Class of 2025: AP Scholar Awards 2025-05-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Natalie Bardin. AP Scholar Awards were presented to Bailey Watts (left) and Joseph Kotter (right) on Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2025, at the Senior Awards ceremony held in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Class of 2025: DAR Award 2025-05-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Natalie Bardin. Melanie Wrensch presented the DAR Outstanding Cadet Medal to Robert Trent Bottoms on Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2025, at the Senior Awards ceremony held in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Class of 2025: US Marine Corps Recognition 2025-05-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Natalie Bardin. Sgt. James Young (at right) presented a US Marine Corps Recognition Award to Dylan Baker (at left) on Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2025, at the Senior Awards ceremony held in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Class of 2025: US Marine Corps Awards 2025-05-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Natalie Bardin. Sgt. James Young presented US Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Awards to Easton Jessie (far right) and Jazlyn Kemp (middle right) on Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2025, at the Senior Awards ceremony held in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium. Sgt. Young presented a US Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Achievement Award to Joseph Cotter (middle left), and a US Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award to Carlee Huckabee, (pictured at left). Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Zion National Park, Utah (1 of 2) 2025-05-20 - Zion National Park, southwest Utah - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "This image is from the 'grand finale' spot at the end of the Canyon Overlook Trail. A very popular hike in Zion, and one of my favorites. It's one of the shorter hikes, with not much of an elevation gain and the added bonus of seeing most of the canyon from above. Plus, if you have a fear of heights, and want to engage that fear, you can walk as close to the fence as you dare! Hey, even I got up the nerve and touched the fence! Parking is limited for this hike. One tiny spot near the entrance of the tunnel through the mountain and a few further down the road, adding another 1/4 mile to the hike. Even if you can't score a spot, the drive from the canyon floor to the top of the mountain and through the tunnels as well as the viewing the geological formations on top of the mountain (Checkerboard Mesa in particular) makes it a must see and highly recommended to be included in your itinerary. From this road, you'll be on the route that takes you to Bryce Canyon National Park, and Mossy Cave trail (part of Bryce) as well as the State Parks; Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Red Rock and Kodachrome. There's also a couple slot canyons near Bryce as well. We hiked into Willis Creek slot canyon on this trip...but more on that later." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Congratulations to CU grad Kaylee Campbell 2025-05-20 - Taylor County, KY - Photo from family collection. Kaylee Campbell delivered the acceptance speech on behalf of her 2025 graduating class to Campbellsville University President Joseph Hopkins' Charge to seniors. She moves into the next chapter of her educational career goals this fall as she enters CU's College of Chiropractics. Her Mom shared, "We are so thankful for everyone who has supported Kaylee along the way." The joy and gratitude shows each of the faces in this keepsake picture. From left are: William Feese, Betty Sue Feese, Shannon Campbell, Brent Campbell, Kaylee Campbell, Allee Campbell, Steve Campbell, Rita Campbell, Renae Smith, Evan Hammond and Jamie Hammond. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Memorial Day Program at VFW Post 6097 Columbia 2025-05-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Joe Hare. The public is invited to the Memorial Day program at VFW Post 6097 Columbia beginning at 2pmCT at the Post located at 500 Greenhills Road, Columbia KY. The program will begin in the VFW Hall with guest speaker Neal Owsley, and then move outside for the laying of the wreaths to honor our fallen comrades. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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