NEWS + NOTES

SYCAMORE

NEWS + NOTES

FAREWELL RECEPTION HELD FOR PRINCE, KARPICKE, AND BURWELL

Sycamore’s belated retirement party for Eileen Prince, Susan Karpicke, and Dusty Burwell was held in September outside in the Sycamore Pavilion with many old friends and staff on hand to celebrate their

more than 80 years of combined service to Sycamore. The art room was officially named after Eileen, Susan was presented with a custom-made blanket, and Dusty was given certificates to continue her love of wild birds. Susan and Eileen each was

also given a memory/scrapbook. n

SYCAMORE HOSTS SUCCESSFUL FALL FOOD DRIVE

The annual Spirit Week Food Drive brought a total of 4,234 donated items for the week that were donated to the crooked

Creek Food Pantry. The donations truly make a difference in the lives of thousands

of local residents. n

SUPPORT SYCAMORE WITH BOX TOPS APP

You can simply scan your store receipt with the new Box Tops mobile app to identify participating products and instantly add cash to Sycamore’s earnings online. Twice a year Sycamore will receive a check and can use that cash to buy whatever it needs. n

HOW TO SUPPORT SYCAMORE THROUGH AMAZONSMILE

AmazonSmile customers can now

support Sycamore School in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones. Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start

generating donations.

1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device.

2. Go into the main menu of the

Amazon Shopping app and tap into ‘Settings.’

3. Tap ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to

LEFT: DUSTY BURWELL | MIDDLE: EILEEN PRINCE | RIGHT: SUSAN KARPICKE

SYCAMORE ALUMNA HIGHLIGHTED IN PRINCETON VIDEO

Sycamore grad Maya Mishra (‘14) was featured in a Princeton University video, discussing how a NASA internship changed the trajectory of her life. Now a junior at Princeton majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Mishra was in high school when she realized that she could combine her interests in medicine, space and service in the field of aerospace medicine. Mishra is pursuing certificates in Global Health and Health Policy and Planets and Life. She also participates in the Service Focus program, which combines service and academic work

through internships, a peer cohort, faculty mentorship, and coursework. n

MAHENTHIRAN CAPTURES TENNIS TITLES, EARNS MENTAL ATTITUDE AWARD

Congratulations to North Central High School senior Ajay Mahenthiran (‘17), who won both the Boys’ Tennis Indiana State Team Championship, playing #1 singles, and the Individual State Championship. He is also the recipient of the 2020 Mental Attitude Award (for attitude, athletic ability, scholarship, and leadership during the 4 years of high school) selected by Members of the IHSAA Executive Committee, the principal, and the coach. Academically, Ajay is currently ranked at the top of his class. n

FALL ATHLETES HONORED

Sycamore hosted a special Zoom call honoring all of our fall sports athletes, with the entire Middle School watching as athletes were presented awards for Most Improved, Sportsmanship, and the STAR Award for each sport. n

LEFT: AJAY MAHENTHIRAN | RIGHT: SYCAMORE ATHLETICS FALL AWARD WINNERS