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Volume 6, Issue 8 April 2021
Principal’s Ponderings
Sue and I have been blessed to minister around the country in various schools, and
because of that, we have bought our share of houses. All but one have been older
homes that require constant upgrading/changing. Although we’ve been in our current
house for five years now, there is always something to modify. This weekend, I fin-
ished replacing multiple mismatched doors on the second floor of our 90 year old
home. If you’ve ever bought such a house, you might even find yourself looking for
help like HGTV to learn methods of improvement for the house. I find in the LuHi min-
istry that we share, we also are about looking to our Lord for guidance as we work to
achieve the alterations necessary for us to continually offer the best ministry possibili-
ties to those in our community.
This year, the most amazing offering we’ve shared was being able to be in-person for
almost the entire school year. Let that sink in a bit as so many of our educational col-
leagues are happy to be experiencing some type of hybrid. However, we find that cer-
tain changes are on the horizon beyond our decision to learn in-person this year.
Some of those upcoming modifications:
After deep consultation with Trinity Lutheran church leadership, Mr. Zach Klug has
accepted our call to teach and lead administratively starting next school year;
Dr. Ruth McDonnell has accepted a call to lead the LCMS church’s teacher colloquy
program based in Bend, Oregon; we now once again are looking for a music teach-
er who will lead at the high school and teach band at our Lutheran grade schools;
We continue to look for a Spanish teacher for our curriculum for the 2021-22 school
year; and
With the sad loss of “grounds superintendent” Gary Brashear, we will be looking for
someone to direct landscaping operations for our 26 amazing acres of land.
Recently, as we’ve been working on further planning for the 2021-22 school year, we
know that your role in supporting and sharing about our ministry here at LuHi is critical.
Please make sure to share with families you know, that are looking at their educational
choices for next year, how we have been in-person and made that work well this year.
Of course, for those who are contemplating sending a student to a public school, those
families will need to consider if their student will end up being placed in classes where
their peers may be struggling to catch up. The administration and faculty at LuHi are
very cognizant of those challenges. We want prospective families to know that stu-
dents coming to Lutheran High School will not be slowed because of COVID school
lockdowns.
As always, thank you for your partnership this year as we have been in-person, in-
school, and together in-Christ!
Crusader of the Month Last week was a special week, Holy Week; a week when we re- member how Jesus set His eyes and His life on the course that was set before Him, the course that led Him to the cross for our salvation. Because He has won that race for us, "Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith." - Hebrews 12:1-2 Our Crusader of the Month for March lives out that faith as she serves in quiet humility as one of our Christian Leaders, as a mem- ber of National Honor Society and Spiritual Life Committee, as a teacher aide, and as a captain of her sports' teams. She not only figuratively runs with endurance the race set before her, but can be literally found running Cross Country courses and endurance races in Track, always striving for excellence, not just in the physical rac- es, but in all that she does inside and outside the classroom. When she isn't actually running, physically, you might find her serving others in her job at a nursing home, or filling out college scholar- ship applications as she prepares for a career in the health field, or helping to grade papers, or reading announcements, or being a good friend. This Crusader of the Month was also recently selected to the IHSA All-State Honorable Mention Academic Team, a very distinctive honor for her academic and athletic achieve- ments. Let's congratulate Senior Elizabeth Eck as she continues to "run with endurance the race set before her, looking to Jesus as the founder and perfecter of her faith!" Also nominated: Ben Werner and Abigail Bouravnev
Ledger April 2021
APRIL
8 Senior Parent Meeting - 6:30pm. In-person in the
Chapel, as well as virtually. Separate email will be
sent with the virtual information.
10, 12-15 Spring Play Tech Week
14 Crusader Aider Meeting - 6pm Cafeteria Academic Spotlights
16 1/2 Day of School - 12:10pm Dismissal
March 12, 2021
16-18 Spring Play - Format TBD [FTBD]
17 ACT Test at LuHi - No one but proctors and Academic
those testing allowed in the building until 1:00pm Senior Kiersten Oldham, Religion
23-29 VIRTUAL LuHi Auction (See Article)
25 NHS Induction Ceremony - 1:30pm Athletic
30 NHS Auction - School Assembly Senior Delaney Scheidenhelm, basketball, 1000th career
point
MAY The Varsity Boys Basketball team
7 1/2 Day of School - Leadership Service Day in
the morning - 12:10pm Dismissal
13 Spring Music Concert - FTBD
14 1/2 Day of School - 12:10pm Dismissal
March 26, 2021
15 Prom - TBD Academic
17 Last day for Senior payments by check or ACH Freshman Emily Ferguson, Health and PE
Board of Directors Meeting - 7pm Freshman Laura Koch, Health
18 Award Night - 6:30pm FTBD
21 Full School Day - 1/2 day of classes and 1/2 day Athletic
end-of-school year celebration The Girls Volleyball Team
23 Baccalaureate Reece Butcher, Boys Soccer
26-28 Final Exams
29 Graduation
Good Deeds
BLUE - Items in Blue are new additions to the calen-
dar. These are the remaining days given by the State Paige Bergschneider Erin Borntreger
for teacher in-service days.
Zach Fales Isaac Groth
Kiersten Oldham Josh Mauney
The rule for 2020-2021 is that change is
constant! Please be sure to check the Kaleigh Bergschneider Makenna Cox
school’s online calendar to see if school Justin Kerwin Ryan Reavis
and/or sports events have been added,
cancelled, postponed, or relocated.
3rd Qtr. HIGH HONOR ROLL
FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR
Tad Andrews Bianca Adubato Arianna Akers Ysabella Adubato
Blake Banday Allison Blade Sydney Bailey
Tristyn Carlove
Kaleigh Bergschneider
Brynn Borah Abigail Bouravnev Paige Bergschneider
AJ Gehrke
Madelyn Cox Josie Brunner Michael Bertoni
Miles Kaufmann Makenna Cox Lili Cave Erin Borntreger
Christopher Cuyugan
Maggie Klinc Alexander Crouch Elizabeth Eck
Alissondra Davis
Aubrianne Landrey Peter Dracos Austin Eastman Ty Gehrke
Chalen Garrett
Elise Miller Elizabeth Ferguson Jacob Ginder
Caleina Herman
Evan Howse Justin Kerwin Kylie Goldstein
Noah Oldham
Elijah Klug Joel Lucasey Isaac Groth
Jeremiah Perkins Lindsay Madonia
Sean Mulhall Jack Hazelwood
Catherine Matejka
Joshua Powell Jennifer Pezall
Elijah Oldham Luke Leischner
Rylan Radtke Abigail Oller Christian Schoeffel Lauren LeMar
Ella Reynolds
Ashlyn White Siena Senalik Kiersten Oldham
Anna Schleyhan
Hannah Springer Ben Werner Delaney Scheidenhelm
Elliott Woehrmann
Alaina Standefer Vivian Young Patrick Vespa
Ethan Theilen
Allyson Whitaker
Mati Wilcoxen High Honors recognition is
given to those students
3rd Qtr. HONOR ROLL with a GPA of 3.67-4.33
FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR
Anna Bonnett Braddock Bearden Elizabeth Banning Zach Fales
Hope Carroll
Emily Ferguson Zade Kimbro Hannah Garvue
Elly Clark
MaLaya Malley Liam Green Joshua Mauney Justin Isaacs
Victoria Ray Grady Lopian
Kohl McAfee Hayden Radtke Nick Quinn
Luke White
Clifton McCrady Ryan Reavis Alex Spainhour
Jillian Woodbury Samuel Pollock
Savannah Skeeters Caleb Stevens Natalie Swisegood
Alyssa Smith
Nolan Walker
Brea’Ana South
Grant Thomas
Brett Westbrook
Carter Whitlock
Adelle Worthy Honors recognition is given to those
students with a GPA of 3.01-3.66
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National Honor Society / Leadership Team News
The Lutheran High National Honor Society and the LuHi Leadership Teams
joined together to host a Canned Food Drive, March 8-12th. Non-
Perishable food items collected were donated to the St. John’s Breadline in
Springfield. This was a Thrivent Action Team Project.
Ledger April 2021
Congratulations to Senior Elizabeth Eck on her selection to the All-State Aca-
demic Honorable Mention Team. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA)
announced its 2020-21 All-State Academic and Honorable Mention Teams, in-
cluding our very own, Elizabeth Eck!! The honorees were chosen from a group
that included hundreds of students throughout the state.
Every IHSA member school is invited to nominate one female student and one
male student who meets the following guidelines: he/she must possess a mini-
mum 3.50 grade point average on 4.0 scale after their 7th semester, have par-
ticipated in at least two IHSA sponsored sports or activities during each of the
last two years, and demonstrated outstanding citizenship.
“This is a tremendous honor and I hope
every student who was nominated takes a
great deal of pride in all that they have ac-
complished,” said IHSA Executive Director
Craig Anderson. “These students are the
embodiment of what it means to take ad-
vantage of the entire high school experi-
ence...”
The entire listing may be found at: https://
www.ihsa.org/Resources/Awards-
Recognition/IHSA-All-State-Academic-
Team/2020-2029-All-State-Academic-Team
Congratulations,
Elizabeth!!
Ledger April 2021 Congratulations, Delaney Scheidenhelm!!
Ledger April 2021
Re-enrollment forms were mailed to ad-
dresses of record at the end of February.
If you do not have yours, please call the
school office.
Remember that scheduling for classes is
NOW Re-enrolling current students for done on a first-come, first-served basis
the 2021-2022 school year now! based on receipt of re-enrollment form
and application fee.
Upcoming Crusader Aiders meetings are:
April 14, 2021
May 12, 2021
Meetings are held at 6:00pm. Masks and physical distancing are required
while in the school building for the entire meeting. All LuHi parents/
guardians are automatically a part of the LuHi Crusader Aiders. We wel-
come and encourage you to attend meetings.
Don’t forget to order your Shopper’s Blessings Cards!
Shopper’s Blessings scrip cards work just like any other gift card with
one big bonus, both the LuHi oper ating budget AND your stu-
dent’s tuition account reap a percentage of each and ever y purchase you
make!! Everyone needs groceries and fuel, LuHi scrip cards can help with that.
Orders are due to Mrs. Radtke (extension 135) or k.radtke@spiluhi.org on Mondays by 11:45am.
If you have any questions about the program, contact Mrs. Radtke or the school office.
Order Form attached at bottom of Ledger
Ledger April 2021
The students in our Theater Department are working hard
to prepare its Spring Play, The Island of Dr. Libris.
Please continue to encourage our young actors, actresses,
and crew in their endeavors.
The Island of Dr. Libris celebrates the power of imagination with an action-packed ad-
venture that shows that sometimes the real story starts after you close the book! What if
your favorite characters came to life? Billy’s spending the summer in a lakeside cabin
that belongs to the mysterious Dr. Libris. But something strange is going on. Besides the
security cameras everywhere, there’s Dr. Libris’ private bookcase. Whenever Billy opens
the classic books inside, he can hear sounds coming from the island in the middle of the
lake. The clash of swords. The twang of arrows. The dialogue of characters. Sometimes
he can even feel the ground shaking. It’s almost as if the stories he’s reading are com-
ing to life! But that’s impossible … isn’t it? Before long, Dr. Libris’ island is populated by
some of the most famous characters in all of literature: Hercules, Robin Hood, Maid
Marian, The Three Musketeers, Tom Sawyer and Pollyanna. When these characters
mingle, their plot lines get mixed up (and complicated by the arrival of a few comic book
heroes and villains). The Island of Dr. Libris harnesses the imaginative powers of live
theatre, calling on the audience to use their imaginations along with Billy’s.
As of this writing, due to COVID, the production’s presentation format is
still to be determined. More information will be released as it becomes available.
Ledger April 2021
Lutheran High School is enrolling
for the 2021-2022 school year!
Although we can’t have prospective families tour the school at this time,
our full-length promotional video, posted on our Facebook page and our
website, does a tremendous job of overviewing the life of a LuHi Crusad-
er and showing families what they can expect when enrolling their stu-
dent in LuHi. With YOUR endorsement, we can spread the word of
LuHi’s ministry to the Springfield area. If you know of an interested
family, please let them know about the video and refer them to our office
at 546-6363 or email our Admission Coordinator, Michelle Cox, at
m.cox@spiluhi.org.
Student Shadow Days are now available for prospective students to expe-
rience, first-hand, the excellence in education taking place and witness-
ing the teacher/student interaction that makes LuHi a family.
READ ABOUT LUHI’S ‘REFER-A-FRIEND’ PROGRAM
ON THE NEXT PAGE!
LuHi Welcomes our applicants to the Class of 2025
Trinity - Cameron C., Greenlee D., Violet F., Jeremiah K., Ella M., Wyatt P., Aiden R.,
Noah R.
Our Savior’s - Dalton B., Allyson, B., Kelton C., Madalyn P.
Springfield Christian - Hannah B., Kenna M.
St. Aloysius - Sophia P., Reese R., Regan R., Isabella S.
Little Flower - Dawson F., Gabriel H.,
Riverton - Olivia B.
Homeschool - Aislyn C.Ledger April 2021
2020-2021 Ledger Deadlines
August 6 December 3 March 4
September 6 January 12 April 2
October 5 February 4 May issue =April 30
November 5 Summer Ledger deadline: June 26th
TEST DATE REGISTRATION LATE
DEADLINE REGISTRATION
** Lutheran High is a testing center pending ACT approval
The school office phone is answered from 7:30am to 3:30pm on school days and has a general
voicemail box on which to leave messages at all other times.
3500 W. Washington Street, Springfield IL 62711-7922
Phone: 217-546-6363 Fax: 217-546-6489 Email: admin@spiluhi.org
ACT School Code: 143-963
Principal: Glenn Rollins ext. 131 Student Services: Susan Gilman ext. 130
Assistant Principal: Denise Hennig ext. 133 Bookkeeper: Julie Watson ext. 137
Athletic Director: Katie McCulley ext. 126 Development: Kathy Radtke ext. 135
Guidance: Josh Ebener ext. 106 Admissions Office: Michelle Cox ext. 138
Administrative Assistant: Jodie Conner ext. 131Ledger April 2021 WIU and the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration is offering interac- tive activities and information concerning CSI techniques, detecting deception, human tracking, drone and disaster responses, and so much more on April 17, 2021. This Open House allows students to work directly with and meet our experienced faculty as they conduct blood spatter analysis, cyber investigations, and target terrorism, all while learning about public safety career opportunities, educational choices, and paths to success. To join in this Open House, please complete the registration jot form ( https:// form.jotform.com/200585070982154 ) attached to this message. If you have questions or want further information, please email jj-myers@wiu.edu or set up a phone appoint- ment using her Calendly link (https://calendly.com/wiu-leja/meeting-with-jill). Jill Myers Director of the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration **Please note that there is a complete flyer of what to expect and a schedule of the day that may be reviewed or copied in the LuHi school office.
Ledger April 2021 Do You Want Your Event Publicized? If you want to plan an event for a Lutheran High organization (a class, Crusader Aiders, a sports team, etc.), here are the steps to follow….
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33
October 12 NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day
October 14 Testing Day – Half Day of School
- Most will be done by 11:30, Juniors at Noon
The complete school calendar can be found on the school website: www.spiluhi.org.
October 30 1/2 Day - 12:10pm dismissal from 8th hour class
November 5 Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 9 NO SCHOOL - Teacher In-Service Day
November 18 Prospective Student VIRTUAL Open House - 6:30pm
November 25-27 Thanksgiving Break
December 11 1/2 Day - 12:10pm dismissal from 8th hour class
Just click on the Calendar icon under the picture on the main screen.
December 16-18 Semester Exams (Special Exam Day Schedule)
December 18 End of Second Quarter/First Semester
December 19-Jan 3 Christmas Break
January 18 NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King, Jr Day
January 29 1/2 Day - 12:10pm dismissal from 8th hour class
February 12-15 NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day Weekend
March 12 End of Third Quarter
March 13-21 Spring Break
March 29 Prospective Student Open House - 7:00pm - Format TBD
April 2-5 NO SCHOOL – Easter Weekend
April 8 Senior Parent Meeting - 6:30pm - Chapel & Virtual
April 16-18 Spring Theatre Production - FTBD
April 23-29 VIRTUAL LuHi Auction (see article)
May 7 1/2 Day 12:10pm dismissal - Leadership Service Day in AM
May 14 1/2 Day 12:10pm dismissal
May 23 Baccalaureate @ Trinity Lutheran Church - 2:00pm
May 26-28 Final Exams (Special Exam Day Schedule)
May 28 Last Day of School/End of 4th Quarter
May 29 Graduation - 12:30pm
June 1-4 Snow Days (if needed)
BLUE - Added Information since the last LedgerAugust 24 First Day of School - 1/2 Day
September 6 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
October 11 NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day
October 13 Testing Day – Half Day of School
- Most will be done by 11:30, Juniors at Noon
November 24-26 Thanksgiving Break
December 20-22 Semester Exams (Special Exam Day Schedule)
December 22 End of Second Quarter/First Semester
December 23-January 3 Christmas Break
January 17 NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King, Jr Day
February 21 NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day
March 12-20 Spring Break
April 15-18 NO SCHOOL – Easter Weekend
May 22 Baccalaureate
May 25-27 Final Exams (Special Exam Day Schedule)
May 27 Last Day of School/End of 4th Quarter
May 28 Graduation - 12:30pm
May 31-June 3 Snow Make Up Days (if needed)Here is the YouTube address to view our indoor HOME games:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbo-3VqUqCJNaKQVcDx1aWw
To find the broadcast information for AWAY games, IF they choose to broadcast them, look
at our online calendar on our website: www.spiluhi.org.
Boys Soccer Games Girls Volleyball Games
4/8 vs. Calvary @ Hazel Dell - 4:30pm 4/10 JV/V @ Home vs. Pleasant Plains - 9:30 &
4/12 @ Carlinville - 11am
5:00pm
V/JV @ Home vs. Mt. Pulaski - 1 & 2:30
4/12 JV/V @ Home vs. Springfield - 6/7:15pm
4/13 JV/V @ Home vs. Calvary - 6 & 7:15pm
Football Games 4/15 JV/V @ Home vs. Carlinville - 6/7:15pm
4/10 @ MacMurray College vs. Triopia - 1:00pm 4/19 JV/V @ Home vs. New Berlin - 6/7:15pm
4/17 @ MacMurray College vs. 4/20 JV/V @ Home vs. Hartsburg - 6 & 7:15pm
Beardstown - 1:00pm
4/21 JV/V @ Riverton - 6 & 7:15pm
4/23 WIVC Crossover - TBD
4/22 JV/V @ Home vs. Morrisonville - 6/7:15pm
Girls Softball Games
4/26 @ Lawless Park vs. Lanphier - 4:30
4/29 @ Home vs. Pawnee - 4:30
4/30 @ Pawnee - 4:30 Girls Soccer Games
5/3 @ Home vs. Lincolnwood - 4:30
4/23 @ Home vs. Taylorville - 4:30
5/4 @ Edinburg - 4:30
4/27 @ Home vs. Carlinville - 4:30
5/6 @ Home vs. Edinburg - 4:30
4/29 @ Home vs. Meridian - 4:30
5/8 @ Home vs. Mt. Pulaski - 10:00am
5/3 @ Home vs. Riverton - 4:30
5/10 @ Home vs. Nokomis - 4:30
5/5 @ Home vs. Piasa Southwestern - 4:30
5/15 @ Raymond Park/Lincolnwood - 11:00am
5/7 @ Williamsville HS - 4:30
5/17 @ Tri-City HS - 4:30
5/11 @ Home vs. Hillsboro - 4:30
5/18 @ Home vs. Auburn - 4:30
5/12 @ Riverton HS - 4:30
5/19 @ Home vs. Tri-City - 4:30
5/14 @ Home vs. Beardstown - 4:30
5/21 @ Riverton HS - 4:30
5/17 @ Home vs. Athens - 4:30
5/22 @ Home vs. Jacksonville - 10:00am
5/24 @ Pleasant Plains - 4:30
5/25 @ Home vs. Morrisonville - 4:30
6/1 @ North Mac - 4:30
5/27 @ Morrisonville HS -
6/3 @ Auburn HS - 4:30
4:30pm
6/2 @ IHSA Regionals - TBDBoys Baseball Games Track Meets
4/13 @ Eisenhower Park vs. Southeast HS - 4:30 5/3 @ Beardstown JR/SR HS - 4:00
4/14 JV ONLY @ LLCC vs. Springfield HS - 4:30 5/6 @ North Mac - 4:00
4/15 @ Auburn - 4:30 5/10 @ North Mac - 4:00
4/19 @ Athens - 4:30 5/19 @ Pawnee HS - 4:00
4/20 @ Mt. Olive - 4:30 6/1 @ Beardstown JR/SR HS - 4:00
4/21 @ New Berlin - 4:30 (Double Header) 6/2 @ IHSA Girls’ Sectionals
4/22 @ Home vs. Mt. Olive - 4:30 6/9 @ ISHA Boys’ Sectionals
4/26 @ Home vs. Pawnee - 4:30 6/9 @ IHSA Girls’
State
4/28 JV ONLY @ Home vs. Springfield - 4:30
6/16 @ ISHA Boys’
4/29 @ Pawnee - 4:30pm
State
5/1 @ Home vs. Edinburg –11:00am
5/3 @ Home vs. Tri-City - 4:30
5/5 @ Home vs. Hillsboro - 4:30
5/6 @ Home vs. Williamsville
5/7 @ Home vs. Mt. Pulaski - 4:30
5/8 @ Edinburg Community School - 4:30
5/11 @ Riverton HS - 4:30
5/12 @ Home vs. Lincoln Community - 4:30
5/17 @ Tri-City - 4:30
5/19 @ North mac - 4:30
5/22 @ PORTA HS - 10:00am
5/24 @ Morrisonville HS - 4:30
(Double Header)
5/28 @ Mt. Pulaski HS - 4:30
5/31 @ Home vs. Nokomis - 3:00
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