-
Luther High School:The Crusader Vol.2-3, 1981-83
Selected pages from issues "The Crusader," published by Luther High School. Editions from 1981-83 reported that the young school received support from the DUDA corporation, earned a spot in state basketball finals and began to assemble a building and finance committee to address the construction of a new school.
-
Luther High School:The Crusader Vol.2-3, 1981-83
Selected pages from issues "The Crusader," published by Luther High School. Editions from 1981-83 reported that the young school received support from the DUDA corporation, earned a spot in state basketball finals and began to assemble a building and finance committee to address the construction of a new school.
-
Luther High School:The Crusader Vol.2-3, 1981-83
Selected pages from issues "The Crusader," published by Luther High School. Editions from 1981-83 reported that the young school received support from the DUDA corporation, earned a spot in state basketball finals and began to assemble a building and finance committee to address the construction of a new school.
-
Luther High School:The Crusader Vol.2-3, 1981-83
Selected pages from issues "The Crusader," published by Luther High School. Editions from 1981-83 reported that the young school received support from the DUDA corporation, earned a spot in state basketball finals and began to assemble a building and finance committee to address the construction of a new school.
-
Luther High School:The Crusader Vol.4-5, 1983-86
Selected pages from various editions of "The Crusader," a publication of Luther High School (later Orlando Luther) from Sept., 1983-March, 1986. During this period the Lutheran High School Association of Central FL faced many challenges in bringing their dream of building a new school to fruition, as well as major changes in leadership after the school moved to its new campus.
-
Luther High School:The Crusader Vol.4-5, 1983-86
Selected pages from various editions of "The Crusader," a publication of Luther High School (later Orlando Luther) from Sept., 1983-March, 1986. During this period the Lutheran High School Association of Central FL faced many challenges in bringing their dream of building a new school to fruition, as well as major changes in leadership after the school moved to its new campus.
-
Luther High School:The Crusader Vol.4-5, 1983-86
Selected pages from various editions of "The Crusader," a publication of Luther High School (later Orlando Luther) from Sept., 1983-March, 1986. During this period the Lutheran High School Association of Central FL faced many challenges in bringing their dream of building a new school to fruition, as well as major changes in leadership after the school moved to its new campus.
-
Luther High School:The Crusader Vol.4-5, 1983-86
Selected pages from various editions of "The Crusader," a publication of Luther High School (later Orlando Luther) from Sept., 1983-March, 1986. During this period the Lutheran High School Association of Central FL faced many challenges in bringing their dream of building a new school to fruition, as well as major changes in leadership after the school moved to its new campus.
-
Luther High School:The Crusader Vol.4-5, 1983-86
Selected pages from various editions of "The Crusader," a publication of Luther High School (later Orlando Luther) from Sept., 1983-March, 1986. During this period the Lutheran High School Association of Central FL faced many challenges in bringing their dream of building a new school to fruition, as well as major changes in leadership after the school moved to its new campus.
-
Luther High School:The Crusader Vol.4-5, 1983-86
Selected pages from various editions of "The Crusader," a publication of Luther High School (later Orlando Luther) from Sept., 1983-March, 1986. During this period the Lutheran High School Association of Central FL faced many challenges in bringing their dream of building a new school to fruition, as well as major changes in leadership after the school moved to its new campus.
-
Luther High School:The Crusader Vol.4-5, 1983-86
Selected pages from various editions of "The Crusader," a publication of Luther High School (later Orlando Luther) from Sept., 1983-March, 1986. During this period the Lutheran High School Association of Central FL faced many challenges in bringing their dream of building a new school to fruition, as well as major changes in leadership after the school moved to its new campus.
-
Luther HS Graduates 1978-2009
Pages 140-141 of the 2010 edition of "Shield," the last yearbook published by Orlando Lutheran Academy (formerly known as Orlando Luther or Luther High School). On this centerfold the names of the 731 graduates of the school from 1978 through 2009 are listed. One 2009 graduate, Steven Duda, was the son of a 1979 grad (David Duda) and became the first descendant of an alum to graduate from the school. Just one more class (2010, with 42 students) would be awarded diplomas from Orlando Lutheran Academy before the school's closing.
-
Luther HS Graduates 1978-2009
Pages 140-141 of the 2010 edition of "Shield," the last yearbook published by Orlando Lutheran Academy (formerly known as Orlando Luther or Luther High School). On this centerfold the names of the 731 graduates of the school from 1978 through 2009 are listed. One 2009 graduate, Steven Duda, was the son of a 1979 grad (David Duda) and became the first descendant of an alum to graduate from the school. Just one more class (2010, with 42 students) would be awarded diplomas from Orlando Lutheran Academy before the school's closing.
-
Maria Dudas Mikler Cleans Chickens, While Her Family Watches. c. mid-1930s
Mrs. Maria Mikler (left) seems to be cleaning chickens, perhaps in preparation for the meal for a large family gathering. Watching her work are husband, Michael Mikler, St., Anna Jakubcin (who would later marry Maria's son, Joe B. Mikler) and daughter, Elizabeth Mikler. The family is standing in front of the shed on the Mikler homestead on Mikler Road in Slavia, c. mid-1930s. Note that Mr. Mikler is titled Michael Mikler, "st" (rather than "Sr.")...the abbreviated form of the Slovak word, "starsi." This suffix was sometimes used to connote "the elder" when a gentleman did not have a son named after himself, but another YOUNGER person with the same name lived in the community. (The abbreviated suffix, "ml"...for "mladsi" would be added to the younger man's name.)
-
Maria Lukas with visitors on Lukas Farm, c.1940s, Enhanced
Maria Lukas (right) and two unidentified visitors in the celery field of the Lukas Farm, c.1940s
-
Maria Lukas with visitors on Lukas Farm, c.1940s, Original
Maria Lukas (right) and two unidentified visitors in the celery field of the Lukas Farm, c.1940s
-
Marriage Certificate for Paul and Mary Tesinsky, Aug. 21, 1938, Slavia, FL
An image of the Marriage Certificate issued to 'Paul Tesinsky of Eddyville, Iowa' and 'Mary Mikler of Slavia, Florida' to certify that they were 'united in marriage according to the ordinance of God and the Laws of the State of Florida at Slavia, Fla. on the 21st day of August in the year of our Lord 1935.' The certificate was issued and signed by Stephen M. Tuhy, Pastor and witnessed by: George A, Tesinsky, Jospeh B. Mikler, Michael Mikler, Jr., Elizabeth Mikler, Anna Jakubcin and Mathilda Mikler. The commemorative booklet containing the certificate had been published by Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis and printed in Germany. No date. Center pages of 'Marriage Certificate' published by Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis and completed in the handwriting of Rev. Stephen Tuhy and the witnesses to the marriage of Mary and Paul Tesinsky. Scanned at SLLC on Epson 10000XL, 2011.
-
Martha Mikler, Miss Oviedo, c. 1966
As reported in the synodical publication, "The Lutheran Reporter" c.1966, Martha Virginia Mikler, daughter of Paul and Virginia Mikler and granddaughter of Slavia founders, Joseph and Katarina Mikler, was named "Miss Oviedo" and represented the city in the Apopka Foliage Festival. Martha was a graduate of St. Luke's Lutheran School and excelled in her student career at Oviedo High School.; Clipping (no page number or date of publication visible) from "The Lutheran Reporter" a publication of the Lutheran Church Mo. Synod, scanned on Epson XL10000, Sept. 26, 2013.
-
Martha Society Founders Honored at 25th Anniversary, February 1, 1960
Founding members of St. Luke's women's service auxiliary, the Martha Society, are honored at the celebration of their organization's 25th anniversary. The congregation gathered on the picnic grounds for the celebration.Left to right (seated): Anna Duda Jakubcin, Juliana Stanko, Barbara Jakubcin, Maria Lukas; Back row: Anna Mikler Duda, Mary Mikler Tesinsky, Katie Mikler Duda The fellowship dinner on the picnic grounds took place on February 1, 1960.
-
Martha Society Founders Honored at 25th Anniversary, February 1, 1960
Founding members of St. Luke's women's service auxiliary, the Martha Society, are honored at the celebration of their organization's 25th anniversary. The congregation gathered on the picnic grounds for the celebration.Left to right (seated): Anna Duda Jakubcin, Juliana Stanko, Barbara Jakubcin, Maria Lukas; Back row: Anna Mikler Duda, Mary Mikler Tesinsky, Katie Mikler Duda The fellowship dinner on the picnic grounds took place on February 1, 1960.
-
Martha Society members honored at St. Luke's 50th Anniversary celebration, 1962
Members of the ladies' Martha Society of St. Luke's pose with the Pastor on the church picnic grounds during the celebration of the congregation's 50th Anniversary in 1962. Left to right: FRONT row: 1.Anna Mikler Duda 2 and 3: unidentified 4.Sue Mikler Colbert 5.Theresa Marcek (?) 6.unidentified 7.Anna Duda Jakubcin 8.Olga Jakubcin 9. Emily Jakubcin. BACK row: 1.Rev S.M. Tuhy 2.Julia Jakubcin Beasley 3.Katie Mikler Duda 4.Julia Stanko Cicmanec, 5.Anna Jakubcin Mikler 6.Elizabeth Mikler Duda 7.Olga Tuhy. Note that Mrs. Anna Jakubcin is wearing a corsage because she and her husband, George Jakubcin, Sr., were among those honored that day as "charter members" of the congregation when it was established in 1912
-
Martin Luther, as Portrayed by Steven Sidlik, October 22, 1967
Photo from an article in Oviedo newspaper, "The Beacon" October 19, 1967. Steven Sidlik, as Martin Luther, translating the Bible from the original Greek to the language of the people in this tableau commemorating the 450th anniversary of the Reformation in 1517. Photo from Article in Oviedo 'Beacon' scanned at SLLC on Epson 10000XL, March, 2012.
-
Mary Ann Tesinsky at the Altar on Her Confirmation Day, May 1, 1954
Mary Ann Tesinsky stands before the altar of St. Luke's Lutheran Church (in the 1939 brick church) on the day of her Confirmation: May 1, 1954.
-
Mary Lukas' confirmation celebration. July 20,1924, Black and White
A gathering of more than 35 people at the Lukas Home, July 20,1924, to celebrate the confirmation of young Mary Lukas. Among those attending are members of the Lukas, Jakubcin and Mikler families. Vicar John Bajus is also among the guests (7th from right on porch, wearing vest and shirt).
-
Mary Lukas' confirmation celebration. July 20,1924, Enhanced
A gathering of more than 35 people at the Lukas Home, July 20,1924, to celebrate the confirmation of young Mary Lukas. Among those attending are members of the Lukas, Jakubcin and Mikler families. Vicar John Bajus is also among the guests (7th from right on porch, wearing vest and shirt).
-
Mary Lukas' confirmation celebration. July 20,1924, Original
A gathering of more than 35 people at the Lukas Home, July 20,1924, to celebrate the confirmation of young Mary Lukas. Among those attending are members of the Lukas, Jakubcin and Mikler families. Vicar John Bajus is also among the guests (7th from right on porch, wearing vest and shirt).
-
Mary Lukas Hanas and Husband, George, c. 1960s
Colored photo of Mary Lukas Hanas and her husband, George Hanas. Date unknown, but photo may have been taken for inclusion in a church directory, 1960s.
-
Mary Lukas on her confirmation day, 1924, Black and White
Young Mary Lukas on her confirmation day, 1924. Photo shows her standing next to a block building (Lukas home or some other location?)
-
Mary Lukas on her confirmation day, 1924, Original
Young Mary Lukas on her confirmation day, 1924. Photo shows her standing next to a block building (Lukas home or some other location?)
-
Mary Mikler's Confirmation Day, July 20,1924
The family of Michael Mikler, Sr. on the porch of their home on Mikler Road on the day of their daughter Mary's confirmation (in the original wood church) 1924. Left to right:1. son, Joe B. 2.Michael, Sr. 3. Johnny 4.Mrs. Maria 5.Mary 6.Elizabeth.
-
Masaryktown Slovaks Visit St. Luke's. c. 1960
More than 30 visitors from a Slovak Lutheran congregation in Masaryktown, FL traveled to Slavia (c.1960) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the ministry of Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy with a gathering on the church picnic grounds following the festival worship service. Pastor Tuhy, standing at far left, had ministered to the small congregation in Masaryktown for several years... traveling to their church to conduct services on Sunday afternoons or for other special occasions. Others in the photo are unidentified.
-
Matriarchs of St. Luke's and Slavia Founding Families: 50th Anniversary. 1962
Oldest living female members of the Founding Families of Slavia at the celebration of St. Luke's 50th anniversary on the church picnic grounds. 1962.
-
Meeting in School Library. 1990
The St. Luke's school library was one of several spaces used for committee meetings during the period when the preparations for the expansion of the worship facility took place. The demolition of the brick church for this purpose mandated that the congregation use other spaces on campus as creatively as possible until the new building was completed. From left, clockwise: 1.unidentified 2.Rick Schneider 3. Robert Flesch 4. Vicar Jeff Meyer 5.unidentified 6. Darryl Kolberg meet to discuss church and school matters. c.1990-91.
-
Meeting in School Library. 1990
The St. Luke's school library was one of several spaces used for committee meetings during the period when the preparations for the expansion of the worship facility took place. The demolition of the brick church for this purpose mandated that the congregation use other spaces on campus as creatively as possible until the new building was completed. From left, clockwise: 1.unidentified 2.Rick Schneider 3. Robert Flesch 4. Vicar Jeff Meyer 5.unidentified 6. Darryl Kolberg meet to discuss church and school matters. c.1990-91.
-
Meeting in the Pastor's Office. c. 1962
Officers of the congregation meet in the office of the Pastor, c. 1962. Left to right. REAR: 1.Steven Sidlik, Teacher 2. Andy Stanko, Church Treasurer 3. Rev. S.M. Tuhy 4. Milan Jakubcin SEATED: 1. Ferdinand Duda, Sr., Secretary 2.Andrew Duda, Jr., President 3. Jim Colbert 4. Elmer Bellhorn, Principal
-
Memories of St. Luke's school days: Linda Lukas Long
For more than 50 years, Linda Lukas Long has kept several mementos from her nine years as a student at St. Luke's Christian Day School. In addition to her Kindergarten (1957) and Jr. High (1966) diplomas, her collection includes mimeographed programs from those events and even a newspaper clipping and photo from May 24, 1961 showing Linda and classmates Andrew John (Andy) Jakubcin and Rudy Mueller as lead actors in that year's school operetta, "The Man in the Moon."
-
Memories of St. Luke's school days: Linda Lukas Long
For more than 50 years, Linda Lukas Long has kept several mementos from her nine years as a student at St. Luke's Christian Day School. In addition to her Kindergarten (1957) and Jr. High (1966) diplomas, her collection includes mimeographed programs from those events and even a newspaper clipping and photo from May 24, 1961 showing Linda and classmates Andrew John (Andy) Jakubcin and Rudy Mueller as lead actors in that year's school operetta, "The Man in the Moon."
-
Memories of St. Luke's school days: Linda Lukas Long
For more than 50 years, Linda Lukas Long has kept several mementos from her nine years as a student at St. Luke's Christian Day School. In addition to her Kindergarten (1957) and Jr. High (1966) diplomas, her collection includes mimeographed programs from those events and even a newspaper clipping and photo from May 24, 1961 showing Linda and classmates Andrew John (Andy) Jakubcin and Rudy Mueller as lead actors in that year's school operetta, "The Man in the Moon."
-
Men hauling logs in Slavia, ca. 1915
Three men use a horse drawn wagon to haul logs in Slavia, c.1915. Left to right: Michael Dinda, Sr., Michael Dinda. Jr., and twin brother, John, visiting from college. All are wearing hats and long sleeves to protect themselves from the sun. The ground over which the wagon must travel appears to be very rocky and uneven. Likely the logs were being transported to a sawmill to provide wood for the houses built by the early settlers. Snapshot, courtesy: Robert Dinda, was scanned at SLLS in 2001. Image appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
-
Men hauling logs in Slavia, ca. 1915
Three men use a horse drawn wagon to haul logs in Slavia, c.1915. Left to right: Michael Dinda, Sr., Michael Dinda. Jr., and twin brother, John, visiting from college. All are wearing hats and long sleeves to protect themselves from the sun. The ground over which the wagon must travel appears to be very rocky and uneven. Likely the logs were being transported to a sawmill to provide wood for the houses built by the early settlers. Snapshot, courtesy: Robert Dinda, was scanned at SLLS in 2001. Image appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
-
Men hauling logs in Slavia, ca. 1915
Three men use a horse drawn wagon to haul logs in Slavia, c.1915. Left to right: Michael Dinda, Sr., Michael Dinda. Jr., and twin brother, John, visiting from college. All are wearing hats and long sleeves to protect themselves from the sun. The ground over which the wagon must travel appears to be very rocky and uneven. Likely the logs were being transported to a sawmill to provide wood for the houses built by the early settlers. Snapshot, courtesy: Robert Dinda, was scanned at SLLS in 2001. Image appeared in Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement (1982).
-
Michael (Mike) Mikler c. 1924, in Slavia Citrus Grove
Michael (Mike) Mikler (also known as Michael, ml.), the son of Joseph and Katarina Mikler, poses near a citrus tree on the Mikler property in Slavia, c. 1924. Flanked by two guns, though dressed in "Sunday clothes," Michael may have been trying to keep birds or squirrels from destroying the family's fruit crop! 3x5" glossy sepia reprint scanned on Epson 10000 XL at SLLC.
-
Michael Mikler Family and visitors. c.1930s, Black and White
The children of Michael Mikler, Sr. are photographed with unidentified visitors. c. 1930s. Rear (left to right): Joe. B. Mikler and Johnny Mikler. Front: two unidentified individuals, Anna Jakubcin Mikler, Mary Mikler, Elizabeth Mikler.
-
Michael Mikler Family and visitors. c.1930s, Original
The children of Michael Mikler, Sr. are photographed with unidentified visitors. c. 1930s. Rear (left to right): Joe. B. Mikler and Johnny Mikler. Front: two unidentified individuals, Anna Jakubcin Mikler, Mary Mikler, Elizabeth Mikler.
-
Michael Mikler Family members with Helen Dinda Wallace, c.1930s, Black and White
Posed in the field of the Michael Mikler farm in Slavia, left-right, GROUND: Helen Dinda Wallace, Johnny Mikler STANDING: Michael Mikler, st, Paul and Mary Mikler Tesinsky, c.1930s.
-
Michael Mikler Family members with Helen Dinda Wallace, c.1930s, Original
Posed in the field of the Michael Mikler farm in Slavia, left-right, GROUND: Helen Dinda Wallace, Johnny Mikler STANDING: Michael Mikler, st, Paul and Mary Mikler Tesinsky, c.1930s.
-
Michael Mikler Family Preparing for Barbecue on Their Homestead In Slavia, c. mid-1930s
The family of Michael Mikler, Sr., in front of the shed on their homestead on Mikler Rd, in Slavia, mid 1930's. They seem to be engaged in cleaning chickens... perhaps for a large family gathering. Left to right: Elizabeth Mikler, Maria Mikler, Paul Tesinsky (stooping), Michael Mikler, Sr. and Anna Jakubcin (who later became Joe B. MIkler's wife).
-
Michael Mikler near his shed and washhouse. 1920s, Black and White
Michael Mikler stands near his shed and wash house on the family's homestead in Slavia. 1920s
-
Michael Mikler near his shed and washhouse. 1920s, Original
Michael Mikler stands near his shed and wash house on the family's homestead in Slavia. 1920s
-
Michael Mikler, Sr, with His Family. Late 1940s in Slavia.
Michael Mikler, Sr., now a widower, with some of his family on his farm in Slavia, c. 1940s. Daughters, Elizabeth and Mary, and son, Joe B. are included with their own families in the photo, along with several unidentified visitors.