Name:  Sheetz Siblings, Class of 2003, 2005, 2008, 2019, 2021

STA is a pillar in all of our lives and we are honored to share the Alumni Spotlight for the Sheetz children: Becca, Maggie (Lesch), Teddy, Sadie and Sawyer Sheetz. This spotlight highlights the preciousness of life and the STA community.

Becca Sheetz, Class of 2003:

Rebecca “Becca” Mary Sheetz passed away on June 30, 2026, in North Bergen, New Jersey, at the age of 36. Born on September 25, 1989, in St. Louis, Missouri, Becca moved through this world like sunlight—warm, generous, and impossible not to feel. She loved deeply and lived fully, filling her 36 years with joy, kindness, and a spirit larger than life. With her beloved husband, Akash Bangalore Kantharaj, and their sweet kitties, Lily Bean and Felippe, she made a home full of love. Though our hearts ache in her absence and our sorrow is profound, we are grateful for every beautiful moment we were given with her.

An exceptional speech language pathologist, Becca was loved by her co-workers and by the many patients whose lives she touched. She brought deep care, compassion, and a vibrant presence to her work, and she gave of herself fully to those around her. Whether with her husband, her family, her friends, or anyone fortunate enough to be in her presence, Becca loved big and made people feel it.

Family was precious to Becca. She was the daughter of Martha Griffith Kenley and Matt Sheetz, and the stepdaughter of Steve Kenley and Nicole Sheetz. She is survived by her parents and step-parents; her siblings Maggie Sheetz Lesch, Daniel Lesch, and her precious niece, Charlotte Lesch; Teddy Sheetz and Emma Cleary; Sadie Sheetz; and Sawyer Sheetz.

In memory of Becca (STA class of 2003), the Sheetz siblings are all sharing where they are now.

Maggie Sheetz, Class of 2003:

Maggie Sheetz Lesch, STA class of 2005, lives in Indianapolis in Butler Tarkington with her husband Daniel Lesch and their daughter Charlotte and their pets, Ziggy (dog), Albus (cat) and Merida (cat). Maggie graduated high school from Bishop Chatard and then received her undergraduate degree from University of Kentucky. Maggie works for Marathon Health as the executive assistant to three of Marathon’s key chief executives. Maggie is an avid gardener and she enjoys exercise and doing lots of make-believe with Charlotte. Maggie’s favorite STA memory is speech class with Mrs. Chapman and she is very excited to have her daughter join the STA School community next year as a kindergartner.

Teddy Sheetz, Class of 2003:

Teddy Sheetz, STA class of 2008, lives in Durham, NC with his wife Emma Cleary and their cat, Pip. Teddy graduated high school from Bishop Chatard and then went on to receive his undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto and his doctorate in chemistry from Indiana University. Teddy works in medical communications for Nucleus Global as an Associate Scientific Director and fortunately gets to do so from home. Teddy enjoys running, cooking, and watching movies in his free time. Teddy’s favorite STA memory is science class with Mrs Hoy and his advice to STA students is to disagree kindly and argue in good faith.

Sadie Sheetz, Class of 2003:

Sadie Sheetz, class of 2019, lives in Boston, MA where she is a senior studying Contemporary Theater at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She attended North Central High School Freshman through Junior years and then finished at Interlochen in Michigan her Senior year. Sadie enjoys all-things-theater, interactive games, making art, and loving on her kitties, Milkshake and Peanut, when she’s visiting Indy. Sadie’s favorite STA memory is the teachers versus students volleyball game (her class was victorious of course) and she hopes that STA students treat each other with kindness and grace.

Sawyer Sheetz, Class of 2003:

Sawyer Sheetz, class of 2021, lives in Richmond, IN where he is a sophomore studying biochemistry/pre-med at Earlham College after graduating from Cathedral High School. Sawyer enjoys soccer, playing center back for Earlham, and he has recently caught the “golf bug” where he spends time honing a new and fun skillset. Sawyer’s favorite STA memory is the gaga pit and hopes that STA students enjoy every moment, even the little things.