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Alyssum Janke ’19 is embracing a new chapter of life in New York City, which she has called home since October. Aly is currently employed as a Private Label Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Analyst with Ernst and Young, where she spends her days tying out collateral with lead banks, reviewing investor offering documents, and helping structure bond models for various mortgage shelves. When she’s not immersed in the world of finance, Aly enjoys discovering New York’s inspiring art scene and exploring new coffee shops where she can relax with a good book.
After graduating from Concordia, Aly attended Hillsdale College in Michigan, earning a B.S. in Accounting with a minor in Mathematics. She credits Concordia’s dual credit classes for helping her get ahead in college coursework. During her senior year, Aly seized the opportunity to study at Hillsdale’s D.C. campus while balancing a full-time internship and spent a memorable month in Italy studying Marine Biology.
Aly holds many fond memories of her time at Concordia. As a proud member of the first women’s golf team, she also built strong bonds with teammates on her cross country and soccer teams, experiences that helped shape her high school years. One teacher who left a lasting impact on Aly is Rev. Staub. “His unwavering faith set a perfect example for every student that crossed his path, and I will always look up to him for that. His faith is truly inspiring,” she shares. Aly credits Rev. Staub for showing her how to persevere through life’s challenges with composure and grace, even when surrounded by chaos.
Worshiping as a school community on a weekly basis was another key part of Aly’s spiritual development. “While faith can be a personal journey, having a community around me to learn from and grow with allowed my faith to strengthen and flourish,” Aly reflects. “Concordia helps establish and build upon a foundation set in the best of values. I would not be the same person I am today without all of the people who helped me become a better version of myself.”
From her time at Concordia to her current role in New York City, Aly exemplifies the spirit of hard work, faith, and perseverance. We are proud to celebrate her accomplishments and look forward to all she will continue to achieve!
| Alumni Business Directory | We will soon be adding a directory of businesses run by Concordia Alumni to our website. This is your chance to showcase your business to the Concordia community. We are often asked if we know of alumni with businesses such as plumbing, decorating, painting, woodwork, investing, accounting, and more. To have your business listed in this directory please complete the form linked below. | |
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Please be sure to have your picture taken anytime you visit Concordia's campus. We love to include all alumni visitors in the newsletter.
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Esther Baldwin '24 with Mr. Jipp while she visited Concordia. Esther is attending UNL and is a cadet in the ROTC program. | |
David Rice '24 was home for Thanksgiving from Iowa State. He brought his violin and joined the Sr. High Orchestra class. | |
Alumni Night at Concordia - January 9 | | |
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4:30 Boys and Girls JV
6:15 Girls Varsity
7:45 Boys Varsity
Check in at the alumni table in the commons to receive a coupon for free popcorn from the concession stand. If you are a former basketball player please let us know so you can be recognized at halftime of the varsity games.
Please email photos from your days on the court to trina.mccollister@concordiaomaha.org. Our Media Club will display them on our new digital scoreboard.
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Join us on February 7 for The Great Chili Cook-Off! Our Association Congregations have been invited to bring their tastiest chili in the quest to win the title of "The Best"! The winning chili will be announced at halftime of the Boys Varsity basketball game/ | | |
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Robotics Tournament Help Needed
Mr. Mueller is seeking volunteers to serve as judges for the Robotics competitions hosted at Concordia on January 11, 2025, and February 15, 2025.
No experience is required—he will provide all the training and guidance you need!
Email Mr. Mueller for more information.
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Correction: We inadvertently listed incorrect names under photos in the last edition of the Alumi Newsletter. Our sincere apologies! Below are those photos with the correct names listed. | |
From the graduating class of '24, Morgan Prescher, Megan Sawall and Elizabeth Dennis | |
Graduates from the Class of '24: Molly Thompson, Ashley Schell, and Jayden Olson. | |
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Thrive
Deeper Roots • Wider Reach
Since 1996, Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha has been developing and deepening roots in the wider Omaha community, spreading the good news of God's boundless love for our students.
Please join us in the Thrive campaign as we grow Deeper Roots, and a Wider Reach throughout our school and community!
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Alumni, update us with your special news and events!
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Congratulations to Emily (Rochford) Wray '17 and her husband, Harry, on the birth of their son, Finley David, born October 3. | Mackenzie (Sorensen) Kirchhoff '18 married Caleb Kirchhoff on August 17. Caleb is an Operations Lead for CSS Farms. Mackenzie will graduate in May with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Congratulations! | Bailey (Burke) Runia '15 and her husband, Matthew Runia, welcomed their son, Maxwell Joseph on October 11. Blessings to the Runia family. | Ryan Salak '17 and Rachel Hoffman became engaged in November. They plan to marry in the summer of 2025. Rachel is a 4th-grade teacher at Trinity Lutheran in Lincoln and directs One Act and the musical at Lincoln Lutheran. Ryan is Director of the 7th-12th grade music program at East Butler Public School in Brainard, NE. | |  |
Blessings to Anna (Schaefer) Scott '20 and Sam Scott on their July 15 wedding. The Scott's live in Wyoming where Sam is a football player at the University of Wyoming and is studying finance. Anna is working full-time in social media and has her own social media business. | Blessings to Nicole (Campbell) Jones '18 and Jacob Jones on their February 3 wedding. Nicole is a Production Controller for CommuteAir, while Jacob is a Quality Control Inspector for aircraft maintenance. The newlyweds live in Lincoln, NE. | Congratulations to Karly Ridder '17 on her new position with Youth for Christ. She left her job as portfolio Analyst for Spectrum Financial to become a Private Schools Campus Life Director, focused on Concordia. She also serves lunch once a week at the Jr-Sr High. | Ally Wooden '18 recently got engaged to Justin Harrington who is a Union Steamfitter. Ally is a 4th grade teacher at Arbor Park in Blair, NE. They are hoping to be married in the fall of 2025. | |
Congratulations to Alexa (Hord) Darner '15 and her husband, Bryce Darner, on the birth of their first child, Kami Leigh. Kami was born May 14, 2024. | |
Many blessings to Amy (Day) Gregorson '18 and Chase Gregerson on their November 9, 2024 wedding. Amy works for the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation while Chase works in sales at Gallup. | |
Michaela (Nielsen) Turner '15 and her husband, Lucas Turner, welcomed twin girls on May 13, 2024. Michaela is working remotely as Assistant to the Head of Schools for Waukesha Catholic. Lucas is a Mortgage Loan Officer at Regency Financial. | | |
Caleb Haack '12 moved to Eau Claire, WI after accepting the Director of Children and Family Ministry position with Peace Church. Olivia will become a big sister in April 2025, when her little brother is due to arrive. | | |
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