The award recipients were as follows:

Valedictorian - Nathan Thompson

Salutatorian - Angel Carrillo

Top Five Scholars - Nathan Thompson, Angel Carrillo, Blayden Huber, Gracie Eberhart, Kayli Wireman

 

 
 Distinguished Award Winners
 
  Departmental Award Winners
 
 Health Science/CNA Award Winners
 
  General Scholarship Winners
 
 West Central Education Foundation Scholarship Winners

President’s Award for Academic Excellence - Nathan Thompson

Governor’s Work Ethic Awards - Gracie Eberhart, Megan Stimson, Nathan Thompson, Savannah Shepperd

D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award - Nathan Thompson

Northwest Indiana Workforce Work Ethic Awards - Gracie Eberhart, Megan Stimson, Nathan Thompson, Savannah Shepperd, Blayden Huber, Tyler Kochale

Principal’s Leadership Award - Emanuel Hoover

 

Academic Honors Diploma - Angel Carrillo, Gracie Eberhart, Emanuel Hoover, Blayden Huber, Wendy Salazar, Megan Stimson, Nathan Thompson, Kayli Wireman

Technical Honors Diploma - Angel Carrillo, Zander Deutscher, Gracie Eberhart, Kelsey Gutwein, Emanuel Hoover, Blayden Huber, Tyler Kochale, Austin Morrison, Wendy Salazar, Paige Thomason, Nathan Thompson, Destiny Villarreal, Kayli Wireman

National Honor Society - Angel Carrillo, Gracie Eberhart, Manny Hoover, Blayden Huber, Austin Morrison, Nate Thompson, Kayli Wireman

Ivy Tech Green Cord Awards - Nathan Thompson, Angel Carrillo, Blayden Huber, Gracie Eberhart, Kayli Wireman, Megan Stimson, Austin Morrison, Emanuel Hoover, Tyler Kochale, Zander Deutscher, Wendy Salazar, Kelsey Gutwein, Destiny Villarreal, Connor Czahor, Alyson Bazan, Ewen Cameron, Austin Kopka, Nathan Davis, Blayde Dillman, Colton Gutwein, Ashtin Howard, Dakota Kaeb, Kolten Kletz, Tamea Rowe, Brian Salazar, Elva Martinez

 

High Honor Roll - Angel Carrillo, Blayden Huber, Nathan Thompson

Honor Roll - Gracie Eberhart, Megan Stimson

Perfect Attendance - none

Athletic (Four Year Awards)

Gracie Eberhart - Track and Field, Cheerleading

Kayli Wireman - Softball

Blayden Huber - All Conference Academic All Star (Football, Basketball and Track)

 

Academic Awards:

Health Careers - CNA - Gracie Eberhart, Destiny Villarreal, Zander Deutscher, Elva Martinez, Wendy Salazar, Alyson Bazan, Kayli Wireman, Kelsey Gutwein

Health Science - Austin Morrison, Xayla Keys

Medical Terminology - Emanuel Hoover, Emily Centers, Blayden Huber, Alyson Bazan

Spanish (Outstanding Student) - Zander Deutscher

Spanish (Most Improved) - Austin Morrison

Trojan Opportunity Academy (Extraordinary Effort) - Austin Kopka

Pre-Calculus (Outstanding Student) - Angel Carrillo

Quantitative Reasoning (Outstanding Student) - Megan Stimson

Business (Outstanding Business) - Kayleigh Wireman

English (Outstanding Student) - Angel Carrillo

Economics (Outstanding Student) - Blayden Huber

American Welding Society Certification - Tyler Kochale, Gerardo Salazar, Blayde Dillman, Dakota Kaeb, Ewen Cameron, Connor Czahor, Nathan Thompson, Brian Salazar, Austin Kopka, Ashtin Howard, Austin Morrison

Music Award (Band) - John Philip Sousa Award - Nathan Thompson

 

Senior scholarships also awarded

The 2022 senior scholarship awards at West Central have also been announced.

Recipients are as follows:

Health Careers Scholarships - Gracie Eberhart, Kayli Wireman

Thomas E & Ora M Carneal Scholarships - Gracie Eberhart, Emanuel Hoover

Francis & Gertrude Rausch Agricultural Scholarship - Nathan Thompson

Pulaski County SWCD Senior Conservation Award - Nathan Thompson

Koster Family Scholarships - Nathan Thompson, Angel Carrillo, Blayden Huber, Gracie Eberhart, Kayli Wireman, Megan Stimson, Emanuel Hoover

Francesville American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship - Megan Stimson

Murray Law Scholarship - Gracie Eberhart

Lightstream Scholarship - Emanuel Hoover

Gutwein & Risner Scholarship - Nathan Thompson

District 1 Farm Bureau Scholarship - Nathan Thompson

Pulaski County Farm Bureau Scholarship - Nathan Thompson

West Central Student Council Scholarships - Gracie Eberhart, Kayli Wireman

West Central National Honor Society Scholarships - Nathan Thompson, Gracie Eberhart, Kayli Wireman, Emanuel Hoover

West Central FFA Scholarships - Nathan Thompson, Angel Carrillo, Ewen Cameron, Dale Gilger

West Central Athletic Boosters Scholarship - Kayli Wireman

Northern Indiana Power From the Past Scholarship - Nathan Thompson

Miles William Allen Memorial Scholarships - Nathan Thompson, Gracie Eberhart

Co-Alliance Scholarship - Nathan Thompson

Grace Pampel Scholarship - Nathan Thompson

John & Violet Wuethrich Agricultural Scholarship - Nathan Thompson

Vision Farm Management Scholarship - Nathan Thompson

Doris Petra Scholarship - Savannah Shepperd

Shannon Bretzinger Memorial Scholarship - Kelsey Gutwein

Ladybug Cleaners Scholarships - Megan Stimson, Tyler Kochale, Connor Czahor

Walter & Wanda Buczek Memorial Scholarship - Nathan Thompson

Terry Stevens Memorial Scholarships - Zander Deutscher, Destiny Villarreal

Branden Conley Memorial Scholarships - Gracie Eberhart, Kayli Wireman

Deb Haring Memorial Scholarship - Angel Carrillo

Dr. Mike Gutwein Memorial Scholarship - Nathan Thompson

Mike Rishel Memorial Scholarship - Kelsey Gutwein

Roger Dickinson Family Scholarship - Wendy Salazar

Mellon Family Scholarship - Megan Stimson

The Patio Drive-In Scholarship - Zander Deutscher

Francesville Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship - Alyson Bazan

Ralph Harris Memorial Scholarship - Kayli Wireman

Lerch Family Scholarship - Austin Morrison

Martha Timm Memorial Scholarship - Savannah Shepperd

Getz Family Scholarship - Angelina Tarr

Overmyer Family Scholarships - Gracie Eberhart, Tyler Kochale

Jeanette Moncel Memorial Scholarship - Zoe Nelson

Jeff Moncel/Phil Pixey Memorial Scholarship - Angelina Tarr

William J Hubbard Memorial Scholarships - Emanuel Hoover, Wendy Salazar

Angie Huber Memorial Scholarship - Emanuel Hoover

Betty Rebeck Memorial Scholarship - Savannah Shepperd

Freshour Scholarships - Angel Carrillo, Gracie Eberhart, Kayli Wireman, Tyler Kochale

Pulaski County Community Foundation Scholarship - Blayden Huber

Louis Rosenberg Memorial Scholarship - Austin Morrison

Cooperative Elevator Scholarship - Nathan Thompson

Ralph & Carol Tanner Scholarship - Lorelee Pedalino

West Central Scholarships - Nathan Thompson, Angel Carrillo, Blayden Huber, Gracie Eberhart, Kayli Wireman, Megan Stimson, Austin Morrison, Emanuel Hoover, Zander Deutscher

 

  
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Local News Briefs

Stop signs to be added to two county intersections

The Pulaski County Highway Department will add stop signs Monday (April 28) to two county road intersections – one in southeast Rich Grove Township, and the second in northwest Monroe Township.

The new stop signs were approved April 14 in an ordinance adopted by the county commissioners.

Pulaski County Economic Development Summit April 29

The annual Pulaski County Economic Development Summit is set for 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, at the Knights of Columbus hall, Winamac. The event is hosted by the Pulaski County Community Development Commission.

The keynote speaker will be Stephanie Wells, president of the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute. The program will also feature the annual “State of the County Economy” address by CDC executive director Nathan Origer.

PMH seeks community input identifying health needs of local communities

Survey deadline May 17

WINAMAC - Pulaski Memorial Hospital has announced the launch of its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, a comprehensive initiative aimed at identifying and addressing the most pressing health needs of our local communities.

“Community feedback is essential” said Hospital CEO Steve Jarosinski. ”PMH will be gathering input from residents, local organizations, community leaders, and even other area healthcare professionals to better understand the health challenges and opportunities across the region.”

PCPL lists programs, activities for April

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for April. They include a celebration of National Library Week, a kids’ caring for the environment program, a Ladybug Welcome Sign craft, and an Earth Day craft.

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.

PCT invites photographers to capture spirit of county in photo contest

Participate, share perspective on county

Pulaski County Tribe (PCT) has announced the launch of the "Embrace the Pace Pulaski County" photography contest, inviting photographers of all ages and skill levels to showcase life in Pulaski County through the lens of their cameras.

“With cash prizes and the opportunity to have your work displayed county-wide, this contest is an exciting way to celebrate the beauty and community of Pulaski County,” said Brandi Larkin, PCT president.

  

Indiana News

Indiana State Parks offer free admission May 4 for ‘Welcome Weekend’

INDIANAPOLIS - Celebrate the start of the outdoor recreation season with free admission to all Indiana State Parks properties Sunday, May 4, the second day of “Welcome Weekend” and the opening day of Visit Indiana Week.

Find an Indiana State Parks property and what’s new there at on.IN.gov/stateparks. If you’ve never visited, on.IN.gov/dnr-welcome offers helpful tips. 

Braun signs package of executive orders to ‘Make Indiana Healthy Again’

INDIANAPOLIS (April 15) – Gov. Mike Braun Tuesday signed a landmark package of executive orders with initiatives to improve Indiana’s health and well-being.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz were in attendance to support Indiana’s initiative. Indiana now joins a number of states that have embraced, through legislation or executive orders, Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement.

2025 Indiana General Assembly: Bill Watch

Members of the Indiana General Assembly are working through proposed legislation on such topics such as education, health care, housing, property tax reform, responsible management of water resources, and much more. Gov. Mike Braun has now begun the process of signing passed legislation into law.

The 2025 legislative session runs January through April 29. This is a “long session” during which legislators will craft a two-year state budget. The status of bills under consideration, in both the House and Senate, may be viewed here: IGA | Bills for 2025 Session.  

 

Indiana Health News

Measles cases climb to 800 nationwide; 8 in Indiana

Also: respiratory illness updates

INDIANAPOLIS (April 21) — The Indiana Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of measles and working with local health officials to help stop the spread of infection. The current reported cases are connected to each other but at this time there are no known links to outbreaks in other states.

Eight cases have been reported in the Indiana, all in Allen County.

  

Post News

Pulaski Superior Court appears saved

INDIANAPOLIS (April 24) – Pulaski Superior Court and seven other rural courts have been spared from closure, following revisions made to HB1144 approved by both the state house and senate Thursday evening in the Indiana General Assembly.

The legislation is now pending the approval of Gov. Mike Braun.

Community Foundation awards $15,000 in grants

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC) has announced $15,000 has been awarded in grants to local nonprofits and community organizations.

The following projects and organizations have received funding:

  • $5,000 to Pulaski County Historical Society – “We’re Moving!”
  • $10,000 to Pulaski Memorial Hospital – for a Community Health Worker

Chamber presents Don, Lynn Darda with 2025 Halleck Award

The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce presented the 2025 Halleck Community Service Award to Don and Lynn Darda of Winamac at its annual award banquet Thursday evening (April 24), at the Winamac VFW.

The Dardas are both retired teachers in the Winamac schools and have been enthusiastic volunteers in a variety of projects throughout the years. 

Alliance Junior Board visits BraunAbility

The Alliance Bank Junior Board of Directors had the opportunity to visit BraunAbility in Winamac in April.

During their visit, the student directors were given a presentation about the company and had the chance to ask questions. They also had a tour of the facility, which allowed them to see the manufacturing process of vehicles equipped to assist individuals with disabilities.

Jury finds Monterey man guilty of attempted murder 

WINAMAC – A Pulaski County Circuit Court jury has found a Monterey man guilty of attempted murder in connection with a July 3, 2023 shooting in downtown Monterey.

Kenneth D. Ketcahm, 41, was also convicted on additional charges of criminal recklessness and pointing a firearm. The verdict was returned Monday (April 14).

Fatal crash on U.S. 421 under Investigation

MEDARYVILLE (April 15) – The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a crash which claimed the life of a Porter County man Tuesday on U.S 421 near the intersection of CR 800N in Cass Township.

The crash involved a dump truck and minivan. Release of the identity of the deceased minivan driver is pending the notification of family.