Did you know that the land on W. Arizona Avenue used to be a ten acre farm?
The land on which Denver Lutheran High School sat was purchased for $35,000 dollars in 1953, one month after then-principal Norman Brinkman was called and arrived in Denver.
Did you know that an old chicken coop remained on campus for over a decade?
A chicken coop, a larger barn, and the "little white house" were the three buildings that remained from the former farm. The house held two classrooms and a library, and the chicken coop and barn were officially designated Classroom Three and Classroom Four, respectively. These two buildings remained until the construction of the school gymnasium, which began in 1967.
Did you know that the "little white house" stood every year of Denver Lutheran's existence?
The house on Arizona served as a home for the male teachers. They showered, ate, and even smoked cigarettes in the house. The house was one of the remnants of the original farm, and stood until the consolidation resulted in the sale of the campus in 2011.
Did you know that only $170,000 was needed for the school to be built?
Only $170,000! The majority of the money raised involved Principal Brinkman going door-to-door in the neighborhood of Denver Lutheran.
Did you know that the original plan for Denver Lutheran High School included an industrial arts shop?
In this day in age, a specialized shop class would never even be considered for a brand new high school. Another specialized classroom was designed for home economics, but neither room was constructed as the original plan was scrapped. The first wing, shown at the top of this page, was constructed in time for the school's second year.
Did you know that the 1955-1956 school year began with 77 students?
That's quite the difference compared to today's 360 students and counting. The inaugural school year was equipped with four teachers, one of whom was principal Norman Brinkman. The class was comprised of 49 freshmen and 28 sophomores. The first graduating class saw 28 seniors receive their diplomas in 1958.
Did you know that the first boys basketball game was against Parker High School?
Although the opponent was not Lutheran Parker, Parker High School seems ironic in retrospect, because Denver Lutheran moved operations to Parker, Colorado in 2011. The Lights fell in the game, 48-37.
Did you know that CHSAA did not allow private schools in until Denver Lutheran?
Before the 1967-1968 school year began, Denver Lutheran High School became one of two private high schools to enter the Colorado High School Activities Association. Their entrance required them to build a gymnasium, known as the Light House. The Light House was to be built on the same site as the chicken coop.
Did you know that the mission of Lutheran High School has never changed?
Across 59 years, two campuses, and thousands of students, Lutheran High School still provides a Christ-centered education focused on enhancing the faith of both students and faculty.
The land on which Denver Lutheran High School sat was purchased for $35,000 dollars in 1953, one month after then-principal Norman Brinkman was called and arrived in Denver.
Did you know that an old chicken coop remained on campus for over a decade?
A chicken coop, a larger barn, and the "little white house" were the three buildings that remained from the former farm. The house held two classrooms and a library, and the chicken coop and barn were officially designated Classroom Three and Classroom Four, respectively. These two buildings remained until the construction of the school gymnasium, which began in 1967.
Did you know that the "little white house" stood every year of Denver Lutheran's existence?
The house on Arizona served as a home for the male teachers. They showered, ate, and even smoked cigarettes in the house. The house was one of the remnants of the original farm, and stood until the consolidation resulted in the sale of the campus in 2011.
Did you know that only $170,000 was needed for the school to be built?
Only $170,000! The majority of the money raised involved Principal Brinkman going door-to-door in the neighborhood of Denver Lutheran.
Did you know that the original plan for Denver Lutheran High School included an industrial arts shop?
In this day in age, a specialized shop class would never even be considered for a brand new high school. Another specialized classroom was designed for home economics, but neither room was constructed as the original plan was scrapped. The first wing, shown at the top of this page, was constructed in time for the school's second year.
Did you know that the 1955-1956 school year began with 77 students?
That's quite the difference compared to today's 360 students and counting. The inaugural school year was equipped with four teachers, one of whom was principal Norman Brinkman. The class was comprised of 49 freshmen and 28 sophomores. The first graduating class saw 28 seniors receive their diplomas in 1958.
Did you know that the first boys basketball game was against Parker High School?
Although the opponent was not Lutheran Parker, Parker High School seems ironic in retrospect, because Denver Lutheran moved operations to Parker, Colorado in 2011. The Lights fell in the game, 48-37.
Did you know that CHSAA did not allow private schools in until Denver Lutheran?
Before the 1967-1968 school year began, Denver Lutheran High School became one of two private high schools to enter the Colorado High School Activities Association. Their entrance required them to build a gymnasium, known as the Light House. The Light House was to be built on the same site as the chicken coop.
Did you know that the mission of Lutheran High School has never changed?
Across 59 years, two campuses, and thousands of students, Lutheran High School still provides a Christ-centered education focused on enhancing the faith of both students and faculty.