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Tippecanoe Valley accepting applications for non-resident transfer students

This entry was posted in Akron, Mentone, News, TV High School, TV Middle School on April 13, 2017 by Keith Lang.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation (TVSC) is accepting applications from non-resident transfer students for the upcoming school year.

A non-resident transfer student is one whose legal settlement is not within the boundaries of the school corporation and would like to attend any TVSC school – Akron Elementary School, Mentone Elementary School, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, or Tippecanoe Valley High School – during the 2017-2018 school year.

This includes full-day kindergarten classes at Akron Elementary School and Mentone Elementary School and the alternative education program at the Burket Educational Center. The cost of transfer tuition is waived for all approved non-resident transfer students.

A non-resident transfer student application can be found on the school corporation’s website at www.tippecanoevalleyschools.com. Click on “Easy Enrollment” in the middle of the page and then click on “Non-Resident Application”.

Applications can also be picked up at the office of any Tippecanoe Valley school or from the Tippecanoe Valley administration office. Applications must be turning in at the administration office.

Any questions regarding this process can be directed to Superintendent Brett R. Boggs at (574) 598-2759, ext. 2767 or [email protected].

TVHS to host community blood drive April 18

This entry was posted in News, TV High School on April 12, 2017 by Keith Lang.

The Tippecanoe Valley High School student council will host its final blood drive of the current school year on Tuesday, April 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.

The student council hosts four blood drives throughout each school year. The American Red Cross provides scholarship money to students depending on the number of blood donations collected at the blood drive.

Student Council Advisor Crystal Heckaman says the number of donations needed to receive scholarship money might come up short this year because seniors leaving for their senior trip that same evening have been asked not to donate.

“This will cause a significant shortage in the number of donors that we have available and could prevent us from reaching our scholarship fund goal,” said Heckaman.

The blood drive is open to anyone who meets the donor requirements outlined by the American Red Cross. Community members can also donate blood as long as they register before the event. People can register by calling Heckaman at (574) 598-2129 or email [email protected].

“We strongly encourage donors from the community to join us for the blood drive,” she added.

The most recent blood drive hosted by the high school student council on Feb. 3 collected 54 units of blood for the American Red Cross.

According to the American Red Cross, a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Nominations sought for Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Class of 2017

This entry was posted in News on April 11, 2017 by Keith Lang.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is seeking nominations for the Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Class of 2017. Distinguished Alumni are graduates of Tippecanoe Valley High School, Akron High School, Beaver Dam High School, Burket High School, Mentone High School, or Talma High School (living or deceased) who 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 Class of 2017 will serve as a vivid example for current and future students of what is possible for Tippecanoe Valley graduates.

Individuals selected as Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni will be asked to share their experiences with current Tippecanoe Valley High School students when they are honored publicly in September.

To nominate a graduate for the Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Class of 2017, go to the corporation website at www.tvsc.k12.in.us. Click on the Distinguished Alumni tab under Students or the Distinguished Alumni Quicklink in the middle of the page. Select either Electronic Nomination or Download and Mail Nomination.

Paper copies of the Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form are available from the office of any Tippecanoe Valley school or the administration office.

Nominations are due no later than May 1, 2017.

Questions about the Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni may be directed to Tippecanoe Valley Superintendent of Schools Brett R. Boggs at 574-598-2759, ext. 2767.

Sports physicals offered for upcoming school year

This entry was posted in News, TV High School, TV Middle School on April 10, 2017 by Keith Lang.

The Tippecanoe Valley Athletic Department will offer sports physicals for the upcoming school year on Wednesday, May 3rd at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School starting at 7:00 pm.

Physicals are available for all athletes that will be in grades 5-12 next year. All athletes are required to have a physical on file before participating in any sport.

Indiana High School Athletic Association regulations state that for a physical to be valid for the next school year, it must be completed after April 1st .

Physical forms can be picked up at all Tippecanoe Valley schools and they must be signed by the parents and the students.

The cost for the physical is $15. Checks should be payable to “Tippecanoe Valley Middle School”.

Akron Elementary collects $2,589 for Riley Children’s Foundation

This entry was posted in Akron, News on March 30, 2017 by Keith Lang.

Students at Akron Elementary had a successful campaign for two weeks in March to raise money for the Riley Children’s Foundation.

“Our goal was to collect $2,000, which we exceeded by $589.55,” said Ryan Adams, Akron Elementary student council advisor.

Beginning March 13 through March 24, students took part in several activities to raise money. The school held special days in which staff and students could donate money to wear hats or sunglasses, or use electronic devices for a certain amount of time in class.

A large portion of the fundraising total came from a penny drive. Students brought in money to vote on the teacher they wanted to see get hit in the face with a pie at the end of the campaign. Pennies were counted as one vote, but other coins and bills took votes away to make it more competitive.

Students threw pies in the faces of teachers and the principal during a convocation on March 29. The whole school also got to celebrate with a pajama day and a movie for meeting the fundraising goal.

Picture: Akron Elementary kindergartner Derek Craft shoves a pie into the face of Principal Chrissy Mills

Public invited to attend elementary spring music programs

This entry was posted in Akron, News on March 30, 2017 by Keith Lang.

Elementary school students throughout the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation are gearing up for their annual spring music programs.

Akron Elementary’s spring program is planned for Monday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:30.

The Akron program will feature first, third and fifth grade students singing songs, dancing and playing instruments. The theme this year is “Here We Grow,” which relates to spring growth, the new school construction and students’ personal growth in school.

Limited parking is available because of the new school construction. Shuttle service will be provided for people willing to park at the Akron Community Center. This will be the last program held in the current Akron Elementary gym, as it will be demolished this summer.

Students in preschool, kindergarten and second and fourth grades at Mentone Elementary are also preparing for their annual spring music program. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13 with the program beginning at 7:00 in the gym. The preschool will lead the program with a sing-a-long with Poppy, a troll from the movie Trolls.

Both music programs are open to the public. There is no charge to attend.

TVHS senior to continue academic and baseball career in Illinois

This entry was posted in News, TV High School on March 28, 2017 by Keith Lang.

A Tippecanoe Valley High School senior will continue his academic and baseball career at Danville Area Community College in Illinois.

Alec Craig was TRC All-Conference in baseball the past two years. He plans to major in business.

Seated with Alec are parents Jay and Shelly Craig and sisters Emma on left and Lydia to the right. In the back row from left to right are TVHS Athletic Director Duane Burkhart, TVHS Baseball coach Justin Branock, TVHS Assistant Athletic Director Scott Smith and Principal Dr. Michael Bendicsen.

TVHS 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll | 2016-2017 School Year

This entry was posted in News, TV High School on March 27, 2017 by Keith Lang.

Freshman All A Honor Roll 3^rd 9 Weeks:

Quintin Allen

Amy Baca

Shelby Baker

Alyssa Bell

Colt Demske

Amber Evans

Faith Kamp

Aleesa Marshall

Jace Potter

Luke Prater

Mercedes Roszak

Tanner Trippiedi

Kirstyn Yoder

Freshman A & B Honor Roll 1^st 9 Weeks:

Allison Atwell

Allison Betten

Cade Brouyette

Caleigh Byrer

Jaydin Conley

Emma Craig

Bryce Fisher

Nathaniel Heckman

Mason Jackson

Valeria Jimenez

Bethany Johnson

Jakob Jones

Paulina Jurado

Jadyn Kolesiak

Zachary Landis

Kaitlyn Lewis

Olivia Livengood

Tahya Lybarger

Brette Manns

Austyn McCord

Maya McCord

Alexis Michael

Allison Miller

Emily Murphy

Roni Newsome

Jalen Potter

Misael Ramirez

Jorge Rosas-Jimenez

Delaney Sandbakken

Aleesya Shelpman

Tucker Shull

Mason Stephen

Alivia Taylor

Jaxon Torpy

Dortha Tucker

Shakira Vail

Jillian Walls

Daulton Webb

Jessy Weitzel

Makenzie Woodcox

Sophomore All A Honor Roll 1^st 9 Weeks:

Sophia Bussard

Hannah Durkes

Olivia Ellenwood

Billy Gillman

Sydney Howard

Hannah Jansma

Marlea Myers

Sarah Myers

Emily Peterson

Rachael Randall

Shayleigh Shriver

Sarah Tucker

Dylan Wood

Kamile Yocum

Sophomore A & B Honor Roll 1^st 9 Weeks:

Damian Banghart

Laura Campos

Shae Clingerman

Alexus Cooper

Jasmine Davis

Madison Francis

Alexandra Gomez

Brooke Gothan

Annabell Gutierrez Eberly

Tiphanie Hodge

Elijah Holder

Jonathan Humes

Hannah Lewallen

Haley Lewis

Bryce Madeford

Sierra Marshall

Kylee Masterson

Brianna McBrier

Wesley Melanson

Noah Miller

Isaac Norris

Makenzie Oldham

Cameron Parker

Justin Peconga

Hanna Prater

Kinzie Prater

Kelly Randall

Grace Revere

Jose Rivera

Alex Salas Morrison

Kaitlin Shepherd

April Slone

Olivia Smith

Lauren Sponseller

Maria Vargas

Anna Walters

Lucas Walters

Junior All A Honor Roll 1^st 9 Weeks:

Hannah Ames

Brenna Baney

Alyssa Brito

Chase Brower

Alejandra DeLaRosa

Macy Engstrand

Hannah Gibons

Trent Houchin

Jalyssa House

Hunter Hyden

Kelsey Justice

Gary Klinger

Jacob McDonald

Addy Miller

McKenzie Murphy

Susan Nickerson

Asia O’Connor

Cheyene Oldfather

Angelica Ortega

Amy Ortiz

Dakota Parker

Gretchen Runyon

Makayla Sandbakken

Olivia Trippiedi

Carissa Ziemek

Junior A & B Honor Roll 1^st 9 Weeks:

Cora Alber

Daisy Arroyo

Olivia Bell

Cody Craig

Bryce Cudney

Grace Grosch

Drew Hartman

Seth Hoffman

William Johnston

Jordan Krotke

Gracie Manns

Adam Myers

Michael Paseka

Bradly Shepard

Kaleigh Shumaker

Lea Stouder

Camden Tucker

Jack Utter

Jade VanMeter

Brittany Wilhite

Eric Wright

Senior All A Honor Roll 1^st 9 Weeks:

Victoria Biddle

Meredith Brouyette

Hannah Brower

Madison Conliff

Alexia Durkes

Amanda Heltzel

Guadalupe Hernandez

Alexander Kromkowski

Ponesupuk Mahamat

Jared Mikel

Andrea Moquete

Laira Myers

Braydon Ott

Kaitlyn Prater

Angela Ramirez

Sierra Rudd

Anne Secrest

Christopher Secrist

Aerin Shewman

Kaitlin Shoemaker

Yarley Smalley

Dylan Sponseller

Morgan Thomas

Adrian Velazquez

Cole Walters

Dylan Warner

Riley Weitzel

Christopher Wilhite

Senior A & B Honor Roll 1^st 9 Weeks:

Joseph Alspaugh

Caitlyn Atwell

America Baca

Samuel Bell

Abigail Betten

Courtney Combs

Alec Craig

Hannah Dunn

Hunter Early

Mael Ferrier

Ethan Freant

Lindsay Gamble

Alvaro Gutierrez

Brianna Haney

Cheyenne Holmes

Audrey Jackson

Jeremy Julian

Santha Keckler

Baylee Kolesiak

Keegan Larimer

Adam Lowe

Thane Madeford

Dylan Manwaring

Monika Marshall

Sierra Mast

Blake McBrier

Lucas Mills

Nikita Nelson

Kennedy Niedbalski

Noah Prater

Diana Ramirez Fosas

Elizabeth Salazar

Sydney Schaeffer

Melissa Schmidt

Noah Smith-Fletcher

Motoko Tsuzuki

Avander Wimsatt

Keith Wright

John Young

1976 TVHS grad inducted into Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

This entry was posted in News, TV High School on March 24, 2017 by Keith Lang.

A 1976 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Indianapolis on March 22.

Ron Newlin received the Indiana Pacers 2017 Silver Medal Award for serving as executive director of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame from 1987 to 1995. The award is given each year to a person who has made some contribution to the game other than as a coach or player.

Armed with four years’ experience developing exhibits at the Indiana State Museum, Newlin, at age 28, became heavily involved in the process to relocate, design, build and open the new Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame museum in New Castle.

Part of his role was to oversee a $1.7 million statewide capital campaign to help fund construction of the museum, as well as grow the organization’s membership and donor base. Newlin was also instrumental in launching the Indiana Basketball History quarterly magazine.

Newlin and his family moved to Indiana his sophomore year. He found success in baseball and cross country, but ironically, didn’t make the cut when he tried out for the basketball team.

“High school sports, for me, weren’t about exceling. They were about learning self-confidence and redefining myself as something other than a nerd,” he joked.

Although he wasn’t on the court, Newlin got to tag along with the basketball team as a manager and statistician. He recalls Akron winning the 1974 sectional his first real exposure to the excitement of a state tournament, a story he would often share as museum director.

“I tell it because everybody who played basketball in Indiana has a story like that,” said Newlin. “That’s what the Hall of Fame tries to do is give everybody who loves basketball a place to find something meaningful to them.”

Newlin and the 13 other inductees will be part of a main display at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame over the next year. Inductees can be nominated by anyone year round, but have to be out of high school for at least 25 years.

Picture: 1976 TVHS graduate Ron Newlin (left), receives a plaque from former Indiana Pacers player Darnell Hillman (right) at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame men’s banquet held March 22 in Indianapolis.

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