Stand Down with a Heart 2020

Goodwill industries of Michiana and community partners hosted events in LaPorte, Warsaw, South Bend, and Elkhart throughout the year. The goal of the stand down is to help veterans and their families who are experiencing financial challenges. For some, it’s a time to receive a warm meal and clothing. For others, it’s a life changing event. Our Middlebury American Legion Auxiliary participated by donating $500 from their poppy fund toward much needed undies and t-shirts. The poppy funds were the result of two events held at the Chalet Party Shoppe twice this year. The proceeds are being distributed with our local veterans and their families in need. Thank you Middlebury and our neighboring communities for your continued support of our veterans!

CELEBRATING

YEARS 1910-2020

My name is Mila Opacich and I am a senior diver at Northridge. My parents are Aimee and Eli Opacich and they have supported me in all my endeavors for as long as I can remember. I have been a part of the Northridge Swim and Dive team for the last three years and dive for IISD year-round. Last year was my first year doing pole vault for the track team. For me, being on the swim team has been an amazing experience. It provided me with a sense of community when I first came to high school, and I have enjoyed growing closer with that community for the last three years.

In addition to sports, I am also a part of the National Honor Society, the Northridge Environmental Organization, and the Raider Freshman Mentor program. I am currently enrolled in workbased learning, and am employed at Crossroads Health and Cosmetic Center PC. In my free time I volunteer at LoveWay Inc. After high school I plan on majoring in biology and eventually attending veterinary school.

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