The Russellville Area Technology Center hosted its annual Awards Night on May 9.

The event was a celebration of hard work and commitment for the students enrolled in our programs. The Russellville Tech Center has a strong partnership with the business and industry of Logan County and we are committed to meeting their needs as we prepare our students for the world of work.

We provide our students with skills necessary to be successful in each program area and we embed real life examples of academics used in their career pathways.

In addition, we have added a "work ethics" component that rewards students for attendance, punctuality, hard work, leadership skills, and respect. Each of our programs recognized five students with an "Inspiring Excellence Award" that acknowledge students for great attendance, punctuality, hard work, leadership skills, and respect. Six students also received the Principal's Award of Excellence.

The following students received awards:

Principal's Award of Excellence- Addie Hendley (RHS), Chris Mayes (TCCHS), Cierra Johnson (LCHS), Kaitlyn Oakley (RHS), Braden Poore (LCHS), Kyle Vaughn (LCHS). Accounting-Makenzie Belcher (LCHS), Harley McKeown (LCHS), Tommy Krohn (LCHS), Nick Sandlin (LCHS), Carly Speck (LCHS). Administrative Support- Blayke Bingham (LCHS), Alexis Clayton (LCHS), Loreal Cheaney (RHS), Haley Hines (LCHS), Taylor Horton (LCHS). Automotive Technology- David Benton (TCCHS), Dusty Coker (LCHS), Houston Dennis (TCCHS), Jeffrey Lemons (TCCHS), John York (LCHS). C.A.D.- Jacob Burton (LCHS), Travis Collins (LCHS), Shelby Creek (LCHS), Matthew Edgar (LCHS), Daniel Walker (LCHS). Electricity- Clayton Atkinson (LCHS), Dalton Furlow (LCHS), William Oliver (LCHS), Sebastian Rolett (LCHS), Braden Stranger (LCHS). Health Sciences- Jaylyn McMurry (RHS), Micah Naylor (RHS), Desirae Powell (LCHS), Torrie Pollard (LCHS), Audrey Wells (LCHS). Information Technology- Caleb Cassady (LCHS), Austin Coursey (RHS), Matthew Garner (LCHS), Nicole Horton (LCHS), Deserae Tucker (LCHS). Machine Tool- Clayton Atkinson (LCHS), Jesse Kelly (LCHS), Wyatt Knuckles (LCHS), Andrew Lemons (LCHS), Brandon McGhee (TCCHS). Welding Technology- Seth Bagby (LCHS), Dusty Coker (LCHS), Jared Flatt (RHS), Jesse Lashley (LCHS), Dylan Moore (LCHS).

The Marvin Gill Carver Outstanding Electricity Student went to William Oliver from LCHS. Student Chris Mayes from TCCHS was selected for the Luther Bagwell Outstanding Machinist Award. The Chester Vincent Outstanding Welding Student was awarded to Nick Coleman of LCHS.

In addition to the program awards, Rotary’s President Joe Ross recognized students who received the Rotary Scholarship, and Tom Harned, Executive Director of Logan Economic Development recognized students who received the Work Keys Certificates. He also shared that Logan County is a Work Ready Community and emphasized the importance of the Work Keys Certificate in the process. Harned talked about how important a skilled workforce is to attracting business and industry to our community.

Mr. Harned’s generosity and support didn’t stop there; he also graciously presented Principal Elizabeth Frogue with a check to help support Russellville Area Technology Center.

State Representative Martha Jane King presented citations to students who participated at the regional and state Student Organization competitions. While, Machine Tool instructor Mitch Cundiff recognized students that scored well on the Kentucky Occupational Skills Standards (KOSSA) test.