Editor, Times-Union:
The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation honored its 12th class of Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni on Jan. 29 and 30 by inducting seven new members into the Class of 2026.
These two very special days were made possible by the efforts of many, including the members of the Distinguished Alumni Committee who planned and conducted the Distinguished Alumni Dinner and Induction Day activities.
Student members of the TVHS Honor Society served the formal dinner while Student Council members served as liaisons to the inductees during Induction Day. TVHS students Efrain Arroyo and Kaitlyn Eastgate shared their musical talents by performing during the dinner. Table linens, cloth napkins and aprons provided by Wildman Uniform and Linen added a special touch to the formal dinner. Following the dinner, interviews conducted by local radio personality Rita Price allowed the guests to meet and learn more about the individual inductees as well as the Valley K-12 educator identified by each as having made a significant impact on their life. The staff of Tippecanoe Valley High School and Principal Brandon Kresca are to be thanked for hosting the dinner and the Induction Day activities.Thank you to Lake City Bank and Creighton Brothers for serving as the corporate sponsors for the Distinguished Alumni activities.
Thank you to Pike Lumber Company for providing the wood for the commemorative plaques and to Kirk Robinson for his work in making them beautiful.
Thank you to the Rochester Telephone Company for recording the individual Induction Day interviews that will be made available for the public to enjoy.
The Class of 2026 features outstanding graduates of Tippecanoe Valley High School, Mentone High School and Akron High School who have gone on to lead successful lives while making substantial contributions to their chosen field of work or have provided outstanding service to their community, state or country.The Tippecanoe Valley community can be very proud of the quality education it provides for its youth. The Class of 2026 is a vivid example of what can be accomplished by Tippecanoe Valley graduates.
Brett Boggs
Chair,
Distinguished Alumni Committeevia email
