Academic hard work and the mentors who support it were the focus of the recent STAR Student and Students of Distinction Ceremony, hosted by the Mayfield-Graves County Chamber of Commerce.
The event, held at Mayfield High School, gathered families and educators to celebrate top-performing seniors from both Mayfield and Graves County high schools.
STAR Students are those seniors who earned a score of 28 or higher on the ACT, while Students of Distinction are seniors who have taken the most rigorous high-level classes on their path toward Valedictorian status.
A central part of the evening involved the students naming a teacher, counselor, or mentor who made a significant impact on their education.
STAR Students and their teachers were:
Elida Baten, who chose Mrs. Jaime Moyers
Avery Creason, who chose Mrs. Kayla Jones
Jayden Glisson, who chose Mr. Darrin Abren
Thayer Henley, who chose Mr. Roy Henley
Madelyn Massey, who chose Mr. James McCann
Reid Wheeler, who chose Mr. Jerrod McMillin
Micah Wyatt, who chose Mrs. Kara Dowdy
Students of Distinction and their teacher were:
Zane Cook, who chose Mr. Todd Hatchell
Avery Creason, who chose Mrs. Kayla Jones
Keely Henson, who chose Mrs. Lynn Henderson
Madelyn Massey, who chose Mr. James McCann
Taylor Coyle, who chose Mr. Roy Henley
Micah Wyatt, who chose Mrs. Kara Dowdy
By honoring both the students and their influencers, the Chamber aims to highlight the strong connection between classroom success and community support.