sharing our hearts
expanding our world
Winter 2015
The Alumni Publication of the Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis
From the President
Kudos
Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus! Today we live in a world that seems to be getting smaller and smaller. Technology provides us with the ability to meet with people halfway around the world at any time. As Christian leaders we seek ways to serve not only in our schools, churches, and community, but globally as well. While we have the ability to communicate and interact digitally, nothing can replace a personal, face-to-face approach to education. Over the past several years we have begun to reach further to fulfill our missions of preparing our students to be Christian leaders locally and globally. We are in the second year of an international program with a dorm component that is growing rapidly at both of our schools. More than five years ago, we piloted an international student program using a homestay approach, which required many of our families to be hosts. While this was successful, it did not allow our international program to grow, because few families were able to make the four-year commitment to host a student. So, in order to allow our international student program to grow more rapidly, we have partnered with Kitebridge, a company that recruits for us worldwide and manages our dorm experience and personnel. Thus far, the program is doing wonderfully. The benefits of this program are immense. Our local or "domestic" students have an opportunity to go to school in a globally diverse environment. Our international students are learning about American culture. Our students are able to learn about cultures from around the world everyday. The relationships that are beginning to form between all of our students are very special. The most important piece of this growing program is that we are now a global mission field. We have always been schools that provide a Christ-centered environment where the Gospel message is proclaimed each and every day. We now have the opportunity to bring that Gospel message to a much broader group of individuals who may not know Jesus. It is amazing to see how God’s Word and the Holy Spirit work in the hearts of all of our students. Since we have started this program, we have had three baptisms and pray that additional young people will come to Christ. You'll find information and personal stories about the Kitebridge program in this issue of the Herald. We are thankful to all of our alumni and supporters who make it possible to provide our ministry of Christian education and proclaim the saving message of our Lord and Savior. God’s richest blessings, Tim Hipenbecker
■ National Merit Scholars Congratulations to the Lutheran North and Lutheran South 2014 National Merit Scholars! The semifinalists scored in the top 1% of students in the nation who took the PSAT test in October 2013, during their junior year. The commended students scored in the top 5% nationwide. The National Achievement Scholar recognition is given to the top scorers among minority students.
Top left (left to right): LHSS commended students Nick Taylor S'15, Shelby Hobbs S'15 and Ian Ericson S'15. Top right: LHSS semifinalist Ian Crane S'15. Bottom: LHSN National Achievement Scholar Christian Gauss N'15 (left) and semifinalist Joshua Fackler N'15.
■ St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra
Congratulations to Lutheran South students James Robinson S'15, Rachel Martin S'16 and Noelle McCord S'16 who were accepted into the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. The Youth Orchestra musicians bring honor to both school and city, serving as a symbol of what discipline, training, and passion may do for young people. They performed in November at Powell Hall and have upcoming performances on March 22 and May 30. Tickets are free ($1 per ticket service fee) and can be secured online at www. stlsymphony.org or by calling the Box Office at 314-534-1700.
■ Congressional Youth Cabinet
Congressman William Lacy Clay welcomed LHSN's Carneil Kinnie N'16 and 25 other outstanding high school students from across the city and county into the 4th Class of Missouri's 1st District Congressional Youth Cabinet. This exceptional group of young people will advise Congressman Clay and his staff on key issues that impact young people.
On the cover:
Domestic and international Kitebridge students gather at the dorm before boarding buses for school. Left to right: back row—Junjie 'Oliver' Mao S'17, Zoe Hamber N'16, Xinmeng 'ChaCha' Xie S'17. Front row: Jizhao 'Frank' Ding S'17, Yunzhu 'Candice' Su N'16, Lydia Snyder N'15, Xiaoyang 'Dylan' Sun N'17, Henry Manu S'17.
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International Program
Introducing... From left, four of the Kitebridge students attending Lutheran North: Xiaoyuan 'Anny' Li N'16, Hongyou 'Chloe' Liu N'18, Yiheng 'Henry' Yao, N'16, and Ruoyu 'Aaron' Zhu N'17.
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igh school can be hard. Remember that first crush or that most important rivalry game? Those late nights spent studying or those early morning band practices? Where to sit at lunch or who is going to homecoming with whom? Imagine doing it all in a foreign country with people you just met, a culture you don't know, and a language you learned in far-away classrooms. That's what 40 students at Lutheran North and Lutheran South are experiencing in the second year of partnership with Kitebridge, an American boarding school for international high school students.
In fall 2012, the Lutheran High School Association Board of Trustees approved moving forward with a partnership that
made Kitebridge the administrative entity for the Association's international program. Spearheaded by Tim Hipenbecker, first when he was principal at North and then on a larger scale as president of the Association, an international program fulfills the missions of Lutheran North and Lutheran South. Hipenbecker says, "When you meet someone from a very different culture and country, it allows you to look in the mirror and see who you really are. Our partnership with Kitebridge contributes to fulfilling the missions of our high schools. Kitebridge's dedication to helping the best students from around the world succeed in our schools contributes to our mission of academic excellence and diverse communities. As we share the love
of Christ with these students, we fulfill our mission to prepare our students to be Christian leaders in the community and the world."
The Kitebridge partnership provides
opportunities for local or "domestic" students from Lutheran North and Lutheran South to experience another culture up close and personal as dorm mentors or short stay students in the Kitebridge program. "The dorm mentor program is perfect for our high school students who are looking for a unique experience," Hipenbecker says. "If they have dreams of attending a top university or pursuing a career that takes advantage —continued on page 4
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Kitebridge
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begun in the fall of 2013. Since then, a campus has opened on Long Island, New York, and a third campus will open in Tacoma, Washington, in fall 2015.
Yunhan 'Lillian' Lyu S'16 (right) with friends Samantha
of global opportunities, they can pursue this as a unique challenge to give them a competitive edge when applying to universities."
Snellen S'18 (left) and Katie
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Bolliger S'18.
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Henry Manu is a domestic student in his sophomore year at Lutheran South. As a dorm mentor, he lives in the Kitebridge dorm in a suite with three international students. Domestic students play an important role in helping international students acclimate, but they benefit from the experience as well. International and domestic students take advantage of SAT and ACT prep courses, on-staff teachers and tutors, and Kitebridge's connections with admissions' officials at highly selective colleges and universities throughout the country. Domestic students also receive free room and board at the dorm. Henry speaks to the ways Kitebridge has expanded his world: "You have things you think you know about the culture but you don't really so you get more insight." Henry has also benefitted from the help of the Kitebridge on-staff fine arts teacher who supported his interest in dance and has opened new doors for him.
Currently 40 international Kitebridge students attend our high schools––14 at Lutheran North and 26 at Lutheran South. The majority of the students in the Kitebridge program are from China, but there are also students from other countries including Slovakia and Eritrea. Kitebridge continues to recruit students in countries from many continents to broaden the diversity of the program. Lutheran North and Lutheran South are Kitebridge's "flagship" program having
Students live in an apartment complex centrally located near Saint Louis University, along with a number of local students. Three international students and one domestic student live together in a two-bedroom pod that has a common area, a kitchen, and two bathrooms. International students are not allowed to speak in their native language. Mastery of English is a very important component of Kitebridge's English immersion program, and having a domestic student in each pod is an important part of helping international students acclimate. The students have counselors to help with everything from homework to homesickness. If more comprehensive help is needed, Kitebridge provides tutors specially trained to assist students in specific subjects. Students are encouraged to communicate with their parents on a daily basis.
International students learn about Kitebridge through various connections in their home countries, most often through an agency hired by a student's parents to find schools for greater advancement. Many people in countries around the world see an education at an American university as extremely desirable. Parents see that one way to make this dream possible is to send their children to high schools in the United States. Students go through application and interview processes with Kitebridge before being placed at one of the four schools in the United States. International students at Lutheran North and Lutheran South pay tuition as well as a fee for the Kitebridge program. Henry Yao, a junior at Lutheran North who was recently named Student of the Month, is from China. He chose Kitebridge in part because they have many events throughout the year with which students can be involved. Henry says, "I am happier here and I know much more [about what I want and who I am] because I try more things."
Each summer while in the U.S., Kitebridge students participate in a wide variety of camps and internships. Examples include internships with Intel Capital and Claire's Boutique. Camps at top universities like Stanford as well as wilderness camps help further expand the worlds of Kitebridge students. These opportunities are more than resume or college application builders, though they often fill that role as well. The experiences help the program and our high schools develop the whole student. The Kitebridge students have opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities at the schools as well. At LHSN, Henry Yao was a starter for the varsity men's soccer team this past fall, plays violin, and is a member of the men's tennis team. Kitebridge also gives students opportunities during the school year, such as spending part of Thanksgiving break on a camping trip and doing a college tour during spring break. Kitebridge's intentional program puts students in situations that enhance not only academic prowess, but also build character, creating a well-rounded student and person.
Students within the United States who do not live near a Lutheran high school but wish to attend one are able to live in the Kitebridge dorm and attend Lutheran North or Lutheran South. Jim Hewitt, the high schools' Kitebridge liaison, is reaching out to students throughout the Midwest to let them know about the unique boarding opportunity North and South now offer for students. If you know a student who may be interested in this opportunity, please contact Jim Hewitt at 314-833-2912 or jhewitt@lhsastl.org.
"The people here don't talk to you as a foreigner, but as a friend." -Candice Su
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A Day in the Life of a Kitebridge Student
Several international students have become Christians and many have seen Jesus reflected in acts of kindness and community.
Hongyou Liu, who goes by her American name, Chloe, is a freshman at Lutheran North. She
Lillian Lyu, a junior at Lutheran South, is an important member of the Math Club that placed fifth at a recent competition. Like most international Kitebridge students, she was not raised Christian. Lillian says, "[Learning about the Christian faith] has taught me not to be judgmental." Lillian tells of picking out a Christmas tree while spending Christmas break with the family of a teacher at Lutheran South. She also recalls the first Chinese New Year that she spent without her family and how Lutheran South's Chinese Mandarin class had a dumpling party. Small things like this have made Lillian feel at home despite being far from her mother, who is her best friend.
shares with us what a day in her life is like. Early. Wake up and get ready for school. 6:35. A breakfast buffet at a Chinese restaurant near the lofts where Kitebridge students live is required for all students (including domestic students).
Hongyou
7:20. Two school buses take students to
Chloe' Liu N'18
Lutheran North and Lutheran South. 8:00. The school day begins. 3:00. After school ends, those students involved in extracurricular activities head off to practice. Last fall, Chloe would head off to volleyball practice. Missing her teammates immensely now that the season is over, she joins other students not currently involved in after school activities in a study hall where students can do homework and ask teachers questions. respective schools by buses that bring them
Candice Su has not always hugged her friends. "In China if your friend wants to hug you, I would say, 'Eh, maybe, no', but in America, now, I'm like 'Oh my friend, I miss you' and I hug my friends often." She has certainly embraced this as just one of many cultural differences international students face upon arrival at American high schools. Candice decided to choose Kitebridge because she wanted the experiences that going to school in America would give her. When asked about some differences between Chinese and American schools, she talked about the homecoming dance at Lutheran North, saying, "I had never danced in a school before." She went on to say, "When I'm in China, I just know how to study. I'm very good at studying. But here I do more and I am more independent. You need to do things for yourself."
back to dinner at a cafeteria on Saint Louis University's campus. 6:30. Dinner together is a requirement that allows students to build community with fellow Kitebridge participants. 7:30. Following dinner, Chloe and other
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students may participate in study hall where Top to bottom: Lutheran South English teacher Mrs. Bethany Pitman works with
Huixia 'Dorinda' Luo S'16; Zeliang 'Cheney' Wang S'18 studies at the Kitebridge dorm; Xiaoyuan 'Anny' Li N'16 is cheered by fellow tennis teammates during a Homecoming recognition at Lutheran North.
counselors and tutors are available to help. 9:30. As students finish study hall they get ready for bed and have some desired free time before turning in their iPads by 10:30. During this hour students may wish to communicate with their family or friends back home. 11:00. Lights out. Weekends. Kitebridge students participate
Relationships between international and American students are key in the Kitebridge program. Despite the difficulties breaking down language barriers, Candice says, "The people here don't talk to you as a foreigner, but as a friend."
in various activities which familiarize them with American culture. Students are highly encouraged to spend weekends with LHSN
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6:00. Students are picked up at their
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From left, Eric and Christina Thurman; Andrew Tirmenstein; Joe and Lindsay Thomas; Sarah, Brad, and Blake Zimmerman; Abigail Mash
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Alum Notes
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South 1961 Delmar Gross retired from Glen Alspaugh Company after 35 years. He was an owner and worked in the drafting department. He is currently enjoying retirement and family. Email: robindel144@ hotmail.com. LHS 1964 Don A. Vogt is the principal of Hazel Park High School in Hazel Park, Michigan, where he lives with his wife, Nancy. His sister is Nancy Trinklein, N'67. Email: don.vogt@hazelparkschools.org. North 1975 Scott Negwer was appointed to the Ferguson Commission by Governor Jay Nixon. The Commission is an independent and diverse group that is studying the underlying social and economic conditions underscored by the unrest in the wake of the death of Michael Brown. His company, Negwer Materials, has been an active supporter of Lutheran North and the North County area for many years. His family includes: sisters Deanne Negwer Wells N'73 and Laurie Negwer Thompson N'80, children Michelle Negwer N'03, Lindsay Negwer Thomas N'05 and Kurt Negwer N'08, and six nieces and nephews who are attending or graduated from LHSN. North 1980 Sgt. Kevin Ahlbrand was also appointed to the Ferguson Commision by Governor Jay Nixon. He is a detective with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and deputy commander of the Major Case Squad of greater St. Louis. He is also the president of the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police. His family includes brother Steve Ahlbrand N'78, sister Julie Ahlbrand Sharp N'83, and nephew Brett Ahlbrand S'09. Kevin's father, William Ahlbrand, taught at Lutheran High School (Central). Barbara Schultz recently moved to downtown Festus and works at the Haegele Nursery and Garden Center assisting customers and doing landscaping designs. At her church, Zion Lutheran Church-Pevely, she produces weekly bulletins and newsletters. Her brother is Mark Schultz N'77. Email: schultzleb@msn.com. South 1991 Lisa Brooks McCarthy is now living in Columbia, Missouri. Lisa has been a special education teacher for 18 years and is now working on her Ph.D in Special Eduation. She has four children, Ashley (16), Bobby (14), Aleena (11), and Paul (9).
North 1994 Eric L. Thurman II, graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, married Christina Furr on November 8, 2014. Eric's wedding party included his brothers, Kevin Thurman N'96 and Matthew Thurman N'05. Eric is the Account Recruiting Manager, Southwest Region for Aerotek Engineering. Christina is a University of Memphis alum and the Marketing Team Lead at Siteman Cancer Center. They currently live in St. Charles, Missouri. South 1998 Tim Rulo, the head coach for South Callaway High School, led the football team to the Missouri 2A finals held at the Edward Jones Dome. The Bulldogs beat Palmyra (who beat Lutheran North's football team in the semi-finals) before losing to Lamar in the championships. North 2002 Andrew Tirmenstein has been hired to lead the Concordia University Ann Arbor Cardinals' Track & Field program. After graduating from LHSN, he attended Concordia University Chicago where he was a sprinter and jumper and played on the school's soccer team before graduating with degrees in secondary education and visual arts. South 2004 Dan Hartmann and his wife Becca welcomed their first child, Hadley Hartmann, into the world on June 4, 2014. The Hartmanns live in Fishers, Indiana, and attend Carmel Lutheran Church. North 2005 Lindsay Negwer married Joseph Thomas on November 1, 2014, in St. Louis, Missouri. The couple's wedding party included Michelle Negwer N'03, Kurt Negwer N'08, Katie Wells N'05, and Megan Purcell N'05. After graduating from LHSN, Lindsay attended Valparaiso University and is currently a kindergarten teacher in the Hazelwood School District, where she recently won teacher of the year at her school. Her husband is a teacher at The Wilson School. South 2005 Brad and Sarah (Bates) Zimmerman welcomed a baby boy, Blake Robert Zimmerman, into the world on November 19, 2014. The family lives in St. Louis, Missouri. South 2008 Abigail Mash married Joe Sanders on June 7, 2014 (officiated by her Godfather, Reverend Travis
Scholl S'92). After graduating from LHSS, Abby attended Saint Louis University and graduated with a degree in Nutrition, a minor in Education and an emphasis in Culinary. Abby then attended Iowa State to finish her Dietetic internship. She is now a Registered Dietician at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. Her brother is Cameron Mash S'14. North 2014 Sarah Brutlag is one of 20 students to receive a Presidential Scholarship from Concordia University Nebraska. This is the University's top financial award, recognizing incoming students with outstanding academic performance, high-test results and well-rounded extracurricular activities. Her brother is Joel Brutlag N'17.
Generations:
The Ettling/Hunt Family The tradition of Christian education in our Lutheran high schools now extends into three generations for some of our families. The Ettling/Hunt family is one of those stories. Leroy Ettling C’58 had a passion for singing and a love for his school. While maintaining relationships with his fellow alums and planning reunions over the years, he also continued the Lutheran education tradition with his own daughters, Lisa Ettling Hunt S’82 and Mary Ettling Clodfelter S’88. Lisa writes, “At LHSS, I most enjoyed being in the choir. My sister was much more active, doing sports, etc. The best things I got from LHSS were a good Christian foundation and my best friend––Ellen Doering Krull S’82. My favorite teacher was Mr. Grundmann -- who also carpooled me to school every single day. People would ask if we were related. Dad went to Holy Cross Lutheran, the church where my baccalaureate service was held. Another good memory!” Lisa’s daughter, Rachel Hunt S’15, is the 4th chair/flutist for the Lutheran South Wind Symphony, plays tennis, does Mock Trial and maintains a great GPA. “We are so proud of her,” Lisa says. “She knows that she is the third generation of Lutheran High students in our family.”
In Memoriam Roland F. Eggerding
Former Lutheran South Principal Roland F. Eggerding died on August 18, 2014. Roland's 44-year career as teacher, coach of three sports, athletic director, guidance counselor and administrator was dedicated to Lutheran high school education. He received his undergraduate education at Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, Illinois as well as graduate degrees from University of Wisconsin and Northwestern University. Before coming to South he taught at Lutheran high schools in Racine, Wisconsin, and Chicago, Illinois. As principal of Lutheran South for 28 years, he helped the school build and expand. He promoted excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts and service. Mr. Eggerding will be remembered for his love of the Lord, his servant's heart and his integrity, all of which were apparent during his tenure as principal at South. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elaine, their three children, Brian Eggerding S'74, Sharon Eggerding DierbergerS'77 and Sandy Eggerding Ehrett S'80 (married to Stuart Ehrett S'81), and eight grandchildren.
Edward W. Reitz
Former Lutheran North Principal Edward W. Reitz died on October 30, 2014. Mr. Reitz received his undergraduate degree from Concordia Teachers College at Seward, Nebraska, as well as a graduate degree from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. He worked first at schools in St. Joseph, Michigan and Ingelwood, California, before becoming the Dean of Students and basketball coach at Lutheran North in 1973. In 1980, Ed became Principal and under his leadership, Lutheran North was selected as a National "Blue Ribbon School," which he received on behalf of North from President Ronald Reagan. A beloved principal, Mr. Reitz will be remembered for his excellent people skills, outstanding leadership, and dedication to Christian education, as he now walks with his Savior in heaven. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara, and their three children, Shauna Reitz Loizzi N'84, Sharon Reitz N'86 and D'Linda Reitz N'88, as well as eight grandchildren.
Ferguson Christmas: Neighbor2Neighbor This past Thanksgiving, a simple conversation about events surrounding the shooting death of Michael Brown led one family to seek ways to help heal the community of Ferguson.
Neighbor2Neighbor had two main components. The first component set up an online gift registry for employees of the Ferguson Burger Bar owned by Charles Davis N'85. Jamie Mueller, wife of Jon Mueller N'03, coordinated this effort for the employees and their families. Donors
The second component of Neighbor2 Neighbor, coordinated by Rachel Ehrhard Legoute N'99, involved giving gift cards to the owners and employees of Ferguson businesses in the days before and shortly after Christmas. More than $8,000 in gift cards and donations was raised to provide $125 gift card bundles for groceries, gas, gifts or household items. The bundle also included a devotional, Christmas card, and a Christmas ornament that read "Love will win," inspired by one of the painted boarded windows in Ferguson. About fifty gift card bundles were distributed before Christmas. When asked about their motivation to start Neighbor2Neighbor, Hill said, "When you look at the concept of being a neighbor to
someone in the Bible (Luke 10:25-37), Jesus doesn't call the person who lives next door your neighbor. The neighbor was 'the one who had mercy.' We named our project Ferguson Neighbor2Neighbor because of the desire to unite people around our city and even our country in the desire to help the brokenhearted and show mercy to those in need." Hill shared the story of the owner of the Fashion R boutique on West Florissant that burned to the ground. Hill said, "She truly believed that even though we see such evil in our world, that love does prevail. Her building was damaged in August and burned down in November and she continued to remain positive and use the hardship as a chance to share her faith with others." Other Lutheran North alumni involved include: Amy Eberwein Brofford N'92, Mary Laesch (mother of Teddy Laesch N'18), and Natalie Cameron Bishop N'97.
Alum Notes
Katie Mueller, wife of Aaron Mueller N'00, suggested finding a way to help local business owners whose storefronts had been damaged. Rachel Mueller Hill N'97 innocently posed the question on Facebook, wondering if any friends could connect Rachel and her family to such a program. Many of her friends replied that it was a great idea and to count them in! Within a week, they had launched Ferguson Christmas: Neighbor2Neighbor that was adopted by several of the northside Lutheran churches.
purchased items from their online registries and Neighbor2Neighbor was able to make a big delivery shortly before Christmas, along with laundry baskets full of household supplies. Charles and his wife bought Ferguson Burger Bar with their savings and opened under new management just one day before Michael Brown was killed.
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The Discovery of “Zonia”
Alum Stories
Abby Brown, LHSS Class of 2013 Just one month into her freshman college experience at Illinois Wesleyan University, Abby Brown discovered something no one else had ever found. The story began in fall of 2013, when Abby, a biology major, was chosen for a select Student Education Alliance (SEA) lab of 16 students, charged with studying phages. The term “phage” is a short form of “bacteriophage” referring to a group of millions of viruses that infect specific bacteria and destroy them.
Abby Brown, top, and Jason Greer.
“A phage is a bacteria that eats viruses,” Abby stated in simpler terms. Using the soil from her own yard, Abby tested, collected, and posted data, discovered the previously unidentified phage, and named it “Zonia.” “No big story on the name,” she said, smiling. “It just sounded cool and scientific.”
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Abby’s discovery earned her a trip to the year-end competition at the SEA Phages Symposium in Virginia in mid-June, where she was quizzed by other students, professors, scientific experts, and Nobel prize winners. Her phage was one of three entered into the official database for continued research.
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Zonia is a B-class phage, meaning it is not as common as some other phages. Zonia successfully killed Mycobacterium smegmatis, a bacterium similar to those that cause tuberculosis and leprosy. Abby, now a sophomore, has her sights set on medical school. She’s considering orthopedics, pediatrics or pathogens. She’s already serving as a teaching assistant for a biology lab and hopes to do an internship with the professor she worked with in the SEA lab. Illinois Wesleyan is the only SEA partner in Illinois, providing students with an innovative lab experience and enabling them to create their own experiments.
As she did at Lutheran South, Abby is also reaching out beyond her academic experience. “I’m a student ambassador— helping incoming freshmen,” Abby said. “I’m also in a leadership fraternity and a Christian devotion group.” Abby’s family alums include her mother Karen Schaefer Brown S'83, father Dan Brown S'83, brother Tom Brown S'15, grandma Sandra Mirkay Brown S'61, grandpa Larry Brown C'61 and uncle Henry Matthew Schaefer S'85 (deceased).
We look forward to more great successes for our alumni! Send us your stories and photos. Email to cehrhard@lhsastl.org.
Understanding Multiple Perspectives Jason Greer, LHSN Class of 1992 If you're an employee who doesn't understand your manager, or a manager who is befuddled by your employees, Jason Greer may be just the person to help. Jason is a social mediator who uses his combined knowledge of labor law, social work skills and interpersonal skills to navigate labor managerial relations and employee issues. "There is a growing gap between the haves and the havenots––or at least a perceived one," Jason says. He has seen a greater disconnect between managers and employees because managers have put a premium on productivity instead of direct employee engagement. Jason bridges this gap by helping managers understand the point of view of employees and helping employees understand the perspectives of managers. "If Lutheran North taught me anything, you really had no choice but to understand multiple perspectives. So often it comes down to understanding someone else's point of view." Jason served as a labor relations expert for FOX, NBC, CBS and the Wall Street Journal during the NFL referees strike. He analyzed the labor disputes from the perspectives of the referees as well as the NFL and the owners. Jason provided recommendations on terms that would be mutually beneficial to all parties.
Jason recently served as a diversity management expert for FOX News and ABC affiliates regarding the Ferguson verdict and the impact it had, not only on St. Louis, but also on race relations throughout the country. He is also regarded as a top motivational speaker. Jason says, "Lutheran North prepared me for life. Lessons that I learned from Mr. Mueller, Mr. Hip, Dr. Holschen and Mr. Russell––even when I didn't have a solid grasp for what my future held¬¬––they didn't let me quit." After receiving a Bachelor's in Social Work and Social Psychology from Valparaiso University, Jason graduated as Valedictorian with an MSW from Washington University's George Warren Brown School of Social Work. After working in the social work field he went on to get a Master's in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois, Champaign Urbana. Jason started his own labor relations consulting firm, Greer Consulting Inc., which is now in the top five percent of all labor-related consulting firms in the United States. In his free time he chases his kids around and competes in men's physique competitions.
2014 Fantasy Faire Auction Success!
Save the Date! Mark your calendars to be part of the fun and spirited events below.
One in Christ Breakfast Thursday, April 16, 2015 Sheraton Westport Chalet
The 2014 Fantasy Faire Auction raised more than $150,000 in support of the ministry of our high schools! We
Meet and mingle with students from Lutheran North and Lutheran South and see students from both schools' choirs and bands perform. At the One in Christ Breakfast you will get the chance to learn about current and future opportunities in our high schools.
Annual Golf Scramble Monday, April 27, 2015 Norwood Hills Country Club
are thankful for the many donations, volunteers, and attendees who make this a key annual event for raising funds and nurturing friendships. We extend a special thank you to Auction chairpersons Tim and Jackie Branneky for their leadership and tremendous efforts in support of this event! Clockwise from top left, left to right: Chairpersons Tim N'84 and Jackie Floyd Branneky N'85, with LHSA President Tim Hipenbecker; volunteers Laura Hoffman Biggs N'89 and Paula Ricks; Katie Endorf, wife of Lutheran North teacher Paul Endorf N'03, and volunteers Claire Flesch N'07 and Cheryl Branneky N'07.
A great day of golf and fellowship! Watch for more information on the LHSA website: lhsastl.org.
Lutheran High Day at Busch Stadium
Discounted tickets will be available after March 1 at the high schools or by contacting LHSA.
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Make a gift today. Donate online: Donate by mail to: Contact:
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Join the Legacy Circle.
We'd like to recognize your support of our high schools in a special way through our Shield Society designation. You can be part of this year's Shield Society with total gifts of $1,000 or more during 2015. You can be a lifetime member of the Shield Society with your total lifetime giving of $25,000 or more.
If you have a heart for the ministry of Christian education, have you considered establishing a lifetime giving plan that supports the mission and ministry of our high schools? Be a part of our Legacy Circle when you include the Lutheran High schools in your lifetime plan. We can provide assistance through Lutheran Foundation or if you've already named us, please let us know!
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Sunday, May 3, 2015 1:05 p.m. Cardinals vs. Pirates Followed by LHSN vs. LHSS
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LHS Class of 1964 The Lutheran High Central Class of 1964 celebrated their 50th reunion on a weekend this past September. The reunion started with a Meet-n-Greet at GC's in Creve Coeur where classmates were able to get reacquainted, learn of changes in friends' lives, and reminisce about their high school years. The reunion continued Saturday morning with a small group playing golf in Forest Park and a larger group touring the Fox Theater and having lunch in Lafayette. Continuing with the theme of high school memories, the Saturday evening event at the Drury Inn in Creve Coeur was filled with memories: tables filled with mementos from high school years, flyers from plays, concerts, sports, banquets, pictures, news articles, awards, and more. A map showed where classmates lived and are living now. After dinner the group enjoyed hearing from guest speaker, Tim Hipenbecker,
LHSA President. His talk was followed by many memories. Keith Buchmueller talked about local and national affairs that happened in 1964 and Luanne Hass Buchmueller did 20 questions with 60’s music. Sandy Obergoenner Meyr read poetry that was written by fellow classmates in ’63 and ’64 for a class. Merry Busen Hopper and Ron Stedman helped everyone reminisce about teachers and
classes. Lynette Toensing Primeau led the group in the LHSC Hymn. The class showed their gratitude to their alma mater with a donation to LHSA. Future reunions will be held in conjunction with the LHSA Gold Club reception held every year. Submitted by Karen Tegtmeyer Goode.
Reunions
LHSN Class of 1994
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The Lutheran North Class of 1994 celebrated their 20th reunion on June 27 & 28. The festivities started on Friday with a wonderful welcome reception at the spectacular 360 Rooftop Bar overlooking downtown St. Louis. On Saturday, they enjoyed a family fun day of games and reconnecting at Harold J. Evangelista Park. The event was catered by Bogarts Smoke House and music was provided by classmate Jeff Day. They all had such a great time that they are already looking forward to their next reunion!
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From left to right: Jeremy Flesch, Eric Thurman, Ellis Gales, Felita Cohen Middleton, Keris Shannon, Rona Morris-Hester, Jennifer Joerding Fickeler, Moyenda Anwisye, Jeff Day, Andrea Leavitt Frisby, Eric Hilleman. Others who attended but are not pictured: Jessica Burks Hampton, Laura Zyk Holloway, George Wilburn.
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Reunion Calendar Class of LHS 1950 Reunion: The class will celebrate their 65th reunion this year. Details to be determined. Class of LHS 1965 Reunion: The class will celebrate their 50th reunion this year. Details to be determined. Class of LHSS 1965 Reunion: The class will celebrate their 50th reunion with several events over Labor Day Weekend 2015. There will be a Meet and Greet on Friday night at Rich and Charlie's. On Saturday, September 5, there will be a tour of Lutheran South's campus followed by lunch at South. The official event will be held on Saturday evening. Contact Sharon Lutz at lutzsharon29@gmail.com.
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The Herald is produced in the winter and summer of each year by the Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis, Missouri, for the alumni and friends of Lutheran High School (Central), Lutheran High School North and Lutheran High School South. Articles, photos, and news from and about alumni are welcome.
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It's all in the family! Pictured are Mom (Laura Baese Maschhoff S'81) and daughter (Allison Maschhoff S'18).
Are you an alumni whose child or grandchild will soon be attending Lutheran North or Lutheran South? In recognition of the legacy of Christian education. at our schools, an 8th grade student whose mother, father or grandparent is an alum of our schools––Lutheran High (Central), Lutheran North or Lutheran South––will receive a one-time $500 grant applied to tuition for freshman year. This new scholarship begins with the Class of 2019 entering next fall. For more information, contact Lutheran South or Lutheran North.
President: Mr. Tim Hipenbecker thipenbecker@lhsastl.org • 314-833-2902 Director of Advancement: Mr. Ken Meyer kmeyer@lhsastl.org • 314-833-2906 Alumni Relations: Mrs. Cheryl Ehrhard cehrhard@lhsastl.org • 314-833-2909 Director of Marketing & Communications: Mrs. Jayne Evers Lauer S’77 jlauer@lhsastl.org • 314-833-2908 The Herald Editor: Miss Claire Flesch N'07 Websites: Lutheran High School Association - lhsastl.org Lutheran High School North - lhsnstl.org Lutheran High School South - lhssstl.org