May 8 - May 15, 2015
 
   

MISSION STATEMENT

Michigan Lutheran High School provides a Christ-centered secondary education to prepare young adults for lives of Christian service in their churches, workplaces, communities, the world, and for life with their Lord in eternity.  

 

     
Welcome Mrs. Elder
Welcome Mrs. Terri Elder as our new instructor for the 2015-2016 school year.  Her husband, Ben, and two daughters, Amelia (4) and Ruth (2), will be moving to the area in July.  Keep them in your prayers as they now work to pack up and move across the state to join us!  




Click here to view the ML Second Semester Exam Schedule 

 

 


Do you want to be a part of the ministry at MLHS?  Contact William Kruck at 269-429-1789 to learn how you can support the Titans!

GRADESCHOOL TRACK MEET at ML

On Friday, May 8,2015 MLHS will host the annual Lutheran Elementary School Track Meet, and on Saturday, May 10, MLHS will host the Annual Kiddie Track Meet.    We are happy to have the athletes, their coaches, and their families on the MLHS campus and hope that many of these students will be returning to the campus as students to receive  a Christ-centered education.  This year the meet will begin at 10:00 AM.  Titan students not assisting with the meet are dismissed at 11:38, after the first four periods (1,3,7,8) of the school day.

 

K-2 KIDDIE TRACK MEET

For those families with children in K - 2, this is the day for you!  On Saturday, May 9, 2015, MLHS will host the second annual Kiddie Track Meet.  We encourage all LES families with kids in grades K-2 to come to ML for a fun morning of fellowship, races, and track events geared toward their level.   These students will get information from school about this event.   If you have any questions, please contact MLHS Principal Mr. Herbst.  We will have a small concessions stand available.   If you would like to help out with the concessions please contact Amy in the school office.  Thanks! 



Junior Senior Banquet

"Under the Sea"
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The Junior-Senior Banquet will be held on Sat., May 9th at Lake Michigan Hills.   Pictures will be taken from 5:30 - 6:30, followed by a program.  The JSB dance sponsored by the senior class parents will be held after the program.  All beverages served at the dance must be bottled pop or water and must be provided and dispensed by the dance committee chaperones.  Open punch bowls, coolers, or other containers which may be contaminated, or to which illicit substances could be added, are not allowed.  Students should arrive promptly before the start of the meal.  Those who know they will be arriving late need to appeal to the junior advisors by the Friday before JSB.  Late arrivals may not be admitted.  The dance follows a strict lock-in policy.  No students or guests are allowed to leave early without chaperone contact to his/her parents.  ALL GUESTS MUST BE 19 AND / OR HIGH SCHOOL AGED and MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BY THE JUNIOR CLASS ADVISORS/PRINCIPAL.


 VOLLEYBALL ANNOUNCEMENT
Coach Molineaux wants to meet with next years volleyball players on Monday, May 11, at 3:15.  If players can't make the meeting they should email him at molineauxs@comcast.net. 

MAKE-UP GAMES FOR BASEBALL
 We will make up one game with Eau Claire this coming Monday, May 11, at EC at about 5:45.  Eau Claire will play the first game v. Hartford, and play the second game of the double header against ML.  This way we have officials.Transportation is still a question.

 

Tuesday, May 12, we will start the day by completing the incomplete game from 4/7.  Then we will play one more 7 inning game as a non-conference game.



FAREWELL MS. SPERLE
On Wednesday, May 13th, beginning at 5:30 pm, MLHS will be holding a farewell reception for Ms. Sperle preceding our Awards Night.  You can bring cards and gifts on that day or send your cards and gifts to ML and we will make sure she receives them.  Please plan on attending this reception to thank Ms. Sperle for the 16 years of faithful service to the students and families of ML!  

 MLHS Football Boosters Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
When: Wednesday, May 13th
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Michigan Lutheran High School
615 E. Marquette Woods Rd., St. Joseph, MI
Take out or eat in MPR. Spring Recognition Night will follow at 6:30pm
Cost of Tickets: $9.25 per dinner
Dinners include: 1/2 Chicken, Coleslaw and Roll
& Penny's (Sempert) famous slice of cherry or apple pie

For Tickets, Call or Email one of the following:
Sandy Sempert-(269) 449-4102 (ssempert@hotmail.com)
Julie Nitz - (269) 876-1035 (ajnitz@aol.com)
MLHS Office - (269)429-7861 (asievert@michiganlutheran.org)




MLHS SPRING RECOGNITION BANQUET

On Wednesday, May 13th, our annual Awards Night will be held at MLHS beginning at 6:30 P.M. This is not a potluck, instead MLHS will provide light refreshments ~ cookies, bars and drinks. The dinner option this night is the football booster fundraiser 4:00 - 6:00 PM.  This is an eat in or carry out meal. Tickets can be bought from the school office or the other places on the flier. Between 5:30 and 6:30 will be the reception and farewell for teacher Ms.Deneal Sperle. All parents and students are encouraged to be in attendance for this event. What will the students be recognized for? While we cannot list them all here is a sampling:

  • Students in the spring sports will be recognized
  • Students in extra-curricular organizations such as Drama, Student Council, will be acknowledged.
  • Local Scholarships will be awarded
  • Academic Letters for Special Honors and Honors will be awarded for all grades.
  • National Music Awards
  • State of Michigan Awards
  • Valedictorian and Salutatorian Awards
  • MLHS's Annual and Highest award for:

Athletics: The Gruetzmacher Senior Athlete Award

Service and Leadership: Rogien Memorial Award

Please mark this date on your calendar and join us for an evening of fellowship and recognition.


Thanks from Mr. Kruck, and Mrs. Gephart

Dear ML Family,
Words cannot express the heartfelt thanks I have for the Thanksgiving Service and the Program that followed to celebrate my retirement.  It was an enjoyable time with friends, parents, and students.  The outpouring of love and thankfulness is overwhelming, and I am truly humbled.
Thank you so much to all of you for everything you did to make the day so special.  May God continue to bless Michigan Lutheran and its families.
In Christ's name,
Mrs. Ruth Gephart

Dear Friends,
The Kruck family thanks all involved in the planning and execution of the special service marking my retirement from the teaching ministry - the out pouring of comments, cards and gifts was a pleasant surprise.  The large number attending the program indicates the strong support for our ministry. Please continue to remember ML in your prayers and gifts.  I pray God continues to bless each of you and our beloved ML.  
In Christ's Name,
William Kruck & Family



Prism Concert Series:

The annual MLHS Prism Concerts will be held on Saturday, May 16th at 7 PM, and Sunday, May 17th at 3 PM.  The yearly Prism Concert gives our students the opportunity to present a variety of secular music to our MLHS family.  No tickets are sold or reservations taken.  Seating is offered on a first-come basis and a free will offering to support our Music Department will be taken.  This is an excellent opportunity to invite relatives or friends to share with you the enjoyable experience of MLHS using their God-given talents in a wide variety of ways.  Plan to attend and invite others to come with you for one or both of the concerts.  This is a highlight of our year!



MLHS ARTWORLD
Congratulations to Cody Laughlin, Donghee Lee, and Samantha Rock for having their artwork selected for "Technology Meets the  Arts" at the Whirlpool Tech Center.

Congratulations to Rachel Krieger, Sam Sievert and Donghee Lee for winning art awards at the Buchanan Creative High School Art Show.



2015 Graduation Commencement

2015 Graduation Commencement exercises for the Class of 2015 will take place on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 3:00 PM.  As in the past, we will hold a worship service to thank God for the gifts he has bestowed on these young people and to ask His blessings on their future endeavors.  After the conclusion of the service, we will hold the graduation ceremony, which has always been a little less reverent with picture taking, occasional applause, and the like.  The valedictorians speak, and the senior anthem completes the ceremony.  Families of seniors will receive a letter outlining the procedure for graduation (dress, times, preparation, etc...)  Feel free to call the school office with your questions.



Senior Parents:
Please get your student's Senior Pictures submitted to dsperle@michiganlutheran.org so they will have a place in the yearbook.

 

Attention Seniors and Senior Parents:
This is just a reminder that there will be a $27.00 fee for graduation caps and gowns for which each of our seniors was measured.  They can be picked up from the ML Office beginning May 11.  Robes should be taken out of the wrap and hung on a hanger immediately so that they are not wrinkled for commencement services.  

 

 


ATTENTION: Science adventures ahead!
Over a stretch of seven weeks, Ferris State University offers week-long camp opportunities in Grand Rapids where students can explore three career paths locally: Digital Animation and Game Design, Digital Media Software Engineering, and Molecular Diagnostics. These week-long camps are a great opportunity for students to get their feet wet and determine if they'd be interested in a career developing applications for smartphones, creating their own video games, or separating DNA to help detect cancer or a genetic disorder. All of these career possibilities can be studied at Ferris State University-Grand Rapids on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College.

 

For more information on all summer camps being offered, please visit www.ferris.edu/summercamps. You can also contact Susan Weaver with any questions: (231) 591-2920 orSusanWeaver@ferris.edu.
If you would like information about the programs offered at the statewide locations of Ferris, visit www.ferris.edu/statewide.


FINE ARTS FESTIVAL RESULTS!

Our Titan Cadet Band members recently participated in the local Lutheran Schools Fine Arts Festival, held on Friday, April 17th, at Christ Lutheran School in Stevensville, Michigan.  The band members each performed a solo piece for an adjudicator, as well as playing two selections as a group.  This year's results are as follows:


 Division I Rating

Clare Berghaus (Trinity-SJ), Elise Bradford (Trinity-SJ), ), Mya Dixon (Trinity-SJ), Cody Fisher (Trinity-SJ), Sophee Garcia (St. Paul's - SH), Kahler Johannsen (Grace-SJ), Adam Rosenbaum (Grace-SJ), Joel Roth (Trinity-SJ), Mara Rugen (Grace-SJ), Gage Rush (Trinity-SJ), Meg Stangl (St. Paul's - Stev), Kennedy Stillson (St. Paul's - SH),

 

Division II Rating

Laura Andres (Grace-SJ), Tanner Berghaus (Trinity-SJ), Clarissa Reckline (St. Paul's - Stev), Alex Ritter (St. Paul's - Stev), Matthew Willis (St. Paul's - Stev)

 

The Titan Cadet Band received a Division II rating.  Congratulations to everyone on their strong efforts in the festival this year!


 

GUIDANCE:


For more information on scholarship opportunities please go to michiganlutheran.org and go to our guidance page.

 

SENIORS:
Selective Service Registration
Federal law says that all 18-year-old men must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday.  Registration takes only a few minutes and can be accomplished by visiting www.sss.gov.  For additional information, call 1-847-688-6888.  Failure to register can lead to fines, prison, or withholding of college grants.




Football Workouts
Football workouts are currently Mondays at 4:00 and Thursdays at 3:30.  This is subject to change.  These workouts are open to all 7th - 12th grade boys. Please email, call, or text Coach Zeiger with interest or questions.  

coachzeiger@yahoo.com
269-325-1858 (cell)



 

WORLD TRAVEL

 

HOW DO I RESERVE MY SPOT FOR THE TRIP TO AUSTRALIA?


 

Online:  http://www.eftours.com/tour-website/1704544EW

Phone: 800-665-5364

Tour Number: 1704544EW

Please stay in the loop by sending me your email! The contact button is found on the bottom of the web page.  You are going to be seeing a spectacular part of God's creation;  don't miss it!

Contact Andy Pappenfuss with any questions.
 

2015 SPORTS PHYSICALS at MLHS:  
June 23rd.  
10:00 AM:  Cost $25.00 payable to SWMC

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ALUMNI

 

Joshua Ciboch (MLHS class of 2011) graduated from Hope College in Holland, MI, with a BA degree in Business Management.

 

Justin Ciboch (MLHS class of 2011) graduated from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI, with a BS degree in Product Design Engineering Technology.

To report recent alumni news, please send information to asievert@michiganlutheran.org 


 Thank you for providing news for this section!   We are always interested in knowing what our alumni are up to. 

 


 CALENDAR COMMENTS

Fri. May 8 - Grade school Track Meet at MLHS Grades 3-8:  

Sat. May 9 - Grade school Track Meet Grades K - 2:  

Sat. May 9 - Junior/Senior Banquet: Lake Michigan Hills: 6:00 PM

Wed. May 13 - Football Booster Dinner:  4:00 - 6:00 PM 

Wed. May 13 - Farewell to Ms. Sperle Reception:  5:30-6:30

Wed.  May 13 - Awards/Recognition Night: 6:30 PM

Fri. May 16 - Prism Dress Rehearsal:  1:00 PM

Sat. May 17 - Prism Concert:  7:00 PM

Sun. May 18 - Prism Concert:  3:00 PM

Sat. May 24 - Graduation Service:  3:00 PM


 

2015 Gradeschool Basketball Camp June 8 - 12 Boys Grades 2-8, Girls Grades 2-8

2015 Athletic Phyical Date June 23, 10 AM, Cost $25 payable to SWMC 

2015 Gradeschool Volleyball Camp July 6-9, Girls Grades 4-8

2015 Gradeschool Soccer Bible Camp August 3-8, Boys and Girls Grades k-8    


 Find calendars, and all athletic information at our school
website:   michiganlutheran.org

MLHS Telephone (269)429-7861
Extensions are as follows:
 Mr. Herbst 204
Mr. Briney 209
Mr. Eggert 215
Mrs. Eggert 216
Mrs. Gephart
Mrs. Plocher556-9270, ext. 1313
Mr. Kruck 429-1789, ext. 1
Mr. Lillo 208
Mrs. Otte 429-1789, ext. 2
Mr. Pappenfuss 206
Rev. Schneider 207
Ms. Sperle 214
Mr. Stangl 210
Mrs. Sievert 201
Mrs. Styx