NAFC Alumni Step Up: Meet the 2025 Legacy Royal Court
NAFC Alumni Step Up: Meet the 2025 Legacy Royal Court Amanda Braden (NAHS 1994), Braydon Hobbs (NAHS 2008), Tony Toran (NAHS 1987), Karen McKinley-Boyd (NAHS 1975), 18, Matt Uhl (FCHS 1997), Julia Hott (FCHS 2006), Paula Merrill (FCHS 1989) The New Albany Floyd County Education Foundation is proud to share that eight NAFC graduates have … Continue reading “NAFC Alumni Step Up: Meet the 2025 Legacy Royal Court”
Introducing the 2025 Royal Court: Alumni Uniting for Students and Teachers
Support the 4th Annual Legacy NAFC Alumni Royal Court! Amanda Braden (NAHS 1994), Braydon Hobbs (NAHS 2008), Tony Toran (NAHS 1987), Karen McKinley-Boyd (NAHS 1975), 18, Matt Uhl (FCHS 1997), Julia Hott (FCHS 2006), Paula Merrill (FCHS 1989) The New Albany Floyd County Education Foundation is proud to introduce eight outstanding graduates who are competing … Continue reading “Introducing the 2025 Royal Court: Alumni Uniting for Students and Teachers”
Alumni in the Spotlight: Cameron Hobbs & Brad Ritchie
Alumni in the Spotlight: Cameron Hobbs & Brad Ritchie From national tours to Broadway stages and now a Hall of Fame induction, our alumni continue to shine: Last you heard, Cameron Hobbs (NAHS ’08) was dazzling audiences in Aladdin on Broadway. Since then, he took to the stage with the national Moulin Rouge! The Musical tour … Continue reading “Alumni in the Spotlight: Cameron Hobbs & Brad Ritchie”
Two Roads to the Museum: Joe Hale & Sally Newkirk’s Stories of Impact
Two Roads to the Museum: Joe Hale & Sally Newkirk’s Stories of Impact What do a globe-trotting marathon runner and a local history legend have in common? They both became museum directors… in very different ways. Joe Hale (NAHS ’67) took the scenic route—through theater, energy exec roles, and seven marathons on seven continents—before … Continue reading “Two Roads to the Museum: Joe Hale & Sally Newkirk’s Stories of Impact”
From the Classroom to Counsel: Two Alumni Who Know the Power of Career Choices
🎓 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Two Counselors Who’ve Walked the Talk 🎓 Before they helped thousands of students navigate college, careers, and life choices—they were NAFC students themselves. Meet Aaron Striegel (FCHS ’79) and Natalie Barrett McGarvey (NAHS ’96)—two inspiring counselors who didn’t just teach the value of adjusting your path, they lived it. From classrooms to … Continue reading “From the Classroom to Counsel: Two Alumni Who Know the Power of Career Choices”
From Passion to Purpose: The Power of Giving Back
Starting a business from scratch takes hard work. Utilizing that business to help your community takes heart. This month’s featured NAFCS alums have drawn on both to accomplish their goals- and in doing so, they are supporting local students and educators. Spain and a certain Spaniard enchanted Dr. Danielle Limeberry Periago (NAHS 1996) while she … Continue reading “From Passion to Purpose: The Power of Giving Back”
Engineering Impact: The Inspiring Journeys of Jeff Pearl (NAHS ’78) and Mike Ott (FCHS ’69)
We’re throwing it back to May 2022 and revisiting two incredible stories from our Legacy Ledger archives. Jeffrey Pearl (NAHS ’78) turned a layoff into a launchpad—building Pearl Engineering from the ground up and leading with purpose through innovation, mentorship, and community service. Mike Ott (FCHS ’69) built a global career in chemical manufacturing—rising from … Continue reading “Engineering Impact: The Inspiring Journeys of Jeff Pearl (NAHS ’78) and Mike Ott (FCHS ’69)”
From Libraries to Lifelong Learning: Ann Riddle Riedling (FCHS ’70) and Ted Baldwin (NAHS ’94)
It’s time for another Alumni Spotlight throwback — and this one takes us back to April 2022 to honor two remarkable graduates. Ann Riddle Riedling (FCHS ’70) has spent her life expanding access to education across the globe. Ted Baldwin (NAHS ’94) blends science and the arts as a library director with a passion for … Continue reading “From Libraries to Lifelong Learning: Ann Riddle Riedling (FCHS ’70) and Ted Baldwin (NAHS ’94)”
From Parade Routes to Veterinary Clinics: Tommy Sheets (NAHS ’78) and Kim Hennessy (FCHS ’74)
We’re revisiting our March 2022 Alumni Spotlights featuring two graduates whose careers and passions were shaped early on by their connection to horses and Southern Indiana’s close-knit equestrian community. From trail rides and parades to national championships and veterinary surgeries, Tommy Sheets (NAHS ’78) and Kim Nagel Hennessy (FCHS ’74) both found careers—and lifelong joy—on … Continue reading “From Parade Routes to Veterinary Clinics: Tommy Sheets (NAHS ’78) and Kim Hennessy (FCHS ’74)”
From state titles to NCAA tournaments: Sean East II (NAHS ’18) and Jake Heidbreder (FCHS ’21)
With March Madness in full swing, it’s the perfect time to highlight two alumni who know a thing or two about the thrill of tournament season. From making big plays on Floyd County courts to competing at the NCAA Division I level, these graduates have stories worth sharing. Excerpt from the March 2025 Legacy Ledger … Continue reading “From state titles to NCAA tournaments: Sean East II (NAHS ’18) and Jake Heidbreder (FCHS ’21)”