Top 5 Scholars 
 
Distinguished Award Winners
 
Honor Roll
 
Departmental Award Winners
 
Scholarship Winners

The award recipients were as follows:

Distinguished Awards:

High Honor Roll - Conner Bunger, Jalie Glasford, Alexander Lynch

Honor Roll - Bryce Nannenga, Emma Taylor, Liza Allen, Blake Endris, Kyle Gibson, Micah Newbolds, Aletheia Peter, Chelsea Schultz, Levi Smith, Michael Wireman

Academic Honors Diploma - Kailee Bishop, Zackary Boehning, Conner Bunger, Blake Endris, Jalie Glasford, Faith Hooper, Alexander Lynch, Landyn McTeigue, Bryce Nannenga, Micah Newbolds, Aletheia Peter, Levi Smith

Technical Honors Diploma - Liza Allen, Kailee Bishop, Zackary Boehning, Conner Bunger, Kyle Gibson, Alexander Lynch, Christian Luepnitz, Landyn McTeigue, Christopher Mehrings, Bryce Nannenga, Chelsea Schultz, Levi Smith, Collin Stalbaum, Emma Taylor, Michael Wireman

National Honor Society - Liza Allen, Kailee Bishop, Conner Bunger, Jalie Glasford, Alex Lynch, Landyn McTeigue, Bryce Nannenga, Aletheia Peter, Chelsea Schultz, Levi Smith, Emma Taylor, Michael Wireman

Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate - Jalie Glasford

Governor’s Work Ethic Regional Certificate - Bryce Nannenga

Marine Corps Awards:

  • Scholastic Excellence Award - Aletheia Peter, Jalie Glasford
  • Semper Fidelis Music Award - Collin Stalbaum
  • Distinguished Athlete Award - Aletheia Peter, Jayden Miller

D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award - Kailee Bishop

President’s Award for Academic Excellence - Jalie Glasford, Alexander Lynch, Aletheia Peter, Levi Smith

National Merit Scholarship Program Award - Tia Peter

Senior Service Award - Landyn McTeigue

Top Five Scholars - Aletheia Peter, Jalie Glasford, Alexander Lynch, Kailee Bishop, Emma Taylor

Valedictorian - to be announced

Salutatorian - to be announced

 

Departmental Awards:

Athletic (Four Year Awards) - Liza Allen, Kailee Bishop, Conner Bunger, Jalie  Glasford, Addison Huber, Christian Hughes, Jayden Miller, Aletheia Peter

Health Careers, CNA - Liza Allen, Kailee Bishop, Zackary Boehning

Health Careers, CCMA - Liza Allen, Kailee Bishop, Emma Taylor, Zackary Boehning, Isabell Garcia

Pre-Calculus (Outstanding Student) - Emma Taylor

AP Calculus (Outstanding Student) - Aletheia Peter

AP Calculus (Most Improved) - Conner Bunger

Quantitative Reasoning (Outstanding Student) - Zackary Boehning

Quantitative Reasoning (Most Improved) - Kailee Bishop

Chemistry (Outstanding Student) - Alexander Lynch, Kailee Bishop

English (Outstanding Student) - Emma Taylor

Engineering (Outstanding Student) - Landyn McTeigue

Business (Outstanding Student) - Bryce Nannenga

Music Award (Band) - John Philip Sousa Award - Kyle Gibson

Economics (Outstanding Student) - Alexander Lynch

Government (Outstanding Student) - Conner Bunger

Art (Outstanding Student) - Chelsea Schultz

Agriculture (Outstanding Student) - Alexander Lynch

Trojan Opportunity Academy (Extraordinary Effort) - Bryce Nannenga

 

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Health Careers Scholarships - Zackary Boehning, Kailee Bishop, Liza Allen

West Central Student Council Scholarships - Kailee Bishop, Liza Allen

Pulaski County Community Foundation Scholarships:

Galbreath Scholarship - Conner Bunger

Brian D. Conn Memorial Music Scholarship - Adam Stimson

Jasper County Retired Iron Club Scholarship - Michael Wireman

Koster Family Scholarships - Aletheia Peter, Jalie Glasford, Alexander Lynch, Kailee Bishop, Emma Taylor, Michael Wireman, Conner Bunger, Bryce Nannenga, Landyn McTeigue

Francesville American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship - Kailee Bishop

Murray Law Scholarship - Conner Bunger

Earl Teske Family Education Trust - Michael Wireman, Conner Bunger

Bruce & Sharon Nesius Memorial Scholarship - Conner Bunger

West Central Athletic Department Coca Cola Scholarships - Liza Allen, Blake Endris

West Central Athletic Boosters Club Scholarships - Kailee Bishop, Adam Stimson

West Central National Honor Society Scholarships - Aletheia Peter, Jalie Glasford, Alexander Lynch, Kailee Bishop, Emma Taylor, Conner Bunger, Bryce Nannenga, Chelsea Schultz

West Central Classroom Teachers Association Scholarship - Chelsea Schultz

West Central FFA Scholarships - Alexander Lynch, Collin Stalbaum

Carroll White REMC Scholarship - Kailee Bishop

Ladybug Cleaners Scholarships - Jalie Glasford, Landyn McTeigue

Francesville Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship - Liza Allen

White Post Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship - Kailee Bishop

Cooperative Elevator Scholarships - Aletheia Peter

Walter & Wanda Buczek Memorial Scholarships - Alexander Lynch

Leah Habib Scholarship - Faith Hooper

Terry Stevens Memorial Scholarship - Levi Smith

Branden Conley Memorial Scholarship - Kailee Bishop

Deb Haring Memorial Scholarship - Emma Taylor

Dr. Mike Gutwein Memorial Scholarship - Aletheia Peter, Liza Allen

Mike Rishel Memorial Scholarship - Bryce Nannenga

Mellon Family Scholarship - Michael Wireman

Ralph Harris Memorial Scholarship - Emma Taylor

Lerch Family Scholarship - Adam Stimson

Martha Timm Memorial Scholarship - Chelsea Schultz

Getz Family Scholarship - Conner Bunger

Overmyer Family Scholarships - Alexander Lynch, Michael Wireman

Jeanette Moncel Memorial Scholarship - Chelsea Schultz

Jeff Moncel/Phil Pixey Memorial Scholarship - Kailee Bishop

William J. Hubbard Memorial Scholarships - Conner Bunger, Adam Stimson

Angie Huber Memorial Scholarship - Conner Bunger

Betty Rebeck Memorial Scholarship - Chelsea Schultz

Freshour Scholarships - Aletheia Peter, Emma Taylor, Bryce Nannenga, Zachary Boehning

Louis Rosenberg Memorial Scholarship - Levi Smith

Foundation Scholarship - Jalie Glasford

Doris Petra Scholarship - (not presented on Monday)

West Central Scholarships - Alexander Lynch, Kailee Bishop, Michael Wireman, Landyn McTeigue, Chelsea Schultz, Liza Allen, Zachary Boehning, Adam Stimson

 

  
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Local News Briefs

U.S. 421 to be resurfaced south of Medaryville

PULASKI COUNTY - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving LLC will begin a resurfacing project for U.S. 421 between the two junctions of SR 14 on or after Tuesday, May 27.

During resurfacing activities, the road will be reduced to one lane with flaggers directing traffic in the area where work is occurring. This project will be ongoing through early August.

West Central to award diplomas to 41 seniors

Senior photos featured

FRANCESVILLE - The 58th annual commencement exercises at West Central High School will be Sunday (May 25), in the school gymnasium. Diplomas will be awarded to 41 seniors.

The program will open with a baccalaureate service at 2 p.m., sponsored by the West Central Ministerial Association, followed by the commencement ceremonies at 2:30 p.m. 

County Memorial Day Service May 26

The annual county Memorial Day Service will begin at 11 a.m., Monday (May 26), in front of the courthouse, Winamac.

The event is organized by the Winamac American Legion Post 71 and VFW Post 1728. Guest speaker will be Captain Casey Stephens. Dr. Robert Klitzman will serve as master of ceremonies.

PCPL lists activities, programs for May

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for May. They include restorative yoga classes, adult canvas painting, and the opening celebration of the Story Trail at the park.

For more information on any program, call the library at 574-946-3432 or visit the library’s website at www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us. 

PCHS 2025 picnic/resource fair May 28

Human Services celebrates 50 years

Pulaski County Human Services will hold its 48th annual Senior Citizen Health and Resource Fair at 10:30 a.m.  Wednesday May 28, at the Star City Community Building.

The event will also include a celebration of PCHS's 50th anniversary. Along with a picnic and volunteer recognition program, the day recognizes Older Americans Month with the theme "Flip the Script on Aging."

  

Indiana News

Mitch Frazier, AgriNovus Indiana president and CEO, to step down

INDIANAPOLIS (May 16) - AgriNovus Indiana announced Friday it is launching a search for a new chief executive officer following the resignation of its current CEO Mitch Frazier who will depart from the organization June 6.

Frazier, who has served as president and CEO of AgriNovus since June 2020, will become president of IBJ Media Corporation June 16.

61 Pulaski County students earn Ivy Tech degrees, certificates

KOKOMO (May 9) - Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area, which includes campuses and instructional sites in Kokomo, Loganspor and Peru, celebrated the Class of 2025 with three commencement ceremonies Friday, May 9.

The events, divided by schools, honored 1,128 students who are expected to have completed work on 1,432 degrees and certificates by the end of the Fall 2024 and Spring and Summer 2025 terms.

Northwest Indiana Forum hosts legislative wrap-up

CHESTERTON (May 2) – The Northwest Indiana Forum welcomed over 90 members for its annual Legislative Wrap-Up event Friday featuring bipartisan legislators from Northwest Indiana.

An engaging and informative panel discussion with the six key state lawmakers reflected on the 2025 Indiana General Assembly session and its impact on the region.

Pulaski County March unemployment rate drops to 3.1%

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in March, down from 4.3 percent in February, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (April 21). The rate was 3.7 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,586 employed persons in a labor force of 6,795 in March. In February those numbers were 6,533 of 6,830. A year ago the numbers were 6,302 of 6.546.

 

Indiana Health News

Measles outbreak in 29 states continues to be of concern

The U.S Center for Disease Control continues to monitor the growing outbreak of measles in the U.S. which is approaching 1,000 cases in 29 states.

Eight cases have were reported in the Indiana last month, all in Allen County. No additional cases have been reported in the state since that time.

  

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West Central HS holds 2025 senior awards program

FRANCESVILLE - West Central High School held its annual Senior Awards program Monday evening (May 12). Seniors were recognized for various academic and athletic awards, honor roll, and scholarships.

Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025 will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 25, at the school gymnasium.

Missing Winamac teen found safe

WINAMAC - The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office reports the 14-year-old juvenile who was reported missing earlier this week has been located safe and reunited with her family.

The teen, Summer Campbell, 14, a freshman at Winamac Community High School had been missing since early Sunday morning (May 11), Officers followed multiple leads in over five days, both in and out of state.

County to receive $994,531 in Community Crossings funds

MONTICELLO – More than $200 million in state matching funds were announced this spring for 245 Indiana cities, towns, and counties.

Gov. Mike Braun and Secretary of Transportation and Infrastructure Matt Ubelhor joined local officials from across northwest Indiana in Monticello May 8 to present awards for INDOT’s Community Crossings Matching Grant program.

PCELN works to build infrastructure for quality childcare in Pulaski County

Pulaski County Early Learning Network (PCELN) is working to ensure families in Pulaski County have access to affordable, quality childcare.

The network notes that many different groups in the county community must come together to address this critical need. Access to high-quality early childhood education means that children are more likely to build a foundation for success in school and life.

West Central School Board honored by Indiana School Boards Association

FRANCESVILLE - The West Central School Corporation School Board has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) with an Exemplary Governance Award (EGA) for calendar year 2024 for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to student success and professional learning.

Only 124 school boards in the State of Indiana earned awards through the EGA program this year.