June 19, 2013
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.

Fulton teen earns backing from teachers
HICKMAN — Few high school students are as highly respected by their teachers and faculty members as Ginelle Bess. The 18-year-old Fulton County High School senior is an all-around excellent s...
Mar 07, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Graves teen takes serious approach to academics
MAYFIELD — Kelsey Colley strives for perfection. Not that it’s always easy. The 18-year-old Graves County High School senior spends hours each night doing homework and studying. “I cried th...
Feb 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tilghman teen displays work ethic, compassion
Andee Shannon is passionate about many things: cross country running, track, soccer and her church. But above all, Shannon is passionate about people. The 17-year-old Paducah Tilghman High Sc...
Feb 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Eclectic Marshall teen sets high standards
DRAFFENVILLE — For Summer Davis, the sky’s the limit. The 18-year-old Marshall County High School senior gets involved in as many activities as she can. A few of her personal interests are ...
Feb 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Teen uses sterling reputation to serve others
Who says smart kids can’t have social skills? Andrew Stricklin, a 17-year-old Lone Oak High School senior, smashes that stereotype. For starters, Stricklin is a founding member of the Paducah...
Feb 07, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Level-headed teen reaches for business success
MAYFIELD — Sarah Hamby means business. The 17-year-old Mayfield High School senior has been a member of Future Business Leaders of America since 2007. She served as historian in the 2009-2010...
Jan 31, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Senior excels at soccer, chemistry, newspaper
Taylor Cook never takes a break. The 18-year-old Paducah Tilghman High School senior and girls’ soccer team captain plays the sport year round: school team during regular season and an indoor...
Jan 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Fulton teen juggles varied talents, personalities
FULTON — You could say Jack Jones has multiple personalities. His first personality: the outdoors aficionado. In his down time, you can find Jones scuba diving, hunting, camping, hiking, rapp...
Jan 17, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Teen uses Middle College to push further
We forget how much young people pick up. We’re reminded when well-spoken 17-year-olds of the 3.9 grade-point average variety tell us. Before Nicholas Dean enrolled in the inaugural class of...
Jan 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tilghman teen demonstrates multiple talents
Smart, athletic, musically talented and driven, Stephanie Durbin might be the prototype for the perfect high school student. Durbin, a 17-year-old Paducah Tilghman High School senior, is a si...
Jan 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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