D.A.R.E. Graduation held at Northside Elementary School for Fifth Graders

May 19, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

One hundred seventy-six fifth graders at Northside Elementary School graduated from the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program in a ceremony Wednesday afternoon.

D.A.R.E. is a DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department-led series of classroom lessons that teaches fifth graders in DeKalb County how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives.

Joseph Carroll of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department is the D.A.R.E Officer instructor for the fifth-grade classes at Northside Elementary School.

The 10-week course identifies fundamental, basic skills and developmental processes needed for healthy development including: Self-awareness and management, Responsible decision making, Understanding others, Relationship and communication skills, and Handling responsibilities and challenges.

D.A.R.E. believes that if you can teach youth to make safe and responsible decisions, it will guide them to healthy choices, not only about drugs, but across all parts of their lives. As they grow to be responsible citizens, they will lead healthier and more productive drug-free lives.

As part of the course, students prepared essays on what they have learned from D.A.R.E. and a winner was selected from each fifth-grade class. The overall essay winner at Northside Elementary School was Edith Granados. In addition to other gifts, Granados received a $50 check from General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge Bratten Cook, II. Second place went to Ella Kirksey and Emily Johnson received third place. Individual essay winners from each fifth-grade class were Payne Bryant, Zuly Beltran, Nora Dykes, Jaela Roberson, Eden Spurgeon, Denali Sifuentes, and Reagan Williams.

May 18, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Twenty-one honored guests attended DeKalb County High School’s third special needs prom held on May 6th.

The students in Service Society at DCHS came together to transform the school cafeteria in preparation for the event,” said teacher Sara Young. “Creations by Donna donated boutineers and corsages for each honored guest. The students enjoyed a full meal provided by Kilgore’s, Lipstick Pig, and KFC. DCHS culinary arts students served everyone their meal, including a cake and cupcakes donated by Teresa Jones. Adventure Limo out of Murfreesboro gave DCHS a great deal on a party bus so that students could enjoy a limo ride around the town. Chris Moore deejayed and the students had a great time on the dance floor. The decorations were purchased through donations made by the community. The donations were also used to purchase a crown for each honored guest. Watching them get their time in the spotlight and get crowned is one of the highlights of the night,” Young said.

“DCHS Service Society would like to thank everyone in the community for the support they gave. Whether you donated money, time, services, or helium like the Dollar General on Short Mountain Highway did, it all came together to make a special night for our guests,” Young concluded.

Photos by Sarah Torres Photography.

The following is a list of sponsors:
• Cooper’s Chapel
• Napa
• Bruce & Amy Curtis
• C&S Farms
• Tecia Pryor
• Shelby Reeder
• Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
• Nancy Young
• Bobby and Wilma Sullivan
• DBA Cantrell Graphics
• Brent and Sandy Russell
• Tim Stribling
• Twana Green
• Chasity Wrisner
• Wilson Bank
• 321 Down Syndrome Foundation

May 18, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

“At-Home Knowledge Testing” is now being offered to Tennessee teenagers ages 15 to 17. The written portion of the driving test will be given online rather than in-person at a driver services center.

This new testing is being offered through the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Driver Services division. Teenagers can take their written tests online under the supervision of a proctor/parent/guardian.

The online test will require the participant to verify their identity and agree to be monitored throughout the exam. Verifying a proctor can be done through the Tennessee Proctor IDentification (PID) app. The test can be attempted twice online, after the second failed attempt the test must be taken in person at a driver services center.

A full explanation of steps and other rules to know for teens aged 15-17 years old can be found on the state’s website.

https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/safety/driver-services/driver-license-knowledge-test-online.html

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