Билл Майер удостоен звания выдающегося выпускника школы Фрилендвилл за 36 лет педагогической работы

The Freelandville Alumni Association held its annual gathering at the Freelandville Community Building May 8 where the turnout was said to be excellent and Bill Meyer was named the 2026 Freelandville Distinguished Alumni, announced in a press release. For 36 years, Meyer has devoted himself to teaching, 33 of those being with South Knox Schools. As an art teacher, Meyer taught students how to see the world differently with curiosity, creativity and confidence. By encouraging students to find their voice and recognize the beauty, both around them and within themselves, it’s said that the lessons have stayed with Meyer’s students long after they left his classroom. Even after his retirement in 1999 and instructing art classes at Vincennes University, Meyer won awards for his water-color paintings in galleries in Indiana, according to the press release. At 84 years old, he continues to paint, continuing a lifelong commitment to creativity and expression. “His work is a reflection of both his talent and his enduring spirit — a reminder that purpose and passion do not retire,” the press release read. At the heart of Meyer’s life has always been his Christian faith, as he has lived as devoted husband to his wife, Sue, who passed away in 2013. The two were married just more than 50 years. Meyer is also a loving father to his daughter, Julia, and son, Ryan, who passed away in 2009. That love extends to his grandchildren and great-grandson, who are an important part of his legacy. “We celebrate not only a lifetime of achievement, but a life that is being well lived — one marked by service, creativity, faith and love,” the press release said. “His legacy is not only in what he is accomplishing, but in the countless lives he is shaping along the way.” Also, during the evening, 2026 inductees from Widner Township were introduced, and scholarships were awarded from the Alumni, Big Oak Farms and Mark Diekman. The 50-year class was also introduced along with several others. Catering for the evening’s meal was from Nicole’s.