Evansville North High School

North High School proudly announces its Hall of Fame Class of 2025, a group that represents a golden era of athletic excellence, leadership, and history-making accomplishments. This year’s class features several legendary golfers and championship golf teams, alongside one of the most decorated girls’ basketball players in program history. Anna Newman – Class of 2018 (Girls’ Basketball) Anna Newman, a 2018 graduate, leaves a lasting legacy as the all-time leading scorer in North girls basketball history with 1,417 career points. A four-time All-Conference selection, Anna earned ICGSA All-State Second Team and IBCA All-State Honorable Mention honors in 2016–2017 and was named ICGSA All-State again as a senior. Her crowning achievement came when she became the first female in school history selected to the Indiana All-Star Team. After a standout career at North, Anna continued her success at the University of Evansville, later joining their coaching staff. Her dedication, work ethic, and leadership continue to inspire future Huskies. Emma Kieffer – Class of 2016 (Girls’ Golf) A cornerstone of North’s back-to-back state championship teams in 2014 and 2015, Emma Kieffer earned consecutive Indiana All-State honors and was instrumental in the Huskies’ rise to the top. Her career included a 7th-place state finish in 2014, a 4th-place finish in 2015, and a remarkable sectional round of 65. Emma’s leadership helped North remain undefeated and ranked #1 statewide throughout the 2015 season. She continued her golf career at the University of Indianapolis and recently graduated from Willamette University College of Law. Katelyn Le – Class of 2017 (Girls’ Golf) Known for her consistency, leadership, and sportsmanship, Katelyn Le was an integral part of three state championships and four conference and sectional titles. She earned All-City and All-Conference honors every year and was the recipient of the prestigious 2016 IHSAA Mental Attitude Award. Katelyn continued her career at Butler University, where she won the 2019 Butler Fall Invitational and earned BIG EAST Golfer of the Week honors. Today, she works as a clinical pharmacist in the Indianapolis area. Hadley Walts – Class of 2018 (Girls’ Golf) A four-time All-State selection, Hadley Walts helped lead the Huskies to three consecutive state championships (2014–2016) while earning medalist honors in multiple regional tournaments and finishing runner-up at the 2015 IHSAA State Finals. Her individual achievements include competing in national tournaments such as the U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship. Hadley played collegiately at the University of Tennessee and now teaches dance at Thrive Dance Company in Evansville while choreographing and judging competitions nationwide. Katelyn Skinner – Class of 2019 (Girls’ Golf) Katelyn Skinner’s career was marked by leadership and excellence, contributing to three state championships and earning First Team All-State honors in 2017 and 2018. She was the 2018 IHSAA Mental Attitude Award winner and individual state runner-up. At the University of Indianapolis, Katelyn earned multiple All-GLVC and Academic All-American honors, set a GLVC Championship record with a 216 total, and played in NCAA Regionals and Nationals. She now teaches at North High School. 2015 Girls’ Golf Team Led by coach Ken Wempe, the 2015 team made history by becoming North’s first back-to-back state champions with a perfect 145-0 record. The team won the IHSAA State Championship at Prairie View Golf Club, the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame Classic, Evansville City, SIAC, Sectional, and Regional titles, cementing their place as one of the greatest teams in school history. 2016 Girls’ Golf Team The 2016 team completed a historic three-peat, winning their third consecutive IHSAA State Championship and finishing with a perfect 354-0 three-year record. They posted the lowest sectional score in state history (290) and continued to dominate at the regional and state levels, solidifying their status as one of the best girls’ golf programs in Indiana history. 2017 Girls’ Golf Team With only three returning varsity members, the 2017 team carried on North’s legacy, winning city, SIAC, sectional, and regional titles and finishing third at the state finals. Their season was highlighted by a near runner-up finish and individual All-State performances from Katelyn Skinner and Hadley Walts. Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence The 2025 Hall of Fame class reflects the dedication, skill, and teamwork that have become synonymous with North High School athletics. From record-breaking golfers to a history-making basketball star, these inductees have not only excelled on the field of play but have also served as role models for future generations of Huskies.