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Fort Thomas students honored as National Merit finalists; Moyer 5th graders present bike and walking safety campaign
Summary
Two Highlands students were announced as National Merit semifinalists/finalists and Navigo Scholars were introduced; Moyer fifth‑graders presented a project and video with Officer Zach on bike, scooter and pedestrian safety, urging helmet use, crosswalks and eye contact with drivers.
The Fort Thomas Independent School Board opened its Oct. 31 meeting with several student recognitions and a safety showcase.
Academic honors: District staff (Speaker 8) announced that Ben Gilkerson and Oliver Martin were recognized as National Merit semifinalists (the presentation referenced national screening numbers and finalists/scholarship counts). The board and audience applauded the students’ achievement.
Navigo Scholars: Speaker 8 introduced 11–12 Navigo Scholars who are participating in a regional career-exploration partnership (Navigo Scholars in conjunction with Children, Inc./the Learning Group), naming attendees including Jude Borden, Wyatt Carbone, Warren Deaton, Braylen Du, Ashley Franco, Paul Bridal, Elena Kuhn, Landry Riesenbeck, Quentin Shear, Anya Thumram and Owen Yule. Students described program tracks ranging from cybersecurity and AI to engineering and mental‑health placements.
Moyer student safety project: Fifth-graders from Moyer Elementary presented an inquiry‑based project on walking, scooter and bike safety. Students recommended appropriate riding speeds, wearing a properly fitted helmet (straps snug and two fingers above the eyebrows), using crosswalks and making eye contact with drivers. A video featuring Officer Zach demonstrated helmet fit and emphasized that driveways are a common crash location; presenters cited a figure of "over 67,000" accidents per year and warned that October (and Halloween) can be higher‑risk periods. The students said they’d taught younger classes and planned to share the program districtwide.
What was said: "Let's make this something we think about daily," one student presenter said. Board members praised the students’ presentation and encouraged them to take the safety messages to other schools.
Follow-up: District staff indicated intention to expand the safety message to other Fort Thomas schools and to publicize student projects on district social channels.
