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Education

  • SOHS teacher selected for UofL Scholars Program

    South Oldham High School teacher James Riffe, along with 19 other teachers across the state, has been accepted into the University of Louisville’s Inaugural McConnell Center Teacher Scholars Program, entitled: Civil War Leadership. The program will be a year-long scholarly exploration of Civil War causes, events, implications and personalities. 

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  • The joy of reading

    Camden Station Elementary hosted a literacy night Nov. 11, an evening designed to inform parents about how to help their children be better readers. The importance of reading and writing together was stressed as parents visited stations such as John Bensing’s room, where he read poetry and discussed the use of writing in art class.

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  • Making history

    Lauren Wolfe, daughter of Lisa and Jim Wolfe of Westport, made North Oldham High School history at the 57th annual National Catholic Forensic League Tournament in Appleton, Wisc. in May. Wolfe was the first NOHS speech team member to advance to the quarter-final round of competition, making her the most successful competitor in the team’s history.  

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  • Carmony earns scholarship from Executive Women International

    The Kentuckiana Chapter of Executive Women International recently announced that local resident Debra A. Carmony was awarded a $1,000 scholarship funded by the chapter’s Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Program. 

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  • Education briefs

    Stephenson participates in EKU percussion ensemble

    Will Stephenson of Goshen is a member of Eastern Kentucky University’s Percussion Ensemble – Steel Band, under the direction of Jason Koontz.

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  • Heads and Tails: Business Owners

    The 21st century. Our family was relieved to be back to the familiar world we know and love. Even though I was pleased to return, I was also thankful I’d had the opportunity to take a trip through time and learn some very valuable lessons. Because of one single penny, I had learned lessons that would stay with me the rest of my life.

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  • Part of the club

    Liberty Elementary teachers Lindsey Sinclair and Jennifer Heck developed the Club Liberty concept as a way to fulfill their KTIP service project. What began as a small project has led to a relaxing way for the fourth- and fifth-grade students to end the week. Through Club Liberty, fourth- and fifth-grade students have the opportunity to spend the last hour of every Friday participating in a number of different clubs and activities.

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  • Head and Tails: Company Dog

    We ended up in 1997 – not the 21st century, but close. At least everything felt familiar. For one, our computer was back. Not the computer I was accustomed to, but a late ‘90s model. I had to dial a phone number so I could connect to the Internet. Our TV included more channels and a remote control. Also, just by turning it on, we knew all the news all around the world in just a matter of minutes.

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  • Education briefs

    South Oldham High hosts college night programs

    Selecting a college is one of the most important and often most difficult decisions a high school student will make during his or senior year. The first step to selecting the right school is to learn what options are available. However, even if a student knows he or she wants to attend college in Kentucky, there are still more than 30 schools to research.

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  • Heads and Tails: Lincoln's Advice

    After looking at the T-shirt, I don’t know what I was more embarrassed about – spending all my money or being the only person that didn’t realize the singer at the concert was Elvis Presley. Dad was right – there were some things money couldn’t buy – like time, happiness, common sense, or a ticket out of the doghouse.

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