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CGHS Junior Joey Schmitz Is a Player, Student, Coach and Leader

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enter Grove High School’s Class of 2023 had barely started their high school careers when COVID shut down the world.

They have learned resilience and a true appreciation of a world without those restrictions. This class is very talented, not only academically, but also athletically and musically. Over their four years, they have enjoyed numerous successes from county titles to state and national championships. We have enjoyed celebrating their victories and look forward to watching them flourish in the next phases of their lives.

I wish every senior the very best as they start the next chapters in their lives.

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

I WISH EVERY SENIOR THE VERY BEST AS THEY START THE NEXT CHAPTERS IN THEIR LIVES.

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ue to your talent and hard work, the 2022-2023 school year was one filled with continued successes in our classrooms, extra-curricular activities, and our athletic competitions. We were finally able to have a year without COVID protocol interruptions or alterations to our school setting. It was nice to be back to “normal”.

As 2023 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 and physical stamina and fitness in PE/Health; learning to care for yourself and your family in FACS; learning about our own 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.

As graduates, 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!

Jeffry M. Henderson, Ed.D. Principal

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ELIZA LAFLAVERS There are no words to describe the love and admiration that we have for you! You have grown into a compassionate, driven, and incredibly smart young woman. We are here to love and support you on this next incredible journey! Love, Mom and Dad

JESSIE LEACH Congratulations Jessie Jo! We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished! We know you will continue to work hard and achieve great things at University of Southern Indiana.

Make your next chapter in life your best! We love you!!!

LILY SAWYER I am so incredibly proud of the young woman you have grown to be. I have such respect for how you have grown and used the wins and challenges in your life to shape who you are. I cannot wait to see how Miami University continues to form the amazing adult I know you will become. I am so proud and thankful that I was chosen to be your mom! I love you, Mom

TRISTAN GARDNER We are so proud of you! You are such a kind, loving, and

compassionate young man. Don’t ever change! We can’t wait to see where your next adventures take you!

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CLAIRE RECKERT We are so proud of you Claire, your strength, discipline, and

service are evident in all you do. We pray for your success at the Citadel and that God lays your dreams at your feet. Semper Fi. We love you! Dad, Mom, and Quentin

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MADELYN REESE SPONSEL We are so proud of Maddi Reese! As you head to Indiana

University this fall, let your light continue to shine brightly!

Your future is bright, sweet girl! We love you! Mom, Dad & Paigey

LAIKEN KNAFEL Laiken, we are so proud of you!! Congratulations on

your incredible high school career and your Presidential Scholarship to Purdue! We love you- Dad, Mom, Lana & Landon

ISIAH “ZAY ZAY” TURNER Way to go Isiah! Your Senior Year is finally here! You have

accomplished so much this year. We are proud of the young man you have become. As you finish your Senior year and head off to Ball State, always remember where home is and that we love you the most! Tim, Mimi and Sissy xxox

COLLIN CARROLL We could not be more proud of the man you’ve become, and we’re so excited for you to study and play lacrosse for BYU! With your work ethic and talent, we can’t wait to see what you do next!

WILL FOSNOT We are so proud of you Will! Looking forward to supporting

and watching the next chapter of your life. Dream big! We love you! Mom, Dad, Meg & Max

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ADAM RICHIE One chapter ends and a new one begins. It’s a thrilling

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ETHAN MCCOMB Ethan — We are so proud of the person that you are and all you have accomplished. We couldn’t be more excited to watch you live out your dream of playing basketball at Butler next year and can’t wait to see what your future holds. We love you so much.

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SOPHIE MOHR We are so proud of you and we can’t wait to see you take your next step at Arizona State! The best is yet to come!

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Nationals with Debtones, leading Red Alert Robotics to State/Worlds, Academic All Star—we are so proud! Go do good things and have fun at Purdue!! Love, Mom and Dad

ISAAC LADISICH Congratulations to Isaac Ladisich for graduating with

the CG Class of 2023! Isaac will be attending Vincennes University to study Law Enforcement.

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Senior memories

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TEACHERS OF THE YEAR & LEGACY AWARD WINNERS

Center Grove Community School Corporation (CGCSC) awarded Courtney Hess, Sugar Grove Elementary, the 2022-23 Teacher of the Year during the district’s annual Teacher Celebration on Wednesday, May 10.

Mrs. Hess is a Kindergarten teacher at Sugar Grove Elementary School. She has been a teacher for 15 years, eight of those at Center Grove.

“I am humbled and honored to be recognized as an exemplar teacher in a school district that goes above and beyond to do what is best for our students every day.” said Hess. “Teaching the whole child fuels my soul and I will be forever grateful for this recognition.”

As Teacher of the Year, Hess 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 was awarded and recognized for making an extraordinary impact on students and colleagues in his/her building.

Additionally, Center Grove honored 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.

Additional information about the award winners and photo galleries from the evening are available at www.centergrove.k12.in.us/teacherawards.

Amy Wingler Mathematics Center Grove High School

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CGHS JUNIOR JOEY SCHMITZ IS A PLAYER, STUDENT, COACH AND LEADER Writer / Kevin Conrad Photography Provided

The Center Grove High School (CGHS) boys basketball team had one of its most historic seasons with 22 wins, the most victories since the Trojans’ 24 wins in 1933-34. CGHS junior guard Joey Schmitz was a vital part of this year’s team’s success, averaging 12 points per game, making 41 three-pointers, and hitting 88% of his free throws. Schmitz’s on-court excellence earned him first-team all-county honors and underclassmen honorable mention all-state.

He also excels in the classroom with a 4.68 grade point average, ranking him in the top 20 of his class. Schmitz is truly the epitome of an elite student-athlete.

With all of his success on the hardwood and in the classroom, Schmitz made time to be a volunteer coach in the Center Grove Boys Basketball League (CGBBL) for the past two seasons, as an assistant coach last year and as a head coach this year.

His third-grade boys team went undefeated this season, winning the championship game by one point.

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“It was very, very cool to have Joey coach me,” says Center Grove Elementary thirdgrader JT Lidy. “He was fun to watch play for CG and it was great that he was also teaching us about basketball. He made basketball fun and taught us to work hard.”

“I volunteer because I enjoy coaching the kids and it is always fun to see their progression,” says Schmitz. “I also volunteer because I like anything related to basketball, and teaching kids is as entertaining as it gets.”

“Coach Joey really helped us be a better team and to use teamwork,” says JT. “He also taught us plays. That was fun.

He also taught me how to be a better dribbler to get to the basket. The best part was that I got to see him as a player and learn from him as a coach. I got to learn his ways. I watched him play in the high school games and tried to be like

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Both businesses decided to let the community decide who has the best shuttle vehicle. Guests at either shop may vote on their personal favorite. To raise the stakes and make the friendly competition a bit more meaningful, each shop has agreed to serve the White River Township Fire Department in a unique way if they win the competition. If the My Baby Detailing Shuttle gets the most votes, the shop will perform a free Interior Detail on Chief Pell’s Dodge Durango (no small task given that this vehicle also serves as Rosie the Fire Dog’s personal limousine). If Domino’s Delivery Vehicle receives the most votes, the restaurant will provide free pizza for the entire Fire Department.

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Additionally, when all the votes are finally tallied on June 30, one ballot will be drawn from the winner’s ballot box. If My Baby Detailing prevails, one voter will win a free Exterior Detail. If Domino’s comes out on top, one voter will win a free pizza. Stop by either shop before the end of June and cast your vote. Any way you slice it, in this competition, everyone comes out a winner.

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him in our games. Joey never gave up and was always the hardest worker on the court.”

“At the beginning of the year, you never know what you will get skill-wise, and this year my kids really progressed,” says Schmitz. “Throughout the year, you can find a place where every kid improved, whether it was their ball handling or defense.”

The parents were appreciative that Schmitz took the time to share his knowledge of basketball with their sons.

“As a parent, it was great to see Coach Joey give his time, energy and talent in working with the boys,” says Jaime Lidy, JT’s mother. “The boys obviously look up to him already, being a member of the high school team they may want to play on someday, but we parents were able to see how our sons got to interact with him, and one another, in a different way than

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with a parent coach. It was a really cool experience.”

Some things are just bigger than the game of basketball. Schmitz is a great role model for the boys.

“JT learned that it’s possible to not only be a good student like Joey, but also a great athlete, and still have the time and

passion to pass things on to others,” says Jaime. “JT comes from a coaching family and plays sports year-round, so he knows how hard coaches work, even volunteer coaches like Joey. Specific to basketball, JT learned that inbound plays beneath the basket really do work if you do what the coach says.”

“Joey’s heavy involvement in the youth

league is the type of culture we want to endorse within our program and in our community,” says CGBBL Board President Brad Smith. “We hope that others will follow in Joey’s footsteps in being this involved. We are beyond thankful for his coaching and mentorship with our youth, and we are lucky to have him in our community.”

CGHS boys basketball head Coach Zach Hahn knows Schmitz is a high-character young man.

“Joey’s dedication to the basketball program is second to none,” says Hahn.

“He shows up early and stays late to work on his game. He rebounds for teammates and is always trying to get better. He volunteer coaches in our CGBBL to be a good role model for the players.

It’s a rare character trait that allows someone to be selfless and passionate about others the way Joey coaches in our youth program when he has so much going on currently in his life as a high school student-athlete.”

How does a high school student-athlete have time to be a top-notch student and basketball player and also carve out time to be a volunteer coach?

“It’s hard to balance because they all come at you in the same winter season,” says Schmitz. “I’ve always been good in school with getting my work done on time and keeping my grades high while balancing basketball at the same time. Though this year I learned that with coaching, I have to stay on top of things even more.

We only practice one day a week and have a game every Saturday, so it’s not a huge time commitment. But there are other aspects such as sending messages to parents with dates, places and times, while also making sure that I have people to fill in for me when I have another basketball conflict. I had to learn to become a better communicator.”

Schmitz says, at the moment, he doesn’t

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have any ambitions to pursue coaching.

He just relishes the opportunity to share his basketball knowledge and wisdom with the youngsters. With that said, he adds that he has learned a lot from this experience.

it kept the team morale high all year and it made the game super enjoyable for the kids. And then to end the season with a championship win in our closest, most intense game of the year was the best way to top it all off. Plus, having all my [high school teammates] there to support that game and make the energy in the building that much higher created such a great atmosphere.”

“By helping the kids, it made me realize how much of a role model I can be for them, and that made me appreciate coaching even more,” says Schmitz.

“I admire Coach Joey because he is more than just a really good basketball player,” says JT. “He is kind, smart, strong and fast, and he has a really good three-point shot. I really liked it when we played knockout in practice. That was fun. He may not remember it, but I’m pretty sure I beat him once.”

“Additionally, this has given me a new perspective on leadership. Going into my senior season, I feel that I need to be a bigger leader and coaching has definitely helped me.”

On the day of the championship, Schmitz wasn’t sure he could coach his team as he had a high school practice at the same time. His high school teammates voted to have practice earlier in the day so he could coach his team. Many of his high school teammates and coaches attended the championship game to support him, his team and the league.

“Joey and his [high school] team created such a great atmosphere on championship Saturday,” says Smith. “It created such a buzz that it was talked about across elementary schools all the way up to the high school. I lost count of how many players and coaches were there supporting not just Joey’s team, but the other team as well. I truly believe Joey’s involvement was the main driver in not just the atmosphere, but the level of great fundamental basketball displayed.

You can tell he brought what even he was practicing at high school to these kids, and this will go a long way for the kids and our program. I am pretty sure if Joey decides to coach next year, we will have a long wait list requesting Joey to be their coach.”

“Throughout the season I tried to make the game as fun as possible for the kids, and usually winning means you will have more fun,” says Schmitz.

“To go undefeated was amazing because TownePost.com / JUNE 2023 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / 29

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