When Portage High School MCJROTC Senior Marine Instructor John Johnston retires at the conclusion of this school year, he will be going out on top. During his 17 years in charge of the ROTC program, he has helped it make a 180 degree turnaround....
Life in the Spotlight
Northern Indiana is full of people working hard every day to make their communities a better place. Since 2011, GreatNews.Life has been putting the spotlight on the people spreading this positivity in the Region with our Life in the Spotlight series. New articles are published every Wednesday, so be sure to check back often to learn more about the stories of great people doing great things in Northern Indiana.
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Andrew Corona
When Andrew Corona was five years old, he knew he wanted to become a priest. The path was long and winding, but the Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church and School pastor will be celebrating 20 years of priesthood next month. “Back in the day,...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Heather Zengler
One of Portage High School’s most outstanding students, Heather Zengler, excels in everything from the classroom, to the court and field. As a senior, Zengler is a part of National Honor Society, ACES (Academic Champions Excelling in School),...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Denise Stewart
Life can change in an instant. For local resident Denise Stewart, what was thought to be a reaction from a bad pedicure ended up as a more serious diagnosis. “I started feeling very tired during this time and I thought it was unusual that I felt...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Sue Lynch
When Portage City Council President Sue Lynch was named the 2012 Humanitarian of the Year by the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce, she was caught off guard. “That was very humbling because I didn’t expect it and I know that there are so many...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Kevin Giese
When longtime Portage High School Theatre Director Joe Stevens suddenly announced his retirement after the 2008-2009 school year, there was a huge void to fill. After 30 years of serving in the position and helping the school continue its outstanding...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Heather Castle
Portage High School chemistry teacher Heather Castle does it all. She teaches, sponsors PHS YAR (Young Adult Readers) book club, Recycling Club and coaches PHS’s Academic Super Bowl Team (for science) and coaches the Science Olympiad team. Castle...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Mackenzie Barcelli
Clichés about “hard work paying off” and “practice making perfect” could not describe someone more accurately than Portage High School senior Mackenzie Barcelli. After four years of total devotion to academics, athletics and extra-curricular...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Nick Jordan
Balancing a job, advanced placement classes, athletics and managing Portage High School’s yearbook staff (the Legend) sounds impossible for most people, but not for PHS Legend Editor-in-Chief Nick Jordan. With all these responsibilities, Jordan is...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Rick Snodgrass
Portage boys basketball coach Rick Snodgrass has had plenty of success on the court. He has earned a reputation of turning programs around, dedicated 29 years to coaching high school basketball, captured three sectional championships and won 298...
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