We are Walther, honoring our past, changing with the times, preparing for our pathway to the future. From the desk of our Advancement Director. |
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Tim Bouman, Head of School |
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"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son[d] from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14
Warm Christmas Greetings from Walther! As usual, the season of Jesus' birth is a busy time in schools, and this year we are joyfully busy. We recently held our in-person Christmas Concert in which parents, relatives and friends were able to gather and hear our bands and choirs make a truly joyful noise unto the Lord in our gym, after hearing our concert only in cyberland last year. Our boys and girls basketball teams, as well as our cheerleaders and wrestlers, are off to a great start; we have even started a new bowling team this year! We have seniors getting acceptances into college and all students preparing for Finals next week. Our Student Council hosted a Walther Wonderland last week with crafts, cookies and music for our students as well as for the wider community. Finally, we are taking the time this month to honor two very special people who have left a rich legacy at Walther. At our Christmas concert we held a dedication ceremony to name the Richard R. Rose Music Room, in memory of dear Mr. Rose who gave over 40 years of service to our Music Program. At the Hoger Wrestling Meet renamed the Multipurpose Room in honor of Bruce Tuomi, who racked up over 500 career victories in wrestling and taught religion for 20 years at Walther. It was wonderful to celebrate his achievements and service with him, together with his family.
As we close out 2021, I want to express gratitude to God for walking with Walther every step of the way. I also want to thank all those who support us. You are helping us change lives through our ministry to young men and women. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
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Sally Ruecking, Director of Advancement
Merry Christmas, Walther Community!
For so many, Christmastime is filled with many activities that are steeped in tradition. For me, it’s a yearly outing with my daughter to Christkindlemarket in Chicago to pick out a new ornament made in Germany. We love to see the decorated windows at Macy’s then enjoy going out to eat together. As a family, the entire gang visits either Brookfield or Lincoln Park Zoo to enjoy the lights and decorated trees. I enjoy the activities this time of the year but am especially mindful that it is the birth of our Savior that is the reason for everything.
The halls of Walther are filled with busy students wrapping up their semester, taking finals, performing in concerts and other after school activities. Several students have told me what they want for Christmas, and their pure joy in sharing makes me smile.
In the advancement department, the end of the year is a busy time asking our Walther family for help to meet our budget through the year-end appeal, and then thanking them. Our year-end appeal also includes a postcard to be returned to indicate whether or not Walther is in your will. Our legacy gifts over the years have helped keep Walther here. Please prayerfully consider Walther throughout the year, but especially in December so that we can meet our goal.
Because of our community of generous alumni and friends, so many positive things have happened in the last year. Please drive by soon to see that some new paint has upgraded the appearance of our building. And, a new concrete walkway has replaced the aging cracked one on the North-West side of our school building off of Chicago Avenue. Best of all, we have more students at our school than in the past several years!
Thank you for prayers and generosity as we move into the New Year, full of hope that Walther Christian Academy will continue its tradition of serving and ministering to students for many, many years to come.
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WALTHER EVENTS!
In 2022, there are several events you can attend to support Walther!
Mark your calendars!
February 19, 2022 at 6 pm
Bronco Benefit at Maggiano's
Little Italy, Schaumburg, IL
February 26, 2022 at 6 pm
Second Annual Virtual Bronco Benefit will be hosted across the USA via Zoom
March 4, 2022
New Event: Bronco Benefit Junior
6 pm at the school. This event is for Alumni Classes of 1990 to 2021
June 4, 2022
Second Annual Bucking Bronco Run/Walk at the school and surrounding neighborhood
WE ARE IN NEED OF AUCTION ITEMS WITH A VALUE OF $50 OR MORE FOR OUR LIVE BENEFIT. IF YOU HAVE TICKETS TO THEATRE OR SPORTING EVENTS, OR GOODS OR SERVICES YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE, PLEASE CONTACT ME.
ALSO, IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THRIVENT AND WOULD LIKE TO DONATE YOUR THRIVENT ACTION TEAM GIFT CARDS, YOU CAN DO SO TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF ITEMS NEEDED FOR OUR BENEFITS.
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Meet: Jacob Kimble,
Senior at Walther. He recently participated in the Illinois Music Education or ILMEA Festival on November 20th. In order to make it to ILMEA, there are a few steps that must be completed: first is practicing countless hours after school, and before school, then is auditions, which consist of playing all of the scales, and then performing two etudes. Auditions are submitted to the ILMEA Board of Directors for consideration. Jacob Kimble was chosen from many competitors, and represented Walther at the District 1 Festival with the Bass Clarinet. District 1 consists of the whole Chicagoland area, and because of this, Jacob has the title of an All-District Musician, and is considered one of the best musicians in our area! We are so proud of Jacob, and we are proud that he represented the Bronco Nation. Congratulations Jacob! Also, thank you to Mr. Cheldon White who coordinated Jacob’s participation in this year’s event
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Meet: Casper Powell "CJ"
CJ is from Hillside and is a senior at Walther. He has two siblings who are also students here.
Last week at an assembly, CJ and other students shared their involvement with THE PEACE EXCHANGE, a Chicago non-profit that teaches Chicago students to peacefully avoid and resolve conflicts. This is what CJ says:
"My goal as a peace leader is to try my best to spread peace wherever I go. I want to help as many people as possible. I see myself still helping people as much as I can in the future."
Last summer, Walther sponsored CJ to travel with The Peace Builder Leadership Development Program members to visit several Lakota Tribes in South Dakota to learn from the indigenous community about their cultural traditions of peacemaking by communication and acceptance. The result was a wonderful documentary which was shared with our students.
CJ is an example of a Walther student who has learned about service and leadership and gives back to his community, and we are all proud of him!
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Our winter installation has been scheduled, but please order today for Spring!
The time is NOW to become a permanent part of Walther by purchasing an engraved paver today! You can purchase one on our website by clicking the link above to honor your time here at Walther, thank a parent for sending you here, thank a teacher or honor a memory.
Pavers are $200 each.
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Led by our amazing teachers Samantha Rose, Lori Boyer, Cheldon White and Lara Jenkins, our students did a wonderful job at our recent Christmas Concert. It was a packed gym! |
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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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