Barger Honored as February’s Rotary Citizen
Senior Brooklyn Barger, daughter of Boyd and Becky Barger, was recently honored as the Citizen of the Month by the New Carlisle Rotary Club.
Barger is a member of National Honor Society, FFA, the high school’s volleyball and softball teams, and Tecumseh’s chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
She has been named a Scholar Athlete, has earned an academic letter, and was the recipient of the CBC Sportsmanship Award.
It was her recent work with FCCLA that prompted her nomination. According to Jean Karn, Family & Consumer Sciences Instructor, Brooklyn and two other students spearheaded the organization’s fundraiser from beginning to end. “As classroom president of the FCCLA chapter, she volunteered many hours after school creating a photo booth for the chapter’s fundraiser service project,” said Karn. “She was also instrumental in selecting Impact Bethel, an organization that is working at making life better for members of our own community. Brooklyn worked during her lunch time to ensure that students in all three lunch periods could have their pictures taken and participate in the service activity.”
“Brooklyn is a quiet leader whose influence helps other students make smarter choices,” added Karn. “She models good behavior in every situation.”
Kosey Named Rotary Student of the Month
Stephen Kosey is Tecumseh High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for February.
Kosey, son of Jerry and Kristen Kosey, is ranked second in the class of 2016 and plans to pursue a degree in science or engineering with a minor in music. He is a member of the Advanced Mixed Chorus, Young Harmony Barbershop Quartet, the Springfield Youth Symphony, the high school’s pep band, and the Tecumseh Marching Arrows where he serves as trombone section leader.
An active member of National Honor Society, the high school’s academic team, and Muse Machine, Kosey will also participate in this year’s musical and Senior Production. He has completed community service projects for the National Federation of Music Clubs Festival and the Sacred Heart Church Fish Fry.
In addition to Advanced Mixed Chorus, his senior schedule includes Spanish III, Honors Physics, and Advanced Placement courses in Government, Calculus, and English.
Kosey recalls his first grade teacher, Mrs. Pilcher, and high school history teacher, Mr. McKenny, as the most influential throughout his years at Tecumseh Local.
John Erbaugh is the Industrial Technology Student of the Month for February. According to instructor Mr. John Kame, Erbaugh’s understanding of electrical concepts has enabled him to complete outstanding classroom assignments and projects. “John’s willingness to assist with the day to day operations of the lab and his overall classroom performance have been exceptional,” said Kame. Erbaugh will receive a $100 Ace Handyman Hardware gift card donated by Door Slammers video game for iPhones.
Winners of the Optimist Speech Contest are Tecumseh Middle School students (l-r) Estella Bucio, second place girls’ division; Harley Adamson, first place girls’ division; and Nick Wile, first place boys’ division. The theme of this year’s contest was “How my best help brings out the best in others.” First place finishers in each division will compete at the district level.
Me and My Guy Dance
New Carlisle Elementary hosted a “Me and My Guy Dance” for fourth and fifth grade girls and their “special dates.” Over 200 students and guests attended the dance which was held in the school cafeteria on Friday, February 19.
