Our Elementary Leadership Team took action and made a global impact at Feed My Starving Children! Together, they helped pack 125 boxes, providing 72,000 meals and feeding 198 children for an entire year. Proud of their hearts to serve beyond the classroom!

Congratulations to Thomas Van Prooyen!

Senior Spotlight: Shonari Allen From football to jazz band to discipleship leadership, Shonari has left his mark at CLS. He’s heading to Illinois State to study audio and music production. We’re proud of you!

Senior Spotlight: Thomas Van Prooyen A true multi-talented standout, Thomas has been involved in football, cross country, track, band, and choir at CLS. He’s headed to the Wheaton Conservatory of Music this fall with a scholarship in trombone performance. We’re so proud of you!

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Senior Spotlight: Grace Torkelson Grace has been a dynamic part of CLS through choir, band, basketball, cheer, soccer, and behind the scenes in theater. Her creativity and energy have left a lasting impact—we’re proud of you, Grace!

Senior Spotlight: Gabby Patchel From painting musical backdrops to leading in NHS, student government, and more, Gabby’s creativity has made a mark at CLS. She plans to pursue graphic design and is still deciding on her next steps—we’re cheering you on!

Our last schedule of the week for the school year is here—what a journey it’s been! Thank you for showing up, growing, and making this year unforgettable. Let’s finish strong and soak in every moment.

Senior Spotlight: Jacob Plapp Student council president, multi-sport athlete, and servant leader—Jacob has done it all at CLS. He’s signed to play football at Aurora University. Congrats, Jacob!

Senior Spotlight: Gabe Helzer A true multi-sport athlete and performer, Gabe has given his all at CLS—competing in football, basketball, baseball, wrestling, and golf, while also sharing his voice in choir. Way to go, Gabe!

Senior Spotlight: Nathan Ziaja From music to leadership, Nathan has been all in at CLS—serving in Student Council, Worship Team, and excelling in band, jazz, percussion, and WSMA honors. He’s headed to the University of Oklahoma to pursue meteorology. We’re proud of you, Nathan!

Senior Spotlight: Haylan Engdahl Haylan’s energy, humor, and love for community have made him a memorable presence at CLS. Whether he’s connecting with others or competing in bike races, he brings heart and momentum wherever he goes. We’re cheering you on, Haylan!

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At Christian Life, we believe leadership isn’t limited by age. As 1 Timothy 4:12 reminds us, our students lead daily through their words, actions, love, faith, and integrity—building strong foundations for the future.

Congratulations to Hannah Hopson for representing CLS at the Wisconsin Leadership Seminar! Chosen as our school’s delegate, she joined student leaders from across the state for a weekend of leadership and service.

Three weeks ago, CLS Baseball beat Catholic Central 3–0 for its first regional win in 8 years! Shout-out to Jacob Plapp and Daxton Lepinski for earning All-Conference honors. Great season, boys!

Let’s be faithful in the now, trusting God to take care of tomorrow.

We’re excited to share that Thomas VanProoyen has been awarded the Ivo Garofalo Scholarship from the Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Kenosha! Chosen from a competitive pool of applicants, Thomas received $1,000 in recognition of his leadership, dedication, and potential.

Congrats to Sam Van Dixhorn ’25 on receiving the National Merit Wheaton College Scholarship—an honor recognizing his academic excellence and character. We’re proud of you, Sam!

We’re counting down to a brand new year at CLS!