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Upcoming Events:
Physicals Make up May 21
GMS Camp May 27-30
Youth Camp June 9-12
In this issue:
LHS Football News 1
Farewell Furney 2
Nasty Boys 3
TTC 4
May-July Calendar 5-7
Classroom
Winners
8
Kings of the Jungle 9
Future Tigers 10
Alumni Spotlight 11
Program
Information
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Eye of the tiger
April2014
Congrats to our Lilly Scholarship Winner—Big O!!!
Congrats to Alex Orndorff who won the Lilly Scholarship this month. This is a huge accomplishment! This is a four year scholarship to any university in the state of Indiana provided by Eli Lilly. This scholarship is very prestigious and only given to the best of kids. Great Job Big O and good luck at Ball State next year!
Ray Furney Retiring
At the end of the 2013-2014 school year Mr. Furney will be retiring after 36 years
at LHS.
Camp Dates
GMS Camp May 27-30
Youth Camp June 16-19
LHS Team Camp July 17-18, 21-23
Thank you Beacon Orthopedic
We would like to extend a big thank you to Beacon Orthopedic for offering physi-
cals to our athletes at a reduced rate here at GMS. This service is very valuable
and essential to keeping our athletes prepared for the upcoming seasons.
Physical Dates Make up Date
May21st @ DCH
Beacon and DCH will again be holding sports physicals for GMS
and LHS athletes this spring. Physicals will be $20 and $10 will be donated
back to the school with each physical. No athletes will be allowed to prac-
tice or participate in a sport without a physical. There will be a make-up
date on May 21st @ DCH for those who couldn’t attend make the GMS
date.
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Farewell Furney
I am choosing to write this story about Mr. Funey instead of inter-
viewing him for many reasons. Mostly because we are limited in the length
of the paper, and we’ve had so much fun over the years that we wanted to
honor him through our own words.
From 1978 to 2014 Tiger athletes have been cared for by one of
the best in the business. Mr. Ray Furney has iced, stretched, taped, and
tended to every athlete that has walked through our doors over the past
36 years. At the end of the 2014 school year Mr. Furney has decided to
finally retire and enjoy time traveling to see his kids, spend time with his wife, and soak in the waters of Hidden Valley
Lake on his pontoon.
For those of you that haven’t had a chance to get to know Mr. Furney or spend some time talking to him, you are
truly missing out. Besides being a great trainer, he is a real character here at the school. He is an encyclopedia of Law-
renceburg knowledge, has an unlimited supply of stories from days in the army or schooling Larry Bird in the ISU rec, and
he is always good for a joke to make you laugh.
In “Furn Dog’s” first year here he was a part of a state championship, with Coach Meador in 1978. In his first four
years with the school, the football team was a combined 46-3. He has been a part of 14 sectional championships, never
lost a semi-state game, and 11 conference championships. He has cared for 184 all conference football players, 13 south
all-stars, an NFL player, numerous college football players, and even an official or two that might of got caught up in the
action. Even though Furney has seen and done more than most can dream of, he always has the heart and compassion to
care for anyone who walks through his doors, no matter the person or the injury.
“Furn Pups” first head coach was the Hall of Famer Dick Meader. After coach Meader “Furn-a-licous” worked with
long-time friend and character himself Glen Crocker. Furney then worked with former LHS player Coach Brookbank, and
most recently Coach Knigga who he also cared for in high school. I can assure you that “Furn diggity dog” keeping players
healthy, has been a huge part of all the success that LHS has enjoyed in his 36 years as a Tiger.
The “King of Tape”, the “Groovy Trainer”, or Mr. Furney, no matter what he is known as to you, he will always be
known and talked about here at LHS. As we usher in a new gymnasium and new trainer, it just won’t be right if there isn’t
some 70’s rock or soul coming out of the new training room.
I’m proud to say Mr. Furney is a good friend, and we look forward to floating with him on the lake at the next
“Floatilla”. (You can retire from work, but not the floatilla) Mr. Furney you will forever be a part of LHS lore, and we would
like you to know your dedication and hard work to the LHS program is truly appreciated more than we can ever express.
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Nasty Boys
Parents you may be wondering why your favorite athlete keeps coming home and saying he’s a
“Nasty Boy”. Some may worry or wonder why he would want to be associated or recognized as being a
“Nasty Boy”. The “Nasty Boy” culture is something have openly adopted and encouraged our kids to be a
part of this offseason. So you may ask what is a “Nasty Boy”?
A “Nasty Boy” is modeled after the 90’s wrestling tag team from the WWE. They weren’t the most
polished or gifted wrestlers, but they were a tag team group that never made excuses, were always pre-
pared for what they were handed, always stuck together, and did whatever it took to win no matter who
they were going against.
To us here are just a few of the characteristics of being a “Nasty Boy”:
-Loves working out in our garage Bay 5
-May not always be the most fortunate, but who cares
-Willing to do what others won’t to get the job done
-Always get back up no matter what knocks them down
-Someone willing to lay it on the line for an opportunity to play
-Plays to the end of whistle not the start of it
- Not always the most talented, the biggest, or the fastest
-Puts in time into the weight room, the classroom, and practice
-The only make-up we wear is the occasional bruise or black-eye
- We are from LAWRENCEBURG and darn proud!
So the next time you son says, “coach called me a Nasty Boy today” know that it truly is one of the
highest complements in our program. Not everyone has what it takes to be a “Nasty Boy”. Next year, listen
carefully during warm-ups, big plays, big moments, and when the kick off team runs onto the field, and you
will hear the Nasty Boys anthem playing on the speakers. When you hear that anthem it signals it is time to
Nastysize somebody.
TTC
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Treasurer: Gina Hill, Secretary: Lisa Jones
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classroom Winners
Name: Mitch Martin
Number: 20
Grade: 11
Parents: Bret & Barb
Siblings: Kaylie
Position: Receiver & Defensive Back
Sport(s) played: Basketball
Favorite thing about football: Winning
Favorite subject in school: Math
Favorite Food: Pizza
GPA: 4.06
Coach’s Comments: Mitch is not only a leader on the field, but he is a great leader in the classroom. He is a very responsible student that works very hard for what he has achieved in the classroom. His school suc-cess with only benefit him as he can choose do whatever he chooses after high school.
Name: Trenton Hughes
Number: 45
Grade: 9
Parents: Angie & Denton
Siblings: Ashley
Position: Running Back & Linebacker/Defensive Back
Sport(s) played: Basketball & Baseball
Favorite thing about football: Scoring Touchdowns
Favorite subject in school: English
Favorite Food: Tacos
GPA: 3.65
Coach’s Comments: Trenton is a bright young spot in our program. Not only does he have a great future on the football field, but he has a bright future academically. It is such a luxury to have a good young athlete, that is a quality young man as well.
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Kings of the jungle
Name: Ronnie Botkins
Number: 76
Grade: 11
Parents: Ronald & Tanya
Siblings: Julia & Willie
Position: Offensive Line/ Defensive Line
Favorite thing about football:
Hitting
Favorite subject in school: History
Favorite Food: Steak or Anything
Coach’s Comments:
Ronnie is by far one of the lifters with the
best technique in the gym. His natural ath-
letic ability, range of motion, and strength
really excel in the weight room. Ronnie
should build on an outstanding junior cam-
paign, and hopefully emerge among the
elite lineman in the conference.
Name: Matt Kirk
Number: 64
Grade: 11
Parents: Blaine & Patricia
Siblings: Blake
Sport(s) Played: Wrestling
Position: Offensive Line/ Defensive Line
Favorite thing about football:
Giving Effort and Working Hard
Favorite subject in school: History
Favorite Food: Pork Chops
Coach’s Comments:
Matt is an extremely hard worker, and never comes to the weight room not ready to give his best effort. Over the offseason Matt has continued to get stronger, and has put him-self, with his great size and strength, in a position to have a great senior season.
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Future tigers
Spotlight
Name: Keith Rosenberger
Number: 34
Grade: 8
Parents: Brian & Stacey
Siblings: Olivia
Position: Wide Receiver
Favorite thing about football: Catching Passes
Favorite subject in school: Social Studies
Favorite Food: Egg Rolls
Name: Bubba Abdon
Number: 8
Grade: 8
Parents: Brian & Kim
Siblings: Brock & Blake
Position: QB & LB
Sport(s) played: Baseball & Basketball
Favorite thing abou football: Competing
Favorite subject in school: Math
Favorite Food: Shrimp
Coach’s Comments: Keith and Bubba are two of our Tigers who will be making the transition to high school next year and have been dedicated to the weight room this off-season to help them prepare. They We are excited for what the future holds for these two hard working young men. If they continue to work hard, develop their craft, and stay driven “Abdon complete to Rosenberger” could be a heard ringing throughout the pit a lot over the next four years.
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Coach: Glenn Crocker
Position: Running Back/OLB/Cornerback/Safety
Number: #2
Other sports: 4 year Letter winner in Track, 2 year Letter winner in Basketball.
Graduated: 1991
A little about my athletic and football career at LHS:
In Football, lost only one game, by one point to Franklin County my freshman year. Moved to Varsity
my sophomore year, touching the ball for the first time on KOR vs CAPE from downtown Cincinnati,
and immediately got smoked. Won EIAC and Sectional in 1988, losing to eventual State Champ, Roncal-
li on a 90 yd TD in the last few minutes at Roncalli. Lost to eventual State Champ, Tri-West, at Tri-
West , 13-7, in the sectional my Junior year. Was team captain and All-Conference my Senior year. Fin-
ished 7-3, losing to Harrison 7-6, Franklin County and, eventual State Champ, Scecina at Warren Cen-
tral,21-12...after having bus troubles and not kicking off until after 9pm.
Earned my first varsity letter as a Freshman on the Track team. Was on the EIAC Conference Champi-
on 4 x100 relay team in 1989 and 1990, earning All-Conference both times. Our 1990 LHS Track team
won the EIAC championship, I believe the last Tiger track team to do that, as well as every major invi-
tational in Southeast Indiana. Held the 4x100 Relay school record for a couple years. Made Regionals in Track in 1988, 89, 90.
Earned my first basketball letter my sophomore year where my highlight was trying to stop the State's leading scoring from Rising Sun in
the Sectional...we lost. Played for Sectional title my Junior year, lost to SD. Didn't play my senior year....a decision I still regret.
Most memorable moments:
Playing #1 New Pal in The Pit in the mud and a rain storm for the Sectional Title in 1988. They had the top RB in the State and one of the
top QB's in the State, Matt Canada (now OC at NC State). Beat them 20-0... The field wasn't the same for the next few years, but it was
worth it.
Although we lost, playing #1 Tri-West in a snow storm and a foot of snow in the playoffs my Junior year. Had a chance after I picked off a
pass late in the 4th but we couldn't punch it in.
Beating East Central on senior night, 27-6. Crock pulled the starters in the 3rd or it would have been worse, no offense to Mr. Galey
( who played for EC then) but I wish he would have let us run it up and leave no doubt.
Beating Cincinnati Roger Bacon in the Pit my senior year after being down 13-0 at Half. Those boys were running off the field at Half smack
talking to no end. The Tigers dominated in the 2nd, pulling out a 16-13 win.
In my 6 years of football at Greendale and Lawrenceburg, my class never lost to South Dearborn, Batesville, Greensburg, only lost to EC
my junior year.
After high school:
Was recruited and signed on with Georgetown College in Central Kentucky to play Corner-
back. Injured my back during the season and had to have back surgery. Our team ended up win-
ning the 1991 NAIA National Championship. Doctors told me my football playing days should
probably be over so I transferred to Anderson University, ran track for a bit, before transferring
to and graduating from NKU.
I also was given the opportunity by Coach Crocker to come back and coach at LHS in 1994. I
coached every level, from GMS to Varsity during my 13 years at Lawrenceburg. Was a part of
several good teams and a couple Sectional championships. Was honored to coach with the
cream of the crop of LHS coaches during this time:Coach Crock, Coach Bowell, Coach Brook-
bank, Coach Knigga, Coach Bradley....just to name a few...also allowed me to see my mom, Judy
Reese, on a daily basis.
What am I doing now:
I'm currently a Case Manager at Southeast Regional Community Corrections and have been
since 2004. Keep my coaching fire burning by being Defensive Coordinator for my oldest son,
AJ's, Lawrenceburg Tiger pee wee football team (4th grade next year) and my youngest son,
Max's, instructional t-ball team. Aside from that, I enjoy doing mud obstacle races like the Tough
Mudder and Spartan Race, as well as the occasional half marathon. Avid and diehard UC Bearcat
football and basketball fan, have season tickets in both. Favorite thing though is hiking and relax-
ing with my wife, Sherry, my boys and my dogs.
Words of advice/wisdom:
Like I try and drill into my boys heads everyday....Try Hard, never quit and be a leader.
Don't be afraid to fail...life is trial and error
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard....
Pain fades, Glory last forever and chick dig scars!
Alumni Spotlight—Matt Nelson
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do not hesitate to let us know. Special Thanks Matt Nelson Beacon Orthopedics Reds Concession Stand Volunteers!!! Rodney & Stacey Weaver Mark & Shay Parris Sharon Jackson Sarah Leiker Krista Wuestefeld Kathy Thayer Next Month Summer Calendar Updates GMS Camp Highlights