Fundraiser for Historic Gym in "Hoosiers" Movie

Indianapolis, IN (September 15, 2020) - The Indiana Broadcaster Association is hosting a special Thursday, September 17 screening of the movie Hoosiers at Tibbs Drive-In, 480 South Tibbs Avenue. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and sit outside of their vehicle, but everyone must comply with social distancing guidelines put in place by Tibbs Drive-In.

All the proceeds from the special event will be donated to support the historic Hoosier Gym in Knightstown which has been deeply impacted by COVID-19. The Knightstown locale served as the home gym for the “Hickory Huskers” in the 1986 movie.

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Tickets to the Tibbs Drive-In event are $11 per person are available now for advance purchase through HelpHoosierGym.com. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. The screening will begin with sundown at 8:30 p.m.



Attendees will have the chance to win several door prizes including:

• An autographed Larry Bird basketball 
• Victor Oladip Indiana Pacers “Hickory Edition” Replica Jersey
• Indiana Pacers “Hickory Edition” shirts and hats
• A full-size Hoosiers movie poster signed by screenwriter Angelo Pizzo and director David Anspaugh 
• A Hoosiers Eleven Life Lessons from Hoosiers book signed by author and Hoosier Gym Event Coordinator Bob Garner and by Brad Long (who portrayed “Buddy” in the movie.)
• Or a Tivoli AM/FM Table Radio

SOURCE: Help Hoosier Gym

Roncalli High School Changes Nickname

Indianapolis, IN (July 22, 2020) - Roncalli High School, located on the south side of Indianapolis will soon change their school nickname from the “Rebels” to a new name to be decided by the Roncalli community, school officials announced today.

Father Robert Roberson, interim president of Roncalli High School said he will appoint a special task force this summer to explore alternative names and symbols that will “better reflect our Catholic mission and honor the legacy of our patron, Angelo Roncalli.”

“The confusion and negative connotation attached to the name Rebels are also a source of concern as we move forward over the next 50 years,” said Terese Carson, vice president for institutional advancement. “We have had alumni and community member express concerns about how this nickname can be misunderstood, particularly as it relates to our deep commitment to honoring the dignity of every person, as Christ calls us to do.”


Roncalli has used the “rebel” mascot and nickname since its creation in 1969, out the consolidation of two different Catholic high schools. The school was named for Pope John XXIII, whose family name was Roncalli. According to the school’s website, the nickname was in homage to him. John XXIII was “referred to by some in the church as a rebel.”

Homework Help For Students

Terre Haute, IN (April 19, 2020) - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology extended its tutoring helpline for home bound middle and high school students struggling with math or science homework.

The Terre Haute-based school added more daytime hours in March to the AskRose program as it responds to the pandemic. The site also offers more than 500 resources available through videos and downloadable reference materials.

“We want to help students affected by these challenging times continue learning essential math and science skills,” says AskRose Director Susan Smith Roads.

Even though the tutors, who are students at Rose-Hulman, are themselves doing remote learning due to the coronavirus, the program was able to find enough tutors who can do their teaching remotely.

The homework help is available from noon to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) through a phone call, email or chat session. Services also are available during normal service times: Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 -10:00 p.m.

Connections can be made at 877-ASK-ROSE (877-275-7673) or the AskRose website, AskRose.org. The services are available at no-cost to 6th-12th grade students or parents. AskRose will operate through the month of May.

Rose-Hulman says student privacy is always protected, and students are never asked for their last name or telephone number.

SOURCE: Rose-Hulman

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Police Seek Help On Missing Teen

Plainfield, IN (April 18, 2020) - The Plainfield Police Department Investigations Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile who went missing in April 2020. 15 year old Sarah Cromwell was last seen in Plainfield, Indiana.

Authorities report that although Sarah lives in Plainfield, they have reason to believe that she might possibly be in the area of Greencastle, Indiana. Sarah was possibly seen near the area of Locust Street traveling on foot in Greencastle, Indiana.

The Plainfield Police Department Investigations Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a runaway...
Posted by Plainfield Police Department on Friday, April 17, 2020

If you see her or have information about Sarah Cromwell’s whereabouts, contact Detective Wennen by email or call the Hendricks County Communications Center at (317) 839-8700.

SOURCE: Plainfield Police Department 

Beech Grove competes in historic gym

Beech Grove, IN (December 18, 2019) — On Saturday, December 28th the boys basketball team will travel to Knightstown, Indiana to take on the Brebeuf Jesuit Braves. Both Junior Varsity and Varsity will compete in the historic Hoosier Gym.

Inside Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, Indiana

Built in 1921, the gym is an embodiment of Indiana high school basketball and was made famous in the movie Hoosier’s.


Even the Indiana Pacers pay homage to the iconic movie by wearing the old Hickory Huskers uniforms. Proceeds from those games actually helped fund some needed restoration and repairs to the nearly 100 year old gymnasium.

The restored facility continues to be enjoyed by thousands of people for private events and spotlight games like the one between the Hornets and the Braves.

Outside Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, Indiana

Gym capacity is limited to 600 seats, and we are expecting a sold out crowd for the evening of the 28th. Beech Grove will have 100 presale tickets available.

These tickets can be purchased through the athletic department located in the main office of Beech Grove High School. Tickets will be sold at the door the day of the event but seats will be limited. We encourage you to buy your tickets early to ensure entry into the game. JV will begin play at 6:00 pm with Varsity to follow at 8:00 pm.

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SOURCE: Beech Grove Athletics
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Josh Fryar honored as an All-American

Beech Grove, IN (December 9, 2019) — The All-American Bowl Selection Tour was at Beech Grove High School on Monday to award four-star offensive lineman Josh Fryar with his jersey to play in this year’s game.

Fryar is tabbed as the No. 1 recruit in Indiana and No. 12 offensive guard in the country. He is committed to Ohio State.

“It was great,” Fryar said of his ceremony. “I loved it. It was kind of exciting seeing this whole All American thing. I’ve been seeing it for the past few years and I’m excited to be part of it.”

Fryar is part of roughly 90 of the nation’s best high school football players headed to San Antonio to play in the All-American Bowl on Jan. 4. NBC will have the national broadcast from inside the Alamo Dome.

“Competition,” Fryar said of what he’s looking forward to. “Just competing against the best guys in the nation and especially seeing how I match up against them.”

The 6-foot-5 1/2, 305-pound Fryar committed to the Buckeyes on July 4 over his other finalists Indiana, Oregon and Penn State. He remains fully locked in and will put pen to paper during the Early Signing Period on Dec. 18.

“The atmosphere around the program right now is electric,” Fryar said. “Coach (Greg) Studwara has the offensive line right and Coach Mick (Marotti) obviously I think is the greatest weight lifting coach, strength coordinator, whatever you want to call it in the nation. They’re just rolling right now and it’s all built on toughness.”

Fryar is part of an Ohio State class that ranks No. 4 nationally. He is joined by Paris Johnson Jr., Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Gee Scott Jr., Lathan Ransom, Luke Wypler, Cody Simon and Kourt Williams as an All-American.

SOURCE: 247 Sports

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Josh Fryar receives All-American jersey

Beech Grove, IN (December 9, 2019) — Josh Fryar is not the star of the 2020 class. He’s ranked as a three-star offensive lineman out of Beech Grove High School, and he’ll be a developmental prospect who’s been evaluated as someone who won’t see the field until further down the road in his Buckeye career but can be a really good long-term option.

So, with all that being said, the Buckeyes will have a hell of a developmental prospect waiting in the wings over the next year or two.

Fryar, the No. 3-ranked senior in Indiana, received his All-American Bowl jersey on Monday.

This kid may drive me crazy at times but we laugh hard at the dumb things. He will always be a big Loser in my book. Congratulations on making the #allamericanbowl pic.twitter.com/yYfvEdxCud

— Tabitha (@thacker30) December 9, 2019

Fryar is one of eight 2020 Buckeye commits who have been named to the All-American Bowl roster, and he is one of three offensive line commits, joining Johnson and Luke Wypler.

Pretty impressive for a player whose ranking puts him at No. 17 in this Ohio State class out of 25. Speaks to the depth of this class.

SOURCE: Eleven Warriors 
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