Viking Christian Leaders: Humility
Congratulations to Elina Hofer (‘25) and Josiah Rice (‘25) who were selected as Viking Christian Leaders for the month of March under “The Wisco Way Word": Humility. We thank God for the way Elina and Josiah 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.
Elina is from West Allis, Wisconsin. She attends Living Hope Lutheran Church and went to grade school at Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School, both in West Allis.
Elina was nominated for the Viking Christian Leader award for her humble leadership in marching band and theatre.
Currently a senior at Wisco, Elina has participated in track, Woodwind Ensemble, 3 O’Clock Jazz, forensics, drama club, musical crew, the fall play, the one-act competition, International Thespian Society, Page Turners Book Club, the book challenge, cooking club, Hope Squad, Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, Viking Christian Leaders Academy, National Honor Society, and Student Council. She has also participated in the marching band, which she served as Drum Major this year, and gone on a Wisco mission trip to Colorado.
Elina has volunteered at Living Hope with the Kid’s Club and by playing the flute for services.
In her spare time, Elina enjoys reading, working with polymer clay, and baking.
After graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Elina plans to major in elementary education at UW-Madison, with an end goal of becoming a lawyer.
Elina characterizes humility in Christian leadership as being dedicated to the people, activities, and opportunities that God has placed in your life and being mindful of the impact you hold.
Josiah is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attends church at Garden Homes in Milwaukee, where he also went to grade school.
Josiah was nominated for the Viking Christian Leader award for his humble willingness to put others before himself.
Currently a senior at Wisco, Josiah has participated in football, basketball, track, Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, Viking Christian Leaders Academy, and Wisco Witnesses in the World. He has also gone on the Civil Rights Tour.
Josiah has volunteered for the alderwoman’s office, at various Wisco events including the recent Daddy-Daughter Dance, and at Garden Homes Lutheran School.
In his spare time, Josiah enjoys playing piano, games, and sports, and laying in bed.
After graduation from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Josiah plans to attend Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa, to major in sports medicine and play football, with the end goal of becoming a physical therapist.
Josiah characterizes humility in Christian leadership as putting others before yourself and understanding the gifts God has given you.
