State Lawmakers to Honor DCHS Valedictorian and Salutatorian (VIEW VIDEO HERE)

April 16, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

State Senate Joint Resolutions honoring DeKalb County High School Class of 2019 Valedictorian Madison Cantrell and Salutatorian Megan Redmon have been introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly by State Senator Mark Pody.

The resolutions are expected to be adopted by both the State House and Senate and signed by the Governor.

The Resolution honoring and recognizing Cantrell states as follows:

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Madison Cantrell, 2019 Valedictorian of DeKalb County High School.

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WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to pay tribute to those students who, through their natural talents and unflagging commitment to academic excellence, have distinguished themselves in the classroom; and

WHEREAS, Madison Cantrell is one such exceptional student who was recently named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class at DeKalb County High School; and

WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Madison Cantrell has achieved outstanding academic success and joined the ranks of the best and brightest students in Tennessee and our country; and

WHEREAS, in her remarkable high school career, Madison Cantrell has earned an exemplary grade point average and recognition as a National Merit Finalist while participating in a number of extracurricular activities, including Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America, and student government; and

WHEREAS, Madison Cantrell’s display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Cantrell’s noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her parents, Todd and Jenny Cantrell, her school, and her community; and

WHEREAS, Madison Cantrell’s dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of the respect, admiration, and commendation of the members of this General Assembly; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED ELEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor the 2019 DeKalb County High School Valedictorian, Madison Cantrell, on her impressive academic achievement and extend to her our best wishes for a happy, successful future.

The resolution honoring Salutatorian Megan Redmon is as follows:

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Megan Redmon, 2019 Salutatorian of DeKalb County High School.

WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to pay tribute to those students who, through their natural talents and unflagging commitment to academic excellence, have distinguished themselves in the classroom; and

WHEREAS, Megan Redmon is one such exceptional student who was recently named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class at DeKalb County High School; and

WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Megan Redmon has achieved outstanding academic success and joined the ranks of the best and brightest students in Tennessee and our country; and

WHEREAS, in her remarkable high school career, Ms. Redmon has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in a number of extracurricular activities, including Beta Club, student government, Science Club, Literature Club, Spanish Club, and Climate Crew; and

WHEREAS, Megan Redmon’s display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success as a student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Redmon’s noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her father, Timothy Redmon, her school, and her community; and

WHEREAS, Megan Redmon’s dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of the respect, admiration, and commendation of the members of this General Assembly; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED ELEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor the 2019 DeKalb County High School Salutatorian, Megan Redmon, on her impressive academic achievement and extend to her our best wishes for a happy, successful future.

April 16, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A benefit has been scheduled for Cameron Miller, an 8th grader at DeKalb Middle School who was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

He is currently at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital receiving Chemotherapy.

Cameron is the son of Billy and Kate Miller of Smithville.

The Cameron Miller Invitational will be June 8 at the recreation league fields at Northside Elementary School. All proceeds from this event will benefit Cameron and his family.

*Form a team of 12-15 players

*$450 per team or $30 per individual

*Co-ed and ages 12 to adult are welcome

*Each player will receive a tournament T-shirt

*Guaranteed 2 games with 30 minute halves

*Sign up your team or yourself at the Good Health Family Clinic

*All donations will be accepted at First Bank under the Cameron Miller Benefit Fund

Call Justin Nokes at 615-522-8789 or April Coronado at 615-684-2552 with any questions

April 16, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Election Commission has chosen its officers for the next two years.

The commission met in regular monthly session Monday afternoon at the courthouse to reorganize and to conduct other business.

Walteen Parker was returned as chairman of the commission. Lisa Peterson was re-elected as the secretary.

In other business, the commission reappointed Dennis Stanley as administrator of elections for the next two years.

Other members of the election commission are Barbara Vanatta, Jim Dean, and Jackie Smith.

Pictured: Seated-Walteen Parker and Dennis Stanley. Standing- Jackie Smith, Barbara Vanatta, Lisa Peterson, and Jim Dean.

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