Center Grove Magazine June 2020

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Congratulations Center Grove High School Class of 2020! Your families, friends, and the entire Center Grove Community celebrate your achievements and wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

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enter Grove High School’s Class of 2020 is one that will never be forgotten. We are only beginning to understand the impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our world.

But we can clearly see how it has changed the last months of school for our students. This situation has helped us learn the importance of the little things we take for granted, like the freedom to enjoy a meal in a restaurant or hug a friend. We have learned these little things are the big things. That lesson is one many people never learn. But for our Class of 2020, it is one they will never forget.

As a parent of a senior and junior myself, COVID-19 has had such an emotional impact on me as a father. I was looking forward to so many things such as; watching my beautiful daughter Emma participate in Prom and watching her perform in the World Guard International Indoor Percussion Championships at Dayton, Ohio. There is always hope for next year! However, it has been almost unbearable to think that I may not get the opportunity to hand my son, Richie, his diploma as he walks across the stage or to think that we may not be able to have friends and family over for an open house to celebrate his 13-years of education.

On the upside, I have had the blessing of being “trapped” with my whole family during this crisis. It has been amazing to get so much time with everyone at home. Our junior and senior are forced to have at least one meal a day with us at the table! Such a small thing in the grand scheme, but something that will be in my heart and soul forever. We have had conversations about the human condition through which I witness the love and passion each of them has for life. We all need to hang on to those blessings.

Because I have a senior, I have had the great fortune to get to know so many of our seniors on a more personal level. This makes the class of 2020 extra special for me. I have watched them grow up on the soccer field, football field, and baseball field as well as on the stage or in a performance playing an instrument. I have watched so many of our seniors become Eagle Scouts, National Merit Scholars, and athletic superstars! I share in each parents’ pain and sadness that we lack the closure that usually comes at this time in life.

We started our school year, as we do every year, with a theme. This year’s theme is “High Hopes.” Every staff member at Center Grove has High Hopes for the students in our care. As our seniors take the next step in their lives, my hope is that their future is filled with success, friendships, and the joys of many, many big and little things.

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he 2019-2020 school year is unlike anything I have seen in my lifetime as an educator. The impact that the novel Coronavirus has had on our society is immense, and it will take some time to fully comprehend just how much it has changed our world.

However, there are some impacts that were felt by the Class of 2020 immediately.

You missed out on many of the final culminating events of the traditional high school experience. Prom was canceled, many of the honors programs and events were converted to virtual events, the IHSAA ended the basketball tournament series prior to completion and spring sports were canceled.

Choir, band and orchestra performances and competitions, as well as academic competitions, were all canceled. There is no doubt your high school experience was cut short.

While we are all terribly sad that those events could not continue, I want to remind you that none of those things define you or limit your future possibilities. You are a remarkable class of graduates with brilliant minds, compassionate hearts, and unlimited potential to make a difference in the world. You have shown resilience and positivity in a time of crisis and the acts of kindness I have seen you involved in inspire me.

I am confident that you have learned from this experience and will use those lessons in your actions, both personally and professionally, as you accomplish your goals and aspirations in the future. 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

REMEMBER TO RESPECT AND CARE FOR YOURSELF, RESPECT AND CARE FOR OTHERS, AND REMEMBER… IT’S GREAT TO BE A TROJAN!

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Congratulations Center Grove High School

Jack Abbott Gage Adams Luke Ader Mahek Agrawal Raya Al Jaibachi Emma Alexander Shannon Alte Hailey Amato Elizabeth Andersen Eric Anusewicz Rachel Argbah Richard Arkanoff Emani Armstrong MaKayla Arzate Holyn Aukerman Kyle Bachmann Kennedy Bader Ayudhvir Bajwa Averie Baker Max Baker Brian Ballangee Makayla Bandy Isaac Barkdull Mara Bastin Kailee Bauer Patrick Baysinger Allison Beach Jada Beetz Kaleb Beisel Hailey Bellian Emma Benefiel Anita Beth Benkert Jalen Bennett Emily Berg Kaitlynn Berg Kevin Beshears Vinay Bhamidipati Hannah Bilsland Noah Bilsland Teagan Bixler Carly Bjerregaard Amanda Blahunka Elizabeth Blazek Elizabeth Boas Jenna Boha Hannah Bokal Halle Booher Ethan Boots Marissa Bounin Ross Bounin Gabriel Boyd Mary Branam Olivia Brandt Makaia Brian Grace Bridgewater Tycen Bright Kennedy Brim Ashley Briscoe Evan Brooks Sophia Brooks

Brianna Brown Jamie Brown Kennedy Brown Logan Brown Samuel Brunsman Marcela Buehrer Timothy Bumps Carly Burris Kiersten Burris Skylar Burries Adam Butcher Morgan Butler Brian Caccioppo Gavin Cagle Peyton Cangany Elayna Cantrell Gracie Caperton Grant Caperton Hannah Carlton Jacob Carson Michael Carter Jordan Casey Dylan Castle Samantha Catalano Nicholas Chamberlin Alex Christie Jessica Claridge Da’Shawn Clark Justin Cleary Lillian Cloud Olivia Clouse Shannon Coffey Matthew Collins Corey Combs Haley Comstock Claire Conder Allison Conkin Donald Conrad Ana-Elizabeth Cook Lauren Cooley Benjamin Cooney Brianna Copenhaver Kailey Copenhaver Tyler Cornett Alyson Cox Christian Cox Courtney Cox Connor Coyle Fabion Craig Jacob Crickmore Michelle Crites Ethan Crowe Katie Cuculick Christopher Culbertson Avrey Cummings Sophia Cundiff William Cunha Logan Dales Jacob Dalton Bethany Davey

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Brookelyn Davis Hope Davis Logan Davis Rachel Dawson Mitchell Deardurff Richard DeChant Silas Deckard Sophia DeMarco Alexander Devaney Carter Dillon Drake Dillon Drew Dillon Carter Dills Adler Dodson Cole Donica Suzanne Dowell Abigail Drake Carmen Duffy Branden Duncan Jacqueline Duncan Tessa Dunlop Paige Dwyer Grace Dyer Elena Eberwine Bryce Eblin Ashley Eck Elizabeth Edel Margaret Eley Audrey Elliott Gabrielle Ellis Matthew Elmore Brenna Emerson Paige Epperson Kirsten Eriksson Caron Esslinger Nicholas Estes Gracie Etter Lillian Euler Meredith Fain Alexis Fair Joaquin Fajardo Julia Falcone Alexandria Fanter Anuoluwa Fasan Madison Fergason Braden Ferguson Jacob Finchum Kaci Finchum Lily Fischer Sophia Fischer Trent Fischer Devin Fisher Pierce Folds Caleb Francis Alainna Frankel Corey Frazzini Brandon Fritz Connor Fuhr Christopher Fulmer Joel Galloway

Jacob Galyean Raegan Gandolph Andrea Garcia Jennifer Garcia Jackson Gardner Kristen Garrison Jakob Gashti Gavin Gavorski Madison Gavorski Joshua Gibson Rileigh Gietl Alona Gilpin Anthony Gipson Madison Gloyeske Dylan Godsave Michael Goebel Jalen Goines Philip Golder Olivia Gooch Nicholas Gooding Gage Gosnell Drew Gregory Matthew Gregory John Grehn Kevin Grider Nicholas Griner Emily Groce Mylee Grounds Ethan Grubb Joren Gudaitis Lance Gutierrez Dalton Gwinn Reid Habenicht Marin Habig Sophia Hagedorn Braden Hale Alexandra Hall Quinn Halloran Madison Hammill Jenna Hans Timothy Hanson Nicholas Hardy Danielle Harrell Gabrielle Harrell Marielle Harrell Adrianna Harritt Benjamin Hartley Christian Haskell John Hasquin Rylan Hassett Sierra Haviland Alex Heck Madeline Heineman Rylynn Heintz Emma Helweg Jacqueline Henderson Lexie Hendrickson Latrisha Herman Colin Herron Grant Herron

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Elizabeth Hickman Skyelar Hicks Britney Higgs Abigail Hoard Seth Hofmeister Chandler Holloway Ethan Holmecki Carter Holzer Grace Hommel Wood Matthias Hopkins Alexandria Hopper Brooklyn Hornaday Sophie Horning Gavin Hostetter Macy Hough Lindsey Howard Adam Hubbard Andrew Hubele William Hubrecht Augustus Huhn Benjamin Hummel Jacob Humphrey Kaia Hunter Lindsey Ingle Jamie Jackomis Jordan Jackomis Madeline Jackson Katelyn Jansen Lauren Jarboe Jonathan Jeffries Benjamin Johnson Caleb Johnson Elijah Johnson Jalen Johnson Kyler Johnson Russell Johnson Magdalene Joseph Graham Kanwit Chloe Kaptain Hailey Kassoumis Balwinder Kaur Nevaeh Keevers Nicholas Kellar Ian Kelly Genavieve Kenney Rhianan Kidwell Michael Klingshirn Emma Knox Luke Kolthoff Daphne Koziura Elizabeth Kuebel Graeson Kujath Claire Kuntz Larsen LaFoe Taylor Lambert Isabelle Larocque Eric Lasley Zoe Lawless Jonathon Leach Matthew Leachman

Jacob Leathers Maxwell Leitgeb Lindsay Liddle Brianna Limbruner Kate Lindsay Nathaniel Lindsay Anna Line Brayden Littell Cooper Livermore Marshall Long Colyn Love Lillian Lucas Harrison Luck Leslie Luong Bailey Lutz Kaniese Mack Archit Malik Sarrah Mander Katherine Mann Rachel Marchino Josiah Marqua Gracie Marsh Audra Martin Jacob Martin Kaitlyn Martlage Ethan Matei Devon Mathena Connor Matthews Lucas Maurizio Susan May Alyssa Mayo Nathan McBride Matthew McCarty Bryn McCracken Maleea McCullough Charles McDaniel Sydney McDaniel Reiley McGee Ellie McGowin Emmelia McKenzie Jackson McKnight Morgan McLain Donte McNeal Rachael McNeil Caleb McWilliams Bradley Meador Matthew Miles Allison Miller Jacob Miller Ashley Mills Matthew Mills Philip Milto Breanna Miner Benjamin Mitchell Nathan Mocas Sean Montgomery Katlyn Moore Lauren Morford Ryan Morgan Audrey Mroczka Samuel Muesing Conner Mullins Gavin Munson Bryce Murphy Athulya Nair Carly Nelson

Angelina Nguyen William Nitschke Kylie Novak Thomas Novotny Jeanna Nunnally Olivia Oliver Samantha Olthoff Logan Orender Addison Osborn Kelsey Osborne Isaac Outland Elijah Owens Rowan Palmer Shreya Parikh Jenna Parker Isaiah Parr Colin Parry Pooja Patel Shiv Patel Delainie Patterson Evan Pearson Kayla Pender Julian Pentchev Demetreus Perez Gregory Perez Tello Gabriel Peters Lillian Peters Camie Petro Samuel Petty David Pham Emily Phillips Olivia Philpott Savanna Philpott Alexander Piechan Luke Piper Adamari Plancarte Evan Plikuhn Kyle Pogue Shianne Pomranky Cameron Poole Brianna Poore Jacob Powell Liam Price Hunter Propes John Prophet Dylan Pruitt Ethan Puck Anna Puderbaugh Adell Pursell Ezri Putzek Logan Qualitza Kody Quintana Claire Rake Emily Rake Angel Ramirez Carla Ramos Aiden Ramsey Mary Ramsey Jillian Ransdell Lucas Rardin Samantha Rasmussen Millicent Rathburn-Hall Coltin Rathsman Emily Ray Emma Red Jadin Reeves

Jostin Reeves Amanda Reising Kaya Revilla Madison Richardson Baleigh Riddle Zachary Risbeck Alejandro Rivas Chase Rivas Ariana Rivera Gabriel Roach Cody Robinson Jodie Robinson Kirsten Robinette Trey Robling Victoria Rodenbaugh Brandyn Rodriguez David Rodriguez Devon Rodriguez Ricardo Rodriguez Nathaniel Rose Ian Rowe Jason Roycraft Madelyn Ruff Michelle Rundquist Mason Runkle Krystal Rush Daniel Russell Zoe Russell Kathleen Ryan Berg Kshitiz Saini Paul Salazar Emerson Salyers Xavier Sanchez Ashley Sanders Jasnoor Sandhu Joseph Sargent Nolan Sauer Joseph Schmidt Luke Schmitt Victor Schnieders Logan Schoettle Allen Schwedler Cameron Scott Stephanie Scriff Riley Seale Jaden See Benjamin Seguin Hannah Sendek Leanna Sequeira Tesfaladet Seyoum Jaylyn Shake Madison Shanks Alexa Shelton Evan Shoemaker Peyton Short Zachary Short Michael Sinclair Rajpreet Singh Christopher Skidmore Emily Skluzacek Rebekah Slevin Asia Slinkard Jenna Small Anthony Smith Blake Smith Cameron Smith

Casey Smith Eli Smith Nathan Smith Zane Smith Abigail Smotherman Isaak Snead Isabelle Snyder Ariel Sozos Thomas Sponaugle Avery St Pierre Nathanel Staehler Calista Stafford Cameron Steele Drew Steimel Kaelyn Stettler Haileigh Stevens Joshua Stevenson Brianna Stewart-Allen Emily Stewart Kaylee Stickels Bryan Stoddard Margaret Strickland Emma Stumpf Anna Sudler Nicole Surd Alexandria Swift Adam Taylor Alex Taylor Denarii Taylor-Williams Lyric Taylor Alyssa Terrell Anna Thatcher Grace Thomas Reagan Thomas Kevin Thompson Caleb Tidd Dominic Tinnirello Alyson Todd Jackson Totten Jonah Tracy Johnathon Trisler Jessica Ulrey Cooper Underwood Ashley Upchurch Vincent Valde Pablo Van Dyk Ryan VanBuskirk Andrew Veteto Bailee Voegerl Nicholas Vopelak Lauren Wackerly

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Savannah Waddick Kristopher Walker Austin Wallman Chloe Walsh Gwen Walters Andrew Warner Trevor Wasson Sophia Watt Samantha Webb Caleb Webber Le Dan Weems Addison Weinberg Matthew Weiske Devin Welch Anna Wendorff Blake West Emma West Collin Westell Taylor Whatley Jalyn Wheeler Kiersten White Megan White Nicholas White Alayna Whitis Mya Whitis Luke Wiley Carson Wilhelm Audrie Wilkins Arden Williams Joshua Williams Katrina Williams Riley Williams Emily Wilson Nicholas Wilson Sarah Wilson Kelti Wise Nolen Wolf James Wolff Meghan Wombles Hannah Work Madelyn Yaden Roy Yeager Kiyah Yeast Keiley Yocum Evan Yohler Brooke York Zane York Yao Yu Rachel Zheng Carter Zuch

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TOP 20 STUDENTS

Elizabeth Anderson

Vinay Bhamidipati

Olivia Gooch

Sophia Hagedorn

Jenna Boha

Halle Booher

Philip Golder

Jacob Miller

Gabriel Peters

Jenna Hans

Katelyn Jansen

Graham Kanwit

Claire Rake Truman

Calista Stafford

Lillian Peters

David Pham

Anna Puderbaugh

Joshua Stevenson

Luke Wiley

Zane York

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Congratulations Teagan Bixler- your resilient attitude is showing results and bringing you new opportunities. We are always proud of you and can’t wait to see you pole vault in college. Love Mom & Dad

Peyton Cangany- We are so proud of you!!! Your accomplishments speak for themselves but beyond that you are a loving, caring, hard working young man!! We can’t wait to see where your next journey takes you!! #IUKelleySchoolOfBusiness

Donnie Conrad- I am so proud of your accomplishments. I will miss watching your show choir performances. Cannot wait to see the amazing things you do at University of Cincinnati!! Love, Mom

Nick Chamberlin- We are so proud of all you have accomplished in school & life. Your work ethic & perseverance never faulter. Love, Mom, Dad & Joe Kaylee Stickels- You are truly beautiful inside and out!

You bring us so much joy! We’re beyond blessed to be your parents!

We love you lots!!! Mom and Dad

Rachel Dawson- I am so proud of all you’ve accomplished in your high school career. You’ve been met with adversity more than once, but have always come through stronger and with your beautiful smile. You have so much love in your heart and perseverance in your soul. I cannot wait to see where life takes you. I love you so very much! Love, Mom Josh Gibson- We are so proud of the amazing young man you have become.

Although things didn’t go as planned for your senior year, you will still have many more momentous occasions in your adult life. Cherish each day and stay strong. We can’t wait to see you as a Univ of Cincinnati Bearcat. Love, Mom, Dad and Samantha #Classof2020

Colin Herron- We are so proud of you! You have worked really hard and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish at Purdue! Love, Mom, Ned, Cole, and Caleb Kelsey OsborneSo proud of our CG Graduate, who has shown great maturity despite the quarantine and missing Senior milestones. You will do great things at IU Kelley School of Business.

Congratulations! We love you!

Jenna ParkerWe could not be more proud of you! You have worked so hard and that cannot be taken away.

Your future is so bright, you are ready for that next step. God has you right where he wants you and his plans are perfect!

We love you! Mom and Dad.

Lillian Peters - Our beautiful Lily! You are smart, you are sweet, you are humble, you are kind; so proud of your hard work and successes! Much love ~ Mom and Dad Ali Fanter- We are so proud of you!

You have such a bright future...we can’t wait to see where God takes you. Enjoy every minute. Love and Honor~ Mom, Dad, Brady

Katlyn Moore- We are so proud of you! Your future is going to be amazing at Marian University next fall.

We love you so much! Dad, Mom, Ally & Ian Cameron Poole - Congratulations, Cameron, we are very proud of you!

A new adventure now awaits at Ball State University. We know you will soar! Love, Mom, Dad, and Puppy Winston

Michael Goebel- Congratulations Michael! We know there are great things in your future. So proud to be your Mom and Dad! Logan Orender- I know this year is not what you expected, but when has life ever been predictable? You have had a blessed childhood, now go and live your best life! Love, Mom and Dad (and kitties) Kevin Grider- even though the end of your senior year didn’t end how you wanted, you have accomplished great things! We are so proud of you! Keep being you! Love - Mom, Dad, Shawn and Emily. Xoxox Trey Robling- Congratulations Trey we are so proud of you! It’s time to go forward and make the life you were meant to have. God be with you always. Love, Mom and Dad

Evan PilkuhnCongratulations Evan! We’re so proud of you.

Good luck at the LiFT Academy this fall. Love, Mom and Gracie

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Eli Smith- Congratulations Eli and the Class of 2020! You have persevered through one of the most challenging times in our history. It has been an absolute pleasure watching you soar through high school. You have shined academically, on stage, and in everything you have pursued. We are so proud of you!

Class of 2020 Avery St.Pierre- You have been the blessing to us as your parents.

You are a young man with integrity, kindness, and leadership. We love you and will always be here to support you. Enjoy your first year at Xavier University.

Jacqueline DuncanCongratulations!

I am so proud of everything you have overcome and accomplished so far.

Keep reaching for the stars. Love you more, love you most, love you to infinity. Mom

Dominic Tinnirello- We are so proud of you! Your thoughtfulness, intelligence and kindness will lead you to great success in the years to come.

You could have chosen to stay close for college, but instead chose University of Tampa, 1000 miles away!

So Brave. As you head off on this new adventure, remember what Yoda would say, “Do. Or do not. There is no try!” Love, Dad, Mom and Tony Emily & Claire RakeCongratulations on your next exciting journey!!

We are so proud of what you both have accomplished these past four years. You are amazing young ladies! Looking forward to what your future holds as we are confident you will be successful in whatever you do. May God Bless you both! Love, Mom & Dad

Skylar Burries - Congratulations to our beautiful Granddaughter. You have matured into an extraordinary young lady. Good luck at IU this fall. We will continue to watch your success.

Mya & Alayna Whitis - What a senior year! We are so proud of you two & all that you’ve accomplished. Good luck at Ball State. Love, Mom and baby Whitis

Marielle, Gabrielle & Danielle HarrelWe are so proud of the women you have become and look forward to seeing what your futures hold. We love you and thank God for you! Mom and Dad Emma Red- You are an amazing person who brings a unique light to the world.

Continue to dream big, embrace wonder and make your own path. We love you and are proud of you. Mom and Dad

Alex DeVaney - Great son, brother, student, and athlete. Enjoyed watching you play football and baseball. Heading to IU, we are so proud of you! We love you buckets

Senior Class of 2020- Congratulations Seniors! You will be remembered as the class with perseverance and strength. We believe in each of you and know that God has amazing things in store for you!

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Congratulations Class of 2020 Kody Quintana- We are all so very proud of you and can not wait to see what God has planned for your life!

We love you and are excited for your adventures ahead! Love you! MomShawn , Dad-Becky, Kennedy, Kyndall and Kolson!

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Savannah Waddick- We are so amazed at how smart, caring, passionate, and wonderful you are. We can’t wait to watch the places you will go! We know you can do anything you want to do. Please know how much we love you! Mom and Dad Grace Bridgewater- Congratulations, Gracie!

We are so proud of your hard work! You deserve to celebrate your achievements! Looking forward to seeing you succeed at UC this fall!

Always remember “Be bold, Be courageous, Be your best!” Love, Mom, Dad, Jake, Gram and Gramps

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Love you! Mom, Mimi, Elyse, Trevan and Hunter Anna WendorffAnna Marie watching you dance, sing, and genuinely entertain us has been our privilege.

You brought spice to our family with your red hair, blue eyes, quick wit, sense of humor and sassy energy. We couldn’t be more proud of our Senior Debtone, and ready to support your next endeavors at UINDY and always!! Sweets we love you, Dad, Mom, and Casey

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CENTER GROVE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK & FIELD SENIOR TRIBUTE The IHSAA canceled the 2020 High School Spring Sports Season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This ended the high school careers for 15 Center Grove Girls Track & Field seniors. We are honoring these outstanding young ladies with this special salute. CG Girls Track & Field head coach, Wes Dodson, had the following praise for his seniors.

AVERIE BAKER “Averie is a new runner to the track team. She was going to be a sprinter. In the first month of practice, it was evident that Averie was really going to help the team.

She had already shown that she could run varsity on either of the relays and we were excited to see where things would go.”

TEAGAN BIXLER “Teagan has been a varsity pole vaulter the last three years. She has really progressed with her time at CG. Teagan was a favorite to qualify for the state meet this year. She is going to go on to pole vault next year in college.”

JORDAN CASEY “Jordan has been throwing since her freshman year. She has been a varsity thrower since she joined the team. She loves being part of the team and she loves to compete.”

ALLISON CONKIN “Allie is a distance runner on the track

team. She likes to focus on the 800 meters.

Allie is known for her fierce determination and toughness at the line.”

PAIGE DWYER “Paige has always been a runner who is willing to run any race the coaches ask.

Everyone knows you will always get her best effort. She always is one of the hardest workers at every practice.”

GABBY ELLIS ”Gabby is an 800 meters specialist that has run all four years. She ran varsity as a junior and led our four-by-800 team to a county championship, blowing all the other girls

on the track away.”

ALAINNA FRANKEL “Alaina came out for the track team for the first time this year. She didn’t have to focus on basketball anymore so she decided to lend her talents to the track team. She was going to be a great 800 meters runner.”

GABRIELLE HARRELL “Gabrielle has been a four-year varsity runner for the track team. She qualified for the regional in all three years of high school. She has run in the four-by-800, 800, 1600 and 3200. She will leave a legacy of one of the most dedicated runners to ever

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be a part of the team. She is continuing her career at the University of Indianapolis.”

MARIELLE HARRELL “Marielle has been on the track team for four years, but got her first varsity experience last year as a junior. She ran the 1600 meters in the conference meet and ran as a member of the four-by-800 meters.

Marielle never let a practice go by where she didn’t get better.”

“Maggie started her track career last year as a junior. She is a sprinter who always brings a great attitude to practice and makes everyone better.”

“Jenna started her track career last year as a junior. She is a sprinter who enjoys challenging herself and making her teammates better.”

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“Claire decided to run track for the first time this year. After dominating on the basketball floor, she wanted to see if she could do the same for the track team. Claire was going to sprint and help the team in long jump and high jump.”

“Kiyah is the most decorated athlete in the history of Center Grove women’s track. She medaled at the state meet all three years it was possible. Last year, she placed third in the 100 meters at the state meet. She is a MIC champion and she is the owner of the 100 meters, 200 meters, and fourby-100 meters school records. She is going on to continue her wonderful career at the University of Louisville.”

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“Sam is a 1600 and 3200 meters runner.

Sam grew up as a soccer player, but with a ton of hard work, she turned herself into one of the best distance runners at Center Grove.”

ALYSSA TERRELL “Alyssa is an extremely versatile sprinter.

She has participated in the 100 to the 400. She was always a young lady who loved to be on the relays and was always ready to run the four-by-400.”

“The 2020 Girls Track and Field class has been a very special class,” Coach Dodson added. “Not only did they win four consecutive Sectionals, but they also had a conference runner-up and a third place finish. They contributed many school records and many appearances in the State Finals. More importantly, they are a wonderful group of women.”

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CENTER GROVE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK & FIELD SENIOR TRIBUTE The IHSAA canceled the 2020 Indiana High School Spring Sports Season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This concluded the high school careers for six Center Grove Boys Track & Field seniors. We acknowledge these outstanding young men with this special tribute. CG Boys Track & Field Head Coach, Eric Moore, Distance Coach Howard Harrell, and Shot Put and Discus Coach, David Mroz, had the following praise for their seniors.

JALEN GOINES “Losing the track season may have taken away a lot of personal goals for Jalen,” said Coach Moore. “He would have of been a four-year track athlete letter winner.

Jalen, like his sister and brother, whom both compete for IU track, is headed for IU track. He’s a one of a kind athlete who could compete in five or six events, and I think he would have been the big link for us to win another state title in the fourby-400 relay. His leadership is what I most appreciate about Jalen. He never missed an in-season or out-of-season workout. He is the complete track athlete. His dedication to academics is the best attribute of Jalen as we seldom see a 4.0 student with his athleticism. This is why he won the prestigious IHSAA Football Mental Attitude Award, and in all likelihood, may have won it for the spring season at the State Track Meet as well.

COOPER LIVERMORE “Cooper was eager to return to track this

season in which he would be competing in both the 300 low hurdles and in the four-by-800 Relay,” said Coach Harrell.

“Working both on his speed and his endurance, he was destined to set personal records in both events and score multiple points for the team the whole track season.”

ARCHIT MALIK “Coming off his best cross country season, Archit was poised to turn heads this track season in the 3200 meter run,” said Coach Harrell. “His off-season work ethic propelled him to being a contender at the State level. Archit will be running next fall for the Jaguars at IUPUI.”

NICK WILSON “Multi-sport athlete, Nick Wilson, was prepared to make this track season his sole focus,” said Coach Harrell. “His winter running regimen was paying off with a near personal record in the 800 meters in an early season practice. Nick was looking forward to the tournament track season in which he would be leading the team in

three track events, four-by-800 Relay, the open 800, and the open 1600 meters.”

EVAN BROOKS “Evan had the upmost desire to perform to perfection,” said Coach Mroz. “He worked hard in the offseason to do just that, perfect his talent. I saw a skill early on when he first joined our team and I was extremely happy he took it to the next level on his own.”

“Though the 2020 senior Boys Track and Field class is extremely small with only six total athletes, it will be hard to replace their leadership and outstanding academic accomplishments,” said Coach Moore. “Track in the spring is a difficult duty for seniors in today’s world. I really appreciate those who come back and represent CG track in the spring of their senior year. This year’s group may be the most improved group from freshman year to senior year. It’s a shame they have had it taken away. We wish them the best as they begin their college careers.”

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Teachers of the Year Center Grove Middle School Central teacher Carrie Sumney is the 2019-20 Center Grove Community School Corporation Teacher of the Year. The top honor was announced during a virtual Teacher of the Year Celebration on May 7, 2020.

Cynthia Cullom Social Studies Center Grove H.S.

Carrie Sumney Physical Education Center Grove M.S. Central

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Bobbi Petersen Grade 3 Center Grove E.S.

Sumney has been a physical education teacher at Center Grove for her entire 24-year teaching career. She was chosen by a Franklin College committee from the Teachers of the Year for each building.

“Being named Teacher of the Year anywhere would be an honor, but to represent the outstanding school district of Center Grove is a true privilege,” said Sumney. “I am surrounded by outstanding teachers, any of whom could receive this distinction. I feel blessed to be an extension of them, who work together to continually grow in making connections with students and daily go above and beyond to meet the needs of our CG families. I am a better teacher because of this family of teachers of whom I have the privilege of working alongside.”

As Teacher of the Year, Sumney will receive $1,000, courtesy of Wallman Financial, LLC to spend in her classroom. She will represent Center Grove in the Indiana Teacher of the Year competition.

Along with the district’s Teacher of the Year award, each school’s Teacher of the Year winner, and Legacy Award winners were also recognized in the virtual ceremony on Thursday evening. Additional information about the award winners and a link to the video from the evening are available at centergrove.k12.in.us/teacherawards.

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