6 UC Private Schools Enroll In School Choice Voucher Program
Six Upper Cumberland Schools have signed up with the state to accept the new Education Freedom Scholrships, more commonly known as vouchers. Three schools in Warren County, two in Putnam and one in Cumberland registered. Debbie Baker serves as president of Heritage Academy in Monterey. She said the school enrolled so private education could be […]
Tech’s Bacchanal 2021 Art Auction Provides More Scholarship Opportunity For Art Students
Tennessee Tech will host its Bacchanal 2021 as a virtual auction for the first time. Program Manager Gail Gentry said that the auction conducted by Amonett Eagle Auction and Realty services boasts 57 donations from local, regional, and national artists. She said that the auction began more than 25 years ago as a way to […]
Monterey Garden Club Auction Tuesday Supporting Local Students
The Monterey Garden Club’s annual auction comes Tuesday, fundraising for Monterey high school students. President Jan Stansel said the event helps give about five students a $500 scholarship each year. “We do not give the scholarship just the year that they graduate,” Stansel said. “We have discovered once a student is in college these scholarships […]
Applications Open For Two-Year Tuition-Free College Scholarship, Tennessee Promise
Applications are now open for Tennessee Promise scholarships. The state scholarship program provides free tuition to a two-year college program to any person who has completed high school. Livingston Academy Gear Up Coordinator Vanessa Farris said that the program opens the door for opportunities many students don’t know they need. “Every year we do see […]
Putnam County’s Fairest Of The Fair Pageant Accepting Participants
Registration for Putnam County’s Fairest of the Fair Pageant comes to a close this Friday. Pageant Chair Shannon Hayes said in this pageant, first place can not be earned by just appearance. Hayes said young women are judged more on their confidence and personality. “Twenty-five percent of their score is based on their interview,” Hayes […]
Pandemic Puts Communication At Forefront For HS Seniors
High school seniors are facing tough challenges in the pandemic world of college admissions and applications. Cookeville High School Counselor Stephanie Hardin said a lot of work has gone into trying to get information about applications and deadlines out to parents, when parent and senior meetings are cancelled. Hardin said the counseling team put together […]
Jamestown Rotary Club Offering Annual Ornaments
The Jamestown Rotary Club is offering its locally themed Christmas ornaments, as the club celebrates its 75th anniversary. Jamestown Rotary Club President Debbie York said this is the fourth year they’ve sold ornaments. This year, the welcome to Jamestown sign the rotary club built over 8 years, has been selected. York said buying one of […]
$65,000 in Scholarships Available for Upperman Seniors
A couple with a love for Upperman High School and Tennessee Tech have left $1.3 million dollars to TTU for scholarships exclusive to Upperman students. The new B.J. and Cleo Nash Dennis Scholarship will award up to $65,000 annually for Upperman students to continue their education at Tech. In order to be eligible for this […]
