Kentucky senior celebrated for perfect attendance over 13 years
By Ashley Kirklen
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FALMOUTH, Kentucky (WLWT) — A Pendleton County High School senior was celebrated for achieving the rare milestone of perfect attendance over his entire 13-year school career.
Klaber Wolfe, a senior at Pendleton County High School, did not miss a single day of school in 13 years, an accomplishment his school says is incredibly rare.
Family, friends, and a chauffeur gathered to honor Wolfe’s achievement, which the school says hasn’t been seen in over a decade.
Joe Buerkley, superintendent of Pendleton County Schools, said, “I believe it’s the first time since the 2015-16 school year, we’ve been able to recognize someone that has achieved this feat.”
Wolfe’s dedication to attending school every day, even during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, earned him a VIP experience on his last day of high school.
“As everyone knows, that doesn’t get accomplished that often,” Buerkley said.
The celebration included a limo ride with his best friends, applause from family and staff members, and a red-carpet welcome at Pendleton County High School. Wolfe posed for pictures, laughed and enjoyed the spotlight as his school community honored his achievement.
“We are very excited to see what it’s going to do in the future. We know that he’s set up and ready to do great things. So, we couldn’t be more proud of Klaber this morning, and we’re just really excited to have the opportunity to recognize him and all the things that he’s accomplished,” Buerkley said.
Wednesday marked Wolfe’s last day of high school, and the school superintendent said Wolfe’s work ethic will ensure the limelight continues to follow him wherever he goes.
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