Three Bourbon County Teachers were honored at Campbellsville University. 190 teachers throughout 69 Kentucky school districts were honored for excellence in teaching at the 31th annual ceremony. Lydia Austin, North Middletown Elementary School; Tiffany Bagley, Bourbon County Middle School; and Amy Hynes, Bourbon County High School. Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs, and Dr. Beverly Ennis, dean of the School of Education presented the certificates to the teachers before a luncheon in Winters Dining Hall. Hedgepath, who has taught in the public-school system, told the teachers, "We celebrate you today. You can’t pay enough money for wonderful teachers. We applaud the best of the best of teachers today.".

Austin teaches art and physical education at North Middletown Elementary School, where she has been working since 2005. Austin graduated from George Rogers Clark High School in 1999. Then, she attended University of Kentucky, where she obtained her bachelor of arts degree in 2004 and her master of science degree in 2009.

Bagley teaches eighth grade language arts at Bourbon County Middle School, where she has worked since 2008. She graduated in 2000 from Barren County High School. In 2005, Bagley obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication from Western Kentucky University. In 2010, she obtained a master in education from Morehead State University.

Hynes is an English teacher at Bourbon County High School, where she has taught since 2015. She graduated in 2006 from Napoleon High School in Napoleon, Mich. In 2014, Hynes obtained a bachelor of arts degree from Midway College.

The graduating class of 2017 made their final entrance into Bourbon County High School as students Friday Evening, May 18th for the Commencement Program. The Concert Band played "Pomp and Circumstance" as the Senior Class marched in for the Commencement Program. David Horseman gave the Welcome followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Jacob Foley. Holli Roe gave the Invocation with the Introduction of Platform Guests by Emily Perdue . "Summer Evening" by Flutists Cherish Derrickson and Emily Perdue, was the first special music presentation. The Commencement Address was given by Madison Ketchersid. The Choral Special Music for the evening was "Home" by Benjamin Fooks, Brittany Jolly, Tristan McIntosh and Ryan Ferrell. . Graduates who wore additional honor designations with their robes were recognized by Peyton Lowe. Amy Baker presented diplomas as Shane Mitchell read the graduates names. The Benediction was given by Peyton Lowe followed by the Recessional.