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Hickerson Elementary Awarded Tennessee STEM School Designation
Recently, Hickerson Elementary was awarded the Tennessee STEM School Designation. This honor was developed with the guidance of the Tennessee Department of Education and the STEM Leadership Council to identify and recognize schools in their commitment to teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and integrating strategies that ultimately prepare for success in the 21st century. Learning from the state’s early investments in STEM platform schools, such schools focus on employing inquiry, project and problem- based learning, community engagement, entrepreneurship, student-centered classrooms, and STEM enrichment activities.
The Tennessee STEM School Designation was developed to provide a “roadmap” for schools to successfully implement a STEM education plan at the local level. The Tennessee Department of Education and Tennessee STEM Innovation Network developed tools and resources to define the attributes of a comprehensive STEM learning environment for students. Schools that receive the Tennessee STEM School Designation, like Hickerson are recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education for their use of STEM teaching and learning strategies and serve as a model from which other schools may visit and learn. All K–12 schools serving students in Tennessee are eligible.
Each school that was awarded the Tennessee STEM School Designation was evaluated through a rigorous application process. Schools were asked to complete a self-evaluation, participate in interviews, and host site visits with the Tennessee STEM Designation review team.
Coffee County Emergency Medical Services Earns Star of Life Award
Photo from Coffee County Emergency Management
Congratulations to personnel with Coffee County Emergency Medical Services on their recognition and being bestowed a TN State Star of Life award for their life-saving efforts and quick actions during an incident in Coffee County. Those recognized were; Kay Hill May, Jeremiah Partin, Whitney Aussiker, Courtney Swayze, Pam Millaway, Kellee West, Davis Sanders and Brian Jennings.
Tullahoma Farmer Named Tennessee Farmer of the Year
Jerry Ray of Tullahoma, Tennessee, has been farming for 45 years and is the 2019 Tennessee Farmer of the Year. Photo submitted by the Ray family.
As Tennessee Farmer of the Year, Ray will compete in the Southeastern Farmer of the Year competition at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, October 15-17. The Southeastern Farmer of the Year competition chooses from among the top farmers from 10 southeastern states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia) and is sponsored by Swisher International, Inc. The award recognizes excellence in agricultural production and farm management, along with leadership in farm and community organizations. The award also honors family contributions in producing safe and abundant supplies of food, fiber and shelter products for U.S. consumers. The overall Southeastern Farmer of the Year will be announced at a luncheon on the opening day of the expo.
Grand Ole Opry coming to Manchester
The Grand Ole Opry is coming to Manchester. Bonnaroo is set for June 13-16 with June 14 set for the Grand Ole Opry show at Great Stage Park.
Grand Ole Opry at Bonnaroo 2019 will include musical guests Old Crow Medicine Show, Ricky Skaggs, Riders In The Sky, Steve Earle and many more.
For more information on festival ticketing, including entry to the Grand Ole Opry at Bonnaroo, head over to the Bonnaroo.com.
Tailgate Party and Football Action this Friday
The Coffee County Quarterback Club is inviting everyone to come tailgate with the Red Raider Football team at 5:30pm on Friday. The Raiders will conclude spring drills with an open practice, a controlled scrimmage and a tailgate party!!! The Raiders, under the direction of new head coach Doug Greene, will be at the practice facility behind the fieldhouse at Coffee County High School. Fans are invited to watch from the sidelines for some up-close action. Bring a chair and a friend.
5/16/19 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Renee McCart — Pizza Winner!
Alexis Thompson, 8
Emily Wimley
Holly England, 40
Navaeh Mullican, 13
Michael Tenpenny, 65
Anniversaries:
Luke & Lindsey Simpson, 4
Harley Hinshaw Commits to Play College Baseball at Roane State
Joining Harley Hinshaw at his commitment are (front row, left to right): Nadine Hinshaw, grandmother; Anita Hinshaw, mother; Harley Hinshaw; Jeff Hinshaw, father; Ray Hinshaw, grandfather. In the back row is David Martin, CHS head baseball coach.
Coffee County CHS senior baseball player Harley Hinshaw has decided to continue his baseball career at the college level on Wednesday. To top it all off, he will not have to change team names. Surrounded by family and friends, the senior pitcher and infielder made the decision official to become a Roane State Raider in the fall and play baseball. Roane State Community College is located in Harriman, Tennessee and is a member of the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association.
Hinshaw, who was a pitcher and infielder for Coffee County, is expecting to work exclusively as a pitcher at the college level. Though Harriman is a little further from home than he would prefer, Hinshaw liked the environment at Roane. “I really like that their head coach is also the pitching coach. That is not something you normally see” said Hinshaw. Harley hopes to use his 2 years at Roane to land at a 4year school in the future. Hinshaw plans to major in accounting.
Coach David Martin was excited for his senior pitcher. “Harley is a hard worker and a competitor” said Martin. “He has great command of his fastball and his breaking ball and can throw either pitch at any count” added Martin. Harley led the Raiders in starts this year with 9 as he accumulated 37 innings striking out 30. He finished the season with an ERA of 2.84.
The Raiders are coached by Zach Sterner. Roane finished the spring season with a record of 16 and 25 featuring a roster that loses 11 players to graduation. Roane features several area players that should return including Caden Sons and Dawson Powers of Franklin County and three players from Murfreesboro.
Trace Bryant Begins Decathlon Title Quest on Thursday
Trace Bryant of CHS track
Trace Bryant will open up competition on Thursday in the TSSAA State Track Meet in Clarksville. Bryant will compete in the 2 day, 10 event Decathlon against 15 other qualifiers from across the state. Bryant will compete in the Division 1, Large Class division that will get underway at 11 AM at Fontana Stadium at Austin Peay State University. Bryant is the first Coffee County Red Raider to compete in the decathlon since 1997 when Dustin Clark finished in 9th place overall.
On Thursday, Bryant will compete in the 100M, the triple jump, the pole vault, the discus and the 400M. The TSSAA Decathlon concludes on Friday in Clarksville. On Friday, Trace will open the day at 9 AM with the 110M high hurdles before tackling the high jump, shot put, long jump and the 1500M.
Bryant, along with 5 teammates will participate in the Division 1 state track meet on Thursday, May 23rd at MTSU’s Dean Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium. Bryant will compete in the pole vault and Macy Tabor will compete in the high jump beginning at 9 AM. Chloe Haggard will compete in the pole vault at noon. And the 4x400M relay team of John Dobson, Kelvin Verge, Renato Garcia and Trace Bryant will run in the final event of the 4 PM session on Thursday.
Full schedules, for boys and girls, can be found at: https://tssaasports.com/sports/track-boys/
Lady Raider Volleyball to Host Student Tournament on Thursday
The Coffee County CHS Lady Raider volleyball team will host their 2nd annual “Volleybrawl” on Thursday night at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym. The event features a class competition between Coffee County CHS students to crown a champion. Like it’s cousin, the Girls’ Powder Puff Football Game, the Volleybrawl teams will be coached by members of the Lady Raider volleyball team. The event will get underway at 5 PM as the Juniors take on the Freshmen. At 6 PM, the Seniors square off against the Sophomores. The consolation game will be played at 7 PM with the championship game set for 8 PM. All the games will be held at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym and the public is encouraged to attend. Admission will be $5 for adults and $2 for students. Concessions will also be available, so come out and eat and enjoy a night of fun. All proceeds will go to renovate the Lady Raider Volleyball dressing room.
5/15/19 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Tiffany Carroll-Gray, 47 — Pizza Winner!
Douglas Yurcik, 47
Amanda Robinson Koziol, 39
Malachi Cain, 8
Anniversaries:
Pam & Alan Fleenor, 37