Calvary Lutheran High School

The 2006-07 school year has hit the ground a runninn.  Right after school started, we learned we might be receiving our very first foreign exchange student.  Excitement filled the air, questions were asked and answered and books were ordered.  All were busy preparing for this new person.  We soon learned the student was a young lady from South Korea.  Her American name is Julia and her American family belongs to Trinity Lutheran.  Then within the few weeks we again received word that we were about to receive another exchange student.  Wow!  No one could explain the whirl wind of excitement that this generated.  This time we were told “it’s a boy”, a young man from Taiwan.  His American name is Billy.

We welcome Mrs. Suzanne Luther and Mr. William A. Hawley as two new teaching staff.

Mr. Hawley teaches mathematics, does general tutoring, student academic and personal guidance.  He received an Associates Degree in education at State Fair Community College in 1978; a BS in education, math and science in 1980; a M.ED. degree in 1983 at Lincoln University and M.DA. at Lincoln University in 1992.  Mr. Hawley came to Calvary with 13 years of teaching experience which includes being the Assistant Principal in the Jefferson City Public School system.

Mrs. Luther attended Central Missouri State University 1979-1980.  She then changed her major to teaching.  Mrs. Luther received her BFA in 1985, her teaching certificate (to teach K-12) in 1986 and her M.ED in 1989 from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  She taught four years in the Miller County School District; one year plus six months in the Jefferson City Public Schools and three years at Lincoln University.  Mrs. Luther teaches Art.

The next time you are at school, take the time to look at the wall outside the principal’s office.  You will see some of the work on display.  We have some talented young people in this area also.

Monday, September 25th.  It was a beautiful night for a drive through the back country and trails of Central Missouri.  Our unknown, never heard of, where are they from, Lady Lions were traveling to Stover to meet the Lady Bulldogs.  This was their very first volleyball game.  As you know, the games at Trinity Lutheran in early September were scrimmages (just practice games).  The lions were pumped and ready to go.  First serve of the game was a point from our own red number 14.  You will also see her wearing white number 10.  That point was only the first of many as they won the first 2 games.  For fun, they played a third game.  Guess what!  They won it also. Congratulations to our lady lioness.

“In recognition of a quality program of Christian Education as evidenced by its thorough self-study and acknowledged by the visiting committee”, Calvary Lutheran High School received its accrediation effective September 1, 2006. The National Lutheran School Accreditation Certificate is proudly displayed on the wall by Mr. Ahler’s office.

Tuesday, September 5, the Lady Lions volleyball team took part in scrimmage games at host school Trinity Lutheran. Our Lady Lions won two games and the Lady Tigers won two games. Spectators had a good time and the young men of the Calvary Pep Club were on hand to show support for their lady classmates. We have 10 young ladies playing volleyball this year. Good job Lady Lions!!

On Friday, September 15, the students will be attending “Art Inside The Park” event at Memorial Park. This will provide them the opportunity to gain a greater appreciation for art and having a good time doing it.

Friday, September 15 is also the end of the first 3 weeks of school. How time flies!

The first Trivia Fundraiser for Calvary will be Saturday, September 16. This event is being held at Michigan Place. At press-time, there are 15 teams registered. Good Luck to all of you.

The Active Parent Group is having an Apple Sale Fundraiser this month. The apples are sold in quantities of $5 for 1/2 Peck, $8-Whole Peck, $12 for 1/2 Bushel and $18 for Whole Bushel. Did you know that it takes about 6 apples to make an apple pie and a bushel of apples will make about 20 quarts of applesauce. WOW!! More information than you wanted to know. Deadling for these orders are September 26 and they will be at Calvary on October 7 to pickup. If you haven’t been approached to order any of these items, please feel free to call the school office.

On Friday, the 13th of October, Calvary Lutheran High School will be hosting a school dance. The site for this event will be Trinity Lutheran School gym. More information will be published next week.