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A Voice of a Generation: Remembering Lexington's Mr. Roland Carter

His legacy extended far beyond the announcer's booth. He created an atmosphere at the stadium that was electric, playing old-school music that made you feel like it was Saturday morning and time to clean house. His music choices were legendary, but his life lessons were what truly resonated. I remember a time when he was so displeased with me that he pulled me aside for a serious talk about my future. As a young and hardheaded teenager, I had no idea what I wanted to do after high school. He looked at me with an intensity that made me think he might "pluck" me, but instead, he offered encouragement. He saw something in me that I didn't see in myself.

Lexington City Schools Reaches Historic Milestone with Record Academic Growth and Rising Graduation Rate

District-Wide Achievements

  • Overall proficiency increased to 45.2%, highest since COVID, with gains in both reading and math.

  • Four out of five schools met or exceeded growth in every student subgroup.

  • Lexington Senior High School’s graduation rate at the high school level rose to 87.6%, exceeding the district’s 10-year average.

  • Recent performance results confirm that Lexington City Schools is moving beyond past challenges, with strong growth across all grade levels.

The Cory Holt Foundation: Gearing Up for the 7th Annual Back-to-School Drive

Beyond the generous distribution of school supplies, the Cory Holt Foundation is also incorporating a fundraising element into the event. Delicious fish plates will be available for purchase at the back-to-school giveaway. Every dollar from the sale of these plates will directly benefit The Cory Holt Foundation for the Stay Lame Scholarship. This scholarship provides vital financial assistance to future upcoming graduates, helping them pursue their academic dreams and continue their educational journey. It's a testament to the foundation's holistic approach: supporting students from their first day of school all the way through their graduation.