Evangeline Speicher, Class of 2024

November 5th, 2026 update

Evangeline Speicher is currently a junior at Herron High School, where she has found meaningful ways to serve her community, lead her peers, and put into practice many of the habits she developed during her years at The Oaks Academy.

Since her freshman year, Evangeline has been involved in Riley Dance Marathon, a student-led movement across Indiana that raises funds for Riley Children’s Hospital. She initially joined because she wanted to be part of something bigger than herself.

During her sophomore year, Evangeline stepped into a leadership role as an executive on the marketing committee. Now, as the club’s secretary, she continues to help expand its impact. Evangeline wanted to create an initiative that would raise money throughout the year in addition to the organization’s large annual event in April. She set an ambitious goal of raising an additional $5,000, and the group now only has $100 left to reach that goal!

Her involvement at Herron extends well beyond Riley Dance Marathon. Evangeline leads communications for the National Honor Society, participates on the swim team, and is involved with Young Life.

As she reflects on her time at The Oaks, Evangeline points to the habits of perseverance, respect, thoroughness, and punctuality as lessons that have continued to shape her throughout high school. She remembers learning and practicing these habits at The Oaks and is grateful for the ways they have prepared her to take on new responsibilities and challenges.

More than academics and habits, Evangeline also remembers how deeply known and loved she felt at The Oaks. That experience has influenced how she approaches relationships in high school. She strives to help others feel known and loved, regardless of their differences.

Looking ahead, Evangeline hopes to study political science and international diplomacy. Having lived in Germany when she was younger, she has developed a particular interest in the country and its government and would love to pursue work connected to Germany one day.