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Indianapolis Star
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Memorial Day weekend reminds Hoosiers of what we share
Being raised by a single mother in Central Indiana, one could easily imagine that the Indianapolis 500 might not make the priority list for my two brothers and me. You would be wrong. You see, Elaine Jensen has always been passionate about the 500. If my uncle, my dad's only sibling, could not take us boys, she would find another way for us to attend. She knew what it meant to our dad, and his dad, and she refused to let the tradition fade. I'd sit with my two brothers in our seats along the front straight, the same spot I will sit this weekend with one of my sons. In those moments, I wasn't just watching a race — I was part of something bigger than myself, something that bound generations of my family together through shared tradition. The night before the race, we will all gather at my mom's house in Noblesville, my childhood home, for our annual Redbay Court race party, a tradition that has lasted well over 40 years. I haven't called that particular neighborhood home for nearly 20 years, but it still feels like home to me. Even neighbors who moved away 30 years ago return for this marquee event. Now, as a father myself, I've had the privilege of creating new traditions with my own children. When I see the wonder in my children's eyes as they experience the pageantry and raw power of race day, I'm reminded that traditions don't just connect us to our past — they build bridges to our future. In my hometown of Noblesville, and throughout Central Indiana, May seems to represent a season of celebration and reflection. For thousands of families, including those of our Noblesville Millers graduates, it's a time of transition and hope. Like those drivers lining up at the yard of bricks, our graduates stand poised at their own starting line, ready to race toward futures bright with possibility. Yet, all these celebrations unfold against the solemn backdrop of Memorial Day's true purpose. When 300,000 people gather at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, there's a moment during the playing of Taps when the entire crowd falls silent. In that powerful pause, we're reminded of what the long weekend is truly about — the ultimate sacrifice made by countless Americans who gave "their last full measure of devotion" so that we might enjoy these freedoms. As we navigate these turbulent times, perhaps what we need most are these occasions that remind us of what we share rather than what divides us. In the stands at IMS, no one asks about your politics. The checkered flag waves for everyone, regardless of which driver you're cheering for. This Memorial Day weekend, I encourage you to embrace all that central Indiana has to offer. Cheer on the Pacers, visit the Speedway, celebrate a graduate or simply gather with loved ones. But in the midst of celebration, take a moment to remember those who sacrificed everything to make these moments possible. In doing so, we honor not just their memory, but the ideal of a nation where unity remains possible even in divided times.
Indianapolis Star
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Through the years: Noblesville standout Justin Curry is a 2026 Mr. Basketball candidate
Noblesville Millers guard Justin Curry II (10) rushes up the court against Mt. Vernon Marauders Tanner Teschendorf (22) on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, during the game at Noblesville High School in Noblesville. The Noblesville Millers defeated the Mt. Vernon Marauders, 50-46. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Noblesville Millers guard Justin Curry II (10) grabs a rebound Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, during an Indiana High School Basketball FORUM Tipoff Classic game between Noblesville and Jeffersonville at Southport Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Jeffersonville Red Devils guard Michael Cooper (5) runs past Noblesville Millers guard Justin Curry II (10) on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, during an Indiana High School Basketball FORUM Tipoff Classic game between Noblesville and Jeffersonville at Southport Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Fishers High School sophomore Cooper Zachary (4) attempts to steal the ball away from Noblesville High School junior Justin Curry II (10) during the second half of an IHSAA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Noblesville High School. Fishers High School senior Nathan Baker (42) attempts to block a shot by Noblesville High School junior Justin Curry II (10) during the first half of an IHSAA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Noblesville High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Future South All-Star Julien Smith (2), a sophomore from Mt. Vernon Fortville High School, shoots while being defended by Future North All-Star Justin Curry (8), a sophomore from Noblesville High School, during the first half of an Indiana All-Stars Futures boys’ game, Monday, June 3, 2024, at Hamilton Southeastern High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Future North All-Star Justin Curry (8), a sophomore from Noblesville High School, shoots during the first half of an Indiana All-Stars Futures boys’ game, Monday, June 3, 2024, at Hamilton Southeastern High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Future North All-Star Justin Curry (8), a sophomore from Noblesville High School, is defended by Future South All-Star Eli Sego (0), a sophomore from Triton Central High School, during the first half of an Indiana All-Stars Futures boys’ game, Monday, June 3, 2024, at Hamilton Southeastern High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Noblesville Millers guard Justin Curry (10) shoots the ball against Fishers Tigers guard Taden Metzger (2) on Saturday, March 2, 2024, during the Class 4A sectional final at Noblesville High School in Noblesville. The Fishers Tigers defeated the Noblesville Millers, 49-47. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers guard Justin Curry II (10) goes in for a lay-up against Westfield Shamrocks Trey Buchanan (3) on Friday, March 1, 2024, during the Class 4A sectional semifinal at Noblesville High School in Noblesville. The Noblesville Millers defeated the Westfield Shamrocks, 71-43. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers Justin Curry (10) dunks the ball, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during the Class 4A sectional game at Noblesville High School in Noblesville, Indiana. Noblesville beat Zionsville 67-49 and will advance to play the Westfield Shamrocks in the Class 4A semifinals game on March 1. Joe Timmerman/IndyStar Noblesville Millers Justin Curry (10) shoots a three-pointer, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during the Class 4A sectional game at Noblesville High School in Noblesville, Indiana. Noblesville beat Zionsville 67-49 and will advance to play the Westfield Shamrocks in the Class 4A semifinals game on March 1. Joe Timmerman/IndyStar Noblesville Millers Justin Curry (10) jumps for a dunk, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during the Class 4A sectional game at Noblesville High School in Noblesville, Indiana. Noblesville beat Zionsville 67-49 and will advance to play the Westfield Shamrocks in the Class 4A semifinals game on March 1. Joe Timmerman/IndyStar Noblesville Millers guard Justin Curry II (10) shoots the ball against Westfield Shamrocks Trey Buchanan (3) on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, during the game at Noblesville High School in Noblesville. The Westfield Shamrocks defeated the Noblesville Millers, 58-54. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville High School sophomore Justin Curry II (10) and Indianapolis Crispus Attucks High School senior Mason Lewis (12) battle for a rebound during the second half of an IHSAA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Southport High School in the Forum Tipoff Classic. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Noblesville Millers guard Justin Curry II (10) stumbles across the court Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, during the game at Fishers High School in Fishers. The Fishers Tigers defeated the Noblesville Millers, 66-59. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers guard Justin Curry II (10) attempts to score against Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, during the game at Fishers High School in Fishers. The Fishers Tigers defeated the Noblesville Millers, 66-59. Grace Hollars/IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Girls compete in Carmel Softball Invite at Cherry Tree Softball Complex
Cathedral Fight Irish celebrate a run made by Curstyn Hansbrough (13) on Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers Delaney Rundle (1) yells in excitement after a home run Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Avon Orioles Natalie Mace (25) does the worm Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Cathedral's Maddie Liter (33) yells in excitement while in the dugout Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers leap in excitement after a second home run Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Brownsburg Bulldogs Ashley Sylvia (4) stretches her arms before battling Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Avon Orioles gather together for a pinky promise ahead of the game Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Sally the squirrel hangs from the fence Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Castle's Emma Bruggenschmidt (12) stands in the dugout and watches her teammates on Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Cathedral's Sidney Feczko (25) throws the ball Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers Brooklyn Grayson (22) jogs off the field Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers assistant coach Larry DeSalvo talks with players on Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers cheer together Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers Nevaeh Nash (2) jogs up the field Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers Faye Hostetler (11) braids Maggie Kern (5) hair Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers Reese Newsom (4) watches the game from the dugout Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers Reese Newsom (4) cheers for her teammates on Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Grace Hollars/IndyStar Grace Hollars/IndyStar Penn's Olivia Signorino (3) yells one excitement Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Grace Hollars/IndyStar Penn's Caitlyn Denny (19) pitches the ball Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers Reese Newsom (4) steps up the the plate and bats Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers celebrate a home run by Noblesville's Izzy Zapp (17) on Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville's Maggie Kern celebrates a home run by Noblesville's Faye Hostetler (11) on Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Noblesville Millers Emma Yes (3) pitches the ball Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Noblesville Millers Addison Retzinger high fives teammates on Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Noblesville Millers cheer after defeating Lake Central on Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Grace Hollars/IndyStar Brownsburg Bulldogs Ashley Sylvia (4) rushes to third base Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Brownsburg Bulldogs Avery Toole (14) cheers for her teammates on Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Grace Hollars/IndyStar Brownsburg Bulldogs Tatum Hunt (11) yells in excitement Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Brownsburg Bulldogs Ag Pogue (6) yells in excitement Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Avons head coach Kiah Ferrell sits in the dugout Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Avons head coach Kiah Ferrell watches players warm-up Saturday, April 26, 2025, during the Carmel Softball Invitational at Cherry Tree Softball Complex in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar
