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A Message from Dr. Ken Fisher President of the WLHS Conference Together We Gained Ground Not since 1958 has Wisconsin Lutheran High School had an opportunity to expand its footprint. In November 2019, that changed. You can read more about the importance of this acquisition on the next page. God gave us three months to make what seemed like a miracle happen. Dr. Ken Fisher Raise a million dollars for Gaining Ground in order to acquire land from Milwaukee County while also supporting the 800-plus students who call Wisconsin Lutheran their school. Praise God that more than just our students consider Wisco their school! With 13,789 alumni since 1903, we enjoy a legacy of support. For example, more than 500 alumni have given a gift this fiscal year (including 241 to Gaining Ground). With so many graduates, there are thousands of past parents who know the value of our Christ-centered high school experience. More than 240 past parents — who aren’t alumni — have given to WLHS this school year, including 138 gifts to Gaining Ground. Praise God for that tradition of generosity! Our current students benefit from the gifts of conference churches, alumni and past parents who are committed to our ministry. From November 2019 to January 31, 2020, every one of our conference congregations agreed to get the word out to their members about the opportunity. As a result, 158 special gifts were received from conference church members. 129 brand new donors stepped forward as we shared the news of Gaining Ground on social media. In addition, 21 international parents (that’s an amazing one-third of them) expressed incredible support totaling more than $28,000 in gifts — many of them first-time donors. Thank you for your prayers and participation! Three months isn’t a lot of time to raise a million dollars — and I can only stand in awe of what God did. A total of $1,013,809.68 in cash was received by January 31, 2020. In Christian Gratitude,
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Rev. Dr. Kenneth Fisher President of WLHS
In This Issue
To God the Glory Guided by Faith Driven by Excellence More at WLHS Hall of Fame/In Loving Memory Alumni Updates & Events Winter Festival School News 2020 WLHS Dinner Auction
Upcoming Events
Spring Band Concert WLHS Dinner Auction Spring Sacred Choral Concert Prom Senior Art Show Prism Concerts Graduation
Page 3 Pages 4-5 Pages 6-7 Pages 8-10 Page 11 Pages 12-13 Page 14 Pages 15 Back cover
March 19 April 4 April 5 May 2 May 13 May 15-17 May 23
View additional events and get more information at wlhs.org.
2019-20 School Theme “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things” (Colossians 3:2).
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: Gaining Ground
To God the Glory!
Gaining Ground Prepares WLHS for the Future Last fall, WLHS launched an ambitious campaign to raise $1 million in order to add 2.5 acres to its campus and develop a Master Site Plan to help guide the school for decades to come. “God blessed us with gifts and support from many different sources – our conference congregations, individuals, first-time donors and international parents,” says Dr. Kenneth Fisher, president of WLHS. The master site planning process was an intensive year-long project that involved the WLHS board of directors, conference delegates, a site planning committee, faculty, staff, alumni and parents. Focus groups were conducted, surveys were fielded and a facilities study was undertaken. The Master Site Plan identified five focus areas for the future:
Gaining Ground Blessings $1,013,809 in cash raised 668 donors 129 new donors 62% of gifts were $100 or less
• Improve classrooms for enhanced student learning • Renovate the cafeteria • Expand the gym space • Update entrances with safety and security technology • Increase parking “The plans are conceptual in nature but they can be implemented in stages and provide an important roadmap to meet our long-term academic and athletic needs,” says Andrew Goede (’87), chairman of the Master Site Planning committee. “We’ll be able to update, renovate and build in a progressive way that’s logical, deliberate and economical.”
WLHS was able to secure the 2.5 acres through a land swap with Milwaukee County. For more information on Gaining Ground and the land acquisition, visit wlhs.org/gainingground.
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Guided by Faith
Around the Globe – Chile, Zambia and Costa Rica Her next opportunity to serve came as she was finishing her time in Zambia. She was offered a yearlong fellowship in Costa Rica with the Girls Leadership Academy for Service & Sport (GLASS). Caira is one of eight mentors who work with young women to help them reach their full potential through a leadership curriculum that’s woven into sports, community service and global engagement. “In addition to sharing my faith through the community service I do with GLASS, I have connected with a local church where I spread God’s word by creating lessons and leading the youth group,” says Caira. Lexi Caira ('14) pictured middle
Lexi Caira (’14)
It was a WLHS mission trip to Chile that set Lexi Caira’s course for the next six years. “Chile was a life-changing experience that opened my eyes to the world, showed me how I could use Spanish outside of the classroom and uncovered my passion for connecting with others and living and sharing my faith,” says Caira.
While Caira doesn’t know where she’s headed next, she isn’t worried. “I know God has a plan for me to serve in his kingdom and I’ve learned that his plans are always way better than mine,” says Caira.
Those discoveries led her to major in Spanish education at Wisconsin Lutheran College and embrace travel. After graduating, she accepted a position in Lusaka, Zambia, to teach English to the wives and children of the men studying to become pastors at the seminary. Lexi Caira ('14) is currently in Costa Rica as a mentor for the Girls Leadership Academy for Service & Sport (GLASS), a leadership development program.
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In the Locker Room
Guided by Faith
“Coach Radue taught me how to be a God-fearing man and the importance of leading by example. Wisco showed me that it’s not all about football. I want my guys to be with me in eternity.”
Chris Garrett ('17) (photo: Concordia-St. Paul)
Chris Garrett (’17)
At Concordia University in St. Paul, Chris Garrett, a defensive end, has made an impact on and off the football field.
— Chris Garrett (’17), Two-time All-American, Concordia University, St. Paul
In a 2019 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article, his coach, Shannon Currier, said:
“He’s the best leader I’ve ever had; I’ve been coaching 20 years . . . He lives like Christ wants him to live and it just makes him an amazing example. Being the player that he is, combined with that sort of living, is unbelievably powerful.”
A defensive lineman for Concordia University, St. Paul, Chris Garrett ('17) set a Division II record for career forced fumbles with 15 by his junior year. (photo: Concordia-St. Paul)
When Garrett arrived at Concordia, there was a Thursday night Bible study attended by a handful of players. Garrett wanted more. He wanted a deeper study of the Bible. He wanted more athletes involved and he wanted more active witnesses. Chris now leads a discipleship group of 26 and is working to prepare his teammates to conduct their own groups next year so the outreach and witnessing can continue and grow. “It’s been amazing. Guys come up to me in the locker room wondering how they can have a relationship with Christ and asking questions about my faith,” says Garrett. “I’ve noticed our team is becoming closer and more dependent on God. I feel there’s really something special going on.”
While at WLHS, Chris Garrett ('17) participated in the Reading Buddy Program, visiting students at WELS grade schools throughout the area. WHERE SUCCESS MEANS MORE
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Driven by Excellence
Alumni near and far reflect on their high school years and the impact WLHS had on them. Chicago
Madison
Dave Weihing, P.E., S.E., LEED AP (‘90)
Sierra Beckles Young, JD (‘04)
Senior Principal & Chicago Office Director
Assistant General Counsel
Thornton Tomasetti Weihing leads Thornton Tomasetti’s 100-person Chicago office, which designs high-profile projects around the globe, including Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia. (Upon completion, it will be the world’s tallest building.) WLHS Experience: My high school years were some of the best of my life. It was a combination of experiencing things for the first time as a young adult and being supported by a close-knit community. There were a lot of opportunities to become involved. I enjoyed the intensity of the activities and developed close friendships after spending hours together during band and musical practices. I found a range of people with different personalities, backgrounds and interests but we still had a common commitment to being at Wisco – that tied us all together. College Preparation: I felt I was equipped to do well my freshman year of college. At Wisco, I had a good variety of classes that gave me a solid academic experience. One of the biggest differences with Wisco was the fact you could be involved in so many things and intersect with different kids because of those activities. Having that experience was significant for me.
Emily Jiles (‘03)
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Exact Sciences
After eight years as legal counsel for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Beckles Young joined the legal team at Exact Sciences where she practices employment law. She was drawn to Exact Sciences because of their mission to provide earlier cancer detection and cancer treatment guidance to patients and their families through screening tests such as Cologuard and Oncotype DX. WLHS Experience: At Wisco, I was really involved in music – Wisco Kids, Prism, musicals and nearly every choir. Some of my favorite high school memories are the times that I spent rehearsing and performing with friends who shared my interests. Since I was busy during high school, I had to learn how to make the most of my time, which continues to be a useful skill both as a lawyer and as a parent. As time and life have permitted, I have also continued to sing with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Choral Union. Reflection: I enjoyed starting each day with chapel during high school. I found it centered the focus of my day. It’s something that’s unique to religious education and I think it’s valuable to have that time for daily reflection during your teenage years.
“An advantage of WLHS is the fact that students are able to engage in a lot of activities. They can cross over from sports to the arts to mission trips and service organizations. When they’re in variety activities, they get to meet and know different groups of kids and that makes our student body more cohesive and connected. Co-curriculars also teach valuable soft skills, such as organization, communication, motivation, determination and collaboration. Building and exercising those skills are essential to future success in college, career and life.” — Emily Jiles (‘03), Guidance Department Director
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Falkenberg, Sweden Liesl (Tesch) Aparicio (‘04) Logistics Coordinator Getinge, a medtech company Aparicio earned a volleyball scholarship to the University of Wisconsin– Green Bay, a D1 school. After graduating, she signed with an agent and spent five years playing professional volleyball in Sweden and Finland. She went on to coach, teach English and secure her master’s degree in IT and learning. WLHS Experience: I loved my years at Wisco. I felt I was in a safe place with a lot of support. I was surrounded by Christian friends and coaches who had expectations of me and that set me up for success. I had so many opportunities to get involved in a lot of different things – volleyball, basketball, track, band and the musical. I left high school feeling grounded and confident. Being a Christian and knowing that God is always with you and has a plan for you gave me confidence to go out into the world. Career Impact: I appreciated that sports were taken seriously at Wisco. My coaches put me on a path for success and I was ready to play at the next level. For me, volleyball gave me a college scholarship, it became my career and gave me my life after college.
San Diego Julie Schoeneck (‘06) Assistant Vice President Product Management, Marketing LPL Financial Schoeneck seeks to inspire financial professionals to leverage technology to save time, make connections and enhance their business to successfully serve their clients. WLHS Experience: I was able to get to know people from many walks of life and explore a wide variety of interests, from sports, to music to writing. I learned
valuable skills like team work, perseverance, how to support others and achieve common goals. Wisco helped me feel comfortable getting outside my comfort zone. Our religion classes, particularly Mr. Bowe’s Living Christianity class, motivated me to make sure I was staying rooted in the Bible and listening to how God wants to use me in the world. Career Impact: I majored in creative writing in college and now I have the opportunity to use those skills each day. In high school, I could see stories in the different classes I took – history, geography, English, and most importantly, in the Bible. Understanding how people’s stories throughout the world and throughout time bring people together and share common threads has inspired me to connect with people though storytelling and technology. The best part? As a Christian, I know that the most important story I can ever tell is how deep the love of God is for me and for each one of us.
Cupertino, Calif. Josh Adams (’07) Engineering Program Manager Apple
Prior to moving to California to join Apple, Adams spent seven years at Milwaukee Tool in a number of engineering positions. WLHS Experience: I met my closest friends at Wisco. There’s a group of 20 to 30 of us who all get together. We went to different colleges, have different careers and live in different places, but we’re still tight because we have the same values and beliefs. I quickly found that it was much more difficult to make those deep connections in college without being rooted in a common faith. I’ve realized how important it is to have a faith-based group of friends. Career Impact: Mr. Westphal had the biggest impact on my career and the direction I went. He was an engineer and he came back to teach at Wisco. He worked with me a lot one-on-one, and he had a big influence on my interest in being an engineer. Mr. Haakenson was another teacher I remember. He taught woods, and I loved working with my hands. Those classes got me fired up to build things. I appreciate the fact that Wisco kept its shop, metals and woods classes at a time when other schools were dropping them. WHERE SUCCESS MEANS MORE
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More at WLHS The Wisco Way
During the past two years, WLHS has implemented three new initiatives to support a positive school culture and promote the development of foundational Christian values and leadership traits in students. “The Wisco Way was created to succinctly communicate who we are, what we believe and how we conduct ourselves as followers of Christ. We’re encouraging students to live their faith through the words and actions of Jesus.” — Campus Pastor Phil Huebner (’99)
“And yet I will show you the most excellent way” (1 Corinthians 12:32).
Each month, the Wisco student body develops a deeper understanding of the Wisco Way word of the month through chapel and the Viking Christian Leadership Academy (see page 10). Here’s an example of how Love, one of the Wisco Way words, guides students and directs their actions.
LOVE Why?
Who?
What?
(my motivation)
(my identity)
(my response)
Because he loved me . . .
I am loved.
I love him and others.
This leads me to show . . . Forgiveness, Compassion, Empathy, Sympathy, Obedience, Respect, Kindness, Patience, Self-sacrifice
KEY BIBLE VERSES “We love because he first loved us.” “For God so loved the world . . .” 8
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Viking Christian Leaders
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Each month, a male and female student whose actions exemplify a Wisco Way word are recognized with a Viking Christian Leaders Award.
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Jon Kannenberg (’20)
Gennesis Valle (’20)
Unity = When I live in Unity, I act in Love, Peace, Fellowship and Friendship with others.
Gratitude = When I live with Gratitude, I act with Gratefulness, Thankfulness, Respect and Generosity of Time, Talents and Treasures.
Christ the Lord Lutheran Grade School, Brookfield
“I believe that we’re all one in the body of Christ. Instead of noticing differences, we should try to look for similarities. That means listening to others and understanding and respecting them. That’s how I live in unity.”
Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Grade School, Milwaukee
“I’m grateful for the people who have helped me and, in return, I try to help others. I’m also grateful for the teachers at Wisco, and to show my thankfulness I’m positive, respectful and obedient.”
For a list of Viking Christian Leaders, visit wlhs.org/vcl WHERE SUCCESS MEANS MORE
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More at WLHS
Viking Christian Leadership Academy
The Viking Christian Leadership Academy (VCLA) is a focused and intentional leadership development program at WLHS. It’s a school-wide initiative to support a culture of Christian leaders and student development by providing students with the opportunity to learn, reflect and apply Christian leadership principles.
VCL Academy Snapshot
• Launched in August 2019
• Led by Brian Gottschalk with 10 faculty mentors
• 134 juniors and seniors
• Monthly meetings focused on a Wisco Way word • Monthly Wisco Way homeroom devotion and discussion led by a VCLA member • August orientation and April retreat with guest speakers delivering advice and inspiration on how to be a Christian leader “Our prayer is that the VCL Academy sparks students to think of themselves as Christian leaders. We’ve identified a lot of students, some of whom maybe didn’t even think of themselves as leaders, and have given them responsibility. It’s working, because I’ve already seen a difference in how VCLA members interact with underclassmen and each other,” Brian Gottschalk, VCL Academy faculty leader.
“Being a Christian leader is more than just being a nice person and working hard. Strong Christian leaders learn how to build positive relationships with those around them. They have strong Christian character and inspire others to act.”
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— Brian Gottschalk, VCL Academy faculty leader
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VCLA Student Benefits Resume: Colleges and employers want candidates with strong leadership skills. They’re looking for integrity. They want young men and women who can motivate themselves and others and have the initiative to go above and beyond. Growth: Colleges and employers are asking more behavior-based questions to uncover candidates’ strengths. The VCL Academy gives students concrete leadership examples to share. Impact: Studies show that involvement in co-curricular activities has a positive effect on student learning and the overall educational experience. Students who are actively engaged are more likely to experience school success.
In Loving Memory
Call for Nominations Every day at Wisconsin Lutheran High School, we observe the many ways that our school is shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Through God’s grace, our teachers, coaches, directors and staff work toward preparing our students to become the next gifted instructor, media broadcaster, university president or even professional athlete. We continue to lead the next generation, guided by these inspired words of St. Paul, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart . . . it is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Every three years, we look back with pride and commend those in the WLHS family who have made the very best of the exceptional talents God has bestowed on them. We want to celebrate these unique individuals who have assisted WLHS or excelled in their chosen field, thereby giving glory to God through their achievement and service. The categories for which an individual can be nominated include: • Alumni Leader • Athletics • Ministry • Performing/Visual Arts • Stewardship If you know of someone who should be considered for the WLHS Hall of Fame, please visit wlhs.org/hof and complete the nomination form by May 15, 2020. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held at WLHS on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
2017 Hall of Fame inductee plaques.
Class of 1948 Ralph Krueger October 11, 2019
Class of 1969 Thomas Baxter August 20, 2019
Class of 1953 Carol (Queen) Hauner March 10, 2016
Class of 1971 John Hollman November 29, 2019
Class of 1959 Lois (Machmeier) Franke November 15, 2019
Class of 1974 Randall Aschenbrenner October 25, 2019
Class of 1962 George Hegerty December 27, 2019
Class of 1975 Randy Holcomb January 29, 2020
Frederick Sanderson October 23, 2019
Class of 1979 Joan Handschke November 22, 2019
Class of 1963 Frederick (Rick) Kirchoff October 31, 2019 Class of 1965 Gary Dahms September 11, 2019 Class of 1967 Robert Dorst December 24, 2019
Class of 1988 Darrell Plant May 19, 2019 Class of 1995 Ryan Natzke November 23, 2019 Class of 2004 Jennifer Koniar February 4, 2020
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” John 10:27-28
Visit www.wlhs.org/alumni or call Erin Krug at 414-453-4567 ext. 2012 to share your Alumni Updates and In Loving Memory updates. WHERE SUCCESS MEANS MORE
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Alumni Updates
Carol Satorius (‘54) and Arlene (Fischer) Lassanske (‘55) were married in a private ceremony in November 2019. The couple again shared their vows with family and friends on January 4, 2020.
Gary Kuphall (‘69) retired after 22 years of football refereeing. Kuphall was the referee and crew chief for high school and Division III college football. Gary is pictured refereeing a 2019 State Championship football game at Camp Randall in Madison — a lifelong dream come true. After 46 years of service at Columbia St. Mary’s hospital, Tom Schiebel (‘74) (pictured back middle) retired in December 2019. Pictured with Tom are the Schiebel siblings, Mike (’69), Phil (’76), Bonnie Verhalen (’67), Barb Weiss (’70) and Beverly Stein (’71) all of who have retired from Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital with the exception of Phil. Congratulations to Joan Prince (‘71) and to Christine Flasch, a parent of a 1996 Wisco grad and former private music instructor at WLHS. Both ladies received the inaugural Betty Award from Milwaukee magazine. The Betty Award is given to a woman who personifies extraordinary qualities and stands out in the city’s history.
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Jason Goede (‘94) was recognized by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) as the Wisconsin Girls Track & Field Coach of the Year for 2019. This follows his recognition by the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for that same honor.
On September 1, 2019, Eric Guse (‘97) was promoted to the rank of sergeant with the Glendale Police Department. Eric has been with the Glendale Police Department for 18 years and was previously a patrol officer/K-9 handler. Eric and his wife Teresa reside in Mequon with their three children - Makenzie (9), Emily (7), and Joshua (5). Dan Wittig (‘99) and his wife Beth welcomed their second son, Asher Mark, on December 17, 2019. He joins big brother Ethan (2). The Wittig family resides in Pewaukee. Dan serves as a Nuclear Project Manager with Konecranes.
Elsa (Gassert) Gumm (‘00) presented a workshop titled, “Intimate Partner Violence: Holding Space, Moving Forward” at the 2019 conference of the Christian Community Development Association held in Dallas, Texas. Elsa lives in Fitchburg with her husband and two daughters. Kathryn (Raabe) Moldstad (‘00) and her husband Jake welcomed their third child, Marius Philip, on July 19, 2019. Marius joins older siblings Judah (5) and Veda (2). Kathryn is currently a hair stylist at Spargo Salon and Spa in Pewaukee. The Moldstad family resides in Waukesha. Dan Gawrisch (‘03) and Kaitlin (Parbs) Gawrisch (‘09) welcomed Brooks Daniel on December 11, 2019. He joins two siblings. He is also the18th grandchild on the Gawrisch side for Pastor John and Wendy (‘70) (Gullickson) Gawrisch and fourth for Tim (‘84) and Kelly (Wegel) Parbs (‘84).
Desiree A. Perry (‘05) completed her master’s degree in Human Services with a focus on military resilience at Liberty University. She is currently completing her Doctorate degree in Public Health at Capella University Minnesota. Desiree recently wrote a book called “Peyton I am Here for You.” She works at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center.
Alumni Events
“In the Image” Fashion Show
On January 19, WLHS held its second annual “In the Image” fashion show. More than 125 moms, daughters, grandmas, aunts and female friends attended this fun event.
As part of the fashion show, two $1,000 scholarships were awarded to juniors Alyssa and Jessica Techlin from Christ the Lord in Brookfield. Jessica and Alyssa were selected based on their academic success, community outreach and volunteer activities.
Jessica Hurlebaus (‘06) launched a podcast as a way to open the conversation about mental health to allow people to realize they are not alone. Her podcast is called “Living Proof” and can be found on Spotify and Apple iTunes. Zachary Burczyk (‘07) and Jenna (Neuberger) Burczyk (‘08) welcomed their first child, Isaiah James, on August 15, 2019. Jenna is an 8th grade math teacher in Cedarburg and Zachary serves as a police officer in the city of Milwaukee. Jenna recently served as assistant varsity coach for the WLHS girls volleyball team from 2012-2018. Lisa Pappalardo (‘07) received her associate degree in Nursing from Waukesha County Technical College in December 2019. She works at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton as an RN on the Medical/Surgical/ Oncology Unit. Lisa is pictured with her finance Schuyler. Jason (‘08) and Nikki (Reinhardt) Pawlak (‘10) welcomed their first child, Clara Kennedy, on August 13, 2019. Jason currently works as a terminal operator at Buzzi Unicem USA and Nikki is program director at Salto Gymnastics and the WLHS varsity cheerleading assistant coach. The Pawlak family resides in New Berlin.
2020 Class Reunions
Classes ending in “0” or “5” (ex. 1995, 2000) will be celebrating reunion anniversaries. Partner with the Wisco Alumni Team to help plan your class reunion. If you are interested, please contact Cindy (Fitzsimmons) Krueger (’99) at cynthia.krueger@wlhs. org or 414-453-4567, ext. 2018.
Young Alumni Brewers Game — Save the Date!
Join us for a fun WLHS young alumni Brewers game outing on Saturday, May 9, starting at 4 p.m. at J&B’s Blue Ribbon Bar and Grill, 5230 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee. The cost is $30 per person and includes: ticket to the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game plus food and one drink at J&B’s. Hosted by the WLHS Young Alumni Leaders Council. To sign up, visit wlhs.org/brewers.
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Winter Festival 2020
Winter Festival 2020 was filled with activities leading up to the “Under the Sea� dance. Students participated in dress-up days, such as pajama day, Disney day, beach day and jersey day. There were also fun, lunchtime competitions. The 2020 festival court included Cameron Campbell (Garden Homes Lutheran School) with escort Cianna Campbell (Garden Homes Lutheran School), king Isaiah Roberson (St. Philip Lutheran School) with escort Fantasheah Highshaw (Milwaukee Scholars School), and Aundre Reid (Atonement Lutheran School) with escort Gennesis Valle (Mt. Lebanon Lutheran School).
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10-Year Sports Reunions
This winter, WLHS celebrated 10-year reunions for the 2009 State Basketball Championship Team and 2009-2010 State Championship Cheer Teams. Led by five seniors, the 2009 varsity boys basketball team recorded 24 wins and two losses. They clinched the Little Ten Conference title before going on to win the D2 WIAA State title. The 2009 cheer team competed at the UCA National Championships in Orlando, placing second in the semis and sixth overall against the best teams in the nation. This is the best division finish at the National Championships by a Wisco cheer team. The 2010 cheer team won the third straight State Championship for Wisco.
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
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WLHS Contact © is the official alumni publication of the Wisconsin Lutheran High School Conference. President: Dr. Kenneth Fisher; Editor: Monica Baer (‘87); Design/Layout: Carolyn Sachs; Contributing Writers: Dr. Kenneth Fisher, Monica Baer (‘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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