The Whitko Athletic Department welcomed guests to Senior Night for football, cheerleading, cross country and marching band on Friday, October 9, prior to the Wildcats’ home football game against Three Rivers Conference (TRC) opponent Southwood. The following members of the Class of 2027 were recognized and honored for their contributions to Whitko Athletics! FOOTBALL: Crew Ebbinghouse is the son of Chad and Jenniffer Ebbinghouse. During his high school career, Crew has participated in football, basketball, baseball, FFA, and Peacekeepers. His future plans are to attend Jackson College and continue his baseball career. Grady Veach is the son of Russel and Brandy Veach. During his high school career, Grady has participated in football, baseball, and track and field. His future plans are to work with his dad. Soren Branning is the daughter of Jason and Stefanie Branning. During her high school career, Soren has participated in SADD, Sunshine Society, Peacekeepers, and student council. She has also helped manage football and girls basketball. Her future plans are to attend Indiana Tech for electrical engineering. CHEERLEADING: Anna Craft was accompanied by her brother Ben and sister-in-law Megan. During her high school career Anna has participated in cheerleading, softball, Sunshine Society, National Honor Society, student council, and SADD. Her future plans are to attend Indiana State University to become a forensic psychologist in the FBI. Daelyn Kirkdorffer is the daughter of Ryan and Danielle Kirkdorffer. During her high school career Daelyn has participated in cheer, Peacekeepers, and serves as a baseball manager. Her future plans are to further her career in criminal justice with the hope of working at the Kosciusko County Jail to become an officer at 21. Angelica Izaguirre is the daughter of Richard and Lucy De La Cruz. During her high school career Angelica has participated in cheerleading, student council, and served as the softball manager. Her future plans are to get her CNA license and go to nursing school to become a registered nurse. Vera Mabon is the daughter of Sean Mabon and Danielle Palmer. During her high school career she has participated in cheerleading, Sunshine Society, and managed softball. CROSS COUNTRY: Anna Allebach is the daughter of CJ Allebach and Rebekah Mitchell. During her high school career Anna has participated in Skills USA, National Honor Society, basketball, track, and cross country. Her future plans are to attend college to get her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. After college she plans to attend the police academy and become a law enforcement officer. Ally Brown is the daughter of Neal and Katie Brown. During her high school career Ally has participated in basketball, cross country, golf, student council, National Honor Society, Sunshine Society, HOSA, SADD, FFA, and 4-H. Her future plans are to attend college and continue her basketball career. Reagan Klepinger is the daughter of Tony and Julie Klepinger. During her high school career Reagan has participated in cross country, basketball, softball, and student council. Her future plans are to attend Grace College to study pre-occupational therapy. MARCHING BAND: Abigail Griffith is the daughter of Shawn Griffith and was escorted by Shawna Balsinger. During her high school career she has participated in marching band, pep band, concert band, solo/ensemble, and the After School Central Serve Team. Her future plans are to attend Ball State University to major in business administration. Phoenix Semler is the son of Christina Watson. During his high school career Phoenix has participated in marching band, jazz band, concert band, and wrestling. His future plans are to take flight and go back to the stars. Amelia Sprunger is the daughter of Brad and Tammy Sprunger. During her high school career Amelia has participated in marching band, pep band, concert band, solo/ensemble, track and field, SADD, and Sunshine Society. Her future plans are to attend the University of Saint Francis to study respiratory therapy. Congratulations to these student-athletes and band members! Thank you for your contribution to Whitko Athletics.