Seymour High School’s honor day was May 19 in the school gymnasium.
Senior class President Cory Robinson led the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Varsity Chorale seniors sang the National Anthem. Members of the choir are Ekaterina Cox, Skylar Day, Grace Lewis, Anja Miller, Hannah Money, Liza Stuckwisch, Haley Anderson, Kinsley Folsom, Carly Kaiser, Patty Landa, Lydia Monroe, Hannah Whitehead, Titus Boyd, Haley Smith, Chris Vojkufka, Cory Otero, Manny Fontanez, Carter Murphy, Josh Rennekamp and Carter Wiesman.
Principal Greg Prange gave the welcome before the awards presentation started.
Community scholarships and special awards
Community Foundation of Jackson County
Lilly Endowment: Ekaterina Cox
Jay C Food Stores Scholarships: Nicole Rebber, Kensley Koester
Frische Family Scholarship: William Smith
Ruby and Floyd W. Martin Scholarship: Paul Bontrager
Richard West Memorial/Mr. and Mrs. Ruel West/Dr. and Mrs. Donald Cummings Scholarship: Elizabeth Kloote
Julie A. Moore Scholarship: Maria DeJesus Morales-Acevedo
Bob and Eileen Prather Memorial Scholarship: Brooke Schafstall
Charles Frederick Wolter Memorial Scholarship: Dillan Cooper
Marcello Trumbo Seymour Alumni Scholarship: Caley Monnier
E. Morton and Julia R. Lester Memorial Scholarship: Hunter Heckman
Jasper N. Thompson Memorial Scholarship: Malaine Lampkin
St. Andrew United Methodist Church Scholarship: Samuel Chandler
Dr. Charles Trumbo Scholarship: Emma Wichman
Marilyn Mellencamp Scholarship for the Arts: Carly Kaiser
Marietta Louise and Erwin August Henry Surenkamp Scholarship: Trevor Alberring
Laura Culp Memorial Scholarship: Addison Lemon
Clodfelter Family Scholarship: Martha Rodriguez
Seymour Kiwanis Club Scholarship: Cory Robinson
Duane Martin Vocational Scholarship: Jose Torres
Marc Owen Chandler Memorial Scholarships: Alexia Rieckers, Grant Smith
Gary E. Plumer Agriculture Memorial Scholarships: Erin and Laney Reinhart, Caroline Thompson
Seymour Firefighters Local 577 Scholarships: Kate Connell, Aiden Darlage, Will Gray, Wyatt McKinney, Carter Murphy, Erika Ruvira-Corya, Chase Rogers
Tri Kappa Scholarship: Paul Montgomery
Tri Kappa Butler Music Clinic: Abram Yee, Ben Beavers
Class of 1972 Scholarship: Marlo Cornn
The Greater Seymour Trust Fund JCBank
Louis and Nellie Bauer Scholarships: Paul Bontrager
Willard and Anah Klakamp Scholarships: Kensley Koester, Alex Martinez Cabrera, Wyatt Wischmeier
Paul S. Hanner Scholarships: Chantal Wilson, Megan Hohnstreiter
Lydia Mellencamp Nursing Scholarships: Kendal Robertson, Taylor Foster
Dallas Tyler Scholarships: Kendal Robertson, Kelsey Clayton, Dylan Peters, Madylin Downey
Maude Welch Scholarship: Brooke Schafstall
Brad A. Thompson Memorial Scholarship: Caroline Thompson
Charles Forrest Foster Memorial Scholarship: Elizabeth Kloote
Cyril O. and Ora E. Story Scholarship: Kaylynn Linville
Janette Johnson Deal Memorial Scholarship: Kaylynn Linville
Renee Hildreth Memorial Scholarship: Gavin Grimes
Hamilton Township Alumni Scholarships: Brooke Schafstall, Caroline Thompson
James T. Thompson Scholarship Fund: Hunter Heckman
Amanda Stahl Fund: Mackenzie Waskom
Richard Stickles Memorial Scholarship: Hunter Heckman
Make A Difference Scholarship: Nicole Rebber
Joseph and Luella Abell Charitable Trust Scholarships: Kelsey Clayton, Kendal Robertson, Taylor Foster, Chantal Wilson, Brook Schafstall
John F. and Mary E. Shiel Trust Scholarships: Emma Wichman, William Smith, Caroline Thompson, Phoebe Skidmore
Gilbert Koevener Scholarships: Jacob VonDielingen, Phoebe Skidmore, Chantal Wilson, Trista Ulrey, Aleigha Zike, Caitlin Thomasma, Caroline Thompson, Chase Burke
Patricia Woodard Tidd Scholarship: Elizabeth Kloote
Blair Trask Memorial Scholarship: Gavin Grimes
Maurice and May Spray First Generation Scholarships: Trista Ulrey, Brandon Rodriguez-Salas
Jim Brock Technology Scholarship: Paul Bontrager
Benjamin Everhart Memorial Scholarship: Alex Martinez-Cabrera
Lauren Bayon Brown Scholarship: Trista Ulrey
Class of 1971 Scholarship: Paul Bontrager
Sertoma Club of Jackson County Scholarship: Kendal Robertson, Caitlin Thomasma, Emma Wichman, Marlo Cornn, Brooke Schafstall, Maely Schrader
Suzanne Surface MacTavish Memorial Scholarship: Caroline McDonald, Trista Ulrey
Schneck Medical Center Foundation Allied Health Scholarships: Hunter Heckman, Kensley Koester, Brody Unterseher, Emma Wichman
Kim Quillen Varnell Scholarships: Marlo Cornn, Brody Unterseher, Emma Wichman
A.F. Robertson Family Memorial Scholarship: Brooke Schafstall
Purdue Club of Jackson County Scholarships: Hunter Heckman, Brody Unterseher, Mackenzie Waskom, Ekaterina Cox, Emma Wichman
Jackson Masonic Lodge 146 Gary Wirt Scholarships: (Non-Masonic): Samantha Carter, Marlo Cornn, Erika Ruvira-Corya, Brooke Schafstall, Caitlin Thomasma, Emma Wichman, Wyatt Wischmeier; (Masonic): Cali Cummings, Hunter Heckman, William Smith
Jackson County Solid Waste Management District Scholarship: Paul Bontrager
Seymour Noon Lions Club Scholarships: Trevor Alberring, Kensley Koester
Rumpke Scholarships: Ekaterina Cox, Paul Bontrager
Centra Credit Union Loretta M. Burd Scholarship: Alexander Sturgill
Jackson County Co-op Credit Union: Trevor Alberring
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department D.A.R.E. Scholarship: Eli Meyer
Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarships: Eli Meyer, Wyatt Wischmeier
Jackson County Young Republican Scholarship: Eli Meyer
Jackson County Rural Electric Scholarship: Brooke Schafstall
Girls Inc. Pauline McDougal Memorial Scholarships: Kendal Robertson, Kaylynn Linville
Girls Inc. Strong, Smart and Bold Scholarships: Kendal Robertson, Kaylynn Linville
Jackson County Extension Homemakers Health and Science Scholarship: Phoebe Skidmore
Jackson County 4-H Scholarships
C. B. Hess Memorial Scholarships: Trevor Alberring, Ashley Clemente, Kiley Sons, Mackenzie Waskom, Wyatt Wischmeier
Jackson County 4-H Junior Leaders Scholarship: Trevor Alberring, Emma Wichman, Wyatt Wischmeier
Jackson County 4-H Council Scholarship: Marlo Cornn, Emma Wichman
Jackson County 4-H Auction Committee Scholarship: Brooke Schafstall
Other scholarships
Big O Tires: Jessica Hougland, Zoe Shuffitt
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1925: Sam Chandler, Lainey Jackson
Fraternal Order of Police: Chase Rogers, Emily Cooper
Seymour Area Cruisers: Alexander Sturgill
Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus: Maximiliano Cortes, Ally Leinart, Addison Lemon, Alexia Rieckers, Sidney Allman, Rylee Ebler
Jackson County Pork Producers: Brooke Schafstall, Jillian Tormoehlen, Kensley Koester, Kate Connell
Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarships: Carter Murphy, Charlie Longmeier, Brooke Schafstall, Aryana Bishop
Distinguished Young Women Scholarships (Warren/Silver Spirit Award): Marlo Cornn – Distinguished Young Woman of 2023; Carly Kaiser – first runner-up; Grace Lewis; Kate Connell
Knights of Pythias: Emma Wichman
Seymour Education Association Scholarship: Paul Bontrager
Gertrude Burkhart Dobbins Scholarships: Eian Henderson, Evan Smith, Wyatt Wischmeier, Zachary Luedeman, Kaylynn Linville, Hannah Money, Trista Ulrey, Jennifer Vera Lopez, Erika Ruvira-Corya
Trista Ulrey – Indiana University
Olivia Smith – Indiana University Southeast
Karina Segovia Nunez –University Scholarship at Trine University
Charlie Longmeier – University of Evansville Dean Scholarship; University of Evansville Athletic Scholarship
Brody Unterseher – Purdue University
Emma Wichman – Purdue University
Elizabeth Stuckwisch – Butler University
Kensley Koester – Ball State University Scholars Award
Cali Cummings – Indiana University Kokomo – The Crimson & Cream Interview; Athletic Scholarship; Deans Academic Scholarship
Ashley Clemente – Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis — Jaguar Excellence Award
Joshua Rennekamp – University of Alabama — Supplemental Scholarship
Jessica Hougland – Ball State University – Presidential Scholarship; Gordon Fiesch Co.
Caley Monnier – Indiana University – Provost Scholarship; Arthur R. Metz Scholarship; Hagan Scholarship; College Board Big Future Scholarship; Truist Financial Foundation
Evan Smith – Trine University – Distinguished Scholarship
Marlo Cornn – Purdue University
Aiden Darlage – Indiana University Southeast – Grenadier Gold Scholarship
Olivia Fowler – University of Kentucky – Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship
Samantha Carter – Hanover College
Isaac Castetter – University of Indianapolis – Horizon Grant
Jude Bane – Indiana University – Provost Scholarship
Wendi Lopez-Solis – Indiana University Bloomington – Direct Admit Scholarship; Provost; Indiana Commission; Next Generation Hoosier Educator; 21st Century Scholar
Wyatt McKinney – Trine University – Finance Chair Tuition Scholarship
Hannah Money – Ball State University – Alumni Legacy Scholarship
Dylan Peters – Vincennes University – Housing; Foundation Scholarship; Vincennes University Scholarship
Alexander Sturgill – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology – Merit Scholarship
Ty Stuckwisch – Butler University – Academic Scholarship
Aaron Drake – Olivet Nazarene University
Kayla Moriarty – Indiana University – Academic Provost Scholarship
Gavin Grimes – Butler University
Jaylee Baker – Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis — Jaguar Excellence Award
Carly Kaiser – Kansas University – KU Excellence Scholarship; Miss Indiana Teen Volunteer
Joseph Larison – Grace College – Provost Scholarship; Bowling Scholarship; Winona Merit
Rosy Domingo Martin – Grace College
Lainey Jackson – Indiana University East – Chancellors Award; Red Wolves Scholarship; Athletic Scholarship; Indiana Golf Foundation Scholarship (Brittany Kelly Memorial Fund)
Maria Morales – Indiana University – Hudson & Holland Scholars
Cole Wright – Indiana State University – First Year Housing
Haley Anderson – University of Evansville – Deans Scholarship; Sage Tuition Scholars
Jennifer Vera-Lopez – DePauw University – DePauw Distinguished Scholarship; PSP Scholarship
Naima Rocha – Johnson Wales – Presidential Academic Scholars
Mackenzie Waskom – Purdue University – Purdue National Recognition Program; Purdue Alumni Scholarship; Dick Moren Agribusiness Committee Scholarship; Office Committee Union
Alex Schlatterer – Indiana Commission for Higher Education/Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship
Wyatt Wischmeier – Indiana University – Provost Scholarship; Indiana Scholars
Kiley Sons – Southern Illinois University – Saluki Gold Scholarship
Emily Cooper — Indiana University Southeast — Hagan Scholarship; Grenadier Gold Scholarship
Jalynn Proctor – St. Leon University Academic Scholarship
Olivia Fish – Wake Forest Athletic Scholarship
Other scholarships, classroom, academics and activities awards
2023 AP Scholars: Jude Bane, Chase Burke, Samantha Carter, Samuel Chandler, Marlo Cornn, Ekaterina Cox, Hunter Heckman, Elizabeth Kloote, Caley Monnier, Paul Montgomery, Maria Morales-Acevedo, Nicole Rebber, William Smith, Liza Stuckwisch, Ty Stuckwisch, Brody Unterseher, Mackenzie Waskom, Emma Wichman
National Honor Society: Trevor Alberring, Rachel Allman, Sidney Allman, Aryana Bishop, Paul Bontrager, Kayli Carter, Samantha Carter, Lucy Caudill, Sam Chandler, Kate Connell, Lucia Conrad, Dillan Cooper, Emily Cooper, Marlo Cornn, Ekaterina Cox, Cali Cummings, Libby Dippold, Madylin Downey, Olivia Fowler, Gavin Grimes, Hunter Heckman, Jessica Hougland, Lainey Jackson, Carly Kaiser, Elizabeth Kloote, Kensley Koester, Grace Lewis, Charlie Longmeier, Wendi Lopez-Solis, Alex Martinez, Eli Meyer, Paul Mongomery, Maria Morales-Acevado, Carter Murphy, Josmary Ortiz Rivera, Nicole Rebber, Joshua Rennekamp, Cory Robinson, Brandon Rodriguez-Salas, Chase Rogers, Brooke Schafstall, Maely Schrader, William Smith, Kiley Sons, Liza Stuckwisch, Ty Stuckwisch, Alexander Sturgill, Caitlin Thomasma, Caroline Thompson, Brooke Trinkle, Brody Unterseher, Mackenzie Waskom, Emma Wichman, Wyatt Wischmeier
Outstanding Family and Consumer Science Student: Angel Gabriel Baltazar
Outstanding Senior Business Student Scholarship: Erika Ruvira-Corya
SHS Student Media Senior Editors
The Owl: Caley Monnier
The Patriot: Lucia Conrad
Renaissance Club Awards: Cory Robinson, Chloe Auleman
Seymour High School Farm Agricultural Advisory Board Scholarships: Wyatt Wischmeier, Caroline Thompson, Mackenzie Waskom, Kiley Sons, Jillian Tormoehlen
Indiana FFA License Plate Scholarships: Mackenzie Waskom, Wyatt Wischmeier
Calculus students receiving eight semesters of A’s: Sam Chandler, Lucia Conrad, Ekaterina Cox, Elizabeth Kloote, Paul Montgomery, Nicole Rebber, Will Smith, Brody Unterseher, Emma Wichman
Math contest awards: Ekaterina Cox, Abram Yee, Lucia Conrad, Brandon VanDoren
Bilingual certification: Maribel Bartolome Sebastian, Ashley Clemente, Delaney Delgadillo, Rosy Domingo-Martin, Darwin Duenas-Hernandez, Wendi Lopez-Solis, Alex Martinez Cabrera, Catarina Miguel, Kinberlin Monzon de los Santos, Maria Morales-Acevedo, Josmary Ortiz Rivera, Brandon Rodriguez-Salas, Karina Segovia Nunez, Jennifer Vera Lopez, Alexis Villegasa-Marcial
Visual arts: Cali Cummings
C4 Award: Melanie Gonzalez, Brandon Crum, Gavin Grimes
Music awards (band)
Senior band plaques: Anthony Benitez, Ariana Bishop, Lucas Brown, Mason Burns, Samantha Carter, Isaac Castetter, Sam Chandler, Ashley Clemente, Lucy Cobb, Dillan Cooper, Marlo Cornn, Erika Ruvira Corya, Rosy Domingo-Martin, Madylin Downey, Olivia Fowler, Eian Henderson, Jessica Hougland, Juan Juan Baltazar, Elizabeth Kloote, Luis Lagunes, Joey Larison, Wyatt McKinney, Catarina Miguel, Hannah Money (SMOG Color Guard), Paul Montgomery, Kinberlin Monzon, Enrique Morales, Emily Robson, Naima Rocha, Brandon Rodriguez, Martha Rodriguez, Chase Rogers, Elizabeth Rust, Karina Segovia-Nuñez, Tabitha Sleppy (SMOG Color Guard), Cheyenne Stoffregen, Liza Stuckwisch, Ty Stuckwisch, Alexander Sturgill, Jillian Tormoehlen, Jacob VonDielingen, Hannah Whitehead
Senior drum major awards: Samantha Carter, Olivia Fowler, Liza Stuckwisch
Director’s awards: Olivia Fowler, Joey Larison
Louis Armstrong Awards: Joey Larison, Jordan Stevens
Patrick Gilmore Improvement Awards: Rosy Domingo-Martin, Jillian Tormoehlen, Elizabeth Kloote, Jessica Hougland
Semper Fidelis: Anthony Benitez, Erika Ruvira-Corya, Ty Stuckwisch, Samantha Carter, Wyatt McKinney, Marlo Cornn
John Philip Sousa Award: Liza Stuckwisch
Music awards (choral)
Earl Prout Award: Hannah Whitehead
National School Choral Award: Carly Kaiser
Senior Leadership Awards: Hannah Money, Ekaterina Cox, Josh Rennekamp
Dedicated Senior Choral Service Awards: Haley Smith, Haley Anderson
Outstanding Senior Choral Students Awards: Liza Stuckwisch, Grace Lewis, Carter Murphy
Most Improved Choral Students: Cory Otero, Kinsley Folsom, Anja Miller, Chris Vojkufka
SEPAC Scholarships: Karsen Reasoner, Jillian Tormoehlen
Excellence in Social Studies: Liza Stuckwisch
JAG Graduation Incentive Scholarships: Eulalia Baltazar, Macey Davidson, Enrique Diego, Ruth Diego Mateo, Francisco Francisco Sebastian, Patricia Gray, Robert Henderson, Jecson Hernandez Maldonado, Adam Ingle, Cody Johnson, Abigail Kerkhof, Isabela Nicolas, Anja Miller, Lydia Monroe, Isaac Moore, Armin Morales Aguilar, Joanna Mota Cabrera, Marisa Petty, Adlai Perez Priego, Jalynn Proctor, Kathryn Roy, Raven Rutherford, Britney Zuniga Perez
All American High School Swimming Academic: Paul Montgomery, Kate Connell, Katya Cox, Grace Lewis, Nicole Rebber
Varsity Career Achievement Awards: Kate Connell, Grace Lewis, Eli Meyer, Brooke Trinkle
Outstanding Career Female Award: Olivia Fish
Outstanding Career Male Award: Charlie Longmeier
Archery Scholarships: Jessica Hougland, Naima Rocha, Jacob Jones, Lane Schroer, Megan Hohnstreiter
Class of 2024 Rising Stars of Indiana: Samuel Baker, Adrien Dominguez-Javier, Daniela Jiminez Viveros, Daniela Rodriguez-Perez
Class of 2023 Scholar Candidates: Jude Bane, Chase Burke, Samantha Carter, Samuel Chandler, Marlo Cornn, Ekaterina Cox, Hunter Heckman, Elizabeth Kloote, Caley Monnier, Paul Montgomery, Maria Morales-Acevedo, Nicole Rebber, William Smith, Liza Stuckwisch, Ty Stuckwisch, Brody Unterseher, Mackenzie Waskom, Emma Wichman
Valedictorian: Ekaterina Cox
Salutatorian: Paul Montgomery