JOHNSON COUNTY

Indian Creek High dedicates Chase M. Smith Natatorium

Mykal McEldowney
IndyStar
Chase and Sadie Smith, along with Chase's parents, Brad and Kelli, make their way inside Indian Creek High School, along with other friends and family, in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, for a ceremony dedicating the natatorium at the school in Chase's honor. Chase, 19, was told in April that the Ewing's sarcoma he has battled for six years has spread throughout his body.
Chase and Sadie Smith, along with Chase's parents, Brad and Kelli, make their way inside Indian Creek High School, along with other friends and family, in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, for a ceremony dedicating the natatorium at the school in Chase's honor. Chase, 19, was told in April that the Ewing's sarcoma he has battled for six years has spread throughout his body.
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Friends and family of Chase Smith make their way into Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, for a ceremony dedicating the natatorium at the school in Chase's honor. Chase is battling a terminal illness called Ewing's sarcoma.
Friends and family of Chase Smith make their way into Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, for a ceremony dedicating the natatorium at the school in Chase's honor. Chase is battling a terminal illness called Ewing's sarcoma.
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Brad Smith fights back tears as he speaks about his son, Chase, during a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. Swimming has been one of Chase's biggest comforts through his six-year battle with Ewing's sarcoma.
Brad Smith fights back tears as he speaks about his son, Chase, during a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. Swimming has been one of Chase's biggest comforts through his six-year battle with Ewing's sarcoma.
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After an emotional speech, Brad Smith hugs his son, Chase, during a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. The Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson School Board approved a request from a family friend to name Indian Creek's pool after Chase.
After an emotional speech, Brad Smith hugs his son, Chase, during a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. The Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson School Board approved a request from a family friend to name Indian Creek's pool after Chase.
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Chase and Sadie Smith, alongside Chase's parents Brad and Kelli, and sister, Kaitlin, listen as Tony Young addresses the crowd in attendance at Indian Creek High School during a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
Chase and Sadie Smith, alongside Chase's parents Brad and Kelli, and sister, Kaitlin, listen as Tony Young addresses the crowd in attendance at Indian Creek High School during a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
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Chase Smith receives the Gene Lee Award by Indiana Swimming, during a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. Tony Young, who spoke during the ceremony, awarded Smith the plaque.
Chase Smith receives the Gene Lee Award by Indiana Swimming, during a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. Tony Young, who spoke during the ceremony, awarded Smith the plaque.
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Chase Smith hugs and greets those in attendance after a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
Chase Smith hugs and greets those in attendance after a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
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As hundreds in attendance applaud, Chase Smith looks at a new plaque that will hang inside the natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., during a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
As hundreds in attendance applaud, Chase Smith looks at a new plaque that will hang inside the natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., during a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
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Kelli Smith's glasses fog as she hugs her son, Chase, after a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
Kelli Smith's glasses fog as she hugs her son, Chase, after a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
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Chase Smith poses for a photo with some of his Riley Hospital for Children nurses after a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
Chase Smith poses for a photo with some of his Riley Hospital for Children nurses after a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
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Sadie Smith sneaks a hug from husband Chase after a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
Sadie Smith sneaks a hug from husband Chase after a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
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Family and friends, wrapped around the gym inside Indian Creek High School, wait to speak with Chase Smith after a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
Family and friends, wrapped around the gym inside Indian Creek High School, wait to speak with Chase Smith after a ceremony dedicating the Chase M. Smith Natatorium in Trafalgar, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
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