September 2023 Alumni Spotlights: Glenn Barnett (Lafayette Elementary principal 1957-1993) and Ted Mossler (Green Valley Elementary principal)
This month, we’re breaking an existing “rule” that says we should feature one celebrated personality from each of our two high schools. We introduce two gentlemen who never attended NAHS or FCHS…two men who never taught at either high school. And yet both have been legendary heroes to thousands of NAFC students. They were two … Continue reading “September 2023 Alumni Spotlights: Glenn Barnett (Lafayette Elementary principal 1957-1993) and Ted Mossler (Green Valley Elementary principal)”
August 2023 Alumni Spotlights: Jamey Aebersold (NAHS ’57) & Doug Elmore (FCHS faculty 1986-present)
We may often say, “That’s music to my ears!” Yet, we don’t often give enough credit to those who make the music happen. We might not realize that Floyd Central High School’s orchestra is a winning powerhouse, with a fantastic reputation throughout the state. That orchestra is conducted by FCHS teacher Doug Elmore. We also … Continue reading “August 2023 Alumni Spotlights: Jamey Aebersold (NAHS ’57) & Doug Elmore (FCHS faculty 1986-present)”
July 2023 Alumni Spotlights: Terry Phillips (NAHS ’56) & David Neel (FCHS ’81) / Tammie Boling Neel (FCHS ’83)
Welcome to our “careers in computing” issue. This month, we’re profiling one New Albany grad and two from Floyd Central (husband and wife). The path that each took might not appear to have much in common… and yet, each made a living doing things that were fundamentally similar. Generally, it always involved having both hands on a … Continue reading “July 2023 Alumni Spotlights: Terry Phillips (NAHS ’56) & David Neel (FCHS ’81) / Tammie Boling Neel (FCHS ’83)”
Great Classroom Grants Lead to Positive Student Outcomes
With the $90,000 in Great Classroom Grants awarded during the 2022-23 school year, the total amount awarded in classroom grants since 2011 has exceeded $1,000,000. Thank you for supporting the work of the NAFC Education Foundation and making these innovative, life-changing, enriching initiatives possible. From funding hands-on instructional resources to expanding classroom libraries, these grants … Continue reading “Great Classroom Grants Lead to Positive Student Outcomes”
June 2023 Alumni Spotlights: Frank Loop (NAHS 1977) & Brian “Ozzy” Gibson (FCHS 1984)
This month, we present our careers in law enforcement issue. Think of all the different words we use when we’re talking about “cops”: trooper, detective, ranger, sheriff, officer, marshal. The actual career choices are even more varied. You can enlist in the Army and be part of its police force. You could join the FBI. … Continue reading “June 2023 Alumni Spotlights: Frank Loop (NAHS 1977) & Brian “Ozzy” Gibson (FCHS 1984)”
May 2023 Alumni Spotlights: Kelly Watkins (FCHS 1984) & Carol Richert Hart (NAHS 1959)
Part of the fun in preparing Alumni Spotlight… is simply choosing who to profile. It takes a pinch of creativity to come up with combinations of two people that have the right balance of similarities and differences. Then, there’s one last touch: deciding what “label” fits the people paired up here. This month’s label is … Continue reading “May 2023 Alumni Spotlights: Kelly Watkins (FCHS 1984) & Carol Richert Hart (NAHS 1959)”
April 2023 Alumni Spotlight: Michael Nevitt (FC ’86) & Ed Goerlitz (NA Faculty 1957-91)
April 2023 The recent accolades bestowed upon the Theatre Arts programs of both high schools put the names of our renowned directors on a special list. Tom Weatherston (Alumni Spotlight, May 2021), David Longest, (the late) Glenn Edwards, and Chris Bundy impacted a few dozen grads whose careers owe them much. Perhaps more important has … Continue reading “April 2023 Alumni Spotlight: Michael Nevitt (FC ’86) & Ed Goerlitz (NA Faculty 1957-91)”
Royal Court: Call out for 2023 Nominations
Is there someone you want to nominate for the 2023 Royal Court? The 2022 Alumni Royal Court was such a success that we plan to continue this tradition in the fall with a new group of alumni from New Albany High School and Floyd Central High School. These individuals will be competing for the crown … Continue reading “Royal Court: Call out for 2023 Nominations”
March 2023 Alumni Spotlight: David Ruckman (NA ’68) & Diane Baumann Thomas (FC ’79)
March 2023 The lyrics to John Lennon’s “Imagine” are mesmerizing to millions… including… “Imagine no possessions. I wonder if you can.” Come again? No possessions? No ownership of anything? Can you actually imagine a world with no ownership of land, no property rights, no orderly transfer between buyers and sellers? Those who work in real estate make … Continue reading “March 2023 Alumni Spotlight: David Ruckman (NA ’68) & Diane Baumann Thomas (FC ’79)”
February 2023 Alumni Spotlight: Dave Barksdale (NA ’71) & Matt Uhl (FC ’97)
February 2023 Here’s one goal of this column: always try to bring a new twist to the profiles presented here. This is the first issue ever to introduce two alumni, whose “claim to fame” is a hobby, not really linked to their careers. Dave Barksdale and Matt Uhl are both “history buffs”. We’ve certainly had … Continue reading “February 2023 Alumni Spotlight: Dave Barksdale (NA ’71) & Matt Uhl (FC ’97)”