Alumni finding success in varying fields

Former student Justen Ramsey who is known for his memorable football skills on the  Merrillville High School field now attends Ball State as one of their football players. He describes what it’s like playing football as a college student. "It’s hard for real but it’s definitely worth it. You learn a lot and when you get older like me you get to teach younger guys the ropes which are something...

Former student Mia Godfrey was known here at Merrillville for her love for the theater. Some might remember her as Little Red in Into the Woods.  In college, she's sticking with her passion. This is Godfrey’s senior year, and she will be graduating this spring with a bachelor’s in Theater and two associates, one in psychology the other in business administration. "Some things that I enjoy about c...

D.J. Wilkins, who was an active student at MHS, attends Drake University and recently graduated with a Bachelors's degree in Marketing, his career of choice. Wilkins is soon to be starting his Master’s in Brand Communication. He share what he enjoyed the most about attending Drake University. “Making connections & learning about myself as a person… I keep in contact with a lot of people who...

Imani Butts, who was always very active at MHS, attends Ball State University on a Whitinger Scholarship and is making the most of the opportunities available at Ball State.  “I’m a reporter and associate producer for NewsLink Indiana..., a member of the Ball State Speech Team, the vice-chair of the Dean’s Collegiate advisory council, the Secretary of Diversity for Student Government Association...