Concordia Lutheran High School

Concordia Lutheran High School recognized their underclassmen at the end of year Underclassmen Awards Assembly. Computer Science Awards were some of the many awards given out.

Concordia Lutheran High School recognized their students at the end of year Awards Assembly. The Theatre Arts Awards were some of the many awards given out.

The girls track team placed 3rd at regionals finishing 1.5 points behind 2nd place Northrop. Top performances, listed below, advanced to the IHSAA State Track & Field Meet in Indianapolis on Saturday, June 6th. Girls 4x800 Meter Relay | 9:28.61 2nd Place Lilly Schlicker, Natalie Cordes, Ellie Walters & Mallory Weller [alt. Daphne Weller, Maddie Gentz, Brylee Crass & Hannah Clark]. 800 Meters | Maddie Gentz - 2:17.07 - 2nd Place and Brylee Crass - 2:17.37 - 3rd place. 1600 Meters | Mallory Weller - 4:43.81 - 1st Place and Daphne Weller - 4:57.24 - 2nd place. 3200 Meters | Mallory Weller - 10:27.09 - 1st Place and Daphne Weller - 10:42.28 - 3rd place.

Graduating seniors across the region were honored Tuesday, June 10, during the 2025 PSM Gemlick Scholarship banquet Parkview Mirro Center for Research & Innovation. Eight winners were received $8,000 scholarships - made possible by Parkview Health Foundation - for their academic excellence, athletic achievement and community engagement. Student-athletes were nominated by PSM athletic trainers assigned to the students' schools and by PSM Performance specialists who train the athletes. Winners are selected among the nominees by PSM Working Committee. This year, 55 nominees represented 32 high schools. Each nominee was recognized at the banquet with a video produced by the PSM Digital Outreach Team and a certificate from PSM. Eligible student-athletes must participate in one sport their senior year and hold a grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or 9.0 on a 12.0 scale). The Albright Gemlick Scholarships have been awarded since the 2003-04 school year, and bear the names of two late SportONE physicians: Dr. James E. Albright, who passed away in 1993; and Dr. Brett F. Gemlick, who passed away in October 2019.

Graduating seniors across the region were honored Tuesday, June 10, during the 2025 PSM Gemlick Scholarship banquet Parkview Mirro Center for Research & Innovation. Eight winners were received $8,000 scholarships - made possible by Parkview Health Foundation - for their academic excellence, athletic achievement and community engagement. Student-athletes were nominated by PSM athletic trainers assigned to the students' schools and by PSM Performance specialists who train the athletes. Winners are selected among the nominees by PSM Working Committee. This year, 55 nominees represented 32 high schools. Each nominee was recognized at the banquet with a video produced by the PSM Digital Outreach Team and a certificate from PSM. Eligible student-athletes must participate in one sport their senior year and hold a grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or 9.0 on a 12.0 scale). The Albright Gemlick Scholarships have been awarded since the 2003-04 school year, and bear the names of two late SportONE physicians: Dr. James E. Albright, who passed away in 1993; and Dr. Brett F. Gemlick, who passed away in October 2019.

Concordia Lutheran High School would like to recognize our 2025 graduating students that have gone through our Lutheran Schools from Kindergarten through the 12th grade.

Congratulations to four Concordia Lutheran High School students who recently competed at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Micah David is currently a Junior and is a member of CLHS Bowling team. He participated in the Indiana State Youth Masters & Queens Tournament and qualified for the Indiana Youth All Stars Team. The team will compete against the Kentucky All Stars in June. Way to represent CLHS Micah!!

Concordia Lutheran High School's A Cappella Choir proudly represented the school at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) State Finals on Saturday, May 10, after qualifying with top honors at the regional level. On May 3, the choir performed at Elkhart High School in the ISSMA State Qualifying Round, earning a Gold rating with distinction in both performance and sight-reading categories. Their exceptional performance secured them a spot among just 16 choirs statewide to advance to the prestigious State Finals, held at Pike High School in Indianapolis. Concordia's A Cappella Choir continues a long-standing tradition of excellence in vocal music and is a shining example of the school's commitment to both the arts and student achievement.

Canstruction Fort Wayne was back for 2025 at Glenbrook Square! Six amazing schools were competed this year and CLHS was one of them. All proceeds benefited hunger relief.

HOSA students joined other future health professionals to compete at the State Leadership Conference held April 14 - 16 in Indianapolis. There were 3,500 students who competed at this annual event. Concordia had 16 students compete in 10 events.

All six CLHS teams of the Robo Rangers advance to the VEX Worlds Championship in May.

The Concordia Lutheran High School Track & Field team had an outstanding day at the 2025 Hoosier State Relays showcasing talent, depth, and determination across multiple events. The Girls Team brought home the title of Meet Runners-Up for small schools, racking up an impressive 68 points and turning in several standout performances:

Concordia Lutheran High School's JROTC Robo Rangers teams showcased their engineering and problem-solving excellence at the 7th Brigade Army JROTC VEX V5 Robotics Competition, earning six major awards at the regional championship. Competing against top teams from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee, Concordia's teams demonstrated innovation, precision, and teamwork, solidifying their place as a force to be reckoned with in the robotics arena.

Congratulations to Remmington Tallent for an outstanding performance at the Indiana State Gymnastics Competition! Tallent placed 7th on vault, showcasing her skill and dedication on the state's biggest stage. We are so proud of her hard work and achievement! Way to go, Remmington!

Concordia Lutheran High School junior Mallory Weller claimed the title of National Champion in the 2-mile race at the 2025 New Balance Nationals this weekend in Boston. Weller dominated the competition with a blazing time of 10:05.56, setting a new personal record, a CLHS school record, the Indiana All-Time #3 mark, and the current US #6 time. Weller's incredible performance highlights her dedication and talent on the track. She also competed in the 1-mile event, finishing with a PR of 4:42.13, another school record, Indiana All-Time #3, and US #9 ranking. Congratulations to Mallory on this outstanding achievement!

Our CLHS girls made a statement on the national stage this weekend in Boston! Mallory Weller is a NATIONAL CHAMPION in the 2-mile with a blazing 10:05.56-a PR, new school record, Indiana All-Time #3, and US #6! She followed it up with a 4:42.13 in the mile, another PR, school record, Indiana All-Time #3, and US #9! More amazing performances: Daphne Weller - 4:58.76 in the Freshman Mile, 4th place & All-American! Natalie Cordes - 5:21.06 PR in the Freshman Mile! 4x800 Relay (D. Weller, M. Gentz, B. Crass, M. Weller) - 9:15, 9th place! Daphne Weller - 2:18.72 PR in the Freshman 800m, 9th place! 4x1 Mile Relay (M. Gentz, H. Clark, N. Cordes, L. Schlicker) - 21:37.55, 24th place! Amazing job, ladies!

For the ninth consecutive year, Concordia Lutheran High School's Maroon Standard Chamber Choir has earned a spot at the State Vocal Jazz Competition! Since the inception of the event, Concordia has consistently secured a place among Indiana's top vocal jazz ensembles. Out of 25 choirs from four district sites, Maroon Standard advanced as one of the top eight choirs in the state. The State Finals will take place on Friday, March 21, at Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis. This achievement reflects the dedication, talent, and hard work of the choir members and their director. The Concordia community is proud of Maroon Standard and wishes them the best of luck as they take the stage at state! Congratulations, Maroon Standard!

Concordia Lutheran High School is proud to cheer on Remmington Tallent as she competes in the vault at the IHSAA Gymnastics State Finals this weekend. The competition will take place at Ball State University on Saturday, [date], with opening ceremonies beginning at 11:00 AM and competition starting at 11:30 AM. Remmington has demonstrated outstanding dedication and skill throughout the season, earning her spot among Indiana's top gymnasts. As she takes the stage at the state finals, the entire Concordia community is behind her, wishing her success on this incredible achievement. Good luck, Remmington! We are proud of you!

The CLHS premiere concert choir, the 42-voice, A Cappella Choir is now on their annual tour through March 17th when they will return home for their final tour performance at Kramer Chapel on the campus of Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne. They will be going as far west as Norfolk, Nebraska with stops in La Porte, Indiana, Urbandale, Iowa, Omaha, Nebraska, and Lincoln, Nebraska. They plan on spending a day at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha which was ranked #1 in the nation by USA Today 2 years in a row. The A Cappella Choir exists to honor God and proclaim the love of Christ in song. Tour is their opportunity to take this message on the road! All concerts are free to attend. Please see the tour itinerary below: March 11| 6:30 CST - St. John's Lutheran Church - La Porte, IN March 12| 6:15 CST - Gloria Dei Lutheran Church - Urbandale, IA March 13| 7:00 CST - Faith Lutheran Church - Lincoln, NE March 14| 7:00 CST - Our Savior Lutheran Church - Norfolk, NE March 15| 6:00 CST - Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church - Omaha, NE March 17| 7:00 EST - Kramer Chapel, CTSFW - Fort Wayne, IN

The Concordia Lutheran High School Band and Orchestra recently took their talents on the road for their annual tour, bringing beautiful music and fellowship to communities across the Midwest. From February 6 through 10, students performed in three incredible venues, sharing their God-given gifts through inspiring concerts. The tour began with a stop at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elkhart, Indiana, where the musicians set the tone for an exciting journey with a 6:30 p.m. performance on February 6. From there, they traveled to Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois, performing for students, faculty, and guests in a special 7:00 p.m. concert on February 8. The tour concluded back home in Fort Wayne, where they played their final concert at St. Michael Lutheran Church on February 10 at 7:00 p.m., wrapping up a memorable trip filled with music, faith, and fellowship. This annual tour is a cherished tradition at CLHS, allowing students to share their talents, connect with Lutheran communities, and grow as musicians and ambassadors of our school. Congratulations to the Band and Orchestra for another successful and inspiring tour!

Earlier this week. CLHS Media Arts students attended the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters Spring Conference at Butler University with over 800 students from schools across the state. Students had the opportunity to network and attend workshops with media professionals such as filmmakers, radio show hosts, and journalists.

3A All-State Honors: Mallory Weller - Runner of the Year Daphne Weller - 1st Team Brylee Crass - Honorable Mention Hannah Clark - Honorable Mention Lilly Schlicker - Honorable Mention Maddie Gentz - Honorable Mention Will Schlegel - 1st Team Hunter Panning - Honorable Mention Cillian Hover - Honorable Mention In Indiana high school sports, the Class 3A IHSAA All-State Honors are prestigious accolades awarded to student-athletes competing in Class 3A schools. These honors recognize outstanding performance, skill, and contributions in their respective sports during the season. The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) oversees the classification of schools based on enrollment, with Class 3A typically representing medium-sized schools.

CLHS Girls Track Update! At a recent meet at Grand Valley State University, Mallory Weller ran a new personal record of 10:11.3 in the 3200m. This sets a new SCHOOL RECORD for Mallory AND sets a NEW INDIANA INDOOR RECORD ranking Mallory with the 6th best 3200m All-Time in the State of Indiana. Also at this meet, the 4x800 team of Daphne Weller, Maddie Gentz, Brylee Crass, and Mallory set a NEW INDIANA INDOOR RECORD with a time of 9:13.1. Way to go, Cadets!

Congratulations to Rose Folster (Silver Medal), Keaton Gass (Bronze Medal) and Evan Gernhardt (Voting Delegate) for their participation and placing at FCCLA State Conference, Baking and Pastry Competition.

Twenty-four Cadets competed at DECA State Competition from Sunday to Tuesday, March 2-4. Jack Habegger, Sam David, and Kathryn Crook have qualified to compete at the DECA International Competition in Orlando, Florida from April 25 to April 30.

Congratulations to Mallory Weller and the 4x800 team of Daphne Weller, Maddie Gentz, Brylee Crass, and Mallory Weller. At a recent meet at Grand Valley State University, Mallory ran a new PR of 10:11.3 in the 3200m. This sets a new SCHOOL RECORD for Mallory AND sets a NEW INDIANA INDOOR RECORD ranking Mallory with the 6th best 3200m All-Time in the State of Indiana. Also at this meet, the 4x800 team of Daphne, Maddie, Brylee, and Mallory set a NEW INDIANA INDOOR RECORD with a time of 9:13.1. Way to go, Cadets!

On Saturday 1/25/2025, Austin Jefferies represented Concordia at the Fort Wayne Regional Singles event at MVP. Top 11 boys advanced to Semi State. Austin placed 24th out of 47 bowlers, with a 546, missing advancement by 50 pins. Great effort! The Cadet bowling season has now come to a close. Thanks to this year's team for making it fun and breaking some new Concordia team records. Cadets representing this year's team consisted of: Hudson Kraft, Margret Gilman, Milas Woods, Joe Cobb, Austin Jefferies, Micah David, Ethan Walker, Ben Lehman, and Isaac Garnett.

Concordia Lutheran High School wrestlers Nolan Winicker (157 lbs) and Aidan Pesick (150 lbs) took home 1st place titles at the SAC Wrestling Championship. Their impressive performances secured individual victories in their weight classes, showcasing their hard work and dedication to the sport. As a team, the Cadets put up a strong fight, finishing 4th overall in the meet. Congratulations to Nolan, Aidan, and the entire wrestling team on a great competition!

Concordia Lutheran High School is proud to recognize Jack Andrews, Jalen Campos, Avery Cook, Ethan Rich, and Zach Spielman for earning a spot on Indiana's Academic All-State Team for 3A football. This prestigious honor highlights student-athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom, demonstrating outstanding academic achievement alongside their commitment to athletics. Earning Academic All-State recognition is no small feat, as it requires a strong GPA, dedication to coursework, and excellence in football. Congratulations to these five seniors on this well-deserved achievement!