WCS Celebrates Caleb Smith As One Of The Top 40 Indiana Academic All-Star Seniors

May 2, 2024 at 4:33 p.m.
Pictured (L to R) are counselor Luisa Davis, father Seth Smith, mother Jolean Smith, Caleb Smith, brother Luke Smith and counselor Peyton Scharpenberg. Photo Provided
Pictured (L to R) are counselor Luisa Davis, father Seth Smith, mother Jolean Smith, Caleb Smith, brother Luke Smith and counselor Peyton Scharpenberg. Photo Provided

By Staff Report

Warsaw Community Schools announced Caleb Smith, a senior at Warsaw Community High School, was recognized as one of the top 40 Indiana Academic All-Star Seniors at the Academic All-State Recognition Ceremony in Indianapolis on April 24.
This event, organized by the Indiana Association of School Principals, spotlights the state’s foremost academic talents among high school seniors, according to a press release from WCS.
Now in its 38th year, the Academic All-State program honors high school seniors who excel academically and also significantly contribute to their schools and communities through leadership roles. Out of 281 nominees from Indiana’s private and public accredited schools, 40 were distinguished as Indiana Academic All-Stars, with Smith among the group.
Smith stood out for his dedication and academic achievements. Accompanying Smith at the ceremony were his family, counselors and WCHS Principal Troy Akers, who have supported him throughout his academic journey, according to the release.
Akers said, “Caleb Smith is an outstanding member of the Class of 2024. This young man will enter Purdue University with an astounding number of college credits. I’m very proud of his efforts and being named as one of the top 40 seniors across the state of Indiana is a remarkable achievement! Congratulations, Caleb!”

Warsaw Community Schools announced Caleb Smith, a senior at Warsaw Community High School, was recognized as one of the top 40 Indiana Academic All-Star Seniors at the Academic All-State Recognition Ceremony in Indianapolis on April 24.
This event, organized by the Indiana Association of School Principals, spotlights the state’s foremost academic talents among high school seniors, according to a press release from WCS.
Now in its 38th year, the Academic All-State program honors high school seniors who excel academically and also significantly contribute to their schools and communities through leadership roles. Out of 281 nominees from Indiana’s private and public accredited schools, 40 were distinguished as Indiana Academic All-Stars, with Smith among the group.
Smith stood out for his dedication and academic achievements. Accompanying Smith at the ceremony were his family, counselors and WCHS Principal Troy Akers, who have supported him throughout his academic journey, according to the release.
Akers said, “Caleb Smith is an outstanding member of the Class of 2024. This young man will enter Purdue University with an astounding number of college credits. I’m very proud of his efforts and being named as one of the top 40 seniors across the state of Indiana is a remarkable achievement! Congratulations, Caleb!”

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