Ammann-Brinkmoeller Athletics Hall of Fame
2019 Recipients
Ann Kuntz Higdon ‘12
Accomplishments 4 years of Cross Country 4 years of Basketball 4 years of Track & Field Recipient of the 2012 C. Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarship National Honor Society Member Academy Ambassadors Member 4-H Member Campus Ministry Member Cross Country Accomplishments 3X individual sectional champion 1X individual sectional runner-up 4X qualified for semi-state individually Led team to two sectional championships Led team to two semi-state qualifications Academic All state 2011-12 Track Accomplishments Participated in 5 different events in track sectionals 5 sectional event championships 3 sectional event runner-up Qualified for regionals every year in multiple events Qualified for state in 1600 meter run - 2011 & 2012 Qualified for state in 4X800 relay - 2012 - along with teammates Bridget Bruns, Kirsten Ricke, Meredith Maier Academic All-State 2011-2012 Basketball Accomplishments 525 points 252 rebounds 200 Steals 143 assists Sectional runner-up 2010 & 2012 Recipient of the 2012 ICGSA Scholarship for Basketball Academic All-State 2011-2012 College Accomplishments Student-Athlete at Marian University - Cross Country and Track Holds school records in 5 events - Cross country, 800 meter run, 1500 meter run, 4X800 meter relay, and distance medley relay 3X All Crossroads League 3X National Qualifier NAIA All American 2015 - Placed 19th at Nationals NAIA Scholar-Athlete 2014 & 2015 4X All-Crossroads League in at least one track event 3X Crossroads League Event champion 3X Indoor Track Nationals Qualifier 4X Outdoor Track Nationals Qualifier NAIA All-American for Indoor Track - placed 4th at Nationals in 2016 in 800M run NAIA All-American for Outdoor Track - placed 4th at Nationals in 2016 in 800M run 2X NAIA Scholar-Athlete 2015 & 2016 Ann currently resides in Greenwood, IN with her husband, Michael, and their 2 children, Patrick and Maria. She currently works for Franciscan Health as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. |
Andrew Newton ‘11
Accomplishments: 4 Years of Soccer 4 Year of Basketball 4 Years of Golf 3 Years of Cross Country Adopt-a-Sis Athletic Accomplishments: Back-to-back Golf Regional Qualifier (‘10 & ‘11) Undefeated season - Soccer 2010 Cross Country - Regional Qualifier - 2012 Named Varsity Captain 7 times - 3Xs Golf, 2Xs Cross Country, 1X Soccer, and 1X Basketball After graduation he attended Indiana University - Kelley School of Business. He obtained his degree in Finance and Operations Management. Andrew works for Baxter International in Chicago, IL. where he and his wife Natalie reside. Trevor Stacey ‘10
Accomplishments: 4 Years of Baseball 3 Years of Tennis Senior Class President National Honor Society Member Academy Ambassadors Member Baseball Accomplishments: Ranks 1st in career at-bats (303) Ranks 4th in career runs (82) Ranks 2nd in career doubles (22) Ranks 5th in career home runs (4) Ranks 1st in career hits (105) Ranks 2nd in career batting average (.347) Ranks 4th in career slugging pct (.459) Ranks 1st in career RBIs (84) Single season hit record (41 - 2010)\ Single season batting average (.466 -2010) Ranks 2nd in career innings pitched (183.0) Ranks 2nd in career pitching wins (18) Ranks 1st in career saves (5) 3X Pitching award winner (2008-2010) 2X Offensive award winner (2009 & 2010) Honorable mention All-State 2010 Sectional Champion After graduating from Oldenburg, Trevor attended Purdue University. He graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Agronomy in 2014. He returned to Purdue to obtain his Masters in Pathology in 2018. He currently works for FMC as a fungicide discovery biologist at the Stine Research Center in Newark, Delaware. Trevor currently resides in Middletown, Delaware. |
Jason Strasemeier ‘10
Accomplishments: 4 Years of Tennis 4 Years of Basketball 3 Years of Baseball 1 Year of Golf National Honor Society Member Senior Class President Salutatorian Basketball Highlights Single season rebound record (172) Ranks 8th all-time scoring (686) Ranks 7th in rebounds (277) Ranks 5th in assists (129) Ranks 5th in free throws made (159) Academic All-State After graduation, Jason attended Purdue University where he obtained his degree in Agricultural Engineering. Jason currently holds the position as Hog Operator Engineer. He lives in Greensburg with his wife Julia. They have two children, Thomas and Heidi. |
OASIS Founding Members
Kathy and the late Jim Wintz Becky and Bart Bartling Diane and Steve Gehring Marcy and Tim Wurtz In the mid to late 1990’s a group of friends came together with the idea of forming an organized group of parents for OA student athletes. The vision was to raise funds solely for the needs of the athletic program, and thus OASIS was born. In the past 20+ years, OASIS parent volunteers have worked numerous events from Cincinnati Reds games to Summer BBQs and much more! They also sold spiritwear, peelers, and held many other fundraising events. The annual Super Bowl Breakfast and Freudenfest booths are still going strong and significant fundraisers for OASIS. Through the years these funds have purchased various sporting equipment, our first school bus, and they are now helping to finance the new Hillenbrand Family FeldHaus. This team has passed on their vision of love and dedication for Oldenburg Academy and has laid the groundwork for the success of OA’s athletic program. These founding members have taught many the meaning of hard-work and dedication. Without these members and their vision, the athletic program here at Oldenburg Academy wouldn’t be what it is today. |
The Oldenburg Academy Athletic Hall of Fame was established to recognize outstanding contributions by student-athletes, coaches, administrators and other supporters of OA athletics.
Criteria for induction includes:
I. A nominee must have made a strong representation of OA Athletics on the playing field, in the classroom and in the community, upholding the highest degree of sportsmanship and OA values.
II. An OA athlete who later made significant contributions as a college player, coach, or administrator.
III. Candidates are not eligible until five (5) years following the completion of his/her athletic career at OA. The award may be voted posthumously.
The award will be presented at a home basketball game in December. Each nominee's photo and induction is framed and permanently displayed in the OA Athletics Hall of Fame.
Criteria for induction includes:
I. A nominee must have made a strong representation of OA Athletics on the playing field, in the classroom and in the community, upholding the highest degree of sportsmanship and OA values.
II. An OA athlete who later made significant contributions as a college player, coach, or administrator.
III. Candidates are not eligible until five (5) years following the completion of his/her athletic career at OA. The award may be voted posthumously.
The award will be presented at a home basketball game in December. Each nominee's photo and induction is framed and permanently displayed in the OA Athletics Hall of Fame.