Mr. John Clark has announced his intention to retire on June 30 after 50 years of service to Ben Davis and Wayne Township. He's served as AD or Assistant AD of Ben Davis High School for the last 20 years and is a Hall of Fame softball coach. A BDHS Legend. Thank you isn't enough.
Remember to always think before you post on social media! That record goes with you beyond the momentary beefs or feelings you may have. Even deleted tweets follow you. THINK before you post! THINK of the messages you are putting out in the world.
Breaking News:
Ms. Sandra Squire is the Indiana Principal of the Year for District 7! Congratulations to our leader! Way to go
@squire16
!
#ThereIsAReason
...
Our condolences to the family and friends of Priscilla Dillow, who passed away this morning. Ms. Dillow was one of two women to serve as Athletic Director at
@GiantAthletics
. A trailblazer and a legend, she advocated for girls and women in sports. She loved Ben Davis. 💜 🤍
I'm front of 15,000+, our Giants made history! Congratulations to your 33-0 State Champions!
@BenDavisBasket1
won more games than any undefeated team in
@IHSAA1
history and more than all but one team, the 34-1 Vincennes squad from 1922/1923.
On
#InternationalWomensDay
let's celebrate,
@squire16
. She is the first woman to ever lead our school, and she's the 2018 Marion County Principal of the Year. We appreciate you, Ms. Squire. Thanks for everything you do and the inspiration that you are!
Over break, Mr. Goins, Dept. Chair of Performing Arts and
@A31CareerCenter
BDTV Director, was inducted into the
@HoopsHall
as part of the 2023 class. Photo courtesy of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame!
Here's to Old Ben Davis High!
Love her? Yes we do!
Here's to all the students a toast
So happy loyal and true blue!
RAH! RAH! RAH!
May we ever love her!
Cherish and be true!
Here's to old Ben Davis!
Ben Davis, we are all for you!
BEN DAVIS
WE'RE
ALL
FOR
YOU!
BD!
To our community:
If possible, please support our Giants as they head to state by putting a message of support on your business sign or sending a message to
@BenDavisBasket1
or posting on social media your support.
#WeAreWayne
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HERE'S TO OLD BEN DAVIS HIGH!
LOVE HER? YES, WE DO!
HERE'S TO ALL THE STUDENTS A TOAST.
SO HAPPY LOYAL AND TRUE BLUE!
RAH RAH RAH
MAY WE EVER LOVE HER!
CHERISH AND BE TRUE!
HERE'S TO OLD BEN DAVIS!
BEN DAVIS WE ARE ALL FOR YOU!
BEN DAVIS...WE'RE...ALL...FOR...YOOOOOUUU!
BD!!
If you are wondering why the lights are on at Ben Davis tonight, it's to honor a great coach, a great family, and a great community. Our thoughts are with the
@WWSenators
, the Bowsman Family, and everyone in that community.
#BowsmanStrong
It's a bittersweet day at BD. We say goodbye to our longtime Assistant Principal
@dorod1
. Mr. Smith leaves us to head to
@IPSSchools
for a central office position. We couldn't be happier for him. We are, however, sad that he's leaving us and will miss him. Thank you Mr. Smith!
Thank you to our school community for a great day. Thursday lies ahead! Friday's coming. It's been tough this week with the loss of a beloved classmate on Sunday. We appreciate all of you more than we can express in one Tweet.
#WeAreBD
#WeAreWayne
#OneGiantFamily
💜💜
The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Board of Directors announces the 2023 Men’s Induction Class to be honored on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
For full inductee information, please visit:
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Our condolences to the Calabro family. Mr. Paul Calabro is a legend in
#WeAreWayne
as a longtime educator, principal, and school board member. His presence will always be felt in our halls!
@calabro13sports
@KevinCalabro
Some personal family news...our amazing dad is in heaven this morning. Pop was 93. He was known as “Mr C” to thousands of
@GiantAthletics
students, parents and teachers. He was humble, loyal, and never said a bad word about anyone. Serve someone else today...like My pop.
March is
#WomensHistoryMonth
. Let's begin by honoring our leader. Sandra Squire is the first woman to serve as principal of Ben Davis High School. She was the Marion County Principal of the Year in 2018 and IHSPA Administrator of the Year in 2020. She became principal in 2012.
The Giant Community is heartbroken with the passing of staff member Yvette Ray. Counselors are at Ben Davis today, 12/30, for those in need, or you can contact Mr. Woodard at Sherman.woodard
@wayne
.k12.in.us for assistance. Counselors will be available when school resumes as well.
The Voris family announced that Jack "Doc" Voris has died. Doc was a science teacher at Ben Davis for many years and served as athletic trainer. Recently, Doc worked as a scorekeeper and event manager for
@GiantAthletics
. Thanks for all you gave to so many, Doc!
#WeAreWayne
💜🤍
Dr. Curtis Wright is the first Black man to serve as head coach of
@BenDavisBasket1
. Coach Wright led the Giants to the 2010 Tech Sectional Championship. Dr. Wright's now the superintendent of
@wearrrichmond
schools in Richmond, IN.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Coach Dullaghan retired in 2003 as the winningest coach in
@BenDavisFB
history with a 213-41 record & seven State Championships. In his career, he won 312 games and eight state titles (one at Carmel).
Friday, he led the Giants in "The Crazy Song", a tradition after a big win!
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
to our leader, Ms. Sandra Squire, the Principal of Ben Davis High School. Ms. Squire is the first female principal of Ben Davis High School.
One Hall of Famer to another.
@RichardDullagh2
surprised Mr. Dennis Goins today after hearing about his upcoming
@HoopsHall
induction. Mr. Goins credits Coach D for being one of the people who convinced him to come to Ben Davis to teach, coach and mentor.
Congratulations to Mr. Goins, a finalist for College Mentors for Kids Inspire Award in the Education, Government & Nonprofit category! Inspire Awards celebrate the efforts of remarkable individuals who have inspired excellence in the workplace and the community.
@CollegeMentors
Former Ben Davis and Ohio State standout Dawand Jones has been the fan favorite today.
The crowd here at LOS has cheered loudly for him after every drill. Most notably, someone in the stands screamed, “put on for the city!”
.
@GovHolcomb
signs SEA100 - Savannah’s law which allows fire departments to test your vehicle for CO emissions for free. In honor of Savannah Bettis who died in 2015 from CO poisoning
Thank you Coach Vanderbush for influencing generations of Giants. You have made a difference in our school and the lives of so many athletes and young people. 🐐
After 40 years - last day as strength coach at Ben Davis High School - the next chapter in life begins now.
(One of my students talked me into this picture)
💜Hug those you love, and be thankful for them in your lives each day. Remember, counselors are here today if you need assistance waiting to talk to you.
#WeAreWayne
#OneGiantFamily
#SmileForAlex
Congrats to our latest inductees to the Ben Davis Alumni Wall!
Stan Benge
Kevin Britt
Don Carlisle
Robert "Bob" Dickison
Joe Johnson
Brandi Jones
DuJuan McCoy
Ron "DJ Indiana Jones" Miner
Dr. Lisa Lantrip
Mark Smith
Irene Sun
Joe Virgin
John R. Yanney
We are so sorry to hear of today's tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. We send healing thoughts and Giant hugs to the entire community. 💜💜💜
Mount Vernon, you got the best! Thanks for 11 great seasons here at
@GiantAthletics
and best of luck in Fortville with the Mauraders,
@mikekirschner1
. We will always love you here, and, remember, ONCE A GIANT...ALWAYS A GIANT!
The Colts are scheduled to have a Top 30 visit with Ohio State OT Dawand Jones, per Ryan Fowler.
Jones is a unique prospect, being 6’8” and 374 pounds, while having 36 3/8” arms and 11 5/8” hands.
Not to mention Jones is from Indianapolis, Indiana.
Ben Davis Grad Dewayne Ellwanger posted this photo on Facebook.
L-R: Ellwanger, Dennis Weaks, Lee Orebaugh, Taylor Kiel, Dave Calabro, Chris Wheeler, Bryce Dininger and Kevin Lee
All are BD Grads working in different capacities for race teams, media or IMS. Cool photo.
Curtis Wright and
@CoachCarlisle1
are the first and second African-Americans to lead the
@BenDavisBasket1
program as head coaches. Coach Wright led the Giants from 2006 to 2011. Coach Carlisle took over the program in 2018.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Our "Mayor" is gone. We'll miss you, Bill Uhrig. We'll miss you at games, programs, events, whatever. You were the Mayor of Ben Davis. Thanks for all the memories. 💜
📸Bill Uhrig
Ben Davis High School has been named a School of Excellence by the Indianapolis Urban League. We will be honored on November 6th as one of 7 schools to receive this award! Thank you to the Urban League and to everyone who has made this award possible!
#ThereIsAReason
...
Win
#500
tonight for our
@BenDavisFB
Giants. If you have ever played football at Ben Davis or coached football or supported our players at Ben Davis, you have helped get us here! What a community achievement!
#WeAreWayne
HERE'S TO OLD BEN DAVIS HIGH!
LOVE HER? YES WE DO!
HERE'S TO ALL THE STUDENTS A TOAST.
SO HAPPY LOYAL AND TRUE BLUE!
RAH! RAH! RAH!
MAY WE EVER LOVE HER!
CHERISH AND BE TRUE!
HERE'S TO OLD BEN DAVIS!
BEN DAVIS, WE ARE ALL FOR YOU!
#ThrowbackThursday
#WeAreWayne
He's our guy! Congratulations to our alumnus and our
@BenDavisBasket1
coach,
@CoachCarlisle1
. Thank you for being a great leader of men. Here's to 1000 more!
Congratulations to
@BD_Publications
Adviser Tom Hayes, the Ben Davis High School Teacher of the Year! It's a well-deserved honor for a national leader in journalism!! Congratulations to all the nominees as well!
Many lessons to learn from
@Hinchtown
's example. Bumped from the
#Indy500
field, he didn't hide away and sulk on the day after.
No matter your disappointments, always encourage others.
#LifeLessons
Not only did this guy come out to wish his teammates well, he has stopped at each car in the qualifying line for a quick thumbs up. 💛
#ThisIsMay
#INDYCAR
#Indy500
.
@BDSeniors18
, your long journey to the last day at BD ends at 3:20 pm on Tuesday, but graduation is Monday, June 4. This does not mark an ending...but a beginning. We love you.
#FinishStrong
and always remember
#ThereIsAReason
....you'll always be Giants!
Congratulations to Tommy McDonald, winner of the Eskew Mental Attitude Award. Second one this calendar year for BD as R.J. Turner won the Trester Mental Attitude Award in the 4A Basketball Finals in March.
#ThereIsAReason
Cool stat from the
@IHSAA1
.
@CoachCarlisle1
has a chance to become the first boys basketball coach in Indiana history to win a state title as a head coach at the same school that he won a state title as a player. Damon Bailey won as a player and girls 🏀 coach at
@BNLAthletics
.
Congratulations to
@BenDavisFB
for being recognized for their exemplary behavior by the
@IHSAA1
officials from the Semistate football game this past Friday.
#ThereIsAReason
We can't tweet this enough. A 62 is an accomplishment for a PGA Tour pro. For a high school player, this is fantastic. Congratulations again on your school record,
@OogangC
! Keep going low!
From
@WayneTwpSuper
It is with deep sadness and concern that we share this message with you. Our increased safety and security efforts at the Ben Davis Football Stadium gates continue to improve the safety of all who enter the stadium to cheer on the Giants (1/9)