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“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

Philippians 4:13

GUIDED BY FAITH. DRIVEN BY EXCELLENCE.

Welcome

A Message from Pastor Kenneth Fisher President of the WLHS Conference Thanks for Supporting His Spirit’s Work WLHS has reached a significant milestone. 2018 marks the 115th year of preparing young adults for productive, Christ-centered lives. We are all part of one Spirit-filled story that stretches backward and forward in time.

As Paul said, “And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit” (Ephesians 2:22).

That happens when students, faculty, and staff gather daily in chapel and every student takes theology class.

It happens when the Spirit sends 120 students on 17 mission trips around the United States and across the globe. That’s about 50 students more than ever before.

It happens when 200-plus students are part of Wisco Witnesses in the World (WWW) — more than double the number who previously participated. Last school year, those students did volunteer work on campus, at conference congregations and schools, and in the community.

That same Spirit moved a senior girl in our international program on the day before graduation to ask to be baptized. She said “I can’t leave here without being baptized.” Tears of joy streamed down her face while she confessed her faith.

I am convinced that the same Spirit moved God’s people to support this ministry with more than $2.86 million in gifts this year. More than $400,000 of that came from the WLHS Foundation through estate gifts. Plus, 517 new friends stepped forward to give their first gift to the school last year! It couldn’t happen without such incredible commitment from alumni and friends like you.

In This Issue

Guided by Faith Driven by Excellence Female Grads Focus on STEM Teachers Make a Difference Christian Character Building Through Sports WLHS News Meet the Alumni Relations Team More Alumni News Faculty News & Accomplishments Grapevine Reunions/WLHS Foundation Faculty Scholarships WLHS & Alumni News WLHS Flag Blessing

Upcoming Events

Christmas Pops Concert Sacred Christmas Concert Winter Festival 5th Grade Extravaganza School Musical - The Sound of Music

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December 2 December 16 January 25 January 27 March 1, 2 & 3

View additional events and get more information at wlhs.org.

For Christ’s Love Compels Us . . .

2 Corinthians 5:14

Our Mission

Compelled by Christ’s love, guided by the Great Commission, and rooted in God’s Word . . .

Wisconsin Lutheran High School prepares young adults for productive, Christ-centered lives in a diverse world.

Our Vision

Renowned for its distinctive Lutheran values, superior academics, and award-winning co-curricular activities . . .

Wisconsin Lutheran High School will be the preferred choice for those seeking a comprehensive Christian high school experience in a caring, cross-cultural setting.

On the Cover: English teacher Mrs. Becky (Pate) Huebner (‘99) with students

Thank you for whatever support the Spirit moves you to give. We need your prayers, words of encouragement, and financial gifts — whether it is your first or fiftieth gift! You’ll notice an envelope in this issue. However the Spirit moves you, it will be appreciated and put to good use at WLHS. In the name of him who promised to send his Spirit,

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Mrs. Shakirah Cousins joined the WLHS faculty this school year as a math teacher.

WLHS Grads Help Lead School Meet Bret Hopf (’96) Assistant Principal

Guided by Faith Meet C.L. Whiteside (‘06) Assistant Principal

Mr. Bret Hopf, an alum who married his high school sweetheart, is starting his fifth year as assistant principal.

Hopf graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran College Mr. Hopf with a degree in education, Assistant Principal taught eighth grade at St. Marcus Lutheran School for 10 years and served as the dean for three years.

“I feel blessed to be back at Wisco. I work with an amazing staff that’s united in Christ and is passionate about education,” says Hopf.

Hopf and his wife, CiCi (Grayson ’96), have three children — two of whom are at WLHS. Their oldest, Isaiah, is a sophomore, and their daughter, Jaiah, is a freshman. The Hopf family attends St. Marcus Lutheran Church.

New Viking Christian Leaders Award Assistant principals Mr. Hopf and Mr. Whiteside have established a program to recognize two student leaders each month.

“We want to celebrate students who exemplify Christ-centered leadership and academic responsibility and contribute to the culture of success at WLHS,” explains Hopf.

To meet the October and November award recipients, visit wlhs.org/news.

Mr. C.L. Whiteside is starting his sixth year at WLHS and was previously director of the Resource Center for five years.

Mr. Whiteside Assistant Principal

Whiteside earned his degree in physical education from the University of Wisconsin– Steven’s Point where he also played football.

“By becoming a teacher, I realized I could be a role model and have a significant impact on students and their future,” says Whiteside.

Whiteside was an accomplished athlete during his high school years and continues to be heavily involved in WLHS athletics. He’s a member of Garden Homes Lutheran Church where he’s worshiped since he was five years old.

Author C.L. Whiteside Mr. C.L. Whiteside recently released #ChampTalk, an ebook that encourages, inspires and challenges readers through unforgettable, original quotes.

Chapter 3: “You can only know what’s shaping your thoughts when you know what you’re feeding your mind.”

Driven by Excellence

At Wisconsin Lutheran High School, our faculty and staff strive to educate the whole person. The 2018 Report Card focuses on just a few of the great things happening with our students from the 2017-18 school year.

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Female Grads Focus on STEM Careers

The WLHS 2018 Academic Top 10 included seven talented and driven young women.

Five are pursuing STEM majors — two are studying to become teachers

Megan Ludke #2 Salutatorian St. Paul Lutheran Grade School, Muskego

“WLHS helped me get into my dream school. Because my teachers took the time to get to know me, the letters of recommendations they wrote are part of the reason I was accepted into six great schools — Boston College, Boston University, College of William & Mary, Notre Dame, University of Virginia and the University of Wisconsin–Madison.”

Hannah Lukasik #4

Zion Lutheran Grade School, South Milwaukee

Double Major: Preprofessional Studies (Pre-Med program) and Psychology Career: Doctor, considering surgery

Lauren Konkol #3 St. John Lutheran Grade School, Wauwatosa

“A whole new world opened up to me when I started taking Project Lead the Way classes my freshman year. I loved using Autodesk Inventor software to design prototypes and then see them take shape with the 3D printer and CNC machines.”

Madyson Derouin #5

St. Paul Lutheran Grade School, Franklin

Career: Research Scientist

“The AP math and science classes really were impactful and helped me get into the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.

Mr. Gottschalk has so much energy and made learning advanced calculus fun.

I’m entering Madison with 18 college credits because of all the AP classes I took.”

Career: Heart Surgeon

Anna Hahm #10

Zion Lutheran Grade School, Hartland

WISCONSIN LUTHERAN HIGHsoftware SCHOOLas ||part Fall 2018 Students work with CAD of Engineering design classes

Major: Wildlife Ecology

Major: Biochemistry (Pre-Med program)

Major: Chemical Engineering Career: Chemical Engineer

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“At Wisco, I discovered my love for science and math. Mr. Greschner and Mr. Gottschalk brought those subjects to life and showed me how they work together.”

Major: Mechanical Engineering - direct admit into the School of Engineering Career: Aerospace Engineering

“By taking Project Lead the Way and small engines classes, I gained confidence and realized I could be an engineer.

At the WLHS Career Fair, I connected with ETW Inc. and secured a well-paying engineering internship this summer. ETW liked the fact that I was familiar with 3D Cad software and CNC machines. After college, I plan to earn my master’s and doctorate in aerospace engineering.

Ultimately, my dream is to work at NASA.”

STEM at WLHS Led By: Mr. James Hahm (‘93), who earned his Master of Arts degree in 2015 from the University of Texas at Austin Master’s Thesis: Attributing Factors to the Gender Gap in STEM Education and a Corrective Measure to Mitigate the Shortage at a Local Level STEM Equipment: Thanks to generous donors, WLHS STEM students are able to use 3D CAD software, a 3D printer, CNC machines, robotics tool kits, and Gas Arc Welding equipment.

Teachers Make a Difference

Two Top 10 Women Intend to Teach

Lauren Bacik #7

Trinity Lutheran Grade School, Waukesha Double Major: Secondary Education and English

“The teachers at WLHS are great at pointing out students’ strengths; and mine all pointed to education. I was ready to go to college, but I was also sad to leave Wisco because the teachers, friends and Fine Arts activities I participated in had such an impact on me.”

Career: High School Teacher

3D Printer

Tours and Apprenticeships: WLHS students tour local employers, including Argon Industries, Ultra Tool, and Kinetic. After taking a tour of Argon as part of Metals class, Rafael Cano-Telles (’18) secured a year-long apprenticeship with the company.

“I work to help all students discover their God-given talents. When their talents are in STEM, I point out possible college and career options to help them reach their goals. If a student’s gifts and talents are outside of STEM, I encourage them in those areas,” James Hahm (‘93), WLHS Trade & Technology department coordinator.

Kristin Uher #8

Mount Calvary Lutheran Grade School, Waukesha Double Major: Secondary Education and Life Science

Career: High School Science Teacher

“The teachers and classes I took at WLHS helped guide my decision to teach in a WELS setting. My favorite teachers are the ones who started each class with the Word of God or incorporated it into their lessons. I want to be able to do the same thing for students so they have the blessing of hearing God’s Word every day.”

Twenty-eight WLHS students are currently attending MLC to pursue the teaching or preaching ministry.

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Christian Character Building Through Sports Varsity Girls Volleyball – Coach Dave Baacke (‘84)

Coach Baacke (‘84)

Humility, intensity and mental toughness – those are our core values. The girls developed them and selected words that spell out HIM because we do it “with HIM, for HIM.”

As a coach, I explain that becoming a better team is a process and building your faith life is also a process. In both areas, you learn from your mistakes and grow because of them.

I take the life-long view of: “How am I helping prepare these girls for a future where they continue to walk with Jesus?”

WLHS Record Holder

Annie Rasmussen (‘16) was a stand-out volleyball player during her years at WLHS. She holds the record for all-time digs (2,022) and single-season digs (667) and received a scholarship to play at the University of Rassmussen (‘16) South Dakota. Rasmussen is a junior majoring in kinesiology and sports science.

“With Coach Baacke (’84), we had a routine before games. We’d pray together and then sing a hymn,” says Rasmussen. “We always knew we weren’t just representing Wisco.

We were representing God with how we played and how we showed respect to our competitors.”

Rasmussen has fond memories of her days at WLHS.

For the second year in a row, the Lady Vikings earned a Regional Championship. The team also won the Woodland Conference tournament to clinch the West Division title.

To prepare for their post-season play, the girls volleyball team got a visit from San Diego Padre’s catcher, AJ Ellis. Ellis discussed servant leadership, teamwork, mental toughness, and work ethic.

Lady Viking volleyball team members commented, “it reminded us to be humble even when we have success,” “it really helped to put things into perspective,” and “it was great to hear these things from someone who has played at the highest level.”

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“High school isn’t always an easy time but I made a lot of good friends who I still talk to. The WLHS teachers also made a difference. They wanted to make a connection with you and help you however they could,” says Rasmussen.

University Volleyball Coach Coincidentally, Rasmussen is coached by a WLHS grad.

Since 2014, Leanne (Felsing) Williamson (‘04) has led the volleyball program at the University of South Dakota.

In just her third season, Williamson earned Summit Williamson (‘04) League Coach of the Year honors after her Coyotes captured the program’s first conference title in history.

For the past three summers, Williamson has returned to WLHS to conduct a skills camp.

“The camp is an opportunity for Leanne to come back, help develop the student athletes at WLHS, and give back to her alma mater,” says Baacke.

Academics 53 seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS). Membership in the WLHS chapter requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and a demonstrated record of participation in school activities, service to others, and character.

Junior Sydney Nath attended the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists annual congress in June at UMass Lowell in Boston. The gathering is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research.

Mr. Joshua Nelson’s AP Chemistry class spent a morning at Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Science Laboratory to determine the percentage of copper in brass. Giving students the experience of using a college laboratory helps prepare them for college and allows them to explore vocation options.

WLHS Good News

Students in Ceramics 1 and Advanced Ceramics made 30 bowls for Milwaukee Empty Bowls. WLHS has been creating pieces for the fundraising event for more than a decade.

Co-curriculars WLHS teachers Mr. Ned Goede and Mr. Kurt Seeger were honored by the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association for their contributions to education-based athletics.

Senior Senobe Blathers was selected as a guest artist for the Wisconsin State Fair Young People’s Art Exhibit and was recognized with an award for the ceramic bowl she created.

Junior Ashanti Weeks was invited by ArtWorks to lend her artistic talents to a community art project — painting murals on storm basins in Milwaukee’s Garden Homes neighborhood.

School News WLHS reached the highest level of accreditation status from all three organizations that evaluated the school: National Council of Private School Accreditation – Exemplary Status, WELS School Accreditation (WELSSA) – Exemplary Status, and Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation – Member Status. To achieve exemplary status from WELSSA, WLHS was evaluated on 285 standards in eleven different categories. Of those, 94 standards are “starred” which means they must be fully met to receive renewal. WLHS fully met the starred standards at 100% and all others at 95%.

The boys cross country team advanced to the WIAA State Meet for the 10th straight year and finished in fourth place. This is the seventh time in the past eight years that the team finished in the top four. Senior Jared Denk (pictured center) ran to a fourth place finish and earned All-state Honors.

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Meet the Alumni Relations Team

An energized and invigorated WLHS alumni department is eager to get you connected, engaged, and involved with your alma mater!

Anna Mattox (pictured left)

Director of Advancement Services Joined WLHS: May 2017 Previously: Marquette University, director of prospect management and reporting Contact Anna: To schedule a school visit or tour, make a gift to WLHS or share a change of address anna.mattox@wlhs.org or 414-453-4567 ext. 2019

Erin (Raabe) Krug (‘95) (pictured middle)

Mission Advancement Specialist Joined WLHS: November 2015 Previously: Constellation Energy, sales support analyst Contact Erin: With Grapevine items or to request a class list and classmate contact information when planning a reunion erin.krug@wlhs.org or 414-453-4567 ext. 2012

Cynthia (Fitzsimmons) Krueger (’99) (pictured right)

Assistant Director of Alumni Development Joined WLHS: January 2018 Previously: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, alumni engagement officer Contact Cynthia: To learn more about the new Young Alumni Leader Council (YALC), for information on planning a reunion or to volunteer for a WLHS event cynthia.krueger@wlhs.org or 414-453-4567 ext. 2018

Upcoming Alumni Events Please join the WLHS family for these special events.

4 Feb. 8, 7:15 p.m., tip off, Girls Basketball State Championship 25th Anniversary – During halftime of the varsity

girls basketball game, coaches, and players from the ’94 State Championship team will be recognized at center court.

4 Feb. 24, 1 p.m., Scholarship Fashion Show – Female students and their female role models will hit the runway

to show off the latest fashions. Proceeds from the event will fund a $1,000 scholarship for a female junior to use her senior year.

4 April 6, 5 p.m., WLHS Dinner Auction – Save the date for this dazzling evening of fun that helps fund tuition

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assistance and supports the ongoing work and ministry of the high school.

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More Alumni News

“Raise the Roof” Surge

Show Your Wisco Pride!

In the last month, we’ve had a flurry of donations and are now $135,900 away from our $500,000 goal.

A big thank you to everyone who’s already made a donation to help us replace our aging roof! And, thank you to Ms. Tanya Tranberg, Mr. Ned Goede, and President Ken Fisher who spent the evening of September 26 on the roof.

Thank you to the more than 2,000 alumni who sent us their contact information. If you haven’t received your special edition t-shirt, please contact cynthia.krueger@wlhs.org or 414-453-4567 ext. 2018.

Mr. Ned Goede, Ms. Tanya Tranberg, and President Ken Fisher spent a chilly night up on the roof.

4 or 9 Graduation Year?

If your graduation year ends in 4 or 9, that means 2019 is significant. Contact Cynthia Krueger for information on organizing a class reunion.

Wisco alumni t-shirts have been spotted near and far. Here’s one of our favorite pics. Judy (Glor) Shiley (‘61) pictured with her husband, Chuck, and their grandson, Jon Kannengberg (‘20) — a fourth generation WLHS student.

Are You Receiving the Alumni e-Link?

The Alumni e-Link newsletter comes out the third Thursday of every month. If you’re not receiving this update in your Inbox, please send your e-mail address to cynthia.krueger@wlhs.org or update your contact information on the Alumni page at wlhs.org.

Football Championship Anniversaries During half time of the 2018 Homecoming game, WLHS honored coaches and players from the ’98 team that won the State Championship (20th anniversary) and ’68 team that won the conference title (50th anniversary).

Members from the 1998 reunion football team

Members from the 1968 reunion football team

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Faculty & Staff Additions Pastor Heath Butler

Theology Teacher & Assistant JV Boys Soccer & Varsity Girls Soccer Coach Pastor Butler comes to WLHS from Manassas, Va., where he led Bethlehem Lutheran Church for 15 years. Prior to that, he served at Grace Lutheran Church in Lake Cypress Springs, Pastor Butler Texas. He is married to Wisco alum Sara Kleist (’93). The Butler family worships at Star of Bethlehem, New Berlin.

Mr. Doug Carter

Mr. Carter

Director of Residential Life Mr. Carter oversees the international and domestic students who live on the WLHS campus. He recently served as associate pastor at St. John Lutheran Church, Watertown.

The Carter family worships at Zion, Hartland.

Mrs. Shakirah Cousins

Math Teacher & JV Volleyball Coach Mrs. Cousins has lived on both coasts, having taught at Flagler County Schools in Palm Coast, Fla., San Bernardino City Unified Schools in Calif., and Volusia County Schools in Daytona Beach. Cousins graduated from Bethune–Cookman University Mrs. Cousins in Daytona Beach in 2004 with a bachelor’s of science degree. The Cousins family worships at Grace, Milwaukee.

Mr. Micah Hernandez (‘01)

Spanish Teacher & Boys Cross Country Coach Mr. Hernandez previously taught and coached at West Allis Hale High School. Earlier in his career, he taught English at St. David School in the Dominican Republic. He holds a master’s Mr. Hernandez (‘01) degree in Education from Alverno College and has a bachelor’s in Elementary Education and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. The Hernandez family worships at St. Peter, Milwaukee.

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Mrs. Becky (Pate) Huebner (’99)

Mrs. Huebner (‘99)

English Teacher & Track Coach Mrs. Huebner has transitioned to a full-time member of the WLHS faculty. Huebner graduated from MLC in 2003 with a bachelor’s in education and was pre-school director in Palm Coast, Fla., for eight years prior to moving back to Wisconsin. The Huebner family worships at Grace, Milwaukee.

Mr. Mark Moldenhauer

English, Literature & History Teacher & JV Baseball & Jr. Viking Cross Country Coach Mr. Moldenhauer most recently taught sixth grade and coached at St. Philip Lutheran School, Milwaukee. Prior to that, he was principal at Our Saviors Lutheran Mr. Moldenhauer in Bylas, Ariz. He has a master’s degree from the University of Missouri and a bachelor’s in Education from MLC. The Moldenhauer family worships at St. Philip, Milwaukee.

Mr. Joshua Nelson (’99)

Science Teacher At WLHS, Mr. Nelson is teaching chemistry and AP chemistry.

Nelson previously taught at Christ-St. Peter Lutheran School for four years. He also worked for Concordia University Wisconsin, and spent a year serving as a missionary in Beijing. He has a Mr. Nelson (‘99) master’s degree in Education from Mount Mary University and a bachelor’s from MLC. He is married to Wisco alum Erika (Koepsell ‘98).

The Nelson family worships at St. Peter, Milwaukee.

Mr. Randy Strutz

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Extended Learning Center Instructor & Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach Mr. Strutz is a graduate of WLC and most recently taught at Waterford Union High School.

He is married to Wisco alum Christel (Frey ’11). The Strutz family worships at St. Paul, Cudahy.

New Faculty continued . . .

Faculty News & Accomplishments

Mr. Justin Walz (’96)

Theology Teacher & Head JV Boys Basketball Coach, Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach Prior to WLHS, Mr. Walz served as a teacher and athletic director at St. Paul Lutheran School, Muskego. Walz graduated from MLC in 2001 and earned his master’s degree in Curriculum Mr. Walz (‘96) and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee in 2007. The Walz family worships at St. Paul, Muskego.

Mrs. Olya Elertson was one of just 17 German teachers in North America selected for a scholarship through the Goethe-Institut. The six-week professional development workshop included four weeks of online coursework and two weeks in Munich.

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English teacher and department coordinator Mrs. Amy (Hahm) Goede (‘94) is pursuing a master’s degree in High Performance Instruction from WLC.

Mr. Michael Wiechmann

Fine Arts Teacher & Yearbook Advisor Mr. Wiechmann is teaching art, ceramics, and drawing at WLHS this year. He previously taught art and technology at St. Cloud Christian School in Minn. Wiechmann earned a master’s degree from Minnesota Mr. Wiechmann State University–Mankato and a bachelor’s in Visual Arts from Bethany Lutheran College in Minn. The Wiechmann family worships at Christ the Lord, Brookfield.

Mrs. Goede (‘94)

Mr. Hahm (‘93)

Campus Pastor Phil Huebner (’99) will defend his dissertation in January.

Huebner is pursuing his doctor of ministry in Missions and Culture from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind.

25 Years of Service

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Dr. Fisher

Ms. Marilyn Bond currently teaches ceramics and painting but has held many roles during her 25 years at WLHS. Bond earned a master’s degree in Visual Studies from Cardinal Stritch University and has a bachelor’s in Art History from the University of Wisconsin— Whitewater.

Dr. Kenneth Fisher has served as president of WLHS since 2012 and was director of mission advancement prior to that. From 1998-2011, he was senior pastor at Riven Savior, Milwaukee, where he helped champion the development of a grade school. Fisher recently earned his doctor of ministry degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) in Deerfield, Ill..

Mr. James Hahm (‘93), trade and technology department coordinator, participated in an AP Summer Institute in preparation for teaching AP Physics this school year. He also attended an ASM Materials Camp to broaden his knowledge of chemistry and engineering.

Pastor Huebner (‘99)

Mr. Tim McEachern (’99) and Mr. Joshua Nelson attended an AP Summer Workshop at Carleton College in Northfield, Minn.

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Mr. Nelson (‘99)

As part of his MBA in Educational Leadership from the MSOE Rader School of Business, admissions director Mr. Brad Wetzel (’98) spent 10 days touring schools in England to better understand the country’s approach to education.

Mr. Wetzel (‘98)

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Alumni Grapevine

Victor Rose (’56) and his wife, Darlene, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on March 28, 2019.

Jim Johnson (’70) retired from WLHS as chief development officer in September 2018.

During his high school years, Jim was student body president, co-captain of the varsity football team, and a wrestler.

Prior to joining WLHS, he helped launch Time of Grace and was executive director and president for 11 years.

Kristin Zuberbier (’86) married Jim Schlevensky (’87) on August 4, 2018. The wedding party included WLHS alumni: Char Schoch (‘80), Karl Zuberbier (‘81), Tom Zuberbier (‘90), David Schlevensky (‘91), and Eric Schlevensky (‘91).

Laura (Nordness) Schnellbaecher (’93) and her husband, Mark, were blessed with a daughter, Greta Joyce, on March 1, 2017. Greta joins older siblings Alex Paffenroth (‘21) and Eric Schnellbaecher (3).

Emily Kratz (’97) completed the Marathon Des Sables, a 25-kilometer foot race through the Sahara desert. As a participant, Emily had to carry her own backpack containing food, sleeping gear, and other materials. Emily completed the race in six days and was a top 10 female finisher.

Trish (Kiefer) Beatty (‘94) was inducted into the Wisconsin Racquetball Association’s Hall of Fame during the Wisconsin State Singles Championship on March 3, 2018.

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Lindsey (Bartz) Dausel (’00) and her husband, Aaron, were blessed with a son, Corbin Viggo, on May 15, 2018. Corbin joins older siblings Aubrey (9) and Colton (7). Lindsey is a K4 teacher at Christ-St. Peter Lutheran School, Milwaukee, and Aaron is an electrician.

Josh Schoof (’01) and his wife, Ashley, were blessed with a son, Micah, on June 4, 2018. Micah joins older siblings Eli (8), Malachi (6), and Jonah (2).

Amanda (Mathwig) Hansen (’02) and her husband, Phil Hansen (’03), were blessed with a daughter, Ellie, on August 26, 2017. Ellie joins older siblings Addison (8) and Roman (7). Phil is a project manager at Roman Electric and realtor with Keller Williams.

Cody Fitzwilliams (’03) married Andrea Pico on January 21, 2017.

The couple met when Cody was visiting his classmate Robert Buelow (‘03) in Los Angeles. The wedding party included WLHS alumni: Benjamin (‘05) and Lisa (Krueger) Derouin (‘05). On July 22, 2018, the couple was blessed with a son, Benjamin Isaiah. Cody works for GE Healthcare as a clinical product surveillance specialist. Andrea has a bachelor’s degree in commercial engineering and is currently studying English and writing at Waukesha County Technical College.

Emily (Kleist) Jiles (’03) and her husband, Lewis, were blessed with a daughter, Ryann Johanna, on June 1, 2018. Ryann joins big sisters Kyla (4) and Zoey (2). Emily currently serves at WLHS as the guidance office director.

Kimberly Michaels (’04) married Steve Sorenson on May 5, 2018. Kimberly is an anesthesia technician at Froedtert Hospital and Steve is an auto body technician at Abbra Auto Body.

Jaime (Steinbrecher) Drewitz (’05) and her husband, Matthew, were blessed with a daughter, Elnora Gwendolyn, on December 22, 2017. Elnora joins older sister Johanna (3).

Jaime is a first grade teacher at St. Jacobi Lutheran School, Greenfield, and Matthew is an accountant in Mundelein, Ill. Jaime is a second-generation Wisco grad. Her father, Mark Steinbrecher (’72), passed away in 2015.

Tom (’03) and Amanda (Krause) Meitner (’05) were blessed with a son, Harrison, on July 19, 2017. Harrison joins his brother Jack (4).

Charlene (Evers) Chernohorsky (’07) and Adam Chernohorsky (’07) were blessed with a son, Charlie James, on July 2, 2018. Charlie joins older siblings Annabelle (3) and Lincoln (2). Adam is a project manager at J&J Contractors.

Kelly Horn (’07) married Adam Bregman on February 27, 2018. The wedding party included WLHS alumni: Shannon (Horn) Robinson (’00), Kent Horn (’02), and Ashley (Christophersen) Bakke (’07).

They currently live in Denver but plan to return to the Milwaukee area in 2019.

Erica Purifoy (’07) married Sedrick Moore on October 7, 2017. Dana Robison (’07) was part of the bridal party. Erica recently graduated with a degree in criminal justice and Sedrick has his own home improvement business. The couple live in Waukegan, Ill. Rachel Yehle (’10) married Mark Moyle on August 27, 2016. The bridal party included WLHS alumni: Jordan Yehle (‘08), Leah Yehle (‘13), Andrew Yehle (‘14), Kait Marquardt (’10), and Dylan Abelt (’09).

Eric Zeitler (’10) and his wife, Annie, were blessed with a son, Koen, on August 22, 2018.

Annie is the cheerleading coach at WLHS.

Sisters Tabitha Weber (’11) and Becca Weber (’13) moved to Doral, Fla., to work for Divine Savior Ministries. Tabitha is a marketing coordinator and Becca is a first grade teacher.

Alex Aufdemberge (’11) married Lita Booker on November 26, 2017. Pastor Mark Aufdemberge, Alex’s dad, performed the ceremony and WLHS teacher Mrs. Braun was there to assist as her husband played the organ and her daughter Hannah (’05) played the violin. Brother Graeme Aufdemberge (’16) was the best man while sister Lydia (’21) was a junior bridesmaid. In May, Alex graduated from Concordia University Mequon with his doctorate in pharmacy. He currently works as a pharmacist at Prescriptions Plus, an assisted living pharmacy in West Allis. The couple currently lives in Oak Creek while Lita finishes her doctorate.

Andrew Flegel (’12) and his wife, Sarah, were blessed with a daughter, Alannah, on July 2, 2018. Andrew is a special education teacher and football and baseball coach at Oak Creek West Middle School. The family resides in Wauwatosa.

Nicole Gawel (‘13) married Joshua McNeil (’12) on July 21, 2018. The wedding party included WLHS alumni: Leah Gawel (’15), Carissa (Rogers) McNeill (’09), Jameson McNeill (’09), Christopher Hosbach (’12), Sam Unnasch (’12), Michael Jeske (’12), Aaron Kristopeit (’10), Jacob Besler (’13), and Kerruan Sheppard (’13).

Brittany Michaels (’14) married Zachary Petraske (’14) on June 16, 2018. The couple met in Mrs. Hennen’s geometry class and both graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran College in May 2018. Zach proposed to Brittany in a Wisco hallway in the same spot where he first asked her out. The wedding party included WLHS alumni: Caleb Tesch (‘14), Katlynn Tindall (‘14), Noah Petraske (‘18), Hannah Wilson (‘14), Mitchell Schneider (‘14), Kimberly Michaels (‘04), Tyler Ristow (‘14), Megan Lenski (‘07), Tom Daly (‘14), Zachary Burrow (‘14), Kelsey Heffter (‘12), Reed Goede (‘14), and Grant Mattek (‘14).

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Reunions Class of 1955

23 members of the class of ’55 attended their 63rd reunion at Alioto’s in Milwaukee.

Class of 1968

What is the WLHS Foundation?

The WLHS Foundation was established in 2001 to provide an annual source of funding to support student scholarships, faculty development, and program enhancement.

“Throughout its 115-year history, WLHS has been blessed by hundreds of committed alumni, family, and friends who’ve recognized the value of a Christian high school education and invested in God’s ‘big agenda’ by making a planned gift. It is a critical job for the Foundation board to steward and grow the funds so that it will be possible for more students to experience a quality Christ-centered education at WLHS,” says Kris Metzger (’72), executive director, WLHS Foundation.

For the 2108-19 school year, the Foundation provided WLHS with $459,334.

How Does WLHS Use This Gift?

Campus Ministry Endowed Faculty 87 classmates and spouses from the class of ’68 attended their 50th reunion at WLHS in the Atrium.

Faculty Development Tuition Assistance

Class of 1978

In the last five years, the WLHS Foundation has directed more than $2.2 million to WLHS.

70 members of the class of ’78 attended their 40th reunion at WLHS in the Atrium. The attendees included Philippe DuBos, the class’s French foreign exchange student.

Visit www.wlhs.org/alumni or call Erin Krug at 414-453-4567 ext. 2012 to share your Grapevine and In Loving Memory updates.

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“WLHS shaped our lives in all aspects. We have lifelong friends that we made in high school.

Although some live far away, we are all still connected because of that common thread of WLHS. Our two children, four grandchildren, and us two were blessed to attend WLHS. We encourage others to support WLHS in order for it to continue to have a significant impact on our Christian young people,” Jim (’62) and Bonnie (Bruss) Goede (‘64).

You can make a gift to the Foundation: E Wills

E Trusts

In Loving Memory will appear in the Winter issue of the Contact magazine.

E Stocks

E Charitable Gift Annuities

E Life Insurance

E IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s

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E Donor Advised Funds E Retained Life Estates

Former Faculty Bless WLHS with Scholarships

13 different scholarships have been established by former faculty members or started by an individual to honor their service.

In fact, two of the largest gifts ever given to WLHS were made by faculty members — Walter Drost and Ron (and Carol) Unke — to fund their scholarships.

New Faculty Scholarship Established One of the newest faculty scholarships is the LB Kolander Scholarship (the “L” is for Luther and “B” is for Bernice).

Scores of students will remember Luther since he taught mathematics and coached baseball at LHS and WLHS from 1945-1988 and Bernice was a faithful WLHS volunteer.

Luther Kolander

Bernice Kolander

When asked why he decided to create the LB Kolander Scholarship Luther answered: “Bernice and I wanted to give more young people the opportunity to attend WLHS. The teenage years are trying — students are being challenged in many ways, and at the same time they are trying to get ‘wings to fly.’ Where better to be than in this Christian incubator?”

Every day, our building is filled with young men and women who are the Christian leaders and laypeople of the future. Whether you’re talking about the year 1903 or 1958 or 2018, our mission is to prepare students to leave WLHS and make a difference in the world. We equip them with a deep understanding of God’s Word, Christian values, a breadth of knowledge, an appreciation for service, and important life skills they’ll need to succeed.

A planned gift says “thank you” to our God who gave us WLHS — this great heritage — from those who have gone before us.

WLHS Faculty Scholarships 4 Dr. Walter H. Drost Honors Scholarship 4 Festerling Family Scholarship 4 Reverend Doctor Kenneth and Kimberly Fisher Scholarship

4 Pastor James Kleist Scholarship 4 LB Kolander Family Scholarship

4 Robert and Olive Krause Scholarship 4 Ernie and Margaret Lehninger Memorial Scholarship

4 Kenneth Leverence Scholarship 4 Ray Mueller Memorial Scholarship 4 Ruehle Family Church Leadership Scholarship

4 Gerhardt and Anna Schmeling Memorial Scholarship

4 Ron and Carol Unke Scholarship 4 Walz Family Scholarship

Kris Metzger (‘72) WLHS Foundation Executive Director

We are grateful for the continuing impact our WLHS faculty has on our students.

If you would like more information about creating a scholarship or making a gift to honor one of your former teachers, please contact Kris Metzger (’72) at: 414-453-4567 ext. 2011 or kris.metzger@ wlhs.org.

The WLHS Foundation, Inc. (EIN # 39-2028988)

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1.-3. Wisconsin Lutheran welcomed approximately 300 grandparents on September 19, for Grandparents Day. 4.-7. Homecoming 2018 was a spirited week! Activities included dress-up days, lunchtime competitions, Mr. Wisco, and powderpuff football game. Chloe Albrecht (Christ the Lord Grade School, Brookfield) was crowned homecoming queen at the pep rally with princesses Claire Leverence (Star of Bethlehem Grade School, New Berlin) and Kallie Berger (Salem Grade School, Milwaukee) escorted by Elijah Henning (St. John’s Grade School, Wauwatosa), Jason Bonow (Trinity Grade School, Waukesha) and Bryson Felder (St. Marcus Grade School, Milwaukee).

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Alumni at WLHS and Seeing Double

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1.-3. WLHS is blessed to count 33 talented alumni as faculty and staff members. 4. Parents from the Class of ’98 have been blessed with five sets of twins! Jodi (Neitzel) Vogel – Silas and Isabella (‘24), Brad and Megan (Schachtschneider) Wetzel – Chase and Cole (‘28), Mandy (Oren) Passint – Kayden and Nolan (‘29), Stephanie (Piekarski) Seitz – Brady and Scotlynne (‘34), Jenny (Guenther) Vesely – Reese and Briley (‘36)

WLHS is owned and operated by the following congregations joined together as the WLHS Conference Abiding Word Apostles of Christ Atonement Centennial Christ, Big Bend Christ, Milwaukee Christ, Pewaukee Christ the Lord Divine Peace Fairview Faith Garden Homes Gethsemane

Good Shepherd’s Grace, Milwaukee Grace, Waukesha Jordan Loving Shepherd Living Word Messiah Mt. Calvary Mt. Lebanon Nain Pilgrim Redemption Resurrection

Risen Savior St. Jacobi St. James St. John’s on the Hillside St. John, Lannon St. John, Milwaukee St. John, Mukwonago St. John, Wauwatosa St. Lucas St. Marcus St. Mark St. Matthew St. Paul, Cudahy

St. Paul, Franklin St. Paul, Muskego St. Peter St. Philip Salem, Cramer Street Salem, 107th Street Siloah Star of Bethlehem Trinity Victory of the Lamb Woodlawn Zion, Hartland Zion, South Milwaukee

WLHS Contact © is the official alumni publication of the Wisconsin Lutheran High School Conference. President: Dr. Kenneth Fisher; Editor: Monica Baer-Carlson (‘87); Design/Layout: Carolyn Sachs; Contributing Writers: Dr. Kenneth Fisher, Monica Baer-Carlson (‘87); Photography: Attention Era Media, Ellen S. Cook Photography, Chuck Cairns, Tony Just Photography, Micah Ricke (‘06), Leanne Ross, Moments and Memories. Contact us with comments or questions at 414-453-4567, ext 2292, or via e-mail at carolyn.sachs@wlhs.org. Please notify Erin Krug (‘95) at 414-453-4567, ext 2012 or erin.krug@wlhs.org if you would like to be removed from our mailing list, change your contact information, or have contributions. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM used by permission of Zondervan.

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Flag Blessing Ceremony During morning chapel, Dr. Ken Fisher blessed the flags carried in by new students Maria (‘19) (pictured left) from Brazil and Relja (‘20) (pictured right) from Malta. 32 flags now hang in the WLHS Atrium to represent the countries from which we’ve had or now have students attending. They are a reminder that WLHS is a Great Commission school.