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Colin Horn is a National Merit Scholarship winner
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN EVANSTON, Ill. — Martin County High School senior Colin Horn is a National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winner. The National Merit Scholarship announced May 11 that Horn was chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding Finalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners are…
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Harmon family announces MC scholarship recipients
Harless, Hale awarded up to $10,000 each academic year “I am grateful to be able to give back to my hometown community by supporting the next generation, and I want to help others from similar backgrounds as myself complete their education.” –Ed Harmon The Harmon family announced May 10 that Martin County High School graduating…
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Three grads from Inez
WILLIAMSBURG — University of the Cumberlands held commencement ceremonies recently to celebrate its newest graduates, including three from Inez. Taleka Sesco Smith completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Remona Estep completed her Master of Arts Education in Teacher Leader, and Bethany Tackett completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Cumberlands President Larry Cockrum opened…
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‘Thriving in College’ can help graduates
FRANKFORT — “Thriving in College,” a guide that helps college freshmen succeed during their first year on campus, is available free from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. “More Kentucky students who enroll in college are finishing their degrees, but there still is room for improvement,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “This booklet from KHEAA can…
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No virtual option for 2022-2023 school year
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Schools will offer no virtual option for students in the 2022-2023 school year. Schools Superintendent Larry James told school board members in a meeting Monday that it was best to announce it now so parents would know in advance. Last week, the school district had 74 students…
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Martin County students selected for youth programs
The Center for Rural Development has selected five Martin County students to participate in its summer leadership programs. Rogers Scholars Ashdon Kerr, a current sophomore at Martin County High School, will join high school students from across Southern and Eastern Kentucky this summer for the 25th annual Rogers Scholars youth leadership program. She is the…
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BSCTC libraries redesign space
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community & Technical College (BSCTC) recently redesigned the physical spaces of their campus libraries to support student collaborative learning. The redesign includes modular study spaces and active learning environments that inspire creativity and synergy. Students can now come to the library and choose how they need their space set up to…
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UPIKE commencement ceremonies Saturday
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville will honor students earning degrees in undergraduate, graduate and health professions Saturday, May 7, at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in downtown Pikeville. The ceremony for the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Kentucky College of Optometry will take place at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony for the College of…
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Free nursing academy for juniors, seniors
$1,500 scholarships Deadline May 13 Twenty high school juniors and seniors from across the Appalachian Region will be invited to participate in the first-ever Appalachian Nursing Academy. SOAR has partnered with the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Office of Health Equity to host the ANA June 12-25 at the University of Pikeville. ANA students will…
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‘Grandparent’ essay winners shine
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education and the Retired Teachers Association recognized three fifth-graders for being winners in the “Grandparent of the Year” essay contest. The BOE “student spotlight” April 11 shined on Inez Elementary School fifth grader Hope Caldwell, who won the competition at IES and the county…