Center Grove Magazine June 2024

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Basketball standout Trayce Jackson-Davis of Golden State receiving a hug from his CG High School basketball coach Zach Hahn following the Warriors’ game at Indiana.

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CONG TULATIONS CENTER GROVE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2024!

Every issue is a pleasure to publish, but THIS one - the annual June issue of celebrating and honoring the current CGHS graduating class - is perhaps my most favorite.

Our little Trojans run off as kindergartners and, in what feels like a span of two weeks (time is a thief, don’t you know), we watch them stroll across the stage to accept their high school diploma.

The days are long but the years are short. Truer words were never spoken. In those years they’ve grown, matured, and perhaps discovered their natural talents and what will be their lifelong passion. They found their way, they made friends, they made Mother’s Day gifts that we’ll treasure forever, and they brought home germs that made us all sick. They made good grades and bad, made us laugh, made us angry, made us deliriously happy, made us worry, and maybe even made us cry. But most of all, they made our families complete and they made us burst with pride on so many occasions - a feeling we’ll experience yet again on Sunday, June 2.

Congratulations Class of 2024! In true Trojan form, Go Forth and Conquer!

Sincere thanks to Maria Sichting, Secretary at CG High School, and Stacy Conrad, Executive Director of Communications for the Center Grove Community School Corporation, who pull all of the information together to make this issue complete. The community and I appreciate all that you do to make this an enjoyable and memorable issue.

I must also give a special thanks and kudos to Gabriella (Gabe) Egenolf, CGHS Class of 2024 member and student at Central Nine Career Center. Gabe is in the Digital Design program under the instruction of Robert Briones and Brad Magness. Gabe designed a unique back cover specifically for this issue. For those who are, shall we say, “mature,” this might bring back memories of your own childhood reading a certain publication that, as soon as it arrived in the mailbox, prompted you to go straight to the back cover. Creating this was no easy task, but Gabe delivered above and beyond my wildest dreams. I hope you enjoy this fun feature.

As June marches on, we’ll officially celebrate the first day of summer and we’ll also celebrate dear old dad. Happy Father’s Day, gentlemen!

I wish all of you a safe and happy summer full of adventure as well as lazy days. If you’re out shopping, need service of a certain kind, or if you’re hungry, please visit one of our valued partners - the advertisers of Center Grove Magazine. I promise, you will love every single one of them. Lastly, live in the moments. We know all too well that time really does fly.

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Center Grove High School’s Class of 2024 started their high school careers in the midst of COVID restrictions. Despite this rocky start, they learned to navigate high school and thrive. They have learned resilience, grit and an appreciation for life without limits. The talents of this class have shown through, not only in their academics, but also in their athletic and musical successes. They will take with them great memories of their numerous successes, from county titles to state and national championships. We look forward to watching them thrive in the next phases of their lives.

We wish every senior the very best as they start their next chapters in life.

Sincerely,

William K. Long, Ed.D. Superintendent

WE WISH EVERY SENIOR THE VERY BEST AS THEY START THE NEXT CHAPTERS IN LIFE.

The 2023-2024 school year was full of individual, group and team successes in our classrooms, extracurriculars and athletic competitions. The talents possessed by members of this graduating class are diverse, and have been a joy to witness throughout the last four years.

As 2024 CGHS graduates heading off to pursue your post-high school plans, whether that be a college or university, a technical or trade school, an apprenticeship, military service, or employment, I am confident that your last four years at CGHS have prepared you well for what you will encounter next.

You have all developed tremendous skills in goal setting, perseverance, critical thinking and problem solving. Whether it was through a writing assignment in an English class; an experiment in science; a project in engineering and technology or Project Lead the Way; a complex problem in math; a performance in band, choir, orchestra or theater; a portfolio of work in art; challenging your health, physical stamina and fitness in physical education/ health; learning to care for yourself and your family in FACS; learning about our society in social studies; examining the language and culture of another society in world language; or learning about personal and business finance in a business class, you have grown tremendously as learners.

I want to remind you all that you possess brilliant minds capable of critical analysis of the world. You have compassion for others as evidenced by the many community service projects you have been involved in, either individually or as a member of a school club or organization. You have a remarkable capacity to make a positive impact on our community, or on any community in which you choose to live. I want to challenge you to use that capacity to its fullest. Leverage your intelligence, compassion and perseverance to leave a positive mark wherever you go.

I wish you success, good health and happiness as you graduate from Center Grove High School. I hope you will stay in touch with us and let us know how you are doing in future years. Remember to respect and care for yourself, respect and care for others, and remember…It’s great to be a Trojan!

Your Partner in Education,

Jeffry M. Henderson, Ed.D. Principal

CENTER GROVE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2024!

BENEDICT FRANCIS ABELEDA

CAGER ABLE

ALEXA ADAM

KAYLI ADAMSON

TY ADAMS

ELIZABETH ADKISSON

AARAV AGRAWAL

ASHLEY ALDRIDGE

JUDE ALEJO

EVAN ALEXANDER

BASIL ALFADL

CAMERON ALFORD

RACHEL ALFREY

ROBERT ALLEN

SOPHIA ALLEN

MELANIE ALVAREZ-BERRIOS

EVELYN ANDERSON

JONATHAN ANDERSON

MADELYN ANDERSON

NATHAN ANDERSON

ZACHARY ANKNEY

AUDREY ANNEE

TAYLOR ARCHIE

TYLOR ARCHIE

JEREMIAH ARGBAH

ELISE ARMSTRONG

LOGAN ARNOLD

JACOB BABB

ALEXIS BADOLATO

SERGIO BAILEY

NOAH BAKER

CHRISTIAN BANKS

CARSON BASCO

GARRETT BAUERMEISTER

COEN BAUSCHEK

JENNIFER BAUTISTA

JONATHAN BAUZON

KARTER BEAVER

NASARIA BECERRA

AVA BEECHER

AVERY BEGGS

VINCENTE BENCHINO

ELLA BENEDICT

AUBREY BENNETT

ABRAM BENSON

DELORES BIDDINGS

MARAH BILSLAND

ASHLYN BISCHOFF

DOMINIC BISHOP

KAITLYN BLACKLEDGE

KATE BLACK

CAROLINE BLAIR

KATLYNN BOGER

ELIJAH BOGGS

MELEAH BOLIN

AUBRIE BOOKER

BRODY BOSWELL

EVELYN BRACE

ABIGAIL BRADEN

BRETTE BRADLEY

KALEA BRADLEY

ELIZABETH BRADSHAW

SHYANN BRAGG

ETHAN BRANT

REESE BREEDEN

JORDAN BRIDGES

BRODY BRIGHT

OWEN BRIGHT

ALEXIS BROCK

AVA BROCK

ALANAH BROOKS

LANEY BROOKS

AVA BROSMER

HAYLEE BROWN

ZOFIA BROWN

BROOKLYN BRUNER

LILLIAN BRUNSMAN

CALLIE BRYANT-O’RILEY

JALEN BUNDY

JAVON BUNDY

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TERRY CARTER

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TYLER CHERRY

BENJAMIN CHESTNUT

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GRACE CLARKSTON

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JAYLYN COFFEY

PEYTON COFFEY

ALLISON COHEN

ALYSSA COLE

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AVERY STALCUP

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JACKSON STRONG

KATHERINE STRUNK

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LAURYL SULLIVAN

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WALEED TAHA

BROOKS TAYLOR

BRYNNA TAYLOR

GRACE TAYLOR

MADELINE TAYLOR

HANNAH TERRY

ASHLYN THACKER

BAWI THANG

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CHAN LIAN THANG

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GAVIN THOMPSON

RONNIE THOMPSON

EMMA TIDWELL

GABRIEL TILTON

LANDEN TILTON

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JACKSEN TOWNSEND

NOAH TREIDA

REBECCA TRESTER

AARON TUGAN

ALLYSON TURLO

MEGHAN TURLO

GIANETTA TUZZIO

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MIYOKO VALLAD

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DYLAN VAUGHT

ELIJAH VAUGHN

MEGHAN VAUGHAN

LORALI VERMILION

DANIEL VETMAN

TALI VOELKER

ELIJAH VONDIELINGEN

RHIANNON VROOMAN

CAMERON WADDICK

JEMMA WALKER

TAYLOR WALKER

LAUREN WALLMAN

MIRU WANG

BROOKE WARD

KYNADEE WARNER

ABBY WARRICK

KAYLEY WASKOM

EMMA WATSON

JAXEN WATSON

ERIKA WATT

TATIANA WEBSTER

ALEXANDRIA WERNER

COLIN WERNER

TAYLOR WERT

CARISSA WESTELL

CHASE WHALEN

TYLER WHEAT

JOCELYN WHITLEY

NALEN WHITNEY

CHLOE WILHELM

MAXWELL WILKINSON

ISAIAH WILLIAMSON

MAX WILLIAMS

HANNAH WINDGATE

ANABELLE WINKELMANN

RACHEL WIRTS

EMMA WITKEMPER

JESSICA WOMBLES

KEYTON WOOD

JANIYA WOOLFORK

MARZIEH WORKMAN

MATTHEW YODER

ANJU YOSHIDA

SHERIDAN YOUNG

GLORIA ZACARIAS-ISIDRO

JULIO ZEA MATUTE

DARREN ZHENG

CGHS TOP 20 STUDENTS

Aarav Agrawal Purdue University

Elise Armstrong Indiana University

Rebecca Dick Indiana Wesleyan University

Emerson Donaldson Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Ifeoluwa Fasan Purdue University

Kayla Fischer Purdue University

Alita Fischer Purdue University

Sophia Kroll Purdue University

Charles LaRocca U.S. Air Force Academy

Kyle Montgomery University of Iowa

Ellen Nguyen Purdue University

Lindsay Ponder University of Cincinnati

Grayson Roberts Purdue University

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CGHS CLASS OF 2024

President: Shriya Jain Vice-President: Joey Schmitz

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President: Allison Cohen Vice-President: Miru Wang

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2024!

CAM ALFORD

Congratulations, Cam! We are so proud of your accomplishments and the man you are. You have been an absolute JOY to raise. Continue your walk with Jesus as you embark on your next chapter. We love you! Mom, Dad and Kendall

BRODY J. BOSWELL

Congratulations, Brody boy! We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments while at Center Grove. We are excited to cheer you on this fall at ONU! Go Tigers ~ We Love You! Dad, Mom, Breann, Collin, Brett, Shoshana, Brad & Sophie

JAYLYN COFFEY

Jaylyn Coffey...my girlie, I couldn’t be prouder. From the moment I first held you, I wanted great things for you…and here you are about to go out in the world and make them happen! Rocky Top is lucky to have you ~ me too. Lucky to be your mom ~ I love you always & forever.

PEYTON COFFEY

We are so proud of how much you have achieved. We can’t wait to watch you meet your goals at Calvin University! With love from your family :)

OWEN COSS

Congratulations Owen! We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments this year. We are excited for you to start your next chapter at Purdue.

PEYTON GRACE CRIPE

Congratulations! Hard work and dedication have made you a shining star on and off the stage. We’re incredibly proud of your accomplishments and of the amazing woman you’ve become! We’re excited to see where your journey takes you! Love, Mom, Dad & Carson

REBECCA LAUREN DICK

Lauren has been accepted into the John Wesley Honors College at Indiana Wesleyan University, where she will continue to pursue her academic passions and showcase her talent on the tennis court. We love you! Dad, Mom, and Caleb

ISABELLA DILLS

Your vision and leadership have been instrumental in guiding you towards success. We are excited for all the amazing things you will achieve in the future. Congratulations! Love, Mom and Dad

JACKSON DILLS

Your creativity and energy have seen you through many great adventures! We look forward to the journey ahead. Congratulations! Love, Mom and Dad

GABS EGENOLF

No words will describe how challenging your high school journey has been for you. From COVID, the death of your dad and the mess of life that impacted you following his death. You have matured, excelled, and inspired. We love you!

DYLAN EMBERTON

Dylan, we are so proud of all that you have accomplished thus far, but even more proud of the young man that you are. We wish you much success at IU. With all our love, Mom and Dad

ELI EMMONS

It has been an absolute joy watching you grow up. We could not be more proud of the man you have become! We are so excited to see all the things you accomplish in Cincinnati starting in the fall. We love you! Mom, Dad, Will and Sarah

KAYLA AND ALITA FISCHER

Congratulations on your high school graduation! Your journey of knowledge has just begun. May your future be as bright as your achievements today. Embrace every opportunity with courage and passion. Boiler Up! Love, Mom, Dad & Colin

GRACE ELIZABETH GRECA

Grace, Your kind-hearted, hard-working soul will move mountains! Follow your dreams, and reach for the stars! Wherever God and the future leads you, go with all your heart! BOILER UP!

KELSEY GREEN

From kindergarten graduation to high school graduation. You’re going to do amazing at Post University!! We are so proud of you, Kelsey, and all your accomplishments! Not only how hard you work in the classroom, but your love for lacrosse and, most importantly, your love for Jesus! Keep staying the course and don’t ever give up!! Love you, Mom, Connor and Maddie

LANDON HOOVER

We are so proud of you! Your dedication, kindness, and faith will continue to bless your life as you spend the next two years serving a church mission! We can’t wait to see all that this next chapter brings! Love, Mom and Dad

LAUREN KEMERLING

Congratulations, Lauren! We are so proud of you and are so excited for your bright future in music education at Indiana Wesleyan. We love you! Dad, Mom, Annabelle, Quinn and Levi

CONNER KWOCZKA

As I sit here reflecting on the last 16 years, there are not enough words to express the emotions. Saying I’m proud isn’t enough, and I love you beyond measure. Always remember where home is… Love, Mom

KYRAN LEGG

We couldn’t be more proud of the awesome human you are and all your hard work! Your high school journey has been incredible and it’s been an absolute joy watching you crush goals! We can’t wait to see all that you’ll achieve in college! Keep shining – we love you, believe in you, and are cheering you on every step of the way! Love, Mom, Dad, Kolbie, & Ru

AVA LICKLITER

Ava, We are so very proud of you, and we love you so much! Thank you for being amazing! We can’t wait to see what you do with your unlimited potential in life! Love you always, Mom & Dad

KATERI ELISE MANDABACH

We are incredibly proud of the amazing young lady that you have become. Your self-motivation, dedication, and wholehearted approach to everything you do is truly inspiring. Always stay true to yourself and follow your heart. With all our love, Mom & Dad

MAYCIE AND ROBBIE

We are so incredibly excited for your future! You are both following your own paths and we just know you will be successful. Never stop growing and learning! Congratulations and we love you both! Mom (Lisa), Dad (Bob), Savanna and Olivia

KYLE MONTGOMERY

We’re proud of the young man you have become and all you have accomplished! Congratulations and best wishes for success at the University of Iowa. Love, Mom and Dad

DYLAN MEADOR

We are so proud of you Dylan! We are looking forward to watching you begin the next chapter of your life at Indiana University. Go do great things! We love you! Mom, Dad, and Bradley

JOEY SCHMITZ

We are so proud of your hard work in school, on the court and in the community. We are looking forward to watching you play basketball and succeed at Rose-Hulman! Love Mom, Dad, and Isabelle

EMI SCOTT

These years flew by and we are beyond proud of you! Your determination and hard work paid off. We can’t wait to see what your future holds at Franklin College! Congratulations!! We love you, Mom, Dad, Ali, Kyle, Grandma & Grandpa

CAITLYN SHOSTEN

Congratulations on not only graduating high school, but earning your associate’s degree and tech honors certificates! We are so incredibly proud of you. It has been such an honor to watch you learn, grow and excel despite many obstacles. Your perseverance, strength, discipline, and work ethic shine through in everything you do. We know you will do absolutely amazing things! We love you. Mom, Dad, Audri, Smurf and Barry

TYLER J. SKIPPER

Congratulations, Tyler! We are so proud of the man you have become! You overcame all odds that were meant to slow you down, but you never gave up! Between playing lacrosse for four years, working with the special needs community, especially Gage Man, volunteering your time at church, being a great example for your brothers, and finishing all your certifications early for welding, you are amazing! We can’t wait to watch you continue to achieve all your dreams! We love you and are SO proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Isaac and Samuel

ASHLYN THACKER

Watching you grow into the beautiful and amazing woman you have become has been our greatest joy! We are so proud of you Ash!

EMMA TIDWELL

Senior year has come and gone so quickly. To say I am proud of you is an understatement. I am excited for you to start this new journey in life at Purdue and watch your dreams come true. I will be here every step of the way. I don’t know if you knew, so I’m taking this chance to say, I had the best day with you today. I love you!

LANDEN TILTON

We are so proud of everything you have accomplished! We can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you. Your sweet demeanor and kind heart will continue to take you far in life. We love you. Mom, Dad and Brodie

JEMMA WALKER

Congratulations, Jemma, on your graduation! Your achievements are impressive, but your kind heart and giving spirit make us proudest. Your willingness to help others is inspiring. Excited for your future adventures! Love, Mom and Dad.

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Teachers of the Year

Center Grove Community School Corporation is proud to announce the Teachers of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year. Each teacher is recognized for making an extraordinary impact on students and colleagues in his/her building.

Center Grove High School

Jennifer Casselman, Special Education

Center Grove Middle School Central Dan Andersen, Choral Music

Sugar Grove Elementary School Erin Brown, Grade Three

Center Grove Middle School North David Marquez, Grade Six

The Academy at Sugar Grove Kelly Blakely, Preschool

Walnut Grove Elementary School Katie Chrenko, Music

Center Grove Elementary School

Rebekah Smith, Grade Four

Pleasant Grove Elementary School Jessica Raber, Special Education

Maple Grove Elementary School Samantha Henry, Special Education

North Grove Elementary School Christy Bailey, Special Education

DAN ANDERSEN AWARDED

Teacher of the Year

Mr. Andersen is the choral music director at Middle School Central. This is his 30th of year teaching in Center Grove. As Teacher of the Year, Andersen will receive $1,000, courtesy of Wallman Financial, LLC to spend in her classroom. He will represent Center Grove in the Indiana Teacher of the Year competition.

“Dan Andersen has had an indelible impact on many, many Center Grove students during his 30-year tenure,” said Bill Long, Ed.D. Interim Superintendent. “He works to see the whole child, not just the choir student in front of him. This helps him build lasting connections with his students.”

“It is quite an honor to be named the Teacher of the Year for the Center Grove School Corporation.” said Andersen. “To be chosen from the hundreds of incredible teachers in Center Grove is very humbling.”

Center Grove honored 78 current, former, and retired teachers with Legacy Awards. Center Grove High School seniors nominate the teacher they believe had the greatest impact on them during their time in Center Grove schools.

CENTER GROVE E.S.

Stephen Blackburn **

Samantha Dikeman

Shannon Nunnelly

Rebekah Smith

Jennifer Taylor

Rose Tomishima **

Teresa West *

MAPLE GROVE E.S.

Carrie Dilley **

Bernard Doyle

Edward Gunner Erwin **

Elizabeth Leavitt

Stacey Raftery

Johnny Dustin Russell **

Angela Williamson **

NORTH GROVE E.S.

Clarke Chafin **

Amanda Gainey

Luann Luck

Blake Mayfield +

Sandra Serpico *

PLEASANT GROVE E.S.

Suanne Chastain *

Jennifer Fields

Heather Garvey

Amber Hassett

Jordan Johnson **

Nicole Montfort **

SUGAR GROVE E.S.

Ashlee Miller

Jason Mueller +

Harold (Doug) Wooton *

CG M.S. CENTRAL

Daniel Andersen

Amy Daugherty

Jennifer Ferguson

Kevin Gaughan

John (Will) Hibner

Erin Klingshirn

Brandon Painter

Stacie Painter

Susan Porter *

Gary Robinson *

Christopher Shadday

Julie Shaver

Heather Storey

Bryan Turner

Lindsey Wissel

Audra Wood

CG M.S. NORTH

Michael Bolla

January Bowen

Pamela Calvert *

Elizabeth Flath **

Andrew Krummen **

Martin (Mitch) McCoy **

Travis McMahen

Andrew McRoberts

Alison Oppenheimer

Jeffrey Peterson

Kelli Swigert

Margaret (Meg) Witt *

Keenan Plew

CENTER GROVE H.S.

Bradford Buskirk

Michelle Carter

Katie DeArmitt

Susanne Ebacher-Grier

Summer Ehresman

Carol Galyan *

Courtney Gradert

Alan Hagedorn

Eric Howe

Gregory Jansen

Nicholas Lyon

Lesley McDougal

Josie McSherry

Alisha Milligan

Danielle Munn

Toby Rumple

Joseph Rushka

Kevin Schuessler

Heidi Shackleford

Joshua Surface

Sarah Terrell

Catherine Zenor

* Retired

** No longer with CGCSC + Awarded posthumously

(L-R) Bill Long, Ed.D., Superintendent; Dan Andersen, 2024 CGCSC Teacher of the Year; Ron Wallman, Wallman Financial, LLC

Support Staff of the Year

Center Grove Community School Corporation is excited to announce the first class of honorees for Support Staff of the Year. These staff members were chosen by their colleagues for the exceptional contributions they make in their buildings.

Center Grove High School Maria Sichting, Secretary

Center Grove Middle School Central Nicole Eckerty, Secretary

Center Grove Middle School North Vicki Ortega, Library Manager

Center Grove Elementary School Jessica Coffey, Special Education Assistant

Maple Grove Elementary School

Bobbie Firrie, Special Education Assistant

North Grove Elementary School Gregory Wampler, Custodian

Pleasant Grove Elementary School Kathy Freudenstein, Special Education Assistant

Sugar Grove Elementary School Joyce Hartman, Secretary

Walnut Grove Elementary School Lisa Allison, Secretary

The Academy at Sugar Grove Sarah Suggs, Secretary

Operations Center (Maintenance and Transportation) Marlene West, Bus Driver

Education Service Center, Emergency Ops. Center, CG IT Center Lena Triwedi, Payroll Specialist

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Carrie Smith, MD, FACOG

Heather Andrews, MD, FACOG

David B. Ensley, MD, FACOG

Emily Cline, MD, FACOG

Mandi Harmon, WHNP-BC

Diana Haymond, MSN, CNM

John P. Norris, MD, FACOG

THE FINISHING TOUCH

Writer / Malisa Dills

“WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER AND IT SHOWS WHEN WE STAND HAND IN HAND MAKE OUR DREAMS COME TRUE”

Few words have ever been more fitting than when several leads from Center Grove Middle School North’s 2020 production of Disney’s hit, “High School Musical”, united with their 2024 counterparts for an inspiring finale singing, “We’re All in This Together.”

In 2020, CGMSN’s planned production of this musical was well underway in rehearsals, but, like so many other events, the pandemic brought down the curtain.

Center Grove High School senior and MSN Drama Club choreographer, Brooklyn Bruner, was to play the role of Martha.

“When our 8th grade show was canceled, I was devastated,” Bruner says. “We had worked so hard, and we were so excited about being able to perform.”

As the 2024 production was being discussed, it seemed like the perfect time to revive the show, but with a clever and meaningful twist – inviting the previously selected cast members, now in the denouement of their high school careers, to perform alongside.

“The show concept came together naturally with this year being the four-year anniversary and most of the main cast being

seniors. It really seemed like the perfect year,” Tori Sigafoes says, choir and drama director. “I was initially a little nervous asking the students to come back, but they were all really excited and helpful. I think they remembered how impactful drama club was to their middle school experience, and they got the opportunity to be that impact for the current middle school students.”

“It was a heartwarming experience on opening night when the audience started applauding the moment the high school students walked onto the stage!” Sigafoes says.

The performances took place on April 12th and 13th.

Photography / Malisa Dills and Heather Simpson McDonald

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CGHS ATHLETICS CONTINUE TO SHINE ON INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM LEVELS

Writer / Kevin Conrad, CG Sports Network

FORMER CENTER GROVE STANDOUTS SHINING BRIGHTER THAN EVER

Center Grove High School (CGHS) football Head Coach Eric Moore’s program motivational motto is “Hard Work x Dedication = Success.” This principle was fully embodied at the 2024 NFL Draft, when the Chicago Bears selected former CGHS defensive lineman Austin Booker with the 144th pick. Booker’s journey from playing football in elementary school in the Center Grove Bantam League to becoming a professional football player is a testament to the success of Center Grove’s football program.

“I had an amazing visit [to Chicago],” says Booker. “I know I will be in good hands going forward. I’m 21, so I know I have many years to get stronger and faster, so I’m just looking to keep growing in the NFL.”

Booker impressed many of the pro scouts with his ultracompetitive spirit.

“It comes from playing tackle football since kindergarten,” says Booker. “My dad also played defensive tackle. I’ve always had that motor, wanting to get to the ball, make hits and get to the quarterback. I’ve always had that. I love the game. I’m treating every down like it’s my last.”

After playing in the Center Grove Bantam League, Booker played two years at Center Grove Middle School North, and concluded his youth career with three seasons on the CGHS varsity team. As a senior, Booker played a pivotal role in the Trojans’ triumphant 2020 6A state championship campaign, contributing 36 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.

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CG football great #94 Austin Booker participating in the Chicago Bears’ rookie minicamp. Photo provided by the Chicago Bears.

In 2023 Booker was named an All-Big 12 First Team selection, and the Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year after one year at Kansas University. His transition from high school to college was not without its challenges, but his determination and hard work paid off. Booker participated in the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine and Reese’s Senior Bowl following the season. Booker transferred to Kansas after two years at the University of Minnesota.

Booker’s high school teammate, Carson Steele, was signed by the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas

City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the draft. Steele had a brilliant four-year career as a running back for the Trojans. In his final season at CGHS, Steele had 1,659 yards rushing and 31 rushing touchdowns, won a state title, and earned the coveted 2020 Indiana Mr. Football award. He concluded his prep career with 5,907 yards rushing, 82 rushing touchdowns, and 16 school records.

However, despite his high school success, Steele only received one Division I scholarship offer. It came from Ball State University. He played two seasons for the

Cardinals, recording 12 100-yard rushing games. In 2022 he had a career-high 198 rushing yards in one game, and his season total of 1,556 rushing yards ranked him ninth nationally and was top in the conference. He played his final collegiate season at UCLA, appearing in 12 games with nine starts, rushing for 847 yards.

Booker and Steele join current Los Angeles Rams safety Russ Yeast in the NFL as the only current CGHS players in the league. Yeast became the first CGHS player drafted into the NFL, taken by the Rams in 2022. Over the past two seasons, Yeast has 71

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tackles in 32 games with the Rams. He earned defensive player of the game honors in LA’s win at San Francisco in the 2023 regular-season finale. Yeast was also the first Trojan to play in an NFL playoff game when the Rams played at Detroit in mid-January, losing to the Lions 24-23. Yeast recorded five tackles, four of which were solo tackles.

CG football great #42 Carson Steele participating in the Kansas City Chiefs’ rookie minicamp. Photo provided by the Kansas City Chiefs.

BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM CELEBRATES MILESTONE

CGHS’s boys basketball program celebrated a significant milestone by drafting its first player into the NBA, Trayce Jackson-Davis. Jackson-Davis, taken as the final pick in the 2023 draft, immediately had an impact in his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors. He ended the season as a starter, averaging nearly eight points, five rebounds, and one block per game in 68 games.

“Trayce had an outstanding rookie season and was such a joy to watch night in and night out, from having high-flying lob dunks to blocking the best players in the NBA like Giannis [Antetokounmpo] and [Victor Wembanyama],” says Jackson-Davis’s CGHS Head Coach Zach Hahn. “Expectations for all players coming into the NBA are unknown. Trayce exceeded expectations and cemented himself into the starting lineup for one of the best franchises in the NBA. He proved through consistent rebounding, blocking shots, and efficiency on offense that he deserved the opportunity to play a key role for the Warriors. Trayce has always been a high-IQ player. He greatly understands spacing, angles, and timing on the defensive end. His future is as bright as he wants it to be. He will have to continue to get in the gym and outcompete guys daily. If he does that, his next contract will be lucrative, and he can play in the NBA for 10 to 15 years.”

CG basketball standout Trayce Jackson-Davis of Golden State with CG High School basketball coach Zach Hahn’s son, Kam, following the Warriors’ game at Indiana.

BOYS GOLF WINS

NORTH-SOUTH CUP OVER CARMEL

CGHS boys golf clinched a thrilling victory in the 2024 North-South Cup, defeating its arch rival Carmel by 24 strokes. The Trojans’ collective effort, led by juniors Brody Holubar and Noah Parsetich, who were co-medalists with scores of 71, resulted in a team score of 291, surpassing Carmel’s 315. This win adds to the Trojans’ impressive victories, including the Trojan Classic and Yorktown Invitational.

SOFTBALL COUNTY CHAMPS

CGHS softball captured the 2024 Johnson County Tournament title with a 6-1 home win over Indian Creek. The Trojans outscored their opponents in three tournament games 31-1. Senior Riley Janda led the CGHS offense in the tourney with five hits, two of which were home runs, and seven batted in. Senior pitcher Riley Henson secured the wins in the circle in the final and semifinal games, striking out eight batters, and only allowing three hits in four-and-two-thirds innings pitched. Congratulations to Alyssa Coleman on winning her 100th game as the head coach of the Trojans softball program.

CG softball seniors, Riley Henson, Hannah Haberstroh, Riley Janda and Kynadee Warner, are presented with the 2024 Johnson County Tournament championship trophy.

BOYS TRACK & FIELD COUNTY CHAMPS

CG senior track runner Gavin Rockwell set the school record for the outdoor 3200 meters with a time of 9:11.50 in the Carmel Distance Showcase

CGHS boys track and field won the Johnson County meet under first-year Head Coach Brad Timmons. The Trojans set two county meet records: the 4x800 relay team of Kyle Montgomery, Gavin Rockwell, Cameron Cox and Jayden Salo with a time of 8:05:14; and the 4x400 relay team of Ben Tapak, Brevin Holubar, Austin Hennessy and Daxon Sauer with a time of 3:21:24. Boys track and field also took first in the Warren Central Invitational, Kokomo Relays, Trojan Classic and Noblesville Relays. CGHS senior Gavin Rockwell set the school record in the outdoor 3,200 meters at 9:11:50 in the Carmel Distance Showcase.

CGHS GIRLS RUN AWAY WITH AWARDS TOO

CGHS girls track and field placed first in the Trojan Classic, and second in the Johnson County meet and Kokomo Relays.