The Brookside Mansion has become the scene of a crime and we need your help finding the culprit! Everyone is a suspect. You will be asked to put your detective skills to work before the criminal strikes again. Two eligible high school participants will each receive a $500 University of Saint Francis scholarship to be applied toward tuition for the 2027–2028 academic year.

Register for the event and let us know which breakout (listed below) you want to take part in:

The Case of the Collapsed Champion

A star high school athlete collapsed during the championship game. Everyone is a suspect. Students must determine: Who contributed most to the incident? The Coach? The Strength Trainer? The Athlete? The PTA? The Athletic Trainer? The Nutrition Influencer?

Presented by Kendra Ganger MHA, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Studies, and Janet Smith, MS, CSCS, Health and Exercise Science.

Maximum capacity: 30

Who Killed the Lesson Plan?

Ever felt “bored to death” during a lesson?  Step into this lesson-planning workshop to investigate the likely suspects. Together, you’ll uncover "who" may have been the culprit and discover strategies to create lessons that keep students engaged, curious, and learning!

Presented by Cayla Wise, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Director of Teacher Education and Director of Elementary Education and Educational Studies and Dr. Kyle Miles, Education Licensing Advisor and Accreditation Coordinator

Maximum capacity: 25

Vital Evidence: Heart & Lungs LIVE

Some of the most important clues are hidden inside the body. Get an up-close look at real heart anatomy, watch real pig lungs inflate, and see what a beating heart looks like on ultrasound. Discover what the heart and lungs can tell us when something goes wrong, then get hands-on with some of the equipment and skills used by Respiratory Therapists and Echocardiographers to care for patients.

Presented by Stacy Black MSOL, BSBA, RRT, Respiratory Therapy Program Director/ Assistant Professor, and Jenelle Painter MS, RDCS, DMS - Echocardiography Program Director

Maximum capacity: 20

Memory on Trial: Is eyewitness testimony accurate or does the brain fill in the gaps?

An attorney will guide students through eyewitness testimony and learn how to build or attack the credibility of eyewitnesses.  Students’ skills of observation and memory will be tested with hands-on activities.

Presented by Nate Conder, an attorney with Barrett McNagney, LLC, a former deputy prosecutor, and a USF Psychology graduate.

Maximum capacity: 20

Crime Scene Analysis: Let the evidence tell the story.

A Crime Scene Investigator with the Allen County Police Department will walk you through crime scene investigation.  Students will help to document the crime scene, collect physical evidence, and preserve the chain of custody so law enforcement and the court can understand how a crime occurred.

Presented by Corporal Adam Gephart, Crime Scene Investigator, Allen County Police Department

Maximum capacity: 30