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In honor of Veterans Day and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, National History Day® has selected teachers for its newest Silent Heroes® program, Untold Stories from the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. This fall, participants will work with students to research the lives of over 100 World War II Veterans whose stories are preserved in national and state Veterans cemeteries. Guided by historians and research mentors, teams will study Marine Corps history, explore archival resources, and create profiles to be published through the Veterans Legacy Memorial and NHD’s Silent Heroes website. In spring 2026, students will honor their Veterans at local cemeteries with personal eulogies. Mrs. Craig was the only teacher chosen from Kentucky for this prestigious program, and we are incredibly proud and grateful to have her on our team.

Congratulations to our Bethlehem FFA Soils Team for an outstanding performance at the State Soils Competition, earning an impressive 5th place out of 24 teams! Throughout the event, students evaluated soil profiles, determined land capability, and made conservation recommendations—applying real-world agricultural science skills with confidence and precision. Your hard work, dedication, and deep knowledge of Kentucky’s land truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud. We’re even more excited that this achievement gives our FFA Soils Team the opportunity to advance to the National Land Judging Competition in Oklahoma City this spring!

Another incredible cross country season is in the books! Our Banshees exceeded expectations all year, earning a third-place regional finish and their third straight trip to the State Championships—where they moved up from a projected 18th to an impressive 17th. With standout performances led once again by Irene Manion, all four returning runners improved their placements from last year, and our first-time state competitors held strong to round out a season full of growth and grit.

Our Eagles also added another unforgettable year to their legacy—winning a stacked conference, securing a seventh consecutive regional title, and bringing home their third state trophy in four years. While the team hoped for more, finishing fourth in the state is still an achievement most programs dream of. A special congratulations goes to Grant Greenwell, who earned the highest individual finish in Bethlehem history with a remarkable runner-up performance. With nearly the entire team returning, the future is bright for both squads. Next season starts now!