Concordia Lutheran High School

Jack Habegger Named Barnabas Award Recipient Jack Habegger has been announced as the recipient for the 2025 Concordia Lutheran High School Barnabas Award The gift of encouragement is a beautiful fruit of the Spirit, and we all need it in our faith and daily lives. Thirty-nine years ago, the Class of 1986 stood where today's seniors now stand-ready to graduate and face new challenges. Wanting to leave a legacy at Concordia Lutheran High School, they created the Barnabas Award, named after the biblical encourager. In 2020, it was renamed the Richard W. Moellering Senior Barnabas Award to honor the Class of 1959 alumnus, who valued citizenship and servant leadership. The award includes a permanent plaque displayed at Concordia and a personal plaque for the recipient. The inscription reads: "Barnabas was a missionary and co-worker of St. Paul. His name means 'encourager,' which defined his ministry of service. At Concordia, we claim 'Christ is the center of our lives.' This award, a gift from the Class of 1986, honors a student whose life reflects that creed." Ten seniors were nominated this year: Gwen Burch Evan Gerig Jack Habegger Emma Latin Sierra Luttik Carson Nix Will Schlegel Naomi Weber Landon Willard Yabi Yidnekachew Throughout May, we've celebrated students using their God-given talents in academics, the arts, athletics, and more. This award, however, honors a student who encourages others with humility and heart-often behind the scenes. To the nominees: You've each impacted lives through your quiet encouragement. Some of you were nominated by more than one person. Thank you. As outlined by the Class of 1986, the selection committee includes four faculty members, four seniors, and one member of the class of '86. Their joyful yet difficult task was to read inspiring nominations and choose just one honoree. On behalf of the Class of 1986, we are proud to present the 40th Richard W. Moellering Senior Barnabas Award to Mr. Jack Habegger. Here's what was said about Jack: "He lives out Christ's love by putting others first-helping with anything from sending a simple email to lightening someone's load." "From a young age, Jack has served with his heart. He never misses a chance to help someone in need." "He volunteers without hesitation and follows through on every commitment." "Jack has a gift for seeing opportunities to help-and acting on them. Many have been blessed by his quiet service." Jack is the third in his family to receive this award, following his father, Bill (1990), and his brother, Michael (2022). It is the prayer of the Class of 1986 that this award continues to reflect the spirit of Concordia-living and serving in the love of Jesus. May we all go and encourage someone in their faith today.

Jack Habegger has been announced as the recipient for the 2025 Concordia Lutheran High School Barnabas Award The gift of encouragement is a beautiful fruit of the Spirit, and we all need it in our faith and daily lives. Thirty-nine years ago, the Class of 1986 stood where today's seniors now stand-ready to graduate and face new challenges. Wanting to leave a legacy at Concordia Lutheran High School, they created the Barnabas Award, named after the biblical encourager. In 2020, it was renamed the Richard W. Moellering Senior Barnabas Award to honor the Class of 1959 alumnus, who valued citizenship and servant leadership. The award includes a permanent plaque displayed at Concordia and a personal plaque for the recipient. The inscription reads: "Barnabas was a missionary and co-worker of St. Paul. His name means 'encourager,' which defined his ministry of service. At Concordia, we claim 'Christ is the center of our lives.' This award, a gift from the Class of 1986, honors a student whose life reflects that creed." Ten seniors were nominated this year: Gwen Burch Evan Gerig Jack Habegger Emma Latin Sierra Luttik Carson Nix Will Schlegel Naomi Weber Landon Willard Yabi Yidnekachew Throughout May, we've celebrated students using their God-given talents in academics, the arts, athletics, and more. This award, however, honors a student who encourages others with humility and heart-often behind the scenes. To the nominees: You've each impacted lives through your quiet encouragement. Some of you were nominated by more than one person. Thank you. As outlined by the Class of 1986, the selection committee includes four faculty members, four seniors, and one member of the class of '86. Their joyful yet difficult task was to read inspiring nominations and choose just one honoree. On behalf of the Class of 1986, we are proud to present the 40th Richard W. Moellering Senior Barnabas Award to Mr. Jack Habegger. Here's what was said about Jack: "He lives out Christ's love by putting others first-helping with anything from sending a simple email to lightening someone's load." "From a young age, Jack has served with his heart. He never misses a chance to help someone in need." "He volunteers without hesitation and follows through on every commitment." "Jack has a gift for seeing opportunities to help-and acting on them. Many have been blessed by his quiet service." Jack is the third in his family to receive this award, following his father, Bill (1990), and his brother, Michael (2022). It is the prayer of the Class of 1986 that this award continues to reflect the spirit of Concordia-living and serving in the love of Jesus. May we all go and encourage someone in their faith today.

Members of the senior class were recognized Sunday, May 1st for their academic accomplishments. The Martin Fischer Memorial Scholarship is a $32,000 scholarship over four years, which is awarded to an outstanding senior who plans to enter a humanities-related field.

Members of the senior class were recognized Sunday, April 28th for their academic accomplishments. The Gallmeier Scholarship is given annually to a senior who will attend a Lutheran college or university to prepare for a career in Christian education or pastoral ministry. The scholarship awards $1,500 each year.

Congratulations to senior Max Park who received the Distinguished Scholar Award to The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The Distinguished Scholar Award is one of the top scholarships at SCAD and recognizes students based on academics, honors, and leadership.

Senior Michael Habegger was honored today with the Richard W. Moellering Senior Barnabas Award. Established by the Class of 1986, the award recognizes a senior who exemplifies encouragement and servanthood. Barnabas was a missionary and co-worker of St. Paul. His name means "encourager." His ministry in life was to be of service to his fellow man. One nominator wrote: "Michael has a magnetic personality which helps him instill a sense of community in each group in which he takes part. He is a natural servant, volunteering in any way, and always following through with the commitment he makes." Ten students in all were nominated for this award by the student body and faculty and staff. A committee of four faculty members and four seniors made the final selection. Habegger was nominated along with nine other seniors, Ben Corley, Rachel Geller, Ben Gerig, Ellie Hellinger, Lainey Linnemeier, Anna Maxson, Katie McKay, and Hope Stephenson.

Congratulations to Dontrell Johnson for receiving the Miller Leadership Academy Scholarship from Ball State University. This scholarship will provide select incoming Ball State freshmen an $11,000 renewable scholarship-plus resources and services that focus on supporting underserved students financially, academically, and holistically. Miller Leadership Academy students will be immersed in co-curricular activities that will help them develop into effective leaders who are supported in every aspect of their undergraduate experience. The programming will include a summer bridge program, the Miller College's Living Learning Community, leadership development, professional development, mentoring, academic and holistic support services, immersive learning projects, and service opportunities.

Members of the senior class were recognized Sunday, May 1st for their academic accomplishments. The Martin Fischer Memorial Scholarship is a $32,000 scholarship over four years, which is awarded to an outstanding senior who plans to enter a humanities-related field. The scholarship was awarded to Isaiah Tietz.

The Lawrence A. Ackerman Scholarship from the Fort Wayne Zoological Society was established "To encourage and assist worthy students pursuing a career in the stewardship of animals." This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior based on the applicant's character, commitment to the stewardship of animals, financial need, scholastic achievement, and promise. Graduating high school seniors in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties in Indiana are eligible to apply. A one-time $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to one student each year. CLHS Senior, Mckenzi Humbert, was awarded this scholarship.

Members of the senior class were recognized Sunday, May 1st for their academic accomplishments. The Gallmeier Scholarship is given annually to a senior who will attend a Lutheran college or university to prepare for a career in Christian education or pastoral ministry. The scholarship awards $1,500 each year. The scholarship was awarded to Elizabeth Gatchell.

Six high school seniors who took part in the annual Summit Scholars Competition will be attending Purdue University Fort Wayne this fall as members of the 2022-23 class of Chapman Scholars. These full, four-year scholarships are awarded entirely on academic merit and community involvement.