DeKalb Schools Transportation Department Earns THP “Award of Excellence

April 8, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Schools Transportation Department has earned an “Award of Excellence” from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

“This award is given out for bus garages that show improvement in all areas of safety for school buses,” said Craig Wilkerson, THP state trooper school bus inspector. “Each bus is given a thorough inspection every year. If each bus passes with no major defects then these mechanics deserve to be recognized. The hard work of each team member, mechanics, bus supervisor, and administrative personnel displays their dedication for safety for each and every child in DeKalb County,” said Trooper Wilkerson. “Not every county will earn this award so it is special when we can present it to those who deserve it,” he added.

Pictured left to right: Trooper Craig Wilkerson, Central Office staffer Jamie Vickers, School Transportation staffers Zack Adams, Michael Agee, and James “Weasel” Wilkerson, Director of Schools Patrick Cripps, and Trooper David Hickey. Not pictured- THP Sergeant Kent Norris.

April 8, 2022
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Tigers Got Talent – Student Government Association (SGA) recently sponsored a school-wide talent show highlighting some of the talented students at DCHS.

First place went to Joanie Campbell for her beautiful rendition of “Never Enough” from “The Greatest Showman.”

The second place winner was Halayna Newby for her acapella version of “This is Gospel,” by “Panic at the Disco.”

Third place winner was Jacklyn Kleparek for her complex hula hoop performance to the music of Pharrell Williams.

Honorable mention went to the DCHS Honors Chorus who sang “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. Members of the chorus were: Aniston Wood, Joyce Portillo, Bailey Winfree, Aleaha Miller, Jordan Judkins, Halayna Newby and Joanie Campell.

Other winners were: Best Dance Moves – Faith Betancourt, Chloe Hale and Michael KIng; Best Execution – Amarious Show; Best Props – Madison Lack; Best Energy – Braeden Mangin; Best Dressed – Sadreanna Magallanes; and Crowd Favorite – Payton Anderson. Ian Palindino and Raven Savage excelled as the show’s emcees, and SGA members provided stage and sound support. The talent show crew included: Brayden Shehane, Jasmine Bilbrey, Ailish Munoz, Dylan Trapp, Haylee Merriman, Caroline Tobitt, Teshia Goff, Kathryn Hale, Peyton Norris, Brynn Harvey, Leah Johnson, Mara Oakley and Daniel Stiffler.

April 8, 2022
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The DeKalb County Democratic Party Mass Meeting will be held on Saturday April 9th from 10am-12pm at the Northside Elementary School cafeteria.

All Democratic candidates will be given an opportunity to address the crowd. Refreshments will be served and live music will be provided by Lucas McCoy. All Democrats are encouraged to attend

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