Concordia Lutheran 8th Grade Graduation!

The day started with a final assembly at Concordia. Justin is in the Marimba group and they performed.
(Justin in the black shirt- 2nd from right)


Justin on the "big bass",

At 7pm the ceremony took place. (Mr. Hagen-Justin's main teacher, Mr. Bethke- CLS executive director, Justin and Mrs. Acuna- the other 8th grade teacher).

Justin with Brock and Casey

Mark and Gwen and kiddos came to help celebrate. Thanks for coming!

Mark found Justin's name on the wall of graduates.

Grandma Nadine and Auntie Michelle also came to celebrate.

After-party at Red Robin. (Kyle, Justin, Jesse and Haley)

Tyler was lucky to have his buddies Daniel and Joel at Red Robin- they both had sisters graduate.

CLS 8th Grade Trip to Victoria, B.C.

Tuesday the 8th grade class at Concordia went on the traditional trip to Victoria, B.C. for the day. We met at the school at 4:50am for the bus trip to Port Angeles to get the 8:20am ferry to Victoria.


We had a tour of the parliament building at 11:00 and then we were on our own for lunch. (Justin, Kyle, Brock and Casey).

My boy and me

In front of the parliament building. After lunch we had a tour of the Royal British Columbia Museum and then we were on our own until the return ferry at 7:30pm.

Justin in an alley in Chinatown.

The gang.

Justin and Casey do not remember the Disneyland slogan "it's a rope- not a ride"!

We got back to the school at about 12:30 am. Looong day, but sooo much fun!

More LEST Photos

I was able to get 3 more photos of Justin at LEST from another CLS person. He has a better camera than I do and was able to get a couple action shots during a game!

Warrior End of the Season Parent-Player Game

Justin (in the black shirt) and Grandpa Greg (next to him in white shirt) play in the parent-player (and extended family) game. The team always plays this game at the end of the season and then gives out its awards.


grandpa Greg at the free-throw line and Justin to the right of him.

James and his dad take a break from the high-intensity game.

Justin receiving his award from Coach Hagen.

Justin and Coach Hagen. It was a great season and the kids had alot of fun!

The end of the Warrior Run for Justin

The 8th grade boys and girls basketball teams dressed up for their last home game as Concordia Lutheran Warriors. Justin is 8th from the left in the back row.


The boys Ateam in their practice uniforms. This weekend will be their grand finale...LEST tournament down in Portland. Justin will be participating in the Marimba group as well as basketball (as long as his ankle sprain is better) .

Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord!

The Concordia Lutheran School Marimba group- led by Mrs. Connie Schmidt- does make a joyful noise!


Today they played for residents at the American Lake Veterans Hospital.

Justin is in his 3rd year in the group.

Normally it is only a 2 year class (to allow more students to go through it) but Justin and 2 of his friends were asked by the teacher to come back for a 3rd year.

Justin on the "big bass".

The people at the hospital were so thankful to the kids for coming to play for them.

Only 3 weeks until their competition in Portland!

Warrior Basketball Team Now 4-1

Last minute instructions from Coach Hagen. Awesome coach. Very positive always. He is also Justin's 8th grade teacher.


Justin going up for a 3 pointer...nothing but net!

Much needed break on the bench. #30.

Defense!!

Fouled on a shot and made one of the two free throws.

Warriors are victorious!

Uncle Daniel made it to the game! Last quarter but at least he made it!

James sporting his team shirt.

Holly too! Justin made 7 of the 30 points tonite. 2 were beautiful 3 point shots and then the 1 free throw.

Tough Loss for the Warriors! 3-1.

Justin's team the Warriors had their 1st loss last night. It was a tough game. They led in the scoring at the beginning and then the opposing team took the lead. The Warriors came back nicely but it just wasn't enough. Good game though!

Warrior Basketball

Justin's school basketball team "Warriors" are undefeated with a 3-0 record. The last 2 games have been close and hard-fought wins but they were successful each time. Justin has played well each game as well. Here is his HOME game schedule (home is at Concordia- on 56th St between Pacific and McKinley):

Monday Dec. 15- 4:45pm
Thursday Dec. 18- 3:30pm
Friday Jan. 9- 4:45pm
Tuesday Jan 20- 4:45 NOT HOME but close @ Parkland Lutheran
Friday Jan. 23- 4:45pm
Thursday Jan. 29- TBA- Tournament
Friday Jan. 30- TBA- Tournament NOT HOME but at Mount Rainier Luth. High
Monday Feb. 2- 4:45pm
Thursday Feb. 5- 4:45pm NOT HOME at MRLH

We would love to see you at some games! Join the "P-D" cheering section. Our record # of cheerers is 16 in the P-D group. Help us break our record.

Warrior Basketball!!!

Final score of the 1st official basketball game. We were the "guests". The jump ball went to Justin and he took it to the basket to score the 1st points of the game!


Justin at the free throw line for 2.

Time out strategy...

#30- my boy!

Throwing the ball in.

Defense!

Final Games of the Season for Hawks and Warriors!

Yesterday was the final game of the season for Justin (Warriors) and Tyler (Hawks). Justin's game was at 3:45 at Concordia. They won the game bringing their undefeated season to a close.

Tyler's last game was against his parent's alma mater TBS at 4:00. My good friend from high school (at TBS) Shannon came to the game. This was the first time I got to see her son Ryan. He is a beautiful boy! It was so good to see them both!

Both of the boys had fun this season and are looking forward to next season...not as much as I am though: both my boys will be on the SAME soccer team!!! Get ready Coach "K"!