A grandmother moment: Chair recognizes A-team 2011-03-23 - 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Adair County Board of Education Chair Marsha Walker congratulated the Adair County Academic Team for having the best Governor's Cup performance in the history of the program, and, she smiled and added, "Not just because of my granddaughter." Abby Walker piloted her future problem solving team to a First Place Finish among alternate teams. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Honors program students at LWC 2011-03-23 - J.L. Turner Leadership Center, 100 Blue Raider DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer, LWC photo. Lindsey Wilson College student Amanda Cecil, right, makes a point during Tuesday's meeting to fellow students Lydia Tiller of Columbia, left, Hannah Peck of Columbia, William Sewell of Somerset, KY, and Brandon Girdley of Louisville, KY. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Honors program enjoys beautiful setting for meeting 2011-03-23 - J.L. Turner Leadership Center, 100 Blue Raider DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC photo. Students in the Lindsey Wilson College honors program meet Tuesday, March 22, 2011, outside of the J.L. Turner Leadership Center. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Governors Cup 2011: ACHS Future Problem Solvers 2011-03-23 - Lexington, KY - Photo submitted by ACHS A-Team. Adair County High School Future Problem Solvers also has the distinction of being the only Kentucky school district to have finished in the Top 5 worldwide in the prestigious team and/or individual event for the past four consecutive years. Competing members for the high school team were Emmalee Baker, Roslin Wilson, Alison Feese, and Kyle Castaneda, above with Governor's Cup presenters (not identified at this time). At far left is Ms. Terry Rhodes, KAAC Board of Directors. Second from right is Kentucky Commissioner of Education, Dr.Terry Holliday. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Governors Cup 2011: No. 1 in State! Social Studies 2011-03-23 - Louisville, KY - Photo submitted by ACHS A-Team. Luke Maupin capped off an extraordinary high school Governor's Cup career by nabbing 1st Place overall in Social Studies. Maupin had finished in the Top 10 each of previous two years at State Finals, and this marked his first overall championship at the high school level. He followed that up with this third top 10 in a row at State Finals by finishing a career highest 4th Place in Arts and Humanities as well. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Governors Cup 2011: Adair County Middle School 2011-03-23 - Lexington, KY - Photo submitted by ACHS A-Team. Third Year in Row to qualify for Internationals! Middle school competitors were Rebecca Montgomery, and Tiara Holmes, Amber Turner, and Sarah McQuaide. This is an impressive third year in a row of Internationals qualification for ACMS Future Problem Solving. The team is pictured above after receiving medals and a trophy at the 2011 Governor's Cup competition in Louisville, KY on March 14, 2011. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Governors Cup 2011: Quick Recall team, State 5th Place 2011-03-23 - Lexington, KY - Photo submitted by ACHS A-Team. Third in a row for ACHS Quick Recall The high school Quick Recall team further solidified its standing as one of the top teams in the State as it earned another Top 5 finish in the event. Jake Leibeck, Ryan Montgomery, Eddie Franklin, Jr., and Luke Maupin, above, with medals presented for the high standing. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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