The storied history of the now-closed Flaget High in Louisville -- whose graduates included pro football's Paul Hornung --dog scouts, eating local are featured and more on the next edition of Kentucky Life airing Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET and Sunday, Nov. 15 at 4:30/3:30 p.m. CT on KET and Sunday Nov. 15 at 7:30/6:30 p.m. CT on KET2. The program is hosted by Dave Shuffett.
First, viewers discover that dogs earn their merit badges for good citizenship just like the Boy Scouts! Dog Scout Troop 107, which has canine members from Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, meets for activities, charitable events and fundraisers. The dogs learn good canine citizenship and even earn badges.
Next the program visits Three Springs Farm in Nicholas County for a special meal prepared by Holly Hill Inn chef Ouita Michel. At this dinner, Three Springs provides fresh farm produce and Michel the cooking expertise as friends and business partners gather to celebrate Kentucky food.
Although the school is closed, the Flaget High School Alumni Association is still going strong. Its notable graduates include 1956 Heisman Trophy winner Paul Hornung and former U of L football coach Howard Schnellenberger. Located in Louisville's West End for 32 years, the Catholic all-boys' school provided a structured college-preparatory high school education to students who, for the most part, were sons of blue-collar families. Its storied past as an athletic powerhouse still looms large in the memory of its graduates.
Kentucky Life is a KET production, produced by Brandon Wickey. Segment producers are Valerie Trimble, Wickey and John Schroering,. More information about Kentucky Life is available at www.ket.org/kentuckylife.
