Kids pick up scholarships in Superintendent's Cup
Author: Tammy Lane • First Posted: Monday, March 15, 2010
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Winners collected trophies and ribboned medals in the annual Superintendent's Cup.
While the Big Blue Nation cheered the Cats in the SEC Tournament, thousands of people turned out Saturday for the Academic Challenge Superintendent’s Cup, an all-day event where students compete for districtwide honors and earn college scholarships.
Some 1,500 elementary kids represented their own teams well at Tates Creek High School, host of the three-contest series. Kids on the first-place teams in the primary and intermediate divisions won four-year college scholarships. Other students also picked up scholarships in individual competitions.
The Academic Challenge program – organized by Fayette County Public Schools and One Community, One Voice – is open to all students in grades 2-5. The goal is to create a culture that encourages children to embrace scholastic excellence, gives students opportunities to compete in rigorous academic contests, and involves parents in their kids’ education.