The Runaways

Huck has been living by himself for a while on an island, while everyone back home thinks he's dead. He had faked his own death so they wouldn't try to find him. During his stay on the island he finds the widow's slave, Jim. Jim took off shortly after Huck did so he wouldn't be sold into slavery. Right now they are hiding and surviving together. I don't think it will last much longer, and I'm interested to find out where this all leads. I think Tom Sawyer will somehow find out the truth about Huck, and eventually the widow and Huck's father will become informed as well.




60 Minutes
Total: 16 hours 20 minutes

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

I started reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn this week. I had to go back and review in my mind what all happened in Tom Sawyer because it's been so long since I've read that one. Huckleberry Finn is basically a direct follow-up to the first book. I had forgotten how much I love Mark Twain! The book is written in first person as if Huck is narrating. He is an absolutely hilarious boy. He doesn't want to go to school until his dad shows up and yells at him for going. Then he actually wants to go just "to spite pap." It sounds like your typical boy. =p So far I am really enjoying the book. Huck is on the run from "the widow" and his dad right now. He just wants to be left alone to fend for himself. I'm very interested to see how that turns out for such a head-strong young boy.





75 MINUTES

TOTAL: 15 HOURS 20 MINUTES

THE END

Woohoo! That's all I will say because I don't want to give away the ending for anyone who wants to read the book. I was very pleased with the book and suggest it to anyone looking for a good classic romance. Reading this book has made me think alot about marriage. It helped me realize that people shouldn't worry about finding "the one." God has a plan for each of us, and he will bring us to that person when (or if) he wants to. I didn't expect to come out of a book like that with these thoughts, but like they say, you can't judge a book by its cover. =)

1 HOUR
TOTAL 14 HOURS 5 MINUTES

A "Happily Ever After" In The Making

I was beginning to think the Bennett family would never work out all of their man problems. Lydia ran off and married Wickham, and Jane is FINALLY engaged to Mr. Bingley. Mr.Darcy is still hard to figure out, but I don't want to give away the ending now that it's all falling into place. At last, it is turning into the romantic novel I expected. I must say Mrs.Bennett needs to keep her nose out of her daughters' business. I would be beyond embarrassed to have a mother like her trying to force guys on me. It makes me appreciate mine much more!

"I often think that there is nothing so bad as parting with one's friends. One seems so forlorn without them." --Mrs. Bennett after Lydia left home

75 Minutes
TOTAL: 785 MINUTES (13 HOURS 5 MINUTES)

High School Choir Students Sing at ALHS Conference--Charis Scharf

On Thursday morning, February 5, 2009, Lutheran high school students came together to edify the opening service of the Conference of WELS Area Lutheran High Schools at the Sheraton in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Over sixty students gathered from Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Manitowoc Lutheran High School, and Winnebago Lutheran Academy to perform for thirty principals, vice-principals, teachers, and pastors.

Mr. Dale Witte from Winnebago Lutheran served as the mass director. He was assisted by Mr. Ned Gaitty on the piano and several student instrumentalists.

The students met Wednesday afternoon for the first time. They rehearsed at Wisconsin Lutheran High School before heading to the hotel for the final dress rehearsal.

The choir sang a total of five songs throughout the service:

• In Christ Alone


• Speak, O Lord


• Psalm 150


• Festival Glory: All Glory Be To God On High


• Soli Deo Gloria

"It was really great singing with other students who genuinely care about what they're doing. I enjoyed being with such awesome singers and wish it could have lasted a little longer," said Peter Plagenz of Winnebago Lutheran.