The Lord. That is the primary reason the Apostle Paul was filled with joy. He understood well the blessings the Lord had for him. We do too, and with Paul, we rejoice in the forgiveness and eternal life that the Lord won for us.

There is another reason Paul could rejoice. In the verse just before our theme verse Paul said, “Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life” (Philippians 4:3). Paul had much help in his gospel ministry, and he was grateful in the Lord for it.

At Winnebago Lutheran Academy, we have much help, too. That is what this brief issue of the Anchor is about. It is a thank you to all who support the ministry of this Academy. It is a thank you for living your faith.

Yours in Christ,

Phil Janke Coordinator of Recruitment and Communications

2019 FALL ANCHOR | WINNEBAGO LUTHERAN ACADEMY | WLAVIKINGS.ORG

Fall 2019

ANCHORA publication for Alumni and Friends of Winnebago Lutheran Academy

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›› upcoming events

DECEMBER 19 7:00 pm Christmas Concert 20 1:00 pm Christmas Concert

JANUARY 26 11:30am -3:30pm Let’s Celebrate!

FEBRUARY 14-16 WALL B-Team Tournament 21-23 WALL A-Team Tournament

MARCH 12-14 WLA Theatre presents Matilda

APRIL 25 The Event

CHRIST WE PROCLAIM. 2019 WELS NATIONAL CHORAL FEST

WLA was privileged to host the WELS National Choral Festival on November 8 - 10. Over 500 students from around the country lifted their voices in song to our Lord and Savior. Thank you to all of the Congregations, Host Families, Volunteers, WELS Area Lutheran High School and Prep School Choirs, Directors, WLA Parents, WLA Staff, and WLA Faculty for all the help in putting on this event. To God be praise!

SCAN THIS CODE FOR A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF WLA

Rejoice in the Lord always. Philippians 4:4

2019 FALL ANCHOR | WINNEBAGO LUTHERAN ACADEMY | WLAVIKINGS.ORG

VIKING COUNCIL

"Rejoice in the Lord always."

Philippians 4:4

EXTRA CURRICULAR LEADERSThis is incredible. The following list is the people it takes to support the extra curricular activities at WLA. (This doesn’t include all the families who are involved in Booster Club and volunteer at various events and concerts throughout the year who are too numerous to list!) Please note the names in italics--those are the people who do not teach at WLA yet dedicate many hours towards serving this ministry. To say “Thank you!” is not nearly enough.

Viking Council, in addition to helping plan other school events throughout the year, hosts two fundraisers per month for students: Thingy Thursday and Mission Monday. A fun food item or student event is the focus for these special days. Shamrock shakes, ice cream sundaes, and caramel apples are just a couple of the items sold this year. Pictured are the members of Viking Council preparing shamrock shakes for Thingy Thursday!

Viking Council begins the school year by welcoming the incoming class of freshmen to campus for the Freshmen Lock-In. The Council plans dozens of activities both on and off campus for the freshmen to become familiar with WLA, its students, and faculty.

Viking Council values a continued growth in servant leadership skills. In early November, the Viking Council members were able to attend a WELS student council leadership forum at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School to share with other Lutheran schools what Viking Council is doing at WLA and to collaborate with the other schools for organizing new future events at WLA.

Viking Council values the community around WLA and the Fond du Lac area. To show their continued dedication to their WLA neighbors, they organized a day to rake leaves in the community. Being community minded will continue to be a high priority for Viking Council.

Written by: Alissa AmbrosoViking Council Advisor

▲ VIKING COUNCIL HELPS OUT IN OUR COMMUNITY.

▲ VIKING COUNCIL INTRODUCTIONS AT FRESHMAN LOCK-IN.

VIKING COUNCIL MEMBERS AT THE

LEADERSHIP FORUM AT KML.

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Academy Kids Dale Witte

Choirs Dale Witte

Bands Abigail Kurth John Hall

Theatre Justin Liepert Andy Mildebrandt

Board Game Laurel Papenfuss

Yearbook/pictures Emily Bilitz Barb Zahn Paul Thiesfeldt

Viking Council Alissa Ambroso

Esports Dave Schroeder

Intramural Paul Thiesfeldt

Forensics Scott Herrewig Justin Liepert

Bowling Regina Thiesen Ed Spanbauer

Ice Fishing Aaron Bilitz

Trap Chris Kohnke

Cheer Kristin Mose Darcy Rahjes

Dance Jaymee Lauersdorf Melanie Phillips

Cross Country Matt Kohlman Tammi Kohlman Don Kerr

Football Kevin Loehr Scott Herrewig Pastor Zahn Kyle Loehr Scott Schmitz Josh McAuly Jason McAuly Josh McCormick Dan Schwartz Bill Heinkel Chris Blohm

Boys Soccer Dave Haag Eric Schraufnagel Jeremy Thiesfeldt

Volleyball James Roecker Ann Steffen Miriam Roecker Kris Miller Tammy Bernhard

Boys Basketball Marty Nell Craig Schwartz Joe Stroede Noah North

Girls Basketball Eric Schraufnagel Dan Schwartz John Suprenand Lexi Voss Travis Kretsch Cassidy Williams Mackenzie Boehlke

Wrestling Buddy Roecker James Roecker Jared Putz Eric Schroeder

Baseball Mike Seibel Kevin Seibel Pastor Zahn Aaron Bilitz Travis Kretch Mike Baeckl

Softball Riley Westphal Kris Miller Tim Boelk

Girls Soccer Pastor Haag Paul Thiesfeldt

Golf Kevin Ehlke

Track Mark Heckendorf Don Kerr Ann Steffen Matt Kohlman Tammi Kohlman Rueben Rodriguez

Jesus Cares Ministry/ WLA New Friends Pastor Janke