Clarksville High School teams excel at state competitions and earn numerous accolades

The Montgomery County School Board celebrated a series of impressive achievements by local students during its recent meeting, highlighting the dedication and talent of young people in the community.

The evening began with a commendation for the Clarksville High School JROTC Scribe Patriot team, who secured first place in the all-service silver tier division at the Air and Space Forces Cyber Patriot State Round competition. Cadets Talen Talbert, Mica Tate, Cade McCombs, Chris Fechner, and Jace Karpowski, under the guidance of First Sergeant Landy Whiteside, were recognized for their outstanding performance.

Next, the Clarksville High School Wildcats cheer team was honored for their remarkable achievement as silver medalists in the D1 small varsity game day division at the National High School cheerleading competition. The team, which includes 16 members and their coaches, showcased their skills with three flawless routines, building on their previous success as bronze medalists.

The meeting also recognized several JROTC teams from local high schools that participated in the North Bullitt High School annual drill meet. The West Creek High School JROTC drill team stood out, winning first place overall in multiple categories, while Montgomery Central High School and Kenwood High School teams earned second and third place, respectively. Notably, Kirkwood High School, still in its second year of JROTC, made a mark by winning third place in the let 1 color guard category.

In addition to JROTC achievements, the meeting celebrated the accomplishments of Allstate musicians from various schools, including Montgomery Central, Rossview, and West Creek High Schools, who earned spots in prestigious choirs and orchestras.

The Kenwood High School Unified Bowling team made history as the first-ever CMCSS state champions in unified bowling, with their coaches also being recognized as state coaches of the year.

These accolades not only reflect the hard work and commitment of the students but also underscore the supportive environment fostered by the Montgomery County Schools. The board looks forward to continuing to celebrate the achievements of its students in future meetings.