Support a Royal Court Candidate
Support NAFC Teachers and Students
Important: Online gifts must be made by 5pm on Friday, December 11, 2026 to count toward helping your candidate win the crown.
Welcome to the 5th Annual Legacy NAFC Alumni Royal Court. The New Albany Floyd County Education Foundation is thrilled to present our prestigious selection of graduates from NAHS and FCHS who have come together for a noble cause to raise funds for NAFC teachers and students.
Donate today! Every dollar supports programs that inspire innovation, nurtures student well-being, and closes the opportunity gap in every NAFC school.
Lisa Baylor
A member of Floyd Central's very first volleyball and basketball teams, Lisa is a proud FC mom and grandmother. She hosts an annual golf scramble for the Epilepsy Foundation and cares deeply about Blessings in a Backpack, Great Classroom Grants, and student mental health.
Steve Bonifer
A retired NAHS Social Studies teacher, Steve still coaches the Boys and Girls NAHS swim teams and, in 2024, founded the New Albany Makos Swim Club for young athletes. He’s proud to support programs like Great Classroom Grants and Blessings in a Backpack.
Lindsey Fleming
Senior Vice President at Elder Advisers, Lindsey has spent her career caring for others in long-term care and hospice. Through the Royal Court, she's proud to help give local students the same firm foundation her own Floyd Central education gave her.
Pam Grieb
A New Albany lifer who's spent 39 years at Samtec, Pam credits her parents and Samtec with shaping her heart for community. Through the Royal Court, she's excited to help ensure every local student experiences the same sense of food security and love of reading that has meant so much to her own family.
Ashley Jones
A Schuler Bauer Realtor raising two sons in the NAFC district, Ashley is always willing to lend a hand wherever the community needs her. She volunteers weekly with Blessings in a Backpack and joins the 2026 Royal Court to help give back to the schools that shaped her family.
Jenny Hupp
Owner of Cheerful Children Daycare/Preschool Center, Jenny is back at New Albany as head cheer coach. She joins the 2026 Royal Court to support Blessings in a Backpack and the Foundation's grant programs, which are vital to meeting the needs of NAFCS students and teachers.
Stephanie Lone
A teacher of Anatomy & Physiology and Human Body Systems at FCHS, Stephanie has a freshman and a junior of her own at FCHS. Through the Royal Court, she's proud to keep funding Great Classroom Grants like the many that have already reached her own classroom.
Ron Lyes
A lifelong part of the NAFC schools community, from New Albany grad to Floyd Central parent, Ron is a Vice President at Humana and husband to FCHS PTO President Jennifer. Through the Royal Court, he’s excited to give back to the schools shaping their kids' lives and their community today.
Your contribution directly supports our mission to empower every student and educator in the New Albany Floyd County Schools. Your donation will:
- Support Critical Programs: From Great Classroom Grants to Mental Health Grants, and initiatives like Blessings in a Backpack and Imagination Library, your gift funds essential programs that enrich our students’ educational experiences.
- Bridge the Opportunity Gap: By contributing, you help ensure every NAFC student has access to life-enhancing opportunities, regardless of background. Together, we can create a brighter future for all.
- Strengthen Community Spirit: Your support fosters a sense of unity and pride in our schools, bringing together families, students, and alumni to build a stronger, more vibrant community.
The top fundraiser will be announced before the NA vs. FC boys varsity basketball game on Friday, December 12th at FCHS. Let’s come together to support our schools and shape a brighter tomorrow.
To give online, visit the Legacy NAFC Alumni Royal Court site. To give my mail, download the NAFC Royal Court Donation Form.
For questions, please contact Sherri McKeen, Alumni and Development Coordinator, at 812-542-2242 or SMcKeen@NAFCS.org.
Check out the alumni who have participated in the Royal Court since 2022 here.