Education

Jordan Hall of Taylorsville was among 717 graduates to receive diplomas from Butler University during Spring 2013 Commencement on May 11, earning a degree in history and political science.
Best-selling author John Green addressed the graduates, telling them that their “hero’s journey” would be one of moving “from strength to weakness.” Butler conferred honorary degrees on Green and on veteran Indianapolis educator Martha Mitchell during the ceremony.

Centre College’s 190th Commencement on May 19 saw the largest graduating class in the college’s history. Martha Raddatz, ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent and moderator of the 2012 Vice Presidential Debate, was this year’s featured commencement speaker. She received an honorary doctor of humane letters from Centre during the ceremony.
Two Taylorsville residents were part of the graduation class.

The University of Kentucky has released its dean’s list for the Spring 2013 semester. A total of 5,196 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance.
Students from Spencer County who made the dean’s list are listed below with their year and major:
Rachel Leigh Allgeier, junior, secondary education - English education
Ryan James Barr, senior, human nutrition
Arden Shayn Cooper, sophomore, interior design
Kevin Douglas Herndon, senior, career and technical education

Bland Baird and his “PALS” (Partners in Active Learning Support) visited and taught the students at Spencer County Elementary. The students enjoyed their high energy and teaching techniques.