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), Guest Contributor 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 … Continue reading “Legacy Lives On: Becky Clifton’s Impact and Journey from NAFC”
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), Guest Contributor 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 … 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”
Honoring NAFC Alumni Veterans: Stanley Brown and Ed Guilford
Each November, we honor NAFC alumni who have served our country. 🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we’re revisiting our November 2022 Alumni Spotlights featuring two remarkable veterans: Stanley Brown (NAHS ’62) and Ed Guilford (FCHS ’82). From Stanley’s service aboard the USS Forrestal to Ed’s decades as an Army pilot and engineer, their stories remind us … Continue reading “Honoring NAFC Alumni Veterans: Stanley Brown and Ed Guilford”
Alumni in the Spotlight: Emily Poe Stumler (FCHS ‘04)
Article originally appeared in the October 2022 Legacy Ledger (Issue 26). Emily Poe Stumler (FCHS ‘04) What defines a generation for a high school (especially one with a precise “first day the doors opened”)? The “first” generation grads of Floyd Central are easily identified. When did the “second generation” of Highlanders graduate? The 1990s? or … Continue reading “Alumni in the Spotlight: Emily Poe Stumler (FCHS ‘04)”
Alumni in the Spotlight: Shane Gibson (FCHS ‘89)
Article originally appeared in the October 2022 Legacy Ledger (Issue 26). Shane Gibson (FCHS ‘89) Shane Gibson was still just a baby in the winter of 1970-71, when the iconic term “Superhicks” was first coined. The team electrified and united the entire Floyd Central community when they reached the final four, even if they didn’t … Continue reading “Alumni in the Spotlight: Shane Gibson (FCHS ‘89)”
Alumni in the Spotlight: Rick Fox (FC ’73)
Article originally appeared in the October 2022 Legacy Ledger (Issue 26). Rick Fox (FC ’73) Rick is a “first generation” Highlander, in the first class of junior high school kids who “went all the way through” – – seventh graders to seniors. His leadership skills were evident in his three years as swim team captain and … Continue reading “Alumni in the Spotlight: Rick Fox (FC ’73)”
Alumni in the Spotlight: Karen Kamensek (NAHS ‘87)
Karen Kamensek (NAHS ‘87) Conducting orchestras and operas with masterful care Even on video, Phillip Glass’s opera “Akhnaten” stuns. In this particular 2019 Metropolitan Opera recording of “Hymn to the Sun”, the God-King slowly, methodically climbs a set of stairs, his translucent robe flowing, and takes his place in the center of a bright orange … Continue reading “Alumni in the Spotlight: Karen Kamensek (NAHS ‘87)”
Alumni in the Spotlight: Will DeVary (FCHS ‘18)
Will DeVary (FCHS ’18) A gifted storyteller on stage, screen and page Director. Writer. Actor. Will DeVary does it all. Take July of this year. The 2018 Floyd Central grad acted in a production of “Richard II” in New York City, where he now lives. Then, he was the assistant director of a production helmed … Continue reading “Alumni in the Spotlight: Will DeVary (FCHS ‘18)”
Alumni in the Spotlight: Sherman Minton, Judge Basil Lorch III, and Judge Jim Hancock
From the Supreme Court to local courtrooms, NAHS graduates have played influential roles in shaping the rule of law. In our September 2022 Legacy Ledger, we featured three Bulldogs whose careers took them into the judiciary: ⚖️ Sherman Minton, Sr. (NAHS 1910) – U.S. Senator, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice.⚖️ … Continue reading “Alumni in the Spotlight: Sherman Minton, Judge Basil Lorch III, and Judge Jim Hancock”