The Light - Fall 2018

Lake Center Christian School
The Light
A PUBLICATION OF LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS, ALUMNI, AND FRIENDS
Fall/Winter 2018-2019
Grounded..
WATERED.
Flourishing!

Inside this Issue
The Light
Fall 2018
Superintendent:
Dr. Joseph Beeson
Elementary Principal:
Dannon Stock
Secondary Principal:
Jeff Knori
Director of
Advancement &
Admissions:
Sheryl Roberts
Director of
Communication,
Marketing, and
Public Relations:
Kim Beavers
Photography:
Lifetouch
Photography Class
David Wright
The Light is published
three times a year for
friends of Lake Center
Christian School. If you
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list, please phone Kelly
Carlson at 330-877-2049
ext 302, or email kcarlson@lccs.com
Cover Photo: Family Round Up
2018 Hartville Marketplace on
Tuesday, September 25, 2018.
Lots of fun was had by over a
1,000 guests. Great food, fellowship,
and many activities
for the entire family to do!
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Table of Contents
Superintendent’s News
By Dr. Joseph Beeson
Akron Life Magazine
Secondary News
By Jeff Knori
Senior Spotlight
By Eliz Slabaugh
Mrs. Amann & Mrs. Kasler
By Kim Beavers
Elementary News
By Dannon Stock
Preschool News
By JoAnn Barber
Academic Information
By Gretchen Shaffer
Why We Choose LCCS
By ReClara Samples
New Faculty/Staff
Accomplishments of Faculty
By Kim Beavers
What is ISP?
By Jane Harris
Expected Student Outcomes
By Gretchen Shaffer
Spirit Week 2018
2018-2019 Annual Report
By Sheryl Roberts
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Our Core Values
Advancement News
By Sheryl Roberts, Kim Beavers, Sonia
Bancroft
Admission News
By Jackie Gilin
Biblical Worldview
By Dannon Stock
Nurse News
By Heather Terry, RN.
Class Officers
By Sharon Martin
Fine Arts News
by Janet Eddins, Holiday Concert Schedule
Alumni News
By Joey Shaw/Basketball Game
Service - World Vision
By Dannon Stock
Fall Sport Season Wrap Up
By Shane Byler
Winter Sport Season
By Shane Byler
Tuition Assistance
By Mary Lou Conley
Auction Information
By Sonia Bancroft
Schedule of Important Dates
By Central Office
Mark Your Calendars
Academic
Excellence
Biblical
Worldview
Christian
Character
Diversity
Service
To Christ

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Brighter
the
Light
By Dr. Joseph Beeson,
Superintendent
While it may sound trite,
the adage that “the darker
the night the brighter
the light” does succinctly describe
the importance of Lake Center
Christian School (LCCS). With a
focus on not just how to make a
living, but how to live, we daily
remind our students of not just how
to recognize truth - but also how to
recognize the lies that our current
culture brings about. Everything
from alcohol to sexual deviation is
presented in a way that removes all
consequences or guilt. However,
the truth is, God’s plan is different.
Culture insists that creation is a myth
SECURITY ENHANCED AT
LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Lake Center Christian School recently added fifteen
high definition cameras throughout the building.
Every external door and hallway can be monitored
locally and by local law enforcement. These cameras
give us the capability to not only identify possible
intruders but also to monitor possible safety issues
during the day for our students.
The school also updated its fire alarm system to the
latest technology available. As always, the safety
and security of your child is our priority.
Finally, we use a state of the art visitor sign in to be
sure to keep track of all visitors to our campus. The
faculty and staff wear badges at all times so that visitors
know who is our faculty and staff. Thank you
for entrusting us with your child(ren).
perpetuated by the unlearned, yet
God’s Word stands true that “in
the beginning, God created the
heavens and earth.” No amount of
time can bring order from chaos or
design from randomness. Only a
designer can do so. The lie that
tells our young people that they
and their happiness are the only
things that matter in life needs to
be combated by the words of Jesus
himself, “the man who loves his
life will lose it.” John 12:25
Superintendent News by Dr. Joseph Beeson
The joy of teaching the truth at
LCCS is that not only can we accomplish
that calling, but that we
can do it in the context of giving
our children the best education possible.
Our students are challenged
daily by teachers who continually
grow and learn themselves. Every
faculty member is required to
complete professional development
activities each year and most
go well beyond the minimum.
New ideas on what works best for
our 21 st -century learners continue
to “percolate” in our faculty meetings
as teachers
discuss projects,
technology, and
STEM integration
into our
classrooms. All
of these ideas
are discussed
in light of our
commitment to diversity. Teachers
work hard to challenge the over
twenty percent of our students who
are gifted as well as those students
who may learn differently from
their classmates.
When you look at the whole package,
our students excel not just
in school work, but in life. With
graduates serving on mission
fields around the world, in corporate
headquarters throughout the
United States, and as researchers in
top ten universities, the bright light
of Lake Center still shines.
The Word of the
Lord Stands
Forever!
Congratulations to Mrs. Kim
Jordan and Miss Jayne Barber
Congratulations to Mrs. Kim Jordan
and Miss Jayne Barber for being
selected to represent Lake Center
Christian School in January’s
Issue of “Akron Life” Magazine
featuring private Christian schools
in our area.
Mrs. Jordan and Jayne were selected
to discuss the Roller Coaster
Project that the 7 th grade completed
in Spring of 2018 (current 8 th Grade
Class). We appreciate all the great
projects that our faculty has our
students perform!
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Secondary News by Jeff Knori
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A RESTORATIVE
APPROACH TO
DISCIPLINE
Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.
At dawn, he appeared again in the
temple courts, where all the people
gathered around him, and he sat down to
teach them. The teachers of the Law and
the Pharisees brought in a woman caught
in adultery. They made her stand before
the group and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this
woman was caught in the act of adultery.
In the Law, Moses commanded us to stone
such women. Now, what do you say?” They
were using this question as a trap, in order
to have a basis for accusing him.
But Jesus bent down and started to write on
the ground with his finger. When they kept
on questioning him, he straightened up and
said to them, “Let any one of you who is
without sin be the first to throw a stone at
her.” Again he stooped down and wrote on
the ground.
At this, those who heard began to go away
one at a time, the older ones first, until only
Jesus was left, with the woman still standing
there. Jesus straightened up and asked
her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one
condemned you?”
“No one, sir,” she said.
“Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus
declared. “Go now and leave your life of
sin.” John 8:1-11
There are a couple of things that
stand out in the community
of Lake Center that we owe to
our Mennonite roots. LCCS believes
strongly in building healthy relationships
and the development of Christian
community. To do so means giving
attention to how we learn and live and
work together. One of the ways this is
demonstrated is the way we deal with
conflict between community members.
When conflict or disagreement
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arises between members of our community,
we encourage the practice of
the Matthew 18 principle. This principle
directs us to go directly to the person
we have an issue with and try to
resolve the problem. I find that most
conflicts are solved if we’ll just talk
with one another. If the issue cannot be
resolved between the members, there
are steps to follow, but all the while restoration
of relationship and community
is the goal. Matt 18:15-35
The second way we foster healthy relationships
and the development of community
is the way we deal with student
discipline. LCCS employs student disciplinary
procedures that are restorative
in nature. Restorative discipline
concerns itself with appropriate consequences
that encourage accountability
- but accountability that emphasizes
empathy and repair of harm. It views
misbehavior as primarily an offense
against relationships, either individual,
the group, or the community as a whole
or the Lord Himself. Where discipline
is necessitated by this breakdown in
proper relationships, we attempt to correct
bad behavior and then restore the
person to the community.
Restorative discipline is tricky. It requires
flexibility and creativity. It requires
thinking about the behaviors that
rules are meant to regulate, more than
the rules alone, and also being aware of
possible unintended consequences of
rules. It’s kind of like the old “spirit of
the law or the letter of the law,” dilemma.
It is much easier to follow the letter
of the law, and in some cases, there is
no other way to deal with a breach of
the Student Handbook. But there are
many occasions when the goal of the
law - preventing or in this case correcting
bad behavior, requires an individualized
response.
Here’s an example. When I was a kid, I
had a stubborn, willful spirit about me.
There were many times when my parents
had no other option but to apply
the “board of education” to my person
to drive the rebellion
from me.
Through much
practice, they
became pretty
good at this application.
My sister,
on the other
hand, had a very
compliant spirit about her. When she
needed punishment a stiff talking to
was all that was needed to bring about
a mess of tears and genuine repentance.
To paddle my sister would have been
unnecessary and even cruel. To lecture
young Jeffrey would have been about
as helpful as reasoning with a rock. My
own children were similar in that their
temperaments were very different. One
responded favorably to verbal correction,
and another did not. As such, each
one needed to be disciplined differently.
I believe it may have been Focus on
the Family that taught me that the goal
of discipline was to shape the will of
the child, but not crush the child’s spirit.
That advice helped me immensely in
raising my own kids. Shaping the will
is closely related to the goal of restorative
discipline.
Jesus practiced a restorative type of
discipline with folks in His day. To the
rich young ruler, He said, “This thing
you still lack, go sell all that you have
and give it to the poor.” That seems a
rather stiff command, but such a command
was necessary to free the rich
young ruler’s heart from his personal
idolatry. To the woman caught in
adultery, He simply said, “Go now and
leave your life of sin.” I wonder, was
the embarrassment of public humiliation
enough to shape her will? After
all, she was exposed right there in the
temple court. Had something Christ
scribbled in the dust convicted her and
her accusers? Or was it Christ’s kindness
that led her to repentance? I guess
we’ll never know, but I’ll bet she never
committed that sin again.
Restorative discipline doesn’t sweep a

sin or offense under a rug. It guides students
to fully understanding the harm
done, taking responsibility, and making
the situation right. Repentance, reconciliation,
and restoration into the community
is the desired outcome. Parents
are almost always consulted in determining
the best approach to discipline a
student. You know your son or daughter
better than we do and you know
what works to correct or motivate your
child properly. Occasionally the pastor
or youth pastor is consulted as we partner
with family and the church to help
guide students toward a consistent walk
with Christ. As I said earlier, this is a
tricky, creative, and I’ll admit, a very
time-consuming business; but our kids
are worth the effort.
Some would draw the conclusion that
restorative discipline is not fair. I suppose
fairness would dictate that every
student is treated exactly the same way
regardless of their temperament, whether
they have a stubborn or a compliant
spirit, or whether they have a brazen or
a repentant heart. I guess that kind of
“fairness” would be applicable if the
punishment was the goal. But when
repentance, reconciliation, and restoration
are desired, an individualized
response and appropriate consequences
are needed. That’s why we practice restorative
discipline at Lake Center.
Secondary News by Jeff Knori
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT - ELIZ SLABAUGH
This is my second year on the Teen
Ambassador Board. The Teen Ambassador
Board meets twice a year for an all-day
meeting about a certain topic. The previous
year we discussed sex trafficking as well as
the opioid epidemic in Ohio. This year was
centered around the same topic. We also
have an app that allows us to have constant
communication with our group leaders and
group mates where we continue discussions
about different topics throughout our duration
on the board. The board was designed
to give Juniors and Seniors in high school
exposure to state government; it also allows us to speak on the topics that
we feel affect teens in our county/state and propose ideas and actions that
we believe can help. For instance, I spoke at a law enforcement conference
last year with a small group of teens. We spoke to law enforcement officials
about up and coming apps and new technologies that could affect teens or
be involved in crimes. My group specifically talked about SnapChat.
A second highlight was during the summer, I have been training for the
half marathon. Running a half marathon has been a huge goal of mine,
and I’m so happy I was able to meet that goal!
There were pretty tough race conditions with
the humidity at 95% but the excitement of every
runner attending was clear. Because of all
the energy, people cheering, and determination
of all the runners it was a beautiful day
to run and a great race to experience. Running
13.1 miles is a tough race; I really had to push
through pain to finish where I wanted to. I finished
in 1 hour and 51 mins and came in at 1st
place for my age group which was 19 and under.
Overall it was an amazing experience and
a day I will always remember!
Congratulations to Mrs. Sandy Amann and Mrs. Amber Kasler!
Mrs. Sandy Amann and Mrs. Amber Kasler have been selected
to be the Canton Repository Teacher of the Month. Mrs. Amann,
who was selected in May of 2018, teaches Kindergarten and has
taught at Lake Center for twenty-one (21) years.
Mrs. Amber Kasler, was selected on November 7, 2018, and was
featured in the Canton Repository on November 11, 2018. Mrs.
Kasler teachers 5 th Grade and has been teaching at Lake Center
for the past four (4) years.
Congratulations! A honor well deserved!
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Elementary News by Dannon Stock
Developmentally Appropriate Practice is a term being used a lot this year at Lake
Center. What does that look like for our students and our teachers and how does it
impact learning?
Developmentally Appropriate Practice focuses on meeting children where
they are at rather than expecting them to rise to a standard of which that they
are not capable. In a classroom of young learners, this means creating a learning
environment, and opportunities that encompass movement, foster creativity and nurture a love of
learning. Classrooms should be rich in printed material, hands-on material, and open spaces. Developmentally
Appropriate Teaching is facilitated in small groups, moves from concrete to abstract and assesses progress
individually. (GROUNDED)
Developmentally Appropriate Practice focuses on the whole child. It is centered on best practices and teaching
that is research-based. At Lake Center Christian School, it is our goal to create lifelong learners. Lifelong learners
take joy in discovering, in inquiry, and in critical thinking. This passion for study comes when students are given
the freedom to manipulate their world to problem solve and answer questions. (WATERED)
Our curriculum in math has shifted to allow for more hands-on, guided instruction. Environments are offering flexible
seating options, and extended learning times are affording students the ability to dive deeper. Differentiation of
content and concepts ensure that the needs of all students are addressed. In this way Lake Center Christian School is
striving to provide a place where students are excited to come to school each day to learn, to grow, and to
FLOURISH!
Preschool Program at Lake Center Christian School by JoAnn Barber, Preschool Director
The other day two girls from another
class were passing by the preschool
room when one of them said to the
other, “What IS that?” The other girl
replied, “That’s the preschool room.
They play in there a lot...I think they
might work sometimes, too.” That little
girl was so right!
We do spend much of our time in
preschool playing, since that is the
best way for young children to learn.
Sometimes the children are playing
a pretend scenario with each other in
our dramatic play area. Other times
children are playing a board game, or
exploring something in one of the centers.
Our entire room is set up in little
interest areas, we call centers. Our
children choose what they would like
to do and how long they would like
to do it. No matter what they choose,
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they are experiencing something
valuable. All the while, the
teachers in the room act as guides
and facilitators, and sometimes
co-learners. This is especially true
when our class is in the middle of
a project where we are exploring
topics of the children’s own interest,
and then representing what we
have learned about that topic. We
might read books, build things, or
talk to people who know.
There is also a little “work” involved
too, as the children in
preschool are encouraged to try
new and challenging things. That
challenge may be something like
working on social skills, not giving
up when something is tricky,
or strengthening fine motor skills.
Our goal is to lay a strong foundation
for all future
learning. So,
while it might
look like we’re
“just playing.”
there are big
things happening
in preschool!

Academics
Academic Information by Gretchen Shaffer
Elementary Level (PreSchool to 6)
358 students enrolled
32 - 50 students per grade level
Average Class Size: 23 students
ACSI Competitions:
Creative Writing
Mathematics
Speech
Spelling
Gifted Identification: 28% of 3 - 6 Grade
Gifted and Talented Enrichment (GATE):
40 3 - 6 Grade Students Participate
25+ 4 - 6 Grade Students Participate in Lego League
(STEM Robotics Program)
Elementary Leadership Team: 20% of 5 - 6 Students
Presidential Award for Academic Excellence:
40% of Grade 6 in 2017/2018 School Year
Secondary Level (7 - 12 Grade)
302 students enrolled
37 - 58 students per grade level
Average Class Size: 23 students
Academic Competitions:
Writing
Mathematics
Robotics
Speech
Gifted Identification: 32% of 7 - 12 Grade
National Honor Society Acceptance:
25% of 11 - 12 Grade Students
25+ High School students compete on Academic Challenge Team
Dual Credit Enrollment:
30+ 11 - 12 Grade Students
Average of 9 college credits per student
ACSI Distinguished Christian High School Student Award:
10 Seniors in 2017/2018 School Year
Presidential Award for Academic Excellence:
49% of Grade 8 and 20% of Grade 12 in 2017/2018
School Year
Our Graduates: (2014-2018)
Offered an average scholarship of over $45,000 (per student)
Our Faculty
All 72 faculty members are licensed by the State of Ohio.
Over 90% of faculty also have ACSI certification,
completing Biblical and Educational studies.
Over 40% of faculty have earned an advanced degree.
Teachers complete 20-40 hours of professional
development annually
Why We Choose Lake Center
Christian School for our Children to Attend
By ReClara Samples
Starting on a new journey in life can be a somewhat scary
thing. So, when the thought arose to remove my two daughters
from their former school, where they had amazing
friends and teachers that they loved and admired, to embark
on a new adventure at LCCS, I was very apprehensive. I
brought up the idea to my husband, and he was adamant
about not moving the kids. After a couple days of going over
the pros and cons, I had convinced him to go to the “Open
House” that LCCS was holding.
We went to the open house, and we were pleased with the
warm, inviting atmosphere of the place. The administrative
staff was friendly and ready to answer any questions that
we had at that time. After meeting and speaking with some
of the teachers, my husband who was not willing to budge,
had changed his position and was ready to sign on the dotted
line.
My children have been here for over a year now and absolutely
love it! I love the family atmosphere that LCCS provides.
My youngest daughter, who struggled in reading prior
to coming here, is doing so much better. My oldest daughter
can never say enough about her classmates and teachers!
The things that come to mind when I think about Lake Center
Christian are the openness about their faith and their commitment
to the Lord. In a world where it is frowned upon to
use the name of Jesus or speak on what you believe, it is
refreshing to be able to speak freely about God. To know that
my kids are in such an environment is priceless! The second
thing is the commitment to the success of the students and
the extra measures they have in place to make sure that each
student is not just passing, but thriving! The third thing is
the willingness of the staff to try their best to meet the needs
of the parents and students. I had so many questions about
things like transportation and tuition, and they patiently
walked me through the things that were concerning me.
Lastly, the love for the community! I love the fact that this
school is always reaching out to the community around
them. I’ve never witnessed a school that has the backing of
the community the way that LCCS has.
Lake Center Christian is shining the light of Christ and a
beacon of hope to the people in the surrounding areas! That
says so much to me as a parent. I just want to say thanks
again for everything, and I am glad that my husband and I
made the decision to place our kids here!
God Bless!
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Academics
Meet the New Faculty and Staff at Lake Center Christian School
Monique Bailey, Anginette Fullerton, High School Bible Teacher
Secondary Guidance Counselor
God is always faithful! When shegot
hired at LCCS, it was God answering
a long-time prayer. She
feels it is has been a joy working
along side a staff who strive everyday
to honor God and help our
students strenghen their walk with
Christ. She has loved getting to
know the students and their families
and hearing their stories.
She has an 8-year old son, Nathan, who is in 2 nd grade at
LCCS. He loves dinosaurs and legos. She has her undergraduate
degree in Psychology, and a Master’s in School
Counseling. She worked as a Pre-K Assistant Teacher
for six years. She worked at ComQuest for 10 years as
a Prevention Specialist. As a Prevention Specialist, Monique
worked with at risk youth in grades 7 - 12 at public
schools across Stark County teaching drug and alcohol
prevention as well as life skills. Her favorite Bible verse
is James 1:2-4. She cannot wait to see how God is going
to use her at Lake Center Christian School.
Kelly Carlson, Advancement Office Secretary
Kelly is a licensed 1 st -8 th
educator with 20+ years of
classroom, facilitation, and
instructional design experience.
She has been one of
the Lego League Robotics
Coach for the past three seasons.
She previously worked
in non-profit ministries as Directors
of Development and Effectiveness. She has a
BS Ed from Ohio University, and M.Ed. in Educational
Technology from Kent State (graduates this Spring
2019). She is married to Barry with three active boys,
Benjamin,who is in 9 th grade at Lake Local, Andrew,
who is a 7 th grade and Michael (Mikey) who is in 2 nd
grade at Lake Center Christian School. They are
members of Maranatha Bible Church, where she helps
in Children’s Ministry. She gains strength and encouragement
from Philippians 4:4-9.
She has been involved in Christian
Education all of her life. She is an
Ohio native, living in downtown Akron
with some Jesus-loving friends.
Her heart for teaching developed
while co-teaching Kindergarten in the
Dominican Republic. After graduating
from the Moody Bible Institute, she
worked with youth ministries, led worship music, explored
Ohio, worked at a start-up coffee shop, and substitute taught
until God provided this ideal position at LCCS.
Kathyrn Fulk, Food Service Director
She is so blessed to be a part of
the LCCS family. She has been
married to her husband, Tom, for
16 years. She has three children,
Thomas, Emma, and Taylor. They
moved to Hartville three years ago
from Southeastern Ohio. She has
worked in school foodservice for
16 years. Her favorite Bible verse
is Joshua 1:9.
Erin Griffiths, K-Fourth Grade Art Teacher
She is the new K-4 Art Teacher
here at Lake Center. She has
been married to Tim for 15 years
and has two beautiful children:
Brooklyn (12) and Hewan (3). She
has a Bachelor degree from Kent
State University and has been in
the education field for the past
five years. She is enjoying getting to know each of
the young students at Lake Center and loves watching
them express their creativity in the classroom.
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Kristi Kindler, Fifth Grade Instructional Specialist
Kristi is so grateful that God has
brought her to Lake Center to join the
5 th grade team this year! For the past
19 years, she taught 5 th grade at Heritage
Christian School. She is very
involved at her church (Living Hope
in East Canton) - teaching Sunday
school/Bible studies, co-leading the
worship team, taking mission trips
to Hungary each summer, and more.
She enjoy flowers, rainbows, cooking/baking,
reading, taking walks, worship music, playing
the piano, traveling, and her cats. She is excited to see how
God works in the lives of our students this year at LCCS.
Lynn Lane, High School Study Hall Monitor
Lynn is married to Rob and they
have two daughters - Rebekah
and Amara and a dog named
Max. She has a degree in Elementary
Education, and previously
worked in Children’s
Ministry Department at River-
Tree Church. She also taught
Middle School Language Arts
in Cuyahoga Falls and at Lake
Center. Her favorite verses are Proverbs 3:5-6. She
loves reading, playing games, the beach, and cookie
dough ice cream.
Jennifer Mooney, Kindergarten Aide
She has lived in Akron for 40
years! She attended Green High
School and graduated from Cedarville
University with a degree
in Elementary Education. Upon
graduating, she married her high
school sweetheart, and taught for
six years until the first of our four
beautiful daughters were born.
She has been married for 22 blessed
years. She has enjoyed her job these past 17 years
being a stay-at-home mom. She is thankful for the opportunity
to be serving here at Lake Center. Some of
the things she enjoys are vacations, time with friends
& family, and hospitality in her home. One of her
favorite verses are Proverbs 3:5-6.
Angie Price, Special Services Secretary
She has been married for 23 years to
Trevor, and she lives in North Canton.
She has 3 children; Tyler is 22, Austin is
19. (They both graduated from Hoover
High School) and Katelyn is 15 and is
in 10 th grade at Lake Center. She has 2
Havanese puppies, Cooper and Carmen.
She is a big Ohio State fan! She attends
North Canton Church of Christ, where
they help volunteer in various way, i.e.
helps with the teens, hosts life group,
and sings with the praise team. She has a lot of favorite Bible
verses, but right now the lyrics of the song, “Scars” by I Am They,
is what is on my heart. “Now I’m standing in confidence. With the
strength of Your faithfulness. And I’m not who I was before. No, I
don’t have to fear anymore. So I’m thankful for the scars. ‘Cause
without them I wouldn’t know Your heart. And I know they’ll always
tell of who You are. So forever I am thankful for the scars.”
Brian Stock, Paraprofessional Aide, Traffic Director
Brian is married to his bride of 21 years,
Dannon. They have four children, Andrew
(LCCS ‘18 graduate), Kaleb, Nathan,
and Sarah. He holds a Bachelor of
Science Accounting Degree and a Master
of Business Administration from the
University of Akron. He loves anything
with soccer, cycling, weight training,
and hiking. He is also the Track and
Field Coach for the 2 nd season and his
favorite verse is Joshua 1:9.
Congratulations to Shane Byler
Our Athletic Director completed his Master Degree
in Athletic Administration
from Ohio University in
August of 2018. Shane has
been a a part of Lake Center
for the past 18 years. He
has been a student (from
Kindergarten to 12 th Grade),
a teacher (5 th Grade), and
the Athletic Director.
Correction from the Summer Issue of The
Light - Jennifer Neel graduated from University
of Cincinnati with her Master’s Degree, not Cedarville.
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Independent Studies Program (ISP) by Jane Harris
WHAT IS ISP?
When students state that they’re in the “ISP” class, the response is typically, “What is ISP?” The Independent
Studies Program (ISP) is an enrichment program for homeschooled students grades (K-6 th ). This unique program
offers the blended benefits of homeschooling and the Christian school. Consistent with the mission statement
of LCCS to assist Christian families and their churches in the equipping of students for lifelong learning and
service to Christ, homeschool families have the opportunity to enroll their children. Parents are responsible for
teaching the core subjects, Bible, PE, music, computer, and art at home. ISP students attend LCCS all day on
Fridays.
The ISP offers accountability and credibility through a family coordinator who is a licensed teacher experienced
in home education and the classroom. Support is offered to parents as educators. Parents have the freedom to
choose their own structured and measurable curriculum or they may request the loan of LCCS curriculum. Assessment
is also provided.
ISP students are each assigned to a grade level homeroom for Chapel, lunch, and recess. This gives them the
opportunity to meet and form friendships with their LCCS grade level peers. A grade level “buddy” is assigned
to each ISP student to help form these bonds.
ISP students enjoy some of the same benefits as full time students, such as field trips, participation in extracurriculars
and ACSI events, class parties, service projects, Field Day, etc. Guest speakers or special activities are
scheduled for each interdisciplinary unit studied.
The ISP gives opportunity for a Christian education with a Biblical Worldview for students whose families may
not chose to attend full-time on campus at LCCS for various reasons such as a desire to develop a more individualized
education for each child, health concerns, financial limitations, travel options, or specific pursuits of a
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Expected Student Outcomes by Gretchen Shaffer
State your goal. Write your lesson
objective. This is Education 101, as
well as best practice in many other
fields. What is our target at Lake
Center? What is our goal? Our mission
statement describes why we exist,
but what do we mean specifically
by “Lifelong Learning and Service
to Christ?” How do we make intentional decisions to
always improve what we do?
Last school year, Lake Center Christian School teachers,
parents, administrators, and board members gave
input to the goals that we have for students. These
goals, called “expected student outcomes in the field
of Christian education,” are the things we want to
see in our children that have both an eternal value to
love, follow, and serve Christ, and a temporary value
to learn skills and develop gifts/talents that are useful
in the home, church, and community.
We’ve organized these goals around our core values:
Biblical Worldview, Service to Christ, Diversity, Academic
Excellence, and Christian Character.
As an example, listed here are the expected student
outcomes for Academic Excellence.
Education at Lake Center Christian School will result
in learners who:
• are prepared in academic disciplines as well as
skill in critical thinking and problem-solving
(Luke 2:40, 52, Col 2:2-3)
• have goals and plans for life beyond and outside
of LCCS (Prov 3:5-6, Prov 16:3-9, Prov 21:5)
• are productive, responsible, and dependent on
Christ (Matt 6:33, 1 Cor 4:2, Heb 12:1-2)
• can read, write, speak, and listen with purpose
(1 Cor 10:31, Col 3:23-24)
• can evaluate, analyze, and communicate the validity
of information and its relation to truth (Isa
8:20, Matt 7:15-20, John 14:6, Eph 4:14-16,
Col 2:8, 1 Thess 5:21-22)
• display academic honesty and integrity (Exodus
20:16, Prov 16:11, Titus 2:6-8)
• pursue wisdom, knowledge, and understanding
as a life practice/pattern (Prov 2:1-5, Prov 4:
5-6, John 16:13-14, James 1:5-6)
Writing these goals will allow us to better plan, teach,
and make decisions that cultivate results in our students.
The result is an education that is distinctively
Christian and deeply connected to Biblical truth - a
mission we hold onto tightly!
Spirit Week Information
Spirit Week
Spirit week for the high school kicked off on
Friday, September 7, 2018, with an action-packed
night of the entire high school trying to decorate their
hallway within the seven hour window. This year’s
theme was “storybook themes.” Seniors had Three Little
Pigs, Juniors had Cinderella, Sophomores had Little
Red Riding Hood, and Freshmen had Jack and the
Beanstalk. During the following week, the elementary
classes toured the hallways and voted for their favorite
hall.
There were also many other competitions for points
during Spirit Week. Each day, there was a new “dress
up” challenge. Points were awarded to the class with
the highest average of students who participated. Monday
was “Sports Mania Monday,” Tuesday was “Dress
Up” Tuesday,” Wednesday was “Waiki (Tropical),”
and Thursday was “ThrowBack”, (better known as
“Decades Day.” Friday, of course, was Spirit Day. On
Friday, students competed in over 17 events, from the
annual Davenport Derby to Hot Potato trying to earn
points for their class. Congratulations were offered to
the senior class for winning the Spirit Week overall!
Fall Social
On Friday, October 19, high school students
participated in the annual Fall Social. Students were
treated to an event at Sluggers and Putters for a afternoon
of mini-golf, bumper cars, bumper boats, and other
fun activities. A great time was had by all, and a special
thanks goes out to Mrs. Denise Hudak and our PTF
for all of their hard work to make this event special!
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Annual Report
2017-2018 Annual Partner Report
WHERE DOES THE GENERAL FUND
REVENUE COME FROM TO OPERATE
LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
$4,628,250
WHAT ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS WERE
RECEIVED IN 2017-2018?
$623,394
OUR MISSION
1236 Donations from 575 Partners.
387 or 67% of our partners gave gifts of $250 or less.
THANK YOU!
Lake Center Christian School assists Christian families and their churches in equipping students for lifelong
learning and service to Christ. We offer an accredited preschool through 12th-grade education centered in
Christ Jesus.
HOW ARE GENERAL FUNDS USED?
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Equipping Students at
Lake Center Christian School
Annual Report
Equipping students to serve Christ involves a quality educational program and well equipped facilities. Our students
come from diverse backgrounds with a variety of learning needs. In order to meet those needs, Lake Center
Christian School values differentiated learning where all types of students can be challenged to become all God
has planned for them. This quality education at Lake Center Christian School is an investment in these lives.
OVERVIEW
For over 70 years Lake Center Christian School has
been preparing students for lifelong learning and service
to Christ. The school offers a nurturing environment
that represents five generations. Began by three
Mennonite churches who shared a vision for education
from a Biblical Worldview, 130+ evangelical congregations
are now represented in the PS-12 with 660 students.
This well-established school is poised to further
the vision of its forefathers in the future by expanding
the facilities and programming.
GOALS
1. Raise $600,000 for completion of the Cafenasium
that offers an expanded lunchroom, a stage for chapels
and programs, additional gym practice space
and endowment for the 3 Million Dollar Cafenasium
Capital project.
2. Complete a comprehensive site plan that encapsulates
the vision for a Fine Arts auditorium, a new
playground, an early learning center, an enhanced
athletic fields and track, and additional learning
spaces for all types of learners.
3. Project the funding needed for the Lake Center
Christian School Campus vision.
4. Establish a timeline and a strategic fundraising
plan to accomplish these goals.
MOVING FORWARD
• Cafenasium Completion 2018-2019
• New Site Plan Fall 2019-2020
• Projects Prioritized and Strategic Fundraising Plan
Implemented 2019-2020
APPEAL
Please consider what you can do to invest in the ministry
of Lake Center Christian School. We are praying
for the Lord to open hearts to PARTNER with us to
further this Kingdom work. Only eternity will tell the
return on your investment in the lives of our students.
Donations can be made at www.lccs.com under the donate
tab or use the returned envelope provided. For
further information about Lake Center Christian school
please contact Sheryl Roberts, Advancement Director,
at sroberts@lccs.com or call 330-877-2049, #303. We
would love to give you a tour of the school and share a
free lunch in our new cafeteria. Please, come and see
us “LIVE.”
FOR HIS KIDS FESTIVE GALA
Saturday, October 27, 2018
We kicked off the Year End Fundraising with a Festive
Gala celebrating our students and four stations of
interactive activities for the guests who attended. We
featured Fine Arts, Academics, Athletics, and Spiritual
Guidance.
We honoroed those who helped us complete the Cafeteria:
Jeff Barber, Dan Bauer, Wayne Fisher, Scott
Goodspeed, Ken Kaufman, John Kirkpatrick, Jeff Mihalik,
Perry Miller, Joseph Shrock, Vernon Sommers,
Nathan Williams, and Paul Yoder.
Thank you for your support!
Please help us reach our goal!
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Advancement & Admissions
CAFENASIUM UPDATES by Sheryl Roberts
Praise the Lord! God has moved
hearts to give to the ministry of Lake
Center Christian School.
The Cafeteria was completed in
the summer of 2018 and now is
in full operations serving lunch
to our 660 students, our faculty
and staff. $600,000 is still needed
to complete the Cafenasium and
fully fund the endowment for our
Cafenasium project. Our goal is to
raise the funds needed to complete
the stage area for our chapels, and
the athletic phase, which includes
a practice gym, locker rooms with
restrooms by the end of 2018.
Please consider partnering with
us with a generous gift or a pledge
“For His Kids.”
In Memory of
We have received a memorium
donation from the Mackert Family.
Our condolences to your family.
We appreciate you thinking of
Lake Center Christian School as
your Mother, Elaine Jones, passed
from this earthly life to her heavenly
home.
Planned Legacy Giving
WHY WOULDN’T YOU?
Give to a charitable organization
like Lake Center Christian School.
AND
Provide for yourself and loved
ones during retirement,
AND
Reduce your taxes.
Contact Sheryl Roberts at
sroberts@lccs.com
Year End Giving
Giving Tuesday
November 27, 2018
Goal $600,000
Will you
help us
meet our
goal
by
The End of
The Year?
It began on Saturday,
October
27 and continues
till midnight on
December 31, 2018.
Family Round Up
by Sonia Bancroft
The Family Round Up this year was
a great success with over 1,000 in
attendance while the rain held off
until everyone was on their way
home! Everyone enjoyed riding ponies,
riding the mechanical bull, and
getting thrown in jail. The talent
show was new this year and many
enjoyed the music of our very talented
students and faculty. It was a
great way to meet new LCCS families
and renew old acquaintances.
LCCS is grateful for your generous
donations toward our Annual Fund,
we received 33% ($20,000) of our
$60,000 goal. Thank you to all of
our volunteers and vendors who
made it a success. It was a great way
to start off the year!
Pastor Appreciation
by Kim Beavers
Lake Center Christian School was
excited to host 49 pastors who attended
our Pastors’ Appreciation
Breakfast on Thursday, October 11,
2018, from 8:30 - 10:30 AM in the
Cafenasium. We had 36 churches
represented, out of the 139 churches
that our students attends. Congratulations
to Brett White from Akron
Bible Church who won the basket
and to Bruce Roth from St. Stephen
Lutheran for winning the gift card at
our Pastors’ Appreciation Breakfast.
A special thank you to Kara Kirkpatrick
and her team of volunteers,
the families for helping us invite
their pastors to the event, and to
Terry Shaw for the delicious food.
We want to partner with Pastors
as we assist our families and their
churches.
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Advancement & Admissions
Admission Process by Jackie Gilin
Praise the Lord for the increase in
our enrollment for the 2018/2019
academic year! We have accepted
and enrolled 660 new students
(75 new families), including one
international student from Korea.
Enrolling a student at Lake Center
Christian School (LCCS) is a
process and the admission of a student is not assumed.
LCCS wants to make sure that each student enrolled is
mission appropriate and that the school has programing
in place to meet academic, social, and spiritual needs.
The admission process takes into consideration the
family’s commitment to Christian education and their
church, as well as student academic readiness for full
inclusion class placement. Discerning if the school can
meet a student’s needs is important for their success.
Most students applying for admissions to LCCS do so
because of a recommendation from a current or alumni
LCCS family. Please invite potential families to our
Open House on Thursday, January 24 th from 4:00
– 7:00 PM.
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BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW BY DANNON STOCK
WHAT IS A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW?
A new school year is well under way here at Lake Center Christian School! The halls are filled with the sounds
of young minds learning. As Christians we are called to “Love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, strength
and mind” (Luke 10:27). This means looking at all knowledge as revealed truth about/from God’s creation. It also
means developing a mind that is able to apply knowledge gained from the study of God’s Written Word and His
world.
The Christian life is not a special compartment in an otherwise secular life. Rather it is an entire way of living.
Learning and worshipping therefore are
not separate entities, rather learning is a
form of worship to the Creator of all good
things.
Shane Byler Speaking at Senior Chapel
The Bible calls us to always be prepared
to give an answer to everyone who asks
about the hope we have. (1 Peter 3:15) We
need to teach our students how to logically
uphold truth in today’s culture. A Biblical
Worldview provides a firm foundation
and solid answers to questions our children
face everyday. It gives us a lens through
which to see and make decisions regarding
all of life.
It is our prayer that every student at Lake Center Christian School grows in the grace and knowledge of our Savior,
Jesus Christ. Additionally it is our heart cry that they gain wisdom through their ability to discern and judge what
is true and right in the Lord. When this happens, difference makers are made!
Our Junior class takes a trip each year to the Domonican Republic (DR) to serve and minister. These are students
who showered Jesus’ love to others during the Mini-Term Trip to the DR.
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Olivia Moore & Alison Griffith minitering to DR children.

Nurse news by Heather Terry, RN
THE QUESTION:TO SEND
OR NOT TO SEND?
Now that another school year
is underway, many parents find
themselves struggling with sick
children and when to send them
back to school. You don’t want your
children to miss school, but at the
same time, you don’t want them
returning if they are too sick or
could infect others. It is especially
hard to determine if a child should
stay home during the morning
because you can’t tell if he/she will
improve or get worse during the day.
With that in mind, I am suggesting
keeping children home if they are
experiencing:
1. fever over 100 ⁰ F
2. vomiting
3. diarrhea
4. frequent and/or
persistent cough
5. widespread rash
6. red, itchy, drainage eyes
7. persistent pain
(ears,stomach,throat)
8. lice
WHEN CAN THEY RETURN:
1. fever-24 hours after
fever free without medication
2. vomiting-24 hours after last
episode without use of medicine
3. diarrhea-24 hours after last
episode without use of medicine
4. cough-no longer persistent
w/thick or constant drainage
5. rash-24 hours after
treatment has started
6. eyes-24 hours after
treatment has started
7. pain-24 hours after
treatment has started or
pain subsided w/ stomach
8. lice-hair must be
treated and nit-free
Always seek or consult with
your health care provider if
ever there is a question.
TRUE OR FALSE?
Poison Ivy Isn’t Contagious?
TRUE It is caused by contact with
the plant’s oil, and while blisters
on the skin have fluid, this fluid
can’t be transmitted to another, but
you can “catch” poison ivy if you
touch clothing that has brushed
against the plant and has oil on it.
When outside working, wear long
pants, shirts with sleeves, boots,
and gloves. Wash exposed clothes
in hot water immediately after
removing them. Be sure to also
wash your skin just to be certain.
COLD OR FLU?
FLU COLD
Fever Rarely Fevered
Comes on Runny Nose
Suddenly
Feel Miserable Scratchy
Throat
Aches and Sneezing
Pains can
be severe
Coughing is Develop slowly
continual and
lasts longer
Weakness May lead to
with intense sinus
exhaustion congestion
Can develop May lead to
in lungs ear infections
Get rest Get rest
Drink
plenty of fluids
Drink
plenty of fluids
Student Council Officers
Class of 2019
President- Mattie Davis
Vice President - Chris Johnson
Secretary - Madison Swartzentruber
Treasurer - Will Caudle
Male Social Service Chair - Logan Bury
Female Social Service Chair -
Ellie Mizener
Male Chaplain - Connor Smith
Female Chaplain - Eliz Slabaugh
Class of 2020
President - De’Ontae Murray
Vice President - Micaiah Miles
Secretary - Tessa Galletta
Treasurer - Abbey Stoltzfus
Social Service Chairs- Jordan Tufts &
Grace Lawson
Male Chaplain - Stephen Thomas
Female Chaplain - Anna Meyer
Service Chair: Daniel Underation
Class of 2021
President - Christian Secrest
Vice President - Bella Huston
Secretary - Ben Groves
Treasurer - Payton Slider
Male Social Service Chair -
Dylan Shrock
Female Social Service Chair -
Faith Kappel
Male Chaplain - Jonathan King
Female Chaplain - Macy Kline
Class of 2022
President- Natasha Lyogky
Vice President- Natalie Clark
Secretary- Melina Smith
Treasurer- Aidan Green
Female Social Service Chair-
Emme Stoltzfus
Male Social Service Chair -
Ryan Stuthard
Male Chaplain- Christopher Kline
Female Chaplain- Leah Klein
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The Arts
The High School Choir, Band & Orchestra and the Junior
High Choir were treated to a high energy, first-rate
field trip to see “Newsies” at the Canton Player’s Guild.
Tuesday, December 4 th - The Third and Fourth grades
will be presenting the musical, “Star Search” by Gina
Boe and Barb Dorn at 7:00 PM.
Thursday, December 6 th - Showcases our Junior High
and High School Band and Orchestra. This performance
will take place in the gymnasium at 7:00 PM.
Friday and Saturday, December 7 th and 8 th - Our Junior
High and High School Choirs will be singing along
with the various ensembles at the Chapel in Green.
Mrs. Connair, the stage manager, made all the arrangements
for this amazing, fast-paced, musical. The singing,
the acting, the costumes, the dancing – WOW! It’s
an experience that will not soon be forgotten.
Thursday, December 13 th - The 5 th and 6 th grade wind
up our Christmas concert season with a musical called
“The Mystery of the Manger,” created by Celeste
Clydesdale.
Come to one, two or all of our celebrations as we
praise and worship our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Happy Birthday, Jesus! We give our talents as a gift
back to You.
Holiday Happenings
The first elementary concert of the year was on
Tuesday, October 30 th . Mrs. Starcher, who has been filling
in for Mrs. Maarschalk, directed the 5 th grade and
6 th grade bands. The concert also featured the 5 th and 6 th
grade choir, and several of the elementary orchestras.
With Christmas celebrations beginning on Tuesday,
November 20 th , the High School Band, Choir, and Orchestra
will be performing at the John S. Knight Hall
for the annual Christmas Tree Festival. Then our concert
season goes into full swing.
Friday, November 30 th - Features our Kindergarten,
First and Second graders at Evermore Community
Church of Hartville starting at 7:00. This year the First
and Second grades will be
singing Luke 2:1-20. What
a great way to hide God’s
Word in your heart.
Date Time Activity
Tues., Nov 20 Day Choir, Band, & Orchestra
at John S. Knight Center
Nov., 27 -29 All Day Elementary
Christmas Shoppe
Fri., Nov 30 7:00 PM Grades K-2 Christmas
Program at Evemore Church*
Tues., Dec 4 7:00 PM Grades 3-4 Christmas
Program*
Thurs., Dec 6 7:00 PM JH & HS Band, &
Orchestra Christmas Concert*
Fri., Dec 7 7:00 PM JH & HS Choir Christmas
Concert at The
Chapel in Green.
Need Tickets
Sat., Dec. 8
4:00 PM &
7:00 PM
JH & HS Choir Christmas
Concert at The
Chapel in Green
Need Tickets
Thurs., Dec 13 7:00 PM Grades 5-6
Christmas Program*
* Lake Township Community invited to attend
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Alumni News
Lifelong Learning and Service to Christ
Whether you attended Lake Center Christian School K-8 or K-12, we would like to hear from you. How has the Lord directed
your life since you left LCCS? How have you further prepared to serve Him? What major life events have happened
like marriage, children, career paths? We want to connect with you and help you connect with each other. Please click on
the alumni link: https://goo.gl/forms/vrRayTKfrFuAfnkv2 to tell us your story. Check out Alumni events and catch up on
Facebook at the Lake Center Christian School Alumni Facebook page.
JOEY SHAW, 2010 GRADUATE FROM LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Joseph Shaw, Son of Terry and
Richard Shaw attended Lake Center
Christian School from Kindergarten
(1998) to Graduation (2010).
He is a Journeymen Electrician and
went straight into the career field
as an apprentince.
He has
become a
master
electrican.
He enjoys
what he
does and likes to work with electricity!
What was the best lesson you
learned at LCCS?
I learned to trust in God’s plan for
my life.
How did LCCS prepare you for
what you are doing now?
LCCS taught me how to interact
with people in a professional manner.
What class best prepared you for
life after LCCS?
Mr. Knori’s Bible class and Mr.
Schroll’s Personal Finance Class
were the best two classes to help
me thrive after LCCS.
What was your favorite memory of
LCCS?
My favorite memory is the Chapels
that were lead by Mr. Knori.
What was your favorite class?
Bible class with Mr. Knori
Whom have you stay in contact with
at Lake Center Christian School?
I have kept in touch with Mr. Knori,
who was a mentor to me, and
Mr. Schroll, who provided me with
financial guidance.
What is your favorite Scripture
verse?
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the
plans I have for you,” declares
the LORD, “plans to prosper
you and not to harm you,
plans to
give you
hope
and a
future.”
What
would
you say to someone thinking
about Christian Education or
attending LCCS?
Attending LCCS will give you
a foundation that will last you
the rest of your life.
Written by Joey Shaw
Alumni -
We want to
hear from you!
Please share your
engagement,
wedding, and baby
news with us!
Congratulations to
Ashley Phipps
(‘07) for becoming
engaged. Her
wedding is planned
for July 2019.
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Service Projects - World Vision
Partnership
with
Lake Center Christian School has partnered with World Vision to sponsor several children from India. Students in
grades 2 nd -6 th will have a student that their class will write to and raise support for each month. Each class will be
able to follow their child and have ongoing relationship until both entities graduate. Classes will receive updates
periodically and may have opportunity to connect via letter writing, satellite, or Skype.
The partnership with World Vision gives our students opportunity to serve others on a global scale. It allows them
to connect to a child their age and form an impactful relationship. This partnership puts a face to the needs around
the world. We are eager to see the impact this endeavor will have for years to come.
We will also be holding the 6K run on May 10, 2019, and the students will partner again with the Matthew 25
challenge in 3 rd grade on February 11-15, 2019. Below is information concerning each of the students, and what
grades are supporting which students from India.
Randian - India
2 nd Grade Sponsored
Randian lives with his parents.
His father is a farm laborer and his
mother is a farm laborer. His birthday
is March 26, 2011. He likes to
play group games.
Harishwaran - India
4 th Grade Sponsored
Harishwaran lives with his parents
and one brother. His birthday
is May 31, 2008. He loves
toys and playing sports.
Nagajothi - India
3 rd Grade Sponsored
Nagajothi lives with her parents
and one brother. Her father
is a painter and her mother is
a housewife. Her birthday is
May 13, 2010. She loves to
play with toys.
Rishalini - India
5 th Grade Sponsored
Rishalini lives with her parents
and one brother. Her birthday is
April 20, 2008. She loves toys
and learning her local language.
Vijaya Kumar - India
6 th Grade Sponsored
Vijaya lives with his parents, one
brother and one sister. His birthday
is August 19, 2006. Vigaya
loves to play cricket. His favorite
subject is Social Studies.
Kishore - India
1SP Sponsored
Kishore lives with his parents and
one sister. His parents struggle to
provide for the family. His father
is a daily wage earner. His birthday
is April 7, 2009. He likes to
play with toys.
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Sports by Shane Byler
Fall season filled with Highlights
The girls soccer program took a big
step forward this season under the
guidance of Coach Kadlecek. The Tigers
finished with their highest win
total, (six), since their magical season
in 2011 where the team won the District
Championship and advanced all
the way to the OHSAA Regional Final.
To go along with their six (6) wins, the
team saw an improved finish in the PTC
standings by sweeping both Rootstown
and Valley Christian to claim 4 th place
overall. Faith Stalter earned 1 st Team
PTC honors, while Leah Kadlecek and
Elise Gambol earned 2 nd Team honors,
and Kaydri Sommers and Ellie Mizener
were named as Honorable Mention recipients.
In addition to their improved
success on the field, the Tigers also
championed the first annual “Kick for
the Cure Event” on Saturday, September
15 th . The team played in honor of
Erin Rogers, (who has recently been
battling cancer), daughter of former
LCCS Soccer Coach, Matt Rogers.
The team wore pink for the game, did
an honorary balloon liftoff, and raised
money to help support the Rogers family
during this difficult time.
The boys soccer program continued
to build on their recent success with a
strong 2018 campaign. First year head
coach, Bryan Smith, helped the Tigers
get off to an outstanding 7-1 start and
ended up finishing the regular season
with a strong 9-6-1 overall record and
a runner-up finish in the PTC. The
team went on to earn the 4-seed in the
OHSAA District Tournament, a dis-
trict that they have had great success
in over the years. Senior, Christian
Zavarelli, became the 3 rd LCCS boys
soccer player in the previous four years
to earn PTC Player of the Year honor.
In addition to Zavarelli’s Player of the
Year accolade, Joel Meyer and Owen
Humbert were named 1 st Team PTC,
while Josh Klatt and Sam Bury made
the 2 nd Team, and Silas Kadlecek and
Zach Ebbott made the Honorable Mention
list. The boys soccer program also
partnered with the girls soccer program
and assisted in organizing the “Kick for
the Cure” Event.
The volleyball program put together
a very respectable season for the second
consecutive year. After coming on
strong towards the end of the year, the
Tigers went into the OHSAA District
Tournament on a winning-streak and
a respectable 8-14 overall record. The
Tigers won their opening round tournament
game against Richmond Heights
and earned a Sectional Final matchup
against the #1-seed in the District, Dalton.
Olivia Moore, who has committed
recipients. In addition to very respectable
season, seniors, Olivia Moore
and Mattie Davis, organized an event
against rival, Central Christian, called
the “Volley for Kenna” Event. After
decorating the gym and dedicating the
game to the late, McKenna Karmie,
who recently passed away, the girls organized
a bake sale to help raise funds
to support the family. This has become
a tradition for the senior class in the
volleyball program each season.
The cross country program saw great
improvement
throughout the
season from
each of their four
high school runners.
Under the
guidance of 2 nd
year head coach,
Julie Watson,
and experienced
senior, Eliz Slabaugh,
male runners, Jackson Tucker,
Chris Kline, and Jonathan King all
set personal records throughout the
year. Eliz Slabaugh and Jackson Tucker
both earned 2 nd Team PTC honors
while Jonathan King and Chris Kline
were both named as Honorable Mention
recipients. With a strong incoming
freshmen class, the cross country program
will look to compete as a team in
the 2019 season as it continues to take
steps forward.
Under the leadership of six-year head
coach, Doug Byler, the boys golf program
showed a lot of promise through-
to Geneva College, earned 1 st Team
PTC honors while Claire Mooney was
named to the 2 nd Team. Freshman, Jessica
Ickes, and Junior, Katie Moreen,
were named as Honorable Mention
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Sports by Shane Byler
Fall season filled with Highlights contintued
out the 2018 season. Despite some early struggles, the team played their best towards the end of the season in some key
tournaments including: PTC Tournament (4 th place), State Farm Invitational (7 th place)
and the OHSAA Sectional Tournament (5 th place). The program will only lose one senior
from this season in Christian Via, and will return everyone else. With a wealth of experience
coming back in 2019, there are high hopes in place for continued improvement. Matt
Starcher earned 2 nd Team PTC honors while Kobe Byler and Daniel Underation were
both named as Honorable Mention Recipients.
The Tigers girls golf team experienced a season of growth and rebuilding throughout
the 2018 campaign. With only two
returning letter winners from the previous
season, they welcomed seven
new golfers to the program. For the first time in program history, a junior
varsity team was fielded. The ladies finished the year with an overall
record of 2-12. The team also hosted the 3 rd Annual Lady Tiger Invitational,
which drew in eighteen different schools. At the conclusion of the
season, Camryn Zuercher earned 2 nd Team PTC Honors and Abby Ryan
and Meredith Karmie both received Honorable Mention honors for their
efforts this season.
We are preparing to enter into the Winter Sports Season
with a lot of momentum and excitement. Each of
our basketball programs spent a lot quality off season
time preparing for the season ahead. Each program was
involved in summer training, a multitude of shootouts
and summer events, along with a variety of camps to
improve their skills.
Coach Ryan McGonagle will return in his second year
to lead the boys’ basketball program. In his first year,
he led the Tigers to a 13-11 overall record against a
high-quality schedule that featured a strong PTC conference
opposition, multiple showcase events, and
some of the top private school basketball programs
in the area including St. Thomas Aquinas, Cardinal
Mooney, and Youngstown Ursuline. Under strong
leadership from a large senior class, the Tigers advanced
to an OHSAA Sectional Championship matchup
with Dalton that they lost closely. This season, the
team will look to improve on the 2017-18 season they
put together, against another very challenging schedule.
Returning lettermen, Payton Triplett, Matt Starcher,
Adam Nowak, and Blake Sommers will be leading
the way along with a few other newcomers this season.
Winter Sports 2018-2019
Coach Tim Keene returns for his second year as the
head coach of our girls basketball program. The program
took a giant step forward in the 2017-18 season as
they totaled the highest win total since 2012 by finishing
with a record of 10-13. The girls also advanced to
the OHSAA Sectional Championship game, but were
defeated by Dalton as well. The team displayed great
competitiveness in the PTC and will return a wealth of
experience and their core group for the 2018-19 season.
A large group of incoming freshmen will also increase
numbers to a point where the program will feature a junior-varsity
team for the first time in years. As number
continue to grow, Coach Keene and his group will look
to continue to take steps forward as a program.
Coach Mindy Ickes will also be returning for her fourth
year as the head of our cheerleading program. Despite
low numbers last year, the squad did a great job showing
support, spirit, and enthusiasm at all the contests
and positively affected the overall climate and culture
of our game-day atmosphere. We’re truly appreciative
of our cheerleaders’ efforts and we are very excited to
see the program continue to grow in its 4 th year overall
at the high school level.
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Tuition Assistance by Mary Lou Conley
The Tuition Assistance Program of Lake Center Christian
School exists to allow Christian families who are
not able to afford the cost of tuition the opportunity
to benefit from an education at Lake Center Christian
School. It was established in May 2001, awarding a
total of $8,000 for the 2001-2002 school year. It has
grown to a total of $105,791 awarded for the 2018-
2019 school year. Most of the money awarded comes
from donations. An offering for the LCCS Tuition Assistance
will be taken at each of the Christmas Concerts.
Please see page 17 for the Holiday Schedule.
Annual Benefit Auction and Dinner
by Sonia Bancroft
Our 2019 auction theme is “Building Lives One
Brick at a Time.” This event will be held on
Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Lake Center
Christian School in the Gymnasium.
Everyone is invited!
3:30 PM Silent Auction Tables are open
4:00 - 5:30 PM Dinner
5:00 PM Kid’s Auction
5:30 PM Live Auction
The cost of a dinner ticket is $20.00 for adults, and
$8.00 for children. Tickets will be available for
purchase starting on Monday, January 14, 2019,
from our website. If you would like to purchase a
sponsor table (seating
eight), you may purchase
on-line at our website. The auction
catalog will be available
for review on March 1, 2019.
This year, the kid’s auction
is for Kindergarten
through Sixth Grade children
from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Mrs.
Stock and her high school volunteers
will make it a fun filled
event for your child(ren).
By the grace God has given
me, I laid a foundation as a
wise builder, and someone else
is building on it, but each one
should build with care. For
no one can lay any foundation
other than the one already
laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1 Cor. 3:10-11
Please check out the www.lccs.com/aution website or
contact Sonia Bancroft at sbancroft@lccs.com for more
information. If you would like to donate items or sponsor
this event, please contact the Advancement Office. We
are receiving donations now.
Information
Important Winter/Spring Dates
Date Time Activity
Fri. Jan 18 7:00 PM HS Play - The Best Bedtimes
Stories*
Sat. Jan. 19
2:00 PM
7:00 PM
HS Play - The Best Bedtimes
Stories*
Sat. Jan. 19 All Day OMEA HS Solo and
Ensemble Contest
Thurs. Jan 24 4 to 7 PM Community Open House*
Sat. Feb. 2 7:00 PM Winter Semi-Formal
Tues., Feb. 5 3:10 -
8:00 PM
Sat., Feb 9 4:00
-8:00
PM
Grades 7-12 Parent/
Teacher Conferences
Kindergarten - Grade 6
Winter Fair*
Mon., Feb. 18 ALL DAY NO SCHOOL
President’s Day
Tues., Feb. 19 3:10 -
8:00PM
Preschool - Grades 6 Parent
Teacher Conferences
Thurs., Feb 21 7:00 PM National Honor
Society Induction
Program
Fri., Feb. 22 11:30 AM All School Early Dismissal
Fri., Feb. 22 12:00 -
4:00 PM
ACSI Regional Speech Meet
Fri., March 1 All Day Deadline to JH & HS
Course Registration
Sat., March 9 3:30 -
8:00 PM
Auction - Building Lives
One Brick at a Time*
Fri., March 16 All Day OMEA Large Group Contest
Sat., March 17 All Day OMEA Large Group Contest
Mon - Fri.
March 18 - 22
Mon - Fri.
March 25 - 29
All Day
All Day
Mini-Terms (High School)
No School
Spring Break
Mon., April 1 All Day Continuous Enrolment Fee
Deadline
Sat., Aprl 6 All Day JH OMEA Solo and
Ensemble Contest
Fri. April 12 7:00 PM Spring Musical*
Sat. April 13
2:00 PM
7:00 PM
Spring Musical*
Mon., April 15 All Day Tuition Assistance Deadline
Fri., April 19 All Day No School - Good Friday
Fri., April 26 Morning Grandparents Day
Fri., April 26 7:00 PM Junior/Senior Banquet
Sat., April 27 3:00 PM TRIBE Concert*
* Lake Township Community is invited to these events
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Mark your calendars
Friday, December 21, 2018
Alumni Night (LCCS Alumni enjoy free admission to the
basketball game and refreshments!)
Thursday, January 24, 2019 *All School Open House *
4:00 - 7:00 PM
*Bring a prospective family to open house and receive a Gift!
Tuesday, February 5 & 19 Parent Teacher Conferences
Saturday, February 9 PTF Winter Fair for Elementary Students and Families
Thursday, February 21 National Honor Society Induction Program
Friday, February 22 Early Dismissal at 11:30 due to ACSI Regional Speech Meet
Saturday, March 9
LCCS Benefit Auction 3:30 - 8:00 PM
Monday, April 1 Re-enrollment due for 2019-2020
Monday, April 15
Tuition Assistance Applications Due
Friday, April 26 Grandparents Day for Grades K-6
Friday, April 26
Junior/Senior Banquet
Saturday, April 27
TRIBE Performance 3:00 PM
Friday, May 24
Senior Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 31
Last day of School PK-11 th
Monday, June 10
Howard R. Miller Golf Outing
Don’t forget:
The full event calendar
& lunch menu can be
found on the mobile
channels or our website!
elem.lccsmobile.com