Winter 2009 - Lancaster Mennonite School

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■ When Jimm Derksen traveled to Asiain October, the sixth grade class at NewDanville e-mailed him with a questioneach day since he was traveling throughsome of the countries they were studyingin social studies. When the fatherof sixth grader Helena Derksenreturned, he visited the class anddescribed his experiences, discussingtransportation, housing, education,crops, pets and foods, including thegrilled frogs he was served for breakfastone day. Sixth grader Kerri Ressler saidDerksen made the social studies lessonsseem more real.■ On December 19, a delegation ofeducators associated with the BeijingMunicipal Education Commission visitedthe Lancaster Campus. Among thegroup were personnel directors, schoolcontinued on page 11Top photo: Jimm Derksen, center, whoworks in human resources at Eastern MennoniteMissions, visited the sixth gradeclass at New Danville to share of his experiencesin Asia. With him are, left to right:Emily Spilker, Kerri Ressler, JonathanSchultz, Emily Rosenfeld, Mike Wanore,Micaiah Barley and Helena Derksen.PHOTO: EDIE HESSBottom: In December Chinese guests presentedSuperintendent Richard Thomaswith gifts to the school.Scholarship available for20 incoming ninth gradersTwenty ninth grade merit-based scholarships of $1,000each are available to students applying to LancasterMennonite High School for the 2009-10 academic year. ThisNinth-grade Merit Scholarship will be awarded to the top 20applicants on the basis of academic excellence, exemplarycharacter, and leadership in the school, church and community.Eighth graders transferring from other schools as wellas those already enrolled at LMS are encouraged to apply.Successful applicants must have positive references fromthe principal or guidance counselor of their current schooland from a church leader such as a pastor, youth pastor orSunday School teacher.Applicants must submit a transcript or report card, references,and an application by February 15 to Christy Horst inthe admissions office of Lancaster Mennonite High School.Scholarship applications may be obtained online at www.lancastermennonite.org/formsor through the office of any LancasterMennonite School campus.The Ninth-grade Merit Scholarship will be awarded to thetop 20 applicants, regardless of financial need. Need-basedscholarships are also available. ■LMS summer day camps scheduledBasketballBoys basketball, grades 5–10 ................................July 20–24Girls basketball, grades 5–10 ..................................July 6–10Field HockeyJr. high field hockey, grades 6–8............................June 8–12Sr. high field hockey, grades 9–12...................August 10–14SoccerElem. coed soccer, grades 1–5 .............................June 15–19Jr. high boys soccer, grades 6–8 ..............................July 6–10Sr. high boys soccer, grades 9–12 ...................August 10–14VolleyballJr. high girls volleyball, grades 6–9 .......................July 13–17Other camp opportunitiesSpiritual fitness, grades 10–12.............................June 12–14Intro. to digital photography, grades 6–10 .......June 15 & 16Digital video editing, grades 6–12........................June 17–19Coed culinary arts, grades 4–9..............................July 20–24Youth Choir, grades 3–8........................................July 20–24Middle school drama, grades 6–8.........................July 27–31Other camps being planned are lacrosse, tennis, environmental science,and language. For a brochure and application, please call(717) 299-0436, ext. 310.10 BRIDGES • WINTER 2009
continued from page 10principals, curriculum coordinators andcivil servants. Topics discussedincluded possible student or facultyexchanges, summer camps and shorttermprograms. The meetings providedgood opportunities for sharing aboutour Christian faith and values, as wellas our philosophy of education. Thedelegation was impressed by our schooland expressed strong interest in exploringa continued relationship with LMS.In January, 29 Korean educators visited,and in February 30–35 Chinese studentsand adult leaders will visit. ■Mark your calendar!February 22 High School Winter Concert, 3 p.m.February 27–28 Locust Grove Drama, Cheaper by the DozenMarch 15Beyond Ourselves Benefit Concert, 3 p.m., Fine Arts CenterMarch 26–27 LMMS Drama, 7 p.m.April 2All-School MS Fine Arts Festival, Lanc., 6:30 p.m.April 30–May 2 HS musical, Titanic, 7:30 p.m. + 2:00 Sat. matineeMay 8MSC MS Choir Festival Concert, Lanc., 7 p.m.May 12Kraybill Middle School Choral Program, 7 p.m.May 17High School Spring Concert, 3 p.m.Campus Chorale Church Schedule 2008-09fine arts scheduleLMS singers join MCCLfor benefit concertThe LMS Campus Chorale, JuniorChorale, and the Mennonite ChildrensChoir of Lancaster (MCCL)are partnering with the “BeyondOurselves” Chamber Musicians for abenefit concert Sunday, March 15, at3 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. Theconcert will support Mennonite CentralCommittee and their work inColombia. The concert is free, butan offering will be received.LMS Golf Tournament,Wednesday,April 29:This year’s event at theLancaster Host GolfResort will againinclude morning andafternoon tee times.The fee of $85 per golfer includesgreens fee, cart, light food before theround, a meal afterward, andskill/door prizes. Brochures will besent in March. For more information,contact committee chair Allan Shirk,(717) 299-0436, ext. 382.Spring auctions:Three spring auctions will provide away for families, alumni and otherfriends to support LMS students. Allproceeds will go to the Annual Fundwhich keeps tuition affordable. Theevents are as follows:• New Danville Country Auction—April 17• Locust Grove Chicken Barbecueand Auction—April 24• Kraybill Benefit Auction & PigRoast—May 8 & 9February 1, 9 a.m. ...............................................................................Akron Mennonite ChurchMarch 1, 10:15 a.m. .....................................................................Ridgeview Mennonite ChurchMarch 4, 7 p.m...............................................................................Neffsville Mennonite ChurchMarch 22, 7 p.m. .........................................................................Conestoga Mennonite ChurchMarch 29, 10 a.m.............................................................................Hershey Mennonite ChurchApril 5, 8:30 & 11 a.m...........................................Community Mennonite Church of LancasterApril 26, 7 p.m. .............................................................................Strasburg Mennonite ChurchPastors strengthen relationshipswith their studentsighty-six pastors and youth leadersEvisited the New Danville, LocustGrove and Lancaster campuses duringSeptember, representing Atlantic CoastConference, Lancaster Mennonite Conference,and numerous other local congregations.At New Danville and Locust Grove,the event was an opportunity for pastorsto pray for the new school yearwith individual classes. At Lancaster,pastors attended the high school chapel,visited classes, and ate lunch with theirstudents. The Kraybill Campus willhold a Pastors Lunch on February 18.The goal of having pastors visit ourcampuses is to strengthen the partnershipbetween church and school astogether we invite students to personalfaith, Christlike witness, peacemakingand service. ■Top photo: Cheryl Hollinger, educationdirector at Forest Hills Mennonite Church,enjoys connecting with kindergarten studentsduring the Locust Grove Pastors Day.PHOTO: REBECCA ASHLEYBottom photo: Pastor Jose Jimenez fromChurch of God, Lancaster, attends class witheighth grader Genesis Cubilete during thePastors Day event at the Lancaster Campus.BRIDGES • WINTER 2009 11
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