Education

By Kallie Sulanke— Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Marcus Lane Logan, a senior at Wapahani High School, is the recipient of the Sue Harris Unsung Hero Scholarship. Marcus plans to attend Ball State University to study environmental science. He is the son of Mark and Billie Logan. Nevaeh Orr, a student at Ball State University, is the recipient of the Patricia K. and Franklyn D. Brinkman, Sr. Nursing Scholarship. Nevaeh is studying nursing. Da’Marion Walker, a senior at Muncie Central High School, is the recipient of the Robert L. Thompson Scholarship. Da’Marion plans to attend Anderson University to…

By Project Leadership— Muncie, IN—Just two weeks remain for Delaware County students to enroll in a state program that can help them pay for college. And help is available to get enrolled. Project Leadership works each year to enroll Delaware County students into the state of Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program. The Scholars program started in 1990 and is an early- college promise program designed to help ensure that every Indiana student can afford the opportunity provided by a college education. Eligible students who maintain the Scholar Pledge to Excellence in school and life receive a scholarship for up to four…

By Kallie Sulanke— Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Maximus Bradley, a senior at Monroe Central Jr./Sr. High School, is the recipient of the Jenny Haskell Memorial Scholarship. Maximus plans to attend Ivy Tech Community College to study finance. He is the son of Clayton and DeAnna Bradley. Mackenzie Carter, a senior at Yorktown High School, is the recipient of the Yorktown Lions Club Scholarship. Mackenzie plans to attend the University of Evansville to study exercise science. She is the daughter of Jason and Catherine Carter. Evan Conley, a senior at Delta High School, is the recipient of the…

By Emme Hembree, student writer/journalist, Yorktown High School— Yorktown, IN—Yorktown High School ranked #23 as one of Indiana’s best high schools, according to US News & World Report. To Yorktown Community Schools superintendent Greg Hinshaw, one of Yorktown’s biggest strengths is the advanced placement (AP) course turnout. “The reality is, AP tends to score higher on a measure of school-wide effectiveness in high schools just like ours. We are working on creating a college transfer core out of our 27 AP and dual credit classes to transfer as a unit to any state public school.” AP classes are part of…

 Starting salaries rise to $42,000 By Andy Klotz— Muncie, Ind. – Less than a month after approving $1,000 stipends for all active school district employees for the additional work required due to COVID-19, the Muncie Community Schools Board of Trustees is boosting teachers’ pay again. The board has approved salary increases for all teachers ranging from $2,400 to $5,200 annually. It has also raised starting teacher pay to $42,000, up from $38,500. The raises are a result of increased K-12 education funding allocated by the Indiana General Assembly in the last legislative session. Teachers will begin receiving their larger paychecks at the…

By Kallie Sulanke— Congratulations to the following graduates – Evan Conley, a senior at Delta High School, is the recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Evan plans to attend Miami University to study mechanical engineering. He is the son of Chris and Anissa Conley. Kaitlyn Dotterweich Roberts, a senior at Yorktown High School, is the recipient of the Rex A. Waldo II Memorial Scholarship. Kaitlyn plans to attend Indiana University Bloomington to study psychology. She is the daughter of Heather Koons and Scott Koons. Marisa Engbrecht, a senior at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, is the recipient of the Bobby…

By Andy Klotz— Muncie, IN– Muncie Community Schools’ has named Megan Jercha and Isaac Denniston as its Teachers of the Year for the 2020-21 school year. Jercha, a 4th grade teacher at North View Elementary, is the district’s primary Teacher of the Year (grades K-5) while Denniston, a Choir teacher at Northside Middle School, is its secondary Teacher of the Year (grades 6-12). MCS administrators selected Jercha for her dedication and leadership as she helped develop curriculum while building a genuine rapport with students and her fellow teachers. “I am honored to be Elementary Teacher of the Year,” Jercha said….

By Lesley DeVoss— Muncie, IN – Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County Foundation is launching the Community Wi-Fi Initiative. Through unrestricted donations provided by the Marianne Glick and Mike Woods COVID-19 match dollars, they are able to assist students with Wi-Fi-internet access points at Earthstone Terrace, a public housing complex on the southside of Muncie. With the help of Ivy Tech Muncie’s IT and the Muncie Housing Authority’s IT departments, Ivy Tech has established a router-hub in the complex office and clubhouse. Three laptops, purchased by the Ivy Tech Foundation, have been donated to the Muncie Housing Authority and will…