Shelbyville High School Alumni Hall of Fame to induct two new members

Shelbyville High School has announced the two newest members of its Alumni Hall of Fame.

On Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Golden Bear Room at Shelbyville High School, 1966 graduate Dan Theobald and 1981 graduate T. Scott Law will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The 2024 induction ceremony is open to the public. There is no admission fee.

Dan Theobald

Dan Theobald played drums for a band called The Kandells, along with other SHS graduates, during his high school years. The Kandells won multiple Battle of the Bands competitions across Indiana and even performed on the Dick Clark Caravan of Stars.

After graduating, Theobald moved with his band mates to Miami, Florida, where they renamed the band Stix and Stonz and recorded two records. Following his music career, Theobald served in the Army Reserves for six years.

In 1980, Theobald became the youngest mayor in Indiana and the first mayor in Shelbyville’s history to serve three terms. As mayor, he served on commissions under six different governors and held prominent positions, including President of Indiana Republican Mayors, the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, and the National League of Cities Board of Directors.

His tenure saw the inception of the Bears of Blue River Festival and the establishment of Shelbyville’s Sister City relationship, which remains active today.

After his mayoral terms, Theobald continued his career in various roles across Indiana counties before returning to Shelby County as the Executive Director of the Shelby County Economic Development Corporation. He has been married to his wife, Peggy, for over 50 years. They have four children, 11 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Even in retirement, Theobald has remained active, contributing to economic development efforts in other communities. He takes great pride in being born and raised in Shelbyville.

T. Scott Law

T. Scott Law grew up with a passion for playing sports and commitment to his community. As a proud alum of Shelbyville High School and a very involved student athlete, he learned early on the value of perseverance, teamwork and grit – lessons he’s carried beyond the locker room and classroom. These principles, instilled by his coaches and teachers and reinforced by the Law family, have become the foundation of his approach to life and business.

Coming from a family with deep ties to Shelbyville, Law is part of a legacy of excellence shared with his grandparents, parents and siblings. He is grateful for the encouragement of his family, community, and team members, who taught him the values that helped him build a thriving business.

As the founder and CEO of Zotec Partners, Law and his extraordinary team are improving the way healthcare works for everyone – provides and patients.

Alongside his professional achievements, Law is dedicated to honoring his family’s legacy by giving back to the community and championing organizations that empower at-risk youth for brighter futures. He wholeheartedly believes that the life’s setbacks are really opportunities to learn, grow, and get back into the game of life with courage and passion.

Law and his wife are blessed to pass down these valuable lessons to their children and grandchildren.

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