Driver Sets PR at States!

November 8, 2024
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DCHS cross country standout, Ben Driver, set a new personal record at the Division I A-AA State Cross Country Championships, which was held Thursday afternoon, at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville. He covered the 3.1 mile course with a PR of 18:41 which was 16 seconds faster than his time at the Regional Championships on October 29th at Macon County High School.

Coach Van Vranken had this to say about Driver.

“Ben is such an amazing competitor! Anyone that knows him or has coached him would agree that his work ethic and drive are something that is just naturally instilled in him. His accomplishments this cross country season were phenomenal. Not only is he a multi-sport athlete at DCHS, but to qualify for the State Meet as a sophomore is outstanding, and the experience of running against the “best of the best” is something that he will always remember. Coach Emily Davis and I are looking forward to next season!”

November 8, 2024
By: Kim Taylor

Several members of the Dekalb Fishing Team competed in the Central Tn Bass Nation High School Tournament on Dale Hollow Lake on Nov. 2nd, 2024.

The girls team made up of Carly Thomas and Kaylee Kent came up empty handed however the other teams did bring fish to the scales. Bill Stanton & Braeden Mangin had 1 fish for 1.55 while Rowan Miller & Tyler Dunn had 2 fish for 2.74.

The newest team members Jacob Johnson & Slade Bennet came in with 2 fish for 5.09 pounds. Mason Taylor & Wesley Kent had a 5 fish limit with 13.45 and came in 7th place and managed to cut a scholarship check. Mason & Wesley are ranked 3rd on the Central Tn Bass Nation High School Trail and are looking forward to the rest of the season.

The boys and girls would like to Thank all of the Sponsors without them this just is not possible.

November 8, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

Names are needed now to honor and remember loved ones for the American Cancer Society’s “Love Lights A Tree” display board in time for the Smithville Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square Saturday, December 7. “Love Lights a Tree” has been a fixture during the Christmas and New Year holidays downtown for many years.

This year the “Love Lights a Tree” board is getting a facelift as a community project of students in the agriculture program at DCHS according to CTE Director Brad Leach. These students will be repainting, lining the board, and using paint markers to display the names. The students will then place the board on the south grounds of the courthouse.

Spokesperson Ivadell Randolph said she appreciates the help from the students and others

“This gives these young people at the school a purpose to help their community. I am so happy they have agreed to do this again this year. They helped some last year and the year before. We just wanted to start earlier this year. The names of the ones on the board that we are remembering are in black and the names of those we are honoring will be in red. All of the names we can get together before the time of the board to be erected will be put on the board and it will be there for parade day. We are really trying to get a large number of names on the board. You have been so gracious over the years to help us remember a loved one or friend that has passed away from cancer or maybe not. We want to honor or remember everyone regardless of the circumstances. Forms are available at the banks in the city at Region’s Bank, FirstBank, Wilson Bank & Trust and Liberty State Bank. We will continue to update the board as needed,” said Randolph.

For a $5.00 donation to the DeKalb County Unit of the American Cancer Society you can have a name placed on the display board. You can either remember a friend or loved one lost to cancer or for any other reason. You may also honor someone still living including those who have struggled with cancer.

For more information call Melanie Judkins at 615-464-7664, Nancy Young at 615-785-3496, Renea Cantrell at 615-684-2688, Gail Taylor at 615-597-5936 or Iva Dell Randolph at 615-464-8129.

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