THURSDAI JUNE L,2OI7THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS

MECHANICAL CAMP - Students built and pro-

!."m."d a variety of challenges. dur-

ing the 20 camPs hosted through the

University artln.

Robotics camps scheduled Guest pianists to perJorm

FREE CONCERT - Alan (left) and Alvin Chow twinnatives of Miami, Fla., will present a recital Monday at 7:30p.m. in Blankenship Recital Hall in the University ofTennes-see at Martin's FineArts Building.The recital is free and thepublic is invited to attend.

The University of Ten-nessee at Martin will hosttwo robotics camPs June19-23 on the main camPus.The first, WeDo RoboticsCamp, will meet from 9-11a.m. each day and is de-signed for children ages fivetoseven who have alreadYcompleted kindergarten.The second, NXT RoboticsCamp - Mars Rescue, willmeet from 1-4 P.m. and isintended for students ages

eisht to 14."W"lo Robotics CamPwill allow particiPants todesign, build and controltheir own motorized robots.Students will add sPecial-ized sensors to guide theircreations through a series ofchallenges in comPetitionwith their fellow camPers.

NXT Robotics CamP

- Mars Rescue will requirestudents to imagine them-selves crash-landed on theplanet Mars with a meteorstorm approaching.

PartiCipants will builda Mars Rover from the re-mains of their sPaceshiPand guide their teams to

safety through the canYonsand taves on the Planet'ssurface.

for those who would liketo ourchase their own ma-terials for future use. Both

presented with new chal-lenges.

James Swanger, two-Yearrobotics camP instructor,will lead both sessions.

Advance registration is

rng.For assistance, contact

Debbie Mount, UT MartinOffice of Educational Out-reach, at'731-881-7 104.

Alan and Alvin Chow.twin natives of Miami. Fla..will present a recital Mon-day at 7:30 p.rn. in Bian-kenship Recital Hall in theUniversity of Tennessee atMartin's Fine Arts Build-lng.

They will perfbrm worksby Milhaud, Debuosy, Cop-iand, Corigliano and Cersh-win. They made their debutat the age of I 3 as solo-ists with the Miami BeachSymphony. Their four-handrecitals have taken themacross the country, includ-ing Steinway Hall in NewYork City, Orchestra Hallin Chicago and Seattle,Miami and lndianapolis. inaddition to performancesin Vienna, Shanghai, Hon-gKong and Taiwan.

Alan Chow was the firstprize winner of the ConcerlArtist Cuild InternationalNew York Competition andwon the silver medal andaudience favorite prize atthe Gina Bachauer Interna-tional Piano Competition.Recital appearances havetaken him to more than40 statcs, as well as Asiantours of Japan, China, Tai-wan and Hong Kong. He iscurrently at Northwestern

University, and this fall willjoin the f'aculty of the East-rnan School of Music.

Alvin Chow has per-formed as soloist with theNational Symphony Or-chestra, Colorado Sym-phony, Civic Orchestra ofChicago, Shanghai Philhar-monic and the MozarteumOrchestra in Salzbui$, Aus-tria, among others. He alsoperforms fiequently rvith hiswife, pianist Angela Cheng.Formerly on the facLrlty ofthe University of Coloradoat Boulder, he is currentlychair of the piano depart-ment and the Ruth Strick-land Gardner Prof-essor atthe Oberlin Conservatoryof Music.

This performance is madepossible by the TetrnesseeMusic Teachers Associa-tion and is in conjunctionwith TMTA's 20 l7 stateconlerence artd c')nrpeti-tions. which will be hostedby UTM Saturday throughTuesday.

The recital is free and thepublic is invited to attend.

For additional inf'orma-tion on the perfbnnance orthe TMTA conference" cotr-tact Dr. Elaine Harriss atelaineh @ utm.edu.

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UT Martin nmes local students

ChtncffiThe outstanding academic

achievements of undergradu-ate students at the Universityof Tennessee at Martin havebeen honored with prb-lication of the Spring 2017Chancellor's Honor Rolls forthe College of Agriculture andApplied Sciences, College ofBusiness and Global Affairs,College of Education, Health,and Behavioral Sciences,

" College of Engineering andNatural Sciences and theCollege of Humanities andFine Arts.

To be eligible forChancellor's Honor Roll rec-ognition at UT Martin, a

student must take at least12 hours of credit (pass-failcourses are not included)and achieve a 3.2 (B) gradepoint average based on a 4.0scale. Students can make theChancellor's Honor Roll withhonors (3.2 through 3.49),high honors (3.5 through3.79) or highest honors (3.8through 4.0).

'Adamsville - Andrewf. Alexander, High Honors:Colby R. Anderson, HighestHonors: Darby R. Congiardo,Highest Honors: Tannor M.Franks, Highest Honors:Courtney A. Forsythe,Highest Honors: Taylor BFreeman, High Honors:I(ortney C. Fy., HighestHonors: Ethan D. Ganus,High Honors: ChristopherD. Gattis, Honors: Colton

E. Gramse, High Honors:Caroline H. Gray, HighestHonors: Mitchell W. Howie,Highest Honors: TracyJohnson, Highest Honors:Erika M. Murray, HighestHonors: Cassie D. Phillips,High Honors: Bobby D.Plunk, Highest Honors:Haleigh E. Poe, High Honors:Cassidy A. Ruth, HighestHonors: Anna M. Shelton,High Honors: Megan E.Thomas, Highest Honors:Casey L. Tirrnbow, HighestHonors: Benjamin T. White,High Honors: Brandon L.White, High Honors: NathanH. White, High Honors:William A. White, HighestHonors: Colton L. Williams,Highest Honors.

'Bethel SpringsIGitlyn B. Boggs, HighestHonors; Devin R. Flolt,Honors; Clayton D. Isbell,High Honors; Hannah M.I(iestler, High Honors;

fennifer S. Naillon, Honors;fennifer M. Perrigo, HighestHonors; Olivia S. Peters,High Honors; Elizabeth B.Redmon, Highest Honors;Dawn M. Ward, Honors;Darryl W' Weatherford,Highest Honors.

'Finger - Cheyanne S.

Honey, Honors; Abigail H.Rininger, High Honors.

.Guys - Tessa N. Tucker,Highest Honors.

.Michie - Sarah A.Howard, High Honors;Elizabeth Mitchell, HighHonors; AneciaA. Price, HighHonors.

.Ramer - Mikayla D.Boswell, Highest Honors;Caitlyn M. IGng, HighHonorsl Allie I(. Ray, Honors;Lauren E. Rhodes, HighHonors; Patti D. Saulter,Highest Honors; Preston C.

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Smith, High Honors

'selmer - CassidY L. Ashe,

Fortune, Highest Honors;

E. fohnson, Highest Honors;I(eenan P. Lamberth, HighestHonors; Will R. Latham, HighHonors; Bailie C. Littlelohn,Honors; Dar\ B. McDuffY,High Honors; Lincoln R.

Miichell, Highest Honors;Olivia I(. Mitchell, Honors;

)essica M. Monroe, Honors;Ansley M. Moore, HighHonois; Carlotta Murrell,High Honors; Amber S.

Niion, Highest Honors; I(aYla

R. Payne, Highest Honors;

Charles M. Rankin, HighHonors; Hannah f. Robinson,Highest Honors; CassidY B.

Shambeau, High Honors;Rylee C. Smith, Honors; TY

C. Smith, Highest Honors;Hunter I. Steele, HighestHonors: Colton R. Wiggins,Honors; I(risten N. Wilkins,Highest Honors; I(imberlvN.-Williams, Honors; BryceD. Youngerman, HighestHonors.

'Stantonville - GravstiltT. Chandler, Highest Honrrrs-

'Pocahontas - Re.becca L,

Bodiford, High Honors

UT Martin is a comPre-hensive public universitY tlirtmaintains an excellent leliutation for its high-qualitYundergraduate Programs, itsbeautiful campus nfld cfiLit"'professors.

THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, JUNE 1,2017

UT-M HONOR ROLLSLocal students attend-

ing the University of Ten-nessee at Martin, whowere named to the chan-cellor's honor roll for thespring semester include,Gates, Austin D. KissellandChadA. Lewis, High-est Honors; and JessicaL. Sorrell, Honors; Halls,James T. Wright, High-est Honors; Trevor R.Belton, James L. Crews,Erin E. Davis, Hayley L.

Gillion, and Leah B. ia-cobs, High Honors, and

Zachary Harris, CameronC. Moore, and Alan B.Smith, Honors, Henning,Robert C. Lacy, and ErinN. Young, Highest Hon-ors; and Mary C. Wilkins,High Honors; and

Ripley, Kasie E. Barnett,Marygrace T. Burnett,Jessica N. Carver, Tam-my M. Umbra, AllisonP. Webb, and Sheila C.

Whitehom, Highest Hon-ors; Sarah G. Bames, Jas-

mine M. Dowell, CaitlynD. Gitchell, Courtney R.

Johnson, Dakota L. Jones,

Samantha D. Lackey, and

Cari A. Scott, High Hon-ors; and Charneshia L.Brown, Victoria E. Dean,Symoane T. Demoss,Cynthia L. Johnson, AmyE. Mcl-emote, Nathan-

iel T. Newlin, Janet B.Oates, Melisha A. Polk,Jameka J. Rogers, AshtonM. Tatum, and Tammi T.

Winbush, Honors.To be eligible, a stu-

dent must take at least l2hours of credit (pass-failcourses are not included)and achieve a 3.2 (B)grade point average basedon a 4.0 scale. Studentscan make the chancel-lor's honor roll with hon-ors (3.2 through 3.49),high honors (3.5 through3.79) or highest honors(3.8 through 4.0).

game in each of the lastthree seasons.

"One ol my top Pri-orities this offseason wasto reward Jermaine withthis promotion," said UTMartin head coach AnthonYStewart. "He has earned hisnew title with his plaYerdevelopment skills, atten-tion to detail and his abilitYto relate to our student-ath-letes. Jermaine possessesan elite basketball IQ andI am glad to have him onour side."

Last season, the SkY-hawks equaled a schoolrecord wilh 22 victorieswhile setting new single-season records for Points(2,693), field goals (966),

rebounds (l ,312) andassists (555).

UT Martin advancedto the OVC Tournamentchampionship for the sec-ond straight year and wonits first outright OVC Westdivision title.

The Skyhawks alsogenerated the most homewins (14) and nonconfer-ence victories (10) for UTMartin since the schooljoined the Division-I ranksin 1992.

Johnson helped theSkyhawks to 20 wins andtheir first OVC Tournamentchampionship game for thefirst time in school his-tory in 2015- 16. UT Martinreeied off an eight-game

OVC winning streak foronly the second time inprogram history en routeto a share of the OVC Westritle.

In Johnson's first season

as an assistant in 2014-15, UT Martin won 21games, including threeroad victories on its waYto a Final Four appearancein the Collegelnsider.comPostseason Tottrnament.

The Skyhawks led thenation with 12 road victo-ries and notched the firstthree postseason victoriesin the school's Division-Iera.

"l am elated and hum-bled to be given this pro-motion," Johnson said.

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. Logan Henry Hunt, of Ozark, reeived a degree fromthe University of Tennessee at Martin.

Johnson moves up to second spot on UTM staffJermaine Johnson, who

has spent the last three sea-sons on the sidelines as anassistant men's basketballcoach at UT Martin, hasbeen elevated to the role ofassociate head coach.

Since joiriing the SkY-hawk program in 2014,Johnson has helped UTMarlin post three consecu-tive 20-win seasons for thefirst time in program his-tory.

In that span, the SkY-hawks have won theirfirst two OVC West divi-sion championships (2016,2OI7) and generated fivepostseason wins. becomingthe only OVC program towin at least one postseason

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tlT Martin names local students tochancellor's honor ro11

June 4,2017

The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University ofTennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Spring 2017 Chancellor'sHonor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business andGlobal Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineeringand Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts'To be eligible for Chancellor's Honor Roll recognition at UT Martin, a student must take at least 12 hoursof credit (pass-fail courses are not included) and achieve a 3 2 (B) grade point average based on a 4 0scale. Students can make the Chancellor's Honor Roll with honors (3 2 through 3 a9), highhonors (3 5through 3 79) or highest honors (3.8 through 4 0 )

. Atoka - Katelynn R. Hacker, honors; Caroline E. Jacobs, highhonors; Zachary C. James,highest honors; Amber N, Rovane, honors; Abril Sosa, honors; John M. Thornton, highesthonors.

. Brighton - William P. Beller, honors; Kimberly N. Broffitt, highest honors; Rikki L. Erwin,highest honors; Drake W. Grimes, highhonors; Sarah R. Huffman, honors; Chandler B.

Rushing, highhonors; Meagan A. Severs, honors; Joseph B, Simmons, highest honors;Shelby L. Simmons, highest honors; Isaac J. Spitler, highest honors; Hunter N. Wanser,honors.

. Burlison - Robert E Beard, highhonors; Haley N Craig, highhonors; Annie K. Harris, highhonors;Britney S Kellum, highest honors.

. Covington - Caroline V. Cannon, highest honors; Sarah J. Collins, highest honors; Trevor G. Dych,

honors; Kayla D. Fisher, highhonors; Tanya J. Glass, highhonors; Gabrielle N. Glenn, honors; MelindaD. Gordon, highest honors; Jakita S. Grandberry, honors; Jasimine R. Hall, honors; Tamekia L. Hall,

highest honors; Janiera L. Lewis, highest honors; Elizabeth P. Newman, highest honors; Zachary N.

Tiffner, honors; Kallie A. Wall, highest honors.

. Drummonds - Alyssa S. Delatorre, highhonors; Montana R. Mattila, highest honors; Paul H Wortham,highest honors; Kyle M. Wrushen, honors.

. Mason - Jay S. Atkins, highhonors; Jo A. Christmas, highest honors; Miyah A. Clark, highest honors.

. Munford - Austin R. Alphin, highhonors; Heather L. Anton, honors; Jodie A. Duncan, highest honors;Mindy A. Knight, highhonors; Abbey R. Lenagar, highhonors; Austin R. Lenagar, honors; Margaret-Ann R Mize, highest honors; Samantha J. Sanders, highest honors.

ln addition, chancellor's honor roll honorees with ties to Tipton County include:

. Greenville, Miss. - ShanellA. Hacker, high honors.

. Henning - Mary C. Wilkins, high honors.

. Millington - Caleb A. Richardson, high honors.

UT Martin is a comprehensive public university that maintains an excellent reputation for itshigh-quality undergraduate programs, its beautiful campus and caring professors.

The Jackson Sun SundaY, June 4,2017

University of Tennessee at MartinWestStar Leadership Program's annualAfrican American Leadership Gonference

pictured, from left: Dixie spencer and craig clay. both employees with the sduthwest Tennessee Development District's

Regional Economic Development lnitiative, based in Jackson'

Pictured representinE Chester County and the Southwest HumanResource Agency are, from left: Dianne Reeves' Doris Arnold.Tilda Pearson, Vivian Killey, Kim Goodwin and Mary Williams.

The Jackson Sun SundaY, June 4,2017

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Pictured representing Jackson's Ernpower Alliance, a leadership group for young professionals, from left:Pierre Duventre, D-Top Roofing and Repair; Chester Sharp, City of Jackson; Bria Pittman, UFT Wellness Center;and Renee Jones, Union University,

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WestStar Committee, from left Gil Fetty, of Madison County; AndreaBond-Johnson, of Haywood County; Virginia Grimes, of Weakley County;Darron Billings, of Madison County; Youlanda Jones, of Dyer County; Evelyn

Robertson Jr., of Flandeman County; Della Ligon, of Haywood County; AnneBanks, of FlaywooC County; and Mark Heaston, of Tipton County.

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Pictured representing Haywood High School, from left: DellaLigon, Kamya Burrell, lsaiah Hess, Adara Donald, Brandon Taylorand Yvette Blue.

Pictured representing Jackson State Community College are. fromleft (front row): Patrick Davis, Tina Williamson, Mary Jackson,Lynette Johnson, Toni Stanford, Stephanie Tanksley; (back row)Paula Fuller. Seth Harden, C.H. Clark, Rocky Miller. RayWainwright, Darron Eillings, Derek Cobb and.Countahee ' ' , :

Anderscn.

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The Jackson Sun Sundag Jqne 4 ?0.17

RAFFE LAZARIAN / UT MARTINThe University of Tennessee at Martin West5tar Leadership Program hosted its annual African American LeadershipConference April 18 in Jackson. WestStar Alumni, from left (front row) are: Mark Heaston, City of Covington; Dr. CharlotteFishen Tipton County Schools; Andrea Bond-Johnson. Golden Circle lnsurance; Anne Banks, Haywood County; Kathy MooreCowan. Federal Reserve Bank of 5t. Louis-Memphis Branch; Ruby Kirby, West Tennessee Healthcare; Youlanda Jones,Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington; Virginia Grimes, UT Martin; Jordan Jones, UT Martin; Dr. Jerry Woods,Madison County Schools; (back row) Gil Petty, Madison County; Harold Nance, Jonah Affordable Housing Association; WillieSpencer. Hardeman County; Darron Billings, Jackson State Community College;Arlisa Armstrong, USDA Rural Development; Evelyn Robertson Jr., Hardeman a

,.,. tr.

Pictured representingRobertson Jr., retired; al;Hugholene Robertson nityHealth Center; Dixie SRegional Economic Development Initiative; (back row) Robert Davis, CassandraBufford and Juanita Williams, Hardeman County Community Health Center;Mary Williams, Southwest Human Resource Agency; Fredell Harris, retired; andWillie Spence4 retired.

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pictured representing crockett county are, from left Tori Haliburton, Lane

college; t-estie pirtte,-crockett county ProPerty assessor; Harold Nance, Jonah

Afforiable Housing Association; and Gloria Taylor, Crockett County mayor's

office.

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL ') -SUN-9l-Y' JUNE-4' 2017

UTM'S Johnson moving up

Jermaine Johnson is clearly ayoung coach on the move. Theformer Melrose man has beenpromoted to associate head coachat Tennessee-Martin after spend-ing the last three seasons as a Sky-hawks assistant.

"He has earned this new title(because o0 his player develop-ment skills, attention to detail andhis ability to relate to our student-athletes," said UTM head coachAnthony Stewart in a statement."Jermaine possesses an elite bas-ketball IQ and I am glad to havehim on our side."

Since joining the Skyhawks in20L4, Johnson has helped the teamto three consecutive 20-win sea-sons, the first time that's happenedat Martin. Last season's team tiedthe school record with22 victorieswhile setting marks for points,field goals, rebounds and assists.

"I am elated and humbled to begiven this promotion," Johnsonsaid. "I am super excited aboutwhere our program is heading aswe continue to empower our stu-dent-athletes on and off the court."

In other news, the Skyhawkshave signed Lorenzen Wright Jr.,who will play for the team as agraduate transfer in 2017 -18.

The 6-3 Wright - the son of thelate Memphis State and NBAstandout - averaged 3.4 pointsthis season at Robert Morris be-fore graduating with a degree inor ganizational leadership

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, JUNE 6,2011

June 15 seminar to focus on workplace bullyingWorkplace bullying will

be the focus of a seminarpresented June 15 at theUniversity of Tennesseeat Martin REED Center."The What, Who, Where,When, Why, and How ofWorkplace Bullying" isscheduled for 6 p.m. at thecenter located at 406 SouthLindell Street in Martin.Dr. Sean Walker. UT Mar-tin associate professor ofmanagement, will be thepresenter. The seminar isfree, and participants canregister by calling 731-587-'7333 or online at tsb-dc.org/utm.

Differences among work-ers will continue to giverise to conflict as the work-force grows more diverse.One of the most pressingissues in the workforce to-day in'workplace bullying.This seminar seeks to ex-plain six important facetsof this growing trend: (l)What is workplace bully-ine? Q) Who is most likelyto be bullied, and who ismost likely to be the bully?(3) Where (in which indus-tries) is workplace bullying

Sean Walkermost likely to occur? (4)When (in which situations)is workplace bullying mostlikely to occur? (5) Why isit important for organiza-tions today to pay attentionto workplace bullying? (6)How do organizations al-leviate, if they can't elimi-nate, workplace bullying?

Walker, a faculty mem-ber in the UT Martin De-partment of Management,Marketing, and Informa-tion Systems in the Collegeof Business and Global Af-fairs, earned both his MBAand doctorate degrees at

Southern Illinois Univer-sity Carbondale.- His re-search interest and primaryteaching areas assess theimpact of psychologicalphenomenon on human re-sources and organizationalbehavior. Walker is also alicensed minister and medi-ator, both of which providehim with training to.edu-cate students, colleaguesand external agents onhow to reach mutually ac-ceptable agreements whenfaced with conflict withinthe organization.

The UT Martin Region-al Entrepreneurship andEconomic Development(REED) Center, hous-ing the Tennessee SmallBusiness Development(TSBDC) Center, meetsthe needs of existing andpotential business ownersthrough one-on-one con-sultations and interactivetraining programs. TheREED Center offers cours-es. workshops and trainingsessions that respond to theneeds of small businessesand supports regional eco-nomic development.

DRESDEN ENTERPRISE. JUNE 7,2017

THE CURRENT, JUNE 7,2OI7

(2,693), field goals (966),rebounds (1 ,312\ and assists(5 55). UT Madin advanced to the

( I 4) and nonconference victories(10) for UT Martin since theschool joined the Division-Iranks in 1992.

Johnson helped the Skyhawksto 20 wins and their first OVC

In Johnson's first season as anassistant n 20 I4-l 5, UT Martinwon 21. games - including threeroad vrctones on lts way to aFinal Four appearance in theCollegelnsider.com PostseasonTournament. The Skyhawksled the nation with 12 roadvictories and notched the firstthree postseason victories in theschool's Division-I era.

"I am elated and humbledto be given this promotion,"Johnson said. "I would like tothank Coach Stewart for havingthe utmost confidence in me

court."

UTM men's teum promotes JohnsonJermaine Johnson, who has

spent the last three seasons on thesidelines as an assistant men'sb ersityo beenelevated to the role ofassociatehead coach.

Since joining the Skyhawkprogram in 2014, Johnson hashelped UT Martin post threeconsecutive 20-win seasons forthe first time in program history.In that span, the Skyhawkshave won their first two OVCWest division championships(2016, 2017) and generated fivepostseason wins - becomingthe only OVC program to win

at least one postseason game ineach ofthe last three seasons.

"One of mv toD orioritiesthis offseason was tb rewardJermaine with this promotion,"said UT Martin liead coaih

pos.sesses an elite basketball IQand I am glad to have him onour side."

Last.season, the Skyhawksequaled a school recoid with22 victoies while setting newsingle-season records for points

Area students included onChancellor's Honor Roll

The outstanding academicachievements of undergradu-ate students at the Univernty ofTennessee at Martin have beenhonored with publication of theSpring 2Ol7 Chancellor's Hon-or Rolls for the College of Ag-riculture and Applied Sciences,College of Business and GlobalAffairs, College of Education,Health, and Behavioral Sciences,College of Engineering and Nat-ural Sciences and the College ofHumanities and Fine Arts.

To be eligible for Chancellor'sHonor Roll recognition at UTMartin, a student must take at least12 hours of credit (pass-fail cours-es are not included) and achieve a

3.2 (B) grade point average basedon a 4.0 scale. Students can makethe Chancellor's Honor Roll with

honors (3.2 through 3.49), highhonors (3.5 through 3J9) or high-est honors (3.8 through 4.0).

Those in Fulton were Sara A.Caldwell, Highest Honors; andJoshua S. Allen, Honors.

In Hickman, William C. Col-lins, High Honors; and Tara A.Poe, Highest Honors.

Those in Water Valley wereMorgan A. Wade, High Honors;and Audrey M. Jenkins, Honors.

In Clinton was Matthew R.Morgan, Honors.

UT Martin is a comprehensivepublic university that maintainsan excellent reputation for itshigh-quality undergraduate pro-grams, its beautiful campus andcaring professors.

TRpNroN G,A,zErr"E Wednesday, June 7 ,2017

UTM names local honor studentsThe outstanding aca-

demic achievements of un-dergraduate students atthe University of Tennes-see at Martin have beenhonored with publicationof the Spring 2017 Chan-cellor's Honor Rolls for theCollege of Agriculture andApplied Sciences, Collegeof Business and GlobalAffairs, College of Educa-tion, Health, and Behav-ioral Sciences, College ofEngineering and NaturalSciences and the Collegeof Humanities and FineArts. To be eligible forChancellor's Honor Rollrecognition at UT Mar-tin, a student must takeat least 12 hours of credit(pass-fail courses are notincluded) and achieve a3.2 (B) grade point aver-age based on a 4.0 scale.Students can make theChancellor's Honor RoIIwith honors (3.2 through3.49), high honors (3.5through 3.79) or highesthonors (3.8 through 4.0).

Bradford - Madison K.Adams, Highest Honors;Katherine L. Cardwell,Highest Honors; TanyaChopra, Honors; DanielA. Cochran, High Honors;Keeley A. Davis, High Hon-ors; Elisabeth C. Dowland,High Honors; Anna C. Ea-ton, High Honors; CodyE. Miles, Highest Honors;Hannah N. Moore, HighHonors; Matthew B. Puck-ett, High Honors; JeremyB. Reynolds, High Honors;Cate M. Walter, HighestHonors.

Dyer - Faith L. Ab-bott, High Honors; ZachW. Bruketta, HighestHonors; Sydney D. Inman,Honors; Grant H. Jones,Honors; Erin T. Lannom,Honors; Rebecca L. Lee,Honors; Jasmine D. Pitts,High Honors; Danielle E.Rickman, High Honors;Kaitlyn A. Ritter, HighestHonors.

Humboldt - Bailey N.Alexander, Honors; Jona-than M. Andrews, HighHonors; Haley B. Branum,Highest Honors; MorganN. Conder,' Honors; Ben-

jamin I. Davenport, Hon-ors; Seth D. Gibson, Hon-ors; Landon C. Griffin,High Honors; JonathanH. Hefley, Honors; JoannL. Jones, Ilonors; SarahE. Langley. Highest Hon-ors; Joshua M. Matthis,Honors; Tanner R. Petty,Highest Honors; GradyL. Potts, Honors; KristinP. Taylor. Highest Hon-ors; Dustin C. Thacker,Honors; Kayla E. Tinnon,High Honors; Shelby G.Vasquez, High Honors;Chandler B. Whitaker,Highest Honors; KeatonB. Wilson, High Honors;William T. Wright, Hon-ors; Logan H. Youmans,High Honors.

Medina - Logan J.Helton, High Honors;Shaelyn M. Horner. Hon-ors; Kaitlyn M. Martin,Honors; Benjamin M. Ort,Highest Honors; Erich C.Otto, Honors; Marshall W.Pearson, Honors; EmilyM. Poole, Highest Honors;Hayden M. Presson. Hon-ors; Sara J. Ragain, HighHonors; Loretta Tran-son, Honors; Kathryn L.Woods, Highest Honors.

Milan - Brooke M. A1-len. High Honors: MelanieB. Allen, Highest Honors;Brooks A. Becton, HighHonors; Sydney C. Black-burn, High Honors; Cait-lyn N. Brown, HighestHonors; Victoria A. Collins,Highest Honors; Anne S.Connell, Highest Honors;Madison B. Dowdy, HighHonors; Kathryn L. Dun-lap, Highest Honors; Josh-ua M. Fields. Highest Hon-ors; Kaitlyn M. Frandsen,Highest Honors; Karen M.Gantt, Highest Honors;Kyndal K. Hayes, HighestHonors; Lauren E. Hoke,Highest Honors; GrahamT. Hopper, Honors; JohnM. Horton, High Honors;Catherine D. Ing, HighHonors; Erin E. Kelley,Highest Honors; Leigh A.Malanga, High Honors; CyA. Pemberton, High Hon-ors; Emily A. Rice, HighHonors; Haley E. Riggs,Highest Honors; David D.Rodamaken,' Elonors; .Ies.

sica R. Schaefer, HighestHonors; Jenna M. Sellars,Highest Honors; MalloryK. Staley, Highest Honors;Chad A. Warden, HighestHonors.

Rutherford - Cas-sidy A. Caldwell, HighestHonors; Shelby N. Dot-son, High Honors; TaylorB. Fuqua, High Honors;Joshua R. Mathis, Honors;Logan C. Rahm, HighestHonors.

Trenton - Collin A.Abbott, Highest Honors;Hayden P. Barnett, HighHonors; Teagan S. Bar-tholomew, Honors; LoganE. Bates, Honors; Brock H.Blakemore, High Honors;Allison N. Breece, High-est Honors; RemingtonL. Burch, Highest Hon-ors; Emily M. Campbell,Highest Honors; BethanyL. Cobb, Highest Hon-ors; Holly B. Cole, HighHonors; Taylor L. Davis,Highest Honors; SarahE. Dodd, High Honors;Candie L. Doss, HighestHonors; Sable L. Estes,Honors; Kory T. Galloway,High Honors; Patrick D.HiII, Honors; Cheyenne M.Mason, Honors; Eli T. Mc-Caig, High Honors; GrantH. McEwen, Honors; EricH. Partee, Highest Honors;Hugh E. Pinckley Honors;Robert C. Rayburn, HighHonors; Morgan A. Rob-ertson, High Honors; JanM. Smith, High Honors;Candace L. Tucker, HighHonors; Deonza W. Turn-er, High Honors; MaceyM. Ward, High Honors;Michael S. Wofford, High-est Honors.

Yorkville - MelodyPafford, Highest Honors.

Kenton - Andrea L.Penn, Highest Honors;Lacey M. Petty, High Hon-ors; Cameron B. Spencer,High Honors.

UT Martin is a com-prehensive public univer-sity that maintains anexcellent reputation for itshigh-quality undergradu-ate programs, its beautifulcampus and caring profes-SOIS.

WARD RECEIVES PIN- Macey Ward, of Trenton,participated in a pinningceremony May 5 for theUniversity of Tennesseeat Martin's Department ofNursing graduates. Thosenursing students graduat-ing in the spring 2017 se-mester were honored dur-ing the ceremony and tookthe Floience NightingalePledge, which will guidethem in their careers.

'INDEPENDENTAPPEALWEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017

UTM Selrner group travel over breakstuqents of Criminal Justice, Psychology and social Work from the University of Tennessee at Martin's selmer center traveled over s

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entire group of students; lotal members include: (in nil particular order) Darryl Weatherford, Casey Turnbow, Chason Bratton, Jacksonspoon, Carlotta Murrell and Bonda Cummings. The 9r9up visited.Washington D.C., Philadelphia, P-enn. Weston, WV and pigeon ForgeDr. Boyles and Dr. Dempsey, and the group saw the National Holocause iluseum, Pennsylv'ania Penitentiary. Muetter Musdum, Tran-s-Coast Alcatraz.

UT Martin SOAR

dates are key forregistering freshmen

-Each

evenT CII b-gin withcheck-in and an administra-tive fair at B a.m. in the BolingUniversity Center. An officialwelcome will follow at 8:45, andstudents will divide into groups

to meet their orientation leadersat 9:15. Informational programswill be held at 10 a.m. and noon,with lunch on-campus at ll a.m.

Students will then participatein the. first-year flight plan ses-sion at I p.m. before registeringfor classes with a faculty adviserat l:gb. Students wilL receivetheir official Skyhawk cards dur-ing checkout from 2:30-5.

"I think SOAR was very help-fuI. It gave me a feel for the cam-pus and a chance to meet someof the people I would have class-es with later. I got to meet myacademic adviser and make con-nections with other people in mymajor's department," said EvellmTirrner, a freshman biology ma-jor from Clarksville. "I became

MARTIN - Students who havebeen accepted to join the 2017freshman class at the Univer-sity of Tennessee at Martin havethree remaining opportunities toregister on campus, meet poten-tial classmates and roommates,and interact with the faculty andstaff at their college of choice be-fore classes officially begin Aug.28.

Remaining Summer Orienta-tion and Registration sessions- knov,rn as SOAR - will be heldIune 2 and 16, and July 14. Atten-dance is mandatory for incom-ing freshmen and is the onlywayfor new students to register forfall semester courses.

The registration fee is $45for each admitted student and$20 per person for any parents,guardians, siblings or other in-dividuals accompanying the stu-dent. Fall tuition and fees are notdue until the start of classes, sono additional expenses are re-quired during SOAR.

a SOAR staff member because Iknow how hard transitions areand how chaotic the first semes-ter may seem. To have someonewho has been there before helpyou through your first experi-ence with college is a blessing,and it starts your collegiate jour-ney on the right foot."

For more information or toregister to attend the SOAR ses-sion of your choice, visit utm.edulsoar or contact the UI Mar-tin Office of Undergraduate Ad-missions at 73 I -BB I - 7020.

RECEIYES COMMISSION - LindenScarbrough (left) of Union City receivedhis commission as a second lieutenant inthe U.S. Army during a ceremony recently.Scarbrough completed his ROTC train-

ing with the University of Tennessee atMartin Skyhawk Battalion and is a recentgraduation of UT Martin. The commissionpresentation was made by Lt. Col. LowellHoward, professor of military science.

UC HONOREE - MitchArnett of Union Cityreceived the Future SurveyorAward during recent rec-ognition at the Universityof Tennessee at Martin. Hewas one of several localstudents honored.

STUDENT HONORED= Daniel Finch of Troyreceived an OutstandingFirst Semester CollegeStudent in AgricultureAward for his grade pointaverage during the fall 2016semester at the Universityof Tennessee at Martin.

UT Martin robotics camps Workplace

offer hands-on experienceThe University of Ten-

nessee at Martin will hosttwo robotics camps June19-23 on the main campus.

The first, WeDo RoboticsCamp, will meet from 9-11 a.m. each day and isdesigned for children ages5 to I who have alreadycompleted kindergarten.

The second, NXTRobotics Camp - MarsRescue, will meet from 1-4 p.-. and is intended forstudents ages 8 to 14.

WeDo Robotics Campwill allow participants todesign, build and controltheir own motorized robots.Students will add special-ized sensors to guide theircreations through a series ofchallenges in competition

with their fellow campers.NXT Robotics Camp

Mars Rescue willrequire students to imaginethemselves crash-landedon the planet Mars witha meteor storm approach-ing. Participants will builda Mars Rover from theremains of their spaceshipand guide their teams tosafety through the canyonsand caves on the planet'ssurface.

The registration fee is$155 per student for eithercamp, which includes acamp T-shirt. Robotics kitswill be provided for useduring camp activities andkit costs will be availablefor those who would like topurchase their own materi-

als for future use:Both camps feature activ-

ities not used during previ-ous camp years, so studentswho have attended in thepast will be presented withnew challenges.

James Swanger, two-yearrobotics camp instructor,will led both sessions.

Advance registration isrequired and space is lim-ited. To register, visit utm.edu/departments/nonde-greelmartin.php and selectrobotics camps under the"children and youth" head-lng.

For assistance, contactDebbie Mount, UT MartinOffice of EducationalOutreach, at (731) 881-7 to4.

bullyingfocus of

a

semrnarWorkplace bullYing will

be the iocus of a seminarpresented June 15 at theUniversity of Tennessee at

Martin REED Center'"The What, Who, Where,

When, WhY and How ofWorkplace BullYing" is setfor 6 p.m. at the center.located'at 406 South LindellSt. in Martin.

Dr. Sean Walker, UTMartin associate Professor

to tsbdc.org/utm.Differences among work-

ers will continue to give riseto conflict as the workforcegrows more diverse.. Oneof the most Presslng rssues

in the workforce todaY inworkplace bullYing. Thisseminar seeks to exPlainsix imporlant facets of thissrowins trend." Walkir, a facultY memberin the UT Martin DePartmentof Manand Inin the College of Businessand Global Affairs, earnedboth his master of businessadministration and doctoratedegrees atUniversity

Walkerminister and mediator.

At the college levelTwo local students were

among several Universityof Tennessee at Martinstudents who recentlYearned recognition.

Dianna Gammons ofUnion City received theOutstanding Social WorkStudent Award, while LainaRoberson of Troy receivedthe Jerry Bussell ROTCScholarship.

Piano camp slated fo, next weekSummer piano camps

are set for Monday throughJune 16 at the Universitv ofTennessee at Martin.

The camps will run from9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in theFine Arts Building.

Intermediate and ad-vanced-level piano stu-dents who have completedthe seventh through 12thgrades are invited.

Registration is $275per student and activitiesinclude piano lessons andensemble coaching fromcamp director Dr. ElaineHarriss, UT Martin pro-fessor of music, as well

as musical theory classesand organ lessons, an intro-duction to the harpsichordand daily sight-readinginstruction. Lunch will beavailable on campus in theSkyhawk Dining Hall.

Special topics willinclude a study of sonataform using composer FranzSchubert's "Fantasie in FMinor" for piano duet, alook at the life of FranzJoseph Haydn and a per-formance by the UT MartinUniversity Trio.

Participants will present apublic program of solo andensemble performances at

4 p.m.June 16 for parents,family and friends.

This is a cornmuter campand on-campus housing isnot provided with registra-tion. If campus housing isneeded, contact Dr. Harrissas early as possible.

Slots are lilled on a first-come, first-served basis.Additional informationand registration forms areavailable online at utm.edu/departments/piano/piano-camp.php.

For assistance, con-tact Dr. Harriss at (731)881-7411 or by email atelaineh@utm.edu.

THE PARIS POST-INTETLIGEN(ER WEDNESDAY, JUNE Z 2017

It's never too late to graduateWest Tennessee Adult Edu-

cation will be having its gradu-ation ceremony beginningat 6:3o p.m. Thursdaywithgraduates to begin arriving at5:$ p.m.

The ceremony celebratesthe 86 adults who, since Julyt,2oL6, earned the TennesseeHigh School Equivalency Di-ploma, zTof whom are HenryCountynatives.

Gina Willis, director ofundergraduate recruitmentfor the College of ProfessionalStudies of Bethel University,

will be guest speaker.Willis is a graduate of both

Benton County Adult Educa-tion and the Tennessee Collegeof Applied Technologies inParis. She went on to earn abachelor's degree in manage-ment, a master's degree ineducation and a master's ofbusiness administration atBethel University.

She then earned a Ph.D. inmanagement, leadership andorganizational change fromWalden University in Januaryofthis year.

Five colleges and universi-ties will also be represented atthe ceremony to congratulategraduates on th'eir achieve-ment and to give informationregarding post-secondaryeducation programs.

These colleges and universi-ties include: Bethel University,College of Professional Stud-ies; the University of Tennes-see at Martin; the TennesseeCollege of Applied Technologyinboth Paris and McKenzie;and Jackson State CommunityCollege.

@Y:e ffiltfr.utty [.sunt! fr.etr* Thursday, lune 8, 2017

The annual Universityof Tennessee at MartinI(id College experiencereturns to the UT MartinMcNairy County Center/Selnrer on fune 19-23 foranother round of surnmerfun. Classes are enrollingnow for children enteringkindergarten in fall 2017through those entering

the fifth grade.IGd College will meet

from 8:30-ll:45 a.m. Theregistration fee is $85 perstudent, which includescourse supplies and a

UT Martin IGd CollegeT-shirt. Children will bedivided into small groups

See KID COII^EGE, Pg.6

Kid Colland rotate through a seriesof courses, including survi-vor kids, weird science andcooking around the world.

Specific coulse descrip-tions, schedules, additionalinformation for parents and

registration materials areavailable online at utm.edu/depa rt rnents/nondegree/sel-nier.php Scroll to the bot-tom and select "kid college"from the menu of children'scourses, then select vour

desired location.Wednesday will again be

picture dalt, ar-rd students areencouraged to wear their UTMartin l(id College T-shirts.

For more information orfor assistance registering,contact Debbie Mount, UTMartin Office of EducationalOutreach, at 731-BBl-7I04.

THE LAUDERDALE COUNW ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, JUNE 8,2017

DegreesRanked

At UT MartinThe University of

Tennessee at Martin'smaster's degree programin school counseling hasreceived three nationalrankings in recent weeksconcerning degree valueand quality.

SR Education Groupincluded the UT Martinprogram at number 16

in their list of the "MostAffordable Online Mas-ter's Degrees" for 20lJin the school counselingcategory. AffordableCol-legeCommunity.org alsoincluded UT Martin atnumber 31 for best schoolcounseling degrees over-all and at number 42 for

master's degrees specifi-cally.

UT Martin's master'sdegree program in coun-seling is offered entirelyonline and provides con-centrations in schoolcounseling and clinicalmental health with anadditional endorsementoption in school counsel-ing available for thoseatready practicing in thefield.

The UT Martin bach-elor's degree programwith emphasis in interna-tional relations has also

been nationally ranked.CollegeValuesOnline.com places the UT Mar-tin program at number32 nationwide. The onlyTennessee school with a

higher placement is theUniversity of Memphis.UT Martin offers interna-tional studies as an inter-disciplinary option withinthe College of Businessand Global Affairs.

For more informationon these and other uni-versity accolades, contactthe UT Martin Office ofUniversity Relations at731-88r-7615.

The Jackson Sun Thursday, June 8,2017

Robotiqs camps at UTM.Jackson

The University of Tennessee at Mar-tin Jackson Center wiII host two robot-

24-28. The second, NXT Robotics Camp

- Mars Rescue, is intended for studentsages 8 to 14. Sessions will meet L-4 p.m.June 26-30 or JulY 17-21.

WeDo Robotics CamP will allow Par-ticipants to design, build and controltheir own motorized robots' Studentswill add specialized sensors to guidetheir crealions through a series of chal-lenges in cornpetition with their fellowcampers.

NXT Robotics CarnP - Mars Rescuewill require students to irnagine t!em-selves crasir-landed on the planet Marswith a meteor storm approaching. Par-ticipants will build a Mars Rover fromthe remains of their sPaceshiP andguide their teams to safetythrough thecanyons and caves on the planet's sur-face.

own materials for future use. Bothcampsing prewho ha

d, and

ack-son.php and select robotics camps un-der the "children and youth" heading.

For assistance contact Debbiel\(otmt, LtT Martin Office of EducationalOutreach, at (7 31) 881-7104.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JUNE 8,2017

REDUCE, RE-USE, RECYCLE - The Martin Community Band is getting ready fortheir music cleanup event nextThursday. Left to righc MatthewWilson,Alyssa Burrous,Sarah Scott,Justin Russell and Krista Mergen.

Martin Community Band plans a musicalcommunity cleanup with UTM Recycles

Mark your calendars forThursday, June 15, for a

Music In The Park event.UT Martin Band Director,Dr. John Oelrich, has a greattheme: Reduce, Re-useand Recycle! Dr. Oelrichcame up with this corlmu-nity-centered idea and hasbeen working with UTMRecycles!, Martin BusinessAssociation, Martin Beauti-ful. Weakley County LitterGrant Program (sponsoredby TDOT) and the Cityof Martin to plan a lovelyevening of music with com-munity recycling at its thecenter.

The music cleanup eventwill be held at FestivalPark downtown, from 5-7p.m. Area businesses, or-ganizations, churches, andresidents are asked to par-ticipate in a communitycleanup and bring cardboardand other bagged recy-clables-bagged separatelyfrom any trash picked up-to the Park, where there willbe a recycle trailer for youto drop off your recyclables.Any waste collected duringthe cleanup will be collectedby the City of Martin.

"We understand that cur-rent UT Martin RecyclingFacility open hours maymake it difficult for somebusinesses to get their recy-

cling to the Facility, so weare especially encouragingbusinesses to take advantageof the Thursday eveningevent. Any participatingbusinesses are encouragedto contact Camille Noe atMartin City Hall to let herknow of your participation.We want to be sure to rec-ognize businesses of theirefforts," said Brad Thomp-son, Director of CommunityDevelopment.

The recycling trailer willbe parked on the east side ofthe park beginning Tuesday,so that participants don'thave to try to tow heavycardboard or other recyclingduring the music.

There will be bags andgloves available at the Park,for anyone who wants tomake it a family event toclean up around historicdowntown Martin area.Bags and gloves are avail-able for pick up beginning,Friday, at Martin City Hallfor anyone wanting to pickup bags before the event.Martin Beautiful will alsohave some "grabbers,"bright safety vests, and bagson hand.

Families can also takebags from home and do agood cleanup in your ownneighborhood (please besure to keep trash and recy-

cling separated!), and thenbring the bags to the con-cert.

Everyone is encouragedto take photos of your of-fice, your business, yourchurch, your family, yourgroup of friends cleaning upour community. Your photoswill be posted on the UTMRecycles! Facebook pageand other community socialmedia, so you can get somepublic recognition for yourhard work on behalf of ourcommunity!

Thompson further stated,"What a great way to givean established event furtherpurpose through a beauti-fication efforl of our city,while also reducing ourecological footprint in theprocess."

Help out your communityby taking some time to cleanup our city and collect recy-clables. then come to enjoya wonderful summer eve-ning of music!

Recyclable materials in-clude: cardboard and cardstock (cereal boxes), paper,steel and aluminum cansand scrap metal (No paint oraerosol cans), and #1 (sodapop bottles) and#2 (opaquelaundry detergent bottles)plastics. If you bring homeor office lunchroom recycla-bles, please rinse them out.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TTTURSDAY, JUNE 8,2017-.I4V itrtiT T 1mj

Long elected to UTM StudentGovernment Association President

Jordan Long, son of Dr.David Long and SarahLong of Martin, was eleptedto be the University of Ten-nessee at Martin's StudentGovernment AssociationPresident for the 2017 -2018school year. He gradu-ated from Manin WestviewHigh School in 2015 as thestudent body president andwent on to UT Martin tomajor in political science.

Since then, he has servedas lieutenant governor ofthe Tennessee Intercol-legiate State .Legislature,

where he was able to writeand present bills to the Ten-nessee General Assembly,including SB2II 9 lHB2487which mandated a speci-fied distance between speedlimit signs on roads.

Last year, Long served aschief of staff for SGA. Hewas responsible for SGA s

personnel as well as mirl-tiple campus wide forums.

As SGA President, Longwill be the liaison bdtween

fordan Longthe students at UTM andthe administration. He willhave weekly meetings withChancellor Keith Carveqhave a vote on faculty sen-ate, and be appointed tocertain boards and commit-tees.

Long will begin in Juneby traveling to the UTBoard of Trustees in Knox-ville for the Academic Af-fairs and Student SuccessMgeting. He will regularlytravel betwden the UT Sys-tem campuses as well ascommunicate with otherUT Administrations.

UTM receives national rankingThe University of Tennessee at Martin's master's degree

program in school counseling has received three nationalrankings in recent weeks conceming degree value and qual-ity.

SR Education Group included the UT Marlin program atnumber 16 in their list of the "Most Affordable Online Mas-ter's Degrees" for20l7 in the school counseling category. Af-fordableCollegeCommunity.org also included UT Martin atnumber 31 for best school counseling degrees overall and atnumber 42 for master's degrees specifically.

UT Martin's master's degree program in counseling is of-fered entirely online and provide5 concentrations in schoolcounseling.and clinical mental health with an additional en-dorsement option in school counseling available for those al-ready practicing in the field.

The UT Martin bachelor's degree program with emphasisin intemational relations has also been nationally ranked. Col-legeValuesOnline.com places theber 32 nationwide. The only Tenplacement is the Universi UT Martin offersintemational studies as an option within theCollege of Business and Global Affairs.

I.OCAL STUDENT BECOMES A SKYHA\,VK -Carli Stricklin School,attended the ummerOrientation a bers ofthe incoming for fallcourses, meet with their academic advisors, tour camPusand ask student lifeand oth er Parents,Jeff and all enteringireshme 16 and JulylT.Visit utm.edu/soar to register online or contact UTMOffice of Undergraduate Adrnissions at 73 l-88 I -7020.

LOCAL STUDENT BECOMES A SKYHAWK- DylanYates (right), a graduate of Dresden High School,attended the University of Tennessee at Martin's SummerOrientation and Registration session June 2. Members'ofthe incoming freshman class were able to register for fallcourses, meet with their academic advisors, tour campusand ask questions about financial aid, housing, student lifeand other topics.Yates is pictured with his mother, MistyYates. SOAR is mandatory for all entering freshmen. Ad-ditional sessions will be held JUne l6 and July I T.Visit utm.edu/soar to register online or contact the UT Martin Of-fice of Undergraduate Admissions at 73 I -88 I -7020,

THE WEAKLEY COTINTY PRESS THURSDAY, JUNE 8 2OT7

Weakl ey County students named toUTM Chancellor's Honor Roll

ffiHonors; Jacob A' Rogers'High Honors; Colten W'

Snider, Highest. Honors;Jennifer R. Sommerville;

Woodward' High Honors:

Amanda N. Young, HighHonors.

. Gleason - EmilY M.Bell, Honors; Bailee E'Esch, Honors; Elizabeth S'

Francisco, Honors; CaseY

J. Greer, High Honors;Tucker D. Kail, High Hon-ors; Dalis J. T,amPkins,

Highest Honors; Erica N'

The outstanding aca-demic achievements of un-dergraduate students at theUniversity of Tennessee atMartin have been honoredwith publication of theSpring 2017 Chancellor'sHonor Rolls for the Col-lege of Agriculture andApplied Sciences, Collegeof Business and Global Af-fairs. College of Education.Health, and Behavioral Sci-ences, College of Engineer-ing and Natural Sciencesand the College of Hu-manities and Fine Arts. Tobe eligible for Chancellor'sHonor Roll recognition atUT Martin, a student musttake at least 12 hours ofcredit (pass-fail courses arenot included) and achieve a

3.2 (B) grade point averagebased on a 4.0 scale. Stu-dents can make the Chan-cellor's Honor Roll withhonors (3.2 through 3.49),high honors (3.5 through3.79) or highest honors(3.8 through 4.0).

. Dresden - Allison J.

Baggett, Honors; LindseYV. Barnes, High Honors;Aleya M. Brent, HighestHonors; Gage W. Brew-er, Honors; Christina M.Chain, Honors; NickolasW. Cobb, Honors; KaitlynE. Courtney, Highest Hon-ors; Thomas W. Doster,Highest Honors; Alex L.Dunn, High Honors; Au-tumn A. Faulkner, HighestHonors; Dylan C. HugheY,High Honors; Benjamin C.Kendall, Highest Honors;Jennifer L. Lamb, Hon-ors; Bryan C. Martindale,High Honors; Amy M.McAlpin, Highest Hon-ors; Jennifer M. McGe-hee, High Honors; TiffanyL. Owens, High Honors;

Little, Honors; Amanda S.

Mansfield, Highest Hon-ors; William J. Mansfield,Highest Honors; BreannaN. Martin, High Honors;Rachel E. Maxwell, HighHonors; ChristoPher W.

Mayo, Highest Honors;Nathan D. Moran, Honors;Claire E. Oliver, Honors;Avery S. Orr,.Highest Hon-ors; Wendy G. Paschall,Highest Honors: AustinM. Shafer, Honors; CarsonA. Stafford, High Honors;Spencer C. Stewart, High-est Honors.

. Greenfield - Leasha J.

Allen, Honors; Daniel A.Bethel, Highest Honors;Blake A. Brauer, HighestHonors; Brock A. Brauer,Highest Honors; BethanYJ. Cole, High Honors; Ken-dal M. Cook, High Honors;Hunter J. Crouse, HigheistHonors; Hunter L. Dixon,Highest Honors; BrittanYM. Evans, High Honors;Victoria D. GaleY, Honors;Rachel L. Graves, HighHonors; Katie M. Kail,High Honors; KaitlYn L.Sanders, Highest Honors;

@Honors; Kaitlyn P. Sim-mons, High Honors; Mor-gan E. Simmons, HighestHonors; Brenna G. Taylor,Honors; Richard M. Willis,Honors; Cassidy M. Wren,High Honors.

. Martin - Areli G.Aguilar, Highest Hon-ors; Chrysele J. Alexan-der, High Honors; Beth A.Allmon, Highest Honors;Ivan Alvarado; High Hon-ors; Christopher L. Arm-strong. Honors: Sarah K.Anderson. Highest Honors:Brandon C. Asher, HighestHonorsl Katlyn M. Austin,High Honors; AlexandriaB. Barnes, Highest Honors;Kevin W. Bartholomew,High Honors; ChristopherC. Bass, Highest Hon-ors; Ellen L. Bell, HighestHonors; Lakyn M. Bell,High Honors; Lewis T.Bell, High Honors; SamuelJ. Bell, Highest Honors;Barrett J. Belote, Honors;Tyler A. Bolton, High-est Hohors; Brandon L.Bookout, Highest Honors;Kalena R. Borman, HighestHonors; Dylan S. Bradley,Highest Honors; Guy'E.Brawley, Honors; BrandynH. Brown, High Honors;Grace A. Bruner, High-

est Honors; Bria Brown,Honors; Georgia L. Brown,Highest Honors; Caitlyn E.Brundige, High Honors;Emma R. Bruner,. HighHonors; Sarah E. Buck-ley, Highest Honors; Jesse

Burks, Highest Honors;Hallie B. Butler, HighestHonors; Heather L. Butler,Honors; Ryan Butler, HighHonors; Drew S. Cagle,High Honors; CasAandra J.

Cain, High Honors; SethA.Carr, Honors; Paulina M.

Castro, High Honors; Ali-son E. Clement, Honors;Courtney L. Cobum, HighHonors; Forrest N. Cole-man, Highest Honors; SethL. Coleman, High Honors;Jessica R. CooleY, Honors;Gregory S. Coward, High-est Honors; Alexandria K.Crosser, Honors; MeganC. Crow, Highest Honors;Candace M. CrumbY, HighHonors; Morgan E. Curlin,Highest Honors; George E.

Daniel, Honors; Jacob L'Daniel, Highest Honors;Victoria B. Davis, HighHonors; Adrian E. DeSagon, High Honors; Josh-ua M. Diltz, High Hon-ors; Stephen L. Downing,Honors; Carson A. DoYle,High Honors; Susanna C.

Edwards, Highest Honors;Thomas S. Elam, Honors;Jordan R. EpPerson, HighHonors; Emma M. Fieser.

Highest Honors; MichelleL. Fieser, Highest Honors;Caitlin L. Flynt, HighestHonors; Marcia L. Ford,Highest Honors; Lexie D.Forrester, High Honors;Peyton T. Forrester, Hon-ors; Nicholas R. Fortner,High Honors; KaYla M.Frampton, High Honors;Gian M. Garma, Honors;Allison M. Garner, HighHonors; Daniel P.' Garrett,Honors; Jessica Gathings.High Honors; Sarah J. Gil-lespie, Honors; KamrynL. Gitchell, High Hon-ors; Garrett M. Goodlett,Honors; Tyler L. Graham,Highest Honors; Hannah'S. Grider, Highest Honors;Katlyn M. Griffis, High-est Honors; TimothY A.Grissom, Highest Honors;Jennifer T. Hames, HighHonors; LibertY C. Harris,Highest Honors; Nicho-las R" Hart, High Honors;Brandon L. Hauhe, Honors;Addison N. Hazlewood,Highest Honors; Austin M'

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JUNE 8,2017

Hazlewood, High Honors;Joy N. Hazlewood, HighHonors; Sara E. Hibbard,Highest Honors; Zeick H.Hicks, High Honors; Me-rideth G. Hinson, High-est Honors; Christina F.Hobson, Highest Honors;Whitney E. Holecz. Hon-ors; Joshua K. Hollowell,Honors; Jake A. Hollows,High Honors; Melanie S.Howard, Highest Honors;Katelyn M. Huggins, High-est Honors; Alexandria M.Hughey, Highest Honors;Lee A. Hughey, HighestHonors; Johna J. Jackson,Honors; Shelby S. Jacobs-Johnston, Honofs; CarlyB. Johnson, Highest Hon-ors; Michaela C. Johnson,Highest Honors; Dewey R.Jones. High Honors: LacieA. Jones, Honors; MeganM. JonesHonors; Gary A.Kellough, Honors; MichaelT. Keenan, Honors; Mor-gan G. Kerr, High Honors;Billy R. Killebrew, Honors;Mindy E. King, Honors;Zachary R. King, Honors;Madison E. Koon. Hon-ors; Sierra R. Kowalewski,High Honorst Justin L.Lagace, High Honors; An-drew W. Lannom, Honors;Roberl M. Larkin, HighHonors; Jacob R. Last,Highbst Honors; James C.Laubach, High Honors;Brittanie D. Lewis, HighHonors; Macy K. Leyhue,Highest Honors; Emily R.Lichtenegger, Highest Hon-orsl Jordan H. Long, Hon-ors; Katy E. Lowry, HighHonors; Amanda K. Lund,Highest Honors; RebeccaE. Lund, Highest Honors;Brendon M. Maitland,Honors; Sidtavis Martin,Honors; Emma M. Massey,Highest Honors; BriannaK. Maya, High Honors;James D. McClanahan,Highest Honors; MichaelJ. McGrath, High Honors;Stacy K. McGrath, HighHonors; Destiny S. Meyer,High Honors; William A.Miles, Highest Honors;

Rachel A. Moore, HlghestHonors; Jessica D. Morris,Highest Honors; AuturnnL. Moss, Honors; Zach-ary G. Moss, Honors; EzraF. Nance, Highest Hon-ors; Peyton Nee, Honors;Kdtelyn M. Odom, High-est Honors; Levi J. Owens,High Honors; Marissa P.

Parks, High Honors; James

C. Patton, Honors; AshtonB. Pence, Honors; KeatonN. Penick, Highest Honors;Ellery A. Pennington, Hon-ors; Hannah L. Peppers,Honorsi Ivie M. Plenning.High Honors; Michael A.Player, High Honors; Hoh-ner K. Porter. High Hon-ors; Christopher Z. Postel,Highest Honors; Tyler J.

Postel, High Honors; Ash-ton E. Priest, High Honors;Cody L. Prince, Honors;David S. Prince. HighestHonors; Kailee A. Pritch-ett, High Honors; Kayla D.Putman, Highest Honors;Alisa M. Quayle, HighestHonors; Patricia A. Ramos,Highest Honors; Sara E.Reagan. Honors; CheyanneJ. Rebollar-Espinoz, HighHonors; Alycia N. Reed,Honors; Hunter L. Reeves,Honors; Ryne J. Reynolds,Highest Honors; Paul E.Richards, High Honors;Connor D. Rinker, HighHonors: Madison B. Rob-bins, Highest Honors; Syd-ney S. Robbins, High Hon-ors; Timothy C. Robertson,Honors: Jasmine D. Rodri-guez Bonilla, Highest Hon-ors; Kayla C. Romo, HighHonors; Brittney A. Rose,Highest Honors; Cayce L.Rose, High Honors; IvoryL. Russell, High Honors;Meghan N. Sands, Honors;Brian L. Saunders, Honors;Cole T. Schaenzer, Hon-ors; Kathleen Schuberl,Honors; Kaitlyn R. Scott,Highest Honors; ColtynJ. Sensing, High Honors;Ashley K. Shores, HighHonors; Barbara M. Signo-relli, Honors; Catherine R.Skeen, Honors; Breanna S.

Tr@lory E. Slaughter, HighestHonors; Alex A. Smith'Highest Honors; JonathanC. Spencer, Honors; Al-exandria N. StanleY, HighHonors; MallorY H. Stan-ley. Honorsl BrooklYn N.

Steveson. Highest Honors:Madeline M. Stokes, HighHonors; Taylor M. Stout;'Honors; Damani TaYlor,Honors; KatelYn M. TaY-

lor, High Honors; NicolasTaylor, Honors; StePhanie

L. Taylor, Highest Honors;Jessica G. Tejeda, HighestHonors; Chase M. Thweatt'Honors; Chelsea A. Thwe-att, High Honors; Eli M'Todd, High Honors; Olivia

Bidnaon K-Stacks' Htgh-

est Honors; AudreY S' Wa-

terfield, Hoirors'In addition, Chancellor's

Honor Roll honorees withties to WeakleY CountY in-

clude:. Atwood - ShelbY B'

Smith. Honors.. Bradford - CodY E'

Miles, Highest Honors'. Lawrenceville, Ga' -

Jeet V. Patel, High Honors''. McKenzie - Sara N'

Bradford, Highest Honors;Ashlev J. Hughes, HighHonois; Leslie M' Todd,

Hiehest Honors.."Paris - Dakota W. Par-

sons. Honors; LawrerrQe,E'Sims. Honors

. Pearl'CitY - ElizabethC. Lillse, Honors.

. Uriion CitY - Dalton A'Teeter, Honors.

UT Martin is a comPre-

hensive Public universitYthat maintains an excel-

lent reputation for its high-

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M. Turner, Honors; MarY-

ann H. Upchurch, High-est Honors; Lyndsey B.Vancleave, Honors; EllenE. Vaughn, Highest Hon-ors; Madison N. Vaughn,Honors; John L. Vincent,Highest Honors; KaitlynnT. Vincent, High Honors;Teddy K. Vincent, Honors;Zackary W agenmaker, H i ghHonors; Blake A. Walton,Honors; Caylon A. Weath-ers, Honors; Stefanie D.Webb, Honors; KatheleneM. White, Highest Honors;Caleb D. Williamson, Hon-ors; Nathan E. Williamson,Highest Honors; Koltin B.Winstead, Honors; Luke A.Winters. Honors; BarrianaS. Woods, Honors; BrinceL. Woods, High Honors;Jared F. Wortham, HighestHonors; Kassi L. Wright,High Honors; Jonathan R.York, Highest Honors; ToriE. York, Honors; Jason S.

Ziegler, Honors.. Palmersville - Jen-

nifer Alford, Highest Hon-ors;Laura M. Bell, Honors;Shannon M. Menell, HighHonors; Lauren S. Smeth-wick, Honors.

. Sharon - Taylor N.Alderson, Honors; EmilyB. Allen, Honors; RachelB. Melton, Highest Hon-ors; Zachary M. Morgan,High Honors: MckenzieJ. Nobles, High Honors;

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By The Daily Herald

Posted Jun 1 0, 2017 al 1:1 7 PM

Updated Jun 10,2017 at3:28 PM

Emma Britt and Joshua Rogers, both of Columbia, are among 48 Tennessee students attending

Governor's School for the Humanities at the University of Tennessee at Martin this month.

Many of the state's highest achieving students attend one of Tennessee's 11 governor's school

programs each summer, two of which are hosted at UT Martin. Britt is a student at Columbia

Central High School, and Rogers attends Columbia Academy. (Courtesy photo)

The Jackson Sun Sunday, June 1 l, 2017

Robotics camps at UTM-JacksonThe University of Tennessee at

Martin Jackson Center will host tworobotics camps this summer. The first,

4-28. The second,NXT- Mars Rescue, is in-ents ages B to 14. Ses-

sions will meet from 1-4 p.m' June 26-30

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The Jackson Sun Sunday, June 1 1, 2017

University of Tennessee at Martin'scornmencement ceremony

More than 570 graduates crossed the stage during the University of Tennessee at Martin's comftencement ceremony *ffi[t"variety of speciil ceremonies were held, including the commissioning of ROTC cadets into the U.5. Army. Blake Hazelwood, left'of Jackon,'received his commission as a second lieutenant. He is pictured with Lt. Col. Lowell Howard, UT Martin professor ofmilitary science.

TheJackson Sun SundaY, June 11, 2017

Georgia Brown, left; th thedesignation of 'Univ eiving thisdistinction complete of honorscourses and a two-year research project alongside a facultymentor. Brown was one of 13 students to earn the distinctionthis semester and is pictured with her mentol Dr' Nathan

Howard, associate professor of history.

Kayla Nicole Pattat, of Somerville, received a Bachelor of Science

agiiculture and graduated magna cum laude'

eson,tural

Department of Engineering.

Michaela Strickland, center, of Jackson, was inducted into the Order of

Engineers. she is pictured with Dr. Richard Helgison, righ! dean of UT Martin

ioii"g" of Enginelring and Natural Sciences, and Dr. Robert LeMaster, professor

and chair. Department of Engineering. $i.

degree in

Michael Brown, centeri of Jackson, was inducted into the

The Jackson Sun Sunday, June 11, 2017

Samantha Jade Knight (second from left), of Adams, received a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture' She

i, fiaur"a before tie."r"rony *itfn family members (front row from left) camille Knight, Anita Whitt, Diana

Knight and (back row) Chris Knight.

Orderright,

Department of Engineering'

Paulina Castro, of Martin, received a Bachelor oflnterdisciplinary Studies degree.

The Jackson Sun SundaY, June 11, 2017

son, was inducted into the rs'

elgeson, right, dean of UTlt^-+^, tf-

d Natural Sciences, ind Dr' Robert LeMaster' P'-''---' -"- -'--lr'Engineering'

''ffi Lexington. received a Bachelor of

Sci ork. She is pictured with family

rerU"tt, from left, Michael Beecham and Katie Heathscott'

Governor's SchoolPosted on Monday, June 12, 20/7 at 3./8 pm

Abby stout of Fayetteviile is among 4g rennessee studentsattending Governor's School for the Humanities at theUniversity of Tennessee at Martin this month Many of thestate's highest achieving students attend one of rennessee,s11 governor's school programs each summer, two of whichare hosted at UT Martin stout is a student at Lincorn countyHigh School.

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Farm Bureau Presidents visit UT Martinm JUNE t3,2o77 AT 10:11 AM t posrED By srEVE JAMES

The Tennessee Governor's School for the Agricultural Sciences, hosted at the University ofTennessee at Martin, welcomed guest speakers Jeff Aiken (left), president of the Tennessee Farm

Bureau Federation , andZippy Duvall (center), president of the national American Farm Bureau

Federation, to campus June 8.

Duvall spoke to TGSAS students, who are juniors and seniors in high school, about the impact offederal regulations on agricultural production and the differences among agricultural practices

across the nation. He also urged them to take advantage of opportunities presented to them to find

and use new talents to help accomplish the goals of the worldwide agricultural community.

Both men are pictured with Dr. Keith Carver (left), UT Martin chancellor.

VISIT UT MARTIN - The TennesseeGovernor's School for the AgriculturalSciences, hosted at the University of Ten-nessee at Martin, welcomed guest speakersJeffAiken (left), president ofthe TennesseeFarm Bureau Federation, and Zippy Duvall(center), president of the national AmericanFarm Bureau Federation, to campus Thurs-day. Duvall spoke to TGSAS students,who are juniors and seniors in high school,

about the impact of federal regulations onagricultural production and the differencesamong agricultural practices across the na-tion. He also urged them to take advantageof opportunities presented to them to findand use new talents to help accomplish thegoals of the worldwide agricultural com-munity. Joining them was Dr. Keith Carver,UT Martin chancellor.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, JUNE 13,2017

SCHOLARSHIPS PRESENTED _Martin Alumnae Chapter of Delta SigmaTheta recently awarded Tasharea Johnsonand Charlyce Davis $500 scholarships.They are 2017 graduates ofWestview HighSchool and will attend the University ofTennessee-Martin in the fall. Each recipientis required to to through an applicationprocess. From the eligible pool of appli-cants, the entire membership chooses therecipient(s)."Delta SigmaTheta is a sister-hood of College-educated women com-mitted to public service. lts public mottois "lntelligence is theTorch ofWisdom." "ltis one of the chapter's responsibilities tosupport and encourage the education oftoday's youth in any way possible." Severalscholarships are presented yearly to resi-

dents of Obion and Weakley County fromthe proceeds of the Delta Sigma ThetaMartin Alumnae Annual Golf ScholarshipClassic. The fourth Classic will be heldSept.23 at Persimmons Hill Golf Course inSharon.The event is opened to the public."Martin Alumnae Chapter of Delta SigmaTheta has served this community for a de-cade and we will continue to uphold thestandards of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,lnc. for many years to come," said TaraTansil-Gentry, chapter president. On handfor the presentation were (from left) VeraShanklin, Sherry Jenkins Davis, Sheila Rose,Tasharea Johnson,Tara Tansil-Gentry, Char-lyce Davis, Patrice Boyd, Deborah Boydand Onessa HortonWebb.

UT Martin n&mes local students

to chancellor's honor roll@lex,

ander, Honors; Jonathan M.Andrews, High Honors; HaleyB. Branum, Highest Honors;Morgan N. Conder, Honors;Benjamin I. Davenport, Honors;Seth D. Gibson,Honors; LandonC. Griffin, High Honors; Jona-

than H. Hefley, Honors; Joann

L. Jones, Honors; Sarah E. Lan-gley, Highest Honors; Joshua

M. Matthis, Honors; Tanner R.Petty, Highest Honors; GradY

L. Potts, Honors; Kristin P.

Taylqr, Highest Honors; DustinC. Thacker, Honors; Kayla E.

Tinnon, High Honors; Shelby

G. Vasquez, High Honors;Chandler B. Whitaker, HighestHonors; Keaton B . Wilson, HighHonors; William T. Wright,Honors: Logan H. Youmans.

High Honors.Medina - Logan J. Helton,

High Honors; Shaelyn M.Horner, Honors; Kaitlyn M.Martin, Honors; Benjamin M.Ort, Highest Honors; ErichC. Otto, Honors; Marshall W.Pearson, Honors; Emily M.

Poole, Highest Honors; Hayden

M. Presson, Honors; Sara J.

Ragain, High Honors; LorettaTranson, Honors; Kathryn L.Woods, Highest Honors.

Milan - Brooke M. Allen,High Honors; Melanie B. Allen,Highest Honors; Brooks A.Becton, High Honors; Sydney

C. Blackbum, High Honors;Caitlyn N. Brown, HighestHonors; Victoria A. Collins,Highest Honors; Anne S. Con-

nell, Highest Honors; MadisonB. Dowdy, High Honors; Kath.

ryn L. Dunlap, Highest Honors;Joshua M. Fields, HighestHonors; Kaitlyn M. Frand-

sen, Highest Honors; KarenM. Gantt, Highest Honors;

MARTIN, Tenn. - The out-standing academic achieve-

ments of undergraduate students

at the University of Tennessee

at Martin have been honored

with publication of the Spring2O77 Chancellor's Honor Rollsfor the College of Agricultureand Applied Sciences, Collegeof Business and Global Affairs,College of Education, Health,and Behavioral Sciences, Col-lege of Engineering and Natu-ral Sciences and the College ofHumanities and Fine Arts.

To be eligible for Chancellor'sHonor Roll recognition at UTMartin, a student must take at

least 12 hours ofcredit (pass-fail

courses are not included) and

achieve a 3.2 (B) grade pointaverage based on a 4.0 scale.

Students can make the Chancel-lor's Honor Roll with honors(3.2 through 3.49), high honors

-(3.5 through 3.79) or highest

honorS (3.8 through 4.0).Bradford - Madison K. Adams,

Highest Honors; KatherineL. Cardwell, Highest Honors;

Tanya Chopra, Honors; DanielA. Cochran, High Honors;Keeley A. Davis, High Honors;Elisabeth C. Dowland, EighHonors; Anna C. Eaton, HighHonors; Cody E. Miles, High-est Honors; Hannah N; Moore,High Honors; Matthew B.Puckett, High Honors; Jeremy

B . Reynolds , High Honors; Cate

M. Walter, Highest,Honors.Dyer - Faith L. Abbott, High

Honors; Zach W. Bruketta,Highest Honors; Sydney D.Inman, Honors; Grant H.Jones, Honors; Erin T. Lannom,Honors; Rebecca L. Lee,Honors; Jasmine D. Pitts, HighHonors; Danielle E. Rickman,High Honors; Kaitlyn A. Ritter,Highest Honors.

Fn-ad K. Hayes, HighestHonors; Lauren E. Hoke, High-est Honors; Graham T. HoPPer,

Honors; John M. Horton, HighHonors; Catherine D. Ing, HighHonors; Erin E. KelleY, Highest

Honors ; Leigh A. Malanga, HighHonors; Cy A. Pemberton, HighHonors; Emily A. Rice, HighHonors ; Haley E. Riggs, Hig\estHonors; David D. Rodamaker,

Honors; Jessica R. Schaefer,

Highest Honors; Jenna M. Sell-

ars, Highest Honors; Mallory K.Staley, Highest Honors; Chad

A. Warden, Highest Honors.' Rutherford - CassidY A.

Caldwell, Highest Honors;

Shelby N. Dotson, HighHonors; Taylor B. Fuqua, HighHonors; Joshua R. Mathis,

Honorsl Logan C, Rahm, High-est Honors.

Trenton - Collin A. Abbott,Highest Honors; HaYden P. Bar-

nett, High Honors; Teagan S.

Bartholomew, Honors; Logan

E. Bates, Honcirs; Brock H.Blakemore, High Honors; Alli-son N. Breece, Highest Honors;

Remington L. Burch, Highest

Honors; EmilY M. CamPbell,

Highest Honors; BethanY L.Cobb, Highest Honors; HollYB. Cole, High Honors; TaYlor L.Davis, Highest Honors; Sarah

E. Dodd, High Honors; Candie

L. Doss, Highest Honors;

Sable L. Estes, Honors; KoryT. Galloway, High Honors;

Patrick D. Hill, Honors; CheY-

enne M. Mason, Honors; Eli T.

McCaig, High Honors; Grant

H. McEwen, Honors; Eric H.

Partee, Highest Honors; Hugh

E. Pinckley Honors; Robert C.

Rayburn, High Honors; Morgan

A. Robertson, High Honors; Jan

M. Smith, High Honors; Can-

dace L. Tucker, High Honors;

Deonza W. Turner, HighHonors; Macey M. Ward, HighHonors; Michael S. Wofford,Highest Honors.

Yorkville - Melody Pafford,Yorkville, TN 38389-0212,Highest Honors.

In addition, the Chancellor'sHonor Roll honorees with tiesto Gibson County include:

Atwood - Allie E. Cunning-ham, Highest Honors; Cassidy

N. Sheehan, Highest Honors.UT Martin is a comprehensive

public university that maintainsan excellent reputation for itshigh-quality undergraduate pro-grams, its beautiful campus and

caring professors.

DRESDEN ENTERPRISE. JUNE 14,2017 ' --

Local Beceiues Memorial ScholarchiRLee Hughey (center), of Martin, recently received the Nicholas Kyle Likens MemorialScholarship from the University of Tennessee at Martin. Hughey, a spring 2017 UT Martingraduate with a degree in social work, has accepted a position with the Department ofChildren's Services in Paris. The scholarship funds will be applied toward student loansand other expenses incurred during her college career. Dr. Dwayne Likens (right), alsoof Martin, established the scholarship this spring in memory of his son, Nicholas, whopassed away at the age of 13 after a fight with cancer. The award is intended to assistcollege.students who are working their way through school. Also pictured is Dr. KeithCarver, UT Martin chancellor.

Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, June 14, 2017

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UT Martin names local students tospring semester chancellort honor rollThe outstanding

academic achievements ofundergraduate students atthe University of Tennessee

at Martin have been honoredwith publication of the spring2017 chancellor's honor rollsfor the College ofAgricultureand Applied Sciences,College of Business andGlobal Affairs, Collegeof Education, Health, andBehavioral Sciences, Collegeof Engineering and NaturalSciences and the College ofHumanities and Fine Arts.To be eligible for

chancellor's honor rollrecognition at UT Martin,a student must take at least12 hours of credit (pass-failcourses are not included)and achieve a 3.2 (B) grade

point average based on a 4.0scale. Students can make thechancellor's honor roll withhonors (3.2 through 3.49),high honors (3.5 through3.79) or highest honors (3.8through 4.0).Humboldt Bailey

N. Alexander, honors;Jonathan M. Andrews, highhonors; Haley B. Branum,highest honors; Morgan N.Conder, honors; BenjaminI. Davenport, honors; SethD. Gibson, honors; LandonC. Griffin, high honors;Jonathan H. Hefley, honors;Joann L. Jones, honors;Sarah E. Langley, highesthonors; Joshua M. Mattttis,honors; Tanner R. Petty,highest honors; Grady L.Potts, honors; Kristin P.

Taylor, highest honors;Dustin C. Thacker, honors;Kayla E. Tiruron, highhonors; Shelby G. Vasquez,high honors; Chandler B.Whitaker, highest honors;Keaton B. Wilson, highhonors; William T. Wright,honors; Logan H. Youmans,high honors.

Medina - Logan J. Helton,high honors; Shaelyn M.Homer, honors; Kaitlyn M.Martin, honors; BenjaminM. Ort, highest honors; ErichC. Otto, honors; MarshallW. Pearson, honors; EmilyM. Poole, highest honors;Hayden M. Presson, honors;Sara J. Ragain, high honors;Loretta Transon, honors;Kathryn L. Woods, highesthonors.

.T'F[E FAVETTE F-ALCON W'ednesday, June 14, 2017

Fictured above, from left to Right; Jacob Moynihan placed lst for EJHS and 10th in the

overall competition. Kevin Austin and Juan Figueroa placed lst for EJHS. Ryan Perry,and Everette Doyle tied for top at EJHS and tied 9th in the overall competition.

Math Competition At UT Martinhosted by UT Mar JHS had 18 scholars

t evety grade level enjoyed touring the

on the results from are proud to say that

EJHS placed in the competition.

EARN AWARDS -: UniversitY of Ten-

nessee at Martin WUTM staff membersShCithn

see AssociatedContest heldhome several

awards for the college radio station.

uT Martin students claimAssociated Press awards

Staff members from theUniversity of Tennessee at

Martin's student-run radiostation, WUTM 90.3 FM"The Hawk." receiveda total of l5 awards -including one best-in-showdesignation - during theTennessee Associated PressCollegeheld rec

WUTin seven of the nine radiocategories but receivedfirstj, second- and third-

show. She received awardsin the calegories for radionews story. radio newscast.

radio repdrter and radioinvestigative rePorling.

In the latter category,Miss Seng partnered withNatalie King of Paducah,Ky.. to produce the winningsubmission.

Shane Wofford ofTrenton and Ashley Shoresof Lebanon claimed sec-ond- and third-place Prizes,respectively, in the radionews story category; andShores and King also tookhome second- and third-place accolades, resPec-tively, in the radio rePortercontest.

Shores also received sec-ond place in radio newscastand Wofford took homean honorable mention inthe same categorY. John

Thomton of Atoka earneda radiod Oliviaon, Ala.,

was awarded third Place inthe same contest. ThorntonpartneredPeckenpauproduce .am1ss10n lncoverage competition. Kingreceived second Place inthe radio feature category,as well.

UTM Television alsoreceived two awards duringthe competition. The sta-tion received a third-Placefinish for best televisionfeature story and Shoresearned third place in theindividual category fortelevision reporters.

VISIT UT MARTIN - Grace Kennedy(left) and her mother, Lonna Kennedy,of Union City visited the University ofTennessee at Martin for Spring PreviewDay recently. High school students andtheir families were able to tour the campus,

FUTURE TECH - GarySwingle of Hornbeakcompleted course require-ments for the Universityof Tennessee at MartinVeterinary Health Tech-nology Program during thespring semester. He receivedhis veterinary health tech-nologist pin during a recentceremony and will fjnish asix-week internship at anarea practice before receiv-ing his degree in the fall.

speak with representatives from a varietyof academic areas and learn more aboutcampus housing, financial aid opportuni-ties and the admissions process. Grace isa student at Union City High School. Mrs.Kennedy is an alumna of UT Martin.

EARNS HONOR - HelenKendall of Troy receivedan Outstanding DualEnrollment Student Awardrecently at the UniversitYof Tennessee at Martin. Shewas among several localstudents recognized.

TOP EFFORT - ParkerAlbright of Obion recentlyreceived an OutstandingFirst Semester CollegeStudent in AgricultureAward for her grade Pointaverage during the fall 2016semester at the UniversitYof Tennessee at Martin.Several local students earnaccolades.

UTM degrees rankedThe University of Ten-

nessee at Martin's master'sdegree progrAm in schoolcounseling has receivedthree national rankings inrecent weeks concerningdegree value and quality.

SR Education Groupincluded the UT Martin pro-gram at No. 16 on its list ofthe Most Affordable OnlineMaster's Degrees for 2Ol7in the school counselingcategory.

AffordableCollegeCommunity.org also includedUT Martin at No. 3l forbest school counselingdegrees overall and at No.42 for master's degreesspecifically.

UT Martin's master's de-gree program in counseling

is offered entirely onlineand provides concenffationsin school counseling andclinical mental health withan additional endorsementoption in school counselingavailable for those alreadypracticing in the field.

The bachelor's degreeprogram with emphasis ininternational relations hasalso been nationally ranked.CollegeValuesOnline.complaces the UT Martin pro-gram at No. 32 nationwide.The only Tennessee schoolwith a higher placement isthe University of Memphis.

UT Martin offers inter-national studies as an inter-disciplinary option withinthe College of Business andGlobal Affairs.

TBeNroN Gezprrl

BRADFORD STUDENTS BECOME SKYHAWKS- (from left) Colby Evans, Bethany Morris and Kobe Ed-dings, all graduates of Bradford High School, attendedthe University of Tennessee at Martin's Summer Ori-entation and Registration session June 2. Members ofthe incoming freshman class were able to register for fallcourses, meet with their academic advisors, tour campusand ask questions about financial aid, housing, studentlife and other topics. SOAR is mandatory for all enteringfreshmen. Additional sessions will be held June 16 andJuly 17.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS

Wednesday, June 14, 20Il

PEABODY STUDENT BECOMES A SKYHAWK

THURSDAY, JUNE I5,2OI7

- William Woods (teft), a graduate of peabod.y HighSchool, attended the University of Tennessee at Martin,s

Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 231-8g1-7020.

FARM BUREAU PRESIDENTS VISIT UT - TheTennessee Governor's Schoolfor the Agricultural Sciences, hosted at the University of Tennessee at Martin, welcomedSuest speakers JeffAiken (left), president of theTennessee Farm Bureau Federation, andZippy Duvall (center), president.of the national American Farm Bureau Federation, to

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JUNE I5,2OI7

LOCAL GRADUATE RECEIVES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP'Lee Hughey

Martin Office of UniversityAdvancement at 73 l-88 l-7654.

Lee Hughey awarded NicholasKyle Likens Memorial ScholarshiP

Dr. Dwayne Likens ofMartin established theNicholas Kyle Likens Me-morial Scholarship at theUniversity of Tennessee atMartin this spring to honorhis son's charitable spirit.

Nicholas Likens passedaway 10 years ago at theage of 13 after a battle withcanber. Before his death,he received approximately$10,000 in gifts from theMake-A-Wish Founda-tion, Wal-Mart and othercorporations in supportof his early skateboardingdreams. However, insteadof enjoying these itemshimself, Nicholas gave thegifts away to other chari-ties. Now, his father feels itis time to honor. that spiritby assisting local collegestudents as they pursue theirown life goals.

The Nicholas Kyle Lik-

ens Memorial Scholar-ship was first awarded thisspring to recent graduateLee Hughey of Martin, andwill be awarded each yearto assist a student who isworking his or her waythrough school.

Dwayne, who was em-ployed in a federal work-study position during hisown undergraduate years,understands the effort thatgoes into financing one'sown degree.

"I believe students appre-ciate the value of an educa-tion more if they contributeto their own education byworking while attendingschool," he said.

For more information onthis or anolher UT Marrinscholarship fund, contactthe UT Martin Office ofUniversity Advancement at13r-881-1623.

lN MEMORY - NicholasKyle Likens; son of scholar:ship founder Dr. DwayneLikens, is pictured at 4 yearsof age.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JUNE I5,2OI7

Martin Rodeo Teamstudents debut at National Finals

Three University of lbn-nessee at Martin partici-pants got things started onthe opening day of the 69thannual College NationalFinals Rodeo, held at theCasper Events Center.

Houston Herbert, RyanMcDaniel and KenzleyWilson each debuted Sun-day during the matinee ses-sion of the CNFR.

The UT Manin ffio wasmaking their CNFR debutsamong-the best of the bestin the realm of collegiaterodeo.

Wilson came throughwith the best score Sunday,tying for first place out of

recorded a score on theopening day.

Herbert returned to ac-tion on Monday with hissecond-round performancein the bareback riding slack.Each of the remaining UTMartin representatives willalso open their 2017 CNFRMonday as part of the slackperfcirmances.

Ross Mitchell (alongsideEast Mississippi's EthanWheeler) and Douglas Rich(alongside East Mississip-pi's Marcus Theriot) willtake part in team ropingwhile Madison Crow andNealey Dalton will both de-but in barrel racing.

48 competitors in break-away ropmg.

The junior from BlackOak, Ark., recorded a timeof 2.3 seconds to tie South-east Oklahoma State'sBrandi Epps for top honorsafter the first round:

A junior hailing fromCollege Grove, Tenn., Her-bert placed 19th out of 34cowboys in bareback riding.He compiled 65.5 points toopen his CNFR career.

McDaniel, a sophomorefrom Yuma, Tenn., tookpart in the bull-riding eventSunday but did not score.In fact, only 11 of the 39competitors in bull riding

GOVERNORS SCHOOL FOR THE HUMANITIES - (From left-) Bailee Fordof Murfreesboro, Nikki Horton of Nashville and Zhariah Peaks and Chelsey Zhu, bothof Mufreesboro, are among 48 Tennessee students attending Governor's School for theHumanities at the University of Tennessee at Martiri this month. Many of the state's high-est-achieving students attend one of Tennessee's I I governor's school programs eachsummer, two of which are hosted at UT Martin. Ford is a student at LaVergne HighSchool, and Horton, Peaks and Zhu attend Central Magnet School.

Local students earn degrees'honored

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. Logan H Hunt, of Ozark, was named to the Universityof Tennessee at Martin's honor roll with high honors

TheJackson Sun Sunday, June 18,2017

Miss UT Martin

Name: Brenna WilkinsIalent: Vocal - "Anyway" byMartina McBrideAge:20Platform: Depression / SuicideAwareness on CollegeCampusesEducation: Junior atUniversity of Tennessee atMartin in Social Work

Miss TennesseeSoybean Festival

Name: Laura Ann HiggsTalent: BroadwaY Jazz Dance -

"Jailhouse Rock"Aget22Platform: Team Mica: SuicidePrevention & AwarenessEducation: Senior at MiddleTennessee State University inChild Development and FamilYStudies

Miss Tennessee2017 contestarrts

Miss Dixie PAG

Name: Yvannah GarciaTalent: Vocal - "Bring HimHome"Agei22Plaitform: Mental HealthAwarenessEducation: University ofTennessee-Martin for Biologywith a concentration in cell andmolecular; University of SouthCarolina School of Medicine forPhysician Assistant Studies

WestStar graduation Thesday in JacksonMARTIN - The Uni-

versity of Tennesseeat Martin's WestStarLeadership Program willgraduate members of its2017 class Tuesday atthe DoubleTree Hotel inJackson.

A reception will begin at5:30 p.m. followed by din-ner and a graduation cer-emony.

The WestStar board oftrustees will meet belorethe dinner and ceremonyat The Jackson Chamber,I9'7 Auditorium Street,Jackson.

The program is in its 28thyear and has 199 gradu-ates to date, most of whomare from West Tennessee.The 2017 class includes30 participants who were

competitively selected tolearn new leadership skillsand develop strategies forassisting communities insolving problems and max-imizing potential.

UT Martin ChancellorKeith Carver, a 2009WestStar graduate, will

attend the ceremony forthe first time as universitYchancellor.

For more information onthis event or the WestStarLeadership Program, con-tact Virginia Grimes, pro-gram coordinator, ar J3l-881-7298.

Wilkins to reqresent UTMin Miss Tennessee Pageant

Brenna Wilkins of Union City will represent the

U"i;;.-G of T"nn"r."" at Martin in this coming week-

*J" fUi'tt Tennessee Scholarship Pageant at the Carl

Perkins Civic Center in Jackson'

6 beginning at745 each nisht'Miss Wilkins, a senlor soZial work major at UT Martin'

ir ;"g'it;;;i-" ut Miss UT Martin, and potentially as

Miss Tennessee, to promote depression and suicide aware-

ness on college campuses'-;ihit i. iiipo.tunt to me because I have seen how

a"ot"ttion and suicide can affect families"' she said' "I

"ft'"r. t" ittite a light on co lege campuses because' as a

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strussles and stresses thatcoml"with this time in an

individual's life."Miss Wilkins comPeted

If chosen to serve as

Miss Tennessee 2017' MissWilkins will automati-cally be entered to com-o"te in the Miss Americabcholarship Pageant inAtlantic City, N.J., laterthis fall. The winner ofthe Miss Tennessee titlewill spend a Year as Gov.Bill Haslam's sPokesmanfor character education inTennessee schools and as a

reDresentative of the state'sra'rious Children's MiracleNetwork hosPitals.

The last UT Martinstudent to serve as MissTennessee was HannahRobison of SPringville,who ultimatelY Placed inthe toP seven contestantsduring- the Miss Americacompetition.

To watch the Prelimi-nary and final comPetitionsonline, visit ePlustv6.com.

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LOCALS CODE ORIGINAL GAMES - (From left) Ellie Blackburn of Martin, BrentWallace of Springville and Sadie Claiborne of Martin won first, second and third place,respectively, for their anime computer game designs during the University of Tennesseeat Martin's STEAM camp for grades five through eight, held June 5-9.

LOCALS REPRESENTED AT UT MARTIN STEAM CAMP - (From left)Curtis Swafford of South Fulton, Cameron Harvey of Shelbyville and Memphis Hudsonof Martin won first, second and third place, respectively, for their CO2 car designs duringthe University of Tennessee at Martin's STEAM camp for grades five through eight, held

June 5-9.

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STUDENTS CODE GAME FROM SCRATCH - (From left) Jacob Foltz of Mar-n first, second and thirdg techniques during thethrough eight, held June

5-9.

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NNERS Dylan Hutson of Sharon,Jacob

ir,"l,i::n ;::g?:a;ll:i::[:i;: i]::nrvolving the fictional planet"Zork" during the University of Tennessee at Martin's STEAMcamp for grades five through eight, held June 5-9.

STUDENTS PLACE THIRD lN CAMP SKIT - (Front row, from left) AddisonGaley, Eunjae Jeong, Macey Brawley, Ellie Blackburn, all of Martin; Kyleigh Fishel of Green-field; (back row) and Anna Claire Gallien and Sadie Claiborne, both of Martin, won thirdplace for their creative skit involving the fictional planet"Zork" during the University ofTennessee at Martin's STEAM camp for grades five through eight, held June 5-9.

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COMPETING THIS WEEK - Miss University ofTennessee at Martin 2017 BrennaWilkins is pictured with Captain Skyhawk.

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Brenna Wilkins, to competein Miss Tennessee Pageant

Brenna Wilkins of UnronCity will represent theUniversity of Tennessee atMartin in this weekend'sMiss Tennessee ScholarshipPageant at the Carl PerkinsCivic Center in Jackson.Preliminary competitionstake place Wednesdaythrough Friday, and thefinal pageant will be Sat-urday. All competitionsare televised and streamedonline through EPlus TV 6

beginning at'l:.45 p.m. eachnight.

Wilkins, a senior socialwork major at UT Martin.is using her time as MissUT Marlin, and potentiallyas Miss Tennessee, to pro-mote awareness of depres-sion and suicide on collegecampuses.

"This is important to mebecause I have seen howdepression and suicide canaffect families," she said.

"I chose to shine a light oncollege campuses because,as a student, I understandthe struggles and stressesthat come with this time inan individual's life."

Wilkins competed inbeauty pageants as a younggirl and participated in sev-eral high school competi-tions, but the Miss UT Mar-tin competition is the firstcollege-level title for whichshe has competed.

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SECOND NATIONALLY - UT Martin freshmancowboy Ross Mitchell, shown in the annual spring rodeoat the Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex, rePresent-ed the UT Martin rodeo ieam well in the final day of the

College National Finals Rodeo on Saturday with a win inthe shbrt-go in team roping.That helped him to.finish sec-

ond in the national standints at the 69th annual rodeo'Photo courtesy of Sports lnformation

Mitchell places second nationally in teamroping at College National Finals R.odeoFrom Sports Information

CASPER, Wyo. - RossMitchell, who recentlycompleted his freshmanseason at the Universityof Tennessee at Martin,earned a victory during Sat-urday evening's short go inteam roping before finish-ing second in the nationalstandings at the 69th annualCollege National FinalsRodeo.

A native of Bolivar,Tenn.. Mitchell once againjoined forces with EastMississippi's Ethan Wheel-er to record a time of 5.5seconds dunng Saturday'sperformance round - whichwas clocked as the besttime out of the 12 qualifiedteams. Their oveiall score

of 28.1 seconds finishedsecond in the nation behindonly the Texas Tech squadof Wesley Thorp and ColeWheeler 125.2 seconds).

Mitchell was the loneUT Martin representativeto compete for a nationalchampionship at the 2Ol7CNFR. Other final resultsinvolving UT Martin par-ticipants included RyanMcDaniel finishing 17th of39 cowboys in bull riding(no score), Houston Her-bert coming in 18th placeout of 34 in bareback riding(191.5), Dougias Rich andEast Mississippi's MarcusTheriot placing 25th outof 44 in team roping (5.4),Kenzley Wilson finishing30th out of 48 with a 2.3 inbreakaway roping, NealeY

Dalton coming in 36th placeout of 52 in barrel racing(48.70) and Madison Crowplacing 46th out of 52 witha 50.63 in barrel racing.

The 2011 CNFR con-cludes another strong sea-son for UT Martin rodeo.The men's team earned fivetop-three finishes with twovictories while the women'ssquad placed third or betterin seven rodeos, includingone wln.

UT Martin's freshmancowboy earned his wayinto the flnal day of therodeo after an exceptionalperformance in leam roPingon Friday.

Mitchell, who is teamedup with East MississipPi'sEthan Wheeler, finished thethird go in team roping in

7.8 seconds.The Bolivar, Tenn. native

has helped the duo rankfourth out of 44 teams withan overall time of 22.6 sec-onds, which automaticallyqualifies the tandem fortomorrow's national cham-pionship performance.Mitchell advanced to thefinals by placing in the top-l2 in his individual event.

Also representing UTMartin tonight was Mc-Daniel, who did not receivea score in his third round ofbull riding. Only three outof 39 cowboys in that eventrecorded a score in theCNFR third round as Mc-Daniel - a sophomore fromYuma, Tenn. - could notfind any luck in his threechances at the CNFR.

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Performers for the 24thAnnual Tennessee Soy-bean Festival have been an-nounced, and the lead actsare performers with a longstring of hits behind theirnames.

Clint Black tops the list.He will perform at 8 p.m.on Thursday, Sept. 7, atFestival Park. The perfor-mance will be free.

To date, Clint Black hassold more than 20 mil-lion albums worldwideand racked up 57 charledsingles, 3l top-10 hits and22 number-one smashes.Recordings such as "A Bet-ter Man," "Killin' Time,""Like the Rain," "When ISaid I Do" and "Nothin'But the Taillights" have ledto honors from from theCountry Music Associa-tion, the Academy of Coun-try Music, the Grammys,and the American MusicAwards, as well as member-ship in the cast of the GrandOle Opry.

Raised in the suburbsof Houston, Texas, ClintBlack is the youngest offour brothers. He beganperforming with brotherKevin at the family's back-yard barbecues. After highschool, he worked construc-tion for a year and spent 10years on the local night-club circuit. He auditionedfor a Nashville recordingcontract in 1988. The fol-lowing year, he led a move-ment of young talent thattransformed country musicinto a multi-million dollarindustry in the 1990s.

Lynyrd Skynyrd willperform Saturday, Sept. 9,at Festi-val Park at. 9 p"m.Tickets are $35, $40 and$so.

The band's legacy begansome 41 years ago in Jack-sonville, Fla., but was halt-ed for a decade by the 1977plane crash that killed threeband members. includingRonnie YanZant and SteveGaines. Since then, the bandtragically lost Allen Collins.Billy Powell, Leon Wilke-son and Hughie Thomasson,

yet Lynyrd Skynyrd rockson with original memberGary Rossington joined byJohnny Yan Zant, RickeyMedlocke, Mark "Sparky"Matejka, Michael Cartel-Ione, Johnny Colt, PeterKeys. Dale Krantz Rossing-ton and Carol Chase.

The rock and'roll pow-erhouse continually tours,this suirrmer heading out or.r

their qecoC6nff#h1t"- --..r--'J"eighth year fbr their annualSimple Man Cruise, a fourday voyage filled with thebest music in Southern Rockincluding an outdoor beachshow featuring Lynyrd Sky-nyrd for the first time in thecruise's history.

And so Skynyrd stands,"still unbroken." "Peoplemay "say, 'they need themoney.'Well, I don't thinkany of us need the money,"

YanZant says. "It's just thatwe love the music, it's big-ger than the money, it's noteven about that any more.We have to make a living.sure, but it's about the leg-acy ofLynyrd Skynyrd, andwhat it stands for, what thefans are all about. There'snothing like getting outthere playing a great showwith Skynyrd and seeingpeople love fhis music."

,* Adds Rossingtbn, f'We'restill standing. still keepingthe music going. We want-ed to do the guys who aren'twith us any more proud, andkeep the name proud, too."

With a catalog of over60 albums, sales beyond 30million worldwide and theirbeloved classic Americanrock anthem "Sweet HomeAlabama" having over 2million downloaded ring-tones, Rock & Roll Hall

of Famer Lynyrd Skynyrdremains a cultural icon thatappeals to all generations.

Performing Friday, Sept.8, will be Air Supply. Theconcert is at 9 p.m., withtickets going for $5, $10and $15.

Graham Russell and Rus-sell Hitchcock met on May12, 1975, the first day ofrehearsals lor "Jesus ChristSuperstar" in Sydney, Aus-tralia; they- became instantfriends with their commonlove for The Beatles and. ofcourse, singing.

After the show's per-formances at l0:30, theywould play pizza parlors,coffee bars and nightclubswith just one guitar and twovoices. They quickly gaineda reputation for great harmo-nies and for original songsthat Graham was constantlywriting. They made a demo

Soybean Festivalperformers announced

on a cassette of two songs,"Love and Other Bruises"and "If You Knew Me"and took it to every recordcompany in Sydney. Every-one tumed it down but one

- CBS Records - whoadmired their unique style.

They made a single inone afternoon and it shotto number one on the na-tional charts. Air Supplywas born. That same year,they, opened for Sod Stew-art across Australia andthen throughout the U.S.and Canada, playing all ofthe famous huge venues be-fore Stewarl would take thestage. They found new fans,but did not break rhe U.S.market.

Seven top-five singleslater" Air Supply ar that timehad equaled The Beatles'run of consecutive top fivesingles. The albums "Lost

in Love," "The One ThatYou Love," "Now & Forev-er" and "The Greatest Hits"sold in excess of 20 millioncopies. "Lost in Love" wasnamed Song of the Year in1980, and, with the othersingles, sold more than l0million copies.

Echosmith will performon Wednesday. Sept. 6. atUT Mafiin Student Nighr.also at Festival Park, at 9D.m.' What i differ.nce a y.urmakes. In 12 short month.,Echosmith has gone fromlittle-knowles alt-popTour's undband. Basking in the glowof a summer spent play-ing to thousands of fans allover the country, the quartet--which consists of Sierota

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even more excited to share

their music with all the Peo-ole who weren't able to see

ih"r on the annual Punk-rock summer camP.

"We were suPer excitedwhen we found out we'dbe playing [WarPed Tour],"remembers Jamie. "Somany bands grow from thatand

-come out with tons of

fans." Adds SydneY, "Go-ing into it, I was totallYnervous because we wereso different. stYle-wise

and age-wise, from almostevery other band and Iwasn't sure if that was go-ing to work against us, butit ended up being the exactoooosite."'The band was originallYslated to plaY just the firsthalf of the tour, but the re-action was so overwhelm-ins. thev were invited to.tiv until the end, which

-"-t -ot" peoPle wouldset to hear music off the6and's upcoming debut al-bum, "Talking Dreams," tobe out Oct. 1.

One song that seems toget the re-sponse " a

dreamy trut

that encourages PeoPle em-brace their differences be-cause that's actuallY whatmakes each and every oneof them cool. With lYricslike, "l wish that I could belike the cool kids / 'Causeall the cool kids seem to fitin," it's no wonder fans ofall ages are relating to thesentiment.

"I think it's reallY coolto be the same age as ourfans," explains SYdneY,"because when we meeteach other and start talk-ing, it's like we're friendsalready."

The concert is free to thefirst 2,000 UTM students,$5 general admission.

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STUDENT REGISTERS - KlaytonHagan (center) and his parents, David andDana Hagan of Union City, visited theUniversity of Tennessee at Marlin dur-ing Transfer and Adult Orientation recent-

ly. This session is specially designed toaddress the unique needs of transfer andadult students, including course registra-tion, veterans affairs, financial aid andother aspects of UT Marlin life.

VISIT UT MARTIN - Ryanne Kessel(left) and Britney Contreras, both of UnionCity, visited the University of Tennessee atMart.in for Spring Preview Day recently.High school students and their familieswere able to tour the campus, speak with

representatives from a variety of academicareas and leam more about campus hous-ing, financial aid opponunities and theadmissions process. Both girls are studentsat Union City High School.

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UTM names local studentsto Chancellor's Honor Roll

The outstanding aca-demic achievements of un-dergraduateUniversity oMartin havewith publication of theSpring 2017 Chancellor'sHbnor Rolls for the Collegeof Agriculture and APPliedScieices, College of Busi-ness and GlobalAffairs, Col-Iege of Education, Health,and Behavioral Sciences,College of Engineering andNatural Sciences and theCollege of Humanities andFine Arts. To be eligible forChancellor's Honor Rolli'ecognition at UT Martin, a

student must take at least 12

hours of credit (Pass-failcourses are not included)and achieve a 3.2 @) gradepoint average based on a 4.0scale. Students can makethe Chancellor's Honor Rollwith honors (3.2 through

honors (3.5

) or highestrough 4.0).

. Bath Springs - StevenC. Barrow, High Honors;Matthew J. Harriss, HighHonors; Madison B. Mont-gomery Honors; Leticia L.Pulley, High Honors.

. Decaturville - Gatlin C.

Crawley, Honors; Briana T.

Culpepper, Honors; MonicaGrace, Honors; Torrie R.Hays, Highest Honors;Justin M. Holmes, HighHonors; Brittney C. John-son, Honors; Aaron T. Keen,High Honors; Angelica D.Keeton, Honors; Jacob R.Kennedy, High Honors;Joshua V{ Mangrum, High-est Honors; Bryan P Mc-Donald, Honors; Ethan EMcKenzie, Highest Honors;Hayley B. Pearcy, High Hon-ors; Andrew C. Pirtle, Hon-ors; Rachel L. Pope, HighestHonors; Kristina A. Roach,

ors; Tad D. Ward, High Hon-ors.. Parsons - ChesleY J.Baker, Honors; William B'Blankenship, Highest Hon-ors; Cheyenne N. Cagle,High Honors; Renee Chum-ney, High Honors; Iauren R.

Clark, High Honors;Stephanie Gibson, HighestHonors; Brady A. Jones,Highest Honors; Brett A.

Jordan, Honors; Jessica L-...

Kelley-Salmon, HighestHonors; KelseY M.Kendrich Honors; AshleY D.Lindsay, Highest Honors;Katelyn E. McFall, HighestHonors; Sarah A. PoPe,

D.M.E.

Rosson, High Honors;Trevor G. Teague, HighHonors; Zachariah A'Thomas, Highest Honors;Tvler I. Turnbow, Honors.

. Sugar Tree - Dakota C.

Waits, Honors.In addition, the Chancel-

lor's Honor Roll honoreeswith ties to Decatur CountYinclude:

. Darden-HaleYM. Har-ris, Highest Honors; Jen-nifer N. Pratt, Honors;Rachel S. Reeves, High Hon-ors. Holladay - Jessica L.Wheeler, Highest Honors

. Jackson - Deshea M.Mays, High Honors. Martin - Hunter L'Reeves, Honors; Ivory L'Russell, High Honors

. Scotts Hill - Turner D.Tillman, Honors

. Union City - MichaelaL. Parish High Honorp

Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, June 21 ,2017

Petty inducted into honor societyTanner Peffy of Humboldt,

Tenn., was recently initiatedinto The Honor Society ofPhi Kappa Phi, the nation'soldest and most selectiveall-discipline collegiatehonor society. Petly ispursuing a degree in Health

and Human Performanceat The University ofTennessee at Martin.Petty is among

approximately 30,000sfudents, faculty,professional staff and

alumni to be initiated

into Phi Kappa Phi eachyear. Membership is byinvitation only and requiresnomination and approvalby a chapter. Only the toplO-percent of seniors and7.5-percent of juniors are

eligible for membership.

Graduate students in the topl0-percent of the numberof candidates for graduatedegrees may also qualify,as do faculty, professionalstaff and alumni whohave achieved scholarlydistinction.

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The lackson Sun Wednesday, June 21,2017

Miss Tennesseewelcomes new classof contestants

MARANDA FARISUsA TODAY NETWORK - TENNEsSEE

Each year, the Miss TennesseeScholarship Pageant welcomes a newclass of contestants to the Carl Per-kins Civic Center"

For gome of the girls, the week ispart of their routine. For others their-first trip to the statewide competitionstarted Sunday.

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Callie ComptonMiss Memphis Callie

Compton met the firstMiss America to proud-ly wear her insulinpump and her crown atthe same time.

For Compton, whohas Type I diabetes,Miss America 1999 Ni-chole Johnson becamethe inspiration sheneeded to pursue herpageant dreams.

"She wore her insu-lin pump proudly, andtalked about diabetesand her life with it, andthat really inspired meto want to do that forother kids," Comptonsaid.

Compton said shewanted to be an exam-ple for other kidsthrough her Miss Mem-phis title like Johnsonwas for her. This yearmarks her first time onthe Civic Center stageas a Miss Tennesseecontestant.

"It's been so much

fun and I've already "A lOt Gf the Older girls Erave tsleem rme titio_n.met so many wonderful 'When I firstwomen," she s_aid. under their wing and explained fiiainss checked in, I hqd -just

Brenna Wilkins gotten in from Colum-Miss UT-Martin tO me. I feel a lot nXore Cognfoffiffifole bia, South Carolina,

Brenna Wilkins was in where I go to school,"fourth grade when she 14gitftl Etre pfOCeS$. NCI\ff, I'm just fe4dy frS she said. 'llt's just beenmet a former Miss Ten- an incredible experi-nesse-e, who stopped at get out there and shcw the judges ence so.far."her elementary school. - Garcra grew up rn auI looked at my uxhat I'Ve got." small town with severalfriends and I was lik6, local pageants and went'I want to be a Miss Ten- JORDYNNE TUGKER to school with Miss Ten-nessee one day' " she nessee20l5HannahRo-said. bison.

As her first year ofMiss Tennessee compe-tition starts, Wilkinssaid she's excited to seewhat the week holds.

"I'm very hopeful,"she said. "I'm just try-ing to stay excited.These first-year girlshave really made itseem like I'm not in thisalone."

Jordynne TuckerMiss Capital City

Jordynne T\rcker is nostranger to the MissAmerica Organization,competing in the MissTennessee teen pag-eants before makingher way up to the MissTennessee stage thisyear.

"During the teen

pageant, the Miss (Ten-nessee) contestantswould come in and in-troduce themselves,"she said. "I looked up tothose girls becausethey were so beautifuland so graceful andthey carried them-selves so well I knewthat that was somethingthat I wanted to do lateron in life."

T\rcker said she'sseen the "hectic"schedule, but the helpshe has gotten from re-turning contestants hasmade the week easierfor the first-time com-petitor.

"A lot of the oldergirls have taken me un-der their wing and ex-plained things to me. Ifeel a lot more comfort-able with the process,"she said. "Now, I'm justready to get out thereand show the judgeswhat I've got."

Yvannah GarciaYvannah Garcia is

the first Miss DixiePAC to enter the MissTenne.ssee contest, and2017 marks her firstyear in the state compe-

"My parents neverreally pushed pageant-ry on me, so I was like,'This will be somethinginteresting,' " she said."That really pushed meto try out the MAO or-ganization."

The Miss TennesseePageant starts beginspreliminary competi-tion Wednesday nightat the Carl Perkins Civ-ic Center.

Reach Maranda at(731) 425-9657 or atmfaris2@jackson-sun.com. FoIIow her onTwitter: @MarandaFa-ris

Miss UT Martin Brenna Wilkins was in fourthgrade when she met a former Miss Tennessee

and decided she wanted to win the crownone day,

Vick completesWestStar programCamden businesswoman Donna Mck

graduated on Tuesday. June 20, from UTM'sWestStar Leadership Program. The ceremonywas held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jackson,followed by a reception and dinner.

Vick is development manager for the Westof Second Harvest Food Bank of MiddleTennessee, and currently serves on the BentonCounty School HealthAdvisory Council. She

is the mission chair for Camden First UnitedMethodist Church, and was the recipientof the 2005 Benton County Business and

Professional Woman of the Year Awald.WestStar is in its 28th year and has had'799 graduates to date,

most of whom are frorn West Tennessee. The 2017 class includes

30 participants who were selected to learn new

leadership skills and cleveiop assisting communities insolving problems and maximizing potential.

For more information on the WestStar Leadership Program,

contact Virginia Grimes, program coordinator, at 731-881-7298.

Donna Vick

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RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, JUNE 22,2017

UT Martin's I(idCollege Returns

The annual Universityof Tennessee at MartinKid College experienceretums to the UT MartinRipley Center July 10th

through July 14th. Class-es are enrolling now forchildren entering kinder-garten through those en-tering the fifth grade.

Kid College will meetfrom 8 a.m. rmtil noon,and a light snack will beprovided at the end ofthe session. The registra-tion fee includEs a snack,

course supplies and a UTMartin Kid College T-shirl.

Children will be di-vided into small groupsand rotate through a se-

ries of courses, includingSpanish, dance, scienceand art. Students enteringthe fourth and fifth grades

will also participate in theAmazing Race Trash-A-Thon, during which theywill build a village out ofrecyclable materials.

Specific course de-scriptions, schedules, ad-

ditional information forparents and registrationmaterials are availableonline at utm.edu/depart-ments/nonde gree/ripley.

contact the UTM at 731-881-7020.

http ://www.robertsoncountyconnection' com/

Local student headed to UT Martin

Thursday, June 22, 2017 3:42 pm

Hannah Barker (left), a White House resident and graduate of White House Heritage High School, registered for fall courses

at the University of Tennessee at Martin's Summer Orientation and Registration session May 22. She is pictured with her

stepmother, Michelle Barker. UT Martin's fall semester begins Aug. 28, and the incoming freshman class will move into

campus housing Aug. 24.Incoming students who have already received acceptance packages can register for an upcom ing

SOAR session June 2 and 16 or July 14 at q[1.cq1q rcr4. To schedule a campus tour or find out more about UT Martin, visit

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New leaders emerged Tiresday,as rnembers of the 2017 WestStarLeadership Class graduated at theDoubIeT[ee Hotel in Jackson.

So far, 799 graduates and 28classes have graduated sinceWestStar was established in 1990.The 20t7 class included 30 partici-pants who were competitively se-Iected to Iearn new Ieadershipskills and develop strategies forassisting communities in solvingproblems and maximizing poten-tial.

Each WestStar class, sponsoredby UT Martin, is chosen annuallyby the program's board of trust-ees. Selection is based on leader-ship achievements and potential tocontribute to West Tennessee's de-velopment. Participants are se-lected from all occupations andlevels of community and regionalinvolvement.

Dr. Charley Deal, associate vicechancellor for alumni relationsand WestStar executive director,welcomed approximately 150 classmembers, alumni and guests. Hethanked the program's corporatesponsors, offered a "year in re-view" of WestStar activities be-yond the program sessions andjoined the program's board oftrustees to present graduationplaques.

Among those attending was UTMartin Chancellor Keith Carver, a

2009 WestStar graduate who par-ticipated in his first WestStargraduation as chancellor. "Tonightis really more than just an event,"he told the audience. "It truly is acelebration. ... It's a celebration ofgood leadership and best practicesand what we can Iearn from eachother. It's a celebration of our re-gion, of West Tennessee."

Elected officials attending thegraduation included city and coun-ty mayors and members of the Ten-nessee General Assembly. Statelawmakers present for the gradua-tion were Sen. Delores Gresham(R-Somerville), Sen. John Stevens(R-Huntingdon), Sen. Mark Norris(R-Collierville) and Rep. JimmYEldridge (R-Jackson).

Deal also announced severalWestStar awards, including theprogram's two major recognitions:

. C.P. Boyd Leadership Award -Jim Coy Houston, of Dyersburg, a

Farm Bureau Insurance agent.The award, named for the lateHaywood County communityleader and educator C.P. Boyd, isfor the person selected by theclass who best reflects compas-sion and leadership for West Ten-nessee.

o Jimmy Daniel Make'A'Differ'ence WestStar Leadership AlumniAward - Sen. Mark Norris, aL999WestStar graduate. The award isnamed for the late Jimmy Daniel,1990 WestStar graduate, foundingtrustee member and a field rep-resentative during the Gov. DonSundquist administration. Selec-tion criteria include a WestStargraduate who has had a positiveimpact in the recipient's city orcounty during the past five yearsand a strong record of Ieadershipin West Tennessee.

Following recognition of thegraduates, Deal closed the event

by a quoteby Adams:"If thers todream more, Iearn more, do moreand become more, you are a lead-er."

Applications for the 201.8 West-Star class are being accePted,and members of the new classwill be selected this fall.

The 2017 WestStar graduatingclass members and their home-towns are: Bradley Arnold, Mi-lan; Dr. Latry Bailey, Jackson;Charley Brown, McKenzie; Char-lene Burpo, Kenton; RaY DemingJr., Henderson; Dr. Brian Dona-vant, Mart Lex-ington; Ra RobGoad, Mar RiP-ley; Jim Coy llouston, DYers-burg; Patricia Jones, Finger;Mayor Gwendolyn KilPatrick,Mason; Nichol Kincade, UnionCity; Dr. Heather Martin, Hum-boldt; Dr. KimberlY Martin,Dyersburg; Michael Naifeh, Co-vington; Nick Nichols, Browns-ville; Vanessa Patrick, Milan;

Ezi;

ton, Dyersburg; Donna Vick,Camden; Blake WalleY, Somer-ville; Christine Warrington,Humboldt; Libby Wickersham,Rutherford; Dr. Todd Winters,Martin; and Vanessa Wright-Hayes, Somerville.

Lowest tIT tuition hike in YearsOK'd by tnrstees

Board approves1.8 percent increase,raise for presidentRACHEL OHMUsA TODAY NETWORK - TENNESSEE

Tirition at the University of Tennes-see will increase by 1.8 percent for in-state undergraduate students nextyea4the lowest tuition increase the univer-sity has seen in more than 30 years.

The board of trustees approved the

:ilHJoe

DiPietro on Thursday.1'This is the lowest (tuition) recom-

mendation we've made in more thanthree decades," DiPietro said duringThursday's annual board meeting at theUT Institute of Agriculture. "We'reworking hard to keep other fee in-creases low. I'm proud to be a nationalleader in efforts to hold down tuition in-creases in a time when stories of highstudent debt are making headlines."

State funding increased

The budget includes $582.5 million instate appropriations, a more than sixpercent increase in state funding com-pared to 2016-2017, as well as $Zg.a mil-lion to be used for faculty and staff sala-ry increases across the system.

The tuition increase is expected togenerate an additional $11.4 million forUT n2017-20I8.

At UT Knoxville, where tuition andmandatory fees for most in-state under-graduates is currently $12,724per yea4the increase will bring that number to$12,970. Out-of-state students acrossthe system will see a one percent or lessincrease in tuition and mandatory fees,which at UT Knoxville would bring thecurrent rate of $31,144 to $31,390.

Those figures do not include housingand meal plan costs, which are also go-ing to be increasing for most studentsacross the UT system. At UT Knoxville,Chancellor Beverly Davenport has ap-proved a sixpercent increase in cost formeal plans and a2.27 increase in hous-ing costs.

That means an increase of between$SO to $ZSO per student for housing andbetween $60 to $252 for the meal planfor the year.

DiPietro has said in the past that al-

fhe Commercial Appeal Saturday, June 24, 2017

CAITIE MCMEKIN/NEWs SENTINEL

Vice Chair Raja J. Jubran speaks during theannual UT Board of Trustees meeting, wheretopics such as2017-2018 tuition rates, a

salary increase for President Joe DiPietro,and a plan to award bonuses to other topadministrators were discussed, on UT

Knoxville's campus Thursday.

lowing for small tuition increases eachyear is a more sustainable approachthan having less frequent, but moredrastic tuition increases.

Non-mandatory fees do not alwaysincrease each year, but they are lciokedat each year, said UT Knoxville ViceChancellor for Finance and Administra-tion Chris Cimino. "When you look atthe total cost including all these otherthings, (UT) continues to be a best buy,"

"This is the Sowest {tuition)reconilmlendation we've

rnade in more than three

deeades. We're vvorking

Saard €o keep other fee

im,er*ases I0w.n'

JOE DIPIETROUT PRESIDENT

he said. "We're committed to trying tomake sure costs are only going up asnecessary."

UT President gets pay raise

The board Thursday also approved a$25,667 raise for UT President Joe Di-Pietro, bringing his base salary to$S3g,Ott. As part of his contract, DiPie-tro, who has served as president since2011., is eligible for a five percent raiseeach year so long as the board finds hisperformance satisfactory each year.

ln20I7-20L8, he will also be eligiblefor a performance-based bonus of up to$128,336. Nine other top administrators

CAITIE MCMEKIN/NEWS SENTINEL

As part of his contract, Joe DiPietro is eligible fora five percent raise each Year

are also eligible for similar performance-based bonuses next year. A plan for whatthose bonuses, which would be awarded lat-er in the year if the administrators meetcertain performance goals, was also ap-proved by the board Thursday.

The plan allows for bonuses of up to$322,000 among nine administrators includ-ing the chancellors of each UT campus.

Other action by the board Thursday in-cluded approval of the following items:

r Reduced the tuition rate for domesticout-of-state graduate students at UT Chat-tanooga by about 50 percent after a studydetermined tuition rates were higher thanpeer institutions';

> Approved tenure for dozens of facultymembers across the UT system. About 50percent of faculty members across the UTsystem currently have tenure.;

> Revised the university aircraft policyto allow the president to use the planeshould his work interfere with previouslyscheduled personal plans

r Re-appointed Raja Jubran for a two-year term as vice chairman of the board;

> Approved $6 million in one-time star-tup funding for a new doctoral program incomputational sciences and data analyticsin the Bredesen Center at UT Knoxville;

r luding$90. e build-ing 5 for aSTEM classroom building at UT Martin and$S7.7 million for capital maintenance pro-jects;

> Designated the track and field centerat UT Knoxville as the "The Boyd FamilyTback & Field Center" in honor ofJenny andRandy Boyd and their philanthropic contri-butions.

The Commercial Appeal Saturday, )une 24' 2017

CAITIE MCMEKIN/NEWs SENTINEL

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees gather for their annual meeting, discussing

topics such as 2017-2018 tuition rates, a salary increase for President Joe DiPietro and a plan

to award bonuses to other top administrators amongst other topics, on UT Knoxville'scampus Thursday.

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Local students receivescholarships to UT Martinlun 24,2017

Two Tipton County students have been awarded scholarships to attend the University of

Tennessee at Martin, accord.ing to Dr. James Mantooth, executive director, Office of

Enrollment Services and Student Engagement.

Aretha Ann Gooden, daughter of Aretha A. Gooden, of Covington, was a senior during the

26116-26117 academic year. She received the Jim and Frances Fitzhugh Scholarship.

Samantha Jayne Sanders, of Munford, daughter of Cyrrthia Sanders and Samuel Sanders,

will be a sophomore for the zotT-zor8 academic year. She received the Kay Durden

Scholarship.

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chosen annually by theprogram's board of trust-ees. Selection is based onleadership achievementsand potential to contributeto West Tennessee's devel-opment. Participants areselected from all occupa-tions and levels of commu-nity and regional involve-ment.

Dr. Charley Deal, asso-ciate vice chancellorfor alumni relations andWestStar executive director,welcomed approximately150 class members, alumniand guests, He thanked theprogram's corporate spon-sors, offered a "year inreview" of WestStar activi-ties beyond the programsessions and joined the pro-gram's board of trustees topresent graduation plaques.

Among those attendingthe event was UT Martin

Chancellor Keith Carver,a 2009 WestStar gradu-ate who pafticipated in hisfirst WestStar graduation as

chancellor."Tonight is really more

than just an event," he toldthe audience. "lt truly is a

celebration. ... It's a cel-ebration of good leader-ship and best practices andwhat we can learn fromeach other. It's a celebra-tion of our region, of WestTennessee."

Elected officials attend-ing the graduation includedcity and county mayors andmembers of the TennesseeGeneral Assembly.Tennessee lawmakerspresent for the gradua-tion were Sen. DeloresGresham (R-Somerville),Sen. John Stevens (R-Huntingdon), Sen. MarkNorris (R-Collierville) and

Rep. Jimmy Eldridge (R-Jackson).

Deal also announcedseveral WestStar awards,including the program'stwo maJor recognrtrons:

. C.P. Boyd LeadershipAward - Jim Coy Houston,of Dyersburg, a FarmBureau Insurance agent.The award, named for thelate Haywood County com-munity leader and educatorC.P. Boyd, is the personselected by the class whobest reflects compassionand leadership for WestTennessee.

. Jimmy Daniel Make-A-Difference WestStarLeadership Alumni Award

- Sen. Mark Norris, a1999 WestStar graduate.The award is named for thelate Jimmy Daniel, 1990WestStar graduate, found-ing trustee member and a

field representative duringthe Gov. Don Sundquistadministration. Selectioncriteria include a WestStargraduate who has had apositive impact in the reciP-ient's city or county duringthe past five years and a

strong record of leadershiPin West Tennessee.

Following recognition ofthe graduates, Deal closedthe event by reminding theclass of a quote by PresidentJohn Quincy Adams: "Ifyour actions inspire othersto dream more, Iearn more,do more and become more,vou are a leader."' The 2011 Weststargraduating class membersand their hometowns are:Bradley Arnold, Milan;Dr. Larry Bailey, Jackson;

Charley Brown, McKenzie;Charlene Burpo, Kenton;Ray Deming Jr. , Henderson;Dr. Brian Donavant, Martin;Kim Douglass, Lexington;Randi French, Paris; RobGoad, Martin; Rachel Grear,Ripley; Jim Coy Houston,Dyersburg; Patricia Jones,Finger; Mayor GwendolynKilpatrick, Mason; NicholKincade, Union City; Dr.Heather Martin, Humboldt;Dr. Kimberly Martin.Dyersburg; MichaelNaifeh, Covington; NickNichols, Brownsville;Vanessa Patrick, Milan;Russ Phillips, Memphis.

Applications for the 2018WestStar class are beingaccepted, and membersof the new class will beselected this fall.

WestStar leadership prograrn graduates 2017 classMARTIN - Members

of the 2017 WestStarLeadership Class gradratedrecently during an eventheld at the DoubleTreeHotel in Jackson.

A 5:30 p.m. receptionwas followed by dinnerand the graduation cer-emony. The Universityof Tennessee at Martinsponsors the WestStarLeadership Program.

This marked the pro-gram's 28th class andbrings the total to 799graduates since WestStarwas established in 1990.The 2017 class included30 participants who werecompetitively selected tolearn new leadership skillsand develop strategies forassisting communities insolving problems and max-imizing potential.

Each WestStar class is

THE PARIS POSI-INTELLIGENCER rM0NDAY,JUNE26,2o17

The Banner . McKenzie, Tennessee . Tuesday, June 27,2017

Carroll Gounty Students ReceiueU.T. Martin ScholarshipsCourtesy Norma Coalter

FROl\4 UT MARTIN

MARTIN (June 22) - SeveralCarroll County students wereawarded scholarships to at-tend the University of Tennes-see at Martin for the 2017-2018academic year, according toDr. James Mantooth, executivedirector, Office of EnrollmentServices and Student Engage-ment.

Brandon Lynn Bookout,of McKenzie, son of AudreaVaughn and Charles Bookout,will be a senior. He receivedthe Joey McDowell/West Ten-nessee Criminal InvestigatorsScholarship.

' Marissa Nicole Cawthon, ofBruceton, daughter of DavidCawthon and Christy Dangler,will be a freshman. She re-ceived the J. Fred Engel Memo-rial H.LS. Scholarship.

Ashley Fish, of Yuma, daugh-ter of Darlene Higdon, willbe a junior. She received theTownsend-Kefauver MemorialScholarship.

Grace Elisabeth Hilliard,daughter of Tim and Teri Hill-iard, of Huntingdon, will be a

junior. She received the Robert(Pete) Vawter Scholarship.

Emily Kaitlin Scott, daughterof Ricky and Theresa Scott, ofMcKenzie, will be a senior. Shereceived the Retired Account-ing Faculty Scholarship.

Amanda Lynn Stockdale, ofBruceton, daughter of Johnnyand Barbara and Moudy, willbe a senior. She received theClayton Arnold Teacher Train-ing Scholarship.

Hannah Kathryn Wood,daughter of Daniel and LeAnnEdwards, of Westport, will bea senior. She received the U-3Usery Family Scholarship.

In addition, the following stu-dent has ties to Carroll Countyand has requested that yourpaper receive notification thatthey have received a scholar-ship award from the Universityof Tennessee at Martin:

Deshea Monet Mays, of Jack-son, daughter of Melanie Maysand Michael Jackson, will be ajunior. She received the JeanCheatham McCollum Scholar-ship.Local student wins awards

Brent Wallace of Springville won second place for hisanime computer game design during the University ofTennessee at Martin's STEAM camp for grades 5-8, heldJune 5-9. Wallace was also on the second-place team for acreative skit involving the fictional planet "Zork."

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University of Tennessee-Martin designated as

VETS campusPublished: fuesday, lune 2fth 20lZ 7:14 am CDfUpdated:fuetday, Jane 27th 2017, 3:39 pn CDf

Written by Noland Cook, Ditector coNNtcI

lvARTlN, TN (KFVS) - The University of Tennessee at t\,4artin, recently designated a 'VETS Campus" by the Tennessee HiSher Education commission,is taking additional steps to recruit and support members ofthe Tennessee National Guard that are seeking to earn a four-year degree.

Governor Bill Haslam's Tennessee STRONG Act, made official by the Tennessee General Assembly in early May, emphasizes the impoftance ofrecruiting National Guard members, increasing Tennessee's educational competitiveness with surrounding states and expanding opportunitiesavailable for those who serve the state and country.

The act provides tuition reimbursement to service members who meet certain qualifications and are already using federal tuition assistance toobtain their degrees.

This additional assistance is used to fill any gaps the service member may experience in the cost of his or her education and supports thegovernor's Drive to 55 initiative.

UT [/artin is reaching out to regional National Guard armories to let service members know about admissions procedures, financial aidopportunities and the campus'i student-veteran support network. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is also helping service members andveteransunderstandtheireligibilityforTennesseeSTRONGandpost-9/1 1G.l.Bill fundinS.

UT lvlartin also operates educational outreach centers inJackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer and Somerville, all ofwhich are offering increasedservices for service members.

Its courses will be expanded to give service members in all areas greater access to the universit/s selection of online degree programs, includingthe UT lvlartin Bachelor of lnterdisciplinary Studies, which is often a convenient option for adult students. Various testing options will also beoffered at the five centers to help service members in those areas receive additional course credits when applicable.

UT lVartin will also work together with the Tennessee National Guard to emphasize educational benefits to high school students who may beinterested in joining the service

For more information contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 731-88'l-7020. For information on a specific UT Martin educationaloutreach center, find your desired center location at utm.edu/connect.

Dr l(eith Carver,addresses a crorvdthe region during

L.lniversity o1''l ennessee at Martirl chancellor.

olNaliorral Cuard servicc tnetlbers frotlr across

a luncheon.lLrne 7 (SoLrroe Lr I Martin)

Gibson Co. students receivescholarships to attend UT Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. Several

Gibson County students have

been awarded scholarships toattend the University of Tennes-

see at Martin for the 2017-2018

academic year, according to

Dr. James Mantooth, executive

direbtor, Office of Enrollment

Services and Student Engage-

ment.

Benjamin T. Allen, son ofDr. Steve and Brenda Allen,of Trenton, will be a freshman.

He received the E. C. Crafton

Memorial Scholarship and the

University Scholar Scholarship.

LaQueena M. Cqx, of Hum-

boldt, will be a freshman. She

received the Judy Kraus ArnoldMemorial Scholarship.

Madison B. Dowdy, daughter

of Keith and Mona Morrison,of Milan, will be a senior. She

received the Bateman-Wyant

Nursing Scholarship.

Lauren Kristen Loeffel, ofMilan, daughter of Carmen Cup-

ples and Kristie Gilford, will be

a senior. She received the BillieGrace Goodrich Scholarship.

Joshua Michael Matthis, ofHumboldt, son of Brad and Jen-

nifer Winberry, will be a junior.

He received the Stephen T.

Wright Memorial Scholarship

and the Buford/Beatrice IrwinBusiness Administration Schol-

arship.

Bethany Michelle Morris, ofBradford, daughter of Anthonyand Phelicia Rodgers, will be

a freshman. She received the

Jerry M. and Clara Jo Arnold

Scholarship.

Danielle Evon Rickman, daugh-

ter of Ivy and Patricia Rickman,

of Dyer, will be a senior. She

received the Retired Accounting

Faculty Scholarship.

Haley E. Riggs, of Medina,

daughter of Darren and KimRiggs, will be a senior. She

received the Jessie (Mutt) Par-

rish Scholarship and the Fats

Everett Memorial Scholarship.

Eric A. Yates, son of Dan and

Jennifer Yates, of Milan, will be

a junior. He received the Buford/Beatrice Irwin Business Admin-istration Scholarship.

Additional information on

scholarships and other types

of financial assistance is avail-

able by contacting the UTMartin Office of Financial Aidand Scholarships, 205 Admin-istration Building, UT Martin,Martin, TN, 38238, or by calling

(731) 881-7040.

The Mirror tr'xchangen Thesdayr.Tune 270 2017

MILAN STUDENT PARTICIPATES IN UT MARTIN STEAMCAMP -Zakaria Adams (center), of Milan, participated in the Uni-versity of Tennessee at Martin's first-annual STEAM Camp on June12-16. T\e camp, designed for students in grades 9-11, allowedcampers to compete in a variety of categories, including buildingrocket launchers and carbon dioxide-powered cars, performing cre-ative skits, and programming computer games and cafioon anima-tions. Adams tied for first place for her carbon-dioxide car designand was parl of the second-place team for her creative skit presenta-

tion. Adams was also recognized as one of three students who have

attended UT Martin's STEM or STEAM camps each year since theircreation it 2012. She is pictured with skit team members MaddoxMelton (left) and Dryver Finch (right), both of Dresden.

Kurt McGuffin takes over as director ofathleticsPosted: Jun 28, 2077 6:16 PM CDTUpdoted: )un 28,2017 6:17 PM CDI

ByJustin Beasley

PADUCAH,KY- NewUTMartindirectorof athleticsKurtMcGuffinbeganhisfirstdayonthejobWednesday afternoon on the campus of UT Martin in Martin, Tenn.

McGuff in comes to UT Martin after spending nearly six years at Missouri western stateUniversity as the director of athletics.

McGuffin has 18 years of experience in col legiate ath letics and says his "persona I desire" was toone day become a Division 1 athletics director.

to be fu n," McGuffin said. " l think here ar e is going to be somehings, nothing really major needs obably . Oui coaching staffelyagoodgroup... l'mjusttrying gettot 1."

McGuffin, the third athletics director for UT Martin in the last five years, says he hopes to bring acreative approach to the athletics department.

"Website wise, a ocial media wise in athletics ... We have got to be crea e... this is a recru t sales tool, it's a recruiting tool for everykid, for all of rcoaches, and th b be my top priority.,'

McG uffin says relationship building is an important part of his.iob therefore he will meet withcoaches and donors before students return to campus in August.

soon after he will start his evaluations ofthe campus and facilities to see where and how he canimprove all aspects ofthe athletics department.

ln addition to serving at Missouri Western State, McGuffin also worked as an assistant athleticsdirector at the University of Colorado and a senior associated athletics director for externaloperations at Kansas State University

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The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, June 28,2O17

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Loeals among WestStar graduatesMembers of the 2017 WestStar Leadership Class graduated June 20 at theDoubleTree Hotel in Jackson. A reception was followed by dinner and thegraduation ceremony. The University of Tennessee at Martin sponsors theWestStar Leadership Program. Members of the 2017 WestStar graduatingclass are, from left, seated, Nicole Kincade, Union City; Charleen Burpo,Kenton; Vanessa Wright-Hayes, Somerville; Christine Warrington,Humbsldt; Patrlcia Jones, Finger; Gwendolyn Kilpatrick, Mason; LibbyWickersham, Rutherford; Dr. Heather Martin, Humboldt; Elizabeth RussellOwen, McKenzie; Rachel Grear, Ripley; Vanessa Patrick, Milan; standing,second row, Bradley Arnold, Milan; Wes Rodgers, Halls; Charley Brown,ft/lcKenzie; Blake Walley, Somerville; Nick Nichols, Brownsville; Donna Vick,Camden; Jim Coy Houston, Dyersburg; Ray Deming, Henderson; Dr. LarryBailey, Jackson; Randi French, Paris; Sandy Tarkington, Dyersburg; Dr.Bobby Smith, Jackson; Dr. Todd Winters, Martin; Kimberly Douglass,Lexington; Dr. Kimberly Martin, Dyersburg; Michael Naifeh, Covington; RobGoad, Martin; back row, Russ Phillips, Memphis; and Dr. Brian Donavant,Martin.

DRESDEN ENTERPRISE. JUNE 28,2017

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UT fllartin Taltes $tens Tofi emain'TennG$sGG $tlollg"

The University of Tennesseeat Martin, recently designated a"VETS Campus" by the Tennes-see Higher h,ducation Commis-sion, is taking additional stePs

to recruit and support mem-bers of the Tennessee NationalGuard who are seeking to eama four-year degree.

Gov. Bill Haslam's TennesseeSTRONGAot, made official bythe Tennessee General Assem-bly in mphasizesthe im recruitingNation mbers, in-creasing Tennessee's educa-tional competitiveness with sur-rounding states and exPanding

those

The act provides tuitionlsH-bursement to service memberswho meet certain qualificationsand are akeady using federaltuition assistance to obtain theirdegrees. This additional assis-tance is used to fill any gaps theseryice member may experiencein the cost of his or her educa-tion and supports the governor'sDrive to 55 initiative.

UT Martin is reaching out toregional National Guard armor-ies to let service members knowabout admissions procedures,financial aid opportunities andthe campus's student-veteransupport network. The Officeof Undergraduate Admissionsis also helping service mem-bers and veterans understandtheir eligibility for TennesseeSTRONG and post-9/l1 G.LBill tunding.

UT Martin will also worktogether with the TennesseeNational Guard to emphasizeeducational benefits to highschool students who maY beinterested injoining the service.

For more information onUT Martin options for servicemembers and veterans, or infor-mation on general admissionsrequirements, contact the Officeof Undergraduate Admissions a1

7 3 | -881 -7 020. For informationon a specific UT Martin educa-tional outreach center, find Yourdesired center location at utm.edu/connect.

Dr. Keith Garver, University of Tennessee at Martin chancellor,addresses a crowd of National Guard service members fromacross the region during a luncheon June 7' UT Martin.priori'tizes the recruitment of servicemen and women and offers a

variety of online and on-campus degree options on the maincampus and at five educational outreach centers to facilitateease of learning across the region.

Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, June 28,2017

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W'estStar leadership progfam graduates 20L7 class

Members of the 2017WestStar Leadership Classgraduated Tuesday, June20, during an event heldat the DoubleTree Hotelin Jackson. A 5:30 p.m.reception was followed bydinner and the graduationceremony. The Universityof Tennessee at Martinsponsors the WestStarLeadership Program.This marked the

program's 28th class andbrings the total to 799graduates since WestStarwas established in 1990.The 2017 class included30 participants who werecompetitively selected tolearn new leadership skillsand develop strategiesfor assisting communitiesin solving problems andmaximizing potential.

Each WestStar class ischosen annually by theprogram's board of trustees.Selection is based onleadership achievementsand potential to contributeto West Tennessee'sdevelopment. Participantsare selected from alloccupations and levels ofcommunity and regionalinvolvement.Dr. Charley Deal,

associate vice chancellorfor alumni relations andWestStar executive director,welcomed approximately150 class members, alumniand guests. He thankedthe program's corporatesponsors, offered a "yeafin review" of WestStaractivities beyond theprogram sessions andjoined the program's boardof trustees to presentgraduation plaques.

Among those attendingthe event was UT MartinChancellor Keith Carver,a 2009 WestStar graduatewho participated in hisfirst WestStar graduationas chancellor. "Tonight isreally more than just anevent," he told the audience."It truly is a celebration.

It's a celebration ofgood leadership and bestpractices and what we canleam from each other. It's a

celebration ofour region, ofWest Tennessee."

Elected officials attendingthe graduation includedcity and county mayors andmembers of the TennesseeGeneral Assembly.Tennessee lawmakerspresent for the graduationwere Sen. Delores

Gresham (R-Somerville),Sen. John Stevens

@-Huntingdon), Sen. MarkNorris (R-Collierville)and Rep. Jimmy Eldridge(R-Jackson).Deal also arurounced

several WestStar awards,including the program's twomajor recognitions:

.C.P. Boyd LeadershipAward - Jim Coy Houston,of Dyersburg, a Farm BureauInsurance agent. The award,named for the late HaywoodCounty community leaderand educator C.P. Boyd,is the person selected bythe class who best reflectscompassion and leadershipfor West Tennessee.

.Jimmy Daniel Make-A-Difference WestStarLeadership Alumni Award

Sen. Mark Norris, a

1999 WestStar graduate.The award is named forthe late Jimmy Daniel,1990 WestStar graduate,founding trustee memberand a field representativeduring the Gov. DonSundquist administration.Selection criteria include aWestStar graduate who hashad a positive impact in therecipient's city or countyduring the past five years and

a stong record ofleadershiPin West Tennessee.

Following recognition ofthe graduates, Deal closedthe event by reminding the

class ofa quote by PresidentJohn Quincy Adams: "Ifyour actions inspire others todream more, leam more, domore andbecome more, youare a leader." Applicationsfor the 2018 WestStar classare being accepted, and

members of the new class

will be selected this fall.The 2017 WestStar

graduating class membersand their hometowns are:

Bradley Amold, Milan;Dr. Larry Bailey, Jackson;Charley Brown, McKenzie;Charlene Burpo, Kenton;Ray Deming Jr., Henderson;Dr. Brian Donavant, Martin;Kim Douglass, Lexington;Randi French, Paris; RobGoad, Martin; Rachel Grear,Ripley; Jim Coy Houston,Dyersburg; Patricia Jones,

Finger; Mayor GwendolynKilpatrick, Mason; NicholKincade, Union City; Dr.Heather Martin, Humboldt;Dr. Kimberly Madin,Dyersburg; MichaelNaifeh, Covington; NickNichols, Brownsville;Vanessa Patrick, Milan;

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Russ Phillips, Memphis;Wes Rodgers, Halls;Elizabeth Russell Owen,McKenzie; Dr. BobbySmith, Jackson; SandyTarkington, Dyersburg;Donna Vick, Camden;

Blake Walley, Somerville;Christine Warrington,Humboldt; LibbyWickersham, Rutherford;Dr. Todd Winters, Martin;and Vanessa Wright-Hayes,Somerville.

STATE GAZETTE I WEDNESDAT JUNE 28,2A1"7

Eriq Genesy (left), of Dyersburg, regis-tered for fall semester courses at theUniversity of Tennessee at Martin duringthe university's Summer Orientation andRegistration event June 16. Members ofthe incoming freshman class gathered inthe Boling University Center to hearmore information about financial aid, fallcourse options, student housing andother campus services before officiallybeginning the dur-ingmove-ind yispictured with his mother, TashaRoberson. For more information aboutUT Martin or to schedule a campus tour,visit utm.edu/advantage<http://utm. edu/advantage> .

UIA BEGIN$ SKYHAIIUK JOUBIWY: Bradley Via (center, risht), of

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The News Leader, June 28, 2017

UTtvl Parsons Center Kids Collegetreat on M6ndaY the Lexingtonessee at Martin P ' TheY even gotvehicle.Kids Coll erfunlearning

activities.

Deeatur County studentsreeeive scholarships toattend UT Martin

Several Decatur Countystudents have been awardedscholarships to attend theUniversity of Tennessee atMartin for the 2017-2018 ac-ademic yea4 according to Dr.James Mantooth, executivedirecto4 Office of EnrollmentServices and Student En-gagement.

'Renee Chumney, daugh-ter of Betty Joe Douglas andthe late James Douglas, ofParsons, will be a sopho-more. She received theTownsend-Kefauver Memo-rial Scholarship

'Tammy R. Gulledge, ofParsons, daughter of RobertaAnn Bowen and the lateJames Walter Caldwell, willbe a senior. She received the

Townsend-Kefauver Memo-rial Scholarship.

' Caden Johnson, of Par-sons, son of Carmen Camp-bell and Carl Johnson, will bea freshman. He received theChris Ivey Scholarship

'Leticia Lenay Pulley, ofBath Springs, daughter ofGill and Lanette Gonzales,will be a senior. She receivedthe Townsend-Kefauver Me-morial Scholarship.

Additional information onscholarships and other typesof financial assistance isavailable by contacting theUT Martin Office of FinancialAid and Scholarships, 205Administration Building, UTMartin, Martin, TN,38238, orby calling (731) 881-7040.

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Veteran Services

l

TN STRONG - University of Tennesseeat Marlin chancellor Dr. Keith Carveraddressed a crowd of National Guardservice members from across the regionduring a recent luncheon. UT Martin pri-oritizes the recruitment of servicemen and

women and offers a variety of online andon-campus degree maincampus and at fiv treachcenters to facilitate acrossthe region.

VETS Campus: UTM takes stepsto remain 'Tennessee STRONG'

MARTIN TheUniversity of Tennesseeat Martin. recently desig-nated a "VETS Campus"by the Tennessee Higher-Education Commission, istaking additional steps torecruit and support mem-bers of the TennesseeNational Guard who areseeking to earn a four-yeardegree.

Gov. Bill Haslam'sTennessee STRONGAct, made official bythe Tennessee GeneralAssembly in early May,emphasizes the irnpor-tance of recruiting NationalGuard members. increasingTennessee's educationalcompetitiveness with sur-rounding states and expand-ing opporlunities availablefor those who serve thestate and country.

The act provides tuitionreimbursement to servicemembers who meet cer-tain qualifications and arealready using federal tuitionassistance to obtain theirdegrees. This additional

assistance is used to fillany gaps the service mem-ber may experience in thecost of his or her educationand supports the governor'sDrive to 55 initiative.

UT Martin is reaching outto regional National Guardarmories to let service mem-bers know about admis-sions procedures, financialaid opportunities and thecampus's student-veter-an supporl network. TheOffice of UndergraduateAdmissions is also help-ing service members andveterans understand theireligibility for TennesseeSTRONG and post-g/11G.I. Bill funding.

UT Martin also operateseducational outreach cen-ters in Jackson, Parsons,Ripley, Selmer andSomerville. all of which areollering increased servicesfor service members. UTMartin Online courses willbe expanded to give ser-vice members in all areasgreater access to the uni-versity's selection of online

degree programs, includingthe UT Martin Bachelor oflnterdisciplinary Studies.which is often a convenientoption for adult students.Various testing optionswill also be offered at thefive cenlers to help servicemembers in those areasreceive additional coursecredits when applicable.

UT Martin will also worktogether with the TennesseeNational Guard to empha-size educational benefits tohigh school students whomay be interested in joiningthe service.

For more informationon UT Marlin options forservice members and vet-erans. or information ongeneral admissions requ i re-ments, contact the Office ofUndergraduate AdmissionsaL (731) 881-7020. Forinformation on a specificUT Martin educationaloutreach center, find thedesired center location atutm. edu/connect.

REGISTERS AT UTM - MabrY South-erland (center) of Troy registered forfall semester courses at the Universityof Tennessee at Martin during the uni-versity's recent SutnRegistration event. S

by her parents, Bran

Ahead of starting their college experiencewith move-in day Aug. 25, mernbers ofthe incoming freshman class gathered inthe Boling University Center to hear moreinformation about financial aid, fall courseoptions, student housing and other campusservrces.

BEGINS SKYHAWK JOURNEY _Graham Paschall (center) of Union City

Members of the incoming freshman classgathered in the Boling University Centerio hear more information about financialaid, fall course g

and other campu Y

beginning their g

move-in day Aug. 25.

At the college level

STUDENT - Alyssa Webb of UnionCity visited t f Tennessee at Martin duringTransfer and ion recently. This session isspecially designed to address the unique needs of transferand adult students, including course registration, veteransaffairs, financial aid and other aspects of UT Martin life.

Several students fromObion County or with tiesto the county have beenawarded scholarships toattend the Universitv ofTennessee at Martiri forthe 2017-18 academic year.

The Obion County stu-dents include:

. Parker Elizabeth Al-bright, daughter of Paul andKellye Albright of Obion.who was a freshman dur-ing the 2016-17 academicyear. She received the DeanScholarship, the J. HarbertBennett Scholarship and theCunningham OutstandingFreshman Award.

. Jessica Brook Cary ofTroy. daughter of JisonJennings and Heather Riley,who will be a senior. Shereceived the J. Paul andMyrtle Phillips EducationScholarship.

. Amber Lynn Cunning-ham, daughter of Wyndell

Cunningham of Obion,who will be a junior. Shereceived the William H.Baker Scholarship.

. Haley J. Horner, daugh-ter of Keith and Lori Homerof Kenton, who will be asophomore. She receivedthe Sliger Pre-ProfessionalScholarship.

. Matthew David Van-wonner, son of David andPatricia Vanwormer of Troy,who will be a junior. Hereceived the Robert (Pete)Vawter Scholarship.

Those with ties to ObionCourlty include:

. Kayla Ann Barber ofClarksville, daughter ofChad and Dee Dee Ford,who will be a senior. Shereceived the Brown/HillFamily Larv Scholarship.. Breanna N. Smith ofDyersburg, daughter of JohnSmith and Debra Hudson,who will be a sophomore.She received the HughesClardy Scholarship.

UT Martin tuition to rise1.8 percent for 2017-18

The University of Ten-nessee Board of Trusteesapproved a 1.8 percentundergraduate tuition in-crease during its annualmeeting last week at theUT Institute of Agriculturecampus in Knoxville.

The increase takes effectbeginning with the 201 7 fallsemester at UT campusesin Knoxville, Chattanoogaand Martin.

The 1.8 percent in-statetuition increase reflects theH igher Education PriceIndex, which is the rateused throughout the UTSystem. This rate is belowthe Tennessee Higher Edu-cation Commission's 3 per-cent limitation.

UT Martin in-statetuition and mandatory feeswill now cost undergradu-ate students an additional$148 annually for studentswith fewer than 60 credit

hours and an additional$140 annually for studentswith 60 or more credithours. New tuition and feeswill be $4,309 to $4,618per semester or $8,618 to59,236 for a full academicyear. Full-time undergradu-ate enrollment is a mini-mum of l2 credit hours.

The "Soar in Four"tuition model, designedto speed progress towarddegree completion, wasapproved for the Universityof Tennessee at Manin inJune 2016. "Soar in Four"encourages students to take15 hours per semester andcomplete their undergradu-ate degrees in four years.The 2017-18 academic yearwill be the second year ofthe tuition model.

Tuition and mandatoryfees for instate graduatestudents will increase $83per semester for a total

of $5,031 per semester.Graduate students will paya total of $10,062 per aca-demic year starting this fall.Full-time graduate enroll-ment is nine hours persemester.

The new tuition sched-ule is available at utm.edu/turtlon.

For freshmen attend-ing UT Martin this fall, a

final Summer Orientationand Registration session isset for July 14, followedby Transfer and AdultOrientation on July 21, bothat the main campus.

Call the Office of Under-graduate Admissions at(731) 881-7020 for infor-matron.

Fall semester class-es begin Aug. 28 at themain campus and UTMartin centers in Jackson,Parsons, Ripley, Selmerand Somerville.

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Local students finalizecollege plans

Several aspiring freshmenfrom Camden, including ColtonSmith and Michael and Mat-thew Melton, registered for fallsemester courses at UTM duringthe university's Summer Orien-tation and Registration (SOAR)event on Friday, June 16.

Members of the incomingclass gathered in the BolingUniversity Center to hear moreinformation about financialaid, fall course options, studenthousing, and other campus ser-vices before officially beginningtheir college experience duringmove-in day August 25. Formore information about UTM orto schedule a campus tour, visitutm.edu/advantage.

Several other area studentsreceived good news regardingfunding for their time in college,being named as recipients ofvarious scholarships.

Big Sandy native MakenziBrianna Brewer, daughter of

Chad and Debra Brewer, re-ceived the Excellence Schol-arship to attend UTM for the2017-2018 academic year. InMay, Brewer graduated sum-ma cum laude from Big SandyHigh School, where she was inthe Beta Club for four years,received a diploma with distinc-tion, and was named a Tennes-see Scholar.

Bruceton student Marissa Ni-cole Cawthon, daughter of Da-vid Cawthon and Christy Dan-gler, also will be a freshman atUTM in the fall. She receivedthe J. Fred Engel MemorialH.I.S. Scholarship to help fi-nance her studies.

Also from Bruceton is UTMsenior and education ma-jor Amanda Lynn Stockdale,daughter of Johnny and BarbaraMoudy, who received the Clay-ton Arnold Teacher TrainingScholarship.

HONOREE - (left) Big Sandynative Makenzi Brewer receivedthe Excellence Scholarship to at-tend UTM in the fall.

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NEW SKYHAWKS - Brothers Matthew (left) and Michael Melton,with mom Misty Melton, visit UTM during SOAR to register for thefall semester.

COLLEGE BOUND - Colton Smith (center) and parents Bethany andCasey Smith enjoy time together at UTM during a SOAR event onJune 16.

The Jackson Sun Thursday, June 29,2017

UT Martin takes steps to remain 'Tennessee stron$'

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tion at: utm.edtr/connect'

'tvo NlcNairy CountY stu-

<ir'nts hitvc been alvarded schol-

:rlslrip: to atle rrd the Universityof Tlnnessce at Martin forthc 20t7-20tH acadenticyear; accotding to Dr. famesN4antooth, e"xecutiv.e director,Offire t-rf Enrollntcltt Services

and Student Engagernent.

.Haleigh Elisabeth Poe,

of Adamsville, daugl'rter ofMichael and Priscilla Poc, r'vill

be a sophornore. She received

the Clayton Arnold Teacher

Training ScholarshiP

students recOive

scholarships to attend UT MartinAbigail

daughterAndrea Rinbe a sophomore. She received

the Clayton Arnold Teacher

Training ScholarshiP.

tn addirion, the following

student has ties to McNairvCounty sted thatvour p notifica-tion th received

a scholarship award from the

University of Tennessee at

Martin:

feanne Ratcliff Reed, ofPocahontas, daughter of feanRatcliff and the late M. B.

Ratcliff, u,ill be a senior. She

received the Langdon S UngerSr Scholarship

Additional information on

scholarships and other tYPes

of financial assistance is avail-able by contacting the UTMartin Office of FinancialAid and ScholarshiPs, 205

Administration Building, UTMartin, Martin, TN,38238, orby calling (731) 88I-7040.

By KEVIN WEAKSMessenger Sports

Everything about KurtMcGuffin was ready to getto Martin.

Even his car.The new UT Martin

athletic director began hisfirst official day on thejob Wednesday by meet-ing several members of thelocal and area media, tak-ing a few minutes witheach for one-on-one inter-vlews.

In speaking with TheMessenger, he pointed outthat his drive into towngot a little faster the closerhe got to the Martin citylimits.

"It's always sad to leavea place, but when I leftyesterday and as I startedto get closer and closer, thespeed started getting fasterand faster to get here,"McGuffin said. "I'm readyfor this challenge."

Experienced at runningan athletic departmentfrom his time at Missouri

(Keith) Carver has done.That's what it's about rightnow. Then, we'll fix thingsas they come up. I haven'tbeen to a football gameyet. How do we managea football game? Do weneed more police or tickettakers? What will make itmore efficient? Until I seeit, I can't make those deci-sions. But I'll make goodnotes, and we'll decide onthat."

One key thing he wantsto accomplish within thedepartment is getting Peo-ple in position where theycan do their best work.

That means freeing themof some of the duties andtasks that have piled up ontheir desks over the yearsand putting them in chargeof their favorite projects.

"I told staff memberstoday to just have an openmind," he said. "I'm notgoing 'to come in andstart gutting and changingeverything until I witnessit. In the end, therd has to

McGuffin gets fast start on dutiesas new UTM athletics boss

Western, McGuffin hada blueprint ready evenbefore being hired. Sincegetting the word a littleover a month ago, he hasbeen working the phoneswjth coaches and meetingwith department staffers toget a feel for UTM and itsathletic needs.

"During my interview,Ihadabookletthat saidthis wasmy first90 days,"he said." Re al ly,it wasrelation-ship-driven, understandin gbudgets. understandingcontracts. And, (interimathletic director) MikeSwaim has done a greatjob of presenting me witha balanced budget for nextyeat.

"Those first 90 daYsare all about hitting thepavement, much like Dr.

be some efficiency some-where. At smaller schools,some staff members -especially if they've beenthere awhile - have takenon this and this and this,and then they don't have achance to get rid of somethings so they can be effi-cient in the things theY arepassionate about and goodat. I think those are thingswe need to work on overthe next 90 days, too."

McGuffin, the 15th ADin school historY, alsowants an honest and in-depth evaluation from eachhead coach on his or herprogram. Knowing coach-es as he does, he expectsto get it.

The new AD will haveeachcoachworkonaSWOT(Strengths, Weaknesses,Opportunities, Threats)analysis to give him anidea of the state of eachprogram.

"It's just for me to see,

and I want them to be hon-est about it. I don't want

them to sugarcoat any-thing," McGuffin said."I want to know exactlYwhat our weaknesses areand where can we get bet-ter. Coaches are usuallYpretty good about tellingyou what they need. I'vetalked to a lot of themon the phone over the lastfive weeks and, all in all,they're very passionate."

While beginning a newjob in the middle of thesummer with a holidaYcoming up might not seemjdeal, McGuffin is lookingat the positives to that.

It is, he believes, a greattime to get his office, andhouse, in order.

"I'm going to be hereuntil my family gets hereJuly 9th or 10th," he said.''These ll days, l'm goingto work quite a bit. I knowthe Fourth of July week isa bad week to be here, butthat might work out to be ablessing in reverse becauseI can get some things donein my office that normallY

would have to be done laterbecause you're always outmeeting people. So maybethis week I can get a lot ofstuff done there so I won'tbe stressed about that, andthen following the 4thweek, I can really get outan meet people - donorsand alums, but also ourinternal people, too."

Make no mistake:McGuffin can't wait for thestudents to get back. Then,the real work - and fun

- of his job will begin."I'm an educator, so I

want students around me,"he said. "I'm ready forthat. I told the staff that weneed to do a welcome backthing because I'm ready tomake an impact on thosestudents. There's nothinglike a college campus inAugust when all the stu-dents are back."

Sports reporter Kev-in Weaks can be con-tacted by email atkweaks@ucmessenger.com.

THE I-AUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, JUNE 29,2017

UT Martints expanding opportuni-

srRoNG Act *nTxil:il: H:T;The University of

Tennessee at Martin,recently designated a"VETS Campus"bytheTennessee Higher Edu-cation Commission, is

taking additional steps

to recruit and supportmembers of the Ten-

nessee National Guardwho are seeking to earn

a four-year degree.Gov. Bill Haslam's

Tennessee STRONGAct, made official bythe Tennessee Gen-eral Assembly in earlyMay, emphasizes theimportance of recruit-itrg National Guardmembers, increasingTennessee's education-al competitiveness withsurrounding states and

country.The act provides tu-

ition reimbursement toservice members whomeet certain qualifica-tions and are alreadyusing federal tuition as-

sistance to obtain theirdegrees. This addition-al assistance is used tofill any gaps the servicemember may experi-ence in the cost of hisor her education and

supports the governor'sDrive to 55 initiative.

UT Martin is reach-ing out to regional Na-tional Guard armoriesto let service members

know about admissionsprocedures, financialaid opportunities and

the campus's student-

veteran support net-work. The Office ofUndergraduate Admis-sions is also helpingservice members andveterans understandtheir eligibility forTennessee STRONGand post-9/l1 G.I. Billfi,rnding.

UT Martin also op-erates educational out-reach centers in Jack-son, Parsons, Ripley,Selmer and Somerville,all ofwhich are offeringincreased services forservice members. UTMartin Online courseswillbe expandedto giveservice members in allareas greater access tothe university's selec-tion of online degreeprograms, includingthe UT Martin Bache-lor of Interdisciplinary

Studies, which is oEena convenient option foradult students. Vari-ous testing options willalso be offered at thefive centers to help ser-

vice members in those

areas receive additionalcourse credits when ap-plicable.

UT Martin will also

work together with theTennessee NationalGuard to emphasizeeducational benefits tohigh school studentswho may be interestedin joining the service.

Formore informationon UT Martin optionsfor service members and

veterans, or informationon general admissions

requirements, call 731-

881-7020. For informa-tion on a specific UTMartin educational out-reach center, visit utm.

edr.r/connect.

SCHOLARSHIP

Cari Anne Scott.

daughter ol Jas<tn and

Lisa Scott, of RiPlel'.who will he a junior at the

University of Tennessee

Bt Martin, received the

retired accounting facultyscholarship for the 2017-

l8 academic year.

THE LAUDERDALE COUNry ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, JUNE 29,2017

Weststar Craduate

LAUDERDATE COUNTIANS, Rachel Crear, sec-

ond from right, in front, of Ripley, and Wes Rod-

gers/ second from left, in middle, of Halls, wereamong the graduates June 20th of the WestStar

Leadership program at the DoubleTree Hotel in

Jackson, sponsored by the University of Tennes-

see at Martin. This is the program's 2Bth class and

brings the total lo 799 graduates since it was es-

tablished in 1990. The participants were selected

to learn new leadership skills and develop strate-gies for assisting communities in solving problems

and maximizing potential.

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University of Tennessee at Martin to hostorientation, registration sessionsRtblished: Ftiday, lune 30th 20lZ 7:03 am CDrUpdated: Filday, June 30th 201 7, l0:,t4 am CDf

Written by Rob Foote, Photojournalist

IVARTIN, TN (KFVS) - The University of Tennessee at lvlartin will be hosting Summer Orientation and Registration sessions for incomingfreshman

July 15 and August 4.

Students who have not yet registered for the Fall 20'1 7 semester must tend one of the two events. The events, known as SOAR, are free to attend

and they are first-come, first-jerved. Only students with tentative or fi I acceptance letters may re8ister.

Each session begins at 8 a.m. with a check-in. This includes an administration fair followed by an official_welcome. At.9:'15 a.m. students meet theirorientation leadErs for sessions on financial aid and scholarships, acaden ic options, housing, student life and other important topics.

Registering for classes begins at 1:30 p.m. Parents and families can altend a parent panel session at this time.

f circumsta nces prevent a student from participating in SOAR on campus, contact Mary Wiggins, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, at 731-881 -

7740 to arrange alternate registration plans.

Fortransferandadultstudents,aspecialsessionwillbeheldJuly2l intheBolingUniversityCenter.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. and informational sessions begin at 9. These will include topics on career planning, campus technology, financial aid

and veteran affairs issues.

You can click here for more information and registration instructions.