Viking – August 2009 - Lakeland Christian School

Viking
Lakeland Christian School
The
August 2009
LCS Grads
Step Into
The Future
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What’s Next?
By Mike Sligh, Headmaster
“Let’s resolve to
work together
to focus our
attention on
building His
kingdom and
not our own.”
If members of the class of 2009 had a nickel for every
time they were asked that question during their senior
year, they could make a dent in that first college tuition
payment! Graduation from high school is a joyous event,
but for most, it really does represent a commencement
more than a conclusion.
The preliminary trajectory of life can be set during
the elementary and secondary schooling years through
the loving leadership of attentive parents and diligent
teachers. Instruction from a biblical worldview perspective
equips the Christian school graduate to articulate both the
foundational doctrines of the faith, as well as a sense of
how that faith informs all areas of life and learning.
But what’s next? What is the preferred future for the
LCS graduate? What are the implications for those of us
with school-age children yet to graduate?
Leadership guru Stephen Covey
stresses that an essential planning strategy
is to “begin with the end in view.” That
is good counsel for parents. What “ends”
do we want to see in our children as they
grow towards maturity? What plans are
we going to implement to increase the
probability of those ends being realized?
It seems to me that we need look no
further than the familiar but powerful
phrase in the Lord’s Prayer, “Thy kingdom
come, thy will be done, on earth as it
is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10) We are
all “kingdom builders.” The major question is, “Whose
kingdom are we building?” How can we encourage our
children towards the goal of building God’s kingdom?
Today’s graduates are subtly drawn to the typical
“American Dream” path of good grades to get into the
good college, to get the good job, with the good salary
to buy the nice things and be well respected in the
community. The shallowness of this traditional and often
narcissistic expression of building one’s own kingdom
stands in stark contrast with the petition for His kingdom
to be the dominant focus for the believer.
God’s kingdom
follows a different
economy. The
believer is called
to exercise his
vocational calling
to the glory of
God whether it be
in business, the
military, medicine,
law, engineering,
academia, ministry,
motherhood, politics
or whatever the
chosen field of
endeavor. (Colossians
3:23; I Corinthians 10:31) To do so implies that all will be done
with the highest skill and integrity in such a way as to serve
others as well as to advance His kingdom. (Psalm 26:11; 78:72;
Romans 12:17)
What are some ways that we can encourage our children to
focus on building God’s kingdom versus their own?
Parents can model eternal priorities in the use of their
resources of time, talent and treasure. How can we use
what we’ve been given in acts of mercy, to advance
ministries and to invest in the physical and spiritual
well being of others? Can we joyfully dare to provide
less for ourselves or our children so that we can do
more for others?
The school can expand opportunities for student
involvement in service and the extension of mercy to
those in our community. Are there partnerships that can
be developed through the connections of school parents,
alumni, churches and other local ministries to involve
our students in service to others?
Parents and school can intentionally expose our students
to authentic examples of men and women who are
investing themselves for God’s kingdom in a variety of
pursuits. Seeing real life models of this kind of living can
be used by God to draw our young people to do the same.
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Class of 2009 Celebrates Baccalaureate, Commencement
Ian Middleton and his mother Alice, a member
of the LCS faculty, share a moment before the
commencement ceremony.
Tanner Fox and Jenna Green wait for the
graduation ceremony to begin.
“Have I not commanded you?
Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not
be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you
wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
With strength and courage and the promise
that God will be with them, the 81 members of the
Class of 2009 concluded their years at Lakeland
Christian School as they received their diplomas at
Florida Southern College’s Branscomb Auditorium
on Monday, June 1. The faculty and staff of LCS
congratulate each of these seniors on their many
accomplishments and wish them God’s blessing in
their futures.
The seniors celebrated first at their baccalaureate
service at Heritage Baptist Church on Sunday, May 31.
In addition to recognizing each of the seniors’ families,
senior Katelyn Wilbanks, chosen by her classmates as
the Christian Leadership Award recipient, addressed
her peers. Dr. Richard Horner, Director of the
Christian Study Center of Gainesville, delivered the
baccalaureate sermon for the Class of 2009.
The next evening, the seniors were joined
by family, friends, faculty and staff as they
participated in their commencement ceremony.
In addition to receiving awards for academics
and other achievements, Salutatorian Tyler Rice
and Valedictorian Sally Eaves each spoke, sharing
memories, advice, personal thoughts and encouraging
words with their friends. The class chose Mr. Geoff
Stabler, the Bible Department chair, to speak at this
year’s ceremony. To conclude the evening, Dr. Mike
Sligh presented each class member with a diploma. As
the LCS Band performed the recessional, the seniors
marched to the back of the auditorium, tossed their
caps in the air and entered the next stage of their lives.
Salutatorian Tyler
Rice delivers his
address to
the class.
Sally Eaves shares some
advice and recalls her
favorite memories during
her Valedictorian speech.
Bible department faculty
member Geoff Stabler
was the class-chosen
speaker for this year.
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Seniors Recognized Campaign Updates Secondary Awards
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Fine Arts Alumni News sports
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Graduates Receive Recognition
for Outstanding Achievements
Congratulations to the following 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 1.
Special Recognition:
Valedictorian - Sally Eaves
Salutatorian - Tyler Rice
Christian Leadership Award -
Katelyn Wilbanks
Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete
Award - Sally Eaves, Tyler Rice
Wendy’s Heisman Award Nominees -
Jordan Bellar, Sally Eaves
American Legion Award Winners -
Ian Middleton, Katelyn Wilbanks
American Legion Honorable Mention -
Tyler Rice, Sally Eaves
Lakeland Elks Lodge #1291 Scholarship -
Ian Middleton, Buddy Welch
Highest Honors (4.0 GPA for every
marking period) -
Wendy Cannon, Lauren Cherry,
Jacob Davis, Sally Eaves, Dylan Griffin,
Holly Kaminski, Kameron Kelly,
Kamber Kigin, Drew Laing,
Ian Middleton, Tyler Rice,
Melody Scroggin, Kelly Townsend,
CJ Underwood, Jessie Walters-Carlson,
Buddy Welch, Katelyn Wilbanks,
Beth Wilsman, Jared Wynn,
Hannah Yrastorza
Top to bottom:
Valedictorian Sally Eaves
Salutatorian Tyler Rice
Christian Leadership Award recipient Katelyn Wilbanks
Subject Area Awards:
Ray Adkins - High School Band
Daniel Barcelo - Digital Publishing, AudoCAD III
Wendy Cannon - Piano Keyboarding, Honors English IV
Lauren Cherry - English IV
Jordan Cox - Marine Biology
Jacob Davis - Physiology
Brandon Douberly - Environmental Science
Sally Eaves - AP Literature
Dylan Griffin - Psychology, Sociology
Kamber Kigin - Art III, AP Music Theory, Piano
Drew Laing - Yearbook Assistant Editor
Landrea Loomis - Computer Keyboarding
Alexis McLeish - World Religions
Ian Middleton - AP Economics, Chemistry II
Ryan Palm - Yearbook Photography Editor, Journalism
Tyler Rice - AP Calculus, AP Biology,
American Government
Melody Scroggin - Honors Pre-Calculus
Anthony Sligh - Yearbook Editor
Courtney Smith - Choir
Kelly Townsend - Computers II, Honors Physics,
Economics, Implications of Christianity, Worldviews
CJ Underwood - Implications of Christianity
Faith Uppal - Journalism
Buddy Welch - Life Management
Beth Wilsman - Piano Keyboarding,
Yearbook Copy Editor, Art III
“What’s Next” continued from inside front cover
Parents and teachers can remind students that their current
vocational calling is that of a student. They should approach this
responsibility with integrity and diligence so that they will be
prepared for even greater service over the course of their lives.
Parents can invest some time to discuss with one another and
with their children how the family can purposefully be
involved in advancing God’s kingdom.
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What’s next? The school year will soon be upon us! Let’s
resolve to work together to focus our attention on building His
kingdom and not our own. Our students will likely follow our
lead. By God’s grace, it will work together for the glory of God
and for our good. “… for thine is the kingdom, and the power
and the glory forever. Amen.”

Seniors Travel to
Washington State for
Annual Missions Trip
The Class of 2009 worked hard and
accomplished many things for
Warm Beach Christian Camp
during the annual
senior trip.
When members of the Senior Class of 2009 stepped
off of the airplane in Seattle, Washington, they were
not aware of the impact that they would have in the
small town of Stanwood – the home of Warm Beach
Christian Camps (WBCC). Classes were finished, final
exams were over and the annual senior trip was
their last opportunity to spend time together before
graduation. For six days, the seniors worked at the
camp and took in the sights of Seattle, and their efforts
were an encouragement to the camp staff and the LCS class sponsors.
The group of seniors was divided into work groups and paired with an LCS chaperone and a WBCC staff member. Putting in almost
1400 “man hours,” the group accomplished more than the camp staff thought possible. Here are a few of the projects completed by the
LCS seniors:
• Put up five tents for the summer programs • Cut and moved six cords of firewood to
“The ministry partnership with your
• Re-stained 80 picnic tables and
two locations
leaders and students is awesome. Our
cleaned 40 more
• Painted two sides of the Chinook
heart’s desire is to keep the path clear to • Cleared trails – some were cleared for the
longhouse
the cross of Christ through Christian
first time in years – and built retaining • Weeded the entire backside of the
Camping. The Lakeland Christian School
walls for others
five Mt. Baker Cabins
students were a big part of making this • Cleaned 130 RV and camp sites
• Painted and stained rails and fencing
possible for the summer ... From our
• Deep cleaned 12 W-Bar-B Ranch cabins
in the stable areas
viewpoint, this gracious group of youth
After work hours, the camp offered several activities for the seniors. Several students chose
and adults gave us a PRICELESS gift.
to scale the climbing wall and ride horses while others challenged themselves on the high ropes
Never would we have been able to get
course and zip line. Wide-open fields lended themselves to games of frisbee and football. Walking
these jobs done without them.
trails wound through the camp property, which looked out over Mt. Baker and Puget Sound.
Additionally, their attitudes showed their
While the emphasis of the trip is missions, the seniors are also treated to a day of sightseeing
servant hearts. They have done a
and fun in Seattle. Starting out at Pike’s Market (home of the first-ever Starbucks), the seniors then
wonderful job of being living examples
went to Safeco Field for a Mariners game and to the famous Space Needle. Later in the week, the
of Jesus and his love to us.”
seniors had the opportunity to do some shopping at a nearby outlet mall and were treated to a
Ed McDowell,
class dinner.
Executive Director of
Throughout the week, the seniors were challenged spiritually by Mr. Geoff Stabler during a
Warm Beach Christian Camps
daily devotional time.
Two Seniors Awarded
Elks Scholarships
LCS seniors Ian Middleton (right) and Buddy Welch (left) recently received
college scholarships from the Lakeland Elks Lodge. The students were
honored at a special banquet this past spring. Middleton, a student at
LCS since kindergarten, is the son of Bill and Alice Middleton and will be
attending Auburn University this fall. Buddy is the son of Emory and Jan
Welch. He came to LCS at the beginning of his junior year of high school
and will be attending the University of Florida.
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Generous Giving, Faithful Support
Characterize Campaigns
Funding Remains Strong Despite Economic Concerns
The Viking caught up with Steve Wilson, LCS Director
to LCS. This is a school on the move and one that is moving
of Advancement, as he was returning to the office one recent
forward in large part because people are stepping up to give.
afternoon. He was happy to answer a few questions for us about
VIKING: Speaking of campaigns, what is the status of
the construction and fundraising efforts at LCS.
the funding for all of that?
VIKING: So Steve, where’ve you been?
STEVE: We currently have three active campaigns for
STEVE: Doing what I really enjoy – presenting a proposal which we are aggressively seeking funding. We are trying to
to a prospective donor to the school, this time for our wonderful raise an additional $70,000 for financial aid for this coming
Early Childhood Center.
school year. Through today, we have raised $66,000 toward
VIKING: Don’t you get tired of asking people to give?
this goal. By the time this is read, we had better be done with
STEVE: Quite the opposite – I’m actually energized by the this campaign. In fact, we hope to finish it by mid-July.
whole process. And I seldom tire from asking folks to support the
Last summer’s main construction project was the new
awesome work going on here at LCS.
Center for Early Childhood Education. This is a $1.24 Million
VIKING: Isn’t fundraising hard, though, in light of the
project for K4 and K5 students, and we are trying to raise the
nation’s economic problems?
final $140,000. We are thrilled to have received $1.1 Million in
STEVE: Yes, it’s certainly a bit more challenging.
commitments in this economy and are beating the bushes for
Nationwide, people are giving less and they’re giving to fewer the remaining money.
organizations, but they’re still giving to their favorites. Givers are
And, of course, the largest campaign in school history –
givers in any economy. Here at LCS, we have certainly found this Deliver the Dream – is funding the new elementary/middle
to be true. God and our donors are faithful and we are continuing school building, the expanded parking, new entrance, new
to raise money. Received several thousand dollars yesterday
maintenance building and related infrastructure. This price
for financial aid, for instance. We are counting on being the
tag is about $18 Million, and we are trying to raise the final
“favorite” cause, in addition to their churches, of lots of folks – $4.4 Million. We are pleased to have – relatively speaking –
school parents and grandparents especially. The hearts of our such a small amount left, but … $4 Million is still $4 Million!
faithful givers are still generous to Lakeland Christian.
VIKING: What about Viking Stadium? We have enjoyed
VIKING: That’s good news. So, you’re still taking pledges? this sports venue now for two years. Is it completely paid off?
STEVE: Of course. We have lots of opportunities for people to STEVE: We have received pledge commitments equal
partner with the school financially, and we count on this support. to the cost of the stadium. We are now in the process of
And there has never been a better or more critical time to give collecting all the pledges. That loan is due very soon, so it is
critical that we receive all pledge
CAMPAIGN UPDATES
Total commitments to date:
Remaining to raise:
$13,644,838 $4,476,783
DELIVER THE DREAM GOAL: $18,100,000
Total commitments to date:
Remaining to raise:
$2,814,774 $0
VIKING STADIUM GOAL: $2,750,000
Total commitments to date:
Remaining to raise:
$1,096,097 $138,544
CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION GOAL: $1,240,000
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commitments sooner than later.
People seem to be on board.
VIKING: What is the total
dollar amount for construction
work here recently?
STEVE: We have been
exceedingly blessed – beyond
measure. In the past three years,
we have spent almost $23 Million
on capital improvements, and

$18.5 has been given and pledged through the generosity of school
parents, grandparents, friends, alumni, alumni parents, staff and
others. So … only $4.5 Million more to complete the funding for
this most exciting era of the school’s history.
VIKING: OK, do you do this all by yourself?
STEVE: Absolutely not. And, glad you asked. LCS has a tremendous
Advancement team. Claudia Powell is the Administrative Assistant who
serves both me and Dr. Sligh. She is an LCS alum and knows it all. This Viking
newsletter, our Internet activity and all communication efforts are handled
proficiently by Sandy Johnson, Communications Specialist. Julie Rice is our
Director of Community Relations. She really gets Christian education and does
a splendid job presenting LCS to potential school families. Our Construction
Manager is Amy Mason, who is now a key part of the Advancement team while
we are in between construction projects. Her passion for excellence is unrivaled.
VIKING: Can you summarize your fund-raising philosophy?
STEVE: Biblical Stewardship. Plain and simple. God owns it all. Lots of
people think their stuff is theirs, when it’s really God’s. The Scriptures are quite
clear on this point. I am in the business of transferring what God already owns
from one account to another – from our donors’ to the school for the work God
is accomplishing in the hearts and minds of the next generation. There are
many great causes out there, but ours ranks right up there – we are influencing
and impacting children and young people – enlightening their minds while
shaping their hearts. What could be more deserving of generous support?
VIKING: Do you have a favorite Bible verse?
STEVE: No, not one. I have lots of favorites. One verse that’s been
marinating in my heart and head a lot lately is Psalm 66:5. “Come and see
what God has done, his awesome deeds for the children of man.” This reminds
me that I really haven’t raised a bit of this money – it’s all been done by God’s
good pleasure.
VIKING: Any parting comments or requests?
STEVE: #1 – Pray for our efforts. Pray that people will be generous
and will continue to come along beside us in this amazing work at LCS.
#2 – Please give. There has never been a time of greater need. The clock is
ticking on our construction loans, and we need to fund our large vision.
#3 – Who else do you know who could give? Who do you
know who would enjoy being a part of the
excitement at LCS?
BREAKING NEWS
Financial Aid Campaign Exceeds Goal
A short-lived but critical summer
mini-campaign for financial aid assistance
(referenced in the adjacent Q & A interview) has
reached and exceeded its goal. Just as this issue of
The Viking was going to press, LCS received a gift
that put the campaign “over the top.”
The campaign was initiated at the suggestion
of a school grandparent who was concerned
about the economy’s effects on families with
upperclassmen. So he and another grandparent,
who is a business partner and long-time family
friend, provided a generous lead gift toward the
$70,000 goal to provide financial aid assistance
for LCS juniors and seniors for the upcoming
school year. They and others want to ensure that
older LCS students can complete their Christian
education. That dollar figure represents the
financial aid needs of 28 juniors and seniors
who submitted applications.
At press time, money was still being
contributed, reflecting the high value placed on
an LCS education. As the economy takes its toll
on families, the school anticipates the already
record amount of financial aid requests to
continue to increase. So, even though the current
goal has been met, additional monies will likely
be needed as well.
LCS Advancement Team (L-R):
Julie Rice, Sandy Johnson,
Steve Wilson, Amy Mason
and Claudia Powell.

Se c o n dary St u d e n t s Re c o g n i z e d at An n ual Awa r d s Ch a p e l
congratulations to the following secondary students for their excellence in the
classroom. Subject area awards were given to the student with the highest grade
point average in the class; merit awards honor the student who demonstrates
hard work and a positive attitude in class.
High school students Ben Lashman, T.J. Latimer, Kristina Lethers and Emily Tan
were recognized for perfect attendance. Middle schoolers Gage Frier, Cenai
Johnson, Austin McCollor, Michael Oh, Christina Sierra and Alexander Vila also
earned perfect attendance.
Congratulations to middle school students Amanda Fulton and Stephanie Powers
for winning the school bee and representing Lakeland Christian School as finalists
at the Polk County Spelling Bee. Powers placed fourth in the county competition.
The National Fitness Award winners in the high school were Nicky Aspinwall,
Hailee Bennett, Danielle Cayon, Mitch Devore, Kelcie Harris, Whitney Houk, Carrie
Kirby, Courtney Madden, Molly Rice, Ellen Sharpe, Alison Sizemore, Isabella Stepp,
Jessica Stone, Carly Tippel, Hannah Webster and Zoe Wilson.
Each year, the American Legion recognizes fifth, eighth and twelfth grade students
who possess the qualities of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship
and service. Congratulations to Parker Blalock and Molly Sharpe (5th Grade), Phil
Wilsman and Stephanie Powers (8th Grade) and Ian Middleton and Katelyn Wilbanks
(12th Grade) for earning the Distinguished Achievement award. Honorable Mentions
went to Gregory Holden and Jessica Andrew (5th Grade), Andrew Williams
and Christin Strawbridge (8th Grade) and Tyler Rice and Sally Eaves (12th Grade).
Subject Area Awards merit Awards
Bible
Troy Schiebel - Life of Christ, Boulet
Emily Behrens - Life of Christ, McMahan
Angela Douglas - History of Christian Doctrine, McMahan
Chris Lopez - New Testament Greek, Musick
Cory Smith - Bible Study Methods, Stabler
Colin Dodd - Teaching Redemption, Canady
Hope Dodd - New Testament Survey, Evans
Lymaries Velez - Old Testament Survey, Hasha
Stephanie Powers - Old Testament Survey, Livesay
English/Language Arts
Sonny Averett - Senior High English, Andersen
Kelcie Harris - English I, Andersen
Emily Behrens - Honors English I, Andersen
Morica Reinsch - English II, Garland
Raquel Cabrera - Honors English II, Garland
Cory Smith - English III, Garland
Sarah Schaedel - Honors English III, Oncu
Whitney Turbeville - AP Language, Oncu
Josh Martinez - Sixth Grade English, Boulet
Hope Dodd - Seventh Grade English, Hasha
Stephanie Powers - Eighth Grade English, Livesay
Emily Holden - Junior High English, Evans
Foreign Language
Luis Sierra - Spanish II, Fie
Cory Smith - Honors Spanish II, Fie
Lauren Wasilewski - Honors Spanish II, Fie
Stephanie Baker - Spanish III, Fie
Muriel Holmquist - Spanish IV, Fie
Michelle Jackson - Latin I, Musick
Bo Thornton - Latin II, Musick
Hailee Bennett - Spanish I, Steckert
Jacob Moore - Eighth Grade Spanish, Fie
Reid Reynolds - Sixth Grade Spanish, Steckert
Kendra Lehner - Sixth Grade Spanish, Steckert
Josie Koretchko - Seventh Grade Spanish, Steckert
Sydney Rayborn - Seventh Grade Spanish, Steckert
Math
Troy Schiebel - Geometry, Koretchko
Whitney Turbeville - Algebra II, Koretchko
Christopher Clark - Algebra I, Lashman
Cale Stewart - Algebra I, Lashman
Justin Middleton - Honors Algebra II, Livesay
Mickelyn Graves - Honors Statistics, Livesay
Ashley Nichols - Liberal Arts Math, Stacy
Lizzie Stanz - Middle School Math, Schiebel
Ashley Stewart - Eighth Grade Math, Evans
Colin Dodd - Sixth Grade Math, Baker
Brooks Wilson - Seventh Grade Math, Riley
Nneka Ofuani - Pre Algebra, Riley
Bryce Schiebel - Pre Algebra 7, Stacy
Stephanie Powers - Algebra I, Stacy
Physical Education
Alexis Latimer - Ninth Grade PE, Boulet
Carrie Kirby - Life Management, Boulet
Zach Martinez - Team Sports, Boatwright
Kaylee Mills - Sixth Grade PE, Wilsman
Brooke Wilsman - Seventh Grade PE, Wilsman
Stephanie Powers - Eighth Grade PE, Wilsman
Chase Turbeville - Sixth Grade PE, Boatwright
Bryce Schiebel - Seventh Grade PE, Boatwright
Phil Wilsman - Eighth Grade PE, Radford
Science
Angela Douglas - Chemistry I, Asbridge
Troy Schiebel - Physical Science, Brannen
Morica Reinsch - Biology, Prescott
Troy Schiebel - Honors Biology, Prescott
Josh Martinez - Sixth Grade Science, Canady
Hope Dodd - Life Science, Lashman
Stephanie Powers - Earth Science, Patterson
Lymaries Velez - Physical Science 8, Patterson
Social Studies
Casey Paulin - US History, Ellis
Garrett Dodd - Contemporary History, Fischer
Raquel Cabrera - World History, Fischer
Michelle Jackson - Honors World History, Fischer
Steven Firmin - AP US History, Shimko
Troy Schiebel - Geography, Temperley
Hope Dodd - World Cultures, Beaudreault
Colin Dodd - Ancient Civilizations, Forlaw
Stephanie Powers - US History, Ellis
Electives
Morica Reinsch - Home Economics, Gibson
Stefanie DeLeon - Art I, Harris
Cory Smith - Mechanical Drawing, Johnson
Ethan Brewington - AutoCAD I, Johnson
Kyle Dorris - AutoCAD I, Johnson
Garrett Dodd - Driver’s Education, Kirby
Brent Fry - Public Speaking, White
Hope Dodd - Living Skills, Gibson
Chelsea Langley - Junior High Journalism, Gibson
Reid Reynolds - Sixth Grade Art, Harris
Denae Drake - Junior High Band, Johnson
Rebekah Firmin - Junior High Choir, Jones
Jordan Wells - Sixth Grade Choir, Jones
Spencer Abramson - Seventh Grade Music, Jones
Tess Horne - Sixth Grade Music, Jones
An-Hsin Lee - Careers, Lee
Josie Koretchko - Intro to Computers 7, Moore
Hope Dodd - Intro to Computers 7, Moore
An-Hsin Lee - Intro to Computers 8, Moore
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Bible
Caleb Cast - Life of Christ, McMahan
Justin Middleton - History of Christian Doctrine, McMahan
Josh McGaffigan - New Testament Greek, Musick
Chris Lopez - Bible Study Methods, Stabler
English
Rebecca Pearson - Senior High English, Andersen
Trey Montanez - English I, Andersen
Troy Schiebel - Honors English I, Andersen
Danielle Cayon - English II, Garland
Carrie Kirby - Honors English II, Garland
Stefanie DeLeon - English III, Garland
Foreign Language
Miranda Jenkins - Spanish II, Fie
Angela Douglas - Latin I, Musick
Carrie Kirby - Latin II, Musick
Hannah Webster - Spanish I, Steckert
Math
Cameron Underwood - Geometry, Koretchko
Laura Tabb - Algebra II, Koretchko
Angela Douglas - Honors Algebra II, Livesay
Cory Smith - Honors Pre-Calculus, Livesay
Kristina Lethers - Honors Statistics, Livesay
Philip Stark - Honors Physics, Livesay
Lauren Wilbanks - Algebra I, Stacy
Ben Lashman - Liberal Arts Math, Stacy
Physical Education
Hannah Webster - Personal Fitness, Boulet
Caleb Casto - Team Sports, Boatwright
Michael Emert - Personal Fitness, McGlohorn
Ryan Parrish - Weight Training, McGlohorn
Science
Hailee Bennett - Chemistry I, Asbridge
Muriel Holmquist - Chemistry II, Asbridge
Cameron Underwood - Physical Science, Brannen
Laura Tabb - Marine Biology, Musick
Silas Mansour - Environmental Science, Patterson
Andrew Tew - Biology, Prescott
Hannah Webster - Honors Biology, Prescott
Steven Firmin - AP Biology, Prescott
Social Studies
Cory Smith - US History, Beaudreault
Kristina Lethers - US History, Ellis
Whitney Turbeville - AP US History, Shimko
Trey Montanez - World Geography, Temperley
Electives
Madison Mitchell - Home Economics, Gibson
Kristen Grafton - Journalism, Gibson
Caleb Casto - Digital Publishing, Gibson
Irene Mansour - Art I, Harris
Angela Douglas - Driver’s Education, Kirby
Jessica Dorris - Computers I, Moore

Students Honored with
Presidential Award
The Presidential Award for Educational
Excellence is awarded to fifth, eighth and
twelfth grade students who have maintained a
cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher
and who have scored in the 85th percentile
in reading or math on a standardized test.
Congratulations to the following students for
receiving this prestigious award:
Fifth Grade: Melanie Abbott, Shelbie
Adams, Seattle Alderman, Jessie Andrew, Josue
Blanco, Marybeth Boulerice, Cameron Carroll,
Rachel Chapman, Rebekah Cline, Taylor
Connell, Kristen Davis, Andrew Douglas, Ethan
Falk, Elizabeth Garrard, Jennifer Germany,
Evan Gonzalez, Tyler Grayes, Tori Green, Laurel
Hesseltine, Greg Holden, Shea Horton, Emma
Kirk, Brittany Lewis, Reed McKown, Cyler
McVay, Tanner Mewborn, Hanley Mosher,
Olivia Overholt, Ashlyn Petro, Lexi Ruttinger,
Kristen Schaedel, Victoria Schrack, Drew
Seymour, Molly Sharpe, Breanna Skladanek,
William Smaha, Kara Stacy, Scott Stone,
Skyler Streets, Ryan Trasport, Vaviel Verner,
Paige Watson, Chloe Wineinger, Ashley
Wisneski, Cole Yrastorza
Eighth Grade: Brooke Andrew, Scott
Benton, Livingston Boulerice, Bethany
Cameron, Allie Chmura, Hannah Duncan,
Kaley Etheridge, Chelsea Langley, Thazin
Latt, An-Hsin Lee, Helen Long, Courtney
Miles, Sarah Mora, Kirsti Mutz, Michael Oh,
Liana Plunkett, Stephanie Powers, Morgan
Purvis, Amanda Roth, Alex Sessums, Hannah
Sharpe, Kylie Shortt, Christina Sierra, Christin
Strawbridge, Kara Szydlowski, Lymaries Velez,
Mallory White and Andrew Williams
Twelfth Grade: Jenna Averett,
Jordan Bellar, Andrew Blanke, Brittany
Burnetti, Zach Cabrera, Wendy Cannon,
Lauren Cherry, Jacob Davis, Emily
Diggs, Sally Eaves, Tanner Fox, Jenna
Green, Dylan Griffin, Katy Imig, Holly
Kaminski, Kameron Kelly, Kamber Kigin,
Drew Laing, Landrea Loomis, Audrey
Maguire, Alexis McLeish, Ian Middleton,
Mac Miller, Elisha Mosley, Joe Nederveld,
Savannah O’Steen, Chris Ray, Tyler Rice,
Josh Robinson, Melody Scroggin, Preston
Shelburne, Annie Smith, Courtney Smith,
Kaitlin Smithson, Stephen Stinson,
Jonathan Stump, Kelly Townsend,
CJ Underwood, Faith Uppal, Jessie
Walters-Carlson, Buddy Welch, Katelyn
Wilbanks, Beth Wilsman, Jared Wynn,
Hannah Yrastorza and Nicky Zhou
When sixth grader Hanley Mosher
boxed up some toys, school supplies and small
gifts for the annual “Operation Christmas Child” shoebox drive, she
didn’t have a specific child in mind, and she didn’t know where her
box would end up. But when she heard back from
five-year-old Keerthana in
India, Hanley learned first
hand exactly what a big
impact that the small gesture
of sending a shoebox of toys
can have on the other side of
the world. Here is the letter
that Hanley received:
Gift Recipient
Contacts
LCS Student
Dear Big Friend,
My name is Keerthana. I’m 5 years old, studying 2nd
grade. Thank you for the gift box you sent for me. I was
so excited to see them. All the things are very much useful
to me. Still I’m using them. When is your birth day?
I would like to wish you on your birthday. I have one
younger sister and I’m eldest. My parents were previously
untouchables and very poor. By God’s grade we were saved.
My parents work for daily labor to feed us. Tell me more
about you and family members. What is your favorite color?
My favorite color is blue. Do you have any pets?
Pray for our pastor’s family. He helped us to write
back to you. Our pastor’s wife teaches us many BIble stories
in Sunday school. Pray for me and my studies. Write me
back soon. I will be waiting for your letters.
With love,
Keerthana
Hanley Mosher
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Faculty, Staff
Reach Milestones
Seventeen members of the LCS faculty and staff were
recognized for major milestone anniversaries that they reached
this past year. Dr. Mike Sligh honored the following members
of the LCS family at the end-of-year luncheon in June:
Five Years: Sherrie Adams, Betty Duncan, Wendi Fischer,
Missy Green, James Moore, Ellen Oncu, Julie Rice,
Austin Temperley, Kala Walls, Judy Wilbanks
Ten Years: Ruth Boulet, Hugh Patterson, Lawrence Pigg,
Reva Thornton
Fifteen Years: Connie Christensen
Twenty Years: Pam Szydlowski
Thirty Five Years: John Douglass
John Douglass
Pam Szydlowski
Lakeland Christian Granted
Regional
Accreditation
Accreditation facilitates a culture of school
improvement. LCS is accredited by the Association of
Christian Schools International (ACSI), the Florida
Council of independent Schools (FCIS) and the Florida
Kindergarten Council (FKC). Several years ago, we felt
there would be additional benefit in seeking regional
accreditation. In June, we received word that LCS has
been granted accreditation by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Council on
Accreditation and School Improvement (CASI). SACS/
CASI is one of six regional accrediting associations in
the United Sates serving the eleven Southern states. Its
membership includes more than 14,000 public and
private schools, colleges and universities.
LCS is Now on
Facebook and Twitter
Looking for another way to stay connected to Lakeland Christian
School? You can now find LCS on Facebook and Twitter.
To connect with us on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com and
search for the Lakeland Christian School fan page. On our site, you can
connect with students, alumni, parents and friends of the school. You
can also view the new school promotional video, find out school news,
look through photo albums, participate in discussion topics, get the latest
announcements and much, much more!
To find us on Twitter, search for LCSVikings or go to
www.twitter.com/LCSVikings. We will be posting announcements
about upcoming events and
quick news
snippets.
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These LCS faculty members, joined here by their seminar leader,
attended the Capturing Kids’ Hearts conference in June.
Eleven Faculty Attend
‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’ Conference
Continuing education is very important for teachers, and
Lakeland Christian teachers do an exceptional job of pursuing
opportunities to better themselves and their knowledge of the
subjects that they teach. But having subject knowledge is not the
only area that teachers need to improve. It is also important to
learn how to interact with students and build relationships. This
summer, several members of the LCS faculty – both elementary
and secondary – attended a three-day seminar that emphasized
the need to build trusting relationships with their students and
fellow faculty members.
Keith Overholt, Deborah Sullivan, Jennifer Canady, Donna
Davis, Stan McMahan, Rob Beaudreault, Jenny Boulet, Cathy
Baker, Roger Evans, Marsha Lazenby and Nicole Garland
traveled to West Palm Beach for the “Capturing Kids’ Hearts”
seminar. Developed by The Flippen Group, the Capturing Kids’
Hearts program is based on the idea that “If you have a child’s
heart, you have his head.” According to the conference website,
participants learn the skills necessary to develop safe and
trusting classroom environments, to motivate students to take
responsibility for their actions and performance, to decrease
disruptive and violent behaviors and to develop the students’
understanding and respect for other cultures and backgrounds.
The LCS faculty members were very impressed and excited
by the seminar and the skills they developed. Sixth grade
teacher Jenny Boulet said, “The conference changed not only
my teaching, but how I interact with people on a daily basis.”
If you would like more information on the “Capturing Kids’
Hearts” program, please visit www.flippengroup.com.
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Music Department to Offer New Programs for 09-10
The LCS Music Department has
added two new offerings for the
2009-2010 school year. The Chamber
Ensemble will be comprised of
10th-12th grade students who have
auditioned and been chosen as part
of this choral group. The ensemble
will perform in conjunction with the
Concert Choir through the school
year. This honors ensemble will focus
on advanced-level literature and vocal
technique, including emphasis on a
cappella singing and classical repertoire.
Private voice lessons will also begin
in the fall of 2009 for students in grades
7-12. Students will receive training in
vocal technique through the study of
various types of classical, sacred and
contemporary music, as well as sight
reading instruction and practice. Students
may have opportunities to perform for
school and community events, as well as
participate in festivals, recitals and other
events throughout the year. Lessons will be
held once a week during the school day.
If you have questions regarding these
new programs in the music department,
please contact Mrs. Lorraine Latham,
department chair, at llatham@lcsonline.org
or 863-688-2771.
Fou n dat i o n s & Frame works
Program Proven Effective at LCS By Donna Davis
Since the Foundations & Frameworks (F & F) program was
implemented at LCS two years ago, Lakeland Christian School
elementary teachers have seen marked improvement in, and
excitement for, reading among the students. As this program
continues, teachers are looking for ways to translate these
learned skills into subjects other than reading.
F & F, a research-based instructional reading program,
was put into practice at Lakeland Christian in the fall of 2007.
The goal from the beginning was to increase comprehension
in reading, yet have a curriculum that was developmentally
appropriate for LCS students.
Although the F & F program has only been in place for
two years, already the elementary school has seen achievement
gains in vocabulary, reading comprehension, total reading,
critical thinking, problem solving and written expression. This
has been accomplished through the faculty who teach and
model thinking skills as they engage the students in interacting
with the text so that comprehension can take place. This stepby-step
process equips the students with the thinking skills
that are necessary to fully understand a text. Through the
visual tools that are used, it encourages the students to
think critically about what they have read.
The kindergarten through second grade teachers
have done a great job of teaching the students how
to read. As a result, our
third through fifth grade
teachers are seeing the
students read to learn.
This is what a few of the elementary teachers have to say
about F & F:
“Students are reading more each day than they would be in a
traditional reading program. They are excited when they see the new
words they’ve learned in other passages and get excited about using
them in their writing too.” Mrs. Debbie Stump (3rd grade)
“F & F has completely changed our reading program in third
grade! I have never taught anything that is more challenging and
r ewarding. I would never want to go back to teaching reading the way
we did before!” Mrs. Patty Johnson (3rd grade)
Mrs. Nancy Bradley (4th grade) expressed that they had used
basal readers for 16 years and had implemented trade books the
last two years with F & F. She said, “After seeing the enthusiasm my
students express during group time, I would never want to go back to
using a basal reader.”
The critical thinking skills acquired through F & F can be seen
in other areas of learning. Mrs. Jan Frost (4th grade) found that
the achievement tests were not overwhelming to the students.
They actually thought the testing was easy.
The elementary teachers are beginning to see improvement
in the students’ math scores and feel that these scores may be
connected to the critical thinking skills that have been established
through F & F practices. The goal is to continue to fine tune this
quality curriculum. This year the teachers will put a greater emphasis
on writing skills which will enhance the language arts program.
If you have questions regarding the Foundation & Frameworks
curriculum, please contact the Elementary Office or your
child’s teacher.
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The young musicians performed for their friends and family on the last day of the camp.
Music Camp Emphasizes
Creativity and Improvisation
More than 100 elementary students in grades 2-6 attended the annual
summer music camp in June, making it the largest turnout ever for the LCS
Fine Arts Department. Led by the music and drama teachers and several
high school and alumni counselors, the camp emphasized creativity and
improvisation through a variety of classes and group activities.
Students had the opportunity to create their own rhythmic routine in the
stomp class. In the classical choreography class, students listened to several
classical music pieces and came up with their own interpretive movements.
Miss Nancy Snyder taught an Orff class, which challenged the students to
come up with creative musical expressions to be played along with a story.
Mrs. Kathy Johnson led the 5th and 6th grade band students in jazz
improvisation, while Mrs. Lorraine Latham taught a chimes class where
students learned the basics on forming triads within a scale. The chimes
students created their own 16-bar piece.
Mrs. Shelley Miller and Mrs. Annie Hill led a drum class, and Mrs. Teri
Evans worked with drama students. Mrs. Wendy Carl led the vocal sections
of camp, working on the three more serious sections of the program.
In addition to the classwork, the day’s activities also included a
morning devotion with Mrs. Kathleen Boatwright, plus lots of games
and craft times.
The week wrapped up with an afternoon performance for families
and friends. Students performed the various musical pieces they worked on
throughout the week. More than 150 people attended this final show and
enjoyed ice cream sundaes and a time of fellowship afterward.
Special thanks to the following students and alumni who assisted
with the camp: Aubreigh Roth, Kirsti Mutz, Jessica White, Brent Adriano,
Ciara Atkinson, Carly Tippel, Emily Tan, Justin Middleton, Angela Douglas,
Whitney Andersen, Chelsea Bolter, Katie Greene.
Two High School
Pianists Receive
Scholarships
Two high school pianists have been
awarded scholarships from the Ridge Music
Teachers’ Association. Tenth grader Justin
Middleton, a piano student of Mrs. Sheron
White, earned a $100 scholarship, while senior
Kamber Kigin was awarded a $200 scholarship.
Kigin is a student of Mrs. Lorraine Latham.
The scholarship is awarded based on
participation in the Florida State Music Teachers’
Association Piano Student Day evaluations.
Recipients must receive the highest amount
of points from the total exam which includes
aural theory, written theory, keyboard skills and
performance of three major works by memory.
Congratulations, Justin and Kamber!
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Justin Middleton and Kamber Kigin received scholarships from the
Ridge Music Teachers’ Association.

Alumni News
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
cpowell@lcsonline.org
to update any alumni
information.
2000s
Nathan Hernandez (’07) and Andrea Smith were married May 29, 2009, and reside in Smyrna, Tennessee. Andrea’s
children, Elijah and Anna, also join the family. Nathan is employed with Coca Cola and can be reached via e-mail at
nhernandez19@gmail.com.
Kathryn Kimball (’05) graduated summa cum laude from Covenant College with a B.A. degree in
economics/ philosophy. Kathryn served as the Student Body President and was the recipient of the Senior Thesis Award in
Econometric Research. In the fall she will attend law school at the University of Florida.
Kristin Norton Livesay (’05) graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida with a bachelor of science
degree in public relations on May 2. She also graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in English.
Mark Duncan (’04), 2nd Lt. USAF, recently soloed in the T-6 Texan at Sheppard AFB in Texas. Mark is currently assigned
to the 89th Training Squadron as part of Joint Euro NATO undergraduate pilot training.
Josh (’03) and Greta DeLange (‘04) Friend are currently residing in Crestview, Florida. Josh graduated
from the University of Florida in May with a master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and is now employed
as a Civil Service Aerospace Engineer at Eglin Air Force Base. On May 23, Josh and Greta welcomed the birth
of their first child, Corrianne Kathleen.
Michael Skaer (’03) will be starting his third year teaching history at Delaware County Christian School.
Jen Bragg (‘02) married Josh McGee on June 17, 2006, after completing her Bachelor of Science degree
in communications at Pensacola Christian College. The couple moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where Josh worked
in youth and music ministry at a local Baptist church. Jen is employed as an admin and producer for an
entrepreneur for P&G. Josh and Jen welcomed the birth of their son, Jaiven Daniel, who was born on
May 17, 2009.
Chase Mansfield (’02) and Lauren Wells (’04) will be united in marriage on September 11, 2009.
Lauren graduated from the University of South Florida and is employed by Montgomery Retirement Group.
Chase graduated from the University of Florida and is employed by Murray Edwards Livestock.
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hernandez
Kathryn Kimball
Mark Duncan
Corrianne Kathleen Friend
1990s
Mike (’99) and Jennifer Snyder (’01) Hall are the proud parents of Malachi Christian born June 12, 2009. Malachi is
welcomed by big brother Noah, who is two years old.
Ben Forlaw (’98) and his wife Danielle welcomed their first child, Riley Brooke, into the world on April 16, 2009. The
family lives in Suwanee, Georgia, where Ben is employed as an account manager for DisplayIt. They are active members of
Sugarloaf United Methodist Church.
1980s
Ben and Riley Brooke Forlaw
Kevin Skaer (’88) is starting his 15th year at The Christian Academy in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, a suburb of
Philadelphia. Kevin taught for 13 years, was Middle School Dean for 10 of those years and was Assistant Principal this past year.
Kevin has just become the Principal of TCA. Kevin and Linda have four children – Cody (13) going into eight grade, Zachary
(11) going into sixth grade, Tyler (9) going into fourth grade and Alyssa (7) going into second grade. Kevin came to know Christ
as a student at LCS, and many teachers helped to mold him into the man he is today.
Kevin Skaer and family
We love to hear from you. News about you is important to us and to your former classmates. Please e-mail Claudia Powell at cpowell@lcsonline.org. Planning your class reunion?
Contact Director of Community Relations Julie Rice, at 863-688-2771, ext. 236, and she will arrange for use of facilities and will offer other helpful tips.
Alumni:
Updating Your
Info is Easier
than Ever
Attention LCS alumni: updating your information
is now easier than ever! All you have to do is log
on to www.lcsonline.org/alumni/form.asp and
you can update your address, phone number,
e-mail address and family information. You can
also send a write-up to appear in future issues of
The Viking. If you would like to include a photo,
please e-mail it to cpowell@lcsonline.org. Keeping
your information current also helps your former
classmates contact you when reunion time rolls
around. When you click “Submit,” the information
you provide is automatically sent to Claudia Powell,
the administrative assistant in the Headmaster and
Advancement offices.
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Kyle
Ben
Megan
Three LCS Grads Travel to Belize with UF
Three Lakeland Christian graduates traveled to Belize this past spring with a group of
Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) students from the University of Florida. Megan Frost
(Class of 2006), Kyle Sligh (Class of 2006) and Ben McCormick (Class of 2007) spent one week
in Belize as a part of Mission to the World. The group helped with a construction project
at an elementary school and organized children’s activities.
Best thing about
school starting
Favorite thing
about fall
Calendar/
Agenda: Paper
or Electronic?
Pen ink:
Blue or Black?
# of cups of
coffee you drink
in a day
If I didn’t have
my cell phone
for the day...
Terry Barrand
Administrative Assistant
umm... Thanksgiving Paper Black 2 (down from 1 pot) I’d survive
Wayne Shimko
Secondary Principal
Students Cooler weather Paper Black 3 I would be happy
Tony Brooks
Business Office
Kids come back
and it’s not so quiet
Cooler weather Both Black 3
It would be awesome
(but I would worry
about my kids)
Mary Fairchild
Administrative Assistant
I don’t have to pack
my lunch anymore
Football Both Whatever is closest
0
I hate coffee
I would cry and
go home
Claudia Powell
Administrative Assistant
Office aides to
pass work on to
YOUR
Fred Wiechmann
TURN!
Kids
Elementary Principal
Everything...
I love fall! Paper Blue 0 I would call in sick
My mom sends me
leaves from her
backyard in Pittsburgh ...
Go Steelers!
Paper Blue, fine point 2
I’d use my
rotary phone
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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
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:
Mr. and Mrs. James Aspinwall
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ball
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Bean
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Boatwright
Mr. and Mrs. Don Bradley
Burnetti Children’s Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cannon
Century Realty Funds, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chamberlin
CHC VII, LTD
DiCesare, Davidson & Barker, P.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Douglas
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Duncan
E3 Sparkplugs
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Edwards
Miss Susan Ellis
Rev. and Mrs. Roger Evans
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Falk
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fisher
Florida Handling Systems
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Forlaw
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Fulton
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gibson
Ms. Patsy Ham
Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Hardwick, III
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Henry
Rev. Gary Hull
Mrs. Phyllis Jacobs
John Hugh Shannon, PA
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jones
Dr. and Mrs. Derek Keenan
Keller Williams Realty of Central Florida
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kirby
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kriegbaum
Lanier Upshaw, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Larson
Rev. and Mrs. Mike Latham
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Latimer
M & B Properties
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Macey
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. MacKinnon
Dr. and Mrs. Jose Marichal
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Maxwell
Mr. and Mrs. Mike McCormick
Mr. and Mrs. Paul McLoughlin
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Merchant
Mrs. Mildred Moats
Mrs. Norma Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mosley
Mr. and Mrs. Birk Mullinax
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Musick, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris O’Byrne
Miss Ellen Oncu
Mrs. Judy Oncu
Outsource Management Solutions
Peterson & Myers, P.A.
Mrs. Marlene Pitts
Mr. and Mrs. James Powers
Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. James Roberson
Mr. and Mrs. Marshal Rowe
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Russell
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ryal
Salon Salvatore
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Shimko
Mr. and Mrs. John Sizemore
Sligh Clinic of Chiropractic
Dr. and Mrs. Mike Sligh
Miss Nancy Snyder
Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Stabler
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stacy
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Stewart
Rev. and Mrs. Robert Stubblefield
Mr. and Mrs. John Szydlowski
The Denis L. Fontaine Foundation
The Votum Foundation
Mrs. Evelyn Towler
Mr. Dean Turner
United Way of Central Florida
United Way of Tri-County, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Varnum
Verner Foundation, Inc.
Ms. Alice Marie Vinsant
Mr. and Mrs. Archie White
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wiechmann
Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Wilbanks
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wineinger
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wright
LCS Appreciates
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.
Library Donations
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.
Nan Lee – Ellison Die Cuts
Darise McLoughlin and Beth Hesseltine – For serving as room
mom directors and for their partnership in their child’s education
Jennifer Canady and Donna Davis – For their assistance in
getting teachers to the Capturing Kids’ Hearts Conference
Senior Parents – For all of your help with the various fundraisers
all year long. Your efforts helped make the mission trip possible!
Tripp Asbridge
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bryants
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chamberlin
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Forlaw
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hesseltine
Sylvia Lanzino-Jones
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Mines
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Smith
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Living Memorials
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: Bradley Langston
Given by: Mr. and Mrs. Tom Abramson
Mr. and Mrs. Kale Albritton
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Aldridge
Auburn University
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Bean
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Blalock
Mr. and Mrs. Don Bradley
Ms. Sue Crosby
Mrs. Anna Maria DiCesare
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ellerbe
Miss Susan Ellis
Ms. Lucy Ertenberg
Mr. and Mrs. James Hahn
Mrs. Norma Harrell
Mrs. Robert Hightower
Mr. Ralph Howell
Mr. and Mrs.
Larry Hutchinson
Mrs. Elizabeth Jacobs
Mr. and Mrs. Nels Johnson
Ms. Diane Klages
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Knowlton
Mrs. Martha Langston
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lehman
Dr. and Mrs. Jose Marichal
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Mason
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mawhinney
Mrs. Betty Miller
Mr. and Mrs. James Miller
Mr. and Mrs.
Harold J. Muddiman, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs.
Robert W. Powell
Mr. and Mrs.
Douglas Ragsdale
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Richter
Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Robbins
Scott Lake Baptist Church
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Shivers
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Smith
Southwest Barber Stylist
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stinson
Mrs. Sybil Swoffard
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Turlington
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wilson
Mrs. William A. Wolfe
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Young
In memory of: Mrs. Vicky Dawson
Given by: Mr. and Mrs. Jim
Hirdes
In memory of: Mr. Claude “Pat” Lewis
Given by: Dr. and Mrs.
Mike Sligh
In memory of: Mr. John Sweet
Given by: Dr. and Mrs.
Mike Sligh
Mr. and Mrs.
James Urish
Mr. and Mrs.
Steve Wilson
In memory of: Mrs. Arlene Knowlton
Given by: Mr. Erwin Knowlton
Mr. and Mrs.
Kevin Knowlton
Dr. and Mrs.
Mike Sligh
In memory of: Mr. Christy Dale
Given by: Mrs. Robert
Hightower
In memory of: Mrs. Bettie Cloud
Given by: Mrs. Robert
Hightower
FRI
SAT
Give to LCS
Through
Payroll
Deduction
Did you know that you can donate to
Lakeland Christian School through your
company’s payroll deduction program?
If you would like to know how, please
contact the LCS Advancement Office
at 863-688-2771.
Thanks for your prayer support…
LCS PRAYER LIST
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
CLIP AND PRAY!
STUDENTS
Spiritual growth
Leadership development
Academic progress
Relationships with peers and parents
FACULTY
Spiritual growth
Professional growth
Wisdom, stamina
ADMINISTRATION & BOARD
Spiritual discernment
Wisdom and foresight
Strategic planning
ADVANCEMENT
Completion of funding:
Early Childhood Center
Elementary/Middle School
Efforts to grow enrollment & promote LCS
PARENTS
Spiritual wisdom
Stamina for parenting
God’s provision financially
STAFF - Office, Maintenance, Cafeteria
Spiritual growth
Effective service
Safety
ALUMNI
Recent graduates entering college/career
Spiritual growth
Wisdom in relationships
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Spring Football Features
Large Roster, Exciting Game
Spring football 2009 was a rollercoaster ride of sorts. The high points of a large team,
progress on the field and in the weight room, and an exciting spring game were offset by the
low points of nagging injuries that prevented some players from full participation.
The good work accomplished on the practice field culminated as 55 players competed
against Tenoroc High School in a full four-quarter game on May 29. Tenoroc is a 3A team
within the Polk County public school system. The Vikings fell in overtime, 20-17, in front of a
large crowd in Viking Stadium.
LCS played without its full complement of personnel as three starters were sidelined with
injuries suffered during spring drills. In addition, running back Marcus Stone left the action
early in the first half of the game after already rushing for 75 yards. Junior Rob Harper and
senior Ryan Parrish stepped up to fill the void left by Stone in the running game, in addition
to Andrew Fernandez, who has returned to the team for his Junior season.
Fernandez and Harper provided the scoring, along with a field goal in overtime from
Daniel Hughes. The Senior kicker also excelled on the defensive side of the ball with three
interceptions. Parrish picked off two interceptions as he starred on defense in addition to his
play at quarterback. Junior linebackers Harper and Blake Averitt tallied the most tackles for
the defense.
Although the Vikings came up short in overtime, spring football drills were a success as
many young LCS players – including several 8th and 9th graders – gained valuable Friday
night varsity experience.
LCS opens the season with the Kickoff Classic on August 28 by hosting Bradenton
Christian, followed by the September 4 district opener against Admiral Farragut. Both games
are at 7:30 p.m. at Viking Stadium. The annual Kick-Off Classic pre-season barbecue will be
August 21 at 6:30 p.m. This event features the introduction of the team and the premiere of
the 2009 Viking Cheerleaders.
Four Athletes Honored with ‘Mighty in Spirit’ Award
Lakeland Christian School athletes work hard during the season to train and perform
well for their teams and for the school. LCS athletes are frequently honored for their
outstanding accomplishments both in their sport and in the classroom. However, one award
given out by the LCS Athletic Department recognizes more than just the most points scored
or the fastest time earned. The Mighty in Spirit award certainly recognizes excellence in
athletic performance, but it also recognizes the athlete’s Christian testimony.
Since the athletes know each other better than the coaches, this award is chosen by
the winners’ fellow teammates. This year, four were selected as being “Mighty in Spirit.”
Congratulations to (left to right) Tanner Fox, Lauren Wasilewski, Chris Lopez and Missy
Murphy. Their testimony to Christ is recognizable both on and off the playing field.
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LCS Claims
All-Sports Award
for Small Schools
For the tenth time in 12 years,
Lakeland Christian School has claimed
The Ledger’s All-Sports award for the small
schools division, topping area rival Fort
Meade. With 144 points, the Vikings
dominated in the fall sports season,
giving them a 75-point lead over the
Miners going into the winter sports
season. Although Fort Meade earned
more points during the winter season
(72-60), an additional 111 points for the
spring season gave the Vikings a solid
first-place finish for the year.
LCS benefited from the addition of
girls’ golf and boys’ weightlifting. In the
fall, the athletic department earned a
county title in girls’ cross country, as well
as District titles in girls’ cross country,
girls’ swimming, volleyball, boys’ golf
and girls’ golf. Individual athletes also
competed at the state level in swimming,
cross country and track and field.
The Ledger Names
All-County Athletes
Congratulations to Mallory White,
Leigh-Ann Davis and Lauren Wasilewski
for being named to the All-County First
Team for Track and Field. Honorable
Mentions went to Zach Cabrera, Mark
Mutz, Alex Delfino, Rebecca Eaves,
Cayley Miles and Jessica Fuller.
In the first year of weightlifting at
LCS, senior Brandon Douberly received
an All-County Honorable Mention.
Jessica Stone, Eric Tukums, Kameron
Kelly and Jordan Bellar received
Honorable Mentions for tennis.
Congratulations to Missy Murphy
for being chosen for the All-County
Second Team for softball. Teammates
Kristina Lethers, Zoe Wilson and Shelby
Pierce received Honorable Mentions.
Also receiving Honorable Mentions
were baseball players Mac Miller, Corey
Stump and Jonathan Stump.

The LCS boys’ baseball team was named the Academic Team Champion in Class 2A.
FHSAA Awards
Academic Team
Champions
The Florida High School Athletics Association has named the Academic Team Champions for the spring sports season, and
one Lakeland Christian team topped the list for having the highest grade point average in the state for Class 2A. The LCS boys’
baseball team earned a cumulative team GPA of 3.567 to claim the top spot over the First Academy of Orlando and Northside
Christian of St. Petersburg.
The softball team finished third in Class 2A with a 3.525. For boys’ tennis, the team finished second in Class 1A with a
cumulative GPA of 3.752, while the girls’ earned third place with a 3.727. In track and field, the girls’ team GPA of 3.652 earned
them a tie for third place, and the boys’ team finished eighth with a cumulative team GPA of 3.238.
Elementary Flag Football
League Begins September 1
Parents, mark your calendars: the elementary flag football league
season is set for September and October. This league is for all
students in grades 2-6. Sign-ups for flag football will begin on the
first day of school (August 24). The six-game season will begin on
Saturday, September 12. Practices will be held on Friday
afternoons, and games will be played on Saturday mornings. The
cost is $40 per player. If you’re interested in coaching or have
questions about the league, please contact Todd Radford at
863-688-1825 or tradford@lcsonline.org.
Summer Sports
Camps Focus on
Fundamentals, Fun
With school barely over for the year, the Athletic
Department staff and coaches were gearing up for
a busy summer of sports camps. Students entering
grades 1-12 had the opportunity to participate in
various camps including recreational soccer, advanced
soccer, basketball, football and cheerleading. Many
of these camps are designed for younger students and
emphasize the fundamentals of the sport. The fun
camp setting gives these young athletes a chance to
learn the necessary skills that need to be developed in
order to play someday at the varsity level.
Varsity head coach Bobby Dan McGlohorn
works with Chase Turbeville and Josh Martinez
during the middle school football camp.

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Orientation Events Scheduled for August
With the beginning of school quickly approaching on August 24 (Grades 1-12) and
August 26 (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. Please refer to the mailing you
received in mid-July, or contact the school at 863-688-2771 with questions.
Annual Back-to-School
Bash Set for
September 12
Jump into a new school year
at the annual Back-to-School
Bash! This fun family event is
set for Saturday, September 12,
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The senior
class is sponsoring a gym full of
inflatables, including the velcro
wall, bungee run and giant
slide. The junior class will host a
barbecue lunch in the cafeteria.
There will also be sno cones
and face painting. Admission
to the gym will be $8/ person or
$25/ family, with all proceeds going
toward the Senior Class of 2010
mission trip next May. Barbecue
tickets will be sold in advance and
at the door for $6/person.
Thursday, August 20:
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 7-12
7:15 p.m. in the classrooms
Parents of ALL first grade students
7:15 p.m. in the cafeteria
Parents of ALL sixth grade students
Friday, August 21:
Orientation Day for Grades 1-12
Elementary orientation is for parents
and students and will be held in each
teacher’s classroom.
8:30-10:30 a.m. – First Grade
8:30-9:15 a.m. – Second Grade
9:15-10 a.m. – Third Grade
10-10:45 a.m. – Fourth Grade
10:45-11:30 a.m. – Fifth Grade
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
August 20
Orientation Meetings for
Grades 1-12
August 21
Orientation Day for Grades 1-12,
Piano Parent Meeting
August 24
First Day of School
(Grades 1-12),
Orientation Meeting
for K4 & K5
Secondary Orientation is just for students.
1 p.m. Orientation for ALL 6th grade
students. Please meet in the cafeteria.
1-3 p.m. All returning students in
grades 7-12 may find your locker, walk
through your schedule, etc. Attendance is
not mandatory.
9 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. All parents new to
the piano program (grades 2-12) should plan
to attend one of these sessions which will
take place in the choir room (Sligh Center).
Monday, August 24:
First Day of School for Grades 1-12,
Orientation Meetings for K4 and K5
7 p.m. in the classrooms
Orientation Meetings for ALL parents
of K4 and K5 students
Tuesday, August 25:
Orientation Day for K4 and K5
9-11 a.m. All K4 and K5 students and
parents can drop by the classrooms to meet
their teachers.
Wednesday, August 26:
First Day of School for K4 and K5 Students
August 25
Orientation Day
for K4 & K5
August 26
First Day of School
(Grades K4 & K5)
September 1
Sally Foster Gift Wrap
Sale Begins
September 2-4
School Pictures