A legendary teacher who dedicated four decades of her life to the Christian County Public School District and who passed away at the age of 109 years old last month was honored by school board members last week.
During the recognition of Emma Bacon, Board Vice-Chair Tom Bell said Bacon graduated from Attucks High School in 1928 and had a Bachelor of Science from Kentucky State University. He added she served with Christian County Public Schools for forty years.
click to download audioHe added Miss Bacon was a firm disciplinarian who had a desire for everyone to learn and reach their full potential.
Bell then made the Lifetime Achievement Award presentation to Miss Bacon’s family who was on hand at the meeting.
click to download audioMiss Bacon’s nieces, Vicki Bailey and Francene Gilmer expressed their gratitude to board members.
click to download audioHer nieces said Miss Bacon attributed her longevity to several things.
click to download audioBell then presented Miss Bacon’s nieces with a Lifetime Achievement Award plaque recognizing her life’s work in the school district.
