Class of 2025
Diane Pitts Meister, (Class of 1976), athlete and contributor
As an athlete, Diane was a member on team she called "a winning basketball team." The team went 43-0 until a loss to United Local. She received the junior award and MVP award her senior year.
As a contributor, her contributions began after graduation. She has always attended sporting events, worked in the concession stands for every type of sport. During her daughter's years as an active athlete, she increased her contributions. Her grandchildren are now active athletes and she continues with her contributions.
Robert J. "Rob" Wilson III, (Class of 1983), Athlete
Rob is a seven-time varsity letter winner in two sports. Rob lettered in football 3 years. He was an outstanding linebacker. He received the following awards: 1st team Tri-County League All Star Team; 2nd Team All County linebacker; Evening Review All Area 3rd Team Linebacker.
Rob's second sport was Track and Field. He lettered four years. He was awarded the following accolades; 1983 Indian League undefeated shot-put champion and the Boy's Track High Point Award.
Nikki Meister Kellogg, (Class of 2003), Contributor
The person who nominated Nikki said, "If you look up the definition of 'contributor' Nikki meets all the requirements of that definition. Her hard work and dedication has profoundly shaped the success and legacy of many Southern Local sports programs. "She volunteers her time to make sure Southern athletes have what they need." She enjoys working the concession stands for volleyball and girls' basketball. She is currently serving as the high school cheerleading coach.
Natalie Saling Durieux, (Class of 2011), Athlete
Natalie was inducted as a two sport athlete. She participated in both volleyball and track and field for four years, earning six varsity letters. Natalie was on the 2008 Freshman volleyball team, was co-captain of the reserve squad in 2009, and was a member of the varsity squad in 2010 and 2011. Natalie played a vital role as a middle hitter. She earned the Most Blocks Award in 2010 and 2011. She also received All Star ITCL Honorable Mention and All-County Honorable Mention awards.
In track and field, Natalie earned four varsity letters for her prowess in the shot put and discus events. She earned the High Point Field award for three years and the Indian Dedication Award her sophomore year. The points she earned contributed to the Lady Indians winning or placing in several meets.
Natalie's grass earned her award also. She received the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association recognition for Academic Achievement twice, All ITCL Academic Team 2007-2011, and the U.S. Army National Scholar Athlete Award.
Jared Shilot, (Class of 2014), Athlete
Jared is being inducted as a three-sport athlete. He receive four varsity letters in football, and numerous awards for his prowess as a receiver. He as the all-time leader in career receiving yards with 1,490, all-time season leader in receiving yards with 921, and Top 15 in receiving yards in the state of Ohio with 52 catches and 11 touchdowns. He participated in the Penn-Ohio Stateline Classic game. He received the following awards: First Team Morning Journal, Evening Review, Quad County and Northeast Inland District. He was names All-Ohio Special Mention, Division V, in 2012.
Jared also played basketball. During his senior year, he was captain and helped lead the team to 16 wins. He averaged 10 points and 10 rebounds per game. He was awarded Second Team ITCL and Honorable Mention All-County. He participated in the Mahoning Valley Coaches' Association Dunk Contest.
Jared also participated in track and field. His junior year, Jared was ITCL runner-up in the 100m dash.