Milan Senior An Indiana Academic All-Star

A local student received a special recognition from the Indiana Association of School Principals.

Milan senior Nathan Hand is one of forty high school students in Indiana named as a 2014 Indiana Academic All-Star. Hand was selected from a field of 253 nominees from public and private high schools throughout the state.

The distinction is given to seniors who excel in the classroom and also in the community. The son of Becky and Eric Hand, Nathan is also an Academic All-State wrestler, a member of the Eagle Scouts and concert band gold medalist

Hand plans to attend either the U.S. Naval Academy or Purdue University.