BEREA, Ky. — Pirate Pride was on full display this week as the Berea Community Elementary School Academic Team earned 1st place overall at the District Governor’s Cup, according to an announcement posted by Berea Independent School District.
The district also recognized individual first-place winners who helped secure the team victory:
- Bodhi Hammond: 1st Place in Math
- Matthew Taylor: 1st Place in Science and 1st Place in Language Arts
Source: Berea Independent Schools Live Feed
🫶 Community Support in Action
In the same post, the district thanked Today’s Family Dental for supporting the team and helping sponsor an ice cream party to celebrate the students’ work.
🌟 Why This Matters
Governor’s Cup is one of those competitions that rewards more than talent. It rewards practice, teamwork, and the kind of confidence that grows when students learn how to perform under pressure. For a small community, these wins also become shared wins. They are the stories grandparents repost, coaches brag about, and classmates remember.
🤝 The Community Piece
Berea schools often talk about being a community effort, and this is a good example of what that looks like in real life. Students and coaches do the work, families support the time and travel, and local partners step in to help celebrate the moment. The shout-out to Today’s Family Dental might sound small, but it is exactly the kind of support that helps kids feel seen and valued.
📅 UPCOMING EVENTS IN BEREA
The Spotlight Playhouse Website
- The Tomb (Murder Mystery Dinner Show) — Feb. 13–15
- Disney’s The Lion King KIDS — Feb. 20–Mar. 1
- The Taming of the Shrew — Mar. 6–15
Berea College Music