Alumni Spotlight
Meet the Urbinas
Elspeth Urbina, 2010 North High School Alum
Willem Urbina, 2012 North High School Alum
Zoe Urbina, 2015 North High School Alum
Strong Foundation:
The Urbinas are a tight-knit family who take great pride in being active members and volunteers in their community. They attribute their strong belief in teamwork and inclusion to the family, teachers, and mentors that invested in them.
Early EVSC Experiences, Lifelong Impact
The Urbinas are all proud North district graduates, and credit their teachers for instilling confidence in them.
Elspeth’s favorite school memories are of the speeches she wrote and gave as a part of Mrs. Laurie Austrin Ary’s public speaking class. This class gave her an outlet to express herself and helped her build confidence. She uses these speaking skills constantly as the Director of Development for Youth First, and knows that these early experiences shaped her future.
Zoe indicated that Ms. Fellwock encouraged her love of math, supporting her when she was frustrated or lacked confidence, and that encouragement helped her pursue a career as a Procurement Analyst (the position she now holds at ProRehab).
Willem, too, had influential teachers and experiences. Mr. Kevin Williams was his engineering teacher at SICTC, who encouraged him to pursue becoming a master mechanic. This encouragement, coupled with his hands-on experiences building sets for plays and productions, resulted in him becoming a Master Mechanic for a local water company.
Beyond the Classroom: Community Commitment
For siblings Elspeth, Willem, and Zoe Urbina, community has always been more than a place; it’s a calling. After graduating from North High School, each found their way to the Evansville Otters, where summer nights at the ballpark became more than just a job—it became a shared chapter in their story.
Whether working behind the scenes or greeting fans with a smile, the trio brought warmth, dedication, and a deep love for their hometown to every game. The ballpark became a place where they learned the value of hard work, teamwork, and community connection.
Elsepth, Willem, and Zoe aren’t the only family members influenced by these experiences: their younger sisters, Lily and Isabella, were also shaped by the long summer nights at the ballfield. Lily currently works for Easter Seals Early Learning Center, and Isabella works for River Kitty Cat Cafe.
“The Urbina’s have been part of the Otters’ family for so long that it’s hard for me to remember when they weren’t associated with us in some capacity,” shared Bill Bussing, owner of the Evansville Otters. “Like many others, they have used their time with us as a launching pad for their careers. I’m proud of that… and of them.”
Alumni Spotlight
Hindsight is 20/20, but it can often be difficult to stay objective in the moment.
Here are the Urbinas greatest takeaways as they reflect on their time in high school.
Elspeth: “I would tell myself that it’s a waste of time to worry about what other people think. Be yourself, always!”
Willem: “Take school seriously—not for the facts, but for the skill of learning itself. Life demands constant growth, and knowing how to learn is your greatest asset.”