Criner and Lambert are among 1,928 high school seniors nationwide selected from a pool of over 93,000 applicants to advance in the scholarship program based on academic excellence, leadership, and service to the community.
Criner is the daughter of Janie and Andy Criner. She is an AP Scholar with Distinction and a member of the National Honor Society. She is the captain of the Paducah Tilghman Speech and Debate Team, the girl's PT Tennis Team, and the Future Problem Solving Team, and is an active member of several other extracurricular organizations. Criner is a member of the KY All-State Speech Team and was awarded the National Speech and Debate Degree of Special Distinction. She received the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award in recognition of her commitment to her community.
Lambert is the son of Sarah and Jim Lambert. He is an AP Scholar with Distinction and a member of the National Honor Society. Lambert has received two Kentucky Commonwealth Ambassador awards and was selected as the Youth LEAD Teen of the Year. He is a member of several extracurricular organizations, including Beta Club, Academic Team, and Future Business Leaders of America, and is active in several sports.
Both Criner and Lambert have been recognized as a Paducah Bank Teen of the Week this fall.
"I am very proud of Kate and Sammy," said Principal Allison Stieg. "Their relentless drive toward excellence has truly impacted Paducah Tilghman High School. Kate and Sammy are insightful leaders both in the school and the community. The passion they have demonstrated will continue to reward them as they move forward."
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation invests over $3.5 million each year in exceptional high school students who are dedicated to leadership, service, and action that positively affects others.
