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Athletics at Orlando Lutheran Academy 2003-2008

Images from various editions of OLA's yearbook,"Shield" from 2003-2008 include co-captains of OLA's championship soccer team, Stanley and Jonathan Lukas and views of the many athletic activities enjoyed by the students of the high school.
Athletics at Orlando Lutheran Academy 2003-2008

Images from various editions of OLA's yearbook,"Shield" from 2003-2008 include co-captains of OLA's championship soccer team, Stanley and Jonathan Lukas and views of the many athletic activities enjoyed by the students of the high school.
Athletics at Orlando Lutheran Academy 2009-10

Various mages, scanned from OLA's yearbooks (Shield) depicting the range of athletics in which the students were engaged and the spirit with which they participated even in the final years of the existence of the school.
Athletics at Orlando Lutheran Academy 2009-10

Various mages, scanned from OLA's yearbooks (Shield) depicting the range of athletics in which the students were engaged and the spirit with which they participated even in the final years of the existence of the school.
Athletics at Orlando Lutheran Academy 2009-10

Various mages, scanned from OLA's yearbooks (Shield) depicting the range of athletics in which the students were engaged and the spirit with which they participated even in the final years of the existence of the school.
Athletics at Orlando Lutheran Academy 2009-10

Various mages, scanned from OLA's yearbooks (Shield) depicting the range of athletics in which the students were engaged and the spirit with which they participated even in the final years of the existence of the school.
Athletics at Orlando Lutheran Academy 2009-10

Various mages, scanned from OLA's yearbooks (Shield) depicting the range of athletics in which the students were engaged and the spirit with which they participated even in the final years of the existence of the school.
Athletics at Orlando Lutheran Academy 2009-10

Various mages, scanned from OLA's yearbooks (Shield) depicting the range of athletics in which the students were engaged and the spirit with which they participated even in the final years of the existence of the school.
Athletics at Orlando Lutheran Academy 2009-10

Various mages, scanned from OLA's yearbooks (Shield) depicting the range of athletics in which the students were engaged and the spirit with which they participated even in the final years of the existence of the school.
Athletics at Orlando Lutheran Academy 2009-10

Various mages, scanned from OLA's yearbooks (Shield) depicting the range of athletics in which the students were engaged and the spirit with which they participated even in the final years of the existence of the school.
Athletics at Orlando Lutheran Academy 2009-10

Various mages, scanned from OLA's yearbooks (Shield) depicting the range of athletics in which the students were engaged and the spirit with which they participated even in the final years of the existence of the school.
Athletics at Orlando Lutheran Academy 2009-10

Various mages, scanned from OLA's yearbooks (Shield) depicting the range of athletics in which the students were engaged and the spirit with which they participated even in the final years of the existence of the school.
Author, Dr. Paul Wehr. c. 1980

Dr. Paul Wehr, as he appeared c. 1980. Dr. Wehr was a professor of history at UCF and the author of "Like a Mustard Seed: the Slavia Settlement" (1982 - Mickler Publishing House), a history of the early years of Slavia and St. Luke's history.
A visit to the Slovak settlement at Zellwood, March 29, 1911

Representatives of Slovak families in Cleveland who will become investors in the Slavia Land Co, visit the Slovak settlement at Zellwood, FL on March 29, 1911. The Slovak Lutheran residents of this community were supportive of their brothers and sisters in the faith in Slavia Colony and many became members St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Slavia when it was established. 4x6 sepia print. Handwritten on front: 'March 29-1911 Zellwood Breha's Home' Scanned at SLLC, 2011.
A Westward View of the Nave of the Brick Church. Mid-1980s

A view (taken from the chancel) of the brick church (originally built in 1939, expanded in 1957), showing the cry room, the balcony and the narrow narthex leading to the exterior (west) door. Photo was taken in the mid-1980s.
Back Cover of Book Containing "Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement"

Image of BACK cover of book containing Paul Wehr's text, "Like a Mustard Seed: The Slavia Settlement." A watercolor painting by James L. Koevenig, commissioned by A. Duda and Sons, Inc., was used in the cover design.
Baptismal Blessing in Chancel of 1993 Sanctuary. c. 2003

With the (unidentified)family gathered in the chancel of the 1993 sanctuary, Rev. Wally Arp pronounces a blessing and offers prayer for an infant who had just been baptized in the narthex of the church. 2003
Baptismal Certificate, 1924, Miroslav (Milton) Lukas

The Baptismal Certificate for Miroslav Andrej (Milton Andrew) Lukas (b.Sept. 28, 1921 - d. Dec. 22, 1982), who was baptized in the original wood church by Vicar John Bajus on March 25, 1924. At this time, the congregation had only occasional services of visiting pastors and vicars, so the baptism of healthy infants was sometimes deferred until a Slovak Lutheran clergyman could be present. Godparents for young Miroslav were Martin and Juliana Stanko. George (Sr.) and Anna Jakubcin served as witnesses to the Christening of the child.
Baptismal Font in Ancestral Church, Slovakia. June, 2009

Audrey Duda Stinson and her mother, Judy Duda, stand behind the Baptismal font of the Duda Family's ancestral church in Slovakia. June, 2009. Audrey's great-grandparents and their antecedents were baptized in this very font as infants. The church was built in 1791
Baptismal Font in Duda Family's Ancestral Church, Slovakia. June, 2009

Jacob Lavender, with his sister, Stacy Lavender Mello (front) and mother, Elaine Duda Lavender gaze at the baptismal font in their family's ancestral church in Adamovske Kochanovce, Slovakia. This is the same font in which their great-grandparents, and generations before them, received the holy waters of Baptism as infants. Andrew Duda, Sr. emigrated to the US in 1909 and his wife, Katarina, followed him with their four children in 1911. This photo was taken in June, 2009, during a special Duda Family Reunion in Slovakia. Elaine Duda Lavender passed away less than two years after this visit to Slovakia
Baptismal Font in Duda Family's Ancestral Church, Slovakia. June, 2009

Jacob Lavender, with his sister, Stacy Lavender Mello (front) and mother, Elaine Duda Lavender gaze at the baptismal font in their family's ancestral church in Adamovske Kochanovce, Slovakia. This is the same font in which their great-grandparents, and generations before them, received the holy waters of Baptism as infants. Andrew Duda, Sr. emigrated to the US in 1909 and his wife, Katarina, followed him with their four children in 1911. This photo was taken in June, 2009, during a special Duda Family Reunion in Slovakia. Elaine Duda Lavender passed away less than two years after this visit to Slovakia
Baptism in Narthex of 1993 Sanctuary

Rev. Gary Schuschke baptizes a young boy (family not identified) in the narthex of the sanctuary constructed in 1993. The baptismal font was originally commissioned for a 1957 church addition and was incorporated into the design of a "fountain of living water" for the new sanctuary 25 years later. Image, c.2002.
Baptism in the "Gymnasium Church" (Founders Hall), June 6, 1993

During the two-year period of construction of the new sanctuary, St. Luke's worship services were held in the gymnasium (Founders Hall) every Sunday. Weddings, baptisms, confirmations and funerals often took place there, as well. The east wall of "the gym" was covered with ecclesiastical artwork (created by Miss Ruth Wiedenmann)and a temporary chancel, with altar, baptismal font, etc. were set up for worship services each week. One baptism in that space was that of infant, Keith Edward Mc Clellan, shown in this photo with his family after the service on June 6, 1993. Left to right: older brother, Jack, father (Joe) holding brother Brett, Sue Littlewood holding the infant, Uncle Jeff Lukas, mother, Karen Lukas Mc Clellan, Aunt Linda Lukas Long and Uncle Stephen Lukas. Pastor E.J. Rossow officiated at the baptism.
Baptism in the "Gymnasium Church" (Founders Hall), June 6, 1993

During the two-year period of construction of the new sanctuary, St. Luke's worship services were held in the gymnasium (Founders Hall) every Sunday. Weddings, baptisms, confirmations and funerals often took place there, as well. The east wall of "the gym" was covered with ecclesiastical artwork (created by Miss Ruth Wiedenmann)and a temporary chancel, with altar, baptismal font, etc. were set up for worship services each week. One baptism in that space was that of infant, Keith Edward Mc Clellan, shown in this photo with his family after the service on June 6, 1993. Left to right: older brother, Jack, father (Joe) holding brother Brett, Sue Littlewood holding the infant, Uncle Jeff Lukas, mother, Karen Lukas Mc Clellan, Aunt Linda Lukas Long and Uncle Stephen Lukas. Pastor E.J. Rossow officiated at the baptism.
Baptism of Children, with Their Church Sponsors, Nov. 25, 1954

Several couples from St. Luke's congregation served as sponsors as a number of new children were baptized in the sanctuary on November 25, 1954. The group then posed for a commemorative photo on the stage of the school auditorium. Left to right, (BACK ROW): 1. Ferdinand Duda, Sr., 2 George Jakubcin, Jr., 3. Andy Duda, Jr., 4. Rev. Stephen Tuhy, 5. Shealy Best, 6. unidentified. MIDDLE: 1. Anna Duda, 2. Jimmie Jakubcin, 3. unidentified, 4. Emmeline Best (holding baby), 5. unidentified. CHILDREN: Kenny De Rousha is 2nd from right. Names of other childrenL Marvin Albritton, John Cox, Kathryn Cox, David Watson, John Bradeux, Larry De Rousha. Small B&W photo, scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLS, 2011.
Barbara Kozic Receives Scholarship Award, c. 1966

Barbara Kozic receives a scholarship award from Pastor Stephen Tuhy. Looking on are (left) Virginia Bellhorn and Anna Duda. c. 1966. The women represented the Lutheran Women's Missionary League chapter at St. Luke's. Barbara had attended St. Luke's School throughout her childhood and earned the LWML merit scholarship through her distinguished academic record.
Barn on farm in Slavia, c. 1920s

Men cool off at the pump next to the barn of a farm in Slavia, c. 1920s. Unidentifiable except for Joseph Mikler, Sr. at far right. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elizabeth Mikler Duda), scanned 2001 at SLLS for archival collection.
Barn on farm in Slavia, c. 1920s

Men cool off at the pump next to the barn of a farm in Slavia, c. 1920s. Unidentifiable except for Joseph Mikler, Sr. at far right. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elizabeth Mikler Duda), scanned 2001 at SLLS for archival collection.
Barn on the Lukas Farm in Slavia

The barn on the Paul Lukas, Sr. Family farm in Slavia. Although this photo was taken decades later, it is likely that the original structure was erected at this location before 1920 and remained relatively unchanged in the ensuing years.
Basketball at St. Luke's Lutheran School. 2002-03

A large gymnasium (Founders Hall)was built on the St. Luke's campus in 1979. Until then, all athletic programs for the students of St. Luke's Lutheran School were held outdoors. (A clay court and grass fields.)Basketball and volleyball, as well as general "gym classes"were moved into Founders Hall, which became the site of many inter-mural competitions and large tournaments. Photos depict one basketball game during the 2002-03 school year (individuals unidentified).
Basketball at St. Luke's Lutheran School. 2002-03

A large gymnasium (Founders Hall)was built on the St. Luke's campus in 1979. Until then, all athletic programs for the students of St. Luke's Lutheran School were held outdoors. (A clay court and grass fields.)Basketball and volleyball, as well as general "gym classes"were moved into Founders Hall, which became the site of many inter-mural competitions and large tournaments. Photos depict one basketball game during the 2002-03 school year (individuals unidentified).
Basketball tournament in new gym (Founders Hall) March, 1981

Photos from a St. Luke's School basketball tournament on March 15, 1981 show the interior of the new gymnasium, dedicated in September, 1979. Until the new gymnasium was erected, school basketball teams had only an outdoor clay court for practice and games. The large new facility (Founders Hall) also included a stage, kitchen, classrooms, locker rooms and showers and was immediately put to use for many church and school functions
Basketball tournament in new gym (Founders Hall) March, 1981

Photos from a St. Luke's School basketball tournament on March 15, 1981 show the interior of the new gymnasium, dedicated in September, 1979. Until the new gymnasium was erected, school basketball teams had only an outdoor clay court for practice and games. The large new facility (Founders Hall) also included a stage, kitchen, classrooms, locker rooms and showers and was immediately put to use for many church and school functions
Basketball tournament in new gym (Founders Hall) March, 1981

Photos from a St. Luke's School basketball tournament on March 15, 1981 show the interior of the new gymnasium, dedicated in September, 1979. Until the new gymnasium was erected, school basketball teams had only an outdoor clay court for practice and games. The large new facility (Founders Hall) also included a stage, kitchen, classrooms, locker rooms and showers and was immediately put to use for many church and school functions
Basket of Homegrown Citrus Shared With Duda Family, 1931

Standing outside their home in Slavia, on Mikler Road, 1931, the Duda family receives a basket of homegrown citrus from Joe L. Mikler (brother of Katie, at far right). Others in photo (left to right): Little John L. Duda, his father, John, , Katarina Zatko Duda, Andrew Duda, Sr., Katie Mikler Duda.
Baton Twirlers, St. Luke's Christian Day School. 1954-55

The baton twirlers of St. Luke's Christian Day School, 1954-55. These five young ladies were not individually identified in the school annual.
Bethel Bible Series Program Launched at St. Luke's. c. 1969-71

In July-August, 1969, Rev. John Kucharik and congregation chairman, Andrew Duda, Jr. attended the Bethel Bible Series seminar in Madison, WI. Both returned with glowing reports and a zeal for implementing this adult Bible training at St. Luke's. As Pastor Kucharik stated in a letter to the congregation the next month: "Our first need is to find 5 men and 5 women who will be willing to undergo an intensive, disciplined teacher training program over the next two years." The requirements he then listed were admittedly "rigid and daunting." Yet a number of faithful St. Luke's members rose to the challenge and submitted to the rigorous and time-consuming training. By January, 1970, training classes for these first candidates were underway each week. The chancel photo here is undated and may have been taken in October, 1971, when the following teachers completed their two-year training (left to right): Anna Mikler Duda, Gertrude Lukas, Pastor John Kucharik, Jennie Stanko Cotton, Andrew Duda, Jr., Virginia Balkcom Mikler, Jon Davis, Dick Sawyer. Sixty members of the congregation were enrolled in classes that same month, with a similar amount enrolled for spring classes the following year. The Bethel Bible Series classes continue to educate and inspire St. Luke's members more than thirty years after the launching of the program.
Big Tree Park, Seminole Co, February, 1940: Visit by Mikler women

An image dated: February 11, 1940, shows five women gathered at the base of "The Senator." the famous "Big Tree" in a park in Longwood, Seminole County, FL. Katarina Mikler (wife of Joseph Mikler, Sr.) stands in the very center of the group. Her daughter, Sue, is at the far left in the photo. The remaining three women are unidentified. Very small B&W snapshot scanned (front & reverse side) at SLLC on Epson 10000XL, November, 2012.
Birthplace of Katarina Strauch Mikler, Iliasovce, Slovakia

The birthplace of Katarina 'nee Strauch Mikler, still stands in Iliasovce, Slovakia. The structure was originally erected in the 1600s. The photo of the exterior was taken in 1994 by a family member visiting the village cemetery and the Miklers' ancestral Lutheran church. Colored print scanned on Epson 10000 at SLLC, April, 2012.
Blueprint For Main Floor Plan of Expanded Brick Church. 1956

A blueprint found in the archives of St. Luke's Lutheran Church shows a plan drawn by noted Winter Park architect, James Gamble Rogers II, for expanding the small brick church erected in 1939 by elongating the nave and adding transepts to create a new cruciform shape. The blueprint is dated January 27, 1956. The demolition and expansion were done that same year (while the congregation worshiped in the school auditorium for a few months, but it is known that there were some changes made to the plan for the chancel area before the construction actually occurred. The newly expanded structure (which also included a balcony, office space and a "radio room" for broadcast equipment) served the congregation for another 30 years before additional changes and, finally, demolition of the transepts became necessary.; Copy of blueprint scanned on Epson 1000oXL at SLLC, May, 2013.
Blueprint for Main Floor Plan of expanded brick church. 1956

A blueprint (SK-9) found in the archives of St. Luke's Lutheran Church shows a plan drawn by noted Winter Park architect, James Gamble Rogers II, for expanding the small brick church erected in 1939 by elongating the nave and adding transepts to create a new cruciform shape. The blueprint is dated January 27, 1956. Also scanned, a revised version of same print, updated to Feb. 20, 1956. The demolition and expansion were done that same year (while the congregation worshiped in the school auditorium for a few months, but it is known that there were some changes made to the plan for the chancel area before the construction actually occurred. The newly expanded structure (which also included a balcony, office space and a "radio room" for broadcast equipment) served the congregation for another 30 years before additional changes and, finally, demolition of the transepts became necessary.
Blueprint for Main Floor Plan of expanded brick church. 1956

A blueprint (SK-9) found in the archives of St. Luke's Lutheran Church shows a plan drawn by noted Winter Park architect, James Gamble Rogers II, for expanding the small brick church erected in 1939 by elongating the nave and adding transepts to create a new cruciform shape. The blueprint is dated January 27, 1956. Also scanned, a revised version of same print, updated to Feb. 20, 1956. The demolition and expansion were done that same year (while the congregation worshiped in the school auditorium for a few months, but it is known that there were some changes made to the plan for the chancel area before the construction actually occurred. The newly expanded structure (which also included a balcony, office space and a "radio room" for broadcast equipment) served the congregation for another 30 years before additional changes and, finally, demolition of the transepts became necessary.
Board of Trustees Meets in Lobby of Founders Hall. c. 1990-91

Members of the Board of Trustees meet to discuss church business in the lobby of Founders Hall during the preparations for the expansion of the worship facility, 1990-91. Clockwise, from left: 1.David Nubar 1.John Jakubcin, Jr. 3. unidentified 4. Randy Abell 5. Andy Jakubcin 6. David Duda 7. Don Cook
Books and puzzles in first school, October 17, 1946

Josie Mikler (left) and Betty Ruth Duda enjoy the books and puzzles in the classroom of St. Luke's first school. October 17, 1946. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Boys' Basketball Team, St. Luke's Christian Day School. 1953-54

Boy's Basketball Team for St. Luke's Christian Day School, 1953-54. Not individually identified in school annual.
Boys' Basketball Team, St. Luke's Christian Day School. 1954-55

Boys' Basketball team, St. Luke's Christian Day School. 1954-55. Students not identified in school annual.
Brick church and parsonage, c. 1940

Photo taken from south showing first brick church and the parsonage in which Rev. and Mrs. Stephen Tuhy lived. ca. 1940. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned, 2001, SLLS, for 90th anniversary display.
Brick church, c. 1940, with congregation in receiving line

Newly built brick church, c. 1939-1940, with people gathered outdoors in what seems to be a "receiving line," possibly for the dedication of the building or some other special event. Among the crowd is at least one Pastor (unidentified), who can be distinguished from his clerical robes. Several cars (vintage unknown) can be seen in parking lot, with additional people either arriving or departing from the scene. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned, 2001, SLLS, for 90th anniversary display.
Brick Church Construction, 1938-39

The south side of the brick church, under construction (1938-39)and the partially completed bell tower roof. Workmen on scaffolding. 8x10 black & white print. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
Brick church construction. 1938-39. Workmen on top of bell tower.

Two men (unidentified) stand atop the new bell tower roof during construction of the new brick church, 1938-39. 8x10 black & white print. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.

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