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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

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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
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
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A Tribute To Rev. Dr. "Coach" Dean Viselmeyer
Gerrit Cole '08 Wins American League Cy Young Award
November 17, 2023

A Tribute To Rev. Dr. "Coach" Dean Viselmeyer

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
April 18, 2023

Meet A Lancer: Aleena Aoun '23

Meet a Lancer: Aleena Aoun ‘23
Author: Chris Cornish '10
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
January 20, 2023

Meet A Lancer: Aidan Combes '23

Author: Chris Cornish '10
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
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
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
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
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
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
October 21, 2022

Three Lancers Will Represent Team USA

Three Lancers are off to represent the United States in November!
Author: Dave Cacciapuoti
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.
Author: Beth Fitzgerald '06
September 1, 2022

Service Learning and Global Citizenship: Foundations Built in 2021-22

by LeeAnne Lavender, OLu Service Learning & Global Citizenship Partner
Author: LeeAnne Lavender