Prestigious Award Commissioned for Member of Andrew Warde High School Class of 1976

Andrew Warde High School Class of 1976 graduate Michael Fetcho recently earned a prestigious award. He received Kentucky's highest civilian honor for his work with non-profit agencies for over a decade. The following letter from Mr. Fetcho details his outstanding achievement:

I am presently employed by the Boston Rescue Mission as the Director of Community Outreach, overseeing fundraising and public relations efforts. This social service organization has been helping the poor, homeless and addicted of the greater Boston area since 1899. I have been working in similar capacities with non-profit agencies since 1995.

On August 2, 2007, I was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel by Governor Ernie Fletcher. As defined by Wikipedia, 'A Kentucky Colonel is an honorary title bestowed upon individuals by approval of the governor of Kentucky. The award is presented to those who make exceptional efforts to enrich the lives of Kentuckians and the world at large.'

It is that Commonwealth's highest civilian honor. Naturally, I was very proud to receive it and be recognized nationally for my efforts on behalf of those in need.

Famous Kentucky Colonels include Lyndon Johnson, Ronald Reagan, Sir Winston Churchill, John Glenn, Muhammad Ali, Bob Hope, Carl Sandberg, Johnny Depp and Walt Disney.

Kentucky State Representative Tom Riner was in Boston in early August for the National Conference of State Legislators and presented me with the award on behalf of the Governor.

Congratulations, Michael, on a well-deserved and outstanding honor.

Please sign the AWHS Class of 1976 Guest Book.

Visit the Andrew Warde High School Gift Shop.

Watch the AWHS 1976 vintage "film."