Who’s News for Sept. 1, 2020

Monday, August 31, 2020

DANIEL SEAMAN of Greencastle was initiated this spring into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Seaman was initiated at University of Southern California.

Seaman is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.


KYLER JETER of Bainbridge graduated from Trine University at the end of the spring 2020 semester.

Jeter earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering degree at Trine.


ALICIA HAYWOOD of Greencastle graduated from Lincoln Memorial University at the end of the spring 2020 semester.

Haywood earned a Associate of Science in veterinary medical technology degree.


A total of 10 local students were honored by Greencastle Elks No. 1077 this spring as winners of the lodge’s local scholarship program, which is open to the children, grandchildren, stepchildren, and family of current or deceased members who will be a full time college student in the fall.

JAYLYN DUFF was awarded the Berry Scholarship and LEVI GIRTON was awarded the Page Scholarship for $1,000 each.

BAILEY SHUEE, CLAYTON MILLER, ABRAHAM WADE, MEGAN GARNER, NATHAN GOBERT, NICHOLAS GANLY, WHITNEY BOSWELL and DUKE DUFF each received $750.

The Elks hold fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for these students.


Two local students were named to the spring 2020 dean’s list at the University of Evansville.

ABIGAIL SCHUBERT of Coatesville is majoring in chemistry - professional.

CORINNE BUCHANAN of Greencastle is majoring in public health.


A number of local students were named to the spring 2020 dean’s list at DePauw University.

The honored students include HOLLY ACREE, PARKER BLACK, MEGAN HALTOM, SKYLER HENSLEY, JONAH JONES-STEVENS, KAITLIN KESSLER, AIDAN LEBLANC, ISABEL MARKHAM, BAILEY SHUEE, SEELYE STOFFREGEN, GRAHAM VOTAW, WHITNEY WEINSCHENK and ZACHARY WILKERSON of Greencastle; MORGAN ASHER of Russellville; ABEL BATES, KAYLA PERDUE and TRINITY RAIRDON of Cloverdale; DREW BRATCHER of Reelsville; DAVID FLANNELLY of Coatesville; BRANDON GIERKE of Fillmore; and MATTHEW HYLTON of Poland.


On May 17, DePauw held a virtual recognition ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the Graduating Class of 2020.

Local graduates included HOLLY ACREE, DIRK FONTAINE, MEGAN HALTOM, JONAH JONES-STEVENS, BRAYDEN WHITE and ZACHARY WILKERSON of Greencastle; BRANDON GIERKE of Fillmore; and MORGAN STEARLEY of Centerpoint.

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