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), Guest Contributor 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 … Continue reading “From Fourth Grade at Green Valley to Local Historian: Dave Barksdale’s Journey”
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), Guest Contributor 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 … 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), 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”
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), Katie Sutter (FCHS 2004), 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 … 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”
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”
NAFC Success in Action
INNOVATION IN OUR SCHOOLS A Closer Look at Great Classroom & Mental Health Grants Each day, innovation and compassion come to life in our classrooms thanks to the generosity of donors who make Great Classroom and Mental Health Grants possible. Through the school corporation’s NAFC Success video series, you can see these inspiring projects in … Continue reading “NAFC Success in Action”
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)”