Education

The Carroll County Area Technology Center Skills USA chapter won first place in the leadership event called “Community Service” for their project, “A Place to Sleep,” in the 2013 SkillsUSA Conference and Skills Championship. The championship was held April 3 at the Galt House in Louisville.

The Kentucky National Guard sponsored and judged the event.

Nearly 5,000 students from across Kentucky competed in the Student Technology Leadership Program State Championship March 28 in Lexington. The students represented 400 schools and more than 100 school districts.

Students showed what they know and can do with technology in the arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and many marketable career skills by participating in more than 50 technology categories including student-designed projects, products, services and live demonstrations.

What is your favorite thing about school and why?
“I like first thing in the morning when we work on our board work and then get a chance to get on the Compass program or talk with my friends.”

What is your favorite subject and why?
“My favorite subject was science, but now it is math.”

What was the last book you read? 
“The last book I read was ‘The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood.’”