Graduation

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Class of 2026 Graduation

Class Verse: "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Hymn: In Christ Alone 752 CW23
Preacher: Pastor Dustin Yahnke, Lakeside Faculty
Liturgist: Pastor Don Schultz, Principal, Lakeside Lutheran High School

Class of 2026 Top Ten: Lakeside has recently announced its Top Ten Academic students: Grace Zhou (Eastside, Madison) is the valedictorian. The salutatorian is Linc Foskett  (St. John's, Jefferson). The remaining members of the Top Ten in rank order are Violet Larson (Peace, Sun Prairie), Ella Taylor (St. Paul, Lake Mills), Tyler Dretske (Eastside, Madison), Brady Wolfram (St. Paul's, Fort Atkinson), Katherine Abel (St. Paul's, Fort Atkinson), Cameron Vogel (Holy Cross, Madison), Gabriel Weidner (Zion, Columbus), and David Mews (St. Paul, Lake Mills). Congratulations to this group of academic leaders!

Graduation will be in the East Gym. A family may have up to four primary guests seated on the floor in East Gym. That seating is assigned. Other guests may be seated in the bleachers on a first come, first served basis. Seniors will be seated on the north end of the gym floor facing the staging. The event will be livestreamed for out-of-town guests and others.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: For a student to receive a Lakeside diploma, all academic, financial, and disciplinary requirements must be fulfilled by 12 Noon, Friday, May 22. 

Academic requirements: All candidates for graduation must earn at least 26 credits. Furthermore, credit must be earned for all required courses. Students at risk of not graduating due to unfulfilled academic requirements are being identified and notified. Parents of these students will be alerted, too. If you have academic concerns, contact Mr. Andy Rosenau, Guidance Director [email protected] or [920] 648-2321, extension 2207).

Financial requirements: General Board policy states that all tuition and fees are due before graduation. This includes fines and the return of school-owned property. If you have financial concerns, contact Mr. Kirk DeNoyer, Executive Director [email protected] or [920] 648-2321, extension 2203).

CLASS ADVISORS: Mr. Lauber and Mrs. Tomfohrde will announce each senior and read a Bible verse selected by the graduate as the diploma is received. 

WORSHIP SERVICE: Graduation is an occasion of thanks and praise to God who has richly blessed you and this school. Because of that, the following items of decorum will be observed:

• Parents and other attendees are welcome to photograph the processional, recessional, and reception of diplomas. You may also video these parts of the service. Please be courteous of the view and space of other guests;
• The display of individual banners and the shouting of congratulations or other verbal outbursts are inappropriate in a worship service and are discouraged;
• Applause is appropriate for the entire class after all diplomas have been distributed and the last graduate returns to his/her seat;
• Allow the graduates to process and recess freely. You may convey your personal congratulations following the service.

When caps and gowns are first brought home, hang up the gown immediately. It may need light pressing in order to remove all wrinkles.

GRADUATION REHEARSAL: Graduation rehearsal is Friday, May 22, 9 am. Attendance is mandatory for those participating in Saturday's graduation. A brunch begins at 9 am in the cafeteria. This will provide one final opportunity for class members to enjoy the fellowship of their classmates.  Rehearsal begins following brunch, and should conclude by 11:30 am.

A senior class group photo - in caps and gowns - will be taken following the brunch.