Humans of SHS

Isabela Diaz | Staff Writer

Abby Doriot | Staff Writer

Rita Nicholson | Copy Editor

LOGAN WEILBAKER

Busy does not even begin to describe a day in the life of Logan Weilbaker (11). He is involved in about seven different clubs both inside and outside of school— Student Council, Youth Grantmaking Council, SADD, Drama, Academic Super Bowl, Hi-Y and EMPOWER.

Each day, he has at least one meeting for one of the various clubs he participates in. Monday: Drama and EM- POWER; Tuesday: Drama; Wednesday: Student Council officers and Drama; Thursday: Student Council and Drama; and Friday: Hi-Y.

“I am driven to participate in clubs by my passion for helping others, inspiring my peers, and making a change in the community,” Weilbaker said.

Weilbaker holds a leadership position in many of those clubs, and he believes that those types of roles help teach skills that students need to succeed in life. They allow you to receive responsibilities and learn how to handle them. The students in those positions also learn how to overcome obstacles.

“I think everyone should be involved in a club or extracurricular activity because not only does a club give one a sense of belonging and an opportunity to explore one’s passion, it teaches many valuable skills; such as leadership, teamwork, work ethic, and problem solving,” Weilbaker said.

He uses his leadership roles in clubs like Student Council to be a voice for the students that go to Scottsburg High School.

“I feel as though I have an obligation to use my communication and cooperation skills in a positive leadership position… We are lucky at SHS to have teachers and administration who are willing to listen to and work alongside the student leaders of our school,” Weilbaker said.

LYNDIE FOSTER

Lyndie Foster may only be a senior in high school, but the community has already felt the impact of her numerous achievements through her involvement in a wide variety of clubs and organizations.

Foster, who is the vice president of the 4-H Impact Club, contributes to the community by sharing the knowledge she has gained. She has taught multiple 4-H workshops about poultry and livestock showmanship and global food insecurity and poverty.

“I brought all of this information back to Scott County and led multiple workshops for the 4-H Council and youth organizations to teach them about reducing food insecurity and preventing food deserts,” she said.

Foster not only gives back through teaching others but through service. As president of Venture Crew 4027, Foster is working to complete her Summit Award, which is similar to the Boys Scouts’ Eagle Scout Award and requires recipients to complete a service project and perform leadership and mentorship duties.

“My current plan for my Summit project is updating the sports complex’s wrestling room with a new practice mat and purchasing new equipment,” Foster said, who is a member of the wrestling team, cross-country and track. “As a wrestler and a Little League coach, I know how important it is to have a safe environment and safe equipment to use to prevent injuries.”

Foster’s contributions take hold in not just the community in general but at Scottsburg High School. She is involved with multiple sports teams.

“[I] qualified for the IHSGW State Championship both years [on the wrestling team]. I am a team captain of cross-country and track, and I have earned several [Indiana High School Athletic Association] and [Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches] awards,” she said.

These many accomplishments show that Foster places a high importance on being active in the community and that she leads by example.

“I believe that community involvement is incredibly important, not only for Scottsburg but for every future community. Stepping up and learning to take the initiative while you are still in school will help you be successful for the rest of your life,” she said.

Foster mentioned how she has had countless opportunities to contribute to the community. One of those opportunities was the Refuse To Be A Victim program to Scott County, a program she brought to Scott County residents. She helped bring two sessions of this program. Further, she offered advice on how others can create such opportunities.

“The best way to find opportunities is to go out and create your own. Find your passions and run with them. I believe that anyone can change the world in fantastic ways, and it just takes the willingness to take chances and determination to stay focused on your goal,” she said.