Category Education

Achievements, Community, Education

Campus awards scholarships to creative writers

KOKOMO, Ind. — Developing an artistic skill requires not only practice, but also ability to share their work with others. More than 50 north central Indiana high school writers gained the opportunity to showcase their talents — and win college scholarships…

November 23, 2016

Community, Education

Ivy Tech to offer Certified Professional Food Manager Course in Logansport

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is offering an instructor-led training course Dec. 12 and 14 to prepare students to take the Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) certification exam. The class will meet in Room 236 at the College’s…

November 20, 2016

Community, Education

Landis Elementary Bicentennial Coloring Contest Winners

Congratulations to Landis Elementary’s winners of the Cass County Bicentennial Committee’s Color Contest: Chance Birnell, Emilia Rozzi, Giselle Ruiz, and Daniel Castro Salinas.

November 15, 2016

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region marks National Apprenticeship Week

KOKOMO, Ind. — Apprenticeships are a key component of Ivy Tech Community College’s mission to serve as Indiana’s engine of workforce development, a fact being recognized during the second annual celebration of National Apprenticeship Week. “Apprenticeship is an ‘earn and…

November 15, 2016

Community, Education

Parents invited to Nov. 17 event to learn more about Ivy Tech

KOKOMO, Ind. — Registrations are being accepted for parents of area high school students interested in attending a Parent Night at Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus. The event, set for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the…

November 11, 2016

Community, Education

Circle of Ivy making positive impact on Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region

KOKOMO, Ind. — Thanks to the generosity of three dozen women in a new organization called Circle of Ivy, students in Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region are getting $8,000 in new support. The money has been earmarked for three…

November 6, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education, Sports

Paschen named HNAC Fall Sports Coach of the Year

The Caston Athletic Department would like to congratulate Tina Paschen for being named HNAC Fall Sports Coach of the Year. This honor goes to 1 coach among all the Fall athletic teams in the Hoosier North Conference. Tina did a tremendous job with…

November 4, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Honor Roll for First 9 Weeks of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass Jr. High School students who made the Honor Roll for the first nine weeks of the 2016-2017 school year: 7th Grade High Honor Roll: Gannon Davis, Dominic Gilbert, Isaiah Humiston, Makayla Merrill, Tristin Miller,…

November 1, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Nelson named Bicentennial Citizen of the Week

Logansport’s first Indiana Teacher of the Year has received another honor. Jitka Nelson has been named a Logansport Bicentennial Citizen of the Week by Mayor Dave Kitchell. “Jitka received a well-deserved honor from Superintendent Glenda Ritz earlier this fall, and…

October 31, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Pioneer Elementary 2016-17 1st Nine Weeks Honor Roll

The following Pioneer Elementary students made the honor roll for the first nine weeks of the 2016-2017 school year. Grade 4, All A: Dawson Eggers, Grant Fisher, Kylie Jamerson, Brenner McLain, Keirsten Nies, Caitlynne Roberts, Tayt Smith, Jacob Spencer, Luke…

October 29, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st 9 Weeks 2016-2017

The following Landis Elementary School students made the honor roll for the first 9 weeks of the 2016-2017 school year. 1st Grade All Stars Alejandra Liz Baltazar-Francisco, Mara Selene Conklin, Ashlyn Kay Cox, Diego Domingo-Miguel, Ivan Damian Franco, Damian Thomas…

October 27, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st 9 Weeks 2016-2017

The following Caston Elementary School students made the honor roll for the 1st 9 weeks of the 2016-2017 school year. All As Honor Roll Grade 2: Katana Anetrella, Carson Harness, Luke Hipsher, Lane Hook, Ariyana Kahlmorgan, Keira Kahlmorgan, Angelina Lambros,…

October 27, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport resident named first Heckard Scholarship recipient

LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Bethany Poyser, a nursing student at Ivy Tech Community College Logansport Campus, has been named the first recipient of the Don Heckard Memorial Scholarship. The award was announced recently at a fundraising cruise on The Madam Carroll…

October 24, 2016

Community, Education

Singing and performance focus of Broadway class at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Cody Kopka dreams of a career on stage, as an opera singer. A new vocal performance workshop class at Indiana University Kokomo prepares him for that future, with seasoned performer Garry Grice sharing his talents and experiences. “This…

October 24, 2016

Community, Education

Former Disney animator inspires IU Kokomo art students

KOKOMO, Ind. — As a child, Breanna Cogswell watched hours and hours of Disney animated movies. An aspiring animator herself, she especially loved Ariel, from The Little Mermaid, with her perfectly drawn underwater hair. On Friday, Oct. 14, Philo Barnhart,…

October 20, 2016

Community, Education

Chet Fincher named to Ivy Tech Kokomo Region Board of Trustees

KOKOMO, Ind. — Chet Fincher, a native of Logansport and business representative for the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters, has been named to the Ivy Tech Kokomo Region Board of Trustees. Fincher was appointed to a three-year term by Ivy…

October 20, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Galveston Elementary Honor Roll – 1st 9 Weeks 2016-2017

The following students from Galveston Elementary School made the honor roll for the first 9 weeks of the 2016-2017 School Year! “A” Honor Roll 4TH GRADE: Riley Johnson, Madeline Leicht, Raelynn Miles, Nicholas Park, Cassidy Roller, Mylie Sipe, Griffin Wolf,…

October 19, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Middle School Honor Roll – 1st 9 Weeks 2016-2017

The following students made the honor roll at Columbia Middle School for the first grading period of the 2016-2017 school year. All A GRADE 6: Celeste Gomez, Berlyn Huff, Tristan Kitchel, Kaiden Lucero, Conner Shannon, Luna Tafolla, Myah Yax GRADE…

October 16, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Middle School 2016 Red Ribbon Essay Contest Winners

Columbia Middle School winners of the Red Ribbon Essay Contest are: Mackenzie Maxwell, Grade 8 Braxton Austin, Grade 8 Hannah Houston, Grade 8 Claire Kitchel, Grade 8 Luna Tafolla, Grade 6 They will be recognized at an awards breakfast on…

October 14, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Bicentennial Coloring Contest Winners

Columbia Elementary has announced the winners of the Cass County Bicentennial Committee’s 4th grade coloring contest: The overall winner was Julissa Martin. The winner from Ms. Swisher’s class was Michael Popson. The winner from Miss Canady’s class was Kayden Denny.…

October 14, 2016