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Cabell County students honored for Carter G. Woodson poster and essay contests; Marshall University to host centennial symposium
Summary
At its May 6 meeting, the Cabell County Board of Education and Marshall University recognized winners of the Carter G. Woodson Lyceum poster and essay contests, announced plans for free online courses and a 2026 centennial symposium, and invited student participation.
Cabell County students and teachers were recognized Tuesday, May 6, 2025, for winners of the Carter G. Woodson Lyceum annual poster and essay contests, and Marshall University officials outlined plans for a 2026 centennial celebration and free online courses.
Professor Bernice Morris of Marshall University introduced the Lyceum team and noted that the Lyceum — created in 2016 — honors Carter G. Woodson, a prominent historian and 1896 graduate of the district. Marshall officials said they will offer a set of short, free online correspondence-style courses this October and February and will present a centennial symposium on Black History Week/Black History Month in March 2026. Marshall’s plans, they said, are funded with external support and staff invited Cabell County students and teachers to participate in the symposium and related projects.
Marshall speakers included Montserrat Miller (Drinker Academy executive director and symposium chair), Rob Quick (director, School of Journalism and Mass Communications), Corey Cunningham (associate director of student life), and Carlene Waugh (K–12 poster competition coordinator). Winners announced in the poster competition were Liam Hager (Meadows Elementary, elementary winner) and two high-school winners, Abby Mobley (Huntington High) and Lauren Kaufman (Huntington High). Teachers credited include Charity Baker, Madison Nottingham and Marissa Maine.
David Williams, Huntington High School teacher and long-time essay competition coordinator, and other Marshall judges announced essay winners across grade levels. The transcript lists winners including Jalen Garrison (first place, 12th grade) among others; Marshall and district staff invited winners and families to pose for photos and said they will continue to encourage oral history and classroom participation.
Marshall officials said next year’s contests will use a centennial theme, and encouraged teachers to have students submit posters and essays that could be showcased at the symposium or published alongside academic commentary. The district placed winning posters and materials on display during the meeting to allow board members and the public to inspect them.
