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Educating the Whole Child for a Lifetime of Learning
OUR COMMITMENT TO FAMILIES:
LuHi is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school whose mission is to glorify God by educating young people in body, mind, and spirit.
By the time your child has graduated from LuHi, they will:
• Develop a strong sense of joy and purpose as they work to make a positive impact in the world
• Build their knowledge, skills, and experiences to successfully go on to a college or career of their choice
• Be a compassionate leader who celebrates diverse people, groups, and situations
• Desire to serve others as a natural extension of their faith –grounded in Christ and rooted in love
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Head of School
John Buck ’02
Assistant Head of School | Principal
Jessica Raba ’98
Assistant Principal for Student Life
Chris Reno
Assistant Principal for Academics
Laura Callahan
Editor
Janna Kalin
Art Director
Jeanine (Kempster) Davis ’88
Photography
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Board
Chris Nicholas ’91, President
Thomas Holcomb, Vice-President
Elizabeth Bezrutczyk, Secretary
Kathryn (Hinsch) Huffman ’05, Treasurer
Joanne (Klempel) Llano ’80, Assistant Treasurer
Dyan Barton
Chang Guan
Connie Luciano
Erik Olson ’06
Stephen Olsen ’75
Daniel Pugliese
Derek Sells ’81
Rev. Harry Schenkel ’87
Robert Schwenkel
Rev. Justin Vetrano
Lisa Walsh
Dear Friends,
The 2023-2024 school year was unique and memorable! After years of planning, LuHi advanced a full renovation of its 30,000+ square foot main classroom wing. The project required our community to be flexible and to “Stand Firm”, as our school year theme based on Ephesians 6:10-20 encouraged. Nineteen modular classrooms on the Middle Courts served as the main hub for teaching and learning. Daily walks up and down our main hill were enjoyable on most days but required patience on cold and rainy days. Construction inside the building continues to progress well, and the summer months will serve as a time for final checklist items heading into the fall.
Simply put, this project was an enormous step forward for LuHi. The decision to pursue such transformative work was not taken lightly, as our Board of Directors was actively involved with school administration in decision-making to achieve this key strategic goal. The cost of the project should be considered a critical investment in LuHi’s future. Premier, state-of-the-art learning spaces will differentiate LuHi in the competitive Long Island market. This wing will inspire both students and educators to innovate, question, experiment, and pursue excellence for decades to come. I am so eager to witness the impact that our new academic wing will have on our community!
Our bold work requires the prayers, generosity, and support of the LuHi family. Gifts and commitments to the Rise.Shine. Campaign have now surpassed $8 million towards a $15 million goal! I am humbled and grateful to those who have chosen to give to our exciting vision, as our current and future students are blessed by these gifts. Throughout this issue, you will read about unique student experiences, both locally and abroad (p. 8), learn how LuHi’s School Counselors guide our students to find the right “fit” for college (p. 16), and explore exciting updates about our winter and spring events including the Bob McKillop Invitational (p. 15), Connecting & Growing Trip (p. 26), 2024 Commencement Ceremony (p. 20), and the LuHi Open (p. 23).
Campus will be very busy throughout July and August. Summer Programs enrollment has increased compared to 2023, continuing a multi-year trend. One of my favorite summer activities is walking our 32 acres, witnessing young people playing, discovering, and creating. We look forward to a dry, safe, and fantastic eight weeks of camp!
I send you all my best wishes and prayers for a summer full of wonderful memories with family and friends!
God Bless,
John Buck ’02, Head of School
Scan here to see a video of the Class of 2024 permanently leaving its mark on LuHi by signing one of the walls of the Main Classroom Wing!
Excitement filled the room as over 200 people gathered in January to help LuHi launch the public phase of the Rise.Shine. Campaign. The Pro Deo et Schola Award, the highest award given at LuHi, was presented that evening to Emeritus Board Member/Chair Paul Homer and his wife Jana, acknowledging their strong, unwavering support and leadership over their many years at LuHi as parents and supporters.
Head of School John Buck laid out details of LuHi’s strategic move forward to completely renovate the main classroom wing and invited LuHi family members to support the most important project undertaken in many years. John enthused, “I am truly grateful for the community members who have made the decision to give to the Rise.Shine. Campaign. This bold step is a critical one for LuHi, as we seek to thrive for decades to come. Let’s keep the momentum going, as we push forward together towards our $15,000,000 long-term goal!”
Construction began in August and is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2024-25 school year. To date, we have been blessed by gifts from $10,000 to $1,000,000 toward this effort. The Development Team continues to engage members of the community in supporting Rise.Shine., and we are grateful to move this capital project forward with partnership from the Lutheran Church Extension Fund.
$8,000,000 Gifts/Pledges to Date
$15,000,000 Goal
2024 Pro Deo et Schola Honorees
Jana and Paul Homer grew up in North Attleboro, MA where they met in high school and married in 2001.
Paul has spent his career working in finance and venture capital, joining leading private equity firm Northwood Ventures in 1999, where he currently serves as Partner. In addition to reviewing new investment opportunities, Paul currently serves on the board of several of Northwood’s portfolio companies. Paul’s commitment to education and community service is evident in his nine-year tenure on the LuHi Board of Directors, where he served as Board President, Treasurer, and a member of the Memorial Endowment Board. He is also an Advisory Board Member for the Center for Entrepreneurship at Hofstra University and Stone-Goff Partners. For several years, Paul served as a leader on the Council at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, East Northport, a member of the Board of Directors at Long Island Lutheran Day School at St. Paul’s, and was a Director of the Long Island Capital Alliance.
Jana worked in sales and human resources before pursuing her passion for skin care. She also devoted many hours volunteering at The Life Center of Long Island, a leading pro-life organization.
Paul and Jana now live in Oakland, Florida with their sons, Brady and Pierce, who both attended LuDay and LuHi, and now attend Windermere Preparatory School. The Homers attend LifeBridge Church in Windermere, FL, and enjoys spending time with family and traveling.
Over the years, deferred gifts have grown the Endowment to $11 million for financial aid as well as funding for capital projects. LuHi celebrated family members who will make a significant impact to LuHi’s ministry through planned giving. New Legacy Circle members were acknowledged, including:
Dell-Ann and Tom Benson
Kasey and John Buck ’02
Dr. Barbara and Dr. Gerald Brunworth
Rev. Gary Danielson ’65
Daniel Dunne ’79
Sue and Charles Hofman
Carla and William Koch
Jane and John Lottes
Lori (Sauter) ’72 and Jim Mason ’71
Jill and John Scibilia ’72 as well as posthumous members
Kandy and Walter Davis
Pamela McCormack
Pat and Vic Nelson
Thank You!
We are grateful for alumni, parents, and friends who contribute annually to reach the $500,000 goal of the LuHi Fund. Gifts range from $10 to $20,000 toward this effort and scores of friends also contribute to this fund through simple, impactful monthly recurring gifts.
The LuHi Fund provides support for programs above and beyond tuition, namely:
• In conjunction with the Memorial Endowment Fund, financial aid is provided to over 200 students each year.
• Programmatic enhancements in academic, co-curricular, and spiritual life areas including:
• Retreats at every grade level
• Servant experiences including our annual meal packing event
• Professional development and support for academic offerings
• Transportation and other support for co-curriculars
At press time, we had just reached our $500,000 goal! Thank you for helping us meet our goal for the 2024 fiscal year.
$500K
Around the School
The “winter blues” were certainly remedied this year with our Beyond Boundaries program. Students experienced a variety of classes and spent the time pushing themselves out of their comfort zone! Some designed and built Lego creations, others mastered the game of Pickleball. Another group of students designed floral arrangements and were able to have their creations highlighted at our Campaign Dinner. Cooking, mastering orienteering skills, and discovering the college application process were a few more popular experiences that appealed to our learners. What a week of fun and pushing Beyond Boundaries!
In February, a group of our juniors and seniors volunteered their time to travel with the Reverend Dr. Adam Schoepflin and some of our esteemed faculty and staff to Guatemala
In March, our servant hearts were hard at work again as our campus was fully invested in our Meals From the Heart Meal Packing event. This annual event held in our Visscher gym had students, faculty, staff, as well as partners in our community coming together to help combat food insecurity right in our own backyard. This year we were able to pack 145,104 meals that were then contributed to local food pantries on Long Island. What a blessing to be able to actively serve our community in this way. We have proudly packed over 3 million meals since we began our participation in this program. We are looking forward to next year!
Long a LuHi tradition, World Languages Week put our French and Spanish Clubs on center stage. All students enrolled in language classes participated in the annual World Languages Week poster contest, and our French and Spanish clubs and honor societies ensured all LuHi students had an opportunity to sample delicacies in the annual breakfast event. A newer tradition, students were able to purchase pulseras (bracelets) and support the entrepreneurial endeavors of artisans in Central and South America. We also hosted an art exhibition featuring French and Spanish artists. This year, our Spring theater production took a creative turn! Our resident thespians had the opportunity to create their own musical revue, sampling from a variety of musicals in creating their own plot line throughout. All in attendance were blessed by the growing talents of our young actors, stagehands, and technical support persons!
During the Winter Pep Rally, the entire student body was able to come together to celebrate our winter athletic season in late March. The event, which celebrated all winter teams, centered around the 5 period Students vs. Faculty basketball game. Starting with middle school, and extending through our senior class, the faculty maintained a lead throughout and ended with the victory, in spite of some fierce competition from students! The event ended with a shooting contest between our top Girls and Boys basketball teams.
Each student in the middle school completed an individual science project this spring, and the top projects were chosen in each grade level. 25 projects were featured in the culminating Science Fair, where parents and students throughout the middle school were able to check out the projects and speak with the young scientists about their inspiration and ideas, as well as their findings!
Beginning with the Spring Dance Showcase, each of our Fine Arts were highlighted throughout the Fine Arts Festival, a weekend of emphasis on the arts! Middle and high school dancers, musicians, and visual artists shared their work after months of developing and honing skills and refining their craft, individually and collectively.
Retreats continued in full swing this spring! 11th graders enjoyed a one-day retreat experience at the Long Island Adventure Park focusing on their
transition into senior year as they become the leaders of our school. Long a LuHi favorite, the traditional 8th grade trip to Rocking Horse Dude Ranch was an incredible trip for our rising high schoolers. The week of graduation, members of the class of 2024 and chaperones headed to Camelback Resort in the Poconos for a time of connection and fun, giving students an opportunity to fellowship with their classmates before their senior year comes to a close.
On the Monday before our Jr./Sr. Prom, LuHi gathered in the Visscher Gym to compete in our annual Battle of the Classes. From lip sync challenges to musical chairs to a tense Badminton tournament, the competition was fierce and friendly at the same time. Ultimately, the class of 2025 was crowned the victors!
For one of the newer traditions at LuHi, we were thrilled to present our seniors and 8th graders with yard signs as we move closer and closer to celebrating their transition to post-secondary education and high school, respectively.
LuHi’s highest honor, Pro Deo et Schola, is nominated and voted on by our faculty and staff. This year’s recipients embody the core tenets of the award, translated as “For God and School”. Luke Bassarath ’24 will attend Temple University in the fall, studying Mechanical Engineering, and Lia Martinez ’24 will take a gap year, during which she will engage in service and travel in Mexico and Norway through the organization Youth with a Mission. We are grateful to both of these outstanding members of the class of 2024 for their contributions in all areas of student life.
In March, a small group of 10 and 11-grade students participated in the National Spanish Exam which assesses students’ language abilities in Spanish. This year, five students received Honorable Mention: Ariana Martinez ’26, Stone Mastakouris ’25, Eunice Kim ’25, Christena Neilly ’26, and Javaughn Carr ’26. Olivia Mirador ’26 earned a Silver medal by scoring in the 85% percentile. We are extremely proud of their achievements and we look forward to more competitions that highlight our students' language abilities! This spring, all of our middle school students participated in STEM field trips. Our 6th graders enjoyed STEM Day with the Long Island Nets, and our 7th and 8th graders enjoyed a STEM field trip to United Skates. Each event gave our youngest students the chance to explore STEM concepts in a relevant space!
The final day for the class of 2024 was marked by time-honored and newer traditions alike: the traditional signing of school uniform components, a visit from Mr. Softee, thanks to the generosity of the Family Association, and our senior clap-out. This year, our seniors walked through the Academic Village and up the hill as a class as all of our students, faculty, and staff clapped them out. Following the clap-out, Moving Up Chapel created an opportunity to celebrate the seniors one last time as a full school community, then engage in our traditional Moving Up Ceremony, as our juniors rose to become our new senior class, and so on!
In a tight match-up, the class of 2025 eeked out a win over the class of 2024 in our annual Girls’ Flag Football game. Coached by members of our Varsity Football squad, the teams practiced all week and engaged in a good-natured, competitive game following the seniors’ last day of school. Yearbook signing, Student Government elections, Quarterly Assessments, time spent outdoors, and finalizing the 2023-24 school year were all highlights of the final week of school. We were blessed as a school community to come together in Chapel one last time on our last day of classes, where we celebrated the school year theme, Stand Firm, and worshiped together before bidding everyone farewell for the summer months!
From the Bleachers
The Winter and Spring Athletic seasons were marked by excellence, national rankings, ESPN debuts, and numerous championships, fulfilling our mission of educating our students in body, mind, and spirit!
In the Winter Season, Varsity Wrestling celebrated the ten-year anniversary of their 2013 State Championship and the forty-year milestone of the 1983 State Championship. Under Coach Zack Beauman ’05, the team excelled at the NYSAIS Championships, finishing third overall with Nolan Radics ’25 and Rodney Mills ’24 returning as State Champions. We brought back our Indoor Varsity Track team for the first time in over a decade! They competed in five IVY Developmental meets, led by MVPs Jacob Butler ’26 and Nailah Superville ’28.
Each and every day, this team worked tirelessly to prepare for the Varsity Track and Field Spring Season. These dedicated athletes worked day in and day out with Coach Sean Phillips to push themselves both mentally and physically. The team competed in two PSAA Developmental meets and was led by MVP, Kaela Richards ’28.
The Boys Varsity Basketball Regional Team, coached by Nikko Callender, showed growth despite an early playoff exit, with MVP Carter Abernethy ’26 leading the team alongside Amari Desir ’26 and Jordan Ramirez ’24. Our Girls Varsity Basketball had its most successful season yet, finishing 21-1 and earning the No. 1 spot in the country. The team, led by seniors Syla Swords ’24, Kate Koval ’24, and Kayleigh Heckel ’24, played selflessly and averaged 81 points per game. Coach Christina
Raiti ’12 guided the team to historic achievements, including sending three players to the McDonald’s All-American Game. The team was also recognized as the No. 1 team in America by ESPN. The Boys Varsity Basketball Elite Team, competing in the EYBL Scholastic league, finished with a 21-5 record and ranked No. 4 in the ESPN High School ranking. Senior VJ Edgecombe ’24 earned the NYS Gatorade Player of the Year for the second consecutive year and was named a McDonald’s All-American. Coach Buck ’02 celebrated his 300th win with a victory over Eagle Academy.
The Girls Varsity Lacrosse won their third-straight PSAA Championship, defeating Stony Brook 8-6 in the finals. Seeded No. 8 in the NYSAIS Tournament, they lost to Dalton in the first round. Boys Varsity Lacrosse, led by new coach Todd Higgins,
laid a strong foundation for the future. Seniors Andres Arias ’24 and Leo Sowinski ’24 will continue their careers at the collegiate level.
For the fourth consecutive year, Varsity Baseball secured the PSAA Championship and earned a NYSAIS tournament bid, ultimately losing to Fieldston. The team had a batting average of .297 and notable wins against tough opponents. Varsity Softball, under new coach Hayes Salaverry, focused on fundamentals and culture, setting the stage for future success. New coach Dean McGowan led Varsity Boys’ Tennis. The coach brought his expertise to a green group willing to learn and invest in their skill development. The team was led by MVP Aydan Cowan ’24.
The Varsity Badminton team proved to once again be LuHi’s
From the Bleachers
most popular sport! With a competitive roster of thirty-four players, the team was competitive within the PSAA. Yuko Yang ’28 took home this year’s Badminton MVP honors.
Varsity Golf, coached by Jon Klemp, faced challenges but showed perseverance. Ashton Kay ’25 set a new LuHi record and represented the team at the NYSAIS Championship.
As we conclude a season of growth, we look forward to celebrating our teams’ achievements and anticipating a successful Fall 2024. Hope to see you in the bleachers!
SPRING SIGNING:
We are so proud to announce the senior athletes who committed this spring to playing their sport at the collegiate level!
Andres Arias - Savannah College of Art and Design, Men’s Lacrosse
Julien Bush - University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Football
Jadis Chenet - American International College, Football
Jillian Davis - Long Island University, Dance
Mario Diaz - Bentley University, Football
VJ Edgecombe - Baylor University, Men’s Basketball
Ivan Epps - Manhattan College, Baseball
Josh George - Lincoln University, Football
Tajae Jones - Siena College, Men’s Basketball
Matthew Kilgannon - Saint Anselm College, Football
Christian Mahoney - Keystone College, Football
Ben Michaels - University of Buffalo, Men’s Basketball
Josh Ortiz - SUNY Maritime, Football
Diora Ressaissi - La Salle University, Women’s Basketball
Leo Sowinski - University of Pittsburgh
Bradford, Men’s Lacrosse
Lauryn Swann - University of Arizona, Women’s Basketball
Anthony Valdez - Franklin and Marshall College, Football
Paris Welti - SUNY Cortland, Gymnastics
Honoring a Legacy: The Bob McKillop Invitational
The Bob McKillop Invitational, held at Hofstra University, captivated basketball fans with a celebration of athletic prowess and community spirit. The excitement surrounding the event was palpable, with tickets for Friday night’s game selling out within just 36 hours. The weekend delivered high-caliber basketball and a special tribute to three new inductees into the LuHi Athletic Hall of Fame: Timothy Beckett ’95, Lauren “Boogie” Brozoski ’15, and Brian Clifford ’89
Named in honor of the legendary Coach Bob McKillop, who served LuHi from 1979 to 1989, this invitational was a testament to his enduring legacy. McKillop’s tenure at LuHi was marked by his multifaceted roles, including Head Coach of the Boys Varsity Basketball Team, Director of Summer Programs, and Interim Executive Director. His departure to Davidson University saw him build an exceptional program, coaching NBA All-Star Stephen Curry and leading the team to an Elite 8 appearance in the NCAA tournament. Coach McKillop had a massive role in building LuHi’s basketball legacy, and the Bob McKillop Invitational was an incredible way to honor his impact.
LuHi faced two top ten nationally ranked programs during the tournament, falling to No.1 Montverde Academy on Friday and defeating No. 10 Brewster Academy on Saturday.
The Invitational was more than just a series of basketball games; it was a celebration of community, legacy, and the spirit of competition. The event was a memorable convergence of history and future aspirations on the court.
Keep an eye out for details about next year’s Invitational, and make sure to purchase tickets early!
The Journey to the Right
LuHi’s Comprehensive
LuHi
has served over 5,500 graduates in more than 60 years of providing college preparatory middle and high school education. While the college seeking, application, acceptance, and decision process has seen incredible shifts over the years of LuHi’s operation, one thing has remained consistent: LuHi’s School Counselors, from grades 6 through 12, work alongside students and families, meeting them where they are in order to support present and future decisionmaking as students become who God intends them to be.
OUR COUNSELORS AND PHILOSOPHY
LuHi’s team supports students and families in identifying each student’s God-given talents and gifts, selecting courses that challenge and support their post-high school goals and seeking the best “fit” for their post-LuHi journey. Walking side-by-side throughout the experience, LuHi’s School Counselors learn about each student and family, guiding them with compassion and transparency through the process. While the formalized college process accelerates in students’ junior year, it begins even before they enroll at LuHi.
A recent NAIS blog post by President Debra P. Wilson noted, “...as admission decisions continue to get more haphazard, it becomes more crucial to help parents and students understand…that the success of college or university placement is not where a student goes, but what they do when they get there, and beyond.” This aligns with LuHi’s focus: each student is a unique child of God, created in the image of God, with unique God-given talents and gifts. From enrollment to graduation, our fervent prayer is that each student finds the best possible fit for their unique goals, values, passions, and skills.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Approach to College
In high school, students have access to College Prep, Honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) level courses. Freshman Seminar offers 9th graders an opportunity to build skills and mindsets necessary for success in high school. Elective courses are added and revised each year to fit the needs of our current student body, with electives available in nearly every academic department. We are poised to offer 20 AP courses this coming school year. Starting this year, all seniors will be required to take a semester-long Financial Literacy course, recognizing the critical importance of the development of knowledge and dispositions as they make financial decisions both in high school and beyond.
From 6th through 12th grade, emphasis is placed on the completion of a research-based position paper. With a different focus each year, this long-term process is highly scaffolded early on and gradually becomes more and more independent as students develop the skills necessary to independently take on the rigor of college writing. Regularly, alumni cite their preparation in writing as a strong suit of a LuHi education.
ANNUAL COURSE SELECTION
Each year our team of teachers, counselors, and administrators evaluates the course offerings at each level. Each 6th and 7th grader has access to a Focus course, designed to support growth in executive function and communication skills, as well as provide acceleration or skill support, especially as they acclimate to middle school. New in 2024-25, all students in grades 7, 8, and 9 can explore computer science and hands-on engineering skills through newly offered general STEM courses.
Each Spring, counselors meet with each student to facilitate course selection for the following school year. Based on teacher recommendation, student interest, and family input, a schedule is crafted, supporting students to meet credit requirements and poise themselves to meet future goals. While different in scope, a key component of these conversations is identifying and pursuing an appropriate degree of challenge for each student. Unlike some other schools our size, LuHi does not require students to choose an honors track or a college prep track. Students may seek increased challenge in some areas, but not others, depending on their unique profile. Throughout the years, families and counselors build relationships and course selections are intentional, focused on both student strengths and aspirations!
6TH GRADE COLLEGE DAY
Each year, LuHi 6th graders spend a day immersed in learning about colleges and universities, exploring them through online research and perusal of college materials. Our School Counseling team inquires with a variety of colleges and universities and a selection of roughly 6-12 are chosen, representing a variety of regions, sizes, and school identities.
“Fit” and Beyond
Teams of students work together to research their assigned college and prepare for a College Information Fair, visited by students, faculty, and staff.
NAVIANCE AND OTHER RESOURCES
Beginning in 9th grade, students have access to their own Naviance account, where they are introduced to self-discovery and career planning tools. As students move through high school Naviance becomes a central location for investigating admissions trends by college, requesting recommendation letters, uploading test scores, and more.
FRESHMEN FAMILY NIGHT
The transition from middle to high school can be a challenge, and our 9th grade family night is designed to support families in their journey! Complete with games and rich discussion, the evening helps families to understand the preparation for the college process beginning in 9th grade.
INSIDE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS EVENT
This annual family night for high school students is a highlight of each year. Our school counseling office brings in Admissions Counselors from a variety of colleges and universities, each offering up their own advice and insight as a panelist. With the intention of providing representation from a variety of schools, this evening truly provides a “behind the scenes” view of the college admissions process, from those who live it each day!
CAREER DAY
Following School Counseling Office push-ins involving career inventories, LuHi offers 10th and 11th grade students an opportunity to hear directly from professionals in a variety of fields, both via a panel discussion with the entire group, and then in smaller groups with our 11th graders, who are able to choose which career paths resonate most with them. Beginning in 2024-25, we are looking forward to bringing LuHi alumni back into this informative event.
JUNIOR COLLEGE MEETINGS
ONSITE COLLEGE VISITS
Our School Counseling Office is regularly approached by colleges wishing to meet LuHi students, and throughout the fall semester, several colleges visit each week for lunch meetings with groups of students. These are opportunities for our students to interact with an Admissions Counselor as well as to learn more about each college’s unique features and admissions priorities. All students are encouraged to attend a few of these, even if they don’t necessarily have an interest in a particular college.
COLLEGE WEEK AND ONSITE ADMISSIONS
In late fall of each school year, the School Counseling office hosts College Week, where students are encouraged to participate in college-related trivia questions. There are daily opportunities for all students, grades 6 through 12, to win college-related prizes! On the last date of College Week, students and faculty are encouraged to wear college t-shirts or non-hooded sweatshirts. During College Week, the School Counseling office invites several local universities, including St. John’s University, Molloy University, and SUNY Old Westbury, for onsite admissions days here at LuHi. With the support of our school counselors, seniors are able to receive on the spot acceptances and often financial aid awards, as their application materials have been vetted before the onsite admission day. This is a wonderful boost for our students, as they can head into the Christmas break with at least one acceptance!
COLLEGE COMMITMENT CELEBRATION
With many colleges requiring commitment by May 1, the days leading up to May are both an exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking time for our seniors. Our School Counseling Office hosts a celebration of college commitments, during which we ask our students to wear the t-shirt or sweatshirt of their chosen institution, take a group photo, and enjoy some eclairs in the mansion courtyard in celebration of the d’eclair-ation of senior’s college choice. By this time, there is a collective air of excitement and celebration!
Often one of the most impactful events of the college process, the junior college meeting is an opportunity for each student, their family, and their counselor to meet and discuss post-LuHi priorities, set clear expectations around the college process, and begin to narrow down and focus in on the best fit for each student. Lasting about an hour, these individually tailored conversations are just one part of the partnership model at LuHi!
ON THE HORIZON
Our School Counseling Office is in the process of arranging one or more college visit day trips for Juniors and Seniors this coming school year.
Congratulations to the
LuHi Class of 2024!
Celebrating the Class of ’24!
On Saturday, June 15, LuHi held its 61st Commencement Ceremony celebrating the Class of 2024. The Visscher Gym buzzed with excitement as family, friends, and guests of the graduating class awaited the commencement ceremony for the graduating seniors.
The Class of 2024 selected Joseph Baumgarn as this year’s commencement speaker. In his address, Joseph humorously recounted his attempts to complement seniors by using their slang—words like “lit,” “fire,” and “tough”—only to find they were a bit embarrassed. Despite this, he conveyed his genuine pride in their achievements and expressed heartfelt wishes for their success as they embark on their journeys to college and beyond. Joseph’s speech was a representation of the power of relationship-building between faculty and students at LuHi.
In her reflective speech, Ella O’Hara, the Salutatorian of the Class of 2024, reminisced about simpler times in
elementary school, drawing parallels to the bucket-filling activities that brought joy to her and her siblings. From collecting rocks to playing games and exploring secret spots, she highlighted the importance of embracing what brings happiness, even as one grows older. She challenged the notion of maturity, advocating for the continuation of fun and laughter into adulthood. Ella urged her peers to let go of embarrassment and judgment, emphasizing the significance of living life to the fullest. As she thanked her teachers, friends, family, and classmates, she expressed gratitude for the memories and experiences that have filled her bucket to the brim.
Valedictorian Eileen Choi shared her gratitude for the supportive community at LuHi, including friends, family, faculty, and the administration. She reflected on how often she found herself saying, “I can’t wait” for the next break or milestone, only to realize that by constantly looking forward, she missed appreciating the present.
Eileen emphasized the importance of living in the moment and recognizing the blessings and opportunities provided by God, urging her classmates to cherish their current experiences rather than rushing toward the future. She concluded with a call to embrace the present, congratulating the Class of 2024 for their achievements.
Luke Bassarath and Lia Martinez, the 2024 Pro Deo et Schola Award winners, offered the final prayer of the ceremony. The Pro Deo et Schola award is presented to the senior boy and girl who exemplify a Christian life in school and their home churches, and is the highest award presented at LuHi.
The ceremony concluded with a receiving line down the main LuHi hill, where students hugged and high-fived their teachers. The class gathered one last time on the LuHi field to celebrate their graduation with a light reception and plenty of photos and hugs with family and friends. Congratulations, Class of 2024!
Stand Firm
Ephesians 6:13a
The Journey Continues
The Journey Continues, held on Friday, June 7, celebrated the accomplishments and achievements of LuHi’s 8th grade students as they moved from middle school to high school. In addition to special performances by students, and a ceremony where each student received a Bible, students shared testimonials and speeches that reflected on their growth and experiences during their time at LuHi. In their speech, Emma Maguire and Frankco Harris shared how the core values of LuHi—Christian Love, Community, Excellence, and Family—create a supportive and positive school culture, highlighting the exceptional dedication of their teachers and the close-knit community that has shaped their middle school experience. We wish God’s richest blessings to the Class of 2028 as their journey continues!
Alumni of the Year
Alumni Association Honors 2024 Award Recipients
Congratulations to Meredith Cammarata ’00 and Bryan McWilliams ’97 who were honored as 2024 Alumni of the Year during LuHi Chapel on May 1. As compassionate and educated leaders, they shared important lessons of individual capability, service, perseverance, and faith with the LuHi student body. We are so proud of these two and how they have taken their LuHi education and furthered it to excel in their professions and serve their communities.
Meredith Cammarata ’00 is a Social Work Manager in the Department of Social Work at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and oversees social work services at MSK’s outpatient Long Island sites. At MSK Commack, she also provides counseling for individuals receiving care for breast cancer. Meredith has training in cognitive behavior therapy, as well as palliative and end-of-life care. She is a member of the Social Work Department’s Anti-Racism Committee and the Talking with Children about Cancer Program. She also serves as an ambassador for MSK’s Patient and Family Advisory Council for Quality (PFACQ).
Her current clinical interests and research focus on parenting with cancer, creating interventions for families at the end of life, and racism in the healthcare system. She has authored journal articles and books on best practices for supporting people impacted by cancer, including her most recent article titled, “Developing Antiracist Social Work Practice at a Comprehensive Cancer Center.” Outside of MSK, Meredith is an active member of the Association of Oncology Social Work, where she has served on their board of directors and was awarded the organization’s Oncology Social Worker of the Year in 2016.
At LuHi, Meredith was part of the tennis, track, and lacrosse teams. She also played clarinet in the band. After graduating from LuHi, she attended Quinnipiac University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She then enrolled in Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service where she received a Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in children and families.
Meredith resides with her husband Steve, their two children, Liam and Coralei, and her mom (AKA LuHi’s Mrs. Cammarata) in Huntington, New York.
Bryan McWilliams ’97 is Vice President of Business Development at ParsonsKellogg. Since joining the company in 2004 as its fourth employee, Bryan has played a vital role in its expansion from startup to leader in the corporate merchandise sector, with a workforce of over 120 employees and generating revenues in the hundreds of millions. His efforts have been crucial in establishing significant customer relationships with major corporations like Home Depot, USAA, Stryker, Humana, and professional sports teams, as well as securing partnerships with top brands including Patagonia, Nike, Peter Millar, Helly Hansen, and YETI.
At LuHi, Bryan played baseball and enthusiastically participated in music programs, playing both upright and electric bass guitars. He was a member of National Honor Society and H.A.R.T. After graduating with honors from LuHi, he continued his education at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island, and he has made his home in Rhode Island ever since. Bryan is committed to the community, volunteering as a mentor at the San Miguel School for boys from underserved backgrounds, the Rhode Island Reserve Medical Corps, and as a volunteer Little League coach. He is also actively involved in ParsonsKellogg’s participation as a member of 1% for The Planet.
Bryan cherishes time spent with his wife, Devon, and their son, Jack. They reside in Barrington, Rhode Island, and enjoy spending as much time on the water as they can.
Sunny Skies, Exciting Golf, Exemplary Honorees
LuHi supporters filled the Brookville Country Club at the LuHi Open on June 20. It was a sunny day, and the winning best-ball team score came in at 13 under par. Early into the round, cheers rang out around the course as Head of School John Buck got a hole-in-one and won a 2025 Super Bowl package!
During dinner, guests heard exciting updates on the Rise.Shine. Campaign and classroom wing renovations. The evening culminated with honoring incredible members of the LuHi Family with the 2024 Rev. Ed Visscher Award.
Honoree Jason Zubatkin, with his firm Zubatkin Owner Representation, guided our school through the recent master planning process. His expertise has helped our school develop a plan for the future that will provide the best possible environment for our distinctive LuHi experience, in which our students will learn for decades to come.
As a married couple, honorees Christine Lombardo ’00 and Christopher Prokopowicz ’00 have been engaged alumni for many years. Thankful for the gift of their own LuHi experience, they support students through a scholarship fund in memory of Christine’s parents. They shine as examples of giving alumni who engage themselves meaningfully at LuHi through events and campaign support.
Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy a day of golf, celebrate our honorees, and support our students at LuHi!
John Buck ’02 shot a hole-in-one!
Alumni News
60s
Sandy (Brown) Engel ’64 has been married for 56 years and has four adult children and 12 grandchildren ages 10-24. She is retired and living in Jacksonville, FL. sbe2@juno.com
Cheryl Simpson Powers ’65 is proud to announce the birth of her second great-grandchild Alivia Elaine Burr on May 23, 2024. cheryldpowers@ gmail.com
Wayne Sibrava ’73 is the senior pastor at Living Water Baptist Church in Oswego, NY. He is celebrating the 42nd year since his ordination. wsibrava@stny.rr.com
Ellen Gnam Halka ’86 stopped by LuHi in June with daughters Victoria and Ashley. She shares, “After losing my husband to cancer, I published a guide to help other families, Stepping Stones to Help You Manage Death.” (Amazon) ellenhalka@yahoo.com
90s
Congratulations to Robert Cosgrove ’66 of West Palm Beach, FL on his children’s book Different Colors. He credits his young grandson Matthew with the theme of why God makes people different colors and credits LuHi art teacher Leroy Schwen with the lessons of simple watercolor and open design. Find the book on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. rcosgrov@bellsouth.net
70s
John Scibilia ’72 donated fantastic seats to a NY Islanders game for the Bid-for-Kids Auction. He even showed up to greet John Lottes ’05 who was able to thank him in person for his donation! (see photo in 00s listing) Brooke (Gormon) Monson ’73 has moved to Foley, MO to live near her daughter after 48 years on the West Coast. She is happy and healthy and excited for her new start in the Midwest. brookemonson@gmail.com
Debby (Powdrell) Dutcher ’73 has been living in Bennington, VT for the last 37 years. She retired as an RN from the VT Dep of Health after a 43-year career. She and husband David have two daughters married and living nearby and are blessed with one grandson, now 3 years old. dadutcher@comcast.net
Joseph Feffer ’73 is enjoying retirement spending time in Fort Wayne and Austin with his 3 daughters and grandkids. joefeff@gmail.com
John Messerschmidt ’74 caught the eclipse bug when a student of Dr. Trinklein at LuHi. Over the years, he and his siblings (and now he and his family) have attended many eclipses. The family was recently interviewed on traveling to this spring’s total eclipse at the Indianapolis Speedway. The Messerschmidt Family also stopped by LuHi to visit in June. john.messerschmidt@thrivent.com
George Korten ’75 just replaced his popular GM Burger Bar in Rockville Centre with a new restaurant called simply The George, an American Tavern with a modern twist. It joins very popular restaurants on Long Island in the George Martin Group - The Original, Grillfire, and Strip Steak as well as a few restaurants in Maryland. gkgmgroup@aol.com
We are saddened to report the death of Scott Royal ’75 on July 26, 2023. Scott was living in Castle Hayne, NC and was a machinist for over 20 years. He is survived by his two children and one grandchild.
Ron Powdrell ’77 lives in Waynesboro, Virginia with his wife and family. He has 3 children and is retired after working as an electrician for many years.
80s
We are saddened to report the passing of Christopher Dolan ’82 in January of 2022. He leaves behind wife Amanda and children Lucas and Haley.
Stacey Parker ’85 recently accepted a position as Director of Fixed Operations for Automotive Services Unlimited, an international automotive conglomerate with ownership in brands including Honda, Mitsubishi, Kia, Hyundai, Volkswagen, and Nissan. tapsdad00@ yahoo.com
We are saddened to report that Richard Batka ’91 passed away in April 2023. Jennifer (Zacek) Stoddart ’91 is excited to announce her new businessOrganization Angel. She helps you organize a room, pantry, or closet, unpack after a move, or organize your clothes at the change of seasons. jstoddart72@hotmail.com
Stacey (Coachman) Horner ’93 serves as the Program Director for Fulton County Board of Health’s Ryan White Program in Atlanta, GA. She and husband Julius are parents to daughter Charisma. Congratulations to Stacey who recently completed her Doctorate in Public Administration. Sacoach31@gmail.com
James Kramer ’93 works at Broma Restaurant in the Shashi Hotel in Mountain View, CA, and loves to connect with visitors. In a true “small LuHi world” story, he recently started up a conversation with a diner who turned out to be Jon Visscher, son of Rev. Ed and Marie Visscher. jamesbkramer@gmail.com
Karen (Ruiz) ’94 and Tony Wolken ’94 were married in October 2023 in Greenport. It was a fantastic LuHi circle back story as they had been best friends
in high school. They were blessed to have a wonderful group of mutual LuHi friends who were able to celebrate with them. karen.ruiz@mac.com
Madalena Piccininni ’98 and her husband are proud of daughter Isabella Zingoni ’23 who is attending and playing basketball for SUNY Cortland. “Thank you to all the LuHi teachers and staff - you made the difference!” bellamp22@aol.com
Congratulations to Tarik Stewart ’99 who has been elected to the Board of Directors of Island Harvest Food Bank in Melville. Tarik lives in Westbury and is the regional vice president of operations for East Northport-based Stop & Shop.
00s
Jasmine Plush, LuHi’s first exchange student from Australia is pictured with alum Laurel (Cammarata) O’Mara ’04 and Andrew Nee ’04 on her recent visit to the US. She is also pictured with her family and the extended Hahn family (Dave, Janet, Julie ’00, Kristin ’03, Allison ’05), her host family during her time at LuHi.
John Lottes ’05 got to meet and thank the alumnus who had donated his fantastic NY Islander seats to the LuHi Bid-for-Kids Auction at a game in February. Thanks to John Scibilia ’72 Let’s Go Islanders!
Sarah (Leopold) ’08 and Stephen Scarnato ’09 praise God for the blessing of family, including Isaac Stephen Scarnato born on December 11, 2023. He joins his siblings Aria, Leo, and Callen.
Christopher Booth ’09 works in real estate and recently relocated to Nashville. Christopherbooth516@gmail.com
Anna Hinsch ’09 is pictured with LuHi classmates and her sisters, all LuHi alumni, at her wedding to Pete Donhauser on Nov. 25, 2023 at Wyndridge Farms in Dallastown, PA. Raven Jelks-Karpunin ’09 was recently promoted from Regional Training Manager to Learning & Development Manager for [solidcore]. She and her husband are relocating to Washington, DC. rjelks91@gmail.com
CEO Iman McDonnagh-Brown ’09 shares that she and her husband opened a Tridinadian pepper sauce company called We Are Wonderfully Made, which stems from her family heritage. Check her out at wawmsauce.com.
10s
Congratulations to Paige Johnson ’08 who recently joined Keller Williams Realty Gold Coast in Manhasset/ Great Neck. paige.a.johnson@ gmail.com
Heather Noble ’16 and Jehron Petty ’16 were married on March 23, 2024, in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. LuHi alumni made up of family and friends celebrated with them: Allyson Noble ’14, Jamien Petty ’22, Kayla Knight ’15, Brandon Morrisson ’14, Justin Brown ’15, Anthony McCoy ’16, Simone Hernandez ’16, Ashli Nichols ’16, and Cameron Nichols ’20 Jazmin Kimble ’12 has been living in Maryland for 6 years. She is an urban planner and currently works with the Baltimore City Department of Planning as the Southern District Planner. jkimble029@gmail.com
October 19, 2024
Bid-for-Kids Auction
November 15, 2024
Meal Packing
March 9-11, 2025
Alumni
Graduated? Got married? Welcomed a new baby? Moved or changed jobs?
We love to share your updates with the LuHi Community!
Please reach out to jane.lottes@luhi.org with any updates to share in the next Crusader!
On the Road Again
LuHi hits the road once a year to reconnect with alumni and allow them to network with other LuHi family members in their area. Knowing where you live helps us plan which areas in the country to visit. Use the QR code on page 25 to update your information as we plan for the future.
This year’s trip took the Development Team to the South in April. We logged 3,000+ air miles and 800+ miles by car. Our travels included connecting with 61 LuHi family members over 4 days and 5 different events, visiting Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston, and Nashville – a real whirlwind! Alumni from 1966 through 2015 as well as a few former staff members, board members, and alumni parents came together to share their LuHi stories and their professional, community, and family experiences with each other. We even got to meet 4 children of our alumni!
The NYC Alumni Networking Event followed in May and, in spite of rainy weather, alumni showed up to reconnect with classmates and make new connections with those living and working in the NY Metro area. They also enjoyed an update on the Rise.Shine. Campaign and school news from Head of School, John Buck ’02.
Best question of the day came from Orpheus Cuttino ’83, “What did you learn at LuHi that you use every day?” Great conversation ensued involving faith, composition and research, and even typing!
CURRENT
Rev. Dr. Adam Schoepflin ’05, Campus Pastor, completed his Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University.
Linda-Lee (Beauman) Focarile ’14 and her husband Daniel celebrated their wedding in April 2024. The event was attended by many LuHi graduates with 7 of Linda-Lee’s bridesmaids being fellow alumni!
Congratulations to Mrs. Kim Abruzzo, recipient of the 2024 Randy Abbe Christian Service Award!
FORMER
Alum Dan Doyle ’89 honored his coach and mentor by sponsoring the Bob McKillop Invitational at Hofstra University in February. Top-ranked boys teams from the EYBL played, as well as local Catholic High School teams from Coach McKillop’s early years. McKillop left LuHi to become the long-tenured successful coach at Davidson College, enjoying 10 appearances in the NCAA Tournament and coaching NBA great Stephen Curry.
We are saddened to share that LuHi alum and long-serving staff member John Alberda ’65 passed away on January 31, 2024 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. John attended LuHi from the very first day it opened in September 1960, graduating in 1965. Leaving for 4 short years to get his degree in education, John promptly returned to LuHi where he served his entire 50-year career as a called teaching minister and coach. Known and loved by so many LuHi students and co-workers over years of dedicated service, John’s memorial service was attended by family, classmates, and former students at LuHi in March.
97-year-old Margaret Trinklein, former staff member and wife of Dr. Fred Trinklein, attended her 13th eclipse with family and was interviewed by an NBC affiliate about her history and zest for eclipses. Search for the segment at www.14news. com for “It makes me wonder what heaven’s going to be like.”
Gifts for the Good of God’s Children
Many thanks for gifts received from these friends, recorded from 12/1/23-5/31/24, as well as the many matching gift corporations that support our donors and school.
Akin Gump
Beardslee Transmission Equipment Co., Inc.
Fostering Plus Family Foundation Inc.
Frath Machinery Corp.
Full Court Intl Basketball Services LLC
Garland Fire Systems, Inc.
Goldcoast Title Agency Corp.
LuHi Auction
Lutheran Crusader Fund
The Melinda and Marlin Fitzwater Foundation
Millennium Alliance Group, LLC
Nanoia Recycling Equipment
Prescient Enterprises LLC
Sanofi CyberGrants
Small Business Creative Solutions LLC
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Thrivent Financial
Travelers - CyberGrants Inc.
TRIUN3, LLC
Terry Abernethy
Marcie and David Agee
Elizabeth Alvarez
Judith Ammerman Brielmaier
Sherry and George Anderson
Gregory Balan 1999
Norm Balliet
Dyan and Chet Barton
Justin Barton 1999
Dawn Ollivierre-Bassarath & Clarence Sheldon Bassarath 1986
Laura Bauer and Leonard Diana
Paula Oyarce and Joseph Baumgarn
Geneva and Troy Baveghems
Susan and Andrew Bebry 1974
Kelly and Paul Becht
Susan and Charles Beers
Dell-Ann and Thomas Benson
Rosa Bernal
Stephanie and Gustave Bernhardt 1964
Elizabeth and Paul Bezrutczyk
Alexandra (Fili) Bissonette 2009
John Blyskal 2008
Rosanna Perotti and Mohammed Bouzaidi
Joseph Bracconier 1999
Dianne and Anthony Brangaitis
Peter Breuer
Stephanie (Zacek) 1996 and Jonathan Brienza 1996
Elaine Brown
Jennifer and Eric Brown
Julia Brown
Sharon Brown 1977
Kasey and John Buck 2002
Valerie (Poulos) 1965 and Thomas Cairns
Carolyn (Spice) 1968 and Savino Calabrese
Kathryn Cammarata
Susan (Cusick) 1978 and Jeffrey Carpenter
Cindy and Robert Carpentier 1973
Cynthia Carter
Dorothy and Jason Carter 1985
Lisa and Jeffrey Catanzaro
Alexa Cavacchioli 2009
Thomas Covington 1987
Julie (Hahn) 2000 and JT Cox
Louise Cunningham
Nicole Darby-Jones
Tina and John DeBellis 1975
Arlene DeLand
Jenna and John Derosa
Barbara and James Dhyne 1968
Lynn Diana 2008
Dorothy Diehl 1977
Vivian and Toan Do
Edita and Terence Dolce 1975
Daniel Doyle 1989
Deborah Dreher and Gary Muehlemann
Gary Dreyer 1973
Sheila and Ronan Duggan
Donna and Edmund Dunn
Alex Ebanks 2008
Pamela Ellison 1975
Allison (Hahn) 2005 and Ed Elowson
Sandra (Mitchell) 1967 and Robert Endersby
Jo Ann (Emanuele) 1987 and James Erhard
Chris and Peter Eriksen 1965
Kumarie Etwaru-Sanichar and Parmanand Sanichar
Nina and Quincy Evans
Tina and Randy Fairhurst
Lucia and Steven Fangmann
Sharon and Larry Faust
Deisy Fernandez and Mario Diaz
Lorena and Giovanni Fernandez
Caitlin and Robert Fessler 1988
Lauren Fix 1965
Christina Foote 1973
Carol Forsberg 1974
Marjorie and Patrick Fortune
Diane Frasier 1973
Sarah and Timothy Froehlich 1992
April Gaines 1975
Karen and Roland Gerdes
Laurie (Sorenson) Giambrone 1981
Thomas Gibbons 1983
Becky and Rodney Giesselmann
Wolfgang Gilliar
Samuel and Samara Ginzburg
Lydia and Michael Giossi
Noeline and Anthony Gittens
Kaitlin Goldgraben 2005
Nora and Howard Graves 1969
Loree and Alan Grigoletto 1975
Kim and Cory Gunderson
Janet and David Hahn
Karen and Bryan Hallock
Bryan Hallock 2016
Karen and Bryan Hallock
Nicole and Kevin Haney
Rosemary and Donald Harty 1975
Kathryn Heid
Barbara and James Heine
Marite Hennessey
Kathy and Shephard Hill 1971
Anna Hinsch 2009
John Hinsch 1965
Krista and Paul Hinsch 1970
Sue and Charles Hofman
Jana and Paul Homer
Stacey (Coachman) 1993 and Julius Horne
Christine Hsieh
Barb and Ken Huebner
Kathryn (Hinsch) 2005 and Anwau Huffman
Vivian and Art Isakson
Sandra and William Jacobsson
Lynn and Michael Jakob
Kathy (Shaw) 1970 and Charles Janoff
Herb Jenkins
Phyllis Johanson
Rita and Charles Johnson
Madelaine and Christopher Jones
Jyothi and Jude Joseph
Dorian Joyner 1984
Zigmas Kaknevicius 1999
Janna and Daniel Kalin
Herbert Kanarick
Elizabeth Karsch and Christopher Malloy
Kristin (Hahn) 2003 and Matt Kehoe
Haeyoung Ahn and Stanley Kim
Janis (Dorsch) 1976 and Greg King
Carmela and Joseph King
Christa and Mickey King 1999
Jamila Kitt
Jacquelin and Jonathan Klemp
Brianna Klenkel 2014
Mary Kopecky
Jane Kramer
Eva and Stephen Kratzke 1969
Anissa and Roy Labrador 1984
Deborah Lang 1987
Anthony LaPinta
Robin Dillehay and Philip Leconte
James Bowles and Audra Lee
Xiaocheng Wang and LiYan Li
Nan Litterer
Joanne (Klempel) 1980 and John Llano
Christine Lombardo 2000 and Christopher Prokopowicz 2000
Jane and John Lottes
Diane Lucchese
June Magee
Nancy Manigat
Simone Manigat 2023
Rita and Daniel Maniscalco
Susan Manning
Alexandra and Guillermo Martinez
Kara (Schwenkel) 2003 and Nathanael Martone 2003
Lisa and David Mascolo
Caryn (Gettler) 1964 and Patrick McDermott
Rosemary and Griffith McNair
Kathy (Treiber) 1964 and Gil McNally
Jennifer McNamara
Bryan McWilliams 1997
Denise Merkle
Doris Merrick
Barbara and Kenneth Michaelsen 1966
Janice and Jeffrey Moeller
Susanne Monteith
Bruce Moore 1966
Alycia and Raymond Morell
Karen and Joseph Mucciaccio
Lisa (vonBargen) 1985 and John Mueller
Kathleen O’Leary and Alexander Mulligan 1975
Pamela and Brian Murphy 1974
Ausma and Rev. Robert Mursch
Barbara (Mutz) Muze 1978
Mary and Bill Nader
Jeanine and Kageki Nagao
Amanda Naranjo 2014
Kim and Phillip Nathan 1965
Christie and Brian Negri
Dana and Chris Nicholas 1991
Noelle Nielsen 1965
Laurel (Cammarata) 2004 and Rory O’Mara
Thomas Oelerich 1964
John Olita 2008
Erik Olson 2006
Deborah and Wayne Olson 1973
Ann (Tyson) O’Neill 1966
James Oszlak
Ileana Nieves and Luis Pagan
Devin and Kendale Parker
DeDe and John Passeggio
Nicole Passeggio 1980 and Charles Hart
Gretchen (Trinklein) 1968 and Bob Patti
Brendale and Corey Pegues
Mike Pekor
Samantha Perovich 2006
Christopher Petrullo 2008
Linda (Lopez) 1983 and Keith Petry 1983
Vincent Piazza 2009
Linda and Gregory Pietrzak
Denise and Daniel Pugliese
Carla Quatraro-D’Arcy 1994
Jessica (Hinsch) 1998 and Douglas Raba
Gabriele and Darnell Rambert 1986
Kerin and Douglas Rausch 1989
Thomas Reiter 1970
Kelly and Christopher Reno
Fabiana and Rafael Reyes
Allyson Reynolds
Abigail (Martone) 2008 and Daniel Richards
Judy and Joseph Riley
Kate and John Rodis
Dianne and Lazaro Rodriguez
Denise Rosario and Donald Rivas
Heather and Chris Ross
Christine and James Rowe
Fedora Rucconich
Tracy and Donald Rueckert 1976
Loretta and Frederick Ruff
Rebecca and Dwayne Russell
Rhea Sahadath 2019
Stephanie and Adrian Santi
Rosemarie and Jonathan Schenck 1968
Lisa and Rev. Harry Schenkel 1987
Maria Rom-Schmidt 1983 and Kenneth Schmidt
Leslie and Mark Schmotzer
Suzanne Puls and Robert Schwenkel
Susan (Stadtlander) 1966 and Kenneth Schwinn 1966
Jill and John Scibilia 1972
Carroll and Brad Scribner
Christopher Shaw 1969
Catherine and Jeffrey Shaw 1972
Barbara (Brown) 1984 and John Simms
Janis Slepian
David and Lois Sommermeyer
Jane Sorenson
Alice (Bostwick) 1978 and Norman Sorenson 1978
Louis Stark 1972
Susan Stegmeyer 1973
Rebecca and Grayson Stephenson
Linda (Stewart) 1974 and Jim Tolmie
Jamelle (Watson) 1988 and Michael Straker 1991
Lauren (Hoffmann) 1972 and
Richard Straub 1968
Terri and Paul Stuenkel
Siam Sukumvanich 2000
Allison (Ruff) 1983 and James Sweeney
Barbara and Joseph Tammany
Marietta and Anthony Tartamella
Bishop Dien Taylor
Lisa and Thomas Thiets
Earl Thomas 1984
Kathy and Rev. Christopher Thomforde 1965
Kathy and Townsend Thorn 1978
Ginnie and Bruce Treiber
Christene Tucker 2001
Barbara and Thomas Van Dyke 1965
Neina and Rev. Justin Vetrano
Dena and Rick Vigilis
Jean and Rev. Charles Vogeley
Catherine (Moyse) 1981 and Anthony Vollono
Barbara Ward
Linda and Lloyd Wardley 1969
Jeff Weigand 1985
Barbara Weiss 1969
Donna-Marie and Donovan Welsh
Donielle and Steven Welti
Margaret and Paul Wenger
Susan and James Wheatley 1970
Janice White
Stacy Scott-Wilds and Jonathan Wilds
Stephanie Wollenburg and Tom Arapidis
Kathleen York 1964
Easter Memorials
We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the following people in whose memory LuHi received memorial gifts during the 2024 Easter season. These gifts support Long Island Lutheran’s current students through financial aid and scholarships, preparing students to be compassionate, educated servant leaders through their LuHi experience.
GIFTS IN MEMORY OF
Julius W. Abernethy III
Terry Abernethy
Georgianna and Charles Beers
Susan and Charles Beers
William and Dorothy Bollander
Susan and Charles Beers
Lynn Danielsen
Barbara and Rev. Dr. Gary Danielsen ’65
Douglas Gerbosi
Linda Gerbosi
Jerome and Joan Faust
Karen and Bryan Hallock
Karen Kowalczuk
Kathryn Heid
Our Parents
Carla and William Koch
Lauretta Oelerich ’64
Thomas Oelerich ’64
Rev. Rudolph, Jinny, Faith ’67 Ressmeyer and Judy (Ressmeyer) Hinsch ’70
Kerri and Timothy Ressmeyer ’78
Virginia Collins Wenzel and Robert Collins
Cheryl (Collins) ’69 and John Rossi
Ann and Edmund Ocker
Jean and Rev. Charles Vogeley
In Memory and Honor
We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the following people in whose memory LuHi received contributions between 12/1/23-5/31/24.
GIFTS IN MEMORY OF
John Alberda ’65
LuHi Faculty & Staff
Sherry and George Anderson
Susan and Charles Beers
Maureen and Frank Bonavita
Kasey and John Buck ’02
Janet and David Hahn
Jacquelin and Jonathan Klemp
Jane and John Lottes
Rosemary and Griffith McNair
Dianne Uss ’71
Catherine (Moyse) ’81 and Anthony Vollono
Barbara Ward
Janet and Charles Antonius
William Meyn
June Burgess
Amy Agnesini
Amy Cornella ’90
Stephanie and Richard York ’66
Deborah Crawford
LuHi Faculty & Staff
Jon Crawford
Janet and David Hahn
Jane and John Lottes
Angela Davis
LuHi Faculty & Staff
Kasey and John Buck ’02
Janet and David Hahn
Jane and John Lottes
Rosemary and Griffith McNair
Lloyd Ellis Davis
Kathryn Cammarata
Todd Huebner
Jane and John Lottes
Rosemary and Griffith McNair
Linda and Gregory Pietrzak
Kelly and Christopher Reno
Stephanie Wollenburg and Tom Arapidis
Myrtha Doura
LuHi Faculty & Staff
Kasey and John Buck ’02
Wilma and Harlan Echtenkamp
Rev. Paul T. Echtenkamp, ’75
Rev. Dr. Thomas Eifert
Janet and David Hahn
Jean and Rev. Charles Vogeley
Catherine (Moyse) ’81 and Anthony Vollono
Alden Elliott
LuHi Faculty & Staff
Terry Abernethy and Carter Abernethy
Kasey and John Buck ’02
Rosemary and Griffith McNair
Marie Rose Elysee
LuHi Faculty & Staff
Kasey and John Buck ’02
Emma and Frank Fix
Lauren Fix ’65
Robert Foote ’74
Diane Frasier, ’74
Arthur Funfgeld ’68
Judith (Lester) ’68 and Kenneth Pforr ’68
Margaret Holmes
Valerie and Eugene Bailey
Joan (Echtenkamp) Klein ’71
Rev. Paul T. Echtenkamp, ’74
James Lee
Rosemary and Griffith McNair
Linda and Gregory Pietrzak
Catherine (Moyse) ’81 and Anthony Vollono
Dominic Marsi
Janet and David Hahn
Jane and John Lottes
Rosemary and Griffith McNair
Robert Martin
Rosemary and Griffith McNair
Gladys Miller
Rosemary and Griffith McNair
Linda and Gregory Pietrzak
Catherine (Moyse) ’81 and Anthony Vollono
Donald Perry ’68
Judith (Lester) ’68 and Kenneth Pforr ’68
Lennox Pilgrim
LuHi Faculty & Staff
Kasey and John Buck ’02
Gustavo Quigua
LuHi Faculty & Staff
Kasey and John Buck’02
Scott Royal ’75
Tina and John DeBellis ’75
David Sorensen ’91
Amy Agnesini
Rev. Edward H. and Mrs. Lydia Stammel
Jill and Edward Stammel
Joseph Talento
Mrs. Camille Simone
Erika Tegelman ’90 and Amy Cornella ’90
Ottilie and John Tegelman
Robert Threadgill ’84
Barbara (Brown) ’84 and John Simms
Pauline Thomas
Earl Thomas ’84
George Ulich
Eleanor Ulich
Rev. Lloyd Van Norden
Catherine (Moyse) ’81 and Anthony Vollono
Robert van Valkenburgh
Judith and Joseph J. Bracconier
Rev. Ed Visscher
Mr. Thomas Dodge, ’79
GIFTS IN HONOR OF
John D. Buck ’02
Susan and Charles Beers
Lucas M. Crespo
Jennevee Crespo
Paul Homer
Karen and Bryan Hallock
Sean V. Richardson II ’19
Meshelder Richardson
Fred vonBargen
Lisa (vonBargen) ’85 and John Mueller
Karin and Anthony Wolken ’94
Thomas Kelly ’94
HOMECOMING OCTOBER 19, 2024
All Alumni - Come “Home” to LuHi!
Join us for Athletic Contests, the Homecoming Football Game, and the Alumni Reception following the game
Anniversary years of 2014, 1999, 1984, 1974, you have milestone anniversaries this year! Please contact jane.lottes@luhi.org if you are interested in organizing your class reunion as we are poised to support you for your event.
Other classes ending in 4s and 9s, reach out for help getting started if you’d like to plan a reunion event for your class. See the information in the monthly Alumni eNews to reach those who have begun coordinating.
Calling LuHi Alumni Veterans:
The First Family Classes of ’64-’66 will be dedicating a memorial to classmate Allen P. Sheehan, KIA Vietnam - March 17, 1968. As part of the service, they would like to also recognize all alumni who have served. You are invited to join them at the service on Saturday, October 19 at 10am, around the school’s main entrance flag pole for the ceremony. Whether or not you can attend, please update your information using the QR code, enabling LuHi to set up a webpage acknowledging LuHi US Veterans.
Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School 131 Brookville Road, Brookville, NY 11545 516.626.1700 | www.luhi.org
