New LIfe Academy Annual Report 15-16

Annual ReportBecause of you...
2015-2016

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Our mission to educate and energize each student to impact their world for
Jesus is an exciting commitment and partnership with you. Your support has
directly impacted the advancements we have made in leadership, scholarship,
and service, and in turn, our students are impacting theWoodbury community
and beyond.
This past year, we have continued to see our students grow as they think
beyond themselves in service to others. I was inspired after hearing a story
of one of our fifth graders who visited a nursing home and realized
many of the residents did not receive a birthday card. She felt led
to show the love of Jesus to those residents and has since been
organizing her friends and family to write encouraging birthday
cards for the residents. Our students are truly changing the lives
of people around them!
A senior shared during our
senior-led chapel his high
school experience at New
Life Academy. While the
academics and educational
opportunitieshaveprepared
him for the next step as he
attends the University of
Minnesota next year, it was
his heart for the Lord and the younger students following
in the footsteps of his senior class that were so inspiring and
what truly embodies the mission of New Life Academy. It’s a
joy to see students impact those around them as they grow
in their faith.
I am delighted by the amazing accomplishments of our
faculty and students this past year. I hope you enjoy seeing
the mission of New Life Academy impacting our students
throughout this year’s annual report and share in the
excitementofwhattheLordhasplannedforourcommunity.
Letter From
HEAD OF SCHOOL
LYNN ATKINSON
“Our mission is to
educate and energize
each student to impact
their world for Jesus.”
59GRADUATES
IN 2016
742STUDENTS
& COUNTING
425VOLUNTEERS
& COUNTING
556FAMILIES
1,203ALUMNI
& GROWING
75STAFF
58TEACHERS
STATS
NEW LIFE
ACADEMY

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2015-16 was a year of continued strategic progress and
performance improvement. As a strategic board, the
Governing Council’s role is to think and act on behalf of the
next generation of students. Its principal responsibilities
are to create a long-term strategic plan, which provides
for the viability of NLA, to provide the leadership and
resources to cause its mission to flourish, to hire, support
and evaluate the Head of School, and to oversee the
implementation of the strategic plan.
NLA has continued to make progress within its strategic
plan in the areas of spiritual development, educational
programs, professional development, financial performance,
and fundraising. The Governing Council remains passionate
in its pursuit of excellence, and we are pleased to share that
we compare favorably to the best faith-based and private
schools in the country.
This has also been a year marked by leadership transition.
After 5 successful years as our Head of School, Cade Lambert
returned to Des Moines Christian as its new Superintendent.
Lynn Atkinson is serving as our Interim Head of School for the
2016-17 school year while the Governing Council completes
a national search for the next Head of School. We will
communicate over the next few months regarding our search
process and progress. Elementary Principal Brian Goodbar
moved to Colorado, and he is succeeded by Joanna Richter
from Heritage Christian Academy. Curt Wetsel retired from
his Athletic Director role after more than three decades, and
he is succeeded by Kevin Kleiner. Amy Clausen, a talented
marketing executive, is our new Director of Enrollment and
Marketing. We appreciate the service of those who have
moved on and are excited by the fresh perspectives their
successors will bring.
I want to acknowledge the impressive commitment and
talent of our Governing Council and especially thank our
retiring trustees John Cremers and Barry Schalkle who
have blessed us with wisdom and dedication since 2010.
I also wish to welcome Michelle Schumacher and Danette
Bucsko who will be joining the council. Finally, I’d like to
thank New Life Church and its Elders, who continue to
partner with the Governing Council and support NLA’s
mission in untold ways.
Letter From
THE CHAIR OF THE
GOVERNING COUNCIL
STEVE TOUREK
GROW 2020Strategic Plan
Grow 2020, our strategic plan, was created in 2014 to move
more intentionally toward our mission of educating and
energizing each student to impact their world for Jesus Christ
and to reach their full potential in scholarship, leadership, and
service out of love for God and one another.
We have made significant strides in each area. Academically,
we capped each teacher’s period load to five to allow more
time for planning and innovation as we work toward our
goal of higher ACT scores. Spiritually, we’ve implemented
discipleship groups and teacher-student mentorships to
ensure all of our secondary students are growing in faith
each year, which will continue to be measured through
parent surveys.
Your gifts have played a significant role in our success so far.
We are grateful for the partnership that allows us to pursue
God’s plans for our school.

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“Learning excursions and mission trips change everyone, those serving and those served.
Designed to develop leadership and service, these experiences grow our students in faith and
allow them to be the hands and feet of Jesus.”
Changing Students FROM THE
INSIDE OUT
There are many opportunities for students to get involved
at NLA. Each student chooses to use their God-given
talents differently, and senior Samantha St. Cyr uses hers
through music.
“It’s a way that I can use my talents to worship God,” said
St. Cyr, who is a vocalist in chapel band. She says leading
givesheranopportunitytobeaspiritualleaderinthehigh
school. “Having your own personal relationship with the
Lord and letting that shine through while you worship
encourages the rest of the students to worship as well
and creates a domino effect among the student body.”
One of St. Cyr’s favorite moments of leading worship
happened last year. Chapel had finished and students
had been dismissed to flex time, but they were given
the opportunity to stay and worship while the band
continued to play a few more songs. “Many stayed and it
was incredibly powerful being able to see the Holy Spirit
at work, and everyone passionate about being there and
praising God,”she said.
St. Cyr also said being at NLA has encouraged her in her
relationship with Christ and with others: “I’ve been able
to connect with a great group of friends who encourage
each other in our faith.”
Student Talent &
Kingdom Impact:
SAMANTHA ST. CYR
Leading music gives her an opportunity to
be a spiritual leader in the high school.

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Spiritual, Leadership & Service Development
Through Learning Excursions.
The generous gifts we receive to our annual giving fund
provide support for student growth both inside and
outside of the classroom, allowing them to grow in new
ways. Though the classroom is irreplaceable, we believe
that some of the most important lessons we learn happen
in real life, in the world around us. At NLA, we value offering
our students a chance to see how God is moving on a larger
scale--that’s why we integrate class learning excursions into
our spiritual development plan.
Learning excursions happen in Grade 6, 10, 11, and 12.
These learning excursions include team-building activities,
chapel with small group discussions, and enjoying and
exploring God’s creation outdoors. In addition to the fun
and games, students love the opportunity to get away from
the usual business of school and connect with God and
others in a new way.
Teachers feel the same way, said high school instructor
Nicole Case.“As a teacher, it’s always a nice change of pace to
be able to spend time with kids outside of the 48 minutes I
get with them during the day. I think the students also enjoy
getting to see a different side of their teachers,”she said.
Through this extended time of Christ-focused character
building and community, students have a unique chance
to deepen their relationships with the Lord, their teachers,
and their classmates.
With your support, we are excited to continue building an
amazing community of student leaders ready to impact
the world for the Gospel through our growing spiriutal
developement programs.
Last year, NLA students from grades 6-12 took the Gospel beyond the
four walls of the classroom as they served at Feed My Starving Children.
Their service was both a response to the Gospel and to a challenge from
Mark Crea, FMSC’s executive director, to get involved in a community-
wide mobile pack event. NLA students took the first shift at the FMSC
event at Bielenberg Sports Center and packed 807 boxes, which totals
185,000 meals and equates to 507 kids fed for a year.
The students’dedication to service impacted the recipients of the food
along with the greater community. Teachers, parents, and students
alike were overjoyed and powerfully impacted to see high schools of
theWoodbury community come together for people who need FMSC’s
MannaPacks to survive.
The great success of the packing day at NLA is just the beginning of a
legacy NLA hopes to nurture.“Service is something that sets NLA apart
from other schools,” said Becky Wallerick, Academic Dean at New Life.
“Staff lays the groundwork to prepare the hearts of students for service
because it is important that they have the opportunity to do things for
others”, added Lynn Atkinson, Secondary Principal.
Giving Back
Faith in Action
NLA students packed
807 boxes which totals
185,000 meals and equates to
507 kids fed for a year.
Because Of You...
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This year, your giving allowed us to implement a new
program for 6th-12th graders: the 15% Innovation Portfolio
(IP) for Science.
Modeled after 3M’s successful rule where employees spend
time on an idea they didn’t have time to explore during
their workday, NLA’s IP program allows secondary students
to spend 15% of their science track in creative time outside
classroom lessons to pursue an idea or passion in science,
engineering, or coding.
Through the 15% IP program, we inspire our students to
take knowledge, dream big, have self-confidence, and
find ways to change the world. We believe this program
will prepare our students for higher levels of academia
and the competitive business environment. They will
graduate with a strong collection of accomplishments
(their innovation portfolio) and a spirit of determination,
creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation.
“We are passionate about living out Christ’s call to honor Him in all we do.”
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
New Life Academy senior Demetra
(Demi) Salls was recently named a 2017
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist.
Each year, approximately 16,000
National Merit Semifinalists emerge
from approximately 1.6 million students
that take the Preliminary SAT/National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/
NMSQT®). Semifinalists are the highest-
scoring entrants in each state and
represent less than one percent of each
state’s high school seniors.
“The first time I met Demi, I knew what
an exceptional student she was. She has
energy and a passion for learning that is infectious,” said
Becky Wallerick, New Life Academy Academic Dean.
Demi is currently taking a heavy load of college-level and
Advanced Placement courses and is a member of the
National Honor Society, displaying determination, passion,
commitment and confidence in all she does. She is also
the captain of the Varsity Football Cheer team, where she
enjoys mentoring other students. She
plans to pursue a career in Biomedical
Engineering and has developed a short
list of universities that she is interested
in, but has not committed to one just yet.
Demi started New Life Academy as a
sophomore and recognizes the role
that a small school environment and
individualized attention has played in
her education.
“I transferred to New Life looking for
a school that would not only feed my
intellectual curiosity, but my spiritual
needs as well. I have fantastic teachers, and I know that
they truly care about me and my fellow students,”she said.
New Life Academy congratulates Demi Salls for her
accomplishments in being named a 2017 National Merit
Scholarship Semifinalist! Achieving this level of distinction
is a testament of her hard work, commitment, and intellect.
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Demi Salls
All secondary students participate in the
PROGRAM
Because
Of You...

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Makerspaces, designed to encourage creativity, learning,
and exploration, allow students to learn in collaborative and
innovative environments as they engage in hands-on activities.
Thanks to your amazing generosity through a Fund-A-Need, we
were able to purchase equipment for our school’s Makerspaces. So
far, we have invested in a 3D printer and scanner, sewing machines,
a full recording studio with cameras, lighting, and microphones,
robotics equipment, circuitry sets,
and e-textile supplies.
Melissa Kalinoff, NLA’s Media
Specialist, said it’s exciting to
watch students problem solve
as they pursue areas they want
to learn more about. “It’s hard
to get the kids to leave when it’s
Makerspace time,” she said. “One day, a group of boys was so
intent working on troubleshooting a project that they didn’t
notice the entire class walk out when the bell rang!”
We’re excited to see more students get involved, pursuing
projects they are passionate about and developing new skills
along the way.
Because Of You...Sparking creativity THROUGH Makerspaces
Makerspaces allows
students to learn in
collaborative and
innovative ways as
they engage in
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After 25 years of teaching Pre-K at NLA, Karen Thigpen
recently retired. She says pouring into the little lives
of her young students and teaching them truths from
God’s Word was one of her favorite parts of teaching.
Getting to see her students grow in their love for God
throughout the years as they continued through NLA
was also a major highlight for Karen.
NLA will always hold a special place in the hearts of the
Thigpen family, as Karen has 3 NLA graduates herself.
“God was so faithful to guide, direct and provide in
every situation. I truly learned to trust the Lord in every
situation and to look to Him for the answers to our
needs,”she said.
As she heads into retirement, Karen is looking forward
tospendingmoretimewithherfamilyallovertheworld
and continuing to use the gifts that God has given her in
service to Him.
Early Ed Teacher
of the Year
KAREN THIGPEN
ACADEMIC AWARDS
At New Life Academy, we are passionate about living out Christ’s call to honor Him in all we do. That’s why
every year, we honor students who stand out in their pursuit of excellence in various academic areas. We are
privileged to raise up a generation who will impact their world for the Lord through their gifts and talents.
Congratulations to this year’s award winners!
Elementary
Awards 2016
Principal’s Award
All As and A-‘s on
report card.
Ella Borner, Gr. 3
Zechariah Brocker, Gr. 3
Blake Chirpich, Gr. 3
Avery Doherty, Gr. 3
Kaitlin Fischer, Gr. 3
Natalie Hudson, Gr. 3
Alex Kunz, Gr. 5
Abigail Linton-Slettedahl, Gr. 4
Kerubo Mekenye, Gr. 4
Jasmine Moore, Gr. 4
Grace Nester, Gr. 4
Cole Poppinga, Gr. 3
Lola Stoeckel, Gr. 3
Sofia Stoeckel, Gr. 5
Personal Success Award
One student selected from each
classroom for overall effort and
improvement.
Bailey Anderson, Gr. 3
Rebeca Castro-Mendes, Gr. 3
Jack Dolan, Gr. 4
Malin Forbes, Gr. 1
Maddelyn Hendricks, Gr. 4
Parker Huebsch, Gr. 5
Christian Leske, Gr. 2
Anna Nippert, Gr. 2
Blake Schumacher, Gr. 5
Selena Tima, Gr. 1
Fruit of the Spirit Awards
One boy and one girl from
each classroom chosen by their
peers for displaying Christian
character.
Jalene Aboro, Gr. 1
Abby Abrahamson, Gr. 4
Emmet Atkinson, Gr. 5
Zach Brocker, Gr. 3
Elijah Cronin, Gr. 2
Jayden DeBoer, Gr. 1
Ava Elliott, Gr. 5
Taylor Fizel, Gr. 2
Grace Frederick, Gr. 5
Joshua Gibbs, Gr. 4
Tanner Hamm, Gr. 1
Audryn Hegewald, Gr. 3
Rylan Hunt, Gr. 3
Teagan Kuphal, Gr. 3
Jack Lambert, Gr. 5
Lincoln Nash, Gr. 2
Noelle Nilsen, Gr. 1
Maia Otten, Gr. 4
Isaiah Spain, Gr. 4
Ella Teigland, Gr. 2
Perfect Attendance Award
Gabriella Burgoyne, Gr. 1
Drew Fischer, Gr. 5
Joshua Gibbs, Gr. 4
Georgia Grahek, Gr. 5
Ben Hanna, Gr. 4
Jimmy Jensen, Gr. 4

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Perfect Attendance Cont.
Thomas Kroohn, Gr. 4
Caleb Meierhoefer, Gr. 5
Alex Nyenhuis, Gr. 2
Sophia Nyenhuis, Gr. K
Micahlaina Thomas, Gr. 4
Grade 5 Presidential Awards
3.5 GPA or higher from 4th
grade through 1st semester of
5th grade AND 85th percentile
or higher in 5th grade Fall MAP
testing in Reading or Math.
Claire Becken
Gavin Bertram
Hunter Fizel
Annika Forbes
Todd France
Grace Frederick
Ernest Hanna
Samantha Hansen
Colton Hendricks
Brianna Kalinoff
Lindsey Kasprzyk
Alex Kunz
Rhys Morris
Zachary Rupp
Faythe Shilts
Sofia Stoeckel
Blake Weichbrodt
Spelling Bee - ACSI
Elijah Cronin, Gr. 2
Avery Doherty, Gr. 3
Jeriah Hamilton, Gr. 3
Tom Kroohn, Gr. 4
Ava Morrison, Gr. 5
Nolan Nelsen, Gr. 1
Grace Nester, Gr. 4
Alex Nyenhuis, Gr. 2
Selena Tima, Gr. 1
Math Olympics - ACSI
Zach Brocker, Gr. 3
Todd France, Gr. 5
Mercy Gudina, Gr. 3
Colin Hawkins, Gr. 5
Cameron Kritta, Gr. 4
Jacob Ksepka, Gr. 4
Alex Kunz, Gr. 5
Zoeyahna Lindahl, Gr. 5
Will Nippert, Gr. 4
Jana Shane, Gr. 4
Isaiah Spain, Gr. 4
Seaver Swenson, Gr. 4
Jasmine Twomey, Gr. 3
Accelerated Reader Award
The 5 students in each grade
who earned the most AR points.
Olani Aboro 196.9, Gr. 4
Todd France 464.9, Gr. 5
Mercy Gudina 227.5, Gr. 3
Samantha Hansen 305.6, Gr. 5
Colton Hendricks 264.6, Gr. 5
Natalie Hudson 444.7, Gr. 3
Tom Kroohn 373.1, Gr. 4
Jacob Ksepka 157, Gr. 4
Kerubo Mekenye 297.3, Gr. 4
Ava Morrison 624.4, Gr. 5
Will Nippert 347, Gr. 4
Isaiah Rupp 167.7, Gr. 3
Lola Stoeckel 308.6, Gr. 3
Sofia Stoeckel 379.2, Gr. 5
Jasmine Twomey 145.5, Gr. 3
Block E Award
Students apply for this
award, which is based on
accomplishments in three
areas: academic achievement,
health and fitness, and service
and involvement.
Fall Semester
Olani Aboro, Gr. 4
Abby Abrahamson, Gr. 4
Claire Becken, Gr. 5
Gavin Bertram, Gr. 5
Ella Borner, Gr. 3
Zach Brocker, Gr. 3
Rachel Brocker, Gr. 5
Jazzlyn Collier, Gr. 3
Grace Cooper, Gr. 5
Kellijean Corbin, Gr. 3
Bryna Eignfeld, Gr. 6
Matthew Eviston, Gr. 3
Philip Eviston, Gr. 5
Kate Fischer, Gr. 3
Drew Fischer, Gr. 5
Hunter Fizel, Gr. 5
Ethan Fizel, Gr. 6
Annika Forbes, Gr. 5
Todd France, Gr. 5
Noah Frederick, Gr. 3
Shalom Gebe, Gr. 6
Sam George, Gr. 5
Mercy Gudina, Gr. 3
Ben Hanna, Gr. 4
Ernest Hanna, Gr. 5
Samantha Hansen, Gr. 5
Catherine Hegewald, Gr. 6
ACADEMIC
AWARDS
With 17 years in the books as a teacher at NLA, David
Woolf, who teaches elementary physical education,
high school health and strength training, and most
recently, outdoor education, is the recipient of this year’s
Elementary Teacher of theYear award.
“It is really rewarding to see the kids enjoy physical
activity, having fun, and being active,” David said. “I love
to see the motivation that brings them to do their best.”
Along with getting to work with other great Christian
educators every day, NLA is special to David because he is
able to have his own three children attend the school and
teach them himself.
Elementary
Teacher of the Year
DAVID WOOLF

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Block E Award Cont.
Colton Hendricks, Gr. 5
Kimaya Hernandez, Gr. 5
Jimmy Jensen, Gr. 4
Brianna Kalinoff, Gr. 5
Addison Knuth, Gr. 3
Tom Kroohn, Gr. 4
Jacob Ksepka, Gr. 4
Alex Kunz, Gr. 5
Abby Kuphal, Gr. 6
Landon Larsen, Gr. 3
Jackson Limberg, Gr. 6
Hunter Moberg, Gr. 5
Ava Morrison, Gr. 5
Sarah Motalebi, Gr. 5
Marshall Nelsen, Gr. 3
Grace Nester, Gr. 4
William Nippert, Gr. 4
Caleb Omoranmilowo, Gr. 4
Jaylen Roettger, Gr. 3
Noelle Rogers, Gr. 6
Nick Rudeen, Gr. 3
Isaiah Rupp, Gr. 3
Zachary Rupp, Gr. 5
Jeremiah Rushing, Gr. 4
Joy Shadrack, Gr. 3
Isaiah Spain, Gr. 4
Emerson Tallents, Gr. 3
Avarie Thornton, Gr. 5
Marie Urquia, Gr. 3
Charlie Van Wyk, Gr. 4
Ben Van Wyk, Gr. 6
Blake Weichbrodt, Gr. 5
Julia Wheaton, Gr. 6
Anna Woolf, Gr. 3
Austin Woolf, Gr. 5
Kate Wynia, Gr. 4
Spring Semester
Olani Aboro, Gr. 4
Abigail Abrahamson, Gr. 4
Claire Becken, Gr. 5
Gavin Bertram, Gr. 5
Ella Borner, Gr. 3
Zach Brocker, Gr. 3
Rachel Brocker, Gr. 5
Charles Bryant, Gr. 5
Jazzlyn Collier, Gr. 3
Grace Cooper, Gr. 5
Kellijean Corbin, Gr. 3
Matthew Eviston, Gr. 3
Philip Eviston, Gr. 5
Kate Fischer, Gr. 3
Drew Fischer, Gr. 5
Hunter Fizel, Gr. 5
Ethan Fizel, Gr. 6
Annika Forbes, Gr. 5
Todd France, Gr. 5
Noah Frederick, Gr. 3
Sam George, Gr. 5
Joshua Gibbs, Gr. 4
Mercy Gudina, Gr. 3
Ernest Hanna, Gr. 5
Samantha Hansen, Gr. 5
Catherine Hegewald, Gr. 6
Maddelyn Hendricks, Gr. 4
Colton Hendricks, Gr. 5
Kimaya Hernandez, Gr. 5
Jimmy Jensen, Gr. 4
Brianna Kalinoff, Gr. 5
Addison Knuth, Gr. 3
Tom Kroohn, Gr. 4
Jacob Ksepka, Gr. 4
Abby Kuphal, Gr. 6
Landon Larsen, Gr. 3
Jackson Limberg, Gr. 6
Hunter Moberg, Gr. 5
Ava Morrison, Gr. 5
Sarah Motalebi, Gr. 5
Marshall Nelsen, Gr. 3
Grace Nester, Gr. 4
William Nippert, Gr. 4
Caleb Omoranmilowo, Gr. 4
Grant Pilgrim, Gr. 3
Jaylen Roettger, Gr. 3
Nicholas Rudeen, Gr. 3
Isaiah Rupp, Gr. 3
Zach Rupp, Gr. 5
Jeremiah Rushing, Gr. 4
Joy Shadrack, Gr. 3
Isaiah Spain, Gr. 4
Emerson Tallents, Gr. 3
Avarie Thornton, Gr. 5
Marie Urquia, Gr. 3
Charlie Van Wyk, Gr. 4
Ben Van Wyk, Gr. 6
Tyler Wall, Gr. 5
Blake Weichbrodt, Gr. 5
Anna Woolf, Gr. 3
Austin Woolf, Gr. 5
Kate Wynia, Gr. 4
Elementary Student Council
Tyler Huebsch, President
Grace Nester, Vice President
Sarah Motalebi, Secretary
Jacob Ksepka, Treasurer
Representative, Gr. 4
Claire Becken
Ernest Hanna
Blake Weichbrodt
Brianna Kalinoff
Representative, Gr. 5
Abby Abrahamson
Wyatt Ellingson
Jasmine Moore
Dominic Morara
Secondary
Awards 2016
Valedictorian 2016
Victoria Rogness
A scholarship from New Life
Academy Educational Foundation
in the amount of $1,000 was
awarded to the valedictorian for
higher education. Contributions
from Annual Giving supported this
$1,000 award.
Salutatorian 2016
Jinran Shi
in the amount of $600 was
awarded to the salutatorian for
higher education. Contributions
from Annual Giving supported this
$600 award.
Nordgren Award
Named after the first
Administrator of NLA, Daniel
Nordgren, this award is
bestowed to students who
have been identified by their
classmates and teachers as
displaying character traits
found in Galatians 5:22-23
Benjamin Brown, Gr. 12
Krista Haglund, Gr. 12
Emma Lassen, Gr. 7
Cooper St. Cyr, Gr. 8
in the amount of $250 was
awarded to each recipient
to further his/her education.
Contributions from Annual Giving
supported this $1,000 award.
Tozer Foundation
Scholarship
Micah Eigenfeld, Gr. 12
ACADEMIC
AWARDS
“But the Spirit’s fruit is love, joy, peace, an even temper, kindness, generosity, humility, gentleness, self-control;
against such things a change cannot be brought.”
Galatians 5:22-23

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Salute to Youth
Scholarship
Emily Henderson, Gr. 12
Jonathan Russell, Gr. 12
Woodbury Chamber of
Commerce Scholarship
Victoria Rogness, Gr. 12
Athena Award
Chosen by the St. Paul Athena
Awards program honoring
female seniors for their athletic
achievements
Abigail Thor
Minnesota State High
School League - Section 4A
GPA of 3.0 or higher while
participating in Athletics and
Fine Arts activities.
Abby Gorter, Gr. 12
Simon Killeen, Gr. 12
Distinguished Christian
High School Student –
Association of Christian Schools
International (ACSI) Award
Grade 12
Benjamin Brown - Fine Arts
Abby Gorter - Academics,
Leadership, Athletics,
Christian Service
Emily Henderson - Academics
Simon Killeen - Athletics
Joshua Lassen - Fine Arts
Anna Lehn - Leadership
Joshua Neuberger -
Academics
Emily Palkovich - Fine Arts
Victoria Rogness - Academics,
Leadership
Jinran Shi - Academics
Kara Stenerson - Athletics
Abigail Thor - Academics,
Leadership, Athletics,
Christian Service
Grade 11
Rachel Breiholz - Academics
Jack Flavin - Athletics
Noah Frazier- Leadership,
Fine Arts
Henry George
Academics, Athletics
Zachary Kauffman -
Academics
Taja Nehotte -
Christian Service
Hannah Nelson - Athletics
Abigail Nuehring -
Academics, Fine Arts
Jacob Rygh - Athletics
Samantha St. Cyr -
Academics, Fine Arts
Emma Strenger - Academics
Thomas Voelker
Leadership, Fine Arts,
Christian Service
Eliza Wheaton - Academics
President’s Award for
Academic Excellence
This award is presented to
students for their outstanding
academic achievement. Grade
point average of 3.5 or above
and standardized test scores at
the 85th percentile or above in
math or reading.
Grade 12
Michael Bernard
Luke Burroughs
Jack Creighton
Duy Doan
Micah Eigenfeld
Sydney Flom
Eric Fraatz
Thomas Gunderson
HaoYing Ke
Simon Killeen
Joshua Lassen
Joseph Lee
Anna Lehn
Shu Lin
Jamison Miller
Joshua Neuberger
Nathaniel Peterfeso
Joseph Rahimi
Victoria Rogness
Laura Sauer
Jinran Shi
Abigail Thor
Andy Xue
Grade 8
Zachary Bahrke
Anna Boeve
Peter Bouillon
Brandon Brim
Isabel Butler
Bridgette Dalldorf
Elizabeth Engstrom
Hannah George
ACADEMIC
AWARDS
Seasoned middle school history teacher Laura Allen just wrapped up her 14th year
of teaching at New Life Academy. Setting her apart as an outstanding educator is
Laura’s unique ability to point out God’s love through the teaching of history to
groups of independent, eager middle-schoolers.
In the past year, Laura says that her proudest accomplishment stems from the
opportunity she had to take 61 students to Washington D.C. “Teaching about
these places, people, and events is one thing, but being there to watch as
students put it all together was a joy.”
Laura enjoys being part of the New Life Community because it feels like
both a family and a fellowship of believers. Getting to travel with students
and watching them mature into adults with hearts for Christ has been an
uplifting part of her journey, as well as getting to watch her son Braydon
attend the school that has become so dear to her heart.
Secondary Teacher of the Year
LAURA ALLEN
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8th Grade President’s
Award Cont.
William Hamill
Kayley Hyland
Benjamin Kaus
Jacob Lambrides
Emma Lindahl
Lauren Meyer
Jack Moorman
Rachel Mueller
Kalli Nilsen
Kavin Muhil Ramesh
Hannah Saunders
Drayden Schrader
Cooper St. Cyr
Abbie Swenson
Benjamin Zheng
Sarah Zimmermann
Spelling Bee - ACSI
Ethan Fizel, Gr. 6
Katelyn Rens, Gr. 6
Marcos Salgado, Gr. 7
Kavin Muhil Ramesh, Gr. 8
Math Olympics - ACSI
Jane Bettmann, Gr. 6
Noah Brown, Gr. 7
Isabel Butler, Gr. 8
Elaina Carsten, Gr. 7
Justin Draheim, Gr. 7
Hannah George, Gr. 8
Kaitlyn Groeneweg, Gr. 6
Jackson Gyurisin, Gr. 7
Leah Kalinoff, Gr. 7
Zachary Kaus, Gr. 6
Megan Macone, Gr. 6
Lauren Meyer, Gr. 8
Kalli Nilsen, Gr. 8
Kavin Muhil Ramesh, Gr. 8
Katelyn Rens, Gr. 6
Abbie Swenson, Gr. 8
Redeat Teshome, Gr. 6
Joy Wang, Gr. 7
High School Student Council
Senior Class
Abby Gorter, Class President
Anna Lehn, Class Vice
President
Jack Creighton, Class
Secretary
Abigail Thor, Class Treasurer
Victoria Rogness, Female
Representative
Simon Killeen, Male
Representative
Junior Class
Michael Borner, President
Jocelyn Morara, President
Hannah Tima, Secretary &
Treasurer
Mackenzie Porupsky, Female
Representative
Jack Flavin, Male
Representative
Sophomore Class
Tate Hullett, Class President
Eli Gorter, Vice President
Grace Killeen, Class Secretary
& Treasurer
Cameron DeKruif, Female
Representative
Noah Burroughs, Male
Representative
Freshman Class
Lauren Schumacher, Class
President
Julia Borner, Vice President
Bethany Breiholz, Class
Secretary & Treasurer
Abigail Bryant, Female
Representative
Danielle Brocker, Female
Representative
Middle School Student
Council
Jack Moorman, President
Tea Doherty, Vice President
Mide Ogundare, Secretary
Ella Erickson, Treasurer
Bridgette Dalldorf, 8th Grade
Representative
Jacob Lambrides, 8th Grade
Representative
Ashley Ross, 6th Grade
Representative
Jaedon Boeve, 6th Grade
Representative
Dean’s List
New Life Academy sets rigorous
academic standards for all of
its students. Achieving “Dean’s
List” status for the entire school
year represents commitment,
dedication, and a lot of hard
work. The following students
earned Dean’s List standing
with a 4.0 or above for the
entire school year.
Grade 12
Luke Burroughs
Jack Creighton
Maria Devine
Thuy Dong
Eric Fraatz
Abby Gorter
Thomas Gunderson
Krista Haglund
Emily Henderson
Simon Killeen
Joshua Lassen
Tanner Leighton
Jamison Miller
Joshua Neuberger
Nate Peterfeso
Joseph Rahimi
Victoria Rogness
Jinran Shi
Minh-Anh Thi Tran
Phuong-Anh Thi Tran
Andy Xue
“A”Honor Roll 3.5-3.99
Grade 12
Michael Bernard
Jared Brim
Duy (Sorento) Doan
Emma Hawkins
HaoYing Ke
Ebenezer Ketema
Michaela Kirkwood
Joseph Lee
Tatiana Lee
Anna Lehn
Shu Lin
Xiaotong Liu
Savannah Martinson
Sydney Mortensen
Kristine Nelson
Quentin Nilsen
Jonathan Russell
Laura Sauer
Kara Stenerson
Parker Stewart
Nathan Westlund
Art Students of the Year
Josh Lassen, Gr. 12
Emma Lassen, Gr. 7
Bible Students of the Year
John Mark Award
Dray Schrader, Gr. 8
Timothy Award
Elizabeth Hamill, Gr. 10
Paul Award
Sam LeVoir, Gr. 11
Choral Students of the Year
Macauley Ward, Gr. 8
Lauren Schumacher, Gr. 9
Samantha St. Cyr, Gr. 11
Drama Student of the Year
Jack Moorman, Gr. 8
ACADEMIC
AWARDS

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English Students of the Year
S.E. Hinton Award
Hannah George, Gr. 8
Harper Lee Award
Grace Killeen, Gr. 10
Seamus Heaney Award
Victoria Rogness, Gr. 12
International Student
of the Year
Duy (Sorento) Doan, Gr. 12
National Choral Award
Benjamin Brown, Gr. 12
Math Students of the Year
Isabel Butler, Gr. 8
Zachary Thor, Gr. 10
Abigail Thor, Gr. 12
Spanish Foreign Language
Students of the Year
Elizabeth Hamill, Gr. 10
Joshua Neuberger, Gr. 12
Morningstar Leadership
Award
Kristine Nelson, Gr. 12
Science Students of the Year
Galileo Award
Bridgette Dalldorf, Gr. 8
Rosalind Franklin Biological
Science Award
Grace Killeen, Gr. 10
Isaac Newton Physics &
Chemistry Award
Luke Burroughs, Gr. 12
Servant’s Heart Award
Sarah Staten, Gr. 7
Social Studies Students
of the Year
Thomas Jefferson Award
Bethany Brocker, Gr. 7
Jonathan Edwards Award
Autumn Schrader, Gr. 10
Chesterton Award
Eric Fraatz, Gr. 12
ACADEMIC
AWARDS
Last year, Kathy Lutes wanted to try something new with her students
togivethemthefreedomtopicktheirownprojects.Sheimplemented
a program of problem-based learning projects (PBL). Some of these
projects were even rewarded with grants from Thrivent Financial.
Gifted and talented students created miniature golf course holes,
requiringcreativityandskillsinphysicsandgeometry.Otherstudents
created buildings to be printed on 3D printers, one is writing a book
about animals, and another group of students put on a math carnival
for kindergartners.
Third grader Marie Urquia created a “puppy pole” for her younger
sister Milena, who often spends time at the Children’s Hospital.
Marie watched as her sister suffered through IV insertion, and she
wanted her to be able to move around. Marie created a way to
attach a dog harness to her sister with a strap to connect to the
pole. Now, her sister could scooter, walk, or skip around as the pole
dragged behind her. “I truly believe that Marie will be an engineer
someday!”Lutes said.
No matter what the project, for students, the most important aspect
ofproblem-basedlearningischoosingsomethingtheyarepassionate
about.“Innovation needs to be something that they love. They need
tocareaboutit,”Lutessaid.Studentsworkingonpassionprojectstake
unique responsibility for their work, learning to persevere, analyze,
and remain patient and focused through the process.
Award-Winning
Problem Based Learning Program
KATHY LUTES

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Technology Students
of the Year
Ben Kaus, Gr. 8
Sophie Gan, Gr. 9
Jonathan Gregg, Gr. 11
Charles and Ellora
Alliss Scholarship
Established by the Charles
and Ellora Alliss Scholarship
Foundation, this scholarship
is awarded to financially
support students who show
academic achievement and
better themselves and their
community through education.
Micah Eigenfeld, Gr. 12
Eliza Wheaton, Gr. 11
Autumn Schrader, Gr. 10
Gracie Chermak, Gr. 9
Duy (Sorento) Doan, Gr. 12
Perfect Attendance
Nicholas Payton, Gr. 6
Jordan Plante, Gr. 6
Hanna Dolan, Gr. 7
Molly Hunt, Gr. 7
Joy Wang, Gr. 7
Judy Zhu, Gr. 7
Anna Boeve, Gr. 8
Dray Schrader, Gr. 8
Ben Zheng, Gr. 8
Alex Li, Gr. 9
Baylee Scholz, Gr. 9
Marco Chen, Gr. 10
Elena Draheim, Gr. 10
Eric Finley, Gr. 10
Noah Frazier, Gr. 11
Girls and Boys State
Participant Minnesota
American Legion
Boys State and Girls State
are the premier programs for
teaching how government
works while developing
leadership skills and an
appreciation for your rights as
a citizen.
Alexandra Hullett, Gr. 11
Jacob Rygh, Gr. 11
Joseph Stauber, Gr. 11
Tristan Utech, Gr. 11
National Honor Society
Grade 12
Michael Bernard
Luke Burroughs
Jack Creighton
Duy (Sorento) Doan
Kristy Dong
Micah Eigenfeld
Eric Fraatz
Abby Gorter
Thomas Gunderson
Krista Haglund
Emily Henderson
Simon Killeen
Anna Lehn
Tanner Leighton
David Lin
Madeline Maas
Jamison Miller
Josh Neuberger
Nate Peterfeso
Joe Rahimi
Tori Rogness
Jinran Shi
Abby Thor
Andy Xue
Grade 11
Megan Becken
Kayla Binsfeld
Aaron Bouillon
Rachel Breiholz
Noah Frazier
Henry George
Jon Gregg
Jessica Gross
Nicole Hager
Zach Kauffman
Taja Nehotte
Hannah Nelson
Jacob Nordgren
Abby Nuehring
Mackenzie Porupsky
Max Risdall
Jacob Rygh
Demi Salls
Sydney Sheridan
Samantha St. Cyr
Emma Strenger
Hannah Tima
Eliza Wheaton
ACADEMIC
AWARDS
Revenue $
7,516,305
n Tuition & Fees ....................................85%
n Athletic, Food Services, Health,
Curriculum, Guidance ........................9%
n Annual Giving, Auction,
Golf Classic..............................................6%
Contributions $
1,297,062
n Golf Classic..............................................3%
n Annual Giving.....................................19%
n Designated Funds................................2%
n Auction .................................................25%
n Unlock The Potential
Building Campaign...........................51%
Expenses $
7,516,305
n Instructional & Support ..............59%
n Administration...............................22%
n Operations & Building...................8%
n Athletics, Food Services,
Curriculum, Guidance..................11%
Financial Recap2015-16

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DIFFERENTIATED
& INDIVIDUAL
LEARNING
LOUISE ERICKSON
In her twenty-five years of teaching at NLA, Louise Erickson
has been part of a major shift in education. One program
leading the way is Minds in Motion, which consists of 10-
15 minutes of exercises that
help enhance student brain
function. Erickson says that
teachers and students alike
have benefited by the increase
of exercise and focus.
Erickson and her fellow
elementary teachers also incorporate “Daily Five” and
“CAFÉ” into their language programs to encourage
students to keep a collection of books and a personal
writing journal that they can use to improve their language
skills. Erickson says it’s important for teachers to discover
how each student learns.
It is important for
teachers to discover
how each student
learns.

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VOLLEYBALL
25-7 RECORD
BOYS’ SOCCER
11-5-1 RECORD
Eagle Athletics
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
24-5 RECORD
GIRLS’ SOCCER
12-3 RECORD
BASEBALL
21-4 RECORD
5 Conference
Champions
GIRLS’TENNIS
8-10 RECORD
FOOTBALL
4-5 RECORD
GIRLS’BASKETBALL
8-19 RECORD
SOFTBALL
13-8 RECORD

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Athletic Success
532SECTION FINAL
APPEARANCES
6ALL-STATE
ATHLETES
ALL-CONFERENCE
ATHLETES
4ALL-STATE ACADEMIC ATHLETES
5 Conference Champions
Some might call him the voice of the Eagles. For twenty years,
Matt Engstrom has been a faithful volunteer at New Life
Academy--including announcing at football and basketball
games. After teaching at NLA in the early 1990s, Engstrom
wanted to find a good way to stay involved even as he moved
on in his career. He says his choice to be connected to New
Life Academy through volunteering has affected both him
and the school in a positive way.
“Volunteering affects me personally by knowing that my
contributions improve the atmosphere at events. Plus, it’s fun,
and being loud is encouraged,”he said.“I think it impacts the
school by introducing some school spirit and provides some
promotion. I’ve been told that opponents like to come to NLA
for the atmosphere.”
In addition to announcing at sports events, Engstrom has
coached the middle school girls’ basketball team, adding
enthusiasm and fun to the court for a team of girls with a
very broad range of talent. He views his volunteer role as an
opportunity to give back to the school while displaying the
love of God.“Mostly, I hope I’m representing Christ,”he said.
WHY I VOLUNTEER
MATT ENGSTROM
“Volunteering has aﬀected both him
and the school in a positive way.”

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As of July 2016, Kevin Kleiner has succeeded the beloved
Curt Wetsel as NLA’s new athletic director, and we could not
be more excited about all he has to offer our school. Kevin,
who recently received his MA in Organizational Leadership,
joins us with plenty of coaching experience--he has coached
football, baseball, and basketball at high school and college
levels, including a stint with NLA‘s football team in 2014.
Of particular significance is Kevin’s Christ-centered view
on athletic success. After attending Christian school from
his elementary years through college at the University of
Northwestern, he has developed an inspiring perspective of
what it means to be successful on the field and court.“Athletic
success comes when we honor the Lord when we practice
and compete. Yes, we want to win games and matches, but
we will do so in a manner that represents and honors the Lord
and NLA to the best of our abilities,”he said.
Kevin is especially excited to equip students for their future
through sports. “My dream is that all students develop not
only as athletes but as people during their seasons. Our
purpose is to challenge young men and women to grow
in their faith, in academics, in their relationships, in their
character and as athletes. We want to prepare them for life
through athletics.”
Success Redefined
KEVIN KLEINER
“Our purpose is to challenge young men and
women to grow in their faith, in academics,
in their relationships, in their character,
and as athletes.”
-Athletic Director Kevin Kleiner
2016 Athletes Competing in College
Abby Gorter - Volleyball at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Brad Goulet - Basketball and baseball at Dakota County Technical Institute
Thomas Gunderson - Baseball at Bethel University
Krista Haglund - Tennis at U of W - River Falls
Eby Ketema - Football at Bethel University
Tatiana Lee - Soccer at Bethel University
Carolyn Stacey - Soccer at U of M - Crookston
Kara Stenerson - Volleyball at U of W - Stout
AbbyThor - Volleyball at U of M, Duluth
ATHENA AWARD
Abby Thor
MSHSL TRIPLE A AWARD
Abby Gorter & Simon Killeen
SENIOR
ATHLETIC
AWARDS

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GIRLS’GOLF
4th
PlaceAT CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
BOYS’GOLF
4th
PlaceAT CONFERENCE MEET
GIRLS’TRACK
6th
BOYS’TRACK
5th

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$
731,680
$
769,000
$
1,256,510
$
1,312,503
2011-12* 2012-13* 2013-14* 2014-15* 2015-16*
$
1,297,062Lifetime
Academy Giving
*Includes Building Campaign Funds.
The New Life Academy Educational
Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable
organization and contributions to
the school are deductible for federal
income tax purposes.
Exploring Talents & Passions
Pursuing Personal & Team Excellence
EMMY ERICKSON
Between sports, music, and academics, 9th grader Emmy
Erickson has her work cut out for her--but her passion
to put her faith in action through her talents makes the
discipline easier. A member of NLA’s basketball team, its
state championship softball team, and Morningstar, NLA’s
elite music group, Emmy has grown in her gifts and her faith
through her involvement.
“Music pushes her individually, while athletics push her
to work in a team environment where, hopefully, she is
encouraging others,” said Emmy’s mom, Colene Erickson.
“We’ve seen Emmy develop godly confidence as she learns to
trust Christ while pursuing music, athletics, and academics.”
Colene said the supportive environment NLA has created is
particularly helpful for students who want to get involved.
“Emmy’s instructors are very patient and do their best to work
around her schedule,”she said.“We feel very blessed that New
Life gives her so many opportunities to pursue her passions.”
Last year more than 612 donors
contributed $1,297,062
to our Annual and Capital campaigns.

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Tuition assistance is a thriving program at New Life Academy,
providing many families access to Christian education.
Because of the generosity and support of many people, we
are able to contribute to this program every year through
events like the NLA Golf Classic--a much anticipated event,
particularly for the avid golfers amongst us. The event builds
community through competition, games, and time on the
greens and ultimately advances our school.
On September 21, 2015, our 18th year, 103 golfers came
out on a sunny day in support of the mission at New Life
Academy and raised over $36,000. Congratulations to Flight
A 1st Place winners Steve Braatz, Chad Kleppelid, Ryan Lewis,
and Tony Sheuerman and Flight B 1st Place winners Paul
Clemens, Nick Germann, Peter Germann, and Jack Reed!
Sounds of steel drums and surf wafted over those gathered
to support the Academy on April 16, 2016. This year’s theme,
New Life at the Caribbean Beach Bash & Bidding Auction, was
a huge success and broke Academy records once again.
Over450Attendees,24Sponsors,235Donors,andmorethan
100 volunteers helped to raise over $317,000 for Academy
students and programs. While having fun the night at the
auction, we also raised critical support for Academy students
in the areas of tuition assistance that will support the 25%
of our student body who receives financial help, STEAM
equipment to strengthen our science program, and new
playground equipment for our elementary students.
Without your support each year, we would not be able to
achieve our school’s mission of educating and energizing
every student to positively impact their world for Christ.
We’re eager to see what God does to further it at next year’s
auction, scheduled for April 1, 2017.You won’t want to miss it!
Join us April 1, 2017
for this year’s auction.
Special Events
Annual Auction

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Every spring, high school students try out for Morningstar,
NLA’s auditioned touring choir. Though the choir is
competitive, director Cindy Martinson says it’s equal parts
ministry and competition. Morningstar is an additional
opportunity for students
to live out NLA’s mission by
shining the love of Christ into
the community.
Martinson, who rehearses
the choir, chooses the music,
and sets up performances,
is passionate about using
music as worship to develop
students both spiritually and
musically. “While sharing my passion for music, I also get
to share my love for the Lord and my love for students and
their learning,”she said.
As part of their commitment to the choir, students rehearse
three days a week at 7am and participate in performances
throughout the school year. The choir members clearly work
hard as they pursue their gifts and talents, but Martinson says
she defines success differently.
“Most classroom success stories are tied
directly into the traditional educational
outcomes like grades and test scores. While
we have had plenty of success stories related
to these types of outcomes, the real measure
of musical success at NLA comes in the
things less seen. When you attend a concert,
you will hear high quality music, and you
can feel the passion by which they sing,”she
said.“It’s more than a performance. As believers in Christ, we
are able to worship Him through music, which allows us to
experience and share His presence in a tangible way.”
Shining the Gospel Through Music
“As believers in Christ, we are able
to worship Him through music,
which allows us to experience and
share His presence in a
tangible way.”
Fine Arts

www.newlifeacademy.org
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Every year, the students of New Life Academy share the love of
God through musical performances. From elementary musicals to
worship choir and Grandparents’ Day programs, worshiping the
Lord through the gift of song is a major part of both our spiritual
development and outreach efforts.
Through this year’s Fund-A-Need, we were able to purchase
new performance risers. Cindy Martinson, NLA’s Choir Director,
is especially thankful and
excited to put the risers to
use in performances for years
to come.
“Our performances display
our students’ love for their
audience, for music, and the
joy that they have with sharing
about our Lord and Savior,”she
said.“It’s so special for them to
share their hard work in each and every performance.“
“I want to thank the NLA community for their generous gift to the music program,”Martinson said.“Because of you, we can
continue to grow in excellence as we worship God through music.”
“Our performances display
our students’love for their
audience, for music, and
the joy that they have with
sharing about our Lord
and Savior”
Because Of You...
Rising to New Heights
www.newlifeacademy.org
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Governing Council
Trustee Giving
100% Participation
Mike Brocker
John Cremers
Keith Freeburg
Susan Frazier
Jim Kirkwood
Cade Lambert
Gary Maas
Paul Maynard
Dave Meier
Nancy Moore
Carol Peterfeso
Barry Schalkle
Steve Tourek
Patrick Voelker
Leadership Gifts
A special thank you to our
devoted leadership donors
who have demonstrated
generosity and commitment
to ensure New Life Academy
achieves its mission to educate
and energize each student
to impact their world for
Jesus Christ. Gifts of $1,000
and greater are considered
Leadership gifts. Gifts made by
July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
Jim and Susan Archer
Tim Baur
Tom and Kay Becken
Peter and Lori Bernard
Chris and Brenda Bertram
Best Buy Foundation
Craig and Kristen Bettmann
Carol Bierbrauer
Gary and Jane Borner
Todd and Sheryl Breiholz
Bremer Bank
Mike and Debbie Brocker
John and Danette Bucsko
David and Staci Caspers
Don and Erica Cooper
Nathan and Jenni Corbin
Paul and Sally Cronin
Wendal and Michelle DeKruif
DJ Kranz
Jay and Laurie Dorenkamp
Evie Dukich
Ecolab Foundation
Egan Mechanical
Scott and Anmarie Ellingson
Leah Eviston
Mitch Eviston
James and Dianne Falteisek
Duane and Renee Fearing
Todd and Susan Frazier
Keith and Barbara Freeburg
Brad and Dayna Frost
Tom and Diane Gallagher
Garfield and Jan George
Todd and Jennifer George
GIVEMN
Bruce and Patty Gorter
Jonathan and Ranie Gross
Dean and Jennifer Hager
Steve and Carla Hamill
Eric and Wendy Hawkins
Gregory and Elizabeth
Hendricks
Mark and Renee Hohol
John and Trecie Horner
Craig and Cathy Housworth
Dave and Heidi Hove
Christopher and Lindsey
Hudson
Ed and Vicki Huebsch
Ronald and Sharon Johnson
Brent and Carie Jorgenson
David and Melissa Kalinoff
Ron and Beth Kaus
Joe and Roxanne Kielbasa
Jim and Jill Kirkwood
Steve and Jennifer Knuth
Matt and Dawn Ksepka
Cade and Jen Lambert
Land O’Lakes, Inc.
David and Laurie Lassen
Gregory and Deahn Lawson
David and Dagni Lee
Legacy Wealth
Matt and Michelle Leighton
Tom and Tina Lockner
Cynthia Lonnquist
Gary and Kathleen Maas
John and Lynnette Mahlke
Mark Mann Sr.
Douglas and Deb Martell
Paul and Robin Maynard
Medtronic Foundation
Dave and Jenny Meier
Norm and Christine Michel
Microsoft Corporation
Daniel and Kesha Miller
Reid and Julie Miller
MISF
Seth and Diane Montgomery
Keith and Nancy Moore
David and Nicolle Mortensen
Kourosh and Shay Motalebi
David and Kara Nelsen
Scott and Jerilyn Nelson
New Life Church of Woodbury
Tim and Brenda Nicol
NL Moore & Associates LTD
Kurt and Kathy Nuehring
Kevin and Ann Paulson
Bob and Carol Peterfeso
Tim and Patty Pitera
Marc and Jennifer Porupsky
Power Dynamics Inc
Anjan and Seema Pradhan
Press Line Industries, Inc.
Celebrating
YOUR GENEROSITY
“Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time
we will reap if we do not grow weary.”
Galatians 6-9
Your generous gifts sow directly into the mission of New Life
Academy to equip and energize students for Christ. Because
of the seeds you have planted, we are able to reap a harvest of
students ready to change the world for Jesus, and we couldn’t
be more thankful. We are excited to highlight the 2015-16
donors-those who have partnered with us to extend our God-
given mission into the community and the world.

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Leadership Gifts Cont.
Ab and Catherine Rahimi
Mike and Lisa Rodriguez
Bill and Michelle Rogers
Paul and Hope Rudeen
Mike and Jan Rygh
Luke Sabbann
Jeremy and Rhonda Schafer
Tyler and Courtney Schelhaas
Craig and Kris Schmalz
John and Barby Schulte
Dave and Michelle
Schumacher
Securian Foundation
Aaron and Renee Shilts
Ben and Stacey Spain
Gordon and Debra Spronk
Dennis and Micki St. Sauver
Edward and Laura Staten
Alan and Colleen Stauber
Dan and Robin Stoltz
Jeff and Kathy Stone
Eric and Laurie Sund
Target Corporation
Heinrich and Linda Tetzlaff
The Donaldson Foundation
The Saint Paul Foundation
Jay and Sheila Thompson
Thrivent Financial
Steve and Debra Tourek
Twin City Concrete Products
Matthew and MoniqueTwomey
Chad and Rebecca Wall
Jon and Becky Wallerick
Gloria Washburn
Gregory and Tracy Weber
Patti Wiens
Dan and Marleen Wiersum
Joseph and Pam Willaert
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Foundation
David and Melissa Woolf
Annual Giving
We thank our generous
supporters who gave directly to
the Academy and through cash
contributions, Thrivent Choice,
United Way and workplace
giving programs. Annual Giving
has received gifts from 312
families totaling $215,157.
Their generous Annual Giving
cash contribution are above
and beyond our special events
like the Auction and Golf
Classic.
Jim and Betty Lou Aaker
Scott and April Abrahamson
Robert and Sandra Adkins
Mark and Connie Allen
AmazonSmile Foundation
Ameriprise Financial
Donald and Penelope
Anderson
Lenora Anderson
Oi Shong Chok and Thean
Ping Ang
David and Joanne Atwell
John Barr
Leona Bartel
Shirley Bateman
Tim Baur
Tom and Kay Becken
Fred and Nancy Behr
Best Buy Foundation
Carol Bierbrauer
Joseph Black
Gary and Lee Blount
Howard and Nancy Boeve
Tim and Charlene Bollinger
Anita Bono
Thomas and Pamela Bravo
James and Jena Brown
Kelly and Linda Brown
Carole Brumley
Michael and Kristen Bryant
Eugene and Bernice
Bunkowske
Scott and Penny Burdash
Don and Joy Burgoyne
Ara Bursch
Robert and Karron Busch
Thomas and Bonnie Butler
Bruce and Sally Butwin
Douglas Campbell
John and Ruth Campbell
John and Janice Chisholm
David and Judie Cooper
Neil and Bridget Couture
John and Jill Cremers
Lynn and Carol Cuyler
Tony and June DaCosta
Donald and Donna DeBoer
Michael and Christine DeBoer
Robert and Dolores Deisting
Michelle and Wendal DeKruif
Frank and Connie Delgado
Evie Dukich
Joseph and Virginia Dulaney
Steve and Janice Ebert
Ecolab Foundation
Judson and Janet Ekblad
Steve and Karen Elliott
Drew and Lauren Elrick
Cleon and Florine Engel
Jason and Joy Engel
Mara Engel
WHY WE GIVE
JAY & SHEILA THOMPSON
“We give to NLA because the school shares our
family’s values. They care about both the mental and
spiritual development of our kids. We’re entrusting
our children to educators who share our same beliefs
and morals. We also believe that NLA offers a much
saferemotionalandspiritualenvironmentforourkids
to grow, learn and become young adults. They are
taughtby teachers wholove God and truly care about
our kids. Also, we are confident that NLA is providing
our kids with a great education and that they will be
better prepared for college upon graduation.”

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Annual Giving Cont.
Matthew and Cheryl Engstrom
Cory and Colene Erickson
Susset Escoto
Leah Eviston
Sam and Vicki Farina
First Baptist Church
Bart and Tammy Fischer
John and Elaine Fischer
Dave and Diana Fisk
Ruth Foster
Jim and Linda Galka
Wei Gan
Milton and Mary Gehle
Margie Gilles
Ayron and Sandy Glynn
Tom and Ingrid Grahek
Scott and Michelle Groeneweg
Dalen and Susan Gudmunson
Dennis and Carole Gunderson
Kelly and Sue Gunderson
Josh and Sydney Hagen
David and Carol Haglund
Brandon and Carolyn Hamil
Jerome and Crystal Hamilton
Herman and Sharron Jordan
Andy and Faye Hatch
Don and Valerie Hau
Gary and Nancy Hayden
George and Evelyn Heinrich
Hendricks
Leo and Constance Herrick
Gerald and Mary Hollenkamp
Cal and Linda Horton
Dave and Heidi Hove
Deb Hubbard
Hudson
Bryan and Kim Hughes
Todd and Lisa Hyland
Joe and Diana Illetschko
Richard and Joy Ivance
James and Tracey Jensen
John and Joan Jerhoff
John and Eileen Johnson
Tim and Linda Johnson
Pamela and Warren Jones
Dorothea Kandler
Brian and Karen Kasprzyk
Peter and Virginia Katzung
Ron and Beth Kaus
Wayne and Lavern Knott
Milton and Bev Konicek
Allison Kowalski
Tim and Chris Kowalski
Kowalski’s
Chad and Lisa Kreye
Dan and Jean Kringle
Robert and Jodi Kritta
Matt and Leslie Kuckler
Donald and Pat Lamb
David and Dagni Lee
Rich and Deb Lee
Legacy Wealth
Art Lehtonen
Na Lehtonen
Allen and Marilyn Leske
Jim and Carrie Leske
Jeff and Diane Lewis
Xie and Qing Li
Cory and Marci Limberg
Evan and Sara Loenser
Cynthia Lonnquist
Lyle and Kathy Luppes
Ron and Kathy Lutes
Joan Madern
John and Barbara Maier
Joel and Katie Mashek
Stephen and Lauri Matenaer
Oscar and Deborah Mathison
Geoff and Kristi McCarthy
Charlotte McLean
Ruth McLees
Jay and Carmen Meier
Daniel Freire Mendes and Nara
Dutra Castro Mendes
Chris and Jeni Meyer
Robert and Debra Michaud
MISF
Douglas and Fern Moberg
Michael and Stephanie Moberg
Daniel and Tammi Moore
Thomas and Thao Moore
Daniel and Stellah Morara
Chuck and Linda Morris
Phyllis Morris
Steve and Dana Morris
Sharon Murphy
Andrew and Kathryn Nash
Kerry and Martha Navara
Eunice Nelson
James and Marie Nelson
Craig and Deona Nester
Mike and Mary Jo Nohava
Jeffrey Ogden and Susan
Ogden-Malouf
Tayo Ogundare and Sade
Aiyese-Ogundare
Leonardo and Sandy Olivarez
Mike and Lynn Olsen
Allan and Laurie Olson
Curt and Karine Olson
Steven and Stephanie Pedro
Bill and Carole Peterson
Dale and Kay Peterson
Billy and Jana Pierce
James Plante and Jodi
Wendel-Plante
Eric and Amy Poppinga
Glen and Diana Poppinga
Preserve Dentistry
William and Jane Raihala
Ramesh Krishnan Mani and
Malar Ramesh
Raymond Chiu and
Stephanie Wang
Clarice Reich
Theodore Rice and Barbara
Birchem
Jeff and Sharon Russell
Troy and Melissa Ryan
Luke Sabbann
Michael and Connie Sabbann
Mark and Robyn Sandquist
James and Kelly Sauer
Jim and Karla Saum
Robin Schneider
Kent and Beth Schoenherr

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Annual Giving Cont.
Brian and Jeni Schrader
John and Karen Schulte
Dave and Michelle
Schumacher
Bafir Shane
Michael and DeVonne Sheak
Troy and Linda Sheridan
Randall and Debra Singletary
Kathy Smith
Jon and Karen Solstad
Jeff and Jennifer St. Cyr
Keith and Mia Stein
James Stickler
Don and Marcia Stickney
Russell and Monica Stoeckel
Brent and Tina Stone
John and Denise Strenger
Sylvia and Jeffrey Stubbs
Charles and Amy Sunderman
Chris and Pamela Sundsmo
Target Corporation
Teng Thao and Lisa Vuong
Deo Campo
Daniel and Suzanne Theobald
Thomson Reuters
Thrivent Financial
Jim and Kelly Tima
Joseph and Mary Towner
Truist
Gary and Mary Lou Turgeon
Twin Cities Master’s Chorale
Matthew and Monique
Twomey
United Way of Greater
Twin Cities
Guillermo and Jacquie Urquia
US Bank Foundation
Brady and Tiffany Van Vooren
Eugene and Joann
Vanoverbeke
Thomas VerBout and Laura
Pride VerBout
Patrick and Cindy Voelker
Joseph and Kimberley Vogel
Barb Vogt
Donna Walker
Hongming Wang
Gloria Washburn
Nancy Washburn
Linda Watkins
Wells Fargo Foundation
Derek and Kelly Wennerberg
Curt and Nancy Wetsel
Patti Wiens
Thomas Wilkinson
Ryan and Jennifer Willaert
Anthony and Martha Wolowicz
Jeffrey and Kirsten Wynia
Zachary and Lindsey Yzermans
Christian and Kay Zander
Helmut and Christa Ziefle
Anna Zwirn
Parent Giving
Parents are at the very core
of Academy giving. Parent
participation in Annual Giving,
special events, and capital
campaigns is growing every
year. Last year 264 parents gave
more than $786,557. Thank you!
Richard and Shelly Ahlquist
Laura Allen
John and Autumn Anderson
Timothy and Janice
Anderstrom
Ping Ang
Robert Atkinson and Kendra
Pardue-Atkinson
Ken Babin and Lindsey
Huebsch
Tim and Roxane Becken
Jose and Meghan Bernard
Ryan and Jessica Bierwerth
Jeff and Chris Binsfeld
Patti Wiens
LEADERSHIP AWARD
CURT WETSEL
After three decades of service as NLA’s athletic director, Curt
Wetsel has stepped into retirement, leaving a major legacy
behind. In addition to being a firefighter for 34 years and an
EMT for 22, Curt said that he has never felt called to anything
else. He credits the Lord, the community of NLA, and the staff
that impacts each other as reasons for staying for so long.
You could always find Curt in the hallways at NLA, high-fiving
student athletes reminding them that it was game day. It was
one of his favorite parts of being the athletic director. “I like to
brighten people’s days and get them to smile.”
CurtplanstostillremainloyaltoNLAasheheadsintoretirement
through driving buses. He and his wife Nancy are looking
forward to spending more time with their grandchildren and
traveling--he even plans to go to Guatemala in November to
help drill a well.
“I like to brighten people’s
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Parent Giving Cont.
Stacey and Martin Bouillon
Erin Boyle
Steve and Courtney Braatz
Lisa and Robert Brim
Desmond and Souad Brobby
Jim and Sara Brown
Laura and Jory Burroughs
Brian and Wendy Busch
Casey and Kristin Charlson
Mike and Kim Chirpich
David and Amy Clausen
Ronald and Sarah Collier
Eric and Kristen Creighton
Jeff and Laurin Dalton
Michael and Traci DeLarco
Roger and Wendy Dodds
Patrick and Corinne Doherty
Dan and Julie Dolan
Whitney and Colleen Eigenfeld
Jordan and Shirley Erdman
Susset Escoto
Leah Eviston
Mitch Eviston
Brian and Rachel Fizel
Melissa and Andrew Forbes
Robert and Wendy France
Christine and Joey Frederick
Scott and Lara Freyder
Wei Gan
David and Raquel Gibbs
Mark and Donna Gilles
Timothy and Nancy Gunderson
Adam and Sara Jane Gyurisin
Jeffrey and Melody Haines
Charles Hanna and Sharon
Werner
Wael and Katie Hanna
Jeff and Sarah Hansen
Daniel Hanson and Heather
Fitzgerald
Mark and Jennie Hargis
Don and Valerie Hau
Barb and Dave Hegewald
Hendricks
Craig and Brianna Herder
Dave and Heidi Hove
Hudson
Tim and Goldia Hullett
Humberto Valdes-Tergas and
Connie Polly
Samuel and Crystal Inkumsah
Inna Collier
Rico and Bridget Johnson
Robert and Lara Johnson
Pamela and Warren Jones
Kelvin and Jennifer Kaemingk
Ron and Beth Kaus
Stuart and Patti Kavanagh
Stephen and Patti Kelly
Dereje and Zinash Ketema
Kimberly Koehl and Bryan
Kloetzke
Garrett and Jane Kramer
Dawn and Christopher Kroohn
Mark and Kristin Kuhne
Brian and Hollie Laney
David and Dagni Lee
Rich and Deb Lee
Na Lehtonen
Patrick and Wendy LeVoir
Xie and Qing Li
Dezhi Liao and Mei Wang
Adam and Kristin Locketz
John and Heather Lombardo
Scott and Stacey Looker
John and Gretchen Lovins
Soga Mbilima and Gwantwa
Mwakalundwa
Robert and Marcie Meierhofer
Dutra Castro Mendes
Joe and Merritt Moore
David and Angela Moorman
Kirk and Shelley Nelson
John and Jessica Norring
Aiyese-Ogundare
Mark and Jenny Olson
Elisabeth Oviedo
Brandon and Merissa Paul

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Parent Giving Cont.
Brad and Wendy Peterson
Wendel-Plante
Denton and Melissa Porter
Malar Ramesh
Sarah Reinhart
Christopher and Sarah Reiswig
Tony and Becky Ressie
Ted and Jennifer Risdall
Richard and Amy Rodriguez
Mike and Dawn Roettger
Michael and Angela Ross
Matthew and Michelle
Rundquist
Robb and Jane Rupp
Mike and Jan Rygh
Dave and Michelle
Schumacher
Bafir Shane
Jerry and Wendi St. Sauver
Jennifer Stewart
Tahne Stillwell
William and Elisabeth Stratton
John and Denise Strenger
Jason and Nikki Tannahill
Phillip and Teresa Tateosian
Gene and Bridget Teigland
Jason and Leslie Terrell
Deo Campo
Stephen and Lisa Thor
Jim and Kelly Tima
Brian and Ashley Tucci
Ryan and Cori Turner
Matthew and Monique
Twomey
Pride VerBout
Kimberley and Joseph Vogel
James and Olga Walker
Mark and Beth Wall
Nicholas and Jennifer Wall
Hongming Wang
Doug and Cindy Westlund
Karen and Warren Wicklund
Grandparent Giving
Embracing the needs for
tomorrow’s students. Thank
you to the Grandparent families
who contributed to NLA this
last year, totaling more than
$67,500.
Donald and Penelope
Anderson
Tom and Kay Becken
Gary and Lee Blount
Don and Ginny Brocker
Ara Bursch
John and Lynette Doherty
Evie Dukich
Ruth Foster
David and Elaine Fry
Jim and Linda Galka
Dale and Jean Gerard
Margie Gilles
Glenn and Irene Hogetvedt
Because of You...
New Playground
Equipment
Atlastyear’sAuction,NLAparentsandgrandparents
graciously donated $47,505 through the event’s
Fund-a-Need for new playground equipment. It’s
only a few months into the school year, and our
energetic and enthusiastic early childhood and
elementary students have already broken in the
new playground.
Play is essential to social, emotional, cognitive and
the physical well-being of children. More than
just a metal structure outside the classroom, the
playground is a place of adventure where peer
interactions help students build resiliency as they
learn to cooperate, overcome challenges and
negotiate with others.
Thank you for your gifts to our young students!
students use the New
Playground Equipment
400+

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Grandparent Giving Cont.
Earle and Helen Kupka
Ron and Karen Lamberg
Art Lehtonen
Cynthia Lonnquist
Douglas and Fern Moberg
Phyllis Morris
Sharon Murphy
Mike and Lynn Olsen
Sheryl Ostlund
Jeff and Tammy Pederson
Barbara Reinhart
Leon and Pamela Ross
George and Judie St. Cyr
Greg Stephens and Mary
Giuliani Stephens
John and Jean Strenger
Dale and Diane Swanson
Chuck and Sharon Thompson
Rick and Teloa Volkman
Donna Walker
Keith and Jo Ann Weber
Irv and Elsie Woolf
Alumni Giving
Thank you to the Alumni who
have chosen to participate in
Annual Giving, Golf, Auction
and special campaigns,
collectively donating more
than $15,000 to the Academy
to ensure strong programs for
current and future students.
Thank you for paying it
forward!
Joseph Black (’03)
Steve (’99) and Courtney (’01)
Braatz
Benjamin Brocker (’06)
John (’11) and Courtney (’11)
Brocker
Joshua Brocker (‘14)
Matthew (’10) and Tianna
Brocker
Michael (’92) and Kristen (’93)
Bryant
Paul and Julia (’03) Clemens
Drew and Lauren (’08) Elrick
Jason (’84) and Joy (’87) Engel
Andrew and Ellie (’10)
Fredrickson
Brad and Dayna (’95) Frost
Nicholas (’02) Germann
Dalen and Susan (’86)
Gudmunson
Rebekah Hall (’09)
Amanda Heidmann (’14)
John Horner Jr. (’14)
Samuel Horner (’15)
Michael (’05) and Ashley
Johnson
Chad Kleppelid (’99)
Allison Kowalski (’02)
Victoria Rogness has always had an interest in science and
medicine, but it wasn’t until she volunteered at Regions Hospital
in high school that she discovered her God-given calling. “As I
saw more and more anxiety and stress in hospital environments,
I realized that I wanted to be the person who alleviates the
problem and restores hope.”
The summer before her junior year, Tori took a month-long
course to receive her nursing certificate. That school year, she
started weekend shifts at a nursing home.“Knowing that I would
have little time on weekends for homework meant that I had to
be more diligent about planning my work in advance,”she said.
She says that teachers were flexible with her and helped her
become aware of large projects ahead of time.
ToriisnowstudyingneuroscienceattheUniversityofMinnesota.
“Pursuing a science major, of course, does not come with an easy
course load. But I’ve found that because of my excitement and
passion about the material, studying and putting in the effort I
need to do well comes fairly easily,”Tori said.
Tori credits New Life for giving her a community of support
through teachers and students during her high school career.
In addition, the knowledge she gained from her classwork
has helped prepare her to be academically successful in her
college courses.
ALUMNI PROFILE
Tori Rogness ‘16
“As I saw more and more anxiety and stress
in hospital environments, I realized that I
wanted to be the person who alleviates the
problem and restores hope.”

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Alumni Giving Cont.
Garrett and Jane (’04) Kramer
Chad and Lisa (’06) Kreye
Ryan Lewis (’99)
Adam Martell (’05)
Andrew Meier (’05)
Andrew (’96) and Kathryn (’96)
Nash
Jayme Nelson (’12)
Eric and Amy (’96) Poppinga
Jack and Laurel (’07) Reed
Luke Sabbann (’04)
Jeff (’91) and Jennifer (’91)
St. Cyr
Jeff (’85) and Kathy Stone
Derek and Kelly (’94)
Wennerberg
NLA Contributors
Our deepest thanks to
each of the 783 alumni,
parents, parents of alumni,
grandparents, faculty and
friends of the Academy that
made a donation either in cash
or gift-in-kind. Your generous
gifts unite our community and
provide the resources to provide
a high-quality education
in a dynamic Christian
environment. Gifts made July 1,
2015 to June 30, 2016.
3M Foundation
A’BULAE
Robert and Sandra Adkins
Adolfson Interior Design
Afton Alps
Richard and Shelly Ahlquist
Sade Aiyese-Ogundare
Laura Allen
AmazonSmile Foundation
Donald and Penelope
Anderson
John and Autumn Anderson
Lenora Anderson
Timothy and Janice
Anderstrom
Ping Ang
Anonymous
Anytime Fitness - Oakdale
Anytime Fitness - Woodbury
Robert Lynn Atkinson and
Kendra Pardue-Atkinson
David and Joanne Atwell
Cindy and David Baar
Ken Babin and Lindsey
Huebsch
John Barr
Leona Bartel
Shirley Bateman
Tim Baur
BB Makeup Cosmetic Bar
Tom and Kay Becken
Fred and Nancy Behr
Nathan and Krista Bellefeuille
Jay Berger
Best Buy Foundation
BGM TruNorth Wealth Partners
Carol Bierbrauer
Ryan and Jessica Bierwerth
Jim Biesecker and Maureen
Chapin
Big Frog Custom T-shirts
Jeff and Chris Binsfeld
Bisou Bisou Salon
Joseph Black
Gary and Lee Blount
Mark and Karen Boatman
Body Rhythms Massage
Laura Boffeli
Tim and Charlene Bollinger
Walter and Vickie Bomgren
Bonngards Family Meats
Bonngard’s Family Meats
Anita Bono
Mark and Gail Borchardt
Alex Borner
Martin and Stacey Bouillon
Erin Boyle
Steve and Courtney Braatz
Thomas and Pamela Bravo
Bremer Bank
Robert and Lisa Brim
Brix Coffee & Crepes
Desmond and Souad Brobby
Chad Broberg
Benjamin Brocker
Don and Ginny Brocker
John and Courtney Brocker
Joshua Brocker
Matt and Tianna Brocker
Jim and Sara Brown
Carole Frederickson
Frederick and Claudia Brumm
Jon Bruning
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Elijah and Brianna Buecksler
Eugene and Bernice
Bunkowske
Scott and Penny Burdash
Jory and Laura Burroughs
Ara Bursch
Brian and Wendy Busch
Cafe Latte
Camp Lebanon
Douglas Campbell
Carbone’s Pizzeria - Woodbury
Jim and Doreen Carter
Nicole Case
Pat O’Brien
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Cheers Pablo
Mike and Kim Chirpich
John and Janice Chisholm
Raymond Chiu and
Stephanie Wang
City of Woodbury
CKC Good Food
Paul and Julia Clemens
Coast Catering
Coca Cola
Cold Stone Creamery
College Nannies & Tutors
Inna Collier
Ronald and Sarah Collier
ComedySportz
Country Inn and Suites of
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NLA Contributors Cont.
Craft Kitchen and Bar
CRAVE
Creekview Dental
John and Jill Cremers
Culver’s of Cottage Grove
Lynn and Carol Cuyler
Dairy Queen of Woodbury
Jeff and Laurin Dalton
David Darr
Davanni’s Pizza
Derrick Davis
Chad and Maggie Dayton
Robert and Dolores Deisting
Traci DeLarco
Michael and Traci DeLarco
Frank and Connie Delgado
Deloitte
Dino’s
DJ Kranz
Dan and Sarah Dlouhy
Grant Dodds
Wendy and Roger Dodds
John and Lynette Doherty
Patrick and Corinne Doherty
Dan and Julie Dolan
Domino’s Pizza - St. Paul
Donald’s Apparel & Uniforms
Dorothy Ann Bakery & Cafe
D Spot
Evie Dukich
Eagle Valley Golf Course
Eastbay
Steve and Janice Ebert
Ecolab Foundation
Edible Arrangements
Egan Mechanical
Whitney and Colleen Eigenfeld
Judson and Janet Ekblad
Ellie Malynn Photography
Steve and Karen Elliott
Drew and Lauren Elrick
Jim and Sue Endle
Cleon and Florine Engel
Jason and Joy Engel
Mara Engel
Jordan and Shirley Erdman
Erik’s Bike Shop
Escape MSP
Susset Escoto
Leah Eviston
Mitch Eviston
Famous Dave’s
Fantastic Sams
Sam and Vicki Farina
Nikki Farrow
Chad Faul
David and Cherie Finley
Fired Up Studios
First Baptist Church
Dave and Diana Fisk
Brian and Rachel Fizel
Flowers on the Park
Andrew and Melissa Forbes
Katie Ford
Phil Fortmeyer
Ruth Foster
John and Lori Ann Fouts
Greg Frandsen
Joey and Christine Frederick
Andrew and Ellie Fredrickson
Scott and Lara Freyder
David and Elaine Fry
Josh and Amy Fuhrman
Jim and Linda Galka
Tom and Diane Gallagher
Wei Gan
Milton and Mary Gehle
Dale and Jean Gerard
Nick Germann
Peter Germann
Gerten’s Greenhouse
Jean Gibbons
Margie Gilles
GK Academy
Glitz!
Ayron and Sandy Glynn
Glenn Goehring
Brian and Lisa Goodbar
Grand Slam
Grand Superior Lodge
Great Clips
Green Mangos Catering
Timothy and Nancy Gunderson
Guthrie Theater
Paul and Gwen Budish
Adam and Sara Jane Gyurisin
Josh and Sydney Hagen
Jeffrey and Melody Haines
Rebekah Hall
Charles Hanna and Sharon
Werner
Wael and Katie Hanna
Daniel Hanson and Heather
Fitzgerald
Harding University
Mark and Jennie Hargis
Herman and Sharron Jordan
Hastings Chrysler Center
Andy and Faye Hatch
Don and Valerie Hau
Tammie Haveman
Dave and Barb Hegewald
Amanda Heidmann
George and Evelyn Heinrich
Butch and Mary Hendricks
Hendricks
Hennepin Theatre Trust
Henseler Orthodontics
Heppner’s Auto Body
Craig and Brianna Herder
Leo and Constance Herrick
Matt and Miriam Hill
Historic Afton House Inn
Kat Hitzeman
Glenn and Irene Hogetvedt
Mark and Renee Hohol
Holiday Gas Station
Gerald and Mary Hollenkamp
Home Depot
John Horner
Samuel Horner
Horner Family Eye Care, Inc.
Cal and Linda Horton
WHY WE GIVE
ANN & KEVIN PAULSON
“New Life Academy has had a profound influence on the
intellectual, spiritual, and character development of our
children. Giving back to the school is an expression of our
family’s deep gratitude and our desire to help ensure the
same opportunities for generations to come.”

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Dr. Heather Horton
Horton Orthodontics
Dave and Heidi Hove
Deb Hubbard
Hudson
Tim and Goldia Hullett
Eric Hutchens
Joe and Diana Illetschko
Samuel and Crystal Inkumsah
Intermix Beverage
Richard and Joy Ivance
Tracey Jensen
John and Joan Jerhoff
Jerry’s Foods - Woodbury
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Mike Job
Bridget Johnson
Johnson Auctioneering
John and Eileen Johnson
Michael and Ashley Johnson
Rollie and Linda Johnson
Tim and Linda Johnson
Warren and Pamela Jones
K&S Conservatory of Music
Kalahari Resort Convention
Center
Guy Kallman
Tom Kallman
Nancy Kaltenbach
Dorothea Kandler
Peter and Virginia Katzung
Ron and Beth Kaus
Stuart and Patti Kavanagh
Jeff Keating
Dereje and Zinash Ketema
KidCreate Studio
Kids Hair
Kirk Portrait Designs
Chad Kleppelid
Kenton and Julie Klinghagen
Wayne and Lavern Knott
Kimberly Koehl and Bryan
Kloetzke
Allison Kowalski
Kowalski’s
Kowalski’s - Catering Division
Dan Kraemer
Chad and Lisa Kreye
Dan and Jean Kringle
Christopher and Dawn Kroohn
KTIS Radio
Mark and Kristin Kuhne
Joseph and Amber Kuphal
Donald and Pat Lamb
Ron and Karen Lamberg
Brian and Hollie Laney
John and Kathy Lardani
Andrea Larson
Dave Lawrence
Learning Rx
David and Dagni Lee
Rich and Deb Lee
Legacy Wealth
Art Lehtonen
Na Lehtonen
Amanda Leonhart
Craig and Sharon Lewis
Jeff and Diane Lewis
Ryan Lewis
Xie Li
Dezhi Liao and Mei Wang
Liberty Tax Service
Life Time Fitness
Lifeline Chiropractic P.A.
Lifetouch National School
Studios
LifeWay Christian Store
Lindahl Family Dental, P.A.
Erik and Stephanie Lindgren
Linn Companies
Douglas and Carla Linton
Adam and Kristin Locketz
Loffler
Bruce Logie
John and Heather Lombardo
Cynthia Lonnquist
Scott and Stacey Looker
John and Gretchen Lovins
Jinna Lunquist-Dinh
Lyle and Kathy Luppes
Kathy Lutes
Ron and Kathy Lutes
Joan Madern
Peg Malanaphy
Mark Mann Sr.
Manny’s Steakhouse
Adam Martell
Amy Martin
Martin Dentistry
Joel and Katie Mashek
Oscar and Deborah Mathison
Soga Mbilima and Gwantwa
Mwakalundwa
Geoff and Kristi McCarthy
Sam McCullough
Charlotte McLean
Ruth McLees
Andrew Meier
Dutra Castro Mendes
Robert and Debra Michaud

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Microsoft Corportation
Miley Nails & Pedicures
Minnesota Orthodontics
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Zoo
MISF
Mister Hotshine Car Wash
Mike Misura
Doug and Fern Moberg
Randy Moberg
Monah Cleaning Services LLC
Joe and Merritt Moore
Phyllis Morris
Motion Industries, Inc
Sharon Murphy
Nacho Mama’s
Kerry and Martha Navara
David Nelsen
Eunice Nelson
James and Marie Nelson
Jayme Nelson
Kirk and Shelley Nelson
Stephen Nelson
Zachary Nelson
NL Moore & Associates LTD
Noodles & Company
Tim Norman
John and Jessica Norring
North Pole Restaurant
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nick and Vicki Novak
Patrick and Lisa O’Brien
Oceanaire Seafood Room
Jeffrey Ogden and Susan
Ogden-Malouf
Aiyese-Ogundare
Leonardo and Sandy Olivarez
Mike and Lynn Olsen
Allan and Laurie Olson
Curt and Karine Olson
Mark and Jenny Olson
Osaka Japanese Steakhouse
Osteria at Prestwick
Sheryl Ostlund
Elisabeth Oviedo
Dan and Brianna Palkki
Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Chris Parent
Parkview Chiropractic Clinic
Pathways to Play Early Learning
Center - Kelly Sadlovsky
Brandon and Merissa Paul
Jeff and Tammy Pederson
Pei Wei Asian Diner
Perkins Restaurant - Woodbury
Perpetual Motion
Bill and Carole Peterson
Dale and Kay Peterson
Mark and Sally Peterson
Tom Pfotenhauer
Jesse Picasso
Pie Five Pizza
Pier 500
Wendel-Plante
Tanager Polowchak
Denton and Melissa Porter
Power Dynamics Inc
Preferred Design Activewear
Preserve Dentistry
Prestwick Golf Club
Professor Bellows Old
Time Photo
Punch Pizza
Radiance Medspa
Radisson Hotel Bloomington
Raffine’Bridal and Formalwear
Malar Ramesh
Jack and Laurel Reed
Clarice Reich
Barbara Reinhart
Sarah Reinhart
Christopher and Sarah Reiswig
Becky and Tony Ressie
Ted Rice and Barb Birchem
Rio Gran Grooming
School and Salon
Ted and Jennifer Risdall
Mark and Robyn Sandquist
Richard and Amy Rodriguez
Mike and Dawn Roettger
Eric and Jessica Rolig
Greg Romain
Matt Romain
Leon and Pamela Ross
Matthew and Michelle
Rundquist
Robb and Jane Rupp
Russ Stoeckel Photography
Mike and Jan Rygh
Luke Sabbann
Michael and Connie Sabbann
John and Kelly Sadlovsky
Safeway Driving School
Xavier and Naomi Salgado
Salon Elite
Salon Jolee
Sams Club
Martin and Heidi Sarne
Jim and Karla Saum
Savvi Formalwear
Juli Servatius
Barry and Janel Schalkle
Tony Scheuerman
Bob and Gretchen Schiller
Schiltgen Farms
Schmidt Chiropractic Clinic
Robin Schneider
Kent and Beth Schoenherr
Paul Schoonover
Jack and Barb Schug
Schuler Shoes
Dave and Michelle Schumacher
Sea Glass Fine Art Photography
Securian Financial Group, Inc
Securian Foundation
David and Karen Seehusen
Serenity Dental
Bafir Shane
Michael and DeVonne Sheak
Use S.T.E.A.M. Equipment
742 Students
Thank you for giving!

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Ron and Heather Simon
Jon and Laura Skjefte
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Skydive Twin Cities
Smashburger
Kathy Smith
Snappy Dog
Dick and Liz Snyder
Jon and Karen Solstad
Spectro Alloys
Ron Spuhler
St. Croix Training Center
St. Croix Valley Dentistry
Jeff and Jenni St. Cyr
St. Paul Saints
Jerry and Wendi St. Sauver
Stages Theatre Company
State Farm - Casey Charlson
Mark Stehr
Keith and Mia Stein
Greg Stephens and Mary
Giuliani Stephens
Jennifer Stewart
James Stickler
Don and Marcia Stickney
Stillwater Skin
Tahne Stillwell
Dan and Robin Stoltz
Jim Stover
Summit Orthopedics
Sun Ray Lanes
Sushi Tango
Dale and Diane Swanson
Swanson Meat Company, Inc.
Sweet Pea’s Floral
Jeff and Sylvia Stubbs
Tamarack Tap Room
Jason and Nikki Tannahill
Target Corporation
Taste! LLC
Phillip and Teresa Tateosian
Gene and Bridget Teigland
Jason and Leslie Terrell
Terry and Karen Thigpen
Deo Campo
Ben Tharp
The Pilates Body
The Saint Paul Hotel
The Tavern Grill
Daniel and Suzanne Theobald
Thistle Graphic Design
Chuck and Sharon Thompson
Thomson Reuters
Stephen and Lisa Thor
Thrivent Financial
Thunder Willow
Community Arts
Jim and Kelly Tima
Tiny Tots Bows
Tires Plus - Woodbury
Truist
Trumi Stillwater
Stacy and Deirdre Tschanz
Tu Nails Salon
Brian and Ashley Tucci
Ryan and Cori Turner
Twin Cities Master’s Chorale
Twin City Concrete Products
Matthew and Monique
Twomey
United Way of Greater
Twin Cities
University of Northwestern
St. Paul
US Bank Foundation
Humberto Valdes-Tergas and
Connie Polly
Eugene and Joann
Vanoverbeke
Pride VerBout
David and Susan Verette
Joe and Kim Vogel
Barb Vogt
Rick and Teloa Volkman
Don Walker
Donna Walker
James and Olga Walker
Mark and Beth Wall
Nick and Jennifer Wall
Walt Disney World Co.
Hongming Wang
Nancy Washburn
Gloria Washburn
Linda Watkins
Matthew and Becky Welander
Derek and Kelly Wennerberg
Doug and Cindy Westlund
Which Wich
Warren and Karen Wicklund
Mike and Meredith Wiens
Patti Wiens
Wild Mountain
Thomas Wilkinson
Ashley Wolf
Flora Wood
Woodbury 10 Theatre
WHY WE GIVE
DAVE & JENNY MEIER
“As parents of alum, we continue our support
of New Life Academy because of the impact it
had on our three children, the role it played in
their spiritual and character growth, and the
preparation it provided for their pursuit of their
undergraduate degrees. We know that Annual
Giving will allow others to have the same
blessed experiences that we were afforded.”

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Woodbury Cleaners
Woodbury Dance Center
Woodbury Dental Care
City of Woodbury Fire Dept
Wooddale Fun Zone
Irv and Elsie Woolf
YMCA
Ze’s Diner
Helmut and Christa Ziefle
Anna Zwirn
Fund-a-Need Giving
at the Auction
Special thanks to the 84
families and organizations that
gave to Tuition Assistance, New
STEAM Equipment, and New
Playground Structures during
the special Fund-a-Need appeal
at the auction, raising more
than $126,185.
Cindy and David Baar
Tim and Roxane Becken
Bremer Bank
Robert Lisa and Brim
Matthew and Tianna Brocker
Wendy and Roger Dodds
Dan and Julie Dolan
Jim and Sue Endle
Leah Eviston
Barb and Dave Hegewald
Hendricks
Rebekah Hall
Dave and Heidi Hove
Hudson
Ron and Beth Kaus
John and Kathy Lardani
Andrea Larson
Craig and Sharon Lewis
Sarah Reinhart
Dave and Michelle
Schumacher
David and Karen Seehusen
Jennifer Stewart
Gloria Washburn
2016 Auction Table Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Mike and Debbie Brocker -
Legacy Wealth
Dave and Nicolle Mortensen
Anytime Fitness
Dave and Michelle
Schumacher
Jay and Sheila Thompson -
Integra
Steve and Debra Tourek -
Energy Pilates and Fitness
Gold Sponsors
DJ Kranz
Jennifer and Steve Knuth
NL Moore & Associates
Silver Sponsors
New Life Church
Bronze Sponsors
Bremer Bank
Greg and Elizabeth Hendricks -
Hometown Senior Living
Mike and Jan Rygh - Custom
One Homes
1 in 4
Students
Receive Tuition
Assistance
Thank you for your giving!
Average Awarded
per Student
$
4,174
Tuition Assistance Awarded
$545,840

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Did you know 1 in 4 students at New Life Academy receive some form of tuition
assistance? Thanks to your generous partnership, it has become possible for
Christian education to impact the lives of more families. Stephanie Pedro, whose
daughters Emma and Lucy both attend NLA, said Christian education would
simply not be an option for them without financial help.
“Tuition assistance has been the single most important factor for us,”she said.“We
are overwhelmed by the generosity of donors who have made this possible for
our family.”
After six years in the public school system, Stephanie and her husband Steven
knew they wanted something more for their girls. “The thing I appreciate most
about New Life Academy is the feeling of family--the teachers and staff are
supportive, friendly, and sincerely care for our children,”she said.
In addition to the community, Stephanie and Steven particularly appreciate the
Christian values taught at the Academy. “We feel strongly about Jesus being the
center of our lives, so naturally it makes sense to allow Him into our school where
we spend the majority of our time as children. Our kids have definitely grown
closer to God here,” she said. “We look forward to the day when we can pay it
forward so other families like ours can experience New Life!”
The Gift of New Life
Because Of You...
“Tuition assistance has been
the single most important
factor for us”
Please seek out and take
advantage of matching
gift programs.Your
employer may be able
to double or
even triple your gift!
2016 Auction Cont.
Dan and Robin Stoltz – Spire
Credit Union
Jay and Sheila Thompson, Jeff
and Jenni St. Cyr, John and
Denise Strenger
2015 New Life Academy
Golf Classic
Platinum Hole Sponsor
Legacy Wealth
Silver Hole Sponsor
Bremer Bank
DJ Kranz, Inc.
Egan Mechanical
Energy Pilates Fitness Yoga
New Life Church
NL Moore & Associates
Power Dynamics, Inc.
Swanson Meats, Mark Mann Sr.
Bronze Hole Sponsor
A’BULAE
BGM TruNorth Wealth Partners
Common Grounds Café
Green Mangos Catering
Henseler Orthodontics
Lindahl Family Dental
Ball Sponsors
3M
Deloitte
Prize Sponsor
JAMF Software
Matching Gifts Companies
Thank you to the corporations
and foundations for their
generous contributions. We
are grateful to each for their
support. Companies with
matching gift programs have
donated more than $33,779.
Best Buy Foundation
Ecolab Foundation
Kowalski’s
Securian Foundation
Target Corporation
Thomson Reuters
Thrivent Financial
US Bank Foundation
Steven, Stephanie, Emma, and Lucy

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Thank You For
VOLUNTEERING
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for
good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we
should walk in them.”
Ephesians 2:10
Volunteers are at the core of what we do at NLA. Because of how
you have invested your time and talents into our school and its
students, we can offer an amazing, Christ-centered experience
for every child, preparing them for a life of glorifying God
with their gifts and talents. Thank you for the way you have
impacted our community!
2015-16
Development Volunteer
Leadership
Development Committee
Paul Maynard, Chair
Craig Schmalz, Advancement
Director
Don Cooper
Jenny Hager
Jim Kirkwood
Cade Lambert
Ann Paulson
Michelle Rogers
Barry Schalkle
Michelle Schumacher
Annual Giving Chairs
Auction Co-Chairs
Golf Classic Co-Chairs
Jennifer Hager
Ann Paulson
2015-16
Annual Giving Volunteers
Annual Giving Cabinet Chairs
Parent Class Captains
Michael and Debbie Brocker
Matt and Cheryl Engstrom
Margie Gilles
Jon and Ranie Gross
Dave and Barb Hegewald
2015-16 Auction Volunteers
Co-Chairs
Steering Committee
Patrick Doherty
Goldia Hullett
Laurie Lassen
Brenda Nicol
Jan Rygh
Michelle Schumacher
Lisa Thor
Volunteers
Roxane Becken
Erin Boyle
Kristen Bryant
Sally Butwin
June DaCosta
Corinne Doherty
Donna Gilles
Lisa Goodbar
Ranie Gross
Jennifer Hager
Wendy Hawkins
Lindsey Hudson
Goldia and Tim Hullett
Beth Kaus
Dede Lawson
Kathleen Maas
Steve and Lauri Matenaer
Carmen Meier
Marcie Meierhofer
Carolee Mueller
Stephanie Pedro
Laura Pride VerBout
Angela Ross
Mike Rygh
Rhonda Schafer
Stacey Spain
Jenni St. Cyr
Laura Staten
Colleen Stauber
Denise Strenger
Kathy Thomas
Aimee Thornton
2015-16
Golf Classic Volunteers
Co-Chairs
Jennifer Hager
Ann Paulson
Volunteers
Alicia Bradac
Kim Chirpich
Don Cooper
Abby Gorter
Melissa Kalinoff
Paul Maynard
Carmen Meier
Laura Pride VerBout
Jenni St. Cyr
Jennifer Stewart
Doug Westlund

NLA Volunteers
Your engagement is vital to the success of events and programs throughout the year. Sharing of your time
and talents helps students discover their potential, purpose and passion. Thank you for getting involved!
Shelly Ahlquist
Laura Allen
Alissa Allen
Rebekah Anderson
Jaclyn Anderson
Tim Barrett
Roxane Becken
Staci Becker
Lori Bernard
Brenda Bertram
Marc Bettich
Andrea Bjornestad
Mark Boatman
Elizabeth Borgan
Gary Borner
Jane Borner
Melissa Borner
Nikki Borner
Erin Boyle
Alicia Bradac
Sheryl Breiholz
Todd Breiholz
Sue Brobby
Debbie Brocker
Mike Brocker
Mimi Broderick
Laura Brown
Sara Brown
Linda Brown
Kristen Bryant
Michael Bryant
Danette Bucsko
Don Burgoyne
Wendy Busch
Sally Butwin
Ruth Campbell
Staci Caspers
Ann Caza
Jeff Caza
Kim Chirpich
Rex Christiansen
Andrea Clark
Emily Cline
Ron Collier
Erica Cooper
Don Cooper
Jenni Corbin
Nathan Corbin
Lori Corey
Jack Creighton
Kristen Creighton
Sandra Cremeans
John Cremers
June DaCosta
Danae Dahl
Naomi Dalldorf
Michelle DeKruif
Brenda Dobay
Wendy Dodds
Corinne Doherty
Patrick Doherty
Ross Ducept
Andrea Ecker
Colleen Eigenfeld
Michael Ek
Anmarie Ellingson
Cheryl Engstrom
Matt Engstrom
Jess Enneking
Shirley Erdman
Megan Erickson
Rod Erickson
Denise Ericsson
Dianne Falteisek
Tammy Fischer
Barb Fischer
Brian Fizel
Rachel Fizel
Janet Flamming
Anne Flavin
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