Spanish teacher in the Oregon Davis School Corporation. While there, he coached junior high basketball and varsity golf. During his summers, Dirk served as a driver’s education instructor for Culver Military Academy. In 1980 Dirk became assistant principal at Oregon Davis Jr.-Sr. High school. He then served as Principal there from 1981-1987. In 1987 Dirk began his career in the Duneland School Corporation as the Principal of Chesterton High School. He served as principal there for six years. He loved every minute he spent with the students and staff. He was dedicated to his profession, but more importantly the people he served. In 1992 Dirk became the Superintendent of Finance for the Duneland School Corporation. Beginning in 2002 he served the Duneland School Corporation as Superintendent of Schools. Dirk retired from Duneland Schools in 2013 after 26 years of dedication and service. While in Rotary, he had the honor of being named a Paul Harris Fellow, formed the “hardest working committee” and coined the phrase “you can’t win if you’re not in.

part-time as a teenager in the letterpress days of linotypes and hot lead that lead to a 65 year career as reporter, printer, editor and publisher. Warren graduated from Chesterton High School in 1944. For his athletic accomplishments and in recognition of the Tribune’s decades-long support of CHS boys and girls sports, he was inducted into the Chesterton High School Athletic Hall of Fame. After high school he served in the U.S. Army in World War II as a combat infantryman in 290th Regiment, 75th Division. Warren participated in the crossing of the Rhine and the encirclement of the Ruhr Pocket, earning a Bronze Star. After his military service, Warren attended at Indiana University, Bloomington, and earned a degree in journalism and political science in 1949. He was a lifelong supporter of public schools and an advocate of the Duneland community, helping to publicize numerous service organizations, youth sports leagues and church groups. For his many years of dedicated service to the Duneland Community, both as a professional and volunteer leader, this scholarship was named in his honor.

in every office of the club as well as club delegate to several Rotary International conventions. He was a member of the Indiana Association of Secondary School Principals and charter member and past president of the Indiana Dunes Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa Education Fraternity. Al was also a member of Calumet Lodge No. 379 F & AM, Scottish Rite, Valley of South Bend and was director of the Purdue North Central Alumni Association. He was involved with the Boys Club of America, Boy Scouts, 4-H, Little League and as a board member and was an officer and very active in the Chesterton United Methodist Church.

students as principal and his volunteerism and service orientation were models for many. He was also instrumental as a leader in forming the Duneland Athletic Conference. As a member of the Chesterton-Porter Rotary, George achieved 35 years of perfect attendance at club meetings. He was a past President of Rotary and a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award and the Ed Pearson Award. He was a member of Michiana Chapter 105 of the Civilian Conservation Corps, an organization that greatly influenced his life and perspectives to teach and help others. He served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, was an ROTC instructor and a member of the National American Legion. Alfred Nelson who worked closely with George was quoted as saying, “In the 33 years of our friendship, I never heard George utter an unkind word about anyone.” George was an active member of the community until his death in 1993 at age of 84.

involved in serving his town and community. He served 12 years as an at-large member

of the Porter County Council and 16 years as North Porter County Commissioner. As a Porter County Council member during his three terms, Carmichael often championed county funding for social service programs and court programs assisting juveniles. His

interest in the well-being of the community goes back for decades, having served in such positions as post-prom chairman, Sunday School teacher, Cub Scout master, coordinator of a local Bike Rodeo, and leader of the 1968 United Fund drive in Westchester Township. Bill was also a founding member of the local YMCA, and was called “one of the community’s young men most responsible for the Y’s progress to date.” Bill was also a charter member of the North Porter County Conservation Club. His greatest accomplishments included the establishment of a county-wide ambulance service and his role in saving the South Shore Railroad passenger service in the late 1980’s. He was also instrumental in building the Porter County Expo Center and establishing the County’s first County park board. He was quoted as saying, “I stand firm for good government and for fair play.” Bill Carmichael’s life and work indeed exemplified Service Above Self. The scholarship in his honor is intended to reward students of similar intentions and ideals.