Lutheran High School West - The Honors Academy

The Honors Academy

In 2011, Lutheran West began The Honors Academy with freshman and sophomore students who qualified under rigorous entrance requirements. Led by Mr. Mike Waugh, the Dean of The Honors Academy, the program "presents a rigorous curriculum to students wishing to grow academically, spiritually, and as leaders during their high school years."

Key components of this four year innovative program:

1. Leadership Lecture Series (speaker list below)
2. College Tours
3. Enriched Academic Requirements
4. Standardized Test Preparation
5. Service and Internship Opportunities
6. Weekly Sessions with Honors Academy Dean & Guidance Counselor

Leadership Lecture Series speakers for 2011 - 2012 school year included:

1. Terry Pluto - sports columnist • faith columnist • author • public speaker
2. Clem Persaud - Professor of Medical Microbiology and Biotechnology. Topic: Stem Cells
3. Ed FitzGerald - Cuyahoga County Executive
4. Natalie Ronayne - Executive Director, Cleveland Botanical Garden
5. Paul Clark - Regional President - PNC Bank, Cleveland
6. Mary-Alice Frank - CEO - American Red Cross of Northern Ohio
7. Jill Snyder - Executive Director, Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
8. Mike Snyder - WTAM Radio Anchor and Sports Director
9. Curt Moll - Chairman of the Board and CEO - MTD Holdings Inc (MTD Products)

Leadership Lecture Series speakers scheduled for 2012 - 2013 school year:

1. Dick Ambrose - Judge in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
2. Connie Dieken - Author, Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach
3. John Nunes - President and CEO of Lutheran World Relief
4. David Hessler - Partner, Wegman, Hessler & Vanderburg
5. Susan Jensen - Executive Director, American Greetings, Walmart Strategic Account Management Team
6. Matt Fish - Owner of Melt Bar and Grilled
7. Mark Shapiro - President, Cleveland Indians
8. Tatyana McFadden - 2012 Sportswoman of the Year Award Finalist, Gold Medalist - 2012 London Paralympics
9. Walter Senney - Owner, MetChem