ANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015 Dear LHS Family and Friends, Teachers, curriculum, students, activities, achievement, and a physical campus are the visible elements at Lutheran High School. Some believe that in order to reach our full potential, in order to show our value, in order to efectively reach our mission, we must maximize these elements. Wisdom, the application of knowledge and experience, is needed to lead this potential and validate our mission to prepare students for Christian life while providing academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment. The collaboration of wisdom and the gathering of knowledge and experience are aforded to us from an incredible resume of people which include teachers, parents, students, alum, school administration, the Board of Directors, the Association of Church Delegates, the Emeriti Association, Lutheran Church Pastors and Directors of Christian Education, the Indiana Department of Michael Brandt Education, the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the Indiana District Superintendent of Schools, the Athletic Directors and Head of School Principals from our Indiana Crossroads Conference, Indianapolis Public Safety Ofcials, the Department of Natural Resources, the Indiana High School Athletic Association, The College Board, Indiana University Advanced College Placement, the Department of Homeland Security, the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation, and last, and most importantly, our Heavenly Father. It is in Proverbs 9:10 we read, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” The Bible uses the word “fear” over 300 times in reference to God. It is in this use that this word “fear” is actually referring to our immense respect and wonder of the power of God. He is our Creator and we stand in wonder of His authority. All that we have, all the potential to be realized, the entire Board of Directors work of our mission, begins with God. William Ayres, President What a mighty and powerful God that loves us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Our relationship begins here frst and then extends to the wisdom that we seek for our Lutheran High School. Our Heavenly Father has richly blessed Lutheran High School with Carrie Robinson, Vice President many voices. What a great collaboration of God’s wisdom for the sake of our young Saints as they excel in the classroom and penetrate into the communities that impact our world as Christians. Anthony Watkins, VP Finance I pray that God continues to surround Lutheran High School with His wisdom as it nears its 40th year of teaching truth and Lisa Hartzburg, Secretary changing lives. Jeff Alexander To God we give our honor and praise, Tim Frank Jeff Huntington Michael Brandt Cindy Lukach Head of School Lutheran High School of Indianapolis Steve Thompson Jenny Vance Steve Vandivier 5555 S. Arlington Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46237 www.lhsi.org / 317.787.5474 / [email protected] The Greater Indianapolis Association for Lutheran Secondary Education, Inc. The mission of Lutheran High School of Indianapolis is to prepare young adults for a Christian life while providing academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment. Lutheran High School is owned and operated by the Greater Indianapolis Association for Lutheran Secondary Education, an association of Lutheran congregations whose purpose is to provide Christian education for the youth of their churches and the community. Ascension Lutheran Church, Beech Grove Emmaus Lutheran Church, Indianapolis St. John Lutheran Church, Indianapolis Calvary Lutheran Church, Indianapolis Faith Lutheran Church, Greenfield St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Indianapolis Carmel Lutheran Church, Carmel Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Indianapolis St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Indianapolis Christ Lutheran Church of Irvington, Indianapolis Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Greenwood Trinity Lutheran Church, Indianapolis Concordia Lutheran Church, Greenwood Our Savior Lutheran Church, Indianapolis Zion Lutheran Church, New Palestine Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, Avon QUICK FACTS Accreditation Fight Song Alma Mater Lutheran High School is fully accredited by the North Central Association Commission on L-U-T-H-E-R-A-N In the halls are our fondest memories; Accreditation and School Improvement, The National Lutheran Schools Association, and the Lutheran High School Go! Fight! Win! Of the golden days gone by, Indiana Department of Education. We are the Saints of Lutheran High, It’s the pride of our Alma Mater; We’re going to let our banner fly, Our dear old Lutheran High. We have the strength and loyalty, All our dreams and our future lay before us; Courage and spirit to see. Rah! Rah! And the gold and maroon we fly We’re going to let our voices ring, We greet our tomorrow with gladness; And with our praises ever sing, And raise our voices to the sky. Fight on to Victory! Go Saints! We are so proud of our Alma Mater; Student Profle Lutheran High We are all for You! Our Indianapolis Lutheran High. Fall 2014 enrollment was 242. Fifty-six percent of our students are members of Lutheran L-U-T-H-E-R-A-N Association Churches and 44 % come from our Indianapolis community families. Our Lutheran High School Go! Fight! Win! student body is diverse – 16% are from minority groups. Nickname Faculty/Student Profle Official Seal Lutheran High School has 17 teaching faculty (13 full-time and 4 part-time). There are 13 staff members (8 full-time and 5 part-time). Sixty-four percent of the faculty hold a Master’s degree and 100% are certified by the State of Indiana. Athletics More than 70% of Lutheran High School students are involved in at least one sport. Seventeen interscholastic sports are offered. Lutheran High School is a member of the Indiana Crossroads Conference consisting of: Beech Grove High School, Cardinal Ritter High School, Lutheran High School, Monrovia High School, Park Tudor High School, Scecina Memorial High School, Speedway High School, and Triton Central High School. Logo Mark Organization Lutheran High School is incorporated in the state of Indiana and is exempt from federal income Colors tax under Section 501(c)(30 of the Internal Revenue Code. The School is classifed as a publicly Maroon supported organization rather than a private foundation under section 501(a)(2) of the code. As Gold such it is exempt from federal and state income tax, and contributions by the public are deductible for tax purposes. Lutheran High School’s Federal Tax Identifcation Number is 51-0143084. Tagline/Motto FINANCIAL STATEMENT JULY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015 REVENUE EXPENSES Tuition and fees $2,084,370 Salaries $1,299,008 Congregational support $128,880 Benefits $426,369 Contributions $237,455 General and administrative $223,850 Activities $82,006 Technology and Instruction $164,118 Technology $61,298 Plant Operations $187,772 Other Income $39,727 Principle and interest $369,732 Total $2,633,736 Total $2,670,849 $82,006, 3% $39,727, 2% $61,298, 2% Salaries $237,455, 9% $369,732 , Benefits $128,880, Tui3on and fees $187,772 , 14% 5% 7% Congrega3onal support General and $1,299,008 , Contribu3ons $164,118 , 6% administra>ve 49% Ac3vi3es Technology and instruc>on $2,084,370, Technology $223,850 , Plan Opera>ons 79% $426,369 , Other Income 8% 16% Principal and interest 2014-2015 YEAR IN REVIEW August 2014 Grandparents Day is celebrated. Matthew Frick is installed and Shane Wyant is inducted The LHS Theatre Department presents Story Theatre. as Teachers. 25 student-athletes in fall sports are named to the ICC Lori Turner joins the staff as part-time school secretary. Academic All-Conference team; seven are named to the First day of school – 244 students are enrolled. All-Conference team. Two bus routes are started. LeRae Mossner is welcomed as student teacher. December 2014 Indiana Department of Education recognizes LHS as a Renovations to the Strakis Family Academic Center of “Four Star School.” Excellence (ACE Lab) are completed. Seniors participate in the Ray Skillman Clothe-A-Child September 2014 program; all students contribute to the RTV6 Toy Drive. Dave Pasch is named Colts Coach of the Week. U.S. Government students participate in the Indiana Children of the World present concert. Statehood Day celebration. Homecoming Court is named. Whitney Hoover and Elise Sombke are named All-State for volleyball; Tyler Reed, Quentin Brown, and Dionte’ October 2014 McFadden are named All-State for football. Sarah Williams Lacey (1996) is named Alumnus of the Christmas concert and art show are held at Emmaus Year. Lutheran Church. Alumni, students, and friends of LHS enjoy Homecoming Morgan Keefer signs with University of Southern Indiana 2014 and the homecoming football game. (softball). Long Range Plan is presented at Emeriti Association reception. January 2015 Saints boys’ soccer team wins Sectional championship. Saints celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week. Dig Pink Night raises $2000 for breast cancer research. Twenty-five current students and twenty alumni are 13th annual Kristi’s Games is held. second-generation LHS students. Seniors go on Retreat at Camp Lakeview. Honors Physics students build Rube Goldberg machines. February 2015 Saints volleyball team wins Sectional championship. Sophomore Joshua Clemens spoke before the Indiana Students attend Indianapolis Prayer Breakfast with Campus House Education Committee in support of H.B. 1108. Pastor, Rev. Robert W. Armao. Emily Hopkins signs with University of Southern Indiana (soccer). NoVember 2014 Tyler Reed signs with Butler University (football). 2nd annual Sugarplum Holiday Fair is held. Yuki Hachiya is awarded Gold in ISSMA (violin). 32 juniors and seniors are inducted into the National Honor Society. March 2015 Veterans Day Chapel, featuring guest preacher Rev. Six students and two faculty members take part in the Michael Frese, honors area veterans. Polar Plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics. Lutheran High School Weekend is held at 15 Association Seth Hougesen and Addison Robertson sign with churches. Concordia University Wisconsin (baseball). Saints football team advances to Semi-State after winning Saints boys’ basketball team wins Sectional championship.