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In Kentucky, Ashland's recorded history begins with
the migration of the Scotch-Irish Poage family from
the Shenandoah Valley via the famed Cumberland Gap.
They settled a homestead on the Ohio River in 1786
by the name of Poage's Landing. It was not until 1854
that Ashland received its modern name when a stockholder
in the Kentucky Iron, Coal and Manufacturing Company
suggested it be named after the famous statesman Henry
Clay's home, Ashland, located in Lexington, KY.
From its roots in iron manufacturing, Ashland has
developed as a center of industry in Eastern Kentucky.
Today, the Catlettsburg Marathon Oil Refinery (formerly
Ashland Oil) and AK Steel (formerly Armco) remain
pillars of Ashland's industrial economy. Currently,
however, King's Daughters Medical Center is the city's
largest employer. Some Well-known residents of Ashland
Kentucky have included Naomi and Wynonna Judd.
Another soon-to-be well known resident is our featured
graduate. This smiling face belongs to SuAnna Willis.
SuAnna graduated from Citizens' High School this past
August. Ms. Willis never set foot in a publick high
school. She was home schooled and the Citizens' curriculum
to earn her diploma. SuAnna chose Citizens' after
looking at other schools that offered homeschool curriculums.
She discovered we had the best program for the money.
SuAnna also discovered that most colleges accept Citizens'
diploma for entrance. SuAnna's younger sister is also
a Citizen's student. Ms. Willis tells us that she
is filled with pride to have completed a goal and
earn a high school diploma. "I can't wait to start
college." SuAnna is now attending Ashland Community
College, focusing on Radiology. Ashland Community
& Technical College has been the two-year college
of choice for students in the Ashland area for more
than 60 years. SuAnna's future hopes include finishing
her degree and joining the Red Cross. With a spirit
like that, it's hard to overlook her as a special
graduate. She has made us proud and brought validity
to home schooler's every where. SuAnna is our May
2006 Graduate of the month
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