Steffy, Timm named Indiana Academic All-Stars

Grace Timm

It turns out that two of Putnam County’s top students are also among Indiana’s top students.

Evan Steffy of South Putnam and Grace Timm of North Putnam were among the 40 students statewide named to 2021 Indiana Academic All-Stars.

Steffy is the son of Jamie and Debbie Steffy. Timm is the daughter of Mark Timm and Angela Timm.

Evan Steffy

A program of the Indiana Associastion of School Principals (IASP), Academic All-Star distinction recognizes seniors who excel in the classroom first and foremost, but who also are actively involved in their schools and communities, and take on leadership roles in those activities.

Besides the 40 Academic All-Stars, 50 other students were recognized as Academic All-Star Regional Honorees. The students were selected from a field of 270 nominees from the state’s private and public accredited schools.

Now in its 35th year, the program is produced by the IASP with support provided by DePauw University, Indiana University Bloomington and Purdue University, along with corporate partner Herff Jones.

Student awards will be presented in May by university partners and the Indiana Association of School Principals. Herff Jones provides the plaques awarded to the 40 Indiana Academic All-Stars and their Influential Educators.

The IASP Indiana Academic All-Stars program salutes academic excellence in the same manner that student athletes traditionally are honored. By providing a showcase for academically talented seniors, the sponsoring organizations hope to accomplish the following objectives:

• Give academic achievement the prestige it deserves;

• Motivate students to recognize the value of academic excellence;

• Provide students with an incentive for academic achievement, and

• Promote a positive image of Indiana’s young people.

Each public and private high school accredited by the Indiana Department of Education may nominate one senior for consideration as an Indiana Academic All-Star. From these nominees, a selection committee chose the Regional winners (representing five regions in Indiana) and the 40 Indiana Academic All-Stars.

Selection of the school’s nominee is based upon the following considerations:

• Student transcript, with a focus on Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced College Placement classes taken/grades received.

• Academic achievements and honors, academic courses and academic extracurricular activities.

• Other extracurricular activities, community service and leadership qualities.