Malia Nichole Stanley is the 2019 DCHS Homecoming Queen

September 20, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The 2019 Homecoming Queen at DeKalb County High School is Malia Nichole Stanley.

A senior, Stanley is the 17 year old daughter of Larry and Phyllis Stanley.

Stanley is a member of the FBLA and Beta Club. Her athletic participation: basketball cheerleader for 2 years and football cheerleader for 2 years.

Accomplishments/Awards: Member of ACT 21+ Club, All-American cheerleader for 3 years, named Athlete of the Week last year, and received “Most Talented” superlative

The Homecoming Attendants are:

*Senior Attendant –Katherine Anne Malone, the 17 year old daughter of Kevin and the late Dana Malone.

Malone is a member of the Senior Beta Club, FBLA, HOSA, Literature club, Science club, and the Climate Crew. She has been a football cheerleader for 4 years.

Accomplishments/Awards: football cheerleader captain, NCA All American nominee for 3 years, UCA All American nominee, football cheerleader Best Dancer as a sophomore, junior homecoming attendant, All state cheer team finalist, dual enrollment student, and she maintains a 4.0 grade point average.

Malone is also a member of the First Baptist Youth Group

*Senior Attendant- Megan Riley Walker, the 17 year old daughter of Jason and Renee Walker.

She is a member of the FBLA, Senior Beta, Science, and Literature Club and the Climate Crew.

Walker has been a basketball and softball player for four years.

Accomplishments/Awards: Member of All Freshman softball team, member of the All District team and All Tournament team her sophomore and junior years, and she received Most Athletic superlative

Walker is actively involved with the Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church Youth Group.

*Junior Attendant- Ellisyn Kelsey Cripps, 16 year old daughter of Troy and Jamie Cripps.

She is a member of the Beta, Science, and Literature Club, Climate Crew, and Student Government. She is a member of the DCHS and Lady Dobber Softball Team, member of the Cross Country  team last year and she was on the Lady Tiger Basketball team her sophomore year.

Awards/Accomplishments: Beta Vice President and secretary and freshman, sophomore, and junior class treasurer.

Cripps is a member of the Smithville First Baptist Church, Church League Softball, and Youth Group Patch Work.

*Sophomore Attendant- Sadie Rian West, the 15 year old daughter of Dana and Greg West. She is a member of the FBLA, Beta, and HOSA clubs and the Climate Crew.

Athletic participation: She is a 2 year football cheerleader and was on the All-Stars competition cheer team at Infinity Athletics.

Accomplishments/Awards: West is a 2 year All American cheerleader. She participated in the Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Day Parade and was voted Most Spirited Cheerleader for 2 years.

West is an active member of the Charles Creek The Baptist Church, a coach at Infinity Athletics, and she completed 90 hours of community service for the Beta Club.

*Freshman Attendant- Sheridan Marie O’Conner, the 14 year old daughter of Ally Atnip and Chris O’Conner. She is a member of the FBLA and Literature Club and the Climate Crew.

Athletic participation: Football manager.

Accomplishments/Awards: She was in the top 10 of her 8^th grade class and placed 4^th at the Junior Beta Nationals.

O’Conner attends the People’s Missionary Baptist Church.

Spirit week activities will be held September 23-27 at DCHS. The Homecoming Parade will take place Friday afternoon, September 27 and the Tiger Homecoming Football game will be at 7:00 p.m. that night against Cannon County. WJLE will have LIVE coverage of the game.

September 19, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

There is no place like home with “Hank”

Hank is the Featured Pet of the Week from the DeKalb Animal Shelter from dwayne page on Vimeo.

The WJLE/DeKalb Animal Coalition featured “Pet of the Week” is a middle aged lab mix.

“Hank has already been neutered. He is such a sweet boy.  Hank is great on a leash and he is good with other dogs. He loves a good belly rub and a morning roll in the grass. He is really nice and laid back. Hank really needs a home. If you can give him one please call 615-597-3647,” said Shelter Director Megan Moore.

The shelter is currently open on Friday from 12 to 4 and Saturday from 10 to 12 noon. Phone 615-597-3647 (DOGS) or visit facebook. Located at 186 Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive

September 19, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Last month DeKalb EMS joined first responders, the hospital, and other emergency services in putting their skills into practice during a mock disaster exercise. Less than a week later, a real life tragedy tested them again when ten people, including seven juveniles were injured in a two car crash in Smithville.

In recognition of their actions and professionalism in handling the crisis, Ascension Saint Thomas Health has presented the local ambulance service with an “Excellence in EMS Award”.

Brad Mullinax, Chief Administrative Officer of Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital presented the award to DeKalb EMS Director Hoyte Hale this week. Members of the DeKalb EMS staff and other hospital officials and first responders joined them for the occasion.

“Saint Thomas started this award in January and has presented 4 awards to agencies that go above and beyond. Nominations are looked at carefully and multiple criteria must be met. Most importantly each award recipient has shown extraordinary care provided to our patients and community. DeKalb EMS embodies excellence in EMS,” said a hospital official.

The crash occurred on Wednesday night, September 4 on Highway 56 south and Joe Tittsworth Road in Smithville. Two adults and four children were in one of the vehicles while one adult and three kids were in the other automobile.

A landing zone for three helicopters was set up on Highway 56 near the crash scene. DeKalb EMS responded with three ambulances and received mutual aid support from Putnam County EMS which sent two ambulances.

All ten crash victims were transported to hospitals locally or elsewhere either by ambulance, helicopter, or private vehicle.

“Everything was put to the test that night but we have a great group of EMS staff and I am very proud of them. As always all the different agencies worked together in exercising their knowledge, professionalism and care for the patients.  On behalf of DeKalb EMS, we are honored to receive this special award,” said DeKalb EMS Director Hoyte Hale.

The following were gathered for the award presentation: left to right- Dr. Greenfield, Harlon McCloud, Kim Johnson, Amanda McCloud, Donny Green, Matt Adcock, Becky Atnip, Misty Green, Brad Mullinax, Stephanie Brown, Trent Phipps, Hoyte Hale, Danny Poss, Trevin Merriman, Donnie Cantrell,  Jamie Parsley, Matt Melton, and Jamie Vernon.

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