Thursday, Aug. 31 Hamilton Heights Middle School will play host to the “Remembering Ryan” program will commemorate Ryan White’s first day of high school in 1987. The program will be held from 8:45 to 10 a.m. in the middle school west gym in the school, 420 W. North St., Arcadia.
On Aug. 31, 1987, Ryan White entered Hamilton Heights High School with his fellow students. As a person with AIDS, White faced many challenges at a time when much about the disease was unknown. To celebrate White’s life and legacy, community leaders will be reflecting on that historic day. State Rep. Tony Cook, Hamilton Heights High School principal at that time, will discuss White’s first day of school at the event. In addition to the community program, a luncheon will be held for White’s classmates and faculty who worked at the school he attended. Alumni who were in his class who plan to attend the program and the luncheon are asked to RSVP by calling the middle school office at (317) 984-3588.
Community leaders attending:
- Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Jerome Adams
- Hamilton Heights Middle School Principal Bret Bailey
- State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero)
- Hamilton Heights Middle School Assistant Principal Corey Kiger
- HIV Prevention Director John Nichols