Indiana High School Athletic Association

9150 North Meridian Street, Box 40650, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240-0650

Phone: 317-846-6601    Fax: 317-575-4244    Website: www.ihsaa.org

Blake Ress, Commissioner

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MEDIA INFORMATION                                                                      November 23, 2005

 

 

2005 WOODEN TRADITION SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Commissioner Blake Ress has announced the recipients of the 2005 John R. Wooden Tradition Scholarships.  The IHSAA is joining representatives of John Wooden, Coach Wooden’s family, and American Family Life Insurance Company to present the awards to four Indiana high school athletes, two girls and two boys.

 

“The IHSAA is honored to be part of the effort to acknowledge Coach Wooden’s tremendous contribution to this area,” proclaimed Commissioner Ress.

 

This year’s winners are Nolan Brock, Pioneer; Ashley Heishman, New Albany; Catherine Lyons, Lebanon; and Cameron Smith, Noblesville.

 

A $1,000 scholarship will be presented to each of the 2005 honorees in ceremonies at halftime of the second game of The Wooden Tradition basketball doubleheader on Saturday, November 26, at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

 

RECIPIENT BIOS

 

Nolan Brock, Pioneer

Parents – Bob & Patsy Brock    

Sports – Football, Wrestling and Track & Field

School Activities – Ranked first in senior class, National Honor Society, Academic Super Bowl Science Team Captain, IHSAA Student Advisory Committee, FCA, Class President, Student Council Treasurer,

Community Service – Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Church Youth Group President, Pioneer Mentoring Program, Cadet Student Teacher

Special Recognition – American Legion Boys State, Student Rotarian, letters of assurance from the Air Force Academy and West Point

 

 

 

 

Ashley Heishman, New Albany

Parents – Dennis & Diane Heishman                                                                              

Sports – Golf, Tennis, Cheerleading, Dance

School Activities – Ranked first in senior class of 478, National Honor Society, Math Team, Student Government, FCA

Community Service – Floyd County Youth Philanthropy Council, Muhammad Ali Center Council of Students, volunteer for Kentucky Harvest Backpack Blessings, Brandon’s House, Silver Crest Hospital, and Silver Street Church soup kitchens       

Special Recognition – Girls State delegate, UDA All-Star Pom National Champion in 2005, NDA All-American

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catherine Lyons, Lebanon

Mother – Debra Barnes              

Sports – Volleyball, Basketball, Softball

School Activities – Ranked second in class of 237, National Honor Society president, FCA Leadership Team, Key Club, Captain’s Council

Community Service – 4-H member for eight years, mentors elementary school students, blood drive volunteer, sent community Christmas cards

Special Recognition – Wendy’s High School Heisman nominee, National Honor Roll

 

 

 

 

Cameron Smith, Noblesville

Parents – Gary & Desma Smith                         

Sports – Tennis, Basketball, Baseball

School Activities –Ranked second in class of 480, National Honor Society vice president, Student Government, President of Top Mixed Show Choir, Student Drug and Alcohol Task Force, Principal Search Committee student member

Community Service – Teacher assistant for Kindergarten Sunday School Class, youth basketball camp volunteer, volunteer for the Haunted Train at the Zoo

Special Recognition – NHS Physics “Student of the Year”, Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship state finalist, Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Presenter

 

 

 

 

 

 

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