The Press-Dispatch

PRINCIPAL POINTS CHARGER MOMENTS From the desk of Principal Dan Gaffney, Pike Central High School As winter quickly ap- proaches and the Friday night lights of the grid- iron are out, we celebrate a historic season for the Pike Central High School Football team. Although we fell short to a formida- ble opponent in Owen Val- ley in the sectional cham- pionship, we've created a legacy that will continue on for years to come. Coaches Brashear, Howald, Meade and Wil- son must be commend- ed as they have created a remarkable foundation for Pike Central Football to build upon for future Chargers. Many of our players are now trading their cleats for wrestling shoes as the start of the 2022/2023 wrestling season begins. Newly hired coach John Thompson, with the help of Chris Satterfield, bring to the mat a wealth of knowledge and have shifted gears from condi- tioning into the technical skills of wrestling, all the while enjoying the luxu- ries of a newly renovated wrestling room. Our student athletes have officially transitioned into the winter sports are- na. We look forward to a stacked Charger boys' basketball team and a sea- soned swim team. Coach- es Elliott and Igel are ea- ger to put their Chargers on the court opening up against Vincennes on No- vember 23, and encourage you to come out and show your support. Our Lady Chargers are led by Pike Central alum- nus Coach Trey Wornica, who is excited for the im- provements he is seeing weekly and looks forward to putting some check marks in the "W" column. Recognizing the achievements of our stu- dents is paramount to our faculty and illustrates the support and guidance of our teachers. Recently the Pike Central High School FFA Team (Pil- lar Rudolph, Dallas Reu- tepohler, Doyal Attaway, and Kelsey Query) qual- ified for the state tourna- ment in Forestry Compe- tition with forty compet- ing teams, and brought home sixth place. Addi- tionally, the PCHS Pre- cision Team competed in the Industry Challenge at Vincennes University Jas- per and finished second overall, a great achieve- ment in a very competi- tive environment. Pike Central High School hosted the 48th Annual Induction Cer- emony for the National Honor Society on Mon- day November 14. Twen- ty-one inductees joined this prestigious group whose four pillars are based upon Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character. We are excit- ed and honored to have students of this caliber elevate the rest of us to a higher level. Pike Central High School students and staff honored our local vet- erans and civil servants on Veterans Day. Veter- ans were treated to an as- sembly and recognized for the sacrifices they incurred while defend- ing our freedoms and en- suring the safety of our families. Veterans shook hands and traded stories with their peers, students and faculty members. In a season of giving thanks, it was an honor for us to give thanks to those often forgotten. Snapshots happy & Hilarious holiday A selection will be published in the Christmas issue. DEADLINE IS DEC. 14. Email photos with names and a brief description to sherri@pressdispatch.net The Press-Dispatch We want to see those funny and cute photos with Santa, pets and the whole family. The Press-Dispatch D-3 Wednesday, November 23, 2022 SCHOOL Submit school news items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: schoolnews@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Max Glispie, Anistynn Ennis, Alishia Willis, Ryder Anders and Bella Bishop earned a cup for each multiplication problem answered correct- ly. They were then challenged to build a tower out of the materials. They smile with their final "product." PC Broadcasting students recently visited the Buchta Tech- nology Center where Fenn McCrary interviewed Mrs. Bridget Butcher about the center. To see the interview, visit our PC Broadcasting channel on YouTube. Attending were front: Mrs. Butcher and Fenn McCrary; back: Raven Schatz, Xai Curtis, and Noah Miller. Petersburg Elementary Pike Central Winslow Elementary Hazeley Travis demonstrates Paris for Susan Fowler's story tell- ing presentation. Kaylee Inman, Austin Vaught, Ayva Richardson and Kadyn Dup- in wait in the airport to get their passports stamped and go through security to their surprise destination. Travel the World is the Amer- ican Education Week theme and students visited many different countries throughout the week. Secretary (security guard) Ashley Woolsey scans Trevor Kendall at the Airport (office) security gate. Mia Kendle waits her turn with her passport ready. Emberlyn Risley tries out the African drum in Mrs. Lee's first grade class. Nicole Jones visited the classroom to talk about her vis- its to Africa. She brought many items to share with the students.

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