BHS Students Gain College Credit and National Recognition Through AP Success

Bardstown High School students are proving that hard work and dedication pay off. This year, Bardstown Tigers achieved incredible success on their Advanced Placement (AP) exams, with dozens of students earning college credit and many receiving national recognition from the College Board.

87 students earned passing scores, opening doors to future opportunities, and 40 students achieved AP Scholar recognition for their exceptional performance across multiple exams.

“We are incredibly proud of these students,” said Dr. Ryan Clark, Superintendent of Bardstown City Schools. “Their success shows what’s possible when opportunity, hard work, and community support come together. These tigers are proving they’re ready for college, careers, and beyond.”

What is Advanced Placement?

Bardstown High School offers 14 AP classes in subjects such as art, history, literature, math, science, and Spanish. These courses, created by the College Board, challenge students with college-level material and help them develop skills like time management, critical thinking, and scholarly writing.

At the end of the course, students take an AP exam scored on a 1–5 scale. A score of 3 or higher can qualify students for college credit or advanced placement at many universities.

Taking AP courses allows students to:

Earn college credit and save on tuition costs.
Show colleges their motivation and readiness for rigorous work.
Develop the study habits and skills needed for long-term success.
Explore majors and career paths before leaving high school.

Celebrating Student Achievements

This year, 40 BHS students earned AP Scholar honors based on their strong performance across multiple AP exams.

26 students earned the AP Scholar Award (score of 3+ on at least three exams).
6 students earned the AP Scholar with Honor Award (score of 3+ on four or more exams, average score of 3.25+)
8 students earned the AP Scholar with Distinction Award (score of 3+ on five or more exams, average score of 3.5+).

To celebrate these remarkable achievements, Bardstown High School delivered AP Scholar yard signs to students’ homes. If you spot one of these signs around town, give a friendly honk to congratulate our Tigers!

AP Scholar Award Recipients (Score of 3+ on three or more AP exams)

Sadie Blincoe • Cooper Bray • Corey Bryan • Lucas Butler • William Cecil • Emily Clements • Benjamin Farrell • Derrick Greenwell • Tate Hill • Ella Hite • Abigail Hoff • Bailey Jennings • Carlie King • Lucas Kiser • Jackson McCubbins • Omi Patel • Matthew Peniston • Nora Riley • Mason Schat • Ella Sharp • Joseph Smith • Sakan Som • Maria Strader • Camryn Williams • Jackson Wimpsett • Anna Yoshioka

AP Scholar with Honor Recipients (Score of 3+ on four or more exams, average score 3.25+)

Kennedy Faulconer • Morgan Hedrick • Adella Kreso • Addison Langley • Jennifer Ornelas Garcia • Madison Taylor

AP Scholar with Distinction Recipients (Score of 3+ on five or more exams, average score 3.5+)

William Fleener • John Floyd • Dawson Goff • Michelle Hundley • Hollis Hurst • Everett Sagrecy • Allison Sneed • Joenita Wani

AP Achievers (Passed at least one AP exam)

In addition to AP Scholars, many other students demonstrated success by taking and passing at least one AP exam. These students, known as AP Achievers, include:

Jayvon Bailey • Autum Bell • Mackenzie Blaine • Aubrey Boone • Kylee Best • William Clark • Taurean Daniels • Addison Devers • Lillian Dorsey • Kathryn Floyd • Oliver Fraser • Cole Greathouse • Jayden Hardin • Charley Hill • William Janning • Jocelyn Koblitz • Jazmine Kruzich • Sara Luttrell • Gabby Mares-Izaguirre • Andrew Mattingly • David Miller • Ethan Murphy • Bralee Noe • Josephine O’Daniel • Amelia Osborne • Dakota Overall • Mason Sallee • Aubrey Scroggins • Gabriella Shults • John Slaton • Connor Smith • Mackenna Smith • Isaiah Smith • Madolyn (Mycah) Sparrow • William Thomas • Kennedy Tobe • Emily Uldrich • Sharon Wada • Connor Waters • Remi Weeks • Lauren Whelan • Jax Walls • Lydia Woods • Kenton Yates

Classroom Highlights

AP Physics — 100% Pass Rate

Mrs. Heidi Ahern’s AP Physics class saw all 11 students pass their AP exam, earning college credit.

“They were a great group of students this past year, all super busy balancing sports and extracurriculars,” said Mrs. Ahern. “Some are going into engineering, some into medicine, some into art. One is at the Naval Academy, and another is applying to West Point. All were accepted into very prestigious universities.”

Mrs. Heidi Ahern, BHS Math Teacher

AP Precalculus — Outperforming the State & World

96.2% pass rate at BHS
Compared to 77.1% state average and 80.7% global average
Nine students scored the highest possible score — a perfect 5

AP Language — Strong Results Above State & Global Averages

44 students took the exam
35 passed, earning college credit
79.5% pass rate at BHS
Compared to 71.4% state average and 74.3% global average

Looking Ahead

Bardstown High School remains committed to giving students access to challenging coursework and the support they need to succeed. With continued investment from the Bardstown Foundation, dedicated teachers, and determined students, the future is bright for our Tigers.

“These achievements represent more than test scores,” said Dr. Clark. “They represent resilience, curiosity, and the drive to succeed, all values that define a Bardstown Tiger.”