(Greensburg, IN) – Greensburg Community High School (GCHS) senior Tyler Williams is the January Optimist Youth of the Month.
He is the son of Lora and Tim Williams, and is at the top of his class with a 3.98 GPA after seven semesters at GCHS.
Williams’ transcript includes four years of advanced coursework especially in math, science, and engineering classes. He will earn his Indiana College Core and Academic and Technical Honors diploma.
Williams is a three-year varsity football letterman whose accomplishments also include serving on the Leadership Council and earning both the No Quarter Award and the Chasing Greatness Award.
He is also a four-season varsity swimming letterman, recognized as the 2024 Most Improved Swimmer. Williams holds school records as a member of the 200-yard and 400-yard freestyle relay teams and was named EIAC All-Conference in 2025.
Beyond athletics, Williams is involved in Indiana Youth and Government, where he has held numerous leadership roles, including Delegation President, Committee Chair, Senate President Pro Tempore Candidate, and member of the Youth Governor’s Cabinet.
A 10-year 4-H member, Williams has also spent six years in Junior Leaders and currently serves as president of the Future Builders Club. His commitment to service extends to his work at Southeastern Indiana 4-H Camp, where he has served as Junior Director, Group Leader, and Counselor. Additionally, Williams has gained civic experience as a Page at the Indiana State Senate.
He has also participated in the Decatur County Tiger Sharks and the Decatur County Youth Running Club.
At GCHS, Williams has served as Vice President of the Class of 2026 for four years and is currently the Vice President of the National Honor Society.
He has also been recognized as a Hoosier Boys State nominee and attendee.
Williams is also involved in the Mayor’s Youth Council, FCA Young Men’s Group, and Junior Optimist Club.
Outside of school and service, Tyler balances multiple jobs. In his free time, he also enjoys volunteering with multiple agencies including the Greensburg Youth Football program, the Greensburg Community Bread of Life, and the Greensburg Rotary.
Greensburg Optimist club members say Tyler Williams exemplifies many stanzas of the Optimist Creed, especially, “To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best,” and, “To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.”
