Education

Congratulations to the following scholars— Emily Fisher and Suzanne Scanameo, seniors at Yorktown High School, are the recipients of the 2017 Yorktown Lion’s Club Scholarship. Fisher, daughter of Stacie Fisher and David Fisher, plans to attend Ivy Tech Community College.  Scanameo, daughter of Michael and Carol Scanameo, plans to attend Indiana University where she will study biochemistry. David Batthauer and Krystal Watters, seniors at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, are the recipients of 2017 Kathleen Rozelle-Camplin Scholarships.  Batthauer, son of Andy…

2nd Indiana Summit for Economic Development via Early Learning Coalitions to attract hundreds statewide. For the second year, business, education, and community leaders are invited to the Indiana Summit for Economic Development via Early Learning Coalitions. This annual event is an opportunity to bring people together from around the state to learn about the business case for investing in early childhood education and discuss ways to develop, grow and sustain early learning coalitions in communities. The Summit is presented by…

By: Mindy Kemper— The Special Needs Prom was held at MCHS Saturday evening, May 20, 2017.  The theme this year was “Our Time To Shine, Super Hero Ball.” Students with Special Needs and their Best Buddies from Delaware County danced the night away. Stepping into Muncie Central High School, it didn’t take long to realize the hours of work that was dedicated to making this event a success. The event, coordinated by Ms Lynne Hatfield, was funded entirely through community donations and…

Congratulations to the following scholars – Katelyn Smith, a senior at Wapahani High School, is the 2017 recipient of the Michael Brodhead Scholarship.  Smith plans to study exercise science at Ball State University.  She is the daughter of Terry and Stacy Smith. The Hurley and Fredine (Wynn) Goodall Scholarship at Ivy Tech Community College are: Anitra Davis is studying business administration. Michelle Hill is studying business administration. Kyra Brown is enrolled in the healthcare specialist program.    

By: Eunice Whitlock— Congratulations to the following graduates –  Dawson Allen, a senior at Yorktown High School, is the recipient of the Adam Cline Scholarship.  Allen plans to study civil engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He is the son of Dr. Wade and Christy Allen. Carter Anderson, a senior at Delta High School, is the recipient of the Tom Devine Memorial Scholarship.  Anderson is the son of Lee and Kara Anderson and plans to attend Ball State University where…

By: Eunice Whitlock— Congratulations to the following graduates – Alexis Forsyth, a senior at Wes-Del High School, is the recipient of the Zach Greenwalt Scholarship.  Forsyth is the daughter of Tim Forsyth and Tina Forsyth. She plans to attend Ball State University to study nursing. Tyler Picillo is the recipient of the Murray’s Jewelers Scholarship. Picillo, a senior at Yorktown High School, plans to attend Indiana University, where he will study marketing. He is the son of Janis Picillo. Kendall…

By: Eunice L. Whitlock— Congratulations to the following Delaware County graduates – Kaleb Cook is the 2017 recipient of the Grace K. Maring Scholarship.  Cook is a senior at Wapahani High School and plans to attend Ball State University, where he will study business administration. Cook is the son of Bob and Julie Cook. Kailey Boyatt is the recipient of the Muncie Southside Spirit Scholarship.  She is a senior at Muncie Central High School and plans to attend Ball State University…

By: Jessie Fisher— Muncie, IN—Cornerstone Center for the Arts will begin its summer class session the week of June 5, 2017. These classes will meet for eight weeks and will end the week of July 24. Classes have low-cost one time fees with limited financial aid available to those who qualify. Classes in the summer include the categories of dance, fitness, visual arts, theatre, music, and martial arts for youth and adults. Classes for toddlers and pre-k children include Early…

By: BSU News— MUNCIE, Ind. — Noting lawmakers’ confidence in Ball State University and strong internal financial management, the Board of Trustees on Friday reviewed the results of the recently completed session of the Indiana legislature and the university’s financial position. Members of the General Assembly completed work on the state’s biennial budget in late April, reaffirming their commitment to higher education as a whole, and Ball State University specifically, during this session. Indiana lawmakers approved a 3.2 percent and…