Our Mission Statement:
Walther Christian Academy is a culturally diverse and inclusive Christian middle and high school, rooted in the Lutheran tradition. Walther nurtures and prepares learners to fulfill their unique
God-given potential through academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service,
leadership and enrichment opportunities.
From the desk of our Advancement Director.
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Tim Bouman, Principal and Head of School |
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Happy New Year!
While 2023 is still quite young, it has been a good one so far at Walther. We welcomed four new students who began the second semester with us, one an international student from Vietnam. We welcomed one new teacher, a recent Concordia University Chicago graduate named Ellie Strable, who will be teaching math at both the middle and high school levels. We also formally called Ben Fluga to be our full-time permanent religion teacher, and we have planned his Commissioning Service during one of our upcoming chapel services.
Meanwhile, our seniors are wrapping up their college applications, our juniors are preparing for the SAT and ACT, and all our students are taking advantage of all that Walther offers, living their lives abundantly in Christ. It's a new year, but that is one thing that never changes. We wish you all joy and peace in 2023, and hope to see you on campus soon.
Go Broncos!
Tim Bouman
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Sally Ruecking, Director of Advancement
Dear Walther Alumni and Friends,
I don’t know about you, but January always seems GRAY to me!
At Walther, however, our students seem SUNNY and happy to be in school. We truly have some great students at Walther. Yesterday I asked a group of girls why they were waiting in the administrative office, and they said they wanted to provide a service to Mr. Bouman by shredding documents. They were actually looking forward to shredding! This is just a small example of why Walther is special--our students love to help and take pride in whatever they do. [Editor's note: they were volunteering to shred decades' old accounting documents to earn service hours--and help us reduce clutter!]
In the advancement office, I have been busy! The annual report is written and I can’t wait to share it with our donors. It will also be on our website soon.
And, the 35th Bronco Benefit is right around the corner on Saturday, February 11. I hope that you will join us at Maggiano’s in Schaumburg! If you cannot make the event, please consider donating so that we make our financial goal. Events like this benefit Walther with unrestricted revenue that helps us meet our needs.
Our year-end tax letters have all been mailed, this year with a special thank you letter from our Board of Directors. We deeply appreciate the gifts that you share with us, and the board wanted to make a special effort this year to let you know that they appreciate you, too.
Before you know it, we will be hosting our Career Day on April 14. If you are an alumni and would like to represent your career, please send me an email with your occupation and Walther graduation year. Sally_Ruecking@WaltherAcademy.org
Thank you for your on-going support and prayers! Come visit the school soon!
Sally Ruecking
Director of Advancement
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Meet: Jennifer Martin
Booster Club President
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Jennifer Martin is the current Booster Club President at Walther Christian Academy. She has been a part of the Walther family since 2014 when her son Jamari started high school. In 2016, Jennifer decided to take on leading the Booster Club by becoming the Booster Club President. She continues to lead the club while both her daughters, JaNiya and Ja’Kalya attend Walther. JaNiya is a sophomore and Ja’Kalya is a 6th grader.
Many students come to Jennifer for advice and look up to her as they continue to interact with her while working in the concession stand and stopping her in the halls to get a good laugh. Not only do the students trust her, the faculty does as well.
Jennifer takes pride in leading the Booster Club and plans to continue to lead in the years to come.
Thank you for all that you do, Jennifer!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Our 2023 Bronco Benefit "Roots & Wings" will be on Saturday, February 11, 6 pm at Maggiano's Little Italy in Schaumburg, IL.
Please join us for an evening with friends new and old to support Walther Christian Academy.
You can purchase a ticket, a table or a sponsorship-or whatever you can donate on our website. If you live far away and cannot join us, the event will be live streamed for anyone who donates at any level to make this year's benefit a success.
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Meet: Ben Fluga,
Religion Teacher
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Hi, my name is Ben Fluga and I live In Orland Hills, IL with my wife and 1 year old daughter.
I hold two degrees from Concordia University Chicago, an Undergraduate degree in Theology and a Masters of Arts in Teaching.
Christ tells us in the last chapter of Matthew to "teach everyone all that I have commanded you." I have been striving to teach others ever since.
God has give me so much in this world that I strive to give back each and every day.
I am happy to be working at Walther Christian Academy.
Welcome, Ben!
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Walther Memorial Corner:
George Wine, Class of 1962
Please email any death notices to:
sally_ruecking@waltheracademy.org
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Do you want to support Walther and leave your mark? Or, purchase a Christmas gift for someone you love? (Christmas, anyone?)
The time is NOW to become a permanent part of Walther by purchasing an engraved paver. You can purchase one on our website by choosing the paver purchase option to honor your time here at Walther, thank a parent for sending you here, thank a teacher, honor a memory, or give recognition to your business!
Pavers are $200 each.
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Please click on the link below to review our Annual Report from 2020-2021. Our next annual report is coming soon! Thank you to all of our donors who contributed to our success in our last fiscal year. We can't do this without you!
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Walther would not exist without you!
To all ALUMNI: We are asking every one of you regardless of where you are in life, to consider including Walther Christian Academy in your will.
Leaving a legacy at Walther means that more students will experience the joy of attending a school that truly cares about them and that your legacy will be helping students tomorrow.
Please contact Sally_Ruecking@WaltherAcadamy.org to discuss your wishes.
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