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5/23/19 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Randy Keele — Pizza Winner!
May Trotherow
Kolter Grey Kirk, 1
Nick Trail
Principal Parsley answers questions about Controversial Statements and Rumors concerning CCCHS Graduation
Due to some controversial statements and rumors made on social media about Friday’s Coffee County High School graduation, WMSR News has decided to report about those issues. answers
First, some statements were made that two students that are now deceased should be allowed to receive their diplomas since this would have been their graduating class. One student passed away in September and the other in a swimming accident a few years ago. Principal Paul Parsley told WMSR News that the school will be placing two empty chairs draped with graduation cap and gowns along with a flower. The families of the two students will receive honorary diplomas at a later date.
The next issue is about a student who graduated early and then went into the military. He just recently graduated from boot camp. The former student made a request to walk the graduation line with his fellow classmates in his military dress uniform. Mr. Parsley has granted that request.
The final issue was a question concerning why one graduate is allowed to wear a white gown which is not same as the others. Principal Parsley explained the tradition began last year where one student, that is voted on by the student body, wears the white gown with the signatures of their fellow classmates. The tradition will continue this year.
Graduation will be held Friday night (May 24) at 7pm for 2019 Coffee County High School seniors.
A crowd of several thousand will watch graduates accept their diplomas behind Raider Academy in Manchester at Carden-Jerrell Field.
Around 400 seniors will take their next step toward a future full of expectations as they will hear from fellow classmates; Valedictorian George Gannon and Salutatorian Isabel Watkins.
Many of the grads will take a break from school for a short period of time before heading off to college, and others will jump right into the workforce or military.
The 2019-2020 school year begins in just a little more than two months.
Coffee County School Board begins Interviewing Director Candidates
The Coffee County School Board has scheduled interviews for their top five Director of Schools applicants.
All interviews are open to the public. They will be held from 4 PM to 6 PM, with a two-hour meet and greet following the interview. All interviews will be held at the Coffee County Board of Education, 1343 McArthur Street, Manchester, TN 37355
Interview Schedule:
Dr. Charles Lawson was interviewed earlier this week
Thursday, May 30: Dr. John Ash
Wednesday, June 19: Dr. Keith Cornelius
Thursday, June 20: Mrs. Kim Aaron
Friday, June 21: Mr. Scott Hargrove
For questions, please contact school board members or the board’s secretary, at (931) 723-5150.
Memorial Day Ceremony set for Monday
Wreaths were placed at the war memorials in Manchester back in 2015… Photo by Rob Clutter
The public is encouraged to attend and bring your school-age children! They need to see, first-hand, that the freedoms we all enjoy are not free, but were fought for with the blood of patriots and the tears of their loved ones.
Kimberly King is the Commander of the VFW Post 10904 and the Chairman of the Coffee County Veterans Association she sends this special invitation to the community to attend…
Come early for a good seat and help our community honor and remember those who have given their all, in defense of our nation.
Don’t Leave Children or Pets in Hot Vehicles
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department along with Manchester and Tullahoma Police departments are reminding people to not to leave children inside unattended vehicles. With the temperatures expected in the low 90’s over the next few days, law enforcement reminds you that leaving children in a vehicle can lead to death.
As the temperature inside a vehicle can escalate by 15 degrees in just 10 minutes and with the hot temperatures and high humidity death can come very quickly. Even if you leave the windows rolled down some, the temperatures inside a vehicle can become deadly. Please take children in the store or leave them at home as it would be better than death.
When temperatures outside exceed 86 degrees F, the internal temperatures of the vehicle can quickly reach 134 to 154 degrees F. Heat stroke may occur when a body temperature passes 104 degrees Fahrenheit. This can overwhelm the brain’s temperature control, causing symptoms such as dizziness, disorientation, agitation, confusion, seizure, and/or death.
Several children die in hot cars each year from heat-related deaths after being trapped inside motor vehicles. Even the best of parents or caregivers can unknowingly leave a sleeping baby in a car, and the end result can be injury or even death.
Tennessee ranks 8th in the nation in hot car deaths, according to the non-profit Kids and Cars.
Anyone seeing children left in a vehicle without the air conditioner running is asked to call 911. Tennessee allows bystanders to break into a car if they see a kid inside who they believe is in danger.
Also, the same rules apply to your pets.
Nashville SC Grabs Road Win at Birmingham
Daniel Rios of Nashville SC[Photo courtesy of nashvillesc.com]
Goals
63’ NSH – Daniel Ríos (PK)
First Win on National TV
Nashville SC has been unlucky when featured on the USL Game of the Week and national TV, going 0-3 before Wednesday night’s victory. The win over Birmingham tonight on ESPNews broke the streak and gave Nashville SC fans across the country three points to cheer for. There are currently no more national TV games on NSC’s schedule, but that could change later in the season.
Ríos Keeps Scoring
MLS-signed forward Daniel Ríos keeps finding the back of net for Nashville SC. His penalty kick goal in the 63’ minute was his eighth goal of the season, the second-most in the USL Championship, and by far the most on Nashville SC. In just 12 matches, Ríos is the third-highest scorer in Nashville SC history. He has three match-winning goals in 2019 and has converted both PKs he has taken this season.
Fifth Clean Sheet
Nashville SC had gone four consecutive matches without a clean sheet, but earned its fifth of the season on Wednesday night in the Magic City. Goalkeeper Matt Pickens made two saves to earn his third clean sheet of the season. Nashville’s five clean sheets are tied for the third-most in the USL Championship.
Jones Makes USL Debut for NSC
Nashville’s newest MLS signee, midfielder Derrick Jones, made his USL Championship debut for the club as a second half substitute. Jones subbed on in the 64’ minute and helped lock down the 1-0 win. He completed nearly 83 percent of his passes, the second-highest completion percentage on the team tonight.
Up Next
Nashville SC continues its torrid stretch of games with another road match on Saturday night. NSC will travel up I-65 to face Indy Eleven in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference preseason favorites. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the game will be broadcast locally on MyTV30 and online at ESPN+.
Rey Reyes Signs College Wrestling Scholarship
Rey Reyes(center) signs his National Letter of Intent surrounded by family and coaches. Front row(left to right) Edna Reyes, mother; Rey Reyes; Alex Reyes, brother. Back Row: Roger Barlow, CHS head wrestling coach and Randall Jennings, assistant wrestling coach.
Coffee County Central High School senior Rey Reyes made history on Wednesday. The Red Raider became the first to sign an NCAA National Letter of Intent to compete as a wrestler at the collegiate level. Surrounded by family, coaches and former and current teammates; Reyes signed his National Letter of Intent to attend Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
Reyes competed at the TSSAA state tournament in February posting a 2 and 2 record in the 182 pound class. At the collegiate level, Reyes says that the coaches want him to compete in either the 174 or 165 pound class. When asked about the significance of being the first Red Raider to receive a college scholarship, Reyes humbly remarked that he is proud and a little surprised. “I am just a small part (of this program)” said Reyes. Reyes was impressed with the small school feel at Ouachita and “the facilities are amazing” added Reyes.
Raider coach Roger Barlow was exceptionally proud of Reyes and sees his success as vindication for the hard work of everyone in the program. “Rey has bought in to what we are doing and has done everything we have asked him to do. But in the end, this is all about his hard work.” Barlow called out Reyes for his strong work ethic. “Rey is gonna work his tail off because he is not afraid of hard work. He has been the heart and soul of this team and we are like family” added Barlow.
Reyes caught the attention of the Ouachita coaches at a recent Greco-Roman wrestling tournament. “We have found that the work we are doing in the off-season is crucial to the growth of our program” said Barlow. “(The Ouachita coaches) were impressed with how he performed against high quality competition” added Barlow.
The Ouachita wrestling team has excelled since its inaugural season in 2010. The Tigers have finished in the top-25 six times in the past nine seasons. Ouachita competes in the Great Lakes Valley Conference at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)’s Division II level. The Tigers are coached by head coach Kevin Crutchmer.
5/22/19 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Sammy Eagles, 15 — Pizza Winner!
Tim Creek
Teresa Carrick, 56
Anniversaries:
Billy & Angela Rogers, 30
Coffee County Baseball Hands Out Postseason Awards
The Red Raiders held their 2019 Baseball banquet on Tuesday night to celebrate the season and recognize its players. Head coach David Martin with assistant coaches Matt Shepherd, Parker Gunn and Steve Wilder presided over the event. Below is a list of the night’s award recipients:
Varsity MVP – Hayden Skipper
Varsity Offensive POY – Skylar Bratcher
Varsity Co-Defensive POY – Bryson Hullet
Varsity Co-Defensive POY – Lane Spry
Varsity Pitcher of the Year – Harley Hinshaw
Red Raider Leadership Award – Kael McCall
2019 All District 8 AAA Team – Hayden Skipper, Skylar Bratcher
JV MVP – Trey Rogers
JV Offensive POY – Wyatt Nugent
JV Defensive POY – Luke Beachboard
JV Pitcher of the Year – Jacob Sherrill
JV Player Most Improved – Caleb Brewer
CCCHS Graduation is Friday Night
Photo provided of 2018 graduation
Around 400 seniors will take their next step toward a future full of expectations as they will hear from fellow classmates; Valedictorian George Gannon and Salutatorian Isabel Watkins.
Many of the grads will take a break from school for a short period before heading off to college, and others will jump right into the workforce or military.
The 2019-2020 school year begins in just a little more than two months.