La Lumiere School is proud to announce that Thomas Andrew Yemc has been named a Regional Academic All Star by the Indiana Association of School Principals. Tommy is the son of Tom and Susie Yemc of Long Beach. Each Indiana High School may nominate one senior for this prestigious award. As many as 90 students are recognized as regional winners by a selection committee. Students are recognized for their academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community service. Students are asked to nominate an influential educator during the application process.
Tommy nominated his physics and calculus teacher, Ken Andert. Ken, Chairman of the Science Department at La Lumiere, spends his summers working at the University of Notre Dame’s QuarkNet Program. Funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Education, QuarkNet is a nationally-recognized program bringing together high school students and faculty to contribute to the University of Notre Dame’s physics research. Tommy had the opportunity to intern at QuarkNet and spent the past summer enjoying a crash-course in particle physics given by world-renowned scientific researchers. Tommy will attend the University of Notre Dame next fall.
About La Lumiere School
La Lumiere School is a co-educational, independent boarding and day secondary school providing a college-preparatory education based in character, scholarship and faith. Our rigorous education, personal relationships, and focus on values create a rich learning environment for students. They are known by faculty, staff and other students from all grades. This familiarity enables our students to make lasting connections, engage in academics, participate socially and define their path. Founded in the Catholic tradition in 1963, the student body consists of over 200 students from a rich diversity of backgrounds. It is situated on a beautiful rural estate, 25 miles west of South Bend, 60 miles east of Chicago, and 8 miles from both La Porte and New Buffalo. La Lumiere School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA).
More information about La Lumiere School can be found at www.lalumiere.org