Archive for the ‘People’ Category
LC’s Coach Holman on ‘Living the Dream’ in Beijing
Mike Holman, Lawrence Central’s head boys cross country and track and field coach, was “living the dream” as part of the Olympic Committee’s video analysis crew in Beijing. His role consisted of videotaping athletes in many different events in order for coaches to analyze and fine-tune their performance.Coach Holman has worked with the Junior Olympic [...]
LN Swim Coach, Football Player Honored for Outstanding Achievements in 2007-08
Coach of the Year Lawrence North High School swimming coach Mike Penrose, from Lawrence Township, had an unexpected and wonderful end to the 2007-08 boys and girls seasons July 13th. Penrose was named “Coach of the Year” at the second annual St. Vincent Spirit of Sport Awards. These awards, unlike many others, are awarded not [...]
Lawrence Township Schools Hires Assistant Director of Special Education
On Monday, July 28th, the Lawrence Township School Board approved Mrs. Kristi Smith to serve as the Assistant Director of Special Education. The MSD of Lawrence Township is excited about the expertise and collaboration skills Mrs. Smith will bring to the district to support students and families. Mrs. Smith obtained her undergraduate degree from Indiana [...]
Belzer Teacher Receives IPL Golden Apple Award
Belzer Middle School Teacher Mike Conners was the recipient of a 2008 Golden Apple Award from Indianapolis Power & Light Company, honoring educators for creative use of math, science or technology in the classroom. “It has become increasingly important for students to utilize emerging technologies in an education environment,” Connors wrote in his project summary. [...]
Five Lawrence Educators Each Receive $8,000 Teacher Creativity Fellowship Grants
Lawrence Township is pleased to announce that 5 teachers receive 2008 Teacher Creativity Fellowships Grant for $8,000 each funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. This is a very prestigious honor that only 128 educators in the entire state of Indiana received. “Funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. the program enable teachers, principals, guidance counselors and school [...]
Two LC Journalists Earn International Award from ‘Quill and Scroll’
Lawrence Central junior Amanda Bowman and senior Kristin Bailey have won international journalism awards from Quill and Scroll, the honor society of high school journalists. Bowman was honored for two pieces, one about students who have suffered the death of a parent and the other about a student who had attempted suicide. Bailey was honored [...]
LNHS Volleyball Players Sign with Future Colleges
Three Lawrence North High School senior volleyball players have signed to play at the collegiate level. They were all part of a record-setting team at LNHS. Brittany Daulton will be attending Fordham University. She is the daughter of Robyn Akers. Abby Merritt signed with the University of Indianapolis. She is the daughter of Jim & [...]
Danielle Shockey named Permanent Principal at Forest Glen Elementary
On Monday, March 24th Dr. Copper, Superintendent of Lawrence Township Schools, recommended Mrs. Danielle Shockey to be the permanent Principal for Forest Glen. The School Board unanimously approved her appointment. Mrs. Shockey has most recently been serving as the interim principal at Forest Glen. Mrs. Shockey received an M.S. degree in Elementary Education from Indiana [...]
Lawrence Townships Says Goodbye to Dr. Edward Williams, Retiring after 24 Years of Service
The Lawrence Township School Board reluctantly approved the retirement of Dr. Edward Williams on March 24th. Dr. Williams will conclude 43 stellar years of service in education on June 30, 2008. Dr. Williams received his Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Joseph’s College in 1965, Master of Science degree from IU in 1970, Doctor of [...]
Congratulations to Indian Creek Teacher Steve Hardwick!
Indian Creek teacher, Steve Hardwick, received the “Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year” award from District 11 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Mr. Hardwick is being recognized at the regional level and will now continue to the State level of this competition process. Mr. Hardwick teaches fifth grade and receives [...]
