Center Grove Magazine June 2021

SPECIAL CLASS OF 2021 ISSUE

JUNE 2021

MAGAZINE

INSPIRED BY NEW PERSONAL BESTS. AND BEST-IN-FIELD SPORTS MEDICINE. At Franciscan Health Sports Medicine, our goal is to treat the whole you, not just your bone, nerve or joint pain. If you need help getting back to what you do best, visit FranciscanHealth.org/SportsTraining.

2 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

1675 W. Smith Valley Road C-1 Greenwood, IN 46142

317.886.7744 WWW.TODAYSHF.com

Your Choice of 3 Colors

PROUDLY MADE IN THE U.S.A. TownePost.com / JUNE 2021 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / 3

R

SAVE

UP TO

$31

PICK YOUR DATE TICKETS

USE PROMO CODE:

DISCOUNT255

Offer is online only. Valid for up to 8 discounts. No double discounts.

Expires October 31, 2021.

NANCY PATTERSON (317) 888-3795 (Office) (317) 627-8125 (Mobile) www.platinumrealtyco.com

Five Star Professional Since 2011 Congrats 2021 Graduates!

2 Communities in Center Grove Schools!

Riley Meadows & Saddle Club South in Center Grove Call 317-532-5313 or email salesindy@mihomes.com mihomes.com/Indy 4 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

A TOWNE POST NETWORK PUBLICATION

For advertising information, contact:

I N THI S I SS UE PUBLISHER

FR E DDA KOVAC S

FREDDA@TOWNEPOST.COM

317.402.3051

TOWNE POST NETWORK, INC. F O U N D E R /C EO

TO M BRITT

TOM@TOWNEPOST.COM

317.496.3599 PRESIDENT

J EAN N E BRITT

JEANNE@TOWNEPOST.COM

317.810.0011 ASS O C I AT E P U B L ISHER

ROBE RT TUR K

ROB@TOWNEPOST.COM

317.810.0011 D I R EC TO R O F D I G I TA L E N G AG E ME N T

J OSH BROWN C R E AT I V E /S O C I AL T E AM

TO N I E A DS VA L HACKE R

8 9 10 13 16 18 23 24 28

JU NE 2021

Ce n te r G rove H ig h S ch ool S u p e r in te n d e nt Dr. Rich ard Ar kan off Me ssag e to th e Class of 2021 Ce n te r G rove H ig h S ch ool H ig h S ch ool Pr in cip al Dr. Je ff H e n d e r son Me ssag e to the Class of 2021 CG H S S e n ior Class of 2021

CG H S Class of 2021 Top 20 Stu d e n ts CG H S S e n ior Class O ffice r s an d All Stu d ent B od y E xe cu tive B oard

CG H S S e n ior S h ou tou ts

CG H S S e n ior Me mor ie s Fon d Farewe ll: Jon Zwitt Re tir in g from Rol e as CG H S Ath le tic Dire ctor

Th an k You , S p r in g S p or ts S e n ior s

CO PY E D I TO R

J O N S HOULDER S

K E Y CO N TRI BU TO RS KEVIN CONRAD / LINDY SCOTT

REAL-TIME ANALYTICS

TOWNE POST NETWORK, INC.

8800 North Street, Suite 117 | Fishers, IN 46038 Phone/Text: 317-810-0011

FOR FRANCHISE INFORMATION, VISIT FRANCHISING.TOWNEPOST.COM Scan the QR code to see this magazine’s real-time reach and distribution numbers.

# S P OTL I GH TI NGLOCAL

Skip the Dealership

With factory scan tools for American, Asian and European vehicles, Christian Brothers Automotive provides complete mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair services for all makes and models.

Come experience our Nice Difference® today!

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO & FROM OUR SHOP

Extended Warranties Accepted

4985 W Smith Vally Rd Greenwood, IN 46142 317-743-2834 | cbac.com/greenwood M-F 7am - 6pm @CBAGreenwood

LOOKING FOR SUMMER FUN? JOIN US AT THE MARION COUNTY FAIR JUNE 25- JULY 4TH

ADMISSION IS ONLY $5 AND KIDS 5 AND UNDER ARE FREE AND FREE FOR MILITARY WITH ID

FROM THRILLING MIDWAY RIDES, PARK STAGE ENTERTAINMENT, CONCERTS, CARNIVAL GAMES AND DELICIOUS FAIR FOOD—WE HAVE IT ALL

MARIONCOUNTYFAIR.ORG 7300 E TROY AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46239 6 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

1

More ACA plans available for Thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act!

2

The American Rescue Plan Act reduces Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance costs for many by increasing premium subsidies.

You may be eligible for an ACA health insurance plan — or be able to pay less on your existing ACA plan — without a qualifying life event during the federal Special Enrollment Period through August 15, 2021.1

Call me at (317)

430-7094

for a FREE consultation to learn about your options.

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency Health | Medicare | Small Group | Life | Supplemental

Danna Green Licensed Insurance Agent

(317) 430-7094 dgreen@healthmarkets.com www.healthmarkets.com/dgreen 1 Those with incomes between 100% and 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may qualify for a zero-dollar premium silver plan (after tax credits). They may also qualify for a zero-dollar premium bronze plan (after tax credits). Current enrollees will be able to change to any available plan in their area without restriction to the same level of coverage as their current plan. | 2 Premium subsidies vary by address and subject to eligibility. Cost sharing (deductibles and coinsurance) may be higher. | HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. is licensed in all states. Service and product availability varies. Agents may be compensated based on enrollment. No obligation to enroll. ©2021 HealthMarkets 47400-HM-0421

TownePost.com / JUNE 2021 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / 7

enter Grove High School’s Class of 2021 has made it through one the most unique academic years in our history. We have no doubt that the experiences they have had during the COVID-19 pandemic will provide them with skills that will benefit them in the future. They have learned to be resilient, navigating all modes of learning from in-person to online to a mix of the two. They appreciate being together, in-person with their classmates whether that’s at lunch or at an athletic event. We have all learned to cherish a friend’s smile when it’s not hidden behind a mask.

As a parent of a Center Grove High School Senior, this is a very difficult year for me and my wife, Beth, as our daughter, Emma, will be the last of our eight children to watch walk across the stage.

It is truly bittersweet as we are so happy for her to take this next step in her life journey and share in the many other milestones all of us have missed this year. It doesn’t matter whether it is your first and only child or your eighth child graduating, it is still very difficult to deal with the loss of so many traditions. That being said, I am so proud of Emma and all of the Center Grove High School students this year as they demonstrated grit, confidence, commitment, and dedication to their education in the face of adversity.

We are thankful that the Class of 2021 was able to finish their senior year in person and get the opportunity to participate in milestone events, like prom and graduation, even with modifications for safety. My hope for these graduates (and all of us) is that they will never again have to face a pandemic. I wish every senior the very best as they take the next steps in their lives.

Sincerely, Richard A. Arkanoff, Ed.D. Superintendent

I WISH EVERY SENIOR THE VERY BEST AS THEY TAKE THE NEXT STEPS IN THEIR LIVES.

8 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

he 2020-2021 school presented many challenges as a result of COVID-19 restrictions that resulted in a variety of instructional delivery modalities throughout the year. Despite these challenges, you adapted, remained positive, and worked hard to make it to graduation.

This year was far from normal, but we were able to continue to hold our athletic, extra-curricular, and co-curricular events with reduced spectators and appropriate safety protocols in place. While prom was not held in our normal location, and we had to wear masks, it was great to see so many of you enjoying one of our traditional events again this year.

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, despite all of the changes that you had to endure, 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!

TownePost.com / JUNE 2021 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / 9

Maddison Mae Adams Noah Garrett Adamson Karla Maria Aello Lizarraga Ioana Kapoliameha Hui Lani Aki Spencer Timothy Aldridge Samira Burhan Ali Mallory Gabrielle Allen John P. Albin Dylan M. Alting Henrry Daniel Amates-Martinez Emily Grace Andersen Lauren Mackenzie Anderson Maria Clare Ankney Joe W. Anthony Rahul Appaji Emma Grace Arkanoff London Hope Armstrong Norah Elizabeth Armstrong Madison Riley Arnold Christian Anthony Badolato Alexander Steven Tyler Bailey Makayla AnnMarie Baker Seth Patrick Baker Salma Celestia Ballangee Benjamin L. Balsley Emma M. Barksdale Chase Riley Barr Jackson Christopher Barrett Idiatou Myette Barry Nicholas Paul Bartholomew William A. Bauer Isabelle E. Baxter Mercedes Lynn Bay Joslyn R. Beach Andrew Michael Beatty Alivia Jade Bechtel Garrett M. Beckner Charlie Dean Bemis Amara Marie Benson Rebeka Yirao Bernard Sabrina Xiangwei Bernard D’vonte Joshua Berry Avery Lynn Birkla Brianna Lee Blackwell Landon Thomas Blackwell Thomas Jackson Blair Ella Grace Blazek Evan Joel Blazek Benjamin Bochung Roxi Izabella Bodiker Grace Kathryn Boggess Morning Light Bolger Nathan Fredric Bolin Austin Gabriel Booker Evan John Borszem Luke Joseph Borszem Garrett J. Borter Mya Rose Bowers Noah Matthew Bowersox Anna Rose Bowling Téa Ashlyn Bowman William A. Bowman Kourtland Joseph Brady Olivia Kate Braida Erik G. Brandow Hunter Lee Branham

Xander Geovani José Briones Gavin Tyler Bristow Grace E. Brooks Avery Brown Isaac W. Brown Kennedy Rae Brown William Hunter Bryant Cameron Dwight Buckmaster Nicholas E. Buettgen Mara E. Burdine Savannah R. Burk Lee Douglas Burleson Alexia Leah Burris Andrew James Byrd Laura Bassani Camargo Cayden James Campbell Aleecia Gabrielle Canary Amber Rose Canhoto Richard Juaquin Canning Shelbi E. Cannon Alyssa Grace Carpenter Dane Michael Carr Alexis Marie Carrillo Briana Cheyenn Carrillo Michael R. Carroll Preston Carroll Ashley Marie Carson Kaylee Elizabeth Carte Makena X. Case Braelin Isabelle Cass Macy Nicole Caudill Sophia Ann Chamberlain Alyssa Darlene Nicole Chandler Megan Suzanne Cherry Trey L. Clark Erin M. Clingerman Elisha Joseph Clouse Gracelyn Rose Clouser Victoria Madison Cobian Brooke Leann Coblentz David Ryan Colby Brooklynn K. Collar Christopher Michael Combs Kathryn Scarlett Connelly Harley James Connors Hayley Marie Connors Kendall RayLynn Conover Lucas E. Conrad Carson David Contos Melissa Lynn Coons Matthew Dylan Cope Joshua M. Cornelius Caleb Josiah Crady Fabion Sidney Craig Connor J. Cravens Noah Anthony Crews Dayna M. Crothers Brayden Chadwick Crouch Catherine Nicole Crowder Sophia Lynne Culver Bethany Nicole Daniels Regan Samantha Davies Bailey Mae Davis Caitlin Alayna-Marie Davis Sophia Louise DeBoor Katie R. DeGeyter Carter Warren DeGraaf Isabella Rose Delfin Connor J. Delp Macy Laine Detty Charles P. Dilk Makayla Lynn Dingman Isabella Grace Dishman Braiden Alexis Doane Dominic W. Dolph Sierra Mekenzi Downey Christian A. Durbin

Dylan J. Eads Quinn D. Ealy Alyse C. Edgar William Franklin Edwards Carter Dwayne Eldridge Jonah N. Ellinger Kaden E. Elliott Lucas William Embrey Jonathon A. Emmons Marie Angela Encarnado Stevye Morgan Eppard Wolfgang G. Eslinger Nolan Marshall Esslinger Ashlynn L. Estabrook Jackson Bradley Euler Aubrey Lauren Evans Mario David Faiman Tyler J. Faulkner Thomas J. Feitl Zachary M. Ferguson Joshua Luke Fernandez Caimon Scott Field Ayris Lynn Finchum Landen G. Finlinson Ava Fisher Ashlee Lynn Fisk Emma Katelynn Foley Megan Janine Fosnot Brian Allen Foster Virginia M. Foust David Allen Foxworthy Eli Matthew Franklin Samuel Charles Fricke Caden Jay Frieden Landon Alan Fryback Kylie René Fulton Levi Harrison Gagnon Kyle Lake Gale John Aidan Galt Nelly Garcia Rojo Amy Pajita Garrido Portillo Louis Roy Gattone lll Lena Reagan Gavorski Henry William Gay Kodie Alan George Natalia R. Getman Joshua T. Gibbons Reese Matthew Gilardi Gabriel J. Gilbert Colten Thomas Gilman Ella Louise Gilpatrick Izabelle Maurine Girdler Samuel Jacob Glavash Alyssa Mae Goins Alexa C. Gonzales Tuesta Anthony Maxwell Goodwin Lillian Faith Gorgievski Emma Marie Maddie Goss Chloe A. Graham Connor Edward Greca Abigail Lilly Green Phillip A. Grinsell Abigail Alexandria Groce Walker Owen Grove Braedon Nathaniel Grube Landin C. Hacker Tatum Marie Hacker Connor Reece Hadden Aaron Gabrial Haider Anna L. Hale James Luke Hale Meredith Soane Hallett Kiley Alexander Hargrave Gabriel B. Harlan Matthew Osvaldo Harold Jordan O. Harris Stephen W. Hart III

Cayden R. Harveth Helena Iacoponi Hashimoto Hannah Marie Hatfield Sarah Joy Haynes Carson Jay Heckler Brandon M. Heffner Ashlyn Brooke Heiser Charles B. Held Gavin Michael Helton Matthew Raymond Hendrick Matthew James Hensley Gracelyn Elizabeth Henson Jordan Lee Herman Jarrod Logan Herrington Samuel Hesser Ethan James Hite Kaitlyn Abigail Hitz Faith Ariah Hobbs Zachary Joseph Hodges Gaven James Hoene Ella Jamisen Hoffman Emma Christine Hoffman Lucas J. Hoffman Matthew William Hohlt Ty P. Hohlt Isabella G. Holdeman Jessica M. Holland Ava Marie Hood Darby Grace Zhe Horsman Novella Lee Hoskins Peyton C. Hoskins Lydia Wynn Howe Samuel Louis Howe Isaiah Howell Kristopher Alex Huff Zakyra A. Huff Austin David Humphrey Jezalyn Sue Hyzer Katherine Jane Ireland Adam Joseph Irons Taylor Marie Jarosinski Seth John Jasek Karmen E. Jenkins Kylie Jo Jenkins Abigail Grace Johnson Caylee Dawn Johnson Lucas Mitchel Johnson Miles Josef Johnson De’Ondrea Nicole Jones Ethan Michael Jones Jaiden K. Jones Mya Jones Ananya Kartik Manpreet Kaur Garrett Richard Keith John Mitchell Kelly Logan Michael Kelsheimer Benjamin S. Kempe Kaitlin Elizabeth Kennedy Kaitlyn Anne Kennedy Jaylee J. Kent Akimi J. Kerr Marley Scott Kerr Avery Michael Kester Basu Khatiwada Evan T. Kiefer Alyssa Ann King James Mitchell King Matthew B. Kinnee Ivy G. Kirby Carley Joan Kley Ava Elizabeth Knafel Lane Kinser J. Kopetsky Lindsey N. Kossick Katelyn Rose Koziol Makensie E. Kramer Hannah Renee Krouse

Madison Elizabeth Kubiak Larsen LaFoe Andy Lam Morgan Renee Land Camryn L. Lansdell Layla Rose Laque Kylie Noelle Larkin Blair M. La Rue Garrison Anthony Lazzell Brooke Lynn Lee Jackson Robert Lee Devon Michael Liegibel Kayla Nicole Ann Liford Audrey Faith Linton Colin Grant Litz Jaxon George Long Mason A. Long Olivia Marie Long Aili A. Lothamer Gabrielle Inette Lowry Riley A. Lulfs Dominic Ethan Lytle Lindsey R. Macdonald Alexa Maki John Kirk Mangold Jaxon Bartholomew Mann Mikenzie Rose Marchino Anna Grace Marcus Jakob Sebastian Marlin Schyler C. Marolf Alyson Rene Martin Ethan R. Martin Gillian Marie Mason Sidney Elizabeth May Kahlei Ann Mayes Mitchell Thomas McCann Sarah Kaitlin McCartney Emma Caroline McCarty Mackenzie R. McClara Kylie M. McCrory Aaron J. McDaniel Joel N. McDaniel John Michael McGee Jacob C. McIntosh Emmelia Ashley McKenzie Emma Marie McKinney Emma Kathleen McLeish Rylie Claire McMahen Donte Lamont McNeal Damon McShanog Emily Grace McWilliams Olivia Manuela Medina Liana Cassandra Mendler Isabella Rose Meyer Kyleigh Kindle Miklos Ginger Noelle Miller Joseph Paul Miller Kurt J. Miller Mackenzie Lynn Mills Ava Nicol Miner Carson Lewis Mitchell Jillian D. Mitchell Rosalita Lynn Mitchell Christina Marie Monev Riley Faith Monhaut Caitlyn M. Moore Kelsey Leigh Moore Simule Edward Moore Jr Carly Elizabeth Morgan Zachary M. Morgan Anne M. Morris Hannah Louise Morrison Adele Marie Mulinaro Avery Taylor Murphy London Quinn Murphy John Murray Dylan S. Myers Lilly M. Neeson

Roshan Neupane Daniel John Neville Margaret Hannah Ngoc Vi Nguyen Nathaniel Anthony Nolan Elijah Cole Norman Molly Kate Nugent Jacob Allen Oakes Breona Kathleen O’Connor Musa Nyarigoti Ogega Lainey Amaya Onken Jenna Elizabeth Otto Myana Alexis Pace Sarah Grace Pack Lauren Pagel Isabelle Lauren Paris Dhrumil D. Patel Dhruvin M. Patel Parthiv A. Patel Pooja Patel Charles Jasper Patterson Abigail Lynn Patton Tyler Wayne Pennington Aidan M. Perry Cameron J. Perry Genevive Nicole Peters Cameron Lane Phipps William Wedge Phipps Joshua Charles Piper Euclipedes Arnnette Pittman Sydney R. Plowman Kayla Elaine Poe Griffin Alexander Vanesky Poore Vaibhava P. Potturu Mia D. Powell Luke Matthew Prusiecki Benjamin Scott Pugh Stephen M. Pugliese Benjamin L. Ralph Ella Rose Rasche Grace Noelle Rau Isabelle Marcella Rawlings Bryce William Rayner Caleb M. Rector Jayda Blair Reece Christiana Jolie Reimer Rosa I. Reinhard Kalai K. Revilla Nathan D. Rice Garrett Lincoln Robert Richards Bethany Sara Richardson Sara Briann Richardson Ava Drew Riddle Jasmine L. Rietel Casey Charles Ripberger Elizabeth Grace Risinger Jenna Devon Lynae Rittenhouse Maximilian Christian Ritz Marina Cassandra Rivas Conor Alexander Roach Harrison Parker Roberts Adelyn Mae Robertson Brayden T. Robinson Isaac M. Rodriguez Ricardo Antonio Rodriguez Alexander R. Roedeske Elyse Erica Roge Alyson Elizabeth Rogers Andrew F. Rogers Emma Madeline Rolfsen Brandon Michael Roll Shae-Lynn Marie Rooney Alivia Jean Rosales Kaylee E. Roth Conor James Rowland Alexis Grace Rudd Olivia Brianne Ruff Cristian Ernesto Ruiz Maggie Lynn Rumple

Callie Mae Runion Riley William Rust Beau Anthiny Ryan Dominic A. Sandefur Van Hmun Sang Anna Adoma Sarpong Mercedes Adalyn Schemmel Ashten B. Schmitt Jerrett Daniel Schneider Kelsey Michelle Scholl Stacey W. Schomer Carson D. Schornick Jackson M. Schott Riley Marie Schweiss Zachariah M. Schwuchow Zoe Lynn Scott Brianna Marie Sedam Shashank VenkataKumar Seerum Daniel Robert Sembroski Krista Breanna Semones Blake A. Seslar Addison T. Shafer Lindsey L. Shaffer Keoni H. Shake Andrew B. Shaub Austin Shelley Paige Lilas Shimansky Trinity N. Shirrell Alexis Katarina Shoulta Dominic Franklin Simpson Joshua Logan Sims Amarpreet Singh Haley Elizabeth Sisler Paige Elizabeth Skipper Samuel Ryan Slaughter Ashlynn Rose Slinkard Sydney R. Sloan Margaret Gail Slover Evan McKean Smith Mackenzie Elizabeth Dawn Smith Taylor C. Smith Riley Jean Snead Lauren Elizabeth Snyder Madison Renee Snyder Matthew David Soderdahl Adam Benjamin Sorley Mackenzie R. Souchon Ashton Spaid MaKayla Marie Spangler Brayton Everett Spetter Aydan James Spohn Benjamin Springer Reannan Maleigh Springer Griffin Reis Stalnaker Clayton Robert Stambaugh Caleb Christian Stanley Cameron Douglas Starr Carson Steele Jessica Steele Ashley Jordan Steitz Tyler Mason Stephens Molly Katherine Stiles Ethan Michael Stone Vanessa Nicole Strange Grace Angela Streib Cameron John Stuck Ellie Grace Stumpf Brayden K. Sturm Cameron Tyler Sulya Cami L. Summitt Rylie R. Swails Glenn William Swaney Desarae S. Swant Amanda Riley Swartz Jacob H. Tallman McKeon Drake Tanner Collin Michael Taylor Jason Gray Taylor

Wesley Kellan Tedrow Kiara Ann Tharpe Ashley Anne Thill Grace Marie Thompson Jonah Thompson Kevin Chandler Thompson Kayla Mae Thompson Jansen Rayne Thrasher Kaleb Aaren Tisdale Aaron Columna Toland Jadyn Rae Tomes Juliet Nicole Tougas Taylor J. Towne Megan L. Townley Kimberlee Anne Townsend Devin Nicole Trammell Jackson Jeffrey Triwedi Alex Zachary Utter Jacquelyn Rose Valdes Ethan Lee Vance Jonah Luke Vance Hemaksi Vats Noah Alan Vaughn Kylee M. Vaught Sydney Allyn Vaught Trenton James Veith Samuel Earl Venegas Angela Grace Veshia Peyton Nicol Vidas Justin A. Vijsma Sapna S. Vyas Sonya S. Vyas Davison Matthew Wagner Ashley Logan Walker Tyrus Lee Wall Jayden M. Walters Ryan Thomas Ward Kylie Danielle Warfield Elizabeth P. Waskom Isabelle Wasserman Austin Michael Watson Elijah Thomas Watson Jolie Morgan Weilhamer Aidan James Welch John Thomas Wellspring Christian Michael Werner Lauren Angela Whewell Mackenzie Claire White Reece P. Whitney Elijah Jacob Whitt Gregory Louis Widduck Olivia M. Wilder Morgan Renee Wildey Allie Suzanne Wiley Aadyn Hendrix Williams Alexandria Kay Williams Raeanne Michelle Williams Jacob Tyler Williamson Erika K. Wilson Mary Elizabeth Wilson Paige Jia Qin Winneroski Ryan Tyler Wiseman Hannah Wix Jaden J. Wolff Samuel Ji Hao Wong Luke Ryan Wright Zachary Cole Wyman Tamia Cyntell Yates Chase Alexander Yeager Dane C. Young Drue N. Young Ashley Marie Yovanoff Lorenzo J. Zapata Sung Zathang Connor W. Ziegler

GALA S A T U R D A Y | A U G U S T 14 , 2 0 21

FOR THE GROVE

Reserve your seats.

W W W. C E N T E R G R OV E F O U N D AT I O N . O R G ( 317 ) 8 81 - 9 3 2 6 E X T . 15 3 0

Indianapolis Marriott Downtown

35 0 W. M A RY L A N D ST. | I N D I A N A P O L I S , I N 4 6225 Presented by

Join us for an elegant evening, including cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, and dancing, supporting Center Grove students and teachers.

The best start to a new day is a WARM shower.

Make sure your water heater can keep up.

From January 1, 2021 through April 30, 2021 Center Grove homes sales up 7.8%, prices up 16.0% and time on the market down 54.8% compared to the same time in 2020. Questions about the real estate market or curious about the value of your home? Please call me.

MIKE CAGLE Winters Plumbing

(317) 696-5844 wintersplumbers.com Quality Plumbing at an Affordable Price

317.888.3311

CRS, GRI / PRESIDENT’S CLUB LIFE MEMBER

Mike.Cagle@TalkToTucker.com www.MikeCagle.com Indianapolis Monthly Five Star Agent 2011 - 2020.

REALTORS

F.C. Tucker Company, Inc. 195 N. Emerson Ave., Greenwood, IN 46143

12 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

Questions about the real estate market?

Please call me.

Call a local expert; Greenwood resident for 39 years, full time real estate professional for 37 years.

CGHS TOP 20 STUDENTS Rahul Appaji Purdue University

Erin Clingerman University of Michigan

Christian Durbin Purdue University

Lucas Embrey Purdue University

Emma Hoffman Purdue University

Samuel Howe Purdue University

Taylor Jarosinski Indiana University

Christina Monev New York University

IU Kelley School of Business

Lauren Pagel Miami University of Ohio

Parthiv Patel Purdue University

Sydney Plowman Univ. of Miami

Bryce Rayner Purdue University

TownePost.com / JUNE 2021 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / 13

Sarah Pack

Taylor Smith Indiana University

Mackenzie Souchon Purdue University

Sapna Vyas University of Texas at Dallas

Sonya Vyas Indiana University

P R I VAT E B A N K I N G

“We cannot do our work without our bank supporting us every day.”

— Sandra, Bank Client

701 E. New York St. / Indianapolis, IN 46202 /t 317/632/6501 /CVRindy.com /

CW:

Pub:

Acct. Serv.

2021

Townepost - Center Grove

Insertion Date:

CD: Private Banking - Trust - Tricia Rake

Protect what you’ve built with Private Banking.

4.72" x 7.37"; 4C

NBI

ANBI-9944-06

Client/Filename:

Job #:

Private Banking client, you’ll receive personal financial advice, local decision making and support from an expert you can trust.

Size/Specs:

clients with superior, comprehensive banking services. As our

Job Name:

9944 PB Trust Ad_Tricia Rake_4.72x7.37

Since 1993, The National Bank of Indianapolis has provided our

AD:

Olivia Wilder Kenyon College

Ryan Wiseman Indiana University

Tricia Rake

Vice President, Private Banking

317-261-9755 NMLS #473860

©2021 The National Bank of Indianapolis

www.nbofi.com

Member FDIC

14 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

Samuel Wong Purdue University

TownePost.com / JUNE 2021 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / 15

Senior Class Officers

Macy Detty - President

Katie DeGeyter - Vice President

Christina Monev - Secretary

Sonya Vyas - Treasurer

All Student Body Executive Board

Austin Watson - President

Ashlee Fisk - Treasurer

Ashley Yovanoff - Vice President

Alivia Bechtel - Historian

Anna Sarpong - Secretary

Maggie Nguyen Parliamentarian

16 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

Congratulations Center Grove Class of 2021!

The hassle was worth the tassel!

From, Your neighborhood landscaping experts Greenleaf Landscaping

WE WELCOME YOUR FAMILY TO JOIN OUR DENTAL FAMILY

Whitney Marsh, DMD Aaron J. Sauer DDS

A Dental Office Designed Around You 1648 FRY RD. SUITE A | GREENWOOD, IN 46142 Call for a complimentary benefits check 317.865.1234

Accepting New Patients

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT TownePost.com / JUNE 2021 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / 17

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021 AUSTIN BOOKER

NOAH BOWERSOX

Austin, congratulations on graduating and on your plans to continue your education at Minnesota! We are so excited to watch you play football and proud of all your hard work. These are going to be your best years yet!

RTB...Ski U Mah...Go Gophers! Love, Mom, Dad, Ariana and Aubrie

Congratulations Noah! We are so proud of you. Keep working hard to reach your dreams as you begin the next chapter in your life. Love, Mom & Dad

PRESTON CARROLL We are so incredibly proud of all you’ve achieved and who you’ve become. You are rockin’ this life, and with your work ethic and determination, you’re just getting started! Fly high at Embry-Riddle! Love, Your Biggest Fans

LOGAN A. BRYK Congratulations Logan!! You have achieved a huge milestone and we can’t wait to see your next journey! You’ve become quite the young man and we just know you’re going to soar! We love you- Dad, Ellen, Mom & Nate

MEG FOSNOT We are so proud of you!! You have achieved so much and we are looking forward to what the future holds!! Dream Big! Love, Mom, Dad, Will & Max

MOLLY STILES ELLA GILPATRICK You always give 100% & we have no doubt you’ll continue that at Kelley. Thank you for giving us so much to be proud of! All our love, Mom & Dad

TATUM HACKER Congratulations

on your incredible high school career and your Lilly Endowment Scholarship to IU! You are an amazing woman we cannot wait to see what your future holds!

She is clothed in strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future....

We are so proud of you Molly and can’t wait for all of the new adventures to come!

KARMEN JENKINS Karmen, congratulations on everything you have accomplished so far. We all know you will do amazing at Butler. Your family is all so proud of you! Love Mom and Dad.

MEREDITH HALLETT

ABIGAIL JOHNSON

Congratulations, Meredith! Your talent, heart, intelligence, and hard work have paid off as you graduate with honors and finish a second year as your lacrosse team captain. All the best for your next adventure at Columbus College of Art and Design.

Much love and pride always, Mom.

Congratulations on an amazing high school career! You are such an amazing person! We are so proud of you!! Love you!! Mom and Dad

18 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

ANANYA KARTIK

JACKSON SCHOTT

Congratulations Ananya, we are so proud of you! Spread your wings and soar to new heights. The world is yours!

Love – Mom, Dad, and Dhruv

ANNA MARCUS We are so proud and excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.

May all your dreams come true! Love you always. Hugs and kisses.

Mom & Dad

LIANA MENDLER We are so grateful to have been blessed with such a wonderful daughter like you. We are very proud of everything you’ve accomplished over the years. Love Mom & Dad

I cannot begin to tell you how proud of you I am. You have worked so hard to achieve your goal and you deserve every single good thing in life that comes your way. I am so blessed that God chose me to be your Mom. Keep being who you are -- a musician, skater, football player, a great son, a great brother, and a great uncle. Love You Most.

SYDNEY PLOWMAN We are so proud of

you Sydney and all you achieved and accomplished in your high school career. We know you will do great things at University of Miami and beyond.

We are rooting for you and praying for you! Love, Mom, Rick, Ian, and Eli

LUKE PRUSIECKI Congratulations, Luke!

We are so proud of how hard you have worked to accomplish this goal. We love you! Mom, Dad, Mia and Nonno

Heart Of The Home

Center Grove Showroom | 1480 Olive Branch Parke Lane Greenwood, IN TownePost.com / JUNE 2021 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / 19

GRACE RAU

AVA RIDDLE

Congratulations Grace, your family is so proud of you and all that you have accomplished these 18 years. We can’t wait to see all your successes in this next chapter of life! The skies the limit, fly high!! We love you, Mom, Dad, Hannah & Lily

Your thoughtful nature, your kindness, intelligence, and work ethic is the foundation that your heart and mind will follow throughout your life. We’re so proud of you. Papaw and Nan

JOSH SIMS We are so proud of all you have accomplished in high school! You have such a bright future and I can’t wait to see what the next few years hold at IU! Love Mom and Dan

ALYSSA KING

TAYLOR SMITH Congratulations Taylor on all of your accomplishments!!!! We are so proud of you and excited for your next chapter!!!!

We love you! Mom and Dad

Congratulations and good luck on your next adventure at Indiana State.

We love you, Dad, Mom, Nathan & Kyle.

GLENN SWANEY Over the last four years we’ve

watched you shine on the tennis courts, on the stage and in the classroom. We are so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished! We know you will do amazing things at Butler! Mom, Dad and Katie

ANGELA VESHIA Our DD, We knew you could do it! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations! Now, on to Bigger and Better things! Love, Mom & Dad

ALLIE WILEY We are so proud of you Allie! We cannot wait to see what your future holds!

!!

YOU DID IT!

YOUR LIFE IS YOUR STORY AND THE TIME HAS COME

TO WRITE THE NEXT CHAPTER

20 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

OUR DOORS ARE OPEN

ALL 23 OF THEM

Designed to blend with nature, The Harry Cooler Conference Center is the perfect venue for your graduation party or other special event.

Call or visit us online for reservations and rates (317) 289-3233 ∙ info@coolercenter.org ∙ www.coolercenter.org ∙ 944 Fry Road Greenwood, Indiana

TownePost.com / JUNE 2021 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / 21

I leak when I laugh.

So I quit laughing.

Don’t let a leaky bladder stop you from living life to its fullest.

The condition isn’t necessarily just a part of aging and can often be easily treated.

If you suffer urinary incontinence or have any concerns about your pelvic health, now there’s a singular resource to help you get answers with no physician referral required.

833.383.4HER 4Her@JohnsonMemorial.org

CARE FOR JohnsonMemorial.org

Emily Cline, MD and Sandi Stinson, CMA, “Her” Care Coordinator

Great care starts here.

22 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

CONGRATULATIONS GRADS! 51 N US 31 Whiteland, In 317-530-9013 Elementarmament.com Mondays by Appointment | Tuesday - Saturday 10am-6pm | closed Sundays TownePost.com / JUNE 2021 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / 23

FO N D FA RE WE LL JON ZWITT RETIRING FROM ROLE AS CGHS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Writer / Kevin Conrad Photography Provided

A total of 14 state championships. 18 state runner-up titles. 27 semi-states.

142 regionals. 280 sectionals. 80 Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference (MIC) titles. More than 300 Johnson County championships. These incredible accomplishments over 25 years have one man in common - Center Grove High School (CGHS) Athletic Director Jon Zwitt. Zwitt will retire at the end of June as the school’s most accomplished athletic director.

“When Jon was hired, he took on the challenge of joining the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference,” says CGHS Principal Dr. Jeff Henderson. “He was dedicated to not only being a member of

one of the most competitive conferences in the state, but to being successful across all sports. His steadfast leadership, unwavering commitment to excellence, organizational skills, and ability to find the right coaches to lead our student athletes have been critical factors in putting Center Grove High School on the map in terms of athletic competition.”

The Chicago native and Purdue University graduate became the athletic director in 1996 with a vision to create a culture that involved having the very best coaches.

“The secret for success for a director at a school, a business or any venture, is to surround himself or herself with quality people - people who share similar goals, 24 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

similar focal points, similar paths,” Zwitt says. “They want to have that burning desire to lead their individual programs to the next level. I’ve tried to surround myself with hard chargers. An effective head coach knows when to talk and when to listen, when to command and when to march with the troops, when to laugh and when to bark, when to negotiate and when to require, and when to be a boss and when to be a big brother.

Those are the type of coaches I looked to hire. We’ve worked hard, within the rules, and enjoyed the fruits of whatever achievements we were able to attain. It’s been a good recipe for success at Center Grove.”

It didn’t take much time for newly hired

CGHS Softball Coach Alyssa Coleman to appreciate what Zwitt has created at the school.

“It has been an amazing opportunity to walk into the culture that he has built within our athletic department,” Coleman says. “Without a doubt he has had the vision to build a department full of highly demanding professionals who have an ability to not only coach their sport, but motivate their players to desire more out of themselves than they knew they had. When I think of Jon, I think of a man with a vision, and relentless pursuit for excellence.”

Cale Hoover, CGHS girls golf coach and former wrestling coach, holds Zwitt in high regard.

“He is one of the most important and influential hires in CG history,” Hoover says. “He came in and put his plan in place and took the athletic program to new heights. Thousands, if not more, have benefited from Jon’s efforts. I truly

appreciate how he values every sport in the athletic department.”

Hoover says there is another side of Zwitt’s business-like persona.

“Jon has been more than an AD to me, serving as both a mentor and friend,” Hoover says. “He was a great listener.

I knew I could share my thoughts, feelings, observations and dreams, and he would always take time to listen and be supportive. When I left Hamilton Southeastern for CG, Jim Self, the AD, told me I was going to work for the best AD in the state. I quickly learned he was 100% correct.”

“He brings a sense of family to the athletic program,” adds Wes Dodson, CGHS girls cross country and track and field coach. “We all root for each other’s teams. We want not only our team to be great, but all of the Center Grove family to be great.”

“His expectations are that we are professional and that we do our best to TownePost.com / JUNE 2021 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / 25

compete at the highest level we can,” says Debby Burton, CGHS girls tennis coach.

“He has worked tirelessly to improve Center Grove athletics facilities and programs. He is always out and about on competition days watching the teams playing and encouraging our athletes.”

“Personally, he has changed my life by giving me my first coaching opportunity,” says Zach Hahn, CGHS boys basketball coach. “He believed in the vision of a young 25-year-old to lead a program in the toughest conference in the Midwest for high school basketball. He gave my wife and me a great family-oriented community to raise our children. I’m forever grateful for that.”

Under Zwitt’s leadership, the CGHS athletics program has ascended to an elite level in the state of Indiana.

“If you walk through our Hall of Excellence or the Hall of Fame, you will see Jon’s legacy everywhere,” Hahn says. “The amount of collegiate athletes and championship teams he has helped

produce through his leadership is second to none in the entire state of Indiana.”

“I would say I am most proud of how most everyone embraced change,” Zwitt says. “They dissected it, they analyzed it and they found ways to make CG better.

Center Grove is now known around the state for their excellence academically and athletically, and that will help me mentally and psychologically when the time comes to close my office door one last time in June.”

“Jon has high expectations for everyone, including himself,” says Dr. Bill Long, assistant superintendent for Center Grove Community School Corporation and former CGHS principal. “Jon had a vision for what he knew we could accomplish athletically, and he set his mind to it. He knew we could compete in the MIC, we just needed to change the mindset of our student-athletes, coaches and parents. That probably started with the hiring of Coach [Eric] Moore. Once Moore showed we could be successful in the best conference in Indiana, the rest of the sports stepped up as well.”

“Jon was a strong advocate for hiring a strength and conditioning coach to help all of our individual student-athletes and teams improve,” Long adds. “He knew our athletes needed to be stronger and faster to compete in the MIC and at the state level. Marty Mills was a great hire as the strength and conditioning coach. I believe you will see a correlation between the number of all-state and all-star athletes and team and individual state champions, and Jon’s hiring of Marty.

Jon also brought in a nutritionist and sleep specialist to work with our coaches, students and parents.”

OPETSK Y

“I’ve always been a believer of the philosophy that when an administrator retires, the organization should be better, stronger and more fundamentally sound than when they arrived,” Zwitt says. “My hope is that the fans and the community feel that in my time here I’ve helped raise the bar and continually looked for ways to improve. I hope they feel I inspired our coaches to develop boys and girls into disciplined, motivated young men and women. I hope they feel as proud of Center Grove as I do.”

26 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

EES E R F T ESTIMA

317-422-8888

Quality Since 1985 Bonded • Insured

DECKS ∙ PERGOLAS ∙ CLEAR WOOD DECKING ∙ CELLULAR PVC DECKING FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED ∙ TWO YEAR WARRANTY

Serving Center Grove & Surrounding Areas Since 1985

www.decksbywadsworth.com | decksbywadsworth@comcast.net

JOHNSON COUNTY APPROVED DECK BUILDER

GET THE DENTAL CARE YOU DESERVE —WITH OUR —

H E A LT H Y S M I L E S WELLNESS PLAN! Our HEALTHY SMILES WELLNESS PLAN is an affordable way for individuals and families to receive the highest level of dental care while maintaining your health and keeping dental treatment costs to a minimum.

NO

MAXIMUMS 3 DEDUCTIBLES 3 ANNUAL PERIODS 3 WAITING 3 CLAIMS PROCESSING 3 PRE-AUTHORIZATIONS 3 EXCLUSIONS I believe all patients should have access to high-quality dental care, regardless of having traditional dental insurance.

Dr. Joel Lanie

“I had a wonderful experience from the moment I walked in the doors to the moment I walked out. Dr. Lanie and staff are very kind, helpful, and go the extra mile to make sure you feel comfortable and informed. You can tell they care about their patients and take pride in their work. I would highly recommend their service.” - Jody P.

CALL TODAY to schedule an appointment for your HEALTHY SMILE!

Our HEALTHY SMILES WELLNESS PLANS include:

3 Cleanings 3 Exams 3 Advanced Oral Cancer Screening 3 Fluoride Treatments 3 Unlimited Bitewing X-rays 3 15% Off All Other Services for Additional Family 3 Discount Members As low as $32/month ALREADY HAVE DENTAL BENEFITS? Allow us to provide you with a Complimentary Comparison Review.

You could be saving money!

317-282-0130

Patient safety and infection control protocols exceed all recommended guidelines to provide a safe environment for our patients.

TownePost.com / JUNE 2021 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / 27

THANK YOU, SPRING SPORTS SENIORS

THE SPRING OF 2021 HAS BEEN ONE OF THE BEST OF ALL TIME – THUS FAR. EVERY ONE OF OUR SIX SPORTS ARE FINISHING THEIR REGULAR SEASONS RANKED IN THE TOP TEN OF THE STATE. AFTER WAITING ALMOST 2 YEARS TO COMPETE - DUE TO THE PANDEMIC - I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER FOR ALL OF OUR SPRING COMPETITORS, ESPECIALLY OUR SENIORS. WE THANK ALL OF OUR FALL, WINTER, AND SPRING SENIOR STUDENT-ATHLETES FOR THEIR PERSEVERANCE, THEIR DEDICATION AND THEIR EFFORTS FOR CG!” 28 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS!

There’s nothing worse than a traumatic injury, infection, new wound, or ingrown toenail and being told the next available appointment is 10 days out.

We can treat you TODAY! 33 E County Line Rd, Suite B, Greenwood, IN 46143 (317) 882-9303 | Southsidefootclinic.com

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS TownePost.com / JUNE 2021 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / 29

GIRLS

BOYS

GIRLS SECTIONAL, COUNTY CHAMPIONS

30 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

2020-21

CARSON

BOYS

TownePost.com / JUNE 2021 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / 31

Scholl, Misty

Stiles, Jake

at the

n e e b

s y a w l We’ve a our class.

f o

P O T

Jake

–

! r e m m at su Have a gre

! e m

l l a C

. s . p 461 9 3 8 8 7 1 3

ClASS Of 2021 E CENTER GROvE CONGRATS TO TH

Spitler, Jamie

Stivers, Autumn

Aikin, Jack

Johns, Marci

Dude...

You have the coolest house!

See you soon!

www.ValuesInCenterGrove.com www.GoTeamStiles.com CALL TODAY FOR PROOF!

317-883-9461

32 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2021 / TownePost.com

VIEW OUR 5-STAR REVIEWS ON FACEBOOK & GOOGLE