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The Public Education Foundation of Evansville, Inc. (PEF) Named North High School 2017 Technology School Of The Year

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2017 Technology School of the Year.  A banner for the school was awarded this morning in Mr. Brian Bobbitt’s Principles of Engineering class at the school, located at 15331 Highway 41 N.  This is the second time North has received this recognition from the Foundation – they were PEF’s Technology School of the Year in 2013, as well.

The Technology School of the Year is awarded to a school who shows innovation, creativity and advancement in the use of technology in the classroom.  Schools were nominated through an on-line form that was available on the PEF website for two months prior to PEF’s annual Technology, Innovation and Collaboration Showcase, which took place on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Ivy Tech Community College.  North had more than 30 nominations from students, parents, and their school’s Principal.

Claire Gardner, a student in Mr. Bobbitt’s Principles of Engineering class said this in her nomination:

“North High School has a very developed and in-depth engineering and technology program. The teacher, Mr. Bobbitt, writes many grants per year to get the money for technology that can help develop the minds of his students. There are sperical robots, multiple 3D printers, Bluetooth paper plane controllers, etc. The opportunities he and North High School provide for engineering students is astounding and they should be recognized for that.”

The Public Education Foundation is pleased to provide that recognition.

About PEF

The Public Education Foundation is an independent not-for-profit agency that provides direct funding to local public schools and teachers for innovative, student-centered programs.  For more than 31 years, the PEF Board of Directors have provided thousands of students with professional-level, hands-on experience via direct support for its signature projects such as the House Building Project, Summer Musical, Children’s Theatre productions and academic team competitions.  Annually, PEF provides over $400,000 in program support, and direct teacher grants and student scholarships.

The mission of the Public Education of Evansville, Inc. (PEF) is inspiring and cultivating innovative education for all students.  PEF Board, supporters and staff believe that high quality public education is fundamental to strength of our community; and that all students deserve the best possible public education in order to realize their full potential.  Our Core Values of inspiring the love of learning, cultivating innovation, supporting experiential education, being intentionally inclusive and operating independently and autonomously guide our vision that Students will be educated, engaged and ready to meet the challenges of the world.

Follow PEF on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Public-Education-Foundation-of-Evansville-Inc/), Twitter (PEFEVV), and at www.pefevansville.org

Louisville defeats UE tennis

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Aces home on Saturday

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville picked up the doubles point before sweeping singles action on its way to a 7-0 win over the University of Evansville women’s tennis team on Friday.

Diana Tkachenko put up a nice fight at #2 singles, falling in three sets, 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 (10-3).  She was defeated by Mariana Humberg.  Chieko Yamada gave it her all at #1 singles, falling to Aleksandra Mally, 6-2, 7-6 (7-3).

UE will look to get back on track with a pair of home matches on Saturday at Wesselman Park.  The Purple Aces face Wright State in a 1 p.m. match before welcoming IUPUI at 4:30.

Tennis Match Results

University of Evansville vs LOUISVILLE

Mar 17, 2017 at Louisville, Ky

(Bass-Rudd Tennis Center)

 

LOUISVILLE 7, University of Evansville 0

 

Singles competition

  1. Aleksandra Mally (LOU) def. Chieko Yamada (UE) 6-2, 7-6 (7-3)
  2. Mariana Humberg (LOU) def. Diana Tkachenko (UE) 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 (10-3)
  3. Elle Stokes (LOU) def. Nicoli Pereira (UE) 6-1, 6-3
  4. Tiffany Huber (LOU) def. Daria Pentsova (UE) 6-0, 6-1
  5. Ariana Rodriguez (LOU) def. Andrea Pascual-Larri (UE) 6-3, 6-3
  6. Jessie Paul (LOU) def. Andjela Brguljan (UE) 6-2, 6-0

 

Doubles competition

  1. Elle Stokes/Mariana Humberg (LOU) def. Chieko Yamada/Theodora Soldatou (UE) 6-1
  2. Aleksandra Mally/Ariana Rodriguez (LOU) def. Nicoli Pereira/Diana Tkachenko (UE) 6-2
  3. Olivia Boesing/Tiffany Huber (LOU) def. Andjela Brguljan/Daria Pentsova (UE) 6-3

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Illinois Woman Arrested for Reckless Driving

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Last night at approximately 7:00, Senior Trooper Ryan Johnson was patrolling US 41 near Fireman Road when he observed a 2006 Hyundai traveling northbound at a high rate of speed. Johnson activated his radar and clocked the vehicle at 108 mph in a 60 mph zone. The vehicle was traveling in the passing lane and passed several other vehicles.  The vehicle was stopped and the driver was identified as Chelsea Watts, 23, of Lawrenceville, IL. She was arrested for reckless driving and taken to the Knox County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charge:

  • Chelsea Watts, 23, Lawrenceville, IL

1.Reckless Driving, Class C Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer: Senior Trooper Ryan Johnson, Indiana State Police

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Freddie Demarka Reed III: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony)

Brandon Lamont Smith: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Thomas Ray Hall: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Marcus Allen Luster: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Jess Powers via email at jpowers@vanderburghgov.org

Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Senator Todd Young Makes Stop in Evansville

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Senator Todd Young Makes Stop in Evansville

Senator Todd Young spoke to 44 News about several issues moving through congress. Lawmakers are considering a repeal and replacement for the Affordable Care Act and he also discussed President Trump’s blocked travel ban which was set to take…

Three Individuals and Relay Qualify for Finals on Friday at NCAA Championships

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Three Individuals and Relay Qualify for Finals on Friday at NCAA Championships

 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The No. 15-ranked Indiana University women’s swimming and diving team had another good morning in prelims at the 2017 NCAA Championships at the IU Natatorium on Friday in Indianapolis, Ind.

The Hoosiers will bring back two swimmers for Championship Finals, one relay for the Championship Final and one diver for a Consolation Final on Friday night.

100 Breaststroke

Lilly King cruised to the top seed for Friday night’s Championship Final of the 100 breaststroke, touching the wall with a time of 57.38. The Evansville, Ind. native’s time is the ninth-fastest in history and the sixth-best time at IU. King, the 2016 Rio Olympic 100 breast champion, will look to defend her national title she won as a freshman a year ago in the event.

 100 Butterfly

Gia Dalesandro had a terrific outing in the prelims of the 100 butterfly, qualifying seventh overall for the Championship Final on Friday night with a time of 51.27. Dalesandro, the 2017 Big Ten Champion in the event, posted the second-fastest time in school history.

With her effort, Dalesandro is the first Hoosier in program history to qualify for the Championship Final in the 100 fly at the NCAA Championships.

200 Medley Relay

The Hoosier 200 medley relay team of Ali Rockett, King, Dalesandro and Holly Spears qualified fifth overall for the Championship Final with a time of 1:36.06. IU, who was seeded No. 12 entering the day in the event, posted the third-best time in school history.

IU qualified for the Championship Final for just the second time in program history in the 200 medley relay. The only other time came in 2008, when the Hoosiers placed eighth overall.

3-Meter Dive

Jessica Parratto qualified ninth overall in the 3-meter prelims to earn a spot in the Consolation Final with a score of 321.80 on Friday afternoon for the Hoosiers. Senior Michal Bower ended her terrific Hoosier career by placing 35th overall with a total of 277.35.

200 Freestyle

In the 200 freestyle, Kennedy Goss placed 20th overall with a time of 1:45.20.

100 Backstroke

In the 100 backstroke, Rockett placed 33rd overall with a mark of 52.83, improving four spots from her seed of No. 37 in the event.

 400 IM

In the 400 IM, senior Bailey Pressey placed 50th overall with a time of 4:19.96.

The Indiana University women’s swimming and diving team will continue competition at the 2017 NCAA Championships on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. ET with the finals of the 100 butterfly, 100 breaststroke, 200 medley relay and 3-meter dive.

Be sure to keep up with all the latest news on the Indiana men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams on social media – Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

400 IM

  1. Bailey Pressey – 4:19.96

100 Butterfly

Gia Dalesandro – 51.27 (Championship Final)

200 Freestyle

  1. Kennedy Goss – 1:45.20

100 Breaststroke

Lilly King – 57.38 (Championship Final)

100 Backstroke

  1. Ali Rockett – 52.83

200 Medley Relay

Ali Rockett, Lilly King, Gia Dalesandro, Holly Spears – 1:36.06 (Championship Final)

3-Meter Dive

Jessica Parratto – 321.80 (Consolation Final)

  1. Michal Bower – 277.35

 

 

No. 34 Eagles fall to No. 20 Bulldogs at Crossover

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The 34th-ranked University of Southern Indiana men’s tennis team was topped by 20th-ranked Ferris State Friday morning, falling 6-3 to the Bulldogs at the GLVC/GLIAC Crossover at the Five Star Tennis Center in Plainfield, Illinois.

The Screaming Eagles (10-6) held a 2-1 advantage after doubles play, but were unable to hold on for the win. USI scored the first point when sophomores Andrew Dones (Georgetown, Indiana) and Ilia Karelin (Ekaterinburg, Russia) picked up an 8-3 win at number three. With the match tied at one, sophomore James Hardiman (Backwell, Bristol, United Kingdom) and freshman Denis Davydov (Chorvatsky Grob, Slovakia) had to work a little extra, but came away with a 9-8 (7-5) win at number one.

Dones was the only Eagle to win in singles, grabbing a three set, 6-4, 1-6, 1-0 (10-3), victory at number six. Many matches were closely contested, as Karelin fell at number five 7-5, 7-6 (7-2). At number two, Davydov was defeated 6-4, 7-6 (9-7).

USI continues play at the GLVC/GLIAC Crossover tomorrow when they play Northwood University at 5:30 p.m.

 

#20 Ferris State 6, #34 Southern Indiana 3
Mar 17, 2017 at Plainfield, Illinois (Five Star Tennis Center)

Singles competition
1. Till von Winning (FS) def. James Hardiman (USI) 7-6 (7-2), 6-0
2. Vasil Surduk (FS) def. Denis Davydov (USI) 6-4, 7-6 (9-7)
3. Steward Sell (FS) def. Samuel Kiladejo (USI) 6-0, 6-3
4. Nur Adim R. Iswan (FS) def. Aaron Barris (USI) 6-4, 6-4
5. Daniil Tarantinov (FS) def. Ilia Karelin (USI) 7-5, 7-6 (7-2)
6. Andrew Dones (USI) def. Pablo Munoz Baroja (FS) 6-4, 1-6, 1-0 (10-3)

 

Doubles competition
1. James Hardiman/Denis Davydov (USI) def. Till von Winning/Steward Sell (FS) 9-8 (7-5)
2. Vasil Surduk/Nur Adim R. Iswan (FS) def. Aaron Barris/Samuel Kiladejo (USI) 8-4
3. Andrew Dones/Ilia Karelin (USI) def. Daniil Tarantinov/Robert Camplin (FS) 8-3

 

Match Notes
Ferris State 7-2; National ranking #20
Southern Indiana 10-6; National ranking #34
Order of finish: Doubles (3,2,1); Singles (3,4,1,5,2,6)
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