From WNAS to NASA: The Journey of Terry Phillips (NAHS ’56)
Every once in a while, a story comes along that starts with a simple message… and turns into something pretty incredible. We’re taking it back to July 2023 to revisit the story of Terry Phillips (NAHS ’56). From running the WNAS transmitter as a student to working alongside pioneers in satellite mapping and even presenting … Continue reading “From WNAS to NASA: The Journey of Terry Phillips (NAHS ’56)”
From Bulldog to Chief: The Career of Frank Loop
Article originally appeared in the June 2023 Legacy Ledger (Issue 34). Some stories stick with you because of the steady commitment behind them. Frank Loop’s path from New Albany High School to Chief in Floyd County is one of those stories. From his early days as a student trainer to building programs like the county’s … Continue reading “From Bulldog to Chief: The Career of Frank Loop”
From Highlander to Deputy Chief: Brian “Ozzy” Gibson
Article originally appeared in the June 2023 Legacy Ledger (Issue 34). It’s interesting how one lesson or one conversation can shape an entire career. For Brian “Ozzy” Gibson, that moment came early, and it led to a 27-year career with the Louisville Metro Police Department, where he rose to Deputy Chief and continued serving in … Continue reading “From Highlander to Deputy Chief: Brian “Ozzy” Gibson”
Kelly Watkins: A Global Career Built on Curiosity and Leadership
Article originally appeared in the May 2023 Legacy Ledger (Issue 33). -Rex Bickers (FCHS ‘70) Kelly Watkins (FCHS ’84) Kelly Watkins has wanted to travel the world since she took her first (of many) trips to Europe, at age four. That’s when she had her first ideas of becoming a “globalist”. Those dreams coincided with … Continue reading “Kelly Watkins: A Global Career Built on Curiosity and Leadership”
From New Albany to the World: The Legacy of Carol Richert Hart
Article originally appeared in the March 2023 Legacy Ledger (Issue 33). We’re taking a moment to look back on the incredible life and legacy of Carol Richert Hart (NAHS, 1953). Carol’s story is one of curiosity, courage, and service. From her early days as valedictorian at New Albany High School to a global career supporting … Continue reading “From New Albany to the World: The Legacy of Carol Richert Hart”
Ed Goerlitz: Beloved New Albany High School Teacher and Theatre Mentor
Article originally appeared in the April 2023 Legacy Ledger (Issue 32). -Rex Bickers (FCHS ‘70) Ed Goerlitz (NAHS Faculty 1957–1991) By the time Michael Nevitt was a seventh grader… Tom Weatherston and Ed Goerlitz had already been faculty at New Albany for a combined total of fifty years. Both Tom and Ed would go on … Continue reading “Ed Goerlitz: Beloved New Albany High School Teacher and Theatre Mentor”
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”