From Floyd Central Theatre to the World Stage: Michael Nevitt (FCHS ’86)
Article originally appeared in the April 2023 Legacy Ledger (Issue 32). -Rex Bickers (FCHS ‘70) Michael Nevitt (FCHS ’86) Do you know people like this? You might. There are people who can trace their entire career back to their junior high school years. Michael Nevitt is one such person. From his beginning at FC (seventh … Continue reading “From Floyd Central Theatre to the World Stage: Michael Nevitt (FCHS ’86)”
Diane Baumann Thomas (FCHS ’79): Building Community One Home at a Time
Article originally appeared in the March 2023 Legacy Ledger (Issue 31). -Rex Bickers (FCHS ‘70) Diane Baumann Thomas (FCHS ’79) What’s the best way to become a successful real estate professional? Most people would guess that it’s all about helping others: the obvious example is someone who wants to sell or buy land, a house … Continue reading “Diane Baumann Thomas (FCHS ’79): Building Community One Home at a Time”
David Ruckman (NAHS ’68): Surveyor, Storyteller, and Builder of Community
Article originally appeared in the March 2023 Legacy Ledger (Issue 31). -Rex Bickers (FCHS ‘70) David Ruckman (NAHS ’68) Try describing someone with David’s many talents: surveyor, sculptor, writer and a serious student of history… local, regional and global. You could easily look right over his work in real estate development. Now and again, David … Continue reading “David Ruckman (NAHS ’68): Surveyor, Storyteller, and Builder of Community”
Balancing Banking, History & Community: Matt Uhl’s Story
Article originally appeared in the February 2023 Legacy Ledger (Issue 30). -Rex Bickers (FCHS ‘70) Matt Uhl (FCHS ’97) Matt’s career story has been fairly similar to that of other FC grads his age. With an IU degree in sports marketing, he began on one path and he was successful enough to try a second … Continue reading “Balancing Banking, History & Community: Matt Uhl’s Story”
A Night to Celebrate Our Alumni and Our Schools
2025 Royal Court A Night to Celebrate Our Alumni and Our Schools Last Friday night, our NAFC community came together for one of our favorite traditions: the crowning of the Legacy NAFC Alumni Royal Court. With a packed house at Floyd Central High School and excitement building ahead of the New Albany vs. Floyd Central … Continue reading “A Night to Celebrate Our Alumni and Our Schools”
From Fourth Grade at Green Valley to Local Historian: Dave Barksdale’s Journey
Article originally appeared in the February 2023 Legacy Ledger (Issue 30). -Rex Bickers (FCHS ‘70) Dave Barksale (NAHS ’71) Dave traces his interest in history back to Green Valley Elementary in 1963 when New Albany was marking its 150th anniversary. That year, fourth graders were allowed to keep their Indiana history books as a souvenir … Continue reading “From Fourth Grade at Green Valley to Local Historian: Dave Barksdale’s Journey”
Legacy Lives On: Becky Clifton’s Impact and Journey from NAFC
Article originally appeared in the January 2023 Legacy Ledger (Issue 29). -Rex Bickers (FCHS ‘70) Becky Clifton (NAHS ’84) Staff since 1991 In the fall of 1972, Becky Clifton started first grade. At Floyd Central – – Glen Snow was planning something new. He had just been hired as the school’s first certified AT. He … Continue reading “Legacy Lives On: Becky Clifton’s Impact and Journey from NAFC”
From New Albany to the Big Leagues: The Impact of Rex Sharp (NAHS ’75)
Article originally appeared in the January 2023 Legacy Ledger (Issue 29). -Rex Bickers (FCHS ‘70) Rex Sharp (NAHS ’75) Faculty 1979-1981 It’s a big assertion and yet, it feels undeniable. No New Albany grad has done more than Rex Sharp… for so many student athletes, teens through college… to make sports successful, rewarding and safe. … Continue reading “From New Albany to the Big Leagues: The Impact of Rex Sharp (NAHS ’75)”
Revisiting a Bulldog Leader: Don Unruh Reflects on His Years of Dedication to New Albany Athletics
Article originally appeared in the December 2022 Legacy Ledger (Issue 28). -Rex Bickers (FCHS ‘70) Don Unruh (NAHS ’74) NAHS Faculty/Staff 1987-2019 Q: Can you describe your path to becoming AD? Was it a career goal long before you took the job? DON: Comparing the road that Les traveled… to mine… the differences were huge. I … Continue reading “Revisiting a Bulldog Leader: Don Unruh Reflects on His Years of Dedication to New Albany Athletics”
Revisiting a Legend: Les Wright Reflects on Three Decades of Highlander Athletics
Article originally appeared in the December 2022 Legacy Ledger (Issue 28). Rex Bickers (FCHS ‘70), Guest Contributor Les Wright FCHS Faculty/Staff 1967-1996 Q: Can you describe your path to becoming AD? Was it a career goal long before you took the job? LES: I went from Borden High School (1958) to Indiana University, earning my … Continue reading “Revisiting a Legend: Les Wright Reflects on Three Decades of Highlander Athletics”