Viking – February 2011 - Lakeland Christian School

4TH ANNUALProceeds Create Music Lab, Provide Financial AidLakeland Christian’s elegant fallmusical event continues to satisfy inmultiple ways. In addition to featuringan outstanding program of popularBroadway hits, patriotic favorites andChristian classics, the Musical Harvestraises a substantial amount of moneyfor important campus projects.The fourth edition of the MusicalHarvest, held in November at TrinityPresbyterian Church, delivered anothersuccessful program featuring severalprofessional vocalists from across thenation, along with more than 150 LCSstudent musicians and vocalists. Thestudent groups included the Senior HighConcert Choir, the Junior High Choir, theSenior High Chamber Ensemble, the SixthGrade Choir, the Heart of Joy (Grades 4and 5), and the LCS Symphonic Winds.An audience of more than 300enjoyed music from Broadway musicalssuch as “West Side Story,” “Annie GetYour Gun,” “The King and I,” “LesMiserables” and “The Scarlet Pimpernel.”After the intermission, the stage andsteps were filled with LCS students whodelighted the patrons by enthusiasticallysinging a number of fun songs from“Mary Poppins.” The professional singersthen offered a selection of Christianclassics, including “Take My HandPrecious Lord,” before concluding withthree patriotic favorites.This special evening of entertainmentis designed each year to raise money forspecial campus needs, and the 2010 eventdid not disappoint. More than $50,000was raised and will be used in twodifferent, yet important, areas – to createa Music Composition Lab and for theschool’s Financial Aid Fund.continued on page 13in this issuep1, 13 p2 p3-8Musical Harvest Fall Survey heritage and Traditionsp11-12 p14-17 p21Fine Arts sports Alumni News1

So What Do the Parents Think?Fall Survey Provides Valuable FeedbackLast fall LCS parents were askedto respond to a survey on a variety oftopics from academics to overall schoolculture. The LCS administration hasbeen reviewing survey results as onemeans of obtaining parents’ perspective.This feedback will be valuable in thecurrent strategic plan developmentprocess which is designed to focus schoolimprovement efforts for the next threeto five years.Responses representing 356students were received. This represents35 percent of our student body. Parentswere asked to complete individualsurveys for each division of the school(primary grades, upper elementary,middle school, high school) in whichthey have students enrolled.Over the past 15 years, there havebeen three major parent surveys. One ofthe most dominant themesexpressed in each ofthese surveys continuesto be the parents’ concernthat LCS stays trueto its spiritual missionand priorities. The desire forthe school to reflect the biblicalfoundations on which the school wasfounded are reflected once again inthis most recent survey.The spiritual foundation andmission of LCS has always been the toppriority expressed by parents. Equallyas strong is the expectation of highqualityacademics. This is a logicalconnect. When one clearly grasps thecalling to do all to the glory of God,the commitment to the highest level ofprofessional educational practice forour students becomes an imperative.Some other themes that emergefrom the most recent survey include:✦ concern for the quality andquantity of homework assignments✦ continued commitment to attractand retain high-quality teachers✦ the recognition that student-tostudentrelationships presentincreasing challenges, particularlyfrom late elementary throughhigh school✦ concern that our students takeadvantage of technology intheir learningA review of survey commentspresented several areas of paradox.For example, the desire for rigorousacademics was coupled with theexpectation that the study timerequired by demanding honors and APcourses would not threaten students’opportunity to participate in thewide variety of co-curricular activitiesoffered. The open-ended responses onvarious topics often portrayed oppositeassessments on the same topic. Perhapsthat serves as a healthy reminder thatall parents don’t see everything inthe same way. Respect for the diversityof perspectives is an important factor toconsider in planning.The survey results confirmedthe priority of three initiativesalready underway:11) The LCS board of directors,administration and faculty are involvedin the review and refining of theschool mission, vision and core valuesdocuments. The goal is to ensure thatthe biblical foundation of the schoolbe expressed with great clarity andfocus. This is not about changing thefoundational principles. It is aboutexpressing those as clearly as possiblein order to keep the main thing themain thing.22) Funds raised throughBoosterthon, plus a generous gift froma school grandparent, have enabled usto purchase iPad and iTouch technologyas well as other equipment that is beingdeployed at various levels in the school.Teachers and students are exploring newways to implement these tools to enhancestudent learning.33) A relationship educationinitiative has been implemented in grades8-12 to address the areas of relationshipsand sexuality. The program will providenot only the biblical principles involved,but also skills and support to enable ourstudents to apply these concepts in theirrelationships. If students are unpreparedto meet the challenges in these importantareas of life, it can lead to damagingconsequences affecting other relationships.We are grateful for the participationof our parents in the survey process andlook forward to utilizing this data in ourongoing efforts to make LCS even better.2

HeritageTheandTraditionsofA Collection of LCS Traditions, Past, Present and, Perhaps, FutureHow long must an event or practice continue before it earns the “tradition” label? The following is a collection of LCStraditions – some past, some enduring and some on the horizon. It is by no means complete. For alumni and alumniparents, it will be a “walk down memory lane.” For current students and families, perhaps it is a glimpse of what tolook forward to as you experience the variety of events and traditions that will enrich your schooling journey at LCS.Traditions PastWork A ThonSpirit Week Hallway Decoration CompetitionFun DayOpen HouseSixth Grade CelebrationTraditions That Live OnSpirit Week dress-up days (when you can eatTootsie Roll Pops in class!)Fifth Grade RetreatFourth Grade St. Augustine TripSenior Locker HallwaySchool musical and playElementary OlympicsChristmas musicalGreen Meadows FarmCracker CountryPep band at ball gamesHomecoming chapelSeniors’ front-row seats in chapelBrooms in the band room – for “superior sweeps”Turtle TownSenior NightsThe bands’ 30+ repetitions of Christmas carolmedley in the Christmas paradePizza on FridaysSenior TripRose presentations to parents at Baccalaureate100th day of KindergartenJuniors’ “S-E-N-I-O-R” decorative letters in MaySeniors’ “ten-day count-down letters” in MaySenior verses at CommencementFirst and Second Grade ProgramEmerging TraditionsFriday Night Football in Viking StadiumSports team hoodiesViking dashFifth Grade CelebrationHands-on science in the Wonder RoomSixth grade on-campus overnight “retreat”Future Traditions?Eighth grade trip to TallahasseeBoosterthon Fun RunDodgeball tournamentsSeventh grade ropes course dayA Never-Ending Tradition:PrayerIn addition to the many traditionslisted above, the primary distinctiveof LCS is the spiritual componentto all that is done here. One of themost meaningful and longstandingtraditions is the sending of “I Prayedfor You” cards to our current studentsand alumni from our faculty andstaff. What an encouragement toknow that someone prayed for you!4

Alumni Return to Work for Alma MaterDr. Mike SlighHeadmasterAttended until 1964(no LCS high school at that time)Mr. John DouglassBusiness ManagerAttended until 1961(no LCS high school at that time)Miss Nancy SnyderElementary Music TeacherAttended until 1961(no LCS high school at that time)How did LCS impactyour life?The community offamilies com plementedmy churchfamily and providedmany examples ofgodly adults as role models and biblicalnorms for life in many areas. We had todo a great deal of physical work on thebuilding and grounds in those days, andmy family had a great deal of “sweatequity” in helping to keep LCS alive in theearly days. I saw the commitment of myparents to Christian schooling, and it madean indelible imprint on my life.What are some of the things that haven’tchanged from the time you were astudent until now?The commitment to education in the lightof God’s Word. That has always been thepriority of the board and teachers of LCS.The commitment to keep the main thingthe main thing has remained strong.What are some of the changes you’veseen that make LCS even better than inyears past?The LCS academic program continues toget stronger year by year. The quality ofthe faculty has improved over the yearsand has enabled us to provide the level ofeducation that our students need to preparethem for study and for life beyond highschool. The facilities have been the mostnoticeable appearance to the community,but the most essential dimensions of LCSwill always be what goes on in the heartsand minds of the teachers and the studentsand the relationships that are fosteredhere. The fine arts andathletic programshave grown inquantity and qualityin remarkable ways.What are some ofyour best memoriesof LCS?Sitting around the oldgas classroom stovein the morning whilewarming our handsand feet; standing around the flag polein the front of the school and reciting the“Pledge of Allegiance;” and playing kickball on the playground with my friends.Why did you come back to work here?Dr. Walter Sligh, Dr. Mike Sligh’s fatherand LCS board member, wrote me while Iwas completing my tour in the Navy andsaid there was a need for someone to giveguidance to the Business Office. I had beenpraying for God’s direction and saw this asan opportunity to serve the Lord in a placethat had impacted my life.What are some of the changes you’veseen that make LCS even better as theyears pass?From that old frame house on Chiles Streetto the wonderful facilities we have today…amazing! My wife likes to remind me thatwhen she began teaching at LCS in 1969there was no air conditioning, no custodialservice – you cleaned your own rooms, youtaught music,physical education,etc. and all for $2,500a year. Yes, somethings have gottenbetter but the missionis still the same.Who were yourfavorite teachersand why?Evelyn Wheeler Towler– she gave me a lovefor many subjectareas, mainly musicand geography – the world around us. Andperhaps my love for travel.How did LCS impact your life?The impacts of my education at LCS in theearly years of the school have been verysignificant. I have carried the values ofChristian character learned in my home,church and school as an elementary andmiddle school student on to life – eventoday. I am grateful for the influencespiritually ( I was so encouraged to readthe Word and know Christ daily andpersonally), and make my relationship withChrist the most important thingin life.Why did you come back to work here?I prayed, and after teaching for 24 years attwo schools in the Washington, DC area,God led me back toLCS to teach. I’vebeen here 18 years.There is a small group of faculty, staff andadministrators whose time as students at LakelandChristian School gave them the desire to returnto their alma mater to serve here professionally.6

Miss Susan EllisSecondary SocialStudies TeacherClass of 1975Mrs. Claudia (Lewis) PowellAssistant to the Headmasterand Director of AdvancementClass of 1980Mrs. Luci (Ladd) O’ByrnePrimary GradesPrincipalClass of 1988Who were yourfavorite teachersand why?Lou Palmer: She wasthe coach of all thegirls’ sports for a longtime, and we all spenta lot of time together, so it was easy to getto know each other. I was always aware ofher love for the Lord and her love for us.She required us to think and to work ... shedidn’t tolerate laziness or wasting time.Derek Keenan: He also made us think,demanded obedience and didn’t toleratenonsense; but we knew he loved us andwanted us to do well ... and to learn to belovers of God.Sammy Brooks: He taught us Spanish inour sophomore year ... sometimes it is hardfor Southerners to speak Spanish, but hemade it fun and helped us learn that it wasok to laugh at ourselves and go on.Cecil Peacock: He loved God and Scriptureand wanted us to do the same. He wasvery patient, but he demanded respect andmade us respect Scripture in the classroom... and in chapel. He was like everyone’sgrandfather sort of. He died of a heartattack while we wereon our Senior tripto Mexico.How did LCS impactyour life?My third gradeteacher, Miss Chase,led me to the Lord andthe investment all myteachers put into mylife to nurture my spiritual growth.What are some of your best memoriesof LCS?Playing “Lost in Space” on the monkey barsduring recess, Miss Chappell’s science class,attending the State Soccer Championshipin ’79, Chris Williams’ performance asRosanne Rosannadana at our Junior SeniorBanquet, and our senior trip to Mexico,which aged Mr. and Mrs. Starling at leastten years.Why did you come back to work here?To cover the cost of my daughter’s tuition.What are some of the things that haven’tchanged from the time you were astudent until now?Weekly chapel, daily Bible class, Godlyadministration, scripture memorization,curriculum that isChrist centered, andMr. Musick and Mr.Johnson.Currently, nearly 20 graduates work atLakeland Christian School in various capacities.Here are just a few of their memories andperspectives on Lakeland Christian School.Who were yourfavorite teachersand why?Mr. Musick wasmy favorite teacherbecause he madelearning fun andgenuinely cared. He knew when to pushme or challenge me in the classroom andon the track. He was the example I neededto get through the tough high school years.I still look up to him!What are some of your best memoriesof LCS?Some of my best memories: stopping in theoffice to say hello to Mr. and Mrs. Myhrer.Seeing Mrs. Aldridge always brightenedmy day! I loved serving as a TA with MissBarlow. I will never forget the cross countryteam taking a trip to the beach; it was atough workout! I loved the soccer games onour old field and the basketball games inthe old gym (which is now the cafeteria). Iremember when a group of us on the crosscountry/track team started an elementarycross country team; over 100 studentsparticipated; we competed against ScottLake Elementary.Why did you come back to work here?I am thankful I have been able to come“home” because I love LCS and what weare all about. For years, I yearned to workunder Christian administration. I stayedin touch with Dr. Sligh for several years …hoping for the opportunity to teach at LCS.Each time I stopped by to talk to Dr. Sligh,there were no availabilities or opportunities.Finally, in 2006, the Lord opened thedoor for my return to LCS. I have servedas the Primary Grades Principal for fiveyears and have had theopportunity to completemy Masters Degree atCovenant College.7

Sixth grader Julia Canady will move on to the State Science Fair in March.Several students participated in the Middle School Science Fair in early November.Six Middle Schoolers Place at Regional Science FairAfter competing in the LCS Middle School Science fair inearly November, several students went on to compete in theRegional Fair on January 29. Six of these middle schoolersplaced at the Regional Fair, and one was selected to representPolk County at the State Science Fair in late March.Congratulations to sixth grader Julia Canady, whose firstplace project in Botany qualified her for the State Fair. At theLCS fair, she received Reserve Grand Champion and the “Friendof Nature” award for having the project with the greatestapplication for environmental protection.Eighth grader MacKenzie Bell, who was the LCS GrandChampion and winner of the “Future Scientist Award” for beingthe student most likely to enter a scientific profession, earnedsecond place in the Engineering category at the Regional Fair.After earning third place for the sixth grade in the localscience fair, as well as the “Real-World” award for havinga project with an exciting application for the future, QuinnMcKown went on to earn a second place finish in theMicrobiology category at the Regional Fair.Other Regional winners were Christian Bedwell (3rdplace – Behavior), Jacob Allen (3rd place – Earth and SpaceScience) and Brandon Kaye (4th place – Engineering).Other LCS fair winners were Scout Hunt (1st place for6th grade, Einstein Award); Brandon Kaye (2nd place for6th grade, Future Scientist Award); Shelby Bedwell (3rdplace for 6th grade, Out of the Box Award); Jacob Allen(Bill Nye Award); Kacee Strickland (Special Award from theCleveland Heights Animal Hospital); Joshua Davis (FuturePower Award); and Christian Bedwell (1st place for 7thgrade, “Future Scientist Award”).Mr. Fred Wiechmann (Elementary Principal), Mr.Richard Fifer (retired rocket scientist) and LCS Class of2001 alum Mr. Joel Vogel (engineer) served as judges forthe LCS fair.Yrastorza Wins Second Place in Essay ContestIn honor of Polk County FamilyWeek this past November, Mrs. Gaye LeneHasha had her seventh grade Englishclasses participate in an essay contest on“Why I Love My Family.” After winning tophonors in the LCS contest, Cole Yrastorza’sessay was submitted to the county-widecompetition where he won secondplace in the 6th-8th grade category.Cole was recognized at the KickOff Celebration for Family Week. Hereceived a cash prize, read his essaypublicly, received a certificate andhad his essay published in The Ledger.9Seventh grader Cole Yrastorza won second place in thePolk County Family Week essay contest. He is the son ofWanda and David Yrastorza (pictured here with him).

Conference ReinforcesLCS Science ProgramBy Mrs. Jennifer Canady, Middle School Science TeacherMy two roles of wife and middle school science teacher collided recentlywhen I was invited to join my husband for a conference called “Scienceand the Courts” hosted by George Mason University Center for Law andEconomics. Some of the most eminent scientists in the country convened fora week of seminars designed to help appellate-level judges from all across theUnited States, Canada and Israel understand the complicated scientific issueson which they must rule.Hearing from world-renowned scientists was both humbling andencouraging. As I took detailed notes on many hours of lectures, a remarkablepattern emerged. Much of what was being presented to judges to help themmake sense of the most difficult issues of our time is precisely what we’reteaching our students in middle school science at Lakeland Christian School.As Dr. James Trefil, the Robinson Professor of Physics at George MasonUniversity, took us through the scientific method, classification, the historyof science and the big ideas that shaped the f oundations of modern science,the notes I took looked remarkably familiar. As Dr. Marcia Angell, professorat Harvard Medical School and former editor of the New England Journal ofMedicine, discussed the reliability of scientific studies, I was encouraged toknow that my own students could have followed every word. Dr. Bruce Ames,an eminent biogeneticist and researcher from Oakland Children’s Hospital,dug deep into the workings of DNA and then took time over lunchto encourage me about the research my own middle schoolers are doing.Mrs. Jennifer Canady has introduced LCS middle schoolers tosome exciting new science programs in the past few years.I want nothing short of the best possibleeducation for my students (which includes myown daughter). It can be difficult to judge thequality of programs – particularly in a field likescience that is constantly changing – and toevaluate what it takes to help middle schoolersget a top-flight science education. After hearingfrom some of the most respected researchers in thecountry, I left the conference encouraged to knowthat we’re absolutely on the right track in scienceeducation at Lakeland Christian.Two LCS Students Win Editorial ContestJacob AllenJake AlbrittonCompeting against 181 other middleschool students, sixth graders Jacob Allenand Jake Albritton were two of this year’swinners in the middle school divisionof the 32nd Annual Student EditorialWriting Contest sponsored by The Ledger.Allen won second place, and Albrittonearned third place. The students eachreceived a cash prize and had their essayand photo published in The Ledger.The contest asked middle schoolstudents to write an editorial discussingtheir thoughts on preparing for collegeor employment or about near-shoreoil drilling. Miss Jenny Boulet taughtthe students how to write an editorialwhile Mrs. Jennifer Canady taught thescience behind near-shore oil drilling.The teachers then entered 18 studentsin the contest.The finalists were chosen bythe Communications Departmentat Florida Southern College, and thewinners were selected by the EditorialBoard of The Ledger.10Sixth graders Blake Bellar andTriston LaPorte won honorable mentionfor their editorials.During the students’ study of oildrilling, students read op-eds from the NewYork Times as well as articles by the NatureConservancy. Canady was able to use agrant from the Southwest Florida WaterManagement District (SWFWMD) to host atwo-day “Organic Earth” seminar for sixthand seventh grade students. Guests fromThe Nature’s Classroom presented an oilspill simulation to the students.

Johnson EarnsOliver Hobbs AwardThe LCS Fine Arts Department won the Middle/High School EnrollmentAward for having 60% of secondary students enrolled in a music course.Fine Arts Faculty, Students AttendAnnual ConferenceThe annual Florida Music Educator’s Association Annual Clinic/Conference was held in Tampa in mid-January. Members of the LCS Fine Artsfaculty attended multiple workshops, rehearsals and concerts related to theirindividual disciplines.At the conference, Lakeland Christian School received the Middle/HighSchool Enrollment Award presented annually to “middle and/or high schoolmusic programs demonstrating high enrollment in music courses.” Currently,60 percent of secondary students at LCS are enrolled in music courses. KathyJohnson was also presented with the Oliver Hobbs Award by the FloridaBandmasters Association (see separate article).Five LCS choir students and three band students were chosen to participatein All-State groups during the FMEA conference. These students were chosenby musicianship, sight-reading and vocal audition, and participated withhundreds of their peers from around the state. Guest conductors from allover the US spent many hours in rehearsal with these students and presentedexcellent concerts at the culmination of the weekend. Students receiving thishonor included: Amanda Fulton, Kara Stacy and Vaviel Verner – All-StateTreble Chorus; Johnny Boatwright and Casey Jones – All-State Concert Chorus;Christopher Greene – All-State Middle School Band; Justin Middleton andCameron Underwood – All-State High School Honor Band.Also at the conference, Mrs. Jill Jones, faculty Tri-M advisor, and theTri-M officers attended the FMEA Student Leadership Workshop. This year’sofficers are Emily Tan (President), Angela Douglas (Vice-President), CarlyTippel (Secretary), Andrew Tew (Chaplain) and Courtney Payne (Director ofChildren’s Choir). The students learned valuable leadership skills from speakerFran Kick. The speaker used interactive teamwork activities to engage thestudents in learning lifelong social skills. He stressed the importance of beinga leader who gives positive instruction and that actions always speak louderthan words. “Being a leader of a group such as Tri-M means to put ideas intoaction, participating with the group and paying careful attention to the needsof others,” said Mrs. Jones. “This leadership workshop was a very fun andbeneficial experience for all the Tri-M officers!”Mrs. Jill Jones (second from right) isjoined by her Tri-M officers at the FMEAConference. Pictured from l-r: CarlyTippel, Angela Douglas, Emily Tan,Courtney Payne, Jones and Andrew Tew.Middle school band directorKathy Johnson was recently honoredwith the Oliver Hobbs Award, presentedby the Florida Bandmasters Association(FBA). This award recognizes FBAmembers who have consistently donean exceptional job in the position ofband director.Each district may nominate oneperson by secret ballot, and Johnsonwas selected by the Polk County banddirectors. The criteria for the awardinclude being an FBA member for atleast 15 years, serving as a currentband director in Florida, attendingdistrict and state meetings on aregular basis, earning Superior ratingsat the District MPA competitions, andserving the profession as an officer,committee member or helping withother FBA events.Johnson directs the fifth and sixthgrade bands, as well as the middleschool band. She also teaches guitar,serves as the assistant high school banddirector and assists with the pep band.Mrs. Kathy Johnson, middle school band director,won the Oliver Hobbs Award.11

LCS Fine Arts Department Completes Busy FallDorothy and her friendslisten carefully to theWizard of Oz.Fine Arts Department Presents Largest Musical in School HistoryWith two sold-out performances,the highest attendance at a musical andthe largest cast ever, this year’s “Wizardof Oz” is one for the record books atLakeland Christian School. During fourperformances over three days, the castof this beloved musical entertained thecrowds in the LCS auditorium.This year’s cast consisted of 82students across all ages, including30 elementary students, 26 middleschoolers and 26 high schoolers. A16-member orchestra directed by Mr.Chuck Fulton provided the music forall the performances. Three additionalstudents served backstage.This year’s cast featured KatieGreene (Dorothy), Brent Adriano(Scarecrow), Johnny Boatwright(Tin Man), Jimmy Prescott (CowardlyLion), Courtney Payne (WickedWitch), Amanda Carl (Good Witch),Andrew Tew (Wizard) and ZachVarnum (city guard). Other studentsplayed various roles including themunchkins and flying monkeys.The “Wizard of Oz” was directed by TeriEvans. Wendy Carl and Jill Jones assisted asvocal directors. Choreography was taughtby Amber Salaz, Ashley Thomas and SheronWhite. Nancy Snyder served as the children’sdirector. Other faculty and staff membersassisted with backstage help, sound and lights,scenic construction, bookkeeping and ticketsales. Amy Maloy headed up the costumes,and the set design was coordinated by MilaAdriano and Jesse Sharpe. Many parentshelped with costume and set design. JonathanMasters served as the technical stage manager.Fourteen Chosen for All-County ChorusFourteen LCS students were chosen to participate inthe 2010 Polk All-County Choruses held in November2010, at Florida Southern College. These studentswere chosen by vocal audition and participated inperformance with approximately 100 students perlevel chosen from Polk County. The students receivingthis honor were: Brent Adriano, Amanda Carl,Makaylee Graves and Courtney Payne (High SchoolMixed Chorus); Christopher Greene, Kara StacyVaviel Verner and Hannah Warren (7th-8th GradeMixed Chorus); Abigail Garrard, Caroline Kitchens,Taylor Mills, Paul Mowrer, Cole Singler and AlexVorndran (6th Grade Treble Chorus).LCS Choirs Reach Out at ChristmasDuring the month of December, the LCS Choirs had manyopportunities to present the truth of Christmas to members of theLakeland community. On Wednesday, December 8, the Jr. High Choirvisited Oakbridge Assisted Living Unit singing Christmas carols andspending time talking with the residents. On Thursday, December 16,the 6th Grade Choir visited the Emeritus Lakeland Assisted Living Unit,singing familiar carols. It was exciting to see the residents singingalong as we were able to connect them to Christmas music of theirpast. On Friday, December 10, the HS Concert Choir and Chamberensemble presented a program to the South Lakeland rotary Club,held at the Yacht Club on Lake Hollingsworth. The LCS choirs arethankful for the opportunities that Christmas gave for sharing thetruth of the gospel to the Lakeland community through music.12

1 21 — School parents Christina and Greg Sale were two of the vocalists for the Musical Harvest again this year.2 — Julia Wright Costa and Mark Thomsen perform a song together.3 — Members of the high school Symphonic Winds performed a number of pieces throughout the evening.4 — Juniors Emily Sharpe, Molly Rice, Alison Sizemore, Ashley Abbott, Nikki Aspinwall and Ciara Atkinson servedas hostesses for the evening.Musical Harvest continued from page 134The composition lab will provide a place for aspiring youngsongwriters to develop their interests and hone their skills. Throughstate-of-the-art technology, students will have the opportunity to furthercultivate their musical creativity as they progress from playing the musicof others to playing their original compositions.The majority of the money raised through the event has been placedin the LCS Financial Aid Fund. As a result of the country’s economicissues, more and more families are in need of assistance for their childrento remain at the school. In fact, last year LCS provided the largestamount of financial aid in the history of the school – almost $500,000.Musical Harvest money was raised through sponsorships andticket sales. The sponsors and those who purchased Gold Patron ticketsattended an after-concert reception at the home of Dean and Gina Saunders.The guests enjoyed hors d’ouvres and an encore performance by theprofessional singers. School parents Greg and Christina Sale once againselected and hosted the national musical talent, as they have from theinception of the event.LCS extends appreciation to the following event sponsors:Title SponsorHarrell’s Fertilizer GroupSponsorsJack & Tina HarrellHorne Construction, Inc.Kevin & Lois KnowltonMIDFLORIDA Credit UnionThe NCT Group CPAs, LLPOMSPeterson & Myers, P.A.Sale InsurancePhilip SebringHostsPayton & Keith AlbrittonBena & Tom BaylessPat & Ralph BlalockKim & Bob CleghornBarbara HartPam & Bennett HillDanease & Jay HorneSylvia & Kevin JonesAnsley & Greg MastersCheri & Todd MaxwellShannon & Jeff MilesJaimi & Corey Miller Annette & Steve SlighAdele & Paul Morgan Laz & James SmithLisa & Steve Moseley Sherry & Conrad VarnumMelissa & Brad Murray Amanda & Ed VernerJean & Oz Mutz Marcy & Dave WickenkampPam & Bill Mutz Kim & Jim WilbanksBeth & Lee Patteson Susie & Steve WilsonMandy & Cory PetcoffApril & Bart RichertChristina & Greg SaleBonnie & Streamline Sale13

Boys’ Soccer Team Claims Second Straight District TitleFor the second year in a row, the Vikingvarsity soccer team added some new hardwareto the LCS trophy cases as they defeated SantaFe Catholic, 2-0, in the Class 2A-8 DistrictChampionship game.Senior Michael Emert scored the team’sfirst goal in the first half, and freshman JakeMolony knocked in a penalty kick late in thesecond half. Senior goalkeeper Ethan Marquisheld off the Crimson Hawk offense for hisfifth shutout of the season. This was thefirst year that Ethan played soccer.Before the Vikings faced off against the Hawks,LCS claimed an easy 6-1 victory of FoundationAcademy in the semifinal game of the tournament.At press time, the Vikings were preparingto take on First Academy in the RegionalQuarterfinals.The Vikings are coached by Grandy Streets.After a rough 0-4 start, the team finished theregular season with a record of 15-7-1.The JV boys’ team was coached by BernardoBlanco and finished with a record of 7-5-2. Themiddle school team, coached by Sheldon McVay,finished their season with a record of two wins,five losses and two ties.To view a complete summary of the season,visit the Athletic section of the Lakeland ChristianSchool website.FHSAA Awards Fall Academic TeamChampions, LCS Leads Class 2AThe Florida High School Athletic Association has named the AcademicTeam Champions for the fall sports season, and two LCS teams have toppedthe list for having the highest grade point average in the state.With a cumulative team GPA of 3.876, the girls’ swim and dive teamtook top honors in Class 1A. For class 2A, the girls’ volleyball team also tookthe top honor with a GPA of 3.825. The girls’ cross country team finished insecond place in 1A, while the football team finished in the number four spot.With the first place rankings, the Vikings now lead Class 2A as theoverall Academic Team Champion with 50 points. This is the first year thatthe FHSAA will award a year-end overall Academic Team Champion in eachclass. The top 10 schools in each category will receive points. Ten points areawarded for a first-place finish, nine points for second, etc. The school in eachclass with the highest cumulative point total for the schoolyear will receive a special award.14Rachel MunsonSenior Swimmer NamedScholastic All AmericanSenior Rachel Munson, a standoutswimmer for LCS, has been named to the 2010USA Swimming Scholastic All America Team.Just one of 39 female swimmers in Florida tobe recognized, Munson was required to meetminimum time requirements in swimming events(100-yard breast stroke and 100-yard butterfly)and have a GPA above 4.0. Rachel is the firstfemale swimmer at LCS to earn this honor.Rachel currently holds school records inseveral swimming events including the 100 breaststroke,100 butterfly and 200 individual medley.She was The Ledger’s 2009 Swimmer of the Year.

Wayne Peace Named HeadFootball CoachIn late January, Lakeland Christian School announced that WaynePeace has been named Head Football Coach for the Vikings. Peace served asQuarterbacks Coach at LCS for the past four seasons. He replaces Bobby DanMcGlohorn, who resigned following the completion of the 2010 season.Peace, a Lakeland native, is a graduate of Lakeland High School, wherehe led the Dreadnaughts to the state semifinals in 1979. He went on to be afour-year starting quarterback for the University of Florida, setting schooland NCAA records in the process. He was one of the most accurate passersin NCAA history and was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated onSeptember 13, 1982. Following college Peace signed with the USFL’s TampaBay Bandits, before opening a State Farm Insurance agency here in Lakeland.Peace assumes his head coaching responsibilities immediately as heprepares for the 2011 season. He and his wife, Melanie, have two children incollege and two who are students at Lakeland Christian.Lady Vikes Clinch District TitleIt was a heartbreaking loss last season when Santa Fe Catholicbroke a 12-year District Championship winning streak by the LadyVikings soccer team. Even though LCS got revenge on Santa Fe in theRegional Semifinal game, the District title loss could not be forgotten.This season the Lady Vikings were going to make sure that it didn’thappen again. After easily handling All Saints’ Academy in thesemifinal game of the district tournament (6-0), the girls squared offagainst the Crimson Hawks in the Class 2A-8 District Final. It took alittle extra effort, but in a come-from-behind overtime victory, theVikings reclaimed their trophy again this year.Down 2-0 at halftime, sophomore Kourtney Rea came out strong inthe second half, scoring the team’s first goal just a minute in. SeniorShelby Pierce later scored on an indirect kick. In the overtime, seniorHannah Webster scored the game- clinching goal.The Lady Vikings, coached by Jason Streets, finished the regular seasonwith a record of 14-4-2. At the time The Viking went to press, the team wasset to square off against Trinity Prep in the Regional Semifinal Game. Visitthe Lakeland Christian School website to view complete team results.The JV girls’ team was coached by Rob Terry and finishedwith a record of 7-715

FACA Honors Basketball Players, CoachThe Florida Athletic CoachesAssociation has named its2010-2011 basketball players andcoaches award winners, and fourfrom LCS have earned top honors.Sophomore Christin Strawbridgewas named the 2A Player of the Year forgirls’ basketball and was also selectedto the 2A All State Team. TeammateEmily Bolter, a senior, made the 2A AllAcademic All State Team. First year head coachTimo Strawbridge was chosen as the 2A Girls’Basketball Coach of the Year.For boys’ basketball, senior Jonathan Wilsmanwas honored as the 2A Player of the Year.Girls’ Basketball Team StrongUnder New Head CoachAfter finishing the 09-10 season asDistrict Champions but with a recordof just seven wins and 16 losses,the Lady Vikings were lookingto improve this year. With newhead coach Timo Strawbridge,the girls did just that. Finishingthe regular season with a recordof 15-10, they were facing aDistrict title match up againstrival Santa Fe Catholic as TheViking went to press.The Lady Vikes started theseason out by winning the Pre-Season Classic in mid- November,defeating Cambridge Schooland then Berkeley Prep. Despitestruggling through early December,the girls’ team won their ownHoliday Hoops Tournament andthen defeated Mulberry HighSchool to end the year.After the break, the LadyVikings wrapped up the regularseason with big wins over Santa Fe(49-22 and 51-32), New Dimensions(58-17), Lake Region (46-31) andOut-of-Door Academy (44-39).The middle school girls’basketball team was coached byDana Fox and Kelly Lopez. They finishedwith a record of eight wins and three losses.For complete results, visit the Athletics page on theLakeland Christian website.After a tough 2-7 start tothe regular season before theChristmas break, the Vikingvarsity basketball team cameback in January with a winninggame plan.The Vikings, coached byTodd Radford, dropped sometough games early in theseason, coming up just shortagainst McKeel Academy (63-61),Frostproof High School (52-49) andMulberry High School (56-50). Afterthe Christmas break, however,the team went 8-2 as The Vikingwas going to press. The Vikingsdefeated Fort Meade by a scoreof 69-36 to start off the new year.The hoopsters then faced crosstownrival Santa Fe Catholic andcame up with a 49-41 win. Twovictories over Sonrise Christian andanother against Fort Meade gave theVikings momentum as they head intothe District tournament.The JV team, coached byFrank Lopez, finished the seasonat finished the season at 15-2. The JH-Varsity team wascoached by Jim Boatwright andfinished with an outstanding 10-1 record. TheJH-JV team went undefeated this season (11-0) andwas coached by Dwayne McDow.Viking Hoopsters Reboundfrom Tough StartFor complete results, visit the LCS website.16

The Ledger NamesFall All-CountyAthletesCongratulations to the followingstudents for being selected asAll-County athletes by TheLedger for the fall season:Football:Offensive Honorable Mention –Christian Alexander,Rob Harper, Daniel SmithDefensive Honorable Mention –Blake Averitt, Ethan Marquis,Livingston BoulericeVolleyball:Second Team – Hailee BennettHonorable Mention –Meagan Palm, Molly Rice,Alison Sizemore,Christin StrawbridgeBoys’ Golf:Honorable Mention –Hayden Hill, Blake Crosby,Grant McKown, Brian StaesGirls’ Golf:Honorable Mention –Hannah Webster,Ellen SharpeCross Country:First Team – Mark Mutz,Rebecca EavesHonorable Mention –Taylor Scruggs, Jerod Fuller,Jessica Fuller, Carrie Kirby,Breanna SkladanekSwimming:First Team – Ly VelezHonorable Mention –Stephanie Powers,Olivia Schichtel,Chloe Wineinger, Tori Green,Nathan Lain, Luke Yrastorza,Dallas ConnellSenior Corey Stump (center) commits to play baseball for the University of Florida. He is joined here by (l-r)Athletic Director Mark Kirby, LCS Baseball Coach Blane Fox, and his parents Debbie and Duff Stump.Senior Pitcher Signs with UFLakeland Christian School senior Corey Stump recently signed aletter of commitment to play baseball for the University of Florida inGainesville. Stump, a left-handed pitcher for the Vikings, finished the2010 season with 78 strikeouts and a 2.14 ERA. He plans to study eitherbusiness or marketing at UF.He is the son of Duff and Debbie Stump. His brother Jonathanplays baseball for Berry College in Rome, Georgia.Alumni, Former LCS TeammatesEarn All-American StatusTim Green and Kyle Crouse were friendsand teammates first, then competitors, and nowthey both find themselves on an exclusive listof college athletes who make up the NCCAAAll-American Team.Class of 2007 alumni Green and Crouseplayed soccer together at LCS for manyyears under Coach Dean Johnson. After theyTim Green and Kyle Crouse (shownhere as LCS seniors in 2007) wereboth named to the NCCAAAll-American Team.graduated from Lakeland Christian, Tim wenton to play for Cedarville University (Ohio), and Kyle played for PalmBeach Atlantic University (Florida). Now as college seniors, Tim andKyle met in December for the National Christian College AthleticAssociation national championship game in Orlando—the final gameof both of their careers. Palm Beach Atlantic came out on top in thenational title game, but both players capped off their soccer careers byearning a spot on the 2010 NSCAA/Performance Subaru Men’s NCCAAAll-America Team.For Tim, this is the third consecutive year to earn the award.17

Gifts TO L a k e l a n d C h r i s t i a n S c h o o lOn behalf of the students we serve, a heartfelt thanks to the following generous persons and companies who have partneredwith LCS by providing a gift to the ministry. We were blessed by:Mr. and Mrs. Tom AbramsonDr. and Mrs. Ruben AdrianoMr. and Mrs. Keith AlbrittonMr. and Mrs. Joe AldridgeMr. and Mrs. John AllenMr. and Mrs. Charles Asbridge, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John AttawayMr. and Mrs. Robert Averitt, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Phillip AveryMr. and Mrs. Howard BaylessMrs. Tom BaylessMr. and Mrs. Dennis BerryMr. and Mrs. Philip BeytellMr. and Mrs. Ralph BlalockMr. and Mrs. Jim BoatwrightMr. and Mrs. Jonathan BolsterMr. and Mrs. Hal BolterDr. and Mrs. David BowersMr. and Mrs. Don BradleyMr. and Mrs. Bill BranhamMrs. Mary Ann BreathittPastor and Mrs. Brady BrinsonMr. and Mrs. Carroll BryantDr. and Mrs. T. BrzozowskiCol. Charles B. BurdetteMr. and Mrs. Clark BuurmaMr. and Mrs. Frank CampanoMr. and Mrs. Charles CanadyMr. and Mrs. Brian CarrollMr. and Mrs. Michael CassidyMr. and Mrs. Bill ChamberlinMr. and Mrs. Brian ChapmanMs. Kim CherryMr. and Mrs. Bob CleghornMr. and Mrs. Dan Cline, Sr.Ms. Pam ColeMr. and Mrs. Gregory ColemanMrs. Lucy Anne CollierMrs. Jackie DavisMr. and Mrs. Steven DavisMr. and Mrs. John DouglassMr. and Mrs. Bill DrostMr. and Mrs. Glen DuncanMiss Susan EllisMr. and Mrs. Perry EvansRev. and Mrs. Roger EvansMr. and Mrs. G. Patrick FaganMs. Marne FauberMrs. Nancy FisherMr. and Mrs. Bob ForlawDr. and Mrs. Kwame FosuMr. and Mrs. Avon FrierMr. and Mrs. Tim FrostMr. and Mrs. Chuck FultonMr. and Mrs. Louis F. GarrardMr. and Mrs. Bud GibsonMr. and Mrs. GuillermoGonzalez-TorresMr. and Mrs. Clint GordonMs. Ann GrassfieldDr. and Mrs. Graham GreeneMr. and Mrs. Richard GreeneMs. Patsy HamMr. and Mrs. Les Harrell, Jr.Mrs. Norma HarrellMs. Barbara HartMr. and Mrs. Donald HeacoxMr. and Mrs. HollandHendersonMr. and Mrs. Rex HenryMr. and Mrs. John HerndonMrs. Robert HightowerMr. and Mrs. G. Bennett HillMr. and Mrs. Keith HodgeMr. and Mrs. Louie HolmesMr. and Mrs. Boyce HorneMr. and Mrs. H. J. HorneMrs. Debbie HoughtonMr. and Mrs. Bobby HowardMr. and Mrs. Edmund HuckeryRev. and Mrs. Gary HullMr. and Mrs. E. LaMar HuntMr. and Mrs. David HurdMrs. Mimi JenkoMr. and Mrs. Daryl JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Kenneth JohnsonMrs. Stephanie JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Stephen JonesMr. and Mrs. H. L. JoynerSheriff and Mrs. Grady JuddDr. and Mrs. Derek KeenanMr. and Mrs. Robert KettlekampMr. and Mrs. Mark KirbyMr. and Mrs. Jon KirkMr. and Mrs. Curt KitchensMr. and Mrs. Andrew KnowltonMr. Erwin KnowltonMr. and Mrs. Kevin KnowltonMr. and Mrs. Ray KriegbaumMr. and Mrs. Allen LaddMr. and Mrs. Jay LamelasDr. and Mrs. Donald LangleyRev. and Mrs. Michael LathamMr. and Mrs. Robert LatimerMr. and Mrs. Carl LewisMr. and Mrs. Fred LopezMr. and Mrs. Robert MaddenMr. and Mrs. Stephen MaddenMr. and Mrs. Kevin MaloyMrs. Jeanice MartinMr. and Mrs. B. J. MasonMr. and Mrs. Richard MasonMr. and Mrs. Greg MastersMr. and Mrs. Byron MattesonMr. and Mrs. Todd MaxwellMr. and Mrs. Robert McBrideMr. and Mrs. Mike McCormickMr. and Mrs. Keith McDonaldMr. and Mrs. Tom McLaughlinMs. Barbara MeneelyMr. and Mrs. Timothy MerchantMr. and Mrs. Daniel MerzMr. and Mrs. Corey MillerMr. and Mrs. David MillerMr. and Mrs. Jeff MilesMs. Traci MinesMrs. Norma MooreMr. and Mrs. Edward Mora, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Paul MorganMr. Kevin MortonMr. and Mrs. Michael MosleyMr. and Mrs. Eric MowrerMr. and Mrs. Birk MullinaxMrs. Bennie Jo MurrayMr. and Mrs. Bradley MurrayMr. and Mrs. Mike Musick, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. O. U. MutzMr. and Mrs. Robert MyhrerMr. and Mrs. Robert NagyMr. and Mrs. Alan NaughtonMr. and Mrs. Stephen NicholsMr. and Mrs. Chris O’ByrneMiss Ellen OncuMrs. Judy OncuMr. and Mrs. Kelvin OxendineMr. and Mrs. Hugh PattersonMr. and Mrs. Lee PattesonMr. and Mrs. Cory PetcoffMr. and Mrs. Robert Powell, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John PowellMr. and Mrs. James PowersMr. and Mrs. John PrahlMs. Angela RegisterMr. Ron RiggsMr. and Mrs. R. P. RobbinsMr. and Mrs. James RobersonMr. and Mrs. W. Tom RogersMr. and Mrs. Marshall RoweMr. and Mrs. Dale RussellMr. and Mrs. Jon K. RussellMr. and Mrs. Jim RyalMr. and Mrs. Bill SchichtelMr. and Mrs. Steve ScruggsMr. Philip SebringMr. and Mrs. Gary SharpeRev. and Mrs. Jesse SharpeMr. and Mrs. Chris ShillsMr. and Mrs. Wayne ShimkoMr. and Mrs. David SimpsonMr. and Mrs. Ronald SinglerDr. and Mrs. Mike SlighDr. and Mrs. Stephen SlighMr. and Mrs. Dwight SmithDr. and Mrs. James SmithMr. and Mrs. Michael SmithDr. and Mrs. Steve SmithMr. and Mrs. Steven SmithsonMiss Nancy SnyderMr. and Mrs. Thomas SparkmanMr. and Mrs. Joseph St. JohnMr. and Mrs. Geoff StablerMr. and Mrs. Michael StacyMr. and Mrs. Robert StanzMr. and Mrs. John StrazzullaMr. and Mrs. Dane StreetsRev. and Mrs. Robert StubblefieldMr. and Mrs. Michael SuttonMr. and Mrs. John SzydlowskiDr. and Mrs. Bradley TanMs. Jana TombrinkMr. and Mrs. James TomchoMr. and Mrs. Eric TorresMrs. Evelyn TowlerMr. and Mrs. Jim TurlingtonMr. and Mrs. Dean TurnerMr. and Mrs. Conrad VarnumDr. and Mrs. John VernerMr. and Mrs. Tom Watkins, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Ted Weeks, IVMr. and Mrs. Ernie WhiteMr. and Mrs. David WickenkampMrs. Jean WiddowsonMr. and Mrs. Frederic WiechmannMr. and Mrs. Jim WilbanksMr. and Mrs. James WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Steve WilsonMrs. William A. WolfeMr. and Mrs. Glenn WrightMr. and Mrs. John ZecklerMr. Floyd ZieglerBurnetti Children’s Foundation, Inc.Harrell’s Fertilizer Group, Inc.Murray Equipment Sales, Inc.Outsource Management SolutionsPeterson & Myers, P.A.Sligh Clinic of ChiropracticThe Glenn W. and Hazelle PaxsonMorrison FoundationWatson Clinic LLP18

Living MemorialsIt is a joy to receive gifts that are sent to acknowledge a loved one. We aregrateful for the gifts received from the following:In memory of: Mr. Tom BaylessGiven by: Mr. and Mrs. Kale AlbrittonMr. and Mrs. Ralph AllenMr. and Mrs. Hunt BerrymanMr. and Mrs. Paul BlalockMr. and Mrs. Ralph BlalockMr. and Mrs. WilliamCoscioniMrs. Norma HarrellMrs. Peggy KiefferMr. and Mrs. Kevin KnowltonMr. and Mrs. Edward KorenMs. Patricia LagoniMr. and Mrs. George MaguireMr. and Mrs. Larry MaxwellMr. C. Parkhill MaysMs. Gwendolyn McLinMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey MilesMrs. Anthony MillerMr. and Mrs. O. U. MutzMr. and Mrs. Ray PhillipsMrs. Cheryl PhilpotMrs. Sandra RobinsonMr. and Mrs. J MichaelSwaineMr. and Mrs. William SweatMr. Robert TateMr. and Mrs. M. WrightTurnerMr. Hugh WallaceMr. and Mrs. John WatkinsMr. and Mrs. Ralph WeeksMs. Vicki WhitmanMr. and Mrs. Steve WilsonBank of Central FloridaDixie Jet & Rotor Service, LLCLakeland Properties &Management, Inc.Lowe’s South RegionConstruction:Mr. David DealMr. Mike HarlessMr. Tony CookMr. Shannon LoveSebring High School,Class of ‘52seeJesus.net, Inc.Wallis, Murphey, BoyingtonArchitects, Inc.In honor of: Mrs. Bena BaylessGiven by: Mrs. Norma HarrellIn memory of: Mrs. Doris GibsonGiven by: Mrs. Robert HightowerIn memory of: Cooper NaughtonGiven by: Mr. and Mrs. LarryNaughtonIn memory of: Brad LangstonGiven by: Mrs. Sybil SwoffoLCS AppreciatesLibrary DonationsThe Lakeland Christian Library staffappreciates the generosity of those whohave provided recent book donations.The library counts on the regularcontributions of school families toexpand their collection for students.Miss Danielle AllenMr. and Mrs. Kent AtkinsonMr. and Mrs. Hal BolterMr. and Mrs. David BowersMrs. Jan EdgarMr. and Mrs. Rex HenryMr. and Mrs. Terry McNuttMs. Shelly SchaedelMr. and Mrs. Steve ScruggsMr. and Mrs. Tom StandiferMr. and Mrs. John SzydlowskiLakeland Christian School is the beneficiary of manydonated goods and services provided by school familiesand other friends. These gifts enable higher levels of excellence campus-wide.Rhonda Reynolds and Star Pizza Box – For donating pizza boxes for sixth gradesolar ovens.Richard Fifer – For spending many hours organizing science fair paperworkto enable middle school students to compete in the Polk Regional Science andEngineering Fair.Richard Fifer and Joel Vogel – For judging the middle school science fair.Sherry Herman – For her wonderfully creative cakes that she donated toMrs. Stump’s third grade class.Cathy Hamilton and Marsha Hannum – For coming in to help inMrs. Stump’s third grade classroom each week.Judy Carroll – For donating a generous supply of specialty paints and othersupplies to the elementary art department.Doug and Deni Burnetti and the Burnetti Children’s Foundation – For fundingthe teacher training and purchase of all supplies and props needed for theRelationship Education classes.Betty Miller, Lisa Douglas, Libba Griffin, Tammy Henderson, Deborah Saleyand Lisa Turbeville – For volunteering to assemble, organize and prepare all ofthe supplies and props needed for the Relationship Education classes.Kathy Fulton, Ana Liz Greene, Alice Middleton and Steve Jones – Forchaperoning the All-State Band and Choir students in Tampa on January 13-15.Kettlekamp Family and Barbara Hart – For donating crutches to the LakelandChristian School Athletic Department.19

Apple Products Purchasedwith Boosterthon Funds,Grandparent GiftThanks to the Boosterthon fundraiser andthe generosity of a school grandparent, LakelandChristian School has been able to offer its studentsaccess to leading educational technology. Theschool has purchased 100 iPads, 50 iPod Touches,four MacBook Pro laptops and 20 iMac computers.Almost all of these devices are mobile and can beused in classrooms all over the school.The acquisition of these Apple devices allowsLCS to be in the forefront of technology availabletoday. From graphing algebraic equations tostudying the solar system to digitally dissectingfrogs, students from kindergarten to twelfth gradecan use the products to become more engaged in thelearning process and to experience many hands-onactivities through modern technology.Students in Miss Jenny Boulet’s 6th grade class work together on one of the new iPads.If you could play anymusical instrument,which one wouldyou choose?By what agedo you hope tobe married?If you could onlyhave one piece oftechnology, whichone would you keep?Grossest thingyour parents evermade you eatIf you were pickinga new mascot forLCS, what wouldit be?Blake AverittSeniorCello 22 Cell phone Pickled eggs The BlakesMary PeaceFifth GradeGuitar 26 PhoneBrussels sproutsThe EaglesMatt NipperElementary PE TeacherXylophoneBy 65when I retireRecord player Broccoli jello The AnteatersTori GreenSeventh GraderPiano23-26CellphoneGreen beansThe GatorsEllen OncuSecond Grade TeacherYOURTURN!Violin 10 years ago My iPad20Liver and lima beansand beetsThe Wolverines

Alumni News2000sFaith Lay Williams (’04) and Christopher are the proudparents of Matthew Vernon, born on February 13, 2009, andAbbigail Marie, born on May 25, 2010.Brett Register (’01) and Jamie Blair, a make-up artist inHollywood, are engaged to be married and are planning a weddingsometime in 2012.Tim Britt (’01) and Lanna Daniel Britt (’02) recentlycelebrated their sixth anniversary. Tim has completed eight years asa Military Police officer in the Army, and Lanna is a news producerwho writes for “Special Report with Bret Baier” on the Fox NewsChannel. They currently reside in Washington D.C.Celeste Frank (’02) graduated in December of 2010 as aDoctor of Chiropractic from Life University and as the Valedictorianof her graduating class. Following graduation, Celeste marriedPhillip Holstein in Maui, Hawaii. Celeste and Phillip reside inKennesaw, Georgia.1990sMandy Corda Pinto (’99) and herhusband Bill were married in April of 2010.Jeremy Secrest (’97) is stationed at FortIrwin as a Combat Trainer with the Artillery.Jeremy and Jessica Diane have been marriedfor five years.Mr. and Mrs. Bill PintoMr. and Mrs. Tim BrittNote to Alumni Parents:If your former student nolonger lives in your homebut still receives mailfrom Lakeland Christianat your address, pleasee-mail Claudia Powell atcpowell@lcsonline.orgto update their alumniinformation.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.LCS Unveils New Website21The Lakeland Christian School websitehas a brand new look! After months ofwork by the web team at Winter Haven’sClark/Nikdel/Powell, the LCS site is visuallyappealing, easy to navigate and full of allthe information our current and potentialfamilies need to know about the school.The new site features:n Homepage links to RenWeb, lunchmenus andthe Faculty/Staff Directoryn Scrolling features that highlight andlink to the most important informationor upcoming events at LCSn Updated news and calendar informationn Links to Facebook, Twitter and the mostrecent photosn Admissions information including formsand tuition brochuresn Much, much more!Coming soon on the new site:n An interactive campus mapn Online givingn A brand new sports site with links toschedules, results and much more!

1111 Forest Park Street • Lakeland, Florida 33803 • 863-688-2771 • www.lcsonline.orgNon-Profit Org.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDLakeland, FLPermit No. 133The Viking is published quarterly by Lakeland Christian School, 1111 Forest Park St., Lakeland, Florida 33803Welcome Wednesdays Continue This SpringDon’t forget that there are more Welcome Wednesday AdmissionOpen Houses set for this spring. On March 9 and April 13, guestsare invited to Lakeland Christian School from 8:30-10:30 a.m.During this time, visitors can tour the campus, meet with schoolrepresentatives, view the school video and get all of the informationthey need to enroll their children at Lakeland Christian School.Keep thinking about potential families who might be interestedin sending their kids to LCS and invite them to Welcome Wednesdays!Can’t make it to Welcome Wednesdays? LCS tours are alsoavailable any day by appointment.MARK YOUR CALENDARMarch 8Progress ReportsMarch 14-18Spring BreakMarch 28-April 1Creation Care WeekMarch 31-April 2Senior PlayApril 1End of the Third QuarterApril 4-8Achievement Testing (Grades 1-11)April 8Report Cards