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CRUSADER
VOLUME 24 • NO. 8
March
2013
A monthly publication
for Faith Lutheran
Middle School & High School
Students, Alumni & Friends
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Everyone Prepared! Everyone Saved!
Experience the Arts 2013-
“What Dreams May Come”
IN THIS ISSUE:
PAGE:
Athletics 7
Business Advisory Council 2
BAC Appreciation
Wine Tasting Invitation 2
BAC Breakfast Invitation 2
BAC Membership Form 4
Cafeteria News 4
Crusader Legacy Circle 3
Distinguished Educator
Douglas Braun 5
Experience the Arts 1, 8
Finance Office Update 3
Fine Arts 9
From the Executive Office 3
MS Summer Enrichment 5
PTF Note 5
Second Quarter Honor Roll 8
Student News 6
Lutheran Schools Week,
Faith News Network,
Cupcake Challenge
“Tribal Fantasy” by
HS Dance
MS Choir sing “Your Mama Don’t Dance.”
The evening began with food, fellowship, and
time to bid on the silent auction. A program
presented by the talented Faith Lutheran
Middle School & High School students shared
vignettes in the “Museum of Dreams” of the
programs within the department including
drama, dance, music, and the visual arts.
Continued on page 8
Yoo Jeong Lee
plays a selection
by Bach.
Taylor See & Mrs.
Cope accompany
HS Choir men.
Flute trio of Kendall Larson, Allison
Lohman, & Darian Gillespie assisted
by museum janitor Mia Mekjian.
Olivia Burdsell as
the Little Mermaid
FLHS Jazz Band
“Seize the Day” by MS Dance
“Maybe This Time”
by Kayla Juntilla
HS Handbells & Orchestra
perform music from
“Night At The Museum.”

Business Advisory Council
WANTS YOU!
Susan Somers
FM marketing, LLC
Business Advisory Council
Member Since 2006
I joined the Faith Lutheran Business Advisory
Council (BAC) initially to support the school’s
commitment to being a technology leader. There
is a sense of pride knowing that my membership
is helping the teachers and students at
Faith, whether it’s through the purchase of
digital projectors, computer cartridges or lab
materials. What I didn’t realize at the time
were the additional benefits that came with
my membership. As a BAC member, I have
access to over 40 business professionals with
whom to network. From insurance to legal
services, the BAC membership provides me
with great resources for both my business and
my personal life. I’ve made many friendships
along the way, and have even picked up some
new clients.
Since its inception in 2001, the Business
Advisory Council has helped raise almost $740,000 for Faith Lutheran.
In addition to benefits mentioned above, take a look at this long list of
perks our members enjoy:
• 8" x 10" BAC membership plaque to proudly display in your office.
• Member & Business listing in the "Crusader" newsletter, which is
mailed to over 3,800 recipients monthly.
• Member & Business listing on the FLHS website.
• Member & Business listing on the BAC wall display in Faith's
front lobby.
• Monthly BAC59 meetings - educational opportunities for
members to enhance your business.
• Complimentary invitation for member & spouse/guest to the
annual BAC Wine Tasting.
• Business promotional opportunity to be the BAC Focus of the
Month in the Crusader newsletter.
• Business networking opportunities at both the fall & spring BAC
breakfasts as well as BAC59 meetings.
• Free attendance at BAC breakfasts.
• Satisfaction of knowing you are a "Business Leader Making
an Impact Today" by helping the next generation of business
leaders achieve their goals.
In essence, the Business Advisory Council allows Faith students and
teachers to stay current in an ever-changing technological world. The
BAC helps the school to offer the best digital age education possible.
I would be honored if you would join me as a business professional
and become a member of this important team today. The membership
form is included in this newsletter. If you would like further information,
please contact the Development Office or visit Faith Lutheran’s
website at www.faithlutheranlv.org.
Please see the Business Advisory Membership form on page 4.
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from the
Executive Office
As this column goes to print, the
girls’ basketball team is preparing for
the Final Four at the State Tournament.
At the highest levels of competition,
life changing lessons are learned. Win
or lose, what happens might be a defining
moment in the lives of our coaches
and players.
I had several defining moments in
my life; some of those helped clarify
my career path. One of those happened
in 8th grade. My principal wore
a second hat: 8th grade teacher. On
more than one occasion that year and
in previous years, he used the “Board
of Education,” which dauntingly hung
on the wall in his office, to discipline
me for various problems I caused with
my mouth and actions. The encounters
my posterior had with that paddle were
very much deserved.
Each spring at that same elementary
school, we had a co-ed intramural
softball league that played games for
several weeks in the mid morning.
Since we didn’t have enough softball
fields to accommodate each team each
day, several teams had a bye each day.
As the captain of my team in 8th grade,
Dr. Steven Buuck
Chief Executive Officer
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
buucks@flhsemail.org
❝ ...You should become a teacher and a coach.
In all of my years here, I’ve never seen a captain
use a bye day to practice with his team.
❞
I would use those off days to practice
with my team working on fielding and
hitting in the school’s paved parking
lot. I recall with great clarity the day in
late May right before I graduated when
my principal said to me in front of the
entire class, “Steve Buuck. You should
become a teacher and a coach. In all
of my years here, I’ve never seen a
captain use a bye day to practice with
his team.” This man, who had to discipline
me many times over the years,
saw something in me and encouraged
me to become a teacher, which I did.
His words were one of the defining
moments in my life as I chose education
as a career.
Jesus had several defining moments
in His earthly life. One was in the Garden
of Gethsemane hours before His
crucifixion. While praying, He said,
“Father, if you are willing, take this
cup from me; yet not my will, but yours
be done.” Jesus didn’t fear the beatings
or the spikes, but the cup of wrath
His own Father was going to pour out
upon Him. He feared the brutal punishment
He would have to face for our
sin. But He did it any way. The wrath
that deserved to be poured out against
mankind was consumed by the One
who loves us more than we can ever
know. Having swallowed the last drops,
Jesus shouted out in triumph “It is
finished!” The work had been done for
us. Despite His fear, Jesus followed
His Father’s will. During this Lenten
season, may we be humbled at His
sacrifice on our behalf. Ultimately, His
defining moment became ours.
Become a Member of the
Crusader Legacy Circle!
The Crusader Legacy Circle recognizes
individuals who include a gift for Faith
Lutheran’s vision in their
estate or financial plans.
Donors who verify their
planned gift qualify
for membership
in this prestigious
society no matter
what size the gift.
Crusader Legacy
Circle members are
recognized for their
eternal commitment to the
mission of our great school coupled with
their vision of excellence in Christian
education.
For information about bequests and other
ways to support Faith Lutheran, contact the
Development Office at 702-804-4410.
from the Finance Office
TUITION & FEES: In a hurry We have a convenient drop box for tuition
and lunch payments located at the front desk. No waiting required!
IMPORTANT REMINDER: PLEASE PLACE YOUR STUDENT’S NAME
IN THE MEMO AREA OF ALL CHECKS. Tuition is due by the first of
the month and becomes late on the 10th of the month, at which time
late fees will apply. Reminder: Per school policy, a student may not
attend class once tuition becomes one or more months past due after
March 15th. Please review your family invoice for unpaid fees (PE uniforms,
laptop fees, trips, etc.) as all fees must be cleared by May 10th
to ensure smooth end of year processing.
2013/2014 INFORMATION: 2013/2014 new and returning student registration
is now in progress! Registration is available online this year
at Faithlutheranlv.org by clicking on the “Apply Online” button.
The 2013/2014 book/activity fee of $600 per student is due April 1,
2013 for all returning students.
Please be sure to choose your preferred billing option (one, two
or 10 months) for the 2013/2014 school year on the registration
documents. The 12-month billing option will no longer be available
after the current school year.
2013/2014 TUITION ASSISTANCE: Application for 2013/2014 tuition
assistance is now in progress. Applications must be submitted by
April 1, 2013 to be included in the initial distribution. Applications
received after April 1st are subject to funds available.
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CAFETERIA NEWS
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The Cafeteria solicited feedback from faculty and
staff in December. We looked over the feedback,
looking for fresh ideas and trying to get an insight into
what could make the Cafeteria better. Well, the results
are in and changes have been made.
Since January, we have been serving at least 3 hot
vegetarian entrees a week. We have been making vegetarian
tacos, pasta dishes and stir frys. We have also
brought back by popular demand chocolate milk – this
has been very successful. We also changed our pizza
recipe and we have been using a whole wheat crust for
the pizza and for our fresh calzones.
We changed the packaging in our salads to make
them more user-friendly and we hope to continue with
the trend of more baked chips for sale.
A longer term goal of providing nutritional information
for the food is also a work in process and will be
achieved at the latest by the next school year.
Thank you to all who participated and please feel
free to contact me.
Chef Catherine McKiernan
mckiernanc@flhsemail.org
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Business Leaders Making
an Impact Today!
Join the Faith Lutheran Business Advisory Council.
Goals
Technology is the crux of why the
Business Advisory Council exists.
Through membership funds, thousands of dollars have
been applied to building state-of-the-art science and
computer labs at FLMS&HS – allowing students to maintain
their progress in a changing world. However, keeping up
with changes in technology requires ongoing funds so our
students don’t get behind. Your membership is crucial to
ensure this doesn’t happen. Your membership helps enhance
learning in these areas: • LABS • SCIENCE • COMPUTERS
Activities
The Business Advisory
Council hosts two breakfast
seminars during the school year. The public is invited to the
seminars featuring speakers of interest to the Las Vegas
community with insightful news on current events around our
city and state.
To show appreciation for all the support the Business
Advisory Council gives the school, an annual wine tasting
event is held in honor of BAC members!
All for a tax-deductible
donation of $1,000!
Benefits
As a member of the Business Advisory
Council, you’ll receive the following:
• Monthly educational/networking gatherings.
MISSION
STATEMENT:
Dedicated to earning
funds through a networking
organization of local business
leaders who aim to enhance
the experience of the
Faith Lutheran Middle
School & High School
community.
Web Address:
Amount Enclosed:
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$1,500 Annual Membership +
Breakfast Seminar Sponsor
$1,000 Annual Membership Only
$ ___________ to benefit the technology needs
at Faith Lutheran.
Please make checks payable to:
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Mail to:
FLMS&HS Business Advisory Council
2015 S. Hualapai Way
Las Vegas, NV 89117
• Annual listing of your business as a member of the Business Advisory Council in the
Sunday Edition of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
• Your business will be listed as a link on faithlutheranlv.org.
• Listing of your business as a Business Advisory Council member in the Crusader,
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School’s monthly newsletter which is sent to all
Faith Lutheran parents and supporters.
• Access to an employee base of Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
students and faculty for part-time summer employment.
• Invitation to the Business Advisory Council annual event in appreciation of the
Council’s support of the school.
• Recognition as a business leader in the Las Vegas community helping to
shape the future.
The annual membership fee is $1,000. However, for a special fee of $1,500, we
invite you to become a sponsor for one of the Breakfast Seminars. You will receive
membership in the Business Advisory Council plus listing as a sponsor for the seminar
of your choice. Sponsors receive promotional recognition in the pre-event publicity
campaigns as well as recognition at the event. Sponsorships help us off-set the costs
of putting on the seminar, thus enabling us to put more event proceeds towards the
technology needs at Faith Lutheran.

Middle School Summer Enrichment is fast
approaching and the early bird registration
deadline is May 17. All current and incoming
6th, 7th, and 8th graders are invited to campus
June 17-28 to explore, learn, and discover!
Students are encouraged to invite middleschool-age
friends and family to enroll and
experience the fun together! Students select
three of the following course offerings:
• All Mixed Up
• The Basics of
Geocaching
• Beginning Golf
• Cooking Up Good
Math
• Creating with Clay
• Creative Scrapbooking
• Culinary Class
• Cupkates 101
• FAME-Faith’s Amazing
Musical Experience
• Intermediate Golf
• Intro to French and
French Cooking I
• Intro to French and
French Cooking II
• Intro to French and
French Cooking III
• Junior Achievement-
It’s My Business
• Learning There’s an
App for That
• Reader’s Theater
• R.S.V.P Percussion
Band: Recycled
Salvaged Vintage
Percussion
• Savvy Sewing II
• Simple Savvy Sewing
• Stopmotion Video
• Team-building and
Sports Activities
The registration form and
course guide can be found at:
www.faithlutheranlv/summerenrichment.
Summer Enrichment runs 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday June 17-28. Each morning
is split into three class periods with two breaks.
Register early to reserve your spot!
Douglas Braun Named 2013
LEA Distinguished Lutheran
Secondary Educator
Douglas J. Braun received the
Lutheran Education Association’s
2013 Distinguished Lutheran Secondary
Educator award. Mr. Braun, head
of sophomore theological studies and
assistant men and women’s tennis
coach, was selected for this honor by by
the LEA Secondary Educators Network
leadership team.
Mr. Braun earned a B.A. in secondary
education from Concordia University
Chicago and an M.A. in curriculum and
instruction from Colorado Christian
University. He is currently working on a Douglas J. Braun
second masters degree in theology. His
past experience includes teaching and leading many high school
subjects and activities in Lutheran high schools in Wisconsin and
Colorado. He once served as theology department chair. Outside of
school, he serves his community as president of his homeowners
association, and he volunteers every Saturday with the Bountiful
Baskets food co-op. He also serves his congregation as the preschool
board chair.
In support of Doug’s nomination, one colleague wrote, “It is
awesome to know that one of our finest instructors is teaching our
students their most important subject matter.” Students report
that Mr. Braun keeps theology class interesting and that they
constantly learn new things. In addition, Doug’s “commitment to
[the tennis] program has helped push it from relative obscurity to
one of the top programs in all of Nevada. He has also organized
a fundraiser with our students to benefit First Choice Pregnancy
Services of Nevada. Our students have raised thousands of dollars
to support … services that do not encourage abortions to women
who are pregnant.”
Commenting on his great joys as a teacher, Doug said, “I teach
in a true mission field, where [fewer] than half of my students are
churched in any form, so I get to ‘light the lamp’ for many of them.
I teach sophomores, and this is a time when they have so many
questions about God and their faith, and I love to help them work
through that, using the Scriptures to guide them.”
February was a busy, but fun
month for our Parent Teacher
Fellowship. Showing appreciation for
our children is one of the highlights
each year, because we all recognize
how hard they work and how much joy
they bring. This year, with the help of
Mrs. Katie Wiltse, the middle school
and high school each had their own
week of fun, surprises and special
treats. The highlight of the Middle
School week was performances by
A NOTE FROM PTF
their talented peers at a special
assembly. Special thanks to the
amazing Chick Band who performed
for the High School assembly … and
they will be back with their inspiring
Christian rock to entertain the Middle
School before the end of the year. We
would also like to thank Mrs. Megan
Buikema and Mrs. Cindy Seigle for
helping to organize the raffle. The
month ended with internet safety
programs for both middle and high
school students.
As we enter the final months of
the 2012 – 2013 school year, we are
looking for volunteers for next year. If
you are interested in a board position
or would like to be part of a special
events committee, please contact
Elynne Greene at egreene665@aol.
com. It is a rewarding opportunity
to work together in fellowship to
support the school and our children.
Peter 4:10-11 ~ Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,
as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
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Lutheran Schools Week
STUDENT NEWS
Faith News Network
The Penny War raised $1500 for ABAN.
Students gathered food and clothing.
Lutheran Schools Week was a great success! Faith Lutheran Middle School
students came ready to compete against their opposing grades. Throughout the
week the students participated in a Penny War to raise money for ABAN. The students
competed as classes and raised a total of $1,500. Another way students
let their light shine was through the clothing and food drive on Wednesday. Over
20 large bags of clothes, along with 10 boxes of food, were taken to Safe Nest
of Las Vegas.
The dress up days
provided students a
break from their school
uniform and a chance
to get in touch with their
creative sides. The winner
of the spirit trophy
and ice cream prize for
this year was the 6 th
grade. We will look forward
to seeing if they
can retain their crown in
2014! Thanks to all who
were involved with this
great week.
Robert Flumerfelt
shows off his Pajama
Day outfit!
The sixth graders organized and delivered
clothing and food to Shade Tree.
Cupcake Challenge
Co-anchors Grant Gravitt and Chandler
Young get ready for the broadcast.
The Faith Lutheran News Network
is up and running live productions of
its bi-weekly newscasts. The FLNN
broadcasted live at 2:30 on FLNN.tv
on Feb. 11. The newscast was produced,
directed and reported entirely
by students in the High School News
Broadcasting course. The course is
team-taught by Mrs. Gravitt and Mr.
Diaz. The students worked very hard
to get the most up-to-date news for the
Faith community to enjoy. Visit FLNN.tv
for past newscasts from last quarter,
and latest newscast from Feb. 26 on
our website FLNN.tv.
The newest club on campus, The Cupcake Challenge, held its first competition on Feb. 8th, with eight teams competing.
An array of decorative talents was put to use. Each team arrived with their personal cupcakes ready to frost and decorate
with the goal of pleasing the guest judges. The first theme was “Valentine Day Love” and each team projected its own sweet
ideas. In third place was the high school team, Lucky 7’s, the second place
winners were The Replacements, with Sugar Monsters walking away with
the win. We are all looking forward to the next challenge. The next theme
and team sign-up was on Feb. 22nd.
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The Sugar Monsters team consisting of Devyn
Blaylock, Micayla Brill, Natalia Daskalos, and
Naree Asherian won the challenge over 7 other
groups with their Valentine Sugar Bug cupcake.
The cupcake judges were Mrs. Buuck,
Mrs. Uhlig and Mrs. Wiltse.

Girls Varsity Basketball
ATHLETICS
The Girls Varsity basketball team had an outstanding
year. The girls are 17-8 overall and went undefeated in
league with a staggering 10-0 record. The girls have been
putting forth a complete team effort on the court this year
sharing the scoring, rebounding, and other less glorious
stats as needed. Because the girls have had such a team
effort two girls were voted to the Sunset 1A all-conference
fi rst team Taylor Hammer-Center and Sam Leonard-Utility
Player, one made second team Dani Tharaldson-Utility
Player, another player received honorable mention Alyssa
Tayrien, and Julia Benko received the highest honor of
MVP of the league.
The girls took on their first conference opponent in Virgin
Valley defeating them 47-39 to open up their playoff run. In
that game Benko hit 23 points, helped out by Tharaldson
who dumped in 9 and they were spurred on by defense with
Hammer’s 11 rebounds and 4 blocks. Good luck the rest of
the way girls.
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
All-American Soccer Players
Congratulations to D’Khari Hicks, Sam Stevens, and Tristan Tomburo
for being selected to the 2013 Lutheran All-American Team selected by
Concordia Wisconsin. Coach Saleska from the University said that D’Khari
was one on the top two most talented players of all the first, second,
and third team selections. Earning First Team All-American honors where
D’Kahri at forward and Sam in the midfield. Tristan was chosen for the
second team selection at the utility position.
D’Khari Hicks Sam Stevens Tristan Tomburo
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Boys B Basketball Team
The middle school boys B team is currently on
a two-game winning streak thanks to recent wins at
home against Calvary Chapel and on the road at Meadows.
The Crusaders’ record at press-time was 5-7 with
two regular season games left to play before a Red
Rock Athletic Conference playoff game. Their home win
over Calvary Chapel was a thrilling 46-43 victory that
ended on a last second three-pointer by guard Carter
Reback. The 33-30 win at Meadows was highlighted by
great fourth quarter defensive plays by Drew Kessler
and Trey Libbey, along with key baskets by Saundre
Spiller down the stretch.
The team is coached by Justin Nelson and Matt
Cova and is made up of eighth graders Chris Bruce,
Jeff Fuller, Drew Kessler, Trey Libbey, and Nicholas
Nieves, as well as seventh graders Josh Brown, Conor
Paravia, Michael Peck, Dylan Porterfield, Carter
Reback, Zach Smith, Saundre Spiller, and Derek Von
Hake. The team culminated their season by representing
Faith Lutheran at the annual Lutheran Schools
Tournament in Portland, Oregon, February 14-16.
MS Girls Basketball
The 7th and 8th grade girls B team
has been playing to the glory of God.
The team has seen many improvements
throughout their few weeks together. They
started their season off with a win at Pahrump
and have been improving their skills
throughout the season. A season highlight
was traveling to Portland over President’s
Day weekend to play at the LEST
tournament. Team members include:
Anna Lewis, Tatyana Johnson, Jasmine
Lee, Isabella Stubbs, Karsyn Bonora,
Mary Vancura, Sarah Sandoval-Campos,
Emily Ho, Megan Donnelly, Megan Davis,
Samantha Gillespie, Kimmy Chan, Camryn
DeVore, and Lauren Uhlrich.
MS Boys Basketball
The middle school boys basketball
A team is 15-2 on the season including
two consecutive championship game
appearances in their two early season tournaments.
The team has had contributions
throughout the season from eighth graders
Josh Hong, Jacob Searles, Elijah Kothe,
Connor Nichols, Parker Kanne, Grant
Carrigan, Dalton Leonard, Ben Higgins,
Quentin Scott, Alex Perry, Blake Giuliani
and seventh graders Ryan Gray and Jack
Kirvin. The Crusaders closed out their final
home game of the season with their best
game to date, a 30-point win over Andre
Agassi College Preparatory Academy. The
team will now shift its focus to preparing
for the National Championships in Valparaiso,
Ind., at the end of March.
Faith FaithFuls
FaithFuls is back March 14th
and 15th to collect your gently
used or new sporting goods! We
had a fantastic first turnout with
a large number of donations and
several hundred dollars raised
at the Faith Lutheran Thrift
store. Pick up times on March
14th and 15th will be from 7:30
to 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 to 3:15
p.m. outside at the north end of
the grassy field in front of the
gym. Remember, donating is as
easy. Just drive up and we will
unload your goods, that’s it! As
an added bonus for your generous
donations, your name will
be put into a raffle for gift cards
to a store of your choosing such
as Nike or iTunes. Thank you
for your continued support of
FaithFuls!
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Continued from page 1
Photos
courtesy of
Vocal Ensemble perform
“The Rhythm of Life.”
Museum Janitor Mia Mekjian takes a bow.
Noelle Chiodo
sings “What It
Means to Be a
Friend.”
Thank you for supporting this
year’s gala event. The success of
“Experience The Arts” and your
contributions will benefit the Fine
Arts programs and students at
Faith Lutheran.
SENIORS
SCHOLAR – 12TH GRADE • Allison Agnew • Zachary Albregts
• Kylie Allen • Jynelle Marie Arches • Miranda Beckum • Markie
Betor • Danielle Billmaier • Lindsey Busch • Samuel Carroll •
Zoe Clarke • Austin Daykin • Alexa Fleury • Emily Grant • Kyle
Graski • Madeleine Grove • Macy Helm • Ryan Hess • Andrew
Hudgins • Eunbee Kim • Benjamin Lee • Courtney Lund •
Jordyn Mancini • Kelly McCart • Marissa McCoy • Brooke Miller
• Caitlyn Orne • Emily Rios • Kristen Segalla • Kailee Shoaff •
Hyun Bae Son • Jeffery Swalwell • Amber Williams
STAR – 12TH GRADE • Hannah Aguilera • Karrie Andrews
• Tatum Badger • Brooke Bakes • Emily Balko • Bernadette
Bartolome • Brynne Beagle • Brandon Becker • Brianna R
Becker • Brittni Bigelow • Sean Bischel • Sean Callan • Nicole
Carr • Connor Carrillo • Kyle Coletti • Amber Dagdagan •
Madison Dean • Michelle Di Palma • Stuart Engs • Jordyn
Farewell • Lindsey Flangas • Anne Freman • Dae Gyeom Heo
• Seongjae Hong • Mary Agnes Huggins • Samantha Jones •
Rachel Kerr • Misty Kim • Yong Jung Kim • Sarah Lamberg •
Taylor Laska • Samantha Leonard • Jace Lord • Mia Mekjian •
Brendan Meyer • Katelyn Morley • Elaine Paprotny • Kristjan
Peterson • Taylor Pike • Danielle Price • Taylor Richards • Alesio
Rios III • Jessica Roggero • Sydney Shields • Tiffany Surina •
Alyssa Tayrien • Elinor Waite • Kelley Ward • Yuan Yuan Zhang
MERIT – 12TH GRADE • Nicholas Adams • Karina Antonino
• Destiny Aquin • Nicole Beccue • Kyle Beers • Julia Benko •
Molly Boughen • Kelly Brown • Christian Carey • Ingrid Carlat
• Dylan Check • Taylor Hammer • Simeng He • Leah Holleran
• Kaylin Homeyer • Francesca Lee • Devynn Mills • Matthew
Nardone • Jesse Neely • Austin Ortwein • Gianni Perryman •
Ty Perzy • Cooper Rhodes • Paige Schanbacher • Alexis Smith
• Samuel Stevens • John Thomas • Milan Tolani • Alec Unruh •
Arianna Weide • Gavin Williams • Amanda Young • Kelly Zufall
HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLAR – 11TH GRADE • Alexandra Bartlett • Thomas
Beatty • Liliauna Bonora • Morgan Bracey • Sydney Cearlock
• Lesley Chen • Matthew Chilman • Ena Dao • Sarah Escoto
• Logan Etherington • Gilbert (Tripp) Ganschow • Jordan
Harmonay • Michael Holthus • Brandon Johnson • Alexandria
Jones • Serena Kasama • Luke Kecman • Sadie Kendrick •
Ishmael King • Lily Knott • Jacklyn Kosub • Samantha Ky •
Yoo Jeong Lee • Samantha Lim • Michael Manfredi • Jordan
Mangalindan • Cameron Merrill • Laura Mietzner • Jordan
Morino • Lexi Morrison • Mina Nguyen • Megan Panikkar • Alexa
Perez-Krizan • Gehret Pugh • Sabrina Russell • Brock Smith •
Rachel Taber • Danielle Tharaldson • Nicole Thompson • Erich
Uelmen • Charlotte Vancura • Hannah Warner • Brianna Yee •
Chandler Young • Sang Moon Yun • Hannah Ziegler
SCHOLAR - 10TH GRADE • Sarah Aguilera • Anthony Balko •
Kristina Berg • Carter Bishop • Melissa Buchholz • Angelina
Cannito • Nadia Cantu-McCombs • Samantha Chiascione •
Jordan Coppert • Benjamin Corvera • Cole Cunningham • Riley
Dunnam • Jordyn Dunseath • Christina Erlanger • Madison
Faulis • Carmen Fratarcangeli • Gabriel Fried • Sean Fung •
Ryan Fung • Cara Gamiero • Adam Gex • Alivia Granneman
• Caroline Grove • Breanna Hemphill • Adam Hess • Morgan
Hill • Sabrina Hinh • Kennedy Holthus • Madeline Jaramillo •
Paul Johnson • Makensi Johnson • Chad Jones • Kayla Juntilla
• David Kassisieh • Alexandria Keaton • Cheyenne Kidd •
Isaiah Knott • Bailey Lamonte • Owen Lawrie • Heewon Lee •
Dong Joo Lee • Tyler Mahan • Chelsea Mathews • Clarissa
Maxey • Brandon McCormick • Maxwell McPherson •
Parker Mulick • Keith Nagel • Jennifer Navoa • Emily
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SECOND QUARTER HONOR ROLL
Neighbors • Cayla Nikodemus • Hunter Novotny • Megan
Parker • Hannah Pavlov • Krystal Petersen • Lynsey Poser •
Austin Prather • Zachary Richardson • Reilly Rowland • Mark
Rubalcaba • Arielle Ruggeroli • Matthew Rutledge • Jessica
Scamman • Megan Schumacher • Sara Sharif • Alexander
Simbal • Megan Smith • Haley Southwick • Daria Sowell •
Jordan Surina • Gregory Sylvester • Kelsea Thompson • Noah
Thompson • Vanessa Valdez • Lauren van Reken • Marissa
Villano • Alexa Williams • Kathleen Wright • Kent Yamamoto
• Zoie Yell
SCHOLAR – 9TH GRADE • Pierce Alexander • Keiko Arizala
• Madison Beasley • Matthew Bierman • Alan Boka • Andrew
Boka • Ryan Callan • Bailee Carmody • Akiah Cepielik •
Timothy Chen • Austin Choi • Rori Conners • Madison Dahl
• Anna Dreibelbis • Jason Eary • Michael Fiscus • Vincent
Fratarcangeli • Ryan Golmassian • Kyle Goulston • Zachary
Grant • Dominic Grant • Alice Hakala • Christine Hansen
• Samantha Jack • Liana Jamil • Alyssa Janakus • Andrew
Johnson • Hunter Kacsur • Ashley Keaton • Andrew Kim •
Jacob Koentopp • Chloe Lee • Jack Mathes • Trenton May
• Ashlyn May • Eryn McCoy • Marie McGrath • Courtney
Merrill • Soo Mo • Kayla Murai • Carli Nelson • Kayley
Neukam • Sarah Nicholl • Kaylie Pattni • Hailey Petersen •
Nicholas Peterson • Kyle Poser • Joseph Ritorto • Brenna
Rohnkohl • Isabella Russell • Curtis Wyatt Saunders • Jessica
Schumacher • Robert Schwartz • Taylor See • Matthew
Shuirman • Stone Sommers • Paul Stephens • Erin Stewart
• Mia Stokuca • Sydney Stuhmer • Emily Tam • Bobbi
Tharaldson • Cole Thomas • Cassidy Valerio • Destyni Vincent
• Taylor Werschey • Chase Wood • Timothy Yochum
STAR – 11TH GRADE • Hannah Bacchus • John Elliot •
Gianni Giuliano • Dongwook(Dennis) Kim • Mary Beth Knott
• Nawon Lee • Lauryn Lipe • Zihao Liu • Daniel Manning-Erps
• Kelsey Marks • Kayla McKlein • Chyenne Oliver • Daniel
Otuwa • Sara Price • Hugh Winesett • Lauren Wright
STAR – 10TH GRADE • Chase Carey • Abigail Coffing •
Brianna Dagdagan • Kory DeSousa • Olivia Faselt • Taylor
Gootee • Abriana Hibler • Breyre Holloway • Allison Johnson
• Emma Johnston • Rachel Lefebvre • Clayton Moyer • James
O’Neal • Christopher Ochiai-Belen • Eric Paprotny • Brooke
Solan • Mario Stadtlander
STAR – 9TH GRADE • Ali Afshan • Eric Anderson • Hannah
Beery • Kristen Blackmon • Edward Chen • Emily Egidio •
Lace Engelman • Jacob Flandermeyer • Alexi Karras • Noah
Kersenbrock • Harut Khachoyan • Megan Kronschnabel •
Tristen Lorfing • Madeleine Mayer • Brendan Mullenix • Kailee
Myxter • Alexandra Neuhauser • Mackenzie O’Shaughnessy •
Jonathan Rahi • Maya Rawls • Jessica Ruettiger • Molly Shaw
• Gary Tharaldson • Sara Wilcox • Jacob Zachea
MIDDLE SCHOOL
SCHOLAR – 8TH GRADE • Cassandra Bishop • Cameron
Bracey • Megan Burns • Bailey Capuano • Madelyn Cearlock
• Kimberly Chan • Tyler Christiansen • Constandina Ciulla
• Cynthia Curran • Blake Giuliani • Hannah Hines • Joshua
Hong • Brett Ingram • Haley Jack • Alexis (Lexi) Lee •
Rebekah Lescenski • Sophia Longi • Charlie Magruder •
Parker Mason • John Michaelson • Bryanna Neagle • Connor
Nichols • Brailey Parker • Julia Pepperdine • Michelle Reiss •
Robert Reiter • Thomas Santoli • Quentin Scott • Emily Seigle
• Megan Sonerholm • Henry Stone • Nitya Tolani • Kimberlee
Tottori • Elizabeth Tuls • Logan van Reken • Alex Vancura •
Sarah Vennochi • Nicholas Visconti • Gabrielle vonSeggern •
Patrick Wiegand
SCHOLAR – 7TH GRADE • Abigail Aguilera • Alessandro
Amador • Karston Berndes • Jillian Bowers • Abby Briggs •
Justin Brooks • Dakota Carrier • Lauren Carter • Micah Chilman
• Madison Choi • Joseph Choo • Justin Chung • Donovan
Evangelio • Ryan Gray • Lauren Haight • Chase Holmes • Ryan
Hughes • Tatyana Johnson • Cassandra Keaton • Athan Kelman
• Jack Kirvin • Kayla Kujaczynski • Kendall Larson • Bryson
Lee • Ryan Little • Hailey MacCachren • Cameron McCormick
• Jenna McKee • Carson Merrill • Anna Murakami • Nicki
Nguyen • Sadie Oakley • Chandler Ornstein • Jadon Pauling
• Zachary Phillips • Gregory Price • Carter Reback • Serene
Remley • Braden Rohnkohl • Alyssa Schreiber • Donald Sea •
Ryan Sepede • Sofia Silvestri • Zachary Smith • Adrienne Smith
• Drew Stanley • Mary Vancura • Jaclyn Voigt • Rachel Voigt •
Derek Von Hake • Audrey Walker • Ellery Wilson • Calista Wong •
Austin Wright • Aaron Wyderka • Michael Yochum
SCHOLAR – 6TH GRADE • Daniel Abra • Sarah Anderson •
Devyn Blaylock • Jake Christensen • Sara Clark • Ian Duffy •
Connor Filbert • Hayley Fredrickson • Bailey Friel • Edward
Gentile • Nathan Gulla • Taylor Hagans • Clara Heislen • Alexi
Johnson • Alyssa Johnson • Izabella Jordan • Zachary Kuhl •
Elijah Lee • Natalie Legakes • Grace Letourneau • Haley Lilla •
Kyrie Lorfing • Cierra Lowell • Holly Lozzi • Zachary McPherson
• Danae Mueller • Conan Ng • Zoe O’Sullivan • Nycole Oliver •
Taylor Parker • Faith Phillips • Lucas Richardson • Kelsie Seigle
• Maggie Shuirman • Madison Sonerholm • Delaney Sylvester
• Jeffrey Sylvester • Kennedi Templeton • Katherine Walo •
Alexandra Weiss • Jessica Wright
STAR – 8TH GRADE • Makenzi Abelman • Amanda Adolfo •
Zachary Austad • Kyle Avery • Lauren Beatty • Karsyn Bonora •
Brecker Brees • Grant Carrigan • Jillian Clark • Madelyn Emes
• Robert Flummerfelt • Evan Freudenberger • Jeffrey Fuller •
Emily Hillegass • Justin Jackson-Figures • Michael Jaramillo •
Robin Kanaan • Jasmine Lee • Jade Lee • William MacDonald •
Christian Marshall • Jayden Mattson • Kaitlynne McKee • John
Meservey • Rosario-Marie Navalta • Isabella Pearson • Sawyer
Pearson • Riley Pinto • Sydney Pross • Alexander Rodriguez •
Spencer Scarcelli • Alexander Scott • Jacob Searles • Clayton
Shipley • Sierra Slaughter • Trevor Stephenson • Aaron Talledo •
Emma Thompson • Kristina Williams • Thorne Wolfenbarger
STAR – 7TH GRADE • Emily Anzell • Gavin Aquin • Andrew
Benrud • Morgan Boylston • Olivia Burdsall • Ryan Callier •
Madison Correia • Trent Corwin-Bobosh • Hannah Cunningham
• Camryn DeVore • Vittoria Di Palma • Jacob Freel • Kyla
Gerber • Samantha Gillespie • LaHiram Glenn • Allison Gordon
• Grant Hicks • Spencer Hosking • Austin Howryla • Audrey
Kirsch • Wonjoo Lee • Julian Lin • Maren MacLeod • Jack
Nicholl • Brittany Payne • Michael Peck • Jacob Poser • Nicolas
Rasmussen • Lukas Schanbacher • Skylar Shields • Kenzie
Sullivan • Kaya Thomas • Andrew Thompson • Austin Walker •
Maya Yamamoto • Abigail Yee
STAR – 6TH GRADE • Zachariah Abdo • Victoria Amen • Sydney
Anderson • Tylor Ballinger • Marcello Blanco • Sydney Carrigan
• Katherine Conklin • Jason Cornish • Koby Dickerson • Colin
Driscoll • Rylee Fitzpatrick • Micah Fogo • Ellie Fried • Jackson
Ironside • Sean Jarchow • Jasmine Jung • Brian Kaiserman, Jr.
• Averee Karras • Trevor Keaton • Karina Kneeland • Jordyn Leal
• Annika (Niki) Lee • Kevin Li • Kira Mollus • Gabriella Nelson
• Allison Neumann • Aria Nicknam • Nicholas Nigro • Nora
Paulos • Andrew Po • Brandon Roberts • Reese Rossnagel •
Sydney Southwick • Derek Stone • Isabelle Sussman • Keagan
Touchstone • Allison Uelmen • Eshaan Verma • Brevin Walter

FINE ARTS
High School
Solo/Ensemble Festival
Faith musicians performed for adjudication at the Clark County Solo/Ensemble
Festival at Clark High School. The annual event was sponsored by the Nevada Music
Educators Associations. Music directors Phil Schickler, Sandra Youmans, and Daniel
Zeigner are members of this professional organization.
SUPERIOR I – The following students qualified for Regionals:
Honor Band
A Great
Success!
Faith Hosted the 7th annual Private
School Honor Band on January 25th and
26th. We had high school musicians from
Meadows High School, Calvary Chapel
High School, Bishop Gorman, and Faith
participate in the event. They had two
long days of intense rehearsals with the
amazing Dr. Richard Fischer. Dr. Fischer
is the director of bands at Concordia
University Chicago. Their weekend culminated
in a wonderful concert on a
Saturday night.
STRINGS:
Abigail Coffing and Kaylie Pattni
–Violin Duet
Keiko Arizala – Violin Solo
Grant Arizala – Cello Solo
Micah Oka – Cello Solo
VOCAL:
Women’s Ensemble: Alex Bartlett,
Noelle Chiodo, Deanna Hess, Mia
Mejkian, Kelly McCart, Jennifer
Navoa and Caitlyn Orne
Madison Beasley – Vocal Solo
Deann Hess – Vocal Solo
Ashlyn May – Vocal Solo
Mia Mekjian – Vocal Solo
Jennifer Navoa – Vocal Solo
Michael Padilla – Vocal Solo
Taylor See – Vocal Solo
PIANO:
Maya Rawls – Piano Solo
Taylor See – Piano Solo
INSTRUMENTAL:
Flute Duet: Olivia Brown and Jace Lord
Euphonium Solo: Andreas Haas
Woodwind trio: “Vicky” Nawon Lee, “Jason” Sang
Moon Yun and Ishmael King
Percussion Ensemble: Michael Guiang, Alex
Thomason, Alex Rios, Jacob Tilton, Austin
Choi, Matthew Chilman, Ishmael King and
Olivia Brown
Percussion Duet: Alex Thomason and Alex Rios
Percussion: Alex Thomason
Part of the brass section of the Faith
Lutheran Honor Band.
Piano soloists Taylor See,
Sarah Sharif, and Maya Rawls
Dr. Richard Fischer and the
entire honor band
EXCELLENT II
STRINGS:
Abigail Coffing – Violin Solo
Hyun Bae Son – Violin Solo
Matthew Garcia – Violin Solo
VOCAL:
Alexandra Bartlett – Vocal Solo
Kyla Cass – Vocal Solo
Noelle Chiodo – Vocal Solo
Ryan Larson – Vocal Solo
Caitlyn Orne – Vocal Solo
Meghan Owen – Vocal Solo
Sarah Paravia – Vocal Solo
Isabella Russell – Vocal Solo
Megan Smith – Vocal Solo
Zoie Yell – Vocal Solo
Vocal Duet: Megan Smith and
Kyla Cass
Women’s Ensemble – Kelly McCart, Alex Bartlett, Mia
Mejkian, Jenny Navoa, Deanna Hess, Noelle Chiodo,
Caitlyn Orne, and director Sandra Youmans
PIANO:
Sarah Sharif – Piano Solo
INSTRUMENTAL:
Ishmael King – Oboe Solo
Brandon McCormick – Saxophone Solo
Angelica Haas – Saxophone Solo
David Kassisieh – Clarinet Solo
Elaine Paprotny – Clarinet Solo
“Jason” Sang Moon Yun – Clarinet Solo
Also participating: Vocal Duet – Kyla Cass
and Isabella Russell
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Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School
DBA: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
2015 S. Hualapai Way
Las Vegas, NV 89117
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CRUSADER
March 2013
Faith Lutheran Crusader is a monthly publication of
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Phone 702–804–4400 • Fax 702–804–4488
Our Faith Lutheran Internet Home Page address is:
www.faithlutheranlv.org
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School is
supported by the following Lutheran congregations
with board of director representation:
Our Savior, Henderson
Grace Lutheran First Good Shepherd
Lamb of God Good Samaritan
Mountain View Christ Lutheran
Redeemer
Holy Spirit
Faith Community St. Andrew
Community Lakes Lutheran
Darl Rose, Chair, Board of Directors
ADMINISTRATION:
Chief Executive Officer – Dr. Steven Buuck
Chief Financial Officer – Linda Tayrien
Director of Development – Brenda Bogue
Facilities Manager – Gary Daning
High School Principal – Scott Fogo
Middle School Principal – Sarah Heislen
High School Assistant Principal – Charles Bowline
Middle School Assistant Principal – Jacob Kothe
Guidance Director – Daniel Buikema
Athletic Administrator/Alumni Relations
Coordinator – Bret Walter
Middle School Athletic Director – Benjamin Ersland
Director of Student Life – Julie Buuck
Director of Admissions – Joel Arnold
FAITH LUTHERAN BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
ACCOUNTING
Jason Neumann – Wallace,
Neumann & Verville, LLP
ADVERTISING/PUBLIC
RELATIONS
Susan Somers –
FM Marketing LLC
CONSTRUCTION
Frank Alexander –
Johnstone Supply
Wayne Laska –
Story Book Homes
John R. Klai II –
Klai Juba Architects
Scott Plummer –
G. C. Wallace, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Steve Beatty – Financial
Solutions for Business
Michael B. Keeler –
GFS & Associates
GAMING
Eric Berg – IGT
HEALTHCARE
Dr. Christopher Choi –
Comprehensive
Wellness Center
Dr. R. Cree Hamilton –
R. Cree Hamilton DDS
MS PC
Dr. Arthur Taylor – Nevada
Orthopedic & Spine Center
INSURANCE
Tom Burns – Cragin & Pike
Robyn Doroshow –
Doroshow Insurance
Antoinette Modrok –
National Insurance
Consultants, Inc.
Jim Nelson –
JGN Financial Services, LLC
Kyle Tayrien –
Aniello Insurance Agency
LEGAL
Brett Carter –
Benson, Bertoldo, Baker &
Carter, Chtd.
Anita Webster – Law Office
of Anita A. Webster PC
MEDIA
Bob Brown –
Las Vegas Review-Journal
NON-PROFIT
Cristen Jacobsen-
Champagne –
Hope for Hearts
Cheryl Ruettiger –
Rudy Foundation
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Ed Segalla –
C12 Group Las Vegas
Bruce Wiggins – Strategic
Medical Management
REAL ESTATE
Philip Davis –
PHD Properties, Inc.
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
(CONTINUED)
Rebecca
Peccole-Shuirman –
Peccole Enterprises, Ltd.
RESTAURANTS
Jim Cameron –
Five Guys Burgers
RETAIL
Darlene Miller –
MJ Christensen
Diamonds
Robert Reinders –
Performance Packaging
TECHNOLOGY
Rian Flourens –
CCS Presentation Systems
Lisa Fratarcangeli –
Nev-Comm LLC
TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
Brent Bell – Bell Trans
Limousines, Sedans and
Buses
2013 FAITH LUTHERAN
MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR
March 7
Minimum Day
March 22
3rd Quarter Ends
March 25
Easter Break Begins
April 2
School Resumes
April 25
Minimum Day
May 1-3
6th Grade Outdoor Ed Trip
May 16
Minimum Day
May 27
NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
May 31 & June 3
Senior Final Exams
June 4–7 Semester Exams 8–11:15am
June 6 HS Baccalaureate Service 6:30pm
June 7 HS
Graduation 6:30pm
June 7
Last Day of School
June 8
MS Promotion 10am
This calendar lists only major events. For a complete
calendar, please go to our website at Faithlutheranlv.
org. For a complete listing of all high school and middle
school athletic events, go to the school’s website
and click the “Athletics” tab.
“The Shield”
School Store Opens
August 2013!
The store will provide school
uniforms, spirit wear, logo
apparel and a variety of
Faith merchandise.
Your Crusade for Excellence gift is an
important investment in the future. With
your partnership, Faith Lutheran Middle
School & High School has the funds
that help our school grow and flourish
as we build faith and develop academic
achievement in the next generation of
Christian leaders for society and the world.
Call the Development Office or make your gift
online at www.faithlutheranlv.org today!
Don’t Be Left Out Of The Loop!
Has your email address, mailing address or
phone number changed Make sure to keep
your contact information up-to-date so we
can keep you informed about what’s going
on at Faith Lutheran! Call the school office
at 702-804-4400, ext. 258, or email us at
cannitos@flhsemail.org with any changes.