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CRUSADER<br />
VOLUME 24 • NO. 6<br />
<strong>January</strong><br />
2013<br />
A monthly publication<br />
for <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> & <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Students, Alumni & Friends<br />
Become our fan on Facebook<br />
Everyone Prepared! Everyone Saved!<br />
The Sounds of Christmas<br />
IN THIS ISSUE:<br />
PAGE:<br />
Alumni Corner 4<br />
Athletics 6 –7<br />
Business Advisory Council<br />
Focus of the Month 2<br />
Business Advisory Council<br />
Membership Form 4<br />
“The Sounds of Christmas”<br />
6th grade Chime choir performs “Good King Wenceslas”<br />
Christmas Concerts 1<br />
Crusader Legacy Circle 2<br />
<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Experience the Arts 1 musicians shared “The Sounds of Christmas”<br />
Fine Arts 8–9 in two December concerts featuring b<strong>and</strong>s,<br />
choirs, h<strong>and</strong>bells, <strong>and</strong> orchestra. The week<br />
Finance Office Update 3<br />
ended with the Christmas Chapel where we<br />
First Quarter Honor Roll<br />
celebrated a message of peace, love, <strong>and</strong><br />
Omissions 2<br />
joy in the birth of Jesus Christ. Music performances<br />
classes are part of the Fine Arts<br />
From the Executive Office 3<br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>School</strong>s Week 5<br />
curriculum <strong>and</strong> offer opportunities for musicians<br />
from beginners to advanced levels.<br />
STEM 6<br />
Student News 5 Continued on page 8<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Vocal Ensemble<br />
Experience the Arts<br />
On February 9, 2013, the Fine Arts Department will host<br />
“Experience the Arts – What Dreams May Come.”<br />
Our goal is to raise $50,000 towards items that will<br />
enhance the learning <strong>and</strong> performance abilities of all the<br />
Fine Arts students at <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>. Some of the items<br />
funded by previous years’ fundraisers proceeds include a<br />
major projection <strong>and</strong> sound system upgrade, play royalties,<br />
computers specialized for music programs, musical<br />
instruments, <strong>and</strong> cameras.<br />
One fundraising portion of “Experience the Arts” is<br />
a silent auction. We need you to help solicit donated<br />
items to be auctioned. Examples of items we’re seeking<br />
include spa services, movies tickets, show tickets, hotel<br />
stays, restaurants, gift baskets, fitness classes, artwork,<br />
electronics, private sports lessons, jewelry, etc. Donated<br />
items can be solicited from businesses that you frequent,<br />
neighbors, friends—anyone you think would be supportive<br />
of our cause. Any donations that you collect may be given<br />
to any Fine Arts teachers or dropped off in the front office<br />
at school.
BAC Focus of the Month<br />
Jason Neumann<br />
Wallace, Neumann, & Verville,<br />
CPAs<br />
Up Close <strong>and</strong> Personal<br />
<strong>and</strong> transactional analysis.<br />
For more than 23 years<br />
Jason is a member of the<br />
Jason has provided accounting<br />
services in Las Vegas.<br />
of CPAs.<br />
AICPA <strong>and</strong> Nevada Society<br />
Jason’s father, Dr. Reuben<br />
In addition to spending<br />
Neumann, was an accounting<br />
professor at UNLV from Jason Neumann the office, Jason always<br />
many tax season hours at<br />
1962 to 1993. From a very<br />
finds time for weekly dates<br />
young age Jason wanted to<br />
with his mother, Mary. Jason<br />
Jason Neumann<br />
follow in his father’s footsteps.<br />
After graduating from<br />
his wife, Anne, for 14 years.<br />
has been happily married to<br />
Valley <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>, Jason received After his father passed away in<br />
a bachelor’s degree in accounting 2009, Jason, Anne, <strong>and</strong> daughters<br />
Allison (12) <strong>and</strong> Emmalee (9),<br />
from UNLV <strong>and</strong> a master’s degree<br />
in taxation from Arizona State University.<br />
Jason’s career started with Church.<br />
joined <strong>Faith</strong> Community <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
the international accounting firm Jason’s daughter Allison is a<br />
Arthur Anderson where he spent 6th grader at <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>and</strong> a member<br />
six years before leaving as a tax of the <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> Dance Team.<br />
manager. He proceeded to join Emmalee is a 4th grader at <strong>Faith</strong><br />
his current partners at Wallace, <strong>Lutheran</strong> Academy. Both Allison<br />
Neumann, & Verville, CPAs. Jason <strong>and</strong> Emmalee are dedicated students<br />
<strong>and</strong> among activities outside<br />
specializes in closely held entities<br />
<strong>and</strong> individuals, including an of school, they are also avid Dance<br />
emphasis in real estate, consulting, West members.<br />
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About Wallace, Neumann, & Verville, CPAs<br />
Wallace, Neumann, & Verville (WNV) was established in 1997 when<br />
Jason Neumann <strong>and</strong> Brad Wallace left Arthur Anderson to join a local CPA<br />
firm. Currently through our 16 professionals, WNV’s clients receive a very<br />
high level of direct <strong>and</strong> personalized attention. As a practice, the firm<br />
hires experienced CPAs from large, international accounting firms. This<br />
enables WNV to provide the highest quality of service available. Jason’s<br />
expertise is in business <strong>and</strong> tax consultation in the areas of small <strong>and</strong><br />
mid-level businesses, professional services, construction, entertainment,<br />
restaurant, <strong>and</strong> real estate. WNV also has a division that issues audited,<br />
reviewed, <strong>and</strong> compiled financial statements. Although work offers professional<br />
satisfaction, Jason cherishes the enumerable friendships that he<br />
has established with his clients <strong>and</strong> their families. WNV encourages its<br />
employees to participate in activities outside of the office including running,<br />
mountain biking, zip lining, <strong>and</strong> UNLV athletic activities. To see more<br />
about WNV, please visit the website at www.wnvcpa.com.<br />
Become a Member of the<br />
Crusader Legacy Circle!<br />
The Crusader Legacy Circle<br />
recognizes individuals who include a<br />
gift for <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>’s vision in their<br />
estate or financial plans. Donors<br />
who verify their planned gift qualify<br />
for membership in this prestigious<br />
society no matter what size the gift.<br />
Crusader Legacy Circle members<br />
are recognized for their eternal<br />
commitment to the mission of our<br />
great school coupled with their vision<br />
of excellence in Christian education.<br />
For information about bequests<br />
<strong>and</strong> other ways to support <strong>Faith</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong>, contact the Development<br />
Office at 702-804-4410.<br />
HONOR ROLL<br />
OMISSIONS<br />
Last month’s First Quarter Honor<br />
Roll inadvertently left out the<br />
following students.<br />
SCHOLAR HONOR ROLL<br />
Catherine Bonuel<br />
Chase Carey<br />
Bailee Carmondy<br />
Matthew Chilman<br />
Kory DeSousa<br />
Nicoletta<br />
Giangr<strong>and</strong>e<br />
Kennedy Holthus<br />
Alyssa Janakus<br />
Goldsmith Lai<br />
Jordan<br />
Mangalindan<br />
Ashlyn May<br />
Laura Mietzner<br />
Brendan Mullenix<br />
Kimberly Munro<br />
Mina Nguyen<br />
Cayla Nikodemus<br />
Kaylie Pattni<br />
Krystal Peterson<br />
Jessica Phipps<br />
Mario<br />
Stadtl<strong>and</strong>er<br />
Paul Stephens<br />
Jordan Surina<br />
Marissa Villano<br />
Destyni Vincent<br />
Hannah Warner<br />
Chase Wood
from the<br />
Executive Office<br />
Artist rendering of <strong>Faith</strong>’s new school store “The Shield”<br />
from the Finance Office<br />
TUITION & FEES: In a hurry? We have a convenient drop<br />
box for tuition <strong>and</strong> lunch payments located at the front<br />
desk. No waiting required!<br />
IMPORTANT REMINDER: PLEASE PLACE YOUR STU-<br />
DENTS NAME IN THE MEMO AREA OF ALL CHECKS.<br />
Tuition is due by the first of the month <strong>and</strong> becomes late<br />
on the 10th of the month. Late payments are assessed a<br />
monthly charge of 1.5% of any outst<strong>and</strong>ing balance plus<br />
a $25 late fee each month.<br />
Dr. Steven Buuck<br />
Chief Executive Officer<br />
<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> & <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
buucks@flhsemail.org<br />
As we come off the busiest shopping<br />
season for most folks <strong>and</strong><br />
retailers, I’m excited to announce<br />
that this spring we will begin construction<br />
on our very own school<br />
store. Called “The Shield,” it will<br />
be located just to the north of the<br />
short game golf practice facility;<br />
its entrance will face the west parking<br />
lot with convenient parking for<br />
shoppers. An artist’s rendering is<br />
shown below. If everything goes as<br />
planned, we hope to open our store<br />
by August 1, 2013.<br />
The plan for the store provides<br />
for over 1,000 square feet of retail<br />
floor space <strong>and</strong> a dressing room,<br />
with storage in the back of the building<br />
at over 400 square<br />
feet (total construction<br />
footprint is 1,630 square<br />
feet). The building will be<br />
constructed of split-face<br />
block. It will look as if<br />
it has always been part<br />
of the campus. Additionally,<br />
we will add 412<br />
square feet of storage on<br />
the northwest corner of<br />
the Student Center.<br />
While inventory will be<br />
chosen by the store manager,<br />
we expect to sell our school<br />
uniforms, PE uniforms, spirit wear,<br />
<strong>and</strong> logoed merch<strong>and</strong>ise such as<br />
backpacks, key chains, lanyards,<br />
pennants, water bottles, laptop<br />
covers, pens <strong>and</strong> pencils, erasers,<br />
bumper stickers, magnets,<br />
book markers, planners, bracelets,<br />
lapel pins, sport bags, rally<br />
sticks, beanies, etc. Those possibilities<br />
are endless as we continue<br />
to get our br<strong>and</strong> out into the valley<br />
<strong>and</strong> beyond. Anyone interested in<br />
applying for the store manager job<br />
should contact Gary Daning (DaningG@flhsemail.org)<br />
no later than<br />
<strong>January</strong> 15, 2013. We will also be<br />
looking for volunteers <strong>and</strong> those<br />
with service hour requirements for<br />
tuition assistance to help work in<br />
the store.<br />
Our long st<strong>and</strong>ing contract with<br />
Campus Club expires this spring.<br />
I deeply appreciate the great relationship<br />
we have enjoyed with Nina<br />
<strong>and</strong> her team there <strong>and</strong> also appreciate<br />
Campus Club’s willingness<br />
to help as we move through this<br />
transition. Our contract with Dennis<br />
Uniforms does not expire until<br />
2014; we will make a decision later<br />
this spring on how we proceed with<br />
Dennis. A special thanks to the<br />
Lujan family who has capably <strong>and</strong><br />
diligently operated the <strong>Faith</strong> Family<br />
store the past few years providing<br />
much appreciated <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
Crusader items for us all.<br />
We look forward to providing a<br />
great Crusader shopping experience<br />
for our families, faculty/staff,<br />
alumni, <strong>and</strong> constituents for many<br />
years to come. Happy shopping!<br />
2013/2014 REGISTRATION: 2013/2014 New <strong>and</strong> returning<br />
student registration is now in progress! Registration is<br />
available online this year at <strong>Faith</strong>lutheranlv.org by clicking<br />
on the “Apply or Re-enroll online now” button. Registration<br />
<strong>and</strong> payment must be received by <strong>January</strong> 31st for<br />
all returning students to be guaranteed placement.<br />
Please be sure to choose your preferred billing option<br />
(one, two or 10 months) for the 2013/2014 school<br />
year on the registration documents. The 12-month billing<br />
option will no longer be available after the current<br />
school year.<br />
2013/2014 TUITION ASSISTANCE: Application for<br />
2013/2014 Tuition Assistance will be available online<br />
beginning <strong>January</strong> 1, 2013. Applications must be submitted<br />
by April 1, 2013 to be included in the initial<br />
distribution. Applications received after April 1st are subject<br />
to funds available.<br />
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ALUMNI CORNER<br />
Brett Lubbe, class of 2011, was a valuable part of the football <strong>and</strong> basketball<br />
programs at <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>. He holds the record as the all-time leading scorer in<br />
the basketball program <strong>and</strong> is 4th on the all-time receiving yards list. He currently<br />
attends Wisconsin <strong>Lutheran</strong> College <strong>and</strong> is a member of the Men’s Basketball<br />
Team where he was recently named player of the week.<br />
From a recent press release: Wisconsin <strong>Lutheran</strong> College sophomore forward<br />
Brett Lubbe (Las Vegas, Nev./<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>) averaged 15 points <strong>and</strong> 11 rebounds<br />
per game as the Warriors went 1-1 last week. Lubbe recorded his first career double-double<br />
by posting career highs of 18 points <strong>and</strong> 13 rebounds Wednesday in a<br />
72-67 loss at Rockford. He followed with 12 points <strong>and</strong> a team-high nine rebounds<br />
in a 90-88 overtime win over Concordia Chicago Saturday. For the week, Lubbe<br />
shot 65 percent (13-for-20) from the floor <strong>and</strong> a perfect 100 percent (4-for-4) from<br />
the free-throw line.<br />
ATTENTION <strong>FL</strong>MS&HS ALUMNI:<br />
Check out the Alumni Tab at<br />
www.faithlutheranlv.org<br />
Update your contact information so all<br />
your former classmates can contact you, <strong>and</strong><br />
you can stay up-to-date on all <strong>FL</strong>MS&HS happenings.<br />
We want you to know that all your<br />
contact information is completely secure on<br />
the website <strong>and</strong> will never be displayed publicly.<br />
The only way someone can contact you<br />
via the website is by email, <strong>and</strong> even then your<br />
email address is not made public, even to the<br />
person emailing you. So, go ahead – update<br />
your contact info at www.faithluthernlv.org! It’s<br />
safe, secure <strong>and</strong> oh so important for staying in<br />
touch with <strong>FL</strong>MS&HS!<br />
Representative’s Name:<br />
Business Category:<br />
Company Name:<br />
Business Address:<br />
City:<br />
State:<br />
Phone:<br />
Fax:<br />
Email:<br />
Zip:<br />
Business Leaders Making<br />
an Impact Today!<br />
Join the <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Business Advisory Council.<br />
Goals<br />
Technology is the crux of why the<br />
Business Advisory Council exists.<br />
Through membership funds, thous<strong>and</strong>s of dollars have<br />
been applied to building state-of-the-art science <strong>and</strong><br />
computer labs at <strong>FL</strong>MS&HS – allowing students to maintain<br />
their progress in a changing world. However, keeping up<br />
with changes in technology requires ongoing funds so our<br />
students don’t get behind. Your membership is crucial to<br />
ensure this doesn’t happen. Your membership helps enhance<br />
learning in these areas: • LABS • SCIENCE • COMPUTERS<br />
Activities<br />
The Business Advisory<br />
Council hosts two breakfast<br />
seminars during the school year. The public is invited to the<br />
seminars featuring speakers of interest to the Las Vegas<br />
community with insightful news on current events around our<br />
city <strong>and</strong> state.<br />
To show appreciation for all the support the Business<br />
Advisory Council gives the school, an annual wine tasting<br />
event is held in honor of BAC members!<br />
All for a tax-deductible<br />
donation of $1,000!<br />
Benefits<br />
As a member of the Business Advisory<br />
Council, you’ll receive the following:<br />
• Monthly educational/networking gatherings.<br />
MISSION<br />
STATEMENT:<br />
Dedicated to earning<br />
funds through a networking<br />
organization of local business<br />
leaders who aim to enhance<br />
the experience of the<br />
<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Middle</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> & <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
community.<br />
Web Address:<br />
Amount Enclosed:<br />
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$1,500 Annual Membership +<br />
Breakfast Seminar Sponsor<br />
$1,000 Annual Membership Only<br />
$ ___________ to benefit the technology needs<br />
at <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>.<br />
Please make checks payable to:<br />
<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> & <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Mail to:<br />
<strong>FL</strong>MS&HS Business Advisory Council<br />
2015 S. Hualapai Way<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89117<br />
• Annual listing of your business as a member of the Business Advisory Council in the<br />
Sunday Edition of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.<br />
• Your business will be listed as a link on faithlutheranlv.org.<br />
• Listing of your business as a Business Advisory Council member in the Crusader,<br />
<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> & <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>’s monthly newsletter which is sent to all<br />
<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> parents <strong>and</strong> supporters.<br />
• Access to an employee base of <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> & <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
students <strong>and</strong> faculty for part-time summer employment.<br />
• Invitation to the Business Advisory Council annual event in appreciation of the<br />
Council’s support of the school.<br />
• Recognition as a business leader in the Las Vegas community helping to<br />
shape the future.<br />
The annual membership fee is $1,000, however, for a special fee of $1,500, we invite<br />
you to be a sponsor for one of the Breakfast Seminars. You will receive membership<br />
in Business Advisory Council plus listing as a sponsor for the seminar of your choice.<br />
Sponsors receive promotional recognition in the pre-event publicity campaigns as well<br />
as recognition at the event. Sponsorships help us off-set the costs of putting on the<br />
seminar, thus enabling us to put more event proceeds towards the technology needs at<br />
<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>.
<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> Robotics<br />
On December 1st, our<br />
<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> Robotics students<br />
took part in the local<br />
First Lego League Championship<br />
which was held at<br />
Cimarron Memorial <strong>High</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong>. They have spent<br />
most of the school year up<br />
to this point preparing for<br />
the competition in class.<br />
We had two teams finish in<br />
the top 10 in the robotics<br />
<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> Robotics Team at work<br />
Zack Phillips (7th grade) <strong>and</strong><br />
Bailey Capuano (8th grade)<br />
section of the competition. There were a total of 48 teams at<br />
the competitions. Congratulations to the robotics students.<br />
Test Interpretation Evenings<br />
Please join us on the evenings of <strong>January</strong> 14, 15 <strong>and</strong> 16,<br />
2013 as we host test score interpretations for the PSAT, PLAN<br />
<strong>and</strong> EXPLORE in the CPAC at 7:00 p.m. The evening of the 14th<br />
will be for juniors <strong>and</strong> their parents, the 15th for sophomores<br />
<strong>and</strong> parents, <strong>and</strong> the 16th for freshmen <strong>and</strong> parents. These<br />
meetings will also include information on graduation requirements,<br />
SAT/ACT preparation options, college readiness <strong>and</strong><br />
the university selection process, <strong>and</strong> the available financial aid<br />
options to help offset the cost of college. Direct any questions<br />
to Dan Buikema at buikemad@flhsemail.org.<br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>School</strong>s Week<br />
<strong>January</strong> 28th – February 1st<br />
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY<br />
Monday, <strong>January</strong> 28th:<br />
Pajama <strong>and</strong> Sweats Day Show your<br />
school spirit by going “comfy”!<br />
• Dress in your coziest outfit while<br />
following free dress rules.<br />
• No tank tops or sleeveless pajamas.<br />
• Slippers must have hard bottoms<br />
to be worn.<br />
• No sp<strong>and</strong>ex, leggings, jeggings,<br />
or short shorts any day.<br />
Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 29th: Team Sports Day<br />
Represent your favorite professional, collegiate,<br />
or <strong>Faith</strong> sports team!<br />
• Have school <strong>and</strong> team spirit while following<br />
free dress rules.<br />
• Jeans are allowed with appropriate sports<br />
apparel top.<br />
Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 30th: Chapel –<br />
Normal Uniform<br />
Help support Safe Nest by bringing in…<br />
• Your grade’s total number of donations<br />
will go towards the trophy at the end<br />
of the week.<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 31st: Krazy Dress Half Day<br />
Dress KRAZY! Support your grade by going all out<br />
with a Krazy outfit.<br />
• Wear your Kraziest hats, socks, or tie-dyed<br />
shirts! Follow free dress rules with no tank<br />
tops, short shorts, or sp<strong>and</strong>ex.<br />
• Hair <strong>and</strong> faces may be painted at home<br />
before you are on campus.<br />
Friday, February 1st: <strong>School</strong> Spirit Day<br />
Support your grade by dressing in<br />
the following school colors:<br />
• 8th Grade: Maroon<br />
• 7th Grade: Gold<br />
• 6th Grade: Black <strong>and</strong> White<br />
May wear jeans with appropriate color top.<br />
Grad Nite Live/Crusader Christmas Boutique<br />
The 2013 Grad Nite Live/Crusader<br />
Christmas Boutique team<br />
would like to thank all the parents,<br />
families <strong>and</strong> friends who helped<br />
make our Crusader Christmas Boutique<br />
on December 1st the best ever.<br />
This is the Grad Nite Live’s largest<br />
fundraiser <strong>and</strong> preliminary numbers<br />
indicate it was our best year yet! We<br />
had over 500 people visit the boutique,<br />
which was held in our <strong>Faith</strong><br />
Student Center. We had 50 vendors<br />
selling their products <strong>and</strong> services<br />
<strong>and</strong> who donated wonderful raffle<br />
items to make this one of our best<br />
raffle fundraisers as well. In addition,<br />
our Crusader Christmas Bake<br />
sale <strong>and</strong> café doubled their sales<br />
this year! We could not have done<br />
this without the very generous donations<br />
of bake goods by the many<br />
parents <strong>and</strong> teachers at <strong>Faith</strong>. The<br />
bake sale team – Am<strong>and</strong>a Flangas,<br />
Kim Hansen <strong>and</strong> Michele Johnston –<br />
would also like to thank Khoury’s<br />
Mediterranean Restaurant, Rocco’s<br />
Pizza <strong>and</strong> Raina Gaddis with Rainy<br />
Cakes for their donations <strong>and</strong> support.<br />
We are truly blessed to have<br />
the support of the <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
community!<br />
So, the stage is set for another<br />
great Grad Nite Live party for the<br />
graduating class of 2013. We will<br />
start those plans in <strong>January</strong>. Again,<br />
thank you for all your support.<br />
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<strong>Faith</strong> is rolling out a STEM (Science,<br />
Technology, Engineering <strong>and</strong> Math)<br />
program next year beginning with the<br />
graduating class of 2015. This leading<br />
program will prepare students for STEM<br />
majors at the finest universities in the<br />
country. <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> has the opportunity<br />
to partner with UNLV, NV Energy,<br />
<strong>and</strong> local engineering firms <strong>and</strong> medical<br />
facilities to provide our students with<br />
STEM experiences <strong>and</strong> research that will<br />
both ignite passion <strong>and</strong> prepare them for<br />
rigorous majors in the STEM fields.<br />
Pre-STEM courses will be available<br />
to middle school students in the areas<br />
of earth science, physical science, <strong>and</strong><br />
robotics beginning next year. Current<br />
high school course offerings in math <strong>and</strong><br />
science will be supplemented by new<br />
STEM course offerings in the engineering<br />
<strong>and</strong> biomedical fields. These collaborative<br />
experiences will be combined with<br />
research or internship opportunities to<br />
form the basis of preparing our students<br />
to enter these fields. The STEM program<br />
will also include field trips, guest speakers,<br />
<strong>and</strong> study groups.<br />
<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> will be<br />
offering a STEM Endorsement that will<br />
be added to a student’s transcript upon<br />
completion. This STEM endorsement will<br />
announce to universities that the student<br />
has accomplished a well-rounded,<br />
rigorous program in the math <strong>and</strong> science<br />
departments. Additionally, this<br />
STEM endorsement will indicate that<br />
the student has become proficient in a<br />
collaborative scientific environment <strong>and</strong><br />
has accomplished significant research<br />
in science, technology, engineering or<br />
math fields.<br />
To learn more about the program<br />
or how your company can partner<br />
with the <strong>Faith</strong> STEM Program, visit<br />
http://faithlutheranlv.org/STEM or<br />
e-mail STEM@flhsemail.org.<br />
CRUSADER COACHES<br />
BEST IN THE STATE!<br />
This fall’s sports has been one of the best in recent memory at<br />
<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>. Every sport, boys <strong>and</strong> girls, made the playoffs <strong>and</strong><br />
five sports made a run at a state title. Of those sports, <strong>Faith</strong> earned a<br />
state championship <strong>and</strong> two runner-up finishes. On the heels of their<br />
team’s successes are coaches who work tirelessly behind the scenes<br />
to improve their program. <strong>Faith</strong> coaches have been blessed with honors<br />
just as their teams have been, but those coaches are reluctant<br />
to take the credit as most of them would say the athletes do the<br />
hard work to get there. Athletic administrator Bret Walter says, “Our<br />
coaches will all tell you that our athletes make them look good. While<br />
that’s true, we also have coaches at <strong>Faith</strong> who genuinely care about<br />
kids first. These coaches are dedicated to their sport <strong>and</strong> continually<br />
look for ways to improve professionally to give our student-athletes<br />
the best chance to be successful.”<br />
Mark Cheney, girls’ golf coach, received Southern Region Coach<br />
of the Year. He led his team to a league championship, regional<br />
championship <strong>and</strong> a state championship in the Division 1A. Jeff<br />
Edwards, girls’ cross country coach, received regional coach of the<br />
year honors as he led his team to compete at state. Steve Morrill,<br />
girls’ soccer coach, received league, region <strong>and</strong> state coach of the<br />
year honors while leading his team to a regional championship <strong>and</strong><br />
a Division 1A state runner-up finish. Amy Fisher, volleyball coach,<br />
received region <strong>and</strong> state coach of the year honors as her team took<br />
league <strong>and</strong> regional championships <strong>and</strong> placed third at the state<br />
championships. We at <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> are proud of all of our coaches<br />
as each <strong>and</strong> every one of them put in endless hours to make their<br />
sport the best in the state.<br />
Varsity Boys Basketball<br />
The Varsity Boys Basketball Team is 3 - 7 after their first ten<br />
games. The team opened up the season with wins against Virgin<br />
Valley (44 - 33) <strong>and</strong> Cimarron Memorial (80 - 73), <strong>and</strong> then lost at<br />
Bishop Gorman (64 - 24). In the Tip Off Classic at Legacy December<br />
6 - 8, the boys went 1 - 3, opening up with a win against St. Aloysius<br />
College from Australia (67 - 32). That was followed by losses to<br />
Legacy (63 - 69), Brea CA (57 - 62), <strong>and</strong> Durango (69 - 77).<br />
On December 12, the team lead at halftime at Arbor View 27 - 25.<br />
The Aggies scored 27 points in the third quarter <strong>and</strong> went on to win<br />
64 - 48. D’Khari Hicks scored 14 points <strong>and</strong> John Molchon added<br />
8. The following night the Crusaders dropped a game to Division<br />
1A opponent, Boulder City, 39 - 43, after leading by six at halftime.<br />
Michael Holthus lead the team in scoring with 9 points. On Saturday,<br />
December 15, the team traveled to Southern California to play host<br />
Orange <strong>Lutheran</strong>. Orange lead by seven at halftime <strong>and</strong> went on to<br />
win 59 - 41. Sam Stevens <strong>and</strong> Stuart Engs each added 10 points for<br />
the Crusaders.<br />
Seniors on the team include, Stuart Engs, D’Khari Hicks, Brendan<br />
Meyer, Austin Ortwein, <strong>and</strong> Sam Stevens. The team has been<br />
lead in scoring by D’Khari Hicks (11 ppg), Sam Stevens (9.5 ppg),<br />
<strong>and</strong> John Molchon (9 ppg).<br />
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ATHLETICS<br />
Girls Golfers Sign<br />
Division 1 Scholarships<br />
Along with her proud Mom, Dad <strong>and</strong> sister Julia, Brianna Becker<br />
signs her letter of intent to play at the University of Hawaii.<br />
Along with her proud Mom <strong>and</strong> Dad, senior Annie Freman<br />
signs her letter of intent to play at Santa Clara University<br />
Capping their stellar careers at <strong>Faith</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong>, golfers Annie Freman <strong>and</strong><br />
Brianna Becker signed National Letters<br />
of Intent on November 14th. Freman<br />
will be playing for the Santa Clara<br />
University Broncos next season, <strong>and</strong><br />
Becker will be playing for the University<br />
of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine.<br />
Since her first match as a freshman,<br />
Annie Freman has held the number one<br />
spot on the roster. She holds virtually<br />
every individual golf record at <strong>Faith</strong>,<br />
including low 18 hole score (66), season<br />
average (72.0), <strong>and</strong> career medalist<br />
finishes (25). She has been a first team<br />
all-league <strong>and</strong> all-region honoree four<br />
years running, <strong>and</strong> has been recognized<br />
as region player of the year three times.<br />
She was the state runner-up her junior<br />
<strong>and</strong> senior years. In addition to her<br />
impressive high school performances,<br />
she won an AJGA tournament <strong>and</strong> finished<br />
9th at the U.S. Girls Amateur<br />
Championship. She was recently recognized<br />
as a Rolex Junior All-American.<br />
Brianna Becker completed an outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
career by winning the 2012<br />
Nevada state championship, highlighted<br />
by a career low 68 on the first<br />
day of the tournament. She holds the<br />
9 hole low score record (34) <strong>and</strong> is a<br />
three-time region tournament champion.<br />
She was a first team all-league<br />
<strong>and</strong> all-region honoree four years in a<br />
row, <strong>and</strong> has been recognized as region<br />
player of the year twice.<br />
Varsity Girls’ Basketball<br />
The varsity girls’ basketball team is beefing up its schedule<br />
<strong>and</strong> looking towards a post season run. The girls finished<br />
2-4 in pre-season play, competing against some of the best<br />
competition in the state. They traveled up north to Reno<br />
again this year <strong>and</strong> played three very good teams including<br />
Spring Creek, the reigning 3A state champs. The Crusaders<br />
beat Spring Creek 49-44 in a great team effort with major<br />
scoring points coming from Dani Tharaldson (10), Sam<br />
Leonard (9), Taylor Hammer (8), <strong>and</strong> Julia Benko (8).<br />
The Crusaders have been led in scoring this year by<br />
seniors Benko (9.1 points per game) <strong>and</strong> Hammer (9.6<br />
points per game). Hammer has also been pounding the<br />
boards pulling out two double-doubles this year already.<br />
The girls are excited about the season <strong>and</strong> look to improve<br />
each game. League games began December 18th. Come on<br />
out <strong>and</strong> support the Crusaders.<br />
The JV girls basketball team is off <strong>and</strong> running in an<br />
impressive fashion. The girls are undefeated this year<br />
including beating Bishop Gorman 43-20. They headed into<br />
the break ready to compete in the Triple Threat Christmas<br />
Tournament.<br />
Varsity Girls’ Soccer –<br />
Postseason Awards<br />
Congratulations to the following soccer players for<br />
their postseason awards. A total of 12 players from<br />
the team received some level of recognition.<br />
All-Conference Honorable Mention:<br />
Morgan Bracey – Midfield<br />
Brenna Rohnkohl – Midfield<br />
Kayla Murai – Defense<br />
All-Conference 2nd Team:<br />
Charlotte Vancura – Midfield<br />
Kendall Pori – Defense, Kayla McKlein – Defense<br />
Kelly Zufall – Goalkeeper<br />
All-Conference 1st Team, All-Divison 2nd Team:<br />
Dani Tharaldson – Forward, Julia Benko – Defense<br />
All-Conference 1st Team, All-Division 1st Team,<br />
All-State 1st Team:<br />
Kristi Chinn – Forward<br />
Emily Neighbors – Midfield<br />
Arianna Weide – Utility<br />
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<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> Performances<br />
Sinfonia Orchestra, directed by Mr. Daniel Zeigner<br />
6th grade Choir performs their Christmas selections<br />
MS Choir perform under the direction of Mrs. S<strong>and</strong>ra Youmans,<br />
accompanied by Mrs. Staci Cope<br />
MS H<strong>and</strong>bells perform “The First Nowell”<br />
Many thanks to all the Musicians at<br />
faith for a great set of Christmas<br />
Concerts <strong>and</strong> a moving Christmas<br />
Chapel. Come to our next big event<br />
on <strong>January</strong> 26th at 7 p.m. We host<br />
<strong>and</strong> run a private school honor b<strong>and</strong><br />
that draws the best talent from the<br />
city <strong>and</strong> from around the country. The<br />
music will blow you away.<br />
–Mr. Phil Schlicker, B<strong>and</strong> Director<br />
Concert B<strong>and</strong> Saxes: Alec Genzano, Thadius<br />
Fried, Dominic Paulos, <strong>and</strong> Jon Pina<br />
Cadet B<strong>and</strong>: Kenna Collier, Ellie Fried, <strong>and</strong><br />
Tony Barbarite.<br />
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Concert B<strong>and</strong> Trumpets: Cameron McCormick, Justin Chung,<br />
Makena Martin, Micah Chilman, <strong>and</strong> Derek Stone<br />
Jazz B<strong>and</strong> performs at the Christmas Concert
FINE ARTS<br />
The Sounds of Christmas<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Performances<br />
HS Wind Ensemble, directed by<br />
Mr. Phil Schlicker<br />
HS H<strong>and</strong>bell Ensemble perform “Carol of the Bells”<br />
“Gesu Bambino” performed by HS Vocal Ensemble<br />
Vocal Ensemble performs at the Christmas Concert<br />
“Do You Hear What I Hear” was the finale of the HS Christmas Concert <strong>and</strong> performed by Wind<br />
Ensemble, H<strong>and</strong>bell Ensemble, Choirs, <strong>and</strong> Philharmonia Orchestra<br />
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Walk Where Jesus Walked!<br />
Dr. <strong>and</strong> Mrs. Buuck will be leading<br />
a trip to Israel July 13-23, 2013<br />
in partnership with Globus Travel.<br />
<strong>High</strong>lights of the tour will be time spent in Tel Aviv, Nazareth, the Sea<br />
of Galilee, Bethlehem, <strong>and</strong> Jerusalem where we will visit the Mount of<br />
Olives, Mt. Zion, the Upper Room, <strong>and</strong> the tomb of King David.<br />
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<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Jr/Sr <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
DBA: <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> & <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
2015 S. Hualapai Way<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89117<br />
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NON-PROFIT<br />
ORGANIZATION<br />
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CRUSADER<br />
<strong>January</strong> 2013<br />
<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Crusader is a monthly publication of<br />
<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> & <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Phone 702–804–4400 • Fax 702–804–4488<br />
Our <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> Internet Home Page address is:<br />
www.faithlutheranlv.org<br />
<strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> & <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is<br />
supported by the following <strong>Lutheran</strong> congregations<br />
with board of director representation:<br />
Our Savior, Henderson<br />
Grace <strong>Lutheran</strong> First Good Shepherd<br />
Lamb of God Good Samaritan<br />
Mountain View Christ <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
Redeemer<br />
Holy Spirit<br />
<strong>Faith</strong> Community St. Andrew<br />
Community Lakes <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
Darl Rose, Chair, Board of Directors<br />
ADMINISTRATION:<br />
Chief Executive Officer – Dr. Steven Buuck<br />
Chief Financial Officer – Linda Tayrien<br />
Director of Development – Brenda Bogue<br />
Facilities Manager – Gary Daning<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Principal – Scott Fogo<br />
<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> Principal – Sarah Heislen<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Assistant Principal – Charles Bowline<br />
<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> Assistant Principal – Jacob Kothe<br />
Guidance Director – Daniel Buikema<br />
Athletic Administrator/Alumni Relations<br />
Coordinator – Bret Walter<br />
<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong> Athletic Director – Benjamin Ersl<strong>and</strong><br />
Director of Student Life – Julie Buuck<br />
Director of Admissions – Joel Arnold<br />
FAITH LUTHERAN BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL<br />
ACCOUNTING<br />
Jason Neumann – Wallace,<br />
Neumann & Verville, LLP<br />
ADVERTISING/PUBLIC<br />
RELATIONS<br />
Susan Somers –<br />
FM Marketing LLC<br />
CONSTRUCTION<br />
Frank Alex<strong>and</strong>er –<br />
Johnstone Supply<br />
Paula Bell-Saxton –<br />
Sacon Construction<br />
Wayne Laska –<br />
Story Book Homes<br />
John R. Klai II –<br />
Klai Juba Architects<br />
Scott Plummer –<br />
G. C. Wallace, Inc.<br />
FINANCIAL SERVICES<br />
Steve Beatty – Financial<br />
Solutions for Business<br />
Michael B. Keeler –<br />
GFS & Associates<br />
GAMING<br />
Eric Berg – IGT<br />
HEALTHCARE<br />
Dr. Christopher Choi –<br />
Comprehensive<br />
Wellness Center<br />
Dr. R. Cree Hamilton –<br />
R. Cree Hamilton DDS<br />
MS PC<br />
Dr. Arthur Taylor – Nevada<br />
Orthopedic & Spine Center<br />
INSURANCE<br />
Tom Burns – Cragin & Pike<br />
Robyn Doroshow –<br />
Doroshow Insurance<br />
Antoinette Modrok –<br />
National Insurance<br />
Consultants, Inc.<br />
Jim Nelson –<br />
JGN Financial Services, LLC<br />
Kyle Tayrien –<br />
Aniello Insurance Agency<br />
LEGAL<br />
Brett Carter –<br />
Benson, Bertoldo, Baker &<br />
Carter, Chtd.<br />
Anita Webster – Law Office<br />
of Anita A. Webster PC<br />
MEDIA<br />
Bob Brown –<br />
Las Vegas Review-Journal<br />
NON-PROFIT<br />
Cristen Jacobsen-<br />
Champagne –<br />
Hope for Hearts<br />
Cheryl Ruettiger –<br />
Rudy Foundation<br />
PROFESSIONAL<br />
DEVELOPMENT<br />
Ed Segalla –<br />
C12 Group Las Vegas<br />
Bruce Wiggins – Strategic<br />
Medical Management<br />
REAL ESTATE<br />
Philip Davis –<br />
PHD Properties, Inc.<br />
2012-2013 FAITH LUTHERAN MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR<br />
<strong>January</strong> 7 <strong>School</strong> Resumes<br />
<strong>January</strong> 12<br />
New Student Testing 9 am<br />
<strong>January</strong> 18 1st Semester Ends<br />
<strong>January</strong> 21 NO SCHOOL: MLK Day<br />
<strong>January</strong> 31<br />
Minimum Day<br />
February 5<br />
Academic Planning HS 6:30 pm<br />
February 9<br />
New Student Testing 9 am<br />
February 15<br />
NO SCHOOL<br />
February 18<br />
NO SCHOOL<br />
March 7<br />
Minimum Day<br />
March 22 3rd Quarter Ends<br />
March 25 Easter Break Begins<br />
April 2<br />
<strong>School</strong> Resumes<br />
April 25<br />
Minimum Day<br />
May 1-3 6th Grade Outdoor Ed Trip<br />
May 16<br />
Minimum Day<br />
May 27<br />
NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day<br />
May 31 & June 3<br />
Senior Final Exams<br />
June 4–7<br />
Semester Exams 8–11:15am<br />
June 6<br />
HS Baccalaureate Service 6:30pm<br />
June 7<br />
HS Graduation<br />
6:30pm<br />
June 7 Last Day of <strong>School</strong><br />
June 8<br />
MS Promotion<br />
10am<br />
This calendar lists only major events. For a<br />
complete calendar, please go to our website<br />
at <strong>Faith</strong>lutheranlv.org. For a complete<br />
listing of all high school <strong>and</strong> middle school<br />
athletic events, go to the school’s website<br />
<strong>and</strong> click the “Athletics” tab.<br />
REAL ESTATE SERVICES<br />
(CONTINUED)<br />
Rebecca<br />
Peccole-Shuirman –<br />
Peccole Enterprises, Ltd.<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
Jim Cameron –<br />
Five Guys Burgers<br />
RETAIL<br />
Darlene Miller –<br />
MJ Christensen<br />
Diamonds<br />
Robert Reinders –<br />
Performance Packaging<br />
TECHNOLOGY<br />
Rian Flourens –<br />
CCS Presentation Systems<br />
Lisa Fratarcangeli –<br />
Nev-Comm LLC<br />
TRANSPORTATION<br />
SERVICES<br />
Brent Bell – Bell Trans<br />
Limousines, Sedans <strong>and</strong><br />
Buses<br />
Your Crusade for Excellence gift is an<br />
important investment in the future. With<br />
your partnership, <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Middle</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> & <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> has the funds<br />
that help our school grow <strong>and</strong> flourish<br />
as we build faith <strong>and</strong> develop academic<br />
achievement in the next generation of<br />
Christian leaders for society <strong>and</strong> the world.<br />
Call the Development Office or make your gift<br />
online at www.faithlutheranlv.org today!<br />
Don’t Be Left Out Of The Loop!<br />
Has your email address, mailing address or<br />
phone number changed? Make sure to keep<br />
your contact information up-to-date so we<br />
can keep you informed about what’s going<br />
on at <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>! Call the school office<br />
at 702-804-4400, ext. 258, or email us at<br />
cannitos@flhsemail.org with any changes.