Concordia Lutheran High School

There were 28 different competitive events of which CLHS students entered 14 of them. Of those 28 events, CLHS brought home the following: 5 1st place finishes 7 2nd place finishes 5 3rd place finishes 5 4th place finishes 3 5th place finishes 2 6th place finshes The top 6 placements from each event advance to DECA State Competition. March 5 - 7, 2023 in Indianapolis.

The MAA's American Mathematics Competitions program leads the nation in strengthening the mathematical capabilities of the next generation of problem-solvers.

CLHS Athlete of the week is selected each week by the Athletic Department. One athlete is selected each week from the coach's nominations.

CLHS Athlete of the week is selected each week by the Athletic Department. One athlete is selected each week from the coach's nominations.

CLHS Athlete of the week is selected each week by the Athletic Department. One athlete is selected each week from the coach's nominations.

Begun in 2014, the Honors Academy promotes exceptional academics, leadership, and community service among Concordia students by challenging and encouraging students to the next level of their academic success. After eight years, the program has graduated 44 students, and there are 36 students currently in the the program, including 10 new freshmen.

Concordia Lutheran High School regularly publishes achievements about students and their accomplishments through software called "Merit." When your child is recognized, Merit will ensure you are notified! We send you an email with a link to the achievement your student was honored in so you can read all about the great things your student is accomplishing! And then you can share those accomplishments on your social media with friends and family! This is your introductory email for the 2022-23 school year for this program.

CLHS students were honored during the Underclassmen Awards at the end of the Second Semester.

Congratulations to five of our Concordia students who have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship program. Three of our seniors, Cameron Cage, Jacob Mann, and Keller Whicker, were named Commended Students for their exceptional academic promise which was demonstrated through the PSAT. Juniors Jakiya Johnson and Steven Essex were recognized with the National African American Recognition Award for being in the Top 10 percent of the PSAT.

Concordia Lutheran High School's JROTC Battalion gathered for their Annual Tournament on May 13th. The night ended with an Awards Ceremony and promotions.

Allen County Non-Public Schools have each school select two students to represent their school as the Distinguished Students. Each school sets its own criteria. The Non-Public schools are area Catholic, Lutheran & Christian Schools. The ACNPSA Distinguished Students Award Ceremony was held earlier this week. A breakfast ceremony was held to honor each of the distinguished students. Each student was recognized with a certificate and a medal.

Concordia Lutheran High School would like to recognize our 2022 graduating students that have gone through our Lutheran Schools from Kindergarten through the 12th grade. God bless Lutheran Education! Congratulations to all of our 2022 graduates who walked across the Embassy stage last Sunday, May 29th to receive their diplomas!

Concordia Lutheran High School's JROTC Battalion gathered for their Annual Tournament on May 13th. The night ended with an Awards Ceremony and promotions.

Concordia Lutheran High School's senior athletes were recently honored during the Senior Athletic Awards. In addition to honoring our student-athletes, special awards were presented to seniors and coaches.

This year, Junior Achievement received funding through the Schwab Foundation in order to offer an essay contest for students currently enrolled in the JA Career Success and/or JA Career Speaker Series programs. This essay contest allows each participating student an opportunity to research and write an essay about a career that interests him or her. Dontrell Johnson wrote about wanting to be a psychologist and Wyatt Raney wrote about wanting to be a pilot. Each will each receive a $100 cash prize and a job shadow experience based on the career of interest as written in their winning essay. Congrats to both Dontrell and Wyatt!

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. Ten seniors were nominated: Ben Corley, Rachel Geller, Ben Gerig, Michael Habegger, Ellie Hellinger, Lainey Linnemeier, Anna Maxson, Katie McKay, and Hope Stephenson. Senior Michael Habegger was honored 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."

Congratulations to the Concordia Girls Tennis Team who are the 2022 ALL-SAC Champions. Concordia was able to defeat Dwenger in a close match of 3-2 which was tied 2-2 before Alyssa Linder and Katie Jones came back to win in a close 3rd set to win the match. Emma Jansing (#2 singles) and Alyssa Linder/Katie Jones (#2 doubles) went undefeated in conference play. The Lady Cadets have also beaten some top schools in the area including Carroll, Dekalb, Canterbury, and Leo. According to Coach Beier, "these wins were with different players getting the decisive 3rd point and was certainly a team effort not just 3-4 players being the key."

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.

Concordia had four students participate with the Snider HS Winter Color Guard this past winter season. The combined Color Guard knocked it out of the park and won the IHSCGA Regional A State Championship and were undefeated throughout the competition season. (Indiana High School Color Guard Association) The show was titled, "Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust." CLHS students competing were senior Jordan Gilbert, junior Devin Hairston, freshman Sarah Snyder, and Bethany Kroemer (who attends Concordia grade school). Congrats, students!

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.

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.

Congratulations to these students who were recognized during our Fine Arts Festival on March 27. Students were awarded based on categories. Our top prize, the Zollner Art Award, was given to senior Wyatt Chesebrough, "Self Sabotage."

The Marching Band held its auditions recently for Drum Major for next year, and 11 students tried out. They are excited to announce that David Millman and Lydia O'Dell have been selected as the 2022 Drum Majors for the Marching Cadets! Great job to all students who auditioned.

Lutheran Life Villages (LLV), a faith-based, non-profit senior living community, announced today that Ashley Reed, Piper Trail Wellness Coordinator, and Alex Dahnke, Concordia Lutheran High School Senior and LLV Business Office Intern, were named award winners at the Leading Age Indiana Spring Conference. LeadingAge Indiana is an association representing not-for-profit services and providers for the elderly. Ashley Reed, a 2002 Concordia graduate, was named the winner of the Emerging Leader Award and Alex Dahnke the Community Volunteer Award. All members of Leading Age Indiana are encouraged to submit nominations and the winners are chosen by an award panel. Both individuals have made an impact in the lives of the people that Lutheran Life Villages serves.

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.

Mr. Daniel Adair Named CLHS Class of 2022 Valedictorian Mr. Daniel Adair, son of Mark and Jennifer Adair, plans to attend Purdue University and study Biomedical Engineering. He attends Emmanuel Lutheran Church and graduated from Emmanuel-St. Michael Lutheran School. He has been involved in Cross Country, Track, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Foreign Language Club, Honors Academy, Koinonia Leader, Latin Club, and National Honor Society during his time at CLHS. What he loves about Concordia is "how teachers and coaches care about students inside and outside of their classroom or activity."

Congratulations to the CLHS A Cappella Choir!

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.

Nolan Labahn, son of John and Kristen Labahn, was named CLHS 2022 Salutatorian. He plans to attend Indiana University - Kelley School of Business and study Finance. He attends Emmanuel Lutheran Church and graduated from Emmanuel-St. Michael Lutheran School. At Concordia, he has been involved in Basketball (Boys), Soccer (Boys), GAPP (German American Exchange Program), German Club, Honors Academy, Koinonia Leader, and National Honor Society. At Concordia, he loves "the diversity of classes and small class sizes, as well as the integration of Christ into everything we do."

Members of the senior class were recognized Sunday, May 1st for their academic accomplishments. Students were also recognized with department awards and other awards throughout the evening.