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CTE Showcase at ACHS could not have been bigger success

Over 225 in attendance. Michael Godsey speaks on Aerospace career path; Vickie Leibeck gives highlights of new Broadcast Journalism Program. Superintendent Reed sketches history of the dream come true. Heather Spoon announces that students in the Energy Academy can now go directly into a four year program at Lindsey Wilson College. Six career programs include Agriculture, Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Information Technology, and Welding.
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By Shamarie Claiborne, Media Publicity Coordinator
News from the Adair County School District

The 2015 Adair County Career and Technical Showcase could not have been a bigger success. There were over 225 people in attendance from all walks of life. The evening started with remarks from student leader Sarah Bault, who ran the evenings opening and overview of programs. Mr. Young, Adair County High School Principal, provided a heartfelt welcome and the pride for his school and staff was unmistakable.



Next, Sarah gave the floor to Alan Reed, Superintendent of Adair County Schools. Mr. Reed thanked all those who had helped make the new Lake Cumberland Technical School Satellite Campus a reality. And noted that since the creation of the Satellite Campus, ACHS had gone from having 5 to 6 students in welding in Russell County and about the same number in Health Services to over 100 students in each program at ACHS with waiting list for both programs.

Different staff spoke about new Career Pathways coming in August of this year. Michael Godsey and Matt Willis discussed the new Aerospace Pathway, while Vickie Leibeck gave highlights of the new Broadcast Journalism Program. Then, Heather Spoon discussed the Energy Academy which has been in place since 2007 but Mrs. Spoon was excited to announce that students can now go directly into a 4 year program at Lindsey Wilson College. It is truly an exciting time to be a part of the Adair County High School.

Lastly, Sarah introduced students from each of the six Career and Technical Education programs. Each student gave a brief overview of their department which include Agriculture, Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Information Technology, and Welding. Sarah closed the overviews by inviting everyone to enjoy the refreshments provided and tour the building. All areas were visited, but the new Lake Cumberland Technical School Satellite Campus received the most attention. Teacher Barney Taylor, was without question, on cloud 9. As were his students. The Bank of Columbia recently donated a forklift for the program and it was on display along with all the new equipment students have at their disposal. Our District would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took time out of their evening to come out and see all the great things going on at Adair County High School. We hope everyone that attended is as proud as we are of not only the school but our students. Shamarie Claiborne Adair County Board of Education District Migrant Recruiter / Media Promotions / Technology 270-250-3809


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Showcase audience all ears as Supt. Reed spoke about progress



2015-02-10 - Career & Technical Center, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District . As you can see the 225 member crowd was all ears as Superintendent Reed spoke about the all the progress at ACHS. - SHAMARIE CLAIBORNE, Adair County School District.
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CJE Mike Stephens speaks at opening of CTE Showcase



2015-02-10 - Career & Technical Center, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District .
New County Judge Executive Mike Stephens spoke for just a moment during the opening of the evening. Judge Stephens said all the new Career Pathways at ACHS were key in helping to secure new industry in Adair County. - SHAMARIE CLAIBORNE. Photo taken Mon 9 Feb 2015.

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Health Services component has over 100 students enrolled



2015-02-10 - Career & Technical Center, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo.
I grabbed this shot before the night began. The Health Services component of the Lake Cumberland Technical School Satellite Campus has over 100 students enrolled. The Emergency Services class has just certified 40 students in CPR. - SHAMARIE CLAIBORNE, Adair County School District Media and Publicity Coordinator

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School Board Member Lisa Burton examines cutting equipment



2015-02-10 - Career & Technical Center, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District . New School Board Member Lisa Burton was truly impressed by the State of the Art design and cutting equipment in the new Lake Cumberland Technical School Satellite Campus Welding Department. - SHAMARIE CLAIBORNE, Media and Publicity Coordinator, Adair County School District
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Judge Walker congratulates Barney Taylor on Technical School campus



2015-02-10 - Career & Technical Center, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo.
Former Adair County Judge Executive Richard Lee Walker congratulates Barney Taylor on the new Lake Cumberland Technical School Satellite Campus. One of many handshakes Barney received during the Career and Technical Education Showcase held last night at ACHS. - SHAMARIE CLAIBORNE

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The Franklin Family with Welding Teacher Barney Taylor



2015-02-10 - Career & Technical Center, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo.
Dan and Melinda Franklin along with son Daniel spoke with Welding Teacher Barney Taylor during last night Career and Technical Education Showcase. - SHAMARIE CLAIBORNE, Adair County School District Media and Publicity Coordinator.

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Teacher Barney Taylor with Bank of Columbia VP Mark Dykes



2015-02-10 - Career & Technical Center, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne.
Barney Taylor teacher at the Adair County Lake Cumberland Technical School Satellite Campus, right, thanks Mark Dykes from the Bank of Columbia for their generous donation last night at the Career and Technical Education Showcase. - SHAMARIE CLAIBORNE, Adair County School District Media Publicity Coordinator.

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Welding Department packed during CT Campus Showcase



2015-02-10 - Career & Technical Center, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo.
The Welding Department of the new Lake Cumberland Technical School Satellite Campus was packed during last night's the Career and Technical Education Showcase. - SHAMARIE CLAIBORNE, Adair County School District Media Publicity Coordinator.

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