Editorial Roundup: Kentucky Bowling Green Daily News. May 11, 2021. Editorial: Thoughtful gestures mean much in tough times As the shutdowns and disruptions of the coronavirus pandemic enter their 15th month, it remains important to honor the exceptional work of those who have stepped up in difficult times. There are many groups that fit this description – including, of course, teachers, who have ably and repeatedly adjusted to changing educational environments and requirements. That’s why we were happy to report this week that Bowling Green’s Compton Orthodontics chose to adapt its traditional award initiative – which has previously honored students who have consistently performed acts of kindness – into a recognition of educators who were identified as examples of “Excellence in Adversity.”
Two students in the area are National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners. They are Sara O. Abul-Khoudoud, of Russell High School, and Benjamin L. Woodard of Kenova, West Virginia, who is homeschooled. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of 16,000 finalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The number of winners named in each state is proportional to the stateâs percentage of the nationâs graduating high school seniors.   CDL classes
This editorial had to be written because of young people in our community: They have been winning so many honors that the kudos are piling up and need to be distributed. We published three stories in less than a week about local students who, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, have excelled in their endeavors. ⢠A team from Russell High School has won the Dave Ziegler Technical Award in the Student Technology Leadership Program, the first time a team in the region received the prestigious award, for its virtual reality education program. Their work includes designing an affordable VR viewing device, curricula and teacher training and support.
1 of 3 From left to right, Russell students Arnav Dharmagadda, Ashley Steele, Morgan Clifton and Brody Kilburn display STLP plaques. SUBMITTED PHOTO Russell STLP students check out a presentation in the classroom. SUBMITTED PHOTO Russell STLP students check out a presentation in the classroom. SUBMITTED PHOTO featured top story Lee Ward | The Daily Independent May 5, 2021
ASHLAND Several area students have placed at the Burley-Coal Regional Art Competition. The show, typically on the Morehead State University campus, features hundreds of works in all media by regional high school students. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the exhibit is virtual. Winners from Russell High School are: ⢠Ashlee Steele won first place in paintings for âSelf Portrait. She also won first place in printmaking for Untitled and second place in ceramics for Fish. ⢠Kole Hester won second place in drawing for âF4TH3R & 50N.â He also won honorable mention in drawing for âPsychokinetic.â ⢠Rosie France won second placed in mixed media for Insomnia.