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”
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: 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”