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DeKalb West PreK voted Election Day
November 10, 2024
By: Bill Conger
And the winner is………Duck! PreK kids at DeKalb West School on Election Day didn’t cast their votes for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. Instead, they voted for that web wonder who began in a humble pond and worked his way from farmer, to governor, and now the Commander in Chief. PreK students in Ms. Amy Young’s class heard the “Duck for President” book by Doreen Conan as their part of learning about the political process.
Veterans Day Program Monday
November 9, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
A Veteran’s Day Program sponsored by the American Legion Post #122 will be Monday, November 11 starting with music at 9:30 a.m. followed by the featured program at 10 a.m.at the county complex auditorium.
Following the program a wreath will be placed by veterans at the courthouse’s memorial monument and then lunch for veterans, their spouses, and program participants.
Patriotic music by Susan Hinton on Keyboard, the DCHS Band under the direction of Max Patterson and the DCHS Chorus under the direction of Josh Gulley. Commander Jerry Hinton will welcome the audience followed by the presentation of the colors and a prayer by Chaplain Larry Green and then the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem.
Judy Redmon of the Ladies Auxiliary will introduce the speaker Danny Pan, Cookeville Post 135 Middle Tennessee Adjutant. Local Adjutant Ronnie Redmon will dismiss the program. Decorations by Jan Thomas and committee.
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!”
