IASP Releases List of Rising Stars of Indiana Class of 2024

The non-competitive recognition program aims to increase visibility and scholarship opportunities for student in 11th grade.

Batesville High School Rising Stars of Indiana Class of 2024 (left to right): Megan Batta, Madison Wanstrath, Eli Loichinger, & Claire Saner. Photo by Batesville Community School Corporation.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) has released the list of students named Rising Stars of Indiana Class of 2024.

Each Indiana high school was invited to recognize up to four students currently in the 11th grade, based on their academic achievement.

The non-competitive recognition program aims to identify outstanding scholars during their junior year in hope to increase visibility and scholarship opportunities for those students.

Rising Stars of Indiana Class of 2024 from area schools: 

  • Batesville: Megan Batta, Eli Loichinger, Claire Saner, Madison Wanstrath
  • East Central: Mary Blankman, Nattalie Florence, Sarah Herzner, Zachary Lyness
  • Franklin County: Isabella Lee, Nicole Mears, Vivian Silas, Austin Willis
  • Jac-Cen-Del: Christopher Davis, Maria Meyer, Allison Moiser, Kinsey Rohls
  • Lawrenceburg: Bailey Bates, Elizabeth Caudill, Meagan Galey, Jenna May
  • Milan: Parley Hartwell, Ellie Knecht, Benjamin Riehle, Riley Schwipps
  • Oldenburg Academy: Evan Flaspohler, Carson Phillips, Lauren Richards, Alexandrite Simmonds
  • South Dearborn: Sydney Barth, Kennedy Emmert, Mary Hallgarth, Adam Kunkel
  • South Ripley: Evan Eaglin, Lila Franklin, Shawnee Goddard, Kody Stephen
  • Switzerland County: Ava Cole, Macy Collier, Aiden Furnish, Molly Wrightsman

*Rising Sun High School was not on the IASP Rising Stars of Indiana list.

See a full list of Rising Stars here.

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