’re really interested in you and how you’re doing. Book Club was great because it’s cool to be around people who really like books and have that similarity.”

Tyler Heiman (’24)

Played Freshman Baseball Lamb of God Lutheran School, West Allis

Tyler Heiman

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“For me there were new experiences and fun times and I got to learn about Jesus every day. I found it was easy to meet new people and I especially liked my woods class because it was something different.”

WISCONSIN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL || Fall 2021

Christ the Lord Lutheran School, Brookfield “The first thing I noticed was the sense of family and community at Wisco. I also discovered it was quite easy to find things tailored to my interests. It was exciting because there was an overwhelming number of options for what I could do or join.”

Mac Mundt

Meet Our

FRESHMAN CLASS

235

young men and women

36%

of the class tested into advanced level math, science or English language arts courses

74.2%

from WELS grade schools

3 international students

More at WLHS

Viking Christian Leadership Academy (VCLA)

During the last school year, 89 junior and senior VCLA members were busy learning and practicing leadership skills through: a strengths finder assessment; monthly homeroom conversations; guest speakers; and in-depth discussions about the Wisco Way words Unity, Truth, and Humility.

The guest speakers included:

VCLA sponsored WLHS grad Joan Prince (‘71) (pictured center) to discuss her experience as a leader and how she maintained her faith, humility and servant leadership.

• WLHS alum Dr. Joan Prince (‘71) –

A nationally regarded advocate for

equity who recently retired from the

University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee as

vice chancellor of global inclusion and engagement.

• Paul Neuberger – A devout Christian who

founded C Suite for Christ, a faith-based

fellowship for professionals.

What I Learned

Kayla Wigley (‘22)

National Honor Society, Track, VCLA, Volleyball, WWW

Emily Buch (‘22)

Kindness Crew, Student Council, VCLA, WWW Trinity Pleasant Valley, West Bend “We had a lot of opportunities to learn from interesting people Emily Buch who worked hard to build the person they are now. Mr. Neuberger shared real-world applications so we could better ourselves as leaders.”

Travis Beckler (‘22)

National Honor Society, Track, VCLA Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School, New Berlin

Travis Beckler

“I learned you don’t necessarily have to tell people what to do to lead them. Setting an example is a powerful tool of leadership.”

Atonement Lutheran Grade School, Milwaukee “The conversations we had about the Wisco Way words were very helpful because we engaged in deep life discussions with classmates who could relate to the same things.

I kept my notes for the future so I can look back and apply them to my life.”

Kayla Wigley

Elijah Villa (‘22)

Football, NHS, Track, VCLA St. Paul’s Lutheran School, Cudahy “The strengths finder test was great because I learned things about myself like the fact that I need to Elijah Villa work on my communication skills.

Now I practice connecting with people at work and initiating conversations with them.”

Ameree Rupert (‘22)

National Honor Society, VCLA, WWW St. Marcus Lutheran School, Milwaukee “For me, Mrs. Prince’s message of being humble and admitting Ameree Rupert when you’re wrong stayed with me.

It’s something I struggle with and now I’m working to apply her message to my everyday life.”

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Program begins at 6:00 p.m.

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