Viking – July 2010 - Lakeland Christian School

VikingLakeland Christian SchoolTheJuly 2010Seniors Set To Impact Their Culture

Reunion ReflectionsBy Dr. Mike Sligh, Headmaster“Where’s the flagpole?”Members of the Class of 2000 had been told to meet at theflagpole for a campus tour to kick off their reunion weekend.When they arrived at the location, which, for more than 45years had featured the flagpole at the front of the school,they found portable classrooms and no pole. The “front” ofthe school and the flagpole had been relocated to the east.The sweeping changes in the campus had produced a radicalchange in perspective since their graduation a few years ago.One of the benefits of serving at LCS for almost 40 yearsis the sense of long-term perspective on the influence of theChristian schooling experience. In a period of only three weeks,I attended the K4 and K5 programs, commencement for theclass of 2010 and reunions for the classesof 1990 and 2000. Reflecting on thesewonderful events provides a sweeping“… Christianschooling … canreap dividendsresembling spiritualcompound interestover time.”perspective of the big picture.As we began the campus tour in thesparkling, three-story elementary andmiddle school building, the alumni were“wowed” by the beauty and the expanse ofthe facility. They listened with compassionin their eyes as we described the DiscoveryProgram and our service to children withautism; they studied the student artwork onthe tiles in the first floor hallway; and theydelighted in the view of the playgroundsand Viking Stadium from the second-floor balcony.As the tour progressed through the new early childhoodcenter and playgrounds, they were impressed with thiswonderful space while some of them were challenged by thetask of prying their young children away from classrooms thatinvited more exploration!As the tour approached conclusion, the group seemed tolinger in the locker hallway recalling stories, conversationsand friendships from their not-so-recent past. I opened thedoor to Mr. Musick’s room, and they flooded in and storiesseemed to come from all corners of the room. Laughter and“remember when …” filled the air. It was a special time ofr ecalling many happenings, which, at the time, seemedroutine. The passing of time shrouded them with an aurathat gave them special significance.As we gathered in my office for the last stop, there werequestions and comments that showed their strong ties to oneanother and to LCS. As I reflected on how we have changed asa school over the years, I shared that one of the most significantareas of growth Ihave seen is that,as a school, I sensewe have maturedinto a deeperunderstanding ofour brokennessand our need ofthe redemptivegrace of God inall of our lives.I believe thatimpacts how wesee our school,our students andourselves as westrive to deliver Christian schooling in a way that focuses onthe heart and not just outward conformity. It was a specialmoment of quiet and reflection that we all shared together.One of the benefits of serving at LCS is the opportunityto learn from our students and, on this evening, our alumni.I was reminded once again that, while our graduates wereimpressed with the new facilities and the growth of LCS,what generated the most joy were the memories in theclassroom. The special relationship with a teacher, the sharedexperiences that forged lasting relationships among them,and the reflections on the fact that all of us are still growingin our understanding of our need for God’s redemptive gracein our lives.Later that evening, my wife and I were privileged toattend dinner with the Class of 1990. (Some had difficultyfinding the cafeteria as it was the gym in their day!) The joyof renewed friendships, stories from their days at LCS, andreflections on the experiences and lessons of the past 20years filled the room. Once again, it was evident that theshared experiences and the relationships that were establishedin their days at LCS had lasting significance in their lives.At a recent graduation open house, the father of agraduate observed, “These kids don’t fully realize what theyhave been given (in their education at LCS), they don’t get ityet … but they will someday.” It was the perspective of one whorealized he had made a long-term investment in his children,and was prepared to wait for the dividends in the future.So what are the “take aways” from the reflections of thisheadmaster contemplating these events? 1) the long-termcontinued on page 5

Financial Aid Sought for LCS Upper ClassmenImagine being a student at Lakeland ChristianSchool for a number of years – under the influence ofgodly teachers, with classmates who have become yourbest friends, finding much of your identity in your sportsteam, and with thoughts beginning to turn to graduationand beyond. Life is good, and LCS is your “home awayfrom home.”Then, imagine your family’s financial world beingturned upside down due to the current economic slump.Your world is suddenly rocked as you discover yourcontinued LCS education is in serious jeopardy.Hypothetical, right? Unfortunately, this scenariohas become reality for a number of LCS families whosechildren are growing up and heading into their junior andsenior years at Lakeland Christian. The proud receipt ofthat Viking diploma – within a year or two’s reach – maynot happen if miraculous funding isn’t found …This disappointing situation is precisely why schoolgrandparent Tom Bayless has stepped up to provide alead gift and to urge the school to actively raise money tofund the financial aid needed by LCS upperclassmen. Infact, for each of the past two years, Mr. Bayless and hislong-time friend and business partner Bennie Jo Murrayhave generously started the drive to keep those juniors andseniors at LCS who are in need of scholarship assistance.They have seen the fruit of an LCSeducation in their own families and havea huge heart for those whose future oncampus is in financial jeopardy.Last year, the school’s financialassessment service identified the financialaid need of LCS juniors and seniors to be$70,000. Through the generosity of manypeople, the school received $72,000 toassist these families.Not surprisingly, the need for thecoming school year is much larger. In fact,the school received a record number ofrequests for financial aid. And the need forjuniors and seniors is a whopping $90,000. TheLCS Advancement office is leading the effort to raise thismoney to enable needed tuition assistance to be providedto these older students.Will you prayerfully consider a generous gift that willhelp these students realize their dream of graduating fromLCS? As you know, juniors and seniors cast a long shadowof influence over the student body. Your gift to enable thesestudents to remain at LCS will benefit not only the upperclassmen, but also all of the younger students who areinfluenced and encouraged by the older students.Again, the goal is $90,000. Please contact SteveWilson, LCS Director of Advancement, for furtherinformation on how you can make a meaningfuldifference in the lives of young people.in this issuep2 __________________Generous Partnersp12-16 __________________SportsOn the Cover:p3-5 __________________Graduation, Seniorsp17 __________________AlumniSenior Hannah Mora was one of the 73 seniors whoreceived their diplomas on Monday, June 7, 2010.She will be attending the Universityof Florida this fall.1p6-7 __________________Secondary Awardsp22 __________________Mark Your Calendar

Generous Partners Fund Marvelous LCS FacilitiesOnly $3 Million Remaining to Be RaisedThe familiesof Lakeland Christian Schoolare blessed beyond measure with the finest school facilitiesin all of West Central Florida. God has clearly moved in thehearts of the school’s financial partners, and students havean amazing campus only because of His hand.Over the past few years, the school has added $23million of new facilities, including:■ Three-story, 71,000 sq. ft. Elementary/MiddleSchool Building■ Center for Early Childhood Education (K4/K5 Complex)■ Viking Stadium■ Ladd Educational Suite (K4 Classrooms)■ MacKinnon-Hill Outdoor Learning Center(amphitheatre) & Turtletown■ Curls Family Playland (K4/K5 Playground)■ George W. Jenkins Discovery Wing (for autistic children)■ Anne MacGregor Jenkins Wonder Room(scientific discovery center & lab)■ Expanded Parking■ New Main Entrance■ Administrative Office Suite■ Maintenance FacilityLCS is blessed to have raised all but the final $3million to complete the funding for this massiveexpansion. The beneficiaries are truly the children andyoung people of the next generation who enjoy LakelandChristian School as their “home away from home.”If you have participated in this exciting effort, manyheartfelt thanks! You continue to make a difference in thehearts and minds of the next generation. Your gifts arerecognition of this transformational work taking place intheir lives, on our campus.How do we now raise this final $3 million? It will takethose who have given before, as well as those who haveyet to participate, to step up – shoulder to shoulder –to give generously on behalf of the children. LCS is trulychanging lives as we equip students to engage theirculture. This is an investment with a certain return!To discuss and plan your participation, please contactLCS Director of Advancement Steve Wilson.Viking StadiumCampaign Goal .$2.75 millionRemaining to Raise. 0Outstanding Pledges to Collect. $140,000Center For Early Childhood EducationCampaign Goal .$1.25 millionRemaining to Raise. 0Outstanding Pledges to Collect. $126,000Deliver The DreamCampaign Goal .$19 millionRemaining to Raise.$3 millionOutstanding Pledges to Collect. $719,0002

Class of 2010 CelebratesBaccalaureate, Commencement“Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge. I said to theLord, ‘You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.’”Psalm 16:1-2Class Verse for the 2010 SeniorsAfter a week of fun and celebration together as aclass on the annual missions trip, the senior class of 2010returned home for their final two events as studentsof Lakeland Christian School: baccalaureate andcommencement.The seniors celebrated first at their baccalaureateservice held at Heritage Baptist Church on Sunday, June 6.This ceremony included a charge by Christian LeadershipAward recipient, Steven Firmin, a message from PastorMonty Davis of The Rock Community Church and aspecial time for the seniors to recognize their families.On Monday, June 7, the 73 members of the Class of2010 concluded their time at Lakeland Christian School asthey received their diplomas at Florida Southern College’sBranscomb Auditorium. Surrounded by their families,friends and members of the LCS faculty and staff, theseniors had a special time of recognition and reflectionduring the ceremony. In addition to receiving numerousawards for their academic and other achievements, SalutatorianGaines Griffin and Valedictorian Mickelyn Graves eachshared memories, personal advice and encouraging wordswith their classmates.The class chose Mr. Mike Musick, long-time facultymember, to speak at this year’s ceremony. Mr. Musickencouraged the class with the concept of university: beingunified as a body of believers with common values. He alsochallenged them to read their Bibles each day as they seekto be wise throughout their lives.To conclude the evening, Dr. Mike Sligh presented eachclass member with a diploma. As the band performed therecessional, the seniors marched to the back of the auditorium,tossed their caps in the air and entered the next stage oftheir lives.The faculty and staff of LCS congratulate each of theseseniors on their many accomplishments and wish them God’sblessing in their futures.Salutatorian Gaines Griffin (left)spoke at graduation, while ChristianLeadership Award winner StevenFirmin (right) addressed hisclassmates at baccalaureate.Assistant High School Principal DarrenCopeland gives Valedictorian MickelynGraves one of her many awards.Mr. Mike Musick spoke to the Classof 2010 about “university.”Friends Casey Paulin and Ryan Parrishprepare to line up for commencement.3

Bolter Becomes Third LCSSilver Garland WinnerLakeland Christian senior Chelsea Bolter becamethe third student in LCS history to earn one of TheLedger’s coveted Silver Garlands. Chelsea won theaward in the music category, which was also won byan LCS student, Jessica White, in 2008. The awardincludes a $1,000 scholarship.Sponsored by The Ledger for the past 34 years,the Silver Garlands recognize high school seniors whovolunteer at their schools and in their communities.Awards are given out in 11 categories, including art,athletics, citizenship, journalism and music.Other LCS nominees for Silver Garland Awards:Adam Reese – Athletics; Mickelyn Graves – Citizenship;Muriel Holmquist – Foreign Language; Steven Firmin –Math; and Alyssa Leistner – Performing Arts.Kim Ebersole was the first-ever Silver Garlandrecipient from Lakeland Christian. She won in thescience category in 2007.Firmin Becomes First PrivateSchool Scholarship RecipientLakeland Christian School senior Steven Firminwas selected as one of only three Polk County students toreceive the Florida State University Seminole Scholarship.This marks the first time a student from a private schoolwas chosen by FSU to receive this $1,000 scholarship.The award is based on academic achievement,extracurricular involvement and financial need.Steven received the scholarship at a dinner at theLone Palm Country Club on May 21. Florida StateUniversity’s new head football coach Jimbo Fisher was onhand to congratulate the three Polk County recipients.Seniors Honored withAwards at CommencementCongratulations to the following seniors for their outstandingwork both in and out of the classroom. These honors were presentedas part of the school’s commencement exercises on June 7.Special Recognition:Valedictorian – Mickelyn GravesSalutatorian – Gaines GriffinChristian Leadership Award –Steven FirminArmy Reserve NationalScholar/Athlete Award –Gaines Griffin, Bo ThorntonWendy’s Heisman Award Nominee –Gaines Griffin, Bo ThorntonAmerican Legion Award – StevenFirmin, Lauren WasilewskiAmerican Legion HonorableMention – TJ Latimer,Hannah MoraDAR Award – TJ LatimerBailey Foundation Scholarship($20,000 award) –Alyssa LeistnerNational Merit ScholarCommendation –Alyssa LeistnerNational Achievement Scholarship –McWayne WecheMandy Stoll Scholar Athlete Award –Lauren WasilewskiPresident’s VolunteerService Award –Chas HeislerPerfect Attendance –Danielle Allen,Kristina LethersHighest Honors (4.0 minimum GPAfor every marking period) –Autumn Barker, StevenFirmin, Mickelyn Graves,Gaines Griffin, ChasHeisler, Murial Holmquist,Andrew Kelley, BrianaMcLeish, Hannah Mora,Julia Saley, Sarah Schaedel,Cory Smith, Bo Thornton,Whitney Turbeville,Lauren WasilewskiSubject Area Awards:Cici Bishop – Art IIIChelsea Bolter –Chamber EnsembleEthan Brewington – AutoCAD IIKelsey DeLange –Yearbook Copy EditorLance Devore – AP Studio ArtKyle Dorris – AutoCAD IISteven Firmin –Bible: Worldviews, ConcertChoir, High SchoolBand, Economics, Bible:Implications of ChristianityMickelyn Graves –Honors Spanish IIBethany Green –Yearbook Ad EditorChas Heisler – PianoMuriel Holmquist –Honors Physics, AP Calculus,AP Spanish, AP EconomicsAlyssa Leistner – Spanish IVChris Lopez – PsychologySilas Mansour –Informal GeometryBriana McLeish – Art IIChad Mills – Yearbook EditorDonald Payne – Marine ScienceCory Smith – Honors English IV,GovernmentLindsey Smith –Advanced Topics in MathLaura Thomas –Yearbook Photo EditorBo Thornton – Computers IWhitney Turbeville –AP Literature, Bible:Implications of Christianity,Honors Spanish IIILauren Wasilewski –Honors StatisticsSteven Firmin (right) was awarded the Seminole Club of Polk County scholarship.He is joined here by his parents Jim and Kathleen Boatwrightand FSU head football coach Jimbo Fisher.4

Annual Senior TripHelps Camp Prepare for SummerFor the fourth year in a row, the LCS gave the students the opportunity to checkseniors traveled to Stanwood, Washington, out the original Starbucks store and thefor their annual senior mission trip. The local fish markets, as well as take in somegroup of 71 seniors and 11 chaperones of the culture of the city. The seniors alsoworked at Warm Beach Christian Camp and did some shopping at an area outlet mall.Conference Center for the week, helpingFrom Monday to Wednesday, thethe camp prepare for the upcoming seniors and sponsors worked on varioussummer season.projects at the camp, contributingAfter a long day of travel on Saturday, approximately 1,600 man-hours. Projectsthe group enjoyed some free time in Seattle included building picnic tables, clearingon Sunday afternoon. A trip to Pike’s Market trails, deep cleaning various buildings,raking RV sites, putting up tents,chopping wood and much more. Eachgroup of students was teamed up with aWarm Beach staff member.In the evenings, the seniors had freetime to take part in some of the differentrecreational activities offered at the campincluding horse back riding, a zip line,a climbing wall and a challenging highropes course. Each night, Geoff Stabler leda time of devotions with the class.Later in the week, the studentsenjoyed a trip up the Space Needle,another trip to Pike’s Market and aMariners baseball game beforereturning home late on Thursday night.The senior class and sponsors take a break from their work to gather for a group photo outside of the Cedar Lodge at Warm Beach Christian Camp and Conference Center.Reunion Reflections continued from inside front coverimpact of Christian schooling at LCSwill always be centered on relationships.When one’s personal relationship withChrist is strong then other relationships– teacher-to-student, student-to-student,family-to-family, take on eternal significance.2) the investment of time,energy and resources to provide Christianschooling for children and young peopleby parents, teachers and staff, can reapdividends resembling spiritual compoundinterest over time.I commend those of you who areparents, for your commitment to investin Christian schooling for your children.On those days when you question, “Isit worth it?” be encouraged to take thelong-range view and wait on the Lord forhis blessing. For those who have faithfully5provided financial support for LCS, beassured that your gifts enable LCS to havean influence in many lives that extendsfar into the future.We don’t know where the flagpolewill be 45 years from now but, by God’sgrace, when those alumni gather there,they will revel not in the facilities but intheir relationships, with their school, withtheir God and with one another.

Secondary Students Recognized at Aw a r d s CeremoniesStudents in grades 6-11 were honored for their academic achievements duringtwo special awards ceremonies at the end of the school year. Congratulationsto the following students for their exemplary academic performance:Perfect Attendance: Gage Frier, Harmon Gill, Cenai Johnson, Patrick Lucas,Haley Sawyer, Christina Sierra, Emily TanDuke TIP Award: Amanda Fulton, Chase TurbevilleNational Fitness Award: Nicky Aspinwall, Kelcie Harris, Whitney Houk,Irene Mansour, Jacob Moore, Michael Oh, Stephanie Powers, Molly Rice,Caitlin Robb, Ana Rodriguez, Ellen Sharpe, Mary Shaw, Alison Sizemore,Taylor Tippel, Lymaries Velez, Phil WilsmanSubject Area Awards (student with the highest GPA in the class)merit AwardsBibleStephanie Powers – Life of ChristChristina Sierra – Life of ChristTroy Schiebel – History of Christian DoctrineCarrie Kirby – New Testament GreekMichelle Jackson – Bible Study MethodsBrooke Wilsman – Old Testament SurveyTucker Scruggs – New Testament SurveyAshlyn Petro – Introduction to Old TestamentKali Boatwright – Old Testament SurveyHarmon Gill – Old Testament SurveyJosie Koretchko – Old Testament SurveyEnglish/Language ArtsChelsea Rue – Senior High EnglishMegan Watson – English IStephanie Powers – Honors English ILymaries Velez – Honors English IChelsea Coleman – English IIEmily Behrens – Honors English IINick Burnette – English IIIMichelle Jackson – AP LanguageKara Stacy – Sixth Grade EnglishEmily Holden – Middle School EnglishTucker Scruggs – Seventh Grade EnglishHope Dodd – Eighth Grade EnglishForeign LanguageAlexa Chica – Spanish IIJustin Middleton – Latin IMichelle Jackson – Latin IICaitlin Dumke – Spanish IVaviel Verner – Sixth Grade SpanishKatie Saunders – Seventh Grade SpanishGreg Gomez – Eighth Grade SpanishKelsey Casto – Eighth Grade SpanishMathDestiny Godwin – Algebra IIStephanie Powers – GeometryLymaries Velez – Honors GeometryTroy Schiebel – Honors Algebra IIJustin Middleton – Honors Pre-CalculusKendall Simpler – Algebra IChelsea Childress – Algebra ICole Yrastorza – Sixth Grade MathKaela Welch – Eighth Grade MathAshley Middleton – Pre-AlgebraColeton Carter – Seventh Grade MathKaitlyn Connell – Pre AlgebraMichael Barcelo – Middle School MathHarmon Gill – Algebra IPhysical EducationLymaries Velez – Ninth Grade PEChristin Strawbridge – Ninth Grade PEAmanda Terry – Life ManagementKelcie Harris – Personal FitnessZach Martinez – Life ManagementChristopher Kitchens – Personal FitnessEthan Marquis – Weight TrainingRob Harper – Weight TrainingCole Yrastorza – Sixth Grade PEChloe Wineinger – Sixth Grade PETucker Scruggs – Seventh Grade PEKayla Mudger – Seventh Grade PEAustin McCollor – Eighth Grade PEBrooke Wilsman – Eighth Grade PEScienceTroy Schiebel – Chemistry IAngela Douglas – Chemistry IIStephanie Powers – Physical ScienceZoe Wilson – PhysiologyErik Tukums – Environmental SciencePatrick Lucas – BiologyLymaries Velez – Honors BiologyJustin Middleton – AP BiologyBreanna Skladanek – Sixth Grade ScienceJordan Mason – Life ScienceHope Dodd – Earth ScienceJosh Martinez – Life ScienceSocial StudiesLymaries Velez – Contemporary HistoryPatrick Lucas – Contemporary HistoryMorica Reinsch – SociologyBlake Averitt – US HistoryMichelle Jackson – AP US HistoryStephanie Powers – Contemporary HistoryJosh Stanz – World HistoryTroy Schiebel – Honors World HistoryAshley Middleton – World CulturesHope Dodd – US HistoryCole Yrastorza – Ancient CivilizationsRJ Caron – US HistoryElectivesKristen Grafton – Home EconomicsCourtney Madden – Home EconomicsColin Dodd – Practical Living SkillsAndrew Tew – JournalismJosie Koretchko – JournalismLiana Plunkett – Art IMolly Sharpe – Sixth Grade ArtGarrett Dodd – Computers IIAnna Koretchko – Intro to Computers 7Josie Koretchko – Intro to Computers 8Emily Tan – AP Music TheoryKaley Henderson – Piano LabEmily Carl – Middle School ChoirRebekah Firmin – Middle School ChoirKara Stacy – Sixth Grade ChoirTess Horne – Seventh Grade MusicBreanna Skladanek – Sixth Grade MusicKristen Schaedel – Sixth Grade BandJonathan Murray – Middle School BandDavid Verner – Driver EducationEmily Bolter – Mechanical DrawingColin Etheridge – AutoCAD IJosie Koretchko – CareersSydney Rayborn – Careers6(student who demonstrates hard workand a positive attitude in class)BiblePatrick Lucas – Life of ChristJeffrey Meeks – Life of ChristJenna Smithson – History of Church DoctrineAngela Douglas – Bible Study MethodsEnglish/Language ArtsTaylor Scruggs – Senior High EnglishPhil Wilsman – English IEmily Oak – Honors English IMitch Devore – English IIKelcie Harris – Honors English IIKaley Henderson – English IIIRachel Munson – AP LanguageForeign LanguageRob Harper – Spanish IIPatrick Lucas – Honors Spanish IIClaire Jarvis – Latin IAngela Douglas – Latin IIMathStephanie Garner – Algebra IITaylor Scruggs – Algebra ICaleb Casto – GeometryEmily Oak – Honors GeometryJosh Stanz – Honors Algebra IIAngela Douglas – Honors Pre-CalculusOlivia Schichtel – Honors StatisticsStephanie Baker – Honors PhysicsGarrett Dodd – AP CalculusPhil Wilsman – Algebra IPhysical EducationPaige Stamey – Life ManagementAmanda Carl – Personal FitnessPhil Wilsman – Ninth Grade PEScienceJeffrey Meeks – Physical ScienceCarrie Kirby – PhysiologyHeather Jones – Marine BiologyTaylor Scruggs – Environmental ScienceChelsea Coleman – BiologyCameron Underwood – Honors BiologyGarrett Dodd – AP BiologySocial StudiesKaley Henderson – US HistoryJustin Middleton – AP US HistoryGarrett Dodd – Woodman of the WorldElectivesGrant McKown – Home EconomicsDaniel Smith – JournalismCourtney Wells – Art IMichelle Jackson – Art IIShelby Pierce – Computers IJosh Stanz – Driver EducationJordan Harkala – Piano Lab

Students Honored withPresidential AwardVicky’s husband, Steve Dawson, was on hand at the elementary awards program to recognize the studentswho earned the first ever “Vicky Dawson Strong Christian Character” award. Pictured left to right:Chase Palmer, Rachel Williams, Steve Dawson, Matthew Albritton and Katherine Grubb.Four Elementary Students Chosen for New“Vicky Dawson” AwardAs a physical education teacher at LCS, Vicky Dawson taught her studentsto be their best – not only on the PE field, but also in life. She encouraged strongChristian character and demonstrated it to her students during her seven-yearbattle with cancer. When Vicky passed away in 2007, she left a legacy of a life thatglorified God.In memory of this beloved teacher, Lakeland Christian School has institutedthe “Vicky Dawson Strong Christian Character” award. This award will be givenout each year to two students in second grade and to two students in fifth gradewho show a heart for others and who work to the best of their abilities.This year’s award recipients were Matthew Albritton (2nd), Katherine Grubb(2nd), Chase Palmer (5th) and Rachel Williams (5th).Students Honored withAmerican Legion AwardsEach year, the American Legion recognizes studentsin fifth, eighth and twelfth grades who demonstratethe character qualities of courage, honor, patriotism,leadership, service and scholarship. Congratulationsto the following students who were selected asAmerican Legion Award recipients:5th grade:Distinguished Achievement Award: Anna Lanzino,Vinny FerreiraHonorable Mention: Olivia St. John, Campbell Rice8th grade:Distinguished Achievement Award:Brooke Wilsman, Brad PeaceHonorable Mention:Charlotte Varnum, Brady Haag12th grade:Distinguished Achievement Award:Lauren Wasilewski, Steven FirminHonorable Mention:Hannah Mora, TJ Latimer(l-r) Brad Peace, Brady Haag(l-r) Anna Lanzino, Vinny Ferreira,Campbell Rice(l-r) Steven Firmin, Lauren Wasilewski, Hannah Mora, TJ LatimerThe Presidential Award for EducationalExcellence is awarded to fifth, eighth andtwelfth grade students who have maintained acumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higherand who have scored in the 85th percentile inreading or math on a standardized test.Congratulations to the following students forreceiving this prestigious award:Fifth Grade:Jake Albritton, Jacob Allen, Tripp Asbridge,Andy Averitt, Reece Batterton, Blake Bellar,Kristin Cassidy, Jack Caswell, Hannah Cline,Graysen DeLegge, Vinny Ferreira, LauraGreene, Craig Heacox, Joy Henry, RobertHickernell, Tyler Horne, Danielle Horvath,Taylor Hull, David Jones, Ashlynn Joyner,Brandon Kaye, Caroline Kitchens, JacobKoretchko, Abby Langley, Anna Lanzino,Lauren Latimer, Taylor Mills, Sam Oak, ChasePalmer, Hayden Patteson, Maddie Pistoria,Campbell Rice, Seth Rodocker, Carter Roth,Connor Rupp, Caitlyn Russell, Holt Russell,Cole Singler, Kaitlin Smith, Kristina Smith,Olivia St. John, Brooke Standifer, KaceeStrickland, Laina Strickland, Gloria Tabb,Rachel WilliamsEighth Grade:Spencer Abramson, Brendan Adriano, CelineAlderman, Derek Andersen, Joshua Boyd,Samantha Brinson, Matthew Buchy, LukeCabrera, Emily Carl, RJ Caron, Kelsey Casto,Joshua Cayon, Sarah Coleman, KaitlynnConnell, Hope Dodd, Harmon Gill, KyleHulbert, Sarah Kettlekamp, Josie Koretchko,Caleb Leach, Caleb McDonald, Olivia Mines,Jonathan Murray, Carter Overholt, LoganPierce, Sydney Rayborn, Bryce Schiebel, KaylynSizemore, Ocean Walters-CarlsonTwelfth Grade:Autumn Barker, Ethan Brewington, ChrisCleghorn, Kelsey Delange, Thomas DiCesare,Kyle Dorris, Steven Firmin, MickelynGraves, Gaines Griffin, Chas Heisler, MurielHolmquist, Andrew Kelley, Jake Marzola,Briana McLeish, Hannah Mora, Ryan Parrish,Casey Paulin, Julia Saley, Sarah Schaedel,Jerrod Schwarz, Cory Smith, Philip Stark,Laura Tabb, Bo Thornton, Whitney Turbeville,Lauren Wasilewski

Juniors and Seniors Spend ‘A Night in Paris’The juniors and seniors only had to drive to Orlando for this year’s Junior/Senior banquet, but themoment they stepped into the ballroom at the Renaissance Orlando at Sea World, the students weretransported to a beautiful night in Paris.Complete with an Eiffel Tower statue and street artists, the juniors andseniors enjoyed the last formal event of the year. The evening includeddinner, an LCS version of the Dating Game and a video tribute to theClass of 2010. The evening concluded with the crowning of Cory Smithand Lauren Wasilkewski as the banquet king and queen.After the event, students went on to various locations in Orlandoincluding Citiwalk, Downtown Disney and Pirate’s Cove.LCS junior Shelby Pierce was selected torepresent Lakeland Christian School at theannual Congressional Classroom Programsponsored by Representative Adam Putnam.Shelby spent a week in Washington, D.C.,where she got a first-hand look at how thefederal government operates.Shelby Pierce joined Rep. Adam Putnamin Washington, D.C. as part of theCongressional Classroom Program.PierceParticipates inCongressionalClassroomProgramThe Congressional Classroom Programis designed for high school juniors and allowsthe students to hear from several importantpolitical officials, participate in a mockCongress and tour the nation’s capital.LCS Students Collect Booksfor Local MinistryLakeland Christian’s “Books for Kids Club” recentlybrightened the day for several children at Lakeland’sLighthouse Ministries. The club spent the year collectingmore than 100 gently used children’s books and deliveredthem in May. The group members took time to reads everal of the books to the kids at the mission. Picturedhere delivering the books are vice-president MichelleJackson, president Nikki Chmura and club memberKatie Greene. Other club members not shown are AnaRodriguez, Danielle Allen, Allison Pruim and Carley Frost.8

Alum Speaks toScience ClassesLCS alum Wes Johnson, whograduated in 2002, recently returned toLakeland Christian as a guest speakerin the fourth grade and in Mrs. CathyAsbridge’s high school science classes.A graduate of Auburn University,Johnson earned his degree in aerospaceengineering and is currently employedby NASA at Kennedy Space Center. Hiswork in the cryogenics lab made himthe perfect guest speaker to talk to thekids about liquid nitrogen and the effectsof being in a vacuum. He used severalexperiments to demonstrate theseimportant principles to the students.Sixth Graders Conclude FlightLesson with Special GuestsWhat better way to culminate a unit on flight than to get anup-close view of a helicopter? That’s exactly what sixth grade sciencestudents got to do in May when a Polk County Sheriff’s Departmenthelicopter landed on the athletic practice field. The pilots – LavonHughes and Ken Rhodes – spoke to the students about the Bernoulli’sPrinciple and other basics of flight.The visit concluded with aspecial surprise when Hughes got onhis knee and proposed to Traci Mines,the mother of LCS students Chloe,Molly and Olivia.Wes Johnsonshows the fourthgraders whathappens tomarshmallowswhen they areplaced in avacuum.Fifth Grade Class Collects Toys forNicaraguan ChildrenStudents in Mrs. Letty Lamelas’ class recently collected BeanieBabies and Matchbox Cars for children in Nicaragua. Theclass brought in enough of the toys to fill three large trashbags, and the gifts will be distributed by a missions team of16 people from Trinity Presbyterian Church, including severalLCS families, who will travel to Nicaragua from July 23-30.The team will serve in the region’s only women’s hospital,will aide with construction projects on a pineapple farm andwill hold vacation Bible school for the village children.Fifth graders in Mrs. Lamelas’ class collected toys for children in Nicaragua.

Annual Art Review ShowcasesElementary WorkSpecial thanks to Mrs. Bonnie Mosley for her effortsin organizing the annual Elementary Art Review.The evening showcased hundreds of pieces of studentartwork from the year including the winning piecesfrom the ACSI Art Festival and the StrawberryFestival. Pictured here is some of the winningartwork from the Strawberry Festival contest.Omega Man MotivatesElementary StudentsHe can tear a thick phone book in half with littleeffort and break a wooden baseball bat over his legwithout flinching. His name is Omega Man, andhe visited LCS elementary students in late April totackle important issues such as bullying, respectingauthority, violence, peer pressure, obesity and more.This biblically-based program originated in churchesbefore moving into schools. For more information,visit http://www.omegamanschools.com/.Students Learn Critical Skills atSpecial AssemblyThe popular school assembly program, “TheNED Show” came to LCS this spring to teach ourelementary students three very important life skills:N ever Give UpE ncourage OthersD o Your BestThe high-energy performer used the show toteach kids these important lessons utilizing a creativeyo-yo routine. The program is designed to helpstudents work harder in the classroom, develop goodbehavior and help others.10

Brass Quintet Plays at Local ChurchThe Lakeland Christian School Middle School Brass Quintet performed for a Sundayservice at All Saints Episcopal Church. Members of the group are Jonathan Murray(trumpet), Rylie Waymire (trumpet), Chris Greene (French horn), Matthew Buchy(trombone) and Amanda Fulton (tuba). The group performed “Christ the Lord is RisenToday,” “Fairest Lord Jesus,” “Amazing Grace” and “Entrance of the King.” This ensemblealso received a superior ratingat the Florida BandmastersAssociation District Solo andEnsemble festival in February.Choirs Perform at Awards ConcertSummer Music CampFocuses on VocalizationThe halls of the LCS Music Department were only quiet for a few daysbefore the excitement and activity of Music Camp filled the Sligh Centeron June 13-18. For the eighth consecutive year, members of the LCS musicfaculty offered students the opportunity to develop their skills and talentsin the areas of music and drama. With enrollment for camp at 113 kids insecond through sixth grade, there was never a dull moment.This year’s theme, “The Voice: Our Instrument of Praise to God,”focused the students on the wonderful gift of vocalization.There were many activities offered to the students eachday including choir, drama and movement, each designeduniquely to inspire them to use their voices and bodies toglorify God. In addition to the huge choir experience, thestudents participated in a mass hand bell/bell chime choir,113 campers strong, praising God together!Students enjoyed a break from the hard class work withtime for recreation, crafts and snacks every day.More than 130 students in grades 4-12 performedat the 2010 Choral Awards Concert on May 13 atLakeland Christian School. Nancy S nyder directedthe Heart of Joy Choir (grades 4-5), while WendyCarl led the Chamber Ensemble, Concert Choir,Junior High Choir and Sixth Grade Choir. Eachgroup sang a selection of pieces followed by anawards presentation that honored improvement,service, enthusiasm, leadership and musicianship.The evening concluded with a mass choirperformance of “When in Our Music God is Glorified”as the students circled the room and gave ultimatepraise to God with the use of their voices.Each year LCS high school students earncommunity service hours by assisting at music camp.Many of these students were at one time campersthemselves. Camp would not be the same withoutthem! This year’s team leaders were:Katie Greene, Brent Adriano, KyleJenko, Ciara Atkinson, Kirsti Mutz,Angela Douglas, Emily Tan, WhitneyAndersen and Caitlin Robb.Special thanks also to Mrs.Wendy (Latham) Ames (LCS classof 1990) for working as the guestconductor and instructor.11

Lady Vikings Fall to Lafayettein First Trip to StateAfter winning the FHSAA Class 2ADistrict and Regional tournaments, theLady Vikings softball team earned itsfirst-ever trip to the State tournamentin mid-May. LCS faced Mayo Lafayettein the Semifinal round at the NationalTraining Center in Clermont, wherethey came up short against theHornets by the score of 6-3.The Hornets got on the boardearly with a run in the first inning.The Vikings were able to holdLafayette to just one run until thebottom of the fourth inning whenthe Hornets earned three runs on twohits. They added another run in thefifth to go up 5-0 on the Vikings.In the top of the sixth inning,Hannah Webster earned the first hitfor the Vikings with an infield single.Kristina Lethers gave up a sacrificebunt to advance Webster to second,who then stole third. Zoe Wilson gotto first on a walk. Wilson and Webstereach stole the next base, with Wilsonmoving to second and Websterstealing home. A single by EllenSharpe gave Wilson time to make itto home, and the Vikings ended theinning down just 5-2.The Hornets earned their finalrun in the bottom of the sixth inning.In the top of the seventh inning,Danielle Cayon led off with a doubleand moved to third on a fielder’schoice. Kelcie Harris grounded into afielder’s choice to score Cayon. ShelbyPierce grounded out to end the game.LCS starting pitcher Helen Longfinished her season at 13-5 aftergiving up five runs on six hits withfour strikeouts and two walks.Despite the tough loss to endtheir State championship dreams, theLady Vikings had a successful season.The team finished with a record of 20wins and just five losses. Coach RandReese was named The Ledger’s Coachof the Year, and several players werenamed to the All-County Team.The team celebrates after a District tournament win.Senior catcher Kristina Lethers Hannah Webster takes herlooks to make a play.turn at the plate.The girls’ team gathers for a photo after theirdisappointing loss in the State Semifinal game.12

Vikings Defeat Mulberry inSpring Football GameDuring the short five years of Viking football, various LCS teams have recordedhistorical victories that have become important markers for the program. The win at3A Celebration and several nail biters over local rival Santa Fe always come to mind.And now, the 2010 version of Viking football has already chalked up alandmark achievement before the fall season has even begun. That’s right, LakelandChristian defeated the Mulberry High School Panthers, 13-10, in a late May springgame at Viking Stadium.The Panthers brought its long and storied football tradition 11 miles north for itsfirst-ever battle with the Vikings. Mulberry was not only introduced to a well-preparedVikings team, but to the exciting experience of a football night in Viking Stadium.A record spring crowd of 861 – on a scorching Thursday night – enjoyed an activefan plaza, great concessions and the fellowship of just being a part of the VikingStadium excitement. Yet, what they really wanted to see was the next edition of LCSfootball. Those clad in Viking apparel were not disappointed.New Vikings Defensive Coordinator Shannon Benton’s impact was already feltas the LCS defense allowed only 186 total yards while forcing two Panther turnovers.In addition, Mulberry never made it into the Vikings’ “red zone.” Viking defensivestandouts included Blake Averitt, Casey Jones, Livingston Boulerice and Patrick Behrens.The offense was led by rising senior Rob Harper, who rushed for a game high 90yards on 18 carries. He also scored the Vikings’ only touchdown.The Vikings’ solid kicking tradition, which lost senior Daniel Hughes tograduation, reloaded by giving a bevy of new kickers game experience. And theyeach contributed meaningful minutes as Tyler Molony and Grady Sharpe booted fieldgoals, with Michael Emert adding an extra point.LCS now focuses on the critical summer conditioning before playing under thebright lights of Viking Stadium once again in late August. Lakeland Christian hostsBradenton Christian School in the Kickoff Classic August 27 at 7:00 p.m. in VikingStadium. One week prior, on August 20th, the football program hosts its annualKickoff Barbeque. Contact the LCS Athletic Department for more information.LCS Alumnus toReturn as HeadSwim CoachLakeland Christian Schoolalumnus and former swimmer Kristin(Norton) Livesay will be the headcoach of the LCS varsity swim teamfor the 2010 season.Livesay graduated from LakelandChristian in 2005. During her time atLCS, she lettered in swimming each ofthe six years she competed. Livesay wasa city, county and district championand attended the FHSAA StateChampionship every year she competed.After graduating from LCS, Livesayattended the University of Floridain Gainesville, where she received aBachelor of Science in public relationsand a Bachelor of Arts in English. Shespent one year as an assistant coach forthe Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesvilleunder head coach Perrin Forester.In January, Livesay and herhusband Mark, who is also an LCSalum, moved back to Lakeland.Mark is a civil engineer withChastain-Skillman, Inc.Kristin (Norton) Livesayduring her years on theLCS swim team.13

Lakeland Christian School Wins All-Sports AwardFor the eleventh time since 1998, Lakeland ChristianSchool has earned The Ledger’s All-Sports Award for theSmall Schools Division. And with 313 points, our athletestopped the competition by 129 points. Runners-up wereMcKeel Academy (2nd), All Saints (3rd), Mulberry (4th) andSanta Fe (5th).LCS earned 113 points in the fall, 72 points in thewinter and 128 points in the spring. District championshipsin volleyball, girls’ basketball, boys’ soccer, boys’ and girls’track, baseball and softball helped earn a significant numberof points, with each District title earning 10 points for theschool. The softball team’s State Final Four appearance alsoadded to the tally.Since 1998, the only team to disrupt the LCS dominationof the Small Schools All-Sports Award is Frostproof HighSchool, who won the honor in 2005 and 2008.The Ledger Names Winter and Spring All-County AthletesCongratulations to the following students for being selected as All-County athletes by The Ledger:Girls’ Soccer:First Team – Kourtney Rea andLauren WasilewskiSecond Team – Zoe WilsonHonorable Mention – Mallory White,Shelby Pierce, Hannah Webster,Taylor Tippel and Leigh-Ann DavisBoys’ Soccer:First Team – Mike EmertSecond Team – Daniel Hughes andCory SmithHonorable Mention – Jake Molony,Luke Yrastorza, Dallas Connell,Jarrod Cochran and Jordan GreenGirls’ Basketball:Third Team – Christin StrawbridgeHonorable Mention – Whitney HoukBoys’ Basketball:Honorable Mention – Chris CleghornBaseball:Second Team – Logan Browning and CoreyStumpHonorable Mention – Andrew Kelley andGrant McKownSoftball:Coach of the Year – Rand ReeseSecond Team – Zoe Wilson and HannahWebsterHonorable Mention – Kristina Lethers,Shelby Pierce, Ellen Sharpe, Helen LongBoys’ Track and Field:Honorable Mention – Mark Mutz,McWayne Weche, Marcus Stone,Daniel Firmin and Mitch DevoreGirls’ Track and Field:First Team – Mallory White and RebeccaEavesHonorable Mention – Hannah Mora,Leigh-Ann Davis, Nikki Aspinwalland Jessica FullerBoys’ Tennis:Second Team – Erik TukumsHonorable Mention – Cole FraserGirls’ Tennis:Honorable Mention – Mason Bellar,Sarah ColemanTwo SoccerPlayers Named toAll-State TeamCongratulations to KourtneyRea and Lauren Wasilewskifor being named to the Class2A All-State Girls’ SoccerFirst Team. They were two of13 Polk County girls chosenby the state’s coaches. Theresults were released onwww.FloridaGirlsSoccer.com.Gaines Griffin Lauren Wasilewski Chris Lopez Cory SmithFour Seniors Honored as ‘Mighty in Spirit’Four Lakeland Christian School seniorathletes were recently chosen by theirteammates as the Mighty in Spirit awardrecipients. Gaines Griffin, Lauren Wasilewski,Chris Lopez and Cory Smith were recognizedas having an exemplary Christiantestimony both on and off the playing field.The Mighty in Spirit awards aregiven out each year by the LCSAthletic Department.

Summer CampsEmphasize Basic SkillsSummer athletic camps play an important rolein developing fundamental skills in young athletes.Lakeland Christian School coaches know the value ofstarting kids young and working with them as theyprogress through middle school and into high school. Thissummer at LCS, students in grades 1-12 are benefittingfrom camps for girls’ and boys’ basketball, girls’ and boys’soccer, football, cheerleading and volleyball.The summer camp setting allows young athletes tolearn the necessary skills to play at the varsity level whilehaving fun withtheir peers and beingmentored by varsityathletes and otherarea coaches.Athletic Department ReleasesStats for 09-10 School YearEight Named to The Ledger’sAll-Academic TeamAthletic competition plays an important role at Lakeland ChristianSchool as our students learn important lessons about leadership,responsibility, attitude, sportsmanship, humility, respect and teamwork.This year nearly 400 students in grades 6-12 were part of the 40 teamsthat competed in 19 different sports from August through May.Here are some statistics about athletic participation during the09-10 school year:n 194 students in grades 6-8 participated in at leastone sport (67% of the middle school)n 205 students in grades 9-12 participated in at leastone sport (62% of the high school)n 252 athletes participated in a fall sportn 189 athletes participated in a winter sportn 219 athletes participated in a spring sportEight LCS seniors were recently namedto The Ledger’s 2010 All-AcademicTeam. Nominations are made by theschool, and all candidates must be asenior athlete who carries a cumulativeweighted GPA of at least 3.5. Thescholar-athletes of the year are chosenby Ledger Preps Editor Brandt Merritt.Congratulations to Gaines Griffin,Andrew Kelley, Chris Lopez, HannahMora, Ryan Parrish, Cory Smith andBo Thornton on being chosen for theiroutstanding academic achievementsand athletic participation.15

LCS Golf Tournament Celebrates 20th AnniversaryGolfers of all skill levels gathered onceagain this spring to tee it up on behalf of theLCS Athletic Department. The scramble formatevent is the major annual fundraiser for Vikingathletics. This year’s mid-April outing markedthe 20th Anniversary of the tournament, asgolfers gathered at Cleveland Heights Golf &Country Club for lunch, dinner, skills contestsand – of course – the 18-hole competition.The team of Bill Riley, Bob Riley, Jim Powersand Kevin Knoth captured first place by shootinga team scramble score of 58. Prizes were alsogiven for the second- and third-place teams,along with closest to the pins, longest drive andputting contest champion. In addition, golferswere also eligible for door prizes.Whereas the day is centered around golfand raising support for LCS sports teams, thegreat fellowship of being with friends and familyis always a highlight of the annual event. Manygolfers consistently indicate it’s their favoritetournament of the year.“It’s a tremendous school event frombeginning to end,” said LCS Director ofAdvancement Steve Wilson, whohas played in all 20 Viking golf outings. “Thecontests are exciting, we are always well-fed, theprizes are a nice touch, and I get to laugh alongall day with my long-time LCS golf partner, MikeMcCormick and whoever else will put up with useach year.”The LCS tournament also marks the firstevent for the newly selected Viking VarsityCheerleaders each spring, who serve manyvolunteer roles at the golf course. These youngladies operate the contests, help with registration,sell beverages and snacks on the course and serveas outstanding ambassadors throughout the day.Their hard work provides a financial benefit asthe squad always receives a generous donationfrom tournament proceeds.In addition to golfers’ fees, the tournamentis dependent on the generosity of sponsors whostep up to provide major support for the event.The LCS Athletic Departmentsends heartfelt appreciation tothe following individuals andorganizations who sponsoredthe 2010 event:(Far left) Bobby Dan McGlohorn and his brotherJohn McGlohorn prepare to tee off at the LCS golftournament held at Cleveland Heights Golf andCountry Club.(Middle left) Jay and Tyler Horne enjoy some fathersontime on the golf course.(Near left) LCS faculty member Bill Riley gets hisclubs ready for play. Riley was a member of thewinning team.(Below) LCS cheerleaders Rachel Munson, CarlyDiGeronimo and Nikki Chmura served as coursehostesses at the annual golf tournament.16Master SponsorsAuburndale Bookkeeping &Tax ServiceBarbara HartBurnetti Children’s FoundationCenter State BankGregco Recycling, Inc.Horne Construction, Inc.Publix Super MarketsCharities, Inc.SyngentaHole-In-One SponsorHarrell’s, Inc.Car SponsorRegal Automotive GroupHole SponsorsArea LithoJim AspinwallBarney’s PumpsC. Douglas Bronson, CPACase EngineeringCitrus Air Conditioners, Inc.Clark/Nikdel/PowellClaussen’s Fine FurnitureCon-Sur, Inc.Crown ElectricDenise & John Curls, Jr.Dixie SignsGlobal Produce SalesThe Harless AgencyHerff-JonesHulbert HomesJoe Volpe Custom FloorsJohn O. Tucker, D.C.Lakeland AutomallLakeland Farmer’s MarketOMS Insurance GroupPaul Davis RestorationPeterson & Myers, P.A.Plato’s ClosetRegister Construction &EngineeringRideout & SonsSCMH ArchitectsScott LangstonSligh ClinicSoutheastern UniversitySpringer-Peterson RoofingSylvan LearningTeam Hammer, Inc.Thornton & CompanyWall-Foss Financial, LLCWasilewski Court ReportingWilliams & WilliamsWilson Real Estate

Alumni News2000sRay Adkins (’09) is currently attending Southeastern University. His recent acting career has led him to Las Vegas wherehe auditioned for hundreds of LA agents. If all goes well, Ray will be moving to Los Angeles in late July. Ray would like tothank Mrs. Teri Evans for her efforts in leading him into the field of acting.Note 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.1990sAlison Viner Wasser (’99) and husband Jason are proud parents of Simon (5), Grace (3) and JennaClaire (6 months). Jason is a network administrator for an IT company, and Alison is a stay-at-home mom.They reside in Dayton, Tennessee.Brian MacDonald (’96) graduated from Baylor University, married Ella Fergason of Texas and movedto Montgomery, Alabama, where he spent nine years at Eastwood Presbyterian Church as a youth ministerand pastoral intern. He also completed his Masters of Divinity degree from Birmingham TheologicalSeminary and was ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America. Brian has been called to plant a newchurch in downtown Montgomery. Brian and Ella have four boys: Hudson (6), Henry (4), Nathan (3) andJacob (1). Brian is thankful for the Christ-centered education he received from Lakeland Christian and isvery appreciative to all his teachers that imparted truth and love into his life at such a crucial stage.1980sAlison Viner Wasser’s childrenTracy Miller Hatton (’82) moved to New Jersey after graduation and married Robert in 1986. Robert, Tracy and sons—Stephen (16) and Michael (9)—are very active in Boy Scouts of America. Robert is an Assistant Scoutmaster for the local troopand their oldest son, Stephen, has earned the rank of Life Scout and is working toward Eagle Scout rank. Michael plans to jointhe ranks of Cub Scouts next year. Robert is employed by Merck Pharmaceuticals, and Tracy works part-time as a MarketingRep for Sears. The Hatton family resides in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.Brian MacDonald and familyWe 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.Alumni: Updating Your Info isEasier than EverAttention LCS alumni: updating your informationis now easier than ever! All you have to do is visitwww.lcsonline.org/alumni/form.asp and you canupdate your address, phone number, e-mail addressand family information. You can also send a write-upto appear in future issues of The Viking. When youclick “Submit,” the information that you provideis automatically sent to Mrs. Claudia Powell, theadministrative assistant in the Headmaster andAdvancement Offices. If you would like to include aphoto for The Viking, please e-mail it to Mrs. Powellat cpowell@lcsonline.org. Keeping your informationcurrent helps your former classmates contact youwhen reunion time rolls around, as well as ensuringthat your Viking arrives at the correct address!CARE for AIDS Looks toCARE Meet for AIDS Goal by NovemberWhen Brice Futch and Eric Ebersole started the CARE for AIDSproject at Lakeland Christian School, they knew that the task ofraising $18,000 to fund a medical center in Kenya would not be easy.Throughout the past school year, Brice, Eric and their fellow studentssponsored numerous fundraisers from coin collection cans around theschool to a dinner with Lakeland Mayor Gow Fields.Their hard work has paid off so far, as the LCS CARE for AIDS clubhas collected $10,000 in the past nine months. The group must nowraise the final $8,000 by November 1.If you would like to participate in this worthy cause, you maydo so by sending your donation to Lakeland Christian School.Checks should be made out to LCS with “CFA” in the memo line.If you have questions or would like more information, you can visitwww.cfalakeland.wordpress.com or e-mail cfa.lakeland@gmail.com.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:A & D Repair Center, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Tom AbramsonMr. and Mrs. Joe AldridgeMr. and Mrs. Ira AndersonMr. and Mrs. Rob AverittMr. and Mrs. Paul BlalockMr. and Mrs. Jim BoatwrightEstate of Ms. Juanita BoltonMr. and Mrs. Don BradleyMr. and Mrs. Don BusingMr. and Mrs. Mark CarterCartridge and Toner ZoneMrs. Helga CastorMr. and Mrs. Bill ChamberlinMr. and Mrs. John Curls, Jr.Mrs. Jackie DavisMr. and Mrs. Ron DenneyMr. and Mrs. Joseph DiCesareMr. and Mrs. Mike DouglasMr. and Mrs. Glen DuncanDr. and Mrs. Charles Eaves, Jr.Dr. and Dr. Douglas EbersoleMrs. Janet EdgarMr. and Mrs. Ward EdwardsMiss Susan EllisRev. and Mrs. Roger EvansMrs. Nancy FisherMr. and Mrs. Bob ForlawMr. and Mrs. Warren FullerMr. and Mrs. Charles FultonMr. and Mrs. Carson FutchMr. and Mrs. Bud GibsonMs. Patsy HamMr. and Mrs. Jack Harrell, Jr.Mrs. Alexandra HendersonMr. and Mrs. Terry HendersonMr. and Mrs. Rex HenryMrs. Robert HightowerMr. and Mrs. Jim HirdesRev. and Mrs. Gary HullMr. and Mrs. Richard HurstMr. and Mrs. Daryl JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Kenneth JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Steve JohnstonMr. and Mrs. Stephen JonesDr. and Mrs. Derek KeenanMr. and Mrs. Mark KirbyMr. and Mrs. Ray KriegbaumRev. and Mrs. Mike LathamMs. Dorothy LatimerMr. and Mrs. Robert LatimerDr. and Mrs. Khin LattMr. and Mrs. Robert MaddenMr. and Mrs. Stephen MaddenMrs. Norma MooreMr. and Mrs. Michael MosleyMr. and Mrs. Jay MuellerMr. and Mrs. Birk MullinaxMr. and Mrs. Mike Musick, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Bob MyhrerMr. and Mrs. Chris O’ByrneMiss Ellen OncuMrs. Judy OncuOutsource ManagementSolutionsMr. and Mrs. Ken OverholtMr. and Mrs. Ray PhillipsMrs. Marlene PittsPlay It Again SportsMr. and Mrs. Robert W. PowellMr. and Mrs. James PowersMr. and Mrs. Brad RideoutMr. and Mrs. R. P. RobbinsMr. and Mrs. James RobersonMr. and Mrs. Marshall RoweMr. and Mrs. Jon RussellMr. Charles SalemmeMr. and Mrs. Wayne ShimkoDr. and Mrs. Mike SlighDr. and Mrs. Steve SlighMr. and Mrs. Michael SmithMiss Nancy SnyderMr. and Mrs. Geoff StablerMr. and Mrs. George StablerMr. and Mrs. Michael StacyRev. and Mrs. Robert StubblefieldMr. and Mrs. John SzydlowskiThe Denis L. Fontaine FoundationThe Glenn W. and HazellePaxson Morrison FoundationMs. Jana TombrinkMrs. Evelyn TowlerDr. and Mrs. John TuckerMr. and Mrs. James TurlingtonUnited Way of Tri-County, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. A. H. VarnumMr. and Mrs. Robert WhtieheadMrs. Jean WiddowsonMr. and Mrs. Frederic WiechmannMr. and Mrs. Jim WilbanksMr. and Mrs. Mark WineingerMrs. Ann YatesMr. Lindsey YatesLCS AppreciatesLakeland Christian School is the beneficiary of many donated goods and services provided by schoolfamilies and other friends. These gifts enable higher levels of excellence campus-wide.PhosLab Environmental Services – For theirgenerous donation to LCS of sample bottles andlabeling for the Winter-Spring project called‘World in a Drop.’ The project was sampling thecampus ponds with students doing environmentalanalyses as part of a project for a SWFMD grant.The grant enabled LCS acquire a set of newfield-classroom microscopes with extra lenses.Choir Parents – For helping this year by drivingbuses, carpooling, chaperoning and providingwater and snacksJames and Barb Moore – For their time anddedication in creating the K5 end-of-yearprogram slideshowBeth Hessletine and Darise McLoughlin andall of the other Room Moms – For their faithfulservice in the elementary classrooms over thepast school yearKevin and Amy Malloy and SherrieHerman – For heading up the JuniorRunning ProgramMelissa Skladanek – For coordinating“Yo Week”Lou Lanzino and Mark Rupert – Forheading up the LCS All Pro Dads programScott Brickhouse – For coordinating theChick-fil-A Spirit Nights5th Grade Celebration Committee –For all of the work in coordinating andrunning the annual celebrationJay Horne – For providing hours of boatrides at the 5th Grade CelebrationKevin Wasilewski, Jim Aspinwall,Hayley Hurd, David Sligh and LindaKirby – For their work in planning theLCS golf tournamentLisa Hickernell – For organizing theCampbell Soup Labels and Box Topprograms this past yearLibba Griffin, Sandy DeLange and JillMcGaffigan – For helping arrange food forthe senior WAIT seminarJill Johnson, Ben Johnson and Joan Porter– For preparing and serving food to theseniors at the WAIT trainingHeritage Baptist Church – For the use oftheir facilities for the senior WAIT seminarLisa May and Fulfilling Endeavors – Forhelping to organize the senior WAIT seminarRichard Albertson and Roshad Thomas(Live the Life Ministries) – For teaching theseniors at the WAIT training seminarsDebbie Brinson – For washing all of MissMarsha’s K4 nap blankets all year long.18

Volunteers Play Vital Role on LCS CampusLivingMemorialsIt is a joy to receive gifts thatare sent to acknowledge a lovedone. We are grateful for the giftsreceived from the following:In memory of: Mrs. Augusta PetersonDr. John MooreGiven by: Mrs. Robert HightowerIn memory of: Mrs. Kathy RiggsGiven by: Mr. and Mrs. Alan KatzMr. and Mrs. Thomas RichardsMrs. Linda SmithIn memory of: Mrs. Fleeta LewisGiven by: Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. PowellLibrary DonationsThe Lakeland Christian Library staffappreciates the generosity of thosewho have provided recent bookdonations. The library counts on theregular contributions of school familiesto expand its collection for students.Mr. and Mrs. Bill ChamberlinAnna LanzinoMr. and Mrs. Steve LivesayMr. and Mrs. Terry McNuttChad MillsFaith SimmonsCory SmithMr. and Mrs. John SzydlowskiMr. and Mrs. Donny WatsonMr. and Mrs. Jack WimberlyGive to LCS ThroughPayroll DeductionDid you know that you can donate toLakeland Christian School throughyour company’s payroll deductionprogram? If you would like toknow how, please contact the LCSAdvancement Office at 863-688-2771.To thank all of the volunteers who serve at Lakeland Christian Schoolwould take an entire edition of The Viking. Our administration, faculty andstaff are very grateful for the parents, grandparents and friends who serve atLCS, whether it be just once or twice or on a regular basis. From reading tothe students and helping with centers to chaperoning field trips and servingas room moms, there are so many opportunities to be involved here.However, there are a few volunteers who have gone above and beyondto donate their time several times each week.Julie Latham ★ “I have had the pleasure of having Julie Lathamvolunteer in my class for the last two years,” said kindergarten teacher KarenLatimer. “She is a wonderful volunteer who loves the kids and the work shedoes in the classroom. She is always willing to do whatever is needed to helpthe students. I also appreciate how she cares for each individual child. Shegives freely and always with a smile. Mrs. Latham has been a tremendousblessing to my class and me.”Bob Forlaw ★ “Bob Forlaw has been working in the library as a full timevolunteer for several years,” said Mrs. Mary Chamberlin. “His cheerful andtireless work has greatly increased the library’s service to all of our students,faculty and families. His tireless efforts in shelving books, locating missingbooks, laminating teacher items and delivering numerous items to now-farreachingclassrooms have placed our library a cut above the ordinary in usersatisfaction. In addition, he is willing to research unknown titles and critiquethem for the librarians, so we can make informed choices as we seek newmaterial to enrich the lives of the students and faculty members. In all thesetasks and many other tasks as well, he always remains cheerful, courteousand selfless in his willingness to help. We couldn’t do it without him! Thankyou, Bob, and thank you, Maggie, for sharing him with us!”Sandy Gibson ★ Originally from Michigan, Sandy Gibson is a retiredfourth grade teacher who has assisted LCS fourth grade teacher Mrs. BettyDuncan in her classroom for the past four years. She volunteers 2-3 timeseach week and stays for 3-4 hours. Mrs. Duncan said, “I met her through oneof my students, Kendra Lehner. Sandy was a grand-friend on Grandparent’sDay. She continues to be a blessing to me, and the children love her dearly.”Cathy Hamilton ★ The grandmother of twins Katie and CaseHannum, Cathy Hamilton, assists Mrs. Betty Duncan in her classroomeach Tuesday. She prepares the take-home folders that are passed out onTuesday afternoons.Pam Carroll ★ A retired teacher, Pam Carroll is the grandmotherof Evan Parker, a K5 student in Mrs. Karen Latimer’s class. Pam comes toLCS each Tuesday to help students in K5 and first grade who struggle withreading. The teachers are very thankful and have seen amazing progressfrom these young students.Betty Lou Drost ★ Betty Lou Drost is the grandmother of Max (2ndgrade) and Alex Drost (K5). During the past school year, she helped in Mrs.Alesia Stubblefield’s kindergarten class almost every week. Her regular workin the classroom is invaluable and greatly appreciated.19

LCS, Coldstone Creamery Team Up to Support Arthritis ResearchThis spring, Lakeland Christian School and Coldstone Creameryteamed up to support arthritis research in honor of LCS studentsJake and Hannah Sloan. On a warm April afternoon, studentshad the opportunity to purchase a delicious Coldstone ice creamcreation. All proceeds benefited the Arthritis Foundation andits research on juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Jake, who will bein second grade, and his sister Hannah, who will be in K5, bothbattle this painful ailment.Hannah Sloan (left photo) and Jake Sloan (right photo) helped out at the LCS/Coldstone Creamery fundraiser that helped support arthritis research.Number ofFacebook friendsMost exciting tripplanned for thissummerMostanticipatedsummer movieFavoritesummer snackWho wouldplay you ina movie?John FranklinSeniorOver 200 College Eclipse Tuna Matt DamonRebeccaWilsmanDiscovery Program Intern138Probably the beach –spending timewith familyNot reallyanticipating oneWatermelonJennifer Love HewittChristy LeeGuidance Counselor0 – don’t have FacebookEllijay, GA None Cheetos Nicole KidmanLuci O’ByrnePrimary Grades Principal0 – don’t have FacebookBeachToy Story3WatermelonEither Cameron Diaz orSandra BullockKeith OverholtAssistant MiddleSchool Principal410YOURTURN!Europe with the StudentLeadership UniversitystudentsToy Story3SmoresJames Moore20

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1111 Forest Park Street • Lakeland, Florida 33803 • 863-688-2771 • www.lcsonline.orgNon-Profit Org.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDLakeland, FLPermit No. 133Return Service Requested.The Viking is published quarterly by Lakeland Christian School, 1111 Forest Park St., Lakeland, Florida 33803Faculty, StaffReach MilestonesAnnual Back-to-SchoolBash Set for September 11Jump into a new school year at theannual Back-to-School Bash! This funfamily event is scheduled for Saturday,September 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The senior class is sponsoring a gymfull of inflatable games, and thejunior class will host a barbecue lunchin the cafeteria. Admission to thegym is $8/person or $25/family, withall proceeds benefitting the seniorclass. Barbecue tickets will be sold inadvance and at the door.MARK YOUR CALENDARAugust 19-20Open House/OrientationAugust 20Football Kickoff BBQ, 6:30 p.m.August 23First Day of School (Grades 1-12)August 25First Day ofSchool (K4-K5)September 6Labor Day,No SchoolTwenty-two membersof the Lakeland ChristianSchool faculty and staff wererecognized for major milestoneanniversaries that they reachedin the past year. Dr. MikeSligh honored the followingmembers of the LCS family atthe end-of-year luncheon:n 5 years: Amy Hickey, Sandy Johnson, JillSeveral years ago, Julie Roth was looking for a way to supporta mission in Romania that had touched her heart. She tookthe crossing guard position at LCS so she could do just thatand has since donated $20,000 to that mission.After five years as the faithful crossing guardat Lakeland Christian School, Julie will beJones, Karen Latimer, Bonnie Mosley, Julie Roth,Shelly Schaedel, Tricia Shaw, Sue Wilsmann 10 years: Kathleen Boatwright, Ron Collins,Alexis Livesay, Steve Livesay, Marge Palmn 15 years: Maggie Forlaw, Jan Frost, PattyJohnson, Diane Klagesn 20 years: Mary Chamberlin, Barb Mooren 30 years: JoAnne Aldridge, Mark KirbyRoth Keeps LCS Parking Lot Safe, Supports Romanialeaving her position. LCS is thankful for herservice in keeping the students, families andfaculty safe in the parking lot and crosswalks.Dr. Mike Sligh awards Julie Roth for her five yearsof faithful service as the LCS crossing guard.Mark Kirby (left photo)and JoAnne Aldridge(right photo) wereawarded their 30-yearservice awards at theend-of-year facultyluncheon. Both are shownhere with Dr. Sligh.