Carter resident receives degrees from Lindsey Wilson



COLUMBIA, Ky. –- A Carter County resident recently received degrees from Lindsey Wilson College.

Judd E. Maddix of Olive Hill earned a master of education degree in counseling and human development, with graduate honors. Students who earned graduate honors had a cumulative grade point average of 3.50-4.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Maddix was among 314 students who received undergraduate or graduate degrees at the college’s 90th commencement ceremony, held Dec. 12 in Biggers Sports Center. The ceremony was LWC’s sixth winter commencement, and it was the second largest winter commencement ceremony held at the college. LWC graduated a record 325 students in Dec. 2008.

In his commencement address, retired Courier-Journal Editor David V. Hawpe told the graduates that much of life is beyond control, but people can take control of their lives. “If these points sound contradictory, it’s because they are,” Hawpe said in his commencement address. “Life is one big contradiction. The best way to deal with that fact is by living an authentic life -– by living according to your own best principles and values.”

 Hawpe received an honorary doctorate from the college’s faculty and board of trustees. Also receiving an honorary doctorate were: retired educator Frances Smothers of Louisville and retired Kentucky United Methodist Foundation Executive Director Bill Squires of Greensburg.

Founded in 1903, Lindsey Wilson is a distinctive liberal arts college affiliated with the Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Lindsey Wilson offers a bachelor of arts degree in 20 career areas, a bachelor of science degree in nursing, and master’s degrees in three career areas. The college’s 2009-10 enrollment is a record 2,341 students.



Star Elementary news



We begin with our "Star of the Week". Kailyn Combs is a super nice young lady.  Kailyn comes to school each day with a great attitude and tries her very best in class.  She is a member of the Star Academic Team and  the STAR 4-H Club.  Mrs. Hay say that Kailyn is a very creative student and has outstanding art abilities.  Congratulations Kailyn! Star of the Week, your classmates and teachers are very proud of you. Below are the results from Star's school wide Spelling Bee and will be representing Star in the County Spelling Bee next month.?1st Randa?2nd Peyton?3rd Travis Felty?4th Victoria?Alternates:?Ashley Kaye?Haleigh Robinette?Our school would like to thank Mrs. Keelin and our students for the wonderful Christmas Program held on Dec. 18.  It was one of the largest crowds we have ever had at Star for the program and they did not disappoint.?Our school is still collecting Box Tops.  So please have your students bring those in.?Our attendance winner for the week of Dec. 14-18 was Mrs. Harper's third grade class.  Mrs. Harper's class also won the attendance award for the first semester and will be treated to Nachos and a movie later this month by our PTO.



School district's financial aid and admissions fair set

The Carter County School District will be sponsoring a Financial Aid and Admissions Fair on Sunday, Jan. 10th.  This will be an opportunity for High School Seniors and their parents from both East and West Carter High Schools to meet with several college financial aid and admissions advisors..  The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) will also be represented to help answer questions.

This will be a wonderful opportunity for parents and their Seniors to learn the ins and outs of applying for college and the special issues surrounding financial aid.  The Financial Aid and Admissions Fair will take place in the East Carter High School cafeteria, 405 Hitchins Road, Grayson from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10.  Refreshments will be provided by the ECHS Youth Services Center.  Persons with questions about this event can call either David Dowd, Counselor at ECHS - 474.5714, or Jeff Huffman, Counselor at WCHS - 286.2481.



Financial Aid and Admissions Fair

The Carter County School District will be sponsoring a Financial Aid and Admissions Fair on Sunday, Jan. 10th.  This will be an opportunity for High School Seniors and their parents from both East and West Carter High Schools to meet with several college financial aid and admissions advisors..  The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) will also be represented to help answer questions.

This will be a wonderful opportunity for parents and their Seniors to learn the ins and outs of applying for college and the special issues surrounding financial aid.  The Financial Aid and Admissions Fair will take place in the East Carter High School cafeteria, 405 Hitchins Road, Grayson from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10th.  Refreshments will be provided by the ECHS Youth Services Center.  Persons with questions about this event can call either David Dowd, Counselor at ECHS - 474-5714, or Jeff Huffman, Counselor at WCHS - 286-2481.





4-H teen council meets

At the last 4-H Teen Council meeting members were excited about all the wonderful presents and food brought in for the Christmas party, but we had to get down with business first.  Members signed up to help judge projects and assist with the 4-H2O Program.  The next meeting will be Jan. 14 at 4:30.