Volume 6 Issue 2

Inside this Issue

Hoorah and Choir       1

God's Workmanship   2

Homecoming               3

Homecoming Court    4

Oklahoma!                   5

Book Corner                 6

Soccer                           7

Volleyball                     8

Basketball                     9

Football Editorial         10

We welcome Asher Biedinger as God’s Workmanship into the world, born October 10.

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works so that no one may boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2:8-10

HOORAH!
by Dottie Avery

Matthew Olson has had a few relatives in the US military.  I guess you could say that it is in his blood.  However, it  takes more than just good genes to get into the Naval Academy.

Knowing this, Matt used all his power, both mental and physical, and devoted all of his time to activities that would bring him closer to the military life.  This includes the JROTC program, The Sea Cadets, of which he has been an active member throughout his high school career.  Matt also had to not only apply for admission to the Academy, but also receive a recommendation letter.  This wasn't just any recommendation letter like those the seniors are currently scrambling for; it was a recommendation letter from a United States Senator, approving him to be admitted to the Academy, as he shows major potential and drive.

So when he first received a letter from the Academy saying that he would be able to attend, Matt couldn't do his happy dance just yet.  He still had to wait anxiously for a letter from Senator John Cornyn, approving of his admission to the Academy.

 Matt Olson received a phone call from Mr. Cornyn's office recently, bearing the great news that Matt had been recommended, and therefore, fully admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy! It was happy dance time!

I'm sure that Matt's family, peers, teachers, and friends are all extremely proud of him and all the hard work he has put into being admitted to the Naval Academy.  I think Matt Olson is the epitome of the U.S. soldier.  He displays love for our country, courage, faith, and commitment.  Congratulations, Matt!!

Mustangs Make their Mark on
Choir Competition!
by Caitlin Lawson
 

Zach Fraley and Landrie Morris, Lutheran High’s impressive vocalists, showed the judges what they were made of at TAPPS Competitions and proved they were some of the best! Landrie made it to the Pre-Area competition, and Zach is on his way to Area!  “Now I’m more prepared to take on the challenge next year!” said Landrie.

At Pre-Region, Landrie made 6^th chair.  “That was the easy round,” she said.  It was the round used for weeding out the large number of people. Next was Regionals, where only 60 of the 100 were taken.  The top 10 went on to the regional concert. There she got 10^th chair! At Pre-Area she made 8^th chair out of 10.  She did well, but only the top 5 advanced to Area.

Zach also impressed the judges as he sang his heart out through Region and Pre-Area, and now he’s on his way to Area! Starting at Regionals Zach was brilliant, getting 2^nd chair out of 40! The top ten continued on to Pre-Area where the field was cut down to the top 5. Zach received 3^rd chair of the 10 and is going on to the Area competition where he will be expected to sing his songs and sight-read. Sound fun? Zach says the whole thing is, “Really stressful but really beneficial, and it helps you grow in musical ability.”

Great job, Landrie on going out there and trying your best, and good luck, Zach!