UNION, KY (FOX19) - “Serendip With Me” – A look, listen, and feel into why Northern Kentuckians are revved up about RPM.

Back in February, we introduced you to Union resident Randy Phillips, whose 2011 crusade, his debut album “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” sold almost 500 copies and raised nearly $10,000.00 for a fallen Marine’s family.  The article also discussed Phillips’ taste of music, his unique writing style, and the sources which inspire his storytelling in music, one of which was a powerful reflection on Phillips’ bond with his mother and grandmother.

COVINGTON, KY — Nancy Ritzenthaler, an assistant professor in the Nursing Department; Monica Yihad, a part-time employee; and Caitlin Shanor, a campus assistant, have been chosen the recipients of the annual Student Choice Awards at Gateway Community and Technical College. The awards were announced Wednesday and the college’s commencement exercises.

“The Student Choice Award was developed a few years ago by our student body and is annually given to those employees that students believe come closest to exhibiting the qualities the award honors,” said Dr. Laura Urban, Gateway provost and vice president of academic affairs. “Those qualities include demonstrating respect and genuine concern for students, displaying a positive image of Gateway, creating an atmosphere where students can participate in their learning experience, and going above and beyond the normal expectations of students.”

COVINGTON, KY — Gateway Community and Technical College will recognize the exemplary academic, leadership and technical performance of 188 students, including 106 scholarship recipients, Tuesday at its annual Night of Excellence. The convocation will take place at 7 p.m. at Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills, Ky.

Rani Clark and David Strange, both of Ft. Thomas, received top honors as recipients of the J.D. Patton Award for academic and technical excellence. The Phi Theta Kappa academic honorary earned the award for best student organization of the year.

Recipients are selected by faculty and staff committees and academic divisions based on student performance. Individual students receiving awards, include:

Award Winner, City, Award Name

Courtney Griffith, Alexandria, Pharmacy Technician Award

Sarah Metcalf, Alexandria, Early Childhood Education Outstanding Academic 
       Achievement