A WONDERFUL YEAR
There have been too many wonderful things that have happened to the students in Barren County to mention, but everyone will agree that our students are OUTSTANDING at everything they do! As we close this school year, we wish nothing but the best for the Class of 2013 and we look forward to another successful year. We are BC!
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MCCONNELL CENTER'S YOUNG LEADERS ACADEMY
Kentucky students, grades 9-12, are eligible to apply for the Young Leaders Academy, a summer residential leadership conference at the University of Louisville. The McConnell Center offers this annual program to outstanding high school students to help hone their leadership skills and further their understanding of American history. Applications are due May 15.
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TEMPLE HILL ELEMENTARY NAMED "2012 NCEA HIGHER PERFORMING SCHOOL"
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2013 APES WINNERS
The following students were winners at the American Private Enterprise Meeting this week. From L to R: Cassie Harbison 2nd Place Winner, Madison Kerley 1st Place Winner, Jeremiah Russell 3rd Place Winner, and Kaylie Young Junior Leader Winner. Congratulations.
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MATTIE BRUTON RECEIVES THE NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING GOLD MEDAL AWARD!
Congratulations to Mattie Bruton who received a Gold Medal for her poetry portfolio in the very prestigious National Scholastic Art & Writing Award . She will be officially recognized on May 31 in NYC at Carnegie Hall.
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HANNAH WEEDMAN RECEIVES NATIONAL SILVER KEY!
Hannah Weedman has been awarded a Scholastics NATIONAL SILVER KEY for her artwork "Itricate Disorder." This is a first for our art program. Hannah was also the Makeup Artist in our recent production of Beauty and The Beast. Congratulations Hannah
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DRAMA STUDENTS PERFORM MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME
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FARMERS RECC WASHINGTON YOUTH TOUR
Three deserving high school juniors from the Farmers RECC service area may be awarded expense-paid trips to Washington, D.C. in June of this year as participants in the 2013 Rural Electric Washington Youth Tour Program sponsored jointly by Farmers RECC and the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives. This is the 27th year that Farmers RECC has sponsored the Washington Youth Tour Program.
Tour winners will spend a week touring Gettysburg, the Smithsonian Institute, Arlington National Cemetery, the FBI Building, Library of Congress, U.S. Capitol, the White House, the Kennedy Center, The Holocaust Museum and Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello, plus a visit with Kentucky's congressional delegation and perhaps even the President of the United States. Applications are available in the guidance office. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2013.
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THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR ENTRPRENEURS
The Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) is an entrepreneurship program designed to give Kentucky high school students a hands-on opportunity to invent a product and create a business around it. Students will come ready to roll up their sleeves, work as a team, and create something that provides a real world solution. GSE's unique program brings teachers, schools, universities, graduate students, start-up technology companies, experienced entrepreneurs, scientists and engineers all together into a dynamic summer learning experience. The GSE Summer Program will be held June 9th-29th 2013! The deadline to apply is February 15, 2013. Applications and information are available online at http://gse.kstc.com/
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WOMEN IN STEM HIGH SCHOOL AEROSPACE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
WISH wants female high school juniors from across the country to participate in our pilot project! Your adventure starts with an online community and culminates with a summer experience at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Summer 2013. Information is available online at http://www.nasa.gov/education/wish
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MURRAY STATE COMMONWEALTH HONORS ACADEMY
The Commonwealth Honors Academy is a challenging three-week academic, social and personal growth program for outstanding high school students who have completed their junior year and will return to high school as a senior in the fall following the academy. Students will be selected from the Commonwealth and surround regions. Upon successfully completion of the Academy, students will:
- receive six hours of university credit
- have the opportunity to take six hours of tuition-free university courses at Murray State University during the subsequent academic year
- be awarded a four-year, renewable $2,000 housing scholarship to attend Murray State University
Applications are available online at www.murraystate.edu/cha. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2013.
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GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
The Governors School for the Arts is an arts education program of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts that provides arts training through a free three-week summer residential program that instructs students in one of nine art forms--architecture, creative writing, dance, drama, instrumental music, musical theatre, new media, visual art and vocal music. GSA is now accepting applications from Kentucky high school sophomores and juniors for the summer program. Applications are available online www.kentuckygsa.org. The application deadline is December 31, 2012.
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GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Governor's Scholars Program Applications are now available online. Any junior who wishes to apply for the 5 week summer program will need to fill out the application. The deadline to have the application to Mrs. Jones is November 16. For applications and helpful hints, visit GSP online at www.gsp.ky.gov
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PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
If you've made a difference through volunteering over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington D.C., next May - by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award! Even more importantly, you could win recognition that might inspire other young people to follow your example. To apply visit http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit and click the "Apply Now" link. Information is also available in the guidance office. The Deadline to apply is November 6, 2012.
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TORI BUCKLEY PLACES AT NATIONAL BETA
Tori Buckley placed 4th at the National Beta Convention in North Carolina in the Oratory Competition. Tori will also be attending Gatton Academy this year. Congratulations Tori! We are proud of you!
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COURTNEY SCOBY ATTENDS WHY CHOOSE LAW PROGRAM
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NICK KINGREY ATTENDS THE 2012 WHY CHOOSE LAW PROGRAM
On tuesday June 5, 2012 Nick Kingrey was one of twelve students attending the Why Choose Law program on behalf of the Young Lawyers Program of the Kentucky Bar Association. The morning was spent at U of L Brandeis School of Law meeting with several different lawyers, judges and magistrates. They also discussed a trial they were given to read before arriving on tuesday. The afternoon consisted of a tour of the Jefferson County Judicial Center, the Law Firm of Stoll, Keenon and Ogden. Students also watched the Mock Trial Team of Montgomery County High School act out a trial.
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BC MAGNET STUDENT WINS MISS FARMER'S RECC!
Congratulations to Samantha Hammer, the newly chosen Miss Farmer's RECC 2012.
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BARREN COUNTY SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMP 2013
 Barren County High School will be having a summer volleyball camp for girls entering 1st - 9th grades. The camp will be held July 22, 23, & 24 in the BCHS gym. Grades 1-4 will attend from 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon & grades 5-9 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
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