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fall 2008 volUme 85 No. 2

Rise up!New programs offer new ways to serve

sharing the gospel in color and form 6 on a mission report & honor roll 22meet the campus pastor 8

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Brian L. Friedrichpresident and ceoConcordia University, Nebraska

What makes a college or university great?The annual college rankings put together by U.S. News and World Report are based on what is coming in to an academic institution—the new students, the endowment dollars, the percentage of alumni who support the school financially, the test scores and so forth. The rankings are based on inputs. Again this year, Concordia faired well in those rankings. We are listed at no. 18, up a notch from last year, in the category of Midwest Baccalaureate Colleges. We were also pleased to hear that Concordia was included in the top ten list of the magazine’s “Great Schools, Great Prices” list. Great news!

Another valid way to look at how the university is doing, however, is to look at the outputs—to look at, for example, the percentage of students who go on to graduate school, achieve Fulbright scholarships, secure employment in their chosen profession, etc. Here too, Concordia excels. For example, four May 2008 graduates are serving as long-term missionaries in Macau, Taiwan and Thailand. More than one-fourth of all recent candidates placed from the ten Concordias as Lutheran teachers, directors of Christian education and ministers of music graduated from Concordia University, Nebraska. Also, over the past five years we have sent no fewer than 60 students on to our seminaries to study for the pastoral or diaconal ministry. Dozens of our students are accepted into graduate schools every year and many more begin careers in business and industry.

Those two ways of measuring a school—by its inputs and outputs—cover a lot of territory, but I’d like to suggest another measure: the ability of a school to respond to the needs of its students and the world in innovative, mission-centered, timely ways.

In this issue of the Broadcaster you will learn about two of Concordia’s newest undergraduate programs: ecclesiastical art and pre-deaconess. Other recent program additions include marketing and gerontology. We are in the process of redesigning our general education curriculum, expanding delivery systems for graduate and adult degree programs and exploring new areas of program development for both undergraduate and graduate education. In addition, we recently kicked off Strategic Planning 2015, a comprehensive planning initiative that will give leadership and direction to the university as we move into the future God has prepared for us.

These are exciting times. I thank God for you and for all who make it possible for us to carry out our mission of preparing students to serve and lead in God’s church and world.

From the presidentbrian l . friedrich

Broadcaster Staffeditor & photographer

Dan oetting ’87

graphic designerlisa a. Nickolite

contributing writersmarlene Block

Coryn BerkbiglerJan Koopman co ’69, GR ’75

Kristy Plander ’00Wade Tracy ’07

Theodore Wiesehan ’04

contributing photographersmark anschutz ’77

lisa a. NickoliteWhitney Stichka ’09

director of marketing & communicationsKristy Plander ’00

University Administrationpresident & ceo

Rev. Dr. Brian l. friedrich

provostDr. Jenny mueller-Roebke

associate provostDr. mark Blanke

vice president for finance & operationsDavid Kumm

vice president for institutional advancementPeter Kenow

vice president for enrollment management,student services & athletics

Scott Seevers

Board of RegentsRev. Dr. David Block, mesa, ariz.

Dr. Paul Burger, Kearney, Neb.Rev. Dr. Brian friedrich, Seward, Neb.

William Hartmann, Seward, Neb. Dr. vance Hinrichs, lincoln, Neb.

Barry Holst, Kansas City, mo. John Kuddes, leawood, Kan.

Timothy moll, esq., Seward, Neb. Dr. frederick ohlde, Hortonville, Wis.

Dr. Ronald Pfeiffer, memphis, Tenn. Darla Rosendahl, omaha, Neb.Dr. andrew Smith, Dallas, Texas

Rev. Russell Sommerfeld, Seward, Neb. max Wake, lincoln, Neb.

Rev. Karl Ziegler, Bellevue, Neb.

University Contactsgeneral information

www.cune.edu800 535 5494

alumni & university relationsalumni@cune.edu

institutional advancementDevelopment@cune.edu

undergraduate admission& campus visits

admiss@cune.edu

college of graduate studiesmasters@cune.edu

athleticsathletics@cune.edu

bookstorewww.cunebookstore.com

career servicesCareerServices@cune.edu

center for liturgical artliturgicalart@cune.edu

Contents fe aTUReS

4 Pre-deaconess program expands church work offerings Concordia rolls out a 30-credit hour program for students planning to enter the deaconess ministry.

6 ecclesiastical art program is first of its kind An innovative new program combines theology, art and hands-on learning under the guidance of master artisans.

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8 faculty & Staff 10 Campus Scene

12 alumni 14 athletics 18 Homecoming 19 alumni news 22 on a mission 2007-08: Report & Honor Roll

Updates on the On A Mission campaign, the honor roll of donors

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Kate Ziegler ’10 is one of the first Concordia students to be a part of the university’s

new pre-deaconess program.

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‘Rise upWomen of the truth

Stand and sing to broken hearts’

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They serve in the parish, at hospitals, as counselors and as social workers. As deaconesses, women can serve in a variety of roles in the church and society and provide a feminine side to ministry.

“The role of the deaconess can be very broad,” said Professor Terence Groth, director of Concordia’s new pre-deaconess program.

“Deaconesses and women in ministry are one of the gifts that God has given to us as a church.”

When a parishioner felt distant from her pastor while grieving the sudden loss of her husband, Deaconess Sonja Baumeister ’85 provided additional ministry to her grief and helped her work through the relationship with her pastor.

“It was a nice complement to the pastor’s ministry,” Baumeister said, “to have another personality be able to step in and be supportive of the pastor to still meet her needs. That was like a miracle.”

This fall Concordia rolled out a 30-credit hour program for students planning to enter the deaconess ministry. The pre-deaconess program includes a core of theology, counseling and ministerial classes designed to prepare students for a deaconess program at one of the Concordia seminaries.

“We’re helping prepare them both with the theological skills and a broad liberal arts background, which is going to help them in dealing with people,” Groth said. “Along with that we will work with them in terms of developing that kind of servant character that goes along with this kind of ministry.”

While deaconesses do not have authority to preach or administer the sacraments, they complement the pastoral ministry through education and human care.

“There are certain instances in which a woman can bring her special set of skills when speaking the Gospel and sharing Christ’s love that a man doesn’t have in the same degree,” Groth said.

Often deaconesses seek out the overlooked and broken. Baumeister often visits parishioners, especially women, who are hospitalized or shut-in.

“It gives a female side to ministry and complements the pastoral ministry rather than competing with it,” she said.

As Concordia’s pre-deaconess program does not constitute a major or minor, degree choices for students enrolled in it remain as varied as the ministerial roles of deaconesses in the church and world.

The role of a deaconess requires communication skills, compassion, strong faith and devotional life and the ability to share her faith.

Groth has already seen a growing interest in the program. He encouraged students curious to join the pre-deaconess organization and meet those already involved. First-year Concordia students take several courses that fit with the pre-deaconess studies, so it’s not a decision students must commit to in their freshman year.

Baumeister cheered the interest in the deaconess ministry and encouraged young women with an interest in the ministry to explore the program.

“The lcms is realizing they have a large, untapped body of servants who are ready to serve,” she said. “For a woman who loves theology and wants to deeply make her theology a part of her vocation, whatever that vocation is, the deaconess program is a wonderful way to pursue that.” n

(facing page) Nicole Behnken, Kate Ziegler, Jennette Morrison and Jennifer Wellman are among the women at Concordia now considering careers as deaconesses. Behnken sees the variety of ways to serve as a deaconess to be one of the role’s advantages. “The more choices I get in one job, the better,” she said. “That way I can serve God through other outlets than just one!” (above, left) Rev. Terence Groth

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Kjersten Langewisch feels a little more pressure when designing artwork for use in worship.

“It’s a different kind of motivation,” she said. “You want to do your best because you’re giving it to someone. It’s actually going to be in service.”

When Langewisch graduates from Concordia University in May she will be among the first to complete a major in ecclesiastical arts, the university’s newest degree program. The program of study helps Langewisch to create work to enhance the worship experience.

“The artwork isn’t really about drawing attention to itself as artwork. It’s more about praising and serving and leading people to think,” she said. “The art should be a service to the people and the worship process.”

Professor Michael Strand, chairman of Concordia’s art department and director of the university’s Center for Liturgical Art, agrees that a challenge of creating art for use in worship is designing work that speaks the Gospel to the needs and culture of the congregation.

“It’s a reflection not only of the Word and what you’re trying to communicate theologically but also a reflection on the church itself,” Strand said.

To the best of Strand’s knowledge Concordia’s degree program is the first of its kind in the higher education world. The groundbreaking nature presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

“The problem with that is we don’t have models to work off of,” Strand said. “But that’s the exciting part. Our students are blazing the trail.”

Concordia’s reputation as a pioneer in the field of ecclesiastical art took off with the establishment of the cla. The center provides not only a research entity within the art department but also real-world portfolio experience and work for students.

The center also serves as a source of ecclesiastical art internships, a requirement for the new degree.

Concordia senior Zach Schnare is working with Strand and Professor William Wolfram in the cla on construction of a new altar for Concordia with interchangeable panels for each season.

“This isn’t like an internship that’s theoretical,” Strand said. “When he’s done he’s going to have a 14-foot mosaic that he’s built that will go into a worship space at Concordia.”

Ecclesiastical art connects the art and theology departments, with a faculty committee comprised of professors from both departments. In addition to an internship, the degree requires 39 credit hours of theology and art, as well as a series of readings exploring the relationship between theology and art.

“The idea is that the backbone for the artist’s development is a really strong understanding of theology and Lutheran doctrine,” Strand said. “And that comes out in the content of the work that you make.”

The structure of the ecclesiastical art program allows a range of freedom in the student’s other coursework. For Langewisch the program allows her to earn degrees in both ecclesiastical art and physical science studies, while earning a minor in graphic design during her four years at Concordia—with a bit of summer school.

Strand hopes to see future church workers complement their dce, education, or preseminary studies with an ecclesiastical art degree, furthering the place of art in ministry.

As society becomes inundated with visual images and younger generations develop as more visual learners, Concordia’s new program develops leaders to use images to speak the Gospel through artwork.

“Artwork is not decoration,” Strand said. “It’s not just stuff you hang on the wall. Artwork is a transmitter of information.” n

(facing page) Zach Schnare, an ecclesiastical art major, has had a hand in more than a dozen projects of the Center for Liturgical Art. (above, left) Mark Anschutz, resident artist for the Center for Liturgical Art, believes that it’s vital for the education of students to take part in real projects. “If they can’t take the things they learn in class and use it in practical ways,” said Anschutz, “then they have to do what I did for thirty years—learn it piece, by piece, by piece. Knowing how a wide range of projects really work from beginning to end, from commission to installation, is incredibly valuable.”

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challenge is to say to them, “You need a Sabbath every day—at least a time when you can sit down and relax with the God of the universe who says to you for a moment, ‘Be still and I’ll be with you.’”

The second is that everybody has a cell phone, ear phones or iPods. In the midst of being in this place and this family, we ignore each other so often. People just don’t talk face to face anymore.

what do you see as some of the main differences between parish ministry and serving on a campus? My day consists of a steady stream of students who want to talk, and I love that. Also, I don’t get to preach as much here, and I love to preach. Another big difference is the night hours. This summer when I got here, I practiced staying up late, because students come alive at 9 p.m., and I often need to be on campus from 9 until midnight. The good part of that is I get to spend more time with my own children and have lunch with my wife.

what are your early impressions of the students?They are a phenomenal group of young men and women who come together from all walks of life and different corners of the world and suddenly become a family.

what are your principal goals in your service as campus pastor?The biggest and most obvious goal is that there are students here that don’t know Christ, and my goal is to find every single one of them and at least talk to them and be a part of their lives.

what are the chief challenges facing students today?One would be the demands on their time. Another is that because communication is so much easier, parents and students don’t seem to let go quite as well as they used to. Another is the pressure of relationships—dating, things like that. It’s a huge challenge to balance your student life, faith life and relationship life.

what special challenges do you expect? I’ll mention two. One is the idea of time. Student lives are so busy that my greatest

Pastor Ryan matthias began his service as campus pastor this fall after four years

at Trinity lutheran Church in Davenport, iowa. a 2004 graduate of Concordia

Seminary in St. louis, matthias is adjusting from the rhythm of parish life to the

challenges of building relationships with busy students living in an iPod world.

Meeting Matthias

Q&A

Campus pastor begins ministry

Chapel Time: Rev. Ryan Matthias , Concordia’s new campus pastor, meets his wife Sarah and family in Weller Hall’s lobby as the campus gathers for chapel. The Matthiases have two children, Sophia, 22 months, and Samuel (not pictured), 5.

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When Dr. Joel Helmer wanted to give his students some practical experience to reinforce the lessons of his Geography 385 course, he decided to put Concordia on the map. Well, more of Concordia.

The key was to link student ingenuity and the power of Google Earth and Google Maps. Google Earth, for example, already allows a viewer to virtually fly over and zoom in to any point on the globe, including Concordia. But even the flying powers of Superman can get a bit old if there’s nothing to see when you’ve flown to your destination.

Google Earth and Google Maps allow users to add items like photos and videos to maps. So, sit and stay awhile, Superman. With the addition of student-added material, heading to Concordia—40º54’52” N and 97º05’23” W—gives a much richer sense of place than what a satellite photo alone could provide.

“I wanted there to be a real-world application to the lessons on the visual and textural sense of space and location,” said Helmer, whose GEOG 385 class had the task of proposing what would best communicate Concordia to the outside world.

Faculty Notespaul berkbigler, assistant professor of art, is now the director of education for the Nebraska Chapter of aiGa, a professional association for design. as director, Berkbigler will serve as the main spokesperson, develop relationships with schools, act as liaison between the chapter and student chapters and assist in coordinating events.

dr. Jeffrey blersch, chair of the Department of music, was the featured performer and organist for the hymn festival of the institute on liturgy, Preaching, and Church music of the lCmS held on campus in July. During the institute, he also led four sectionals. This fall he was the featured organist and speaker at the annual church music workshop for pastors and musicians held at Zion lutheran Church, imperial, Neb., and was one of three organists at “organ Spectacular!” at St. Paul United methodist Church, lincoln, Neb.

dr. bruce creed, professor of communication, was a panelist at the National Communication

association convention in November. His paper for the Self expression: Rudeness, Civility, ethics, and the Curious Case of free Speech panel was “Toward a Redefinition of Public Space or, i’d like to Shove that Cell Phone Down your Throat!”

dr. Joel helmer, associate professor of geography, had an article published in Quality Whitetails: the Journal of the Quality Deer Management Association titled “mapping Record Whitetails.” Helmer mapped the location of over 25,000 whitetails and then analyzed the distribution in relation to conservation history, habitat preferences and wildlife management decisions.

Jessica kite, adjunct professor of music, successfully defended her master’s thesis titled “exploring the implementation of Composition in Nebraska’s elementary music Classrooms” at University of Nebraska-lincoln.

kim marxhausen, adjunct professor of education, was the keynote speaker for the early Childhood

Conference for iowa District West this year and developed an accompanying in-service tool for the staffs of early childhood centers and elementary schools.

bryan moore, assistant professor of english and theatre art, made a panel presentation at the association for Theatre in Higher education National Conference in Denver, Colo., in late July. He also presented a paper regarding the influence on audiences of what is shared or not shared with the audience before the play.

lynn soloway, professor of art, directed a watercolor workshop in July at the St. Benedict Center in Schuyler, Neb. The three-day workshop was sponsored by the Columbus area artists Guild. Twelve artists worked with Professor Soloway to create traditional landscape paintings as well as an abstract painting developed from a print collage. Soloway also presented her own artwork.

dr. kurt von kampen, associate professor of music, directed two collective choirs this fall, one comprised of several area lutheran elementary school choruses and the lutheran High School choir from lutheran High St. Charles in missouri and one of 120 freshmen and sophomores from the fremont, Neb., area.

rev. dr. orville walz, former president of Concordia University, Nebraska in Seward and Concordia University College of alberta in Canada, was honored by the latter institution at its opening convocation in September. Dr.

Walz received the Christo et ecclesia award for his long and meritorious service as pastor, teacher and

administrator, and for his significant contributions that have inspired and ennobled the people of God and that have given glory to our lord Jesus Christ.

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Book of esther brought to life on stage

Play On: Concordia began a year of dedicatory concerts Sept. 13 and 14 for its new Casavant Frères organ that now has pride of place in the Music Center recital hall.

Dr. Jeffrey Blersch, chair of the Department of Music and university organist, gave the first concerts, selecting pieces that would reveal the special character of the instrument’s sound and also acknowledge the rich history of organ pedagogy and composition at the university.

The program included some familiar hymns and pieces such as J.S. Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor.” Blersch also selected pieces written by previous Concordia professors and organists Jan Bender, Ted Beck and Charles Ore.

“It’s a very humbling experience to follow in the footsteps of such influential musicians,” said Blersch. “I thought that this would be an appropriate way to honor their service to Concordia and their contributions to the musical community at large.”

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“edifying” was the word that Concordia senior ashley Panwitz heard the most this summer about her one-woman show on the Book of esther. That suited Panwitz just fine.

“i was really grateful at how well it was received,” said Panwitz. This summer she gave 11 performances in Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado.

The show, equal parts biblical storytelling and Bible study, aimed to reach people with the Bible in a more vivid way than they might usually experience.

“from the very beginning i knew i wanted to have a Bible study,” said Panwitz. “The reason why i always had this in mind is that the storytelling helps people see the Bible in a new way.”

Back to the Future: For a moment Weller auditorium at Concordia looked like a theatre from the 1950s. Old-school 3-D glasses were necessary to watch the futuristic dance duo of Peter Burr and Christopher Doulgeris of Hooliganship on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

James Bockelman, associate professor of art, helped bring the multimedia show to Concordia knowing that the performance artists would bring something new to campus for art students and others in the community.

Speaker Series AnnouncedConcordia faculty members have scheduled a slate of national experts for looking Beyond, a new speaker series that begins in January.

Jan. 19, al kuettner, “martin luther King and Civil Rights: an eyewitness Report”

feb. 23, eliot brenner, “Nuclear Power: a view from inside the Beltway”

feb. 24, eliot brenner, “a Washington view of Nuclear Power”

march 27, dr. edward n. martin, martin & Regina maehr lecture: “The Problem of evil”

for more information, please visit www.cune.edu/SpeakerSeries.

Student Noteswendy brown represented Concordia Nebraska at a lutheran education association planning meeting in Chicago to set up a new student network at lea. The network is intended to inform teacher education and DCe students about lea and about topics of interest to them. each Concordia University System institution sent one representative.

Jesse driller and amanda wells were chosen to attend the Geriatric Health Career Workshop at the University of Nebraska medical Center last summer. The course focused on the physical, psychological, legal and social issues that face that segment of the population.

rebekah meyer had an article published in The Harvest, an iowa West District publication. The article covered the Spring Weekend activities of the Student activities Council as they collected donations of school supplies for the ioWay mission to give to children in inner city los angeles and mexico. meyer also traveled to la and mexico over the summer on a mission trip with ioWay.

Jordan tucker organized a fun run to raise money for multiple Sclerosis after getting to know the owner of fast forward Gym in omaha, who has mS. The race consisted of a 5k race and 1 mile fun run, and more than 150 people participated. The race earned around $2,500 to benefit fast forward’s mS program and the Nebraska Chapter of the National multiple Sclerosis Society matched the total dollar for dollar.

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emily barlean and carson stokebrand completed summer internships at Channel 8 News in lincoln, Neb., for their communications degrees. samantha hellbusch completed a summer coaching internship at lakeview High School in Columbus, Neb. danae koopman completed a summer internship with madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in lincoln, Neb.,in the field of exercise science. peter nathalang completed a summer coaching internship at Zion lutheran School in St. Charles, mo. kourtney rahder completed a summer internship with Bryan-lGH Hospital in lincoln, Neb., in the field of exercise science. matt rottmann completed a summer internship with Triple Crown Sports in fort Collins, Colo., in the field of sport management. stacy scheer completed a summer coaching internship at Pierce (Neb.) High School. melissa tinkham completed a summer internship with victory Human Performance Center in lincoln, Neb. emily wolters completed a summer internship with madonna Proactive (Sports Performance area) in lincoln, Neb.

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Concordia’s Alumni Association honored seven individuals and one couple with awards at a ceremony during this year’s homecoming festivities.

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Robert Burger has spent more than 40 years serving the students in Lutheran schools in Missouri and Wisconsin. With a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Concordia, he currently teaches at Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Wauwatosa, Wis. He was named the 1995 Teacher of the Year by the South Wisconsin District-lcms.Young AluMnuS of tHe YeAr AWArD

Damian Wolske of Canberra, Australia, uses his knowledge of international politics, economics and geography in his assignments at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Wolske, a 2002 graduate of Concordia, works as a regional source analyst and has focused his energy until recently on Afghanistan and Central Asia. In 2005 he was named Junior Regional Analyst of the year for his work in the intelligence community.CHurCH leADerSHip in outreACH AWArD

Kenneth Reiner has witnessed to the love and grace of God around the world for more than 40 years. A 1960 graduate of Concordia, Reiner spent 2� years as a teacher and headmaster with lcms World Mission in Nigeria. He has since spent nearly two decades translating his extensive field experience into the active support of missionaries as the missionary care manager at lcms World Mission in St. Louis, Mo.lAY Worker AluMnuS of tHe YeAr

Col. K. Luke Reiner of Cheyenne, Wyo., uses his gifts for administration and military tactics to serve his country in Wyoming’s Army National Guard. Reiner graduated from Concordia in 1986 with two bachelor’s degrees and a commission in the Army National Guard through the joint rotc program with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He moved up through the ranks to his current position of commander of the 115th Field Artillery Brigade and as the Wyoming National Guard’s operations officer for all dedicated homeland security response forces in the state. He was deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004.

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James Sanft has demonstrated his deep friendship to Concordia and all church workers through his gift for understanding finances, group insurance and employee benefits. Graduating from Concordia in 1985, Sanft has been a part of Concordia Plan Services of the lcms since 1999 and is currently the president. During his time with cps, Sanft designed multiple health plan options to offer employers flexibility and designed “The Church’s Plan” to reinforce the value of church workers and the concept of workers and employers working together in maintaining healthy lives.lifetiMe ServiCe AWArD

William Hodgson has served the educational and spiritual ministry of Christ Lutheran School and Church in Phoenix, Ariz., for more than 35 years. A 19�2 Concordia graduate, Hodgson has taught subjects at every grade level, Kindergarten through 8th, and now focuses on social studies and literature for the �th and 8th grades while assisting with theology and confirmation classes. Through the Joshua Program, he brings teams of teachers from Christ Lutheran to Concordia’s campus for intense two-day workshops for education students.HonorArY AluMnuS of tHe YeAr

Joyce Kaldahl of Oklahoma City, Okla., has been a vocal and financial supporter of Concordia for decades. A graduate of Dana College in 195�, Kaldahl has been the choir director in her congregation for more than 25 years. When asked about her fondness for Concordia, she said, “I have been so encouraged to learn that Concordia is dedicated to the church workers’ programs and that it clings to solid Lutheran teachings.”pArtnerS in MiSSion AnD MiniStrY

Dr. Ralph and Anita Geisler of Manchester, Mo., have been true partners in ministry to the glory of God for more than 45 years at the local, regional and synodical levels. After graduating from Concordia in 1960, Geislers’ teaching, administrative, dce and evangelism ministries have taken them to Kansas, Missouri, New York, Illinois and Nebraska. In each place, the couple has also been consistently active in their congregations, serving on Lutheran Women’s Missionary League committees, youth boards, evangelism boards, principal’s committees and convocations.

(front) Anita Geisler, Kenneth Reiner. (middle) Dr. Ralph Geisler, Joyce Kaldahl, Col. Luke Reiner. (back) James Sanft, William Hodgson, Robert Burger.

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Special events for alumni & friends

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concordia invitational tournamentJan. 30-31, 2009it’s our turn. in 2009, CiT will be hosted by Concordia University, Nebraska. Plan now to attend a full weekend of events and cheer on the Bulldogs.

50th reunion of the 1959 college classmay 7-9, 2009Golden reunion alumni are invited to join us on campus during commencement weekend.

fiND oUT moRe ToDay!for more information, contact the alumni office at alumni@cune.edu or 800-535-5494, ext. 7240.

homecoming, alumni reunion & family weekendoct. 9-11, 2009Save the date for a weekend featuring the:ß Grand opening of the Health, Human Performance and athletic

Centerß Health, Physical education and Human Performance Reunionß 50th reunion of the 1959 high school classß Honored year reunions for the classes of 1934*, 1939*, 1944*, 1949*,

1969*, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1999 and 2004 *includes high school

June 3-15, 2009

visit traditional biblical and archeological sites including Nazareth, Galilee, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, masada and Qumran. meet and talk with the people of the land. embark on a devotional journey that will add depth and meaning to your spiritual life and Bible study for years to come. Contact Dr. mark meehl at mark.meehl@cune.edu or 800-535-5494, ext. 7301, to be put on the mailing list for details, updates and more information.

June 23-July 6, 2009

it’s not too late! you can join the Spain 2009 tour until feb. 1, 2009. enjoy the culture and history of Spain while connecting with the University a Cappella Choir for at least two concerts. our tour of madrid, Toledo, Seville, Cordoba and Barcelona will include both the old and the new of Spain. Celebrate an anniversary, reconnect with classmates and friends and meet people who will become friends for life. Contact the alumni office for more information.

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July 15-27, 2009

The CHS Class of 1959 invites all Concordia alumni and friends to join them on their 50th reunion Grand mediterranean Cruise. The 12-day Ruby Princess cruise departs from Spain and includes stops in monaco, italy, Greece and Turkey. Reservations are due Jan. 1, 2009. CHS ’59 Class contacts Ron and elaine Royuk are looking forward to hearing from you! Call 402-646-9024 or send an e-mail to rj_royuk@hotmail.com for tour brochures and information.

June 2-15, 2010

Join Concordia alumni and friends with host President Brian friedrich on this unforgettable panoramic journey through Germany, austria and Switzerland. We will step back in time to walk in the footsteps of martin luther and visit some of the most significant places in his life. The world-renowned oberammergau Passion Play will be a highlight of this tour! Plan now to make a pilgrimage into lutheran Christian history with family, classmates and friends. Contact the alumni office to reserve your space by feb. 1, 2009.

Israel

Spain

Grand Mediterranean Cruise

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Stephanie Schilke ’98 Hoos was a standout on the Concordia women’s basketball team from 1994-98 as well as a national champion on the track team during her time as a Bulldog. On the hardwood she was a four time all-conference performer as well as the 199�-98 niac Player of the Year and the 199�-99 Lincoln Journal Star Women’s College Player of the Year. During her senior year she also led the Bulldogs to a regular season and postseason tournament championship in the niac, earning the No. 9 national seed in the naia National Tournament. Hoos became the national discus champion in 1998 with a throw of 165’11”, a mark that still tops the Concordia record books.Donald Baker hs ’72 co ’76 was a two-sport phenom during his time at Concordia. He lettered three times in football and once in wrestling. A force on the football field, Baker carried the ball 61� yards his junior year and earned first team All-niac honors as well as honorable mention honors in the Lincoln Journal Star and the Omaha World Herald. In his senior year Baker became the top Nebraska college rusher with 843 yards and seven touchdowns. He was awarded first team All-niac honors again and was named to the first teams of the Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World Herald. As a freshman on the wrestling team Baker had his best season with a record of 9-1 and was the Doane Invite Champion.Dawn Else ’98 is one of the most decorated female golfers in Concordia history. She currently holds nine individual records including the best 36- and 54-hole score for any meet (male or female), the Seward Country Club course

record and the best finish at the naia national meet. In addition to her golf records, she was awarded the naia Scholar-Athlete Award in both her junior and senior years. Douglas Martin ’82 lettered in swimming each of his four years at Concordia. He holds records in the 200-individual medley, the 100- and 200-meter butterfly as well as the 400- and 1500-meter free style. He also holds records in the 200- and 400-yard medley, the 200-yard butterfly and the 100, 500, and 1,650-yard freestyle. Martin was also a member of multiple record holding relay teams: the 400-meter and yard medley as well as the 800-meter and yard freestyle. He also is the Concordia pool record holder in the 400-meter individual medley and a member of the 800-meter freestyle relay team.The 1997 women’s golf team was one of the most successful teams in Concordia’s athletic history. The squad, coached by Dr. Carl Everts, is either tied for or holds 1� school records in women’s golf, including the best score for 18 holes, 352; the best score for 36 holes, �09; the best naia National Tournament score of a Concordia team at 54 holes, 1,133 and the best naia National Tournament finish of a Concordia team, 18th. In addition, a majority of these players were members of the most successful group of female golfers in school history, competing in the naia National golf tournament three times during their career at Concordia. Team members included Dawn Else ’98, Heather Hercules ’01 Krause, Mindy Rohrbeck ’01 Irvine, Jill Saunders ’00 Baumgartel and Lisa Splittgerber ’00 Schmidt.

Concordia’s 2008 Athletic Hall of Fame members inducted

Making the Hall: Donald Baker, accompanied by his son Farrell, acknowledges the crowd as he is introduced with fellow Hall of Fame inductees at halftime of the Concordia homecoming football game. Continuing from right to left, those picured include Douglas Martin, Dr. Carl Everts, Heather Hercules Krause, Mindy Rohrbeck Irvine, Lisa Splittgerber Schmidt and Dawn Else.

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Fall sports wrap up: Cross country returns to nationalsCroSS CountrY

With a strong core of returning runners on the men’s side and lots of young talent finding its way to the front of the pack for the women, optimism was high coming into the fall season. The Bulldog men and women each finished as runners-up at the 2008 gpac Championships held in Hastings, Neb. Zach Meineke was named the men’s Great Plains Athletic Conference runner of the year after placing first in the meet. Dr. Kregg Einspahr was named gpac men’s coach of the year. Alicia Marteney was the top finisher for the Bulldogs at the conference meet for the women’s team.

Besides Meineke and Marteney, the other All-gpac runners for the Bulldogs were Luka Thor, Tyson Billings, Bryan Felker and Ann Hershberger. Both teams went to the naia National Championships held Nov. 22 in Kenosha, Wis. The men were sixth at nationals, tying their best-ever finish, and the women took 1�th.

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The gpac unveiled its new format in 2008 as a four-tournament qualifier system (two in the fall, two in the spring). After two qualifiers the women sit in tie for 9th place with Morningside while the men find themselves in 11th place.

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The Concordia women’s soccer team finished the season with a record of 6-12-0 overall and won three of nine conference matches. The Bulldog squad had just four upperclassmen (one senior) and were plagued by injuries.

Statistically the Bulldogs were led by freshman Mallorie Blanck, who tallied seven goals on the season. Junior Shelley Hermann and sophomore Sarah Hoffmann were both named honorable mention All-gpac selections.

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First-year head coach Jason Weides led the improved Bulldogs to a record of 6-10-2 overall,

4-6-2 in the gpac. Of the Bulldogs’ 10 losses, eight were by two goals or fewer. Highpoints of the season included defeating Morningside for the first time in gpac history and making the gpac postseason tournament for the first time since 2001.

The Bulldogs were led statistically by a duo of freshmen. Aaron Skipworth had 11 goals on the season, and Kolt O’Kelly had nine. Skipworth was recognized as a second-team All-gpac selection while George Lara Jr. and Bryan Schranz both made the honorable mention list.

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The 2008 volleyball team felt the growing pains of being a young program. The Bulldogs concluded regular-season play with a record of 9-22, 5-11 in the gpac. Concordia entered the gpac tournament as the seventh seed and finished their season in the second round.

Bright spots for the Bulldogs were junior Dani Hoagland and sophomore Chelsea Vaudt. Vaudt and Hoagland led the Bulldogs with 23� and 229 regular season kills respectively. Hoagland was a second team all-conference pick, and Vaudt made the honorable mention list.

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The Concordia football team caught the injury bug in 2008 and finished with a record of 1-9. At one point seven original defensive starters were out with injury. The end of the season also marked the end of an era as Courtney Meyer, head coach since 1990, announced his retirement in October.

Postseason conference honors went to six Bulldogs: Andrew Sunderman, offensive line, second team; Jim Landers, defensive back, second team; the honorable mention list included Derek Woods, Jeremy Walrath, Jamarcus Walker and Dustin Ehlers.

Volleyball: Concordia’s volleyball team celebrates a point during its victory over Midland Lutheran Nov. 4. Football: Coach Courtney Meyer brings together a special teams unit before the opening kickoff of the Sept. 27 game against University of Sioux Falls. Soccer: Molly Humlicek wins the battle for a header against Kansas Wesleyan University, Sept 1. Teammate Mallorie Blanck trails behind.

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Short prayer, long race

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Concordia’s cross country teams begin their season each year in Lincoln, Neb., at the Woody Greeno Invitational, one of the larger meets in the region. With a field that includes Division I NCAA teams and top-ranked NAIA squads, it’s the truest test to see if all of the lonely miles logged during spring and summer training have paid off.

David Goeglein, left, took a moment before the race to ask for God’s care and blessing. He was among the top-three group of runners for Concordia and individually finished 14th out of 324 runners at the meet.

“I’ve made a prayer one of the standard things I do before a race since high school,” said Goeglein. “It helps to remind me of the real reason for running and the opportunity God has given me to shine His light.”

The Bulldog men’s squad finished fourth overall at the Woody Greeno and took sixth place at the NAIA National Championship Race at season’s end. The Concordia’s women’s team finished 9th at the Woody Greeno and went on to place 17th at nationals.

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Homecoming 2008(right) Brommer Drive bustles with visitors to the annual Homecoming Fair, a staple of Concordia’s homecoming festivities since 2005. Concordia’s hopes for earning a homecoming victory on the gridiron were dashed by Northwestern College (Iowa), the No. 11-ranked team in the nation at the time.(below) Root 66 plays for those attending the fair. Members pictured are Melanie Maxson, Andrew Raphelt, Emily Wolters and Jon Ross.

Barry Holst ’86 fields a question on the subject of business ethics and leadership at a forum held homecoming week. Homecoming 2008 celebrated the 25th anniversary of Concordia’s business administration program. Business alumni were invited to return and speak with current students. Others pictured above are, from right to left, Lisa Bartels ’84 Bliss, 2nd Lt. Margaret Ingerslew ’04 (USAF), Capt. Tony Woodruff ’00 (USMC), and Col. K. Luke Reiner ’86 (USA).

Bruiser the Bulldog entertains Concordia fans at the stadium on gameday. The new mascot began his career this fall and was named by students.

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Alumni News1950sarthur albrecht ’55 of Broomfield, Colo., married Geraldine Castens aug. 2. arthur does solar work and serves as a trustee at his church.

Joseph house ’55 of Cuyahoga falls, ohio, was honored as the Cuyahoga falls Chamber of

Commerce 2008 Citizen of the year in may. Joe was nominated by Cuyahoga falls General Hospital where he has served as a volunteer, logging more than 3,200 hours, since 1996. His list of community accomplishments and awards is long and includes service as a parliamentarian with the fraternal order of Police associates and member of their executive board, principal of Redeemer Christian School from 1963-94 and member of numerous city boards, commissions and committees. Joe and his wife of 56 years, marie, have four children, 20 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

on Dec. 31, 2007, lloyd willweber ’57 retired in an effort to expedite the transition of Zion lutheran of Seattle in its plan to merge with two neighboring congregations. He and his wife, Sharon, relocated to Terra Bella, Calif., where lloyd is filling a position as upper grades teacher in the Zion lutheran Church parish school. lloyd is anxious to return to the lord’s service and completed the intentional interim minister course out of CNH headquarters in livermore, Calif.

1960skent peterman ’65 of vallejo, Calif., has retired after a successful career in teaching. He now serves as chair of the City of vallejo Planning Commission, chair of the board of fighting Back Partnership, secretary of the board of mare island Technology academy and supervisor of student teachers at St. mary’s College in moraga, Calif. He and his wife, Brooksie, enjoy traveling, especially cruising.

cletus pfeiffer ’65 and his wife, Janice brommer ’65 pfeiffer, visited Seward, alaska, in June. The Pfeiffers reside in Rochester, minn., and highly recommend retirement.

doug primeau ’67 retired June 30, 2007, from his 40-year ministry at Peace lutheran School in Warren, mich., where he served as a classroom teacher and principal.

1970smary faulk ’71 mountford of Pearland, Texas, is music director at Trinity lutheran Church in Houston. mary revitalized music at the church by building the adult choir and starting a popular children’s program. mary helped develop the DvD Children Making Music, which was released from the Commission on Worship and made its debut at the institute for liturgy, Preaching and Church music in July.

James Thomas ’72 is serving on the faculty of lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in

Columbia, S.C., as associate professor of church and ministry and director of african american studies.

till We Meet Again is kurt bickel ’73 and Rich Bimler’s answer to the mediocre meeting. Released in January, the book is designed as a workbook and discussion guide offering more than 10 strategies for effective meetings for boards, committees, task forces and other groups that want to empower their meetings.

Johnnie driessner ’78 of Gresham, ore., was named executive vice president for strategic planning at Concordia University, Portland. He began serving in this newly created position in September. Johnnie has served Concordia University, Portland in a variety of roles for the past 28 years.

1980skaren mehl ’80 brack of Paola, Kan., earned a doctorate in educational leadership from St. louis University on may 17. Karen is the director of curriculum, instruction and assessment for the Spring Hill USD 230 School District in Spring Hill, Kan.

indiana State University conferred the doctor of philosophy degree on william reichhart ’80 on may 3. in addition, William earned a doctorate in educational administration. He resides in New Haven, ind.

kregg einspahr ’82 and wife Suzanne of Seward, Neb., welcomed Jackson J.W. on July 15. Kregg is the head coach for track and cross country at Concordia University, Nebraska, and Suzanne works at the University of Nebraska-lincoln.

michael ’83 and kathy plautz ’83 vick began their 26th year of teaching at their respective schools. michael is a junior high history/physical education teacher and athletic director at abiding Savior lutheran School in lake forest, Calif., and Kathy is a preschool teacher at light of Christ lutheran Preschool in irvine, Calif. Both are at their original call received upon their Concordia graduation. michael and Kathy reside

in lake forest and have two sons, Christopher, 20 and andrew, 17.

matthew heibel ’84 of lincoln, Neb., began his ministry as principal of lincoln lutheran Junior/Senior High School on July 1.

david van houten ’84 and his wife, Robin, announced the birth of granddaughter Juliette on may 16. Their

grandson, Kevin michael, 3, resides with them at their home in Caldwell, idaho.

Thrivent financial Consultant Jeffrey kohls ’85 of Springfield, mo.,

earned the Chartered financial Consultant designation granted by The american College in Bryn

mawr, Pa., in august. To earn the designation, Jeffrey completed a series of written examinations on a broad range of financial topics. in July Jeffrey qualified for Thrivent’s prestigious Sierra level for his 2007 achievements. approximately 575 of Thrivent’s nearly 2,600 financial representatives qualified for the Sierra level.

david freudenburg ’88 was married in 2000 and has a 17-month-old son, logan. David began his teaching career at lutheran High School of South florida. after the school closed, he taught at an inner city public high school. in addition, he has coached boys’ varsity soccer for 15 of his 20 years in education. He and his family reside in Jacksonville, fla., where David now teaches at an alternative school.

Tom Barefoot married Joy malchow ’89 on June 22. The couple resides in omaha, Neb., where Joy is director/teacher

at St. mark lutheran Preschool.

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1990safter his Concordia graduation matthew beisel ’92 began his

teaching career at lutheran School in Chattanooga, Tenn. He earned a master’s degree in

science education at the University of iowa in 2000 and taught and coached in the iowa City Community School District. He went on to accept a call to teach at lutheran High School in little Rock, ark., where he headed the science program, taught theology and headed the cross country and track and field programs. He began his position as head track and field coach at Concordia University Chicago in January. His wife Jill is a physician assistant in gastroenterology. The couple resides in elmhurst, ill., with daughter Keegan, 5.

david seevers ’92 and Jodi fougeron were married oct. 19, 2007. David is a Web developer for

Gallup inc., and Jodi is a firefighter/paramedic with lincoln fire and Rescue. The couple makes their home in Gretna, Neb.

gretchen daubendiek ’93 gorline and her family relocated in July to Cabot, ark., where husband Jeremy is a chaplain assigned to little Rock air force Base and Gretchen takes care of Thomas, 5, and andrew, 2.

in June david ’94 and stacy entzel co ’94 gr ’08 hall moved their home to Colorado Springs, Colo., where David is associate pastor/director of human care ministries at Holy Cross lutheran Church. Stacy earned a master’s degree in literacy from Concordia University, Nebraska in may.

Steven and kristen Jenson ’94 schroeder of St. Cloud, fla., welcomed Samuel Peter on may 29. He joins Caroline, 2. Kristin “retired”

from 12 years of teaching to be a stay-at-home mom, and Steven is a civil engineer.

paul philp ’95 of St. louis, mo., earned a master of sacred theology degree in exegetical theology from Concordia Seminary in St. louis on Nov. 9, 2007, and was awarded the degree on may 16. Paul serves as an admission counselor at Concordia Seminary.

matthew and laurie duncan ’96 miller celebrated the birth of lydia Rose on Nov. 8, 2007. The family resides in the Cincinnati, ohio, suburbs where matt is an aeronautical engineer with Ge aircraft engines, and laurie enjoys being a stay-at-home mom.

gerrod lambrecht ’97 and Sarah Jacob were united in marriage on June 21. The couple resides in Carmel, ind., where Gerrod is regional vice president for magnolia Health Systems.

michael ’98 and sarah blakely ’97 weider and their children, Gabriel, 5, Sheralynn, 3 and Bethany, 1, relocated to indonesia with lCmS World mission in august. They teach at Sekolah Pelita Harapan Christian School in lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, south of Jakarta. michael teaches and assists with organizing the international standards for the high school and Sarah counsels and assists in transitioning the senior students to overseas colleges.

david co ’99 gr ’05 and diane wiese ’01 beikmann celebrated the

birth of Camryn Pearl on June 30, 2007. Camryn joins Claire, 4. The family resides in Deshler, Neb., where David is principal and seventh/eighth grade teacher of Deshler lutheran School, and Diane is a stay-at-home mom.

Ryan and sheila cihal ’99 douglas and Kobe, 5 and Jace, 3, rejoiced at the birth of Skylar ann on June 20. The family calls Salina, Kan., home. Ryan is a pharmaceutical sales rep with Pfizer, and Sheila is a stay-at-home mom.

2000schad ’00 and laura walhaug ’02 Thies of lincoln, Neb., received Talent Plus inc. Gold Standard awards on aug. 23. The award highlights outstanding individual performance of associates who have gone above and beyond to meet and exceed associate and client expectations. The Thieses were among 36 associates to receive the award for the 2008 year.

Daniel allan and kristen king ’01 were united in marriage on oct. 28, 2006. The couple purchased their

first home in may in omaha, Neb., where Dan teaches special

education in the millard Public School District, and Kristen teaches kindergarten in the millard District.

Jared ’01 and Jessica Joyce ’02 kite of Seward, Neb., rejoiced at the birth of Sarah elizabeth on aug. 21. Jared is a systems analyst/programmer at Concordia University, Nebraska, and Jessica directs the handbells at Concordia and enjoys being a stay-at-home mom.

christopher ahlman ’02 earned a master of sacred music degree, specializing in organ performance and liturgical studies, from the

University of Notre Dame in may. He and his wife, elizabeth, celebrated the birth of Thomas Stephen on april 18. The family calls austin, Texas, home, where Chris is pursuing a doctorate in organ performance and serves a teaching assistantship at the University of Texas under Dr. Gerre Hancock. in addition, Chris serves as assistant pastor at King of Kings lutheran Church in Round Rock, Texas.

catherine heider ’02 of Houston, Texas, received a very personalized 26.2 mile tour of San Diego, Calif., as she ran the San Diego Rock ’n’ Roll marathon in may with her 80-year-old grandfather. Catherine is in risk management with Koch Supply and Trading.

adam and carissa conrad ’02 hippen rejoiced at the birth of averi Pauline on may 13. Hannah, 3, welcomed averi home. The family resides in Washington, ill., where Carissa is DCe at our Savior lutheran Church.

Jason and Joanna koopman ’02 eden celebrated the birth of michaela Jane on June 4. matthew, 3, welcomed her home. The family resides in arlington Heights, ill.

paul ’03 and crystal griess ’03 schmidt of Roca, Neb., announced the birth of Ryker Paul on feb. 5. aria

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and Jozlin welcomed Ryker home. Paul is

art director and illustrator at The minnow Project, an advertising agency, in lincoln, Neb., and Crystal homeschools their children and teaches part-time at lancaster learning link.

scott ash ’04 of lincoln, Neb., was featured in The Midlands Business Journal’s Business Minute in June. Scott is director of operations at Nebraska Sports Council, where he has been employed for 15 years. Wife monica is a physical education teacher at an elementary school.Scott and monica are business owners as monavie Distributors. They have two children, eli, 3, and Tillie, born Dec. 11, 2007.

michael ’04 and sara defreece ’05 grein were blessed by the birth of isaiah michael on march 11. The

family resides in overland Park, Kan., where they serve at Christ lutheran School.

margaret ingerslew ’04 of Seward, Neb., completed officer Training School with the U.S. air force and was commissioned on June 18. While in oTS she competed for and earned a slot as a Weapons Systems officer; she was one of very few selected for this slot. She is now with the Navy in Pensacola, fla., in the Naval flight officer program and awaiting her

next phase of training, which is due to begin in January 2009. She has approximately two years of training left before she is combat ready and regularly takes to the air in an f-15e “Strike eagle,” an advanced long-range interdiction fighter and tactical aircraft (correction from last issue).

Dave and molly watson ’04 seaborn welcomed twins marley Kathryn and Camden elizabeth on June 26. The family resides in Phoenix, md., where Dave is an environmental consultant, and molly is a stay-at-home mom.

daryl ’04 and rachel spencer ’02 werner of Unadilla, Neb.,

announced the birth of Haleigh may on July 19. Daryl works at lincoln Benefit

life, and Rachel is a registered nurse.

Jose beaton ’05 was promoted to first lieutenant with the marines in march. He and his wife, liesl barz ’06 beaton, reside in milton, fla., with daughter addison, 1.

seth clemmer ’05 and mandy grote ’08 were married June 28. The couple calls albuquerque, N.m., home where Seth is vicar at Grace

lutheran Church, and mandy is a fourth-grade teacher at Christ lutheran School.

david ’05 and heather greseth ’03 larson of St. louis, mo., were blessed by the birth of Grace eden on June 3. David is a student at Concordia Seminary in St. louis, and Heather is a first-grade teacher at immanuel lutheran in Wentzville, mo.

cory ’05 and sara wagnitz ’04 rohren have relocated to anthem, ariz., where Cory is completing tests to be an advisor with Thrivent financial and Sara teaches 3-year-olds at Cross of Christ Christian School.

brett muller ’06 and heather welty ’06 were married on aug. 9. The couple calls milford, Neb., home.

preston ’06 and megan carpenter ’06 schmidt of anthem, ariz., celebrated the birth of Brayden James on June 18.

Jeffrey york gr ’06 of Bellevue, Neb., was one of 15 teachers, chosen from 466 nominations, in the omaha Public Schools who received an alice Buffett outstanding Teacher award for 2008. Jeff teaches fifth grade at Rose Hill elementary, where he has been for seven years.

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paul blomenberg ’07 and amy kleindienst ’07 were united in

marriage on July 6. They reside in lakewood, Colo., where Paul teaches physics and chemistry at Denver lutheran High, and amy

teaches at St. John lutheran Church and School, also in Denver.

casey young ’07 and Julianne young ’07 were joined in marriage on June 22. The couple resides in Belton, Texas.

Jonathan Jank ’08 of lincoln, Neb., was named director of Seward County Court appointed Special advocates in July.

Thaddaeus tewes ’08 and Jackie mccullough ’06 were married June 7. The

couple resides in omaha, Neb.

missing your yearbook?for a limited time, back issues of the Tower yearbook are available for the school years between 1999-00 and 2006-07. The cost is $15 per issue, including shipping. Please send the issue(s) requested, your mailing address and a check payable to Concordia University, Nebraska to Karen Chittick, Weller 208, 800 North Columbia ave., Seward, Nebraska 68434. The back issues will be stored until June 2009.

Remembering loved onesIn Memoriam

olive Birkes, friendRobert Garmatz HS ’38 Co ’41erwin meyer ’41florence landmann ’54 engelkenelmer etzler ’58Dahlyn Buhrdorf ’60Jeannine mauch ’66Timothy Heinicke HS ’68 Co ’72

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just as you were taught, in thanksgiving.Abounding

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“Rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving” from Colossians (2:�) is the theme for Concordia’s 115th academic year.

As I write this letter of appreciation to you, I do so “abounding in thanksgiving.” During the past fiscal year, God blessed our institutional advancement efforts in a marvelous way. Gifts, pledges and deferred gift commitments from July 1, 200�, to June 30, 2008, totaled $12,349,�01—the second highest fundraising year of the On A Mission campaign and the third largest fundraising year in Concordia’s history. Thanks be to God! Combined with the previous five years’ fundraising results, the more than 11,000 gifts to the campaign have totaled $5�,462,999. Again, thanks be to God!

We are now in the final year of the campaign and have neared the threshold of our $60 million goal, a goal that just a few years ago many considered impossible. However, our God is faithful, and your tremendous outpouring of support has more deeply rooted and established Concordia University, Nebraska in its mission of preparing students to serve and lead in church and world. It will propel us forward, and, by God’s grace, we will continue to abound in our service to Him, His church and His world.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you dear friend for your marvelous support of Concordia, our students, faculty and staff. Your generous investment in preparing the next generation of those who will proclaim the Gospel and serve as the very hands and feet of Jesus Christ inspires and encourages all who serve in this place.

Sincerely,

Brian L. Friedrichpresident and ceoConcordia University, Nebraska

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Honor Roll of DonorsFellows of the Weller SocietyGifts of $10,000 or more

anonymous (6)mr. edward amannfred C. and Katherine B. andersen foundationmr. & mrs. larry annismrs. alois BaderRay Becker estatemr. & mrs. Darwin Bettmannms. verna BlankeRev. Dr. & mrs. David Blockmr. & mrs. Delmar BorchersCarol Brauch estatemr. & mrs. Thomas ButterbrodtDr.+ & mrs. Robert CadeCattle National Bank & Trust CompanyCompass Group, USa DivisionConoco Phillips, inc.mr. & mrs. John Craemermr. & mrs. Justus Craemermr. & mrs. matthew Dassowmr. & mrs. John DinkelRupert Dunklau foundation, inc.alvin G. eckert estatemr. & mrs. e. H. friedemannmr. & mrs. Robert frieheGainesville Community foundationmr. & mrs. Ray GardGrateful in WyomingDr. mary Gundelachmr. & mrs. Ray Hackermrs. faye Hallmrs. alice Hamburgmr. & mrs. George Hammersmithmr. & mrs. Clarence Hoffmanmr. & mrs. C. G. Holthusmr. milton HoltzenDrs. Jeff & erin Huebschmanmr. & mrs. Timothy HughesHughes Brothers, inc.ferra Hunter estatemr. & mrs. Raymond JoeckelJones National Bank & Trust Companymrs. Paul Kaldahlmr. & mrs. William KernenKiewit Companies foundationmr. & mrs. Richard KnuthBenjamin Kouhns estateDr. & mrs. Karl Kreftmr.+ & mrs. Raymond laabsRev. Dr. & mrs. Harvey langelCmS foundationms. Shirley liesenermr. & mrs. Wayne lillichmr. & mrs. melvin lillichlutheran Community foundationms. Kristi matusmr. & mrs. Charles mcCourtThe meinders foundationmr. & mrs. Dennis meyermr. & mrs. Roger a. meyermr. Wilfred muellermr. albert muellermr. lester mullerNebraska independent College foundationmr. & mrs. Dick o’Dellmr. & mrs. Gregory oelkeDr. & mrs. fred ohldemr. & mrs. Henry oppelarthur amd emma Parpart estatePepsi-Cola Bottling Companymr. & mrs. lloyd PookerDrs. William & Judith Preussmarvin Quitmeyer estatemr. & mrs. Don Rasmussenmr. & mrs. Norman Riffelmr. & mrs. William Roehrs

Dr. & mrs. John Roehrsmr. Richard Rossingmr. Gerald Ruroedemr. elmer Schardtfred Schmid estateDr. & mrs. allan Schmidtmr. & mrs. edwin Schoeningmr. & mrs. Waldemar Seefeldtmrs. edward SteinbacherRoland Stelzer estatemr. & mrs. William StockDr. martin StorkDr. & mrs. frederick Strietermrs. Wayne TanderupDr. & mrs. Douglas TewesThe Sunderland foundationmr. & mrs. leRoy ThomThe leRoy Thom, Jean Thom & T-l foundation, inc.Thrivent financial for lutheransmr. & mrs. Del Toebbenmr. Rodney vandebergJohn Walz estateClarence and ora Zarn estateRev. & mrs. Karl Ziegleranna Zobel estate

Sower AssociationGifts of $5,000 to $9,999anonymous (2)Drs. Rodney & Kim Bechermr. Rex BeckerDr. & mrs. R. C. Beetheloraine Betow estatemrs. Karen BlankChevron Texaco matching ProgramConcordia University Guild - Seward, Neb.Prof. & mrs. Gilbert DaenzerDrs. David & Grace-ann DolakDr. & mrs. Paul DumkeDr. & mrs. Carl evertsmr. & mrs. Junior fischermr. & mrs. arthur fliegefountain of life lutheran Church - Sun City, ariz.Rev. Dr. & mrs. Brian friedrichDr. & mrs. edwin Gerler Jr.mrs. eric Goegleinmr. Scott GrauDr. vern Harnappmr. & mrs. Philip HeidemannDr. & mrs. vance Hinrichsmr. & mrs. Barry HolstDr. & mrs. James HolsteDr. & mrs. Robert Hutsellimmanuel lutheran Church - livermore, iowamr. & mrs. lloyd Jungmannmr. & mrs. virgil KleinDr. & mrs. Paul Kleinemr. & mrs. William Kloebermr. & mrs. andrew Knudtenmr. & mrs. Robert Knuthmr. & mrs. Douglas KotilDennis B. Kouhns memorial endowmentmr. & mrs.+ elmer Krausemr. & mrs. Gerrod lambrechtmrs. Welma langsethmr. & mrs. Richard laughlinvirgil & Janet leckband estatelexmark international, inc.mr. & mrs. arnold luebbemrs. frances materaNebraska Humanities Councilmr. & mrs. Robert oettingmr. & mrs. matt owensmr. & mrs. lloyd ProbascoRev. & mrs. Ralph Schmidtmr. & mrs. Timothy Schwanmr. & mrs. Daryl Seamanmr. & mrs. Stephen Siepman

Wake Charitable foundationmr. edwin WerginWheat Ridge ministriesDr. mira Wiegmann & Prof. Richard Wiegmannmrs. otto Wiemermr. & mrs. Benjamin Williamsmr. & mrs. David Withammr. Ward Wolfram

Associate’s ClubGifts of $1,000 to $4,999

anonymous (9)abel foundationmr. art albrechtmr. & mrs. C. W. allerheiligenandrews van lines, inc.mr. & mrs.+ Ted augustinmrs. olga BaackRev. & mrs. Thomas Badenmiss viola Bahlsmr. Kenneth Bartelsmr. Walter Bartelsmr. & mrs. William Bartelsmrs. Guiomar BarthDr. & mrs. ernest Baughman1st lt. & mrs. Jose Beatonmr. & mrs. Timothy Beckendorfmr. Scott Becker & ms. Kris Santerini-Beckermr. & mrs. Robert Beckwithmrs. alice Beethemr. & mrs. John Behrendtmr. & mrs. Thomas BeinekeCongressman & mrs. Douglas Bereutermr. & mrs. Waldemar BergdoltDrs. marvin & Shirley Bergmanmrs. ardis Bergquistmr. & mrs. Cliff BerryRev. & mrs. edward Bertrammr. & mrs. Ken BickelPaul Bierwagen estatems. Barbara BlancoRev. & mrs. Charles W. Blancomr. & mrs. Werner BlankDr. & mrs. mark Blankemr. & mrs. Clarence Blasemr. & mrs. michael BlissDr. & mrs. Daniel Blomenbergmr. & mrs. John Blomenbergmr. Byron BockelmanProf. & mrs. James Bockelmanmr. David BodeBoeing Companymr. & mrs. earl Bohlenms. Katherine Bollandmr. & mrs. Bret BollmannDr. & mrs. Ron BorkHarley Bovee estatemr. & mrs. Kurth Brashearms. Pauline Braunmr. & mrs. Gerald Bremermr. & mrs. J. D. Bridgesmr. & mrs. Byron Brighammr. & mrs. eugene BrinkDr. & mrs. Gerald Brommermr. William BrommerDr. & mrs. eugene Brottmr. & mrs. Brumbaughmr. & mrs. Robert Burnhammr. & mrs. art BushaRev. Dr. & mrs. R. John Buuckmr. & mrs. vernon Carlowmrs. marcalee CarrollCessna foundationmr. & mrs. michael ChaffeeDr. & mrs. Charles Chancems. Rosalyn Chmelkamrs. marguerite Christmanmr. & mrs. Walter ClassenDr. Doris Clatanoff & mr. Duane ClatanoffConcordia Publishing Housemr. & mrs. Warren Consoermr. & mrs. Douglas Cook

Cornerstone Bank - york, Neb.mr. & mrs. Jeff Craig-meyermr. & mrs. michael Daakemr. & mrs. John DavisDaws, inc.Dell Direct Giving Campaignmr. & mrs. Daniel Deloach, Jr.Deloitte foundationmrs. eldred Dierkermr. Ronald DittmarDr. & mrs. Warren DoerflerDrack, inc.The John Duda foundationmrs. Judy DudaDr. & mrs. Jack DuensingDr. & mrs. Charles Dulleating est. Seward, inc.mr. & mrs. mark eilersmr. & mrs. Gary einemDr. & mrs. Kent einspahrDr. & mrs. Kregg einspahrDr. Daniel ellismrs. Tedi ellisonmr. & mrs. Jim emmonsmr. & mrs. David endorfmr. & mrs. marshall englandmrs. Nancy englishmr. & mrs. David erbachmr. & mrs. William evans Jr.mr. & mrs. Jerald fangmannmr. & mrs. Dave faszholzmr. & mrs. Gregg felkermrs. eugene fergmr. & mrs. Charles fergusonmr. & mrs. Kelly fickenmr. & mrs. Harry D. fikemrs. marie finnigsmierfirst Data Corporationfoundation of the Nebraska Society of CPa’smr. Robert fritzmr. & mrs. Rick fritzelfrieda frueh estateDr. & mrs. leon Gebhardtmr. & mrs. Herbert Gehringmr. & mrs. Dan GengenbachDr. & mrs. John GerberRev. & mrs. eugene Gierkemrs. Wilhemina GiesmanRev. & mrs. Dan Gilbertfred & mary Girbony estatemr. & mrs. J. Paul Glahnmr. & mrs. Harlan Glanzermr. & mrs. Norman Glockmr. & mrs. John GoekeDr. eunice Goldgrabemr. & mrs. merle GolnickGood Shepherd lutheran Church - Collinsville, ill.Wilma e. Gosch Charitable Trustmrs. madora Gotschmr. & mrs. Robert Grabbertmrs. meurice Graffmr. & mrs. Donald GrantGraybeal Construction Company, inc.mr. & mrs. frank Greenemr. & mrs. Delmer GremelDr. & mrs. larry GrothausGrowth Design CorporationDr. & mrs. Joseph Gubanyimr. & mrs. vernon GuentherRev. & mrs. Ralph GueterslohH & S Plumbingmr. & mrs. Paul Hackmannmr. & mrs. Stanley Hagemanmr. & mrs.+ marvin Hagenmr. & mrs. Richard Hahnmr. & mrs. otto Hamanmiss elly Hardekopfmrs. erwin HarmeningRev. & mrs. elvin Harmsmrs. Don Hartmannmrs. Richard Hartmann

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mr. & mrs. William Hartmann Jr.mr. & mrs. James Hartwigms. Sandy Harveymr. & mrs. Herman Hebel Jr.ms. edith Heidemanmr. & mrs. Herbert Heidermr. & mrs. Sam HellbuschRev. & mrs. David Helmermr. & mrs. Don Henningmr. & mrs. marvin Henningmr. & mrs. myron HenyDr. Robert Hermann & mrs. Julie Johnston

Hermannmr. & mrs. Dick Hershbergermrs. John HeussmanDr. Herman HiestermanRev. Joel HiestermanDr. mary Hilgendorf & mr. Duane Hilgendorfmr. & mrs. Dennis Hintzmrs. Carolyn Hoegemeyermr. Patrick Hofermr. & mrs. Stephen Hogermr. & mrs. larry HolleRev. Dr. & mrs. Paul Holtorfmr. DuWayne Holtzenmrs. Bohdan Horakmr. Theodore Huebnermr. morris Huelle & mrs. velma Krueger Huellemr. & mrs. Daniel Huffmanmrs. virginia Hughesms. amanda HusbergiBm Corporationmr. & mrs. larry irmermr. J. Paul Jacobmr. & mrs. arnold Jacobmr. & mrs. K. Kirk Jamisonmrs. Betty Jankemrs. Charlotte JansRev. & mrs. marcus Jaussmr. & mrs. Donald Jerkemr. & mrs. Richard JohnsonDr. Jean Jones & mr. David Jonesmr. & mrs. James Jordanmr. & mrs. Herbert Jungemannmr. lon JungemannDrs. John & Kristy Jurchen

mr. & mrs. eldor Kaisermr. & mrs. Roger Kaisermr. & mrs. Ronnie Kaisermr. & mrs. Pete Kenowms. louise KielsmeierKingery Construction CompanyDr. & mrs. John Kinworthymr. & mrs. Kenneth Kirchnermr. & mrs. Serle Kirchnermr. & mrs. mike Klintworthmr. & mrs. Ronald Knappmr. & mrs. Neal Kochmr. Robert Koehlermr. & mrs. alan Koepkemr. & mrs. James Koepkemr. & mrs. martin Kohlweymr. & mrs. mark Koltermanmartin and Peggy Koopmanmr. Bruce KorteHelen Kouhns estatemr. & mrs. David Krenzmr. Howard Kriesermr. & mrs. emil Kriewaldtmr. & mrs. Kevin Krommingaevelyn Kruger estatemr. & mrs. Ron Kuehnmrs. Jo ann Kuhnsmrs. emil Kurthmr. Walter lammersDr. & mrs. Thomas langevinmr. & mrs. Donald langewischmr. Thomas C. latterPaul & Sandy lawinRev. & mrs. Richard leweralta m. lindeburg estatemr. & mrs. alva lohseDr. & mrs. Richard luebbemr. William luebbemr. arnold lueddersmrs. margaret lukaslutheran foundation of Texaslutheran Good Samaritan Society - Corona Del mar, Calif.mrs. Juanita lutzmr. George mackDr. & mrs. martin maehr

marathon oil matching Gift Programmr. matt marty & mrs. Kayla luehmann-martyDrs. Paul & Janice massmannmr. Patrick mcGintyDr. & mrs. mark meehlmiss marjorie meiermr. & mrs. Ned meiermemorial Health Care Systemsmerle’s Greenhouses, inc.mr. & mrs. michael mettenbrinkmr. & mrs. alan meyerDr. & mrs. David meyermr. & mrs. Henry meyermrs. Norma meyermiss Rachel meyermr. & mrs. Robert H. meyerDr. & mrs. Stan meyerDr. & mrs. Jack middendorfmr. & mrs. Harold milbratharthur and Gertrude m. miller estatemr. & mrs. Dale millermr. & mrs. James m. millermr. & mrs. Duane minerRev. & mrs. Ray mirlymodern methods, inc.mr. & mrs. Paul moellermr. & mrs. Tim mollmr. C. Richard morrisDr. Russell mosemannmr. & mrs. Robert muellerDr. & mrs. Willis mundtmr. & mrs. Gilbert Nabermrs. florence Natzkemr. & mrs. eldon NebenNebraska State Reading associationmr. Roger NeitNelnet, inc.mr. & mrs. Raymond Neujahrmr. Curtis Niermanvaleria Nolte estateDr. & mrs. Stan obermuellerDr. & mrs. eugene oettingelmer ohlmann estatemr. & mrs. Glenn ohlmannmr. & mrs. R. Warren opelmr. & mrs. Dale orlowski

mr. & mrs. art ortliebPac ‘N’ SaveRev. & mrs. J. Robert Paulsonmr. & mrs. William Petersmr. Norman PetersenDr. & mrs. Jerrald Pfabemrs. arnold PfeifferDr. & mrs. Ronald PfeifferPfizer, inc.Prof. & mrs. Robert Pfliegermr. & mrs. Russell Pfliegermr. & mrs. edgar Pflugmrs. Helen Pingelmr. Ronald Pinkepankmr. & mrs. marvin Plamannmr. & mrs. Ken Pohlmanmr. & mrs. Gerald PomerenkeRev. & mrs. Norman Porathmrs. Ruth Prallemr. Gene Quademr. Richard Rathkemr. Stephen Ratzmr. & mrs. John Rehbergmr. & mrs. Thomas Rehkopmr. & mrs. Twane Rekermr. & mrs. Clarence Rhodemrs. Sarah Rigbymr. & mrs. larry Rinkermr. & mrs. Wilbert RobinsonDr. Jenny mueller-Roebke & mr. Stan RoebkeRev. & mrs. Gerald Roggowmr. & mrs. Donald RolfsmeierHerman Rope estateDr. & mrs. Dennis Rossmr. & mrs. William RoundeyDr. & mrs. alan Rungemr. & mrs. lambert RungeRunza, inc.mrs. Dolores Sandermr. & mrs. Reed Sandermr. & mrs. William SandmanRev. William Scar & Dr. elizabeth UsherRev. & mrs. Robert Schaedelmr. & mrs. Robert Schafermr. & mrs. Jonathan Schaffmr. & mrs. Ron Schardt

HigH ScHool1929 50%1930 0%1931 0%1932 33%1933 50%1934 33%1935 0%1936 0%1937 0%1938 83%1939 75%1940 43%1941 100%1942 50%1943 44%1944 60%1945 0%1946 64%1947 46%1948 50%1949 52%1950 65%1951 43%1952 52%1953 46%1954 37%1955 43%1956 53%1957 53%1958 21%1959 23%1960 34%1961 31%

1943 43%1944 56%1945 50%1946 56%1947 47%1948 32%1949 33%1950 47%1951 51%1952 52%1953 47%1954 54%1955 40%1956 43%1957 47%1958 50%1959 45%1960 43%1961 37%1962 37%1963 32%1964 33%1965 36%1966 32%1967 25%1968 26%1969 22%1970 23%1971 22%1972 21%1973 22%1974 26%1975 23%

1976 24%1977 15%1978 21%1979 26%1980 23%1981 19%1982 23%1983 27%1984 19%1985 20%1986 22%1987 23%1988 23%1989 28%1990 25%1991 17%1992 18%1993 14%1994 15%1995 10%1996 13%1997 13%1998 8%1999 9%2000 6%2001 11%2002 10%2003 9%2004 11%2005 6%2006 5%2007 4%2008 2%

1962 33%1963 22%1964 16%1965 26%1966 26%1967 26%1968 38%1969 23%1970 39%1971 21%1972 25%1973 16%1974 10% college1923 0%1925 0%1926 0%1927 0%1928 0%1929 0%1930 0%1931 0%1932 40%1933 0%1934 25%1935 50%1936 100%1937 60%1938 20%1939 33%1940 50%1941 45%1942 35%

Concordia Support by Class

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Total Giving by Source

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ms. Cynthia Scheermr. & mrs. Dennis Scheermr. & mrs. Berne SchepmanDr. & mrs. lee Schluckebiermr. & mrs. Kenneth Schluetermr. & mrs. arlen Schomackermr. & mrs. Daniel Schrammiss Janice Schulzmr. & mrs. Gary Seeversmr. & mrs. Scott Seeversmrs. Neal SellDr. & mrs. Norman Sellmr. & mrs. Robert SenkbeilSeward arts CouncilSeward Physical Therapy Service, P.C.mr. & mrs. Joel ShafferRev. & mrs. Steven Sirekmr. & mrs. Jon SkovDr. londa Borer-Skov & mr. luther Skovmr. lawrence Smithmr. & mrs. lucas Smith Jr.mr. & mrs. Stephen SmothersDr. & mrs. Steven SparenbergSpatial analytics, inc. Kearneymr. & mrs. Thomas Spitsnoglemr. & mrs. frank SpivaSprint foundation matching GiftSt. Peter lutheran Church - Gresham, Neb.

St. Peter lutheran Church - Holyrood, Kan.Rev. & mrs. John StellingRev. Harold Stelzermrs. Roland Stelzermr. & mrs. Richard Stillahnms. eleanor Stolpmr. & mrs. eugene Straubmr. & mrs. Wally StreuterHelen Strickert estatemr. & mrs. Jerry Strommr. & mrs. Peter Strommrs. lois Struvemr. & mrs. Cliff StueweDr. & mrs. John Suhr, Sr.Dr. & mrs. Jack SwansonDr. & mrs. Donald Sylwestermr. & mrs. Tim Taubemrs. edgar Terrassmr. & mrs. Kenneth Terrymr. & mrs. Wilbur Tewesmr. & mrs. Gary Thiesmr. & mrs. James TobabenTown & Country masonry Contractor, inc.Tri-Co Community foundationTrinity lutheran Church, martinsberg - Ponca,

Neb.mr. & mrs. Donald Troestermr. & mrs. Robert Urban

Dr. & mrs. van vahleDr. & mrs. Darrell van luchenemr. & mrs. Glenn van velsonDr. & mrs. a. Paul vasconcellosPaul vetter estatemr. & mrs. mike vincentvolzke funeral Homemr. & mrs. Chad von KampenRev. & mrs. marion von Rentzellmrs. Jan von Seggernmr. & mrs. marcus Wackermr. & mrs. Wilmer Wagnermr. & mrs. max Wakemiss Kathryn Wallmr. & mrs. Timothy WalterRev. Dr. & mrs. orville Walzmr. & mrs. melvin Warnekemr. & mrs. Thomas Webster Jr.mr. & mrs. mark Weinrichmr. & mrs. Donald WeissWellnessone of lincoln, inc.mr. & mrs. Ronald Wenckmrs. edward Wernermr. & mrs. Gerald Werthmr. & mrs. Gordon Wiegardtmr. & mrs. ed WiesehanRev. & mrs. lloyd Willwebermr. lloyd Windfieldlt. Col. & mrs. Theodore Wolfram iiimr. & mrs. a. Woltermr. & mrs. l. K. Woltermrs. lucille Woodringmr. & mrs. eugene youngmr. & mrs. Gregory ZabkaZabka funeral HomeWilliam Zimmerman estate

Builder’s ClubGifts of $500 to $999anonymous (5)ethel S. abbott Charitable foundationacxiom Corporationmr. & mrs. Glenn anschutzaRamaRK management Servicesmr. & mrs. Raymond arcementmr. & mrs. erwin aufdemberge

mr. & mrs. Roger aufdembergeDr. & mrs. Ted aufdembergemr.+ & mrs. fred aupperlemr. & mrs. Clyve Baademr. John Badenmrs. Clara BaerDr. Jennifer Baker & mr. Paul Bakermr. alan Baldwin & mrs. Janet Cheney-Baldwinmr. & mrs. Richard Bartholomewmrs. Cynthia Beanemr. & mrs. Harlan BeckerDr. & mrs. floyd Behrensmr. & mrs. milton BekRev. & mrs. Gary Bendermrs. Jacques Bergermr. & mrs. Harold Bergtmr. & mrs. Duane Beunemr. & mrs. Daniel Bierwagenmr. & mrs. frederick Blankmr. & mrs. Duane Blobaummr. & mrs. James Blomenbergmr. & mrs. fred Boergermr. John Boldtmrs. Joan BorchardDr. vicki Boyemr. & mrs. Glenn Brachtms. Ruth Brammeiermiss lillian Brandtmr. & mrs. Gordon Bredowmr. & mrs. Paul Bremerlt. Col. Herman BretzerRev. & mrs. arthur Brinkmeyermrs. Dara Greene Buckendahlms. mary Buddemr. & mrs. Brad BuerckDr. & mrs. Paul Burgermrs. lana CargillChrist lutheran foundation - lincoln, Neb.mr. J. Gordon Christensenmr. & mrs. alan ChristianThe Clark enersen PartnersRev. & mrs. martin CloeterDrs. Bruce & Stacy CreedCrown of life lutheran Church - Sun City, ariz.Rev. Garry Dassowmr. & mrs. Ron de la motte

Concordia was one of 10 Midwest baccalaureate schools to be named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 “Great Schools, Great Prices” rankings. The specialized category recognizes the value of the overall education at those schools ranked above average academically with a large percentage of their student body receiving need-based aid. More than three-quarters of Concordia students receive aid based on need, and 99 percent receive some type of financial

Concordia named best value by U.S. News and World Report

aid. This, combined with Concordia’s overall ranking, made the university the only Nebraska school in this value-based list.

Concordia moves up in overall U.S. News & World Report rankings Concordia also moved to No. 18, up one spot, in the overall rankings of the Midwest baccalaureate institutions, remaining the highest ranked school in Nebraska in this category.

Based on the first tier ranking and an overall score of 64, Concordia also compares well to schools in other categories and regions. Concordia Nebraska is the top-ranked school in the Concordia University System and placed third among the members of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Criteria evaluated in the rankings included academic reputation, retention and graduation rates, faculty resources, student selectivity and alumni support.

Friends 21% $1,454,554

Businesses, Organizations

& Foundations 31%

$2,176,464

Estate Gifts 17% $1,194,065 Regents &

Foundation Board 12% $810,883

Alumni & Parents 16% $1,090,178

Faculty & Staff 2% $171,964

Churches & Church Organizations 1% $52,354

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mr. & mrs. Nickey DeRoseRev. Dr. & mrs. Paul Devantiermr. & mrs. Bill Dieckhoffmr. & mrs. e. Paul DieckhoffRev. & mrs. David Dobbertienmr. & mrs. Koy DomannDow Corning CorporationDown Under Potterymr. & mrs. Roger Dubbemr. & mrs. Rollin Duensingmr. & mrs. edward DunklauProf. & mrs. Donald Dynnesonmr. & mrs. louis eberhardmr. & mrs. James eggertms. ann eggoldmr. & mrs. emery eickhoffmr. & mrs. Randy einememanuel lutheran Church - milbank, S.D.mr. & mrs. David endorfmr. & mrs. Glen endorfDrs. mike & alice epsteinmr. & mrs. len ermoldmrs. Cornelius esslingermr. & mrs. Richard fehlbergms erlene fettmr. & mrs. Jonathan fischermr. & mrs. michael fischerDr. Rebecca fisher & mr. Scott fisherDrs. Kenneth & Karen follettmr. & mrs. Ralph forkemr. & mrs. Bernie fortmeyermrs. ervin freudenburgmr. & mrs. earl friedenms. mildred furnessmr. & mrs. Quinton furrmr. & mrs. Richard GaedeProf. Betty Galenmr. & mrs. aaron l. Gardmrs. estella Garnermr. Gerald Geiselmanmrs. William GeislerGiddings & lewis foundation, inc.eric Giebler Photographymr. & mrs. John Glanzermr. & mrs. Robert Glanzermr. & mrs. Roger GlawatzDr. & mrs. eldon Gleichmanmrs. edythe Gohrmr. & mrs. michael Goingsmr. & mrs. John Gossinmr. & mrs. fred Graftmrs. adelbert Graumr. adam Greenemrs. alice GundersonH & S Plumbing, Heating & air ConditioningRev. & mrs. loel Haakmr. & mrs. Brian Hallmr. James Hardtmr. & mrs. Ronald Harmanmr. & mrs. Ralph Hausermr. yuji Hayashimr. & mrs. orlin Heckmr. victor Heggemeyermr. & mrs. michael Heidtbrinkms. esther HeineGovernor & mrs. Dave Heinemannmr. Harold HeinsDr. & mrs. David Heldmiss Samantha Hellbuschmrs. Glo Hennigmr. & mrs. Richard Hentzenmrs. evelyn Herzbergmr. Paul Hillmannmrs. John Hingstmr. & mrs. Gregory Hinklemr. & mrs. michael Hinmanmiss vaneta Hinrichsmr. & mrs. Newell Hobackmr. & mrs. Richard Hoelzmr. Steve Hoffschneider

mr. & mrs. Dean Hollatzmr. & mrs. melvin HoltorfDr. & mrs. leeRoy HoltzenDr. & mrs. Robert HuckfeldtDr. & mrs. Raymond HuebschmanHuffman engineering, inc.mrs. irene HuffmanDr. & mrs. Timothy Huffmanmrs. elaine Hughesmr. & mrs. William H. Jacobssonms. Betty JamesRev. & mrs. frank Janzowmr. & mrs. Ronald Jeppesenmr. & mrs. lawrence Jobemr. & mrs. Donald Jorgensenmrs. Deborah Kaderamr. & mrs. Richard Kane, Sr.mr. & mrs. Gary KautzDr. & mrs. Charles KesemanKiewit Building Group, inc.mr. friedrich Klausmr. & mrs. Donald Kleinmr. & mrs. John Knightmr.+ & mrs. Bradley Knudsenmr. & mrs. Bruce Koellermrs. loraine KohlweyDr. & mrs. Bernard KorbitzRev. Dr. & mrs. David Krausemr. & mrs. Kermit KrieserRev. & mrs. larry Kruegermr. & mrs. David Kummmr. les lance & ms. linda Birkes-lancemr. & mrs. David langeDr. & mrs. andrew langewischRev. & mrs. Donald langhoffmr. & mrs. Gerald larsonmr. & mrs. Travis lebomr. & mrs. Paul leckbandmr. & mrs. Ranney leekDr. & mrs. mark lemkelenox, inc.lincoln Pediatric Groupmr.+ & mrs. Don lippertmr. & mrs. larry lueddersmr. & mrs. Howard luehmannmr. & mrs. merlyn luttermr. & mrs. allan macDonaldProf. & mrs. James mackieDr. & mrs. Robert malzahnmr. & mrs. Kenneth manningmr. & mrs. art matasovskymr. & mrs. Steven mattermiss amy mcClellanmr. & mrs. Ronald mcClellanmr. & mrs. errol mcGlaughlinmr. & mrs. John meiermr. & mrs. Ronald meiermr. & mrs. alan meyermr. & mrs. Courtney meyermr. & mrs. David meyermr. & mrs. Delbert meyerms. Doris meyermr. & mrs. Gene meyermiss Kay meyermr. & mrs. Richard meyermr. & mrs. John meyerhoffmiss Dolores mielkemr. & mrs. Gilbert miesnermr. & mrs. Greg millermr. & mrs. Stanley millermr. & mrs. Kenneth moderowmr. & mrs. John moentmannmr. & mrs. Kenneth molzermr. & mrs. Clayton morlokmr. leslie morrismrs. viola muellermr. Douglas murray & ms. Joan miller-murraymr. & mrs. merwin Nathanmrs. velma NathanNebraska eastern Reading Council

Dr. & mrs. William Niebergallmrs. loretta Niemannmr. & mrs. Robert NietingNifCo mechanical Systems, inc.mr. & mrs. frederic Nitschkemrs. lucille NoremNorthwestern mutual foundationmr. Paul Nuechterleinoberon adommentsmr. & mrs. Bernard oermanmrs. elton ohlmanms. Jean olsonmr. & mrs. John olsonmrs. ernest oppligermr. & mrs. George ottmr. & mrs. franklin ottenmr. & mrs. Nicholas ottenmr. & mrs. Rex owensPacific Hills lutheran Church foundation

- omaha, Neb.mrs. edward Parker iiimr. & mrs. Curt Parkhurstms. Karen Parnmr. & mrs. Robert PartonDr. & mrs. Kenneth Paulsenmr. arthur Paulusmr. & mrs. andrew Perrymr. victor PeterRev. & mrs. Robert Petersenmr. & mrs. David Petriemr. & mrs. Paul Pettitmr. & mrs. Joel PinntRev. & mrs. Gary Pohlmrs. merlin Pohlmr. & mrs. Gary Pomerenkemr. Reuben Prallemr. & mrs. Delmar Quademrs. Bonnie Quesnelmiss michelle Quinlanmr. Thomas Raabemr. & mrs. alan RagossRev. & mrs. Thomas Ramseymr. & mrs. Gerald Rappmr. & mrs. marlin ReinersDr. & mrs. edward Reinke Jr.mr. & mrs. alfred Renzelmanmrs. Theodore Rhodemr. Gerald RinneProf. & mrs. Tim Rippsteinmrs. a. H. Rolfsmeiermiss Darla Rosendahlmr. & mrs. Steven Rozekmr. & mrs. Noel Ruhtermrs. otto Sahn +mr. max SchamberDr. & mrs. albert Scharenmr. & mrs. arlan Schellhornmr. & mrs. Thomas Schimmmr. & mrs. Paul Schleigermr. & mrs. Dale Schmidt Sr.mr. & mrs. milton a. Schmidt

mr. & mrs. milton W. Schmidtmrs. lorna Schmiedingmrs. Katherine Schneidermr. & mrs. m. Daniel SchroederRev. & mrs. Wayne Schroedermr. & mrs. Harold SchuesslerDr. armin Schulzmr. & mrs. Gerald Schulzemr. & mrs. William Schwabmr. & mrs. Ryne SeamanDr. & mrs. John Seeversmr. & mrs. Philip Seeversmr. & mrs. leroy SeimSeward Club volleyballSeward Jr. Women’s ClubShell oil Company foundationmr. Phillip Shelpmr. & mrs. Ron SiffringDr. & mrs. Neil Skovmr. & mrs. Norval SkovRev. & mrs. Richard Skovmr. & mrs. Ray SloupDr. & mrs. elmer Smithmr. & mrs. Stephen Smithmr. Steven SmithRev. & mrs. Russell SommerfeldRobert Sorensen estateSt. John lutheran Church - ellisville, mo.St. matthews lutheran Church - Cedar Bluffs, Neb.St. Paul lutheran Church - Concordia, mo.St. Paul’s lutheran Women’s Guild - St. Joseph, mo.mrs. Paul StaeblerState farm Companies foundationmr. & mrs. Scott Staubmr. & mrs. David Steinbachermr. & mrs. Paul Steinerms. Gretchen StellingDr. & mrs. Richard Stevensmrs. Ruth Stroemermr. & mrs. Bradd Stuckymrs. margaret SwetnamRev. & mrs. Kenneth Sypemr. & mrs. larry Tewesmrs. Priscilla ThateThe Pentair foundationmr. & mrs. allen Timmmrs. lorine Timmermannmr. & mrs. Gene ToepkeDr. & mrs. Bernard TonjesDr. & mrs. Stanley TopelTown & Country lWml - Sacramento, Calif.Dr. & mrs. Paul TrautmanTrinity lutheran Church - atchison, Kan.Trinity lutheran Church - Peoria, ill.Trinity lutheran Church - Roselle, ill.mr. & mrs. Paul TroesterDr. Janell Uffelman & mr. Ron UffelmanUnion Pacific Corporationverizon foundation

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ms. Nancy Wachsmr. & mrs. Steven Wachsmr. & mrs. arlan WarnekeWeathercraft Company of lincolnmr. & mrs. William Webbmrs. Helen Wegehauptmrs. Natalie Wehrmanmr. & mrs. David Wenckmr. & mrs. alfred Wheelermr. Richard WillWillmar electric ServiceRev. Dr. & mrs. melvin Wittmr. & mrs. Glen Wolkenmr. J. Paul Woodburnmr. & mrs. Charles Woolerymrs. Hugh Wrightmr. & mrs. Rick Wrightmr. & mrs. James yagowmr. & mrs. Robert ZieglerZion lutheran Church - Claflin, KSmr. Richard ZwemkeDr. & mrs. Richard Zwick

Leader’s AssociationGifts of $250 to $499

anonymous (4)3m foundation, inc.48 Bowl, inc.abendmusikmiss velma adamDr. & mrs. Gordon adamsmr. & mrs. Jeff aegertermr. Bob ahrensms. Doris albergmr. & mrs. James allen, Jr.mr. & mrs. Jeffrey allenmrs. irma alpersamerican express foundationmr. & mrs. leon ameyanheuser-Busch Company, inc.mr. & mrs. Dean aurichmr. & mrs. larry Baackmr. & mrs. Kenneth Balstersmr. & mrs. Robert Balzerms. Sandra BarberRev. & mrs. Steve Barckholtzmr. & mrs. David Bathkemr. & mrs. fred BauerRev. & mrs. Wesley Baumeistermr. Kevin Beckmr. & mrs. Tim Beckermr. & mrs. Ronald Beckmanmr. & mrs. vernon BeckmannBella vista lutheran Church - Bella vista, ariz.mr. & mrs. Todd Bentzmr. & mrs. Kurt Bergdoltmiss Carolyn Bergtmr. & mrs. m. andrew Berkbiglermr. & mrs. Ronald Berlinmr. & mrs. Boyd BeuneRev. & mrs. Burnell Beyersmr. & mrs. Ted BirkholzDr. & mrs. alan Birtchmr. & mrs. Neil BispingRev. & mrs. Harold Blockmr. & mrs. Geoffrey Bochemr. & mrs. James BodeDr. martha Boeltermrs. Sigmund Bohnetmr. & mrs. John Bollmr. & mrs. John Bookmrs. Dale Borkmr. & mrs. Steve Bornmr. & mrs. andrew Bowinmr. Ralph Brauermrs. Ruth BrauerDr. & mrs. William Braunmr. erich Bredehoeftms. Norma Brengmanmrs. marjorie Brockshus

mr. & mrs. marvin BrockshusRev. & mrs. Scott Bruickmr. & mrs. Clarence Brunkhorstmrs. leta Brunkhorstmr. & mrs. John Brunsmr. & mrs. melvin Bueschermrs. Helen Bungemr. & mrs. Ryan Burgermr. & mrs. William BusackerRev. & mrs. mark Bussertmr. & mrs. Neal CastensCaterpillar foundationmr. & mrs. Rollin Cattaumr. & mrs. Jay Cattlemr. & mrs. mark Chapinmr. & mrs. Gary Chapmanmr. Norbert Charleswoodmr. & mrs. m. R. Christensenmr. & mrs. lloyd Christjaenermr. & mrs. Waldo Cloetermr. & mrs. Roy CoffmanConcordia Bookstoremr. Daniel Conklingmr. & mrs. andy Contrerasmr. & mrs. martin Cordesmr. & mrs. Rodney Cordtmr. & mrs. Jack Cosletmrs. Beverly Creedmr. & mrs. milt Crossms. Peggy DankertRev. Bernard DannerDan’s Golf Shopmr. Carl Dantzlermrs. Rose Detloffmr. & mrs. Robert Dickhudtmr. & mrs. larry DittmerDr. & mrs. Clarence Dockweilermr. & mrs. Clifford Dollmr. & mrs. edward Dollasemr. & mrs. Jack Drewsmr. & mrs. George DuerrRev. & mrs. alfred ebelmrs. Dorothy ebnerRev. & mrs. David ebsedward D. Jones investment Companymr. & mrs. Gerald eickmeiermiss Karla einspahrmr. & mrs. Paul eisenbraunelite Custom Technologymr. & mrs. Weldon endorfmr. elmer engelbartentergris matching Gift Programmr. & mrs. Todd epkemr. & mrs. Brent ericksonmr. & mrs. James erxlebenexxon mobil foundationmr. & mrs. Charles falkmr. & mrs. eugene faszholzmr. Walter faszholzmr. & mrs. Richard ferrinmr. & mrs. fred fillmanmr. & mrs. Karl finkfirst Presbyterian Church - lincoln, Neb.first Trinity lutheran Church - Bloomfield, Neb.mr. & mrs. David fitzpatrickmr. & mrs. michael flandermeyermr. & mrs. Donald frankmr. & mrs. Carl franzenmr. Timothy freitasmrs. Daniel frerkingmr. Ronald freudenburgmr. Ronald friedrichmr. & mrs. michael fuchsmr. & mrs. Gilbert fugitt Jr.H. B. fuller Companymr. & mrs. Gary GableDuane Gabriel, CPamr. Kevin Garbersmr. & mrs. David Geidelmr. & mrs. Ramon Gellerman

mr. & mrs. Terry Gerdtsmr. & mrs. lenard GeresRev. & mrs. oscar Gerkenmr. & mrs. Paul GermerothRev. & mrs. Charles a. GierkeRev. & mrs. John GierkeDr. & mrs. Paul GierkeDr. & mrs. Herman Glaessmr. & mrs. Harold Gohlmrs. Hollis GordonGrace lutheran Church - Platte Center, Neb.mr. & mrs. Peter Grassmr. & mrs. Duane Graszmr. & mrs. michael Greigmr. & mrs. allen Grohnmrs. Cecelia Grossemr. & mrs. Peter Grothausmr. & mrs. Steven Haasemiss lucile Hahnmr. & mrs. vic Hammermr. & mrs. Tim Hansenmr. & mrs. Wayne Harmeningmr. marvin Harmesmr. & mrs. Jacob HarneyDr. & mrs. Delwyn Harnischmr. David Harrisonmr. & mrs. Carl Hartmr. Ray Harviemr. & mrs. Thomas Haymr. & mrs. Ron HayekDr. & mrs. Daniel Heibelmr. marvin Heidenreichmr. & mrs. marvin Heidornmr. & mrs. Robert Heidtbrinkmr. & mrs. milton HeinsRev. & mrs. Dwight HellmersDr. & mrs. Joel Helmer

mr. & mrs. Theodore Helmermr. & mrs. DeWayne Hempelmannmr. & mrs. lawrence Hencyemr. & mrs. michael Hergenradermrs. arthur HerpolsheimerRev. & mrs. Robert Herringmr. vernon Herzbergmr. & mrs. Steve Hightmr. & mrs. Don Hingstmrs. Donald Hinkelmr. & mrs. mel HintzHinz musicmr. mark Hockemeier & mrs. Jodi Groetekemr. & mrs. Dennis Hoeraufmr. & mrs. Scott Hoffmanmr. & mrs. Charles Hofmanmr. & mrs. Kyle HollmanDr. & mrs. Robert Holtzmr. & mrs. Paul Holtzenmr. & mrs. Donald Holzmr. & mrs. Glenn HornDr. & mrs. Wallace Hortonmr. & mrs. Paul Huckesteinmr. & mrs. Tim Huebschmanmr. & mrs. Jack Hunter, iimr. & mrs. leland Jacksonmr. & mrs. mark Jagelsmr. & mrs. michael Jankmr. & mrs. Steven Jastrammr. & mrs. David Jensenmr. & mrs. lyle Jensenmr. & mrs. e. Jerry Jensonmr. Kenneth Johnsenmr. & mrs. Harvey Johnsonms. marla Johnsonmr. & mrs. lawrence JoyceDr. & mrs. mark Joyce

HHPAC arena to open its doors for commencementThe arena section of the new Health, Human Performance and Athletic Center will be ready to host the May 2009 commencement ceremony, according to Pete Kenow, vice president for institutional advancement. The new facility will also serve as the site of the Nebraska District lcms Convention in June and the celebration of the 125th anniversary of St. John Lutheran School of Seward in July.

Fall 2009 will find all hhpac classrooms in use, and the volleyball and basketball teams will be in the new building during the 2009-10 academic year. Grand opening for the arena is set for homecoming weekend.

Fundraising continuesConstruction costs of $23 million have been secured through fundraising and bonds, according to Kenow, and fundraising efforts now focus on furnishings for the arena and fieldhouse. “About $2.� million remain to be raised for furnishings,” says Kenow.

The last phase of the project, the renovation of the current physical education building, is estimated to cost $10 million.

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mr. Richard Jungckmr. & mrs. David Jungmeyermr.+ & mrs.+ William Kahremr. & mrs. Richard Kalbfleischmrs. edwin Kamprathmr. & mrs. Richard Kamprathmr. & mrs. Charles Kardmr. Steven Kelloggmr. & mrs. William Kerbel, Jr.Dr. Jane Kerchermr. & mrs. victor Kesse, Jr.mr. & mrs. Phillip KindleKirby Roth insurancemrs. marilyn Kirchnermr. Craig Kirschnermr. Kevin Kiskermr. & mrs. David Kjergaardmr. & mrs. luther Klenkemrs. Dale Knopmr. & mrs. George Knudtenmr. & mrs. Jim Kochmr. & mrs. lawrence Kochmr. & mrs. Paul Koehnkemrs. Donald Koltermanmr. & mrs. David Koopmanmr. & mrs. leon KoopmanRev. & mrs. Glenn Korbmr. & mrs. Clarence Koteramr. & mrs. Tim KraayenbrinkDr. Glenn KraftDr. & mrs. michael Kramermr. & mrs. Walter Kronemr. & mrs. Ron Kruegermr. & mrs. Dale Krusemr. elmer KruseDr. & mrs. William Kuhnmr. & mrs. milton KurthDr. Johnathan & June laabsmr. & mrs. James laddusawmr. & mrs. Christopher lailmr. & mrs. Brad landonmrs. vera langemr. & mrs. Gerald larsonmr. & mrs. Terry leemr. & mrs. Duane liebDr. & mrs. vern liermannlincoln lutheran School association

foundationmrs. marilyn lindner-Bombeckmr. & mrs. milton lisiusmr. & mrs. Robert listmrs. florence listvanmr. & mrs. George lockemr. & mrs. edmund lohmannmr. & mrs. Henry luebkelutheran Church of our Redeemer - Cushing, okla.mr. & mrs. alvin lutringermr. & mrs. anton lutringermr. Donald lutzmr. & mrs. Robert maessenmr. & mrs. albert maiermrs. Delmar maierms. Janette marcusmr. & mrs. Benjamin markinmr. & mrs. Ray marquardtmr. & mrs. Gary marschmanmiss Holly matzkeRev. & mrs. Herman mayermayo Clinic - Scottsdale, ariz.mr. & mrs. Robert mcCartymr. & mrs. John mcCormickmrs. lisa mcfarlandmr. & mrs. John mcKinneymr. & mrs. lane mcKownmr. Donald meierRev. & mrs. Harlan meierDr. & mrs. Darrel meinkemr. & mrs. Daniel meyerRev. & mrs. Glenn meyer

Rev. & mrs. John meyermrs. Ruth meyerms. Susan meyermr. victor meyermr. & mrs. John michelmr. & mrs. Roger michelmidwest laboratories, inc.mr. & mrs. Rodney millardmrs. Helen millerDr. & mrs. mark minchowmr. & mrs. Joel minstermr. Phillip mitchellmr. & mrs. John mohrhardtRev. & mrs. James mollGlenn mooberry estatemr. & mrs. Don mornermr. & mrs. Brian muellermiss Kathleen muellermr. & mrs. allen mundtmr. & mrs. miquel R. munozmr. & mrs. Jay musfeldtmr. & mrs. oscar mussmanmr. & mrs. Paul Narjesmr. & mrs. Kevin Nastms. lillian Neeckmr. & mrs. Don NelsonDr. alan NielsenDr. & mrs. George Nielsenmr. & mrs. laurel Niemannmiss Cathy Nightlingermrs. Gilbert Nordhausenms. arlene Norrismr. & mrs. Gary NortonNSK Corporationmr. John Nuechterleinmiss Remkea ockandermr. & mrs. Daniel oettingmr. & mrs. Craig oldenburgmr. & mrs. larry olsenmr. melvin olsenmr. & mrs. David olsonmr. & mrs. Howard olsonmr. & mrs. elton oltjenbrunsmr. & mrs. edgar opelmr. & mrs. Tobin ortstadtmr. & mrs. Clemens ottenour Savior lutheran Church - Newton, iowamr. & mrs. mark owensmr. & mrs. Harold Pardemr. & mrs. Gregory Paulmr. & mrs. frederick Paulingmr. & mrs. Robert PautschPeace lutheran Church - Columbus, Neb.ms. Susan PeckDr. & mrs. Carroll Petermr. & mrs. Herbert Petermr. & mrs. Daryle Petersmr. & mrs. Walter PetersRev. & mrs. Wendell Petersonmr. & mrs. Jeff Pettijohnmr. & mrs. Harold Pfeifermrs. Ruth Pfeilms. Bernice PfingstenRev. & mrs. Ronald Pflugermr. & mrs. Norman PoppePoppe mortgage Services, llCPractice SolutionsPrairie life Health Clubmr. James PrangeRev. & mrs. mark Pressmr. & mrs. Douglas PrestonRev. & mrs. matthew PrincePrincipal financial Group foundationDr. & mrs. Take PullosDr. & mrs. mark Pulsmr. & mrs. Gerald RadtkeRev. & mrs. George Rakosmr. Zachary Rathjemrs. Shirley RauscherRedeemer lutheran Church - atwood, Kan.

mr. & mrs. Donald ReebRev. & mrs. David Reedmr. & mrs. Wayne Reetzmr. & mrs. David Reussmr. & mrs. arnold Richertmr. & mrs. David Richterkessingmr. Don RichtersRichters, inc.Prof. Judith Ripke & mr. mark RipkeRev. & mrs. James Ristvedtmr. & mrs. Ken Robertsmr. & mrs. Duane Rohmallermr. & mrs. Douglas RolfsmeierDr. & mrs. Richard Rolfsmeiermr. allan Rowe & ms. Heidi Hennig-RoweDr. & mrs. Brent Royukmr. & mrs. Ronald Royukmr. & mrs. Robert Rubelmr. & mrs. W. albert Rubkemr. & mrs. vernon Ruschmeyermr. & mrs. Timothy a. Rutzmr. & mrs. Paul Salchow Jr.Dr. & mrs. Neil Sandfortmr. & mrs. Terry Sanermr. & mrs. James Sanftmr. & mrs. Robert SantelRev. & mrs. Dale Sattgastmr. & mrs. James Sauderms. Janet SauerSchaefer Restaurants, inc.ms. margaret Schafermr. & mrs. John Schambermr. & mrs. marvin Schausmr. & mrs. Timothy Scheidms. Carolyn SchipporeitDr. & mrs. Robert Schleefmr. & mrs. matthew SchleicherDr. & mrs. D. l. SchmidtRev. & mrs. James Schmidtmr. & mrs. lee Schmidtmr. & mrs. leroy Schmidtmr. & mrs. Norman SchmidtRev. & mrs. Paul Schmidtmr. & mrs. lee Schneider Jr.mr. Richard Schneider & mrs. Nickki vahle-Schneidermr. & mrs. Richard Schnitkermiss ellen Schoenbeckmr. & mrs. Daniel Schoenherrmr. & mrs. David Schradermr. & mrs. marvin Schroederms. Carolyn Schuettemrs. lois Schuetzmr. & mrs. Don Schultzms. Jolene Schultzmr. & mrs. Ronald SchulzScience applications international CorporationSCillmr.+ & mrs. mark SeboldtRev. & mrs. Roger Sedlmayrmr. & mrs. Brandon SeifertSeward County TreasurerSeward Dairy Queenmr. & mrs. edwin SiffringSinclair Hille & associates, inc.mrs. Ralph Skovmrs. Joan Sothanmr. & mrs. eric SpaethSt. michael lutheran Church - Richville, mich.St. Paul lutheran Church - Strasburg, ill.mr. Robert Stachmr. & mrs. Ronald Stadiemiss maxine SteilDr. michael Stelmachowiczmr. & mrs. Chad Stepanekmr. & mrs. Jerry Stirtzmr. & mrs. Byron Stolzenburgmr. & mrs. Donald Strauchmrs. edgar Stuhrmr. & mrs. Robert Swan

Dr. & mrs. Robert Sylwestermrs. Roland SylwesterDr. & mrs. Bruce Tabbersonmiss Nancy Taggemr. & mrs. Todd Taylormr. & mrs. David Teasleyms. lynette TegtmeierThe Nebraska arts CouncilThe Procter & Gamblemr. & mrs. Stephen Thielmrs. lavern Tietzmr. & mrs. Robert Timmmr. & mrs. Willard Timmermanms. marcine Toddmr. & mrs. lyle Trautmannmr. & mrs. Todd Treibermr. & mrs. Richard Troestermr. & mrs. Ken Tschoppmr. & mrs. Brett Turleymr. & mrs. larry UdenDr. & mrs. Gerald Uffelmanms. Diane Uhligmr. & mrs. Tim UnickUnion Bank and Trust - lincoln, Neb.mrs. Gertrude vahlkampmr. & mrs. George vasilauskasmr. & mrs. Jay vestmr. & mrs. leland vettemr. & mrs. Thomas voelkermrs. leroy vogel Sr.mr. & mrs. larry Wademr. & mrs. earl Wagnermr. & mrs. eugene WagnerDr. & mrs. Donald Wallmrs. mildred WallaceRev. & mrs. Randy Walquistmr. J. Scot Walter & mrs. Dianne Hobratschk Waltermr. & mrs. Daniel WaltherDr. & mrs. John Walthermr. & mrs. Paul Walthermr. Gregory WarnekeWayne’s Body Shopmr. & mrs. lewis Webstermr. & mrs. Jon Weertsmr. & mrs. William Wegnermr. & mrs. David Weinzmr. & mrs. Norman Wellmannmrs. Russell Wenckmr. & mrs. floyd Wendelms. elaine Wendtmr. & mrs. Dennis Wetjenmr. & mrs. lewis Whitemr. leon Wiesemr. & mrs. matthew WileyDr. John WillhardtWindstream Corporationmr. & mrs. Russell Wissingms. Bev WobigWomen’s league of St. John lutheran Church

- Topeka, Kan.Dr. & mrs. larry Woostermr. Charles WormWorth Hyddrochem of Houston, inc.york News - Timesmrs. Jo youngms. Janice yungDr. & mrs. Rob ZieglerZion lutheran Church - Plainview, Neb.

Two Minute ClubGifts of $123 to $249anonymous (4)ms. Susan adamaeGoN Transamerica foundationmr. & mrs. arlen ahlersRev. & mrs. Richard albersmr. & mrs. Paul albertmr. & mrs. William allmen Jr.mr. & mrs. Ted allwardt

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mr. & mrs. David alpersms. Susan andersenmr. & mrs. Bob andersonmr. & mrs. John andersonmr. & mrs. Dennis andrewsmr. Terry annablemr. & mrs. Kent anschutzmr. & mrs. alvin apetzmr. & mrs. James armbrusterawards Unlimited, inc.mr. & mrs. mark BaackeDr. & mrs. Donald BadenDr. marian Badenmr. & mrs. Henry Badermr. al Baedermr. & mrs. Karl BaehrRev. & mrs. Donald Bahrmr. & mrs. Kenneth Bakenhusmr. & mrs. Ken Baldingermiss Kira Baldingermr. & mrs. Daryl Banahanmr. & mrs. mike BarnesRev. & mrs. Howard Barth, Jr.mr. & mrs. Bernard Bartonmr. & mrs. Daniel Barzmr. & mrs. Jonathan Battailemrs. Harold Bauermrs. luella Bauermr. & mrs. Dennis Beckmr. & mrs. larry Beckermr. & mrs. Dallas Beikmannmrs. mildred Beikmannmr. & mrs. Carl Bendermr. & mrs. Bob Bentzmr. & mrs. Robert Berningms. Pamela Bernreutermr. & mrs. Norman Biarmr. & mrs. Ray BiermanDr. & mrs. Richard Bimlermr. & mrs. mark Biskupskimr. & mrs. Gary Bittfieldmr. matthew Blackfordmr. Tim Blatnikmrs. Waldemar Blochmr. Benjamin Bochemr. & mrs. Rupert Bockms. arline Bodems. Ruth BoergerDr. & mrs. Charles Boettcherms. Wilma Boggsmr. & mrs. Jonathan Bollmr. & mrs. melvin Boltemrs. armond Borchardtmr. & mrs. Bruce BorchertRev. & mrs. Richard BoringRev. & mrs. Ted Bourretmr. & mrs. Richard Bowsermr. & mrs. Rick Bradleymrs. elizabeth Brandtmr. & mrs. Kenneth Brandtmr. & mrs. Robert Brandtms. marjorie Bredowms. Rebecca BrewerCharles & linda Brockmannms. Kim Brockmannmr. floyd Brownmrs. loralee Brunsmr. & mrs. Richard Buesingmr. & mrs. Byron BuhrRev. & mrs. Paul Bundschuhmr. & mrs. Richard Burgdorfmiss Susan Burgdorfmiss Diana Burnellmr. & mrs. mark Bussmrs. ardella ButlerRev. & mrs. Charles Byermr. & mrs. John Byrummr. & mrs. Terry CambergCampbellot, inc.Caring & Sharing Program, inc. - St. louis, mo.mr. & mrs. marvin Caspersenmr. & mrs. Curt Cattau

Centennial lutheran lWml - Superior, Neb.Chase Suites Hotelmr. & mrs. mark Cheneymr. & mrs. Paul Cheneymr. & mrs. Donald Cholchermr. & mrs. Rick ChrismanDr. & mrs. Carl Christianmr. & mrs. Stephen Claasenmr. & mrs. Bryce Clausenmr. & mrs. Richard ClayRev. & mrs. Daniel Cloetermr. & mrs. mark Cloetermr. & mrs. Richard Cloetermr. William Cochran Jr.mr. & mrs. michael CoeConcrete Works, inc.Dr. & mrs. Gary Cookemr. & mrs. earl Cookseymr. & mrs. Ronald Cornettmiss Dorothy CostleyRev. & mrs. J. Jeffrey CraneCrete Glass Companymr. & mrs. David Danielsmrs. marjorie Davismr. & mrs. Timothy Davismrs. elda Deardoffmaj. Gen. & mrs. oscar Deckermr. & mrs. lavern Dekemr. & mrs. Ralph Dellarmr. & mrs. Wayne Delventhalmr. & mrs. edward Dettlingmr. & mrs. Gerald Diekmannmr.+ & mrs. Brian Dietrichmr. & mrs. Richard Dinesenmr. & mrs. leRoy Dittmarmrs. Joe DivisRev. Dennis Dobbinsmr. & mrs. Howard Doerrmr. & mrs. Robert D’oraziomr. & mrs. Devin Doremusmr. & mrs. matt Duchekmr. & mrs. lonnie Duensingmr. & mrs. James Duitsmanmr. & mrs. Dan easterdaymr. & mrs. Thomas ebelmr. & mrs. Kenneth eckertmr. & mrs. olin edlermr. & mrs. James edwardsmr. arnold ehlersmiss viola ehlersmr. & mrs. Bruce einspahrmrs. olga eitzmannmr. & mrs. Tauno ekonenmr. & mrs. James ellerembarq matching Gifts Programemmanuel lutheran Church - york, Neb.mr. & mrs. lowell ericksonmr. & mrs. Scott ernstmeyermrs. yvonne eschmannmrs. Helen esslingermr. & mrs. ernie eulertfaith lutheran Church - Sioux falls, S.D.mr. & mrs. William fechtmrs. Ginny federwitzmr. & mrs. Jim fehringermr. & mrs. mark filterRev. & mrs. Henry fingerlinfirst Good Shepherd lutheran School - las

vegas, Nev.mr. & mrs. frederick fischermr. & mrs. George fishmr. & mrs. Timothy fitzGeraldmr. & mrs. Ray flesnermr. & mrs. orville flueggemrs. Janice foleymr. John franckmr. & mrs. Donald franzenburgmrs. alfred freitagmr. & mrs. art fresemr. & mrs. leland fresemr. & mrs. Paul freseRev. Dr. & mrs. allen freudenburg

mr. & mrs. Harlan freudenburgmr. & mrs. leroy freymr. & mrs. Ronald friedrichmrs. Ruby friedrichmr. & mrs. Gary frischmrs. alice fritzmr. & mrs. Gerald l. fritzmr. & mrs. Richard Gardnermr. William Gastlermr. & mrs. arnold Gauntmr. & mrs. Charles GebhardtDr. & mrs. Ralph Geislermr. & mrs. David GermerothDr. Renea Gernantmr. & mrs. Gregory Gesellmr. & mrs. Steve Glandorfmr. & mrs. Don Gleichmanmr. & mrs. loren Goehnermr. David Goffmr. & mrs. art GoldgrabeRev. & mrs. Scott GoltlRev. & mrs. Jeremy GorlineRev. & mrs. mitchell Gowenmr. & mrs. H. lee Graffmr. Bo Grahammr. & mrs. michael Graszmr. & mrs. Robert Graymr. Wayne Graymr. & mrs. Tom Greenawaltmr. & mrs. Gary Grefemr. & mrs. Kenneth Greunkemrs. lyle GreunkeRev. & mrs. James Groerichmr. & mrs. al Groffmr. & mrs. Wesley Grotefendtmr. & mrs. Charles Grubermiss Jennifer Grundmeierms. victoria Grundmeiermr. & mrs. andrew Gudgelmr. & mrs. James Guebertms. Sonja Gulbrandsenmrs. Norman Gutzmr. & mrs. anthony Gythielmiss Carol HaakDr. John & Janis Haggstrommr. & mrs. allan Hahnmr. & mrs. Don Hahnmr. & mrs. Douglas HahnHairtrix by Tinamr. & mrs. Steve Hannonmr. & mrs. Wilferd Hanselmr. & mrs. Thomas Hardtmr. John HarerRev. & mrs. anthony HarmanRev. & mrs. Thomas Harmonmr. & mrs. Jason Harnischmr. & mrs. Robert HartmannHauff Sporting Goods Companymr. & mrs. Jack Hauschildtmr. & mrs. William HawkeThe Heart of experian

mr. & mrs. lyle Heggemeierms. lynn Heidornmr. & mrs. mark Heidornmr. & mrs. Kyle Heinemannmr. & mrs. Paul Heinsmr. & mrs. Kent Heisemr. & mrs. erich Helgemr. & mrs. f. Helmreichmr. & mrs. allen Helmsmr. & mrs. allan Hendricksonmr. & mrs. Robert Henkelmr. Robert Henningermr. & mrs. Ron Henschenmr. & mrs. michael Hensonmr. & mrs. Donald Hermannmr. & mrs. Henry Hermannmr. & mrs. Ron HershbergerDr. & mrs. Guenther HerzogRev. Dr. & mrs. John Herzogmr. & mrs. Robert Hiammr. & mrs. Roland Hilgendorfmr. & mrs. William Hilgendorfmr. & mrs. michael HillHillcrest Country Clubmiss Dianne HinzCol. Gloria Hoban & mr. John Hobanmr. & mrs. W. John Hoenermr. & mrs. Ronald a. Hoffmannmr. & mrs. Dennis Hoftsmr. & mrs. David Hohbeinmr. & mrs. Dennis Holdermanmr. & mrs. Ronald Hollemr. & mrs. Kenneth Holstemr. & mrs. Robert Holstemrs. lloyd Holstenmr. & mrs. Glennis Holtmeiermr. & mrs. Ronald Holtmeiermr. Jerry HoltorfRev. & mrs. merlin HoltzenRev. & mrs. Charles HorkeyRev. & mrs. Claude Hougemr. & mrs. Don HoughRev. & mrs. martin Hoyermiss Patricia Hruzamr. & mrs. Riley Hubachmr. & mrs. Robert Hubnermr. & mrs. Paul Huckestein, Sr.mr. Ken Huebnermr. & mrs. Cliff Huntermr. Henry iburgidaho Power Companymr. & mrs. leon igomrs. Ruth immerfallms. marie isernmr. & mrs. Tim Jankmr. & mrs. Tim Janousekms. linda Janssenmr. & mrs. Kenneth Jensenmrs. irma Joernmr. & mrs. eugene Joernsmr. & mrs. Seth Johannsen

LCMS Subsidy 2% Federal & State Aid 2% Other Income 2%

Gifts & Grants 24%

Endowment Support 7%

Tuition & Fees

63%

Sources of Income

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mr. & mrs. Keith JoppDr. Carl JorgensenDrs. W. James & edith Jornsmr. & mrs. Robert Josephmr. Kurt Jostesmr. lester Jungmrs. yvonne Jungemrs. Doris Justusmr. & mrs. Bill Kammerlohrmr. & mrs. fredric Kamprathmr. & mrs. Kevin Kanemr. Ken Kasten & mrs. Joycelyn Wiseley Kline Kastenmrs. lawrence Keiser Jr.mrs. Carol Nehrig KellJanis Kellermr. & mrs. elmer KellnerRev. & mrs. adrian Kellymrs. margaret Kellymr. & mrs. michael Kernmr. & mrs. Dick Kiersteadmr. & mrs. mick Kleinmr. Paul Kluempers & ms. Sarah HanssenDr. & mrs. Gary Knippenbergmr. & mrs. Soren Knudsenmr. & mrs. Henry Knueppelmr. Rodney Kocha. K. Koestermr. & mrs. Jonathan Kohlmeiermr. Charles Kohlmeyermr. Sujay Kolliparamr. & mrs. myron Kolpinmr. & mrs. Ryan Kolsrudmr. & mrs. Douglas Koopmanmr. & mrs. al KoschmannDr. & mrs. John Kovac Jr.mr. & mrs. larry Kozaneckimiss Phyllis Kraftmr. & mrs. John Kratzensteinmr. & mrs. fred Krogermr. & mrs. Delbert Kruegermr. & mrs. William Kruegermr. & mrs. David Krumbachms. faye Krusemr. & mrs. Gary Krusemr. & mrs. victor Krusemr. & mrs. Randall Kuchenbeckermr. & mrs. John Kuehnmrs. iris KuerbitzKuhlman Constructionmr. & mrs. Douglas Kuhlmannmr. & mrs. la vine Kummmr. Dennis Kunkelmr. & mrs. Jesse Kunkelmr. & mrs. Raymond Kymmr. & mrs. Richard lairdmr. & mrs. fred lambrechtmr. & mrs. emil lampemr. & mrs. michael lawrencelee’s Refrigerationmr. & mrs. Gerald leggottmr. & mrs. Jason leimbachmr. & mrs. Jack lellemr. & mrs. Steven lewermr. & mrs. David lietzlindner Painting, inc.mrs. Jaqueline loontjermr. & mrs. John lottesmr. & mrs. Jim lovegrovemr. & mrs. Jeffrey lubsmr. & mrs. Paul luebkemrs. Bernice lueddersmr. & mrs. michael lukasRev. & mrs. michael lutzmr. & mrs. Dwight lyonmr. & mrs. Don macmr. & mrs. Gene mackeymr. & mrs. Brendel maiermr. & mrs. Hersey mangelsmrs. lois marks

mr. & mrs. Charles marlattmr. & mrs. leonard marquardtmrs. melvin marschelmiss Patricia marshallms. lois martensenmr. & mrs. Douglas martinmr. & mrs. Paul martin Jr.ms. marcel maupinmr. & mrs. Ronny maymr. & mrs. David mcCartymr. & mrs. John mcCulloughmrs. Kenneth mcfarlinmr. & mrs. mike mcGinnismr. & mrs. Daniel mcmurtriems. Karen meadmr. & mrs. Charles meekmr. & mrs. John meiermr. & mrs. John meillermr. & mrs. Steve meinzenmrs. Robert melinmr. & mrs. eugene menzelmerrill lynchRev. & mrs. Robert merzmessiah lutheran lambs Staff - Plano, Texasmr. & mrs. Kurt metznermr. & mrs. Randy meyrmr. Raymond meysenburgmr. & mrs. frederick miesnerCol. & mrs. David mietznerms. Bernice millermr. & mrs. Calvin millermr. & mrs. Gregory millermr. & mrs. michael millerRev. & mrs. Robert miskimenms. Ruth modrmr. & mrs. Kenneth moerbeDaniel moravec & Carol Teinert-moravecmrs. David morkertDr. & mrs. Russell mouldsmr. & mrs. vernon muehlmr. & mrs. lyle muellerRev. & mrs. Paul muellermr. Ralph mulfordms. angela mullermr. & mrs. Harold myhremr. & mrs. Darrell NaberNebraska BookstoreNebraska Womens amateur Golf associationmr. & mrs. David Neeleyms. eleanor Neeleymr. & mrs. fred Neidholdms. Beverly Neitzelmr. & mrs. Corey Nelsonmr. lyle Nelsonmr. & mrs. michael Nelsonmr. & mrs. lee Nickolitemr. & mrs. orville Niemanmr. & mrs. Harold Niermannmrs. Kenneth Nilesmr. Ralph Nitzmr. Don NolteNorthern Shawnee Chapter of Thrivent

financial - meriden, Kan.Northrop Grumman foundationms. linda Nortonmr. Robert Nuttelmanmr. & mrs. Duane Nyenoak Prairie Nurserymr. & mrs. Dennis o’Brienmr. & mrs. David ochsmrs. Jerome ommenmr. & mrs. Thomas orlowskimr. & mrs. Dennis ostenour Redeemer ladies aid - Staplehurst, Neb.Pallat & Schaefer Contractingmr. Donald PaulPaul Daniels interiorsmr. & mrs. Harold Peacockmr. martin Pedersenmrs. Janice e. Pena

mr. & mrs. C. f. PenrosePepsiCo foundation, inc.Rev. & mrs. Clemens Peramr. & mrs. Rudolph Perettomr. & mrs. fredrick Petersenmr. lowell PetersenRev. & mrs. ivan Petersonmr. Ronald Pfantzmr. & mrs. R. Charles Pflieger Jr.mr. & mrs. Kelby Pflughauptmrs. Stewart PflughauptRev. & mrs. Paul Philpmr. & mrs. andrew Pitonyakmr. & mrs. leland Pitschmr. & mrs. Charles Plautzmr.+ & mrs. ewrin Pohlmiss Barbara Polehnamrs. Harold Pookerms. eleanor Prattmr. & mrs. Kirk Pricemr. & mrs. eric Priebemr. & mrs. John Primmrs. Bonita J. ProescholdPrudential foundationRev. & mrs. Carl Pullmannmr. ernest Quillenmr. & mrs. arlen QuinnDr. & mrs. merle RadkeDr. marjorie RaessDr. Paula Blomenberg & mr. Charles Ragermr. & mrs. Don Rangemr. & mrs. Ronald Rathemr. & mrs. Bradley Reedmr. & mrs. mervel Reedms. Nell Reinapmr. & mrs. Kenneth Reiner Sr.mr. Jerome ReinertsonDr. & mrs. Ralph Reinkemr. & mrs. Ronald Reisermr. & mrs. virgil Remmersmr. & mrs. Randy Renkenmr. & mrs. michael Richmr. Richard Ricketts & ms. adelle Koslowske RickettsRev. & mrs. Robert Riggertmr. & mrs. lawrence Ringmr. & mrs. John Ringersmr. & mrs. John Rittenhousemrs. leora Robertsmr. & mrs. Don Robymrs. melissa Rockmrs. Bonnie Rodenbergmr. & mrs. Derron Rolfmr. Paul Rosenthalmr. & mrs. larry Rostmr. & mrs. allan Rothmr. & mrs. Gary Rottmannmr. & mrs. leonard Ruesch

Rev. & mrs. Roger Ruffmrs. ernest RumpeltesRev. & mrs. Randy Russellmr. & mrs. Thomas Ryanmrs. marvel Sandersmr. & mrs. Donald Sandorms. Jolene ScalzoRev. & mrs. allen Schadems. Karen Schademr. & mrs. Jay Schaefermr. & mrs. edwin Schambermrs. vera Schardtmr. & mrs. Daniel Scheerms. lila Scheermr. ian Scheitlemr. & mrs. Brian Schellermrs. Sandra Schenckmr. & mrs. David Schernikaumr. & mrs. larry SchickRev. & mrs. John Schinkelmiss mary Schinnerermr. & mrs. Ralph SchinnererDr. & mrs. Douglas SchipullDr. & mrs. anthony Schkademr. & mrs. Scott Schlapkohlmr. & mrs. Jason Schleichermr. & mrs. K. H. Schlichtemeiermr. & mrs. Steve Schliemr. & mrs. Robert Schluckbiermr. & mrs. Dan SchlueterDr. & mrs. arnold SchmidtRev. & mrs. Charles Schmidtmrs. elizabeth SchmidtRev. & mrs. eugene Schmidtms. laurie Schmidtmr. & mrs. Steven Schmidtmr. & mrs. Steven B. SchmidtRev. & mrs. Scott Schmiedingmr. & mrs. Steve Schmollmr. & mrs. Josh Schnakenbergmiss Rebecca Schnackenbergmr. & mrs. Robert SchneiderRev. Thomas SchoechRev. Walter Schoedelmr. & mrs. Robert Scholl Jr.mr. James Schroederms. linda Schroedermr. & mrs. lloyd Schultzmr. & mrs. Richard Schultzmr. & mrs. eldon Schulzmr. & mrs. leRoy SchulzRev. & mrs. Steven Schumachermr. & mrs. Donald SchutteDr. & mrs. Wilfred Schutzmr. & mrs. Daniel ScottSee the Trainer - lincoln, Neb.mr. Daniel Seim Sr.mr. & mrs. Douglas Selby

Types of Gifts

$0

$2,000,000

$4,000,000

$6,000,000

$8,000,000

$10,000,000

$12,000,000

$14,000,000

$16,000,000

2002/2003 2003/2004 2004/2005 2005/2006

Types of Gifts

2007/2008

Deferred Gifts

Bequest Gifts

Current Gifts

2006/2007

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mrs. Jean Sellemrs. Nita Sellmanmr. & mrs. John SenechalDr. & mrs. al SenskeDr. leah SerckSeward lumbermr. & mrs. Ken Shawmr. & mrs. Roger Shawmr. & mrs. Timothy Sheldonmr. & mrs. Paul Shelemeymr. & mrs. Daniel Shermanmr. & mrs. Dan Shipleymr. & mrs. marwan Siagianmr. & mrs. Donald SignorSilpada Designs, inc.ms. laura Simonmr. & mrs. lynn SimsRev. & mrs. Clare Skovmr. & mrs. Dan Smithmr. & mrs. emanuel Smithms. Joy Smithmr. & mrs. marvin Snellermr. & mrs. Charles SniderRev. & mrs. Scott Snowms. Deloris Sombkemr. & mrs. eugene Sombkemr. & mrs. allen Sommerfeldmr. elmer Sorensenmr. David SperlingSports expressSt. James lutheran Church - lafayette, ind.St. John HoPe fund - Seward, Neb.St. John lutheran Church - alta, iowaSt. John lutheran Church - Decatur, ind.St. Peter lutheran Church - orchard, Neb.mr. & mrs. michael Stampmr. & mrs. Richard Stanersonmrs. Helen Stansberryms. louise Starkmr. & mrs. Richard Stauffermr. & mrs. allyn Steffensmrs. Gordon SteffensDr. & mrs. alan Steinbachmr. & mrs. Werner Steinbachmr. & mrs. Dale Stetzelmr. & mrs. Norman StevensDr. & mrs. James Stevensonmr. & mrs. William Stevensonmr. & mrs. Jerry Stiggemr.+ & mrs. Jim Stiggemr. & mrs. Craig Stirtzmr. & mrs. Bryan Stoltenbergmr. & mrs. Thomas Storckmr. & mrs. Steve StoverDr. & mrs. John Strauchmr. Ralph Streichermr. Craig Strussmr. John Strutt & ms. audrey Jonas-Struttmr. & mrs. Ray Stuckwischmr. & mrs. John StuckyStudio e PhotographyDr. & mrs. Ross Stueberms. lucille Stuffingmr. & mrs. Reiny Stuhrmr. & mrs. Robert e. Sudenmr. & mrs. John Sullivan, Jr.mr. Patrick SullivanSun valley lanes - lincoln, Neb.mr. Joel Sundmr. & mrs. Douglas Sundermanmr. & mrs. Jack Swandamr. & mrs. Robert Swearermrs. Ruth Taylormrs. arlene Teutms. S. Kay Thaden-DeBoermr. & mrs. Kenneth TheelRev. & mrs. Harry R. TheissDr. & mrs. vic Thoendelmr. Don Thomas & mrs. michal-linda Thomasmr. & mrs. John Thomas

mr. & mrs. Richard Thompsonmr. & mrs. William Thompsonmr. & mrs. allen Thorpmr. & mrs. John Tiedemannmr. & mrs. Rodney Tietzmrs. Janet Tonkinsonmr. & mrs. e. Kenneth Tooleyms. Brenda Topilms. Paula TriebenbachTrinity lutheran Church - Chariton, iowaTriple Crown Sports, inc.Troyer insurancemr. & mrs. Gary Truwemiss Clara Tworkmr. & mrs. Theodore voelkermr. Jeremy voeltzmr. & mrs. Wesley vollrathmrs. lydia volzmr. larry voorhees & mrs. lois Hartmannmr. & mrs. verlon vranamr. & mrs. lemoyne Waakmr. & mrs. Norman Wachlinmr. & mrs. Delbert Wachsmannmr. & mrs. Bryan WallaceThe Walt Disney Company foundationmr. & mrs. Scott Wardmr. Jeffrey Warnekemr. Kenneth WarnerRev. & mrs. Paul Warniermrs. Karen Warrenmr. agnes Wasingermr. & mrs. Robert Watermanmr. Brent Watsonmr. & mrs. Thomas Watsonmrs. matilda Webermrs. Deborah Weddemr. & mrs. marvin Weedermr. & mrs. luke Weertsmr. & mrs. Stanley Wehlingmrs. Herman Wehrspannmr. & mrs. Joel Wehrspannmiss Peggy WeidlerRev. & mrs. Paul Weisenbornmr. & mrs. Jared Weissmrs. evelyn WellmanWells fargo & Companymr. & mrs. Robert Wendtmr. & mrs. Dennis Wernermr. & mrs. Donald Wernermr. & mrs. Gerald Wernermr. & mrs. Robert Wernerms. fern WerningRev. & mrs. Jay Westmr. & mrs. John Westremmr. & mrs. Timothy Weyermr. Jacob Wiegmannmr. & mrs. Tom Willemrs. Carol Wilsonmr. & mrs. Clare Wiltse iiWimmer’s meat Productsmr. & mrs. James WincklerDr. & mrs. alan WinegardenRev. & mrs. Paul WinninghamDr. & mrs. Walter Wintersmr. & mrs. Gary Woffordmr. & mrs. James Wogahnmrs. elaine WolfRev. & mrs. Richard Wolframmr. & mrs. Ted Wolfram ivRev. & mrs. michael Wollmanmr. lorin Woltemathmrs. Darla Woltersmr. & mrs. John Woodmr. Donald Wriethmrs. Willard Wurmmrs. Barabara yurichRev. & mrs. mark Zehndermr. allan Zeitzmr. & mrs. michael ZieglerDr. & mrs. Woody Ziegler

Dr. & mrs. Paul ZimmermanZion lutheran Church - Hubbell, Neb.Dr. & mrs. Rudy Zochmr. & mrs. Theodore Zochmr. Douglas Zuellnermr. allen Zum Hofemr. & mrs. Jeff Zumhofe

Nebraska Association of Congregations for Concordia (NACC) 2007 Donors* Trinity - amherstTrinity - arapahoeSt. Paul - arlingtonimmanuel - atkinsonSt. Paul - BeatriceTrinity - Blairfirst Trinity - BloomfieldChrist - CairoSt. John - ChesterChrist - Columbusimmanuel - ColumbusSt. John - ColumbusSt. John - CordovaRedeemer - David Cityimmanuel - DaykinSt. Peter - DeshlerSt. Peter - elk CreekSt. Paul - fall CityTrinity - fosterGrace - franklinGood Shepherd - fremontZion - GarlandHoly Cross - GoehnerGrace - Grand islandPeace - Grand islandTrinity - Grand islandZion - GrantSt. Peter - GreshamGood Shepherd - GretnaZion - Harbine (Jansen)Trinity - Hebron 9 friedensaumt. Calvary - HoldregeSt. Paul - HolsteinTrinity - HowellsZion - Hubbell (Chester)Zion - imperialZion - JuniataHoly Cross - KearneySt. Paul - Kenesawimmanuel - laurelCalvary - lincolnChrist - lincolnfaith - lincolnHoly Savior - lincolnimmanuel - lincolnRedeemer - lincolnTrinity - lincoln

immanuel - louisvilleSt. John - lyonsSt. Paul - malcolmTrinity - martinsburg (Ponca)immanuel - mernaGood Shephard - milfordSt. Paul - mindenChrist - NorfolkGrace - NorfolkSt. Peter - North BendBeautiful Savior - North Platteour Redeemer - North Platteour Savior - odellBethlehem - omahaDivine Shepherd - omahaKing of Kings - omahaPacific Hills - omahaSt. mark - omahaChrist - o’NeillSt. Paul - orchard (venus)St. John - ordSt. John - PalmerZion - Pawnee CitySt. John - PierceZion - PierceGrace - Platte CenterBethlehem - Pleasant DaleBethlehem - Ravennaimmanuel - Rising Cityfaith of our fathers - RocaCalvary - Rosemont (Blue Hill)St. mark - Ruskinimmanuel - SchuylerTrinity - SchuylerZion - ScotiaSt. John - SewardZion - SheltonSt. Peter - SnyderChrist - St. PaulCentenniel - SuperiorSt. John - Tecumsehimmanuel - TildenPeace - Wacoour Redeemer - WahooTrinity - WalthillTrinity - WaltonGolgotha - WausaPeace - WaverlyGrace - WayneSt. Paul - West PointSt. John - WilcoxSt. Paul - WisnerSt. Peter - Wymoreemmanuel - york

*2008 NACC donations are still being received throughout the year and will be noted in next year’s Annual Report.

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Calendar

visit www.cune.edu/events for the most recent schedule and ticket information. Home games and major meets or tournaments are listed below for athletics.

December 14 Handbell Choirs Concert, music Center, 3 p.m. 16 University—Community Band Concert, Weller

auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 18 end fall Term 24 Christmas Break – offices Closed, through Jan. 4 27-31 m Basketball at Grand Canyon Classic,

Phoenix, ariz. 29-30 W Basketball at Webber international invite,

Babson Park, fla.

January 7 W/m Basketball vs. Hastings, 6/8 p.m. 10 W/m Basketball vs. Sioux falls, 2/4 p.m. 12 Start Spring Term opening Service, Weller auditorium, 9:30 a.m. 16-17 Track & field at Holiday inn invite, Devaney

Center, lincoln, Neb. 17 W/m Basketball vs. mount marty, 2/4 p.m. 18 Water * land * Sky: Selections from

Concordia’s permanent Collection opening reception, marxhausen Gallery of art at 1 p.m. with a gallery talk at 2 p.m. elizabeth Grimpo faculty Recital, Recital Hall, music Center, 3 p.m.

19 TleC mortgage Burning Ceremony, founders Plaza, after chapel

20 m Basketball vs. Dana, 7:30 p.m. 21 W Basketball vs. Dana, 7:30 p.m. 24 Track & field at USD Graphic edge meet, Univ.

of South Dakota, vermillion, S.D. 25 organ plus… Concert, Recital Hall, music

Center, 3 p.m. 28 W/m Basketball vs. Doane, 6/8 p.m. 30-31 W/m Basketball host Concordia invitational

Tournament 31 Track & field at adidas Classic, Devaney

Center, lincoln, Neb.

February 3 m Basketball vs. midland, 7:30 p.m. 4 W Basketball vs. midland, 7:30 p.m. 10 W Basketball vs. Nebraska Wesleyan, 7:30 p.m. 11 m Basketball vs. Nebraska Wesleyan, 7:30 p.m. 14 W/m Basketball vs. Dordt, 2/4 p.m. 15 kristen Martincic and Janice Jakielski: recent

Work opening reception, marxhausen Gallery of art at 1 p.m. with gallery talk at 2 p.m.

Chamber Choir Concert, St. John lutheran Church, Seward, 3 p.m.

21 Track & field at GPaC Championships 23 american Guild of organists Student Recital,

Recital Hall, music Center, 7 p.m.

24-march 3 W/m Basketball at GPaC tournament 26-28 Still life with iris, Weller auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

march 4 Baseball vs. Wesleyan University, 4 p.m. 5-7 Track & field at Naia indoor Nationals, east

Tennessee St. Univ., Johnson City, Tenn. 6 Baseball vs. york College (2), 5 p.m. 8-15 Baseball Spring Break Trip to Texas 9-13 Spring Recess 11 W Basketball at Nationals, Sioux City, iowa 20 imPRovables Performance, Studio Theatre,

music Center, 7:30 p.m. 21 felix Hell Concert, visiting organist, Recital Hall,

music Center, 3 p.m. 22 Concordia Art faculty exhibition opening

reception, marxhausen Gallery of art at 1 p.m. with gallery talk at 2 p.m. felix Hell Concert, visiting organist, Recital Hall, music Center, 3 p.m.

27-28 m Tennis at CiT, St. louis, mo. 28 Gathering of the Talents 29-april 2 osten observatory Week, public viewing

available each evening 9-10:30 p.m. 31 Way of the Cross, Weller lobby, 6:30 p.m. 31 Baseball vs. Peru State College, 3 p.m.

april 1 Track & field at midland Throws meet,

fremont, Neb. 2 Spring Honor Recital, Recital Hall, music

Center, 7:30 p.m. 3-4 leah and rachel, Studio Theatre, music Center,

7:30 p.m. 5 University a Cappella Choir Concert, St. John

lutheran Church, Seward, 3 p.m. 6 m Golf at GPaC Qualifier #3 7 W Tennis vs. Hastings, 4 p.m. 8 m Tennis vs. Hastings, 4 p.m. 10-13 easter Break 10-11 Track & field hosts Concordia invite 11 Baseball vs. Dakota Wesleyan University (2), 2 p.m. 14 Baseball vs. Doane College, 7 p.m. 15 m Tennis vs. Doane, 4 p.m. 16 W Tennis vs. Doane, 4 p.m. 17 academy for excellence Baseball vs. Dordt College (2), 5 p.m. 17-19 one act Play festival, Studio Theatre, music

Center, 7:30 p.m. 18 Track & field at Doane Relays, Crete, Neb. Baseball vs. morningside College (2), 1 p.m. 19 Annual Student Art exhibition opening reception,

marxhausen Gallery of art at 1 p.m. with gallery talk and awards presentation at 2 p.m.

University Wind ensemble Concert, Weller auditorium, 2 p.m.

Singers & Chorale Concert, St. Gregory Seminary, Seward, 4 p.m.

23 Baseball vs. midland lutheran College (2), 4:30 p.m. W Golf at GPaC Qualifier #4, orange City, iowa 24-26 Track & field at Drake Relays, Des moines, iowa 25 Track & field at Hastings open, Hastings, Neb. 26 Track & field at Nebraska open, lincoln, Neb. 29-may 1 Softball at GPaC Tournament 30-may 2 Baseball at GPaC Tournament

commencement WeekenD may 8 Baccalaureate Service, St. John lutheran

Church, 7:30 p.m. with ceremony at Health, Human Performance and athletic Center to follow

may 9 Commencement, Health, Human Performance and athletic Center, 10 a.m.

We’re coming to see you!alumni and friends, please join us in your area for our 2009 music tours:

chamber choir tour – feb. 4-9 North Platte, Neb.; Denver, arvada, Parker, aurora and ft. Collins, Colo.; Cheyenne, Wyo.

university wind ensemble tour – march 6-15 Wichita, Kan.; Dallas, Tomball, Houston and austin, Texas; oklahoma City, okla.

university a cappella choir tour – march 25-30 Des moines, iowa; valparaiso, ind.; Rochester Hills, frankenmuth and Rochester, mich.; fort Wayne, ind.

visit www.cune.edu/music for complete tour schedules and information.

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Jan. 23 • feb. 27 • march 27 • april 24for details, see www.cune.edu/VisitDay