Youth

John Blair graduates from Centre College

John Blair of Shelbyville received a Bachelor of Arts degree in French at the 189th commencement ceremony at Centre College held on May 20. He is the son of Barbara Blair and Robert Blair, both of Shelbyville. On the Web: http://readabout.me/achievements/John-Blair-graduates-from-Centre-Colleg....

Shelby students on Campbellsville honors list

20 contestants from Shelby and Jefferson counties will compete Thursday in the Miss Sensational pageant during the Shelby County Fair. The purpose of this pageant is to raise public awareness of people with disabilities. As a unified pageant each contestant will be partnered with a local teen to help foster integration. Each contestant will be judged on appearance, stage presence and personality on stage. The attire will be a choice of Sunday dress, skirt, pants, etc.

Participants

Delaney (left) and Reilly Boone cart box after box of books – almost 700 books – they collected for the Reading Reindeer child literacy program. The sophomore and freshman at Collins High School sponsored the book drive as a community service project for Y Corps through the YMCA. Reilly said it’s important to volunteer because “you should give your time, talent and treasures.”