Congratulations to our 2003 PDK/UK scholarship winner, Casey Humkey. Casey graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School this spring, and plans to major in Elementary Education when she attends Western Kentucky University this fall. She is pictured here with her father, Steve Humkey, and Al Cinson, the director of the PDK-UK Foundation.

Casey's acceptance speech is now on line!

Here are some of Casey's accomplishments while a student at PLD:

Grade 9: Student Council Representative, French Club, Key Club, SADD (students against drunk driving), FCA (fellowship of Christian athletes), Beta Club, National Beta Club, Academic Booster Club Award, Broadway Christian Church Youth Group, Broadway Christian Church Teen Choir, Chorus, Women’s Ensemble, French Class, Varsity Swim Team, JV Track Team, Powderpuff Football, See You at the Pole, Lifeguard (CPR and first aid certification) Awards Varsity swim team, “Most responsible team member”, Honor Roll of Distinction, Who’s Who Among American High School Students

Grade 10: Student Council Representative, French Club, French Honor Society, Key Club, SADD (students against drunk driving), FCA (fellowship of Christian athletes), Beta Club, National Beta Club, Academic Booster Club Award, Broadway Christian Church Youth Group, Broadway Christian Church Teen Choir, Choir, French Class, Varsity Swim Team, Powderpuff Football, See You at the Pole, Lifeguard (CPR and first aid certification) Awards Varsity swim team, 2001 Swim State Championship, Honor Roll of Distinction, Who’s Who Among American High School Students

Grade 11:  Student Council Representative, French Club, Key Club, SADD (students against drunk driving), Beta Club, National Beta Club, Academic Booster Club Award, Dare Role Model, Above the Crowd, TV/radio Production, Broadway Christian Church Youth Group, Broadway Christian Church Teen Choir, Choir, FCA (fellowship of Christian athletes), National Honor Society, Prom Steering Committee, Junior Marshall, See You at the Pole, Lifeguard (CPR and first aid certification) Awards Youth Salute, Social Studies Award, Honor Roll of Distinction, Who’s Who Among American High School Students

Grade 12:  Student Council Representative, National Honor Society Vice President, Prom Steering Committee, Key Club, SADD (students against drunk driving), Beta Club, Academic Booster Club Award, National Beta Club, Senior Class Secretary, Dare Role Model, TV/radio Production, Above the Crowd, FCA (fellowship of Christian athletes), Broadway Christian Church Youth Group, Broadway Christian Church Teen Choir, Choir, Senior Executive Board, Community Service Class, See You at the Pole Awards Honor Roll of Distinction, Who’s Who Among High School Students

Volunteering Experience:  Lexington Children’s Museum, God’s Pantry, BCC vacation bible school, Handicamp, “Jesus prom”, BCC Sunday School and nursery worker, Step by Step, Race for the Cure, Love Walk

For more information contact Al Cinson, acinson@fayette.k12.ky.us