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Nomination Deadline Extended for EVSC Hall of Fame
Know someone who has made a significant difference in his/her community? Nominate that individual for the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s 2018 EVSC Hall of Fame, sponsored by the EVSC Foundation.
The EVSC Hall of Fame honors distinguished EVSC alumni who exemplify outstanding achievement in their life’s work and also honors non-EVSC alumni who have made a positive impact on public education in the greater community. The Hall of Fame is intended to inspire EVSC students to seek excellence in their own education and careers, and to emphasize the importance of service to the community.
The deadline for accepting nominations for the 2018 Class of the Hall of Fame has been extended to October 5, 2018. Honorees will be announced later in October and a gala ceremony honoring the inductees will take place in March.
Nominations may be made by going to: www.evscschools.com/halloffame and filling out the online nomination form. Individuals also can pick up a form at the EVSC Administration Building, located at 951 Walnut Street. Forms are due by October 1 to the EVSC Foundation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713.
The EVSC Hall of Fame is held biennially. To see a complete list of past recipients, visit www.evscschools.com/halloffame
USI plays top GLVC teams this week Eagles host Illinois Springfield, visit McKendree
The University of Southern Indiana men’s soccer team faces its toughest test of the Great Lakes Valley Conference schedule this week when plays two of the top four teams in the conference standings. USI hosts the University of Illinois Springfield Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Strassweg Field and visits McKendree University Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Lebanon, Illinois.
Coverage for USI in GLVC action can be found at GoUSIEagles.com.
Week 5 Eagle Notes:Â
USI goes 2-0 to remain unbeaten in GLVC: The Screaming Eagles (5-1-1, 3-0-1 GLVC) posted a 2-0 road win over Missouri University of Science & Technology and a thrilling 3-2 home win over Bellarmine University at Strassweg Field. USI junior midfielder Sean Rickey had both goals in the win over Missouri S&T and the first two goals versus Bellarmine. Freshman midfielder Drew Domalewski finished the scoring in the Bellarmine win with the game-winning goal after the Knights had rallied to even the score 2-2.
Logjam at top of the GLVC:Â USI, Illinois Springfield, McKendree, and Quincy are tied for first in the GLVC with 3-0-1 conference records. The Eagles will be tested in the next three matches when they hosts Illinois Springfield (4-2-2, 3-0-1 GLVC) Friday and travel to play McKendree (5-1-1, 3-0-1 GLVC) Friday and Quincy University (4-3-1, 3-0-1GLVC) October 5.
Upcoming three-match road swing:Â Following the finale of the two-match homestand Friday, USI will be on the road for the next three matches, featuring McKendree, Quincy, and the University of Indianapolis (October 7).
Unbeaten in the GLVC:Â The last time USI was unbeaten in the GLVC through four matches was 2003 when the Eagles started conference play with a 7-0-0 mark.
Rickey leading the offense: Junior midfielder Sean Rickey leads the USI offense with 15 points on a team-high seven goals and one assist. Freshman defender Colten Walsh and junior forward Eric Ramirezare tied for second with four points each, both with two goals.
Between the posts: Sophomore goalkeeper Justin Faas leads the Eagles between the posts with a 5-1-1 overall record and three shutouts. He also has a 1.03 goals against average in 614 minutes.
Santoro in his 10th year: USI Head Coach Mat Santoro has a 80-71-18 overall record at the helm. Santoro has guided the Eagles to four GLVC Tournament appearances and the NCAA II Tournament in 2016.
USI versus Illinois Springfield:Â USI leads the all-time series with the Prairie Stars, 9-4-1, since Illinois Springfield joined the GLVC in 2009. The Eagles are 3-2-0 versus the Prairie Stars in the last five match-ups, including last year’s 2-1 overtime win in Springfield, Illinois.
The Prairie Stars in 2018:Â Illinois Springfield saw its record go to 4-2-2 overall and 3-0-1 in the GLVC after defeating Lewis University, 2-0, in Romeoville, Illinois.
USI vs. McKendree:Â The Eagles lead the Bearcats in the all-time series, 6-4-2, since the creation of the USI men’s soccer program in 1979. USI and McKendree are even in the last five matches with two wins and two loses each and a tie. Last year, USI posted a 2-1 victory at home.
Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for September 27
Thursday, September 27: Forbes AgTech Conference
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will participate in a Q&A.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8:45 a.m., Thursday, September 27
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â White River State Park
Celebration Plaza
801 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Eagles hope to gain momentum this week USI to hosts Illinois Springfield, visit McKendree
he University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team hopes to keep building momentum this weekend when it hosts the University of Illinois Springfield and visit McKendree University Sunday in Lebanon, Illinois. Match time Friday at Strassweg Field versus Illinois Springfield is set for 5 p.m., while the kick off at McKendree is noon.
Coverage for the Eagles in GLVC action can be found at GoUSIEagles.com.
Week 5 Eagle Notes:Â
Eagles get tie and win last week: The Screaming Eagles (3-3-2, 2-1-1 GLVC) began last week’s action by battling Missouri University of Science & Technology to a 0-0 double-overtime tie in Rolla, Missouri, before getting on track with a 2-0 victory at home over Bellarmine University. The USI goals in the victory over Bellarmine were scored by freshman forward Madeline Weston and freshman midfielder Lyndsee Monac, snapping a two-match scoreless streak.
Hopkins named GLVC Defensive Player of the Week and USC Division II Player of the Week: USI senior goalkeeper Emily Hopkins was namd the GLVC Defensive Player of the Week  and the United Soccer Coaches NCAA II Player of Week after posting 200 minutes of shutout soccer last week against Missouri S&T and Bellarmine. Hopkins also had seven saves in the double-overtime shutout of Missouri S&T and tied a season-best with eight saves in the win over Bellarmine.
Back in the win column versus Bellarmine:Â The Eagles’ victory over Bellarmine Sunday put USI in the win column versus the Knight for the first time since 2004 and broke a 16-match winless streak. The two Eagle goals on Sunday also snapped a streak of 403 scoreless minutes by both teams in the series.
Monac and Weston take scoring lead: Freshman forward Madeline Weston and freshman midfielder Lyndsee Monac are tied for the team lead in scoring with four points on two goals each. Weston and Monac have a combined four of USI’s eight goals this year through eight games.
Schoenstein is in his third year: USI Head Coach Eric Schoenstein is in his third season as the head coach of the Eagles, producing a 20-17-8 mark and back-to-back GLVC Tournament appearances.
USI vs. Illinois Springfield:Â USI leads the all-time series with Illinois Springfield, 7-0-2, since Prairie Stars joined the GLVC in 2009. The Eagles and the Prairie Stars tied last year, 1-1, in double overtime in Springfield, Illinois.
Prairie Stars in 2018:Â Illinois Springfield went to 1-5-2 overall, 1-3-0 in the GLVC, after falling on the road today to Lewis University, 1-0, Sunday.
USI vs. McKendree:Â McKendree leads USI all-time, 8-5-1, since the series began in 1997. The Bearcats also have had the advantage in the last five match-ups, winning four and tying the Eagles once. USI also has not defeated the Bearcats since 2012 when it won 3-0 in Lebanon.
McKendree in 2018:Â McKendree saw its record rise to 5-1-1 overall and 2-1-1 in the GLVC after losing a 1-0 decision to Bellarmine in Lebanon and tying the University of Indianapolis, 0-0 in double-overtime, on the road.
Hazelton Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Two Dogs
At approximately 12:25 this afternoon, Indiana State Police arrested Jordan Hunt, 27, of Hazelton, after an on scene investigation revealed he allegedly killed two female dogs at a rural location in Pike County near Hazelton.
Sometime Tuesday evening, September 25, the owner of the dogs, Chelsie Koutz, contacted Evansville Police Department to report that someone had entered her Evansville residence and took both of her dogs. One dog was a Pitbull Lab mix and the other dog was a Golden Doodle.  Koutz posted information on Facebook and was offering a reward for the return of her pets. Hunt is a former boyfriend of Koutz.
Shortly after noon today, a person who saw Koutz’s post on Facebook contacted her about the location of her pets. Officers responded to a rural area on C.R. 200 North near Hazelton and discovered both dogs had been burned and were deceased. Investigating officers believe both dogs were shot prior to being set on fire. Hunt fled the area in his vehicle, but was apprehended at his residence located at 3928 East SR 56, Hazelton. He was taken to the Pike County Jail where he is currently being held on a $350,000 bond.
 Arrested and Charges:
- Jordan M. Hunt, 28, Hazelton, IN
- Intimidation, Level 5 Felony
- Domestic Violence-Animal Cruelty, Level 6 Felony
- Killing a Domestic Animal, Level 6 Felony
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THE BEHOLD CHRISTMAS TOUR
THE BEHOLD CHRISTMAS TOUR
Coming to Old National Events Plaza on December 9 at 7:30 PM
 Tickets On Sale Friday, September 28th at 10 AM
 Platinum-selling, two-time GRAMMY Nominee Lauren Daigle has announced The Behold Christmas Tour. Presented by Food for the Hungry, the tour will kick off on November 29th in Roanoke, VA and make stops in Orlando, Lafayette, and San Antonio before wrapping in Austin, TX on December 16th. Joining Lauren will be Americana duo The War and Treaty. Tickets for the Behold Christmas Tour will go on sale Friday, September 28th and can be purchased at www.laurendaigle.com/tour
On November 2nd, the deluxe edition of Lauren’s best-selling Christmas album Beholds: A Christmas Collection will be available in-stores and online. Behold: Deluxe Edition will feature three new tracks “Winter Wonderland,†“Away in a Manager,†and “O Come O Come Emmanuel.†The album is available for preorder here: https://laurendaigle.lnk.to/BeholdDeluxe
 Earlier this month, Lauren released her long-awaited album, Look Up Child, which debuted at No. 3 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and No. 1 on the iTunes all-genre chart. Her 40-city headlining theatre Look Up Child Tour kicks off on September 27th in Cincinnati, OH and includes 17 sold-out performances throughout the US.
 Lauren Daigle is a two-time Billboard Music Award winner, a two-time Grammy nominee and an American Music Award winner. With a voice that is both smoky and sweet, Daigle has forged a unique sound that is reminiscent of the soulful, heart-in-throat vulnerability of Adele mixed with the raw power of Amy Winehouse. Her ability to connect with her audience has captured critical acclaim and recognition as the fastest-selling new artist for her genre of the last decade. Her debut album, How Can It Be, was certified platinum by the RIAA and produced three certified Gold singles.
Renowned Violinist Tessa Lark to Visit Reitz High School
Renowned Violinist Tessa Lark to Visit EVSC Schools
Thursday, September 27
11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Reitz High School, 350 Dreier Blvd.Â
Renowned Violinist Tessa Lark will visit several EVSC schools later this week as she comes to town to perform with the Evansville Philharmonic. Lark will be at Reitz High School on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. to perform and answer questions.
Lark’s fiancee Michael Thurber also will be in attendance and accompany her on the string bass. Thurber is the composer of “Love Letters,” the piece Lark will be performing at the Philharmonic on Saturday.
About Tessa Lark:
Lark is an accomplished musician who utilizes bluegrass, hip-hop, jass, African and rock genres in her music. She made her solo debut at the age of 16 with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. She was a silver medalist in the 9th Quadrennial International Violin competition in Indianapolis and winner of the 2012 Naumburg International Violin competition. In addition to her classical accomplishments, Lark also is an acclaimed fiddler.