Weekly Update #26
March 25, 2022
Devotional Thought by Mr. Roloff - Hebrews 13:8
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”
(Hebrews 13:8)

Bob Dylan sang about how “the times they are a changin” and they truly are. We only need to take a look at our life to see that change is all around us. Things change everyday and every moment of the day. Some changes are exciting and enjoyable while others are troublesome and scary. We often want these changes to slow down and want even a small part of our life to be stable and unchanged. So often we look for that stability in the wrong places: government, friends, family or ourselves only to be disillusioned. We are blessed with one that will not change and will not forget us . That unchanging Rock is our Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus is the same as he was yesterday, he is the same today, and he will be the same for all eternity. He will be our loving Savior who loves us no matter what is changing around us.
 New
Finalized Musical Dates/Times
Our performances of Beauty and the Beast are now scheduled as follows:
  • Thursday, May 5 at 12:30pm
  • Friday, May 6 at 9:00am and 7:00pm
  • Saturday, May 7 at 1:00pm
While anyone can attend any of ....READ MORE
Rotary Youth Leadership Camp
Sophomores and juniors are encouraged to consider attending the Rotary Youth Leadership Camp which will be held July 12-17 at the Nebraska 4-H Camp. Applications are due by March 31. 
Campus Pastor Called
Our Board of Directors extended a call to Pastor Karl Schauland to serve as our Campus Pastor/Dean of Students. Pastor Schauland currently serves at New Life Lutheran Church in Rockford, IL. He is married and has four young children. His brother Kirk was formerly a teacher at St. Martin’s here in Watertown. Please keep Pastor Schauland in your prayers as he considers the............READ MORE
Calls News
There has been a good deal of call activity at GPL in recent weeks. Pastor Maertz returned his call to Michigan Lutheran High School and will continue serving here at GPL. Ms. Doering accepted her call to Martin Luther College. Our female dorm supervisor position is scheduled to transition at the end of..............READ MORE
Norah Kratz Gold Key Winner in Writing
GPL junior Norah Kratz was recently recognized as a Scholastic Awards National Winner for two written compositions that were reviewed by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. More than 100,000 students submitted more than 260,000 works of art and.....READ MORE
Winter Activities Awards
On Sunday, March 13, we celebrated a successful winter activities season. The following students were honored with MVP and Panther Awards. CLICK HERE for a video slideshow of our winter activities.
  • Cheer: Chloe Wolfe (MVP), Ruby Leins (Panther)
  • One-Act Play: ..............Read More
Results of ECC Math and Business Meet
Several of our students participated in the Eastern Coteau Conference Math and Business Contest on March 14. Our business team took first place and our math team took second. Individual results are as follows:
Math....................... READ MORE
Basketball All-Conference Selections
Congratulations to Sam Hansen (first team) and Ethan Kjenstad (second team) on being selected to the boys Eastern Coteau Conference all-conference basketball team, and congratulations to.............READ MORE
Prom Information
GPL Junior-Senior Prom is less than a month away! Prom will take place on Saturday, April 23 with the theme "A Night in Hollywood." The tickets for this special event will go on sale at GPL from April 6 - April 13.
Here is the itinerary of GPL Junior-Senior Prom:
6:45 Doors Open...........................READ MORE
NTHS 50th Anniversary Celebration
Northeast Technical High School (NTHS) is a blessing to GPL as it allows our students to gain valuable career and technical education experiences. Here is information about NTHS’s upcoming 50th anniversary celebration if you are inclined to attend:
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 PGC Monday Mindset
Mano Watsa, the visionary leader of PGC Basketball, puts out a 2-minute video message every Monday called “Monday Mindset - an Uncommon Approach to School, Sports and Life.” The Monday Mindset series is.................
 Student Council Update By Secretary Norah Kratz
Student Council Updates
Fargo Trip
Student Council is planning a trip to Fargo on April 2! We will be watching a Fargo Force hockey game, as well as going to the Fargo mall! April is coming up soon, so keep this fun trip in mind!

Christian Aid and Relief......................READ MORE
 Current
ACT Preparation
All juniors and a few seniors will be taking the ACT here at GPL on April 5. The ACT is primarily a college readiness assessment, but it also meets a requirement we have to conduct a standardized assessment...........READ MORE
Ethan Kjenstad...................Senior of the Week
Nickname: E
Where are you from: Aberdeen, SD
Plans after High School: Northern State University or Bethany Lutheran College
Sport/Activities: Basketball, Track, Baseball
Favorite Bible Passage: Romans 8:28
Advice to Underclassmen: Cherish every moment and make a lot of memories
Favorite Musician: Nelly
Favorite Movie: Space Jam
Favorite School Lunch: Nachos
Favorite Color: Pink
Dream Vacation: Spain
Favorite High School Memory: Going to New Ulm Sophomore year for the MLC Basketball Tournament
Favorite School Subject: Strength
Favorite Animal: Monkey
Dates to Note
March 31........Track Meet at Hamlin
April 2.............Trip to Fargo, ND for the mall and Fargo Force Hockey Game
April 4.............Track Meet at SDSU
April 7.............Track Meet at Estelline
April 8.............Golf Meet at Mitchell

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First meet is scheduled for March 31 at Hamlin
Golf
The first meet is scheduled for April 8 in Mitchell
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