Carson-Newman University recently held its annual Faculty and Staff Community Honors Banquet in the university’s Stokely Memorial Cafeteria. C-N Human Resources Coordinator Becky Boatright received the 2013 S.O.A.R. Award, which is the highest award given to a staff member and recognizes an individual who exhibits excellence in job performance and a positive spirit. C-N Communications Department Chair Dr. Mark Borchert and assistant art professor Lisa Flanary received the Mossy Creek
Walters State Community College will confer 1,329 degrees and certificates during its 44th commencement ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11. The ceremony will be held at the Walters State Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center in White Pine. Greeneville businessman and philanthropist Scott M. Niswonger will deliver the commencement address. Niswonger holds a degree in aviation technology and a Doctorate of Technology from Purdue University and a
Hawkins County Schools recently recognized its Teacher of the Year candidates from each school with a banquet. Those honored include kindergarten through fourth-grade teachers Vickie Dyer of Bulls Gap School, Amiee Ellis of Carter’s Valley Elementary, Rebecca Rollins of Church Hill Elementary, Linda Henard of Hawkins Elementary. Those honored in that grade level include Margaret Palko of Joseph Rogers Primary, Melanie Hammond of Keplar Elementary, Mollie Bolton of McPheeter’s Bend
Lincoln Heights Middle School and Medic Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive on behalf of a teacher at the school and her husband on Tuesday, April 30, in the school’s gym. Steffen Kielau is the husband of LHMS English language teacher Patisa Kielau. When the ELL teacher found out her husband had cancer, school officials said many folks stepped in to help the family in whatever way they
The Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, a forum of Tennessee college students, has chosen two Walters State Community College students to serve in key positions during the coming year. Henry Mendoza of Morristown was chosen solicitor general and Matthew Knight of Russellville was chosen commissioner for higher education. “Public service is a noble calling and the Tennessee Intercollegiate Student Legislature is a wonderful organization that promotes civic engagement and participation among
Stone Table recording artist JJ Heller performed on Carson-Newman’s campus, Wednesday, April 17, along with her husband, Dave. Heller’s musical blend of Christian and folk-style, has garnered much attention in recent years with such songs as “Your Hands” and “What Love Really Means.” Held in C-N’s Thomas Recital Hall, the concert featured several selections from Heller’s newest album, “Loved,” which was released in March. Student Activities Director Brent McLemore, who
Walters State Community College recently announced students selected for induction into Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society for community college students. To qualify for membership, students must have at least a 3.5 grade point average after at least 15 hours of college credit and be enrolled in a degree program. Claiborne County residents honored include New Tazewell residents: Kimberly Barnett, Donnie Burton, Emily Johnson and Rebekah Miracle. Tazewell residents
The Walters State Senators and Columbia State Chargers were locked in a
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Wednesday turned into a record-setting day on the link