Education

Robbie Turner was nominated by Ryan Ray, who refers to him as an “awesome student who always gives 100 percent.”

Turner says that his favorite class is anatomy and physiology. He is also involved in choir and speech and drama and participates in the school musical and his church’s youth group.

After graduating, he plans to study medicine and work in the medical field.

An experienced leader has come out of retirement to become interim principal at Williamstown Jr./Sr. High for the rest of the 2009-10 school year.

Dave Johnstone of Edgewood will fill the position left vacant after Misty Buchanan was reassigned within the district.

The 55-year-old retired in September 2009 after spending 20 years as principal in four different schools in northern Kentucky.

Sage Hill is the WMS Student of the Week. She is in the eighth grade.

“Sage has a super personality...a quote that makes me think of her is...’if you expect the best from yourself, you will meet your goals’...she does,” says Steve Sigmon, her English teacher.

Angie Williams, her social studies teacher thinks that “she is a blessing to have in class because of her work ethic, personality and encouragement towards other students.”

Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University recognized 938 graduates at the conclusion of the Fall 2009 semester.

The graduates were honored at commencement ceremonies Dec. 19.

Local EKU graduates include: Sarah Ann Herbstreit of Crittenden, Erica Tina-Marie Anglin of Dry Ridge, Taylor Oren Depp and Chrystal Nichole Varner, both of Williamstown.

University of Louisville

The University of Louisville announced that two local students were among their Fall 2009 graduates.