Arizona Lutheran Academy
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| Established | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Type | Private secondary |
| Principal | Daniel Johnson |
| Faculty | 15 |
| Students | 205 (2007-2008) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
| Mascot | Coyotes |
| Website | [1] |
Arizona Lutheran Academy (ALA) is a Christian high school located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). The high school was founded in 1978, and has been located in its present 18-acre campus since 1986.
The high school is presently lead by Principal Daniel Johnson, himself an ALA alumni. The school typically has about 200 enrolled students.
ALA is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Accreditation and School Improvement.
The school's mascot is the coyote and its colors black and gold. ALA is a member of the 2A Metro Region of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA).
[edit] Sports Honors
Basketball
ALA won the Boy's 1A basketball championship in 1999 under Coach Doug Meyer. ALA was also 2A Runner-Ups in 2005 and 2006 under Coach Doug Meyer.[2]
ALA won the Girl's 1A basketball championship in 1991 under Coach Bob Gruetzmacher. ALA was the Girl's 2A Runner-Ups in 1990 under Coach Bob Gruetzmacher. [3]
| Year | Name | Class | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Farren, Shayne | 2A | Honorable Mention |
| 2005 | Salzwedel, Justin | 2A | Honorable Mention |
| 2004 | Salzwedel, Justin | 2A | Honorable Mention |
| 1999 | Dittrich, Seth | All-Arizona | Honorable Mention |
| 1996 | Plitzuweit, Nate | 1A | Honorable Mention |
| 1988 | Plath, Jesse | B | Honorable Mention |
| 1986 | Pasbrig, Jonathan | C | Honorable Mention |
Football
ALA won the 1A football championship in 1992 under Coach Doug Lange.[5] ALA was 2A Runner-Ups in 2005 under Coach Doug Meyer.
| Year | Name | Class | Team | Position
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kelley, Nick | 2A | Second | Defensive Lineman |
| 2004 | Class, Phil (phish) | 2A | First, All State | Offensive Lineman |
| 2004 | Press, Ryan (Esau) | 2A | Honorable Mention | Linebacker |
| 2003 | Schroeder, Andy | 2A | Second | Running Back |
| 1999 | Berg, Stephen | All-Arizona | Honorable Mention | Tackle |
| 1996 | Brandt, David | 1A | Second | Linebacker |
| 1996 | Stokebrand, Luke | 1A | Second | Center |
| 1996 | Miller, Andy | 1A | First | Kicker |
| 1996 | Walker, Josh | 1A | Second | Defensive Back |
| 1995 | Wright, Chris | 1A | Second | Offensive Lineman |
| 1995 | Miller, Andy | 1A | First | Kicker |
| 1995 | Lawson, Nick | 1A | Honorable Mention | N/A |
| 1995 | Duff, Kurt | 1A | Honorable Mention | N/A |
| 1994 | Gendill, Tony | 1A | Honorable Mention | Offensive Lineman |
| 1994 | Wendt, Mike | 1A | Second | Offensive Lineman |
| 1993 | Jaehnig, Jason | 1A | First | Defensive Lineman |
| 1993 | Tierney, Robert | 1A | Honorable Mention | Running Back |
| 1992 | Hoffman, Ben | 1A | Honorable Mention | Quarterback |
| 1992 | Kahrs, Scott | 1A | Second | Defensive Lineman |
| 1992 | Wendt, Kevin | 1A | Second | Center, Kicker |
| 1992 | Hedrick, Taylor | 1A | First | Running Back |
| 1992 | Behm, Tyler | 1A | First | Wide Receiver |
| 1992 | Irick, Kevin | 1A | First | Defensive Lineman |
| 1992 | Sonntag, Matt | 1A | First | Linebacker |
| 1992 | Sonntag, Matt | 1A | First | Linebacker |
| 1992 | Hoffman, Ben | 1A | First | Defensive Back |
| 1992 | Jaehnig, Jason | 1A | First | Offensive Lineman |
| 1991 | Hoffman, Ben | 1A | First | Defensive Back |
| 1991 | Wright, Chad | 1A | Honorable Mention | Offensive Lineman |
| 1991 | Irick, Kevin | 1A | Honorable Mention | Running Back |
| 1991 | Sayer, Brye | 1A | Second | Linebacker |
| 1991 | Hedrick, Taylor | 1A | First | Running Back |
| 1991 | Sayer, Kyon | 1A | Honorable Mention | Linebacker |
| 1990 | Williams, Jason | 1A | Second | Offensive Lineman |
| 1986 | Schoeb, Matt | C | Second | Linebacker |
| 1986 | Sonntag, Marc | C | Second | Defensive Lineman, Guard |
| 1986 | Pasbrig, Jonathan | C | First | Kicker |
Track and Field
In 1998, ALA won the AIA Class 1A Girl's State Track and Field Campionship under Coach Joan Tierney. Coach Tierney also led the Coyotes to Girl's State 1A Runner-Up honors in 1993, 1994, and 1999. [7]
ALA was also Boy's 1A Runner-Ups in 1998 and 1999 under Coach Joan Tierney. ALA finished Third Place in the 1A Championships in 1997 under Coach Joan Tierney.[8]
[edit] Address
Arizona Lutheran Academy
6036 South 27th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85041
