In the quaint town of Martinsville, where verdant hills are filled with cookie cutter houses, resides Junior Isabelle Hurst, an aspiring architect whose imagination knows no bounds. From her roots in this ‘close-knit’ community, she has cultivated a deep-seated passion for crafting spaces that inspire and uplift. Isabelle sketched different house designs. Isabelle said, “Every house has a story to tell.” She says, “I’m drawn to the way architecture can reflect the history, culture, and individuality of a community.” With each project, Isabelle strives to create spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and sustainable. She believes that architecture has the power to improve lives and shape the future. Her innate understanding of both aesthetics and structural integrity is evident in every project she undertakes, as she seamlessly blends modern design with a reverence for the timeless. …
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By Lilly Essex, Carroll High School

Izzy Hunter, Muchin College Prep

Samantha Enciso, Chicago Bulls College Prep

The Indiana Theatre, or simply “the Indiana” to Bloomington natives, has been a downtown mainstay for generations.The Indiana had been the home for a variety of events and entertainment over the years. It had housed vaudeville acts, live music, and even a few movies.Casey Rich said,“Originally built by Vonderschmitts in 1922, it was used to be a silent films theater.” In November 1933, a fire threatened to destroy the theater, but miraculously, the Vonderschmitts were able to rebuild and reopen it within a few months.he cause of the fire was a mystery. Some said that the old film projector in the town hall overheated and caused the fire, but no one could be sure.Casey Rich said,“…white patrons were able to sit anywhere while African American patrons …
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