Amy K. Timmons Hayes M.D.
1987
Amy was Valedictorian of her senior class. While at Jefferson High
School Amy was class vice-president and a Varsity Cheerleader. She was
also in First Edition Show Choir during her junior and senior years. She
was on the Principal’s Advisory Council her senior year and played
Junior Varsity tennis her sophomore and junior years. Amy was a Junior
Varsity cheerleader her sophomore year. She was on the Student Advisory
Council and a member of the National Honor Society her sophomore, junior
and senior years. During her junior year, Amy was a Hoosier Girls State
delegate, Governor candidate, Girls Nation Senator, U.S. Treasurer,
Tippecanoe County Junior Miss and Indiana ’s Junior Miss, 3 rd
runner-up.
Amy graduated magna cum laude from DePauw University in 1991. She
graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1996.
She did a residency in the Department of Internal Medicine at the
University of Washington Medical Center in 1996-97. She did her
residency at St. Vincent Hospital and Health Services in Indianapolis,
Indiana in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from 1997-2001.
Amy is in private practice and is presently on staff at the Community
Hospitals in Indianapolis , Indiana serving as Staff
Obstetrician/Gynecologist.
Amy has received many honors and awards. She also has numerous
medical publications and has worked with Dr. Kinney Hiett on analysis of
genetic ultrasound and the detection of markers for autosomal
trisomies. She is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and
Gynecology where she is a Junior Fellow in practice. She has served on
the Miss Indiana Organization, Miss Indianapolis steering committee and
as a program judge.
Anthony M. Roswarski
1978
While at Jefferson High School , “Tony” was a J Club member and on
the Varsity track and football teams for two years. He won the Stars in
Football Award in his junior and senior years.
Tony attended Ball State majoring in criminal justice and
corrections. In his junior year, he left Ball State to take a job with
the Houston , Texas Police Department. He served two years as a patrol
officer. He served on the Lafayette Police Department from 1983 until
2003. He served first as a patrol officer then was promoted to posts in
the detective division, patrol sergeant, lieutenant and captain.
His former Boy Scouts law enforcement achievements included launching
the D.A.R.E. program, serving as the tactical operations commander and
helping schools implement security measures and crisis preparedness
plans. Among his many recognitions were the Bronze Merit Award for
Hostage Situation Service and Investigator of the Year.
In 1999, he was elected to the Lafayette City Council, and in fall
2003, he was elected Mayor of Lafayette, taking the city’s reigns in
January 2004.
Throughout the years, he’s committed time and energy to community
organizations, neighborhood associations, and the city’s economic
development, parks, recreation, environment and planning. His dozens of
volunteer leadership and service posts have helped these and other
organizations: American Red Cross, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Cary Home,
Community and Family Resource Center , Golden Broncho Club, Hanna
Community Center , Jefferson High School Booster Club, Mental Health
Association, Moose Lodge and Tippecanoe County Council on the Prevention
of Child Abuse. In 2004, he received the state’s highest honor, the
Sagamore of the Wabash award, from Governor Joseph Kernan, recognizing
his service to Lafayette .
Jay G. Smith
1978
While at Jefferson High School , Jay played basketball his junior and
senior years earning two letters. He played golf all four years earning
four letters. He was the Sports Director for WJEF and was the co-host
for “Today at Jeff’ which was featured on the Today Show.
Jay graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in
General Management. While at Purdue, he was the captain and MVP of the
Purdue Golf Team. Jay attended the Professional Insurance Agents School
at Drake University where he graduated third in this class. He earned
his CPCU designation in April of 2000.
Jay began his insurance career with MBAH in 1986 after working with a
major brokerage firm in Florida . In 1992, Jay became a stockholder at
MBAH, was Vice President of Operations for six years and became
President and CEO in July of 2000.
Jay has been involved in numerous community activities, including the
Lafayette/West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, the Purdue Athletic
Advisory Council, Purdue’s Community Campaign Council, John Purdue Club,
Town and Gown and Rotary Club where he received the Paul Harris Fellow
Award in 1995. He is also a vocalist in the Central Presbyterian Church
Celebration Band.
Jay is currently a Director in the Western Golf Association and
Chairman of the Rotary Foundation Investment Committee for the Noon
Rotary Club.
Michael L. Smith
1966
While at Jefferson High School , Mike Smith was a member of the
Nautilus staff, student council and Boys State . He was also sophomore
class president and senior class president He was a member of the
National Honor Society, United States Senate Youth and Broncho
Broadcasters. Mike was also a member of the “Bucky’s Raiders” intramural
team. Mike received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from DePauw
University in 1970.
Mike started his business career with Arthur Anderson & Co. in
1970. He was Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Mayflower Group, Inc. from 1989 to 1995. Mike was Chief Operating
Officer of American Health Network Inc. from 1996 to1998. Mike served as
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Anthem, Inc.
and its subsidiaries, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, assuming his
position in 1999. In August 2004, Mike was also appointed President of
Anthem National Accounts. Mike retired from his most recent position in
January 2005. His retirement followed the merger of Anthem and WellPoint
Health Networks, Inc.
Mike serves on several Boards of Directors including First Indiana
Corporation and its principal subsidiary, First Indiana Bank, and
Finishmaster, Inc., the nation’s largest distributor of auto refinishing
supplies. He also serves as Director of InterMune, a biopharmaceutical
manufacturing company, and Kite Realty Group Trust, a real estate
investment trust.
Mike has served as a director of several charitable and civic
organizations and is currently serving as a director for the Legacy Fund
of Hamilton County. Mike is a member of the Board of Trustees of DePauw
University, the Michigan Maritime Museum and the Park Tudor School
Trust. His prior community service includes leadership roles with the
Indianapolis Symphony, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis , the
family Support Center , the St. Vincent ’s Hospital Foundation, the
Eiteljorg Museum and the Crossroads Rehabilitation Center .
Jeffrey Lynn Washburn
1972
While at Jefferson High School , Jeff was Sports Editor of the
Booster, was on the Speech and Debate team, played football and was a
radio and tv broadcaster. Jeff graduated from Purdue University in 1976
with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Radio TV.
He started as a part- time sports writer for the Lafayette Journal
and Courier, and worked his way to a sports staff writer and columnist.
He has done this from 1976 to the present. He has been a high school
football and boys basketball coordinator, covering each IHSAA boys
basketball state finals from 1976 to 1994. From April 1994 through the
present, he has been the Purdue men’s basketball beat writer, covering
all but three games – home and away. From Sept. 2000 through present, he
has been the Purdue football game-day columnist, including one Rose
Bowl, three Sun Bowls and one Capital One Bowl. He has been a Colt World
Series beat writer from 1976 to the present. He has covered one
Pan-American Game, one PGA championship at Crooked Stick in Carmel and
many Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers games.
He is a frequent freelancer for the Purdue Alumnus Magazine, USA
Today, Tampa Tribune, Wabash College Alumni magazine, Host
Communications’ John Wooden Tradition, John Wooden Classic and NCAA
men’s basketball tournament game programs.
He is the author of three books, is an 11 time winner of the Gannett
Newspaper group’s various writing awards for public service, feature
writing, sports columns, deadline sports reporting and sports enterprise
writing and reporting. In 1991, he was selected Indiana ’s sports
writer of the year by the Indiana Sports Writers and Sportscasters
Association. He has won numerous writing awards over the years. In 2005
he received a writing award from the Hoosier State Press Association for
a special section centered on Gene Keady’s 25 th and final year as the
Purdue men’s basketball coach.