Trailblazing soldier helps build a National Park

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Staff Writer, Staff Writer

February 25, 2026

Trailblazing soldier helps build a National Park

Colonel Charles Young overcame racism to rise through the ranks and create his legacy in the great outdoors.

Learn about him in the link below.

https://www.history.com/videos/history-shorts-a-trailblazing-soldier-helps-build-a-national-park

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Staff Writer, Staff Writer

I’m Dayton Smith, I’m a sophomore and this is my first year on the newspaper staff. I hope to write about local news in the Seymour area, as well as news from larger metropolitan areas such as Indianapolis and Louisville.

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