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MR. BASKETBALL: TRAYCE JACKSON-DAVIS BECOMES FIRSTEVER CENTER GROVE PLAYER TO EARN INDIANA’S TOP HONOR
Center Grove High School’s Trayce Jackson-Davis made history on May 5 when he was named the 2019 Mr. Basketball, the first from Center Grove High School (CGHS) and just the third recipient from Johnson County. The Mr. Basketball award has been presented annually to the top high school boys basketball player in Indiana since 1939. It’s the oldest such award in the nation.
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Hannah’s Wish Provides Meals and Support for Those Who Have Experienced Loss
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and full-time firefighter for Bargersville Community Fire Department. This is why six years ago, members of the Bargersville IAFF Local 4252 vowed to raise money for a 501(c)(3) that benefits those who have suffered from burn-related injuries. When they learned about the Hoosier Burn Camp (HBC), they knew they wanted to support the organization. The Hoosier Burn Camp, established in 1997 and held at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Ind., since 1999, is a nonprofit
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A 1967 Center Grove High School (CGHS) graduate Pat Grimm was inducted into the prestigious Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in April. Grimm was a four-year starter for the Trojans from 1963-1967 in the pre-Indiana High School Athletic Association basketball era. She was a standout player and pioneer for CGHS’s first girls basketball team under legendary head coach Carol Tumey. “The boys started playing Little League in grade school and basketball in junior high,” Grimm says. “We (girls) had to wait until high school. It was a very, very long wait. I was just glad to finally be able to play competitively.” Since there were no organized youth leagues for girls basketball in the Center Grove Community during this time, Grimm had to hone her basketball skills the old fashioned way. “I learned to play basketball in my backyard,” Grimm recalls. “My mom and dad built a wooden backboard and stuck it on a telephone pole. I learned to play with all the neighborhood boys and one other girl, Jimmy Horton, Ronnie and Rickie Witt, Jon and Tim Butler, Bob, Rusty and Ruth Skaggs, Keaney Sloop and Danny Deer. Best teachers ever.”
Grimm played point guard, scoring a career-high 50 points in just two quarters against Whiteland her freshman season. She averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists per game in leading CGHS to an undefeated season in her senior year. In an attempt to attract students to attend their games, Grimm recalled hosting a game during the school day. “My sophomore year we began a game against Greenwood during a sixth period convocation,” she says. “We wanted to get kids interested in coming to our games. At halftime, school was over so everyone had to catch the buses home. When we came out to start the second half, the boys varsity coach came out to claim the court for practice. There was a lot of heated discussion that resulted in us vacating the court so the boys could practice. We finished the game that night at the Greenwood gym.” Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees President, Carol Tumey, a retired CGHS teacher, coach and assistant athletic director, championed girls athletic programs at CGHS. “I’m not sure I can put into words her impact,” Grimm says. “When she started there were probably 500 or so students in the entire high school. And now Center Grove is one of the largest in the state.
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She took the women’s program through that entire ride. She built each girls sport into a state contender during her tenure, either as a coach or with someone she was instrumental in hiring. She started coaching eight years before Title IX and coached well beyond. She saw all of the growth, from no women’s championships to championships in all of the current sports of record today. I was on her first team and she has stayed in touch with me for the last 55 years. She was instrumental in making sure that the Hall of Fame recognized me as a formidable player even though there are no stats or videos to back her up. I think that speaks to her credibility in women’s high school sports in Indiana. She is very special to me and all those who ever played for her.”
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“Most influential were my parents John and Beverly Grimm,” she says. “They supported my efforts one hundred percent every step of the way. They never missed a game at Center Grove and never missed a home game at Purdue. Obviously, Carol Tumey was very instrumental and she and I were so lucky to have the support of Melvin Vandermeer, our high school principal. He made sure Mrs. Tumey had whatever she needed, within his power, to accomplish whatever she wanted to try for the women’s sports programs. I believe we were also seriously supported by O. J. Sloop (former CGHS teacher, coach, vice principal) and John Clements (former CGHS athletic director). And last, but certainly not least, my neighborhood friends who spent countless hours in my backyard playing ball.”
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Grimm played four years for Purdue before the institution of Title IX. She helped lead the Boilermakers in 1969 to their entry into the first women’s intercollegiate national tournament, earning a sixth-place finish. She excelled as a double-figure scorer, standout passer and defender at the point guard position. After earning an education degree in 1971, she was a physical education and health teacher for a period of time. She then transitioned into a 22-year career with Finish Line, rising to national sales manager. Grimm resides in Markleville, Ind. The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, located in New Castle, announced in early December that Grimm was one of 11 women to be enshrined as part of the 18th women’s induction class. Grimm says she was overwhelmed when she received the news. “I never believed this could happen to anyone who played in my era,” she says. “It is a childhood dream come true. I am still shocked, awed, honored and humbled. I have been awarded the highest honor in Indiana for playing a game I love. It just doesn’t get any better than that.” CGHS honored Grimm during a home girls’ basketball game in mid-December. “I was shocked that they would do this for me,” she says. “Then some of my former teammates were there, as well as some of my former classmates. The current team wanted a picture with me at center court of Vandy’s gym. Incredible. It has been 52 years since I graduated and the school has changed so much and yet it felt the same. I felt very honored, appreciated and, most importantly, remembered in such a positive way.” 15 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2019 / atCenterGrove.com
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As a lover of sports and a self-described restaurant connoisseur, Steve Campbell says it was only natural to combine the two passions for his latest southside business venture. Campbell’s Highland Grille, located on North State Road 135 in Greenwood, offers patrons a taste of Scottish as well as traditional American cuisine within a sports bar and grill setting. As owner of the restaurant, Steve himself says the greater Greenwood area has needed such a concept for a long while. “I think the timing is really good for this,” he says. “My family is of Scottish descendants and bringing that authenticity and passion to a restaurant I think will really shine through and translate to people locally. I think there’s a need for more small, privately-owned restaurants around here too.” Steve and his wife Kelly certainly channeled the family’s Scottish heritage 16 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2019 / atCenterGrove.com
in putting together the restaurant’s menu, which includes Scotch eggs, bagpipers shrimp, and Scottish porto fries. Entrees include smash burgers, fish and chips, sandwiches, bangers and mash and craftyour-own pizza. Now open for breakfast on weekends at 8:00am, the menu features specialty dishes like Scottish pancakes, sausage and egg sandwiches, and the Celtic Feast (three eggs your way, bacon or sausage, potatoes and baked beans), all served with a traditional Scottish oatcake.
The Grille’s 3,600-square-foot open floor plan can seat 135 people (with an outdoor patio for an additional 35 patrons), with an abundance of large-screen televisions that Campbell says will show plenty of soccer action including Indy Eleven and European Premier League matches.
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“The interior is really an eclectic mix of old-world touches with some rustic touches that are in style right now,” Kelly adds. “We’ve been collecting Scottish shields, swords and armor for a few years now. Our house has been full of
“We really want to be part of the communities on the south side,” he says, adding that the Grille staff consists of about 40 full- and part-time employees.
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groups, leagues, churches and anyone with a good cause to provide opportunities for Dine to Donates and other charitable donations. Our family has lived in Greenwood for 50 years, and we want to help other community leaders continue to make this a great place to live and raise a family.” It’s the second restaurant venture for Steve, who co-founded the Knuckle Sandwich, a ‘50s-style diner concept, along State Road 144 in Martinsville a few years ago. He says the success of that business prompted
a desire to open an eatery that reflected both his family history and passion for soccer. “The Knuckle Sandwich took off right out of the gate and did extremely well - I got to thinking about it and I love being around people and the environment of a restaurant,” Steve explains. “My wife and I go out to eat all the time, and it feels like we’ve gotten to be restaurant experts and
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Jenna and Jon Wright have called Center Grove their home since 1999 and own a managed IT services firm called IT Indianapolis that was started eight years ago. While their business continued to thrive, they dealt with some very trying circumstances personally. We interviewed Jenna to talk about their business and how she took something that could have broken their family and turned it around to positively impact families in surrounding communities. Read on to hear their story of struggle, triumph and what drives them to do what they love every single day. How did you get into the IT business? IT Indianapolis was born out of our desire to “do what we loved.” Jon loves technology and leveraged it in his own businesses for 20 years. I handle customer care, assist with strategy and we love working together. What is your greatest joy from owning
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that baby at 12 weeks. After that horrible loss, we suffered two more losses. After all three of my losses, I went home with nothing and no guidance. After that happened, I told Jon I wanted to do something. I told him that God had been nudging me to start something for those who have suffered losses. I wanted there to be an option where Jesus’ name was mentioned, and people can come to know that Jesus loves them during one of the darkest times of their lives. Hannah’s Wish provides meals and support for those who have had experienced loss. Two local hospitals are also passing out our information to those who suffer from a loss, along with a handful of OB offices on the southside. Many of these families later connect with us at a monthly support group meeting. Through the healing process, a lot of these families have been able to conceive again and have their rainbow baby (The term for a baby after a loss). We were able to have a rainbow baby too. Caidence Mae Wright was born a year after we started Hannah’s Wish!
What has this challenge taught you? God doesn’t waste anything. He used our pain and suffering to help others. It has also taught us that life is so precious. While we miss the three little heartbeats we heard and loved, we know that they are with Jesus and that one day we will see them again. I can’t wait for the day when I meet those babies and get to hold them and see their faces. I heard their hearts…. I know it wasn’t for nothing. Your faith seems to be really important to you- why? Jon’s parents and the church he grew up in taught him what he knows about Jesus and to put his trust in Him always. I grew up with very different picture of faith. God put Jon in my life for a reason and Jesus saved me from a life of sin and destruction. Where do you get you inspiration from? My husband! When I met him, I was in awe! I had never met anyone so smart, witty, loving and exciting! He inspires me to be better, to get up every morning and be the best that I can be! What would you tell your younger self today? Everything is going to be okay. I had a lot of doubts and fears when I was younger. What Drives you? I found my purpose in life a few years ago when we started Hannah’s Wish. Meeting with and speaking to women and couples who have suffered infertility, miscarriage, and stillborn/infant loss, is what drives me. My husband and children drive me too. I want them to know that I had a purpose while on this earth and it wasn’t just for ME.
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enter Grove High School’s Trayce Jackson-Davis made history on May 5 when he was named the 2019 Mr. Basketball, the first from Center Grove High School (CGHS) and just the third recipient from Johnson County. The Mr. Basketball award has been presented annually to the top high school boys basketball player in Indiana since 1939. It’s the oldest such award in the nation. “It really means the world to me,” Jackson-Davis says. “It solidifies yourself into Indiana basketball history which is something that can never be taken away from you. I think it is a blessing. Being the first one in the (Center Grove) community is very special.” Jackson-Davis helped lead the Trojans this past season to their first appearance in the State Tournament Final Four, after winning the Sectional for a schoolrecord third year in a row, and a second Regional title, the first since 1972. The 6’10” senior elevated his play in the state tournament, which helped him secure the Mr. Basketball award. “I was just lifting up the team,” JacksonDavis says. “I started stepping up in a big way and stepped up the rest of the tournament. All my teammates were there for me and gave me a lot of confidence. The coaches also gave me a lot of confidence to compete on that level. I really wanted to try to get to state for the school and the community. We, however, came up one game short, losing to a very good Ben Davis team.” CGHS head basketball coach Zach Hahn says Jackson-Davis played his best basketball in the state tournament this past season. “One of the best and worst qualities Trayce has is his ability to be passive and unselfish,” Hahn says. “We have to remember how far he had come on the court. He had a mentality of “refuse to lose” during his senior year tournament run. If we needed a bucket, he got it. If we needed a block, he got it. If we
needed a rebound, he got it. He had a four-game stretch where he averaged 30.4 points, 12.2 rebounds and 4.5 blocked shots. Watching him against Franklin (Sectional championship game) and Bloomington South (Regional championship game) were two of the best performances I’ve seen live from any basketball player at any level.” CGHS senior guard Spencer Piercefield played three varsity seasons with JacksonDavis. Piercefield says he was a great and supportive teammate. “It was our sophomore year and we were playing Ben Davis,” Piercefield recalls. “We were having a good season but had still not gotten over the hump of winning a MIC game. The first half was rough for the team and me personally. I was roughly one for six or so from three. Could not buy a bucket and the team was down by around 15 points. After halftime,
we come out and I’m a little deflated because of the first half I had. Trayce runs out first, grabs a ball and passes it to me. He would go on to rebound for me the remainder of halftime. Before we went on the court for the second half, he told me that the team needed me and I needed to stay aggressive. This really spoke to the kind of person that Trayce is. Trayce and I both had really good second halves and we went on to win our first ever MIC game.” “What separates Trayce from most basketball players at his level is his quiet, reserved demeanor,” Hahn adds. “He is somewhat of a humble giant. He is the first to say hi to someone in the hallway or stay after a game to sign autographs. He has had to put in long hours both on the court and in the classroom. Things come easy to him now, but that hasn’t always been the case. He has represented Center Grove in the highest
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regard possible. It has been an honor and privilege to coach Trayce. I am beyond proud of the player and person he has become in our program and I can’t wait to see what he will accomplish in the future. The sky is the limit.” The next step in Jackson-Davis’ journey after graduating from CGHS is playing for Indiana University. “My number one goal at IU is to get back to the (NCAA) tournament,” JacksonDavis says. “I know it’s been a few years since they have been there, but I think it could be huge if we could go to the tournament during my freshman year. I know a lot of people are doubting us right now. I know one thing. I am going to put in a lot of hard work when I get down there. I’m going to try my hardest and give it my all every night on the court.” Jackson-Davis’ stepfather, Ray Jackson, is
proud of the hard work Trayce has put in to achieve Indiana high school basketball’s most prestigious award. “When Trayce was in the 7th and 8th grade, he said to me, ’Dad, I want to try for this,’” Jackson recalls. “So, we wrote down our goals and every year he would obtain them. He has worked so hard to be where he is right now. It is all on him. We Are you ready to work with a company can just sit back and support him, but it was many hours in the gym, driving him who does not subcontract? here and there and just to continue to see him get better every year. It was a great group of guys he competed with. A couple of years from now, when you look back, you realize this is a big deal. We (CGHS) might never get another person like this. It Before After is something big for the community. I am hire Professional Painters and NO SUBCONTRACTORS! super competitive, so when heWe told me his Our as whole team is dedicated to providing relationships in goals, I said, let’s walk out of here a senior a prompt, friendly, honest manner so all our clients can and be the best this place has ever seen.” Mission accomplished.
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eacon of Hope Crisis Center, a non-profit 501(c)(3) Christcentered organization located on the south side of Indianapolis, is designed to empower victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to become self-sufficient. Through its Crisis Intervention, Victim Advocacy, Counseling, Purple Sneakers Young Adult, Criminal Justice, Economic Sustainability and Foster Pet Programs, the agency offers free services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, assisting them with overcoming barriers that hold them in abusive situations. “Our purpose is to help people get out of dangerous situations and into success so they can survive and thrive,” says Board Spokesperson Jackie Ponder.
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The center helps victims secure safe housing and provides them with economic support to get them back on their feet and out of shelters. Last year the agency served 1,122 clients. “We want them out in the community with a job, living a life free from the threat of domestic violence,” says Ponder. The center trains with area police departments. Its victim advocates also help victims fill out protective orders and accompany them to court. Statistics show if a victim has a support system, they are more likely to leave the abusive situation and prosecute. “Very rarely is it just physical abuse,” says Ponder. “Financial, emotional, and mental abuse go hand-in-hand because the goal [of the abuser] is to separate their victim from all support so they’re the only person the victim can rely on.”
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In addition, the agency provides victims with basic training on how to keep a budget and do banking. The foster pet program is key because women often won’t leave their abusers because they don’t want to abandon their pet, which is often their only form of emotional support. The Purple Sneaker program provides middle school, high school, and college students with information on how they can protect themselves from sexual assault. “Acquiring Cheryl’s concept of Purple Sneakers and melding and growing it into a full-blown program among our services here at Beacon has been a joy,” says Sandra Ziebold, CEO/ Executive Director of the Beacon of Hope Crisis Center. “Yearround our advocates are helping young adults 13–26 stay safe through education, prevention, intervention, and by defining healthy relationships and what to do about unhealthy ones.”
As the idea of a fun summer event began to take focus, the concept of taking their message “to the street” kept coming up. “What better way to bring people together than a street concert for people of all ages to sing and dance to the music of the Woomblies Rock Orchestra and HeartStone Crossing Band?” asks Cheryl Steele, Board Member with the Beacon of Hope Crisis Center. On Baldwin Street, to be held June 8 from noon-5p.m, will be the second annual street party/ fundraiser for Beacon of Hope. Johnson County resident Keely Though Beacon is funded through grants and partnerships, Correll can’t wait. fundraisers help raise money “Johnson’s BBQ Shack is my to support their programs. For instance, they currently provide favorite food vendor,” says Correll. “To find out they are at a crisis line that goes until 1 the core of this upcoming street a.m., but they would like to be able to offer it round-the-clock. party and that Taxman Brewing & Learns’ where wo go to businesses and share the warning signs managers should look for to determine if someone under their supervision is in a violent relationship,” says Ponder, who notes that domestic violence costs businesses millions of dollars annually in lost productivity and efficiency. “If you can intervene and provide support, you’re not only helping your employee into a better life, but you’re actually helping your bottom line.”
Educating parents about the warning signs is crucial since one in three teens report being in a violent relationship. “Emotional abuse starts early in a teen’s relationship and can set the stage for relationships later in life,” says Ponder. “Some of the most violent domestic violence homicides are related to individuals who became involved when they were young adults.” So if your vivacious teen suddenly becomes quiet or stops wearing makeup or dressing a certain way, pay attention. And keep your eyes and ears open at work, too. “We do 30-minute ‘Lunch 29 / CENTER GROVE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2019 / atCenterGrove.com
Company is also hosting—I’m in!” says Correll. The truth is that you never know what someone is facing at home. “It’s people we go to church with, the person who sits next to you in English class or in the cubicle beside you,” says Ponder. “It happens everywhere. The thing about domestic violence is there are no socioeconomic or racial boundaries. But there is hope. You can break free and get out.” Advance tickets for On Baldwin Street are $20 (18 and over) and $10 (ages 13-17). Those 12 and under get in free. Rain date is June 9. For more information about Beacon of Hope, call 317-731-6131 or visit beaconofhopeindy.org.
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