The EVSC Foundation is announcing a campaign to name Central High School (CHS)’s basketball court after Coach John Wessel to honor his longtime career supporting students and educators at CHS and the Evansville community.
The EVSC Foundation is announcing a campaign to name Central High School (CHS)’s basketball court after Coach John Wessel to honor his longtime career supporting students and educators at CHS and the Evansville community.
John Wessel, a Central graduate, has mentored thousands of students, coaches, and other educators through his 35-year in the EVSC. Most of his career was devoted to serving at CHS, where he helped basketball, cross country, and track students develop as strong athletes and
men of character. He compiled an impressive win/loss record, led his team to several sectional titles and one regional title. He also served his community by coaching the Indiana All Stars team, summer ball, and basketball clinics for the University of Evansville.
The EVSC Foundation is proud to collaborate with a committee of dedicated Central faculty, alumni, and friends to raise $50,000. Funds raised beyond the cost of the court naming project will go directly to CHS to support academic and athletic programs, including: equipment for
ceramics and music classes, updates to the auditorium stage, supplies for family consumer science and other science classes, and equipment for the weight room.
“Coach Wessel has made a positive impact on so many lives! His example taught us how to be our best in and out of the court,” shares Steve Fritz, Committee Chair. “We want to honor his legacy by naming the court where he gave so much of himself to generations of students and
educators”.
To make a gift to honor Coach Wessel and support CHS, please mail to the EVSC Foundation at 951 Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47713 (if paying by check, note “Wessel Campaign” in the memo). You can also make a gift online at https://evscfoundation.org/give-today