Posts by Rudi Gesch

We are living in an age of connectivity.  With the prevalence of the Internet, computers, smart phones, and tablets, it is now easier than ever to interact with the world around us. Never before has it been so vital that our students develop an understanding of other cultures, giving them the power to work together…

The 7th graders led us through Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a Dream" speech with songs, videos, drawings and student reflections. At the close of chapel, several faculty members rose and shared their dreams for the ECMS Community. It was a wonderful way to remember how God used Dr. King to make a difference…

First thing's first. Your last name is Lazor. That's already, easily the coolest name in the history of Eastern Christian administrators! Are you sick of "Laser" puns and Dr. Evil quotes, or do you roll with them? It is certainly better to have a "cool" name than something less desirable, so appropriately placed puns are well-received.  I did…

The middle school boys basketball team opened their season last night with a convincing 61-43 victory over Elmwood Park. In front of an impressive Middle School crowd, the Eagles played very well for coach Ben Kuiken. It was a great start to the season and we look forward to more success throughout the course of the season.…

More Than A Convenient Piece of Art A logo. Almost every organization you can think of has one. To us, the logo means more than just being a convenient piece of art to place on letterheads and sports jerseys. It is the visual definition of our school and serves the purpose of communicating who we…

Eastern Christian alum Marcia Kuipers '84 recently competed on 'Jeopardy!' The famous Merv Griffin quiz-based television gameshow where questions are stated in the form of answers has been appealing to Marcia for years. Recently, she realized her dream of appearing on the show. Marcia's episode will air on Tuesday, December 30th. Set those DVR's and cheer on an…

The Community Basketball Night calendar tipped off with a boys varsity basketball contest versus the Rams of Lodi. The gym was packed and the famously loud ECHS gym lived up to its reputation. The game featured debuts of the pep band, The National Anthem sung by an EC Alum, the spirit squad, and the reinstatement…

The gym was rocking before the season tip-off of the basketball season. Before the boys varsity basketball team took on the Lodi Rams, the entire high school took some time at the end of the school day to get excited for the big game. The festivities included: The Chorus kicked off the assembly with a…

  "If you look at what produces learning and memory and well-being, play is as fundamental as any other aspect of life." -Stuart L. Brown M.D., president, The National Institute for Play Physical movement is essential to learning. And yet, while almost every educational expert would agree with this statement, movement is being promptly “moved out”…