News Briefs 5.10.2018
May 10, 2018 at 4:11 p.m.
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INDIANAPOLIS – Forty high school seniors from throughout Indiana have been named 2018 Indiana Academic All-Stars, a program of the Indiana Association of School Principals, and were honored at a luncheon April 25 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis.
In addition, 50 other students were recognized as Academic All-Star Regional Honorees.
The students were selected from a field of 274 nominees from the state’s private and public accredited schools.
Academic All-Star distinction recognizes seniors who excel in the classroom first and foremost, but who also are actively involved in their schools and communities, and take on leadership roles in those activities. The program is produced by the Indiana Association of School Principals, with support provided by Marian University, Indiana University Bloomington and Purdue University, along with corporate partners Herff Jones, IndyStar.com and Inter-State Studio and Publishing Co.
The IASP Indiana Academic All-Stars program salutes academic excellence in the same manner that student athletes traditionally are honored.
Each public and private high school accredited by the Indiana Department of Education may nominate one senior for consideration as an Indiana Academic All-Star. From these nominees, a selection committee chose the Regional winners (representing five regions in Indiana) and the 40 Indiana Academic All-Stars.
The local students listed below were among those recognized as Regional Academic All-Stars:
• Clayton Hicks, Wawasee High School, Syracuse
• Arron Smith, NorthWood High School, Nappanee
To view the IndyStar.com Indiana Academic All-Star publication, use the link http://digital.indystar.com/bookshelf/#/app/publication/view/497.
Menards Hosting Pet Supply Drive During National Pet Month
Each Menards store, including the Warsaw location at 1100 Husky Tr., is collecting pet supply donations in honor of May being National Pet Month.
Scott Fetterling, general manager of the Warsaw Menards, said donations made locally will be given to the Animal Welfare League.
Supplies needed include but aren’t limited to: treats, food, medicine, beds, toys, collars, leashes, grooming supplies, cleaning supplies and office supplies.
A collection box is stationed near the exit, but Fetterling said donations purchased elsewhere would be accepted and delivered to the AWL.
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday
The National Association of Letter Carriers will have its “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive” Saturday.
Participating in the Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is simple. Residents can leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag by their mailbox on Saturday, and the letter carriers will do the rest.
Food donated will go to the Salvation Army of Kosciusko County and Combined Community Services. The best items to donate are peanut butter, cans of soup or stew, macaroni and cheese, pasta noodles, canned fruit, cereal or crackers.
The food drive’s timing is crucial. Food pantries often receive the majority of their donations during the holiday season. By springtime, many pantries are depleted, entering the summer low on supplies at a time when many school breakfast and lunch programs are not available to children in need.
These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people in Kosciusko County who need help. Last year, over 80 million pounds of food was collected nationally, feeding an estimated 64 million people. Over the course of its 25-year history, the drive has collected 1.5 billion pounds of food.
Leesburg Hosting Community Memorial Day Parade
LEESBURG – Planning is underway for the Leesburg Community Memorial Day parade, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. May 28.
A flag-raising ceremony at town hall will precede the parade. The ceremony will be conducted by the Boy Scouts.
The parade route will go from town hall, 102 Pearl St., south to Prairie Street, then west to Leesburg Cemetery. The memorial service will follow the parade.
Participants need to be in place by 10:15 a.m.
For more information contact Craig Charlton at 574-453-3097, Sue Charlton at 574-453-3011 or Christina Archer at 574-453-4961.
INDIANAPOLIS – Forty high school seniors from throughout Indiana have been named 2018 Indiana Academic All-Stars, a program of the Indiana Association of School Principals, and were honored at a luncheon April 25 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis.
In addition, 50 other students were recognized as Academic All-Star Regional Honorees.
The students were selected from a field of 274 nominees from the state’s private and public accredited schools.
Academic All-Star distinction recognizes seniors who excel in the classroom first and foremost, but who also are actively involved in their schools and communities, and take on leadership roles in those activities. The program is produced by the Indiana Association of School Principals, with support provided by Marian University, Indiana University Bloomington and Purdue University, along with corporate partners Herff Jones, IndyStar.com and Inter-State Studio and Publishing Co.
The IASP Indiana Academic All-Stars program salutes academic excellence in the same manner that student athletes traditionally are honored.
Each public and private high school accredited by the Indiana Department of Education may nominate one senior for consideration as an Indiana Academic All-Star. From these nominees, a selection committee chose the Regional winners (representing five regions in Indiana) and the 40 Indiana Academic All-Stars.
The local students listed below were among those recognized as Regional Academic All-Stars:
• Clayton Hicks, Wawasee High School, Syracuse
• Arron Smith, NorthWood High School, Nappanee
To view the IndyStar.com Indiana Academic All-Star publication, use the link http://digital.indystar.com/bookshelf/#/app/publication/view/497.
Menards Hosting Pet Supply Drive During National Pet Month
Each Menards store, including the Warsaw location at 1100 Husky Tr., is collecting pet supply donations in honor of May being National Pet Month.
Scott Fetterling, general manager of the Warsaw Menards, said donations made locally will be given to the Animal Welfare League.
Supplies needed include but aren’t limited to: treats, food, medicine, beds, toys, collars, leashes, grooming supplies, cleaning supplies and office supplies.
A collection box is stationed near the exit, but Fetterling said donations purchased elsewhere would be accepted and delivered to the AWL.
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday
The National Association of Letter Carriers will have its “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive” Saturday.
Participating in the Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is simple. Residents can leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag by their mailbox on Saturday, and the letter carriers will do the rest.
Food donated will go to the Salvation Army of Kosciusko County and Combined Community Services. The best items to donate are peanut butter, cans of soup or stew, macaroni and cheese, pasta noodles, canned fruit, cereal or crackers.
The food drive’s timing is crucial. Food pantries often receive the majority of their donations during the holiday season. By springtime, many pantries are depleted, entering the summer low on supplies at a time when many school breakfast and lunch programs are not available to children in need.
These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people in Kosciusko County who need help. Last year, over 80 million pounds of food was collected nationally, feeding an estimated 64 million people. Over the course of its 25-year history, the drive has collected 1.5 billion pounds of food.
Leesburg Hosting Community Memorial Day Parade
LEESBURG – Planning is underway for the Leesburg Community Memorial Day parade, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. May 28.
A flag-raising ceremony at town hall will precede the parade. The ceremony will be conducted by the Boy Scouts.
The parade route will go from town hall, 102 Pearl St., south to Prairie Street, then west to Leesburg Cemetery. The memorial service will follow the parade.
Participants need to be in place by 10:15 a.m.
For more information contact Craig Charlton at 574-453-3097, Sue Charlton at 574-453-3011 or Christina Archer at 574-453-4961.
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