The Adair County Elementary School, Adair County Middle School, and Adair County High School Academic Teams were recognized this week with a proclamation issued by Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots in recognition of their achievements. All team members were named Honorary Mayors of Columbia.

Coaches: Kate Proctor Clemmons, Jeana Pike, and Dalton Robertson.

TEAM MEMBERS

Adair County Elementary School:

4^th Grade: Luke Collins, Brody Coffey, Londyn Bernard, Kayleigh Peterson-Stapp, Asher Kemp, Susan Schlabach, Hyson Blar, Sawyer Padgett, Braxton Turner, Gabby Held, and Piper Renfro

5^th Grade: Clara Kotter, Jaxton Stephens, Owen Collins, Cash Hare, Catelynn Fugate, Rory Kleckter, and Warren Willis

Adair County Middle School:

6^th Grade: Gabe Erickson

7^th Grade: Ricardo Cantoran-Antle, Dustin Story, Jackson Rexroat, and Kylie Thorpe

8^th Grade: Christopher Armenti, Pierce Stotts, Riley Andrew, Suzy Kotter, and Elaine Cook

Adair County High School:

9^th Grade: Sarah Goforth, Daria Cheng, Ayden Barnett, Alex Goodin, Sky Lambert

10^th Grade: Hannah Kotter, Ian Makranszky, Madison Turner, Sophie Eaton, Skyler Huff, Kendyl Burton, Rae Ritzie, Abby Wheeler, and Summer Graziano

11^th Grade: Abby Kemp and Keeley Kerns

12^th Grade: Bailey Watts, Andrw Zinati, Alex Perkins, and Ben Kingrey

Proclamation

Academic Recognition Month
March, 2025

Whereas, the City of Columbia would like to recognize students in the local school system for their academic achievements;

Whereas, we want to acknowledge the honors received by the academic teams of Adair County High School, Adair County Middle School, and Adair County Elementary School, (and, virtual students), in Columbia and Adair County.

Whereas, these teams and individuals have brought recognition to our local community;

Whereas, we want to recognize the schools, the teachers, the academic instructors and coaches, and the students;

Therefore, the month of March, 2025 has been proclaimed as "Academic Recognition Month" in Columbia, Kentucky.

Pamela Hoots,
Mayor