Seeking Alumni of the First Graduating Class

This year, the Gala would like to recognize and honor Lutheran High School's first graduating class. Thanks to the generous donation of a board member, a table has been bought for these alumni and they are invited to be recognized at the dinner auction. If you graduated from LHS its first year, or if you know an alumni on this list, please contact Principal Cal Behrens for details about the event:

Lester Carbajal
William Compton
Robert Haeuser
Loel Hofmann
Sandra Honoree
Nanci Isenmann
Allen Johanningmeier
Soule M'Connell
Wayne Morris
Ellen Orth
Kenneth Pereira
Steven Vogt

New Photo Website

Mr. Ken Redler has a new website on which he will be posting pictures of LHS events: www.kenredlerphotography.photoreflect.com Stop by to view the most recent pictures from the soccer and basketball seasons.

LHS Alumni

A new tradition is starting. At this year's Christmas concert on December 4th at St. John Lutheran Church, we are inviting all former choir members, including "Yesterday's Tomorrow" and any previous vocal groups, to join the LHS choir for the closing piece of the night--a medley of Christmas carols. We will meet at St. John at 6:00 p.m. on December 4th for a short rehearsal and reception. Then we will perform at the end of the 7:00 p.m. concert. If you would like a copy of the music to practice beforehand, copies will be made available in the LHS school office. Any questions, please contact Jonathan Held, LHS music director, at 504-455-4062. Please help spread the word.

LHS Night at Anselmo's

2006-2007 Yearbooks

The 2006-2007 LHS yearbooks have arrived. If you attended LHS last school year, please see Ms. Loughmiller to claim yours.

Atonement Auction

Hallway Decorating Results

Here are the results of the 2007 Homecoming Hallway competition and some of their panels:

3rd Place (tie): Sophomores and Freshmen
2nd Place: Seniors
1st Place: Juniors

(above) a panel from the first place junior class
(below) a panel from the second place senior class

Homecoming 2007

This past Saturday, LHS celebrated their Homecoming. The football Gryphons took on Country Day and pulled out a close 12-6 loss. Homecoming Court included:
Chelsie Lacoste (freshman maid)
Jonathan Davis (freshman duke)
Addie Regan (sophomore maid)
Kevin McCullough (sophomore duke)
Crystal Lewis (junior maid)
Gabe Martinez (junior duke)
Katie Lacey (senior princess)
Joshua Simon (senior prince)
Elizabeth Barnes (Homecoming Queen)
Adam Bruzeau (Homecoming King)

Lady Gryphons Place Second in Ecole Tournament

Congratulations to the Lady Gryphons varsity volleyball team who took 2nd place at the Ecole tournament this past Saturday. The Gryphons finished the day with a 3-2 record. LHS defeated Crescent City, Reserve Christian, and Ecole. St. Martin's proved to be a tough opponent. We lost the first game 25-16, but fought back in the second to win 25-23. The third and final game saw the Gryphons lose in a close 13-15 loss. Congratulations to the team!

Valedictorian/Salutatorian Hall Plaques

Valedictorian and Salutatorian plaques have been hung in the entrance of LHS to honor those academic acheivements. Stop by and see them. We are missing names for the following years:

Salutatorian: 1970,1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984

Valedictorian: 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2004

If you know the names of the salutatorian or valedictorian for these years, please contact the school office so we may honor them.

Herff-Jones Update (Juniors and Seniors)

On Tuesday, September 25, senior graduation announcement orders will be taken at 8 a.m. Students have the order information. A $75 deposit is required; make checks payable to Herff-Jones.

On Friday, September 28, junior ring orders will be taken at 8 a.m. Students have the order information. A $50 deposit is required; make checks payable to Herff-Jones.

A+ Athlete Award

Congratulations to senior Rebecca Blackwell who has been recently honored as an A+ Athlete. Rebecca will be interviewed by Jim Henderson and her video spot aired on WWL TV. This is the third year in a row in which LHS has been home to an A+ Athlete.

Service Hours

Juniors and seniors, remember to turn in your 10 service hours for this quarter to Ms. Steinke. They are due by Wednesday, October 10th.

If the organization you volunteer with will allow you to take pictures (ask permission), please do so that we can see the great work you are doing.

Junior Ring Orders & Senior Graduation Announcement Orders

Herff-Jones Graduate Supply representatives will be at LHS on Wednesday, September 19 at 8:00 a.m. to disperse junior ring order and graduation announcement information.

On Tuesday, September 25 at 8:00 a.m., Herff-Jones will be here to take senior graduation announcement orders. A deposit will be necessary to place an order. Please make checks payable to Herff-Jones.

On Friday, September 28 at 8:00 a.m., Herff-Jones will be here to take junior ring orders. A deposit will be necessary to place an order. Please make checks payable to Herff-Jones.

Class of '75 & '76 Pictures

The classes of 1975 and 1976 held their class reunion in the summer of 2006. Pictures from this event can be found at http://mikeperrymedia.com/clients/lhs/

Homecoming

The 2007 Homecoming game will be on Saturday, September 29. Cheer on the football Gryphons as they take on Country Day at noon at Bertolino Playground. The Homecoming dance will follow later that evening from 8-11 pm at the Sheraton Hotel in Metairie (in the Galleria). This year's theme is "Here's to the Night."

LHS Benefit

You are invited to enjoy a dinner and wine pairing at Maple Cafe on Sunday, September 16th at 6 pm. Cost for the dinner is $125 per person, with the proceeds going to Lutheran High. Contact the school office if you would like to join us.

It's a Boy!!!

Congratulations to Jonathan and Elisabeth Held on the birth of their first child, Nathaniel James Held. Nathaniel came into the world on June 8th at 12:13PM and weighed 8lb. 14oz. Young Nathaniel was claimed for Christ in a baptismal ceremony held on June 10th.

Service

Lutheran High students, faculty and several parents recently held a service project at City Park. LHS helped to clear out some of the invasive vegetation, the Chinese tallow tree, at the Couturie forest.

Senior Dinner

On Thursday, April 26th the class of 2007 held a Senior class dinner at Miyako's Restaurant. A good time was had by all in attendance.

Eagle Scout Project

On Saturday, April 28, Nicholas Fenner from Troop 223 led a group of volunteers in completing his service project toward the rank of Eagle Scout. His project included fixing the flagpole and landscaping and painting an entrance to the school. Only 2% of all young men who join the Scouting program reach the rank of Eagle Scout. Many astronauts and Presidents are Eagle Scouts. A couple of notable Eagle Scouts include the first human to step on the moon, Neil Armstrong, Steven Spielberg, and John Tesh. By the way, Bill Gates made it to Life Scout. Thanks to Nicholas and crew the entrance looks great!

Service Project

Recently Lutheran High students under the direction of the Student Leadership Team supervised by Ms. Steinke conducted a clothing and food drive to benefit local charities. Over 1,400 pieces of clothing were collected and donated to Covenant House and 214 lbs. of food items donated to Second Harvesters Food Bank.

In another project students assisted the local Thrivent chapter in bagging items to be used in hurricane relief efforts at St. John's church in Laplace.

Track

We did it again - a three peat!!! Our 2006-2007 Track and Field team performed admirably in the annual Region 3-B Track and Field events. We extend our congratulations to Candis Camarigg, Princetta Cummings, Rachel Gaston, Joey Marroccli, Brianne Roberts, Kelsey Shaffer, and Joshua Simon for an outstanding season.

We are pleased to announce that Princetta Cummings has advanced to the state level. She placed first in the 100 hurdles, third in the 200m dash and third in the 100m dash. The state track meet will be held Thursday, May 3 on the LSU campus. We wish her much success as she prepares for the state competition.

Thank you athletes. We are very proud of you.

A+ Athlete Award

Senior Hayley Feindel was recently honored by Jim Henderson on WWL TV for her accomplishments on the softball diamond and in the classroom as a student. Her future plans are to attend the Coast Guard Academy and fly helicopters. Congratulations and the best of luck.

Senior Skip Day

This year's Senior skip day was held in conjunction with attending Jazz Fest. The Class of 2007 was granted free tickets through the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Foundation Community Outreach Program.

Track

The racing took place until late at night, but the results are in!
The Gryphon's performed mightily!
LHS students placing in the District Track meet are as follows:

Boys
Joshua Simon, Shot Put, 1st place.
Joshua Simon, Discus, 4th place.
Joey Marraccoli, 800m Dash, 4th Place.

Girls
Princetta Cummings, Hurdles, 1st place.
Princetta Cummings, 100m Dash, 2nd place.
Brianne Roberts, 100m Dash, 2nd place(heat).
Princetta Cummings, 200m Dash, 3rd place.
Kelsey Shaffer, 200m Dash, 4th place.
Candis Camarigg, 400m Dash, 4th place(heat).

4x100 relay team of Candis Camarigg, Brianne Roberts, Rachel Gaston, and Princetta Cummings, 2nd place.

They all move on to the Regional state meet to be held at Welsh High School in Lafayette next Tuesday the 24th.

Softball

The Lady Gryphons finished up their run in the playoffs with a 15-0 loss to Bell City High. They finish up the year with a winning record of 10-9-2. Congratulations on a successful year!

Track

Results from the recent All Girl Invitational Track Meet are in.

Princetta Cummings-1st Place, 100m Dash-Overall

Heat Results:

Brianne Roberts-3rd Place, 200m Dash

Rachel Gaston-4th Place, 200m Dash

Softball

On Tuesday afternoon the ladies defeated Believer's Life by a score of 12-0. Hayley Feindel launched a long home run over the fence. Their district record now stands at 5-2 and 9-6-2 overall. On Thursday, April 5, they take to the road to play French Settlement.

Softball

The Lady Gryphons defeated Holden 3-0 on Monday afternoon. It was scoreless going into the bottom of the 7th inning when Katie Lacey hit a 3 run homer. Hayley Feindel threw her third no-hitter in a row. The district record now stands at 4-2 and 8-6-2 overall.

Softball

Thursday afternoon the Lady Gryphons shut out Mt. Hermon 12-0! Hayley Feindel threw a perfect game!! Congratulations!!

Softball

The Lady Gryphons shut out Maurepas on Tuesday afternoon 1-0. Hayley threw a no hitter and the ladies had no errors in the game. Congrats!! The next game is Thursday, the 29th at Mt. Hermon for 4PM

Softball

In a pitcher's dual the Lady Gryphon's were defeated by French Settlement 1-0 on Saturday morning. The next game is Tuesday @ Maurepas for 4PM.

Track

At the recent AllState Sugar Bowl Classic held at Tad Gormley, freshman Princetta Cummings finished second place overall in the 100m Hurdles. Congratualations!

All-District Basketball Team

Congratulations to Chris Petty and Katie Lacey who were picked by the Times-Picayune to the District 9-B All-District Basketball teams for boys and girls respectively.

Softball

Congratulations to the Lady Gryphon's who defeated Believer's Life on Thursday afternoon by a count of 8-0.

All-District Soccer Team

Congratulations to Chris Petty, Joshua Bravender, Michael Guillot, and Kevin Laurent for being named to the Times-Picayune District 9-III All-District Soccer Team. Job well done!

New Doors

New doors were recently installed at LHS. Many thanks to Mr. Lacey and Mr. Taylor along with a crew of volunteers that helped to make this project possible.

Track

The track team completed a successful meet at the Maurepas High School Cooney Relays held on March 21, 2007. The girls and boys both finished in 3rd place. Individual results are as follows:

Shot Put - Joshua Simon - 1st Place
100m Hurdles - Princetta Cummings - 1st Place
100m Dash - Princetta Cummings - 1st Place
200m Dash - Princetta Cummings - 1st Place
100m Dash - Brianne Roberts - 3rd Place
800m Run - Joey Marrocoli - 3rd Place

Good Job Gryphons!!

Volleyball

Three Lady Gryphon volleyball players were recognized for their on-court performance during a season that saw Lutheran High finish second in the district and qualify for the post season.

All-District First Team:

Samantha Uhle
Katie Lacey
Becky Lacey

In addition the Times-Picayune named Katie Lacey to All East Jefferson volleyball team.

Congratulations on a successful season!

Softball

The lady Gryphon's were defeated by Holden 6-0 on March 20. Hayley Feindel pitched a one hitter for the game. Their next outing is Thursday, March 22 vs. Believer's Life at JPRD #2.

Literary Rally

Congratulations to the following LHS students who placed in the recent District Literary Rally held at UNO. They all qualify for the state competition. Good Luck!!

Algebra I - Alannie Tyler - 3rd Place
Biology I - Rebeca Shaffer - 2nd Place
Biology II - Elizabeth Burke - 1st Place
Chemistry - Joshua Simon - 1st Place
Civics - Mary Hayes - 1st Place
English I - Princetta Cummings - 2nd Place
English II - Lindsey Molin - 2nd Place
Free Enterprise - Kelsey Shaffer - 3rd Place
Geometry - J.P. LeCompte - 3rd Place
Introduction to Business Computer Applications -
Chris Ricouard - 1st Place
World Geography - Joey Jacobson - 3rd Place

Track

Congratulations to the following students who participated in the recent Fisher Invitational held on Friday, March 16.

Princetta Cummings - 1st overall in 100m hurdles and 100m dash

Heat Results:

Candis Camarigg - 3rd in the 200m dash
Rachel Gaston - 2nd in the 200 m dash
Joseph Marraccoli - 5th in the 800m run
Kelsey Shaffer - 4th in the 200m dash
Joshua Simon - 5th in the discus

Softball

In LHS Softball action this week, the ladies were defeated by McGehee 6-4 on Tuesday and defeated by Ecole 10-4 on Friday. The ladies lost two key players to injuries during the week. Their record stands at 5-4-2.

Drama

On March 9 & 10 the Drama department presented "The Nerd". The entire cast were newcomers to the stage and now eagerly await the next production.