January 25 - February 1, 2016
~HAPPY NEW YEAR TITAN NATION~
 
   
MISSION STATEMENT
Michigan Lutheran High School provides Christ-centered learning for Christ-centered living.


 
NEWEST TITAN PAGE
 Parents of current 8th grade students, click on the link below to access admissions information, student shadow day opportunities, and information nights. If you have any questions or would like more information about enrollment for the fall of 2016, please contact Mr. Herbst at 269-429-7861 ext. 204.
  
Michigan Lutheran High School's
Winterfest 2016
20's       50's     80's     90's
Dashing through the Decades of the 1900
 February 19th MLHS Gymnasium
6:00 PM - Dinner (provided by CK Catering, and Titan Center Catering)
Menu includes: Fried Chicken, Ham, Macaroni & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Buttered Corn, Seven Layer Salad, Rolls, and Dessert
$10 - Adults     $8 - High School     $6 - Grade School
2nd grade and under are free
Get your tickets at MLHS Home Basketball Games or call the MLHS Office: 269-429-7861
   7:00 PM - Program (No Ticket Needed)
Introduction of all Winter Sports Teams, followed by Class Skits & Crowning of Prince & Princess
REPRESENTATIVES FOR EACH CLASS:
Freshmen: Sara Ikola and Rocky Chen
Sophomores: Francesca Lassandro and Nathan Adams
Juniors: Emily Witkowski and Ryan Mitchell
Seniors: Rachel Krieger and McQueen Kong

   National Honor Water Drive for Flint

The MLHS National Honor Society is collecting water for Flint.  We are looking for cases of water bottles.  They can be dropped of in the entryway of ML any time this week between 7:30 and 3:30.  Please give as you are able.

SENIOR CLASS TRIP
MLHS senior class has extra seats on their charter bus during their class trip to Washington DC.  Seats are available for $175 each.  The bus will leave MLHS on Monday, March 28 late at night and return early Friday, April 1st.  If you would like to reserve a seat, please bring in your $175 to the office.  There are limited seats available, so first come-first serve.  Those coming on the trip will be on their own for hotels, food, and attractions. Contact Mr. Lillo or Mr. Herbst for more information.

 

CLASS RINGS AVAILABLE

Next week the Sophomore students will be getting some information regarding class rings to bring home.   The Herff Jones Rep. will be at ML on Friday, January 29th during lunch hour to show some samples and possibly get some class ring orders from these students.   The class rings are not mandatory.   If you have any questions regarding this, please give the school office a call. 


Study Abroad Opportunity
Students from around the world come to our school, have you ever considered studying abroad for one high school year?
One of our partner organizations in placing international students at Michigan Lutheran High School is offering one American student the chance of a lifetime. ASSE, International is now taking applications for the Jodi Keifer Memorial Scholarship for the 2016-2017 school year. This scholarship covers 100% of the 1-year program fee, comprehensive insurance, monthly pocket money, one optional field trip in the host country, and roundtrip airfare for one highly motivated student who lacks the funding to be able to participate in an exchange program.
Applicants must be between 15 and 18.5 years of age at the time of depature and have a minimum GPA of 3.4.
If this sounds like something you would like to do, please speak with Mrs. Heidi Plocher to apply online at www.asse.com by March 1, 2016.

 
Host a Student, Make a Friend
 We're looking ahead to the 2016-2017 school year! Applications for host families are now being accepted. Please contact Heidi Plocher, internationals@michiganlutheran.org if you are interested in hosting a student during the following time frames: 1 academic year, Labor Day weekend (4 days), Fall mini-break (4-5 days in October TBD), Thanksgiving Break, Christmas/Semester Break, Spring Break, Easter mini-break. All host families during these time frames will receive compensation. When you open your home to an international student, you join us in our mission of sharing the love of Christ with these students, also known as "Friendship Evangelism". Happy New Year and God's richest blessings to you all!





MLHS Alumni Association
 
The MLHS Alumni Association is now accepting donations for the 2016 Silent Auction scheduled for February 19th & 20th. Our goal each year is to meet or exceed the prior year's donation total ($10,000) for the Tuition Assistance Program, but this can only happen through your generous support. Please consider contributing an item for our silent auction. We ask that all items donated are new. If you have any questions on an item that you want to donate, please contact anyone of the alumni officers or committee members. Some items that have sold well in past auctions are gift baskets, furniture, appliances, gift certificates, sporting events tickets, sporting goods, food items, electronic equipment, etc. Monetary donations are also accepted. Please contact the MLHS office for alumni contacts. Looking forward to seeing you at the 2016 Silent Auction and Festivities!
 
Ken Kruck, MLHS Alumni President

    
AUSTRALIA TRIP

Hello, You have seen and thought about it for the past year.....our departure for our Journey Down Under is only 158 days away and you can 

STILL JOIN !!

Enrollments are open through January 30!

Below you will find the enrollment prices for our trip.
You can find more information at 
  
Program price = $4,575
Included:   Round trip airfare and transportation, Hotels with private bathrooms, breakfast and dinner daily, full-time tour director, Daily activities, tours and entrances into attractions
Weekend Supplement = $35
EF's Peace of Mind Program = Free
Total for students (under 20) =$4,610 (4 monthly payments of $1,129)
2014/15 Yearbooks are here
There are extra books which can be purchased for $45 on a first-come/first-serve basis. Please contact Mrs. Elder for ordering at 269-429-7861 or telder@michiganlutheran.org.
If you are an alumni who ordered please pick up your book in the office between 7:45 and 3:45 Monday-Friday.

 SENIOR PICTURES
Seniors! If you have taken your senior pictures and have a hard copy or digital copy of the picture you would like in the yearbook, please bring it to Mrs. Elder as soon as you can! 

GUIDANCE:
For more information on scholarship opportunities please go to michiganlutheran.org and go to the guidance page.


Attention Senior Parents: 
 It is time for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  This is a form that everyone should complete as it helps with financing college. If you do not qualify for federal aid, states and colleges use this information to determine financial aid for scholarships, grants, loans, etc.   You must file in Michigan between January 1, 2016 and March 1, 2016.  The sooner you file, the better financial aid package you will receive.  You do NOT have to be finished with your Income Tax to complete this form.   There will be a spot to estimate based on your previous year's income taxes.

Experts will be on hand at Lake Michigan College on February 27th from 11am-1pm to help you fill out the FAFSA. There are flyers on the table in the center hallway for more information.

  
Here is a scholarship opportunity from the state:
Create a video for chance to win scholarship money
High school students: Here's a chance to win a $3,000 scholarship! Create your own video on the dangers of underage drinking or the dangers of texting while driving and submit it by February 11 at courageouspersuaders.com.
More than $27,000 in scholarships will be awarded. In addition, the grand prize-winning student will receive the opportunity to participate in a professional editing session to make the video broadcast-ready. The winning commercial will be broadcast on the Courageous Persuaders website and on network television.

Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is giving away about thirty-five $1,000 scholarships to children of an MRA employee.  For more information and to apply, go to retailers.com and access code: MIRA.

Women's Service League is giving away $1,000 scholarship called the Athena Education Fund.  This scholarship is geared toward graduating seniors, especially girls that will be attending college in the fall.  Most of the senior girls already know about this scholarship.  If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Elder. 

$2,000 Scholarship Value
Deadline: Feb 26, 2016
Senior must be planning on attending a 4-year college and major in business, business management, or entrepreneurship. Cumulative GPA 3.5.

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Up to $100,000 scholarships
deadline: Feb 29, 2016
Seniors must be planning to attend a 4-year college and major in engineering, technology or design, or interested in automotive industr
  
The PSAT scores are online! 
The 9th-11th graders have created college board accounts to access their PSAT scores.  On college board, they will be able to see their scores and link those scores to Khan Academy which will help them study and be ready for the SAT.  If you have further questions please contact Mrs. Elder at telder@michiganlutheran.org.
  

The trip to visit MLC is scheduled for Feb. 3-6. 
This trip is highly recommended for those Juniors and Seniors who are interested on attending MLC for college.  MLS will be picking students up from MLHS at night on Feb.3 and returning late Feb. 6.  This does interfere with basketball games.   We are trying to add a second trip for those basketball players that would like to visit MLC but can't go on this trip.   For more information please contact Mrs.
Elder.
                              Guidance Meetings with Seniors
During this week, Mrs Elder will be meeting with all the seniors to discuss future plans and to make sure everyone is on track for life after MLHS.  During the next couple weeks, Mrs Elder will also be meeting with the rest of the students to look at test scores and to start making plans for their future.  When you log into your parent powerschool account, if you see a red guidance log alert, you will need to scroll down on the left side of the page and click on the guidance log to see the notes about your student.
MORE Scholarship Opportunities
Michigan College Alliance offers scholarships for those attending private colleges. Look at the website to find out more details.



 
REDUCED PRICE FOR STUDENTS 
Student presale tickets will be sold to MLHS Students as well as 6th -8th graders wanting to attend any of the away BCS Conferences Games at a reduced rate.  The $2 for presale tickets will go to ML, otherwise the students will pay $5 at the door.  The tickets will be available in the athletic office the day of the game.  The following list contains the schools in the BCS Conference:  Comstock, Brandywine, Bridgman, Bronson, Cassopolis, Centerville, Countryside, Berrien Springs, Buchanan, Parchment, White Pigeon, New Buffalo, Mendon, River Valley, Lake Michigan Catholic, Howardsville and Grace Christian.



  
ML SUNDAY SCHEDULE
  
 DATE
 TIME
 LOCATION
 October 18, 2015
 9:30 AM
 Beautiful Savior - LaPorte, IN
 October 25, 2015
 10:15 AM
 Trinity - Bangor, MI
 November 8, 2015
 8:00/10:30 AM
 Grace - St. Joseph, MI
 November 22, 2015
 9:00 AM
 Peace - Granger, IN
 November 29, 2015
 9:00 AM
 St. John - Dowagiac, MI
 December 13, 2015
 9:30 AM
 Good Shepherd - Benton Harbor, MI
 December 20, 2015
 10:30 AM
 Hope - Hartford, MI
 January 10, 2016
 9:00 AM
 St. Paul - Sodus, MI
 January 24, 2016
 9:30 AM
 St. Matthew - Benton Harbor, MI
 February 7, 2016
 9:00 AM
 St. Paul - South Haven, MI
 February 14, 2016
 8:00/10:30 AM
 St. Paul - Stevensville, MI
 March 6, 2016
 9:00 AM
 Grace - Eau Claire, MI

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Jan. 29 - Herff Jones Rep.  at ML for Sophomores:  
Class Ring Orders
Jan. 31 - Association Meeting at ML 2:30 PM 
Feb. 5 - Midterm
Feb. 15 - No School:  Presidents Day
Feb. 19 - 11:38 Dismissal
Feb. 19 - Winterfest Banquet and Class Skits:  6:00 PM
Feb. 20 - Winterfest Dance
Feb. 28 - Band Concert
 

ALUMNI
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Kaylin Pappenfuss, ML Class of 2012, made the Dean's list at Wisconsin Lutheran College for the fall semester.
Foster Zabel, ML Class of 2015, made the Dean's list at Western Michigan for the fall semester.
 
Zach Burkhardt, ML Class of 2015, made the Dean's list at Central Michigan for the fall semester.

Taylor Burkhardt, ML Class of 2012, made the President's list for Central Michigan for the fall semester.

Peter Ross, ML Class of 2014, was named to the Dean's list at Hope College for the fall semester.

Zac Metz, ML Class of 2006, and his wife, Katie were blessed with a son on January 1, 2016.  Calvin Ray Metz was 7 lbs. 12 oz. and 20 in long

Joe Seidler, ML Class of 2015, was named to the Dean's List at SMC for the fall semester.
 
Elizabeth Witkowski, ML Class of 2012, was currently featured in an article for her participation in a Study Abroad Program.  Click on the link below for the article.
 http://www.albion.edu/academics/honors-program/department-news/13111-witkowski-17-finds-new-neighborhoods-in-rome-and-at-home
Andy Schroer, ML Class of 1991, is currently a pastor in Edna, Texas.  His first book 364 Days of Thanksgiving was recently published by NPH. It is available at NPH.net, Amazon.com and Parable Christian Store (formerly Banner Books) in St. Joseph.  You can read an excerpt here: An Excerpt - 364 Days of Thanksgiving

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. 


MLHS Telephone (269)429-7861
Extensions are as follows:
 
 Mr. Herbst 204
Mr. Briney 209
Mr. Eggert 215
Mrs. Eggert 216
Mrs. Elder 203
Mr. Lemke 214
Mr. Lillo 208
Mr. Pappenfuss 206
Rev. Schneider 207
Mr. Stangl 210
Mrs. Sievert 201
Mrs. Styx
Ms. Wohlrabe 214

TITAN CENTER Telephone (269)556-9270
Extensions are as follows:
Mr. Kruck 556-9270 ext.1310
Mrs. Otte 556-9270 ext. 1307 
Mrs. Plocher556-9270, ext. 1313