Reitz senior Samuel Tadros was notified recently that he is one of only 40 students from across the state to be selected by the Indianapolis Star and the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) as an Academic All-Star.

Tadros was one of 90 regional honorees that were selected from nominations from students’ individual schools. Once selected as a regional honoree, Tradros was eligible to be selected as one of 40 Academic All-Stars based on the his academic accomplishments, including grade point average, academic courses, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community service and involvement.

As announced earlier this year, Chief John M. Buckman III is retiring after 36 years as Fire Chief of German Township Volunteer Fire Department.  Chief Buckman joined the department in 1970 and became Fire Chief on January 1, 1976.  He has continued in that position until he recently decided to retire effective today. 

According to his colleagues, "Chief Buckman has been a tremendous Chief, giving his heart and soul to this fire department.  He has helped make German Township Fire Department one of the top volunteer fire departments in the United States.  His training methods have been sought after by departments all over the country and the world.  Chief Buckman frequently speaks at meetings and training sessions, too numerous to count.  He has been given many awards, locally and nationally."

Michaela Kunkler, an eighth grade student at Resurrection School, has been named a winner in the West Side Nut Club's Youth of the Day program.

She accepted the surprise award Tuesday morning.

The program honors young leaders who excel in the classroom, at extra-cirricular activities, youth activities outside of school and overall citizenship.