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Teen of the Week

The Paducah Sun’s Teen of the Week program features a different local student each week selected from nominees submitted by high school guidance counselors throughout western Kentucky and southern Illinois. The Teen of the Year is chosen from the weekly winners.

The Teen of the Week sponsor for the 2012 - 2013 school year is Mid-Continent University. Each Monday, the Sun features a different Mid-Continent University Teen of the Week selected from nominees that high school guidance counselors throughout western Kentucky and southern Illinois submit to the Sun. Mid-Continent University will provide each Teen of the Week with a $2,500 annual scholarship to its university, which is renewable for four years. In the spring, a Teen of the Year will be chosen from the weekly winners and will receive a full four-year scholarship to Mid-Continent University, or a cash award of $2,500 paid through The Paducah Sun if the student selects another college to attend.

Teen always seeks to give back
Golf season is wrapping up for Elaney Sommer, but that doesn't mean she won't be bringing her A-game to all other aspects of her final high school year. The 17-year-old Massac County High School s...
Sep 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Emily Ebelhar, a senior at St. Mary High School, is this week’s Mid-Continent University Teen of the Week. REBECCA FELDHAUS | The Sun
Integrity in life governs senior’s future
Emily Ebelhar has experienced quite a few late nights through the years. Despite a 45-minute commute to and from school every day, and numerous extra-curricular activities, Ebelhar said not finishi...
Sep 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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JOHN WRIGHT | The Sun Sam Cox and his mother, Heidi, look at a plaque together after he was named Teen of the Year during a ceremony in the Murray Room of the CFSB Center on the campus of Murray State University on Tuesday.
Tilghman teen earns top honors at Teen of the Year banquet
Sam Cox is an excellent student, but even he didn’t know he was that good. Cox, a senior at Paducah Tilghman High School, was named Teen of the Year at an awards banquet Tuesday night at Murray ...
May 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Family influences Crittenden senior’s future
Where some teenagers rebel against their families, Kaitlin Maynard says hers inspires. The 17-year-old Crittenden County High School senior grew up with a brother who has special needs. It’s ...
Apr 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Marshall soccer standout lends helping hand
Nathan Arant has many passions. Among the Marshall County High School senior’s top priorities are family, friends, church, soccer and the outdoors. As an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting...
Apr 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rachel Smith, a senior at Graves County High School, is this week’s Murray State University Teen of the Week.
Senior shows leadership through involvement
Graves teen plans to use natural talents to pursue political science degree FARMINGTON — Rachel Smith was born to lead. The 17-year-old Graves County High School senior has served as public...
Apr 11, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Summer program prepares teen for lofty goals
MARION — Casey Knox is shooting for the stars. The 18-year-old Crittenden County High School senior has a laundry list of awards and honors. She received the Commonwealth Ambassador Award thi...
Apr 04, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Massac teen exemplifies academic excellence
METROPOLIS, Ill. — Emily Burkhart has a distinction few others can boast: She was honored on her school’s academic wall of fame. The 18-year-old Massac County High School senior earned the wa...
Mar 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Paducah student possesses unique talents
Don’t mess with Parker Shields. The 18-year-old Paducah Tilghman High School senior competed in power lifting until his sophomore year. He broke the national power lifting record in October 2...
Mar 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Teen’s activities shape well-rounded scholar
Ruth Wooten does not act her age. But that’s a good thing. Wooten, a 17-year-old Lone Oak High School senior, displays a mature demeanor comparable to someone twice her age. Why? It could b...
Mar 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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