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Armed with facts and a new set of biological concepts, the class set to work on their yearlong project. Was it an existing condition or an infection or maybe foul play? Only a trek through Concordia’s new Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical classes will provide that answer.

For Ryan Schaller, the start of his interest in biomedical engineering began during his time at Concordia. The science classes fueled his inspiration, and Phil Habegger’s approach to derivatives had a lasting impression.

The biomedical field can open a wide variety of opportunities for graduates. For ’04 alum Tom Rish, it created a breath of job openings upon graduation.

On Oct. 21, JROTC students were fortunate to visit Gettysburg. The all-day bus ride included the movie “Gettysburg” to help better understand what took place from July 1-3, 1863. One of the JROTC Cadets, senior Max Giesler, was on the trip and to say he is knowledgeable about Gettysburg would be an understatement! He kept everyone entertained on the ride with fun facts about various battles that took place and the generals involved.

Stacey Salisbury is retiring this year after serving at Concordia since 2001. She has led the Family & Consumer Science classes (Nutrition and Wellness, Advanced Foods and Nutrition, Child Development & Parenting, and Textiles & Fashion Foundations), and has also been the head elf for the Christmas Bureau service project as well as the mentor for the CANstruction project.

Ten Concordia students are standing among the academic elite this year. They have been pushed in their Cadet careers to be leaders, to think creatively, to serve selflessly and to meet the high standards put forth before them.

This year, Concordia Lutheran High School junior Addison Agen took the popular NBC show, “The Voice,” by storm. She came out as an early favorite and went on to finish in second place.

On Oct. 28, 2017, the varsity boys soccer team set a record by making it to state for the first time in school history — and they have the blonde hair to prove it.

Many may think that internships are just running errands and getting coffee, but for senior Ryan Koenig it has been an experience of exploration.

The true key to leadership are the 3 elements ... purpose, direction and motivation.