The Tippecanoe Valley entomology and forestry teams both finished second in area contests recently. They are shown with members of the junior forestry team. In the front from left are Guadalupe Jimenez, Sienna Holder, Temperance Caudill, Wyatt Peters, Kade Jones and Harrison Burton. In the back row are Trista Van Doren, Lily Dunbar, Aaron Backus, Luke Tucker, Keith Haney and Aaron Babbitt. Photo provided by Michael Jones.

News Release

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley entomology and forestry teams have both placed second in area contests.

The entomology team coached by Tippecanoe Valley High School teacher Hope Slagle won both the Tri-Central Invitational and the Triton Invitational. Members are Aaron Babbitt, Trista Van Doren, Guadalupe Jimenez and Temperance Caudill.

The forestry team coached by TVHS teacher Michael Jones also won the Tri-Central and Triton Invitationals. Members are Aaron Backus, Sienna Holder, Keith Haney, Lily Dunbar, Luke Tucker, Bailey Bussard and Trevin Hester.

The Valley junior forestry team is also just getting started. Members are Kade Jones, Harrison Burton and Wyatt Peters.