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Board honors student author, youth artist and community partners; foundation fundraisers noted
Summary
The Cabell County Board of Education recognized a student author and a youth art contest winner, thanked Huntington High JROTC for presenting the colors, and heard reports on foundation fundraisers and the district's weekend backpack program.
The Cabell County Board of Education on Nov. 4 recognized multiple student achievements and community partnerships.
Dr. Ashley Stevens introduced Palin Liu, a seventh‑grade student at Barbersville Middle School who has published a supernatural novella titled To Survive the An Immortal World Novella. Palin told the board, “I’m really happy that I got to publish my book,” and staff and teachers commended her independent work. Dr. Stevens and a teacher from Barbersville encouraged community support for the student author.
Daniel Kinghorn was recognized as the youth division winner of the Huntington Museum of Art T‑shirt design competition. Molly Ashworth, museum store manager, explained the contest process: 108 entries, 56 youth and 52 adult entries; anonymous judging selected finalists and public voting on the museum’s Facebook page produced the winners. Ashworth said Daniel’s youth design received 368 votes. Daniel described his work as a stained‑glass-inspired design that included references to Appalachian industries and the New River Gorge Bridge.
The board thanked Huntington High JROTC for presenting the colors; Major Macy (JROTC) spoke briefly about his senior color guard and praised the students. Superintendent Hardesty also read a letter from Marshall University Police Department praising Officer Martin Nees and Bomb Dog Chico for supporting event security.
Board members recapped community fundraisers supported by the Cabell County Schools Foundation, including a puzzle competition fundraiser and an upcoming educator art reception at West Edge Factory; proceeds from foundation events are used to support classroom teachers and student activities according to board comments. Board members also highlighted the district's backpack program feeding students on weekends and thanked staff and community organizations for their support.
