Students at Christian County High School began the school year Monday with a mix of excitement and nostalgia, knowing it would be the last year they walk the halls of their current building.
The high school is set to merge with Hopkinsville High next year into a new combined facility, making this fall the final “first day” on the long-standing campus.
Principal Megan Kem says they wanted to make the milestone memorable.
click to download audioFor some, the milestone carried personal significance. Bus driver Jennifer Winders said the occasion was especially meaningful because her daughter is a junior this year.
click to download audioStudents themselves shared a mix of humor and reflection about the historic moment.
click to download audioAs buses rolled in, Winders said her focus remained on student safety.
click to download audioFrom celebration to reflection, students and staff said the day was one for the history books. Next year, they will step into a new building and begin the first chapter of a new era for Christian County and Hopkinsville high schools.
