iLEAD Academy recognized its Senior Class of 2023 at an outdoor ceremony at Smith-Berry Vineyard and Winery.
Director Jenna Gray gave an emotional and uplifting address to the students from Carroll, Henry, Gallatin, Owen and Trimble counties. She called them the “transition class” because they had to make so many transitions throughout their years at iLEAD, most notably transitioning to an entirely online education during the COVID pandemic.
This class, however, was always able to make the best of their given situation, according to Gray. “This class approaches life with humor. They find ways to laugh,” she said. “Let’s remember how you transition from one scenario to another and somehow find a way to make us laugh.”
As graduation approaches, the seniors will begin their next transition into adulthood and professional careers. “Embrace this new period of your life as you set out for a new and exciting journey,” Gray said. “Keep moving forward to create your best life. You are incredible.”
Senior Honors
The following Carroll County seniors were honored:
Richard Cayton-Wright: Engineering and computer science pathway completer; passed end of year exams for both; certified in Autodesk Fusion & Inventor, Data Analytics and Python; four-year TSA competitor; TSA officer; academic excellence with distinction; meets postsecondary readiness for academics and career; bronze work readiness seal; completed associate of science degree and plans to attend the University of Kentucky to study aerospace engineering.
Mallory Coghill: Biomedical business pathway concentrator; three-year HOSA competitor; three-year member of National honor Society; HOSA and NHS officer; meets postsecondary readiness for academics and career; silver work readiness seal; plans to attend Bellarmine University to study healthcare administration or communications.
Madigan Coulter: Engineer completer and Computer Science pathway concentrator; passed end of year exams for both; certified in Autodesk Fusion & Microsoft IC3 G6; four-year TSA computer; four-year member of National Honors Society; TSA and NHS officer; academic excellence with distinction; meets postsecondary readiness for academics and career; bronze work readiness seal; completed associate of science degree and plans to attend University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of Engineering.
Andrew Frye: Computer Science and Biomedical pathway concentrator; Engineering pathway completer; passed end-of-program exams for both; certified in Autodesk Inventor & Fusion, MTA Python, JAVA and Unity; four-year TSA competitor; four-year National Honors Society member; NHS officer; Governor’s Scholar; 30+ ACT Club; academic excellence with high distinction; meets postsecondary readiness for academics and career; bronze work readiness seal; completed associate of science degree and plans to attend University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of Engineering to study bioengineering.
Austin Hicks: Engineering pathway concentrator; certified in Autodesk Fusion; TSA competitor; meets postsecondary readiness for academics and career; plans to attend Midway University to study mathematics.
Trenton Imus: Computer Information Technology pathway concentrator; meets postsecondary readiness for academics and career; silver work readiness seal; completed associate of arts degree and plans to attend Berea University to study computer science.
Brayden Rice: Computer Science pathway completer; passed end-of-program exam; certified in Testout PC Pro and IC3 Level 1; meets postsecondary readiness for academics and career; bronze work readiness seal; plans to attend JCTC for the Applied Process Technology program with Future 42.
Averie Schaub: Nursing pathway completer through Carroll County Area Technology Center; certified in CPR, first aid and as a CNA; three-year HOSA competitor; HOSA officer; HOSA state scholarship recipient; academic excellence with high distinction; meets postsecondary readiness for academics and career; bronze work readiness seal; completed Associate of Science degree and plans to attend NKU to complete Bachelor of Science of Nursing.
