Matt Willis gives touching tribute to dad, Harold Dean Willis 2013-11-12 - ACHS - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo. Matt Willis ACHS science teacher gave a touching salute to the Navy. His father Harold Dean Willis, United Stated Navy, served right after the Korean War. Matt spoke of him hitch-hiking home from his base in Florida to see his wife, Loreta. He also mentioned how proud he is of his nephew (Sheila Willis's other son) Ensign Joseph Willis, United States Navy, Intelligence officer assigned to the USS George Washington (home base, Yokosuka, Japan). - Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District Media Publicity Coordinator Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

James W. Harper represented the U.S. Navy 2013-11-12 - ACHS, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo. My father James W. Harper was the only Veteran at the program representing the Navy. I am very proud of his service - also shown with him are from left, Madelyn Murrell, Matt Willis, Emily Peck, and Natalie Bertram. - Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District Media Publicity Coordinator Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Rikki Neat: Proud to be an American 2013-11-12 - ACHS, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo. Rikki Neat singing "I'm Proud to be an American." A huge thanks to her for leading her talents to the day. Rikki Neat singing "I'm Proud to be an American". A huge thanks to her for leading her talents to the day. - Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District Media Publicity Coordinator Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

There's a specially made seed for Adair County Birds 2013-11-12 - Photo by Julie Day. "Jenee my daughter is the model, above, writes Julie Day. "Six different kinds of seeds are in the bags of wildflower seed, mixed together in Kentucky. The feed is forumulated especially for for the birds in the Adair area," she writes. The formula was created by members of the Adair County Garden Club and field tested by them. The ACGC receives a royalty on every bag sold. The feed is available in Columbia at Day & Day Feed and Pet, Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Veteran Brad Scholl with son, Chad Scholl 2013-11-12 - ACHS, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo. Veteran Brad Scholl, shown here with his son Chad, was the only individual present to have served in two branches of our countries military. Mr. Scholl was a proud Marine from 1994 until 2003 and is currently a 2nd Lt. in the Kentucky Army National Guard. It should also be noted that his oldest son Chance Scholl has been accepted into the Marine Corps Officer Selection Program and will be attending OCS this coming summer. - Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District Media Publicity Coordinator Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Orvis Grider, Army veteran, with wife Shirley, Veterans program 2013-11-12 - ACHS, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo. Our own Orvis Grider a proud Army Veteran chose to be honored at the ACHS. He attended with his wife and retired teacher Shirley Grider. Both are beloved members of the Adair County School System. Mr. Grider continues to serve our students daily on his bus route. by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District Media Publicity Coordinator Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Veterans Day at ACHS: Jessi Taylor with father, Harry Taylor 2013-11-12 - ACHS, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo. Jessi Taylor (who created the PowerPoint for the ACHS Veteran's Day Program) with her father Veteran Harry Taylor. - Shamarie Claiborne Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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