Center Grove Newsletter January 2015

JANUARY 2015

Center Grove on Parade SCRAPBOOK OF THE ROAD TO MACY’S

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PUBLISHER’S WELCOME In addition to wrestling, football and band at Center Grove High School, which I’ll get to later, our kids get a great education. How we educate our kids is changing. It is no longer “take these classes and head off to college.” Julie Yates looks at the way our education system is changing. One new program, the HIRE Technology’s advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) course that is being offered for the first time. It is just one of many innovations.

Thanksgiving Day was important for more than just the food this year. The Center Grove band’s appeared at the Macy’s Parade. We have many pictures and some stories from the performance as our cover story.

CGHS Front Row looks at what’s new with Center Grove wrestling team. A new “Dad’s Club” has joined the existing “Mom’s Club” to support the sport. Leigh Lawson says the dad’s support even makes the team even more family-like.

As long as we are on the high school sports kick, I will let you

know that you can find out what former Center Grove quarterback Jordan Luallen is up to. The last time he was on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium he sparked an amazing come-from-behind victory over Carmel for the state championship. What brought him back to the stadium? You can find out on page 46.

There is a lot more inside this month’s issue but I will let you find that out when you turn the page.

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My apologies to writer Leigh Lawson for not giving her credit for “Cherishing Christmas” in the December issue. Leigh worked very hard to bring you the story of how the Jarvis family celebrates Christmas and I want to thank her for her fine work.

We very much appreciate her continuing contributions to Center Grove Community Newsletter. - Dann Veldkamp

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CENTER GROVE ON PARADE: SCRAPBOOK OF THE ROAD TO MACY’S

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On Thanksgiving morning of this past year, the marching band of Center Grove High School represented our city and state in the iconic 88th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The goal, tagged the Road to Macy’s, was completed by the sheer perseverance, spirit, and generosity of both today’s band and its community. The 2014-15 Trojan band lived out their aspirations as they set out down the streets of Manhattan at the sound of the time honored catchphrase, “Let’s Have a Parade.”

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GARDENING NANA

DIGITAL GARDENING Writer / Nancy Craig

My great nephews, Max and Eli, love Minecraft! One description of Minecraft is “The creative and building aspects of Minecraft allow players to build constructions out of textured cubes in a 3D procedurally generated world. Other activities in the game include exploration, gathering resources, crafting and combat.” In watching the boys play this video game I realized that they could design and build a garden.

So Eli patiently showed me, his computer challenged Nana, how this game works and we soon had a garden with wheat, poppies, tulips, sunflowers and watermelons.

Just like in designing and planting a real garden we had to start with the dirt, dig and plant seeds and then water and wait for the plants to grow. Except a Minecraft “day” is very quick and with a little bone meal, our wheat shot up and was ready for harvest!

Eli added birdbaths and flowerpots, but the most important item to add was a fence around the garden since, just like in real life, critters attack the plants. In Minecraft, “slime” is the digital pest and we had to build our fences taller to keep them out.

Of course, Nana prefers books to digital games so I like the ideas in this book, Gardening LAB for Kids, 52 Fun Experiments to Learn, Grow, Harvest, Make, Play and Enjoy Your Garden by Renata Fossen Brown.

From this book, we will keep busy with “Dig In” / “Dig Deeper” sections, finding experiments that each age level can enjoy. Challenging us to take a gardening idea we have already done in the past and make it in a different way.

Next project is to try to make the Spiral Herb garden from the Gardening Lab book and translate it to Minecraft. The boy’s mother, Jill, loves cilantro so we will have to use our imagination since Minecraft does not have herb plants. Maybe a melon stem would suffice.

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Nancy loves flower gardening almost as much as she does her great nephews and nieces. Her interest in gardening intensified while living in Holland and was perfected with Master Gardener courses.

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BIG SOUNDS IN SMALL TOWNS Writer / Johnette Cruz . Photos / Provided by ISO

arts and music programs in their high schools and enthusiasm for collaborating with the ISO. In order to attract new patrons The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is known for its musical, to classical music, the ISO is committed to not only perform in creative talent and artistry. Founded in 1930, the ISO became an more communities, but immerse ourselves in more places,” says Di organization that rapidly grew into one of the nation’s renowned Santo. “We must dispel the myth that classical music is only for a orchestras. The last half of 2014 became even more exciting when certain audience. It’s music – the universal language – and not just the ISO launched the new 317 Series, bringing orchestra concerts for a select group of people. The art we make onstage is portable, and programs to communities and schools outside of Indianapolis, so to speak, so we must go where our communities are and take which meant bringing their talent to Avon and the Greater advantage of the incredible, new venues all over the city, within our Greenwood area. The ISO performed in November at Center Grove schools and churches."

High School and will be making their second debut to Johnson County Thursday, February 26 at Mount Pleasant Christian Both Di Santo and Beth Outland, the vice president, community Church. The concert features Gershwin’s “Concerto in F,” Copland’s engagement and strategic innovation for the ISO see a huge beautifully adventurous “Appalachian Spring” and John Adams’ potential in the greater Greenwood area. Di Santo says. “We have upbeat composition “Lollapalooza.” strong arts support among residents and an excellent arts and music program at Center Grove High School. As the ISO considered Jessica Di Santo, the director of communications for the where to start the new 317 Series, the greater Greenwood area Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra explained how the series came quickly rose to the top. The ISO has had a long relationship into fruition. “The 317 Series was a collective idea among ISO staff with many of the schools in Johnson County, serving them with that began with the question, ‘how do we reach more communities ISO Discovery Concerts and teachers’ workshops. This kind which are currently underserved by the ISO?’ The scope of the of commitment to providing a high quality well rounded arts initiative then grew to identifying which communities had a strong education experience makes these areas an ideal place.” atCenterGrove.com / JANUARY 2015 / CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 9

Outland also acknowledges, “The performing and visual arts are an important part of a vibrant and thriving community. It is clear that the Greater Greenwood area is striving to attract residents and businesses by offering a great quality of life. The ISO wants to support Johnson County’s efforts by making outstanding music experiences available close to home. This provides opportunities for families to enjoy concerts together, students studying music to have access to high-level professionals and the community to become a destination for people who love and value the arts."

Brian Tabor, worship arts pastor of Mount Pleasant Christian Church, is both honored and overwhelmed at the opportunity to host an ISO event at the church. “We are thrilled to have the chance to work with such incredible talent and introduce a different form of music to the community of the greater Greenwood area.

As a church, our worship staff is heavily involved in the planning and execution of music for all weekend services so personally I’m looking forward to meeting professional musicians and seeing their craft firsthand. We welcome the ISO to our campus, and people who experience a program like this for the first time will be blown away.”

Di Santo thinks that the 317 Series is off to a fabulous start and is very pleased with the attendance of their events thus far. “We are

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overwhelmed by hundreds of patrons who want to subscribe to the full series. Feedback has been incredibly positive. Businesses in the Greater Greenwood area are on board to help us reach success; for example, the Center Grove School Corporation, Greater Greenwood Arts Council, Greater Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Johnson County Community Foundation, Leadership Johnson County, Mallow Run Winery and Mount Pleasant Christian Church.”

Tickets to the next 317 Series concert February 26, at Mount Pleasant Christian Church, are on sale now at IndianapolisSymphony.org or through the ISO Box Office at 317-639-4300.

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Life is a series of choices, each climbing to a different height, twisting their way to a position in the sun, like tree limbs branching out.

Sometimes homelessness is not cured as easily as the bruises face. In time, the bruises will but the scars that are deeper

a choice or can be on this young man’s heal and fade away, will last forever.

This young man would not engage in conversation so I am at a loss for his back story. However, there is a lost look in his eyes that the bruises, like life, are fading.

Kean, a 35-year-old, has truly a very sad story. He suffers from diabetes and has one partial leg amputation from last October; the other leg is scheduled to be removed this August. He wore a heavy coat and had another covering his legs despite being 81 degrees outside.

He is very soft spoken, permitting you to lean in when you speak with him. I asked if he was homeless and he told me that he has “places to stay.” I found him in a wheelchair in an alley off Monument Circle. Perhaps this is one of the places he stays. I shook his hand and told him that I wished him well, to be safe and that I would pray for him.

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LIFE ON THE EDGE An Exhibition

Writer / Katie Burrell . Photographer / James Eickman

James Eickman let a single cup of coffee ruin his vacation several years ago, but is making up for it by shining light into the lives of others. Ten years ago, he and his wife walked into a quick service restaurant during a vacation in San Francisco. He witnessed a homeless man attempt to purchase a meal, but walked out with only a cup of coffee because that was all he could afford.

Now, he takes very intimate, personal pictures of the homeless in Indianapolis and other cities he visits during his travels.

Although he began with no purpose for the images, he felt compelled to take them after his trip to San Francisco.

WHY PHOTOS OF THE HOMELESS?

Eickman’s approach is unique. He captures these images from the inside of homeless “There my wife and I are spending thousands camps. His knowledge of the specific of dollars on this trip, and all he wanted was a camps in Indianapolis ranges from how safe meal,” Eickman said. “It haunted me the rest they are to who lives there. He brings his of the trip and ever since.” acquaintances coats, blankets and gloves, and he remembers them by name. When a newcomer turns up, he introduces himself Eickman is a retired photographer. What and his mission. he once used as a steady, bountiful source of income has turned into mission. He "I always ask: permission to photograph gave up photography 30 years ago and recently purchased another camera with the someone, Eickman said. “When they ask why and what are you going to do with it, I’d intention of shooting for passion, not for say ‘I don’t know.’” money.

Recently Eickman found his answer. Six months ago, a fellow photographer asked him to open an exhibit with her. It was then Eickman realized why he spent countless hours and hundreds of dollars to collect hundreds of images: “To raise a voice and a face for the homeless.” Rhonda Clark approached Eickman because of the impact the images had on those who see them and because some are simply, as Eickman recalled Clark saying, “difficult to look at.”

The exhibit will travel to the Greenwood Public Library January 3 and stay there until the end of the month. It features 25 images Eickman has captured at homeless camps in five different states. Some of the images will have stories attached to them, and some of them will tell their stories without words.

The one thing Eickman hopes to convey is that judging a person for being homeless isn’t going to solve the problem.

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His street name is “50 cent.” I asked him if that was because he liked the rapper by that name. He explained that people on the street call him that because when he begs for change, he asks for “fifty cent.”

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He has seen drug deals, met ex-convicts and others who hit financial hardship too difficult to overcome. Nevertheless, he listens to their stories just the same.

“Maybe two weeks ago, they had a job,” he said. “Maybe they are senior citizens and Social Security doesn’t take care of all the bills.”

Others, he said, don’t fit always fit the homeless stereotype. He recently met Robert at a homeless camp. He was freshly shaved, dressed in nice hiking boots and a North Face fleece. Eickman assumed he was there to help, but he later found out that Robert was living there. “Someone can work in information technology, have a $100,000 job and be homeless within weeks of losing their job,” he said.

For those who have a troubled pass, Eickman has learned that there are connections to be made. Those with alcohol and drug problems could be self-medicating a mental illness. They could be homeless because of the mental illness or because of the addiction. Others may have ended up on the wrong side of the law; and although the crime may not have been that bad, it is still difficult to find a job.

Despite having different backgrounds, the homeless community is one that watches out for one another.

Eickman tries to keep a stockpile of blankets and coats in his truck, so when he came across Michael, he offered him some. Michael told Eickman that he didn’t want to take more than he could use, but some gloves would be nice because his hands were so cold. He told Eickman to take the blankets down the road to some other people who needed them more. “The homeless people are that way. They share among themselves,” he said. “It’s quite enlightening.”

A young woman who has hopes of getting off the streets someday by finding a single room where it’s safe.

The room would cost only $10 per night.

YOU CAN’T SAVE EVERYONE

Despite his efforts to help, Eickman doesn’t expect to save anyone and is careful not to get too close. “When I give him a blanket, I know he’s going to go back to his tent. He’s still going to be cold all night. He’s going to be cold until next spring,” he said. atCenterGrove.com atGreenwood.com // JANUARY JANUARY 2015 2015 // CENTER GREENWOOD GROVECOMMUNITY COMMUNITYNEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER/ /1515

This is Kevin, one of the few remaining Korean War veterans. He was 16 years old when he enlisted for the U.S. Army and was deployed to Korea June 25, 1950 as part of the 1501st Special Platoon.

His united consisted of 36 infintarymen and 1 dog. They were nicknamed “Assassin Special Unit.”

Therefore, since he can’t change the face of homelessness, he is using his actions and his talents to share it with others. It’s up to his audience to decide how it moves them to take action. The Edge is the featured exhibition at the Greenwood Public Library during the month of January. Eickman and guest speaker Maurice Young will be present from 5 to 7:30 p.m. January 6 for a special “Meet the Artist” event. Maurice Young, also known as “The Mayor,” made headlines in 2013 when the city shut down a homeless camp beneath the CSX railroad tracks on Davidson Street in Indianapolis. For more information about Eickman’s work, visit his Facebook page, bit.ly/fb_the_edge.

The weapon of the day was an M2 Carbine, which Kevin claims to have used to cut the life short for a Chinese officer. That’s what he was trained to do.

At 81-years-old, Kevin now sits in a motorized wheel chair at the corner of Meridian and Washington streets and begs for a dollar. I shook his hand, thanked him for his service and gave him a dollar. In turn, he gave me a salute.

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PREPARING OUR COMMUNITY’S GREATEST RESOURCE, CENTER GROVE STUDENTS, FOR GRADUATION & THE FUTURE Writer / Julie Yates . Photographer / James Eichelman

The words “high school” brings to thought images of sporting events, homecoming, spirit days and prom. However, the perception of this period of life as a carefree time when post graduation plans will not be considered until junior year is not a current reality. In fact, even freshmen have an eye on their future and are thoughtfully

considering classes that will enable them to pursue their plans after graduation. Today, businesses and industries require a highlevel skill set of both academic and technical knowledge, so careful planning is important to ensure that a student is prepared for the path they wish to take upon exiting high school.

array of choices that deciding which courses to take may seem daunting. There are even options to earn college credit through a high school course. The key, according to Doug Bird, the principal of Center Grove High School, is to “Make sure the classes chosen provide an appropriate level of rigor that will challenge each student on their individual level, but are balanced with what Center Grove High School offers such a vast they are interested in.”

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Fortunately, there are resources in place to help guide students and their families as they make decisions. In the fall of freshman year, all students take the class, preparing for college and careers: keystone. In the class, students are given interest and learning style inventories as well as a chance to job

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The basis of each student’s course plan has its roots in the type of Indiana high school diploma that the student has chosen to pursue. Indiana Core 40 contains the minimum number of courses required by the state and contains the course work necessary to apply to colleges and universities. Two others, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors have additional requirements including additional math credits, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and dual credit courses, plus minimum scores on the SAT and/ or ACT test. In AP classes, a student is awarded college credit through The College Board for a score of three or higher on the end of course exam. A general diploma is also offered for the students who complete the formal process of opting out of Indiana’s Core 40 Diploma requirements.

Both the Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas give students the opportunity take classes that will earn dual credits. These are courses where, due to an agreement with universities and community colleges, a college credit is earned simultaneously with a high school credit. For students pursuing the Academic Honors diploma, Center Grove has four Advanced College Placement (ACP) classes: literature, geology, calculus and elementary composition. A student graduating with a Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma has the opportunity to graduate high school with an associate degree in the field of their choice.

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Center Grove’s Early College (EC) Program is one option students may choose if they are interested in earning a 30 credit transfer certificate or a 60 credit associate degree.

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This small program, a partnership with Vincennes University, admits between 100 and 120 students per year. Almost like a school within a school, all core classes are taken with a set group of faculty and other EC students. To prepare students for the transition to a traditional college,

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ENSURING A HIGHER LEVEL OF READINESS FOR THE WORKFORCE

This school year marks the first time that the HIRE Technology’s advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) course is being offered. Taught by Center Grove High School teacher, Brent Schulz, students will have the opportunity to earn six college credits and gain an advanced manufacturing and logistics certification by successfully completing all classwork and passing required exams. Schulz, who also teaches three other HIRE classes, is excited about this course saying, “When students graduate with a higher level of readiness for the workforce, they will be hired at a higher level of pay. When they have certifications such as the AML, their resume goes to the top of the pile.”

Senior Chad Burton echoes those thoughts by voicing that he is debating between a future in either construction management or computer programming and what he has learned via computer modules in the class would be transferable to both careers. However, Burton was quick to say, “We aren’t always on the computer. We get to go to the lab workshop and work in groups to build products we design.”

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Another member of the class, Ryan Stark, also a senior, is in Center Grove’s Early College program. Stark expressed his opinion of the class, “You can do anything with logistics and there is no downside to getting college credits.” Students who wish to further their expertise of manufacturing and logistics can take the second level course at the Central Nine Career Center (C9).

Central Nine Career Center serves nine area school districts and has programs that either prepare students for viable career such as cosmetology or allow them to further prepare for their post-secondary education plans. Most of the programs result in dual credits and/or a certification.

Students attend either the morning or afternoon session that gives them the ability to take classes at their home school and participate in extracurricular activities. Many of the credits earned meet the requirements for an Academic or Technical Honors diploma.

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Central Grove High School continues to search out and develop opportunities for learning such as online Global Campus, which prepares students for online classes they will experience in college. Input received from CG 100, a community advisory group, the Strategic Planning Committee and the teachers are constantly considered. Wendy Kruger, the director of curriculum stresses, “All the skills we teach, either in the classroom or in extracurricular activities, are focused on preparing flexible and well-rounded lifelong learners that have a strong work ethic but also are able to collaborate with others and maintain interpersonal communication skills in the environment they are in.”

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CENTER GROVE ON PARADE SCRAPBOOK OF THE ROAD TO MACY’S Scrapbook Organizer / Tonja Talley . Photographer / John Simon

On Thanksgiving morning of this past year, the marching band of Center Grove High School (CGHS) represented our city and state in the iconic 88th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It was the band’s history that brought about a personal performance invitation from Macy’s a short 20 months ago. But the goal, tagged the Road to Macy’s, was completed by the sheer perseverance, spirit, and generosity of both today’s band and its community. The 2014-15 Trojan band lived out their aspirations as they set out down the streets of Manhattan at the sound of the time honored catchphrase, “Let’s Have a Parade.” Summing up the band’s Road to Macy’s, senior head drum major Christopher Crowder stated, “Participation in the Macy’s parade was so surreal. It all seemed like a dream until we took the first step of the 2.6 mile journey.”

Come and experience a glimpse of their journey, as seven of the 164-member band reminisce about their Road to Macy’s.

The marching band’s season traditionally ends after their appearance in the Bands of America Grand National competition, which was November 8, 2014. However, the students braved the bitter cold during the month of November, honing their performance for their national television.

WE HAD A LITTLE CROWD OF PEOPLE WHO WERE VERY EAGER TO BE AT THE PARADE, AND IT WAS VERY FUNNY TO SEE THE TURKEY HATS AND TURKEY SUITS EARLY THAT MORNING.” – DREW BONFIELD

Kevin Schuessler, the director of Center Grove bands, gives last minute instructions before leaving for New York City, Monday, November 24, 2014.

“THIS WILL BE A PHENOMENAL WAY TO END THE YEAR. I’M SO IMPRESSED WITH THE WORK ETHIC THIS GROUP HAS SHOWN US, ESPECIALLY SINCE THEY’RE SO YOUNG WITH THE LARGE FRESHMAN CLASS WE HAVE THIS YEAR.” - KEVIN SCHUESSLER

“AFTER PRACTICE WAS OVER, WE GOT BACK ON THE BUSES, AND WE WERE ABLE TO SLEEP FOR AROUND AN HOUR. WE THEN WENT TO APPLEBEE’S FOR BREAKFAST.” – DREW BONFIELD

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“THE DAY OF THE PARADE WAS VERY EXCITING AND EXHAUSTING. WAKE-UP CALL WAS AT 1:45 A.M. AND WE WERE IN THE MIDDLE OF NEW YORK CITY AROUND 3:00 FOR OUR PRACTICE AT 3:40. OUR PRACTICE WAS AROUND 20 MINUTES. BECAUSE NBC KNEW WE WOULD BE EXCITED IN THE PARADE, IF WE WEREN’T CORRECT ON OUR STEP SIZE IN PRACTICE, THE CAMERAMEN FROM NBC SENT US BACK IMMEDIATELY TO TRY AGAIN.” – DREW BONFIELD, SENIOR DRUM MAJOR

“THEY ORGANIZED THE ACTS ALONG THE PARADE VERY CAREFULLY SO THAT NO PART OF THE PARADE LACKS. THE WHOLE PARADE WAS PACKED WITH INCREDIBLE TALENT ALL THE WAY THROUGH, FROM BEGINNING TO END.” – CHRISTOPHER CROWDER “THE FLOATS WERE ALL ON THE STREET IN CORRECT ORDER, THE BALLOONS WERE ON A SIDE STREET THAT INTERSECTED THE MAIN STREET AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PARADE. THE MARCHING BANDS WERE LINED UP ON THE SIDEWALK. THERE WERE MANY ASSISTANTS AND EVEN GOLF CARTS BRINGING PEOPLE TO AND FROM THEIR FLOATS AND PARADE LOCATIONS.” – ALEXA GAIL CORINCO, JUNIOR DRUM MAJOR

Practicing on the street before the parade.

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“I FELT THAT THE AUDIENCE RECEIVED A NEW PERSPECTIVE OF MARCHING BAND AND THE PAGEANTRY ARTS WITH OUR PRODUCTION OF “JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH” BY PETER GRAHAM. THE SHOW WAS A PRIME EXAMPLE OF THE HOW UNIQUE AND CREATIVE MARCHING BAND PRODUCTIONS CAN BECOME.” – CHRISTOPHER CROWDER

“DURING THE MACY PARADE, WE [THE COLOR GUARD] WORE WARM-UPS OVER OUR COSTUMES TO KEEP WARM. BEFORE WE GOT TO HERALD SQUARE TO PERFORM ON NBC, THE BAND GOT INTO POSITION, AND WE TOOK THE WARM-UPS OFF TO UNCOVER OUR COSTUMES.” – BROOKE BURCHFIELD, SOPHOMORE COLOR GUARD MEMBER

The band could not believe all the people who watched along the parade route. There were an estimated 3 million people along the streets and another 55 million watching on national television.

“THIS SHOW WAS CREATED AND DESIGNED BY CENTER GROVE’S COLOR GUARD DIRECTOR, AND FORMER CENTER GROVE DRUM MAJOR KEITH POTTER, WHO IS AN INCREDIBLE CREATIVE GENIUS AND THE TOP DESIGNER IN THE WORLD OF MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD.” – CHRISTOPHER CROWDER atCenterGrove.com / JANUARY 2015 / CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 31

Schuessler wanted the trip to be an educational and cultural experience that extended beyond the band’s participation in the parade. Schuessler, along with band directors Joe Lapka, Josh Torres, and guard director Keith Potter worked with Music Travel Consultants to plan every moment of the trip.

“THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR IS A HIGH-STEPPING, ENERGETIC SHOW THAT EVERYONE SHOULD TRY TO EXPERIENCE. THE ROCKETTES INSPIRE FUTURE DANCERS TO PUSH THEMSELVES. THE SHOW CENTERS AROUND TWO BROTHERS WHO LEADS THE AUDIENCE THROUGH SANTA’S WORKSHOP. MY FAVORITE PART OCCURRED WHEN SANTA WAS LOOKING FOR THE STOCKINGS. THE ROCKETTES PERFORMED A NUMBER WHERE THE CURTAIN ONLY ALLOWED THE AUDIENCE TO SEE THEIR “STOCKINGS” DOING THEIR FAMOUS KICK LINE.” – BROOKE BURCHFIELD

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“WHEN WE GOT TO GROUND ZERO YOU IMMEDIATELY FELT A SENSE OF PEACE AND YOUR PATRIOTISM RISING WITHIN YOUR VEINS. YOU COULD SEE ALL THE NAMES ON THE MONUMENTS. AND YOU REALIZED THEY WERE MORE THAN JUST NAMES ON A MEMORIAL, BUT THEY WERE ALL TRULY AMERICAN HEROES. I FELT A SENSE OF PRIDE, KNOWING WE ARE ALL FIGHTING FOR THE SAME CAUSE. IT WAS A TOUCHING AND MOVING EXPERIENCE.” – ANDREW WINNEROSKI, JUNIOR QUAD DRUMMER “ON THE GUIDED TOUR, WE SAW ROCKEFELLER CENTER, THE CHRISTMAS TREE AND THE ICE SKATING POND. IT WAS FUN SEEING SCENIC AREAS COME TO LIFE BEFORE OUR EYES THAT WE HAVE SEEN MANY TIMES ON TV; FOR INSTANCE, WE REMEMBERED THE ROCKEFELLER CENTER’S ICE RINK IN THE MOVIE ‘ELF’ WHERE BUDDY SKATED WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND.” – ANDREW WINNEROSKI

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On Thanksgiving evening, the marching band, staff members, chaperones and family, 364 in all, enjoyed a sunset cruise.

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IN CENTRAL PARK WE DISCOVERED SPOTS WHERE ANOTHER MOVIE WAS FILMED. REMEMBER ‘HOME ALONE?’ WE STOOD WHERE THE PIGEON LADY HELPED KEVIN ESCAPE FROM MARV AND HARRY…WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM HER PIGEONS.” – ANDREW WINNEROSKI “WE HAD ONE BOAT FOR ALL OF US. THE TOP DECK WAS OPEN TO THE AIR, AND THE OTHER TWO DECKS WERE ENCLOSED. THE NIGHT WAS CHILLY, BUT THE NEW YORK SKYLINE AT SUNSET AND THE STATUE OF LIBERTY WERE PRETTY. EACH OF THE BOTTOM DECKS HAD A DJ AND BUFFETS WHERE WE COULD EAT AND DANCE.” – EMILY SIMON, SOPHOMORE FLUTE PLAYER

“I KNEW THE BROADWAY MUSICAL ‘WICKED’ HAD A SPECTACULAR PLOT ABOUT THE UNTOLD STORY OF ELPHABA AND GLENDA, THE TWO WITCHES OF OZ. I DIDN’T KNOW IT WOULD BE SUCH A UNIVERSALLY EXCITING EXPERIENCE. FROM THE ORCHESTRA BEGINNING TO TUNE TO THE LAST CURTAIN CALL, YOU REALLY FELT LIKE YOU WERE IN OZ. EVERYONE CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW SEEMED SO DEDICATED TO SELLING THE SHOW. FROM THE COSTUMES, TO THE GREEN MAKEUP, TO THE DYNAMIC CHOREOGRAPHY, THE PERFORMANCE WAS UNLIKE ANY MUSICAL I’D EVER SEEN!” – BESS YEAGER

“I REMEMBER THE WAY THE CITY LOOKED AT NIGHT. THERE WERE COLORFUL LIGHTS EVERYWHERE, AND THEY REFLECTED OFF THE BIG BUILDINGS.” – EMILY SIMON “[WE] WILL VIVIDLY REMEMBER THE ATMOSPHERE OF NEW YORK CITY. THE WHOLE CITY FELT LIKE IT WAS IN CONSTANT MOTION, EVEN IF THERE WAS A POLITICAL PROTEST, A MAJOR TRAFFIC JAM, OR A PARADE. I GUESS NOTHING STOPS THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS!” – BESS YEAGER, JUNIOR FLUTE PLAYER

“THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY HAD EVERYTHING, FROM LEARNING ABOUT DINOSAUR BONES TO FAR-OFF GALAXIES. WE EVEN SAW THE T. REX THAT INSPIRED ONE OF THE CHARACTERS IN THE FILM ‘NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM.’ BEING A SCIENCE GUY, I ENJOYED THE ASTRONOMIC EXHIBITS, ESPECIALLY THE DOCUMENTARY ON HOW SCIENTISTS CAN LOCATE GALAXIES OFF IN THE DISTANCE,

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Tonja Talley has called Center Grove home since 1993. A bi-lateral lung transplant survivor, Tonja enjoys speaking on behalf of the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization. She also volunteers for the CF Foundation, byTavi and her church.

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Many of us procrastinate, especially when it comes to uncomfortable situations. Center Grove resident Robert Johnson understands this too well as an attorney who focuses in estate planning. To illustrate, Johnson remembers a client and friend who called the night before his surgery. The request? He wanted his will and health-related documents in order. That trip to the hospital reinforced for Johnson the importance of planning and personal attention in preparing for incapacitation or death.

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ONE VISION Writer / Leigh Lawson . Photographs submitted

Center Grove High School wrestling is more than another high school sports team. It is even more than a brotherhood. It truly is a family that is ever evolving and growing in strength through vast support. The involvement starts at the top with Coach Cale Hoover and his assistant coaching staff. The support comes from the mothers, who are led by team mom Lisa Summers. There is support from the fathers with a newly formed Dad’s Club that is led by Greg Noble. There is also the hardworking team managers who help make the season run smoothly. The appreciation for what everyone does is evident.

While Hoover’s focus is coaching his team, he wants to be sure to include everyone so that all enjoy the season. “I am aware of everyone’s time commitments, so my main goal is to make sure everyone enjoys the experience of CG wrestling,” said Hoover. He is accomplishing this goal with the help of Summers and Noble.

According to Summers, she readily agreed to be the team mom because of her respect and appreciation for Hoover. “One of the reasons I agreed to the team mom position is because of all of the things Coach Hoover does for my son,” she said. “The encouragement, pep talks and advice he gives him is priceless.”

Summers’ son, Nick, has been wrestling since kindergarten. All of the years spent going to tournaments with the other wrestling families has created one large, close group who go the extra mile for their team.

The team mothers organize the decorating of lockers to feeding the team. They focus not only on caring for the boys but also to help to the coaches. “He is more than a coach to the boys and we all realize that. It’s my priority to take whatever I can off his plate and delegate out so he can focus on the team,” said Summers.

The Dad’s Club is new this year. After witnessing the parental organization of the football parents, Noble wanted to utilize some of those ideas to benefit his son, Connor, and his team. His vision is to pool the many talents of the fathers and funnel them into support of the team. They want to be sure that there is a strong presence of supporters at meets. Their goal is to meet every wrestler’s needs, including the much anticipated post weigh-in snack.

Along with the parental involvement, wrestling has some outstanding help from their team managers. This year a dozen female students support the team. They attend all practices and have the grueling and not-so-glamourous task of cleaning up after the team. Manager Charlotte Plake, whose older brothers were CGHS wrestlers, shares her love of the team. “The wrestling family, to me, is my home away from home. It blows me away to think that I’m loved and accepted there. I’ve been around it since I was a little girl and I would have never dreamed that this would be so much more than a sport to me. It’s just incredible.”

There are many traditions of the team including the adoption of a motto given to them by Hoover. This year the motto is “One Vision: State Champions.” It is incorporated on the senior banners and in all decorating. The boys will gather after practice and with bowed heads will recite the motto. Everyone embraces the motto.

It shapes the focus of the team and the entire wrestling family. It is just another example of the unity that has become the foundation of the CGHS wrestling team and wrestling family.

Leigh and her husband, Mike, have called Center Grove their home for 14 years. They chose Center Grove as the ideal place to raise their two children, Eric and Julia. She is an active member of Mount Pleasant Christian Church where she writes an online Bible study.

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Former Greenwood Community High School PrepStar AllAmerican A.J. Edds has overcome many setbacks to maintain his professional football career in the National Football League. The 2006 Greenwood graduate has amassed a four-year football career despite not one but two season-ending knee injuries since 2009.

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed the 27-year old linebacker and special teams player this December after he spent a combined four seasons with the Dolphins, Patriots, Colts and Jets.

The Jets released Edds in late October. Prior to signing with New York he spent time with the Colts. Indianapolis cut him loose after he suffered a second ACL knee injury. This time it was his left knee.

He had the same injury to his right knee his rookie year in 2010 while with the Dolphins.

“This is my fourth year in the league, and the average NFL career is three and half years,” said A.J. “The average career of a guy with an ACL is less than that. The average career of a guy with two ACL injuries is virtually nonexistent. To have two ACLs in three years and be able to bounce back and continue to play and put my

best foot forward is something I’m very proud of.” A.J. says it’s a question of resiliency at this point.

“Many people would have folded it up after the second ACL injury and moved on. I knew in my heart I hadn’t had a chance to put my best foot forward yet in the NFL.” “I made a goal of what I wanted to accomplish. I wasn’t going to let a few setbacks diminish that goal or hold me back. You keep working and keep pushing forward. You find out a lot about yourself when you have setbacks. I wanted to prove to myself that I had what it took to make the team and play at this level.”

A.J. sets three goals for himself before each training camp.

“Number one goal is stay healthy, something I took for granted in college,” he said. “My second goal is to make the team. Third goal is help my team make the playoffs.”

SHOWING PROMISE EARLY

So where does A.J. get his great work ethic, resiliency, discipline and resolve? He credits his parents, high school and college coaches, teammates and the community of Greenwood.

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“Looking back on how I was reared, the farther away from it I get, the more I appreciate it,” said A.J. “The little things that your parents do for you and the sacrifices and the commitments they make. It makes me appreciate my parents and the way they raised me. They are my two biggest role models.”

A.J.’s father, David Edds, former Greenwood Community Schools Superintendent, was A.J.’s youth football coach for many years. David said A.J. began playing football at a very young age.

“I saw him do things on the practice field in second grade that were instinctive that you just don’t coach,” said David. “I remember going home one night after practice when I told his mother, this kid is going to be a college football player and we’re going to start preparing him right now.”

David then talked to A.J. about what he needed to do for a future in football.

“First, talked with him making it clear that academics was number one,” he said. “Number two, when a coach asks or tells him to do something, you keep your mouth shut and do it because that coach knows more about what the team needs than he does. Be a student of the game. Pay attention to what other people are doing. Do your job, but know how it fits in with the entire system that’s being employed.”

In high school, A.J. was a four-year letterman in football, basketball and track. His stats are impressive. He holds numerous school records in football with 390 career tackles, 12 career interceptions, 23 tackles in one game, 17 solo tackles in a game and 73 solo tackles for a season. He also has the school mark in basketball for the most rebounds in a career. He placed seventh in the high hurdles in the 2006 State Track & Field Championships.

A.J. said his high school football coach Rick Wimmer, basketball coach Bruce Hensley and track coach Tad Frahm, were tremendous influences on him.

“I learned a lot of life lessons from them,” he said. “Those guys really pushed me athletically and held me to a higher standard because they knew I had gifts and talents.”

“I hope we pushed him hard,” said Rick. “He had a lot of talent and great family support. I give his parents a lot credit for providing for him the training, the opportunities to travel and go places to get seen which is important in the recruiting process.”

Bruce, longtime Greenwood basketball coach, recalled a special story about A.J. “This is what epitomizes A.J. His senior year in the regional football game he broke his foot,” said Bruce. “He’s already

committed to Iowa to play football. He doesn’t have to play basketball. However, he still played basketball after missing the first three or four games due to the broken foot. That spoke volumes to me, the kind of person that he was and kind of teammate he was and the kind of friend he was. I will always remember that about him.”

A TRUE STUDENT ATHLETE

A.J. not only excelled in athletics, he also was a top-notch student. In high school, he was named National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete for Central Indiana and earned academic all-state his senior year.

“A.J. was probably the most recruited player I ever had,” recalls Rick. “Not just because of his athletic ability, but also because he was a very good student and a very mature young man. When college coaches met him, they were very impressed with him.”

A.J. says his mindset during the recruiting process was, “Where can I get a meaningful degree while playing for a high caliber football team. First advice I would give to any young athlete contemplating playing sports at the next level is get your grades in line. That’s first and foremost. Before a coach comes to see a kid, they have the transcripts sent to them. Can this kid get into school?”

After numerous college visits, A.J. chose the University of Iowa.

The Hawkeyes recruited him as a tight end, but moved him to linebacker during preseason practice his freshman year.

“Going to the University of Iowa was probably the best decision in my short 27 years of life,” he said. “Top to bottom I have nothing but respect for the University of Iowa coaching staff.”

He started 38 straight games for the Hawkeyes at linebacker from his sophomore season through his senior year. He ranks 43rd in career tackles at Iowa with 226 and was named academic all-Big Ten his sophomore, junior and senior years.

He graduated with a degree in management.

A.J. credits the community of Greenwood with helping shape him into the kind of person he is today. “Greenwood is a place filled with a lot hard working people that go to work before the sun is up and work until the sun is going down,” said A.J. “What I’m doing athletically is no different from what many people are doing in their work careers back home. I do enjoy getting back to Greenwood because it reminds me of where I come from and what I’m all about.”

Kevin Conrad has been a southside resident since 1980.

He currently resides in Center Grove with his wife and three sons. Kevin is a sales account manager for SlyFoxCreative. com in Greenwood. He is also the voice of the Center Grove Sports Network where he webcasts Center Grove High School football and basketball games.

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With the expansion of their South side office opening in January 2015, Methodist Sports Medicine (MSM) offers a host of comprehensive services, one of which brings a unique combination for those suffering pain or injury of the lower back and/or spine.

According to the U.S. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, one in 10 Americans suffer low back pain, and one-third of all work-related disabilities are caused by lower back injuries.

Causes of low back pain vary; however, contributing factors are often the same: older age, obesity, job or life stress, anxiety or depression, or jobs that require heavy lifting. While these symptoms vary, one fact remains consistent – a high percentage of Americans, both men and women predominantly ages 40-80, have suffered from symptoms related to back pain at some point in their adult life.

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At MSM, the physicians have a unique team-based approach in treating patients dealing with back and spine injuries. With a seasoned chiropractor on staff, as well as a spine surgeon, the MSM staff works together to provide a comprehensive pain management program tailored to individual patient needs. The physicians work diligently on properly diagnosing each patient and researching the most appropriate treatment plan for each particular injury. This, coupled with experienced physical therapists and athletic trainers, allows a first-rate treatment plan. One that allows patients to trust and know the team they are working with is genuinely interested in their healing and allowing patients to get back into living an active and enjoyable lifestyle.

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Dr. Stephen Ritter, Dr. Tony Origer and Dr. Thurman Alvey are seasoned professionals in the treatment of lower back and spine.

They have worked together for the past two years on building rapport with patients and learning the basics of providing the unique combination of chiropractic and medical services. Being former athletes and active in the South side community, they care about this community and are excited to be able to expand the suite of services now available at their expanded South side location in Greenwood (opening in January 2015).

Dr. Ritter, a native of Davenport, Iowa, was the first spine surgeon at MSM, joining their practice nine years ago. He specializes in the treatment of injuries of the spine including cervical, thoracic, lumbar deformities and degenerative abnormalities.

Dr. Ritter completed his specialty fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic.

He believes in utilizing appropriate options for minimal access surgery or treatment. Dr. Ritter is a former college athlete and works with various sports teams throughout Indianapolis.

Dr. Origer, also a native of Iowa, has lived and practiced chiropractic care in Greenwood for 14 years. He is merging his formerly private practice, Performance

Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation, with MSM to allow the South side this unique and specialized service of back and spine pain management. Dr. Origer is very active in the South side community where he coaches his daughters in basketball, and is the founder of the Greenwood Trail Trek 5k Challenge, which just celebrated its eighth walk in September. The goal of this annual walk is to raise awareness and help those who are limited in their ability to exercise by simply doing the walk with others. “Staying active is the key to long term success with this type of injury,” stated Dr. Origer, who works with both high school and collegiate sports teams in the Indianapolis area.

Dr. Alvey is a fellowship-trained and board certified primary care sports medicine physician. He employs a comprehensive approach to his patient care from initial injury through rehabilitation and into prevention of future injuries. The Franklin native is in his third season as a member of MSM’s medical team that takes care of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. He is an avid supporter of scholastic wrestling, having coached at the developmental, middle school, high school and collegiate levels. Dr. Alvey and his wife have four daughters and reside in Center Grove.

What sets MSM apart from other related services in the South side? The team approach with a combination of surgical, chiropractic and rehabilitation services, coupled with the size of their practice, which allows patients to feel they are receiving personalized care without being lost in the shuffle. With a support staff dedicated to responding quickly to appointment requests, MSM patients at Greenwood can now receive appropriate specialized care for their specific musculoskeletal condition in a timely manner.

As one of just a few medical practices in the United States that combines the newer edge integration of chiropractic and medical care for their patients, MSM is thrilled to be bringing this expanded service to the South side. With the motto of “working hard to keep life in motion,” Dr. Ritter and Dr. Origer, as well as all of the physicians at MSM take pride in the services they offer and know that patients will appreciate the in-house care they receive, and the ease of doing business at one MSM location.

The South side welcomes these doctors and their specialized team as part of the larger MSM practice.

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One of Center Grove High School’s most heralded athletes returned to the site where he accomplished one of the most incredible feats of his young 24 years of life. Jordan Luallen was at Lucas Oil Stadium this past Thanksgiving weekend not as a player, but as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Washington Redskins.

The Redskins were in town to play the Indianapolis Colts.

coaches that were truly like family to me.”

Center Grove head football coach Eric Moore said seeing Luallen on the sidelines at the Redskins-Colts game brought tears to his eyes. Luallen was Moore’s high school varsity quarterback from 2005-2008.

The last time Luallen graced the sidelines of Lucas Oil Stadium, was Thanksgiving weekend of 2008. He was Center Grove’s senior quarterback, playing in the IHSAA Class 5A State Championship against rival Carmel. Luallen rallied the Trojans from a 19-point deficit in the final six-minutes of the title game to claim the school’s first football state championship, 36-33.

Leadership Never Quits Moore remembers Luallen’s words at the pep rally following the championship, “I was really bad in the first half. I’m glad you stuck around.” However, Moore said, “Boy he was good when it counted in the second half. He pretty much put the team on his shoulders and ran with the ball, threw the ball, called the right play and got us in the right situation. We never quit. We weren’t going to be denied. Everyone contributed in the final six minutes.”

It’s been six years since that miraculous come from behind win. “It was very surreal to return to Lucas Oil Stadium,” Luallen recalls. “My greatest and fondest achievement as an athlete will always be winning the 2008 State Championship.

Because I did it with my best friends and

“Jordan is the epitome of a student-athlete,” Moore beamed. “He was a great student in high school and he’s a great competitor.

Just great character traits. I’m not sure I’ve had a more well balanced kid at his age and accomplished everything he accomplished by maintaining great character and great

work ethic and excellent academics and an excellent athlete. Jordan is the all-time champion of winning I’ve ever been around.

He was a winner with compassion. It’s hard to beat a guy like that… that football field was his sanctuary. I don’t think I’ve coached a kid in 35 years that liked football practice as much I do. I think Jordan Luallen enjoyed practice more than me,” said Moore.

“Coach Moore is like a second father to me,” said Luallen. “He put more time and effort in helping develop me than you can imagine. I can’t count the number of hours he spent helping me with my throwing motion, all the way back to fourth grade.

One of the greatest influences I’ve ever had in my life.”

Luallen started at quarterback midway through his high school freshman season.

“I can remember him throwing his first touchdown pass,” Moore reflected. “I can probably remember more about him as an athlete in my program than anyone else because he shared so much with me. He never left practice without giving me a hug and telling me he loved me.”

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Luallen assisting #29, running back Roy Helu, Jr. before practic.

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Luallen gave credit to his high school quarterback coach Joe Siderewicz for elevating his level of play at quarterback his junior and senior years of high school. “He could see I could be a really good quarterback. I could do great things in that position. He was my first quarterback coach confidently giving me positive feedback and helping developing me every single day, every single practice.”

Siderewicz was most impressed by Luallen’s competitive spirit. “He gave everyone a feeling that they were going to win. He gave that confidence. Sure, he had the size and good arm. But the first thing I would say he was a competitor. He expected to win every game. We call a quarterback sneak to get a yard or two for a first down. One yard, heck, I’m going to knife through here to see if I can go all the way for a score.”

Moving Ahead Coming out of high school, Luallen was a four star recruit and rated the number

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22 quarterback in the nation by ESPN. com. After graduating from Center Grove in 2009, he received a full ride scholarship to play Division I football at Georgia Tech. Luallen was a redshirt freshman before transferring to Cincinnati to play for the Bearcats his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. He played several positions at UC which included: quarterback, wide receiver, linebacker, halfback, fullback and special teams.

He earned an undergraduate degree in entrepreneurship and a master’s in health promotion and exercise management.

Luallen has been with the Redskins coaching staff as a paid intern since this past March. Redskins’ Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Ray Wright says, “I’ve been using interns for seven years now – probably have had over 20 interns. He’s the best intern we’ve had.

He’s smart, gets along with guys well and understands work ethic.”

Luallen’s father, Bill Luallen, believes his strength is his ability to identify with everyone in the Redskins organization whether it’s administration, players or coaches. “He can lift side by side with Ryan Kerrigan (Redskins linebacker) or he do agility drills side by side with RG3 (Robert Griffin, III, Redskins quarterback),” said his father. “Since training camp, Jordan has also been the scout quarterback for the Redskins in practice. They couldn’t find anyone else so Coach Gruden said you can throw better than anyone else.”

Siderewicz and all those coaches had on his life. “Because I saw how they poured their time and resources into me and helped develop me to be the best I could be,” said Luallen. “I just wanted to give back and do the same thing they did for me. I thought what a better way to do that than to be a strength coach. No matter what level I’m

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RESOLVE. RESOLUTE. RESOLUTION The turn of the year brings these words to the forefront of our mind. We include them in our vocabulary more so at the end or start of a year.

These are similar words and the definitions build on each one. Here’s a quick reference of their definitions from Ninjawords.com: Resolve: ( verb) To find a resolution to (a problem). To solve again. (noun) Determination, will power.

Resolute: ( adjective) Firm, unyielding, determined.

Resolution: (noun) A strong will, determination. The state of being resolute.

As we take inventory of 2014, we recall our experiences, the good, the bad and possibly one we wish we could forget. What did we resolve to do in 2014? Were we successful?

Now we are in 2015. Did we make a resolution for 2015? Better diet? Work out more? Spend less, save more? It doesn’t matter what we resolve to do, it’s whether we truly have the determination to follow through on that commitment.

When we make resolutions, we should be realistic with what we actually can do.

Stretch the goal a little but not too far, where it becomes unattainable. If you establish a goal or resolution that is broad or undefined, it will be difficult to measure your progress.

The resolution will be null and void before the end of the first quarter of 2015.

Does this sound familiar? Your goal must me be measurable and attainable. No one likes feeling as if they fell short and let someone down. Why do we do that to ourselves?

I am not sure what my resolution(s) would be for 2015 while writing this column, but I do know one. Our family is discussing what

we want to do for vacations over the next couple of years. The places we would like to see, the experiences we would like to share and the memories to create before our kids are out of school.

To that end, I resolve to save more specifically for the vacations we want to enjoy. Here’s the plan that I am going to use for 2015. You may have seen this plan before. It’s simple and it takes a step each week toward and lasts all year.

The week number of the year determines the dollars to save. Week 1 = $1, week 21 = $21, week 46 = $46 and so on. If we want to have these experiences, we need to be more aggressive than that. The twist is we will multiply our savings amount by the number of people in our home, which is 4. Now that makes week 21’s contribution to savings to $84 and week 46 would be $184.

I will create a way to measure this on my site as well as add a postscript to my column on occasion. I hope you will consider creating your own savings plan, but customize it to fit your household needs.

Determine what will be the purpose of the plan. Is it to fund an emergency account or college? It’s a good way to make savings a focus in your weekly plan and planning how to spend your paycheck.

We resolved a problem (the desire to travel more) and now we have a plan. We will need to be resolute in achieving the goal. Best wishes to all and the resolutions of 2015; may they all be achieved. Cheers!

Kate is a financial expert of what to do and not do with money as well as owner of 4 Walls Financial, A Coaching Focused Company. She has attended and completed Dave Ramsey’s Counselor Training. Follow Kate on Twitter @katerhoten, reach out to her via email at kate.4walls@gmail.com or visit 4wallsmoneycoach.com.

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Writer / Kate Rhoten

VACATION SAVINGS RESOLUTION FOR A FAMILY OF 4 Week # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

Amt/Person $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 $13 $14 $15 $16 $17 $18 $19 $20 $21 $22 $23 $24 $25 $26 $27 $28 $29 $30 $31 $32 $33 $34 $35 $36 $37 $38 $39 $40 $41 $42 $43 $44 $45 $46 $47 $48 $49 $50 $51 $52

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Our Total $4 $8 $12 $16 $20 $24 $28 $32 $36 $40 $44 $48 $52 $56 $60 $64 $68 $72 $76 $80 $84 $88 $92 $96 $100 $104 $108 $112 $116 $120 $124 $128 $132 $136 $140 $144 $148 $152 $156 $160 $164 $168 $172 $176 $180 $184 $188 $192 $196 $200 $204 $208

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