The eight members of this year’s Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Class of 2017 were recently honored for their outstanding accomplishments since graduating from high school.

Distinguished alumni are graduates of Tippecanoe Valley High School or any of the district’s prior high schools – Akron, Beaver Dam, Burket, Mentone and Talma. Distinguished alumni may be living or deceased and have led successful lives while making substantial contributions to their chosen field of work or have provided outstanding service to their community, state, or country.

The eight-member Class of 2017 includes Mike Biddle (TVHS – ’96), Craig Brouyette (TVHS – ’93), Wayne Cumberland (Beaver Dam HS – ’58), Jose Jurado (TVHS – ’09), Ashley Lindenmier (TVHS – ’04), Dan Tucker (TVHS – ’91), Teresa Petrosky Wallace (TVHS – ’78), and Rodney Williams (Mentone HS – ’72).

Each were honored during a formal dinner at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School on Sept. 7. Following the dinner, the inductees spoke about an educator, or educators, that had a significant impact on their life.

Induction Day activities followed on Friday, Sept. 8th, at Tippecanoe Valley High School. The day opened with a welcome breakfast followed by each inductee making four presentations to groups of freshmen through seniors, in which they shared their high school, career and life experiences.

“The students realized that earning their diploma, through hard work and by taking advantage of the many opportunities available to them, was an important initial step in the successful life of each inductee,” said Superintendent Brett Boggs.

The inductees were also available to speak with individuals and small groups of students during lunch. They were then introduced and presented a plaque at halftime of the home football game later that evening.

Nominations are being accepted for the Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Class of 2018. Anyone who would like to submit a nomination may obtain a nomination form from any Tippecanoe Valley school, the administration office, or the Tippecanoe Valley website. Nominations can also be submitted online through the Tippecanoe Valley website.

Photo front row left to right: Wayne Cumberland, Ashley Lindenmier, Teresa Petrosky Wallace, Jose Jurado. Back row left to right: Craig Brouyette, Mike Biddle, Rodney Williams, Dan Tucker