Aiden Ramirez, a freshman at Wawasee High School, was the winner in the Kosciusko County Public Defender Agency’s logo contest. Shown from left are Geoff Walmer, WHS principal; Ramirez; and Jack C. Birch, Kosciusko County chief public defender. Photo provided by the Kosciusko County Public Defender Agency.

News Release

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Aidan Ramirez, a freshman at Wawasee High School, submitted the winning design in the logo contest for the Kosciusko County Public Defender Agency. The winner was announced today, Friday, Sept. 5.

Chief Public Defender, Jack C. Birch, presented Ramirez with a Certificate of Recognition and a cash award on-site at Wawasee High School.

The agency began the contest in early August, opening it to Kosciusko County high school students in an effort to engage the community, allow students a chance to display their creativity, and be a good steward of taxpayer monies. The contest drew submissions from Tippecanoe Valley High School, Lakeland Christian Academy, Wawasee High School, and Warsaw Community High School.

Birch stated the winning design was chosen for its visual appeal, simplicity, and alignment with the mission of the agency, which is to provide experienced legal representation to indigent clients ensuring they have access to justice and protection of their rights. The agency defends their clients’ liberty, dignity, and rights throughout the legal process.