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EDUCATION
Lanham named to National Society of High School Scholars
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced student Logan J. Lanham, from Bardstown, has been selected as a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Co-founder and President James W. Lewis. Co-founder Claes Nobel, a member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, is honored to recognize the hard work, passion and commitment that Logan has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence. Logan is now a member of a unique community of scholars — a community that represents the very best hope for the future. “We are proud to provide lifetime membership to young scholars.
NCHS student receives National Beta Scholarship
Anissa Buynak, a senior at Nelson County High School, is the 2024 National Beta Scholarship Program top recipient of a $20,000 scholarship. She is the current NCHS Beta Club President and has been a member of the National Beta Club since she was in the fourth grade. As a Beta member, she has received numerous awards at the local, state, regional, and national levels. Anissa is also a member of the National Honor Society, a RAK Bardstown Ambassador, a Lincoln Trail Youth Salute Ambassador, and member of the Legacy Core Leadership Class at NCHS.
Kentucky student honored at annual SkillsUSA workforce development event
A career and technical student in Kentucky was recognized at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, on June 26-27. More than 6,000 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.79 million square feet, equivalent to 31 football fields or 41 acres.
Local officials hope latest truancy bill increases attendance in Kentucky schools
PADUCAH — Kentucky’s latest truancy law requires that schools alert the county attorney’s office when a student has 15 or more unexcused absences. House Bill 611, which took effect this month, is meant to combat a rise in truancy throughout the state — where close to 30% of students were absent for 10% or more of the 2022-2023 school year.
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