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Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Arts Caucus. The contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in each Congressional District.

The contest is open to all high school students (grades 9-12). The winning entry selected to represent the Second Congressional District of Kentucky will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol as part of an exhibition comprised of artwork from across the country.

The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, more than 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.

WKU Dual Credit will again be offering UC 100 - College and Career Explorations! This is a one credit hour online course that is designed to help students learn more about themselves and possible careers that fit their goals for the future. WKU instructors will work with students to provide feedback to help them prepare for life after high school.

 GEAR UP Kentucky is excited to open the virtual doors of Take the LEAD (Local Education Advocate Diploma), a free online program designed to help GEAR UP families and communities support student success.

Due to the winter weather and the canceled school days, we are postponing the deadline for the Washington Youth Tour applications until next Wednesday, February 27, 2015. 

Three deserving high school juniors from the Farmers RECC service area may be awarded expense-paid trips to Washington, D.C. from June 12-19, 2015 as participants in the 2014 Rural Electric Washington Youth Tour Program sponsored jointly by Farmers RECC and the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives. This is the 29th year that Farmers RECC has sponsored the Washington Youth Tour Program.

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March 27, 2015