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Education

  • CHS students learn about cultural diversity

     

    A Cultural Diversity in Literature workshop was presented at the Campbellsville High School 21st Century after school program recently by English teacher Andrea Lawler.

    Students attending learned about many books that addressed diversity issues. Students were allowed to choose a book to keep.

    A tea party was hosted to introduce students to teas from different countries and the cultural practice of having "tea and biscuits."

    Hannah Ferguson won a Kindle Fire.

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  • TCES names Good Deed winners

     

    Taylor County Elementary School recently named its Good Deed winners for the week of May 13.

    They are, from left, Caleb Russell, Carter Stewart, Brayden Janes, Scott Hall, Jadon Collison and Molly Hughes.

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  • CU honors local teachers

     

    Joan C. McKinney

    Campbellsville University

    Campbellsville University honored 160 teachers from 59 school districts throughout Kentucky, including several from the three districts in Campbellsville, with CU Excellence in Teaching awards on Saturday, May 11, at Winters Dining Hall in the E. Bruce Heilman Student Center Complex on the CU campus.

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  • Parker graduates from Carson-Newman University

    Abigail Parker of Campbellsville graduated from Carson-Newman University. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts with Honors degree.

    Carson-Newman University is a private, Christian liberal arts university.

    Founded in 1851, Carson-Newman is located in Jefferson City, Tenn., among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The University has about 2,000 students and offers 48 academic programs and seven graduate degrees.

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  • Gribbins graduates from McKendree University

    Linda Gribbins of Campbellsville recently graduated from McKendree University with a Master's of Science degree in Nursing Education.

    The Lebanon, Ill., campus had its 173rd commencement exercises during two ceremonies on May 11.

    The Class of 2013 includes 909 graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, and School of Nursing and Health Professions. They hail from 17 states and seven countries.

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  • Local named to dean's, Who's Who lists

    Abigail Parker of Campbellsville, a sociology student, was among students recently named to Carson-Newman University's dean's list for the spring 2013 semester, as well as to the 2012-2013 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges publication.

    Students earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while taking 12 or more credit hours are awarded the distinction of dean's list honors.

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  • CMS receives MAC grant

     

    Campbellsville Middle School students recently learned about different cultures, thanks for a McDonald's MAC Grant.

    Lisa Kearney's students experienced an activity to learn the different elements of cultures. Students researched different countries and presented information.

    The funds to implement the activity were provided through a McDonald's MAC Grant.

    The grants are monetary awards to help teachers incorporate hands-on activities in their classroom to make their lessons more meaningful to students.

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  • CHS students complete pushup challenge

     

    Campbellsville High School students recently completed a 100-day pushup challenge sponsored by the 21st Century Afterschool program at CHS to promote health and fitness.

    The challenge started in November with one pushup and one was added each day school was in session.

    There were more than 40 students and staff members who started the challenge but only five remained in the end. Each winner received a prize.

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  • TCHS names Students of the Year

     

    Taylor County High School recently named its Students of the Year for the 2012-2013 school year.

    They are, from left, freshman Makayla Sabo, sophomore Rachel Hinton, junior Elijah Myers and senior Samantha Floyd.

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  • School of Social Work and Counseling graduates largest class in its history

    Dr. Darlene Eastridge, dean, opened the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling pinning ceremonies on May 3.

    "God has blessed Campbellsville University with the largest number of graduates in the history of the Carver School," Eastridge said, "and very high caliber students in all three of our locations - Louisville, Campbellsville and Somerset Centers."

    Debbie Carter, Anne Adcock and Darrell Locke introduced the Bachelors of Social Work degree recipients. Dr. Helen Mudd pinned each.

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