Tippecanoe Valley Names 2017 Distinguished Alumni
AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Class of 2017 has been named. The eight members of this year’s class join a noble group of Tippecanoe Valley graduates who have led successful lives while making substantial contributions to their chosen field of work or have provided outstanding service to their community, state or country. The Class of 2017 stands as a vivid example for all current and future students of what is possible for Tippecanoe Valley graduates.
The Class of 2017 includes:
- Six graduates from Tippecanoe Valley High School: Mike Biddle (’96), Craig Brouyette (’93), Jose Jurado (’09), Ashley Lindenmier (“04), Dan Tucker (“91), and Teresa (Petrosky) Wallace (’78).
- One graduate from Beaver Dam High School: Wayne Cumberland (’58)
- One graduate from Mentone High School: Rodney Williams (’72)
A formal dinner – to which the public is invited – will be held in honor of these individuals on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 6:30 p.m., in the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Commons. In addition to the meal, local radio personality, Rita Price, will interview those being honored. Each honoree will also recognize an educator that made a significant impact in his/her life.
The Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Class of 2017 will participate in Induction Day activities at Tippecanoe Valley High School on Friday, Sept. 8. Induction Day will begin with a Welcome Breakfast, introductions, group pictures, and an orientation to the day ahead. The honorees will spend the morning meeting with students to share information about their lives and chosen careers. They will eat lunch with the students, providing opportunities for individual interactions. In the afternoon, RTCtv will record individual interviews with the inductees. Induction Day will conclude with the introduction of the inductees at halftime of the football game. At that time, a commemorative plaque will be presented to each member of the Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Class of 2017.
Teachers Credit Union is the corporate sponsor of this year’s Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Dinner and the Induction Day activities.