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UPDATE:ACHS Basketball has a new Head Coach

5/29/2015

It was announced today that Deron Breeze while be the new ACHS Head Basketball coach.

Coach Breeze graduated from Barren County High School in 2001, when on and completed his degree from Western Kentucky University in 2007, and then finished his Master’s in 2010 from Western Kentucky University as well.

Coach Breeze has four years high school head coaching experience most recently at South Warren High School (2014 – 2015), his teams have traditionally played an up-tempo style being one of the one of the top scoring teams in the state while under his guidance. We are excited to welcome him to our team this upcoming year.

He is also very active with youth programs that are feeders to the high school programs. He currently coaches on the Nike EYBL circuit and is the head coach of the WACG All Stars based out of Nashville, Tn.

Again, we welcome the coach to our community and school! We know great things are coming our way due to his past record and commitment to youth.

Single vehicle wreck on Lampton Lane

5/27/2015

The Adair Sheriff's Office responded with Adair EMS to a single vehicle wreck May 25 on Lampton Lane. The accident occurred when Sara Burris 24 of Columbia was operating her 2006 Pontiac G6 headed towards Edmonton Rd, when she lost control in an S-curve skidding into a ditch line and then flipping the vehicle. Burris was able to leave the vehicle of her own power but was transported to Westlake ER by EMS to be treated for possible injuries. Slippery conditions were a factor in the wreck. Deputy Adam Cravens investigated. He was assisted on the scene by Officer Jamie Cole of CPD.

KSP Looking for New Leads in Officer Ellis Murder

5/22/2015

Nearly two years have passed since the murder of Bardstown Police Department Officer Jason Ellis. Kentucky State Police hope a new video plea for information will provide fresh leads about the case.

KSP Public Affairs Officer Trooper Jeff Gregory hopes today’s video release will encourage someone, who may have information about the case, to contact authorities.

“Someone somewhere knows something about this murder,” says Gregory. “Even the smallest detail could be the information we need to make an arrest in this case. More importantly, we want to provide the Ellis family with closure in their lives.”

Gregory says KSP will utilize its social media platforms to blast the video out across the country, including YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

“Social Media is another platform that we can use to solve crimes by connecting immediately with a local, state and national audience through the Internet.”

To view the new Officer Ellis video, click on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hboVkL1qjcY&feature=youtu.be

Gregory encourages the public to submit tips by contacting the KSP Elizabethtown Post at (270) 766-5078 or call the toll-free KSP Tip Line at (800) 222-5555. An email address has also been established for tips atEllisCaseETips@ky.gov. You can also text a tip confidentially using a cell phone. Simply text the tip to 67283, type KSPTIP in the message field, leave a space and enter your tip information.

KSP advises that the reward funds for this case have reached $185,000 for tips leading to an arrest and conviction.

Adair County High School Baseball Team wins their 2nd consecutive 20th District Championship

5/22/2015

Congratulations to the Adair County High School Baseball Team for winning their 2nd consecutive 20th District Championship. We are all very proud of you all!

Coach Mantooth stated: “I've challenged this group all year about energy and determination. I told them on Tuesday and Thursday that it's going to take every single one of us to bring those two things from start to finish. I tip my hat to the 27 kids in that dugout. They bought into each other and every single one of them had the same mindset. So, at the end of the day, they deserve all the credit.

We did have some very good individual performances. However, this group knows we are not a team out for individual awards. We are about Squad 44. We represent all of Adair Co."

Some things are WORTH talking about!

5/22/2015

There are some things just worth talking about! Senior Aaran Taylor is not only a great student who is a pleasure to have in class, but he is also well spoken and always has a smile on his face. His academic record speaks for itself. Just an all around good kid, but there is something about Aaran many may not know. He has never missed a day of school. Aaran started school in the Adair County School System in preschool and has had perfect attendance his entire academic career.

And that isn’t the entire story. His mother, Amanda Taylor, had K-12 perfect attendance during her academic life. We always want our children to accomplish more than we did. So Amanda is one proud mother since Aaran has broken her family record by one year.

Congratulations to Aaran for having the fortitude and determination to reach such a lofty goal. And kudos to his mother, Amanda, for instilling the importance of education and attendance in Aaran. It is a key factor in success not only in school but the real world.

We wish Aaran good luck and success in all his endeavors after graduation this year. We know he will go far with his excellent work ethic and attendance practices!

Amanda Taylor and her son, Aaran Taylor, sharing the family legacy of perfect attendance during their academic careers.

WORK KEYS ASSESSMENT FOR CLASS OF 2015

5/21/2015

Adair County High School would like to announce the results of the recent Work Keys assessment for the Class of 2015. The ACT Work Keys is a job skills assessment system designed to help employers select, hire, train, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce. Students are required to take a series of tests on Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information to obtain a National Career Readiness Certificate.

The Work Keys assessment measures foundational and soft skills needed for workplace success and global competitiveness. Successful completion of the ACT Work Keys assessments in the areas of Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information leads to earning ACT's National Career Readiness Certificate. NCRC is a portable credential earned by more than 1 million people across the United States. Employers are increasingly using the Work Keys and NCRC in their hiring practices.

ACHS would like to honor the following students who earned a gold certificate on the Work Keys. These students received a score of 5 or higher on all three sections of the test which indicates that they have the skills necessary for 93% of jobs available in the Work Keys database.

·         Kyndal Caldwell
·         Hannah Cockheram
·         Brittany Curry
·         Tyler Durham
·         Dylan Franklin
·         Andrew Grant
·         Mark Hutcherson
·         Cody Janes
·         Brittany McFarland
·         Sarah McQuaide
·         Anna Murrell
·         Jordan Nixon
·         Emily Overstreet
·         Will Partin
·         Chad Scholl
·         Jessi Taylor
·         Amber Turner
·         Destiny Wright

Ninety-two students from the Class of 2015 earned silver level certificates. Students at this level scored 4 or higher on all three sections of the assessment. Silver level status is the benchmark score required to earn the distinction of career readiness under the Unbridled Learning Accountability System in Kentucky. (http://education.ky.gov/comm/ul/Pages/default.aspx). Additionally, twenty students earned bronze level certificates. To learn more about the NCRC certification you can go to http://www.act.org/certificate/about.html

Students who are preparatory in a career path, meaning that they are enrolled in or have completed their third course in an approved career pathway in Career and Technical Education, are required to pass the Kentucky Occupational Skills Assessment or earn an industry certificate in that pathway in addition to their Work Keys certificate to be designated as career ready under the accountability model in Kentucky.   The Work Keys National Career Readiness Certification is an integral part of the community’s journey to achieve the designation of Work Ready Community.

Kyle Mann graduates Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Biochemistry degree from WKU Honors College

5/17/2015

(Photo taken by Brenda Mann)

Kyle Mann graduated Summa Cum Laude May 16, 2015, with a Bachelor of Science Biochemistry degree from Western Kentucky University Honors College. Kyle, a 2012 Adair County High graduate completed his college degree in three years.

Kyle will continue his education in the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree program at the University Of Louisville School Of Dentistry beginning July 8, 2015.

Kyle is the son of Gary and Brenda Mann and the grandson of Millard Eldon Kinnett and the late Maxine Kinnett and Earl and Lola Mann.

Columbia Home Intrusion

5/16/2015

On 05-15-2015 at approximately 11:48 a.m. Columbia Police Department responded to a home intrusion on Dillion Street in the limits of Columbia. Upon officers arrival it was found that a male perpetrator had unlawfully entered the residence and assaulted a female that resided in the home then fled on foot. Officers were able to locate the suspect within a mile of the residence and take him into custody.

Arrested was 18 year old Tyler Kemp of Columbia charged with Burglary in the 1st Degree and Assault 4th degree. More charges are pending investigation. Kemp was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. The investigation is being continued by Ofc. Johnny Dial who was assisted by Chief Jason Cross and Sgt. Tracy McCarol.

Two Vehicle Wreck Results in Fire and Injury

5/15/2015

The Adair Sheriff's Office responded with Adair EMS and Adair Fire on a two vehicle collision on the Cumberland Parkway Friday evening May 15. The accident occurred when a 17 year old female from Columbia was operating a 1993 Toyota Corolla westbound, came upon a trail-behind vehicle for an oversized load. The female did not slow down in time or make a pass around the vehicle due to an uninvolved vehicle making a pass in the left hand lane.

The Corolla came back into the right lane and rear ended a 2006 Dodge van being operated by Lori Vroman 58, of Oil City, Pennsylvania.

After impact the Corolla began smoking from under the hood and the female exited the vehicle before it caught on fire. She was taken to Westlake by Adair EMS for possible face and head injuries due to airbag deployment.

Adair Fire Department also responded to the scene and extinguished car fire. There were a total of 10 firemen on scene.

The westbound lane of the parkway was halted until the scene was cleared. Deputy Adam Cravens investigated the accident.

Adair County Band end of year Banquet and Awards

5/15/2015

The annual Adair County Band end of year Banquet and Awards was held last night at the Crammer Dinning Center at Lindsey Wilson College. After a great meal and the students receiving their BOA Grand National Class A Championship Rings the following awards were given out by Band Director Tom Case.

Leadership Awards
Laura Akin
Courtney Quiroz
Kyndal Caldwell
Anna Murrell
Brittany Curry
Katie Nokes

Highest GPA
Chad Scholl
Brittany Curry

Most Improved
Haley Morgan
Mikayla Pamer
Brittany Pike
Kieren Ussery
Matthew Hancock
Nick Anderson
Sam Boyd
Grant Loy

Outstanding Musician Award
Savannah Starks
Bailey Harris

Governor’s Scholar of the Arts
Bailey Harris
Brandon Breeding

Color Guard Captain
Leslie Ferguson
Monica Phillips

Percussion Section Leader
Chad Scholl
Austin Wolford

Drum Major
Kyndal Caldwell

Most Versatile
Nick Taylor
Justin Butler
Brandon Breeding

Legacy Award
Brittany Curry

Most Outstanding Band Member
Kyndal Caldwell

Never Give up Award
Courtney Quiroz
Shelby Curry

Jazz Band Members
Kyndal Caldwell
Hallie Sandusky
Holli Mitchum
Bradley Glandorf
Matthew Hancock
Austin Owens
Sam Boyd
Dylan Hale
Brandon Breeding
Nick Taylor
Justin Butler
Daniel Owens
Harrison Knifley
Jax Kemp
Travis Hale
Preston Coomer
Michael Hancock
Grant Loy
Emmaly Lee
Kayla Absher
Kallie Stotts
Shelby Jones
Autumn Miller
Ben Martin

Senior Awards
Laura Akin
Kelly Jones
Courtney Quiroz
Ashley McLean
Kyndal Caldwell
Hannah Cockerham
Anna Murrell
Brittany Curry
Katie Nokes
Kenzie Rogers
Chad Scholl
Austin Woldford
Leslie Ferguson
Monica Phillips

All District Band Members
Brittany Pike
Haley Morgan
Mikayla Palmer
Savannah Starks
Brittany Lee
Brittney Green
Kieren Ussery
Bradley Glandorf
Austin Owens
Sam Boyd
Jessica Powell
Brandon Breeding
Rickianne Rogers
Nick Taylor
Harrison Rich
Shelby Aiken
Kirsten Pyles
Shelby Jones
Autumn Miller
Kara Turner
Matthew Hancock
Jeanene Pike
Hallie Sandusky
Nick Anderson
Dylan Mann
Kendrick Rayburn
Xander Bolin
Ashley Pelston
Tytler Wilson
Daniel Owens
Grant Loy

Juniors Receiving their Letter In Band
Boyd, Sam
Breeding, Brandon
Claiborne, Dusty
Diamond, Haley
Franklin, Shelby
Grant, Josh
Green, Brittney
Hare, Hailey
Harris, Bailey
Lee, Brittany
Martin, Ben
Medrano, Lizbeth
Pike, Brittany
Pollard, Jordan
Rowe, Abby
Slaven, Quintin
Ussery, Kieren