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Gateway Urban Center Kicks Off Healthy Happy Hour Series

Submitted by Gateway Community and Technical College
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 4:37pm

COVINGTON, KY — Gateway Community and Technical College has begun a new Healthy Happy Hour Series of fun, informative family activities at its Urban Center in downtown Covington at 525 Scott Boulevard. The activities are free of charge and open to the public.

“The activities are designed to help Covington become a healthier, happier community,” said Michael Lee, Gateway director of inclusion and cultural initiatives. “They are part of our outreach to bring the community into Gateway where we make success happen.”

The series began May 7 with Zumba classes that continue for another five weeks on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. “It’s not too late to come and have fun in these Latin-inspired, dance-fitness classes led by licensed instructor Y’Vonne Burkart,” Lee said.

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Highlands HS junior is finalist for The Goddard School scholarship

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 1:06pm
Highlands HS junior is finalist for The Goddard School scholarship

FORT THOMAS, KY (FOX19) - Lindsey Franxman, a resident of Crestview Hills and a junior at Highlands High School, is 1 of 3 National Finalists for a $10,000 scholarship from The Goddard Schools.

Lindsey attended The Goddard School of Crestview Hills.

Voting for Lindsey happening on Facebook through Sunday, May 19 at 5pm.

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NKU students to distribute over $18,000 to local nonprofits

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 2:37pm
NKU students to distribute over $18,000 to local nonprofits

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY (FOX19)  - Northern Kentucky University students have invested $18,550 in 12 nonprofit organizations during the Spring 2013 semester as part of the university’s nationally recognized Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project.

The grants will support a neighborhood gardening and healthy foods project, drug and alcohol treatment, AIDS awareness, displays at a local history museum and other community needs.

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Gateway to Recognize Outstanding Students at May 14 Awards Convocation

Submitted by Gateway Community and Technical College
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 4:44pm
Gateway to Recognize Outstanding Students at May 14 Awards Convocation

COVINGTON, KY — Gateway Community and Technical College will recognize the exemplary academic, leadership and technical performance of 188 students, including 106 scholarship recipients, Tuesday at its annual Night of Excellence. The convocation will take place at 7 p.m. at Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills, Ky.

Rani Clark and David Strange, both of Ft. Thomas, received top honors as recipients of the J.D. Patton Award for academic and technical excellence. The Phi Theta Kappa academic honorary earned the award for best student organization of the year.

Recipients are selected by faculty and staff committees and academic divisions based on student performance. Individual students receiving awards, include:

Award Winner, City, Award Name

Courtney Griffith, Alexandria, Pharmacy Technician Award

Sarah Metcalf, Alexandria, Early Childhood Education Outstanding Academic 
       Achievement

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Highlands Middle School science students win first place eCYBERMISSION challenge

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 3:10pm
Highlands Middle School science students win first place eCYBERMISSION challenge

FORT THOMAS, KY (FOX19) - Highlands Middle School identified QUEST science students won first place in Kentucky at the 2012-13 eCYBERMISSION competition. The competition ran from October 2012 through February 2013 with notice of final results given on May 1.

Highlands Middle School 7th grade team, the “Bluejays,” won first place in Kentucky in the competition and were one of the top four teams in the Southeast region. The students each won $1,000 savings bonds and are featured on the eCYBERMISSION website at www.ecybermission.com. Members of the team are Samantha Lohner, Alex Stieby, Bonny Lemma and Natalie Reed.

The “Bluejays” completed a project on food psychology using different colored cupcakes. The students found that the color of food greatly affects the choices we make in our eating.  In their research they found that red was an appetite stimulant while blue was an appetite suppressant.

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Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson to Speak at Gateway Commencement May 15

Submitted by Gateway Community and Technical College
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 8:54am

COVINGTON, KY (FOX19) — Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson will be the commencement speaker May 15 at Gateway Community and Technical College’s 12th annual graduation ceremony, according to Dr. Ed Hughes, college president and CEO.

“We are delighted that the lieutenant governor could join us for this milestone event in our students’ lives,” Dr. Hughes said. “We believe Lt. Gov. Abramson’s example of achievement and community service will be inspiring to our graduates.”

The class of 2013 numbers 845 graduates who have earned a total of 1,464 credentials. The credential count exceeds the number of graduates because students may earn more than one credential.  The credential breakdown includes 362 associate degrees, 93 technical diplomas and 1,009 certificates. 

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Students from Highlands High School to sign letters of intent

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 4:11pm
Students from Highlands High School to sign letters of intent

FORT THOMAS, KY (FOX19)  - Three Highlands High School athletes will sign letters of intent on Tuesday, May 14. The signings will be held at Highlands High School and are open to the public.

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