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Yahoo
24-04-2025
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OHS students educated on drunk driving 'Ghost Out' simulation
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — At Owensboro High School, Emergency agencies came together on Wednesday to remind students of the consequences of drunk driving. A Ghost Out program was held ahead of the school's prom on Friday. Leaders say every 30 minutes someone dies from an alcohol related car crash. Statistics show approximately one-third of alcohol-related teen car crash deaths occur during prom season, or between April and June. Officials continue to monitor sinkhole in Evansville With Owensboro High School's prom scheduled for April 25, what looked like a scene from a horror movie, was intended to make an impact. The Ghost Out is designed to feel 'real'. First responders responded to the scene of a mock crash caused by impaired driving. Students, some playing victims, watched it all unfold. '…from simple abrasions to actually cutting somebody out of the vehicle. The students can then see how they are treated…how they are transported,' says Adam Johnson, who's been leading the simulation for around a decade and is a former Owensboro Police Officer. None of the students were notified beforehand. One by one, a dozen students were picked as 'suddenly passing away', before being staged as actors. 'The grim reaper came through and pulled me out of class. I was sent a text message of my obituary,' says Trevor Delacey, an OHS senior. 'The surprise that they were gone all of a sudden is exactly like it would be if it was in real life,' says Johnston. Delacey later appears as the drunk driver. Emergency agencies and law enforcement spared no steps as Delacey was given a field sobriety test and put in handcuffs. 'it's a very impactful experience because in this instance, I was responsible for my fellow classmates,' says Delacey. The grim reaper lurks in the parking lot as the Owensboro Fire Department, American Medical Response, and even Air Evac worked quickly to save lives. As injured students are airlifted from the scene, students traveled to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital's trauma bay. They watched as, just like in the real aftermath, distraught family members got the news of their injured loved one. 'The full E.R. Staff also reenacts and acts just like this is a real deal. They see how the treatment goes, the process, all the hands on deck to see how intense it is,' says Johnston. Officials say the last time the school hosted Ghost Out was in 2018. Johnston says a life saved makes it all worth it. 5 schools are chosen and rotated out each year, so by the time the cycle returns an entirely new student body is walking the halls. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Health
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Owensboro High School designated as 'Heart Safe'
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Norton Children's Heart Institute worked with Owensboro High School to designate it a Project ADAM Heart Safe School on Thursday. Project ADAM, or Automated Defibrillators in Adam's Memory, is a national not-for-profit that aims to help schools implement emergency response plans for sudden cardiac arrest incidents. A Heart Safe School designation indicates that school staff are trained and prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency. Norton Children's Project ADAM representatives were able to provide education on cardiac arrest as well as CPR and AED use training at Owensboro High School. School staff also worked through a mock scenario to practice their cardiac emergency response plan in order for the school to receive the designation. 'You can't predict when a cardiac arrest will occur, but being a part of Project ADAM will allow Owensboro High School staff to have the training necessary to save the life of anyone in our building should one occur,' said Principal Jennifer Luttrell. Project ADAM was created in 1999 after the death of Adam Lemel, a 17-year-old who died of sudden cardiac arrest while playing basketball. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Automotive
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Bluegrass 3-Wheel Classic to make debut in Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – A brand new car experience is coming to the Owensboro Sportscenter this June. The Bluegrass 3-Wheel Classic will feature hundreds of Polaris Slingshots as well as other trike motorcycles from June 6 through June 8. Owensboro High School names new head football coach Officials state a trike motorcycle is a three-wheeled motorcycle with a wider stance and better balance than a traditional motorcycle and explain there are two variations of a trike: one with one wheel in the front and two in the rear or two wheels in front and one in the rear. Officials say the show will have awards for Show and Shine, which recognizes those vehicles that display Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Wrap, Best Theme and Best in Show. A sound competition will also be held where competitors will compete for a championship belt for sound quality in each class. Officials also say there is also the Armour Custom Works Slingshot Olympics where five-man teams compete in different events for gold, silver and bronze. 'This premier motorsport event has significant growth potential and will draw a national audience. At the same time, it provides a unique and exciting experience for our local residents,' said President of Visit Owensboro Mark Calitri. For more information, people are encouraged to visit the Armour Custom Works Facebook page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- General
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Three DCHS students named National Merit finalists
Matthew Dunlay, Nathan Goins and Sally Tidwell took the Pre-SAT and did extremely well: All three Daviess County High School seniors were in the top 1% of scorers of all students who took the PSAT in the state. Earlier this week, the students learned they had been selected as finalists to be National Merit Scholars. Goins, Tidwell and Dunlay join Owensboro High School senior Landon Block as National Merit finalists. Becoming a National Merit Finalist is a process that begins when students take the PSAT. According to the National Merit website, 1.3 million students took the PSAT: Of those, only 16,000 high-scorers were named semifinalists. Most of the semifinalists move on to become finalists, but from there, the group will be narrowed to 6,870 Merit Scholarship designees. The students hadn't been officially notified by letter as of Friday afternoon, but DCPS officials were notified earlier in the week. Goins said although he knew the finalists announcements were imminent, he didn't know until his mother called after seeing it on the school district's social media page. Dunlay brushed up on his punctuation, but otherwise felt ready for the test, which is about 50% reading and writing and 50% mathematics. 'I've always been really good at math,' Dunlay said. Goins said he didn't do much prep work for the test. 'I know I had a study book, but I don't know if I even used it,' Goins said. 'I might have flipped the pages the night before.' Tidwell said in an email she was excited to learn she was a National Merit finalist and said: 'I'm absolutely honored, and very excited, to have made it this far. 'Not many students get this opportunity or this kind of recognition, so I'm incredibly grateful for it.' Dunlay said his family was also pleased by the announcement. 'My dad gave me a high five,' he said. James Bryant, school counselor at DCHS, said the school is proud of the students' accomplishments. The students have 'top of the line great scores, but so is (the students') character,' Bryant said. 'Being named a semifinalist and then a finalist is very excellent in applying for opportunities that are out there,' Bryant said. 'It just strengthens their portfolio.'
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- General
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OPS' Block named a National Merit Finalist
Landon Block can't remember a time when academics weren't a driving force in his life. The Owensboro High School senior said his educational motivation has come from different influences. 'It's almost like there is some competition with people in my class,' he said. 'I always felt like I was pushed by my peers to do as well as I can academically, and I've always put that as the No. 1 priority since elementary school. My parents, they want us to succeed, but it's not a demanding atmosphere at my house. They just want us to do our best. 'I think most of the motivation has come from myself.' Block's commitment to academics has paid off in many ways, including his learning Monday that he's been named a National Merit Finalist. It puts him among 15,000 students in the running to be named National Merit Scholars. 'I am incredibly honored,' he said. 'I'm very excited I moved on to this point. I'm thrilled. But now I'm kind of just letting it take its own course, patiently waiting and letting it play out. 'I'm just happy that I've gotten this far. I wouldn't say I'm feeling anxious. I'm hopeful.' Patience has been required throughout the National Merit process, with Block having taken the first step during his junior year, when he took the Pre-SAT. He scored a 1500 out of a possible 1520, which made him one of 50,000 semifinalists from across the country, with him among the top 1% of the state's high school seniors. 'I was pretty excited I got my score,' Block said. 'Sometimes I have that sort of perfectionism attitude, but for this test in particular, I knew it was one time to take it and I can't really redo this. So I was very happy (with my score).' Once Block, the son of Steven and Ashley Block, was named a semifinalist, he had to submit, among other items, his other standardized test scores, his academic transcript and a list of his extra-curricular activities. 'I'm pretty busy,' he said. 'I'm a member of high school band, jazz band and wind ensemble. I play French horn and piano. I'm on the academic team, math, science and quick recall. And I try to stay busy in other areas. I'm in National Honor Society, and there are times I'm doing community service.' Kara Miller, a school counselor at Owensboro High School, said Block never gives less than 100% effort. 'Landon always goes above and beyond to do his best at everything he does,' Miller said. 'He works hard. Not only is he a top scholar here at school, but he goes out of his way to do for others and is always a friendly face. He's made me feel welcome here, this being my first year at OHS. He goes above and beyond in everything he does.' Block is still weighing his college decision, with Louisville and Purdue on his list. He said his favorite subjects are math and science. He wants to study to be an electrical engineer, and is also considering adding on computer science. 'I think part of it is when you keep pushing yourself forward with academics, there is so much logic rooted in those subject areas; it's almost like curiosity to figure out how things work,' he said. 'Those two subjects explain how things work — especially in science to learn how things work and to get a better understanding of the world.' Block expects to learn in early March if he is named one of the 7,500 scholars. But regardless the outcome, he's proud of what he's accomplished. 'It has been a lot of work,' he said. 'At this point, I'm very proud that I've chosen to put that initiative into it, because it really wasn't asked of me or demanded of me. If there is one thing I can take away from it all is that I'm proud of the work ethic I've built with all of the courses I've taken and activities outside. 'There have been some rigorous classes, and I've made them work out well.'
