A finish line at last on Morristown track for 2020 senior class
by DARREL RADFORD - Courier Times Adorned in black and yellow gowns, Morristown’s Class of 2020 crossed the finish line of a very trying senior year Saturday – with the final steps appropriately coming on the high school track. Pride, inspiration and gratitude swirled in the breeze of a bright day under party cloudy skies as a graduation that had been changed and rearranged as many as three times was held at last. Family and friends applauded, wiped away tears and shouted nam
Waldron honors James in commencement ceremony
Jacob James’ presence was certainly felt during Waldron High School’s commencement ceremony. The senior, who passed away in a car accident in October, was very much a point of focus as 30 graduates, including James, received their diplomas. James’ family was given his diploma along with the rest of his classmates in a ceremony that took place on Waldron’s soccer field. With families sitting on the field and the graduates seated in the bleachers, Class Sponsor Chandler Miller
Triton Central graduates leave respected by community
by: Haley Pritchett - Shelbyville News The Triton Central graduation was what Principal Cary Chandler described as weird. It took place Saturday on a hot July evening. Guests in attendance fanned themselves with programs, and graduates entered on the track. It was not what any of the seniors imagined their graduation being. Then again, nothing about their senior year was. Principal Cary Chandler started his speech by saying that he had almost wanted to apologize to the class
All 5 Shelby County commencements to be outdoors
By ROSS FLINT - Shelbyville News - rflint@shelbynews.com McKeand Stadium will be the site of this year’s Shelbyville graduation ceremony at 9 a.m. July 25. All five Shelby County high schools will now be hosting commencement ceremonies outdoors after the Shelbyville Central school board voted in favor of the move on Wednesday.
Shelbyville’s graduation will now take place at McKeand Stadium after the Shelby County Health Department recommended that the four schools originally
Hamblen named president of state FFA
by: Haley Pritchett- Shelbyville News Julia Hamblen will be postponing her college career for a year to serve as the president of the state Future Farmers of America (FFA). Hamblen, a 2020 Shelbyville High School graduate, was one of seven chosen to move into the FFA leadership house for this year. As president, she will oversee all of the work that the leadership team does, and insure that all tasks are accomplished. She will also help organize many conferences and help with
SC Senior Services receives Duke Energy donation
Buffy Powers, coordinator of volunteer and ancillary services at Shelby County Senior Services, accepts a donation from Duke Energy on Friday. Duke Energy donated 85 storm kits for distribution to seniors in Shelby County who are served by the organization. The kits included a flashlight, first aid kit, warming blanket, waterproof bag and whistle. The kits were supplied as part of Duke’s storm preparedness efforts.
