Lutheran High School West
| Lutheran High School West | |
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| Address | |
| 3850 Linden Road Rocky River, Ohio, (Cuyahoga County), 44116  United States |
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| Coordinates | 41°27′28″N 81°50′52″W / 41.45778°N 81.84778°WCoordinates: 41°27′28″N 81°50′52″W / 41.45778°N 81.84778°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Parochial, Coeducational, High School |
| Principal | Dale Wolfgram[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) | Red and White [1] |
| Athletics conference | Patriot Athletic Conference[1] |
| Team name | Longhorns[1] |
| Accreditation(s) | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools [2] |
| Athletic Director | Joel Gesch[1] |
| Website | http://www.lutheranwest.com |
Lutheran High School West, located in Rocky River, Ohio, is a high school affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS). Its goal is to provide an "educationally rich experience in a Christ-centered environment".
History of the school includes separating from the old Lutheran High School in downtown Cleveland (due to the construction of Interstate 90) and separating into Lutheran High School West and Lutheran High School East.
Recent expansions (completed in 2004) have more than doubled the physical size of the school.
Formally a member of the defunct Metropolitan Area Conference, Lutheran High School West is now a member of the Patriot Athletic Conference.
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[edit] Athletics
Lutheran West has a variety of Athletic opportunities which include:
- Fall Sports [1]
- Cross Country
- Football
- Head Coach: ??
- Golf
- Soccer (Men's and Women's)
- Volleyball
Ms. Lauren Thompson, a four year starter, has been honored with the award of Featured Player. She was quoted saying, "It was the biggest honor of my life...so much better than I went to nationals. My emotions were just flowing through me." She said she would like to thank her mom, dad, sisters, and her deceased gecko, Squirt.
- Winter Sports [2]
- Basketball (Men's and Women's)
Ricky Downer has been voted this years "most unimporved player" Shane "ginger" Elkins says "Yea, Ricky sucked this year and last year and not improved whatsoever."
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- Bowling
- Wrestling
- Spring Sports [3]
- Baseball
- Softball
- Track (Men's and Women's)
Ms. Julie Beckman has had some issues with her knee during the soccer season but she is on the road to recovery.
[edit] Fine Arts Program
Band
The current Director of Bands is Mr. John Chamberlin. He has been the director since 2004 and oversees the Marching Band, Concert Band, Stage Band, and Pit Band.
Choir
The choir director is Mr. Ron Muth. He has been there since 2001 and oversees the choir programs which include Freshman Choir, Chorale, and Singers.
Drama
The Drama department is headed up by Ms. Caroline Pintner, who teaches German, math, and New Testament. The department puts on two major productions, one in the Fall and another in the Spring.
Dance Team
The Lariettes Dance Team is an extracurricular group affiliated with fine arts. Dance team members perform at home basketball games and compete annually. The team also hosts an annual kids dance clinic. Ms. Tamara Robinson has been the dance team coach since 2007.
[edit] Clubs
Lutheran West offers several club opportunities through which many of our students get involved. These clubs include:
- Ski Club
- Computer Club
- Academic Challenge Team
- Key Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Student council
- NHS
[edit] Chapel
Chapel services are mandatory and take place in the "Rock" Gymnasium on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Chapel consists of a time of prayer requests, music led by faculty members and students in a chapel band, and a message by a speaker. Speakers at chapel include area pastors, missionaries, student speakers, and select alumni.
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ a b c d e OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". http://www.cdab.org/members.asp?SCHOOL_ID=914. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/?. Retrieved 2010-02-17.[dead link]
