The LuHi Pod

Welcome to episode 1 of High School Time Machine (working title)! We are so excited to have two excellent storytellers on the podcast today. This week's theme: Losing the Big Game Our first story comes from LuHi Volleyball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director Alicia Kidston. Our second story is from LuHi Senior Berkley Schneider. Both share their experiences of making it to the State and exp...

If you missed it, the podcast is pregnant... with a new idea!  Because Hannah is heading out on maternity leave (with an actual baby), we didn’t want to leave you without fresh content for weeks and weeks. So we’re launching something new: High School Time Machine* This  series explores one big idea: No matter the decade, high school is surprisingly timeless. Each episode features:  • One story fr...

Two of our College and Career Advisors join us on the podcast today: Denise Noffze and Isaac Tewes. They bring their expertise to cover topics like: - Trends of LuHi college attendance - Common stressors that juniors and seniors face when applying for college - Tips and ideas on how to make the process more smoothly - and other resources! This episode is one of the most practical and helpful of th...

Mr Gehrke joins the Pod today to share a quick update on the progress of our newest capital campaign and building project: Greater Impact 3. GI3 is tranforming our lower land into a multi-purpose athletic space. It will give baseball and softball a dedicated space to practice and play games, bringing these sports on campus for the first time since the Denver Lutheran days! The new athletic space w...

LuHi Juniors Brody Kline and Evan Holdridge are on the podcast today to share a little about their experience in the football program. They discuss the broader culture of athletics at LuHi, then share moments that have shaped their high school years so far. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most o...

Our very own Mr Craig Parrott is a published author! Today on the show we talk about his newest book, We are Engaged! Our Love Story with Jesus. He wants people to know that the reason he wrote the book is, "to encourage thirsty people who are disappointed with how life is turning out for them, who wonder what God has been doing in their life and who long to be close to Him.  He is closer tha...

Musical tickets? On sale. Spring Show? Coming soon. Jubilate tour? Almost here. End-of-year showcases? Already in motion. It’s a packed and exciting season in the LuHi Performing Arts world, and Performing Arts Director Chris Loesel joins us to break it all down. Get your tickets to the musical here: https://parkerarts.org/event/lutheran-high-school-presents-guys-and-dolls/ Interested in watching...

LuHi junior Caelen Schol and Academic Advisor Heather Homami are on the podcast today to share a little about LuHi Missions. They both went on the mission trip to Greece over Thanksgiving break and are gearing up for another trip in the summer. We hope you hear not just their heart for missions but the overall heart of LuHi to give students opportunities to experience new cultures while being the...

Warning: this episode is all over the place. Maybe our most all over the place yet. You are welcome :) We cover goals, resolutions, the Enneagram, "Put Me in Wranglers When I Die," and teacher professional development... You won't be disappointed. Or, if you are, let us know! We love to hear from listeners. What are your New Year's Resolutions? Email the podcast, and we will re...

Our guests, Mr Kohlwey and Mr Vanderhyde, share all things Christmas in this last episode of season 5 on the Pod! You may think you know everything there is to know about Christmas, but I bet you learn a new fact or two about how Christmas ended up on the church calendar. Also, I texted Mr Kohlwey's wife and found out the name of the pastry he couldn't recall in the moment of recording:...

Theology teachers Jonathan Schlecht and Josh Shull talk through student-submitted questions. We first had these two on for a Summer School with the Theology Department episode this summer, and we had so many student questions we didn't get to! In this episode, we chip away at a few more questions, including: - Why does it matter if we know God exists or not? - What about the people who never...

Student guest alert on the podcast! LuHi Senior Chace Atkinson joins us for a conversation about her faith walk, golf experience, and time at LuHi. It's always a treat to hear from a student, and Chace's episode will not disappoint. Also, if anyone knows what her license plate means, please share! The top of the show with Mr Zoeller is all over the place (who's surprised), but it wi...

We have a first-time guest with us this week! LuHi Math teacher Mr. Ben Dwinell is on the Pod to talk about his winding path to becoming a teacher, what fostering a highly relational environment means to him, and his side gig as a high school football ref.  At the top of the show, we have another public apology and confession. This time from Mr. Zoeller. If you have accidentally stolen a paper or...

We have a very special guest for this special episode! Veteran Mike Yaggi joins fellow veteran Chris DeAntoni and LuHi Social Studies Department Chair Mark Doebele for this fun and informative conversation. Mike shares stories from his time as an Army Specialist and reflects on the path that led him into Service. If you weren't able to attend our annual Veterans Day service, this episode is t...

Can anyone believe we've done 100 of these? We can't either. Today, for this very special 100th episode celebration, Mr Zoeller walks us through the making of all three intro songs. We cover everything from finding inspiration to details like that cricket noise from last season.  Thanks for listening! We are grateful for everyone's interest in the podcast, and we hope you find the e...

Get your tickets to the Auction! http://onecau.se/luhiauction Still not convinced? Well then, this episode is for you. At the top of the show, hear from the Auctioneer himself, Mr Zoeller, about the long history of making the Auction fun. And in the main section of the episode, hear from Carolyn Ristow, who works tirelessly behind the scenes to bring the whole event together. She shares her top 10...

MaKenna McSpadden is a LuHi grad, class of 2020. Now, she is first year teacher in the LuHi Social Studies Department. She shares a little about her time at LuHi from both perspectives. She also has great advice for her students, and you can hear some of her wisdom in this episode. From the top of the show, the main takeaway is: Don't tie your shoe in a mellon patch. Plus, how have we gone so...

Our NHS President and Secretary join us this week to talk about all things NHS! They share their favorite service projects, how students can get involved in NHS, and what they've learned from being in the club. They also talk about the unique Christian worldview that the LuHi NHS chapter has. If you have a student who is interested in being on the podcast, please have them email podcast@lhspa...

This episode has a little bit of everything. But that's to be expected when your two guests are involved in, well, a little bit of everything! Mrs Van Heukelem and Senior Michael Crandall join us to talk all things LuHi Business classes. They also traveled to Uganda last summer for a mission trip with the organization, Musana. There's never enough time to cover everything, so we'll...

Today, Chris DeAntoni (Men's Health) and Miro Alphonse (Mental Health Counselor) join us for a conversation about mental health. They share their methods for approaching tough conversations with students, their perspective on mental health, and offer some practical health tips. We hope this conversation is helpful for parents! If you have any questions, both guests would be happy to chat with...

Homecoming is a big deal around here. At LuHi, we do Homecoming week right with dress-up days, pep rallies, class vs class competitions, Blacklight Dodgeball, and more! We end the week right with the annual Lip Sync Battle and, of course, a Friday night football game. If you want to score points for your class to win the week, participate! Dress Up Days: Monday (29th) Rocky Mountain Monday  Tuesda...

It's always a treat to have a LuHi parent as a guest on the Pod! This week, Karen Snow talks us through how parents can join or get involved in Parents in Prayer and what to expect during Friday morning prayer meetings. All LuHi parents are invited!  Parents in Prayer meet every Friday that school is in session at 7:50 am over at the MAC. Be sure to stop in the front office in the main buildi...

This week, two brand new guests join the podcast! Heather Homami, Support Plan Coordinator, and Kalia Williams, Access (Academic Success) Teacher, are on to talk about the accommodations LuHi can provide to students on support plans. They walk us through the differences between IEPs and 504s, the basics of the process families walk through to get on a 504 or IEP, and how students are supported onc...

This week, we are blessed to have our first ever off-campus guest on the Pod! Jordan Robinson, Executive Director of Sox Place, shares about Sox Place, its history, and its purpose. He is joined by Mr Garner, our Mission & Service Coordinator, who shares why Sox Place is an organization LuHi continues to serve month after month. In the episode, Mr Garner calls for volunteers to take up the 4th...

Today, we are excited to have Mr. Ness join us on the podcast to talk through some of his favorite events throughout the year, including Back to School Night, which is this Tuesday, August 26th, from 7-9 pm. He also talks about changes in the Dean's Office and the LuHi culture.  Mr. Zoeller joins the top of the show again for announcements and a lukewarm take on the word 'fine' . Pa...