CCHS Senior Kaylee Tharp Wins Regional Science Bowl T-Shirt Contest

Calloway County High School has been named the winner of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) West Kentucky Regional Science Bowl T-Shirt Design Contest. The winning design, created by senior Kaylee Tharp, will be featured on the official t-shirts for the 2025 West Kentucky Regional Science Bowl competitions in February.

"The students at Calloway County High School demonstrated exceptional creativity and enthusiasm with their winning design,” DOE Paducah Site Lead April Ladd said. “Kaylee’s design embodies the spirit of the Science Bowl, where math, science, and engineering take center stage."

The annual t-shirt design contest encourages young designers to focus on the concepts fundamental to the mission of the Science Bowl with designs highlighting the creativity and innovation the event seeks to inspire in students across the region.

"Kaylee has been on the Academic Team since elementary school and is an integral part of our team,” Calloway County Science Bowl Team Coach Erica Gray said. “Kaylee has always enjoyed creative arts, particularly the imaginative aspect of design."

The DOE Science Bowl is a premier academic competition, challenging students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Calloway County High School’s success in the contest reflects their dedication to academic excellence and creative expression.