April 17, 2024
Missions Program Spotlight: Kate O’Laughlin
From outreach programs that touch the lives of communities both globally and locally to on-campus ministry opportunities that allow learners to...
December 19, 2023
OLu's Rising Stars: Triumph at the Old Towne Film Festival
Some of Orange Lutheran’s own are making their mark in the film industry as current seniors Jamison Early and Austin DeSousa, along with Lancer...
November 17, 2023
Esports At Orange Lutheran High School
One of the newer opportunities on campus through Orange Lutheran Student Lift is the Lancer Esports program, a competitive gaming community that is...
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Missions Program Spotlight: Kate O’Laughlin
OLu's Rising Stars: Triumph at the Old Towne Film Festival
Esports At Orange Lutheran High School
A Tribute To Rev. Dr. "Coach" Dean Vieselmeyer
Gerrit Cole '08 Wins American League Cy Young Award
Daniel Vu, Associate Director of Choral Music Enters...
4 Benefits of choosing faith-based education
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: Gerrit Cole '08
3 Ways the OLu Cafe will Surprise You
5 Elements of a great learning environment
November 17, 2023
A Tribute To Rev. Dr. "Coach" Dean Vieselmeyer
Longtime Orange Lutheran football coach, the Rev. Dr. “Coach” Dean Vieselmeyer, entered his eternal rest on Friday, October 13, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Gerrit Cole '08 Wins American League Cy Young Award
New York Yankees pitcher and OLu alumnus Gerrit Cole '08 was named the unanimous 2023 American League Cy Young Award Winner on Monday evening. Cole...
November 13, 2023
Daniel Vu, Associate Director of Choral Music Enters Eternal Rest
Mr. Daniel Vu, an Orange Lutheran High School faculty member since 2008 entered eternal heaven suddenly on November 11, 2023. Dan was an integral...
November 9, 2023
13 Lancers Celebrated On National Signing Day
Wednesday, November 8, marked the first National Signing Day of the 2023-2024 academic year, and Orange Lutheran celebrated 13 of their student...
October 29, 2023
Lancers Make 3rd Ever CIF Finals Appearance
The Lancers are headed to the CIF Championship! OLu knocked off the #1 seeded Redondo Union 3-2 on Saturday night to advance to the CIF Finals. The...
October 26, 2023
Road to the Playoffs: Girls Volleyball
Preseason As dawn broke on the 2023 girls volleyball campaign, head coach Henry Valiente was excited about the future. The Lancers had six senior...
October 6, 2023
OLu Flag Football wins inaugural Trinity League title
In a season of firsts, the OLu Flag Football team completed their best first yet, winning the inaugural Trinity League title. Following the Lancers...
September 19, 2023
Meet Your 2023-2024 Student Leadership Team
One of the many ways students can connect with the Orange Lutheran community is through leadership, and each school year, there is an abundance of...
September 1, 2023
Lancers Off To Portugal Representing Team USA
Lauren Steele '24 and Allison Cohen '26 were named to the USA Women's Junior National Team roster for the upcoming World Aquatics Women's Junior...
September 1, 2023
Derek Curiel '24 Representing Team USA
Senior baseball player Derek Curiel is headed to Taiwan to represent the red, white, and blue! Curiel was named as a USA U18 USA Baseball team member...
August 25, 2023
History Made!
History was made on Thursday afternoon at Orange Lutheran. The flag football season kicked off, marking the first ever game for the 27th sport in OLu...
July 11, 2023
Graysen Tarlow ‘20 Drafted by St. Louis Cardinals in MLB Draft
Catcher Graysen Tarlow was selected on Tuesday by the St. Louis Cardinals in round 19 of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft. Tarlow becomes the...
July 11, 2023
2019 Alum Caden Connor Drafted by the Chicago White Sox
Caden Connor ‘19 became the 25th Orange Lutheran baseball player selected in the Major League Baseball draft when he was selected by the Chicago...
July 11, 2023
Jared Thomas ‘19 Drafted by Philadelphia Phillies in Round 15 of MLB Draft
2019 alum Jared Thomas became the 24th Orange Lutheran baseball player selected in the Major League Baseball draft after being picked by Philadelphia...
June 27, 2023
Missions Curriculum Development in High Gear
The Missions program at OLu is a unique and foundational component of what sets the school apart from other educational experiences for high school...
June 15, 2023
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: 2011 & 2012 Boys Basketball CIF Champions
When the Orange Lutheran boys basketball team won their first CIF championship in 2011, and then made it two in a row by winning again in 2012, the...
June 8, 2023
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: 2011 Girls Basketball CIF Champions
When Orange Lutheran’s girls basketball team won the CIF-SS Championship in 2011, it was more than just a victory.
May 31, 2023
Digital Storytelling for Deep Engagement and Learning at OLu
When it comes to innovation in the classroom, OLu English teacher Bea Wakeling is an amazing leader.
May 31, 2023
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: Travis Pinick '05
It is not uncommon for high school athletes to compete in multiple sports. But for Orange Lutheran alumnus Travis Pinick ’05, his time as a Lancer...
May 25, 2023
Softball Coach Steve Miklos Inducted Into OC Softball Hall of Fame
Long-time Orange Lutheran softball head coach, Steve Miklos, was inducted into the Orange County Softball Hall of Fame on Wednesday evening.
May 24, 2023
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: Kaitlyn Christian '10
It was by chance that Orange Lutheran alumna Kaitlyn Christian picked up a tennis racquet.
May 24, 2023
Why Choose Orange Lutheran: Empowering Students Through Faith and Flexibility
Choosing the right high school for your child is a crucial decision that can significantly impact their academic and personal growth. To help parents...
May 23, 2023
Five Lancers Celebrated At Signing Day
With the academic year quickly coming to a close, Orange Lutheran took time out to celebrate five senior Lancer athletes from across five sports that...
May 19, 2023
Orange Lutheran Welcomes Girls Flag Football This Fall
Girls flag football, one of the fastest growing high school sports in the country, is coming to Orange Lutheran this fall.
May 17, 2023
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: Maurice Torres '09
Orange Lutheran alumnus Maurice Torres ’09 grew up around volleyball, but he didn’t begin playing the sport until his freshman year in high school.
May 16, 2023
Academic support services to look for in a prospective school
When choosing a school, it's crucial to consider academics, but another significant factor to consider is the academic support services provided by...
May 15, 2023
Boys Track & Field Places 3rd at CIF Finals; 4x100 Relay Wins Title
The boys and girls track, and field teams had athletes compete in 6 individual events and three relays this past Saturday at Moor Park High School in...
May 13, 2023
Road to the CIF Playoffs: Baseball
Preseason Last season, the Lancers were widely considered one of the country's best high school baseball teams. The Lancers won their 3rd Trinity...
May 11, 2023
Taking the Road Less Traveled: Drew Formsma on Blended Learning at Orange Lutheran High School
No one road leads to success. For many people, success can come from following a well-known path, while others must chart a new path themselves. Such...
May 10, 2023
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: Melissa Yunghans '04
Growing up, Orange Lutheran alumna Melissa Yunghans ’04 tried every sport she could. From basketball to soccer to softball, if there was a team,...
May 3, 2023
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: Austin Pettis '07
He is the first Orange Lutheran Lancer to ever play in the NFL.
April 26, 2023
4 Benefits of choosing faith-based education
A faith-based education creates a unique learning atmosphere that is rooted in a set of shared values and beliefs. Students of a faith-based...
April 26, 2023
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: Aaron Corp '07
After leading the Lancers to three league titles and two CIF titles, Orange Lutheran alumnus Aaron Corp ’07 put an exclamation point on a...
April 25, 2023
18 Lancer Athletes Celebrated at April National Signing Day Ceremonies
In the final National Signing Day of the 2022-2023 academic year, Orange Lutheran honored 18 senior athletes across 10 sports as they made their...
April 19, 2023
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: Lauren Corp '09
For Orange Lutheran alumna Lauren Corp ’09, the genesis of her volleyball career as a Lancer began with her mother. A former collegiate volleyball...
April 18, 2023
Meet A Lancer: Aleena Aoun '23
Meet a Lancer: Aleena Aoun ‘23
April 12, 2023
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: Gabe York '12
He is known for “the dunk”. When Orange Lutheran alumnus Gabe York ’12 launched himself over the defender for an alley-oop slam dunk inside the...
April 11, 2023
Three unique ways OLu integrates faith into the high school experience
Orange Lutheran High School; A Place of Exploration and Understanding OLu staff and faculty help students find their footing in life by integrating...
April 5, 2023
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: Gerrit Cole '08
There may not be a sport that is more synonymous with the arrival of spring than baseball, as fans young and old take to the diamond or head to the...
April 5, 2023
Full Circle: From OLu Student to the Director of Marketing and Communications at OLu
Beth Fitzgerald’s love of the written word began at a young age, but it was during her freshman year at Orange Lutheran (OLu) that she had a...
April 3, 2023
How service learning helps student development
Why is service learning in schools important? Service learning is all about encouraging students to apply their faith, knowledge, and skills to the...
March 30, 2023
5 Elements of a great learning environment
As educators, one of our primary goals is to create a compelling, engaging, and inclusive learning environment that fosters collaboration and...
March 6, 2023
OLu Hockey 4-Peats As State Champions
The Orange Lutheran hockey team entered the California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) tournament at Anaheim Ice as back-to-back-to-back state...
March 5, 2023
Lancer History Made as Boys Soccer Wins State Regional Title
OLu boys soccer became CIF State Regional Champions for the first time in program history with a 2-0 win over Littlerock on Saturday evening at...
March 2, 2023
Student to CEO: How a High Schooler Created a Thriving Business
Starting a business is a daunting task for anyone, but it can seem like an impossible dream for a high school student. However, for one enterprising...
March 1, 2023
Meet A Lancer: Caroline Kargenian '23
Senior Caroline Kargenian has made the most of her OLu experience! Caroline has participated in our Instrumental Music program for all 4 years. She...
February 16, 2023
Road to the CIF Playoffs: Girls Basketball
Preseason Coming off a Division 2AA CIF Championship last February, the girls basketball team was looking to make some noise in Division 1, with much...
February 16, 2023
Road to the CIF Playoffs: Boys Soccer
Preseason As the boys soccer team entered the 2022-2023 season, the Lancers had the goal of ending a 15 + year playoff drought. After a vast...
February 15, 2023
Road to the CIF Playoffs: Boys Basketball
Preseason Having lost nine seniors to graduation, head coach Daniel Dunbar knew he had a younger group with some big shoes to fill as the curtain...
February 12, 2023
History! Freshman Jennifer Flores Wins League Title
Freshman female wrestler Jennifer Flores entered the OLu history books on Saturday afternoon! Flores, competing in the 111lb weight class, captured...
February 10, 2023
Road to the CIF Playoffs: '22-'23 Girls Water Polo
Preseason Last April, Orange Lutheran hired four-time Olympic water polo champion Brenda Villa to lead the Lancers as they headed into the 2022-2023...
February 2, 2023
10 Lancers Athletes Celebrated at February Signing Day
February 1, 2023, marked the second National Signing Day of the 2022-2023 academic year, and Orange Lutheran celebrated 10 senior athletes across...
December 12, 2022
Season In Review: Lancers Fall Sports
Orange Lutheran athletics got off to a strong start in the fall season of the 2022-2023 academic year, with several teams qualifying for the...
November 29, 2022
3 Ways the OLu Cafe will Surprise You
Reason 1: Incredible Staff with Decades of Culinary Experience The fearless leader of the OLu Cafe, Orange Lutheran’s on-campus cafeteria, is Chef...
November 14, 2022
Road to the CIF Finals: Girls Cross Country
Preseason As the 2022 cross country season started, one thing was evident to coach Kristen Goossens. The team would be young.
November 10, 2022
11 Lancer Athletes Celebrated At National Signing Day
On the first National Signing Day of the 2022-2023 academic year, Orange Lutheran High School honored 11 of their senior athletes across seven sports...
November 6, 2022
Road to the CIF Playoffs: Boys Water Polo
Preseason The Lancers entered the 2022 season with a new coach, Jacob Moore, and many returners on a team that made the Open Division playoffs in...
November 1, 2022
Road to the CIF Finals: Girls Golf
Preseason After last season's success, the girls golf team entered the 2022 season with high expectations. Building off of a 2nd place league finish...
October 21, 2022
Three Lancers Will Represent Team USA
Three Lancers are off to represent the United States in November!
October 5, 2022
Devotion: Morning By Morning, New Mercies I See
The following devotion was presented to all students by Dr. Mary Scott, CEO/Executive Director, during Daily Gathering on August 30, 2022.