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[Athletics](https://lhsoc.org/athletics/) - [Lancer Ice Academy](https://lhsoc.org/iceacademy/) - [OLu Athletics App](https://oluathletics.org/app) - [Athletics Hall of Fame](https://lhsoc.org/hof/) - [How To Get Involved](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yU0m1r62up2N8_Q7pa6woLzEnaep-NlxX0jGE-to274/edit) - [Arts](https://lhsoc.org/arts/) - [Performing Arts](https://lhsoc.org/arts/performing-arts/) - [Visual & Media Arts](https://lhsoc.org/arts/visual-media-arts/) - [Sponsor the Arts](https://lhsoc.org/arts/artssponsor/) - [Nechita Center Events](https://lhsoc.org/arts/nechita-center-events/) - [Purchase Tickets](https://lhsoc.org/arts/purchase-tickets/) - Missions - [Missions Trips](https://lhsoc.org/missions/missions-trips/) - [Get Involved](https://lhsoc.org/missions/get-involved/) Lancer News ## The Orange Lutheran High School Blog [Missions](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/missions) [Meet a Lancer](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/meet-a-lancer) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) ## Check out The OLu Muse Orange Lutheran's Student-Led Publication ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/OLU-muse-mockup.png) [Read Now](https://olumuse.org/) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Student Life](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/student-life) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) ### Subscribe Here - Recent - Popular - Topics ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/IMG_4242.jpg) Missions Program Spotlight: Kate O’Laughlin ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/1-1.jpg) OLu's Rising Stars: Triumph at the Old Towne Film Festival ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/E-Sports%2011%2017%202022-30%20-%2002.jpg) Esports At Orange Lutheran High School ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/Esports-4.png) A Tribute To Rev. Dr. "Coach" Dean Vieselmeyer ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/gerrit-cole.webp) Gerrit Cole '08 Wins American League Cy Young Award ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design(2).jpg) 3 Ways the OLu Cafe will Surprise You ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/Esports%20(1).png) Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: Gerrit Cole '08 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/Vu_Daniel221.jpg) Daniel Vu, Associate Director of Choral Music Enters... ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(22).jpg) 5 Elements of a great learning environment ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/IMG_3837%20-%2001.jpg) Softball Coach Steve Miklos Inducted Into OC Softball Hall... ### List By Topic - [Athletics (42)](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) - [Alumni Stories (15)](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) - [Community (6)](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/community) - [Student Life (6)](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/student-life) - [Meet a Lancer (5)](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/meet-a-lancer) - [Academics (4)](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/academics) - [Faith-based Education (2)](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/faith-based-education) - [Missions (2)](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/missions) - [Wellness (2)](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/wellness) - [Arts (1)](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/arts) - [Service (1)](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/service) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Community](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/community) 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. Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) 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... Author: Mary Scott ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Student Life](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/student-life) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Academics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/academics) 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... Author: LeeAnne Lavender ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) 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. Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Academics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/academics) 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. Author: LeeAnne Lavender ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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. Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) 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. Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) 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... Author: Lancer News ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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. Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) 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. Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Academics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/academics) [Community](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/community) [Wellness](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/wellness) 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... Author: Lancer News ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) 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... Author: Lancer News ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) 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,... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) May 3, 2023 ### Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee: Austin Pettis '07 He is the first Orange Lutheran Lancer to ever play in the NFL. Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Faith-based Education](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/faith-based-education) 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... Author: Lancer News ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Student Life](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/student-life) [Meet a Lancer](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/meet-a-lancer) April 18, 2023 ### Meet A Lancer: Aleena Aoun '23 Meet a Lancer: Aleena Aoun ‘23 Author: Chris Cornish '10 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Student Life](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/student-life) [Wellness](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/wellness) [Faith-based Education](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/faith-based-education) 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... Author: Lancer News ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) [Alumni Stories](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/alumni-stories) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) 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... Author: Lancer News ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) 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... Author: Lancer News ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) 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... Author: Lancer News ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Community](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/community) [Meet a Lancer](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/meet-a-lancer) 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... Author: Chris Cornish '10 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Meet a Lancer](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/meet-a-lancer) 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... Author: Chris Cornish '10 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Student Life](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/student-life) [Arts](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/arts) [Meet a Lancer](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/meet-a-lancer) January 20, 2023 ### Meet A Lancer: Aidan Combes '23 Author: Chris Cornish '10 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Student Life](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/student-life) [Community](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/community) 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... Author: Chris Cornish '10 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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. Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Jenelyn Cunningham Russo ‘88 ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) 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... Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Athletics](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/athletics) October 21, 2022 ### Three Lancers Will Represent Team USA Three Lancers are off to represent the United States in November! Author: Dave Cacciapuoti ![](https://blog.lhsoc.org/hubfs/right-arrow.svg) [Community](https://blog.lhsoc.org/tag/community) 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. 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