November Alumni News

This feature is to let our readers know what LHS alumni are doing now. If you have some news to share, please send your information to linda.roese@lhssa.org.

Jason Purcell (2000) is currently in the Air Force serving as Officer in Charge, 777 Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Joint Base Balad, Iraq. He is the lead for 100 personnel with 9 aircraft flying daily combat missions in Iraq. Jason and his wife Lauren [Herr] (2001) have a little girl named Riley.

Robert Brewer (2000) has served as a substitute teacher for Lutheran High School. He is currently studying at The Institute of Tropical Marine Ecology located on the island of Dominica in the eastern Caribbean. His program of study includes coral reef biology, research and conservation.

Dave Vela (2004) is the drummer for the Christian rock band Abandon. The band is comprised of Dave’s brother Stevan, cousins Josh & Justin Engler and newest member Bryan Fowler. On July 31, 2008 Abandon signed an exclusive recording agreement with EMI CMG imprint Forefront Records. The band performs around the country at churches and other venues. They will be performing in San Antonio on March 9, 2009. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/aboandontx.