Shelbyville High School held its Senior Awards Program Monday at Breck Auditorium to honor the graduating Class of 2026.
More than 60 awards and scholarships were distributed totaling approximately $3.8 million, according to Shelbyville Superintendent Dr. Matt Vance.
“Each of our students awarded and recognized tonight as well as the members of the Class of 2026 at large are to be commended for their hard work and efforts throughout their years at Shelbyville High School,” said Dr. Vance. “We are so proud of your past achievements, your current accolades and your future endeavors.”
Julie Alvis, Communications and Scholarships Director for the Blue River Community Foundation, presented 23 separate scholarships to Shelbyville’s senior class.
Previously announced but recognized at the awards program was Mylez Clark as the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship winner. He will attend Butler University in the fall.
The John F. Stickford Nursing Scholarship was presented to Sydney Brown, who will attend Indiana Wesleyan University in the fall. The scholarship is worth $56,000 toward her education.
Other notable award winners were:
- Louis & Mary J. Abstine Scholarship was presented to Hannah Baker.
- City of Shelbyville Scholarship was presented to Riley Everette. Her father is Shelbyville firefighter Cody Everette.
- George F. Kent Scholarship was presented to Aiden Alton. He will attend Notre Dame in the fall.
- Rotary Club of Shelbyville Scholarship and the Wanda Hindman Memorial Nursing Scholarship was given to Reese Fortune. She will attend Southern Indiana University in the fall.
- Shelbyville Lions Club Blue River Scholarship went to Aerin Garcia-Santiago.
- Gary Oldham Jr. Memorial Scholarship was presented to Emma Claxton.
- Shelbyville Kiwanis Club Clyde Yater Scholarship was given to Thomas Blocher.
- Nolan T. Parker Scholarship was given to Diego Hernandez.
- Robert Zimny Football Scholarship went to Gavin Reed.
- SCS Board of Trustees Scholarship was presented to Ariana Massie.
- SCUFFY scholarship was given to Megan Childres.
- SHS Student Council Scholarships went to Arica Crose and Sydney Brown.
- The Salvation Army First Generation Donald Miller Hope Scholarship went to Peyton Rodriguez.
“It has truly been a pleasure to watch these students go through four years of high school,” said Vance.
The Shelby County Post is a digital newspaper producing news, sports, obituaries and more without a pay wall or subscription needed.
Parkside Elementary will open next week
Restaurant at Red Hill State Park under new ownership
Bridgeport Water boil order lifted
Lawrence County Chamber recognizes Salyers; have begun executive director search
Lawrence County Board hears about data centers and the county jail
Parkside Elementary opening delayed again
Knox County's Clayton Newton earns honors at the Indiana State Fair
Indiana launches emergency program for veterans impacted by historical flooding
Illinois State Police deploy new Bicycle Response Team
Flood warning continues for Wabash River at Vincennes; eastern Lawrence County (ILL.) flooding possible
IDOT teaming with GWRPC to get public travel input
Indiana Gov. Braun secures federal assistance, provides update on statewide storm response
Lawrenceville receives federal E.P.A. report on public water system
Knox County tornado assessment issued by the NWS
Knox County farm to be featured Friday at Indiana State Fair
St Francisville looking to curb speeding on recently repaired bridge
