From Headmaster Mr. Brent Johnson
Dear Alumni and Friends of Baltimore Lutheran School and Concordia Preparatory School,
Greetings in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
What a great time to be a Saint! We completed a tremendously successful school year in June despite all the hardships of safely navigating a pandemic. We were able to return to a five-day per week schedule after Easter and a majority of our students attended in-person while others continued to learn virtually.
Our music and theatre programs developed innovative ways to keep students engaged with outdoor music classes and concerts. The CPS Theatre Department held an outdoor performance of the fall play A Delightful Quarantine, which was also live-streamed, and spectacular production of The Sound of Music – under a tent – in the spring. We celebrated the 40th anniversary of the BLS production of the Sound of Music and welcomed back many members of the original cast and crew including the 1981 Director and former English teacher Pastor Greg Mech and his wife Karen. Pastor Mech and alumni were honored at our Saturday performance and were invited on stage to sing “Edelweiss” with the Concordia Prep cast. View photos from the 1981 BLS Sound of Music Celebration
The Saints Athletic Department and our athletes proved their resilience through three seasons of play. The spring season was relatively normal and we cheered the Varsity Baseball team's almost perfect season and championship win over Park 11-1 and the Varsity Softball team's second-place finish to Friends.
While many of our traditional activities were a combination of virtual and in-person – we managed to successfully complete our biggest fundraisers. The Saints Bingo last fall and the Bid for Kids Auction in April were both held virtually and both were a huge success. The Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament on June 11, 2021, was held in person and fielded a great group of golfers – alumni, faculty, and current parents. Many thanks to the Athletic Boosters President, Mr. Dan King '86, Mrs. Lara Lasshahn '89, and Boosters Club parents who volunteered to make the golf tournament a success.
We are so proud of the Class of 2021. They endured the hardships of a pandemic shut-down during the end of their junior and a gradual, but not complete, return to normal at the end of senior year. We were able to host an in-person baccalaureate and graduation ceremony on campus on Saturday, May 29, 2021, and despite the rainy conditions and the move into the Lutheran Activities Center, it was a glorious celebration of all they accomplished. Below is a video tribute to our seniors.
Also below, please find an update from Pastor Peter Couser on NewThing. We are blessed to have him be a part of the Concordia Prep ministry. Pastor Couser held virtual chapels each week throughout the school year, began a campus ministry program, held middle school after-school activities, and started an upper school Bible Study program.
As we prayerfully prepare for next year, and a return to normal, we are making plans for the Homecoming Festival on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Mark your calendars. Initial details can be found below and more information will be available soon.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Concordia Prep. May God bless you and those you love.
