LMS Academic Team has continued Success at Regional Governor's Cup

Louisa Middle School Finds Success in Region 18 Governor’s Cup Competition

Raceland, KY – February 1, 2014 – After winning its 15^th consecutive District 71 title, the Louisa Middle School Academic Team advanced to compete in Region 18 play. For the second year in a row, Louisa Middle School placed Fourth in Regional Governor’s Cup. In addition to the overall team fourth place finish, the Louisa Middle School Academic Team finished fourth in Quick Recall.

Individual honorees included sixth grader Ashley Hayes who placed #2 in Written Composition and seventh grader Kate Cecil who placed #4 in Language Arts. Carrie Jo Cecil continued her success with a #5 finish in Science and a #1 position in Language Arts. Carrie Jo, who had the only 50 in the state of Kentucky on any test at the District level continued to shine at the Regional level with a 45, the highest score in the state of Kentucky in Language Arts. No other Language Arts student in the state scored higher than 44.

Ashley, Kate and Carrie Jo will advance to compete in State Governor’s Cup at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky, March 15, 16 and 17. Congratulate them and all the LMS Academic Team members for another banner season and wish them the best of luck as they represent your school, your county and the quality education they have received in the Lawrence County School System.

Region 18 includes: Blaine Elementary School (MG), Boyd County Middle School, East Carter Middle School, Fairview High School (MG), Fallsburg Elementary School (MG), George M. Verity Middle School, Louisa Middle School, McKell Middle School, Raceland Worthington Middle School, Rowan County Middle School, Russell Middle School, Sandy Hook/Elliott County Middle School, West Carter Middle School, Wurtland Middle School

Bill and Deana Hammond

LMS Academic Team