The Nappanee Chamber of Commerce has selected Mr. Cripe as Educator of the Year.
The following criteria were used to select the top educator:
Dedication to the profession of education
High academic and moral standards for self and community
Motivator of self, colleagues, students and community
Inspired initiator of programs and projects of education
A team builder cooperating with community, educational system and citizens to ensure excellence and productivity
Resides or teaches in the Wa-Nee area
Mr. Cripe exemplifies all of these things and we are proud and blessed to have him as our principal.