Scecina Honors Jason Kehrer ’88 and John Schneider ’61 with Father Tom Service Award

Scecina Memorial High School proudly recognized two outstanding members of its community, Jason Kehrer ’88 and John Schneider ’61, as recipients of the 2026 Father Tom Service Award.

Presented annually, the award honors individuals who demonstrate a deep commitment to Scecina’s mission and embody Father Thomas Scecina’s enduring motto, “Give That Little Extra.”

Although their paths have been different, both honorees have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to leadership, service, and making a difference in the lives of others.

Jason Kehrer ’88: A Lasting Impact on Generations of Crusaders

Scecina has always been part of the Kehrer family. A 1988 graduate, Jason followed his parents and siblings through Scecina’s doors after attending Little Flower parish school.

As a student, Jason participated in tennis, baseball, and golf and served as freshman class president. After earning a degree in secondary education from Indiana University, he returned to Scecina in 1999 as a social studies teacher.

Over more than 25 years, Jason has made a lasting impact on generations of Crusaders. In addition to teaching, he has served as Social Studies Department Chair, teacher mentor, tennis and baseball coach, and longtime athletic director.

His dedication extends well beyond the classroom and athletic fields. Through his commitment to students, his leadership, and his willingness to go above and beyond, Jason exemplifies what it means to “Give That Little Extra.”

Jason and his wife, Jennifer, also a Scecina graduate, are the proud parents of Jackson, Nicholas, and Kate. The family belongs to St. Simon Parish.

John Schneider ’61: A Lifetime of Leadership and Service

John Schneider ’61 has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to service through his distinguished military career, professional leadership, and dedication to the Scecina community.

After attending St. Andrew the Apostle parish school and graduating from Scecina in 1961, John earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Indianapolis.

From 1966 to 1968, John served as an active-duty officer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Vietnam War, earning the Bronze Star Medal.

John went on to build an accomplished career with the Schneider Corporation, a third-generation civil engineering and land surveying company. He served as President and is now Chairman Emeritus.

His professional leadership has included serving as Director and President of the Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors. Among his many honors are the Sagamore of the Wabash and the Bridge Award from the Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors.

John and his wife, Marilyn, are members of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Their children, John Barry Schneider and Victoria Schneider Temple, continue the family’s leadership of the Schneider Corporation.

Congratulations to Jason Kehrer and John Schneider on this well-deserved honor, and thank you for exemplifying what it means to “Give That Little Extra.”