Alumni
Once a Pilgrim, Always a Pilgrim
The day you graduated, you immediately became an LCS alumnus, and that status automatically makes you a member of the LCS Alumni Association. Alumni serve an important role in the life of the school by fulfilling our mission to exalt God and follow Christ, and we want to stay connected with you!
Please send us your life updates: milestones, adventures, achievements, and service to others. Have questions about events or anything else? Contact Cathy Bytwerk at cbytwerk@lansingchristianschool.org.
The special relationships you’ve forged with teachers, staff, the students behind you, and your fellow alumni will last a lifetime. You are always welcome back on campus, and we encourage you to remain involved in Pilgrim Life – now, or at whatever future time makes sense for you.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
Established in 2011 in celebration of the school’s 60th anniversary, the Distinguished Alumni Award honors alumni who exemplify excellence, service, loyalty, and integrity. The award recognizes individuals who have achieved distinction in their profession, made meaningful contributions to their community or industry, demonstrated ongoing commitment to LCS, and upheld the highest standards of Christian character.
Distinguished Alumni Award 2026
Carmon Joy Bytwerk Crawford, Class of 1997
The 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award was given posthumously to Carmon Crawford, Class of 1997, who died in July 2025 at the age of 46 from a sudden and severe blood infection. She is remembered as the wife of Jason (also Class of 1997), mother of Madeline (Class of 2024), Jack, and Cole, and daughter of Dennis and Cathy Bytwerk (class of 1969).
Carmon’s journey at LCS began as a Kindergartner. As a student, she was deeply involved in athletics, music, and history. It was common to hear her voice raised in song through school musicals and choir, or to hear her thoughtful insights on historical and current events in and out of the classroom. She was also an impressive debater. Carmon was greatly influenced by teachers Belinda Lund Bjarki, who instilled in her the importance and power of words, and John Gillette, whose diligent and patient coaching taught her perseverance, strategic thinking, and how to overcome challenges.
LCS had a lasting impact on Carmon’s life. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Michigan State University, she returned to invest in the next generation by coaching girls’ middle school and junior varsity basketball teams. She offered more than athletic instruction – she helped build confidence, identity, and courage in young women. Carmon carried the same joy and service she experienced at LCS into the broader community. She was actively involved with Youth for Christ, sharing the message of Jesus Christ with high school students, and served faithfully in both the children’s ministry and worship team at her church. In 2024, Carmon was elected to the LCS School Board, and was eager to continue her service to the school she loved.
Carmon’s life reflects the very heart of Lansing Christian School: faith expressed in action, gifts cultivated, and a woman equipped to engage the world for Jesus Christ. We are pleased to honor her memory with this award.
2025 – Robert Reese IV and Amanda Robinson Reese, (both class of ’04)
2024 – Dane Porter
2023 – Laurie Iversen
2020 – Patrick Bisher
2019 – Lars and Amy (Kirkland) Carlson (both class of ’93)
2018 – Melanie Jabara Seal (class of ’88)
2017 – Jason and Kristin (Clark) Peters (both class of ’82)
2016 – Randy Hebden
2015 – Jeremy Van Antwerp (Class of ’90) and Bob Isenga (Class of ’63)
2014 – Rock Campbell (Class of ’69)
2013 – Heidi (DeVries) and Buck Hagy (both class of ’84)
2012 – Chad Mcree (Class of ’80)
2011 – Cathy (Bowden) Bytwerk (Class of ’69).
