Viking July 2010
The
Lakeland Christian School
Seniors Set To Impact Their Culture
Reunion Reflections By Dr. Mike Sligh, Headmaster
“Where’s the flagpole?” Members of the Class of 2000 had been told to meet at the flagpole for a campus tour to kick off their reunion w eekend. When they arrived at the location, which, for more than 45 years had featured the flagpole at the front of the school, they found portable classrooms and no pole. The “front” of the school and the flagpole had been r elocated to the east. The sweeping changes in the campus had produced a radical change in perspective since their graduation a few years ago. One of the benefits of serving at LCS for almost 40 years is the sense of long-term perspective on the influence of the Christian schooling e xperience. In a p eriod of only three weeks, I attended the K4 and K5 programs, c ommencement for the class of 2010 and reunions for the classes of 1990 and 2000. Reflecting on these wonderful events provides a s weeping perspective of the big picture. As we began the campus tour in the sparkling, three-story e lementary and middle school building, the alumni were “wowed” by the beauty and the e xpanse of the facility. They listened with compassion in their eyes as we d escribed the Discovery Program and our service to c hildren with autism; they studied the student artwork on the tiles in the first floor hallway; and they delighted in the view of the p laygrounds and Viking Stadium from the second-floor balcony. As the tour progressed through the new early c hildhood center and playgrounds, they were impressed with this wonderful space while some of them were c hallenged by the task of prying their young children away from classrooms that invited more exploration! As the tour approached conclusion, the group seemed to linger in the locker hallway recalling stories, c onversations and friendships from their not-so-recent past. I opened the door to Mr. Musick’s room, and they flooded in and stories seemed to come from all corners of the room. Laughter and “remember when …” filled the air. It was a special time of recalling many happenings, which, at the time, seemed routine. The passing of time shrouded them with an aura that gave them s pecial significance. As we gathered in my office for the last stop, there were questions and comments that showed their strong ties to one another and to LCS. As I reflected on how we have changed as a school over the years, I shared that one of the most significant
“… Christian schooling … can reap d ividends resembling spiritual compound interest over time.”
areas of growth I have seen is that, as a school, I sense we have matured into a deeper understanding of our brokenness and our need of the redemptive grace of God in all of our lives. I believe that impacts how we see our school, our students and ourselves as we strive to deliver Christian schooling in a way that focuses on the heart and not just outward conformity. It was a special moment of quiet and reflection that we all shared together. One of the benefits of serving at LCS is the opportunity to learn from our students and, on this evening, our alumni. I was reminded once again that, while our graduates were impressed with the new facilities and the growth of LCS, what generated the most joy were the memories in the classroom. The special relationship with a teacher, the shared experiences that forged lasting relationships among them, and the r eflections on the fact that all of us are still growing in our understanding of our need for God’s redemptive grace in our lives. Later that evening, my wife and I were privileged to attend dinner with the Class of 1990. (Some had difficulty finding the cafeteria as it was the gym in their day!) The joy of renewed friendships, stories from their days at LCS, and reflections on the experiences and lessons of the past 20 years filled the room. Once again, it was evident that the shared experiences and the relationships that were established in their days at LCS had lasting significance in their lives. At a recent graduation open house, the father of a graduate observed, “These kids don’t fully realize what they have been given (in their education at LCS), they don’t get it yet … but they will someday.” It was the perspective of one who realized he had made a long-term investment in his c hildren, and was prepared to wait for the dividends in the future. So what are the “take aways” from the reflections of this headmaster contemplating these events? 1) the long-term continued on page 5
Financial Aid Sought for LCS Upper Classmen They have seen the fruit of an LCS education in their own families and have a huge heart for those whose future on campus is in financial jeopardy. Last year, the school’s financial assessment service identified the financial aid need of LCS juniors and seniors to be $70,000. Through the generosity of many people, the school received $72,000 to assist these families. Not surprisingly, the need for the coming school year is much larger. In fact,
Imagine being a student at Lakeland Christian School for a number of years – under the influence of
the school received a record number of
godly teachers, with classmates who have become your
requests for financial aid. And the need for
best friends, finding much of your identity in your sports
juniors and seniors is a whopping $90,000. The
team, and with thoughts beginning to turn to graduation
LCS A dvancement office is leading the effort to raise this
and beyond. Life is good, and LCS is your “home away
money to enable needed tuition assistance to be provided
from home.”
to these older students. Will you prayerfully consider a generous gift that will
Then, imagine your family’s financial world being turned upside down due to the current economic slump.
help these students realize their dream of graduating from
Your world is suddenly rocked as you discover your
LCS? As you know, juniors and seniors cast a long shadow
continued LCS education is in serious jeopardy.
of influence over the student body. Your gift to enable these students to remain at LCS will benefit not only the upper
Hypothetical, right? Unfortunately, this scenario has become reality for a number of LCS families whose
classmen, but also all of the younger students who are
children are growing up and heading into their junior and
influenced and encouraged by the older students. Again, the goal is $90,000. Please contact Steve
senior years at Lakeland Christian. The proud receipt of that Viking diploma – within a year or two’s reach – may
Wilson, LCS Director of Advancement, for further
not happen if miraculous funding isn’t found …
information on how you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
This disappointing situation is precisely why school grandparent Tom Bayless has stepped up to provide a lead gift and to urge the school to actively raise money to
in this issue
fund the financial aid needed by LCS upperclassmen. In fact, for each of the past two years, Mr. Bayless and his long-time friend and business partner Bennie Jo Murray have generously started the drive to keep those juniors and seniors at LCS who are in need of s cholarship assistance.
On the Cover:
Senior Hannah Mora was one of the 73 seniors who received their diplomas on Monday, June 7, 2010. She will be attending the University of Florida this fall.
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p2 __________________ Generous Partners
p12-16 __________________ Sports
p3-5 __________________ Graduation, Seniors
p17 __________________ Alumni
p6-7 __________________ Secondary Awards
p22 __________________ Mark Your Calendar
Generous Partners Fund Marvelous LCS Facilities Only $3 Million Remaining to Be Raised The families of Lakeland Christian School are blessed beyond measure with the finest school facilities in all of West Central Florida. God has clearly moved in the hearts of the school’s financial partners, and students have an amazing campus only because of His hand. Over the past few years, the school has added $23 million of new facilities, including: ■ Three-story, 71,000 sq. ft. Elementary/Middle School Building
Viking Stadium
■ Center for Early Childhood Education (K4/K5 Complex)
Campaign Goal . . . . . . . . . $2.75 million Remaining to Raise. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Outstanding Pledges to Collect. . $140,000
■ Viking Stadium ■ Ladd Educational Suite (K4 Classrooms) ■ MacKinnon-Hill Outdoor Learning Center (amphitheatre) & Turtletown ■ Curls Family Playland (K4/K5 Playground) ■ George W. Jenkins Discovery Wing (for autistic children) ■ Anne MacGregor Jenkins Wonder Room (scientific discovery center & lab) ■ Expanded Parking ■ New Main Entrance ■ Administrative Office Suite ■ Maintenance Facility LCS is blessed to have raised all but the final $3
Center For Early Childhood Education
million to complete the funding for this massive
Campaign Goal . . . . . . . . . $1.25 million Remaining to Raise. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Outstanding Pledges to Collect. . $126,000
expansion. The beneficiaries are truly the children and young people of the next generation who enjoy Lakeland Christian School as their “home away from home.” If you have participated in this exciting effort, many heartfelt thanks! You continue to make a difference in the hearts and minds of the next generation. Your gifts are recognition of this transformational work taking place in their lives, on our campus. How do we now raise this final $3 million? It will take those who have given before, as well as those who have yet to participate, to step up – shoulder to shoulder – to give generously on behalf of the children. LCS is truly changing lives as we equip students to engage their
Deliver The Dream
culture. This is an investment with a certain return! To discuss and plan your participation, please contact
Campaign Goal . . . . . . . . . . $19 million Remaining to Raise. . . . . . . . . $3 million Outstanding Pledges to Collect. . $719,000
LCS Director of Advancement Steve Wilson.
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Class of 2010 Celebrates Baccalaureate, Commencement “Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge. I said to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.’”
Psalm 16:1-2 Class Verse for the 2010 Seniors
After a week of fun and celebration together as a
awards for their academic and other achievements, Salutato-
class on the annual missions trip, the senior class of 2010
rian Gaines Griffin and Valedictorian Mickelyn Graves each
returned home for their final two events as students
shared memories, personal advice and encouraging words
of Lakeland Christian School: baccalaureate and
with their classmates.
commencement.
The class chose Mr. Mike Musick, long-time faculty
The seniors celebrated first at their baccalaureate
member, to speak at this year’s ceremony. Mr. Musick
service held at Heritage Baptist Church on Sunday, June 6.
encouraged the class with the concept of university: being
This ceremony included a charge by Christian Leadership
unified as a body of believers with common values. He also
Award recipient, Steven Firmin, a message from Pastor
challenged them to read their Bibles each day as they seek
Monty Davis of The Rock Community Church and a
to be wise throughout their lives.
special time for the seniors to recognize their families.
To conclude the evening, Dr. Mike Sligh presented each
On Monday, June 7, the 73 members of the Class of
class member with a diploma. As the band performed the
2010 concluded their time at Lakeland Christian School as
recessional, the seniors marched to the back of the auditorium,
they received their diplomas at Florida Southern College’s
tossed their caps in the air and entered the next stage of
Branscomb Auditorium. Surrounded by their families,
their lives.
friends and members of the LCS faculty and staff, the
The faculty and staff of LCS congratulate each of these
seniors had a special time of recognition and reflection
seniors on their many accomplishments and wish them God’s
during the ceremony. In addition to receiving numerous
blessing in their futures.
Salutatorian Gaines Griffin (left) spoke at graduation, while Christian
Assistant High School Principal Darren
Leadership Award winner Steven
Copeland gives Valedictorian Mickelyn
Mr. Mike Musick spoke to the Class
Friends Casey Paulin and Ryan Parrish
Firmin (right) addressed his
Graves one of her many awards.
of 2010 about “university.”
prepare to line up for commencement.
classmates at baccalaureate.
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Bolter Becomes Third LCS Silver Garland Winner
Seniors Honored with Awards at Commencement C
Lakeland Christian senior Chelsea Bolter became the third student in LCS history to earn one of The Ledger’s coveted Silver Garlands. Chelsea won the award in the music category, which was also won by an LCS student, Jessica White, in 2008. The award includes a $1,000 scholarship. Sponsored by The Ledger for the past 34 years, the Silver Garlands recognize high school seniors who volunteer at their schools and in their communities. Awards are given out in 11 categories, including art, athletics, citizenship, journalism and music. Other LCS nominees for Silver Garland Awards: Adam Reese – Athletics; Mickelyn Graves – Citizenship; Muriel Holmquist – Foreign Language; Steven Firmin – Math; and Alyssa Leistner – Performing Arts. Kim Ebersole was the first-ever Silver Garland recipient from Lakeland Christian. She won in the science category in 2007.
ongratulations to the following seniors for their outstanding
work both in and out of the classroom. These honors were presented as part of the school’s commencement exercises on June 7.
Subject Area Awards:
Valedictorian – Mickelyn Graves
Cici Bishop – Art III
Salutatorian – Gaines Griffin
Chelsea Bolter – Chamber Ensemble
Christian Leadership Award – S teven Firmin
Kelsey DeLange – Yearbook Copy Editor
Wendy’s Heisman Award Nominee – Gaines Griffin, Bo Thornton
Kyle Dorris – AutoCAD II
American Legion Honorable Mention – TJ Latimer, Hannah Mora DAR Award – TJ Latimer
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akeland Christian School senior Steven Firmin was selected as one of only three Polk County students to receive the Florida State University Seminole Scholarship. This marks the first time a student from a private school was chosen by FSU to receive this $1,000 scholarship. The award is based on academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and financial need. Steven received the scholarship at a dinner at the Lone Palm C ountry Club on May 21. Florida State University’s new head football coach Jimbo Fisher was on hand to congratulate the three Polk County recipients.
Lance Devore – AP Studio Art Steven Firmin – Bible: Worldviews, C oncert Choir, High School Band, Economics, Bible: Implications of Christianity Mickelyn Graves – Honors Spanish II
Bailey Foundation Scholarship ($20,000 award) – Alyssa Leistner
Bethany Green – Yearbook Ad Editor
National Merit Scholar Commendation – Alyssa Leistner
Muriel Holmquist – Honors Physics, AP Calculus, AP Spanish, AP Economics
National Achievement Scholarship – McWayne Weche
Alyssa Leistner – Spanish IV
Mandy Stoll Scholar Athlete Award – Lauren Wasilewski President’s Volunteer Service Award – Chas Heisler
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Ethan Brewington – AutoCAD II
Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award – Gaines Griffin, Bo Thornton
American Legion Award – Steven Firmin, Lauren Wasilewski
Firmin Becomes First Private School Scholarship Recipient
Steven Firmin (right) was awarded the Seminole Club of Polk County scholarship. He is joined here by his parents Jim and Kathleen Boatwright and FSU head football coach Jimbo Fisher.
Special Recognition:
Chas Heisler – Piano
Chris Lopez – Psychology Silas Mansour – Informal Geometry Briana McLeish – Art II Chad Mills – Yearbook Editor
Perfect Attendance – Danielle Allen, Kristina Lethers
Donald Payne – Marine Science
Highest Honors (4.0 minimum GPA for every marking period) – Autumn Barker, Steven Firmin, Mickelyn Graves, Gaines Griffin, Chas Heisler, Murial Holmquist, Andrew Kelley, Briana McLeish, Hannah Mora, Julia Saley, Sarah S chaedel, Cory Smith, Bo Thornton, Whitney Turbeville, Lauren Wasilewski
Lindsey Smith – Advanced Topics in Math
Cory Smith – Honors English IV, Government
Laura Thomas – Yearbook Photo Editor Bo Thornton – Computers I Whitney Turbeville – AP Literature, Bible: Implications of C hristianity, Honors Spanish III Lauren Wasilewski – Honors Statistics
Annual Senior Trip
Helps Camp Prepare for Summer
raking RV sites, putting up tents, chopping wood and much more. Each group of students was teamed up with a Warm Beach staff member.
In the evenings, the seniors had free
For the fourth year in a row, the LCS seniors traveled to Stanwood, Washington,
gave the students the opportunity to check
time to take part in some of the d ifferent
out the original Starbucks store and the
recreational activities offered at the camp
for their annual senior mission trip. The
local fish markets, as well as take in some
including horse back riding, a zip line,
group of 71 seniors and 11 chaperones
of the culture of the city. The seniors also
a climbing wall and a challenging high
worked at Warm Beach Christian Camp and
did some shopping at an area outlet mall.
ropes course. Each night, Geoff Stabler led
Conference Center for the week, helping
a time of devotions with the class.
the camp prepare for the upcoming
seniors and sponsors worked on various
summer season.
projects at the camp, contributing
enjoyed a trip up the Space Needle,
approximately 1,600 man-hours. Projects
another trip to Pike’s Market and a
the group enjoyed some free time in Seattle
included building picnic tables, c learing
Mariners baseball game before
on Sunday afternoon. A trip to Pike’s Market
trails, deep cleaning various b uildings,
returning home late on Thursday night.
After a long day of travel on Saturday,
From Monday to Wednesday, the
Later in the week, the students
The senior class and sponsors take a break from their work to gather for a group photo outside of the Cedar Lodge at Warm Beach Christian Camp and Conference Center.
Reunion Reflections
continued from inside front cover
impact of Christian schooling at LCS will always be centered on relationships. When one’s personal relationship with Christ is strong then other relationships – teacher-to-student, student-to-student, family-to-family, take on eternal significance. 2) the investment of time, energy and resources to provide Christian schooling for children and young people by p arents, teachers and staff, can reap
dividends resembling spiritual compound interest over time. I commend those of you who are parents, for your commitment to invest in Christian schooling for your children. On those days when you question, “Is it worth it?” be encouraged to take the long-range view and wait on the Lord for his blessing. For those who have faithfully
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provided financial support for LCS, be assured that your gifts enable LCS to have an influence in many lives that extends far into the future. We don’t know where the flagpole will be 45 years from now but, by God’s grace, when those alumni gather there, they will revel not in the facilities but in their relationships, with their school, with their God and with one another.
Secondary Students Recognized at Awards Ceremonies S
Duke TIP Award: Amanda Fulton, Chase Turbeville
Perfect Attendance: Gage Frier, Harmon Gill, Cenai Johnson, Patrick Lucas, Haley Sawyer, Christina Sierra, Emily Tan
National Fitness Award: Nicky Aspinwall, Kelcie Harris, Whitney Houk, Irene Mansour, Jacob Moore, Michael Oh, Stephanie Powers, Molly Rice, Caitlin Robb, Ana Rodriguez, Ellen Sharpe, Mary Shaw, Alison Sizemore, Taylor Tippel, Lymaries Velez, Phil Wilsman
tudents in grades 6-11 were honored for their academic achievements during two special awards ceremonies at the end of the school year. Congratulations to the following students for their exemplary academic performance:
Subject Area Awards
(student with the highest GPA in the class)
Bible
Stephanie Powers – Life of Christ Christina Sierra – Life of Christ Troy Schiebel – History of Christian Doctrine Carrie Kirby – New Testament Greek Michelle Jackson – Bible Study Methods Brooke Wilsman – Old Testament Survey Tucker Scruggs – New Testament Survey Ashlyn Petro – Introduction to Old Testament Kali Boatwright – Old Testament Survey Harmon Gill – Old Testament Survey Josie Koretchko – Old Testament Survey English/Language Arts
Chelsea Rue – Senior High English Megan Watson – English I Stephanie Powers – Honors English I Lymaries Velez – Honors English I Chelsea Coleman – English II Emily Behrens – Honors English II Nick Burnette – English III Michelle Jackson – AP Language Kara Stacy – Sixth Grade English Emily Holden – Middle School English Tucker Scruggs – Seventh Grade English Hope Dodd – Eighth Grade English Foreign Language
Alexa Chica – Spanish II Justin Middleton – Latin I Michelle Jackson – Latin II Caitlin Dumke – Spanish I Vaviel Verner – Sixth Grade Spanish Katie Saunders – Seventh Grade Spanish Greg Gomez – Eighth Grade Spanish Kelsey Casto – Eighth Grade Spanish Math
Destiny Godwin – Algebra II Stephanie Powers – Geometry Lymaries Velez – Honors Geometry Troy Schiebel – Honors Algebra II Justin Middleton – Honors Pre-Calculus Kendall Simpler – Algebra I Chelsea Childress – Algebra I Cole Yrastorza – Sixth Grade Math Kaela Welch – Eighth Grade Math Ashley Middleton – Pre-Algebra Coleton Carter – Seventh Grade Math Kaitlyn Connell – Pre Algebra Michael Barcelo – Middle School Math Harmon Gill – Algebra I Physical Education
Lymaries Velez – Ninth Grade PE Christin Strawbridge – Ninth Grade PE Amanda Terry – Life Management Kelcie Harris – Personal Fitness Zach Martinez – Life Management Christopher Kitchens – Personal Fitness Ethan Marquis – Weight Training Rob Harper – Weight Training
Cole Yrastorza – Sixth Grade PE Chloe Wineinger – Sixth Grade PE Tucker Scruggs – Seventh Grade PE Kayla Mudger – Seventh Grade PE Austin McCollor – Eighth Grade PE Brooke Wilsman – Eighth Grade PE Science
Troy Schiebel – Chemistry I Angela Douglas – Chemistry II Stephanie Powers – Physical Science Zoe Wilson – Physiology Erik Tukums – Environmental Science Patrick Lucas – Biology Lymaries Velez – Honors Biology Justin Middleton – AP Biology Breanna Skladanek – Sixth Grade Science Jordan Mason – Life Science Hope Dodd – Earth Science Josh Martinez – Life Science Social Studies
Lymaries Velez – Contemporary History Patrick Lucas – Contemporary History Morica Reinsch – Sociology Blake Averitt – US History Michelle Jackson – AP US History Stephanie Powers – Contemporary History Josh Stanz – World History Troy Schiebel – Honors World History Ashley Middleton – World Cultures Hope Dodd – US History Cole Yrastorza – Ancient Civilizations RJ Caron – US History Electives
Kristen Grafton – Home Economics Courtney Madden – Home Economics Colin Dodd – Practical Living Skills Andrew Tew – Journalism Josie Koretchko – Journalism Liana Plunkett – Art I Molly Sharpe – Sixth Grade Art Garrett Dodd – Computers II Anna Koretchko – Intro to Computers 7 Josie Koretchko – Intro to Computers 8 Emily Tan – AP Music Theory Kaley Henderson – Piano Lab Emily Carl – Middle School Choir Rebekah Firmin – Middle School Choir Kara Stacy – Sixth Grade Choir Tess Horne – Seventh Grade Music Breanna Skladanek – Sixth Grade Music Kristen Schaedel – Sixth Grade Band Jonathan Murray – Middle School Band David Verner – Driver Education Emily Bolter – Mechanical Drawing Colin Etheridge – AutoCAD I Josie Koretchko – Careers Sydney Rayborn – Careers
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merit Awards (student who demonstrates hard work and a positive attitude in class) Bible
Patrick Lucas – Life of Christ Jeffrey Meeks – Life of Christ Jenna Smithson – History of Church Doctrine Angela Douglas – Bible Study Methods English/Language Arts
Taylor Scruggs – Senior High English Phil Wilsman – English I Emily Oak – Honors English I Mitch Devore – English II Kelcie Harris – Honors English II Kaley Henderson – English III Rachel Munson – AP Language Foreign Language
Rob Harper – Spanish II Patrick Lucas – Honors Spanish II Claire Jarvis – Latin I Angela Douglas – Latin II Math
Stephanie Garner – Algebra II Taylor Scruggs – Algebra I Caleb Casto – Geometry Emily Oak – Honors Geometry Josh Stanz – Honors Algebra II Angela Douglas – Honors Pre-Calculus Olivia Schichtel – Honors Statistics Stephanie Baker – Honors Physics Garrett Dodd – AP Calculus Phil Wilsman – Algebra I Physical Education
Paige Stamey – Life Management Amanda Carl – Personal Fitness Phil Wilsman – Ninth Grade PE Science
Jeffrey Meeks – Physical Science Carrie Kirby – Physiology Heather Jones – Marine Biology Taylor Scruggs – Environmental Science Chelsea Coleman – Biology Cameron Underwood – Honors Biology Garrett Dodd – AP Biology Social Studies
Kaley Henderson – US History Justin Middleton – AP US History Garrett Dodd – Woodman of the World Electives
Grant McKown – Home Economics Daniel Smith – Journalism Courtney Wells – Art I Michelle Jackson – Art II Shelby Pierce – Computers I Josh Stanz – Driver Education Jordan Harkala – Piano Lab
Students Honored with
Presidential Award Vicky’s husband, Steve Dawson, was on hand at the elementary awards program to recognize the students who earned the first ever “Vicky Dawson Strong Christian Character” award. Pictured left to right: Chase Palmer, Rachel Williams, Steve Dawson, Matthew Albritton and Katherine Grubb.
Four Elementary Students Chosen for New “Vicky Dawson” Award As a physical education teacher at LCS, Vicky Dawson taught her students to be their best – not only on the PE field, but also in life. She e ncouraged strong Christian character and demonstrated it to her students during her s even-year battle with cancer. When Vicky passed away in 2007, she left a legacy of a life that glorified God. In memory of this beloved teacher, Lakeland Christian School has instituted the “Vicky Dawson Strong Christian Character” award. This award will be given out each year to two students in second grade and to two students in fifth grade who show a heart for others and who work to the best of their abilities. This year’s award recipients were Matthew Albritton (2nd), Katherine Grubb (2nd), Chase Palmer (5th) and Rachel Williams (5th).
Students Honored with American Legion Awards Each year, the American Legion recognizes students in fifth, eighth and twelfth grades who demonstrate the character qualities of courage, honor, patriotism, leadership, service and scholarship. Congratulations to the following students who were selected as American Legion Award recipients:
8th grade:
(l-r) Brad Peace, Brady Haag
(l-r) Anna Lanzino, Vinny Ferreira, Campbell Rice
Distinguished Achievement Award: Brooke Wilsman, Brad Peace Honorable Mention: Charlotte Varnum, Brady Haag 12th grade:
Distinguished Achievement Award: Lauren Wasilewski, Steven Firmin Honorable Mention: Hannah Mora, TJ Latimer
Fifth Grade: Jake Albritton, Jacob Allen, Tripp Asbridge, Andy Averitt, Reece Batterton, Blake Bellar, Kristin Cassidy, Jack Caswell, Hannah Cline, Graysen DeLegge, Vinny Ferreira, Laura Greene, Craig Heacox, Joy Henry, Robert Hickernell, Tyler Horne, Danielle Horvath, Taylor Hull, David Jones, Ashlynn Joyner, Brandon Kaye, Caroline Kitchens, Jacob Koretchko, Abby Langley, Anna Lanzino, Lauren Latimer, Taylor Mills, Sam Oak, Chase Palmer, Hayden Patteson, Maddie Pistoria, Campbell Rice, Seth Rodocker, Carter Roth, Connor Rupp, Caitlyn Russell, Holt Russell, Cole Singler, Kaitlin Smith, Kristina Smith, Olivia St. John, Brooke Standifer, Kacee Strickland, Laina Strickland, Gloria Tabb, Rachel Williams
Eighth Grade:
5th grade:
Distinguished Achievement Award: Anna Lanzino, Vinny Ferreira Honorable Mention: Olivia St. John, Campbell Rice
The Presidential Award for Educational Excellence is awarded to fifth, eighth and twelfth grade students who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and who have scored in the 85th percentile in reading or math on a standardized test. Congratulations to the following students for receiving this prestigious award:
(l-r) Steven Firmin, Lauren Wasilewski, Hannah Mora, TJ Latimer
Spencer Abramson, Brendan Adriano, Celine Alderman, Derek Andersen, Joshua Boyd, Samantha Brinson, Matthew Buchy, Luke Cabrera, Emily Carl, RJ Caron, Kelsey Casto, Joshua Cayon, Sarah Coleman, Kaitlynn Connell, Hope Dodd, Harmon Gill, Kyle Hulbert, Sarah Kettlekamp, Josie Koretchko, Caleb Leach, Caleb McDonald, Olivia Mines, Jonathan Murray, Carter Overholt, Logan Pierce, Sydney Rayborn, Bryce Schiebel, Kaylyn Sizemore, Ocean Walters-Carlson
Twelfth Grade: Autumn Barker, Ethan Brewington, Chris Cleghorn, Kelsey Delange, Thomas DiCesare, Kyle Dorris, Steven Firmin, Mickelyn Graves, Gaines Griffin, Chas Heisler, Muriel Holmquist, Andrew Kelley, Jake Marzola, Briana McLeish, Hannah Mora, Ryan Parrish, Casey Paulin, Julia Saley, Sarah Schaedel, Jerrod Schwarz, Cory Smith, Philip Stark, Laura Tabb, Bo Thornton, Whitney Turbeville, Lauren Wasilewski
Juniors and Seniors Spend ‘A Night in Paris’ The juniors and seniors only had to drive to Orlando for this year’s Junior/Senior banquet, but the moment they stepped into the ballroom at the Renaissance Orlando at Sea World, the students were transported to a beautiful night in Paris. Complete with an Eiffel Tower statue and street artists, the juniors and seniors enjoyed the last formal event of the year. The evening included dinner, an LCS version of the Dating Game and a video tribute to the Class of 2010. The evening concluded with the crowning of Cory Smith and L auren Wasilkewski as the banquet king and queen. After the event, students went on to various locations in Orlando including Citiwalk, Downtown Disney and Pirate’s Cove.
Shelby Pierce joined Rep. Adam Putnam in Washington, D.C. as part of the
LCS Students Collect Books for Local Ministry
Congressional Classroom Program.
Pierce Participates in Congressional Classroom Program
Lakeland Christian’s “Books for Kids Club” recently brightened the day for several children at Lakeland’s Lighthouse Ministries. The club spent the year collecting more than 100 gently used children’s books and delivered them in May. The group members took time to read several of the books to the kids at the mission. Pictured here delivering the books are vice-president Michelle Jackson, president Nikki Chmura and club member Katie Greene. Other club members not shown are Ana Rodriguez, Danielle Allen, Allison Pruim and Carley Frost.
LCS junior Shelby Pierce was selected to represent Lakeland Christian School at the annual Congressional Classroom Program sponsored by Representative Adam Putnam. Shelby spent a week in Washington, D.C., where she got a first-hand look at how the federal government operates. The Congressional Classroom Program is designed for high school juniors and allows the students to hear from several important political officials, participate in a mock Congress and tour the nation’s capital.
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Sixth Graders Conclude Flight Lesson with Special Guests
Alum Speaks to Science Classes LCS alum Wes Johnson, who graduated in 2002, recently returned to
What better way to culminate a unit on flight than to get an
Lakeland Christian as a guest speaker
up-close view of a helicopter? That’s exactly what sixth grade science
in the fourth grade and in Mrs. Cathy
students got to do in May when a Polk County Sheriff’s Department
Asbridge’s high school science classes.
helicopter landed on the athletic practice field. The pilots – Lavon
A graduate of Auburn University, Johnson earned his degree in aerospace
Hughes and Ken Rhodes – spoke to the students about the Bernoulli’s Principle and other basics of flight.
engineering and is currently employed
The visit concluded with a
by NASA at Kennedy Space Center. His
special surprise when Hughes got on
work in the cryogenics lab made him
his knee and proposed to Traci Mines,
the perfect guest speaker to talk to the
the mother of LCS students Chloe,
kids about liquid nitrogen and the e ffects
Molly and Olivia.
of being in a vacuum. He used s everal experiments to demonstrate these important principles to the students.
Wes Johnson shows the fourth graders what happens to marshmallows when they are placed in a vacuum.
Fifth Grade Class Collects Toys for Nicaraguan Children Students in Mrs. Letty Lamelas’ class recently c ollected B eanie Babies and Matchbox Cars for children in N icaragua. The class brought in enough of the toys to fill three large trash bags, and the gifts will be distributed by a missions team of 16 people from Trinity Presbyterian Church, including several LCS families, who will travel to Nicaragua from July 23-30. The team will serve in the region’s only women’s hospital, will aide with construction projects on a pineapple farm and will hold vacation Bible school for the v illage children. Fifth graders in Mrs. Lamelas’ class collected toys for children in Nicaragua.
Annual Art Review S howcases Elementary Work Special thanks to Mrs. Bonnie Mosley for her efforts in organizing the annual Elementary Art Review. The evening showcased hundreds of pieces of s tudent artwork from the year including the winning p ieces from the ACSI Art Festival and the S trawberry Festival. Pictured here is some of the winning artwork from the Strawberry Festival contest.
Omega Man Motivates Elementary Students He can tear a thick phone book in half with little effort and break a wooden baseball bat over his leg without flinching. His name is Omega Man, and he visited LCS elementary students in late April to tackle important issues such as bullying, respecting authority, violence, peer pressure, obesity and more. This biblically-based program originated in churches before moving into schools. For more information, visit http://www.omegamanschools.com/.
Students Learn Critical Skills at Special Assembly The popular school assembly program, “The NED Show” came to LCS this spring to teach our elementary students three very important life skills:
N ever Give Up E ncourage Others D o Your Best The high-energy performer used the show to teach kids these important lessons utilizing a creative yo-yo routine. The program is designed to help students work harder in the classroom, develop good behavior and help others.
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Brass Quintet Plays at Local Church The Lakeland Christian School Middle School Brass Quintet performed for a Sunday service at All Saints Episcopal Church. Members of the group are Jonathan Murray (trumpet), Rylie Waymire (trumpet), Chris Greene (French horn), Matthew Buchy (trombone) and Amanda Fulton (tuba). The group performed “Christ the Lord is Risen Today,” “Fairest Lord Jesus,” “Amazing Grace” and “Entrance of the King.” This ensemble also received a superior rating at the Florida Bandmasters Association District Solo and Ensemble festival in February.
Choirs Perform at Awards Concert More than 130 students in grades 4-12 performed at the 2010 Choral Awards Concert on May 13 at Lakeland Christian School. Nancy Snyder directed the Heart of Joy Choir (grades 4-5), while Wendy Carl led the Chamber Ensemble, Concert Choir, Junior High Choir and Sixth Grade Choir. Each group sang a selection of pieces followed by an
Summer Music Camp Focuses on Vocalization
awards presentation that honored improvement, service, enthusiasm, leadership and musicianship. The evening concluded with a mass choir performance of “When in Our Music God is Glorified” as the students circled the room and gave ultimate
The halls of the LCS Music Department were only quiet for a few days
praise to God with the use of their voices.
before the excitement and activity of Music Camp filled the Sligh Center on June 13-18. For the eighth consecutive year, members of the LCS music faculty offered students the opportunity to develop their skills and talents
Each year LCS high school students earn
in the areas of music and drama. With enrollment for camp at 113 kids in
community service hours by assisting at music camp.
second through sixth grade, there was never a dull m oment.
Many of these students were at one time campers
This year’s theme, “The Voice: Our Instrument of Praise to God,”
themselves. Camp would not be the same without
focused the students on the wonderful gift of vocalization.
them! This year’s team leaders were:
There were many activities offered to the students each
Katie Greene, Brent Adriano, Kyle
day including choir, drama and movement, each designed
Jenko, Ciara Atkinson, Kirsti Mutz,
uniquely to inspire them to use their voices and bodies to
Angela Douglas, Emily Tan, Whitney
glorify God. In addition to the huge choir experience, the
Andersen and Caitlin Robb.
students participated in a mass hand bell/bell chime choir,
Special thanks also to Mrs.
113 campers strong, praising God together!
Wendy (Latham) Ames (LCS class
Students enjoyed a break from the hard class work with
of 1990) for working as the guest
time for recreation, crafts and snacks every day.
conductor and instructor.
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Lady Vikings Fall to Lafayette in First Trip to State After winning the FHSAA Class 2A
moving to second and Webster
District and Regional tournaments, the
stealing home. A single by Ellen
Lady Vikings softball team earned its
Sharpe gave Wilson time to make it
first-ever trip to the State t ournament
to home, and the Vikings ended the
in mid-May. LCS faced Mayo L afayette
inning down just 5-2.
in the Semifinal round at the N ational
The Hornets earned their final
Training Center in Clermont, where
run in the bottom of the sixth inning.
they came up short against the
In the top of the seventh inning,
Hornets by the score of 6-3.
Danielle Cayon led off with a double
The Hornets got on the board early with a run in the first inning.
choice. Kelcie Harris grounded into a
The Vikings were able to hold
fielder’s choice to score Cayon. Shelby
Lafayette to just one run until the
Pierce grounded out to end the game.
bottom of the fourth inning when
LCS starting pitcher Helen Long
the Hornets earned three runs on two
finished her season at 13-5 after
hits. They added another run in the
giving up five runs on six hits with
fifth to go up 5-0 on the Vikings.
four strikeouts and two walks.
In the top of the sixth inning,
The team celebrates after a District tournament win.
and moved to third on a fielder’s
Despite the tough loss to end
Hannah Webster earned the first hit
their State championship dreams, the
for the Vikings with an infield single.
Lady Vikings had a successful season.
Kristina Lethers gave up a sacrifice
The team finished with a record of 20
bunt to advance Webster to second,
wins and just five losses. Coach Rand
who then stole third. Zoe Wilson got
Reese was named The Ledger’s Coach
to first on a walk. Wilson and Webster
of the Year, and several players were
each stole the next base, with W ilson
named to the All-County Team.
The girls’ team gathers for a photo after their disappointing loss in the State Semifinal game.
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Senior catcher Kristina Lethers
Hannah Webster takes her
looks to make a play.
turn at the plate.
Vikings Defeat Mulberry in Spring Football Game During the short five years of Viking football, various LCS teams have recorded historical victories that have become important markers for the program. The win at 3A Celebration and several nail biters over local rival Santa Fe always come to mind. And now, the 2010 version of Viking football has already chalked up a landmark achievement before the fall season has even begun. That’s right, Lakeland Christian defeated the Mulberry High School Panthers, 13-10, in a late May spring game at Viking Stadium. The Panthers brought its long and storied football tradition 11 miles north for its first-ever battle with the Vikings. Mulberry was not only introduced to a well-prepared Vikings team, but to the exciting experience of a football night in Viking Stadium. A record spring crowd of 861 – on a scorching Thursday night – enjoyed an a ctive fan plaza, great concessions and the fellowship of just being a part of the V iking Stadium excitement. Yet, what they really wanted to see was the next edition of LCS football. Those clad in Viking apparel were not disappointed. New Vikings Defensive Coordinator Shannon Benton’s impact was already felt as the LCS defense allowed only 186 total yards while forcing two Panther turnovers. In addition, Mulberry never made it into the Vikings’ “red zone.” Viking defensive standouts included Blake Averitt, Casey Jones, Livingston Boulerice and Patrick Behrens. The offense was led by rising senior Rob Harper, who rushed for a game high 90 yards on 18 carries. He also scored the Vikings’ only touchdown. The Vikings’ solid kicking tradition, which lost senior Daniel Hughes to graduation, reloaded by giving a bevy of new kickers game experience. And they each contributed meaningful minutes as Tyler Molony and Grady Sharpe booted field goals, with Michael Emert adding an extra point. LCS now focuses on the critical summer conditioning before playing under the bright lights of Viking Stadium once again in late August. Lakeland Christian hosts Bradenton Christian School in the Kickoff Classic August 27 at 7:00 p.m. in Viking Stadium. One week prior, on August 20th, the football program hosts its annual Kickoff Barbeque. Contact the LCS Athletic Department for more information.
LCS Alumnus to Return as Head Swim Coach Lakeland Christian School alumnus and former swimmer Kristin (Norton) Livesay will be the head coach of the LCS varsity swim team for the 2010 season. Livesay graduated from Lakeland Christian in 2005. During her time at LCS, she lettered in swimming each of the six years she competed. Livesay was a city, county and district champion and attended the FHSAA State Championship every year she competed. After graduating from LCS, Livesay attended the U niversity of Florida in Gainesville, where she received a Bachelor of Science in public relations and a Bachelor of Arts in English. She spent one year as an assistant coach for the Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville under head coach Perrin Forester. In January, Livesay and her husband Mark, who is also an LCS alum, moved back to Lakeland. Mark is a civil engineer with Chastain-Skillman, Inc.
Kristin (Norton) Livesay during her years on the LCS swim team.
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Lakeland Christian School Wins All-Sports Award For the eleventh time since 1998, L akeland Christian
in volleyball, girls’ basketball, boys’ soccer, boys’ and girls’
School has earned The Ledger’s All-Sports Award for the
track, baseball and softball helped earn a significant number
Small Schools Division. And with 313 points, our a thletes
of points, with each District title earning 10 points for the
topped the competition by 129 points. Runners-up were
school. The softball team’s State Final Four appearance also
McKeel Academy (2nd), All Saints (3rd), Mulberry (4th) and
added to the tally. Since 1998, the only team to disrupt the LCS d omination
Santa Fe (5th). LCS earned 113 points in the fall, 72 points in the winter and 128 points in the spring. District championships
of the Small Schools All-Sports Award is Frostproof High School, who won the honor in 2005 and 2008.
The Ledger Names Winter and Spring All-County Athletes Congratulations to the following students for being selected as All-County athletes by The Ledger: Girls’ Soccer: First Team – Kourtney Rea and Lauren Wasilewski Second Team – Zoe Wilson Honorable Mention – Mallory White, Shelby Pierce, Hannah Webster, Taylor Tippel and Leigh-Ann Davis Boys’ Soccer: First Team – Mike Emert Second Team – Daniel Hughes and Cory Smith Honorable Mention – Jake Molony, Luke Yrastorza, Dallas Connell, Jarrod Cochran and Jordan Green
Girls’ Basketball: Third Team – Christin Strawbridge Honorable Mention – Whitney Houk Boys’ Basketball: Honorable Mention – Chris Cleghorn Baseball: Second Team – Logan Browning and Corey Stump Honorable Mention – Andrew Kelley and Grant McKown Softball: Coach of the Year – Rand Reese Second Team – Zoe Wilson and Hannah Webster Honorable Mention – Kristina Lethers, Shelby Pierce, Ellen Sharpe, Helen Long
Boys’ Track and Field: Honorable Mention – Mark Mutz, McWayne Weche, Marcus Stone, Daniel Firmin and Mitch Devore Girls’ Track and Field: First Team – Mallory White and Rebecca Eaves Honorable Mention – Hannah Mora, Leigh-Ann Davis, Nikki Aspinwall and Jessica Fuller Boys’ Tennis: Second Team – Erik Tukums Honorable Mention – Cole Fraser Girls’ Tennis: Honorable Mention – Mason B ellar, Sarah Coleman
Two Soccer Players Named to All-State Team Congratulations to Kourtney Rea and Lauren Wasilewski for being named to the Class 2A All-State Girls’ Soccer First Team. They were two of 13 Polk County girls chosen by the state’s coaches. The results were released on www.FloridaGirlsSoccer.com.
Gaines Griffin
Lauren Wasilewski
Chris Lopez
Cory Smith
Four Seniors Honored as ‘Mighty in Spirit’ Four Lakeland Christian School senior athletes were recently chosen by their teammates as the Mighty in Spirit award
as having an exemplary Christian testimony both on and off the playing field. The Mighty in Spirit awards are
recipients. Gaines Griffin, Lauren Wasilewski,
given out each year by the LCS
Chris Lopez and Cory Smith were recognized
Athletic Department.
Summer Camps Emphasize Basic Skills Summer athletic camps play an important role in developing fundamental skills in young athletes. Lakeland Christian School coaches know the value of starting kids young and working with them as they progress through middle school and into high school. This summer at LCS, students in grades 1-12 are benefitting from camps for girls’ and boys’ basketball, girls’ and boys’ soccer, football, cheerleading and volleyball. The summer camp setting allows young athletes to learn the necessary skills to play at the varsity level while having fun with their peers and being mentored by varsity athletes and other area coaches.
Athletic Department Releases Stats for 09-10 School Year
Eight Named to The Ledger’s All-Academic Team
Athletic competition plays an important role at Lakeland Christian
Eight LCS seniors were recently named
School as our students learn important lessons about leadership,
to The Ledger’s 2010 All-Academic
responsibility, attitude, sportsmanship, humility, respect and teamwork.
Team. Nominations are made by the
This year nearly 400 students in grades 6-12 were part of the 40 teams
school, and all candidates must be a
that competed in 19 different sports from August through May.
senior athlete who carries a cumulative
Here are some statistics about athletic participation during the
weighted GPA of at least 3.5. The
09-10 school year:
scholar-athletes of the year are chosen
n 194 students in grades 6-8 participated in at least
by Ledger Preps Editor Brandt Merritt.
one sport (67% of the middle school)
Congratulations to Gaines Griffin,
n 205 students in grades 9-12 participated in at least
Andrew Kelley, Chris Lopez, Hannah
one sport (62% of the high school)
Mora, Ryan Parrish, Cory Smith and
n 252 athletes participated in a fall sport
Bo Thornton on being chosen for their
n 189 athletes participated in a winter sport
outstanding academic achievements
n 219 athletes participated in a spring sport
and athletic participation.
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LCS Golf Tournament Celebrates 20th Anniversary Golfers of all skill levels gathered once
has played in all 20 Viking golf outings. “The
again this spring to tee it up on behalf of the
contests are exciting, we are always well-fed, the
Master Sponsors
LCS Athletic Department. The scramble format
prizes are a nice touch, and I get to laugh along
event is the major annual fundraiser for Viking
all day with my long-time LCS golf partner, Mike
athletics. This year’s mid-April outing marked
McCormick and whoever else will put up with us
the 20th Anniversary of the tournament, as
each year.”
Auburndale Bookkeeping & Tax Service Barbara Hart Burnetti Children’s Foundation Center State Bank Gregco Recycling, Inc. Horne Construction, Inc. Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Syngenta
golfers gathered at Cleveland Heights Golf &
The LCS tournament also marks the first
Country Club for lunch, dinner, skills contests
event for the newly selected Viking Varsity
and – of course – the 18-hole competition.
Cheerleaders each spring, who serve many
The team of Bill Riley, Bob Riley, Jim P owers
volunteer roles at the golf course. These young
and Kevin Knoth captured first place by s hooting
ladies operate the contests, help with registration,
a team scramble score of 58. Prizes were also
sell beverages and snacks on the course and serve
given for the second- and third-place teams,
as outstanding ambassadors throughout the day.
along with closest to the pins, longest drive and
Their hard work provides a financial benefit as
putting contest champion. In a ddition, golfers
the squad always receives a generous donation
were also eligible for door prizes.
from tournament proceeds.
Whereas the day is centered around golf
In addition to golfers’ fees, the tournament
and raising support for LCS sports teams, the
is dependent on the generosity of sponsors who
great fellowship of being with friends and family
step up to provide major support for the event.
is always a highlight of the annual event. Many
The LCS Athletic Department
golfers consistently indicate it’s their favorite
sends heartfelt appreciation to
tournament of the year.
the following individuals and
“It’s a tremendous school event from beginning to end,” said LCS Director of
organizations who sponsored the 2010 event:
Advancement Steve Wilson, who
(Far left) Bobby Dan McGlohorn and his brother John McGlohorn prepare to tee off at the LCS golf tournament held at Cleveland Heights Golf and Country Club. (Middle left) Jay and Tyler Horne enjoy some fatherson time on the golf course. (Near left) LCS faculty member Bill Riley gets his clubs ready for play. Riley was a member of the winning team. (Below) LCS cheerleaders Rachel Munson, Carly DiGeronimo and Nikki Chmura served as course hostesses at the annual golf tournament.
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Hole-In-One Sponsor Harrell’s, Inc.
Car Sponsor Regal Automotive Group
Hole Sponsors Area Litho Jim Aspinwall Barney’s Pumps C. Douglas Bronson, CPA Case Engineering Citrus Air Conditioners, Inc. Clark/Nikdel/Powell Claussen’s Fine Furniture Con-Sur, Inc. Crown Electric Denise & John Curls, Jr. Dixie Signs Global Produce Sales The Harless Agency Herff-Jones Hulbert Homes Joe Volpe Custom Floors John O. Tucker, D.C. Lakeland Automall Lakeland Farmer’s Market OMS Insurance Group Paul Davis Restoration Peterson & Myers, P.A. Plato’s Closet Register Construction & Engineering Rideout & Sons SCMH Architects Scott Langston Sligh Clinic Southeastern University Springer-Peterson Roofing Sylvan Learning Team Hammer, Inc. Thornton & Company Wall-Foss Financial, LLC Wasilewski Court Reporting Williams & Williams Wilson Real Estate
Alumni News 2000s Ray Adkins (’09) is currently attending Southeastern University. His recent acting career has led him to Las Vegas where he auditioned for hundreds of LA agents. If all goes well, Ray will be moving to Los Angeles in late July. Ray would like to thank M rs. Teri Evans for her efforts in leading him into the field of acting.
1990s Note to Alumni Parents: If your former student no longer lives in your home but still receives mail from Lakeland Christian at your address, please e-mail Claudia Powell at cpowell@lcsonline.org to update their alumni information.
Alison Viner Wasser (’99) and husband Jason are proud parents of Simon (5), Grace (3) and Jenna Claire (6 months). Jason is a network administrator for an IT company, and Alison is a stay-at-home mom. They reside in Dayton, Tennessee. Brian MacDonald (’96) graduated from Baylor University, married Ella Fergason of Texas and moved to Montgomery, Alabama, where he spent nine years at Eastwood Presbyterian Church as a youth minister and pastoral intern. He also completed his Masters of Divinity degree from Birmingham Theological Seminary and was ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America. Brian has been called to plant a new church in downtown Montgomery. Brian and Ella have four boys: Hudson (6), Henry (4), Nathan (3) and Jacob (1). Brian is thankful for the Christ-centered education he received from Lakeland Christian and is very appreciative to all his teachers that imparted truth and love into his life at such a crucial stage.
Alison Viner Wasser’s children
1980s Tracy Miller Hatton (’82) moved to New Jersey after graduation and married Robert in 1986. Robert, Tracy and sons— Stephen (16) and Michael (9)—are very active in Boy Scouts of America. Robert is an Assistant Scoutmaster for the local troop and their oldest son, Stephen, has earned the rank of Life Scout and is working toward Eagle Scout rank. Michael plans to join the ranks of Cub Scouts next year. Robert is employed by Merck Pharmaceuticals, and Tracy works part-time as a Marketing Rep for Sears. The Hatton family resides in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Brian MacDonald and family We love to hear from you. News about you is important to us and to your former classmates. Please e-mail Claudia Powell at cpowell@lcsonline.org. Planning your class reunion? Contact Director of Community Relations Julie Rice, at 863-688-2771, ext. 236, and she will arrange for use of facilities and will offer other helpful tips.
CARE for AIDS Looks to C A Meet R E f or A I D S by November Goal
Alumni: Updating Your Info is Easier than Ever Attention LCS alumni: updating your information is now easier than ever! All you have to do is visit www.lcsonline.org/alumni/form.asp and you can update your address, phone number, e-mail a ddress and family information. You can also send a write-up to appear in future issues of The Viking. When you click “Submit,” the information that you provide is automatically sent to Mrs. Claudia Powell, the administrative assistant in the Headmaster and Advancement Offices. If you would like to include a photo for The Viking, please e-mail it to Mrs. Powell at cpowell@lcsonline.org. Keeping your information current helps your former classmates contact you when reunion time rolls around, as well as ensuring that your Viking arrives at the correct address!
When Brice Futch and Eric Ebersole started the CARE for AIDS project at Lakeland Christian School, they knew that the task of raising $18,000 to fund a medical center in Kenya would not be easy. Throughout the past school year, Brice, Eric and their fellow students sponsored numerous fundraisers from coin collection cans around the school to a dinner with Lakeland Mayor Gow Fields. Their hard work has paid off so far, as the LCS CARE for AIDS club has collected $10,000 in the past nine months. The group must now raise the final $8,000 by November 1. If you would like to participate in this worthy cause, you may do so by sending your donation to Lakeland Christian School. Checks should be made out to LCS with “CFA” in the memo line. If you have questions or would like more information, you can visit www.cfalakeland.wordpress.com or e-mail cfa.lakeland@gmail.com.
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Gifts
T O
L akeland
C hristian
S chool
On behalf of the students we serve, a heartfelt thanks to the following generous persons and companies who have partnered with LCS by providing a gift to the ministry. We were blessed by: A & D Repair Center, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Abramson Mr. and Mrs. Joe Aldridge Mr. and Mrs. Ira Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Rob Averitt Mr. and Mrs. Paul Blalock Mr. and Mrs. Jim Boatwright Estate of Ms. Juanita Bolton Mr. and Mrs. Don Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Don Busing Mr. and Mrs. Mark Carter Cartridge and Toner Zone Mrs. Helga Castor Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chamberlin Mr. and Mrs. John Curls, Jr. Mrs. Jackie Davis Mr. and Mrs. Ron Denney Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DiCesare Mr. and Mrs. Mike Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Glen Duncan Dr. and Mrs. Charles Eaves, Jr. Dr. and Dr. Douglas Ebersole Mrs. Janet Edgar Mr. and Mrs. Ward Edwards Miss Susan Ellis Rev. and Mrs. Roger Evans
LCS Appreciates
Mrs. Nancy Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Bob Forlaw Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fulton Mr. and Mrs. Carson Futch Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gibson Ms. Patsy Ham Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harrell, Jr. Mrs. Alexandra Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Terry Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Rex Henry Mrs. Robert Hightower Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hirdes Rev. and Mrs. Gary Hull Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hurst Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jones Dr. and Mrs. Derek Keenan Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kirby Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kriegbaum Rev. and Mrs. Mike Latham Ms. Dorothy Latimer Mr. and Mrs. Robert Latimer Dr. and Mrs. Khin Latt
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Madden Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Madden Mrs. Norma Moore Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mosley Mr. and Mrs. Jay Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Birk Mullinax Mr. and Mrs. Mike Musick, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Myhrer Mr. and Mrs. Chris O’Byrne Miss Ellen Oncu Mrs. Judy Oncu Outsource Management Solutions Mr. and Mrs. Ken Overholt Mr. and Mrs. Ray Phillips Mrs. Marlene Pitts Play It Again Sports Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Powell Mr. and Mrs. James Powers Mr. and Mrs. Brad Rideout Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Robbins Mr. and Mrs. James Roberson Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Rowe Mr. and Mrs. Jon Russell Mr. Charles Salemme Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Shimko
Dr. and Mrs. Mike Sligh Dr. and Mrs. Steve Sligh Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smith Miss Nancy Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Stabler Mr. and Mrs. George Stabler Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stacy Rev. and Mrs. Robert Stubblefield Mr. and Mrs. John Szydlowski The Denis L. Fontaine Foundation The Glenn W. and Hazelle Paxson Morrison Foundation Ms. Jana Tombrink Mrs. Evelyn Towler Dr. and Mrs. John Tucker Mr. and Mrs. James Turlington United Way of Tri-County, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Varnum Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whtiehead Mrs. Jean Widdowson Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Wiechmann Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wilbanks Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wineinger Mrs. Ann Yates Mr. Lindsey Yates
Lakeland Christian School is the beneficiary of many donated goods and services provided by school families and other friends. These gifts enable higher levels of excellence campus-wide.
PhosLab Environmental Services – For their generous donation to LCS of sample bottles and labeling for the Winter-Spring project called ‘World in a Drop.’ The project was sampling the campus ponds with students doing environmental analyses as part of a project for a SWFMD grant. The grant enabled LCS acquire a set of new field-classroom microscopes with extra lenses. Choir Parents – For helping this year by driving buses, carpooling, chaperoning and providing water and snacks James and Barb Moore – For their time and dedication in creating the K5 end-of-year program slideshow Beth Hessletine and Darise McLoughlin and all of the other Room Moms – For their faithful service in the elementary classrooms over the past school year
Kevin and Amy Malloy and Sherrie Herman – For heading up the Junior Running Program Melissa Skladanek – For coordinating “Yo Week” Lou Lanzino and Mark Rupert – For heading up the LCS All Pro Dads program Scott Brickhouse – For coordinating the Chick-fil-A Spirit Nights 5th Grade Celebration Committee – For all of the work in coordinating and running the annual celebration Jay Horne – For providing hours of boat rides at the 5th Grade Celebration Kevin Wasilewski, Jim Aspinwall, Hayley Hurd, David Sligh and Linda Kirby – For their work in planning the LCS golf tournament
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Lisa Hickernell – For organizing the Campbell Soup Labels and Box Top programs this past year Libba Griffin, Sandy DeLange and Jill McGaffigan – For helping arrange food for the senior WAIT seminar Jill Johnson, Ben Johnson and Joan Porter – For preparing and serving food to the seniors at the WAIT training Heritage Baptist Church – For the use of their facilities for the senior WAIT seminar Lisa May and Fulfilling Endeavors – For helping to organize the senior WAIT seminar Richard Albertson and Roshad Thomas (Live the Life Ministries) – For teaching the seniors at the WAIT training seminars Debbie Brinson – For washing all of Miss Marsha’s K4 nap blankets all year long.
Volunteers Play Vital Role on LCS Campus
Living Memorials
To thank all of the volunteers who serve at Lakeland Christian School would take an entire edition of The Viking. Our administration, faculty and staff are very grateful for the parents, grandparents and friends who serve at LCS, whether it be just once or twice or on a regular basis. From reading to the students and helping with centers to chaperoning field trips and serving
It is a joy to receive gifts that are sent to acknowledge a loved one. We are grateful for the gifts received from the following:
as room moms, there are so many opportunities to be involved here.
I n memory of: Mrs. Augusta Peterson Dr. John Moore Given by: Mrs. Robert Hightower
volunteer in my class for the last two years,” said kindergarten teacher Karen
I n memory of: Mrs. Kathy Riggs Given by: Mr. and Mrs. Alan Katz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Richards Mrs. Linda Smith
the students. I also appreciate how she cares for each individual child. She
I n memory of: Mrs. Fleeta Lewis Given by: Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Powell
volunteer for several years,” said Mrs. Mary Chamberlin. “His cheerful and
However, there are a few volunteers who have gone above and beyond to donate their time several times each week. Julie Latham ★ “I have had the pleasure of having Julie Latham Latimer. “She is a wonderful volunteer who loves the kids and the work she does in the classroom. She is always willing to do whatever is needed to help gives freely and always with a smile. Mrs. Latham has been a tremendous blessing to my class and me.” Bob Forlaw ★ “Bob Forlaw has been working in the library as a full time tireless work has greatly increased the library’s service to all of our students, faculty and families. His tireless efforts in shelving books, locating missing books, laminating teacher items and delivering numerous items to now-far-
Library Donations The Lakeland Christian Library staff appreciates the g enerosity of those who have provided recent book donations. The library counts on the regular contributions of school families to expand its c ollection for students. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chamberlin Anna Lanzino Mr. and Mrs. Steve Livesay Mr. and Mrs. Terry McNutt Chad Mills Faith Simmons Cory Smith Mr. and Mrs. John Szydlowski Mr. and Mrs. Donny Watson Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wimberly
reaching classrooms have placed our library a cut above the ordinary in user satisfaction. In addition, he is willing to research unknown titles and critique them for the librarians, so we can make informed choices as we seek new material to enrich the lives of the students and faculty members. In all these tasks and many other tasks as well, he always remains cheerful, courteous and selfless in his willingness to help. We couldn’t do it without him! Thank you, Bob, and thank you, Maggie, for sharing him with us!” Sandy Gibson ★ Originally from Michigan, Sandy Gibson is a retired fourth grade teacher who has assisted LCS fourth grade teacher Mrs. Betty Duncan in her classroom for the past four years. She volunteers 2-3 times each week and stays for 3-4 hours. Mrs. Duncan said, “I met her through one of my students, Kendra Lehner. Sandy was a grand-friend on Grandparent’s Day. She continues to be a blessing to me, and the children love her dearly.” Cathy Hamilton ★ The grandmother of twins Katie and Case Hannum, Cathy Hamilton, assists Mrs. Betty Duncan in her classroom each Tuesday. She prepares the take-home folders that are passed out on Tuesday afternoons. Pam Carroll ★ A retired teacher, Pam Carroll is the grandmother of Evan Parker, a K5 student in Mrs. Karen Latimer’s class. Pam comes to
Give to LCS Through Payroll Deduction Did you know that you can donate to Lakeland Christian School through your company’s payroll d eduction program? If you would like to know how, please contact the LCS Advancement Office at 863-688-2771.
LCS each Tuesday to help students in K5 and first grade who struggle with reading. The teachers are very thankful and have seen amazing progress from these young students. Betty Lou Drost ★ Betty Lou Drost is the grandmother of Max (2nd grade) and Alex Drost (K5). During the past school year, she helped in Mrs. Alesia Stubblefield’s kindergarten class almost every week. Her regular work in the classroom is invaluable and greatly appreciated.
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LCS, Coldstone Creamery Team Up to Support Arthritis Research This spring, Lakeland Christian School and Coldstone Creamery
creation. All proceeds benefited the Arthritis Foundation and
teamed up to support arthritis research in honor of LCS students
its research on juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Jake, who will be
Jake and Hannah Sloan. On a warm April a fternoon, students
in second grade, and his sister Hannah, who will be in K5, both
had the opportunity to purchase a d elicious Coldstone ice cream
battle this painful ailment.
Hannah Sloan (left photo) and Jake Sloan (right photo) helped out at the LCS/Coldstone Creamery fundraiser that helped support arthritis research.
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Europe with the Student Leadership University students
Primary Grades Principal
Keith Overholt Assistant Middle School Principal
YOUR TURN
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Toy Story 3
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Toy Story 3
Watermelon
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Cheetos
Nicole Kidman
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Faculty, Staff
Reach Milestones Twenty-two members of the Lakeland Christian
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Jones, Karen Latimer, Bonnie Mosley, Julie Roth,
School faculty and staff were recognized for major m ilestone
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anniversaries that they reached in the past year. Dr. Mike
5 years: Amy Hickey, Sandy Johnson, Jill
10 years: Kathleen Boatwright, Ron Collins, Alexis Livesay, Steve Livesay, Marge Palm
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15 years: Maggie Forlaw, Jan Frost, Patty
members of the LCS family at
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20 years: Mary Chamberlin, Barb Moore
the e nd-of-year luncheon:
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30 years: JoAnne Aldridge, Mark Kirby
Sligh honored the f ollowing
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Annual B ack-to-School Bash Set for September 11
Mark Kirby (left photo) and JoAnne Aldridge (right photo) were awarded their 30-year service awards at the end-of-year faculty luncheon. Both are shown here with Dr. Sligh.
Jump into a new school year at the annual Back-to-School Bash! This fun family event is scheduled for Saturday, September 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The senior class is sponsoring a gym full of inflatable games, and the junior class will host a b arbecue lunch in the cafeteria. Admission to the gym is $8/person or $25/family, with
Roth Keeps LCS Parking Lot Safe, S upports Romania
all proceeds b enefitting the senior class. Barbecue tickets will be sold in advance and at the door.
Several years ago, Julie Roth was looking for a way to support a mission in Romania that had touched her heart. She took the crossing guard position at LCS so she could do just that and has since donated $20,000 to that mission.
M A R K YO U R C A L E N D A R
After five years as the faithful crossing guard at Lakeland Christian School, Julie will be
August 19-20 Open House/Orientation August 20 Football Kickoff BBQ, 6:30 p.m. August 23 First Day of School (Grades 1-12)
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leaving her p osition. LCS is thankful for her service in keeping the students, families and faculty safe in the parking lot and crosswalks. Dr. Mike Sligh awards Julie Roth for her five years of faithful service as the LCS crossing guard.