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“Honoring the Legacy of the Gullah People, “A Virtual Event Hosted By USI

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The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts Global Studies program will host the virtual event “Honoring the Legacy of the Gullah People,” at noon Wednesday, April 12 via Zoom.  

The event will feature presenters, Dr. Nubian Sun, Clinical Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work at Sacred Heart University, and Dr. Veronica Huggins, USI Associate Professor of Social Work, who will discuss the heritage and significance of the Gullah and why their culture should be preserved.  

The Gullah are a unique community who live in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina and Georgia, and their history dates to the time of slavery in the United States. Today, the Gullah continue to maintain their cultural heritage and language, and their traditions have become an important part of American history. 

Sun has written extensively on the Gullah People and their culture. Huggins’ research interests include self-efficacy among vulnerable populations. 

This event is open to the public at no charge and is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the Gullah and their unique culture. It is also an excellent opportunity for students, educators and scholars to deepen their knowledge of African American studies and cultural preservation. 

For more information, visit USI.edu/globalsalon. 

USI’s Hufnagel named OVC Track Athlete of Week

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2023 Ohio Valley Indoor Championship

EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Men’s Track & Field senior Noah Hufnagel (Santa Claus, Indiana) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Men’s Track Athlete of the Week in an announcement by the league office Wednesday afternoon.
 
Hufnagel led the Screaming Eagles at the WashU Distance Carnival this past Saturday night, posting a first-place finish in the 5,000 meters with a stadium-record time of 14 minutes, 5.50 seconds.
 
The award is the first weekly honor for USI Men’s Track & Field since joining the OVC in July and the first weekly honor for Hufnagel on the track. Hufnagel was twice selected OVC Runner of the Week on the cross country course in the fall and was twice named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Runner of the Week as a junior in 2021.
 
Hufnagel’s performance at the WashU Distance Carnival was just 5.47 seconds shy of his personal-best and was his fastest time on an outdoor track—he posted a time of 14:00.03 at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invite during the Indoor season in February. The performance also ranks eighth all-time on USI’s outdoor 5,000-meter list.
 
A graduate of Heritage Hills High School and a kinesiology major at USI, Hufnagel was the OVC champion on the cross country course this past fall and in the 3,000 meters at the OVC Indoor Championships less than two months ago.
 
USI returns to action Friday and Saturday when it competes at the Bill Cornell Spring Classic in Carbondale, Illinois.

Broce takes second, Blazers finish third at Region 24 preview

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Vincennes University golf team hosted a practice round Monday at the Pfau Course in Bloomington, which will be the host of the 2023 Region 24 Golf Tournament on Monday, May 1 and Tuesday, May 2.

The teams hit the course for an 18-hole preview to get a feel for what the course was like before the big tournament in May and the Trailblazers looked to be in a good position.

VU freshman Preston Broce (Indianapolis, Ind.) set the lowest score for the Blazers Monday, finishing with a six-over 77 and finishing in a three-way tie for second place overall.

Sophomores Paxton Schwomeyer (Oakland City, Ind.), Luke VanDeventer (Columbus, Ind.) and Caleb Newman (Vincennes, Ind.) were the next on the leaderboard, all finishing at 80 and in a tie for 10th.

Freshman Nate Olson (Greenwood, Ind.) placed 16th overall after finishing his round with an 83 and sophomore Adam Leach (North Vernon, Ind.) placing in a tie for 17th with an 84.

Sophomore Sam Stewart (Floyds Knobs, Ind.) rounded out the Blue and Gold in the field, placing 27th overall with a 96 on the day.

Vincennes as a team placed in a tie for third with Lincoln Trail College with a team score of 320 and were just one shot behind second-place Rend Lake College.

At this point in the season, it is tough to say how the actual tournament will shake out in May with the four teams separated by just 10 shots after the Monday practice round.

The Trailblazers will look to improve and continue to build confidence ahead of the Region 24 tournament when Vincennes host the VU Spring Invitational Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 at Country Oaks Golf Course in Montgomery, Ind.

This tournament will serve as the final tune up before the Blazers head into the Region 24 tournament in May and start to really set their eyes on the NJCAA Division II Championships at The Golf Club at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Ind., running from May 23 to May 26.

TEAM RESULTS

Danville Area – 310

Rend Lake – 319

VINCENNES – 320

Lincoln Trail – 320

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

Preston Broce (T2) – 77

Paxton Schwomeyer (T10) – 80

Luke VanDeventer (T10) – 80

Caleb Newman (T10) – 80

Nate Olson (16) – 83

Adam Leach (T17) – 84

Sam Stewart (27) – 96

Kate Petrova named MVC Women’s Golfer of the Week

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Freshman won the Indiana State Invitational

ST. LOUIS –Fresh off a victory at the Indiana State Invitational, University of Evansville freshman Kate Petrova was named the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week.

Petrova opened the tournament with a 1-under 71 on Sunday before wrapping up Monday’s second round with an even 72.  Her total of 143 put her four strokes ahead of the competition.

Making her performance even more impressive was that she recorded the low score in both rounds.  Her tournament showing helped the Purple Aces come home in second place in the team standings.

UE looks to build on its recent success as they begin preparations for the Missouri Valley Conference Championship.  The tournament is set for April 16-18 in Waterloo, Ill.

THUNDERBOLTS PREPARE FOR FINAL WEEK OF REGULAR SEASON 

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Evansville, In.: In one final test run before the playoffs get underway, the Thunderbolts prepare for a final set of regular season games against the Birmingham Bulls, this Friday night at Ford Center and Saturday night in Pelham. 

Week In Review: 

Last Thursday, the Thunderbolts came from behind in the third period to defeat the Birmingham Bulls in overtime 4-3 in Pelham.  Matthew Hobbs opened the scoring, before Birmingham took a 2-1 lead that stuck until the third period, where power play goals from Jeremy Masella and Cameron Cook gave Evansville a 3-2 lead.  The Bulls managed to tie the game, but Cook would be the hero in overtime as the Thunderbolts emerged victorious.  On Saturday at Ford Center, goals from Scott Kirton and Andrew Shewfelt gave Evansville a 2-0 lead in the first period, before Knoxville goaltender Kristian Stead decided to not allow any further shots to get by him, as the Ice Bears came back to win 3-2. 

The Week Ahead: 

The Thunderbolts’ final regular season home game will be this Friday, April 7th against the Birmingham Bulls for Fan Appreciation Night, opening face-off at 7:00pm CT.  Fan Appreciation Night is all about the celebration of our great fans, with plenty of chances to win prizes.  Live pre-game music will be provided by Drew Cagle and The Reputation.  On Saturday, the Thunderbolts play their final game of the regular season on the road against the Bulls in Birmingham, puck drop at 7:00pm CT.  For tickets to Friday’s game at Ford Center, call (812) 422-BOLT (2658), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center ticket office.  Saturday’s game can be viewed on SPHL TV with a paid subscription through HockeyTV or can be listened to for free on the Thunderbolts Radio Network via the Thunderbolts MixLr Channel or at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com/fan-center/live . 

Coming Soon: 

Playoff information, including dates and opponent, will come as soon as the standings become final, and can be expected to be announced by early next week.  The Thunderbolts will be playing their home playoff games at Ford Center.  

Scouting the Opponent: 

Birmingham Bulls: 

    • Record: 36-15-4, 76 Points, .691 Win Percentage, 2nd Place 
    • Leading Goal Scorer: Michael Gillespie (27 Goals) 
    • Leading Point Scorer: Michael Gillespie (59 Points) 
    • Primary Goaltender: Austin Lotz (23-7-2, .907 Save %) 
    • Thunderbolts 22-23 Record vs BHM: 3-4-1
Michael Gillespie scored twice and Jake Pappalardo scored once in their 4-3 overtime loss to Evansville on Thursday.  On Friday, the Bulls would need overtime against the Macon Mayhem, but this time were victorious by a 4-3 score, as Troy MacTavish scored two goals, including the game-winning goal, with another goal each from Joe Colatarci and Scott Donahue.  Birmingham routed Macon on Saturday, winning by an 8-2 score.  Donahue scored three goals, with another goal each coming from Matt Wiesner, MacTavish, Mike Davis, Artur Terchiyev, and Pappalardo. 
Call-up Report 
                – Chase Perry – Allen Americans (Prev. Greenville) – ECHL 
                                – Greenville: 2 GP, 1-0-1, 1.93 GAA, .944 Save % 
                                – Allen: 19 GP, 12-6-1, 3.22 GAA, .916 Save % 
 
                – Trevor Gorsuch – Wichita Thunder – ECHL 
                                – 1 GP, 1-0-0, 1.00 GAA, .973 Save % 
 
                – Matthew Barron – Trois-Rivieres Lions (Prev. Indy) – ECHL 
                                – Indy: 4 GP, 2 G, 1 A, 3 P, 0 PIM  
                                – Trois-Rivieres: 37 GP, 6 G, 3 A, 9 P, 10 PIM 
 
                – Mike Ferraro – Savannah Ghost Pirates – ECHL 
                                – 7 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 4 P, 6 PIM 
Transactions:     

Wed. 4/5: D John DeRoche signed to contract 

Wed. 4/5: G Jack Hudec added as emergency backup goaltender 
Mon. 4/3: G Trevor Gorsuch called up to Wichita (ECHL) 
Sat. 4/1: D Dillon Hill returned from call-up to Trois-Rivieres (ECHL) 
Sat. 4/1: RW Fredrik Wink placed on 21-Day Injured Reserve 

Walk-off home run gives Sycamores 3-2 win

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Aces drop 9-inning game

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – After Jess Willsey gave the University of Evansville softball team a 2-1 lead in the top of the ninth, Isabella Henning with a 2-run game-winning home run in the bottom of the frame to give Indiana State a 3-2 win at Price Field.

A low-scoring contest saw the Purple Aces score a run in the first with the Sycamores matching it with a score in the bottom of the fifth.  The game went to extra innings with ISU rallying for the victory.

Evansville had a quick start to the day was Marah Wood crossed the plate in the top of the first to make it a 1-0 game.  After reaching on a leadoff single, Wood stole second and scored on a ground out by Zoe Frossard.  Taylor Howe also picked up a single in the inning.

Over the next six innings, the Purple Aces racked up just two hits.  Sydney Weatherford threw the first 4 1/3 innings with just one earned run scoring on seven hits.  The Sycamores saw the tying run score in the bottom of the fifth on a bases loaded walk.

Things remained knotted at 1-1 as the game entered the 9th when Jess Willey approached the plate.  She drove the first pitch over the left field wall to put Evansville in front at 2-1.  With one out in the bottom of the inning, a single by Danielle Henning brought up Isabella Henning, who sent the first pitch she saw out of the ballpark for the walk-off triumph.

Wood picked up two of UE’s six hits on the day.  Weatherford gave up one run in her start while Megan Brenton tossed four frames and allowed two earned runs on three hits.

This weekend, UE is back home for a 3-game series versus Southern Illinois.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

FOOTNOTE:  EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

JUST IN: MEETING REGARDING THE USE OF CAMERAS IN THE VANDERBURGH SUPERIOR COURT

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MEETING REGARDING THE USE OF CAMERAS IN THE VANDERBURGH SUPERIOR COURT

EVANSVILLE, IN – APRIL 5, 2023

The Honorable Leslie C. Shively, Chief Judge, Vanderburgh Superior Court, is holding a meeting regarding the use of cameras in the courtrooms of the Vanderburgh Superior Court. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 1:00 PM (Central Time) in Courtroom 110.

FOOTNOTE: Members of the media are invited to the meeting. Judge Shively will be available to answer any questions.

 

UE ANNOUNCES FOUR VANDERBURGH COUNTY OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS AWARD WINNERS

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UE ANNOUNCES FOUR VANDERBURGH COUNTY OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS AWARD WINNERS

APRIL 5, 2023

EVANSVILLE – On Wednesday, April 5, the University of Evansville (UE) presented four individuals in Vanderburgh County with Outstanding Educator Awards. Each educator received a surprise announcement within their school as part of UE’s 32nd annual presentation of awards.  

The competition, which is specific to Vanderburgh County, recognizes current classroom teachers and building principals in grades K-12 with at least three years of experience. The Outstanding Educator Awards for Vanderburgh County are sponsored by UE, Evansville Liberty Federal Credit Union, and the Evansville Courier & Press. 

The following awards were presented: 

Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year: Briana Campell, a first-grade teacher at Lodge Community School 

Briana Campell has been immersed in the education field for the last decade and spent the last two years working at Lodge Community School. She teaches reading, writing, math, and social-emotional learning in a first-grade classroom.  

Along with her regular classroom duties, Campell teaches students who require additional academic and behavioral support. Campell is there for her students in every way, even taking one in as a foster child. 

Campell believes in Nelson Mandela’s saying, “Education is the most powerful weapon in which you can use to change the world.” She said she wholeheartedly knows that she is “changing this world for the better one child at a time.” One of Campell’s main focuses as a teacher is assuring that the children know they are safe, loved, and believed in. She greets each student with a hug or a fist bump and is a firm believer in mutual respect. 

Campell’s teaching strategy includes holding all her students to high standards of achievement. She believes in their ability which inspires students to believe in themselves.  

Campell’s work does not go unnoticed. She is admired by her fellow coworkers who say her amazing work extends beyond the classroom.  

In nominating Campbell for an Outstanding Educator Award, an individual said that “I cannot say enough wonderful things about Briana, nor can I think of a more deserving educator.” 

Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year: Jance Johnston, a sixth-grade teacher at Delaware Elementary School 

Jance Johnston has been a teacher for 9 years, which is exactly how long he has worked at Delaware Elementary. His primary disciplines are English language arts, math, and science. In addition to his many middle school subjects, he has an array of additional school-related contributions including being an afterschool teacher, 6th-grade boys’ basketball coach, inclusion teacher, and summer schoolteacher. 

“I place a high value on ensuring that all of my students feel as though they belong to our school family and are seen as individuals,” Johnston said. “Intentional time is used throughout the day to connect with my students and allow them to connect with one another.” 

In his teaching philosophy, Johnston‘s emphasis is placed on building relationships with students. He believes that understanding each student as an individual is crucial for effective education. By getting to know his students better, he can better cater to their needs within the classroom. Johnston observes and interprets his students’ verbal and nonverbal communication to assess their ability to absorb knowledge. 

Johnston’s involvement in a variety of additional school activities such as 3D printing, technology, gardening, cooking, and coaching provides him with an advantage in building relationships with students. He believes that these activities offer opportunities to find common ground with students, earn mutual respect and trust, and better understand their emotions. This approach helps maintain an efficient and focused classroom that is ready to learn. 

A nomination for Johnston noted his passion and drive for learning. “Jance continually goes above and beyond as an educator both during and after school hours. From making conscious and sincere efforts to connect with families and students as if they were his own, to ensuring that each child gets the academic support they need to learn to their highest potential.” 

Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year: Timothy Wilhelmus, an eleventh and twelfth-grade teacher at Central High School 

Timothy Wilhelmus has been teaching for thirty-one years and has spent the last three years teaching at Central High School. Wilhelmus is also involved in numerous school-related responsibilities. In particular, he sponsors the creative writer’s Guild and the imagining club. He also serves on several committees including the Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS), Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), and the Medical Professions Academy (MPA). 

Wilhelmus teaches English Language arts, AP Literature, and the AVID elective. The AVID elective supports traditionally underrepresented students to develop skills needed to be successful in honors and college-level coursework.  

“We all have our own journeys, and I honor that, by being highly flexible and encouraging student voice and choice. I also focus heavily on creating a classroom environment that supports students as they learn in all respects: academically, materially, emotionally, and socially,” said Wilhelmus. “My lessons are designed to develop skills that allow students to own their own learning. Students are given every opportunity to try, fail, try again, and grow.” 

The nominations for Wilhelmus offer incredible words describing how he exceeds the expectations of his students. 

One nomination stated that “he goes above and beyond to influence a positive class culture while still being able to finish lessons and allow students to develop an overall understanding of the materials.”  

Outstanding Building Administrator of the Year: Chris Gibson, New Tech Institute 

Chris Gibson has been an educator for twenty-four years, spending eight teaching science, six as a counselor, and ten in administration. He has been at New Tech Institute for the last ten years. 

In addition to his administrative work, Gibson has accomplished a great deal in the academic community. He played a crucial role in launching the Makerspace and Entrepreneurial Academy Advisory Council. He also served as the coach for the FIRST robotics League team. Gibson partnered with three seniors in 2020 to achieve STEM School re-certification through the Indiana Department of Education. With that, he also helps coordinate the annual STEM festival for the community. Additionally, Gibson was responsible for forming the Diversity and Equity Team at New Tech Institute in 2021 to build competency around equity for all students. 

Gibson has also been asked to serve as a presenter and facilitator at the Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC) STEM Boot Camp in June 2022. 

“The focus of my educational journey has been to ensure that all students have access to high-quality, rigorous instruction – and that they have the equivalent support to help them reach the expectations inherent in that challenging environment,” said Gibson.  

For over 20 years, Gibson has prioritized the concept of relevance in his educational philosophy. He understands that students need to see the practical relevance of what they are learning in order to become engaged and that they are more likely to retain knowledge and skills when the content is relatable.  

Gibson currently serves as the principal of New Tech, which is a close-knit small school with about 275 students featuring a family-like atmosphere. As the leader of an innovative project-based learning school, he continues to place a strong emphasis on connecting learning to the real world, highlighting how students can apply what they have learned in practical ways. 

Gibson’s peers acknowledge his outstanding efforts. In his nomination, they mentioned his diverse range of responsibilities and his incredible support for fellow staff and students.  

“He knows every student’s name and takes time to develop relationships with them.”

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