Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has released its list of those people who will be named to the Tippecanoe Valley distinguished alumni class of 2019.
The class of 2019 includes: Terry and Sandra Tucker, Mentone High School class of 1959; John Hart, Mentone High School class of 1974; Ryan Williams, Tippecanoe Valley High School class of 1976; Rick Shepherd, Tippecanoe Valley High School class of 1986; Michael Jones, Tippecanoe Valley High School class of 1993; the late Tim Fleck, Tippecanoe Valley High School class of 1982; and the late Marty Gearhart, Tippecanoe Valley High School class of 1982.
The members of this year’s class join a group of Tippecanoe Valley graduates who have led successful lives while making contributions to their chosen field of work or have provided outstanding service to their community, state or country.
A formal dinner will be held on Sept. 12. The alumni class will participate in Induction Day activities at Tippecanoe Valley High School on Sept. 13, which will include a welcome breakfast, introductions, group picture and an orientation to the day ahead.
The alumni class will spend the morning participating in a panel, emceed by local radio personality Rita Price and will share information with students about their lives and chosen careers, as well as eat lunch with the students.
The Valley Hometown Fund is promoting a tailgate event before the evening’s football game and the day concludes with an introduction of the inductees at halftime of the football game. A commemorative plaque will be presented to each member or family representative of the alumni class.
