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Indianapolis Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Son's legacy to continue with Butler professor's special needs sports camps
The annual football clinic at Butler University for participants with special needs was different this year for Anne Wilson. It was the first time since the Butler chemistry professor founded the program in 2013 that her son, Miles Cruz, wasn't there. Cruz, who used a wheelchair, was nonverbal and lived with cerebral palsy, died on Feb. 25 from complications from the flu and pneumonia. He was 23. Wilson didn't know what emotions were going to hit when she attended the clinic in April. 'In many ways it's bittersweet,' said Wilson. She knew it was going to be hard, but she also saw it as a way to honor Cruz, his legacy and the family's legacy, too. At the clinic, Butler Coach Joe Cheshire brought the participants and families together on the field to start the day. He introduced Wilson and spoke kindly of Cruz. He presented her with a jersey with Cruz's name that was signed by the football team. And he dedicated this year's clinic to playing for Cruz. It may have been subtle to others, but Cruz's smile was big to those who knew him. It would break out when he saw Hinkle Fieldhouse because he loved going to basketball games. And he would laugh his 'heh-heh-heh' chuckle when he would play pranks on his younger brother, Malcolm. 'He's a goofball,' said Wilson when describing him in 2024. He's 'nonverbal but expressive,' she said. When Malcolm, an upcoming senior at North Central High School, was 4, Wilson took him to the Little Dribblers basketball camp at Butler. While Malcolm ran speedily around, another mom spoke with Wilson, asking if she had other children. Wilson said she and her husband, Wil Cruz, also had an older son, but he wasn't in the basketball camps because he had special needs and used a wheelchair. She mused that it would be great if instead of 100 kids like in this camp, they could have 25 kids with varying levels of special needs gather for an all-abilities clinic. Wilson didn't know she was speaking with Tracy Stevens, wife of then Butler basketball coach, Brad Stevens. He now is the general manager of the Boston Celtics. Brad Stevens 'was like, 'Oh, yeah, we can do that,' ' says Wilson. 'So that's how it got started.' He offered to run the clinic if Wilson would get the participants. They were off. In 2013, the special needs basketball camp began. Men's basketball players volunteered their time alongside Stevens and the special athletes. A call to the Indiana University physical therapy department brought more volunteers. Since that first basketball clinic, Wilson and various Butler sports staff have created football, dance and cheer, baseball and Wiffle ball clinics for special needs athletes. The participants get to have fun and compete; the Butler athletes fulfil their NCAA service requirements. Physical therapy students get hands-on experience. Everyone learns about people with differing abilities. And Cruz, who was social and joyful, got to play sports like his athletic younger brother. 'I have all these parents who now think I'm some sort of superhero status, and that's not it at all,' says Wilson. 'I just asked people, and they said yes. And I'm going to keep asking people to do things until somebody tells me no!' she adds. Wilson and her family will carry on with Miles no longer at their side, but always in their heart. The legacy of bringing sporting opportunities to those with challenges is now the family legacy. Wilson says that working for inclusion is more important now than ever.
Indianapolis Star
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
North Central vs Evansville North in Indiana high school baseball semi-state action
Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Evansville North High School senior Conner Watson (17) delivers a pitch during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against North Central High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School senior Jack Carr (13) delivers a pitch during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Evansville North High School junior Brooks Carroll (4) leads off second base as he concentrates on the North Central High School pitcher during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Evansville North High School sophomore Carson Conley (26) reacts as he rounds third base en route to home after hitting a home run during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against North Central High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Evansville North High School sophomore Carson Conley (26) reacts as he rounds third base en route to home after hitting a home run during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against North Central High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Evansville North High School senior Conner Watson (17) delivers a pitch during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against North Central High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School senior Abel Flessner (8) fields a ground ball in the infield during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School senior Tanner Wilson (23) delivers a pitch during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Evansville North High School junior Tyler Land (2) rounds third and heads toward home to score during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against North Central High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Evansville North High School sophomore Carson Conley (26) celebrates with his teammates as he returns to the dugout after scoring during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against North Central High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School sophomore Jackson Dinnsen (6) delivers a pitch during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Evansville North High School senior Mason Renfro (7) concentrates on the North Central High School pitcher while leading off of second base during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Evansville North High School junior Daniel Cranick (8) fields a grounder at third during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against North Central High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School senior Justin White (12) watches for a throw from senior Abel Flessner (8) during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Evansville North High School junior Brooks Carroll (4) is thrown out at second on a tag by North Central High School sophomore Kole Kreinhagen (4) during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Evansville North High School senior Conner Watson (17) delivers a pitch during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against North Central High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Evansville North High School senior Aiden Vaught (3) winds up to swing while at bat during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against North Central High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Evansville North High School senior Aiden Vaught (3) connects with the ball while at bat during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against North Central High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School sophomore Jackson Dinnsen (6) fields a grounder it to shortstop during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School senior Garrit Ullom (24) makes a throw to first for an out after fielding a hit to third during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School sophomore Jackson Dinnsen (6) delivers a pitch during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School sophomore Jackson Dinnsen (6) delivers a pitch during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School senior Garrit Ullom (24) stretches to catch a throw to third ahead of the Evansville North High School runner during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School senior Gatlyn Patsel (17) makes a throw to second from behind the plate during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School senior Jack Carr (13) delivers a pitch during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School senior Abel Flessner (8) fields a ground ball in the infield during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School senior Garrit Ullom (24) readies at third base during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Evansville North High School senior Aiden Vaught (3) stands on first base after driving in a run during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against North Central High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School senior Jack Carr (13) fields a bunt, and makes a throw to first during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School senior Garrit Ullom (24) fields a hit to third during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School senior Garrit Ullom (24) makes a throw to first for an out after fielding a hit to third during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game against Evansville North High School, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar North Central High School sophomore Jackson Dinnsen (6) stretches for the ball as Evansville North High School sophomore Carson Conley (26) slides safely into second during an IHSAA Class 4A Baseball semi-final semi-state game, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mooresville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Indiana high school girls tennis team state tournament: Jasper beats Brebeuf Jesuit
Jasper High School senior Marian Hayes during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Marian Hayes updates the score of her match against Brebeuf Jesuit High School during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Harper Wigand during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Katherine "Kitty" Noga during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Harper Wigand during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School players celebrate the win of their number one doubles team during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Katherine "Kitty" Noga during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Katherine "Kitty" Noga during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School players prepare before an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School senior Maureen Tancredi during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School freshman Lila Hawkes during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Marian Hayes updates the score during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School senior Maureen Tancredi during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School senior Maureen Tancredi during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Marian Hayes during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Marian Hayes during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School senior Maureen Tancredi during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Marian Hayes during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School senior Caroline Held during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament doubles match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School senior Maureen Tancredi during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School senior Maureen Tancredi during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School senior Maureen Tancredi during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Jasper High School senior Marian Hayes during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Marian Hayes during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Jasper High School senior Marian Hayes during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School senior Caroline Held, right, and freshman Natalie Held during a doubles match in an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Marian Hayes during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Marian Hayes during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Marian Hayes during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper celebrates during the IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School senior Maureen Tancredi during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Katherine "Kitty" Noga during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Harper Wigand during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School senior Maureen Tancredi during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Harper Wigand during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Katherine "Kitty" Noga reacts to a call during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Katherine "Kitty" Noga during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Katherine "Kitty" Noga during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School senior Caroline Held, right, and freshman Natalie Held during a doubles match in an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School senior Chloe Cannon, right, and junior Leah Klapper during a doubles match in an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Harper Wigand during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Katherine "Kitty" Noga during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School head coach Brent Claymon talks with a match official during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Marian Hayes during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Jasper High School senior Marian Hayes during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Katherine "Kitty" Noga during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Katherine "Kitty" Noga during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School head coach Brent Claymon talks with a player throw the fence during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WTWO hosts Top of the Class Luncheon for Valedictorians across the Wabash Valley
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Our 34th annual Top of the Class Luncheon took place Wednesday afternoon, honoring valedictorians from local high schools. America's Got Talent winner Richard Goodall performed as we said congratulations to the 120 valedictorians from more than 40 Wabash Valley schools in Indiana and Illinois. Among the class of 2025 are at least 2 sets of twins sharing Valedictorian honors and at least 2 sets of cousins sharing the top spot. The valedictorian from North Knox, Alex McKinnley, is the 4th valedictorian in her family. Her 3 siblings were also Valedictorians. We heard from her and from the marketing director at Lincoln Trail College, who sponsored the event. 'It's really an honor, especially since all of my siblings were,' said Alex McKinley, North Knox Valedictorian. 'And it's also an honor to share this title with my best friend Malli Lyons who is also valedictorian.' 'One of the things that we're encouraging these students to do is to get college started early,' said Chris Forde from Lincoln Trail College. 'Lincoln Trail College and all of IECC offer summer classes so they have a chance to earn credit over the summer without paying a lot of money, so we tell them it is a financially smart choice for them.' The event took place at North Central High School just down the road from the station. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WATCH: Top of the Class honors top students of the Wabash Valley
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — For the past 34 years, WTWO has honored Valedictorians from throughout the viewing area as the Top of the Class. WTWO understands that years of hard work in the classroom and at home have allowed these students to achieve this honor. Wednesday the students will attend a luncheon to celebrate their accomplishments at North Central High School starting at 11 a.m. (EDT). Sullivan Library faces budget issues with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library While this class is no different than all the others that have been honored, they represent the future. WTWO, Lincoln Trail College, Pepsi, and Piloni's are proud to recognize them as the Top of the Class 2025. Watch the entire ceremony (estimated to start around 12:30 p.m.) live in the video player above. Click here to view the full list of students being honored as well as see photos of the event as the day progresses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
