Auto Tech - Ryder Jones - Not pictured
Auto Body- Gabe Tharp
Welding - Parker L. Woodford
Carpentry- Stokelyn Davis
Health Science- Leilani Maze
Medicaid Nurse Aide - Alana Key
Computer Science- Jakob Guajardo -Not Pictured
Media Art- Grace Robinson - Not Pictured
A plaque in honor of Nobel Laureate Robert H. Grubbs (PTHS '60) was installed today at the STEM classroom in the Paducah Innovation Hub. The plaque reads:
"Born in Marshall County and raised in Paducah, Robert H. Grubbs graduated from Paducah Tilghman High School in 1960. His formative years in Paducah laid the foundation for a remarkable career in science and innovation. He earned degrees in chemistry from the University of Florida and Columbia University, later completing postdoctoral work at Stanford.
Grubbs served on the faculty of Michigan State University before joining the California Institute of Technology in 1978, where he became the Victor and Elizabeth Atkins Professor of Chemistry. In 2005, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry- alongside R. R. Schrock and Y. Chauvin- for his pioneering work in olefin metathesis, a breakthrough in synthetic chemistry.
A prolific inventor and entrepreneur, Grubbs held over 200 U.S. patents and founded multiple companies, including one that commercialized his Nobel-winning catalyst. His innovations also led to FDA-approved synthetic polymers used in cataract lens replacements.
Reflecting on his journey, Grubbs said at his 2005 Paducah Tilghman Hall of Fame induction:
"When I left Tilghman in 1960 as a fair student- maybe top 25- and a mediocre athlete- basketball and high jump- I never dreamed that I would become part of the Tilghman Hall of Fame. It is a great honor to have been chosen. It shows there is hope for everyone."
A scholarship was established as a memorial to Dr. Grubbs. Tilghman seniors who have excelled in science and chemistry and plan to continue their studies in science are eligible to apply for the scholarship. If you would like to donate to this memorial fund, mail a check to PPS Foundation (Grubbs Scholarship), P O Box 2550, Paducah, KY 42002. You may also donate online to the Paducah Schools Foundation at Paducah Public Schools Foundation Endowment.
Top row: Gage Hinton, Sam Coreau, Aiden Brown, Michael Pelech, Bryson Whited, Ricardo Lopez, Aden Joyce, and Dalton Newman.
Bottom row: Jermonie Mounday, Prestyn Dick, Aiden Hilton, Ben Bliss, Stokelyn Davis, Destinee Patterson, Andres Lopez, Kaysen Vinyard. Not Pictured Gabe Tharp.
CTE provides students with career exploration opportunities early in their educational experience, which enables them to make informed and beneficial decisions about their academic coursework and pursue established programs of study and career pathways that lead to good jobs in advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, energy, health care, information technology, and transportation.
To find out more about the opportunities that the Paducah Innovation Hub offers in Career and Technical Education, visit paducahinnovationhub.com
The only activity that remains as scheduled for Friday is the Paducah Tilghman High School Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball games at McCracken County High School. MCHS says parking lots and sidewalks will be cleared. Fans and student families should use their best judgement when deciding to attend the game.
Paducah Tilghman students will learn online using Microsoft Teams. Paducah Middle, elementary and Head Start students will use paper packets. Your student’s school will send additional instructions.
A NTI day does not change the school calendar. The last day for students is still Thursday, May 21, as scheduled.
Auto Tech - Dewayne Wills Jr.
Auto Body – Caden Flemons
Welding – Michael Pelech
Carpentry – Peyton Pierson
Health Science – Lily Coomer
Phlebotomy – Jamari Johnson
Computer Science – London McDowell
Media Arts – Kane Hulen (Not Pictured)
Thank you, Rhodes Convenience Stores, for your support!
The Paducah Area Technical Center chapter of Health Occupations Students Association (HOSA) participated in the Southwest Regional HOSA conference at WKCTC on November 14. The conference hosted 430 students from nine local schools. The PATC chapter of HOSA sent nine students to experience a day of hands-on learning in different medical fields. Congratulations to Leilani Maze, who won 3rd place in Medical Terminology! Others who attended included Isaac Bailey, Malana Bobbitt, Lily Coomer, Emma Martin, Jadianne Underwood, Avery Waufle, Lexie Hardison, and Alexis Irwin.
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Join us Thursday, November 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for the celebration!
Since it opened in August 2020 during the height of the pandemic, we missed out on a ribbon cutting.
We invite you to come celebrate our first 5 years and see what great things are available to our district and regional students at the Hub.
For More Info: steve.ybarzabal@paducah.kyschools.us
Dr. Fletcher was named commissioner of education in 2024. Prior to that he served as superintendent of Lawrence County Schools, where he expanded dual credit opportunities for high schools students and bolstered career and technical education opportunities for the district.
PM students practiced proper lifting spots and safety when jacking up a vehicle, then changed and rotated tires using traditional hand tools and an impact wrench.
The Car Club plans to do an oil change demonstration at its next meeting.
Reminder: No school for students this Friday, September 26. Teachers are available for family conferences. Check with your student's school to reserve your spot.
