Local school news

Local students honor for the Rising Star program

Rising Stars of Indiana is a recognition program designed by the Indiana Association of School Principals to increase the visibility and scholarship opportunities for scholars who are in their junior year of high school.

Four Center Grove High School juniors: Audrey Booher, Alexandra Crouse, Krishaan Vadia and Rupesh Vats were nominated by CGHS for their academic achievements.

Four Roncalli High School juniors: Aiden Hill, Mackenzie Kruer, Audrey May and Gianna Miller were selected for this honor based on their academic success in the classroom, volunteer work and leadership qualities demonstrated through teams, clubs and organizations.

Each Indiana high school can identify up to four individuals who will be graduating with the Class of 2025 to include as Rising Stars of Indiana.

Robotics teams come to Greenwood

FIRST Indiana Robotics announced the FIRST Tech Challenge competition in Greenwood on Dec. 16. Held at Center Grove Middle School North, 202 N. Morgantown Road and doors will be open from 10 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

The Greenwood community and all surrounding areas are invited to attend the event and witness the achievements of these young engineers and innovators. Admission is free.

This event will gather students from across the region to showcase their engineering and robotics skills. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) events are known for their intensity and excitement. Teams spent their seasons designing, building and programming their robots to compete in this year’s game.

If you are interested in sponsoring, volunteering, or attending the FIRST Tech Challenge event in Greenwood, visit our website at www.firstindianarobotics.org for more information or contact FIRST Indiana Robotics at [email protected].