Viking Christian Leaders: Truth
Congratulations to Kiah Schuessler ('25) and Braxten Wetzel ('25) who were selected as Viking Christian Leaders for the month of October under “The Wisco Way Word": Truth. We thank God for the way Kiah and Braxten have modeled servant leadership at school and in the community. Any student or staff member may nominate a student for the Viking Christian Leaders Award which is presented each month to one young man and one young woman.
Kiah is from West Allis, Wisconsin. She attends church at The Ridge Community Church and went to grade school at St. Marcus Lutheran School, both in Milwaukee.
Currently a senior at Wisco, Kiah has participated in dance, volleyball, soccer, A Cappella Choir, String Ensemble, the spring musical, the fall play, the one-act competition, the International Thespian Society, and WWW. She has also gone on Wisco missions trips to St. Louis and Grenada.
Kiah has volunteered at her church by teaching Sunday School, serving refreshments before services, and aiding with set up and take down of services.
Kiah was nominated for the Viking Christian Leader award for her leadership in the theatre department.
In her spare time, Kiah loves playing soccer, reading, writing, cooking for friends, and running.
After graduation from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Kiah plans to attend the University of Chicago for Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Studies.
Kiah characterizes truth in Christian leadership as being unafraid to be your authentic self and lead others to find their authentic selves, being confident in your promised identity in Christ.
Braxten is from Waukesha, Wisconsin. He is a member at Star of Bethlehem in New Berlin, where he also attended grade school.
Currently a senior at Wisco, Braxten has participated in football, wrestling, and baseball, and he has gone on the Civil Rights Tour.
Braxten has volunteered at his church by ushering for services.
Braxten was nominated for the Viking Christian Leader award for his leadership in the classroom and around school.
In his spare time, Braxten enjoys going to the gym, hanging out with the boys, and listening to music.
After graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Braxten is planning on going into police work, starting with possibly going into the Army and becoming a Military Police Officer.
Braxten characterizes truth in Christian leadership as being honest with others and caring for and loving them, just as Jesus cares for and loves us.
