INDIANAPOLIS — Drew Smith, Scecina Memorial High School Class of 2019, has accepted his appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Drew also is the salutatorian for Scecina’s Class of 2019. At the Air Force Academy, he will major in mechanical engineering and plans to become a pilot. When he graduates from the academy, he’ll join the Air Force as a second lieutenant.
“Drew Smith is an outstanding young man who has represented Scecina in a powerful way,” said Ott Hurrle, Scecina teacher and head football coach who has had Drew both as a player and a student in class. “He will be a very positive representative of our United States Air Force as well as our country.”
Drew was a kicker for the Crusaders football team and wrestled for four years, earning a spot in the 2019 IHSAA Semi-State wrestling tournament. He also won the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award, the 11th consecutive Crusader football player to be recognized with this honor.
Scecina awarded diplomas to 107 graduates of the class of 107 on May 24. The class valedictorian is Katelyn Harman, the daughter of Carl and Lisa Hartman. The family attends Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Katelyn was a Regional Indiana Academic All-Star, and will attend Ohio State University, majoring in chemical engineering.
