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2024

Lenny Corso with Principal Matt Jones at the 2024 Commencement Ceremony.

INDUCTEES

Lenny Corso

2024

Lenny Corso

1964

Lenny Corso is a Vietnam era veteran who served with the U.S. Army Special Forces as a "Green Beret" medic from 1966-69. During his time in the military, he completed airborne paratrooper training at Ft. Benning, GA and entered the extensive special forces medical training program. He refined his medical skills at Brooke Army Medical Center at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, Ireland Army Hospital, Ft. Knox, KY, and Womack Army Hospital at Ft. Bragg, NC. He earned his “Green Beret” in July-1968 at the John F. Kennedy Center for Special Warfare at Ft. Bragg, NC. He was assigned to special operation teams and became the senior medic for cross training other special forces soldiers in life saving medical care.

Upon receiving his honorable discharge from the military, he returned to Indiana State University to complete his bachelor’s degree in health science. He then acquired the position of Director of Health Education for the Southeast Health Center of the Methodist Hospital consortium in Indianapolis, Indiana. He continued his education by earning a master’s degree in physiology and health science at Ball State University; and then earned a medical certificate from the Indiana University School of Medicine Physician's Assistant Program.

In 1977, he moved to northwest Indiana and served as a physician's assistant in the field of occupational medicine. During his tenure as a P.A., he was responsible for providing medical services to nearly 2,000 employees. He also designed and developed the initial “Employee Assistance Program” to address alcoholism and substance abuse within the workplace. He also initiated the first “Prescription Exercise Program” for all employees to lower health care costs through healthy lifestyle changes.

After 10 years in occupational medicine, he moved on to Wyeth Pharmaceuticals where he became a territory manager for 25% of the state of Indiana. During his tenure, he became a certified medical representative working with various hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and medical specialties. He retired in 2006 after nearly 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry.

ln 2007, he became an adjunct faculty member with lvy Tech Community College at the Valparaiso, Indiana campus. He has been teaching advanced human physiology over the past seventeen years to medically oriented students. He also provides motivational and inspirational presentations on how to overcome adversity in life to students and organizations.  In addition, he serves as the faculty liaison for the Ivy Tech Student Veterans Organization for military veterans who are returning to college. In 2014 and in 2024, he was nominated by students and faculty for the "Adjunct Faculty of the Year" award for the Valparaiso/Michigan City campuses which he received.

He has been active in many civic and community activities serving in different capacities which include board membership and leadership positions for the United Way of Porter County, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, American Red Cross, YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, American Legion Post #94, Caring Place-Domestic Abuse Shelter, Valparaiso Kiwanis, and the Valparaiso Kiwanis Foundation.

He has been a member of the Valparaiso Kiwanis Club for nearly 30 years. During this period, he has served in a variety of key positions for several committees such as the scholarship committee, wheelchair ramp team, Special Olympics, “Salute the Recruits” program, which honors high school graduates who will enter military service upon graduation; and the “Veterans Appreciation Dinner” which is the largest event honoring veterans in Northwest Indiana. He was honored as the Valparaiso "Kiwanian of the Year" (2007); and served as president of the Valparaiso Kiwanis Club (2019-2020) which is the third largest in the world.

He has served as the president of the HIV/AIDS Advisory Council for the Valparaiso Community Schools for 15 years (1995-2010) developing educational curriculum for middle school and high school students. He has been the anatomy & physiology coach for the Valparaiso Science Olympiad team, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, which has earned 31 Indiana State Championships and 2 National Championships. Furthermore, he developed and coordinated the Valparaiso Junior Basketball Program, which provided basic basketball instruction for nearly 2,000 participants for 20 years (1992-2012). He was named the "Volunteer of the Year" by the United Way Agency (2010) and by the Porter County Boy's & Girl's Club (2012) for his involvement with the youth of the community.

His efforts, along with the LHS "Class of 1964", were essential in providing the energy, leadership, and organization for the installation of the “Military Wall of Honor" which recognizes LHS graduates and attendees who have served our country.

He has been married for 51 years to Sandy Pollard-Corso, who has been in the field of education for 30 years and is now retired. They have two daughters, Andrea, and Erica, who are graduates of Indiana University.

“I am very humbled by this wonderful honor.  As a student, I was just an average, ‘shy & quiet’ kid who was never involved in any clubs, activities, or sports in high school. I guess there is something to be said for being a ‘late bloomer’ in life."

- Lenny Corso

Dr. Scott Phillips

2023

Dr. Scott Phillips

1982

Dr. Phillips attended Butler University before completing his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine. During his time at IU, he joined the United States Air Force, which led to his distinguished career as a Flight Surgeon. Dr. Phillips participated in several military operations, including Operation Desert Storm, and was involved in humanitarian assistance missions such as Operation Provide Comfort in Turkey and care for Cuban refugees at Guantanamo Bay.

Following his military career, Dr. Phillips completed his residency and became Chief of Otolaryngology at Scott Air Force Base near St. Louis. While there, he was selected to serve as a NASA Space Shuttle Rescue Team flight surgeon and was on the rescue team of 22 Space Shuttle missions, including the Shuttle's final flight. He was promoted to Deputy Chief of Bioastronautics, where he assisted with rescue plans for future NASA missions. He also participated in the Air Force reserves at Grissom Air Force Base as a refueling squadron flight surgeon for 14 years.

Dr. Phillips retired from the Air Force in 2015 after serving a total of 28 years, and he continues to serve as an aeromedical consultant for both the FAA and NASA. Dr. Phillips has completed his Fellowship in Otolaryngic Allergy and has focused practice at the Center for Ear Nose Throat and Allergy in the areas of Pediatric Ear Nose and Throat Disorders and Nasal Health.

Dr. Phillips also enjoys teaching and is an adjunct professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine and Marian University College of osteopathic medicine. He teaches residents from the Indiana University Otolaryngology program and those in family practice and pediatric residencies at St. Vincent's and Community Hospital's training programs, as well as medical students from Marian University in Indianapolis. He is also a clinical instructor for several education classes, including Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Combat Casualty Care.

Dr. Phillips has presented at numerous national and international meetings, published a textbook chapter and several papers in medical literature, and is currently active in medical research.

Dr. Phillips has proudly served his community as a member of the Lion's Club and as the physician for his local law enforcement Special Response/SWAT team. He is honored to be recognized by his hometown and alma mater and is grateful for being inducted into the Logansport High School Hall of Distinction.

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2022

John C. Ely

1983

John graduated from Taylor University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education. While attending Taylor, John thrived in running as he earned eight Collegiate Varsity Letters (four Cross Country/four Track & Field), NAIA All-District 21 Cross Country (1983), National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) All-American Track & Field (1984) and NAIA Second Team All-American Track & Field (1985). John was part of Taylor University's National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Championship Team in Track & Field (1985 and 1986).

Upon graduation, John transitioned to a career in law enforcement, where he worked as a state trooper with the Michigan State Police before being promoted to the rank of detective. After serving the state of Michigan, he served nationally and abroad with the United States Secret Service and became a Senior Special Agent. John protected seven United States Presidents- Sitting Presidents: William Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump; Former Presidents: Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and George H.W. Bush, and numerous foreign Heads of State. John was the lead operations/logistics agent and later team leader for President George H.W. Bush's detail.

In 2017, John was named the top fraud Investigator in Indiana/Kentucky. The U.S. Department of Justice recognized John with the United States Attorney's Award for investigative success in 2019. John's work with the U.S. Secret Service was featured on CNN and Fox News.

Even with all his time dedicated to the United States, running is deep in John's DNA and his roots back to Logansport. He has run in 40+ marathons with a personal best time of 2:32:05, including the Boston Marathon in 1984, 1999, 2009, and 2019.

John recently retired as SVP, Chief of Executive Protection/Global Security with Steward Health Care. He developed and supervised Steward's Global Security Team across Europe and North and South America and led the successful development and management of Steward's Intelligence, Physical, and Technical Security Programs.

John currently resides in Kennebunkport, Maine, with his wife, Angelica. They have seven children; Justin, Nicholas, Ariel, Jonathan, Hannah, Faith & Logan.

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2021

Dr. Claire Brown

2007

Dr. Brown's speech at Commencement

Dr. Brown graduated summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 2011 with an Honors Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology. She was awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship to continue her studies, and after leaving Notre Dame she entered into the graduate program in the Department of Anthropology at Binghamton University, State University of New York. She earned her Master of Arts degree in 2013 and her Ph.D. in 2019. 

Dr. Brown has been researching in Ireland since the summer of 2008 when she joined an archaeological field research project with the Anthropology Department at Notre Dame. She continued to research in Ireland every summer during her undergraduate and graduate degrees and developed her own cultural anthropology research project studying the social, cultural, political, and economic impacts of human-animal relations in rural Ireland.   

She currently resides in the West of Ireland and works as a social science postdoctoral research fellow in the Rural Economy and Development Programme at Teagasc (The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority). Her present research explores the socioeconomic and ethical implications of digitalization in the agriculture and forestry sectors in Ireland, and she works as part of an interdisciplinary research team to inform good data governance practices within Irish agriculture and forestry.

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2020

MICHAEL F. PETRIE, CMB

1972

MICHAEL IS A GRADUATE OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY WITH BOTH A BS AND MBA IN FINANCE FROM THE KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. IN 1999, MICHAEL EARNED HIS CERTIFIED MORTGAGE BANKER DESIGNATION (CMB) AND IN 2004 RECEIVED THE ACCREDITED MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION (AMP).

MICHAEL IS CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF MERCHANTS BANCORP AND CHAIRMAN OF MERCHANTS BANK OF INDIANA, A $9.4 BILLION BANK HEADQUARTERED IN CARMEL, INDIANA. MICHAEL PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF MERCHANTS CAPITAL CORP. (MCC), FOUNDED IN 1990 WITH HIS BUSINESS PARTNER, RANDALL ROGERS. MCC IS A MORTGAGE BANKING FIRM SPECIALIZING IN MULTIFAMILY HOUSING AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES FINANCE.

MICHAEL WAS AWARDED THE “SAGAMORE OF THE WABASH” IN 2004 AND MBA’S BURTON C. WOOD LEGISLATIVE SERVICE AWARD IN 2000. IN 2019, HE WAS NAMED AN IU KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ACADEMY OF ALUMNI FELLOWS.

MICHAEL IS ACTIVE IN THE INDUSTRY AND IN THE COMMUNITY. HE CURRENTLY SERVES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE INDIANAPOLIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE INDIANA AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL (IAHC) AND THE INDIANAPOLIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING PARTNERSHIP (INHP). ADDITIONALLY, HE SERVES ON THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR THE IU VARSITY CLUB AND THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE IU CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE STUDIES. MICHAEL PREVIOUSLY SERVED ON THE MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WASHINGTON, D.C., SERVING AS CHAIRMAN IN 2005.

MICHAEL ALSO SERVES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS PRESIDENT OF HIGHLAND GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, THE HIGHLAND GOLF ACADEMY FOUNDATION AND THE HIGHLAND GOLF COUNTRY CLUB FOUNDATION. HE IS ALSO THE FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN EMERITUS OF MERCHANTS AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORP, A 501C3 NOT-FOR-PROFIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVIDER OPERATING MORE THAN 2,500 UNITS IN INDIANA.

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2019 

J. STANLEY HILLIS, M.D. 

1962

DR. HILLIS ATTENDED INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON BEFORE ATTENDING INDIANA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER IN INDIANAPOLIS. HE DID HIS INTERNSHIP AT ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL IN INDIANAPOLIS, THEN HIS RESIDENCY AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER. DR. HILLIS WAS CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE IN 1973 AND THE AMERICAN BOARD OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN 1975.

DR. HILLIS SERVED AS THE TEAM CARDIOLOGIST FOR THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS FROM 1984-2015. HE WAS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE CARE GROUP (NORTHSIDE CARDIOLOGY, P.C.) IN JULY 1975 AND REMAINS SO TODAY. HE ALSO CURRENTLY SERVES AS THE CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT IU MEDICAL CENTER.

DR. HILLIS’ ARTICLE, A SELF-ASSESSMENT IN CARDIOLOGY HAS BEEN PUBLISHED COUNTLESS TIMES. BESIDES MANY OTHER MEDICAL PUBLICATIONS, DR. HILLIS WROTE AN ABSTRACT TITLED COMPREHENSIVE CARDIAC REHABILITATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM AT NORTHSIDE CARDIOLOGY. ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL HONORED DR. HILLIS WITH A “DISTINGUISHED PHYSICIAN AWARD” IN FEBRUARY 2002. DR. HILLIS WAS ALSO HONORED IN THE ARTICLE “TOP DOCTORS” IN INDIANAPOLIS MONTHLY IN MARCH 2001 AND IN THEIR ARTICLE THE SPECIALISTS IN NOVEMBER 2010.

IN ADDITION TO BEING AN OUTSTANDING CARDIOLOGIST, DR. HILLIS IS A TALENTED JAZZ MUSICIAN. HE PLAYED IN THE MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL IN 1997 AND 1998. FROM 1998 THROUGH 2004, HE PLAYED THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT INDIANA PACERS GAMES EACH SEASON. HE HAS MADE TWO JAZZ CDS, “CARDIACTION” AND “HEART OF THE SEASON”, AS A FUND-RAISING PROJECT FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION. DR. HILLIS PLAYED IN THE ACC BAND AT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS IN 2004-2011 AND 2013-2016. DR. HILLIS IS A MEMBER OF THE BOHEMIAN CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO.

DR. HILLIS AND HIS WIFE ALICE RESIDE IN INDIANAPOLIS AND HAVE TWO CHILDREN, STEPHANIE AND MATT, ALONG WITH DAUGHTER-IN-LAW NANCY AND THREE GRANDCHILDREN RYAN, NATALIE, AND ADRIENNE. 

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2018

RICH VOORHEES
1972

Rich began his photographic career in 1970 and has since gained a nationwide reputation for his outstanding creative photography.He attended Winona School of Professional Photography prior to joining McIntosh Studios of Norfolk Va. in 1973. Later he returned to his hometown of Logansport to work in his father's photographic studio. Rich has also studied privately with many of the country's leading photographers.

Rich has been awarded the Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from the Professional Photographers of America for superior photographic competence and technique in exhibit competition, and for his contribution as a photographic educator. His photographs have received hundreds of local, state, and national awards, including acceptance in the American Society of Photographers Masters Loan Collection, the Fuji, and Kodak Gallery Awards, as well as Indiana State Fair Best of Show numerous times.

In 1987, Rich was named International Creative Photographer of the Year and was asked by the Master Photographers Association to present programs in Great Britain and The Netherlands, taught seminars in Australia, Japan, Canada, Mexico, and 44 of the 50 states. In 1988, he was named Photographer of the Year by the Professional Photographers of Indiana, Rich has also been made a Life Member of this organization. Other awards include the PPA National Award, the Gerhard Bakker Memorial Award and four-time Michiana Photographer of the Year. In 1992, he was featured in Kodak's Portraits of Success Video Series and Imaging Asia 2005 in Seoul, South Korea.

Rich has presented programs and seminars to many photographic organizations throughout the United States, as well as several programs at the Professional Photographers of America National Convention and the Winona School of Professional Photography. Rich has also instructed at the Triangle Institute, Mid America, and Texas Schools.

His photography has appeared on magazines, books, newspapers, and album covers, and is also included in the International Professional Photography Hall of Fame Honors Collection. He has published two books - Rich Voorhees' Idea Book, Volumes I and II, and the Dreams and Visions Video Series.

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2017

MIKE WOOD
HALL OF DISTINCTION
CLASS OF 1965

A native of Logansport, while at Logansport High School, Mike distinguished himself in athletics, especially football and track. Upon graduation from Logansport High School, he attended Anderson University where he had an outstanding career in football. While at Anderson, he was nationally ranked in three categories, set ten school records, and was elected Most Valuable Player on the 1968 Hoosier Collegiate Conference Championship Team. He was elected to the Outstanding College Athletes of America as well as being named to Anderson University’s 50thAnniversary All-Time Football Team.

Upon graduating from Anderson University, he taught and coached in both Indiana and Illinois. During his career in education, he was a three-time Coach of the Year, an Athletic Director, and was honored by being named a Top Ten New Educator in the State of Illinois.

Leaving coaching and education, Mike entered the business world. He worked for Jostens, rising to the position of Divisional Manager responsible for more than $300 million in sales during his 15 year career.

Mike went on to become President and Chief Operating Officer for the Domestic and International Executive Training Division of McGraw-Hill. During this time he was elected to the Young Presidents of America, an honor awarded to those who achieve the title of President of a major corporation before the age of 45.

Over the past 16 years Mike has been with Balfour, a division of American Achievement Corporation. He recently retired as Vice President of Leadership and School Enrichment. During his business career, he became a certified speaker affiliated with the National Speakers Association, delivering keynote addresses.

With athletics always near and dear to his heart, Mike coached his daughter’s tennis team to a Junior Olympic Gold Medal as well as an AAU National Championship. In addition, he served as a Bradley University tennis coach.

Because of his passion for education, he incorporated many of the same techniques he implemented in the business world to create Pathways, a program that develops and enhances the leadership skills of high school and college students nationwide.

As Founder, Creator and President of Pathways, Mike personally presented full day leadership seminars to over 1,000,000 high school and college students representing over 5,000 high schools and colleges over the last 25 years- including at his alma mater. Not only were Mike’s seminars unique in content and highly personally challenging, but they were specifically targeted to the best of each schools leadership talent. “We Make Your Best Better” was the mission of Pathways.

Mike’s unique background and presentation style kept student leaders highly engaged. Group projects were incorporated during the day-long events. Faculty, sponsors, coaches and administrators participated and competed side-by-side with students, making Pathways a one-of-a-kind leadership program.

It was his honor, this past fall, to be asked to present to the Purdue Football team.

Mike is the son of Elmer Wood, and the late Mishia Wood, longtime Berry supporters. He and his wife, LeAnn, live in Lafayette, Indiana. They have one daughter, Kelley, and one grandson, Christian Michael.

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2016

DR. BRUCE R. BAKER
HALL OF DISTINCTION

The 2016 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee is Dr. Bruce R. Baker.

Dr. Baker is a 1961 graduate of Logansport High School. He studied Latin and Greek at Wabash College (he’s a Distinguished Alumnus); Indiana University; and University of Paris. He earned his Master’s degree at Middlebury College. Dr. Baker is widely acknowledged as a brilliant linguist and entrepreneur. He has turned his lifelong fascination with linguistics into a passion for helping individuals with physical disabilities. He is the founder and president of Semantic Compaction Systems in Pittsburgh. Dr. Baker has lectured widely in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia and is known throughout the world for his dedication and work that has resulted in the development of MINSPEAK®(Minimum Effort Speech), a powerful, linguistic system for Natural Language for people who cannot speak or use hand signs. This voice output language system is in use by more than 100,000 individuals. His work has been recognized with awards from many organizations including United Cerebral Palsy in Washington DC, the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC), and the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). Dr. Baker holds many patents for language and command technology throughout the world.

A humanitarian, Dr. Baker founded and chairs SHOUT, a non-profit Pennsylvania corporation that studies employment issues for people with significant speech and multiple impairments. He has been an Adjunct Associate Professor for over ten years and chaired the Pittsburgh Employment Conference for Augmented Communicators, committing countless personal and staff hours.

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2015

COLONEL LARRY J. REDMON

HALL OF DISTINCTION

Colonel Redmon is a 1980 graduate of Logansport High School. Colonel Redmon began his military career in the Indiana National Guard while a student at LHS. After graduating, Colonel Redmon transitioned to the regular Army and began his career in the Army Special Forces.

He has commanded Special Forces units in many overseas assignments and completed four combat tours in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Philippines, Iraq and Afghanistan. Colonel Redmon served as military advisor to the Royal Thai Armed Forces and was decorated by the King of Thailand. He served alongside Norwegian Special Forces in Afghanistan and received special recognition for combat from the Royal Norwegian government. Colonel Redmon commanded Special Forces units in the Southern Philippines and received a combat decoration for bravery from the Philippine Armed Forces. He also served in Iraq as a counter-terrorism advisor to the Iraqi Special Forces.

Colonel Redmon has two U.S. Bronze Stars for combat service and the U.S Department of Defense Superior Service Medal. He has served in some capacity in over a dozen countries and has traveled to over thirty others.

Colonel Redmon has obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, a Master’s Degree from American Military University, and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. Colonel Redmon is currently assigned as the U.S. Army Attache at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India.

“I am deeply honored and humbled to have been chosen,” Colonel Redmon said of being inducted into the LHS Hall of Distinction.

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2014

JOHN R. HILLIS

HALL OF DISTINCTION

John is a 1960 graduate of Logansport High School. John studied economics at Miami University in Oxford, OH. After graduating, John chose to return to Indiana to study law at Indiana University. From IU Law School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country as an intelligence officer during the Vietnam War. Despite his travels, John returned to Logansport and began practicing law in 1970. He went on to serve as a Deputy Prosecutor, City Attorney, and has been the acting County Attorney for over 25 years. He has been active on local boards including the United Way, Four County Counseling Center, Woodlawn Center, and Chairman of the Board of Directors for Security Federal Savings Bank. John served as the Attorney for the Logansport Community School Corporation for 25 years. He is the former chairman of the annual United Way campaign. John is the President of the Cass County Bar Association.

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2013

SUE JONES

HALL OF DISTINCTION

Ms. Jones is a 1946 graduate of Logansport High School. She went on to attend Arkansas State Teachers College and later earned her master’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas in 1966. Sue Jones was instrumental in establishing and promoting girls’ athletics in Logansport. She was one of the first three women selected for membership in the Indiana Softball Hall of Fame, she coached volleyball, basketball, and track in the Logansport schools for 17 years as well as taught in LCSC for 23 years. Two awards are given in her name: The Sue Jones Award is the highest honor any LHS senior female athlete can achieve and the Most Valuable Player Award in Pixie League. She is the author of two books, Rudy and From Fourteen to Fame.

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2012

MR. JOSEPH HUFFMAN

HALL OF DISTINCTION

The 2012 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee is Mr. Joseph Huffman.

Mr. Huffman is a 1938 graduate of Logansport High School. He went on to attend Capital University in Columbus, Ohio where he earned his Music Education Degree and later completed his advanced degree at Butler University. Mr. Huffman served for four years in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. In 1946, he was discharged on Friday and on the following Monday was hired as Assistant Band Director at LHS. He became high school Choir Director in 1947 building the program from 27 students to over 300. He was Supervisor of Music for the Logansport Community School Corporation from 1972 until his retirement in 1982. Mr. Huffman still attends a great number of Logansport High School athletic and music activities.

Mr. Huffman served as President of Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball. He was Director of all Northern Indiana Babe Ruth baseball for ten years. He was on the Performing Arts Council Board for ten years and the Mental Health Board for six years. Mr. Huffman has over 165 former students who are at some level of professional music participation. 

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2011

TED BISHOP

HALL OF DISTINCTION

The 2011 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee is Ted Bishop.

Born on January 20, 1954, Bishop graduated from LHS in 1972. He was awarded the prestigious John Price Award for his six varsity letters in basketball, baseball and tennis as well as his solid academic record. During his high school career, Bishop set the LHS consecutive free throw mark and tossed a no-hitter for the Berries.

A 1976 graduate of Purdue University, Bishop earned a BS in Agronomy/Turf Management and was motivated to pursue this course of study after getting a summer job at the Rolling Hills Par 3 Golf Course, located on the eastside of Logansport. Upon graduation from Purdue, Bishop became the Pro of the Phil Harris Golf Course, in Linton for 16 years. It was here that he founded and directed Indiana’s largest celebrity golf tournament in honor of Phil Harris.

Bishop’s involvement with the Indiana PGA started in 1989 when he was named to the Section’s Board of directors. In 1992, Bishop developed The Legends of Indiana Golf Course, which now has 45 holes and serves as home to the Indiana Golf Association and the Indiana PGA. He served as President of the Indiana PGA in 1997-98 and in 2000, was named to the PGA’s national membership committee. Bishop served on the PGA Board of Control from 2002-05. He was then appointed as District Six Director in 2006. In 2008, Bishop won a national election for Secretary of the PGA of America. In 2010, he was named Vice President and is in line to become the 38th President of the PGA of America in 2013-14.

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2010

KATHRYN ANNE MALLETTE DENSBORN

HALL OF DISTINCTION

The 2010 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee is Kathryn Anne Mallette Densborn

Logansport High School Graduate
June 3, 1970

State Lottery Commission of Indiana
Former Executive Director

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2009

JAMES A. HALL, M.D.

HALL OF DISTINCTION

The 2009 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee is James A. Hall. Jim is a 1968 graduate of Logansport High School. He went on to receive his post graduate studies from Indiana University. Dr. Hall’s distinguished record of accomplishments is as follows:

At Logansport High School, Jim was in National Honor Society, JV and Varsity Golf and was the N.F.L. President. He was the Hi-Y Chaplain and Treasurer, German Club Treasurer and Sergeant-At-Arms as well as serving on student council. He participated in Boys State, “L” Club, Science Club, Band, Swing Band and co-chaired the 1967 Prom.

In Jim’s career, his expertise has been in the field of breast disease and he is nationally recognized as one the “Best Doctors in America” for the last 7 straight years. He has authored and co-authored many medical textbooks and journal articles. Dr. Hall has served and is serving on many boards, including but not limited to: Board of Trustees, Logansport Memorial Hospital; Chief of Staff, Memorial Hospital and President of the Cass County Medical Society for 5 years. Jim has given tirelessly to organizations, community projects and his church for the improvement of Logansport and its citizens.

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2008

MED FLORY
1944

The 2008 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee is Med Flory. Med Flory, was an alto saxophonist and founder of the Grammy-winning jazz group Supersax in addition to being an actor who appeared on numerous TV series. 

He began clarinet lessons when he was 9 and joined the LHS concert band when he was 12.