The Eastern Hancock Education Foundation hosted trivia fundraisers the last two years. This year, a casino-themed event is coming up.
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Casino-style event to raise support for EH teachers
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Support Eastern Hancock teachers in an upcoming casino-themed event.
The Eastern Hancock Education Foundation will host Monte Carlo Night from 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.
A reception and light appetizer stations with cash bar will be available from the start; gaming begins at 7 p.m.. Prize winners and an auction is at 9 p.m.
Cost is $40 per ticket, and sponsorship opportunities are available. The purpose of the foundation is to promote academic excellence by equipping teachers and inspiring students through financial contribution. For more information and links to sign up, visit facebook.com/EasternHancockEdFd or call 317-936-5444.
MV school board candidate forum Oct. 23
FORTVILLE – Learn about Mt. Vernon School Board candidates in a forum coming up this month.
The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation is hosting a school board candidate forum at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Mt. Vernon Alumni Center, 1806 W. Ind. 234, Fortville.
Candidates running for Mt. Vernon School Board at-large positions are Meghan Britt, Phil Edwards, Chad Gray, Jamie Kalb and Stacy Nielsen. Voters choose three names when casting a ballot. The positions are non-partisan. Incumbents are Britt, Edwards and Gray.
SNHU announces local honor students
GREENFIELD – Students with Hancock County ties have been named to honor lists at Southern New Hampshire University, based on grades from the summer term which was from May to August.
Dustin Newton was named to the summer 2024 dean’s list, having earned a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.699.
Danielle Denney of New Palestine, Terri Adams of New Palestine, Evan Lawry of Greenfield and Sam Kimmel of Fortville were named to the president’s list, earning a GPA of 3.7 or higher for the summer term.
SNHU is a private, nonprofit institution with 200,000 learners worldwide, focused on training traditional-aged students and working adults.
EH alumni award nominations open
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Nominations are open for the 2025 Eastern Hancock High School Distinguished Alunni Hall of Fame.
The award was founded to recognize and celebrate the positive accomplishments and contributions of Eastern Hancock High School alumni. Graduates of Eastern Hancock as well as Charlottesville, Westland, and Wilkinson High Schools are all eligible for consideration.
The Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have, through their performance, conduct and achievement, brought credit and honor to themselves and EHHS. Their public example will hopefully serve to inspire future graduates to perform and serve in the same spirit.
Honorees will be recognized for outstanding achievement in their chosen field, leadership, the arts, and volunteer/community service. Nominees with outstanding records of achievement deserving of special recognition are eligible.
Nominations are due by Jan. 17, 2025. For full guidelines, qualifications, previous inductees and nomination forms, visit www.easternhancock.org/page/alumni-hall-of-fame.
