John Adair 1800 to 1803. A candidate for a seat in the U.S. Senate in 1800, he was defeated in an overwhelming 68–13 vote of the legislature by John Breckinridge, who had been the acknowledged leader of the just-concluded constitutional convention. In 1802, Adair succeeded Breckinridge as Speaker of the House by a vote of 30–14 over Elder David Purviance, the candidate preferred by Governor James Garrard. He continued to serve as Speaker for the duration of his tenure in the House. In 1802, the legislature formed Adair County, Kentucky, naming it after the popular Speaker. In January 1804, Garrard nominated Adair
John Hersey High School Illinois for the 2007/08 school year. "U.S. News" also states that 48.6% of 12th graders participate in AP classes. Also according to "U.S. News & World Report", Hersey was ranked as the 10th top ranked high school in Illinois in 2012. In 2012 Hersey also held the national ranking of #304. According to "U.S. News & World Report", Hersey was ranked as the 9th top ranked high school in Illinois and 274th in nation in 2014. Hersey High School won 1st place in the 2007 National Deaf Academic Bowl competition. In 2007, the Hersey Huskie Rugby Club went to the