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Link to: Warrick Literacy & Educational Connections BancCard
Tickets will be on sale soon!
Link to: Warrick Literacy & Educational Connections BancCard
Introducing the 2026 WLEC Teams for the annual "For the Love of Books" Celebration
Representing
North Warrick County
Braves for Books
Captain
Tim Long
Team Members
Andrea Boyle
Angie Gladish
Sarah Howell
Gene Raber
Josh Susott
We are supporting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library as a team of educators committed to fostering a love of reading from the very start. It’s a simple yet powerful way for us to make a lasting impact on our community’s youngest learners.
Representing
Central Warrick County
Oaks "Rooted in Reading"
Motto: "Rooted in Reading and Growing Lifelong Learners"
Captain
Katelyn Cron
Team Members
Ellen Dippel
Ashlee Gentry
Tyler Kissel
Casey Miller
Jamie Pryor
Hannah Trine
Paige Winters
We know how important it is for children to begin reading at a young age. They support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library because it helps build a strong foundation for lifelong learners.
Representing
South Warrick County
9 to Fire
Motto: "Reading lights a fire within"
Captain
Shelby McElwain
Team Members
Sydney and Preston Byers
Michael Cheshire
Sarah and Jeramy Elrod
Leslie and Greg Harris
Kristen and Matt Heller
Lori and Derrick Hinds
Tommy Phelps
Sarah Stuart
We believe strongly in the importance of early childhood reading and exposure to books.