Bethlehem junior Caroline Davis takes a shot over Albany sophomore Azera Gates during the Section II Class AA finals on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. B.J. High 57F. REPORTS TO: Athletic Director. CALL. He was an assistant coach for 15 years and a head coach for . The Bulldogs have won three of their last four games, including a 59-48 win over Southwestern (Hanover) this past Tuesday. The New Albany School Board of Trustees has approved Robert Burdette as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach for New Albany High School (NAHS). Burdette coached Darryl Wilson, who was named Mr. McAlister's first day on the job is Monday. '&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); })(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-N8NHQMS'); Nobody covers Seymour, Indiana and the surrounding areas like The Tribune. Mr. Tate is also a huge fan of the R factor and ensures that the outcome is always positive. Taylor, Wellington and Landon Vanderwalker, Northside Christian (Division IV), Coaches of the Year: Tony Staib, Gahanna (Division I); Tony Bisutti, Ready (Division II); Jeff Warstler, Columbus Academy (Division III); Keith Lambert, Shekinah Christian (Division IV), Dominique Aekins, Walnut Ridge; Peyton Frey, Hilliard Davidson; Brandon Ivory, Gahanna; Kruz McClure, Westerville South; Jason Moore, Marysville; Braylen Nash, New Albany; Cade Norris, Hilliard Bradley; Ryan Nutter, Dublin Jerome; Carter Reese, Westerville North; Chase Walker, St. Charles; Joey Zalewski, Thomas Worthington, Rosean Burns, Beechcroft; Cortez Freeman, Africentric; Sam Johnson, Worthington Christian; Charlie Russell, Ready; Luke Ruth, Ready; Kaleb Schaffer, Ready; Nyelle Shaheed, Harvest Prep; Dailyn Swain, Africentric; A.J. Mr. Richie Wildenhaus joined the New Albany High School leadership team as Athletic Director on August 1, 2016. Were getting good, quality minutes off the bench, Manns said. (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'? One came on Senior Night with a 58-54 setback against Colonie, a loss Albany avenged in the semifinals with a 65-50 win. Our bench play has gotten better. "The Bulldogs have won three of their last four games, including a 59-48 win over Southwestern (Hanover) this past Tuesday. Coach Talpas has taught for 33 years in the New Albany School District. Email:
Befriended by hall of famers, Nobel laureates, and legendary coaches, the compelling combination of athleticism, handsome looks, charm, good-natured personality, and moderate academic success had molded Edwin Hubble into what must have been the pride of the physics department, said writer Vaughn Winslow in a biography piece about the astronomer in a 1996 issue of Legends of the Winter: Indiana Basketball History.. His players though are hoping to help Shannon reach the milestone this weekend. Looking beyond the visible night skies, the large Hooker telescope in California helped Hubble prove that nebulae outside of the Milky Way were actually separate galaxies. Fate would soon intervene in Hubbles European lifestyle. 1925, 1926, 1929, 1930, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1946, 1948, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1973, 1975, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2002 4A, 2003 4A, 2004 4A, 2007 4A, 2008 4A, 2009 4A, 2011 4A, 2014 4A, 2015 4A, 2016 4A, 2017 4A, 1936, 1948, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1960, 1967, 1973, 1980, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2008 4A, 2016, 1950, 1952, 1955, 1959, 1973, 1980, 1994, 1996, 2016. New Albany is not a team that (scores a lot of points).
Mr.Kraemerearned a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Social Studies Education from Bowling Green State University. "It's obviously a huge milestone.
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Albany sophomore Azera Gates drives to the basket in front of Bethlehem defenders Makaya McCann, left, and Katherine Bannigan during the Section II Class AA finals on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. "It's obviously a huge milestone.". NEW ALBANY BICENTENNIAL: Edwin Hubbles year at NAHS, Strong rains, winds slam Southern Indiana, BOYS' BASKETBALL: Local sectional games postponed, Local resident finds direction as children's bo, MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Grenadiers experienci, UTRECHT, William Feb 26, 1950 - Feb 25, 2023, Georgetown man accused of shooting wife in Sellersburg subdivision, Firefighters battle blaze at Roosters in Clarksville, American Pickers coming to Indiana in April, Clarksville welcomes new hair salon and massage clinic to the town, More charges filed against Georgetown man after wife's shooting in Sellersburg, Our Lady of Perpetual Hops varies the entertainment, brings in the crowds, Clarksville Roosters restaurant goes up in flames, BOYS' BASKETBALL: Cougars spoil Shannon's farewell, Sprigler new 1si investor relations director.
He is currently on the district R Factor Team where he is committed to helping students "Own Their R(esponse)" to the events they encounter in daily life. On 1/13, the New Albany varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Westerville Central (Westerville, OH) by a score of 56-49. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 56-43 (L) New Albany vs. Westerville Central, 38-34 (L) New Albany @ Pickerington North, New Albany vs Worthington Kilbourne Game Highlights - Jan. 31, 2023, New Albany vs Gahanna Lincoln Game Highlights - Jan. 27, 2023, New Albany vs Grove City Game Highlights - Jan. 20, 2023, New Albany vs Northview Game Highlights - Jan. 16, 2023, New Albany vs Big Walnut Game Highlights - Jan. 14, 2023, 56-49 (L) New Albany @ Westerville Central, New Albany vs Westerville Central Game Highlights - Jan. 13, 2023, 59-46 (L) New Albany vs. Pickerington Central. Basketball coaches didnt usually wear capes, even in 1913. >> A LOT OF US KNEW IT WAS COMING UP, THAT IS OBVIOUSLY A HUGE MILESTONE, SO IT IS SPECIAL. He has successfully demonstrated expertise in bridging the gap between school and community, in creating student centered opportunities for academic achievement as well as social emotional learning growth. On 2/14, the New Albany varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Olentangy Orange (Lewis Center, OH) by a score of 67-47. The Republic unless otherwise noted. But Edwin Hubble wasnt your ordinary Midwestern coach. $('span#sw-emailmask-15744').replaceWith('');
Despite working in New Albany, Hubble never lived in the city. The Albany girls basketball team hoists the Section II, Class AA championship plaque after beating Bethlehem on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. Albany senior Shonyea Edmonds takes a jumper over Bethlehem sophomore Katherine Bannigan during the Section II Class AA finals against on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. Partly cloudy skies. Were doing a better job of taking care of the ball, and thats because our purpose is better, our pace has been good and again, our tempo has been good.. About Us. At this time, he also got his first real taste of astronomy and physics. Edmonds delivered a pair of three-point plays in the third quarter as Albany built a 42-29 advantage before Cerf (14 points) drained a 3-pointer just before the buzzer. Watch this highlight video of the New Albany (OH) basketball team in its game New Albany vs Worthington Kilbourne Game Highlights - Jan. 31, 2023 on Jan 31, 2023. The camp benefits the Saratoga High School Sports Boosters Feel free to . Mrs. Damceski received her Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University, a Masters of Education and Educational Specialist degree as a School Psychologist from Kent State University. In time, the beloved coach would go on to redefine the science of astronomy. 1979-1980 Ford. Edmonds garnered MVP honors like she did last year, this time producing 22 points (7-for-11 shooting), nine rebounds and two steals in the championship game. About the NFHS Network; PlayOn! Success! Children age 5 and younger admitted free. Rob has utilized research-based interventions to create effective support for student social and emotional growth, resulting in a reduction of discipline and truancy issues as a middle school assistant principal. [.] Were playing better on both ends of the floor. We develop character, resilience, and critical thinking skills in our diverse learners for post-secondary success. As a graduate of the NAHS class of 1916, Paul Seabrook described this affect in the October, 1982 Filson Club History Quarterly.
Executive Director, Office of Workforce Development; Dr. Senior girls were just gaga (and) wanted to take Spanish.. }); Mr. Tate brings a wide range of experience to the Assistant Principal position through his work at Windsor STEM Academy and the private sector. I think that's for down the road when you retire and you can reflect on some of the things that you've accomplished.". New Albany advanced with a win over Floyd Central on Tuesday night. James Allen has covered Section II athletics since 1989. This is a carousel. CAREER POINTS (1985-2005) RANK: PLAYERS: TOTAL POINTS: 1: Romeo Langford, 2015-2017: 2079: 2: Chad Hunter, 1993-1997: 1463: 3: Noy Castillo, 1989-1993: . But perhaps the biggest contribution the anglophile gave to science was a formula that computed the rate at which galaxies were growing apart from one another, thus proving the universe was expanding. Ellingson comes from Triton Public Schools where he spent 19 years with the Triton football program. "We made no layups, people were shooting outside shots and we just didn't play well. }); Mr. Michael Carr, a New Albany community member and former Johnstown Middle School Principal serves as anAssistant Principal for NAHS. Jaylan Johnson, a sophomore, has played 22 basketball games. He also holds an Educational Leadership Endorsement from Adams State University - Alamosa, C. This is the disclaimer text. Two-time state champions.. Alabama Basketball in 1992 and became a Mississippi State and SEC standout spoke the following regarding Coach Burdette, I love that man! Its a matter of being healthy and running a healthy offense and being able to get the looks that we need to get and be able to be efficient and finish those shots. Gates, Albany's sophomore point guard, promptly whipped a perfect 40-foot pass high enough for Edmonds to simply catch and finish midway through the fourth quarter of the Section II Class AA championship game at Hudson Valley Community College. He is a graduate of the University of Nevada - Las Vegas where he holds a MS in Athletic Administration and a BS in Physical Education with a Minor in Athletic Coaching. The Owls defeated Shelbyville and Silver Creek in their final two games of the regular season last week and have won six of their last seven. I THOUGHT WILL I EVER SEE 500 IN TERMS OF WINS AND LOSSES? ANDREW: SATURDAYS GAME BETWEEN NEW ALNYBA AND SCOTTSBURG TO AT 7:30- - TIP.
He has improved a lot.. -New Albany High School Advisory Board. NEW ALBANYS BOYS BASKETBALL HEAD COACH IS ABOUT TO REACH A MAJOR MILESTONE.
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I AM INTERESTED IN GETTING OUR KIDS PLAYING WELL THIS YEAR, YOU CANNOT DWELL ON THE PAST. McAlister officially becomes New Albany's fifth athletic director today. var encodedEmail = swrot13('gngr.3@ancyf.hf');
We did what we had to do.". District 10 is comprised of schools in Franklin, Madison, Pickaway and Union counties. var encodedEmail = swrot13('fgvry.1@ancyf.hf');
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TITLE: Head Coach - Boys Varsity Basketball. Albany (20-3) returns to state quarterfinal play on March 11 vs. the Section III champion, to be determined Saturday night between Cicero-North Syracuse and Liverpool, at Onondaga Community. We appreciate all that our maintenance staff does to keep our buildings a twitter.com/i/web/status/1, Congratulations to Maguire Miskelly who signed with Mississippi College to play softball. The Falcons dropped two games in Suburban Council play during the season. New Albany will play a controlled style.. Boys Basketball vs Brownstown His colleagues praise his interpersonal relations and his ability to motivate others as an extreme strength. B.J. Sports Photo from the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library Indiana Collection. In the fourth quarter, they were able to get up three or four points and started spreading us out, and we had a hard time with their penetration, Manns said. I thought, 'Will I ever see 500?' At New Albany High School, we build relationships and encourage pride of learning among students, staff, and community through a variety of courses and opportunities. He covers high school sports. Her Educational Administration licensure was awarded by Ashland University. "Going back-to-back means so much for our school, our team, our community and we wanted to do it for us. Admission $6 - Tickets will be available at the door, cash only Many praise her calm, thoughtful approach to making difficult decisions or having challenging conversations. "It really doesn't matter what people think. Shannon is one victory shy of getting his 600th career win as a head coach. Arv Koontz is a sports correspondent for The (Seymour) Tribune. District 10 is comprised of schools in Franklin, Madison, Pickaway and Union counties. Shannon will have a chance to get his 600th career win as a head coach when his Bulldogs host Scottsburg Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST. Contact him at jallen@timesunion.com or 518-454-5062. His extensive background and experience brings a unique perspective to the Athletic Director role. Coach Samanich is interested in empowering all students to develop their potential as leaders. 866-495-5172 . Just like in 2022 when they were the two lead components, Edmonds and Gates were vital to the Falcons once again claiming the area's top prize in the largest classification as second-seeded Albany captured its second straight sectional title with a 57-49 triumph over top-seeded Bethlehem. Our turnovers have been way down here the last four or five weeks. Tickets w. READ MORE Swimming (Boys Varsity) | February 15, 2023 2/16 and 2/18 Boys Swim and Dive Sectional HE WILL HAVE A CHANCE WNHE NUMBER 600 ON SATURDAY WHEN HIS BULLDOGS HTOS SCOTTSBURG. Albany (20-3) returns to state quarterfinal play on March 11 vs. the Section III champion, to be determined Saturday night between Cicero-North Syracuse and Liverpool, at Onondaga Community College. New Albany High School is honored to be hosting the 1A Girls Basketball Semi State at the Dog House! Besides teaching he was the Athletic Director for 10 years, coached football for 22 years, basketball for 4 years. Here are the District 10 basketball awards, selected by coaches in the district.
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New Albanians, and Hoosiers alike, should look with pride that Edwin Hubble graced their basketball heritage, yet should feel disdain that he never wanted to admit it, Winslow said. "I think we won three games my first year coaching varsity basketball," said Shannon. $('span#sw-emailmask-11782').replaceWith('');
Additionally, his experience using data to increase academic outcomes while improving school culture is paramount to serving as the next principal of New Albany High School and to the success of our school district. "We didn't have any inside presence and they capitalized on it. -Basketball wall Street Top 2019 prospect. He also works as a broadcaster for local radio and television outlets. "Really can't kind of dwell on the past. $('span#sw-emailmask-15745').replaceWith('');
A few months later, Hubble came to the Louisville area to comfort his mother and siblings. as well as the OIAAA Central District Athletic Director of the Year in 2020. After receiving an academic scholarship to the University of Chicago, the well-known athlete again participated in several sports at the collegiate level. New Albany High School (IN) Varsity Basketball Varsity Boys Basketball New Albany, IN 22-23 V. Basketball Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Photos News More / New Albany High School Basketball New Albany Basketball OVERALL 9-14 0.39 Win % CONFERENCE 3-3 4th Hoosier Hills HOME4-7 AWAY4-5 NEUTRAL1-2 PF1209 PA1287 STREAK5L Contribute to the Team He came to New Albany after serving as the Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at Erie High School in Erie, Colorado. Its different than playing Jeffersonville or Jennings County, where they like a high-possession game. Albany. Seymour is averaging 48.7 points per game and giving up 48.9, while New Albany averages 53.2 and allows 55.2. SALARY RANGE: Stipend. He resides in Westerville with his wife, Lisa and two daughters. NAHS will officially present Coach Burdette as the New Albany Bulldogs Head Boys Basketball Coach at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20 th at the NAHS Media Center. }); Mrs. Annie Damceski brings a wide range of experience to the Assistant Principal position through her work at Olentangy Local Schools. Email:
New Albany High School boys basketball head coach Jim Shannon is very close to reaching a milestone. For reasons that have never been resolved by Hubble researchers, Hubble in future years always made reference to practicing law instead of teaching and coaching during the months he lived in the Louisville area, Winslow said. Received college basketball scholarships to Indiana, Louisville, and Tennessee and was drafted by the Rochester Royals, professional basketball team. Admission - $6 cash at the door Mr. Kraemer joined the New Albany Schools family in the summer of 2018 from his most recent position as the Principal of Licking Heights High School in Pataskala, Ohio. England suited the Midwesterner. Edwin P. Hubble, far right in back row, with the 1913-14 New Albany High School basketball team. Veteran of the Korean War and selected coach of the U.S. Army basketball team. He is a graduate of the University of Nevada - Las Vegas where he holds a MS in Athletic Administration and a BS in Physical Education with a Minor in Athletic Coaching. var encodedEmail = swrot13('jvyqraunhf.1@ancyf.hf');
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He came to New Albany after serving as the Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at Erie High School in Erie, Colorado. Chris has seven years of prior experience as a school counselor working to improve the academic, emotional, and mental health needs of students which will align with our District statement of purpose; to create a culture of accountability that achieves the best academic and developmental outcomes for each student. He came to New Albany after serving as the Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at Erie High School in Erie, Colorado. Johnson ranks second on the team in scoring at 10.7 points per game. You dont want to play from behind, and you dont want to have to try to push that rock up the hill the entire game.. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Stay up to date with everything New Albany High School.
Only after a semifinal defeat in the state championship to Clinton did their tremendous run end. The average Basketball Coach salary in Illinois is $57,757 as of February 27, 2023, but the salary range typically falls between $46,454 and $78,377. All rights reserved. Most Points Scored (Season) Mr. Samanich holds a Masters degree in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College and a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration degree from Ashland University. . VICKI:UR O ANDREW CHERNOFF HAS MORE ON WHAT JIM SHANNON WILL SOON ACCOMISPL SPTSOR AHOR:NC THE BULLDOGS COACH HAS A LOT OF VICTORIES, WHAT A VICTORY AWAY FROM CAREER WHEN NUMBER 600. The Eagles made just 4 of 21 shots in the opening 16 minutes. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Show Caption. "You know, I'm really more interested in getting our kids playing well this year," said Shannon. The play was Magdalena in 1948, Performed in the opera Carmen at the Hollywood Bowl, Locally, starred in many plays, like South Pacific and The Most Happy Fella, Winner of the New Albany Arts Council Arts de Medici Award and the Arts Council of Southern Indiana Lifetime Achievement Award, Choreographed for Actors Theatre, The Music Theatre of Louisville and other theatres, Played basketball at Western Kentucky University and was on the team which was runner-up in the NIT, Track Official at the 1984 and 1996 Olympics and was Vice President of USA Track and Field, Member of ten different Halls of Fame and helped establish the one at NAHS, Football Coach (106-51-9), Track Coach (26 Sectionals) and assistant basketball coach, First athletic director at NAHS and was Indiana Athletic Director of the year in 1972, Member of Indiana Football and Monmouth College Halls of Fame, First classroom theatre in the nation to provide free performances for all students, Developed the mini-musical which brought plays to all New Albany elementary and junior high schools, Life time Achievement Award presented by the Arts Council of Southern Indiana, In the high jump, twice won sectional twice regional, once runner-up and in 1977 state champion, Holds the state record for high jump at 7-1 1/4, Attended the University of Alabama on scholarship, was five time All-American, and in 1980 was the NCAA High Jump Champion, Went to Milligan College, Duke, Notre Dame, and the University of Louisville for Naval studies and law, U.S. Attorney appointed by President John Kennedy, Legal counsel for Eli Lilly and Public Service Indiana, Navy Lieutenant with the Fleet Logistic Air Wing, U. S. Pacific Fleet, College president at Yakima Valley, Logan and Prairie State, Executive Director, Global Operations Public Relations for Ford Motors, Journalism professor at Indiana University, Developed and lead the Ford Volunteer Corps, Owner of properties and shopping centers in Florida and Indiana, Began the NAHS softball program and coached for 31 seasons, Graduated from Notre Dame as a Navy Ensign, For 42 years was an employee, president, director and Chairman of the Board at Your Community Bank, Charter member of the Mayors Prayer Breakfast, Fought in Spanish-American War and World War I, Attended West Point and earned the rank of Major General, Won the Distinguished Service Medal, the Victory Medal with three bronze stars, and six additional military honors from four other countries, On the 1950 NAHS Final Four basketball team and played at LSU, Track and Cross Country coach and has volunteered over 50 years for NAHS athletics, Associate Director of Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, Senior Vice President of National City Ban, Winner of Chancellors Medallion from IUS, President and owner of Milestone Realty Group, Varsity letters awarded at NAHS (7) and Hanover College (3) in baseball, basketball and football, Developed Teachers Teaching Teachers to Teach, Indiana Administrator of the Year for District 8 in 1982, Founder of jewelry line still in operation today, Donated large amounts of time and money to New Albany after the 37 flood, Teacher, coach and athletic director at Hazelwood 1967-2001, Indiana State Teachers Association Vice President and local Presidents Award winner in 2001, Olympic swimmer at the 1976 Montreal Olympics earning a 2nd in 400 medley relay, 4th in the 100 butterfly, and 9th in the 200 butterfly, 3 Gold Medals at the 1975 Pan American Games in the 100 butterfly, 200 butterfly, and 400 medley relay, One of the owners of Melhiser, Endres and Tucker CPAs, Named a Distinguished Hoosier in 2009, a Man of Distinction by Community Action of Southern Indiana in 2010, and many other awards, Helped bring the MBA degree to IUS and taught in the program, Attended NAHS basketball games for 76 years both home and away missing only three games, One of the organizers of the NAHS Adult Booster Club raising money for all athletic teams and assisted the marching band with funds for uniforms, Sports director for WITZ radio and play-by-play announcer, Winner of ten sports broadcasting awards including the IHSAA Distinguished Media Award, Taught German and Latin and served on the State Board of Education, Chairman of the Republican Womens League and vice-president of the National League of Women Voters, 73 year member of Tri Kappa and held every office in the organization, Elementary School track, basketball, and volleyball coach from 1965-1985, In 1964, selected for the Womens World Softball Tournament All-Star Team, Member of the BPW Hoosiers Softball team which is in the Indiana ASA Hall of Fame, Spokesperson and lead plaintiff in the lawsuit against NBC to allow women into positions of authority and editorial influence, One of the Washington Press Clubs American Women Who Changed the Face of Journalism, Played on the only undefeated football team in the history of NAHS in 1954, Coached football, wrestling, boys golf, and girls golf, Athletic Director for 12 years winning the Athletic Director of the Year in 1991 and the Charles F. Mass Distinguished Service Award, President of Mutual Trust and Deposit Company from 1939-1961 and was the State Vice President of the American Bankers Association, Member of the New Albany Park Board, Floyd County Hospital Board of Directors and the New Albany Chamber of Commerce, President of the New Albany School Board on several occasions, President and CEO of INARF (Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities), Member of Indianas Advisory Council on Exceptional Learners and the State Use Programs Assocication, Co-founder of the Bette Bennett Hammond Scholarship which has awarded thousands of dollars to New Albany students, Chief Executive Officer of Pricewaterhouse Coopers Securities LLC; co-founder and principal of Hammond Hanlon Camp, Member of many boards including Vanderbilt University School of Law Alumni and Graham Global Investment Fund Ltd, Twice selected by Scholastic Magazine as a High School Track and Field All-American after setting a state record in the 440, Received a Track and Field athletic scholarship to the University of New Mexico and was the Mountain West Conference Champion in the 440 in 1967, Inducted in the Indiana Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1978, 4-year varsity letter winner in swimming, 4-time state finalist, and set 7 NAHS records, At Indiana State University, 2-time NCAA qualifier, 3-time Conference First Team member, and set three school records, Swimming and Water Polo Coach of the Year winner a combined 139 times while coaching 283 All-Americans, Captain, MVP, All-Conference, All-Sectional, Regional, Semi-State, State, and Indiana All-Star while playing basketball at NA, Was on the Indiana University 1953 NCAA championship team and two Big Ten championship teams, In 2004 was inducted in the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame, President for 14 years of the Womens Auxiliary to the United Federation of Postal Clerks, National chairman of the AFL-CIO Auxiliaries and 40 years as a Democratic precinct committeewoman, American Cancer Society local president from 1975-1978 and received an award for her years of service, Science teacher and founder of the Science Club, To continue education, earned a Bachelor of Law degree from the Jefferson School of Law and Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville in 1936, Educator known for tough classes that prepared students for life, Started the orchestra program for NA-FC schools and the Floyd County Youth Symphony, In 1975, the NAHS orchestra played at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, Awards include the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arts Council of Southern Indiana, Retired as a Commander in the United States Navy, Serving the Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana, founded a club in New Albany, Member of NAHS Alumni Memorial Fund, Trash Force, the Senior Games and many other community groups, In 1971, founded the Thornton Oil Corporation which now has over 160 stores/stations in multiple states, Charitable contributions to the Speed Museum, the 21st Century Park group, and Thunder Over Louisville, Created the Thornton Way of business using team work, integrity, and respect, Began the Wrestling program in 1955 and coached for 40 years with 14 sectional, 6 regional, 3 semi-state, 1 state runner-up, and 5 individual title, High school wrestling individual champion, US Olympic trial runner-up, and Indiana University scholarship recipient, Inducted in the Indiana Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame in 1974, Started the Case Methods TV Government class and taught AP U.S. History, Inducted in the Indiana Tennis Hall of Fame in 1996 and awarded the Ed Yarbrough Community Tennis Award, 34 years on the New Albany Police Merit Board, NAFC elementary educator/principal - 1913-1955, Bulldog Bus driver - 1951-1975 (+five more years at S. Ellen Jones), A fort is named for him in the Philippines, Taught American History, social studies, and psycology, Voluteered for many organizations including the Culbertson Mansion, New Albany-Floyd County Animal Shelter, Floyd County Museum, and Friends of Fairview Cemetery, Provided generous donations to numerous local causes, Graduated first in his class from Indiana University School of Music in 1938 where he sang in The Gentlemen from Indiana Quartet and played violin with the IU Symphony, NAHS Choral Director for 30 years and Director of Fine Arts for NAFCS, Co-founded the Floyd County Council of the Arts, Fifty year member of the Kiwanis Club of New Albany, Held weightlifting records in the Special Olympics in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Tennessee, Received the ACR's 2003 Citizenship Award, While playing football at UK, was a member of the famous"Thin Thirty", Taught science and coached football, track, and cross county at NAHS, Was on the board of Rauch Industries and a volunteer for Special Olympics, Served Disitrict 72 in the Indiana house of Representatives for 34 years, Helped secure funding for the IUS campus development, Helped create the Clark-Floyd Tourism Bureau, establish the Falls of the Ohio State Park, and convert the Culbertson Mansion into a State Historic Site, Received the Distinguished Service Medal from IUS, the Welsh-Bowen Distinguished Public Official Award from Hoosiers of Higher Education, and the Sagamore of the Wabash Award, Estalished the honors math program and began computer programming classes at NAHS, Led NAHS to a State Championship in soccer and was Indiana Soccer Coach of the Year in 1972 and 1975, 1987 NA-FC Teacher of the Year, semi-finalist in the 1988 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science and Mathemetics Teaching Program, 1997 Chicago's Outstanding Teacher Award, Co-founder of the School of Visual Communication, Selected as the Kodak Professor to Australias Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, First round pick for the Cleveland Browns in 1963, NAHS 1958 Graduate and NA-FC Faculty 1977-2003, Awarded Anna Kathryn Hickerson Award for Diversity, NAHS 1963 Graduate and NAHS Faculty 1984-2010, Served 12 years on New Albany City Council, President of Harvest Homecoming Committee, Awarded Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellowship, Board Chair of The Summit Academy in Indianapolis, Served as Advisor to the city's Human Rights Commission and was President of Community Democrat Action Organization, First African American member of the Kiwanis Club (1969) and was past Master of St. John's Masonic Lodge #8 F&M, Assisted in organizing the first Harvest Homecoming, Member of the American Institute of Architects, the Inidana Institute of Architects, and a registered architect with the National Council of Architects, Authored Architecture of New Albany, Indiana 1899-1990, Was President of the Kiwanis Club, President of the Historical Society, Director's Board of Historic New Albany 1968-79, and founding member of the Ohio Greenway Development Commision, NAHS 1961 Graduate and NA-FC Faculty 1988-2013, First female director in New Albany Floyd County School system, Served as Director of Human Resources from 1988 until her death in 2013, Served on many different boards and committees, but was most known for serving on the district Multicultural Advisory Board, Served as an exemplory NAHS mathematics teacher for 30 years, One of the pioneers and most vital leaders of the girls' sports at NAHS, starting in the mid-1970s, Co-sponsored the Future Teachers of America while at NAHS, NAHS 1965 Graduate and NAHS Faculty 1969-2003, Started the girls' cross country team in 1979, Taught English and speech, and served as audio visual coordinator until 1976, Held the rank of department chair of the English department, Meet director for the New Albany Relays since 1977, He and his father were instrumental in opening Floyd Memorial Hospital in State Street in the mid-1950s, Worked as a general surgeon since earning his degree before he was 22, Served in the U.S. Air Force in the late 1950s, Head football coach from 1952 to 1974, still taught for 15 years after retiring as coach, Known as the 'winningest football coach in school history' with a 122-81-9 record, A section of Locust Street next to the school was named after him following his death in 2002, A scholarship named in his honor is given to a graduating senior each year, Among many accomplishments in teaching Orchestra, he became Director of Instrumental Music at all levels, An authority on Abraham Lincoln, he became the first and only instructor in Civil War History and helped establish the Civil War Round Table, Was made chairman of the New Albany Sesquicentennial Pageant in 1963, but died before the event could take place, Served as a B-17 radio operator in the 15th Air Corp, flying in 31 bombing missions, and spending seven months as a prisoner of war, Was president of the Rotary Club, a member of the Exchange Club, president of New Albany Country Club, and has served in many capacities as an officer of Valley View Golf Club.
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