Events

Bronze, Silver, Gold.All part of the Olympics. Marcie Blandford won a gold medal this summer in the Summer State games in the 200m dash and a silver medal in the shot put. In the state softball competition, Chris Addington and Dustin Austin were on teams that won the silver medal.

Going away for 5 weeks in the summer to a college campus was no problem for Julia Morgan, Kevin Reel , and Grant Todd. They participated in the Governors Scholar program at Centre College .

Others studied out of state as part of Lead America. Trevor Scott traveled to Chicago, Chris Conkright to Washington , DC and Audra Owsley to Washington also.

Apollo is proud of its Air Force Junior ROTC!! At the Kentucky Summer Leadership School Ryan Hatfield was selected as the Honor Graduate, the top cadet at the school. Ashley Bidwell ranked second in the final standing. Spenser Girten was the academic trophy winner for the top score on the final exam. Recognized among the top 15 cadets as distinguished graduates: Ashley Bidwell, Spenser Girten, Aaron Layson, Kevin Hardesty, and Ben Shaw.

The following students passed the KOSSA last spring. This assessment covers those skill standards that are taught in career preparation courses. The certificates are endorsed by industry representatives in KY and are also signed by the Governor of KY.

Child Development

Melissa Bolling

Communications

Matthew Cecil
Walter Johnson
Bradley Moore

Family Services

Melissa Bolling
Jodie Gholson
Madeliene Hunt
Detona Wilson

Financial Services

Nicole Hagan

Technology Education

Chris Conkright
Travis McMaine
Trevor Scott

To be a member of NHS you must have a high GPA. These students have earned the right to be in NHS:

Madison Brooks
Kristen Carden
Katie Carpenter
TJ Daugherty
Bethany Flahardy
Heather Frizzell
Erica Frizzell
Sarah Fuller
Ryan Hendrix
Sarah Kuegel
Alyssa Mayes
Abby Newcom
Grace Oh
Whitney Roach
Elizabeth Seeber
Courtney Smiley
Jeremy Taylor
Alma Poiles
Courtney Wilhoyte
Jaclynne Grosse
Evan Holcomb
Taiwanna Tutt

Our academic team is known state-wide. I would like to invite to the stage: Thomas Cameron, Rose Krzton-Presson, Elizabeth Rogers, Ryan Seabolt, Lauren Thomas, and Ian Wilkey Particiapating in the 2005 National Academic Championship in Arlington , Virginia were Thomas, Rose, Elizabeth, Ryan, and Ian . The 2005 KAAC Governors Cup State finalist were Thomas, Elizabeth, Ryan, Lauren, and Ian. The 2005 Academic Worldquest State finalist- Thomas, Elizabeth, Ryan, Lauren, Ian. Congratulations students for your accomplishments!!

The 9th grade academic team placed 3rd in the state!! Members were: Derrick Gauselan, Alex Krampe, Cheryl Kreke, Rose Krzton-Presson, Emily Jones, Matt Reynolds, Courtney Schisler, Alison Schroeder, Lauren Thomas, Whitney Thomas, Chelsea Tipmore, and Kaytee Williams. Congratulations!!

Only a small percentage of high school students throughout the country are named semi-national merit finalist. Apollo is proud to have one--- Ian Wilkey.

The 2004-2005 FFA awards. The Apollo FFA was rated the #1 FFA chapter in KY. The chapter was the state runner-up in the KY community development contest. The Apollo FFA was the state fair champion in corn exhibits and placed second in the wheat and soybean exhibits. Individual awards:

Susan and Sarah Kuegel have been selected to participate in the national talent showcase at the national FFA convention in October
Agriculture mechanics team was the state runner-up,team members- Cory Warren, Jesse Goodall, Kyle Thompson, and Kody Vanover
3rd in the state job interview contest- Jimmy Gilles
Agronomy team placed 3 rd in the state- Brandon Gilles, Tyler Thompson, Bryan Kuegel, Blake Hamilton

The National Association for Agriculture Education recognized Mr. Tucker, Mr. Morgan, and Mr. Story for having the outstanding agriculture program in KY for 2004-2005.

Mr. James Morgan was recently elected as the state president of the KY Ag Teachers Association.
Mr. Aaron Tucker was recently elected as the state treasurer of the KY Ag Teachers Association.

A relatively new club is making a big impact at Apollo..FCCLA. The following have won awards:

Jacqueline Staples-Be A Part of it Award

Step One Awards:

Megan Abell
Kim Armstrong
Keasha Bryant
Brandy Calhoun
Emily Cecil
Grittany Ellzey
Keely Frey
Stevie Gist
Brittany Johnson
Amy Kuegel
Stephanie Lossie
Melissa Newton
Alyssa Oller
Kourtney Page
Breanne Price
Martin Pruden
Shane Raley
Lacey Roberts
Paige Rummage
Devon Smith
Lindsey Tapp
Jessica Wathen
Jessica West
Jamie Whitaker
Brad Wright

The top 10 Sophomores:

Ian Flener
Hannah Greer
Nathan Kitchens
Alyssa Oller
Courtney Schlisler
Alison Schroeder
Kelsey Wills
Cody Thomas
Elizabeth Harpe
Cheryl Kreke

To introduce the 2005-2006 FBLA officers, Brittany Gray the President

Vice President-Jennifer Masterson
Secretary-Jaclynne Grosse
Reporter-Julia Morgan
Treasurer-Nicole Hagan
Historian-Kristen Carden
Parliamentarian-Amber Satterfield

These next students are to be commended for perfect attendance:

Melissa Ballard
Jordan Fulkerson
Tim Gant
Hannah Greer
Stephanie Lossie
David Oh
Thomas OHearn
Michael Pearre
Martin Pruden
Matthew Schrecker
Linsey Tapp
Cody Thomas
Lauren Thomas
Tyler Thompson
Daniel Warner
Corey Wathen
Kelsey Wills
Brittany Belcher
Dustin Blair
Rob Cameron
Halie Medkiff
Barry Mordukhaeve
Derrick Statts
Morgan Sumner
Chris Taylor
Casey Cambron
Kevin Coomes
Jordan Lyons
Wesley Mulligan
Charles Nix
TC Shew
Eric Stein
Mayerly Wilson
Michelle Barnett
Heather Boone
David Fulkerson
Roger Fuqua
Kristi Lanham
Dustin McCubbins
Haskel Serrano
Melissa Settles
Michael Tucker

Wish you could speak a foreign language? You are not alone. But some students are striving towards that goal. The following placed in the top 10 in the state on the national Spanish exam in March:

1st year Spanish: Allyssa Oller, Matt Thomas, Courtney Schisler
2nd year with outside experience: 1 st place Nicholas Bustamante
3rd year bilingual: 1 st place Alma Poiles
4th level: Ian Wilkey, Ashley Warren

The following students placed in the top three in Regional Foreign Language competition at Western Kentucky University in march:

Level 1: Courtney Atherton
Level 2: Jeremy Taylor, Barry Bordiukhave, Ryan Hendrix, Amanda N. Payne, Grace Oh
Level 3: Sarah Fuller
Level 4 Ashley Warren, Ian Wilkey

Regional first and second place winners Jeremy Taylor, Grace Oh, Ian Wilkey and Ashley Warren competed at the state Foreign Language competition at UK . Ashley Warren placed 1st in state in listening comprehension of Spanish. Ashley will be recognized tomorrow at the Kentucky World Language Teacher's conference at the Hyatt-Regency in Louisville . She will receive the Kendall Smith Kentucky Star Award for her first place finish at the state competition, Congratulations!!

The top 10 Juniors

Katie Carpenter
Sarah Fuller
TJ Daugherty
Ryan Hendrix
Wei Ji
Sarah Kuegel
Sarah Flaim
Grace Oh
Roel Flores
Erica Frizzell

AP courses are tough, but Derek Swartz took AP US History and scored a 4.well enough to earn college credit.

Each Spring, Apollo host the Technology Fair. This fair would not be possible without the hard work of STLP students. We thank you! Winners in the technical division of the tech fair include:

2nd place IB computer science-Jeremy Glass, TC Shew

Non-technical division:

1st place Foreign Language-Delana Hill, Carrie Gentry, Erica May, Branden Payton
2nd place ENL-Blake Warren

It is tough to compete at the state level. But Apollo is proud to introduce some All-State members

All state Band- Jessica Lynn
All State Orchestra -Grace Oh, David Oh, Andrea Vanover, and Matt Booth
All State Chorus -Jenifer Thoele, Tiawanna Tutt, Andrea Knight, Jesse Iszak, Emily Crone, Courtney Schisler, Kaytee Williams, Stormy Taylor

Top 10 Seniors

Grant Todd
Ian Wilkey
Ashley Warren
Carrie Gentry
Travis McMaine
Lisa Crowley
Delana Hill
Katie Hagan
Heather Young
Chris Conkright

Our work is scored internationally! The following students scored a 4 or higher on IB exams taken last May:

Art

Ashley Boswell

Math

Ryan Seabolt
Ian Wilkey
Travis McMaine
Elizabeth Rogers
Katie Hagan
Chris Conkright
Grant Todd
Kevin Reel

Computer Science

Branden Payton
TC Shew
Casey Cambron
Lisa Crowley
Ian wilkey
Carrie Gentry
Delana Hill
Travis McMaine
Amber Satterfield
Ryan Seabolt

The following seniors are working toward the full IB diploma:

Sabrina Chapman
Evan Holcomb
Maxson Overby
Branden payton
Ian Wilkey
Lisa Crowley
Carrie Gentry
Natalie Johnson

The following juniors have begun the full IB diploma program:

Erica Frizzell
Heather Frizzell
Barry Mordukhaev
Rory Brown

Wow!! A 4.0. What an accomplishment of these students. They have "No Fear!"

From 2004-2005 either semester

Cassandra Berry
Danielle Bethel
Carrrie Bradley
Katie Carpenter
April Cooper
TJ Daugherty
Wesley Dunn
Bethany Flahardy
Ian Flener
Jordan Fulkerson
Sarah Fuller
Jodie Gholson
Ellen Gray
Hannah Greer
Nicole Hagan
Elizabeth Harpe
Travis Huff
Wei Ji
Emily Jones
Nathan Kitchens
Cheryl Kreke
Christy Lee
Madeline Neel
Alyssa Oller
Amanda Oller
Matt Reynolds
Joseph Riney
Jill Risse
Courtney Schisler
Alison Schroeder
Trevor Scott
Chasity Thomas
Cody Thomas
Lauren Thomas
Whitney Thomas
Chelsea Tipmore
Grant Todd
Ashley Warren
Kaytee Williams
Kelsey Wills

Mr. T. comes back out.

Mr. Purcell comes on stage and you are finished.