Northside Students Have Fun While Helping Raise Money for their School (VIEW VIDEO HERE)

September 14, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Students from second to fifth grade helped raise money for their school Friday during an obstacle course fun run at Northside Elementary.

The event, sponsored by the school’s PTO, was expected to generate from $8,000 to $10,000.

PTO President Amy Tobitt said the money will be used to help the school buy Smart Boards for every classroom.

IMG_1036 from dwayne page on Vimeo.

Funds are raised from pledges and donations.

“The kids ask for pledges or people can donate. The goal for each kid is to raise $100. Every kid gets something (incentives) if they bring in something (donations). Their rewards could be like an extra recess, popcorn, pizza party, ice cream, etc.,” said Tobitt.

The obstacle course was a new addition to the fun run this year

September 14, 2018
By: Bill Conger

Seventh grade teacher Vicki Wilson is the first Teacher of the Month at DeKalb West this school year.  Principal Sabrina Farler made the announcement during Wednesday afternoon’s staff meeting.

Now in her 14^th year at D-W-S, Wilson says the best part of her job is hearing the perspective of her seventh graders.

“They are creative and have great energy,” says Wilson. “They are becoming young adults and are formulating their own opinions and ideas.”

In addition to a specially-marked parking space and lunch from the White Possum restaurant, Assistant Principal Joey Agee presented Wilson with some bling, a hip hop necklace, as a fun way to honor her achievement.

“Mrs. Vicki is an extremely hard worker who demands the very best from her students each and every day because that is exactly what she gives them,” Mr. Agee said.

The peer-nominated award was given to Wilson partly because of her strong commitment to her students. As an example, while still recuperating from surgery at the first of the year, Wilson decided to still come into work while a substitute was already filling in for her.

“I needed to return to school as soon as possible to form a bond with my new students,” explains Wilson. “They are a terrific group. I knew I was missing out. My substitute, Mrs. Liz Cripps, did a wonderful job of beginning the school year. Mrs. Martha Damron and Mrs. Tammy Payne were great support in conveying schedules and plans and in dealing with all the unexpected things that come up the first two days of school.”

Wilson certainly has earned the respect of her peers.

“She is a fine example of someone who goes above and beyond!” says Librarian Amanda Mullinax.

“Mrs. Vicki is a wonderful teacher,” says Special Education Teacher Jennifer Martin. “I have learned so much from her while just being in her classroom for short periods of time throughout the years. She tells the best stories; I love hearing them. She uses songs, videos, pictures and whatever is needed to help students relate to the lesson. She goes the extra mile to help any student. She has a great love for her students, which is important to a child and their parent(s).”

September 14, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Tigers are hoping to snap a three game losing streak tonight as they travel to Grundy County to face the Yellow Jackets.

If you are going to the game and need directions check out our google map on the local sports page of the WJLE website to the left side of the sports stories.

The Tigers opened the season four weeks ago with a 19-14 win at home over Warren County but lost to Upperman 43 to 0 three weeks ago at home, 35-0 at Stone Memorial two weeks ago, and 48-14 at home against Watertown last week. All three losses have been to undefeated teams.

Grundy County is also 1-3 on the season and riding a three game losing skid. The Yellow Jackets opened the season with a 21-14 win over East Hickman but have lost at Ezell Harding 33-14, at York Institute 49-14, and at Bledsoe County 17-0

Tiger Coach Steve Trapp said his team has an opportunity tonight to get back on track but it can’t take Grundy County for granted.

“It seems like every game they (Grundy County) have started out with tight ends and extra backs in the backfield and try to run a power run game. They will do that for a couple of series and then they will turn into a spread team that will do some options looks and a quick passing game. We are expecting them to probably put in some more jet sweep looks tonight since how bad we were last week against Watertown and every team we have faced so they will probably do some motion and try to get the jet sweep action going on us but they have shown on tape that they attempt to do a lot of different things on offense. Our guys have to make sure they are in the right positions and be formation savvy. What I mean by that is we need to pinpoint certain formations on concepts they are trying to do because certain formations kind of let you know what they are going to be coming with so hopefully our guys have paid attention to us all week in practice and will be on point tonight,” said Coach Trapp.

Kick-off will be tonight at 7 p.m.

WJLE’s pre-game shows begin with “Coach to Coach” at 5 p.m. featuring former coaches Doug Matthews, Dave McGinnis, and broadcaster Larry Stone.

“Murphy’s Matchups” airs at 6 p.m. featuring the Guru of Tennessee High School Football Murphy Fair.

“Tiger Talk” begins at 6:30 p.m. featuring DCHS Coach Steve Trapp and Tiger Football Players Axel Aldino, Isaac Cross, and Tanner Myers.. John Pryor, the Voice of the Tigers, is the host of the program.

WJLE’s “LIVE” play by play coverage starts at 7 p.m. with the Voice of the Tigers John Pryor and Luke Willoughby.

LISTEN LIVE ON WJLE AM 1480/ FM 101.7 and LIVE STREAMING at www.wjle.com

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