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PUBLISHER’S WELCOME Robotics is hot! A online search for “high school robotics clubs in USA” returns over 21 million results. The international FIRST Robotics Competition pits 2,900 teams with roughly 73,000 students from 19 countries against one another, competing for over $20 million in college scholarships. National Robotics Week saw multiple events staged in all 50 states earlier this year. This is the incubator for tomorrow’s engineers and scientists.

It’s a sad fact that girls as young as 8 years old are concerned about their body image. Perhaps they think they are too skinny or, more likely, too fat. These are concerns that should not vex any 8 year old, but unfortunately, these issues often follow these girls well into their adolescence. In this month’s Greenwood Health Kick, Alicia Wettrick digs into this topic and offers some tips on what can be done to help these young girls.

The cover story this month features one of our outstanding local robotics clubs: Cornerstone Robotics. Being designed for homeschooled students makes Cornerstone unique. However, its collection of over 100 awards, five earned at World Championship events, makes the club outstanding. Katie Burrell brings you this story about these special Greenwood area students.

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 GREENWOOD HEALTH KICK

GIRLS LOOK BEYOND BODY IMAGE

Have you ever gone out of the house without your makeup on and been asked things like, “Are you not feeling well today?” or “You look tired today”? I have! Then I feel embarrassed that somehow I’m “offending” others with my makeup-free face. Wait. That is ridiculous. Why do I feel embarrassed? The female body image (pretty and thin) is ubiquitous throughout our culture. Women feel pressured by media and peers to keep up with the latest style, make-up, hair and thinness. Unfortunately, we listen to them, and it starts young.

GIRL BODY IMAGE STATS/FACTS

• 50%-88% feel negative about their body.

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• 58% want to lose weight. • 55% report participating in vomiting, laxatives, diet pills, smoking and diuretics to lose weight. • Girls rated “the way I look” as the most important indicator of self-worth while boys rated abilities most important. • Body image conflicts lead to eating disorders, low self-esteem and depression.

WHICH CAME FIRST, THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG?

The above statistics have been increasing since the 1960s when Twiggy, an ultra-thin supermodel, became famous, setting off the thinness craze. And since then, there is now a plethora of products, pills and diets out there to make you prettier and thinner.

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Even toys and dolls, the most famous being Barbie, reflect this image.

2) Talk often to your girls about body image and ask questions. A good way to start is to ask if their friends are concerned about their Unfortunately, the media still seems to dictate what the female body weight or shapes and if they can relate. Conversation is crucial for shape and size should look like: small waist and hips, thin thighs girls to create a positive body image. with large breasts. In fact, girls who spent more time engaging in media such as movies, TV and music videos reported higher 3) Resources that are age-appropriate will help with body image body dissatisfaction than girls who engage in less, so Hollywood issues. Books, the Internet (parental screening needed) and talking definitely plays a role. to a mentor or counselor are all good options. On the other hand, we have girl competition. Recent studies have revealed a girl’s “peers” may be more influential than “Hollywood.” Girl competition about appearance is a very prominent issue. So is it the media (the “chicken”) or her peers (the “egg”)? For your daughter, it may be either or both, so it is very challenging for parents to cultivate a positive body image when peers and the media constantly scrutinize her appearance.

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM INSPIRING WOMEN

Amy Jo Clark aka “Daisy” from the WIBC radio show “Chicks on the Right” has noted that unlike male-hosted political talk shows, her and “Mock” (her radio co-hostess) are frequently attacked on the Internet for their appearances in hopes to destroy their confidences, but these people do not shake her. “It is better to be smart than to be beautiful. It is better to be funny than pretty.” Amy goes on to say, “The body is a shell for your soul. The soul is what matters.” She is also a parent and feels the key to helping her daughter have a positive body image is communication. Conversations about having a good character and how you treat others are what is important. DeVyn Barker, a Greenwood High School graduate and college softball player, at one time owned a fitness gym for young girls in Indianapolis. She worked with them on physical training to improve athletic skills and fitness. DeVyn was shocked when listening to her young clients talk about their bodies. “I’m having as young as 8 and 9-year-old girls tell me they want to train with me to be skinny,” she said. “No, I will not make you ‘skinny.’ I will teach you a healthy lifestyle in which to live by. I will teach you strength in women is admirable physically and emotionally. Shame on this world that has made the visual appearance all these girls see! There is beauty in good character, kindness and passionate hearts. … Compliment her character as her true beauty!”

THREE TIPS: LISTEN, TALK, RESOURCES

1) Listen to girls carefully. Notice the clues. If they ask about weight loss methods, a diet their friend is on or make a subtle negative comment about their body, those are good hints. Seize that time to discuss healthy weight, peers and media influences.

Overall, I feel the image that girls are striving for is the fault of us women, not just media. We are the ones that participate. I am guilty of not feeling polished or fully presentable to the world unless my make-up is on. Understanding a balance is best. Unfortunately, a young girl places her identity and meaning on a certain idea of being beautiful. This is stressful to many young girls. But I think women can change this ideal beauty girl culture by conversation and example. Alicia Wettrick is a Family Nurse Practitioner working in OB/GYN for Community Hospital Network. She believes that Greenwood is a great place to lead a healthy lifestyle and raise a family. She is married to Don Wettrick and has three kids, Ava, Anna and Grant. She has been a southsider since childhood and has lived in the Greenwood area since 1998.

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Many of us procrastinate, especially when it comes to uncomfortable situations. Greenwood resident Robert Johnson understands this too well as an attorney who focuses in estate planning. To illustrate, Johnson remembers a client and friend who called the night before his surgery. The request? He wanted his will and health-related documents in order. That trip to the hospital reinforced for Johnson the importance of planning and personal attention in preparing for incapacitation or death.

began asking him for help in estate planning a decade ago, Johnson discovered he enjoyed working personally with clients. However, he didn’t leave journalism completely. Johnson currently writes a twiceweekly sports column for the Daily Journal. Since 1992, Johnson and his wife, Kathy, have called Greenwood home.

That is what is different about this attorney. He specializes in creating a personal estate plan on your schedule and with your needs as the focus. Estate planning can be daunting with specific consideration to clients’ personal needs. Johnson seeks to simplify and work closely with each individual and family. Greenwood area residents Angie and Mickey McDaniel called Johnson to draft an estate plan. “Bob did an exceptional job explaining everything and giving us much comfort,” Mickey said. Angie added that Johnson’s informal meeting style demystified the process, especially in discussing the importance to their children. “It was very simple. He sat down and spoke with us and answered all our questions,” she said. His goal in estate planning is to not only make it specific to his clients’ needs but also to make it simple. For example, the fixed price package of $975 for a couple includes two wills, powers of attorney (POA), living wills and health care POAs along with initial consultation and answering questions during the process. “What’s different about this is I can meet clients at their convenience wherever and whenever they choose,” said Johnson. “If you need to meet Saturday morning at your kitchen table, we’ll make it work.” This is all about meeting clients’ needs on their schedule with an understandable process and an affordable fee. Johnson recommends reviewing an estate plan every 10 years or after defining life events such as births of children or grandchildren, changes in assets, or the death of a spouse. Clients often choose to create education trusts for their grandchildren or change how and when children inherit assets. “We write estate plans in such a way that provides for some of these changes. However, we can’t always anticipate the curve balls that life throws at us so we plan with an eye to the future,” said Johnson. Johnson began his career as a journalist working for the Evansville Courier & Press before pursuing a law degree from Indiana University at Indianapolis. His expertise became utility law, but when friends

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Tarik Glenn and Dwayne Allen

DREAM ALIVE BUILDING DREAMS AND BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS that I had while I played for the Colts to create DREAM Alive,” Glenn explained. DREAM Alive, founded by Tarik and Maya “One of the things that inspired us was Glenn, is an Indianapolis-based 501(C)(3) that we wanted to give back to the innerthat exists to equip urban youth in grades city communities and create something 7-12 to become civic-minded leaders. where we could give back together. Maya They do this by providing their scholars was a public health major and received her with three key opportunities: mentoring masters in public health at IUPUI. I was a relationships, character development social welfare major, and we both benefited and experiential learning. The end from community outreach programs. product is a group of young men and women of integrity and character who are “We both benefited from the Mathematics, confident, skilled and willing to serve their Engineering, Science Achievement community. (MESA) programs for inner city youth, and I went to a Boys and Girls Club. We DREAM Alive serves approximately are both products of inner city programs, 784 students. Glenn used his celebrity and we feel that they gave us access to as a former member of the Indianapolis places that we would not have naturally Colts to influence and mentor the next had access to. generation of leaders. Glenn officially became president of DREAM Alive in late “When we had the first opportunity to 2011 and works tirelessly for DREAM provide services for communities that were Alive to provide hands-on leadership. underrepresented, we acted on it. One of the strategies that we focus on is how to “My wife Maya and I utilized the platform raise necessary funds and awareness to Writer / Janelle Morrison

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build our nonprofit and be competitive. We strive to find ways to stand out and still provide unique services. “One of our strategies is to develop and maintain strong corporate sponsorships that are looking to reach and assist communities that really are underserved. Companies like Bastian Solutions, American Structurepoint and the Indianapolis Colts organization have stepped in and offered not only financial contributions, but we will open up their businesses and give our scholars access with experiential learning trips where the students will learn about different jobs and job skills that are available to them. This allows our kids to dream beyond their circumstances.” Support from the local businesses is essential in sustaining organizations like DREAM Alive, and the business partners that support DREAM Alive engage because they share a philosophy with the

organization that the community’s youth is a community’s future. For example, Bastian Solutions will hire students from within the DREAM Alive program and place them in jobs within their corporation. In addition to the business community’s support, the DREAM Alive organization recognizes the importance of having positive mentors on board to work with and help raise up their scholars.

at Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Indianapolis. An annual event since 2004, Wishing on Stars was first hosted by former Indianapolis Colts Tight End Marcus Pollard. Fellow Colts players, Indiana Pacers, Indy 500 drivers and other local celebrities are expected to attend the event.

Dwayne Allen, Player Executive for DREAM Alive, has stepped into a leadership role within the organization to assist with Glenn’s mission. Allen, tight end for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, is making an impact in the lives of Indianapolis at-risk youth. Allen serves not only as the professional face of the organization but also participates in program development and implementation. “I grew up in the inner city of Fayetteville, North Carolina,” Allen said. “My story resonates so well with the children that we impact at DREAM Alive. I spend every opportunity that I get to spend with our kids. I see so much of myself in each and every one of them. I didn’t have anyone to look up to or have someone who looked like me, who came from similar situations as me, trying to inspire me. That is why I am passionate about wanting the kids to want more in their lives. “I want them to understand that regardless of where you come from, how you were raised or who you were raised by, you can’t allow your circumstances to dictate who you who are or who you want to be. That’s what our mission is all about. We educate the kids and provide resources and knowledge, so that they can go and be successful in their lives.” Allen will host the annual Wishing on Stars benefit on Monday, September 14 TownePost.com / SEPTEMBER 2015 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK

The evening will feature a cocktail reception, followed by celebrity introductions, dinner and a silent and live auction. The players and other celebrities are willing to sign autographs, serve cocktails, personalize voicemails, perform guests’ favorite songs and spend time with attendees in a relaxed, enjoyable private environment of 150-200 guests.

In addition to Allen, numerous fellow Colts players are expected to attend. Past attendees include Glenn, Pat McAfee, Tamika Catchings, Anthony Castanzo, T.Y. Hilton, Coby Fleener, Matt Hasselbeck, Dallas Clark, Peyton Manning, David Thornton, Jeff Saturday, Ken Dilger, Roy Hibbert, Reggie Wayne, Marcus Pollard, Bob Sanders, Joseph Addai, Gary Brackett, Marlin Jackson,

Robert Mathis, Chris Lytle and more. “This event is our largest fundraiser for DREAM Alive, and all of the resources that are collected go directly towards the kids and to supply our DREAM coaches with resources that they need to impact their lives,” Allen explained. “Businesses can donate monetarily, and that helps to supply the necessary resources, but what

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is most costly to the businesses and is most cherished by DREAM Alive is the organization’s time. “By them opening their doors to our programs so that we can take the kids to different businesses around Indianapolis and around the state, we can expose the kids to things outside of the inner city. Little by little, this begins to break down the barriers of their world. We take them for walks around university campuses or to a business like WTHR or a military base to expose them,so that they can begin to dream bigger. “As we continue to grow and obtain more funding, we can expand our reach and develop a model that is replicable in cities throughout the country. Our goal is to replicate the programs in all NFL host cities and team up with players from those teams who will then engage their local school corporations. “Here in Indianapolis, we want to expand in all IPS schools and surrounding areas, so that we can serve the underserved and fill in the gaps, so that no child falls in between. We want to see all children have opportunities to resources that they need to become successful adults. Ultimately, that is how it should be.” For more information about the DREAM Alive, visit dreamaliveinc.org.

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How could a pill created to ease your pain be the very thing bringing you to your deathbed? Over the past year and a half, Indiana has endured a massive epidemic in opioid (narcotic) drug addiction. This addiction can grow out of a normal prescription to pain pills into a patient begging his or her doctor for more medication. In the late â€˜90s and early 2000s, doctors were quick to prescribe these kinds of pills. However, after noticing a trend in addiction, strict prescription initiatives were put into place to counteract this issue.

ACCIDENTAL ADDICTION TO ACCIDENTAL DEATH?

What feeds an unintentional opioid addiction other than more pills? Heroin. The heroin cartels know a person addicted to pain pills gets the same rush but for 1/3 the cost. As soon as the medical industry started monitoring the opioids, the floodgates opened, and the heroin epidemic began. In the 1970s when heroin started making a presence, its potency was only five percent, but now, it is anywhere from 50 to 80 percent. Tara Treatment Center located in Franklin, Indiana, is a not-for-profit dedicated to the long-term treatment of those suffering with alcohol and/or drug addictions. The Tara Treatment Center has noticed a huge influx in the past year of those seeking treatment for a narcotic addition, reaching 42 percent of their clientele.

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Jesse was one of the scholarship winners because there is help today providing hope three years ago. His insurance company for tomorrow. dropped his rehabilitation, his family did not have the amount it would take to cover the WOW FACTS • Tara has a three-week waiting list treatment and he was unemployed due to his addiction. After applying and being accepted • $ 15,000 = 30-day treatment for one into the scholarship program, he went from person “living a life without drugs and alcohol to not being able to imagine a life fuelled by drugs and alcohol.”

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Jesse could not speak highly enough about the overwhelming community support he received during his journey with Tara Treatment Center. He is now working for the organization and is passionate about “giving back to the place that helped him out so much.” Now three-and-a-half years clean, he is getting married, enjoying fatherhood and buying his own house. Believe it or not, our conservative community is home to many who struggle with lifealtering addictions. Be a part of this great cause and help others become able to help themselves. For anyone out there struggling with an addiction, Jesse would suggest you “find a program and a good group of people to support you. Stay connected because you can’t do it alone.” Tara Treatment Center is a wonderful asset to our community and provides many levels of care including detoxification, residential, transitional residential, intensive outpatient, aftercare, education and family programming. This excerpt from Tara’s website invites hope for those grappling with addiction today: Don’t know where to start? Right now, you may be feeling scared and overwhelmed. You have an addiction you can’t control. It has affected you mentally, physically and spiritually — a thirst never quenched and a craving never satisfied. Many people are successfully recovering from alcohol and/or drugs 14 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / SEPTEMBER 2015 / atGreenwood.com

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Jill Johnson

Dancing for the Johnson County Historical Society Jill is a lifelong resident of Johnson County. She attended Center Grove Schools, and as a child, she was active in gymnastics and dance. In high school, she played in the Center Grove High School marching band. What is Jill looking forward to the most? "I love challenging myself with something new! The toughest part of this process for me has been ‘getting into character’ for my performances, but I can’t wait to get out there and have a great time performing and making it a fun evening for so many!"

Greg Ilko

Dancing for Youth Connections Greg is a Hoosier born and raised. He has lived the last 19 years in Johnson County. In his free time, Greg enjoys watching Cubs baseball, playing poker and basketball, golfing, trap shooting and participating in three-gun competitions.

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Ever dream of performing on "Dancing with the Stars"? Do you have two left feet, but in your dreams, you are rockin’ the perfect Merengue, and your Foxtrot has the crowd on fire? Bruno gives you a 9, Carrie Ann Inaba a 9 and then Len Goodman says, "Your footwork was amazing. 10!"

Why is Greg participating? "Of course, a little of me wants to end the night with me taking home a trophy, but I’m really looking forward to exceeding our fundraising goal for all of the great charities. I’m really proud to be a part of this event."

Michelle Shoemaker

Dancing with the Johnson County Stars will make dreams come true for seven area nonprofits and their fearless dancers. Three of these dancers live right here in the Center Grove area.

Michelle is a lifelong Southsider. Her passion is being able to help people in all aspects of their journey to health.

These dancers learned several dances through a partnership with Barbara Leininger at Arthur Murray Studio and will perform them at the Historic Artcraft Theatre on September 25 and 26.

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What is Michelle’s worst fear? "Forgetting all my dance steps! I am not one to get in front of big crowds, so this experience is really getting me outside my comfort zone, but it is for a wonderful cause."

Although you might think the ultimate goal is to be the best dancer and score a "10" the night of competition, there is a special twist to this event brilliantly orchestrated by civic leader Barb Miller. You see, the real winner is the agency that is able to raise the most money. Collectively, the goal this year is to raise $200,000 with all agencies combined. Last year, the goal was $100,000, and the event raised $180,000.

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It’s a friendly competition between agencies to see what unique fundraising events they create and execute leading up to the big dance competition and how many tickets to the event they can sell. Some of the fundraising activities this year include hosting a Poker Run motorcycle ride, a Family Farm day, a Canvas for a Cause night, loyalty cards to a restaurant and invitation-only dance parties. The increase in fundraising activities led to a new award this year. The Most Valuable Dancer trophy will go to the dancer who raises the most money for his or her agency. That will join the Judge’s Choice Award given Friday and Saturday nights to the best dancer and the coveted Mirrored Ball Award to the agency that raises the most money. This year, Friday night (September 25) is family-friendly with no alcohol sold. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for those under 18. Saturday night (September 26), tickets are $30 and include a beer, a wine or popcorn/soda. They will present the Judge’s Choice award for Friday’s performance, and they will present three awards for Saturday night: Judge’s Choice award for best dancer, Most Valuable Dancer and the Mirrored Ball Award. Judges for Saturday will be Mark Myers, Mayor of Greenwood; Joe McGuinness, Mayor of Franklin; Chris Cosner of the Daily Journal and Janette Koon of Waddell & Reed. There is still time to support your favorite dancer or agency. Visit dancestar2.com to see events or visit the agencies’ websites to donate money or buy tickets. The other participating agencies not listed above are Human Services Inc., Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County, KICIT and Tara Treatment Center. Time to go get those dancing shoes and see who will be the big winner!

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HOMES FOR HEROES GIVES HEROES REALTY SAVINGS Writer / Tonja Talley . Photographer / Forrest Mellott

Greenwood Mayor Mark Myer signed a proclamation on July 8, 2015, in recognition of the city’s heroes. The proclamation came in response to the national program, Homes for Heroes (HFH), coming to the city, which offers savings for local heroes who want to buy, sell or refinance a home. The program started after the nation experienced the harrowing effects of 9/11. Among the cement rubble where once stood the

Twin Towers, heroes emerged — men and women who selflessly serve their city every day. As the media captured these selfless acts, a family of realtors in Minneapolis desired to thank the heroes of their community in a special way. Their idea proposed to give back to heroes a 25 percent discount on realtor commission fees and a $500 reduction from lending companies. Furthermore, the plan called for title companies to discount closing fees by $100 and inspectors deduct their inspection fees by various percentages. The family’s idea spread,

AN EXAMPLE OF THE SAVINGS ONE CAN USE Sales Price..............................................$220,000 Hero Rebate...........................................$1,650 (25% of the Gross Commission to Buyer) HFH Fees................................................$330 (5% of the Gross Commission to HFH) Selling Commission.............................$6,600

Selling Commission.............................3% Mortgage Lending Discount...............$500 Closing Fee Discount...........................$100 Total Hero Savings...............................$2,250

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and now over 35 states have a multitude of licensed real estate businesses supporting HFH. The national program recognizes heroes who are active or retired in the military (including members of the reserve), law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, healthcare workers, clergy, medical staff and any member of a school corporation. Various companies go further by naming other heroes to their discount lists. For instance, Melissa Trahan of Keller Williams also adds veterinarians to her list of heroes. “When one of my clients qualifies as a hero in this program, I gratefully take 25 percent off my commission fee and guide them to others who can discount their prices as well.” As a client of Trahan, Marc Fishburn recently sold his old home and bought a newer one. As a Retired Army Infantryman, Staff Sgt. Fishburn qualified for the HFH discounts. “It was the first time I got a check back at a closing,” said Fishburn, chuckling. “In all seriousness though, it was an easy process. … I was able to remodel my new kitchen with the money from the check.” Buying, selling or refinancing a home can be a daunting task. The businesses behind the HFH understand. By signing up on the program’s website, HomesforHeroes.com, a hero can take advantage of finding the right team to help with their real estate process. The website also answers many of the typical questions asked about the program, such as: • What if I am already working with an agent? • What does my credit score need to be? • How much will I save with this program? • What do I have to do to receive my savings? • Do I have to use all Homes for Heroes affiliates? For further information about the program, sign up at HomesforHeroes.com or any of the following Greenwood businesses:

• Melissa Trahan, Associate Broker with Keller Williams at 317-560-0063 or mtrahan@kw.com • Brian Brent, Senior Loan Officer with PrimeLending at 317-695-5353 or bbrent@primelending.com • Title Alliance of Indy Metro, LLC at 317-884-9327

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Writer / Katie Burrell . Photographer / Forrest Mellott

hen Jay Miller founded Cornerstone Robotics in 2007, he hoped to reach into the homeschooling community and provide a unique extracurricular activity for students. Since then, his reach has expanded into more than his home-based team can serve.

IGNITING A SPARK FOR LEARNING

Now entering its seventh year of competition, Cornerstone Robotics has grown from being a team of 10 students to nine teams with more than 40 students. The teams range in age from elementary to high school and are located in the Greenwood, Lawrence and Southport areas. The sport requires the team to work together to build a robot that will go on to compete against other robots. At the competitions, robots play games and work to score points by picking up balls and placing them in goals. They can even earn additional points by lifting up the competition. Matches take place over a 2:15 period. Miller’s interest in this team-building, problem-solving, mechanical engineering sport began when his oldest son — who was homeschooled at the time — began participating in Robotics on the Center Grove team. Miller acted as a mentor for the team. In a world that focuses on sports and arts as extracurricular activities, “Seeing kids who haven’t found their passion yet find it in robotics is very rewarding,” he said. It was watching that same discovery in his son that ignited Miller’s own passion for the sport. The eldest Miller child dove into Robotics and led the way for his three siblings. With Robotics growing in popularity over the years, the township school limited participation to CG students only, and the Millers took off on their own to serve the homeschool community. Miller’s son is now in college, but Jay says he “has years ahead of him.” With another son in high school, a daughter in middle school and a son in elementary school, he is also working on developing more teams for elementary and collegiate levels. While he can’t coach all of the teams alone, he said that he and the other coaches bring the teams together and guide one another whenever possible.

THE BLUEPRINTS

A Robotics season begins in August and runs through mid-April. Miller’s team meets for three hours every Wednesday night in his home. Depending on the age of the students, they classify as VEX or VEX IQ. The IQ team consists of younger, elementary-aged students with no robotics experience. The VEX IQ robots snap together like advanced Legos. Often, the older VEX teams mentor the younger teams. “For the first 10 weeks, we spend time evaluating what the game is this year,” Miller said. “We tear the game apart, look at different strategies for the game and look at different designs and prototype parts.” And, of course, they build a robot.

It’s after the first competition in November, Miller said, that the fun really begins. The students come back and brainstorm. They document things that go on during the competition, consider what worked for other teams and sometimes completely tear the robot apart to rebuild. “They get a hands-on experience by doing something fun,” Miller said. “They don’t even realize they are learning.” According to the Cornerstone website, “This program can be lifechanging for students by exposing them to science and technology in a fun and exciting way. Students have fun together as they learn engineering principles, problem-solving skills, teamwork and how to compete in a God-honoring manner. It also helps them to learn leadership, teamwork and public speaking skills.”

LIKE A WELL-OILED MACHINE

As a software engineer himself, Miller said that he is proud of what the kids have accomplished. And it’s not even the science and mathematics problem-solving skills that he refers to. It’s the way they all come together and work as a team. Although the nine teams range in age and location, they come together to scrimmage and bounce ideas off one another. He stresses that the students don’t compete to win at any cost; rather, they represent the sport and their teams well. Thanks to generous sponsors, five of the teams were recently able to attend the World Championship and win the World Championship Teamwork Award for the second year in a row. The teams combined have more than 85 awards at local competitions, nine awards at the Indiana State Championship, seven awards at the U.S. National Championship and five awards at the World Championship events. Because of the increasing popularity of the sport, Miller said that the teams are full, but openings occasionally come up, and he hopes to grow even more with the help of new mentors. For more information about Cornerstone Robotics or to become a sponsor, visit cornerstonerobotics.net.

Katie Burrell has been a southsider most of her life. She enjoys being part of a small community in a big city full of life and culture. She is a runner, writer and nature-lover. There is nothing she loves more than a nice, quiet afternoon at home with her husband and two beautiful, energetic sons.

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Interns

The interns gather for a group picture after enjoying a lunch at Revery in downtown Greenwood.

LEARNING THE TRADE Writer / Hannah Sturm . Photos Provided

Have you ever wondered about how the relationships you build now could potentially affect the rest of your future? After interviewing four ambitious interns here in the Johnson County area, as an intern myself, I have come to the conclusion that without networking, our internships would have been tremendously harder to come by.

NETWORKING PAYOFF

Each one of us girls excels academically and possesses an unwavering work ethic. With connections made through family, friends and work, we were able to attain incredible internship opportunities for the summer of 2015. Get to know a little bit about each of us below. Read about our journeys to get where we are and where we wish to go!

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JESSIE ARBUCKLE

Jessie is an upcoming junior at Taylor University majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Management. She hopes to one day become a Director of PR and Marketing at a corporate level. Jessie acquired her internship at Tilson because her school advisor knew Mr. Tilson and thought the job would be a perfect fit.

ALECIA’S WORDS OF WISDOM

Internships can help you recognize that what you are studying is what you will want to do after college. She says, "I gained confidence, got actual experience and realized I can do this."

LINDSEY MORGAN Lindsey will be finishing up her senior year at IU Bloomington. She is majoring in Human Biology and gearing up to apply to med school. Her internship at the Greater Greenwood Chamber and Johnson County Community Foundation arose out of prior work involvement.

Working directly under Tilson’s PR and Marketing Director has opened up a slew of opportunities for Jessie. She has been able to work with a PR agency during the time of her internship, which is where she could see herself working once graduating.

JESSIE’S WORDS OF WISDOM

Being in an internship can considerably enhance your desire for what you’re studying. She said, "It makes me excited and determined about my future, and my classes become more significant."

EMILY MILLER

Emily is approaching her third but final year at Franklin College. Her major is PR with a minor in Leadership. Emily was aware of the internship position for the Greater Greenwood Chamber and Johnson County Community Foundation through relationships she built in previous jobs.

Through her internship, Lindsey has built connections with people in the field of optometry that could potentially help during her ambitious endeavor to becoming a future optometrist.

LINDSEY’S WORDS OF WISDOM

It is always good to get involved with something. "The community helps shape who you are."

ME (HANNAH STURM) I am a junior at IU Bloomington seeking a major in PR and Advertising with a minor in Management. After thinking strategically about who I knew in the field in which I wanted to intern, I landed an internship at Spotlight Strategies.

Emily loves her internship as a member services coordinator and part-time position as a Johnson County Court House assistant, but ultimately, she could see herself working in the field of publication design.

My experience this summer has been critical to my learning and growth as a young business professional. In the future, I aspire to be a Director of Marketing and Communications or own my own business.

EMILY’S WORDS OF WISDOM

MY WORDS OF WISDOM

By going to so many networking events growing up, she gained confidence when talking to her elders and business professionals. "Being taught at a young age to have confidence in professional circumstances can equal a lot of success in many areas of life."

ALECIA BONSON Alecia is a senior at Taylor University. Her major is Professional Writing, which coincides perfectly with her internship at the Center Grove and Greenwood Community Magazines. It was through friends at church that she received this internship. Alecia is most grateful for the confidence the job has given her. She hopes in the future to use these skills learned as a building block to one day become a developmental editor.

Everyone possesses an endless amount of potential. Always let your faith be bigger than your fears. You are capable of more than you think.

POSITIVE CULTURE, POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

A neat aspect binding each of us ladies together is our companies’ involvement with the Greater Greenwood Chamber. Of course, Lindsey and Emily work directly for the Chamber, but Tilson, Spotlight Strategies, Johnson County Community Foundation and the Center Grove and Greenwood Community Magazines are all members. Emily says the sole purpose of the Chamber is "when one succeeds, we all succeed." Each of us in some way or another described our respective companies’ cultures to coincide with that purpose. All of us have a great deal of respect and appreciation for our companies’ conscious effort to give back and be involved with the community.

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Every intern had nothing but praise about their supervisors and coworkers. A common misperception among us was that going into the job with a lack of experience in the field would cause a difficult learning curve. All of us felt humbled when taking their internships but grateful for the opportunity. Alecia commented, "I thought it would be difficult getting the hang of what I would need to do within a few short months, but I was able to catch on quickly." In the end, we were all impressed with our work results and how much guidance the supervisors provided. We agreed that being given the chance to work in a professional environment has built our confidences and exposed us to the unspoken rules of the workforce such as proper email and meeting etiquette along with knowing when it was time to swallow our pride and ask for help. With the assistance of patient and attentive supervisors, each intern agreed that after a week or so, we felt well certified to accomplish the tasks asked. We would like to express gratitude to our managers for taking the time out of their busy schedules to help them grow as young professionals. At the end of our wonderful experience, we were able to meet together at The Revery located in downtown Greenwood. The food was wonderful, and the company was even better. Being around young professionals with a like-minded passion for the future is encouraging and exhilarating!

ALLOWING FOR OPPORTUNITIES

I would ask all of those who are in a position to allow an internship program at your company to please do so! Countless college programs are making it a requirement for their students to get an internship before graduation. Aside from earning class credit, young adults are chomping at the bit to get some hands-on experience and put to use what they are studying.

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Jessie put it well when she said, "It has been so helpful to learn from people who have much more experience and have been doing things a lot longer than I have." We are all passionate, driven and secure in our identities â€” ready to take on the next chapter of life. We realize how important it is to take the time to invest in our relationships and get involved with as many experiences as possible in order to find what it is we excel at.

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PAY IT FORWARD BENEFICIARIES Five Johnson County charities were chosen as major beneficiaries of the annual Pay It Forward Johnson County golf outing. They are Tara Treatment Center, Abuse Counseling and Education Inc., Turning Point Domestic Violence Services, Youth Connections of Johnson County and Flags for Greenwood. Winners in five categories – healthcare services, basic human needs, emergency programs, education and first-time winner – were randomly selected. During in the Pay It Forward outing on September 17 at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin, another major beneficiary and a $10,000 Impact Grant winner will be drawn. A record 31 local charities applied for the drawing. Presenting sponsors are The Legends Golf Club and Spotlight Strategies. Title sponsors are Hilliard Lyons and Pepsi, Official Soft Drink of the PGA of America, the PGA and the PGA Tour.

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