The Owensboro Magazine 2009

Owensboro Catholic Schools Owensboro Catholic Schools (OCS) share in the mission of the Church in cooperation with families to provide a religious and academic education which prepares students to become responsible members of family, Church and community. OCS believes that each person is a sacred individual. Each person is a signiﬁcant and essential part of the whole Body of Christ, both called and destined by God for continued growth and maturity. Schools strive to create a truly Catholic, Christian environment in which each student can become more aware of his/her self-worth and seek fulﬁllment at all levels of development. The Owensboro Catholic Schools are committed to instilling values, morals and proper attitudes. OCS upholds a standard of order and discipline to teach students responsibility, accountability and respect. OCS prepares each student for life in this world and in Eternity with the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Church. The faculty, staff and administration are dedicated to carrying out their Christ-inspired vocations. Their commitment and sacriﬁce are inspiring and help form a familial bond. With Christ as the central focus of its existence, OCS begins each school day in prayer. Through participation in weekly Mass, receiving sacraments and observing Jesus’ behavior modeled each day, students have the privilege of seeing their Faith come alive. Chas Lilly, 19, a senior at Owensboro Catholic High School, laughs as he is introduced to his classmates by Ross “The Boss” Turner, the current head University of Kentucky Wildcat mascot. Lilly joined the UK cheerleading squad after being selected from a pool of 25 applicants. �� Quick Facts • Enrollment: 1,318 students in grades K-12 • Daily Faith Formation • Academic Excellence • Championship Caliber Athletics • Award Winning Extracurriculars �� Recent Awards and Achievements Highest scores in the region on the Explore, PLAN and ACT tests Class of 2008 – ACT Composite Score = 22.3 – 98% of students took the test Current 8th Grade Class – Explore Composite Score = 17.0 www.owensborocatholic.org 686-8896 Daviess County Public Schools P “Expect Success!” OWENSBORO 2009 “Preparing Students To Succeed For Life” 1622 Southeastern Parkway P.O. Box 21510 Owensboro KY 42304-1510 Visit us online: www.dcps.org For information about DCPS: (270) 852-7000 or contact@dcps.org 17

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The Owensboro 2009 From our Chair Contents Buffalo Trace Brings History to Owensboro Environmental Education Blooms in the Garden Owensboro Arts and Cultural Events Making the Grade Building Opportunity In the Swim Economic Development through Placemaking Sister Cities brings International Benefits Embracing Innovation to spur Economic Development Creating a Pool of Skilled Workers Expanding Transportation Options One-Stop Business Licensing Robot Doctor Building a Locally-Based Food Economy Welcome to the Neighborhood Luxury Living on the River Moving In Trendy Excursions Evolves with the Times The Crème Brews Comfort Downtown Growing with the Community Family Business Boasts Longevity, Good Barbecue Entrepreneurial Spirit Comes Home Capturing the Broadway Market Ministering to Church Leaders Community at-a-Glance By the Numbers Dining & Catering Guide Advertiser Index

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