Alumni
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We welcome news about you and your family. Please keep us updated with your contact information and sending us news for Bridges magazine, which always includes an alumni section. Most grads attest to making life-long friendships. We hope to facilitate those ongoing connections and friendships through reunions and other alumni events. Nominations are now being accepted for the Alumnus of the Year Award. This award presented yearly to one or two alumni who recently have made a significant contribution through service in their community, profession, family or church. Please send suggestions to Kate Grieser at Grieserke@lancastermennonite.org.
Upcoming Reunions and Events
Known by many as Brother Frank, Frank was a lifelong educator, community leader, and servant of Jesus. After serving with Mennonite Central Committee in Columbia, he spent much of his life working with young people. He established and implemented mediation programs for schools throughout Lancaster County, helping students to learn and practice peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and reconciliation.
Frank was also known for his acts of kindness in his neighborhood, church, and family.
In June of 2023, Frank was diagnosed with ALS and he passed away in August of 2024. We are so grateful for the impact Frank made in so many of our lives, and for the ongoing impact he has left on his students and the broader Lancaster community. He is being honored as an Alumnus of the Year in memoriam because he embodied the LM core values of Seeking Jesus Wholeheartedly, Building Bridges of Peace, and Living Compassionately.
Jared is a physician with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in Family Medicine, and has been instrumental in starting their Street Medicine program over the past few years. He has come to love family medicine because of how it is oriented toward helping patients achieve overall health. Dr. Nissley's medical interests include HIV care, addiction, and improving health care access for the uninsured and underinsured. He also is an instructor in the family medicine residency program, and finds that to be an exciting and stimulating place to work alongside bright and inspiring minds.
“LM was a very important part of my journey,” related Jared Nissley ’03. “I learned that God cares about our spiritual wellness and also our wellness as human beings. I also learned that Jesus wants his followers to work toward a world that reflects the values of his kingdom.”
“I eventually chose a career as a family doctor because I thought it was a way to live out those values.” Jared wanted to be a loving presence for people in difficult circumstances. “Family medicine as a discipline advocates for the most vulnerable members of society, which I find especially Christ-like.”
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Alumni Athletic Club
The Blazer Nation is a voluntary group of former athletes and friends at LM.
- Provide an opportunity for former athletes and friends to re-connect with each other and LMS
- Support current LM athletes by attending games
- Honor alumni athletes and teams for excellence
- Support the LMS "Bridges to the Future" campaign
- Help to identify future athletic capital projects
- Support the mission and ministry of developing LMS student athletes and leaders
- Promote local community support through the Mennonite Sports Organization
- Develop and improve communication with alumni athletes via social media
- Assist the Athletic Director and Alumni Relations Liaison in coordinating events and activities such as Homecoming
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