A LOOK TOWARD THE FUTURE As the demands of high school only become greater, Orange Lutheran continues to promote balance among its students...and the results are only getting better. From academics to athletics to arts, the 2015-16 school year was a memorable one in Orange Lutheran history. In the classroom, advanced placement numbers improved and ACT test scores spiked. On the field and court, sports teams accomplished feats never seen before in school history. Arts students continued to be recognized on a local and national scale. OLu school programs expanded, in quantity, in scope, and in reach. However, despite the different avenues of success, it all comes back to one common denominator: the relationships. “Everything we do is about student’s having multiple touch points in life,” said Principal Todd Eklund. “I like to say we have at least 10 20
touch points on campus, and that means influential figures in the lives of students, that have the ability to be transformational. A coach, a teacher, a counselor, or another student. “Sometimes these mentors are leading the way, sometimes they’re standing behind to give that push, and sometimes they’re walking with you, side by side.” In recent years, Orange Lutheran has made it a point to shift towards promoting emotional intelligence on the same level of academic success. The stress that occurs in the life of a high school student from college applications to grades to performing on the field or the court - is not to be taken lightly.
