March is Academic Recognition Month in Columbia, per a proclamation Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots signed Tuesday.
Hoots visited the Adair County Board of Education Tuesday afternoon to sign the proclamation; present individual awards of achievement to elementary, middle, and high school academic team members; and offer words of encouragement to the students.
The mayor was joined by Adair County Supt. Dr. Pam Stephens, academic team coaches from the three schools, and each of the team members. “I’m so excited to be here and honor you all for your success,” Hoots told the students.
The proclamation reads as follows:
Whereas, the City of Columbia would like to recognize students in the local school system for their academic achievements;
Whereas, we want to acknowledge the honors received by the academic teams of Adair County High School, Adair County Middle School, and Adair County Elementary School (and virtual students) in Columbia and Adair County.
Whereas, these teams and individuals have brought recognition to our local community;
Whereas, we want to recognize the schools, the teachers, the academic instructors and coaches, and the students;
Therefore, the month of March, 2022, has been proclaimed as Academic Recognition Month in Columbia, Kentucky.
Pamela Hoots
Mayor
Individual team members are listed below:
ACES
Riley Andrew
Christopher Armenti
Alaynah Bayuk
Madison Burkhardt
Addison Chapman
Elaine Cook
Lily Coots
Wiley Feese
Chloe Grider
RyAnna Hale
Rocky Klingberg
Suzy Kotter
Patrick Oliver
Bently Petty
Ellie Staten
Mia Stephens
Pierce Stotts
Cole Stockton
Maddie Wethington
Coaches: Jeana Pike and Lisa Newell-Hare
ACMS
Hannah Kotter
Angelia Bell
Bobby Bell
Sarah Goforth
Emma Berry
Joshua Evans
Natalea Kaylor
Emily Hart
Samantha Oliver
Abby Kemp
Jay Burton
Briana Hillock
Coaches: Mattie Harmon, Keaton Coomer, and Jeremy Costello
ACHS
Bailey Watts
Ronan Flaherty
Joseph Kotter
Amber Loy
Abby Claywell
Caylin Coffman
Ada Gass
Trevir Andrews
Tristin Andrews
Andrew Zinati
Coach: Brett Reliford
