Contact: Tammy Lane • First Posted: Monday, February 6, 2012

Winburn Middle School dominated its 16-team field in the 2012 Governor’s Cup regional competition, which concluded Feb. 4. Winburn finished first in the Region 15 standings, including the future problem-solving and quick recall contests. Lexington Traditional Magnet School edged Edythe J. Hayes Middle School for the overall runner-up spot.

The Governor’s Cup was founded in 1986 as a way to promote and reward outstanding academic achievement. It has since become Kentucky’s premier academic competition. 

FCPS team standings / Region 15

• 1^st Winburn Middle School
• 2^nd Lexington Traditional Magnet School
• 3^rd Edythe J. Hayes Middle School
• 4^th Beaumont Middle School
• 6^th Jessie M. Clark Middle School
• 10^th (tied) Morton, Southern and Bryan Station

A contest consists of eight events: five written assessment exams, composition (on-demand writing), future problem-solving and quick recall (also known as quiz bowl).

Individual winners

• Math: Theo Livas, Winburn.
• Science: Thirushan Wignakumar, Winburn.
• Social studies: Angelina Shi, Winburn.
• Language arts: Jacob Ferguson, Winburn.
• Arts and humanities: Kyra Seevers, Beaumont.
• Composition: Amelia Rogers, Edythe J. Hayes.

Hume Sportsmanship Award: Jessie Clark Middle School.

For scores and further details, visit www.kaac.com. (Click on “Governor’s Cup results” in the quick links, choose middle grades “regional,” then type the school name in the search box.)

Elementary students participate in district and regional contests. The middle grades and high school divisions include district, regional and state competition. This year’s state finals are March 10-12.

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