A large delegation of Russellville High School and Russellville Middle School students, coaches, and family members made their way to the 31st annual Kentucky Association for Academic Competition Governor’s Cup state finals at the Galt House in Louisville on the weekend of March 17-19. While there, students competed in written composition, quick recall, written assessments, individual future problem solving, and general knowledge tests. 

Students pictured are: Austin Coursey, Adam Williams, Karlee Elrod, Jennifer Wilkerson, Marta Hughes, Cassidy Farwick, Jayden Hammer, Allison Sadler, Matthew Wilkerson, Will Mullen, Taylor Gwynette, Kyran Williams, Maleah Buckner, Benjamin Slack, Brendan Farlee, Chris Williams and Emma Grace Gwynette. (Phillip Wilkerson also attended but was not present for the photograph.)  

The RHS academic team is led by Mrs. Jennifer Rogers, head coach, and Mrs. Donna Wilkerson, future problem solving coach and assistant quick recall coach. Mrs. Tina Shoemake is the head coach of the RMS academic team, with Mrs. Rebecca Gwynette serving as the future problem solving coach.

More than 20,000 students from across the Commonwealth participate in KAAC-sponsored events annually. Competition begins at the district level, moves on to regional competition (for qualifying students), and culminates with state finals. Kentucky Governor’s Cup is the state’s premier academic event.