Alumni

LCS ALUMNI – What’s new?

Do you have a new address or email that needs updated? Be sure and contact us with your new information. LCS desires to stay in touch so that you can be informed about life at your Alma Mater as well as upcoming events for Alumni. Send an email to alumni@lansingchristianschool.org with your name (including maiden, if appropriate), graduation year, address, email and cell #. We would love to hear from you!

Class Reunion – Class of 1997

June 24 @ Cooley Law School Stadium. 6pm-9pm. For more information contact Shannon Wells Damesworth: sdamesworth@gmail.com

Distinguished Alumni Award – 2017

The Distinguished Alumni Award is given each year to an alumnus who exemplifies integrity and Christian character whether on the job, at home, or in the community. They have also remained loyal to LCS through their partnership with the school in a variety of ways.

This year’s recipient fits the criteria to a tee – in fact it takes two of them to receive this award!

During his years at LCS this recipient gave himself wholeheartedly to the worlds of athletics, music, drama and academia. In 1982 he received recognition for being the first LCS basketball player to achieve All-State status! His wife was every bit as active in school as he, participating in Ensemble, Women’s Choir, drama, and cheerleading.

Desiring to have their children experience a Lansing Christian School education they made the decision to move from Illinois to Williamston and bear the sacrifice of him commuting to work in Illinois where he is an English Professor at Augustana College in Rockford. He has achieved recognition as the editor of Wendell Berry: Life and Work. Often published in other publications, he also loves to garden. As he has been behind the pen and in the garden his wife has been in the world of medicine as an RN at Sparrow. Along with nursing the sick, she mentors MSU students in the nursing program and takes care of the family and their busy schedule. Together they have been growing in their relationship with each other and God to transform the world for Jesus Christ.

We honor you, Kristin Clark Peters and Jason Peters, class of 1982!

The 2016 recipient was Randy Hebden, the 2015 recipients were Jeremy Van Antwerp (Class of ’90) and Bob Isenga (Class of ’63), the 2014 recipient was Rock Campbell (Class of ’69), the 2013 recipients were Heidi DeVries and Buck Hagy (Class of ’84), the 2012 recipient was Chad Mcree (Class of ’80) and the 2011 recipient was Cathy (Bowden) Bytwerk (Class of ’69).Contact
Cathy (Bowden) Bytwerk cbytwerk@lansingchristianschool.org with any questions.

ALUMNI FEATURE

Paul Beckman Ellenwood
Class of ’12

It’s always interesting to run into an LCS alumnus and sometimes it happens right at home! Such is the case with Paul Beckman Ellenwood, class of 2012.

During Service Week there were a group of students stationed at LCS spreading mulch, pulling weeds, and doing odd jobs around the school. When I would check in with them I noticed the size of the group had increased by one student and that student was more focused than any others on his job. Come to find out it was Paul! Apparently he had service hours to complete for his college and the place to serve was here at LCS. Thanks Paul for remembering your alma mater and for doing a great job to spruce up the place.

Service Week never ends!

I’m looking forward to serving you so be sure to email or call with any updates or stories of your life. You can connect with me at cbytwerk@lansingchristianschool.org or 517-882-5779 x302

Cathy Bowden Bytwerk ’69
Alumni Coordinator

Memoriam of LCS family that have recently passed away:

Former Lansing Christian School parent Martin Townsend

July 29, 2016 Martin Townsend left this earth and entered heaven. He was preceded by his wife, Pat Townsend in January of 2016. Martin was an avid supporter of Christian education. His talents behind the camera lens captured some of the early history of LCS. His skills as an electrician were invaluable as the school parents in the early days of the school were the volunteer caretakers of the facility. Martin’s 2 daughters were graduates of LCS; Treila Jill Townsend Friar ’68 and Tonnie Joy Townsend Underhill ’69. Troy Townsend, grandson, also graduated from LCS ’86 as did two great grandchildren, Brittany Townsend King ’11 and Jordan Townsend ’16. Click here for his obituary.

Former Lansing Christian School parent and board member Neal Bykerk

August 18, 2016 Cornelius John “Neal” Bykerk entered his heavenly home. Neal supported LCS as a parent and board member. Several of his children and grandchildren were graduates of the school; Lynda Bykerk Bakker ’76, Lori Bykerk Young ’77, John Bykerk ’81, David Young ’05, Elizabeth Young ’07, Jonathan Young ’10. Click here for his obituary.

Former Lansing Christian School parent Mick McNamara

Michael, “Mick”, McNamara went to be with the Lord in October. He had been on kidney dialysis and was waiting for a heart transplant. Mick and his wife Annette were very involved in the LCS lunch program for many years. Their children were part of the following graduate classes; Shawn ’99, Ryan ’00, Sarah ’04. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. Click here for his obituary.

Marker Years of Graduation

1963 = 54 years (first graduation class. One graduate living; Rod Bytwerk); 1967 = 50 years; 1972= 45 years; 1977 = 40 years; 1982 = 35 years; 1987 = 30 years; 1992 = 25 years; 1997 = 20 years; 2002 – 15 years; 2007 = 10 years. If any of you are celebrating before the year ends be sure to send pictures and updated contact information. Contact Cathy Bytwerk cbytwerk@lansingchristianschool.org, Alumni Coordinator.

Click here for Christmas Concert or All-Alumni Reunion photos.

Click here to see photos and descriptions of past reunions.

Click here to view a copy of the Pilgrim Journey.