Education

Campbellsville University's 136 undergraduate and graduate students were told to seize opportunities when they come their way at commencement Dec. 10 at Campbellsville Baptist Church.

The following students have been awarded degrees from Campbellsville University:

•  Alice Susan Underdonk Brewer of Hodgenville, a graduate of North Hardin High School, the daughter of Deloras Underdonk of Radcliff and the late Robert Underdonk, graduated magna cum laude. She graduated with a bachelor of science in early childhood education.

The LaRue County High School Speech Team traveled to George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. Dec. 4-5 for the Patriot Games Speech Invitational. 

Nine LCHS students competed in 15 different events at the tournament that hosted 105 schools from 32 states. Each event had more than 100 students participating, and LCHS students made yet another impressive showing. 

‘Tis the season of drives – food drives, coat drives and toy drives.

One LaRue County High School students has added a twist to those helpful collectibles – a book drive.

Megan Smith, a junior, came up with the idea for a book drive while looking for a project to include with her application to become a Governor’s Scholar.  Students in the program – which can lead to fully-paid college tuition – are required to suggest a community project – but not complete it.

For Traci Peters, new director of Kids Crew, the opportunity to have children in the daycare there is a golden one for the youngsters to learn facets of education upon which they can build.

“We promote child-directed, hands-on activities for our students,” the Pennsylvania native said.

The 38 children enrolled at Kids Crew, located at the LaRue County Board of Education office in Hodgenville, take part in daily lessons that teach skills appropriate to their age level.