sharing our hearts
expanding our world
Winter 2015
The Alumni Publication of the Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis
From the President
Kudos
Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis
Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and
Savior Jesus!
Today we live in a world that seems to
be getting smaller and smaller. Technology
provides us with the ability to meet with
people halfway around the world at any
time. As Christian leaders we seek ways
to serve not only in our schools, churches,
and community, but globally as well. While
we have the ability to communicate and
interact digitally, nothing can replace
a personal, face-to-face approach to
education.
Over the past several years we have
begun to reach further to fulfill our missions of preparing our
students to be Christian leaders locally and globally. We are
in the second year of an international program with a dorm
component that is growing rapidly at both of our schools.
More than five years ago, we piloted an international student
program using a homestay approach, which required many
of our families to be hosts. While this was successful, it did
not allow our international program to grow, because few
families were able to make the four-year commitment to
host a student. So, in order to allow our international student
program to grow more rapidly, we have partnered with
Kitebridge, a company that recruits for us worldwide and
manages our dorm experience and personnel.
Thus far, the program is doing wonderfully. The benefits of
this program are immense. Our local or "domestic" students
have an opportunity to go to school in a globally diverse
environment. Our international students are learning about
American culture. Our students are able to learn about
cultures from around the world everyday. The relationships
that are beginning to form between all of our students are
very special.
The most important piece of this growing program is that
we are now a global mission field. We have always been
schools that provide a Christ-centered environment where
the Gospel message is proclaimed each and every day. We
now have the opportunity to bring that Gospel message to a
much broader group of individuals who may not know Jesus.
It is amazing to see how God’s Word and the Holy Spirit work
in the hearts of all of our students. Since we have started this
program, we have had three baptisms and pray that additional
young people will come to Christ. You'll find information and
personal stories about the Kitebridge program in this issue of
the Herald.
We are thankful to all of our alumni and supporters who
make it possible to provide our ministry of Christian education
and proclaim the saving message of our Lord and Savior.
God’s richest blessings,
Tim Hipenbecker
■ National Merit Scholars
Congratulations to the Lutheran North and Lutheran South 2014
National Merit Scholars! The semifinalists scored in the top 1% of students
in the nation who took the PSAT test in October 2013, during their junior
year. The commended students scored in the top 5% nationwide. The
National Achievement Scholar recognition is given to the top scorers
among minority students.
Top left (left to right): LHSS
commended students Nick
Taylor S'15, Shelby Hobbs
S'15 and Ian Ericson S'15. Top
right: LHSS semifinalist Ian
Crane S'15. Bottom: LHSN
National Achievement Scholar
Christian Gauss N'15 (left) and
semifinalist Joshua Fackler
N'15.
■ St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra
Congratulations to Lutheran South students James Robinson S'15, Rachel
Martin S'16 and Noelle McCord S'16 who were accepted into the St. Louis
Symphony Youth Orchestra. The Youth Orchestra musicians bring honor to
both school and city, serving as a symbol of what discipline, training, and
passion may do for young people. They performed in November at Powell
Hall and have upcoming performances on March 22 and May 30. Tickets
are free ($1 per ticket service fee) and can be secured online at www.
stlsymphony.org or by calling the Box Office at 314-534-1700.
■ Congressional Youth Cabinet
Congressman William Lacy Clay welcomed LHSN's Carneil Kinnie N'16 and
25 other outstanding high school students from across the city and county
into the 4th Class of Missouri's 1st District Congressional Youth Cabinet.
This exceptional group of young people will advise Congressman Clay and
his staff on key issues that impact young people.
On the cover:
Domestic and international Kitebridge students gather at the dorm
before boarding buses for school. Left to right: back row—Junjie 'Oliver'
Mao S'17, Zoe Hamber N'16, Xinmeng 'ChaCha' Xie S'17.
Front row: Jizhao 'Frank' Ding S'17, Yunzhu 'Candice' Su N'16,
Lydia Snyder N'15, Xiaoyang 'Dylan' Sun N'17, Henry Manu S'17.
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International Program
Introducing...
From left, four of the
Kitebridge students
attending Lutheran North:
Xiaoyuan 'Anny' Li N'16,
Hongyou 'Chloe' Liu N'18,
Yiheng 'Henry' Yao, N'16,
and Ruoyu 'Aaron' Zhu
N'17.
H
igh school can be hard. Remember
that first crush or that most
important rivalry game? Those late nights
spent studying or those early morning
band practices? Where to sit at lunch or
who is going to homecoming with whom?
Imagine doing it all in a foreign country
with people you just met, a culture you
don't know, and a language you learned
in far-away classrooms. That's what 40
students at Lutheran North and Lutheran
South are experiencing in the second
year of partnership with Kitebridge, an
American boarding school for international
high school students.
In fall 2012, the Lutheran High School
Association Board of Trustees approved
moving forward with a partnership that
made Kitebridge the administrative
entity for the Association's international
program. Spearheaded by Tim
Hipenbecker, first when he was principal
at North and then on a larger scale
as president of the Association, an
international program fulfills the missions
of Lutheran North and Lutheran South.
Hipenbecker says, "When you meet
someone from a very different culture
and country, it allows you to look in the
mirror and see who you really are. Our
partnership with Kitebridge contributes to
fulfilling the missions of our high schools.
Kitebridge's dedication to helping the
best students from around the world
succeed in our schools contributes to
our mission of academic excellence and
diverse communities. As we share the love
of Christ with these students, we fulfill
our mission to prepare our students to be
Christian leaders in the community and the
world."
The Kitebridge partnership provides
opportunities for local or "domestic"
students from Lutheran North and
Lutheran South to experience another
culture up close and personal as dorm
mentors or short stay students in the
Kitebridge program. "The dorm mentor
program is perfect for our high school
students who are looking for a unique
experience," Hipenbecker says. "If they
have dreams of attending a top university
or pursuing a career that takes advantage
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Expanding Our World
Kitebridge
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begun in the fall of 2013. Since then, a
campus has opened on Long Island, New
York, and a third campus will open in
Tacoma, Washington, in fall 2015.
Yunhan 'Lillian'
Lyu S'16 (right)
with friends
Samantha
of global opportunities, they can pursue
this as a unique challenge to give them
a competitive edge when applying to
universities."
Snellen S'18
(left) and Katie
Expanding Our World
Bolliger S'18.
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Henry Manu is a domestic student in his
sophomore year at Lutheran South. As a
dorm mentor, he lives in the Kitebridge
dorm in a suite with three international
students. Domestic students play an
important role in helping international
students acclimate, but they benefit from
the experience as well. International and
domestic students take advantage of SAT
and ACT prep courses, on-staff teachers
and tutors, and Kitebridge's connections
with admissions' officials at highly selective
colleges and universities throughout the
country. Domestic students also receive
free room and board at the dorm.
Henry speaks to the ways Kitebridge has
expanded his world: "You have things you
think you know about the culture but you
don't really so you get more insight."
Henry has also benefitted from the help
of the Kitebridge on-staff fine arts teacher
who supported his interest in dance and
has opened new doors for him.
Currently 40 international Kitebridge
students attend our high schools––14
at Lutheran North and 26 at Lutheran
South. The majority of the students in
the Kitebridge program are from China,
but there are also students from other
countries including Slovakia and Eritrea.
Kitebridge continues to recruit students
in countries from many continents to
broaden the diversity of the program.
Lutheran North and Lutheran South are
Kitebridge's "flagship" program having
Students live in an apartment complex
centrally located near Saint Louis
University, along with a number of local
students. Three international students
and one domestic student live together in
a two-bedroom pod that has a common
area, a kitchen, and two bathrooms.
International students are not allowed to
speak in their native language. Mastery
of English is a very important component
of Kitebridge's English immersion
program, and having a domestic student
in each pod is an important part of
helping international students acclimate.
The students have counselors to help
with everything from homework to
homesickness. If more comprehensive
help is needed, Kitebridge provides tutors
specially trained to assist students in
specific subjects. Students are encouraged
to communicate with their parents on a
daily basis.
International students learn about
Kitebridge through various connections in
their home countries, most often through
an agency hired by a student's parents
to find schools for greater advancement.
Many people in countries around the world
see an education at an American university
as extremely desirable. Parents see that
one way to make this dream possible is
to send their children to high schools in
the United States. Students go through
application and interview processes with
Kitebridge before being placed at one
of the four schools in the United States.
International students at Lutheran North
and Lutheran South pay tuition as well as a
fee for the Kitebridge program.
Henry Yao, a junior at Lutheran North
who was recently named Student of the
Month, is from China. He chose Kitebridge
in part because they have many events
throughout the year with which students
can be involved. Henry says, "I am happier
here and I know much more [about what
I want and who I am] because I try more
things."
Each summer while in the U.S., Kitebridge
students participate in a wide variety of
camps and internships. Examples include
internships with Intel Capital and Claire's
Boutique. Camps at top universities like
Stanford as well as wilderness camps help
further expand the worlds of Kitebridge
students. These opportunities are more
than resume or college application
builders, though they often fill that role as
well. The experiences help the program
and our high schools develop the whole
student.
The Kitebridge students have
opportunities for involvement in
extracurricular activities at the schools as
well. At LHSN, Henry Yao was a starter for
the varsity men's soccer team this past fall,
plays violin, and is a member of the men's
tennis team.
Kitebridge also gives students
opportunities during the school year, such
as spending part of Thanksgiving break
on a camping trip and doing a college
tour during spring break. Kitebridge's
intentional program puts students in
situations that enhance not only academic
prowess, but also build character, creating
a well-rounded student and person.
Students within the United States who
do not live near a Lutheran high school
but wish to attend one are able to live in
the Kitebridge dorm and attend Lutheran
North or Lutheran South. Jim Hewitt,
the high schools' Kitebridge liaison, is
reaching out to students throughout the
Midwest to let them know about the
unique boarding opportunity North and
South now offer for students. If you know
a student who may be interested in this
opportunity, please contact Jim Hewitt at
314-833-2912 or [email protected].
"The people here don't
talk to you as a foreigner,
but as a friend."
-Candice Su
♥
A Day in the Life
of a Kitebridge
Student
Several international
students have become
Christians and many
have seen Jesus reflected
in acts of kindness and
community.
Hongyou Liu, who goes
by her American name,
Chloe, is a freshman at
Lutheran North. She
Lillian Lyu, a junior
at Lutheran South, is an
important member of the
Math Club that placed
fifth at a recent competition.
Like most international
Kitebridge students, she was
not raised Christian. Lillian
says, "[Learning about the
Christian faith] has taught me
not to be judgmental." Lillian
tells of picking out a Christmas
tree while spending Christmas
break with the family of a
teacher at Lutheran South.
She also recalls the first
Chinese New Year that she
spent without her family and how
Lutheran South's Chinese Mandarin
class had a dumpling party. Small things
like this have made Lillian feel at home
despite being far from her mother, who
is her best friend.
shares with us what a
day in her life is like.
Early. Wake up and get
ready for school.
6:35. A breakfast buffet
at a Chinese restaurant
near the lofts where
Kitebridge students
live is required for all
students (including domestic students).
Hongyou
7:20. Two school buses take students to
Chloe' Liu N'18
Lutheran North and Lutheran South.
8:00. The school day begins.
3:00. After school ends, those students
involved in extracurricular activities head off
to practice. Last fall, Chloe would head off to
volleyball practice. Missing her teammates
immensely now that the season is over, she
joins other students not currently involved
in after school activities in a study hall where
students can do homework and ask teachers
questions.
respective schools by buses that bring them
Candice Su has not always hugged her
friends. "In China if your friend wants
to hug you, I would say, 'Eh, maybe, no',
but in America, now, I'm like 'Oh my
friend, I miss you' and I hug my friends
often." She has certainly embraced this
as just one of many cultural differences
international students face upon arrival at
American high schools.
Candice decided to choose Kitebridge
because she wanted the experiences that
going to school in America would give
her. When asked about some differences
between Chinese and American schools,
she talked about the homecoming dance
at Lutheran North, saying, "I had never
danced in a school before." She went on to
say, "When I'm in China, I just know how to
study. I'm very good at studying. But here I
do more and I am more independent. You
need to do things for yourself."
back to dinner at a cafeteria on Saint Louis
University's campus.
6:30. Dinner together is a requirement that
allows students to build community with
fellow Kitebridge participants.
7:30. Following dinner, Chloe and other
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students may participate in study hall where
Top to bottom: Lutheran South English
teacher Mrs. Bethany Pitman works with
Huixia 'Dorinda' Luo S'16; Zeliang 'Cheney'
Wang S'18 studies at the Kitebridge dorm;
Xiaoyuan 'Anny' Li N'16 is cheered by fellow
tennis teammates during a Homecoming
recognition at Lutheran North.
counselors and tutors are available to help.
9:30. As students finish study hall they get
ready for bed and have some desired free
time before turning in their iPads by 10:30.
During this hour students may wish to
communicate with their family or friends
back home.
11:00. Lights out.
Weekends. Kitebridge students participate
Relationships between international and
American students are key in the Kitebridge
program. Despite the difficulties breaking
down language barriers, Candice says,
"The people here don't talk to you as a
foreigner, but as a friend."
in various activities which familiarize them
with American culture. Students are highly
encouraged to spend weekends with LHSN
Expanding Our World
6:00. Students are picked up at their
and LHSS American students.
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From left,
Eric and
Christina
Thurman;
Andrew
Tirmenstein;
Joe and
Lindsay
Thomas;
Sarah, Brad,
and Blake
Zimmerman;
Abigail Mash
Camera
icon next to
alum listing
indicates
photo on top
Alum Notes
of page 6.
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South 1961
Delmar Gross retired from Glen Alspaugh Company
after 35 years. He was an owner and worked in
the drafting department. He is currently enjoying
retirement and family. Email: robindel144@
hotmail.com.
LHS 1964
Don A. Vogt is the principal of Hazel Park High
School in Hazel Park, Michigan, where he lives
with his wife, Nancy. His sister is Nancy Trinklein,
N'67. Email: [email protected].
North 1975
Scott Negwer was appointed to the Ferguson
Commission by Governor Jay Nixon. The
Commission is an independent and diverse
group that is studying the underlying social and
economic conditions underscored by the unrest
in the wake of the death of Michael Brown. His
company, Negwer Materials, has been an active
supporter of Lutheran North and the North
County area for many years. His family includes:
sisters Deanne Negwer Wells N'73 and Laurie
Negwer Thompson N'80, children Michelle
Negwer N'03, Lindsay Negwer Thomas N'05 and
Kurt Negwer N'08, and six nieces and nephews
who are attending or graduated from LHSN.
North 1980
Sgt. Kevin Ahlbrand was also appointed to the
Ferguson Commision by Governor Jay Nixon. He
is a detective with the St. Louis Metropolitan
Police Department and deputy commander of
the Major Case Squad of greater St. Louis. He
is also the president of the Missouri Fraternal
Order of Police. His family includes brother Steve
Ahlbrand N'78, sister Julie Ahlbrand Sharp N'83,
and nephew Brett Ahlbrand S'09. Kevin's father,
William Ahlbrand, taught at Lutheran High School
(Central).
Barbara Schultz recently moved to downtown
Festus and works at the Haegele Nursery and
Garden Center assisting customers and doing
landscaping designs. At her church, Zion Lutheran
Church-Pevely, she produces weekly bulletins and
newsletters. Her brother is Mark Schultz N'77.
Email: [email protected].
South 1991
Lisa Brooks McCarthy is now living in Columbia,
Missouri. Lisa has been a special education
teacher for 18 years and is now working on her
Ph.D in Special Eduation. She has four children,
Ashley (16), Bobby (14), Aleena (11), and Paul (9).
North 1994
Eric L. Thurman II, graduate of the University
of Missouri-Columbia, married Christina Furr
on November 8, 2014. Eric's wedding party
included his brothers, Kevin Thurman N'96 and
Matthew Thurman N'05. Eric is the Account
Recruiting Manager, Southwest Region for Aerotek
Engineering. Christina is a University of Memphis
alum and the Marketing Team Lead at Siteman
Cancer Center. They currently live in St. Charles,
Missouri.
South 1998
Tim Rulo, the head coach for South Callaway
High School, led the football team to the Missouri
2A finals held at the Edward Jones Dome. The
Bulldogs beat Palmyra (who beat Lutheran North's
football team in the semi-finals) before losing to
Lamar in the championships.
North 2002
Andrew Tirmenstein has been hired to lead the
Concordia University Ann Arbor Cardinals' Track
& Field program. After graduating from LHSN, he
attended Concordia University Chicago where
he was a sprinter and jumper and played on the
school's soccer team before graduating with
degrees in secondary education and visual arts.
South 2004
Dan Hartmann and his wife Becca welcomed
their first child, Hadley Hartmann, into the world
on June 4, 2014. The Hartmanns live in Fishers,
Indiana, and attend Carmel Lutheran Church.
North 2005
Lindsay Negwer married Joseph Thomas on
November 1, 2014, in St. Louis, Missouri. The
couple's wedding party included Michelle Negwer
N'03, Kurt Negwer N'08, Katie Wells N'05, and
Megan Purcell N'05. After graduating from LHSN,
Lindsay attended Valparaiso University and is
currently a kindergarten teacher in the Hazelwood
School District, where she recently won teacher of
the year at her school. Her husband is a teacher at
The Wilson School.
South 2005
Brad and Sarah (Bates) Zimmerman welcomed
a baby boy, Blake Robert Zimmerman, into the
world on November 19, 2014. The family lives in
St. Louis, Missouri.
South 2008
Abigail Mash married Joe Sanders on June 7,
2014 (officiated by her Godfather, Reverend Travis
Scholl S'92). After graduating from LHSS, Abby
attended Saint Louis University and graduated
with a degree in Nutrition, a minor in Education
and an emphasis in Culinary. Abby then attended
Iowa State to finish her Dietetic internship. She is
now a Registered Dietician at Missouri Baptist in
St. Louis. Her brother is Cameron Mash S'14.
North 2014
Sarah Brutlag is one of 20 students to receive a
Presidential Scholarship from Concordia University
Nebraska. This is the University's top financial
award, recognizing incoming students with
outstanding academic performance, high-test
results and well-rounded extracurricular activities.
Her brother is Joel Brutlag N'17.
Generations:
The Ettling/Hunt Family
The tradition of Christian education in our
Lutheran high schools now extends into
three generations for some of our families.
The Ettling/Hunt family is one of those
stories.
Leroy Ettling C’58 had a passion for singing
and a love for his school. While maintaining
relationships with his fellow alums and
planning reunions over the years, he also
continued the Lutheran education tradition
with his own daughters, Lisa Ettling Hunt
S’82 and Mary Ettling Clodfelter S’88.
Lisa writes, “At LHSS, I most enjoyed being
in the choir. My sister was much more
active, doing sports, etc. The best things
I got from LHSS were a good Christian
foundation and my best friend––Ellen
Doering Krull S’82. My favorite teacher
was Mr. Grundmann -- who also carpooled
me to school every single day. People
would ask if we were related. Dad went to
Holy Cross Lutheran, the church where my
baccalaureate service was held. Another
good memory!”
Lisa’s daughter, Rachel Hunt S’15, is the
4th chair/flutist for the Lutheran South
Wind Symphony, plays tennis, does Mock
Trial and maintains a great GPA. “We are
so proud of her,” Lisa says. “She knows
that she is the third generation of Lutheran
High students in our family.”
In Memoriam
Roland F. Eggerding
Former Lutheran South Principal
Roland F. Eggerding died on August
18, 2014. Roland's 44-year career
as teacher, coach of three sports,
athletic director, guidance counselor
and administrator was dedicated
to Lutheran high school education.
He received his undergraduate
education at Concordia Teachers
College in River Forest, Illinois as well
as graduate degrees from University
of Wisconsin and Northwestern University. Before coming to South
he taught at Lutheran high schools in Racine, Wisconsin, and Chicago,
Illinois. As principal of Lutheran South for 28 years, he helped the
school build and expand. He promoted excellence in academics,
athletics, fine arts and service. Mr. Eggerding will be remembered for
his love of the Lord, his servant's heart and his integrity, all of which
were apparent during his tenure as principal at South.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elaine, their three children,
Brian Eggerding S'74, Sharon Eggerding DierbergerS'77 and Sandy
Eggerding Ehrett S'80 (married to Stuart Ehrett S'81), and eight
grandchildren.
Edward W. Reitz
Former Lutheran North Principal
Edward W. Reitz died on October
30, 2014. Mr. Reitz received his
undergraduate degree from
Concordia Teachers College at
Seward, Nebraska, as well as
a graduate degree from the
University of Missouri, St. Louis. He
worked first at schools in St. Joseph,
Michigan and Ingelwood, California,
before becoming the Dean of
Students and basketball coach at Lutheran North in 1973. In 1980,
Ed became Principal and under his leadership, Lutheran North was
selected as a National "Blue Ribbon School," which he received on
behalf of North from President Ronald Reagan. A beloved principal,
Mr. Reitz will be remembered for his excellent people skills,
outstanding leadership, and dedication to Christian education, as
he now walks with his Savior in heaven.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara, and their three
children, Shauna Reitz Loizzi N'84, Sharon Reitz N'86 and D'Linda
Reitz N'88, as well as eight grandchildren.
Ferguson Christmas: Neighbor2Neighbor
This past Thanksgiving, a simple
conversation about events surrounding
the shooting death of Michael Brown led
one family to seek ways to help heal the
community of Ferguson.
Neighbor2Neighbor had two main
components. The first component set up
an online gift registry for employees of the
Ferguson Burger Bar owned by Charles
Davis N'85. Jamie Mueller, wife of Jon
Mueller N'03, coordinated this effort for
the employees and their families. Donors
The second component of Neighbor2
Neighbor, coordinated by Rachel Ehrhard
Legoute N'99, involved giving gift cards to
the owners and employees of Ferguson
businesses in the days before and shortly
after Christmas. More than $8,000 in gift
cards and donations was raised to provide
$125 gift card bundles for groceries, gas,
gifts or household items. The bundle also
included a devotional, Christmas card, and
a Christmas ornament that read "Love will
win," inspired by one of the painted boarded
windows in Ferguson. About fifty gift card
bundles were distributed before Christmas.
When asked about their motivation to start
Neighbor2Neighbor, Hill said, "When you
look at the concept of being a neighbor to
someone in the Bible
(Luke 10:25-37), Jesus
doesn't call the person
who lives next door your
neighbor. The neighbor
was 'the one who had
mercy.' We named
our project Ferguson Neighbor2Neighbor
because of the desire to unite people
around our city and even our country in the
desire to help the brokenhearted and show
mercy to those in need."
Hill shared the story of the owner of the
Fashion R boutique on West Florissant that
burned to the ground. Hill said, "She truly
believed that even though we see such evil
in our world, that love does prevail. Her
building was damaged in August and burned
down in November and she continued to
remain positive and use the hardship as a
chance to share her faith with others."
Other Lutheran North alumni involved
include: Amy Eberwein Brofford N'92, Mary
Laesch (mother of Teddy Laesch N'18), and
Natalie Cameron Bishop N'97.
Alum Notes
Katie Mueller, wife of Aaron Mueller
N'00, suggested finding a way to help
local business owners whose storefronts
had been damaged. Rachel Mueller Hill
N'97 innocently posed the question on
Facebook, wondering if any friends could
connect Rachel and her family to such a
program. Many of her friends replied that
it was a great idea and to count them in!
Within a week, they had launched Ferguson
Christmas: Neighbor2Neighbor that was
adopted by several of the northside
Lutheran churches.
purchased items from their online registries
and Neighbor2Neighbor was able to make
a big delivery shortly before Christmas,
along with laundry baskets full of household
supplies. Charles and his wife bought
Ferguson Burger Bar with their savings and
opened under new management just one
day before Michael Brown was killed.
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The Discovery of “Zonia”
Alum Stories
Abby Brown, LHSS Class of 2013
Just one month into her
freshman college experience at
Illinois Wesleyan University, Abby
Brown discovered something no
one else had ever found.
The story began in fall of 2013,
when Abby, a biology major,
was chosen for a select Student
Education Alliance (SEA) lab of 16
students, charged with studying
phages. The term “phage” is a
short form of “bacteriophage”
referring to a group of millions
of viruses that infect specific
bacteria and destroy them.
Abby
Brown,
top, and
Jason
Greer.
“A phage is a bacteria that eats
viruses,” Abby stated in simpler
terms. Using the soil from her
own yard, Abby tested, collected,
and posted data, discovered the
previously unidentified phage, and named
it “Zonia.”
“No big story on the name,” she said,
smiling. “It just sounded cool and scientific.”
Alum Notes
Abby’s discovery earned her a trip to the
year-end competition at the SEA Phages
Symposium in Virginia in mid-June,
where she was quizzed by other students,
professors, scientific experts, and Nobel
prize winners. Her phage was one of three
entered into the official database for
continued research.
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Zonia is a B-class phage, meaning it is
not as common as some other phages.
Zonia successfully killed Mycobacterium
smegmatis, a bacterium similar to those
that cause tuberculosis and leprosy.
Abby, now a sophomore, has her sights
set on medical school. She’s considering
orthopedics, pediatrics or pathogens. She’s
already serving as a teaching assistant for a
biology lab and hopes to do an internship
with the professor she worked with in the
SEA lab. Illinois Wesleyan is the only SEA
partner in Illinois, providing students with
an innovative lab experience and enabling
them to create their own experiments.
As she did at Lutheran South, Abby is
also reaching out beyond her academic
experience. “I’m a student ambassador—
helping incoming freshmen,” Abby said.
“I’m also in a leadership fraternity and a
Christian devotion group.”
Abby’s family alums include her mother
Karen Schaefer Brown S'83, father Dan
Brown S'83, brother Tom Brown S'15,
grandma Sandra Mirkay Brown S'61,
grandpa Larry Brown C'61 and uncle
Henry Matthew Schaefer S'85 (deceased).
We look forward to
more great successes
for our alumni!
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Understanding Multiple Perspectives
Jason Greer, LHSN Class of 1992
If you're an employee who doesn't
understand your manager, or a manager
who is befuddled by your employees, Jason
Greer may be just the person to help.
Jason is a social mediator who uses his
combined knowledge of labor law, social
work skills and interpersonal skills to
navigate labor managerial relations and
employee issues. "There is a growing
gap between the haves and the havenots––or at least a perceived one," Jason
says. He has seen a greater disconnect
between managers and employees
because managers have put a premium on
productivity instead of direct employee
engagement. Jason bridges this gap by
helping managers understand the point of
view of employees and helping employees
understand the perspectives of managers.
"If Lutheran North taught me anything,
you really had no choice but to understand
multiple perspectives. So often it comes
down to understanding someone else's
point of view."
Jason served as a labor relations expert for
FOX, NBC, CBS and the Wall Street Journal
during the NFL referees strike. He analyzed
the labor disputes from the perspectives
of the referees as well as the NFL and the
owners. Jason provided recommendations
on terms that would be mutually beneficial
to all parties.
Jason recently served as a diversity
management expert for FOX News and ABC
affiliates regarding the Ferguson verdict
and the impact it had, not only on St. Louis,
but also on race relations throughout
the country. He is also regarded as a top
motivational speaker.
Jason says, "Lutheran North prepared me
for life. Lessons that I learned from Mr.
Mueller, Mr. Hip, Dr. Holschen and Mr.
Russell––even when I didn't have a solid
grasp for what my future held¬¬––they
didn't let me quit."
After receiving a Bachelor's in Social
Work and Social Psychology from
Valparaiso University, Jason graduated
as Valedictorian with an MSW from
Washington University's George Warren
Brown School of Social Work. After working
in the social work field he went on to
get a Master's in Human Resources and
Industrial Relations from the University of
Illinois, Champaign Urbana.
Jason started his own labor relations
consulting firm, Greer Consulting Inc.,
which is now in the top five percent of all
labor-related consulting firms in the United
States. In his free time he chases his kids
around and competes in men's physique
competitions.
2014 Fantasy Faire Auction Success!
Save the Date!
Mark your calendars to be part of
the fun and spirited events below.
One in Christ Breakfast
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Sheraton Westport Chalet
The 2014 Fantasy Faire Auction raised
more than $150,000 in support of
the ministry of our high schools! We
Meet and mingle with students from
Lutheran North and Lutheran South
and see students from both schools'
choirs and bands perform. At the
One in Christ Breakfast you will get
the chance to learn about current
and future opportunities in our high
schools.
Annual Golf Scramble
Monday, April 27, 2015
Norwood Hills Country Club
are thankful for the many donations,
volunteers, and attendees who make
this a key annual event for raising
funds and nurturing friendships. We
extend a special thank you to Auction
chairpersons Tim and Jackie Branneky
for their leadership and tremendous
efforts in support of this event!
Clockwise from top left, left to right:
Chairpersons Tim N'84 and Jackie Floyd Branneky N'85, with LHSA President Tim Hipenbecker;
volunteers Laura Hoffman Biggs N'89 and Paula Ricks; Katie Endorf, wife of Lutheran North teacher
Paul Endorf N'03, and volunteers Claire Flesch N'07 and Cheryl Branneky N'07.
A great day of golf and fellowship!
Watch for more information on the
LHSA website: lhsastl.org.
Lutheran High Day
at Busch Stadium
Discounted tickets will be available
after March 1 at the high schools or
by contacting LHSA.
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LHSA, 5401 Lucas and Hunt, St. Louis, MO 63121
Ken Meyer, Advancement Director
314-833-2906 or [email protected]
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Join the Legacy Circle.
We'd like to recognize your support of our high schools in a special way through
our Shield Society designation. You can be part of this year's Shield Society with
total gifts of $1,000 or more during 2015. You can be a lifetime member of the
Shield Society with your total lifetime giving of $25,000 or more.
If you have a heart for the ministry of Christian education, have you considered
establishing a lifetime giving plan that supports the mission and ministry of
our high schools? Be a part of our Legacy Circle when you include the Lutheran
High schools in your lifetime plan. We can provide assistance through Lutheran
Foundation or if you've already named us, please let us know!
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News & Events
Sunday, May 3, 2015
1:05 p.m.
Cardinals vs. Pirates
Followed by LHSN vs. LHSS
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LHS Class of 1964
The Lutheran High Central Class
of 1964 celebrated their 50th
reunion on a weekend this past
September. The reunion started
with a Meet-n-Greet at GC's in
Creve Coeur where classmates
were able to get reacquainted,
learn of changes in friends'
lives, and reminisce about their
high school years. The reunion
continued Saturday morning
with a small group playing
golf in Forest Park and a larger
group touring the Fox Theater
and having lunch in Lafayette.
Continuing with the theme
of high school memories, the
Saturday evening event at the Drury Inn
in Creve Coeur was filled with memories:
tables filled with mementos from high
school years, flyers from plays, concerts,
sports, banquets, pictures, news articles,
awards, and more. A map showed where
classmates lived and are living now.
After dinner the group enjoyed hearing
from guest speaker, Tim Hipenbecker,
LHSA President. His talk was followed
by many memories. Keith Buchmueller
talked about local and national affairs
that happened in 1964 and Luanne
Hass Buchmueller did 20 questions with
60’s music. Sandy Obergoenner Meyr
read poetry that was written by fellow
classmates in ’63 and ’64 for a class. Merry
Busen Hopper and Ron Stedman helped
everyone reminisce about teachers and
classes. Lynette Toensing Primeau led the
group in the LHSC Hymn. The class showed
their gratitude to their alma mater with a
donation to LHSA.
Future reunions will be held in conjunction
with the LHSA Gold Club reception held
every year.
Submitted by Karen Tegtmeyer Goode.
Reunions
LHSN Class of 1994
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The Lutheran North Class of
1994 celebrated their 20th
reunion on June 27 & 28. The
festivities started on Friday with a
wonderful welcome reception at
the spectacular 360 Rooftop Bar
overlooking downtown St. Louis.
On Saturday, they enjoyed a family
fun day of games and reconnecting
at Harold J. Evangelista Park. The
event was catered by Bogarts
Smoke House and music was
provided by classmate Jeff Day.
They all had such a great time that
they are already looking forward to
their next reunion!
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From left to right: Jeremy Flesch, Eric Thurman, Ellis Gales, Felita Cohen Middleton, Keris Shannon, Rona
Morris-Hester, Jennifer Joerding Fickeler, Moyenda Anwisye, Jeff Day, Andrea Leavitt Frisby, Eric Hilleman.
Others who attended but are not pictured: Jessica Burks Hampton, Laura Zyk Holloway, George Wilburn.
Tell Us About You!
Reunion Calendar
Class of LHS 1950 Reunion:
The class will celebrate their 65th reunion
this year. Details to be determined.
Class of LHS 1965 Reunion:
The class will celebrate their 50th reunion
this year. Details to be determined.
Class of LHSS 1965 Reunion:
The class will celebrate their 50th reunion
with several events over Labor Day
Weekend 2015. There will be a Meet and
Greet on Friday night at Rich and Charlie's.
On Saturday, September 5, there will be a
tour of Lutheran South's campus followed
by lunch at South. The official event will be
held on Saturday evening. Contact Sharon
Lutz at [email protected].
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As we continue to update our database, please notify us of any changes or new information by
completing the form below or contacting Cheryl Ehrhard, Coordinator of Alumni Relations at
314-833-2909 or by e-mail at [email protected]. This is especially important if there are changes
or corrections to your name, address, phone or e-mail. We'd also like to know what you've been
up to since you left Lutheran High. So if you haven't contacted us recently, please drop us a line or
return this form. Thank you!
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years! If you're interested, contact Cheryl
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The Herald is produced in the winter and summer of each year by
the Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis, Missouri, for the
alumni and friends of Lutheran High School (Central), Lutheran
High School North and Lutheran High School South. Articles,
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It's all in the family! Pictured are Mom (Laura Baese Maschhoff S'81)
and daughter (Allison Maschhoff S'18).
Are you an alumni whose child or grandchild will soon be attending Lutheran
North or Lutheran South? In recognition of the legacy of Christian education.
at our schools, an 8th grade student whose mother, father or grandparent is
an alum of our schools––Lutheran High (Central), Lutheran North or Lutheran
South––will receive a one-time $500 grant applied to tuition for freshman
year. This new scholarship begins with the Class of 2019 entering next fall.
For more information, contact Lutheran South or Lutheran North.
President: Mr. Tim Hipenbecker
[email protected] • 314-833-2902
Director of Advancement: Mr. Ken Meyer
[email protected] • 314-833-2906
Alumni Relations: Mrs. Cheryl Ehrhard
[email protected] • 314-833-2909
Director of Marketing & Communications:
Mrs. Jayne Evers Lauer S’77
[email protected] • 314-833-2908
The Herald Editor: Miss Claire Flesch N'07
Websites:
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Lutheran High School South - lhssstl.org