Test Drive a Ford Friday to Raise Money for DCHS Football (View Video Here)

August 1, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Florence & White Ford and the Ford Motor Company are again offering DCHS Football the opportunity to raise thousands of dollars with their annual test drive program on Friday, August 2. Tiger football fans can earn money for the DCHS football program by simply test-driving a new Ford at the school.

(Video below features Jimmy White of Florence & White Ford inviting you to Friday night’s event)

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It’s the annual “Community Football Night” out at DCHS and fans are invited to come as early as 4:00 p.m. to purchase a barbeque meal and new “Tiger Pride” shirts and to test drive a new Ford vehicle by the Florence & White dealership in Smithville. For every valid test drive, Ford will donate $20 to the football program. The more fans who come out and test drive a new Ford vehicle, the more money will be made for DCHS football.

Don’t forget to Pre-Register Online at https://d4ur.com/P4948

The Tigers will play a scrimmage game that night, August 2 hosting Gordonsville starting at 6 p.m. The following Friday night, August 9 the Tigers will be on the road for a scrimmage game at Friendship Christian and then on Friday, August 16 DCHS will meet Gordonsville in a Jamboree at Smith County.

August 1, 2019
By: Leigh Fuson

Over 300 high school aged 4‐H members from across the state traveled to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville for State 4‐H Roundup and All Star Conference during the week of July 22‐26th.

Representing DeKalb County this year were Clayton Crook, 12th grade, and Caleb Taylor, who graduated this past May.

4‐H’ers competed in projects such as communications, livestock, computers and technology, healthy living, and photography for college scholarships and trips to National 4‐H Congress in Atlanta. The State 4-H theme in 2019 is “Roadmap to Success,” because youth from all corners of the state and different backgrounds can come together to learn more about careers, service, leadership, and more.

Clayton was a state finalist in the Beef project and participated in competition interviews. He placed 3rd overall and attended Round Up on scholarship. Caleb attended as an All-Star member and completed service projects for foster families in East Tennessee. As a whole, Tennessee 4-H All Star members completed over 600,000 service hours in the last year with 514 projects reported. DeKalb County is proud to contribute to that number!

Clayton also received the Vol State award, the highest level of recognition a 4-H member can be awarded. This award is given to current or incoming high school seniors who have excelled in 4-H programs and activities. Clayton was among the prestigious group of 92 members to receive the award this year. Caleb had an important speaking part during the Vol State ceremony as a past recipient. There are only four members from across the state to have this honor.

Conference attendees also enjoyed a banquet, dance, learning sessions, and campus tours, all while making lifelong friends. Roundup is one of the highlights for Tennessee’s 4‐H program. Delegates who attend have spent years of work in their respective project areas. Over $75,000 in scholarship money is awarded each year.

For more information about DeKalb County 4-H, please call 615-597-4945. 4‐H is the Youth Development program for University of Tennessee Extension and Tennessee State University. Tennessee Extension offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

August 1, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

An annual prayer for our schools observance will be held Sunday, August 4 at the DeKalb County High School gym starting at 2 p.m.

Parents, church leaders, educators, and community leaders are invited to attend this special “BACK 2 SCHOOL -CALL 2 PRAYER” gathering. Information from the past year and projections related to the new school year will be presented by Director of Schools Patrick Cripps.

Prayers will be offered by pastors and youth pastors for each school in DeKalb County and for school sponsored activities. A special prayer will also be offered for law enforcement agencies and the school board.

Instead of a closing prayer, those present will be asked to go to the geographical location of each school and pray. A prayer of blessing, safety, and learning will be offered for the students and faculty for the school year.

The order of the meeting is as follows:

*Welcome by Donnie Kelly, retired Pastor of the Smithville AG (First Assembly of God)

*School plans and projections for the new school year by Director of Schools Patrick Cripps.

*National Anthem by Jamie Greco, Praise and Worship leader at Smithville AG

Call to Prayer:

*DeKalb County High School-Jordan Atnip, Youth Pastor of Smithville First Baptist Church

*DeKalb Middle School-Chris Moore, Pastor of the Smithville Church of God

*Northside Elementary School-Shayne Ray, Youth Pastor of Outreach Baptist Church

*Smithville Elementary School-Sam Scavo, Campus Pastor at Christpoint in Smithville

*DeKalb West School-Jimmy Arms, Pastor of Upper Helton Baptist Church

*School Transportation-Graden Kirksey, Pastor of Refuge Church

*Athletic Department/Band-Brian Jones, Pastor of Pomeroy Chapel

*Law Enforcement Departments-Dan Gulley, Minister at the Smithville Church of Christ

*School Board- Joel Wood, Pastor of the Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church

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