Frankfort High students Ella Abney, center, and Lilia Saxena Smithson pose with Ben Reno-Weber, a social entrepreneur from Louisville who is working with Abney and Saxena Smithson on the student leadership forum they've developed that will take place Thursday and Friday. (Photo submitted)

Kentucky State University valedictorian Annelise Mack of New Castle gives a speech at KSU's commencement convocation Friday morning at Alumni Stadium. (Linda Younkin/State Journal)

Western Hills senior Olivia Onodu received a $1,000 scholarship from the Friends of the Paul Sawyier Public Library Friday at WHHS. (Linda Younkin/State Journal)