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VikingLakeland Chris t ian School
TheSummer 2012
Seventy-Two Seniors Awarded Diplomas
Joys – The apostle
John wrote, “I have
no greater joy than to
hear that my children
walk in truth.” The
benefit of being in one
school over time affords
the opportunity to see
graduates not only
walking in truth, but
influencing others to
do the same. We are
delighted to see many
of our more recent
graduates exercising
their faith and influence
on a wide variety of
campuses around the country. Their encouragement and care for
incoming LCS alums is very gratifying as well.
Last year Mary and I were privileged to stay in the home of
Rev. Rusty and Stephanie Savage (both from LCS Class of ‘81) in
Platte City, Missouri. Rusty has completed twenty years of ministry
to that congregation. He and his wife and family have been used
by the Lord to have impact that stretches around the world.
Bruce and Laura (Class of 1988) Edgar serve in church
leadership training, camp and educational ministry in Honduras,
while Rachel Hurley (Class of 2000) serves with Wycliffe in
Southeast Asia. These are merely a representative sample of
those in ministry.
We rejoice as well in the many LCS graduates who have
grasped that whatever their vocational calling, they can advance
God’s kingdom by doing all to the glory of God. They are pursuing
their vocations with redemptive purpose. I regularly cross paths
with graduates who are not only serving in a variety of careers,
but those who are serving their families at home, pouring their
energies into raising children with the goal of seeing young hearts
bent toward the Savior and equipped to influence others to do
the same.
There are also many joyful reflections as we consider the
opportunities we have had to come along side students and
It has been my privilege to serve at LCS for the past forty
years. Sustained service in one place allows one to see
God’s hand at work over the long haul. Perhaps that is the
best perspective from which to view God’s faithfulness to
His people and to a school.
Progress – LCS has come a long way since the
three-acre campus in 1972 housing 282 students,
including the first graduating class (1973) of 10. Today’s
27-acre campus, 988 students and graduating classes of
75-85 students provides a much different experience.
There is no more marked change over the years than
the strength of the faculty and the academic program
provided by the school. Academic
opportunities continue to expand
for the wide range of learners
served on the LCS campus. Alumni
from those early classes have
their share of engineers, doctors,
lawyers, business leaders, ministers,
professors and scientists. Today’s
graduates are even better prepared
for further study. Examples include
Kathryn Kimball, Class of 2005,
who recently graduated #1 in
her class from law school at the
University of Florida. Wes Johnson,
Class of 2002, returns occasionally to LCS to encourage
our upper-level math and physics students in his role as
a NASA space scientist.
The development of the fine arts program has been
notable as well. Both the performing and visual arts
have flourished under outstanding faculty leadership.
The profile of the athletic program has been radically
enhanced with the addition of football and Viking
Stadium. A growing number of LCS athletes participating
on NCAA Division I rosters reveals the rising level of
talent and coaching at LCS.
The transformation of the campus with the beautiful
facilities that have been recently added has provided our
wonderful faculty the opportunity to do their best work.
“I am continually energized by the joyful challenge of passing on the faith to the next generation, and I marvel at all they are accomplishing! ”
40 Years: Reflections By Dr. Mike Sligh, Headmaster
continued on page 8
MISSION STATEMENT — The mission of Lakeland Christian School is to educate students in the light of God’s word to equip them for a lifetime of learning, leadership, service and worship.
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What if:The beautiful and spacious Elementary/Middle School classrooms didn’t exist, and students were crammed in the small rooms in the aging, original campus structures? What if the large parking lot didn’t exist, and cars were wedged in any available sliver of space? What if the well-appointed playgrounds weren’t there to provide needed recreation for the elementary students?
Hard to imagine, isn’t it? In fact, it’s practically unthinkable. LCS students and families have been blessed beyond measure with some of the finest school facilities in all of West Central Florida. However, with the expansion completed now for four years, many school families may even take for granted these amazing campus resources. It’s just something that happens with the passage of time.
Take a moment … right now … and consider how these facilities have blessed your family, how the educational process has been enhanced in that teachers have more than adequate space and resources to do their very best work. Realize that the ultimate beneficiaries are the children and young people who study in these classrooms.
With that now in mind, please understand that this necessary expansion was only made possible through the grace of God and the open-hearted generosity of people – ministry partners who gave to make it all happen.
Realizing the critical need for expansion, the school’s Board of Directors enthusiastically moved forward with the Deliver the Dream campaign to take LCS where it had never been before. The project was begun well before even half the financing was secured through private donations. That’s how convinced the Board was that the school needed to provide for families.
and then...
Please, consider right now your role in making this dream come true.
LCS has never been better, and students are immensely blessed by the campus
resources they use each day. If you haven’t given, will you step up and join those
who gave early on? If you’ve given, will you please give toward the wrap-up?
Again, this is a critical proposition for everyone.
To discuss your participation, please contact Steve Wilson, LCS Director of
Advancement, at [email protected], or by calling 863/688-2771.
people gave … and they gave … and they gave. Through today, 589 people have given 4,547 gifts to make it happen. The contributions have been large and small. The school has received its first-ever seven-figure gifts, seven of them in all. LCS has also received $5 gifts toward this campaign. The widow’s mite, for sure.
The expansion enjoyed by all … the new building, parking, new main entrance, Early Childhood (K4/K5) Center and Viking Stadium … totals $23 million of newness for our students. It’s a tremendous home away from home, where children and young people spend most of their waking day.
Now, get this – an amazing $21.3 million has been given. That’s right, the entire capital expansion, the largest in the school’s 57-year history, has been funded through private giving. From people like you and me. That also means we’re not done asking you to give. But, praise the Lord, we’re down to needing only $1.7 million to pay for all that we’re enjoying and, perhaps, have come to take for granted.
This is the time, heading into the fall of 2012, for “all hands to be on deck.” Now, more than ever, is when we need every school family, grandparent and all those connected to LCS to give toward the wrap-up effort, which we are calling the Dream Come True wrap-up campaign. People gave generously to make it a reality; now, we need to finish paying for it!
WRAP-UP CAMPAIGN
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in this issue1 Dream Come true
4-6 Graduating seniors
7 LCs Accreditation
9-10 elementary happenings
11 secondary news
12-14 Fine Arts
15-20 sports
21 Alumni news
Bidders listened with great anticipation
as silent auction winning bids were
read mid-way through the evening.
The excitement then reached crescendo
during the lively and competitive live
auction. Many of the more than 400
attendees went home with fabulous items, hunting and
fishing expeditions and luxury vacation accommodations.
However, the real winners on Friday, April 13, were the
many families benefitting from financial aid at Lakeland
Christian School. The second annual Bids, Burgers & All That
Jazz auction raised more than $60,000 for the school’s
Financial Aid Fund, which provides tuition assistance for new
and current families at the school. Due to the generosity of the
bidders, many children and young people will be able to be at
Lakeland Christian for the 2012-13 school year.
God’s grace and provision were abundant during this
special evening at Lakeland’s First Presbyterian Church. As
participants arrived, they were able to begin bidding on the 61
silent auction items, which included many fabulous baskets,
sports tickets and trips. New to this year’s auction were the 15
exciting “Adventures With Faculty” items, where people could
bid on special outings with certain faculty members.
As the silent auction closed, and prior to the start of
the live auction, the Chick-fil-A Balloon Burst was held.
Participants were able to buy helium-filled balloons, each of
which contained a prize provided by Chick-fil-A, including
free Chick-fil-A food for one year. The grand prize balloon
contained a reimbursement of the school’s matriculation
fee for the 2012-13 school year. Balloon purchasers
gathered on stage and burst their balloons at the same
time to claim their prizes.
The evening concluded with a 16-item live auction,
conducted by LCS Board Member and auctioneer
extraordinaire Jay Mueller. He was assisted by auctioneer
Mike Garner, who is also a school parent. Attendees
competed for hunting trips, sports tickets, the opportunity
to spend the day with Sheriff Grady Judd, among other fun
items and excursions. However, the hottest item of the evening
was a football signed by brothers and NFL stars Peyton and Eli
Manning, both of whom have been Super Bowl MVPs.
The event also included all-you-can-eat hamburgers and
hot dogs, with a mashed potato bar, along with homemade
banana pudding. Background music during the silent auction
was provided by a jazz ensemble. The auction is the school’s
primary special event and was enjoyed by parents, students,
grandparents and many guests, who were generous in their
support of the school’s financial aid efforts.
Congratulations to the volunteer auction committee of
school parents Randy Blalock, Regina Harper and Danease
Horne, who coordinated all phases of this school-wide event.
God’s grace and their hard work provided:
School Auction Raises Awareness of, Support for Financial Aid
•Morethan$16,000inpre-auctionsponsorshipsanddonations
•31sponsoredtables
•99individualticketsales
•Auctionrevenueofmorethan$50,000
•NetrevenuetoFinancialAidofmorethan$60,000!
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Event SponsorsHorne ConstructionHulbert HomesLand SouthPowerscreen of Florida
Table SponsorsKeith & Payton AlbrittonPaul & Randy BlalockFloralawnGarner Auctioneers, Inc.GMF Construction, Inc.Clint & Candy GordonDan & Julie GreenKevin & Lois KnowltonB.J. & Amy MasonMIDFLORIDA Credit Union
Miller Construction ManagementBill & Pam MutzOMSWayne & Melanie PeacePeterson & Myers, P.A.ProMed Healthcare ServicesZip SebringJohn & Sylvia SizemoreMike & Mary SlighSteve & Annette SlighJohn & Jane TuckerKevin & Page WasilewskiJim & Kim WilbanksSteve & Susie Wilson
The auction committee expresses appreciation to all those who provided auction items, as the event is only
as good as the auction items available for bid. Thanks also to the following sponsors of the event:
TiTleSpoNSorpublixSuperMarketsCharities,inc.
Each year, the end of May is a whirlwind of
exciting activities for the seniors – signing
yearbooks, saying goodbye to friends, finishing up
final projects, taking final exams, traveling on the
senior missions trip, going to friends’ graduation
parties, attending baccalaureate and finally
graduating.
After returning from their senior trip on
May 30, the seniors had little down time before
the formal ceremonies began on Sunday, June 3,
when the students put on their caps and gowns for
baccalaureate. Senior Mark Mutz, the Christian
Leadership Award winner for the Class of 2012,
addressed his classmates at the service. Pastor Tim Rice of Trinity Presbyterian Church also spoke
to the seniors.
The next evening at Florida Southern College’s Branscomb Auditorium, 72 seniors walked across
the stage and received their high school diplomas. Valedictorian Troy Schiebel and Salutatorian
Cameron Underwood each spoke, sharing memories, advice and personal thoughts with their
classmates.
Mrs. Cheryl Brannen, a member of the secondary faculty, was this year’s class-chosen speaker.
In addition to sharing personal memories of the class, Mrs. Brannen spoke to the seniors about
fear – the fear of college and career decisions, of making the wrong choices, of leaving home. She
encouraged them to consider Proverbs 1:7 that says, “Fear ... is the beginning of knowledge” and
to give their worries and fears over to the Lord.
The evening concluded with each senior receiving a diploma from Dr. Mike Sligh, Headmaster.
The new LCS alumni then marched to the back of the auditorium, tossed their caps in the air and
were gone.
Congratulations, Class of 2012. Your spirit and enthusiasm will be missed. The family of
Lakeland Christian School prays for God’s blessing on your lives.
Seventy-Two Graduates Become LCS Alumni
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Cheryl Brannen, Faculty Speaker
Cameron Underwood, Salutatorian
Photos provided compliments of GradImages®
ABOUT THE COVER: Seventy-two members of the Class of 2012 celebrated their commencement on Monday, June 4. The seniors chose James 1:22 as their class verse: “Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
Troy Schiebel, Valedictorian
Photos provided compliments of GradImages®
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SpecialrecognitionsandSubjectAreaAwards:
Valedictorian – Troy Schiebel
Salutatorian – Cameron Underwood
Christian Leadership Award – Mark Mutz
Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award –
Zachary Martinez, Erica Baker
HighestHonors(4.0 minimum GPA for every marking period)
Ashley Abbott, Whitney Andersen, Nicky Aspinwall, Erica Baker,
Cailey Bates, Emily Behrens, Mason Bellar, Amanda Carl, Jessica
Dorris, Rebecca (Spookie) Eaves, Destiny Godwin, Kristen Grafton,
Katie Greene, Claire Jarvis, Hunter Lehman, Irene Mansour,
Zachary Martinez, Mark Mutz, Molly Rice, Caitlin Robb, Troy
Schiebel, Emily Sharpe, Alison Sizemore, Jenna Smithson, Amanda
Terry, Miles Tombrink, Cameron Underwood, Zachary Varnum
presidentialAwardforeducationexcellence(3.5 minimum GPA and 85th percentile or above
on standardized test):
Ashley Abbott, Whitney Andersen, Ciara Atkinson, Erica Baker,
Emily Behrens, Chelsea Coleman, Ryan Collier, Mitch Devore,
Jessica Dorris, Destiny Godwin, Kristen Grafton, Makaylee Graves,
Jordan Green, Katie Greene, Claire Jarvis, Kyle Jenko, Christopher
Kitchens, Hunter Lehman, Zachary Martinez, Linzie Merchant,
Mark Mutz, TJ Plunkett, Molly Rice, Ana Rodrigez, Troy Schiebel,
Alison Sizemore, Jenna Smithson, Paige Stamey, Josh Stanz,
Amanda Terry, Cameron Underwood, Zachary Varnum
SubjectAreaAwardsWhitney Andersen – Economics, Honors English IV
Nicky Aspinwall – Yearbook Ad Editor
Emily Behrens – American Legion Award Winner, Piano
Mason Bellar – Psychology, Sociology
Johnny Boatwright – Chamber Ensemble
Amanda Carl – Chamber Ensemble
Peter Cline – Auto Cad III
Chelsea Coleman – Yearbook Photo Editor
Mitch Devore – Bible: Life Calling
Jessica Dorris – Honors Statistics
Kristen Grafton – Yearbook Copy Editor, Guitar
Jordan Green – Auto Cad I
Whitney Houk – Yearbook Ad Editor, Wendy’s High School
Heisman Award Nominee
Claire Jarvis – AP Literature, Honors Band, Music Composition
Christopher Kitchens – Personal Finance
Zachary Martinez – Bible: Apologetics
Linzie Merchant – AP Art Drawing
Mark Mutz – American Legion Award Winner, Mandy Stoll Award,
Wendy’s High School Heisman Awards Nominee
Meagan Palm – English IV
Molly Rice – Mandy Stoll Award
Caroline Saunders – Yearbook Assistant Editor
Troy Schiebel – Government, AP Biology, AP Microeconomics
Emily Sharpe – AP Studio Art
Alison Sizemore – Auto Cad Drafting
Jenna Smithson – Marine Biology, American Legion
Honorable Mention
Josh Stanz – Bible: Implications of Christianity
Miles Tombrink – Latin II
Craig Uria – Yearbook Editor
Zach Varnum – American Legion Honorable Mention
Seniors Honored with Awards at CommencementCongratulations to these seniors for their outstanding work both in and out of the classroom. These honors were presented as part of the school’s commencement exercises on June 4.
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Amanda Carl –
Military Family Support Trust:
George and Mimi Frank
Scholarship ($2,000)
Troy Schiebel –
George Jenkins Scholarship
($1,000), Lakeland Elks Club
Scholarship
Jenna Smithson –
Bailey Family Foundation
($20,000)
Emily Behrens –
Glenn W. & Hazelle Paxson
Morrison Foundation ($3,000)
Amanda Terry –
Glenn W. & Hazelle Paxson Morrison
Foundation ($3,000), Seminole
Club of Polk County ($1,000)
Mark Mutz –
SportQuest Playing with a Purpose
Scholarship for high school
Christian athletes
Cameron Underwood –
Lakeland Elks Club Scholarship
Zachary Martinez –
Lakeland Elks Club Scholarship
Caitlin Robb –
Lakeland Sister Cities
International Scholarship ($1,000)
W ith final exams behind them and graduation just days away, the 72 members of the Class of
2012 boarded two charter buses on the morning of May 25 and headed for Strong Rock Camp and
Conference Center in Cleveland, Georgia. Over the next week, the students helped prepare the facilities
for the upcoming summer camp season.
Before getting to work at the camp, the students were able to enjoy some free time in Atlanta on
Saturday and Sunday. The group traveled to a local outlet mall, to Turner Field for a Braves game and to
Six Flags Over Georgia.
On Monday and Tuesday, the seniors and sponsors worked on various projects at the camp,
contributing more than 700 man-hours to help prepare the camp facilities. Projects included
landscaping, deep cleaning, clearing trails, chopping wood and much more.
In the evenings, the seniors had free time to take part in some of the different recreational activities
offered at the camp including a climbing wall, riflery, swimming, zip-lining, the blob and canoeing.
On Tuesday evening, the group traveled to a local bowling alley/skating rink to unwind after two days
of hard work.
The seniors were challenged during worship and devotional times during the week. On Sunday
morning, Pastor Tim Rice spoke to the senior class, delivering the first part of a message that he
continued at the baccalaureate service on June 3. On Monday and Tuesday evenings, Mr. Geoff
Stabler challenged the students with a time of devotions.
The Class of 2012 would like to thank everyone who helped them raise the necessary funds for this
year’s trip. Fundraising activities included the Back to School Bash, Homecoming, the Senior Play, the
Friday Chick-fil-A breakfasts and much more.
SEnIoRS TRAvEL
To GEoRGIA
FoR AnnuAL
MISSIonS TRIp
Seniors Awarded Scholarships
Caitlin Robb was awarded
the Lakeland Sister Cities
International Scholarship.
Mimi Frank awards Amanda
Carl with the George and Mimi
Frank Scholarship from the
Military Family Support Trust.
Congratulations to the following seniors for being awarded scholarships from various organizations:
Twenty-seven members of the LCS faculty and staff were
recognized for reaching major milestone anniversaries
over the past year. These members of the LCS family were
honored at the end-of-year luncheon:
FiveYears Katy Andersen, Jenny Boulet, Wendy Carl, Darren
Copeland, Mary Fairchild, Shelley Harris, Gaye Lene Hasha,
Trishia Koretchko, Joyce McBride, Carla Moore, Tina Nagy,
Lisa Prescott, Todd Radford, Deborah Sullivan, Eric Wells
TenYears Carmen Frost, Chuck Fulton, Jeanne Schiebel, Steve Wilson
FifteenYears Jim Drake, Teri Evans, Wayne Shimko, Geoff Stabler
TwentyYears Sue Gibson, Jane Kriegbaum
Thirty-FiveYears Dean Johnson
FortyYears Mike Sligh
LCS Accreditation Renewed
Sue Gibson, 20 Years
Dean Johnson, 35 Years
Jane Kriegbaum, 20 Years
Mike Sligh, 40 Years
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Faculty, Staff Reach Milestones
LCS received exceptionally positive reviews and accreditation
renewal for the next five years. In February, the school hosted
on-site-visit-by-evaluation teams from the Florida Council of
Independent Schools (FCIS), the Florida Kindergarten Council
(FKC), AdvancEd (SACS), and the Association of Christian Schools
International (ACSI).
“The abundant special commendations are an accurate
reflection of the outstanding work being accomplished on a
daily basis at Lakeland Christian. The school remains focused
on its mission and on providing a quality education for the
students,” according to Karen Mathews, Associate Director
for Accreditation, FCIS.
Pat Mennenga, Associate Director for the Florida Region of
ACSI wrote, “You and your staff can be proud of the
demonstration of the work involving the establishment of a
quality program that exemplifies what this process is all about.
Please convey to your faculty and staff our appreciation
for their dedication and sacrifice in providing valuable insight
and evaluation of the entire school program. We commend you
for providing quality education and care for the students
in your community.”
We are especially grateful for the outstanding leadership
of Luci O’Byrne, Elementary Principal, and Wayne Shimko,
Secondary Principal, for their work as co-chairs for the
evaluation and visits.
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40 Years: Reflections continued from inside front cover
parents as we share the years of schooling with their families. It
is very gratifying to see the level of care and concern expressed
throughout the LCS family of families when some face hardship,
tragedy, trial and loss. The LCS community knows how to laugh
and cheer together, and how to cry and mourn together. That’s
a sign of a healthy school culture.
Challenges for the future – As LCS grows and the families
and staff change over time, we must always make a priority of
keeping the main thing, the main thing. Educating students in
the light of God’s word to equip them for a lifetime of learning,
leadership, service and worship must remain our priority. An
unwavering commitment to the authority and inerrancy of the
scriptures must remain our foundation.
The commitment to mission must be consistently applied to
the admissions process and hiring practices in order to preserve
the school as we know it. For this to be lived out in the daily
experience of LCS, the school families must demonstrate the
same level of commitment to personal worship and study of
the scriptures, prayer and participation in corporate worship in
a church that embraces biblical truth. Parents and staff must
model the application of the gospel in all personal relationships
in order to preserve a setting where Christian schooling can
flourish for the benefit of all students and the glory of God.
It has been said that we are always only one generation
away from the extinction of the faith. That is, each generation
has the responsibility to pass along the faith and the
commitment to viewing all of life and learning through the
lens of that faith to the next generation. This “baton passing”
is hard work and sometimes a painful process. It is, however,
a task with eternal significance.
I entered Christian schooling as a career largely due to the
influence of a teacher on my life when I was a middle school
student at LCS. I reasoned that if I could have that same kind
of influence on the lives of young people that would be a great
way to invest my life. I have not been disappointed. I am
continually energized by the joyful challenge of passing on
the faith to the next generation, and I marvel at all they are
accomplishing! It is my delightful calling to continue to
serve you!
Unprecedented numbers of families continue to seek
financial aid from LCS as the toll of the struggling economy
still impacts many who desire a Christian education for their
children. Through the grace of God and the generosity of
ministry partners, record amounts of dollars are also being
raised to provide tuition assistance to these families.
Lakeland Christian is pleased to report that nearly
$440,000 has been distributed to 97 students for the upcoming
2012-13 year. This number includes returning students as well
as children who will be new to LCS in the fall. Of the amount
available for financial aid, $158,000 was given by individuals,
businesses and foundations, while another $82,000 was raised
through the school’s two special events – the Musical Harvest
and the Bids, Burgers & All That Jazz auction. The balance of
the distributed amount represents monies previously raised, as
well as an amount in the school’s operating budget.
Although nearly a half-million dollars has been awarded –
which are all of the available funds – the school continues to
receive financial aid applications for this next school year.
And even though the official fund raising for the 2012-13
year completed on June 30, LCS would welcome additional
contributions to this effort so more children and young people
can benefit from an excellent Lakeland Christian education
this coming year.
For more information on how you can partner with LCS
in this important and urgent cause, please contact Steve Wilson,
LCS Director of Advancement, at [email protected], or by
calling 863/688-2771.
“...wewilltellthegenerationtocomethepraisesofthelorD,andHisstrengthandHiswondrousworksthat
Hehasdone...thatthegenerationtocomemightknow...thattheyshouldputtheirconfidenceinGodandnot
forgetHisworks...”pSAlM78:4
LCS Exceeds Fund-Raising Goal for Financial Aid Additional Support Welcomed ... and Needed!
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Congratulations to Mr. Fred Wiechmann, the science resource teacher at LCS, for being awarded an
environmental award from Woodmen of the World. Dave Row, a school parent and Woodmen agent,
presented Fred the award which emphasizes the natural sciences and care of creation.
3rdgradeComputation2nd place – Ronald Spoto4th place – Lauren Cardosi
3rdGradereasoning1st place – JT Stacy
4thGradeComputation3rd place – Emily Branham
5thGradeComputation3rd place – Cameron Wineinger5th place – Avery Saunders
5thGradereasoning1st place – Kacey Mewborn4th place – Alex Skladanek
6thGradeComputation1st place – Tyler Steckler3rd place – Emily McKinney
6thGradereasoning4th place – Daniel Vila5th place – Logan Mason
7thGradeComputation3rd place – Hayden Patteson
7thGradereasoning4th place – Sam Oak5th place – Laina Strickland
8thGradeComputation1st place – Nehemiah McIntosh3rd place – Cade Brock
8thGradereasoning2nd place – Christian Bedwell4th place – Joseph Peek
LCS students in grades 3-8 participated in
the annual Association of Christian Schools
International (ACSI) Math Olympics on Friday,
April 27. Congratulations to the following
students on their outstanding performance
at the competition:
Wiechmann Receives Environmental Award
FouR STuDEnTS EARn FIRST pLACE In MATH CoMpETITIon
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In memory of beloved, long-time elementary
PE teacher Vicky Dawson, who passed away in 2007,
four elementary students each year are selected as
“Vicky Dawson Strong Christian Character” award
winners. This award is given out each year to two
second grade students and two fifth grade students
who show a heart for others and who always try to
“Be the Best!” – a well-known adage of Mrs. Dawson.
This year’s awards recipients are second graders Kate
Joyner and Ethan Green and fifth graders Emma
Chittim and Reese White.
At this year’s awards chapel, Mr. Steve Dawson
(Vicky’s husband) and Mrs. Betty Huddleston (Vicky’s
mother) were on hand to present the awards.
Fifth Grade Students Initiate Reading programFifth grader Anna Canady loves to read and has a passion
for helping others learn to love to read, too. In the summer of
2011, she had an idea for helping that became Bookworm
Buddies, an after-school tutoring program for first graders.
Enlisting the help of her friend Ava St. John, the girls spent
Tuesdays and Thursdays this school year working with nine
first graders, along with Mrs. Deborah Sullivan and Mrs. Chris
Cabrera. To build reading fluency, the girls helped their first grade
buddies using fun strategies like Reader’s Theater, reading games
and reading as a group.
“Bookworm Buddies is a great way for kids to learn new skills
in a familiar environment,” said Anna, who believes that the
skills of the group have grown throughout the year. “It has been
amazing to watch their reading fluency grow. We appreciate the
first grade teachers allowing us to work with their students.”
According to Mrs. Sullivan, Anna and Ava review sight
words, read with the first graders, listen to them read and work
on iPads. “The students have greatly enjoyed their time with the
girls,” Mrs. Sullivan said. “One day when we were leaving, one of
the students said, ‘I love Bookworms; it’s so much fun!’”
Fifth graders Anna Canady and Ava St. John help
first grade students with their reading skills.
5th Grade Vicky Dawson award winners
Emma Chittim and Reese White are
joined by Vicky Dawson’s mother, Betty
Huddleston, who was at this year’s awards
ceremony.
2nd Grade Vicky Dawson award winners
Kate Joyner and Ethan Green, along with
Mr. Steve Dawson, proudly display their
awards.
Four Elementary Students Chosen for ‘vicky Dawson’ Award
Elementary Happenings
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The middle school Research Team took a weekend camping trip
with 30 students and parents to Payne’s Prairie State Preserve
outside Gainesville in mid-April. One of the highlights was a
behind-the-scenes tour of the Butterfly Rainforest and research
facility at the Florida Museum of Natural History with Dr. Tom
Emmel, an eminent researcher and the Director of the Maguire
Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity. For all the pictures of this
experience and the rest of the weekend, please visit Mrs. Jennifer
Canady’s website at http://LCS-science-fair.posterous.com.
Secondary newsBenton to Attend Congressional ClassroomJunior Scott Benton was selected through the Randy Roberts Foundation to participate in the
2012 Congressional Classroom scheduled for September 8-12. This program is a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity for students to visit their nation’s capitol for an inside view of the democratic process.
Students are provided with opportunities to witness government in action, question government
leaders and tour points of interest throughout the Washington, D.C. area.
Students in Mrs. Gaye Lene Hasha’s 7th grade Advanced
English class participated in the annual VFW Patriot’s Pen essay
contest this spring. This year’s essay was on the topic “Are you
proud of your country?” Congratulations to the following
students who were awarded for their essays:
• JacobAllenreceivedfirstplaceforDistrict4andaCertificate
of Merit for Outstanding Young Spokesman of the Future.
• MaddiePistoriareceivedsecondplaceforDistrict4anda
Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Young Spokesman of the Future.
• GloriaTabbwonawardsfromposts4289,2297and2420,and
also received a Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Young
Spokesman of the Future.
• CheyenneStonickwonthecompetitionfortheFedhaven
Memorial VFW Post & Auxiliary 7361.
Seventh Graders Compete in patriot’s pen Contest
Gloria Tabb, Maddie Pistoria and Jacob Allen
are joined by their teacher, Mrs. Gaye Lene
Hasha, at the awards ceremony for the VWF
Patriot’s Pen contest.
Cheyenne Stonick, shown here reading
her winning essay from the Polk County
Family Week, was also awarded a
Patriot’s Pen award for the Fedhaven
Memorial VFW Post.
CAnADy, KAyE CoMpETE In STATE FAIRCongratulations to LCS middle school students
Brandon Kaye and Julia Canady for participating
in the State Science Fair held at the Lakeland
Center. Brandon earned fifth place in
Environmental Science and received cash
awards from the Florida Association for Water
Quality Control and from the Society for
Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. Julia won
first place in the Botany category and received a
cash award. She was nominated for Broadcom
MASTERS–”Math, Science, Technology and
Engineering for Rising Stars.” Nearly 900
students from all over the state competed
in the three-day event.
Julia Canady
Brandon Kaye
Research Team Camps at payne’s prairie
Members of the middle school Research Team
camped at Payne’s Prairie in April.
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CHoIR SupERIoR AT STATE MpAS tudents in the High School Chamber
Ensemble and Concert Choir returned from
the Florida State Music Performance Assessment
on Monday, April 30, with a clean sweep of
Superior ratings earned by every LCS event!
The event was held at Palm Beach Atlantic
University and was judged by nationally
recognized choral and vocal adjudicators
from around the nation.
earningtheseSuperiorhonorswere
thefollowingevents:
• ConcertChoir–ThirdStateSuperiorinthe
past four years of State MPA performance
• ChamberEnsemble–Thirdconsecutive
State Superior
• FourDuets:AmandaCarl&Johnny
Boatwright; Emily Carl & Katie Greene;
Makaylee Graves & Casey Jones;
Cailey Bates & Caitlin Robb
• TwoSoloists:AmandaCarl,
Johnny Boatwright
More than 75 choirs participated in the
event, and Lakeland Christian School was
one of only three Christian school represented.
Congratulations to these vocalists on a job
well done and for representing LCS and
Christian education in the state of Florida.
J ust a few days after school wrapped up for the year, 87
elementary students came back to participate in the much-
anticipated summer music camp. Held from June 11-15, this year’s
theme was “Diversity in Music” and offered a great variety of
classes and activities to the campers. Mrs. Wendy Carl directed
this year’s camp, along with teachers Nancy Snyder, Christy Fung,
Teri Evans and Brandon Fung.
After the week of lessons, classes, arts and crafts, game times
and much more, the students performed a fun-filled program on
Friday afternoon. The showcase included three iPad orchestras,
bell chimes, Orff instruments, world drumming, two mimed
drama presentations and the camp choir.
During the week, many students also enjoyed vocal and
choreography instruction as they auditioned for the LCS fall
musical, “Willy Wonka.”
Thanks to Joanne Latham and Brent Adriano for their
assistance, and to the 10 high school student leaders and
volunteers: Brendan Adriano, Whitney Andersen, Amanda Carl,
Emily Carl, Makaylee Graves, Katie Greene, Kirsti Mutz, Caitlin
Robb, Ana Rodriguez and Kara Szydlowski.
powers Awarded RMTA Scholarship
For the third year in a row, junior
Stephanie Powers was awarded the
Mary Ellis Smith scholarship, presented by
Ridge Music Teachers Association (RMTA).
Stephanie earned this award by receiving the
highest scores of all students entering Levels
10-12 at the District Student Day in mid-April.
Stephanie excelled at Level 11 this year and
has plans to reach the top by entering Level
12 next year. Stephanie is taught by
Mrs. Lorraine Latham.
FINE ARTS
Stephanie Powers
Music Camp Emphasizes Diversity in Music
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Many students were recognized with the following awards:
HiGHSCHoolCHAMBereNSeMBle&CoNCerTCHoir
Outstanding Improvement: Tyler Leach & Spencer Abramson
Outstanding Enthusiasm: Makaylee Graves, Cailey Bates
& Kirsti Mutz
Outstanding Leadership: Casey Jones & Katie Greene,
Carter Overholt & Amanda Fulton
Psalmist’s Heart: Casey Billman, Caitlin Robb
Outstanding Choir/Ensemble Member: Johnny Boatwright,
Amanda Carl, Robert Verner
Four-Year Senior Award for Commitment, Service & Leadership:
Whitney Andersen, Johnny Boatwright, Amanda Carl, Casey
Jones, Caitlin Robb, Ana Rodriguez
MiDDleSCHool
Outstanding Improvement: Cole Singler, Rebekah Cline
Outstanding Enthusiasm: Molly Sharpe
Outstanding Leadership: Vaviel Verner, Christian Bedwell
Outstanding Choir Member: Kara Stacy
6th GRADE
Outstanding Enthusiasm: Maddie Richert
Outstanding Improvement: Logan Mason
Outstanding Leadership: Brooke Hammack, Taylor Langley
Outstanding Choir Member: Sarah Hodge, Kylie Beaudreault
HEART OF JOY
Improvement: Alexandra Clements, Sydney Curls
Enthusiam: Annie Bolter
Leadership: Amielle Ingalla, Carter Chaplin, Carter Ferguson
All-County Showcase Participation: Amielle Ingalia,
Samantha Thompson, Carter Chaplin, Carter Ferguson,
Christopher Lamb
vocalists Honored at Annual Awards Concert
The 2012 Choral Awards Concert was held on Thursday, May 10, in the LCS Sligh Center. More than 100 students in grades
4 through 12 participated in the various choirs directed by Nancy Snyder (Heart of Joy) and Wendy Carl (Chamber
Ensemble, Concert Choir, Jr. High Choir and 6th Grade Choir). Each choir presented a selection of pieces including classical,
festival, spirituals and gospel styles followed by awards presentations for improvement, service, enthusiasm, leadership and
musicianship. The evening concluded with a mass choir performance of “When in Our Music God Is Glorified” as the students
circled the room and gave ultimate praise to God with the use of their voices.
Director Wendy Carl presents the LCS Concert
Choir.
The middle school choir,
directed by Wendy Carl, performs one final time at
the awards concert.
Nancy Snyder directs the Heart of Joy choir in a special song about pirates.
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Jenna Smithson Joe DeRosa Band Award
Claire Jarvis John Philip Sousa Band Award
Claire Jarvis Most Outstanding Musician in the High School Band
Claire Jarvis Most Outstanding Woodwind in the High School Band
Cameron Underwood Most Outstanding Brass in the High School Band
Alex Vila Most Outstanding Rhythm Section in the High School Band
Tucker ScruggsMost Improved Musician in the High School Band
Ashley Middleton Most Outstanding Freshman
Amanda Fulton Most Outstanding Freshman
Jonathan MurrayMost Outstanding Sophomore
Danae Drake Most Outstanding Junior
Kara Stacy Most Outstanding Member in the Middle School Band
Caleb Bates Most Improved Member in the Middle School Band
Breanna Smith Most Improved Member in the Middle School Band
Bud Daniel Most Improved Member in the Middle School Band
Marybeth BoulericeMost Outstanding Flute in the Middle School Band
Will SmahaMost Outstanding Reed Instrument in the Middle School Band
Kristen SchaedelMost Outstanding High Brass in the Middle School Band
Rachel Chapman Most Outstanding Trombone in the Middle School Band
Ryan Trasport Most Outstanding Low Brass in the Middle School Band
Cole Yrastorza Most Outstanding Rhythm Section in the Middle School Band
Mollie Tew Most Outstanding Flute in the Sixth Grade Band
Nixie VorndranMost Outstanding Clarinet in the Sixth Grade Band
Daniel Vila Most Outstanding Saxophone in the Sixth Grade Band
Hope McGrath Most Outstanding Trumpet in the Sixth Grade Band
Peyton WellsMost Outstanding Low Brass in the Sixth Grade Band
Isaac Green Most Outstanding Tuba in the Sixth Grade Band
Brandon Starling Most Outstanding on a New Instrument
Noah RussMost Outstanding Beginner in the Sixth Grade Band
FINE ARTSSecondary Band Students Honored at Spring ConcertThe Spring Awards Band Concert was held in May and featured performances by all
band students in grades 5-12. Band directors Chuck Fulton and Kathy Johnson gave
awards to the following band students for their accomplishments this year:
Senior Christopher Kitchens and other members of the trumpet section perform at the annual awards concert.
All of the seniors, joined by Director Chuck Fulton, display their awards.
Senior Jenna Smithson won this year’s Joe DeRosa Band Award.
Golfers of all ages enjoyed a beautiful April
Saturday afternoon on the links as they competed
in the annual school tournament, for the benefit
of the LCS Athletics Department. For the 22nd
consecutive year, men, women and students teed
it up in this fun event that serves as the primary
fund-raiser for athletic teams at Lakeland Christian.
The tournament is also traditionally a time of
tremendous fellowship for LCS families and their
guests.
Schalamar Creek Golf Club hosted this year’s
scramble-format tournament. LCS parent Tom
Wheary, Schalamar’s Director of Golf Operations,
treated the Lakeland Christian group to a first-class
tournament experience. The event included lunch,
golf, prizes and a fabulous barbeque dinner following
the tournament.
The winner of this year’s event was the LCS
student foursome of Grant McKown, Blake Crosby,
Logan Browning and Conner Moulden, who carded
a 21-under par 51. They edged out the team of Bill
22nd Annual LCS Golf Scramble: Tourney Raises Money, Friends for School
The LCS Athletics Department thanks the participants,
the companies and individuals who provided prizes,
and, especially, the following tournament sponsors:
Master SponsorsAuburndale Bookkeeping
& Tax ServiceCertified Foundations, Inc.Dylan Gray’s NanaGlobal Produce SalesGreen ConstructionGregco RecyclingHarrell’s, Inc.J Burns PizzaMulling Insurance AgencyPublix Super Markets
Charities, Inc.Strong Tower Insurance, Inc.Syngenta
Hole SponsorsArea LithoBrian Crosby, DMD, PABurnetti, P.A.Burnetti Children’s
Foundation, Inc.Case EngineeringChemical DynamicsChevrolet Center, Inc.Church of the RedeemerCitrus Air Conditioners, Inc.
Claussen’s Fine Furniture
Crown Electric, Inc.Dixie SignsFood Marketing, Inc.Foster’s Aircraft RefinishingHerff-JonesHulbert HomesLaw Office of Mark G. Capron, P.A.Lott Morr Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Hungry HowiesOMS Peterson & Myers, P.A.Platinum BankRay & Betsy PhillipsRegal Automotive GroupRegister Construction & EngineeringRideout & SonsSRD Construction & Development Corp.Safety Products, Inc.Scott LangstonSligh ClinicTeam HammerWasilewski Court ReportingWebb’s Can-ItWilliams Fence Company
pins on the par 3 holes. Wade received
special recognition for his “closest-to-
the-pin,” as he aced hole number six.
This was only the second hole-in-one
in the 22 years of the LCS tourney.
The putting competition was
won by LCS alum Daniel Wilson.
After advancing through two rounds,
Wilson missed the final 50-foot
putt by two inches. Even though he
narrowly missed out on $5,000, he was
awarded a foursome to the prestigious
C hampions Gate golf resort.
Hunter Wade, who hit a hole-in-one on the J.Burns Pizza hole at the golf tournament, displays the new golf clubs he won.
Wade Hits Hole-in-one WhenHunterWadearrived
atthesixthholeatSchalamar
CreekGolfClub,hesawthat
J.Burnspizzasign.outof
the36holesponsorswho
contributedtothelCSBooster
ClubTournament,J.Burnspizza
justhappenedtobeownedby
Hunter’sfather,MattWade.
Withoneswing,Huntermade
hisfirst-everholeinoneonthe
148-yard,parthreehole
sponsoredbyhisdad.
Hunter,astudentatpolk
StateCollegiateHighSchool,
wonasetofCallawayrAZr
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Watson, Mike McKinney, Eric Burton and
John Demane, in a match of cards. Third
place finishers were Don Pottee, Darlene
Stowers, Brian West and Jim Dent, Sr.,
who scored an 18-under par 53. Dent is a
member of the PGA Champions Tour.
The winning church team, all
members of Trinity Presbyterian
Church, consisted of Robbie Davis, Mike
McCormick, Daniel Wilson and Steve
Wilson, who also fired an 18-under par 53.
Prizes were also awarded for
proximity skill during the tournament.
Brian Rock crushed the longest drive, with
David Sligh, Bryan West, Blake Crosby
and Hunter Wade winning closest to the
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vikings Add Two District Titles Across Polk County, Central Florida and throughout the state, the Viking athletic program is consistently recognized for being strong
competition year after year. The 2012 spring sports season was no different. Here is a brief recap of the spring seasons:
❖ The girls’ softball team, coached by Sue Wilsman, finished their season with a record of 12 wins and 14 losses.
❖ The team earned some big wins throughout the season defeating Lakeland High School (7-2), Kathleen High School (11-1, 6-0), Winter Haven High School (5-2), Lake Gibson High School (8-7) and Santa Fe Catholic (9-2, 8-3).
❖ In the first round of the District tournament, the Lady Vikings easily handled Fort Meade, winning 10-0. In the District Final game, the Vikings took an early 2-1 lead over McKeel Academy, but the Wildcats scored eight runs late in the game and defeated the Vikings 9-2 for the District championship.
❖ The Vikings beat Bishop McLaughlin, 5-4, in the Regional Quarterfinal game before facing McKeel Acad-emy once again in the Regional Semifinals. The Vikings committed six errors in the game, on which McKeel capitalized. The Wildcats took the win over the Vikings by the score of 6-2.
❖ The JV softball team finished the season with a record of 4-4, and the middle school team was 1-5.
SoFTBALL
❖ TheVikingvarsitybaseballteam,coachedbyFACACoachoftheYearBlaneFox,finishedtheirseasonwithanimpressive16-9record.
❖ inlateMarch,theVikingsgotonaroll,winningnineof11gamesattheendoftheseason.TheyeasilyhandledSantaFeCatholic(11-5),McKeelAcademy(12-3),SeffnerChristianAcademy(11-5)andMcKeelAcademyagain(11-2).
❖ AfternarrowlylosingtoTampaprepinlateFebruarybyascoreof7-6,theVikingsendedtheirregularseasonwithan11-9victoryovertheTerrapins.
❖ AfterfinishingoffMcKeelAcademybythescoreof4-0inthefirstroundoftheDistricttournament,theVikingshostedFortMeadefortheDistrictFinal.Duringtheregularseason,theVikingswent1-1againsttheMiners.ButtheVikingscapitalizedonsevenerrorsbyFortMeadeandbroughthometheDistrictChampionship,edgingouttheMiners6-5.
❖ intheClass3AregionalQuarterfinalgame,theVikingsbeatBishopMclaughlinCatholic4-0toreachtheregionalSemifinalsforthefirsttimeinschoolhistory.TheVikingsonceagainfacedtheTampaprepTerrapinsintheSemifinals.TheTerrapinstooktheearlylead,butatwo-runhomerunbyloganBrowningtiedupthegame,2-2.inextrainnings,TampaprepscoredtwomorerunsandendedtheVikings’season.
❖ TheJVbaseballteamfinishedtheirseasonwitharecordof3-8-1.
BASEBALL
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❖ The LCS track teams continued their winning tradition by sending seven athletes to the Class 1A State Track and Field Meet in late April.
❖ At the meet, senior Mark Mutz was the top finisher for the Vikings, placing fourth in the 3,200- meter run with a school record time of 9:27.25. Freshman T.J. Simmons earned a fifth place finish in the 200-meter run in 22:65. Simmons also competed in the long jump and 100-meter dash.
TRACK& FIELD
❖ In field events senior Mitch Devore took eighth place in the pole vault with a 12'6". Mitch broke a long-standing school record earlier in the season. His jump of 13'1" broke the previous record of 13 feet set by Sean Fee in 1991.
❖ At the state meet, senior Daniel Firmin finished 10th in the state in the pole vault with a season best of 12'6". Junior Luke Cabrera placed 12th in the triple jump with a leap of 41'5".
❖ For the girls’ team, junior Mallory White placed eighth at State in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:21.24. Senior Rebecca (Spookie) Eaves placed 15th in the 3,200 meter run with a time of 12:06.94.
❖ The varsity boys’ tennis team ended their season with a record of six wins and four losses. In the county tournament, the Vikings finished in sixth place. They placed fifth in the District tournament.
❖ The boys’ team earned some big wins throughout the season, defeating Fort Meade High School (4-2, 5-2), McKeel Academy (4-2), Lake Region High School (5-2) and Lake Gibson High School (5-2).
❖ The varsity girls’ tennis team had a stellar season with a record of eight wins and just two losses. They finished third in the county and the District.
❖ The Lady Vikes started out their season with five straight wins, shutting out their opponents in the first four. They defeated Fort Meade High School,
Mulberry High School, Frostproof High School and McKeel Academy by the score of 7-0. They finished off Santa Fe by a score of 6-1. Between the county and District tournaments, the Vikings defeated Bar-tow High School (6-1), George Jenkins High School (6-1) and Santa Fe (5-2).
❖ In the District tournament, no. 2 seed Erica Baker defeated her All Saints’ opponent, 6-4, 6-1. In the Doubles Semifinals, Erica and teammate Mason Bellar defeated their Frostproof opponents (6-0, 6-1), but then fell to the All Saints pair in the final round (5-7, 4-6, 6-2).
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LCS senior Mark Mutz was named to the 2012
FHSAA Academic All-State Team. Mark has run
cross-country and track all through high school
and has a 3.9 grade point average. He is the son of
Bill and Pam Mutz and plans to study accounting
at the University of Florida. He will also run on the
UF cross country and track teams.
According to the FHSAA website, “To be
eligible for selection to the team, a student must be a graduating
senior, have a cumulative unweighted grade point average of at
least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, and earned a varsity letter in at least two
different sports during each of his or her junior and senior years.
Candidates were selected based on academic record, athletic
participation, non-athletic activities, community service and
the essay submitted to the FHSAA office.”
Mutz received a $1,000 award and a commemorative
medallion. He was one of 24 students from the state chosen for
the All-State Team.
Mutz named to Academic All-State Team
Mark Mutz
Athletic competition plays an important role
at Lakeland Christian School as our students learn
important lessons about leadership, responsibility,
attitude, sportsmanship, humility, respect and
teamwork. This year 389 students in grades 6-12
were part of an athletic team.
Here are some of the statistics about athletic
participation during the 2011-2012 school year:
• 167 students in grades 6-8 participated in at
least one sport (63 percent of the middle school)
• 222 students in grades 9-12 participated in at
least one sport (66 percent of the high school)
• 240 athletes participated in a fall sport
• 178 athletes participated in a winter sport
• 191 athletes participated in a spring sport
Athletic Department Releases Stats for 2011-12 School year
Congratulations to seniors Mason
Bellar and Mark Mutz on signing
letters of intent to continue their
athletic careers at the college level.
Mason, the daughter of Don
and Lorrie Bellar, will play tennis at
Southeastern University next year.
Mason has played in the number-one
spot on the girls’ varsity tennis team
Senior Mason Bellar signed a letter of intent to play tennis for Southeastern University. She is pictured here with SEU coach Bill May (left) and LCS coach Joel Helm (right).
for the past three years. This past season,
Mason reached the county finals in singles
and doubles (with Erica Baker), and district
finals for doubles. She is an All-County
honorable mention. Mason plans to study
business management at SEU.
Mark, the son of Bill and Pam Mutz,
wrapped up an outstanding cross-country
and track career at Lakeland Christian
School and will continue his running
career at the University of Florida. He
was The Ledger’s Cross Country Runner
of the Year this season and made it to
the State tournament in both cross-
country and track; he finished fourth
at State for both sports. Mark was also
chosen as a member of the FHSAA
Academic All-State Team.
Senior Mark Mutz (pictured with his coaches Mark Kirby and Mike Musick) will run cross country and track for the University of Florida.
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Nine Lakeland Christian School student-athletes
were recently chosen by their teammates as the Mighty
in Spirit award recipients. Seniors Nicky Aspinwall,
Rebecca (Spookie) Eaves, Caitlin Robb, Mitch Devore,
Daniel Firmin, Zachary Martinez and Mark Mutz, along
Nine Athletes Honored as ‘Mighty in Spirit’ with sophomore Brooke Wilsman and junior Phil
Wilsman were recognized as having an exemplary
Christian testimony both on and off the playing field.
The Mighty in Spirit awards are given out each
year by the LCS Athletic Department.
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MitchDevore
rebecca(Spookie)eaves
DanielFirmin
ZacharyMartinez
MarkMutz
Caitlinrobb
BrookeWilsman
philWilsman
Congratulations to Lakeland
Christian School seniors Mark Mutz
and Molly Rice on being named
the Mandy Stoll Award winners for
Class 3A-4A. This award is given by
the Florida Interscholastic Athletic
Administrators Association (FIAAA)
and recognizes Florida’s top senior
male and female scholar/athletes.
These students were nominated
by a principal and met the following
requirements: an unweighted GPA of 3.0
or higher, a minimum of 1210 on the
SAT or 27 on the ACT, and participation
in a minimum of two years of
participation in varsity athletics.
Mark and Molly were two of
just eight scholar-athletes chosen for
this prestigious award. Winners were
selected by the FIAAA Higher
Education Committee.
Two LCS Seniors named Mandy Stoll Awards Winners
Seniors Molly Rice and Mark Mutz were awarded the prestigious Mandy Stoll Award for Class 3A-4A.
Congratulations to Coach Blane Fox on being named the District 13, Class 3A Florida
Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) Coach of the Year. Coach Fox led the Viking varsity
baseball team to the Class 3A Regional Semifinal game and finished with a record of 19-11.
Senior Tyler Leach, who will continue his baseball career next year at Brevard College
in North Carolina, was nominated for the FACA All-Star game.
Fox named FACA Coach of the year
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Eight Lakeland Christian School seniors were named to
The Ledger’s 2012 All-Academic Team. Congratulations
to the following student-athletes for maintaining
a cumulative weighted GPA of at least 3.5 while
participating in varsity athletics:
• Zachary Martinez (Football, Baseball)
• Erica Baker (Softball, Tennis, Swimming)
• Nicky Aspinwall (Swimming, Track & Field)
• Rebecca (Spookie) Eaves (Cross Country,
Track & Field)
• Kelcie Harris (Softball, Basketball)
• Mark Mutz (Cross Country, Track & Field)
• Linzie Merchant (Cheerleading, Track & Field)
• Molly Rice (Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis)
Seniors named to All-Academic Team
Congratulations to the following students for being selected as
All-County athletes by The Ledger for the spring sports season:
Tennis: Honorable Mention – Sam Moseley, Mason Bellar,
Erica Baker
Softball: Honorable Mention – Helen Long, Brooke Wilsman
Baseball: First Team – Logan Browning; Second Team –
Grant McKown; Honorable Mention – Marcus Stump,
Tyler Leach, Ben Andress, Rafael Bournigal
Track: First Team – Mallory White, Rebecca (Spookie) Eaves,
Mark Mutz; Second Team – Mitch Devore; Honorable
Mention – Courtney Miles, Nicky Aspinwall,
T. J. Simmons, Michael Wheary, Daniel Firmin
Spring Athletes Selected for The Ledger’s All-County Teams
The sure foot of Grady Sharpe was all the scoring the Vikings needed to defeat Auburndale High School, 3-0, in the spring game for both schools. The senior-to-be nailed a 32-yard field goal in the second quarter and the stout LCS defense was effective in keeping the Bloodhounds out of the Viking Stadium end zones for the entire night.
A stadium spring game record crowd of 1,085 enjoyed a warm evening as the Vikings stood toe to toe with the 5A ‘Hounds who brought a large contingent of players. What LCS lacked in size was compensated by tough, heady play as the team’s spring practice drew to a close.
Linebacker Livingston Boulerice finished with two sacks, while Jason Davis, who chased Auburndale quarterback Brett Taylor all night, ended up with one sack. Ben Andress recovered a fumble and Brad Peace added an interception for the Vikings’ defense.
Offensively, quarterback Christian Alexander was 13 for 27 for 130 yards, while T.J. Simmons finished with 108 yards rushing.
The Vikings open the fall season with the Kickoff Classic, Friday, August 24, against Cambridge Christian. Game time at Viking Stadium is 7:00 p.m. Football festivities get underway the previous Friday with the annual Kickoff Barbeque, Friday, August 17, 6:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. Please call the Athletic Office to purchase tickets for this event: (863) 688-1825.
Defense Shines As Vikings Shut-Out Auburndale
Football photos provided by Wayne Koehler.
Defense Shines As Vikings Shut-Out Auburndale
Megan Frost Kuhn (’06) and husband, Michael, are the proud parents of Emma Lynn Kuhn, who was born on June 28, 2012. Emma weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz.
Marie Kirby Davidson (’05) received a master’s degree in Kinesiology/Athletic Training from Georgia Southern University in May 2011. On June 3, 2011, Marie married Rob Davidson. Marie and Rob currently reside in Burlington, North Carolina, where Marie is an athletic trainer for Division I Elon University. She works with the women’s basketball team, and both men’s and women’s cross-country. Rob is an Auditor for KPMG.
Daniel Christian (’04) graduated from the Florida State University College of Medicine in May 2012. He began his general surgery residency in Wilmington, North Carolina, in June of 2012.
Alumni news Megan, Emma and Michael Kuhn
Rob and Marie Davidson
Daniel Christian
Tammy Hawkins Grey
Tammy Hawkins Grey (’96) graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary in May 2012 with her Master’s of Divinity. Tammy, husband Alan, and sons Kaleb (2) and Ethan (1), moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where Tammy is the Director of Programs at Virginia Wingard Memorial United Methodist Church.
Bobbi Latham Watson (’95)and husband, Adrian, are the proud parents of Cole Latham Watson, who was born on May 29, 2012.
Julie Hartsock Jones (’93), husband Joel, and their three children reside in Lakeland. Julie is currently working as a dental hygienist with LCS parent Dr. Brian Crosby. Julie is involved in outreach ministries in their local community which include children’s evangelism.
Matthew McClain (’90) started his eighth year as a professional school counselor at Baker Central School in Ft. Morgan, Colorado. Matthew and Trish have been married for 15 years and have three children: Quinn (7), Blake (3) and Maisy (3). On July 1, Matthew became President of the Colorado School Counselor Association and served on the conference planning committee for the 2012 National Conference for the American School Counselor Association. Matthew lives 45 minute from his brother,Glenn(’82).
Bobbi McCoy Stieff (’79) married David Stieff on July 4, 2010. They reside in Auburndale. Bobbi has two beautiful daughters – Erica (26) and Amber (24) – and works from home as a dispatcher for FS 24/7.
Ronnie McCoy (’77) lives in Auburndale with his sister, Bobbi, and her husband. Ronnie had a stroke in 2004, and although he misses his job hanging drywall and fishing even more, he thanks the Lord for making him stronger every day. Ronnie never married or had children.
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Note to Alumni Parents: If your former student no longer lives in your home but still receives mail
from Lakeland Christian at your address, please e-mail Claudia Powell at [email protected]
to update their alumni information.
Word of advice for graduates:
LCS during the summer is ...
Favorite event of the Summer
olympics:
olympic event you would like to compete in:
If you could do any job for one day, what would it be?
Deva ManibusanBusiness Office
Julie RiceDirector of Enrollment
Claudia powellHeadmaster’s Office
Terry BarrandElementary Office
Tina nagySecondary Office
One look at your sin, 10 looks at Jesus
...“like the man being lowered through
the roof”Swimming Diving Mother Teresa
Continue to follow the Lord
... much more enjoyable
Gymnastics Gymnastics Clothing Designer
Get to know Jesus ... peaceful Gymnastics Shooting Actress
Come back and visit me! ... too quiet Track and Field Track Cardiologist
Make yourself useful, not ornamental
Gymnastics Archery Flight Attendant
YOURTURN!
... a happenin’ place!
Summer Tv show you don’t want to miss:
John Piper rocks!(I read in the summer)
The Bachelorette
I don’t watch TV
ID – Investigation Discovery
Live! with Kelly
Cole Latham Watson
We love to hear from you. News about you is important to us and to your former classmates. Please e-mail Claudia Powell at [email protected]. Planning your class reunion? Claudia can also arrange for use of facilities and will offer other helpful tips.
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On behalf of the students we serve, a heartfelt thanks to the following generous persons and companies who have partnered
with LCS by providing a gift to the ministry. We were blessed by:
Gifts T O L A K E L A N D C H R I S T I A N S C H O O L
Mr. and Mrs. Keith AlbrittonMr. and Mrs. David AndersenMr. and Mrs. Robert Averitt, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Philip BagwellMr. and Mrs. David BarnesMrs. Thomas BaylessMr. and Mrs. Andy BeanMr. and Mrs. Nathan BensonMr. and Mrs. Shannon BentonMr. and Mrs. Paul BlalockMr. and Mrs. Ralph BlalockMr. and Mrs. Jim BoatwrightMr. and Mrs. Rafael BournigalMr. and Mrs. Don BradleyMr. and Mrs. John BreedPastor and Mrs. Brady BrinsonMr. and Mrs. Jason BrownMr. and Mrs. Robert BryantMr. and Mrs. Tab BryantMr. and Dr. Benjamin BurkeMr. and Mrs. Louie BushMr. and Mrs. Don BusingMr. and Mrs. Mario CabreraMr. and Mrs. Mark CabreraThe Honorable and
Mrs. Charles CanadyRev. and Mrs. Lyle CaswellMr. and Mrs. Bill ChamberlinMr. and Mrs. Bill ChambersMr. and Mrs. Brian ChristensenMr. and Mrs. Robert CleghornMs. Pam ColeMr. and Mrs. Gregory ColemanMr. and Mrs. Chris CooperMr. and Mrs. Johnnie Curls, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Steven DanielMr. and Mrs. Michael
DaughertyMrs. Jackie DavisMr. and Mrs. Dan DeLangeMr. and Mrs. Ron DenneyDr. and Mrs. David DoddMr. and Mrs. John DouglassMiss Susan EllisMr. and Mrs. Gene EngleRev. and Mrs. Roger EvansMs. Marne FauberMr. and Mrs. Randy FerreiraMr. and Mrs. James FieMr. and Mrs. Vincent
Filippone, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Al Finch
Mrs. Nancy FisherMr. and Mrs. James FordMr. and Mrs. Bob ForlawMr. and Mrs. Tim FrostMr. and Mrs. Chuck FultonMrs. Christy FungMr. and Mrs. Michael GarnerMr. and Mrs. Louis Garrard, VMr. and Mrs. Bud GibsonMr. and Mrs. Clint GordonMs. Ann GrassfieldMr. and Mrs. Dan GreenMr. and Mrs. Mike GreenDr. and Mrs. Graham GreeneMrs. Brenda GrimmetteMr. and Mrs. Angelo HallMs. Patsy HamMr. and Mrs. Rob Harper, IVMs. Barbara HartRev. and Mrs. Michael HashaMr. and Mrs. Holland
HendersonMr. and Mrs. Rex HenryMrs. Melissa HensonMr. and Mrs. Keith HodgeMr. and Mrs. David HollandMr. and Mrs. Louie HolmesMr. and Mrs. Boyce HorneMr. and Mrs. Rich HoweMr. and Mrs. Mark HulbertMr. and Mrs. Ben JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Daryl JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Ken JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Steve JohnstonMr. and Mrs. William JonesDr. and Mrs. Derek KeenanDr. and Mrs. Gary KimballMr. and Mrs. Mark KirbyMr. and Mrs. Kevin KnowltonMr. and Mrs. Ray KriegbaumMr. and Mrs. Allen LaddMr. and Mrs. Robert LaneRev. and Mrs. Michael LathamMr. and Mrs. Robert LatimerMr. and Mrs. Tim LongMr. and Mrs. Daniel MaceyMr. and Mrs. Keith MarrMr. and Mrs. B.J. Mason Mr. and Mrs. Scott McBrideMr. and Mrs. John McClellanMr. and Mrs. Mike McCormickMr. and Mrs. James McGrath, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Terry McNuttMr. and Mrs. Sheldon McVayMr. and Mrs. Christopher
MeierMr. and Mrs. William
MiddletonMr. and Mrs. Jeff MilesMr. and Mrs. Corey MillerMr. and Mrs. David MillerMr. and Mrs. Alan MillsDr. and Mrs. Mark MinesMs. Carla MooreMrs. Norma MooreMr. and Mrs. Steve MoseleyMrs. Bonnie MosleyMr. and Mrs. Jay MuellerMr. and Mrs. Birk MullinaxMr. and Mrs. Mike Musick, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Bill MutzMr. and Mrs. Oz MutzMr. Matt NipperMr. and Mrs. Andy NormanMr. and Mrs. Chris O’ByrneMiss Ellen OncuMrs. Judy OncuMr. and Mrs. Ken OverholtMr. and Mrs. Eugene PalmDr. and Mrs. Gregory ParrishMr. and Mrs. Lee PattesonMr. and Mrs. Wayne PeaceMr. and Mrs. Ray PhillipsMr. and Mrs. Brian PhilpotMrs. Cheryl PhilpotMrs. Marlene PittsMr. and Mrs. Samuel
Portlock, IIIMr. and Mrs. Robert Powell, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John PrahlMr. and Mrs. Todd RadfordMs. Angela RegisterMr. and Mrs. Bart RichertMr. and Mrs. Brad RideoutMr. and Mrs. Craig RothMr. and Mrs. Marshall RoweMr. and Mrs. Jim RyalMr. and Mrs. Dean SaundersMr. and Mrs. Steve ScruggsMr. Philip SebringMr. and Mrs. James ShahanMr. and Mrs. Wayne ShimkoMr. and Mrs. John SizemoreDr. and Mrs. Mike Sligh
Dr. and Mrs. Steve SlighMr. and Mrs. Dwight SmithDr. and Mrs. James SmithMr. and Mrs. Harold SnyderMiss Nancy SnyderMr. and Mrs. Geoff StablerMr. and Mrs. Michael StacyMr. and Mrs. Tom StandiferMr. and Mrs. Kevin StoltzMr. and Mrs. D. Wayne StultsMr. and Mrs. Mark SullivanMr. and Mrs. John SzydlowskiMr. and Mrs. Ross ToepelMr. Stevens TombrinkMrs. Evelyn TowlerDr. and Mrs. John TuckerMr. and Mrs. Jim TurlingtonMr. and Mrs. Charles UnderwoodMr. and Mrs. A.H. VarnumMr. and Mrs. Matt WadeMr. and Mrs. Kevin WasilewskiMr. and Mrs. Eric WellsMr. and Mrs. Ernie WhiteMr. and Mrs. David WickenkampMr. and Mrs. Fred WiechmannMr. and Mrs. Jim WilbanksMr. and Mrs. Craig WilsmanMr. and Mrs. James WilsonMr. and Mrs. Steve WilsonMr. Floyd ZieglerAmerican Compliance
Technologies, Inc.Ernie White Construction, Inc.George W. Jenkins Fund within
the Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland
Harrell’s Fertilizer Group, Inc.Keenan Chisholm Mullings
Minority Scholarship FundLand South GroupMIDFLORIDA Credit UnionOutsource Management SolutionsPeterson & Myers, P.A.Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.Ronnie’s Carpet, Inc.Sligh Clinic of ChiropracticThe Denis L. Fontaine FoundationThe Glenn W. and Hazelle Paxson
Morrison FoundationUnited Way of Tri-County, Inc.Verner Foundation, Inc.
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Lakeland Christian School is the beneficiary of many donated goods and services provided by school families and other friends. These gifts enable higher levels of excellence campus-wide.
LCS Appreciates
KristiBreed,DeannaStanz,MimiJenko,SandyNilius,CatherineUriaandSylviaBaker– For purchasing and delivering food for the senior relationship education seminar. HeritageBaptistChurch– For hosting the seniors’ relationship education seminar.BenStrawbridge,Jefflee,luchrystaCaswell,KristinaKimball,JennyBouletandJulierice– For speaking to the seniors at the relationship education seminar.laurenWasilewski,MaceyValenti,WhitneyTurbevilleandCaitlinAndrew– For serving as panelists at the senior relationship education seminar.ScottandlauraWisneskiandCaitlinAndrew(FamilyMartialArtsCenter)– For teaching a self defense class at the seniors’ relationship education seminar.Choirparents– For assisting with the LCS choirs over the past school year with chaperoning, driving, doing uniform fittings, etc. JamesandlazSmith–For hosting the FCA end-of-year party.JulieStults– For designing the middle school cheerleading t-shirts.DeniseFie– For the donation of a microwave to the Home Economics department.DariseMcloughlin,BelindaMinesandJoJoladd–For helping with the weekly RISE Institute Research Team “Lunch and Learn” events.Beckyrussell,TammyStandifer,KathyWilliamsandMichelleNaughton– For keeping the third-floor uniform closet in order all year long.JenniferKhork– For sharing her creativity with Mrs. Deborah Sullivan’s class through bulletin board designs; amazing art activities with the students; and wonderful, fun parties. DeniseCurls,TammyHendersonandJenniferAlexander–For all of their hard work on the Volunteer Marketing Team.SandyGibson,MarshaHannumandCathyHamilton– For volunteering each week in Mrs. Betty Duncan’s fourth grade classroom.JayHorne,HorneConstruction– For his willingness to help at the drop of a hat when there are A/C issues in the elementary/middle school building and for driving a bus to pick up students when another bus breaks down.JimandKathyWilliams,WilliamsFenceCompany– For helping out when the school has any kind of fence issues.JenniferMcClelland,BrandiSmith,DonnaSalmon,Michaelrogers,Abbyrodda,DaneaseHorne,ChimaneMowrer,AshleyValenti,raySirianni,andBrannenandNinaHester– For assisting Mr. Fred Wiechmann with kindergarten science labs.
Living Memorials
In memory of: Mrs. Vicky Dawson Given by: Mr. Alfred Stout
In memory of: Mrs. Helen Beeson Given by: Mr. and Mrs. David Bean
In memory of: Mrs. Cathy Asbridge Given by: Mr. and Mrs. James Evans Ms. Diane Klages
In memory of: Mr. Joe Firmin Given by: Mr. Lloyd Firmin and Family
In memory of: Mr. R.P. Robbins Given by: Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roads
It is a joy to receive gifts that are sent to acknowledge a loved one. We are grateful for the gifts received from the following:
In memory of: Mr. Mike Bulger Given by: Mr. and Mrs. Andy
Bean Ms. Sue Crosby and Mrs. Amanda
Schneider
In memory of: Mrs. Lois Nellis Given by: Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Horvath
In memory of: Mrs. Mary Jaquith Given by: Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Horvath
The Lakeland Christian Library staff appreciates the generosity of those who have provided recent book donations. The library counts on the regular contributions of school families to expand their collection for students.
Library Donations
Mrs. Chris CabreraMr. and Mrs. Rex HenryThe Hickernell FamilyMr. and Mrs. Dean JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Steve JonesMiss Kimmi Kaminski
Mr. Don RudolphMr. and Mrs. Kevin StoltzMrs. Deborah SullivanMr. and Mrs. Charles UnderwoodMr. and Mrs. Donny WatsonMr. Clay Weeks
Online Giving Available on LCS WebsiteDo you know that you can give to Lakeland Christian School online? Just visit www.lcsonline.org/support-lcs/donate-now/ to make a one-time gift, make a payment on an existing pledge or set up a recurring donation. You can choose what program you would like to support (i.e., Families in Crisis Fund, Student Financial Aid) or you can simply give to the area of greatest need. You can also make the gift in honor/memory of someone. Does your employer match gifts? You can take care of that on the website too! Contact the LCS Advancement Office at 863-688-2771 if you have questions.
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AuGuST 16-17 Open House/Orientation
AuGuST 20 First Day of School for Grades 1-12
AuGuST 22 First Day of School for K4 & K5
AuGuST 28-29 Senior Retreat
SEpTEMBER 3 Labor Day – School Holiday
SEpTEMBER 4 Boosterthon Kick-Off
SEpTEMBER 13 Boosterthon Fun Run
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With the beginning of school quickly approaching on
August 20 (Grades 1-12) and August 22 (K4 and K5),
there are a number of important orientation meetings
and events scheduled in the days leading up to the first
day of school. If you have questions, please contact the
school at 863-688-2771.
Thursday, August 16 – orientation Meetings for Grades 1-12 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria (Sligh Center): Parents of all
NEW students in grades 1-12
6:30 p.m. in the gym: All NEW students in grades 6-12
7:15 p.m. in the choir room: Parents of ALL
K4 students
7:15 p.m. in the classrooms: Parents of ALL K5 and
1st grade students
7:15 p.m. in the library: Parents of ALL NEW 2nd-5th
grade students (F&F and TSCG information)
7:15 p.m. in the cafeteria (Sligh Center): Parents of
ALL 6th grade students
Friday, August 17 – Meet your Teacher and orientation Day 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Elementary orientation is for parents
and students in grades 1-5 and will be held in each
teacher’s classroom.
1:00 p.m. in the cafeteria (Sligh Center): Orientation
for ALL 6th grade students
1:00-3:00 p.m.: Open House for returning students in
grades 7-12
Monday August 20 – First Day of School for Grades 1-12 7:50 a.m.: School starts for Grades 6-12
8:00 a.m.: School starts for Grades 1-5
Tuesday, August 21 – orientation Day for K4 and K5 8:00-10:00 a.m.: Students and parents in K4 and K5
can drop by the classrooms to meet the teachers.
Wednesday, August 22 – First Day of School for K4 and K5 8:00 a.m.: School starts for students in K4 and K5
orientation Events Scheduled for August
Dr. Sligh Honored for 40 years of Service
At the end-of-year banquet,
Headmaster Dr. Mike Sligh was
honored for reaching a very impressive
milestone: his 40th year of service to
Lakeland Christian School. He began his
days at LCS as a student. After graduating
from the University of Florida, Dr. Sligh
returned to Lakeland Christian in 1972 and
has served in the roles of teacher, athletic direc-
tor, coach, assistant principal and headmaster.
