Boone County Senior Salute

03/31/2026

Contact: Matt Weinheimer, Board Chair
Organization: Boone County Senior Salute Inc.
Telephone: 812-240-3255
Email: [email protected]

6th ANNUAL SENIOR SALUTE TO HONOR BOONE GRADUATES

The BCSS (Boone County Senior Salute) will honor 2026 Boone County Indiana high school graduates who have chosen to serve their country at the 6th Annual BCSS on Sunday, May 17, 1:00-3:00 PM at the American Legion Post 79 in Zionsville.

“Our mission is to recognize the courage and commitment of high school graduates committed to serve our country” says Dr. Matt Weinheimer, BCSS Board Chair and US Navy veteran. Dr. Weinheimer was inspired by a similar program years ago in his hometown of Sullivan, Indiana. Weinheimer, started this organization along with Dr. Jim Haines, founder of Zionsville Eyecare and also a US Navy veteran.

Dr. Haines adds “Students who become accomplished in their careers as doctors, lawyers, engineers and sports stars are celebrated, yet those who have stepped up to serve our country too often are not ”.

Any Boone County Indiana high school senior graduating this year and enlisting in the military, joining a ROTC program or attending a service academy who are interested to be honored can contact Weinheimer at [email protected]

Deadline for submission is Friday April 24, 2026.

The BCSS, open to the public includes a Presentation of the Colors, a special presentation by Brigadier General J. Stewart Goodwin, traditional Cake Cutting Ceremony, a full buffet luncheon and Commendation of Honorees. Tickets are $25 and available now at the Zionsville Legion or Zionsville Eyecare with payment via cash or check. Honorees, their immediate families and grandparents are welcome at no charge.

The BCSS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and Sponsorship Opportunities are available and appreciated for our mission to honor these special individuals. For additional information please contact the BCSS at [email protected] or Dr. Weinheimer at 812-240-3255

05/21/2025

On May 18, the BCSS (Boone County Senior Salute) hosted its 5th annual event at the American Legion Post 79 in Zionsville, IN USA.

Matt Weinheimer, Board Chair of the BCSS stated "I couldn't be more pleased at the growing number of honorees we had this year, the attendance and my pride of these young men and women joining the armed services".

The BCSS is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit with the mission is to recognize the courage and commitment of high school graduates in Boone County Indiana who have decided to serve our country after high school graduation in June. Weinheimer, a US Navy Veteran started this organization with Dr. Jim Haines, founder of Zionsville Eyecare and also a US Navy Veteran.

The 2025 list of honorees included

Aden Conner - US Air Force, WeBo

Jason Gao - National Guard, ZCHS

Laben Gibson - US Navy, WeBo

Riley Jackson - US Navy, ZCHS

Bronson Miller - US Army
Northpoint Home School Academy

EJ Momoh - U.S. Military Academy, TPCS

Max Phenicie - U.S. Military Academy, ZCHS

Brooklyn Smith - US Air Force, Lebanon HS

Hunter Streibel - Army ROTC, ZCHS

Jenna Twitty - US Navy, WeBo

Marco Velaquez - US Army, WeBo

Grant Walker - US Air Force, WeBo

Peter Wiltrout - US Marines, ZCHS

The itinerary included the national anthem by soloist Katie Trafford, a traditional cake cutting ceremony with Keynote Speaker Brigadier Gen. J. Stewart Goodwin, USAF Retired.

Please if you would, stop for a moment to honor and pray for veterans, those in active service and the brave young men and women committed to keep our country free and safe.

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