60th Class Reunion – DeKalb County High School – Class of 1964

October 25, 2024
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The DCHS – Class of 1964, on October 5, gathered to celebrate the 60th year since the first graduation at the current DeKalb County High School. There was a great turnout at the reunion of classmates and guests. Attendees enjoyed this wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends, share memories and honor the lives of the ones who have passed away. Classmates and guests traveled from Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and many areas of Tennessee. The graduates who could not attend were truly missed.

1963-1964 was a unique year of consolidation of the high schools in the county and the beginning of integration. On September 2, 1963, the high schools in Liberty and Smithville were consolidated into a new DeKalb County High School. The Class of 1964 included 124 graduates; 53 have passed away.

In 1964, the new school was an example of modern design and conveniences, including air conditioning, television, modern laboratory facilities for science and language, new home economics equipment, an additional workshop, individual lockers, and an intercommunication system, which provided music before school and in the cafeteria and provided more effective communication throughout the building.

Over the past 60 years, many changes have been made to the DCHS building and the educational system has advance to continue to offer an excellent education to the students of today.

Seated left to right in photo – Jerry White, Kennith Beshearse, Jannie Thweatt Christenberry, Judy Thweatt Warren, Pamaline Vanatta, Elizabeth Young Smith, Gary Young, Kaye Billings Fedak, John David Green, Dr. Don Cripps, Jimmy Poss, Phillip Washer .

Standing left to right – Wayne Shehane, Eugene Haley, Mike Foster, Drew Fedak, Wayne Hill, Charlene Loring Foutch, Kay Turner Redmon, Sherry Taylor Fox, Brenda Womack Whittinghill, Walter Burton, Phyllis Braswell Frost, Sandra Russell Harville, Houston Turney, Larry Johnson, Billy Parsley, Betty Jane Cook Barrett, Donnie Tramel, Tucker Hendrix, Darvin Snyder, Larry Taylor, Billy Hendrixson, Jim Patterson, Norman Young, Kenneth Magness

October 25, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

A total of 4,241 people has cast ballots in DeKalb County for the November 5th elections.

Sample Ballot

During the ninth day of early voting on Friday, October 25 a total of 365 people voted in DeKalb County including 359 in person and 6 by absentee.

From Wednesday through Friday, October 16-25 the election commission reports that a total of 4,241 people has voted early.

The turnout each day is as follows:

Wednesday, October 16: A total of 643 including 492 in person, 100 by absentee, and 51 at the nursing home/Webb House.

Thursday, October 17: A total of 465 including 452 in person and 13 by absentee

Friday, October 18: A total of 530 including 521 in person and 9 by absentee

Saturday, October 19: A total of 323 including 314 in person and 9 by absentee

Monday, October 21: A total of 431 including 425 in person and 6 by absentee

Tuesday, October 22: A total of 776 including 551 in Smithville at the courthouse, 205 in Alexandria at the fairgrounds, and 20 by absentee.

Wednesday, October 23: A total of 362 including 359 in person and 3 by absentee

Thursday, October 24: A total of 346 including 326 in person and 20 by absentee

Friday, October 25: A total of 365 including 359 in person and 6 by absentee

Early Voting continues through October 31.

On the ballot this year is the Presidential election as well as races for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives (District 6), Tennessee Senate (District 16), and Tennessee House of Representatives (District 40).

In DeKalb County, two referendums are on the ballot regarding a $50 wheel tax and the issuance of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $65 million for a judicial center and jail.

In Smithville at the courthouse, early voting times will be as follows:

Monday: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 noon until 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. until 12 noon

In Alexandria at the Sandlin Building on the Fairgrounds, early voting times will be as follows:

Tuesday, October 29: 12 noon until 6 p.m.

October 24, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

After taking a week off with a bye and fall break, the DCHS Tigers return to the gridiron tonight hosting the White County Warriors.

Kick-off is at 7 p.m. in Smithville and WJLE will have LIVE coverage.

DeKalb County (6-2, 2-2) is currently in 5th place in the region behind Upperman, Stone Memorial, White County, and Macon County but a win tonight against the Warriors would keep their post season hopes alive.

“It’s critical. If you don’t win then there is really no shot (playoffs) I don’t believe”, said Tiger Coach Steve Trapp. “But even if we were undefeated, the scenario would be exactly the same. We would still need to win these games because ultimately, we are still playing for a chance to play at home (playoffs). The only thing different if we hadn’t lost those two games is that we would be in the playoffs but maybe in a different spot. It’s a big hurdle and a big challenge we have to face but we’re still playing meaningful football. It all starts this week and that’s all we are focused on right now,” said Coach Trapp.

The Tigers’ two losses this season have been to Stone Memorial and Macon County with two games remaining against White County and then Upperman next week both at home.

In addition to their talented quarterback Tripp Pinion, Coach Trapp said White County has a quality team.

“They are good upfront on both sides of the ball. They are big. Their linebackers are fast. They have some athletes on the outside with explosive plays in the passing game. They get the ball out fast with some motions and jet sweeps and they use a lot of different people. They are very aggressive on defense. It seems like from week to week they have one little tweak they do depending on who they are playing so there’s a lot we have to look at and prepare for. We want to make sure we are the most mentally and physically prepared team and then get out there and prove it,” said Coach Trapp.

WJLE’s Pre-Game shows begin with “Coach to Coach” at 5:00 p.m. to repeat Saturday morning at 9 a.m. featuring former UT assistant coach Doug Matthews with Tennessee Titans Radio Broadcaster Dave McGinnis and broadcaster Larry Stone talking Tennessee and SEC football.

Coach to Coach is followed by Murphy’s Matchups at 6:00 p.m., a look at Tennessee High School Football from Murphy Fair with commentary on games and coaches’ interviews.

“Tiger Talk” airs at 6:30 p.m. featuring Coach Steve Trapp and Tiger football players Cecil Ketchum, Chris Pulley, and Jarett Hamilton.

Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m. with play-by-play coverage on WJLE from 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.

Class 4A Region 4 Records:

Upperman: 8-0 (4-0)

Stone Memorial: 5-3 (3-1)

White County: 6-2 (3-1)

Macon County: 6-2 (3-2)

DeKalb County: 6-2 (2-2)

Livingston Academy: 3-5 (0-4)

Cumberland County: 2-6 (0-5)

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