The ILHS Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 22nd at 7 pm at Laker Stadium. In case of inclement weather, we will move Graduation into the ILHS Main Gym. There is no limit on the number of family members who may attend this exciting event. We very much look forward to welcoming our Class of 2026 family and friends and celebrating the many accomplishments of our Indian Lake Seniors!
A few notes on Graduation...
**If you plan to attend, please dress for the weather. We will only move to the ILHS Main Gym in case of storms.
**Laker Stadium will open at 5:30 pm.
**Baccalaureate is at 6 pm in the Auditorium.
**Please bring water to stay hydrated.
**Graduates must be dressed and in their seats in the Aux Gym at 6:45 pm.
**Commencement ceremonies will be videotaped and posted for viewing the next day.
Chad A. Ross is the President and CEO of Mary Rutan Health, based in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Joining the health system in 2013, he brings experience and proven success in his previous leadership positions. Ross served as Vice President of Operations from 2013 to 2019 and Chief Operating Officer (COO) from 2019 to August of 2021.
Mary Rutan Health, with a mission to Provide Progressive Quality Healthcare with a Personal Touch, brings a wide range of services to our local community and strives promote Growth, Financial Responsibility, Patient Experience, and Team.
Ross achieved his undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree from Miami University, cum laude, with a double major in accounting and finance. After scoring in the top 8 percent of the nation on the law school entrance exam, he enrolled in the Vanderbilt University School of Law where he receive a Juris Doctor degree in 1996. Ross is a 1989 graduate of Indian Lake High School.
Before joining Mary Rutan Health, Ross was a partner with the law firm Thompson, Dunlap & Heydinger, Ltd. in Bellefontaine from 2000 to 2013. Prior to that, Ross worked as an associate in the Columbus office of the national law firm, Baker & Hostetler, and also led corporate development activities at two separate corporations in Cleveland and Cincinnati.