The Tippecanoe Valley High School Counseling Department has received the Indiana Carrying the Torch to Student Success Bronze Star Award. Shown from left are Guidance Counselor Katelyn Bradley, Guidance/Attendance Secretary Mary Lu Owens and Guidance Counselor Lacey Wise. Photo provided by the Tippecanoe Valley School Corp.

News Release

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School announces its counseling department has successfully earned the prestigious Indiana Carrying the Torch to Student Success Bronze Star Award.

This recognition, granted by the Indiana Department of Education and the Indiana School Counselor Association, highlights the work of school counselors Lacey Wise and Katelyn Bradley.

According to information from the Tippecanoe Valley School Corp., the Bronze Star designation “indicates that Tippecanoe Valley High School has established strong foundational elements for a comprehensive counseling program, addressing the Indiana School Counseling Competencies for Students and the American School Counseling Association’s Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success.”

“We are extremely proud of our Counseling Department for earning this recognition,” said TVHS Principal Brandon Kresca. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our counselors in ensuring that every student receives the support and guidance they need to succeed. Their commitment to fostering a positive and nurturing environment for our students is truly commendable.”

The Indiana Bronze Star School Counseling Award will be officially presented to the counseling department at the annual Indiana School Counselor Association Conference on Nov. 14-15 in Indianapolis.