GRAVES ACADEMIC TEAM – Graves County High School’s academic team won the district Governor’s Cup competition that took place in late January and early February with a total of 46 points. Mayfield placed second, with 38 points. St. Mary was third, with 31 points. Ballard Memorial finished fourth. The competition was held at Mayfield High School. Pictured, from left, (front row) are Jonathon Goatley, first place, social studies; Evan Driskill, fifth place, social studies; Kory Francis, sixth place, social studies; Hannah Latta, first place, language arts, and second place, arts and humanities; Miranda Oldham, third place, language arts, and sixth place, English composition; Kadie Kinnis, sixth place, language arts; (back row) Sean Hackel, second place, math; Josh Hawkins, third place, math; Rachel Clifford, fifth place, arts and humanities; Dustin Shelby, fifth place, science; and Matthew Rakestraw, fifth place, English composition. Not pictured is Clifton Hendley, fourth place, science. The students who placed in the top five in their categories advance to regional Governor's Cup competition at Calloway County High School Feb. 16 and 20.

(Photo by Paul Schaumburg, Graves County Schools)