The Master Technician Award is given to a LHS Senior who has demonstrated their knowledge in multiple areas of Technical Theatre. Not only working on the crew they lead but also volunteering additional hours to help other crews. Master Technicians demonstrate excellent leadership, dedication and are welcoming mentors to new crew members.

McHale Tech Crew Master Technicians

2026 - Eric Garcia

2025 - Aiden Snoeberger

2024 - Colby Anderson

2023 - Emily Cole

2022 - Brooklynn Gordon

2021 - James Zinsmeister

2020 - Aaliyah Miranda

2019 - Karissa Hettinger

Carl Binney joined the McHale Tech Crew in 1980, a few years after McHale PAC opened to the public. As a student Carl spent many hours working in the scene shop and later becoming McHale's Sound Engineer. He graduated from Logansport high School in 1984. After graduating Carl decided to come back and volunteer his time at McHale PAC. He became McHale PAC's volunteer Assistant Technical Director. Teaching and working with students in the scene shop, on rigging, and with sound. Over the years Carl donated many hours of his time working on LHS Drama, Civic Players, and Junior Civic Theatre Productions. He worked with and inspired countless students. After battling cancer, Carl passed away on May 3rd 2026. This award is presented to students who have demonstrated significant dedication to the McHale Tech Crew. You will find recipients of this award spending countless hours working in McHale PAC. Carrying on with the same passion and dedication that Carl had. This award is affectionately known amongst the crew as the Blood, Sweat, and Tears Award. 

Carl Binney Award Recipients

2026 - Evan Adams and Jackson Lythgoe

2025 - Eric Garcia and Michael Popson

2024 - Allison Miranda Castro and Aiden Snoeberger

2023 - Valeria Cortes and Annika LaOrange

2022 - Colby Anderson and Ana Romero

2021 - Zachary Schoensiegel

2020 - Nikki DeJesus, and Brooklynn Gordon

2019 - Joseph Snay

Most Promising New Crew Member Award Recipients

2026 - Jose Romero, Ezequiel Baltzar and Farrah Fry

2025 - Evan Adams and Alejandra Baltazar Francisco

2024 - Eric Garcia and Michael Popson

2023 - Allison Miranda-Castro and Shelby Ping

2022 - Valeria Cortes, Justin Snay, and Aiden Snoeberger

2021 - Rachel Rogers

2020 - Jarod Nixon, and Ana Romero

2019 - Brooklynn Gordon, and Zachary Schoensiegel

Performing Arts Council was founded with the mission to bring quality Shows, Concerts, and Performances to Logansport to Perform on the McHale PAC Stage. At the Conclusion of their final Performance Season they left an endowment to purchase equipment and to provide a scholarship for LHS Students who are pursuing a degree/career in any of the performing arts to assist the next generation of artists. 

Performing Arts Council Memorial Scholarship Recipients

2026 - Shelby Ping and Calvin Mackey

2025 - Valeria Cortes

2024 - Colby Anderson and Elijah Bault

2023 - Emily Cole and Michael Hill

2022 - Zachary Schoensiegel

This is awarded to a Student who is a Crewhead on the McHale Tech Crew and has been an Actor, Singer, Musician, or Dancer onstage.

LHS/McHale PAC Triple Threats

2026 - Veda Fagner

2025 - Colten Campbell

2024 - Valeria Cortes, Layla Powell, Justin Snay

2023 - Elijah Bault

2022 - Emily Cole