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    - [Curriculum Guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H9XJZVQmaZDRWFHm4GTaGsYtJVcRVVUGb6tnqiD5KJI/edit?usp=sharing)
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    - [OLu Athletics App](https://oluathletics.org/app)
    - [Athletics Hall of Fame](https://lhsoc.org/hof/)
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    - [Nechita Center Events](https://lhsoc.org/arts/nechita-center-events/)
    - [Purchase Tickets](https://lhsoc.org/arts/purchase-tickets/)
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    - [Get Involved](https://lhsoc.org/missions/get-involved/)

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## The Orange Lutheran High School Blog

## Category: Alumni Stories

[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

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## Check out The OLu Muse

Orange Lutheran's Student-Led Publication

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[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

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[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

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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

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[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

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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

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[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

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[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

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[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

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[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

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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

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[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

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