2012 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Contest Winners
2012 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest Winners
Elementary-Primary (K-3rd)
First Place: Tommy E. Wright (3rd Grade)
Shearer Elementary School (Clark County)
Elementary-Intermediate (4th & 5th Grade)
First Place: Madison Mitchell (5th Grade)
Concord Elementary (McCracken County)
Second Place: Hayden Faughn (5th Grade)
Concord Elementary (McCracken County)
Third Place: Alex Ethridge (5th Grade)
Trigg Co. Intermediate (Trigg County)
Middle School
First Place: Ruby Clare (7th Grade)
McKell Middle School (Greenup County)
Second Place: Sarah Meadows (7th Grade)
McKell Middle School (Greenup County)
Third Place: Natalie Lester (7th Grade)
McKell Middle School (Greenup County)
High School
First Place: David Stevens (9th Grade)
Henry Clay High School (Fayette County)
Second Place: Anne-Marie Piace (9th Grade)
Henry Clay High School (Fayette County)
Third Place: Zachary Byrd (9th Grade)
Henry Clay High School (Fayette County)
2012 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visual Arts Contest Winners
Elementary-Primary
First Place: Tyler Barnes (3rd Grade)
McNabb Elementary School (Paducah Independent)
Second Place: Xavier Jones (3rd Grade)
McNabb Elementary School (Paducah Independent)
Third Place: Camari Peppers (3rd Grade)
McNabb Elementary School (Paducah Independent)
Elementary-Intermediate
First Place: Grant Neltner (5th)
Blessed Sacrament School (Diocese of Covington)
Second Place: Catherine Kremer (5th)
Blessed Sacrament School (Diocese of Covington)
Third Place: Catlin Wolfe (4th)
Newport Intermediate (Newport)
Middle School
First Place: Anna Loring (8th)
J. Graham Brown School (Jefferson County)
Second Place: Scout Peterson Scherer (8th)
J. Graham Brown School (Jefferson County)
Third Place: Lydia Schweickart (8th)
J. Graham Brown School (Jefferson County)
High School
First Place: Dexter Banks (12th)
Mercer County High School (Mercer County)
Second Place: Bea Zlatkis (11th)
Campbellsville High School (Campbellsville Independent)
Third Place: Nan Kultrailaka (11th)
Campbellsville High School (Campbellsville Independent)
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MLK Events Around The State |
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Community Diversity Breakfast
January 14, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.
Benham School House Inn
Benham, KY
For more information contact:
Carolyn Sundy 606-589-3052
Andrea Massey 606-589-3064
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You are invited to attend the Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation & Musical Salute Monday, January 16th at 6:30 p.m. in Newlin Hall at the Norton Center for the Arts at Centre College.
The Kentucky State University Concert Choir will present a musical tribute in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. King. This nationally recognized choir, under the direction of Dr. Carl M. Smith, along with the Centre College Choir and choirs from Danville, Boyle, and Mercer County high schools, will present selections that highlight Dr. King’s success and rise to worldwide prominence. This celebration will definitely represent “A Day On – Not a Day Off” as the Norton Center stage will host over 150 performers participating in this musical salute to Dr. King.
Please call the Office of Diversity at 859-238-6223 or J.H. Atkins at 236-5818 to receive donated tickets.
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Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government & University of Kentucky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commemoration
Monday, January 16, 2012 at Lexington Center Heritage Hall
http://www.uky.edu/MLK/participate.html
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Coretta Scott King Spirit of Ivy Luncheon
11:30am, Saturday, January 14, 2012
Embassy Suits, Newtown Pike
Lexington,KY
http://www.akalexington.org/AKAEvents.asp
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Education Is King
A Special Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
University of Louisville-Simmons College of Kentucky
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM
St. Stephen Church
1018 South 15th Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40210
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service
Campbellsville University
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Guest Speaker: Dr. F. Bruce Williams
http://www.columbiamagazine.com/index.php?sid=49204
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Mission |
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. State Commission is composed of members appointed by the Governor from diverse backgrounds in Kentucky life, including persons associated with labor, industry, commerce, government, civil rights, education, youth organizations, sports, fine arts, and entertainment.
The Commission’s mission statement is to:
• Promote the Holiday as an occasion to reflect on the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Encourage appropriate ceremonies and activities relating to the King Holiday.
• Promote community service in honor of the principles taught by Dr. King.
• Provide advice and assistance to local governments and private organizations with respect to observance of the Holiday.
• Promote the Holiday for interracial cooperation and youth antiviolence initiatives.
• Whereas, we honor this mortal man, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who gave the ultimate sacrifice; therefore, it is the Commission’s intention to promote unity, equality, and justice for all people in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the United States, and the world.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission |
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Commission members include:
Kirby Bennett
Eileen Cackowski
Vivian Johnson
Rosie Moosnick
Sheila Kavanaugh
V. Ann Newman
Yvette Smith, Chair
Sherwood Thompson
Melvin Turner
Ron L. Walker, Jr.
Wanda Washington
Lawrence Winburn
Tiffany Yeast
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Links |
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The King Center
King Day National Day of Service
To register your MLK event or to find MLK Day service projects please click here: http://www.mlkday.gov/
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The Governor's Awards for Volunteerism and Service |
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The Governor’s Awards for Volunteerism and Service call for nominations,
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