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Boyle County schools expand language classes

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In an ever-shrinking global world, language skills become more important by the year. Boyle County is hoping to give its students a leg up by introducing a multi-faceted approach designed to enrich the lives of all their students.  This year, French...

Tags: Global Expansion, Students, Teaching and Learning, Education

Seventh Boyle student to attend Gatton Academy

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Boyle County High School now has the unique distinction of being the only school in the state to have a student accepted into the Gatton Academy every year since its inception.  Since 2006, the Gatton Academy has admitted seven Boyle County High School...

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Student selected for the Gatton Academy Class of 2014

BOWLING GREEN — The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at Western Kentucky University has selected 50 students for its Class of 2014. Local students include:¿Daniel Wei, a student at Boyle County High School whose...

Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, Education

Chambers-Selby

Scotty and Jennifer Chambers of Parksville announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Renee Chambers, to Jason Wayne Shelby, son of David and Darlene Selby of Shepherdsville. Chambers is a 2007 graduate of Boyle County High School and a 2011...

College news for Jan. 29, 2012

Dean’s List   Transylvania University: Sophomore, Abigail Overstreet, a religion major and music minor, daughter of David and Helen Overstreet of Danville. Sophomore Emily Sheene, an anthropology major, daughter of Melissa Sheene of Danville and...

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At 10-year mark, BCTC riding the wave of success

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Chris Asbery, 27, says when he was in high school, he didn’t know what his mother meant when she said she’d love to see him bring the same dedication to academics as he did to sports. He certainly knows now. “In high school, I was...

Tags: Health, Nursing, Career and Workplace, High School Sports, Awards and Prizes

College news for Feb. 5, 2012

President’s scholars Western Kentucky University: Eric C. Smiley, son of Pat and Paul Smiley of Danville; and Maggie A. Arnold, daughter of Colby and Joan Arnold of Danville. To achieve the designation of president’s scholar, a student much...

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College news for Jan. 22, 1011

Godfrey admitted to veterinary program Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine —  Patrick Godfrey of Danville has been admitted to the professional program at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine as a member of the class of...

Tags: Health, Human Interest, Colleges and Universities, Drugs and Medicines, Students

Ahnquist-Dartt

Dr. and Mrs. Gary Ahnquist of Danville announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Frances Ahnquist, to Richard Longwell Dartt of Harrodsburg, son of Dr. and Mrs. Rick Dartt. The bride-elect is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and teaches...

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DHS, Casey cheerleaders win at KAPOS

Danville High School cheerleaders won  the traditional varsity division at the annual KAPOS competition Saturday at Wayne County High School in Monticello. KAPOS stands for Kentucky Association of Pep Organization Sponsors. The DHS squad now goes on...

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Thanks for marching band support

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News briefs for Dec. 15

Wilderness Trace foundation names officers Wilderness Trace Community Foundation has named its officers for 2012. Pete Chiericozzi will serve as chairman. Chiericozzi is also a board member for the Harrodsburg Mercer County Industrial Development...

Tags: Human Interest, Health, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Career and Workplace, Justice System