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Vanguard Theatre to present The Crucible

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UTM music events scheduled The in. see at J,5:, the Band Rehearsal Hail. located Music in room 136 THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TIIURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 20r8 Need inspiration? Encouragement? Call HK

HK Derryberry has a seated facing the audience cure for anyone having a and began an evening of ford retired. Thursdays are bad day: be positive, be- slories and reflections about Derryberry was raised by designated as "boys' nights lieve in your abilities and Derryberry's life journey. his working grandmother out," and they are together never give up, no matter the Derryberry described Brad- and struggled with not hav- most weekends, which al- circumstances. Few people ford and himself as advo- ing friends who would play lows them to involve Brad- would know better the im- cates for special education. with him, so he listened to ford's wife, Brenda, in their portance of following this quoted Bible verses and the radio to fill time. He actrvrtreS. advice. Derryberry is blind displayed a keen sense of met Bradford, whose own Bradford told the audi- and lives with cerebral humor while maintaining children were grown, when ence that Derryberry is palsy after a car accident in a consistent theme of never one of I I individuals in 1990 resulted in his moth- giving up in the face of ad- the world diagnosed with er's death, his premature versity and doubt. hyperthymesia. "He can re- birth and other challenging Telling the audience things he had never done call every minute of every health conditions. He also how he has "always been before and meet people day of his life since he was has hyperthymesia, known considered the underdog," he never would have met 3 ll2 years old," Bradford as highly superior autobio- Derryberry described earn- otherwise. The two have said. He also has an abil- graphical memory, and can ing a regular high school visited Alan Jackson's tour ity often associated with recall every event that has diploma from the Tennes- bus (the country music star autism to pinpoint the day happened to him. see School for the Blind in endorsed the Denyberry of the week when someone He is the subject of the Donelson while completing book). and they'v6 met was born, simply by being book "The Awakening of algebra and other challeng- bluegrass legend Ricky told the month. date and HK Derryberry," which ing courses to earn his de- Skaggs backstage at the year of someone's birth- earned "Audio Book of the gree. He said he has over- Grand Ole Opry. Derryber- day. Derryberry showcased Year" in 2017 for non-fic- come many challenges by ry is a big Football lan, and this ability when Bradford when Kevin Mawae played tion, faith-based stories," focusing on the abilities he gq\.94 lyp 1qn dom audien ce first HarperCollins has and relying a strong a for on members to volunteer their Publishing. is faith. for the Tennessee Titans, The book birthdates, and Derryberry available in bookstores, on "What I am sharing with the star player allowed Der- quickly and accurately told Amazon.com and through and Bradford you folks today is [that] rybeny to sit them the correct in the skybox day of the other online retailers. with God in your life any- with his fam- week on which ily and watch games thev were An audience of current thing is possible," he said. until born. prospective teachers you Mawae retired and moved and "If work hard, deter- Speaking engagements, joined community mem- mine what your capabili- back to Louisiana. such as the one at UT Mar- bers to hear Derryberry and maintain a "He's lhe most positive ties are, [and] tin, began for Derryberry his friend and mentor. Jim positive attitude, you can little characrer you will and Bradford about seven Bradford, speak Oct. 23 in accomplish most anything ever meet in your life be- years ago at Christ Pres- the University of Tennessee in life within your capabili- cause he said, 'Mr. Brad- byterian Church in Nash- at Martin's Watkins Audi- ties. The only disability any ford, I am blind. I've got ville. A second speaking torium. university's of us have in is a nega- cerebral palsy. can't do The life I engagement soon followed Bettie Graham Special Ed- tive attitude. a damed thing about it. So at another church and gave ucation Seminar sponsored "I encourage all of you to why worry about it? I have Bradford the idea to be the presentation hosted by always be positive. you to focus on what I can do,, If more personally engaged the UT Martin College of are ever down, depressed, and so what he can do is just in the program and add Education, Health and Be- amazing," Bradford [you think] things can't siid. humor to the presentation. havioral Sciences. Newell get any worse, just pick The two recently celebrat- The pair now travel up to and Bettie Graham own up your phone, call toll- ed 19 years together, and 20,000 miles annually and, and operate the Coca-Cola free to old HK Derryberry Bradford said the relation- so far in 2018. are booked Bottling Co. in Union City. in Nashville. I'11 give you for more than 40 dates in about no-charge, percent A brief video a 100 nine states. The speaking Derryberry's opened money-back guaranteed, life fee for each event goes into the program, followed by Martin pep he UT talk," a trust fund designated for Bradford leading Derryber- said, which drew laughter Derryberry's future care. on stage. The two were fiom the appreciative audi- ry HK and Bradford can be booked for an event at hk- dem,berrv.com. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018

--"W. don't know what the next thing is that God has planned for us," said Bradford. now 75. He of- fered some advice to cur- rent and future teachers in the audience: "Don't ever give up on any student. One teacher believed in HK Denyberry, and he fought for him to get him into a regular-graded class curriculum. ... lt's never too late to believe." Dr. Clinton Smith. UT Martin associate professor of special education, closed the evening by making Derryberry and Bradford honorary UT Martin Sky- hawks. It was fitting recog- nition for two inspirational men who made a grateful audience soar.

STIRRING THE AUDIENCE Motivational speakers HK Derryberry (left) and Jim Bradford spoke Oct.23 at UT Martin- as part of the universityt Bettie Graham Special Education Seminar.

STUDENTS CREATE NEW SIGNAGE - Univer- THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, NOVENIBER I, 2OI8

By KAREN CAMPBELL more decorative elements invited alumni and current Press Reporter than the bowls that he and students to spend the day at students can craft out ofthe the wheels. That efforl added David McBeth's davs I .5 pounds of clay that he 175 to the mix. Students are leading up ro rhe 15th A;- has allotted for eich bowl contributing. Passionate be- nual Empty Bowls event on year's in this commemora- lievers in the cause are either Nov. tive ning effort. throwing pots or helping s As a professor in the vi- with the glazing (no experil whee s sual and theatre arts pro- ence necessary). And Donna clean gram, McBeth was familiar is taking on coordinating the dio in the Fine Arts Build- with the Empty Bowls con- numerous batches of soups, ing at'UTM to welcome cept when he was looking chowders, chilis and broths Mayor Randy Brundige for ways to become more as he proclaimed needed to complete the ex- the Sit- involved in his children's penence. urday before Thanksgiv- youth activities at Trinity ing as Martin Emptv B6wl Presbyterian. He said h-e Day. He was also making told his wif-e Donna, plans also on to distribute event staff at UTM, about an idea posters around town and that he had been consider- across campus, working ing - bring the youth group out how get to the new t- to rhe school, thro'i 50 shirts to students who were bowls and serve soup For a $10 donation. To which, he says, _Donna replied, "Why only.50 and why only Trin- lty'! sponsor. All sponsors will re- "Ok," he countered.'.All ceive the allotted bowls and Ok. he's nol. makins ev- of Martin and 500 bowls!', recognition at the event. ery bowl. but he did d?fine While he estimates that After an introduction to 00 to recog- to date around 7,500 bowls the process of throwing year of the have been made and dis- and glazing bowls and a goes if all tributed, he is determined to gf the facilities, near lour Mayor ll a to_ increase the output to I Brundige acknowledged tal of $100,000 raised to "500 and with a suggested gl5 the impact of McBeth,s assist Martin's We Care donation to help deliver at continuing gift to the city. Ministries food bank. And least $22,500 to We Care. "Sg m,any people need heip h.e is personally making the To reach the ambitious and these bowls provide srlent auction bowls that goal, he planned a Bowl- will be larger and SnE EMPTY BOWLS, include a-thon in September and pacn 5 THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018

EMPTY BOWLS DAY DECLARED David Mc- pres-ent to rgceive the proclamation was Doug Beth has - !ay.Also been Cook, chair of the UTM Visual arid Theatre Arts Departl and this week ment. or Randy Brun Photo by Karen Campbell

EMPTY BOWLS, ria.loretta.falcon@ gmail. tybowls. were then used as indi- From Page I com. The Empty Bowls proj- vidual serving pieces for To sign up to provide ect, now an international a fund-raising meal of that help," he noted. "It's soup (delivered and with effort, was launched in soup and bread. a great civic thing he does a means to heat) or sup- 1990-91 in Michigan The Imagine/RENDER for the community and ply crackers, drinks, etc. by Lisa Blackburn ind Group, a 501(c)3 orga- I'm grateful." contact Donna McBeth at ar1 teacher John Hartom nization, was' created to For more informa- [email protected]. when they sought to raise promote the project as a tion on how to become The project can also charitable funds., mean of fundraising for an event sponsor contact be found at https://www. Haftom's students made hunger programs and David McBeth at dmc- f acebook.com/mar- ceramic bowls in their raising awareness of hun- bethme@gmail .com or tinemptybowls/ and on high school arl classes. ger lssues. Victoria Falcon at victo- instagram @martinemp- The finished products THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018

vavru McBethr rLDrLr nashas seEser an amDtuousambrti,cus goalgdl;icraErng of craftinp for the-lSth Annual Empty Bowls !l91f.,ylt =_TrS event that benefits we c?iev4t r Int"iriii"ig ilt ilsLl lgs | p.,."iuivt_s^;,!""iii" c""i",, ree Moody F:r"i*f::f:l:,.11:: ' 1T;_.?-l St Pi,1,:,1"-,,,"1^t";* y:::: W",-t":1._i:_l* Fi;'t)t;;*tt";=n'",-i i:';iliJ,::' j,T rf- l nt, i l"1o : :, : :.^' :l^:1", : _! : r,, drow;; u"offi H; groups ::coming * in to glaze, he: hopes l" "r,tu " "-ni " " "yt to meet the goal. Photo by Karen Campbell THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2OI8

Room dedicated to late Dr. Ted Mosch The University of Tennes- sorship; the UT Martin Ex- see at Martin will dedicate cellence in Advising Award, room 203 of the Business Outstanding Advisor Award Administration Building to and Student Government the late Dr. Ted Mosch. UT Association Outstanding Martin professor emeritus Teaching Award; and the of political science. during UT College of Law Honor a dedication at 4 p.m., Nov. for 3l years of pre-law ad- 8, with a reception to fol- vising. He also received low. The public is invited to many military honors and attend. earned the rank of colonel. Mosch, who died July 3, His retirement brought 2018, held careers in both many former students back the military and higher edu- to campus to congratulate cation. He began his tenure and thank him for his con- at UT Martin in 1970 before tributions to UT Martin and taking an educational leave their lives. The Ted Mosch of absence to attend the Na- Scholarship Fund was es- tional War College in Wash- tablished in his honor, ington, D.C., from 198 I -82. which he later endowed to He then held a faculty po- help with the cost of tuition sition at rhe United States for international students. Army Intelligence Agency After his death, UT Mar- at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.,be- tin alumnus Dale Allen. a lore returning to UT Marrin Nashville attorney, estab- PROFESSOR TO BE HONORED - This tate t990s in 1988. He then served as lished the Ted Mosch Po- photo shows Dr.Ted Mosch (center) in the paul Meek Li- a political science professor litical Science Scholarship brary's replica of Gov. Ned Ray McWherter's office with and pre-law adviser until Endowment. students KyleWilliams (left) and Suzanne Perry. his retirementin2002. For more information Mosch received multiple about the scholarships or the awards in his liletime. in- dedication, contact Jeanna cluding the UT National Swafford, assistanl vice Alumni Association Out- chancellor for UT Marlin standing Teaching Award Development and Planned and Distinguished Profes- Giving, at 73 l-881 -1 629.

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UTM fall preview UTM to showcase The exhibit days student will in- artwork clude both individual and The University of Ten- collaborative works by The University nessee at Martin will host of Ten_ students enrolled in a nessee at Martin for high Depart_ history of contemporary ment of Visual and Thea_ art course taught nd their tre Arts by Dr. families on Nov. 10. This will showcase Carol Eckert, professor of student works event provide students in a con- art. These works focus on temporary art exhibit ti_ the theme of "identity" to speak tled "Introspective" advisers, from and will portray what Nov. 13-Dec. 1in the Fine "identity" means to each elors and Arts other campus student. resources An in a low-stress environ- The exhibition will ment. will feature traditional p.m., and Nov. 13, also in the non-traditional art media gallery. such as digital works, in- stallation pieces and in- teractive exhibits. For more information, contact the Department mances. of Visual and Theatre Arts at 731-881-7400. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1,2018 & THE JACKSON SUN

UTM Music department hosting events

UT Martin Depart- UT Martin chapter ment of Music will hold The Dr. Douglas Owens, both of the Collegiate National three concerts, a music associate professors of Association for Music education lecture and music, will provide feed- Education will continue "Woodwind Day" during back to high school wood- its "MusicEdlove" lec- the week of Nov. 11-17. wind students during a ture series with a presen- Events are open to the high school masterclass. tation at 7 p.m., Nov.15, in public unless otherwise A high school woodwind Rehearsal Hall, noted. the Band solo competition will of- in room136 of the A flute studio recital located fer the winner a scholar- Fine Arts Building. Dr. will be held at 3 p.m., ship of up to $4,ooo to at- Nov. UT in Angela Ammerman, tend UT Martin as a mu- I the Blankenship Re- of cital Hall of Martin coordinator sic major. The event will UT Martin s music education, will Fine Arts Building. The also feature a college re- event. UT Martin piano speak during the search competition, a ensem- The department will ble will perform at Z:3O college chamber recital, host the fourth-annual p.m., Nov. 13, also in the like-instrument choirs, "Woodwind Day" for both Blankenship Recital Hall. presentations and instru- and college The department will high school ment repairs. from 8:3o iontinue its "Meek Mu- musicians &rln.-6 p.m., Nov. 17, also sic" series with a live mu- the Band Rehearsal sic and lunch concert at in Hall. Charles Lewis, lec- 12:15 p.m., Nov. 14, at the turer of music, and Dr. Paul Meek Library. There Aleksander and will be performances by Elizabeth both the LCD Woodwind Trio and the Faculty Brass Quintet. Guests are invited to bring their lunch and eat while en- joyin! the shirw

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Empty Bowls fundraiser November 17 at UTM

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UT Martin's 1 sth-annual Empty Bowls fundraiser to fight hunger will be Novembe|l Tth in the Student Life Center

Empty Bowls started locally in 2003 to support relief efforts by We Care lvlinistries

Event Director and UTM associate professor of art David l\/lcBeth, along with student and alumni volunteers, will hand-craft 1,500 ceramic bowls to celebrate the eve

Attendees receive a standard-sized bowl to take home after donating $'l 5 to the cause Larger bowls will also be available for suggested donaiion amounts Guests c eat soup lunch provided by community members and organizations

This year's event also includes a silent auction of specialty bowls featuring unique designs and colors

Attendees can make donations by cash, check, or charge with all donations going to We Care Ministries THE PARIs POSI.INIELLIGENiTN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2OI8

UTM to have vocal events

The University of Tennes- room of IIT Martin's Boling see at Martin Department of University Center. Music will hold vocal perfor- The ensemble will consist of mances this week. hundreds of selected students UTMvocal students will from fourth-eighth grades. perform during a studio voice Featured music will include recital at 3 p.m. Sunday in the pieces bysinger Bruno Mars Fine Arts Building's Blanken- and from "The Greatest ship Recital Hall. Showman," a zorT film about The department will also the life of P.T. Barnum. host the fifth annual UT For more information, con- Martin Theble Honor Choir tact the UTM Department of performance at 6:3o p.m. Musicat 7gr-89r-74o2. TUesdayin the Duncan Ball-

Paris artist is juror for art exhibition

The University of Tennes- tion International and Indiana Georgia, Kentuclcy, Mississip- see at Martin Department of Mid-States, among others. pi, Missouri, North Carolina Visual andTheatreArts is co- Miles'works have also been and Virginia. Exhibited pieces sponsoring the "Bellwethers" featured in art publications vary from paintings, drawings exhibit at the West Tennessee and have received multiple and sculptures to glass, ceram- Regional Art Center in Hum- awards. She holds a Master of ics, photography, printmaking, boldt. Fine Arts degree in painting digital art, fiber art, mixed The center is located at rzoo and contemporary art history mediaandjewelry. Main St. in Humboldt. Diane fromthe University of Mem- Ttre exhibit will be on display Miles, an artistfrom Paris, phis and a Bachelor of Arts from 9 a.m. to 4:3o p.m. week- will serve as juror for the degree from Union University days through Nov. zr with an exhibition. inJackson. opening reception from 5-7 She is known for her oil The "Bellwethers" exhibition p.m. Nov. 6. paintings featured in exhibi- is a juried showcase of col- For more information, tions at Ladies First Interna- legiate student art. Featured contact the UTM Department tional, Cape Girardeau Mis- works come from students in ofVisual and Theatre Arts at souri Arts, Clarksville Custom visual arts programs in Ten- 7gr-88r-74oo. House Museum, Pop Revolu- nessee, Alabama, Arkansas, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2,2O1A g THE JACKSON SUN

UTM fall preview days

The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin will host Fall Preview Days for high school students and their farnilies on Nov.1O. This event provide students an opportunity to speak with academic ad- viserS, financial counselors and other campus resources in a low-stress envi- ronment.

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UTM to showcase student artwork UTM fall preview days The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin Department of Visual and Theatre The University of Tennessee at Mar- Arts will showcase student works in a tin will host Fall Preview Days for high contemporary art exhibit titled "Intro- school students and their families on spective" from Nov. 13-Dec. 1in the Fine Nov.1O. This event provide students an Arts Building Art Gallery. An exhibition opportunity to speak with academic ad- opening will be held from 5-6:30 p.m., visers, financial counselors and other Nov. 13, also in the gallery. campus resources in a low-stress envi- The gallery is open to the public every ronment. day from 1-5 p.m. and before major thea- tre and dance performances. The exhibit will include both individ- ual and collaborative works by students enrolled in a history of contemporary art course taught by Dr. Carol Eckert, professor of art. These works focus on the theme of "identity" and will portray what "identity" means to each student. The exhibition will feature tradition- al and non-traditional art media such as digital works, installation pieces and in- teractive exhibits. For more information, contact the Department of Visual and Theatre Arts at 731-881-74OO. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4,2018 E THE JACKSON SUN

. '. '. '--- --the colle- tlTM fall preview days UTM Music department hosting ur vtartin- chapter-of-the events -'-.giate National Association for Music continue its "MusicE- The University of Tennessee at Mar- Education will with a presenta- tin will host Fall Preview Days for high UT Martin Department of Music will dlove" lecture series 15, in the Band Re- school students and their families on hold three concerts, a music education tion at 7 P.m., Nov' "Woodwind located in room 136 of the Nov.1O. This event provide students an lecture and Day" during the hearsal Hall, Dr. Angela Ammer- opportunity to speak with academic ad- week of Nov. 11-17. Events are open to the Fine Arts Building. coordinator of music visers, firrancial counselors and other public unless otherwise noted. man, UT Martin speak during the event. campus resources in a low-stress envi- A flute studio recital will be held at 3 education, will will host the fourth- ronment. p.m., Nov. 11, in the Blankenship Recital The department Hall of UT Martin s Fine Arts Building. annual "Woodwind Day" for both high The UT Martin piano ensemblewillper- school and college musicians from 8:3o form at 7:3O p.m., Nov. 13, also in the a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 17, also in the Band Re- Blankenship Recital Hall. hearsal Hail. Charles Lewis, lecturer of The department will continue its music, and Dr. Elizabeth Aleksander "Meek Music" series with a live music and lunch concert at 12:15 p.m., Nov. 14, at the Paul Meek Library. There will be performances by both the LCD Wood- wind Trio and the Faculty Brass Quintet. Guests are invited to bring their lunch offer the winner a scholarship of up to and eat while enjoying the show. $4,OoO to attend UT Martin as a music major. The event will also feature a col- lege research competition, a college chamber recital, like-instrument choirs,

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Combined Miss UT Martin/Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageant set for Nov. 11

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The annual Miss UT Mar|n / Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageant will be held Sunday November '1 1 at 7 00 n the Bo|ng Universrty Centeis Duncan Ballroom

The Miss UT Mad n Scholarship Pageant is €lebrating its 56th year, wh e lt s the 20th year for the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival title

Both titles will be chosen in the same nlght

Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival htle

each €tegory lnteruiews will take plae on the morning of the pageant and mandatory practi@ wlll occur in the aflernoon

runner-up ior lvliss UT Martin wi I recetve S500 and the se@nd runnetrup will re@ive $200 There is no runner-up for the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festlval iitle

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The admission charge is $15 for the general publtc and S1O for UT Martin students with their university lD Only one ticket can be purchased with each student lD

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Andy Lewter named new UTM Vice Chancellor for Student Affa irs

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Dr' Andy Lewter' curreni dean of students at ceorgr'a r'- collegevviivYu andqr ru stateordte universityunrversrty . January 1 2019 inln Mil-ledgeville,Milledgeville, Georgia,Georgia' ' will be"om"bila" th"t* n"* ui"" chanceilor -._- - for stuoent anairs al - Le*er',s appointment follows a national search and recommendation by a search committee to ur Martin chancefior Keith carver LeMer succeeds Dr lvlargaret Toston who retired June 30

rennessee' received a bacheror's desree in poriticar ,r"ffi.iof}: science rrom UrM in 1ee4 lfl::r":iJ'ducation from the universitv He arso hords or rennessee, Knoxviile previousrv Tennessee He served in ."u"r"r "ruo"nt "'nl ffi:n:::fi ir"rffinmJ Lewter has significant experience in key student-affairs areas, incruding programming, studenf ::;H i::ffi":;:ff1,_?ff::ff::;f:*:*i",pos,ons Hew erd,'." ;;,1il::illiJll!ll;llllli;ff"1.i,iT,1"?,fff::"Jtr;

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UT Martin Chooses New Chancellor Of Student Affairs

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The University of Tennessee Martin has chosen a new Chancellor of Student Affairs.

Andy Lewter was hired following the departure of Margaret Toston who retired at the end of June.

Lewter is currently serving as Dean of Students at Georgia College and State University. His term at UT Martin will start January 7.

Lewter is originally from Chapel Hill, Tennessee and received his bachelor's degree from UTM in 1994.

The university said in a release Lewter has experience in key student-affairs areas, including programming, student counseling and health, Greek life, campus recreation, career services and assessment.

The UT Martin Division of Student Affairs serves students at the main campus and five educational outreach centers in Jackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer and Somerville. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018 STUDENTS COMPETE University ofTennessee at -Martin students Gian Garma (left), a senior from Martin, a sopho- City, re- a duo in Teachers Association state collegiate piano ensemble competitions and the Tennessee prelimi- naries of the Music Teachers National Ass Artist piano Garma and runners_uP omPetition Chopin's r;' Frederic Rzewski's "Winnsboro Cot- ton Mill Blues" and Samuel Barber's "Pa.s de deux." Lar- com also entered the MTNA solo competition, per"forming William Bolcom's "The Ser- pentl Kiss" and Franz Liszt's "Consolation No. 3." Both students are working toward bachelor: of arts degrees in musrc.

Correction In Thursday's edition of the Press, there were two er:rors in the article about Empty Bowls. David Mc- Beth came up with the idea during a conversation with Carol Dickerson, the former pastor at Trinity Presbyte- rian Church. Donna McBeth's email is [email protected]. SPECIAL EVENT FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE Special needs students are treated The Press regrets the er- to their own prom each year on the UTM campus. Pictured- are Cherquala Cole and Jason rors. Shell at last year's prom. Photo by Nathan Morgan Special needs prom slated.Dilov. 17 The third-annual Special to attend. noon-2 p.m. prior to the Needs Prom, hosted by the This unique event has event. University of Tennessee at been held each November A benefit concert featur- Martin's Non-Traditional since 2016 and allows stu- ing singerisongwriter Jour- Student Association, will dents with sensory, mobil- dan Rystrom was held Oct. begin at 2 p.^. Nov. 17 in ity or other special needs to 2'7 to raise money in sup- the UT Martin Boling Uni- enjoy a high school prom port of the event. versity Center's Duncan in an accommodating envi- For more information, Ballroom. ronment. contact Julie Durham, Non- Special needs students Styles on Broadway in Traditional Student Associ- and their families from the Martin will again provide ation president, at 6 | 5 -997 - Weakley County and sur- free hair and makeup ser- 5930 or [email protected]. rounding areas are invited vices for attendees from edu. Room to be dedicated in Mosch's memory The University of Ten- National War College in nessee at Martin will ded- Washington, D.C., from icate Room 203 of the 1981-82. He held a faculty Business Administration position at the U.S. Army Building to the late Dr. Ted Intelligence Agency at Fort Mosch, professor emeritus Huachuca, Ariz., before of political science, at 4 returning to UT Mafiin in p.m. Thursday. 1988. He retired in2002. A reception will follow. He received many awards The public is invited. and military honors. Mosch, who died July The Ted Mosch Scholar- 3, held careers in both the ship Fund was established military and higher educa- in his honor. After his tion. He began his tenure at death, UTM alumnus Dale UT Martin in 1970 before Allen established the Ted taking an educational leave Mosch Political Science of absence to attend the Scholarship Endowmenl..

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UTM fall preview days department witt troit ttre UTM Music department hosting --Th-fourth-annual "Woodwind events Day" for The University of Tennessee at both high school and college musi- cians from 8:3O a.m.-6 p.m., Martin will host Fall Preview Days for UT Martin Department of Music Nov. 17, also in the Band Rehearsal Hall. high school students and their fam- will hold three concerts, a music edu- Charles Lewis, lecturer of ilies on Nov. 1O. This event provide cation lecture and "Woodwind Day" music, and Dr. Elizabeth Aleksander and Dr. students an opportunity to speak with during the week of Nov. 11-17. Events Douglas Owens, both associate academic advisers, financial counsel- are open to the public unless other- pro- ors and other campus resources in a fessors of music, will provide feed- wise noted. back to high school woodwind low-stress environment. A flute studio recital will be held at stu- dents during a high school master- 3 p.m., Nov. inthe Blankenship Re- I class. A high school cital Hall of UT Martin s Fine Arts woodwind solo showcase student artwork competition offer UTM to Building. The UT Martin piano en- will the winner a scholarship of up to $4,OOO to attend semble will perform at 7:3O p.m., Nov. The University of Tennessee at UT Martin as a music major. The event 1,3, also the Blankenship Recital Visual and in will also feature college Martin Department of Hall. a research showcase student competition, Theatre Arts will The department will continue its a college chamber recit= works in a contemporary art exhibit al, like-instrument choirs, presenta- "Meek Music" series with a live music "Introspective" from Nov. 13- tions and instrument repairs. titled and lunch concert at 72:75 p.m., Nov. Dec. Lin the Fine Arts Building Art Gal- 14, at the Paul Meek Library. There will lery. An exhibition opening will be be performances by both the LCD from 5-6:30 Nov. 13, also in held P.m., Woodwind Trio and the Faculty Brass the gallery. Guests are invited to bring The gallery is open to the public ev- Quintet. their lunch and eat while enjoying the ery day froml-5 p.m. andbbfore major show. theatre and dance performances. The UT Martin chapter of the Col- exhibit will include both indi- The legiate National Association for Music collaborative works by stu- vidual and Education will continue its "MusicE- dents enrolled in a history of contem- dlove" lecture series with a presenta- porary art course taught by Dr. Carol tion at 7 p.m., Nov. 15, in the Band Re- Eckert, professor of art. These works hearsal Hall, located in room136 of the theme of "identitY" and focus on the Fine Arts Building. Dr. Angela Am- portray what "identity" means to will merman, UT Martin coordinator of each student. music education, will speak during extribition will feature tradi- The the event. tional and non-traditional art media such as digital works, installation pieces and interactive exhibits. For more information, contact the Department of Visual and Theatre Arts at 73L-aat74OO.

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he University of Tennessee at Martin will host a second Fall Preview Day for high school students and their families Nov. 10. This event provides students an opportunity to speak with academic advisers, financial counselors and other campus resources in a low-stress environment.

Register online at utm.edu/oreview. For more information, contact the UT Martin Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 881-7ozo or email admitme @utm.edu. Empty Bowls event to support hunger relief The l5th annual Empty volunteers will hand-craft turing unique designs and donations by cash, check Bowls fundraiser is set for 1,500 ceramic bowls to colors. The auction will or charge. All donations go Nov. l7 at the University of celebrate the event's 15th continue for the duration of to We Care Ministries Inc. Tennessee at Martin. year. the event, and director-s will For more information The event will be staged Attendees will receive contact auction winners in about the Empty Bowls from ll a.m. to I p.m. in a standard-sized bowl to the weeks following. effort. contact McBeth at the Student Life Center, take home after donating Attendees can make (131) 88r-t4t6. located at 199 Moody Ave. $i5 to the cause. Larger in Marlin. bowls will also be avail- Empty Bowls, an interna- able for suggested dona- tional project to fight hun- tion amounts. Guests can ger, started locally in 2003 then enjoy an all-you-can- to suppofi relief efforts by eat soup lunch provided by We Care Ministries Inc. community members and David McBeth, event organizations. director and UT Martin This year's event will associate professor of art, also include a silent auc- and student and alumni tion of specialty bowls fea- Beauties to take stage in Martii The annual Miss Univer- sity of Tennessee at Martini Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship Pag- eant will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Boling Uni- versity Center's Duncan Ballroom The Miss UT Martin Scholarship Pageant is cel- ebrating its 56th year and this is the 20th year for the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival title. Both titles will be chosen the same night. Students enrolled full-time at UT Martin through the spring 2019 semester are eligible for either crown. Women participating as a resident or full-time student in West Tennessee are eligible for the Miss Tennessee Soy- bean Festival title. The pageant is divided into five phases of com- petition, including private interview, swimsuit, talent, evening wear and on-stage questions. Each contestant is scored individually from RELINQUISH REIGNS - Morgan Martin (left) of one to 10 in each category. Union City and Katie Hodges of Henderson will relinquish lnterviews will take place their reigns as Miss UT Martin and Miss Tennessee Soy- on the moming of the pag- bean Festival, respectively, Sunday when new queens will eant and mandatory practice be crowned at the University of Tennessee at Martin. will occur in the afternoon. The contestant crowned compete in the statewide night of the competition. Miss Martin will re- UT Mips Tennessee Scholar- Advance ticket purchase is ceive in scholar- $1,500 ship Pageant in Jackson recommended. money. Miss Tennes- ship next summer. and the win- The admission charge is see Soybean Festival will ner of that crown will then $15 for the general public receive if she is a $1,500 compete for the title of and $10 for UT Martin stu- UT Martin student or $500 Miss America in Atlantic dents with their university first runner-up if not. The ID. Only one ticket can be Miss Martin will City, N.J. for UT Tickets are available now purchased with each stu- and the sec- receive $500 at the Boling University dent ID. ond runner-up will receive Center Welcome Desk out- For more informa- There is no runner- $200. side Watkins Auditorium. A tion, contact Katrina the Miss Tennessee up for limited number of tickets Cobb, pageant director, at Soybean Festival title. purchased at the [email protected] (731) titleholders will can also be or Both door beginning at 5 p.m. the 88 l -7561. Speaker mspves others at UTM

HK Derryberry has a cure for anyone having a bad day: be positive, believe in your abilities and never give up. no matter the cir- cumstances. Few people would know better the importance of following this advice. Derryberry is blind and lives with cerebral palsy after a car accident in 1990 resulted in his mother's INSPIRING OTHERS Motivational Tennessee death, his premature birth of at Martin as part of the uni- speakers Derryberry - (left) and other challenging HK and Jim versity's Bettie Graham Special Education Bradford spoke recently at the University Seminar. health conditions. He also has hyperthymesia, known Derrybeiry clesCrttjed as highly superior autobio- Bradford and himself as e all of you to graphical memory, advocates For special edu- the Derryberry book), and and can sitive. If you recall every event that has cation, quoted Bible verses they've met bluegrass leg- n, depressed, happened to him. and displayed a keen sense end Ricky Skaggs back- things can't He is the subject of the of humor while maintain- stage at the Grand Ole Opry. book "The Awakening of rng a consistent theme of Derryberry is a big foot- HK Derryberry," which never giving up in the face ball fan, and when Kevin earned "Audio Book of the of adversity and doubt. Mawae played for the Year" in 2011 for non-fic- Telling the audience Tennessee Titans, the star tion, faith-based stories," how he has "always been player allowed Derryberry a first for HarperCollins considered the underdog.'. and Bradford to sit in the Publishing. The book is skybox with his family and Derryberry described eam- available in book stores, on watch games until Mawae ing a regular high school Amazon.com and through retired and moved back to diploma from ence. other odine retailers. the Tennessee Louisiana. School the Blind in An audience current lor posi- of Donelson while complet- and prospective teachers you ing algebra and other chal- joined community mem- your Ienging courses earn bers to hear Derryberry to Mr. his degree. He said he has and his friend and men- Bradford, I am blind. I've overcome many challenges the radio to fil.l tirne. He tor, Jim Bradford, speak got cerebral palsy. I can't by focusing on the abilities met Bradford, whose recently in the University own do a darned thing about it. he has and relying a of Tennessee at Martin's on So why worry about it? strong faith. I Watkins Auditorium. have to focus on what I can "What I am sharing with The university's Bettie do,' and so what he can do you folks today (that) Craham Special Educarion is is just amazing," Bradford with God in your life any- Seminar sponsored the said. thing is possible," he said. before and meet people presentation hosted by he The two friends recently "If you work hard, deter- never would have met the UT Martin Collese oth_ celebrated l9 years togeth- mine what your capabili- erwlse. of Education, Health aid er, and Bradford said the ties are, (and) maintain a The Behavioral Sciences. twq have visited relationship has changed positive attitude, you can Alan Jackson's tour (the Newell and Bettie Graham bus his own life in many posi- accomplish most anything country music star own and operate Coca-Cola endorsed tive ways. They now do in life within your capabili- Bottling Co. in Union City. things together more often ties. The only disability any A brief video about since Bradford retired. of us have in life is a nega- Derryberry's opened Thursdays are designated life tive attitude. the program, followed as "boys' nights out," and by Bradford leading they are together most Derryberry on stage. The weekends, which allows two were seated facing the them to involve Bradford's audience and began an eve- wife. Brenda, in rheir activ- ning of stories and reflec- ities. tions about Derryberry's - ^ life journey. ffi ence Derryberry is one of l1 individuals in the world diag+ose&''-with' hypbr'' "We don't know what thymesia. the next thing is that God "He can recall every to honor said UTM has planned for us," minute of every day of his Bradford, now 75. life since he was 3't years He offered some advice old," Bradford said. to current and future teach- actiYe military He also has an abil- ers in the audience: "Don't ity often associated with ever give uP on any stu- autism to pinpoint the day dent. bne teacher believed of the week when someone and veterans was born. simply by being told the month, date and The University of Ten- War Commission and was nessee at Martin will honor instrumental securing a year of j9rngg_t" r qrrlq_ in curriculum. ...lt's never too active military person- grant to restore the World day. Derryberry showcased late to believe." nel and veterans during a War I Memorial Fountain this ability when Bradford Dr. Clinton Smith, UT Veterans Day Exposition in Jackson. The restored asked two random audience Martin associate Professor Friday in the Boling fountain will be dedi- members to volunteer their University Center, as well cated at 10:30 a.m. Nov. birthdates, and Derryberry as during the final home 17 on the northeast lawn quickly and accurately told football game of the season of the Madison County them the correct day of the Saturday. Courthouse. week on which they were hawks. It was fitting recog- The Skyhawk football Dr. Carls will be followed born. nition for two insPirational game against the Tennessee by remarks from state Rep. Speaking engagements, men who made a grateful Tech Golden Eagles will Bill Sanderson (R-Kenton) such as the one atUTMartin, audience soar. kick off at 2 p.m. at Hardy and Chris Gunlefinger, UT began for Derryberry and M. Graham Stadium and Martin assistant director for Bradford about seven years include recognition and student lile and a Marine ago at Christ PresbYterian free admission for all active Corps veteran. Sanderson Church in Nashville. A sec- military service members will then play "Taps" to ond speaking engagement and veterans with identifi- close the event. The Marine soon followed at another cation. Corps birthday cake-cutti n g church and gave Bradford The Veterans Day Expo- ceremony will follow. the idea to be more person- sition will be held from The university will ally engaged in the Pro- noon to 1 p.m. Friday in the also honor active mili- gram and add humor to Boling University Center's tary personnel and veter- the presentation. The pair Watkins Auditorium. The ans Saturday at Graham now travel up to 20,000 exposition is open to the Stadium as part of gameday miles annually and, so far public and sponsored by activities for the final home in 2018, are booked for the university's Skyhawk Football game. All active more than 40 dates in nine Veteran's Association. military service members states. The speaking fee In addition to honoring and veterans will be admit- for each event goes into a military veterans, Nov. l0 ted free to the game when trust fund designated for marks the 243nd birthday they present identification Derryberry's future care. ol the United States Marine at the stadium ticket booth. HK and Bradford can be Corps, and a birthday cake- In addition, the Army booked for an event at cutting ceremony honoring ROTC Skyhawk Battalion hkderrvberrv.com. the U.S. Marines will fol- will present the colors, low the exposition program reigning Miss Tennessee in the Welcome Center Christine Williamson will Special needs prom located near the Watkins sing the national anthem Auditorium lobby. and Rolling Thunder will The exposition will open present the game ball prior scheduled for Nov. 17 Friday with the presenta- to kickoff. Before these tion of colors by the Army activities, a pre-game tail- The third annual Special enjoy a high school prom in ROTC Skyhawk Battalion featuring Needs Prom, hosted by the an accommodating environ- gate concert playing the artist University of Tennessee at ment. Styles on Broadway and the of Nashville recording Martin's Non-Traditional in Martin will again pro- national anthem. Johnny Eric Chesser will begin at veteran a.m. Student Association, will vide free hair and makeup Dyer of Union City, ll:30 in the stadium services coordinator and a tailgating area. begin at 2 p.m. Nov. 17 services for attendees from military intro- in the UT Martin Boling noon to 2 p.m. prior to the veteran, will Information about the University Center's Duncan event. duce guests and the play- Veterans Day Exposition is ing U.S. military songs. available by calling (731) Ballroom. A benefit concert fea- of Alice-Catherine Carls, 881-1689; and ticket infor- Special needs students turing singer/songwriter Dr. Distinguished Saturday's and their families from the Jourdan Rystrom was held Tom Elam mation for UT Professor will Martin-Tennessee Tech Weakley County and sur- Oct. 27 to raise money in of History, follow with a presentation football game is available rounding areas are invited support ofthe event. '--" ' : I to attend. For more information, about World 9g[t 1. 'r by calling the Skyhawk Dr. Carls member Ticket Office at (731) 881- This unique event has contact Julie Durham, is a been held each November Non-Traditional Student of the Tennessee Great 1201. since 2016 and allows stu- Association president, dents with sensory, mobil- at (615) 997-5930 or ity or other special needs to [email protected]. OCCHS tsAND PLACES - The Obion County Central bands, presented the hward to OCCHS senior band stu- High School Marchiirg Band won fifth place overall during dents Cole Guess and Kaleigh Wagner, the band's field the lTth annual West Tennessee Marching Championships commanders. The band u,as also awarded second place hosted by the University of Tennessee at Martin recently. among tripJe-A color guards and third place among triple- Dr. Bill Waterman (right), UT Martin director of athletic A percussion.

UC BAND WINS The Union City High School City High School '"vith the award. On hand to accept marching band was named- Grand Champion during the the honor were IJCHS band students (from leii. starring 17th annual West Tennessee Marching Championships with second from left) Jaycee Brown, Claire Thomason recently hosted by the University of Tennessee at Martin. and Wade Clendenin. The band was also awarded both Scott Slocum (left), district manager for Yamaha Corp. of Outstanding Finals Visual and Musical Performance America, and Dr. Julie Hill (righ0 of Union City, chair awards, the Jererny Devault Memorial Percussion Award fbr the UT Martin Department of Music and director of and first place among triple-A percussion. color guards percussion studies, presented representatives from Union and bands. http : //www.wenkwtpr. com UT Martin To Honor Active Military And Veterans ffi NOVEMBER7,2018AT8:38AM I PoSTED BYSHANNON MCFARLIN

MARTIN, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin will honor active military personnel and veterans during a Veterans Day Exposition on Friday, Nov. 9, in the Boling University Center, as well as during the final UT Martin home football game of the season Saturday, Nov. 10, at Hardy M. Graham Stadium. The Skyhawk football game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles will kick off at 2 p.m. and include recognition and free admission for all active military service members and veterans with identif ication.

The Veterans Day Exposition will be held from noon-1 p.m. Friday in the Boling University Center,s Watkins Auditorium. The exposition is open to the public and sponsored by the university's Skyhawk Veteran's Association. ln addition to honoring military veterans, Nov. 10 marks the 243nd birthday of the United States Marine Corps, and a birthday cake-cutting ceremony honoring the U.S. Marines will follow the exposition program in the Welcome Center located near the Watkins Auditorium lobby.

The exposition will open Friday with the presentation of colors by the Army ROTC Skyhawk Battalion and the playing of the national anthem. Johnny Dyer, veteran services coordinator and a military veteran, will introduce guests and the playing of U.S. military songs. Dr. Alice-Catherine Carls, Tom Elam Distinguished Professor of History, will follow with a presentation about World War L Carls is a member of the Tennessee Great War Commission and was instrumental in securing a grant to restore the World War I Memorial Fountain in Jackson. The restored fountain will be dedicated at 10:30 a.m., Nov. 17, on the northeast lawn of the Madison County Courthouse.

Carls will be followed by remarks from Tennessee State Rep. Bill Sanderson (R-Kenton) and Chris Gunlefinger, UT Martin assistant director for student life and a Marine Corps veteran. Sanderson will then play taps to close the event. The Marine Corps birthday cake-cutting ceremony will follow.

The university will also honor active military personnel and veterans Saturday, Nov. 10, at Graham Stadium as part of gameday activities for the final home football game. All active military service members and veterans will be admitted free to the game when they present identification at the stadium ticket booth. ln addition, the Army ROTC Skyhawk Battalion will present the colors, reigning Miss Tennessee Christine Williamson will sing the national anthem, and Rolling Thunder will present the game ball prior to kickoff. Before these activities, a pre-game tailgate concert featuring Nashville recording artist Eric chesser will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the stadium tailgating area.

lnformation about the Veterans Day Exposition is available by calling 731-BBt-I6g9,and ticket information for Saturday's UT Martin-Tennessee Tech football game is available by calling the Skyhawk Ticket Off ice a t 7 3t-887-7 2O7.

Photo- UT Martin Army ROTC Skyhawk Battalion cadets present the colors during last year's Veterans Day Ceremony at UT Martin. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE o NOVEMBER 7,2018

uT Murtin To Honor Active Militury Personnel und Veteruns I{ov. g-10 MARTIN, Tenn. - The public and sponsored by Professor of History, will University of Tennessee at the university's Skyhawk follow with a presentation Martin will honor active Veteran's Association. In about World War I. Carls is military personnel and addition to honoring military a member of the Tennessee veterans during a Veterans veterans, Nov. l0 marks Great War Commission and Day Exposition on Friday, the 243nd birthday of the was instrumental in securing Nov. 9, in the Boling United States Marine Corps, a grant to restore the World University Center, as well as and a birthday cake-cutting War I Memorial Fountain during the final UT Martin ceremony honoring the U.S. in Jackson. The restored home football game of the Marines will follow the fountain will be dedicated season Saturday, Nov. 10, at exposition program in the at Hardy M. Graham Stadium. Welcome Center located 10:30 a.m., Nov. 17, on the The Skyhawk football game near the Watkins Auditorium northeast lawn of the Madison against the Tennessee Tech lobby. County Courthouse. Golden Eagles will kick off at The exposition will open Carls will be followed 2 p.m. and include recognition Friday with the presentation "by remarks from Tennessee and free admission for all of colors by the Army ROTC State Rep. Bill Sanderson active military service Skyhawk Battalion and (R-Kenton) and Chris members and veterans with the playing of the national Gunlefinger, UT Martin identification. anthem. Johnny Dyer, assistant director for student The Veterans Day veteran services coordinator life and a Marine Corps Exposition will be held from and a military veteran, will veteran. Sanderson will then noon-1 p.m. Friday in the introduce guests and the play taps to close the event. Boling University Center,s playing of U.S. military songs. The Marine Corps birthday Watkins Auditorium. The Dr. Alice-Catherine Carls, cake-cutting ceremony will exposition is open to the Tom Elam Distinguished follow. http ://www. wenkwtpr. com/

UTM Fall Preview Day ls Saturday M NOVEMBER8,2018AT8:57AM I PosTEDBY5HANNoN MCFARLIN

MARTIN, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin will host a second Fall preview Day for high school students and their families Nov. 10. This event provide students an opportunity to speak with academic advisers, financial counselors and other campus resources in a low-stress environment.

The day will begin with check-in at 9 a.m. followed by an officialwelcome at 9:30. A panel of current UT Martin students will answer questions and discuss the expectations of college life at 10, and participants will visit academic departments of interest starting at 10:45. The day ends with a full campus tour at 11:30.

Fall Preview Day is the ideal place to have questions answered about academic programs, financial aid and scholarships, student activities and residence life. There is no charge to attend, and parents, siblings and other visitors are welcome. Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure each student is able to visit areas of personal interest.

Register online at utm.edu/preview. For more information, contact the UT Martin Office of U ndergraduate Adm issions at 7 3I-887-7 020 or email [email protected].

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Canada Study Ottawa with instructors Nicholas Tour Scheduled Kistenmacher and Dr. Simpfronia The UT Martin Taylor. Ripley Center is plan- For more informa- ning to oller a travel tion contadt Dr. Simp- study course to Canada fronia Taylor at 737- in the Spring of 2019. 221-8778. The Romance of Trans- portation: a Travel Study Tour of Canada is scheduled to include Toronto, Montreal, dnd THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018

UTM will host an exposition Friday and free admission to Saturday's football game. UTM to honor veterans and active military The University of Tennes- Association. In addition to Great War Commission and service members and veter- see at Martin will honor ac- honoring military veterans, was instrumental in securing ans will be admitted free to tive military personnel and Nov. l0 marks the 243nd a grant to restore the World the game when they present veterans during a Veterans birthday of the United States War I Memorial Fountain identification at the stadium Day Exposition on Friday Marine Corps, and a birth- in Jackson. The restored ticket booth. In addition, the in the Boling University day cake-cutting ceremony fountain will be dedicated at Army ROTC Skyhawk Bat- Center, as well as during the honoring the U.S. Marines 10:30 a.m., Nov. 17, on the talion will present the colors, final UT Martin home foot- will follow the exposition northeast lawn of the Madi- reigning Miss Tennessee ball game of the season program in the Welcome son County Courlhouse. Christine Williamson will Saturday at Hardy M. Gra- Center located near the Wat- Carls will be followed sing the national anthem, ham Stadium. The Skyhawk kins Auditorium lobby. by remarks from Tennessee and Rolling Thunder will football game against the The exposition will open State Rep. Bill Sanderson present the game ball prior Tennessee Tech Golden Ea- Friday with the presentation (R-Kenton) and Chris Gun- to kickoff. Before these ac- gles will kick off at 2 p.m. of colors by theArmy ROTC lefinger, UT Martin assistant tivities, a pre-game tailgate and include recognition and Skyhawk Battalion and the director for student life and a concert featuring Nashville free admission for all active playing of the national an- Marine Corps veteran. Sand- recording artist Eric Chesser military service members them. Johnny Dyeq veteran erson will then play taps to will begin at Il:30 a.m. in and veterans with identifica- services coordinator and a close the event. The Marine the stadium tailgating area. tion. military veteran, will intro- Corps bi rrhday cake-cutting Information about the The Veterans Day Exposi- duce guests and the play- ceremony will follow. Veterans Exposition -also Day tion will be held from noon ing bT L.l.S. military songs. The university' will is available by calling 731- to I p.m. Friday in the Bol- Dr. Alice-Catherine Carls, honor active military person- 881-1689. and ticket in- ing University Center's Wat- Tom Elam Distinguished nel and veterans Saturday, formation for Saturday's kins Auditorium. The expo- Professor of History, will Nov. 10, at Graham Stadium UT Martin-Tennessee Tech sition is open to the public follow with a presentation as part of gameday activities football game is available by and sponsored by the uni- about World War I. Carls is for the final home football calling the Skyhawk Ticket versity's Skyhawk Veterans' a member of the Tennessee game. All active military Office at 731-881-1201. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Andy Lewter n med new vice chancellor at UT Marth- Dr. Andy Lewter, current terim vice chancellor, UT dean of students at Ceorgia Marlin Division of Srudent College and Stare Univer- Affairs; Debi Adcock, ad- sity in Milledgeville, Geor- ministrative specialist, UT gia, become will the new Martin Division of Student vice chancellor student for Affairs; Kameron Echols, affairs at the University of success counselor, UT Mar- Tennessee at Marlin, effec- tin Student Success Center; tive Jan. l, 2019. Lewter's Marvin Flatt, community appointment follows a representative. fraternity national search and rec- adviser and Weakley Coun- ommendation by a search ty director of career educa- committee to UT Martin tion; Jenifer Hart, clinical Chancellor Keith Carver. coordinator, UT Marrin Lewter succeeds Dr. Mar- Office of Student Health garet Toston, who retired and Counseling Services: June 30. Devin Majors, UT Mar-tin "Dr. Lewter has the ex- NEW VICE CHANCELLOR- Dr.Andy Student Government As- perience and visiori needed Lewter is pic- tured during an sociation president; Ryan to lead our Division open forum conducted earlier this fall as of Stu- Martin, assistant director, dent Affairs," said part of his on-campus interview. Lewter will become the Carver. UT Martin Office of Hous- "He emerged new UT Martin vice chancellor for student affairs. effective as the top ing; Kurt McGuffin, direc- person 1, 20 1 9. from an excellent Jan. tor, UT Martin Office of candidate pool, and his 1996-2013 Maryville Intercollegiate Athletics; professional background at As a UT Martin student, he College in Maryville, Ten- was active Renard Miles, interim di- and familiarity with the in both Greek nessee. life rector, UT Marlin Office university position him for and student-leadership "Returning to campus in positions. of Career Planning and De- success in this important He wilt lead the this role has been a dream UT Martin velopment; Jemima Potter, role. I'm grateful to the Division of Stu- of mine since graduation international student and search committee for their dent Affairs. which serves (from UT Martin)," Lewter students UT Martin student athlete; hard work identifying stu- at the main cam- said. "I am excited about pus and Jason Stout, associate dent-centered candidates and five educational this opportunity professor of art, UT Mar- capable of moving this di- to serve outreach centers in Jack- the students of UT Martin son, tin Division of Visual and vision to the next level." Parsons, Ripley, Sel- and look forward to work- Theatre Arts. Lewter is a native of mer and Somerville. ing with the student affairs Lewter joined Chapel Hill, Tennessee, will be in staff to ensure student safe- and received a bachelor's Martin by his wife, Me- ty, promote student success gan, degree in political science who is also a l994UT and provide students with Martin graduate, from UT Martin in 1994. and their an amazing college experi- two sons: He also holds a master's Andrew, 18, and ence." Mitchell, degree in education from T. Lewter has significant The search the University of South committee experience in key student- was chaired Carolina in Columbia and by Dr. Todd affairs areas, including pro- Winters, a doctor of education from dean, UT Martin gramming, student counsel- College the University of Tennes- of Agriculture and ing and health, Greek life, see. Knoxville. He previ- Applied Sciences. Other campus recreatron, career search ously served in several stu- committee mem- services and assessment. bers dent affairs pbsitions from were: John Abel, in- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 K THE JACKSON SUN

UTM fall preview days UTM to showcase student artwork

The University of Tennessee at Mar- The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin will host Fall Preview Days for high tin Department of Visual and Theatre school students and their families on Arts will showcase student works in a Nov.10. This event provide students an contemporary art exhibit titled "Intro- opportunity to speak with academic ad- spective" from Nov. l3-Dec. 1in the Fine visers, financial counselors and other Arts Building Art Gallery. An exhibition campus resources in a low-stress envi- opening will be held from 5-6:3O p.m., ronment. Nov. 13, also in the gallery. The gallery is open to the public every day froml-5 p.m. and before major thea- tre and dance performances. The exhibit will include both individ- ual and collaborative works by students enrolled in a history of contemporary art course taught by Dr. Carol Eckert, professor of art. These works focus on the theme of "identity" and will portray what "identity" means to each student. The exhibition will feature tradition- al and non-traditional art media such as digital works, installation pieces and in- teractive exhibits. For more information, contact the Department of Visual and Theatre Arts at 731-881-7400.

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UTM to honor ueterans and actiue military

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the Marine Coips, and a call caKe-curnngcake-cutting_ ceremonc€remon ball ing U.S. Marines will follow gameticketinfonnation,"attitre the exposition program in the Skyhawt Ticket Office'at ggi-120i lit_ welcome center located near the . The Camden Chronicte Thursdav, November 8, 2018

Miss UTM lMiss Tennessee Soybean Festival pageant to be held Sunday The annual Miss University semester are eligible for either ceive $500 and the second run- of Tennessee at Martin / Miss crown. Women participating 'Ibnnessee as ner-up will receive $200. Miss Soybean Festival residents or full-time students Tennessee Soybean Festival will scholarship pageant will be held in West Tennessee are eligible receive $1500 if she is a UTM at 7 p.m. 'student on Sunday, Nov. 11, in for the Miss Tennessee Soybean or $500 if not. There is UTM's Duncan Ballroom. Both Festival title. no runner-up for the Miss Ten- titles will be chosen in the same The pageant is divided into nessee Soybean Festival title. night. five phases of competition, in- Tickets ate available now The Miss UTM pageant is cel- cluding private interview, swim- at UTM's Boling University ebrating year, its 56th and this is suit, talent, evening wear, and Center Welcome Desk outside the 20th year for the Miss Ten- on-stage questions. Each contes- Watkins Auditorium. A limited nessee Soybean Festival title. tant is scored individually from number of tickets can also be Both titleholders will compte l-10 in each category.Interviews purchased at the door beginning in the statewide Miss Tennessee will take place on the moming of at 5 p.m. the night of the compe- scholarship pageant in Jackson the pageant and mandatory prac- tition. Advance ticket purchase next summer, and the winner of tice will occur in the afternoon. is recommended. that crown then will compete for The contestant crowned Miss Admission is $15 for the gen- the title of Miss America. UTM will receive $1J00 in eral public or $10 for UTM stu- Students enrolled fulldme at scholg4s!3ip ..money. , Ihq,. f,rst dent$ with a,uniyers,ity,,lD.: Only UTM through the spring 2019 runner-up forMiss UTM will re- one ticket can be purchased with each student ID. For more infor- mation. contact pageant direitoi Katrina Cobb at kcobb@wljt. org or 731-881-756L

of Miss UTM Morqan Martin. Katie Hodges, whlo claimed ageant, will come to an end when 11. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9,2018 # THE JACKSON SUN

UTM to showcase student artwork UTM Music department hosting events The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts UT Martin Department of Music will will showcase student works in a contem_ holdthree concerts, amusic educationlec- ture and "WoodwindDay" duringthe week porary art exhibit titled "Introspective" ofNov. 11-17. Events are open to the public from Nov. 13-Dec. 1in the Fine Arts Build- unless otherwise noted. ing Art Gallery. An exhibition opening will A flute studio recital will be held at 3 be held from 5-6:30 p.m., Nov. 13, also in p.m., Nov. 11, in the Blankenship Recital the gallery. Hall of UT Martin s Fine Arts Buildine. The The gallery is open to the public every day from 1-5 p.m. and before major theatre UT Martinpiano ensemble willperform at and dance performances. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 13, also in the Blankenship The exhibit will include both individual Recital Hall. "Meek and collaborative works by students en- The department will continue its rolled in a history of contemporary art Music" series with a live music and lunch course taught by Dr. Carol Eckert, profes- concert at 12:15 p.m., Nov. 14, at the Paul performances sor of art. These works focus on the theme Meek Library. There will be of "identity" and will portray what "identi- by both the LCD Woodwind Trio and the ty" means to each student.. Faculty Brass Quintet. Guests are invited The exhibition will feature traditional to bring their lunch and eat while enjoying show. and non-traditional art media such as the digital works, installation pieces and in- The UT Martin chapter of the Collegiate teractive exhibits. National Association for Music Education "MusicEdlove" For more information, contact the De- will continue its lecture presentation p.m., Nev. partment of Visual and Theatre Arts at series with a at 7 7gl-881-7400. 15, in the Band Rehearsal Hall, located in room136 of the Fine Arts Building. Dr. An- gela Ammerman, UT Martin coordinator of music education, will speak during the event. The department will host the fourth- arnual "Woodwind Day" for both high

THE PARI5 POST-INTELLIGEN(ER FRIDAY, NO\/EMBER 9,2018 school and college musicians from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 17, also in the Band Re- hearsal Hall. Charles Lewis, lecturer of music, and Dr. Elizabeth Aleksander and Dr. Douglas Owens, both associate profes- UTMDance Ensemble sors of music, will provide feedback to high school woodwind students during a high school masterclass. A high school wood- to host 'Bach to Basics' wind solo competition will offer the winner a scholarship of up to $4,000 to attend UT The University of Tennessee Prep School for the Arts in Martin as a music major. The event will at Martin Dance Ensemble Nashvillei'and both Oryerton also feature a college research competi- will host itsfall showcase High SqhoolandHickory tion, a college chamber recital, like-instru- "Bach to Basics" at Ridge Middle 7p.m.. Schoolin ment choirs, presentations and instru- Thursday in the Kathleen and Memphis. ment repairs. Tom Elam Center. The dance UTMartin studentdanc- studio is located in room ers Michaela Bland of Spring 3o33. A suggested program Hill, KeinesiaMasonof donation of $3 will be re- Memphis, Alyssa Salazar quested at the door. ofAdams, Jeorgia Lamb of The dance ensemble has Nashville and Alaina Har- performed this showcase for veyof Owens Cross Roads, students from five middle Ala., will be featured in the and high schools in Middle showcase. Tennessee this semester. KimberlySchwartz, a Sarah McCormick, spring zor8 graduate, will associate professor of also join the ensemble as a dance, apdfive ofher guestperformer. ensemblestudents have Formore information presented master classes onthe UT Martin Dance and performances at both Ensemble fall tour, contact Mount Pleasant middle and McCormick at 7 3r-88t-7 gg5 high schools, Creswell Middle or [email protected]. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018 % THE JACKSON SUN

UTM fall preview days

The University of Tennessee at Mar_ tin will host Fall preview Davs for hieh school students and their fimilies Jn Nov. 1O. This event provide students an opportunity to speak with academic ad_ visers, financial counselors and other campus resources in a low_stress envi_ ronment.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11,2018 M THE JACKSON SUN

UTM to showcase student artwork UTM lrtlusic departnrent hosting events fessors of music, will provide feed- back to high school The University of Tennessee at woodwind stu- dents during a high school Martin Department of Visual and UT Martin master- Department of Music class. A high school Theatre Arts will showcase student will hold woodwind solo three concerts, a music edu_ competition will offer the works in a contemporary art exhibit cation lecture and ,.Woodwind winner a Dav,, scholarship of up to $4,OOO to attend titled "Introspective" from Nov. 13- during the week of Nov. ff_fz. Everits UT Martin as a are music major. The event open to the public unless other_ will also feature wise noted. a college research competition, a college chamber A flute studio recit- recital will be held at al, like-instrument choirs, presenta- tions and instrument repairs. open to the public ev_ p.rn. andbeforemajor ce performances. The exhibit will include both indi- vidual and collaborative works by stu- dents enrolled in a history of contem- _porary art course taught by Dr. Carol Sckert, professor of art. These works flocus on the theme of "identity,, and wiII portray ..identity,, what means each student. to

merman, UT Martin coordinator of music education, will speak during the event. http : //www.wenkwtpr. com

urM student Radio station wins National Awards @ NoVEMBER 11,2018AT5:34AM I posrEDBy5HANNoN MCFARL|N

MARTIN, Tenn. - WUTM 90.3 FM'i6e Havvk'J the s of Tennessee at Martin, won f irst-place in two categories and third-place in one category during the collegiate Broadcasters lnc. annual conference held oct. 25-27 inseattle, Washington.

Station staff members won first-place for both best news reporting audio and best sportscast audio. Shane Wofford, a senior from Trenton, submitted his news report "Homicide Suspect at Large" for the news reporting category; and Natalie King, Jordan Taylor and John Thornton collectively submitted program their "The Bench" for the sportscast category. King is a 2or7 uT Martin graduate f rom Paducah, Kentucky, Taylor is a sophomore from Medon, and rhornton is a junior from Atoka.

King, Taylor and Thornton also worked with Ashley Shores, a 2018 graduate from Lebanon, to submit their "UTM versus Ole Miss" football broadcast, which won third place in the best sports play-by-play category.

Competition entries are submitted each spring and judged in the fall of the following year. Students can submit work in up to six categories, and UT Martin students placed in half the available competitions.

WUTM has won more than 240 awards from state, regional, national and international competitions since 2005. The station currently holds the title of "Best College Radio Station in the South" through the Southeast Journalism Conference and is an eight-time platinum-rated station by the lntercollegiate Broadcasting System.

For more information, contact Dr. Richard Robinson, professor of commrlnications and WUTM faculty adviser, at 7 3t-887-7 555 or [email protected]. WESTSTAR HONORED - The Univer- Among those taking parl in the presenta- sity of Tennessee at Martin's WestStar tion in Knoxville were (from left) WestStar Leadershi recentlv honored coordinator Virginia Grimes, executive with the ding Leadership director Dr. Charley Deal and administra- Program the Tennessee tive assistant Jordan Jones. Association for Community Leadership. Leadership touted WestStar receives statewide award The Tennessee Associa- class members participate I have seen the value of tion for Community Lead- in sessions across West this program and the ben- ership honored the Univer- Tennessee to discuss the efit it has to rural West sity of Tennessee at Martin's challenges and successes Tennessee," wrote Jake WestStar Leadership of the region and devel- Bynum, mayor of Weakley Program with the 2018 op new ideas to improve County, when recommend- Outstanding Leadership the economic prosperity ing the program for this Program Award during its of the area. The WestStar award. "WestStar not only annual conference held Leadership Program also teaches invaluable leader- recently in Knoxville. This hosts the Working Women's ship skills and information is the first year WestStar about our communities. but has received this honor. it also provides a network The WestStar Leadership " of connections that I have Program, established in Leadership Conference been able to use time and 1989, is the oldest and each April. The FutureStar time again." Bynum is a largest regional leader- and RisingStar regional 2013 WestStar graduate. ship program in the state programs for youth also For more information on and currently boasts more provide leadership develop- the WestStar Leadership than 800 alumni. The 2019 ment for students in grades Program or the Tennessee class, chosen in December, seven, eight, 1I and 12, Association for Community will be the 30th in program respectively. Leadership, contact Virginia history. "Through my involve- Grimes, WestStar program Each year, approx i- ment as a participant, alum- coordinator, at (731) 881- mately 30 new WestStar nus and board member. 1298. https : //www.thunderboltradio. com

Contestants claim Miss UT Martin, Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival titles

Posted on November 12 2018 by Steve James in Local News

Amanda Mayo, a 20-year-old juniorfrom t_itOurn, Ceorgi s Miss Unluersity of fennessee at lVf.rt,. ti.tf" Or_g tf,e combined Miss UT Martin-Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Pageant held Sunday night in the university,s Russell Duncan Ballroom

The pageant is cosponsored by the university and the city of Martin

The Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival crown went to 21-year-old Tera Townsend, an audio engineering student at sAE lnstitute Nashville

Both titleholders now advance to the statewide Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant next June at the Carl perkins Civic center in Jackson Townsend previously held the 2018 Miss Jackson title and competed in June at the Miss Tennessee Scholarship pageant so the Soybean Festival qualifies title Townsend to compete a second time for the Miss Tennessee crown.

The Miss UT Martin Scholarship Pageant is in its 56th year, while the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival pageant crowned its 20th titleholder Thepageantisdividedintofivephasesofcompetition,includingprivateinterview,swimsuit,talent,eveningwearandon- stagequestions ThecontestantcrownedMissuTMartinreceives$1 ,500inscholarshipmoney,andMissTennesseesoybean Festival receives $1,500 if she is a UT Martin student or 9500 if she is not

Mayo is a double major in biology and geoscience as well as a member of the Skyhawk rifle team, and her platform is,,Return to Learn: A Concussion Awareness lnitiative " She has competed for almost four years in Miss Tennessee preliminaries before earning this opportunity to compete for the state crown Mayo plays the violin, but talent was not the most challenging part of the competition

"For me, the toughest part of the competition is swimsuit because I am plus-size, but I use that to influence other girls to let them know you can literally do anything if you just your set mind to it," she said Mayo's uT Martin ties run deep: Her grandfather is university Athletics Hall of Fame member Lee Mayo, a kicker for the UT Martin football team that won the 1g67 Tangerine Bowl championship

Townsend's platform is "Sing a Note Through - Music Building a Better You," and she said that her experience during the 201g Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant will help her next year on the Miss Tennessee staje Townsend sings and plays the guitar, but as with Mayo, talent isn't the toughest part of the "well, competition it's always been interview for me because I grew up with a speaking disability," she said "lt took me a while to kind of overcome that."

The Miss UT Martin court includes Rachael Friedrich, of Jackson, second runner-up, and Kailey Duffy, of Camden, first runner-up Miranda colegrove, of Lake Jackson, Texas, was the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival second runner-up, and Kara Smith, of Cordova, earned first runner-up and was also selected Miss Congeniality by the contestants Sable Estes, of Trenton, won the People's Choice Award The Banner . McKenzie, Tennessee . Tuesday, November 13,201g . www.mckenziebanner.com partlcip I'IHS Ag Teacher ates in Westleach

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Empty Bowls helps fill We Care's needs By KAREN CAMPBELL Press Reporter

On Saturday, from 11 a.m. to I p.m. visitors to the University of Tennessee's Student Life Center will have the opportunity to ad- dress hunger in Weakley County ... and walk away with an example of the art of caring. "The real story is David and his servant's hearl," wrote Betty Baker, director of We Care Ministries, in an email alerting the Press to the 15th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, spear- headed by David McBeth, professor of art at UTM. The event benefits the food bank located in Martin that serves the entire county. cool coNTRlBUTloNs Volunteers at we care in Martin herp show the "David is a great guy and breadth of the contribution by standing- in front of the freezer and walk-in cooler made has made such a difference for this ministry over these many years. He is a large part of the reason that our food bank has the equip- ment that we needed to grow into a food bank that this community should be proud to have available for the county," she noted. tery experience has made effort to grow as a result. silent auction of David Mc- A tour of the We Care fa- cilities on North Lindell in- cludes a stop at the wall of freezers and fridges that the nearly $75,000 the Empty Bowls annual soup and pot- THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018

EMPTY BOWLS, more than a decade away on Saturday. "Stuff tastes Fnolr Pecn r unearthed an opportunity better out of handmade pot- additions, the event is on to retum to the pottery tery," she adds, likening the track to raise approximately wheel. In tum, she has got- experience to the comforl of $25,000 and put them over ten caught up in the Empty "sleeping under a quilt that $100,000 raised in a decade Bowls enthusiasm. grandma's made." and a half of focusing on Throwing pots is "not David Belote, executive hunger. like riding a bicycle," she director of the Tennessee Victoria Falcon, who said of the alt that has her Soybean Festival, focuses chose to double-major as a making the trek from Me- orr the artistic contribution result of McBeth's inspira- dina twice a week to study as well when he describes tion in the ceramic studio, with McBeth. "Your body the efforts of his friend and will be traveling from her unlearns, and I had to starl "community servant" Mc- graduate studies at Tulane over. He's patient and laid Beth. "The results are gifts UniverSity to help oversee back and you can make a galore for all involved... the plans that she, other mess and flgure it out and beautifully crafted pottery, former students Miranda he's there. I can't brag on the giit ol lood for those in Rutan and Shara Brown, my experience enough." need, and the gift of com- and the McBeths have been She's been participating munity coming together to planning since realizing this in the event since 2016. share a meal." year's Empty Bowls woqld Her first contribution was For 45 years, the commu- be the 15th. 20 bowls, then 88 of the nity has supported We Care The Pittsburgh native 100 she did last year were Ministries as they have in says events like this one that good enough for the donors turn supported individuals supports the community is to take home. This year she facing emergency and lon- one'of the reasons she fell quit counting at 100 and ger-term need. Launched in in love with Martin, a place that was a few weeks ago. 1973 when the First United she describes as having the White says that many Methodist Church of Mar- "perfect little downtown." participants in the annual tin received a donation for The 2016 UTM gradu- experience are often un- $3,600 that ultimately pro- ate calls McBeth "one of aware of the breadth of vided transporlation and the most caring professors" the process that results in emergency assistance, the she's had points to his en- the functional but beauti- ministry became a nonprofit couragement to learrr from ful pieces of an. Clay is in 1987 and formally ecu- mistakes as significant for made with 50-pound sacks menical in 1990. Today, We her personal growth. of dry material, run through Care's outreach expands be- "I didn't think I would be a mill to compress it, then yond the familiar thrift store able to throw," Falcon said wedged. Next comes throw- and food bank to include of her first Empty Bowls ing it, drying it, then flip- budget counseling, and as- experience, referring to the ping it over and letting the sistance with rent. utilities, process of crafting pottery. bottom dry. After trimming, eye and dental care, school She threw 50 bowls. "They comes the bisque fire, glaz- supplies as well as toys and weren't perfect," she said, ing, another drying, and fi- gifts at Christmas. and added that she has now nally loading for a second In2017, the total number seen thousands of bowls or glaze flring. of families assisted reached produced for the experi- She explains that "it takes 4, 1 85 . The food bank alone ence. all day to fire that kiln." served 222,572 pounds of As for continuing to Someone has to be there food to more than 3,000 help make an event hap- every 30 minutes to check families. pen when she is hundreds that the fire hasn't gone out "We Care Ministries is of miles away and becom- and watch the flame. Load- not govemment-funded," ing invested in a new city ing "doesn't go fast because notes facility director Bak- and opportunities, Falcon you want as many in as pos- er, underscoring the value is clear. "We will always sible. It's \1ke aptzzle." of fundraisers like the an- make time for this because Managing that process nual Empty Bowls event. you make time for what's has consumed the McBeths' '.,'One hundred percent of all imporlant." calendars for the past sever- financial donations are used The impressive number al weeks and White, among to directly assist those who of bowls desired means many others, praises the come to our doors lor assis- Beth White of Medina is in- couple'S commitment to not tance." vesting a great deal of time only serving the community Empty Bowls can be as well. Originally from but promoting the arts. found on Facebook at just Huntingdon and a gradu- "It's not a bowl, it's https : //www.facebook.com/ ate of UTM with a master's a work of art," she says of martinemptybowls/ and on in home economics, her the many pieces that will Instagram @martinempty- return to the campus after be displayed and utilized bowls. THE WEAKLEY COTINTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Mayo and Townsend crowned pageant winners

AmandaMayo,a20-year- Mayo is a double ma- old junior from Lilburn, jor in biology and geosci- Ga., won the 2019 Miss ence as well as a member University of Tennessee at of the Skyhawk rifle team, Martin title during the com- and her platform is "Return bined Miss UT Martin-Miss to Learn: A Concussion Tennessee Soybean Festival Awareness Initiative." She Pageant held Sunday, Nov. has competed for almost ll, in the university's Rus- four years in Miss Tennes- sell Duncan Ballroom. The see preliminaries before pageant is co-sponsored by earning this opportunity the university and the City to compete for the state of Martin. crown. Mayo plays the vio- y,^l} PAGltlT TtTLEs.- flanda Mayo (teft) J The Miss Tennessee Soy- lin, but talent was not the bean Festival crown went most challenging part of the to Tera Townsend, 2l , an competition. audio engineering student "For me, the toughest at SAE Institute Nashville. paft of the competition Both titleholders now ad- is swimsuit because I am vance to the statewide Miss plus-size, but I use that to Tennessee Scholarship Pag- influence other girls to let eant next June at the Carl them know you can literally Perkins Civic Center in do anything if you just set PAGEANT, event. "It's been an amazrng Jackson. Townsend previ- your mind to she said. it," night," Cobb said after the ously held the 2018 Miss Mayo's UT Martin ties run Fnou PLcE r said. "It took event. "We had 13 Young Jackson title and competed deep: Her grandfather is me a while to kind of overcome that." ladies compete. That's the in June at the Miss Tennes- university Athletics Hall of most any preliminary in see Scholarship Pageant, so Fame member Lee Mayo, The Miss UT Martin the state of Tennessee has the Soybean Festival title. a kicker the Mar- court includes Rachael for UT had so far this year. We're qualifies Townsend to com- team that won Friedrich, of Jackson, sec- tin football excited to have two fabu- pete a second time for the the 1961 Tangerine Bowl ond runner-up, and Kailey Ious young ladies that have Miss Tennessee crown. championship. Duffy, of Camden, first runner-up. Miranda Co- just been crowned ... and I The Miss UT Martin Townsend's platform is legrove, think it's going to be a great Scholarship Pageant is in "SingaNote-Through of Lake Jackson, Texas, year." Cobb's work will its 56th year, while the Miss Music Building Better was the Miss Ten- a continue as she guides both Tennessee Soybean Festival You," and that nessee Soybean Festival she said her contestants through Miss Pageant crowned its 20th experience during the 2018 second runner-up, and Kara Smith, Tennessee Scholarship Pag- titleholder. The pageant is Miss Tennessee Scholar- of Cordova, eamed flrst runner-up eant preparations and also divided into five phases of ship Pageant will help her and was also selected accompanies Mayo and competition, including pri- next year on the Miss Ten- Miss Congeniality vate interview, swimsuit, nessee stage. Townsend by the contestants. Sable Estes, Trenton, next talent, evening wear and sings and plays the guitar, of won the Townsend to Jackson on-stage questions. The but as with Mayo, talent People's Choice Award. June during pageant week. contestant crowned Miss isn't the toughest part of Katrina Cobb, assistant The title of Miss Tennes- station manager Public see a yearlong UT Martin receives $1,500 the competition. "Well, it's for is full-time, governor's in scholarship money, and always been interview for Television Station WLJT, position as the is pageant Miss Tennessee Soybean me because I grew up with director and was official spokesperson for pleased with year's character education and as Festival receives $l,500 if a speaking disability," she this an ambassador for Tennes- she is a UT Martin student Snn PAGEANT, or $500 if she is not. see's Children's Miracle PLcE rz Network hospitals. For more information about the Miss UT Martin or Miss Tennessee Soy- bean Festival scholarship pageants, contact Cobb at [email protected], or call 731-881-7561. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2O18 E THE JACKSON SUN

UTM Music dePartment hosting UTM to showcase student artwork events

UT Martin Department of Music will hold three concerts, a music education lecture and "Woodwind Day" during the week of Nov. 11-17. Events are open to the public unless otherwise noted. A flute studio recital will be held at 3 p.m., Nov. 11, in the Blankenship Recital Hall of UT Martin s Fine Arts Building. The UT Martin piano ensemble will per- form at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 13, also in the Blankenship Recital Hall. The department will continue its "Meek Music" series with a live music contemporary art of up to enrolled in ahistory of and lunch concert at 12:15 p.m., Nov. 14, offer the winner a scholarship by Dr. Carol Eckert, pro- as a music course taught at the Paul Meek Library. There will be $4,ooo to attend UT Martin works focus on the col- i;;t of ait. These performances by both the LCD Wood- *ujot. The event will also feature a "identity" and will portray college theme of wind Trio and the Faculty Brass Quintet' leee research competition, a recital, like-instrument choirs, Guests are invited to bring their lunch ch"amber what "identity" means to each student' presentations and instrument repairs' and eat while enjoying the show. The exhibiiion will feature traditional The UT Martin chaPter of the Colle- and non-traditional art media such as Music gi'ate National Association for digital works, installation pieces and in- "MusicE- Education will continue its teractive exhibits. dlove" lecture series with a presenta- For more information, contact the tion at 7 p.m., Nov. 15, in the Band Re- Department of Visual and Theatre Arts room 136 of the hearsal Hall, located in at 731-881-74OO. Fine Arts Building. Dr. Angela Ammer-

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- By lasmine Adams I November 14, 2018 21 $:26 AM CST Updated November 15 at 1:46 PM

(KFVS) - Businesses are closing and some events are being canceled due to inclement weather coming in Wednesday night through Thursday.

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Dyersburg State Community College locations will operate on a delayed schedule Thursday, Nov. 15, beginning at 10 a.m. UT Martin centers at |ackson, Parsons and Somerville will be closed Thursday, Nov. 15 because of inclement weather. The UT Martin main campus is OPEN and operating on a regular schedule Thursday, Nov. 15. ALL classes and administrative offices are OPEN.

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UT Martin president honored at farewell reception

UT System President Joe DiPietro (center) is pictured with UI Martin Chancellor Keith Carver (left) and Crawtord Gallirnore, i tormer Ut goail 0f Irustees member, during a farewell reception in DiPietro's honor held Nov.14 on the UT Martin campus. (source' UT MartinJ

By lames tong I November 14,2018 at 4:35 PM CST - Updated November 14 at 4:35 PM

MARTIN, TN (KFVS) - President |oe DiPietro made a final official visit November 14 to the University of Tennessee at Martin, where they attended a campus reception in his and his wife's honor.

DiPietro served as the UT System's 25th president since fanuary 2011. He will retire from the position effective February 74, 2019. His last active day in office will be Nov. 21.

"Our greatest asset is our people, and our most beautiful asset is the quad. And so as our people - all 8,000 students, faculty, staff and alumni - are walking that quad, they will walk

past your plaque," said Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver. "You will always have a home here, and you will always be remembered fondly. God bless you, and we love you."

"lt didn't take me long to fall in love with this place; it happened right away," said DiPietro. "l want to thank you because you've always been in my corner. I've never had stronger support across the (UT) System than from here from the very beginning. If you think about my election to this office, which was about as narrow as you could get, the (UT) Martin trustees were right behind me." http ://www. kfvs 1 2. com

"I feel blessed by the fact that I came through with an 11- 10 vote, and somehow, by the grace "lt's been a real privilege of God, I got the iob," he added. been a privilege to serve you, and it's to have you work so hard that we've broken four or five or six system-wide records. If you look at enrollment, if you look at fundraising, if you look at retention rate, don't think you didn't pitch in to make that all happen," he continued.

Their was a dedication of a campus light pole in honor of the DiPietros and their service to the university. It will be located near Brehm Hall, which houses the animal science program, and affixed with a plaque that reads: "Lighting the path for future generations. Presented in honor of their leadership, friendship and volunteer spirit in advancing UT Martin and the success of its students. Joe and Deb DiPietro, Nov. 14, 2018."

The Board of Trustees has appointed Randy Boyd, a University of Tennessee, Knoxville alumnus and businessman, to serve as the System's interim president beginning Nov. 22. He will serve up to 24 months or until a new president is appointed following an external search.

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November 14,2018

ATTEND SUMMIT Several Obion front row) Preston Flatt from Black Oak County students recently- attended the Elementary, Alex Fowlkes from Lake Road WestStar Leadership Program's eighth Elementary, Kenneth Abbott and Keyera annual FutureStar Summit at the University Coffman, both from South Fulton Middle of Tennessee at Martin. The summit works School, and Gracelyn Jones from Black to show seventh- and eighth-grade students Oak; Jordan Jones, administrative assis- from West Tennessee the personal value of tant for the WestStar Leadership Program; an education and encourage them to attend (back row) Robi Maldonado and Huaxing college in the future. The students attend Huang, both from Ridgemont Elementary, the conference free of charge through the Isaiah Duren from Hillcrest Elementary, financial suppofi of WestStar alumni from Natalynn Gorney from Lake Road and each child's county of residence. Among Hailey Jones from Hillcrest. those who participated were (from left, HOMECOMING HAPPINESS Stu_ homecomin d the dents (fro-m. left) Bethany - Walsh of Obion, Department Arts' Chelsea Willis Greenfield of and Violet League ofS 201g Memphis recently Purden.of attended the included a and University of Tennessee at Martin's 15th booths, plus a zipline and petting zoo. annual Quad City prior to the university,s New vice chancellor chosen for student affairs at UTM Dr. Andy Lewter, cur- cal science from UT Martin dent leadership positions. rent dean of students at in ,994. Wednesday. November 14. 2018 Georgi He also holds a He will lead the UT Martin State master's degree in educa- Division of Studenr Alfairs. Univer ville. tion from the Universitv of which Ga., serves students at the w new South Carolina in Columbia marn campus vice chancellor and five edu_ for student and a doctor of education cational outreach affairs at the centers in University of from the University of Jackson. Parsons. Tennessee Ripley. at Martin, effec- Tennessee at Knoxvill-e. Selmer tive and Somerville^. Jan. 1,2019. He previously served Lewter will Lewter's appointment . rn several student affairs Marlin by his lbllows national a search positions from I 996-2013 who also and recommendation is by a at Maryville College in Marlin graduate, and their search committee to UT Maryville. Martin two sons: Andrew, 18, and Chancellor Keith "Retuming to campus in Mitchell, Carver. T. this role has been a dream The search commit- Lewter succeeds Dr. of mine since graduation tee was chaired bv Dr. Margaret Toston, who lfrom UT Martinj," Lewrer retired Todd Winters, dein of June 30. said. "I am excited about the UT Martin "Dr. Lewter College of has the expe- this opportunity to serve Agriculture rience and and Applied vision needed^ to the students ol UT Marrin Sctences. lead our Division of Student and look .,He forward to work- Affairs," Carver said. ing with the srudent affairs emerged as the top person staff to ensure student safe- trom an excellent candidate ty, promote student success UT Martin to showcase artwork an{ provide students with an amazing college experi- ence. 1-5 p.-. and before major Lewter has significant theatre and dance perfor- rmportanr role. l'm grateful experience in key student mances. to the search committee for affairs areas. including pro- The exhibit will include their hard work identifying gramming. student coun- both individual and collab- st uden t-centered cand id'ates seling and health, Greek orative works by students capable of moving this divi- life, campus recreation, enrolled in a history of con- sron to the next level." career services and assess- temporary arl course taught Lewter is a native of ment. As a UT Martin !y Ot. Carol Eckert. pro- Chapel Hill and received a student. he was active in fessor of ar1. These works bachelor's degree in politi- both Greek life and stu- focus on the theme of

The exhibition will fea_ ture traditional and non_ arl media such works, installa_ and interactive

Visual""f,?i, (73r)8 -Bach toBasitsl The University of Ten- Tennessee t WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14,2018 '& TFIE JACKSON SUN

UTM to showcase student artwork

The Univelsity of Tennessee at Mar_ tin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts will showcase student works in a contemporary art exhibit titled ,.Intro_ spective" from Nov. l3-Dec. l in the Fine Arts Building Art Gallery. ;il:;r

The exhibit will include both indivicl_ by students ntemporary arol Eckert, ks focus on the theme of "identity" and will portray what "identity" means to each studeni. The exhibition will feature traditibn_ al and non-traditional art media such as digital works, installation pieces and in_ teractive exhibits. For more information, contact the Department of Visual and Theatre Arts at737-887-7400.

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(ITM Presents 2018

professions. Latimer was honored with the 2018 Chancellor's quired for the Tennessee legislature to finance the construction g' which is named in his honor. The award-winners are pictured DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Local students Attend Leadership summitt ut (ITM Several Weakley County and eighth-grade students for the WestStar Leadership McHaney and Hobock attenc students attended the WestStar from West Tennessee the Program; Ryan Brear; Annette Martin Middle School. Barner Leadership Program's eighth- personal value ofan education Henry; Kaliyah McHaney; and Ethridge attend Sharor annual FutureStar Summit and encourage them to attend Anna Hobock; Precious School, and Ogg, Black anc on Oct. 4 at the University college in the future. The Barner; Wylie Ogg; (back Ballew attend Dresden Middlr of Tennessee at Martin. The students attend the conference row) Chase Black; Franklin School. For more informatior summit works to show seventh free of charge through the Pruitt; Christopher Harris; financial support of WestStar Chloe Ethridge; and Daniel about the Futurestar Summir alumni from each child's Ballew. Brear and Pruitt or the WestStar Leadershil county of residence. Pictured attend Greenfield Elementary Program, contact Jordar are (front row, l-r) Virginia School; Henry and Harris Jones, administrative assistanr Grimes, program coordinator attend Gleason School; and at 731-881-3298. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE o NOVEMBER 14,2018 Miss UTM, Miss Soybean Loculs Students In Piuno Duo MAMIN, Tenn., Oct. 30, ma and Larcom were named the 2OI8 - LOCAL STUDENTS state runners-up in the TMTA Festivul Queens Crowned COMPETE IN PIANO DUO - competition after performing University of Tennessee at Mar- Chopin's "Rondo in C Major," tin students Gian Garma (left), Frederic Rzewski's "Winnsboro a senior from Martin, and Grant Cotton Mill Blues" and Samuel Larcom, a sophomore from Barber's "Pas de deux." Larcom Union City, recently competed also entered as a duo in the Tennessee Mu- the MTNA solo sic Teachers Association state competition performing Wil- collegiate piano ensemble com- liam Bolcom's "The Serpent's petitions and the Tennessee pre- Kiss" and Franz Liszt's "Con- liminaries of the Music Teach- solation No. 3." Both students ers National Association Young are working toward Bachelor oI Artist piano competitions. Gar- Arts degrees in music.

UTM To Showcuse Student Artwork l{ovember L3-Decernber 7 The exhibition will feature MARIIN, Tenn. - The Uni- tion opening will be held from individual and collaborative vers at Madin 5-6:30 p.m., Nov. 13, also in the works by students enrolled in traditional and non-traditional Dep and The- gallery. a history of contemponry ffit art media such as digital works, - pieces and interac- atre se student Thd gallery is open to the course taught by Dr. Carol Eck- installation l-5 ert, professor ofart. These works tive exhibits. works in a contemporary art ex- -andpublic every day from P.m. hibit titled "Introspective" from before major theatre and focus on the theme of "identity" For more information, contact and Nov. l3-Dec. 1 in the Fine Arts dance performances. and will porhay what "identitY" the Deparhnent of Visual 7 -881 -7 400. Building Art Gallery. An exhibi- The exhibit will include both means to each student. Theatre Arts at 3l https : //www.thunderboltradio. com.,

DiPietro's Honored at UTM Reception

Posted on November 15 2018 byCharlesChoate in Local News

University of Tennessee President Dr Joe DiPietro, and his wife, Deb, made a final visit Wednesday to the campus of UT-Martin

A reception was held in their honor, with Dr DiPietro serving since

January ol 2011 , as the UT System's 25th president

DiPietro will retire from the position effective February 14th, with his last active day in office to be November 21st

During the reception, Dr Todd Winters, dean of the UT Martin College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, and university provost, Dr Phil Cavalier, presented DiPietro with the title of distinguished professor of animal science in the Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources

Chancellor Dr Keith Carver announced the dedication of a campus light pole in honor of the DiPietro's and their service to the university

UT President Dr Joe DiPietro (cente| is pictured with UT The dedicated light pole will be located near Brehm Hall, which Martin Chancellor Keith Carver (left) and Crawford Gallimore, houses the animal science program a former UT Board of Trustees member, during a farewell reception in DiPietro's honor (photo submitted)

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UT Martin student killed in crash

November 15,2O18by

A wreck on a road in Carroll County, Tennessee, claimed the life of a University of Tennessee Martin student Thursday morning, the university's newspaper repoits.

The Pacer. UTM's campus paper, reports (http://www.thepacer.net/utm-senior-killed-in-car-

KlmKMc) 24-year-old Megan Cox's car crashed on Highway 70 after sliding on the icy road. The car's rear end slid into oncoming traffic and was hit by another vehicle on the passenger side.

Cox was set to graduate this year, the paper reports. http : i/www. wenkwtpr. com

UT Martin Main CamPus OPen TodaY m NoVEMBER1s,2018AT5:56AM I PoSTEDBYSHANNONMCFARLIN

The UT Martin main campus is open and operating on a regular schedule today, Thursday, Nov. 15. All classes and administrative offices are open.

UT Martin centers at Jackson, Parsons, Ripley and Somerville remain closed Thursday, Nov. 15, because of inclement weather.

http : //www. wenkwtpr. corrtr DiPietro Honored At Farewell Reception At UT Martin m NoVEMBER 15,2018AT9:35AM I PoSTEDBYSHANNoN MCFARLIN

PHOTO : UT System President Joe DiPietro (center) is pictured with UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver (left) and Crawford Gallimore, a former UT Board of Trustees member, during a farewell reception in DiPietro's honor held Nov. 14 on the UT Martin campus.

MARTIN, Tenn. - University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro and his wife, Deb, made a final official visit Nov. 14 to the University of Tennessee at Martin, where they attended a campus reception in their honor. Dr. Joe DiPietro has served as the UT System's 25th president since January 2Ot! and will retire from the position effective Feb. 14, 2OI9.His last active day in office will be Nov. 21. http ://www.wenkwtPr' com'

During the reception, Dr. Todd Winters, dean of the UT Martin College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, and Dr. Phil Cavalier, university provost, presented DiPietro with the title of distinguished professor of animal science in the Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources. This is the first such title to be presented by UT Martin and acknowledges DiPietro's career as a veterinarian before he accepted the position as UT System president.

Dr. Keith Carver, UT Martin chancellor, then announced the dedication of a campus light pole in honor of the DiPietros and their service to the university. The dedicated light pole will be located near Brehm Hall, which houses the animal science program, and affixed with a plaque that reads, "Lighting the path for future generations. Presented in honor of their leadership, friendship and volunteer spirit in advancing UT Martin and the success of its students. Joe and Deb DiPietro, Nov. 14, 2018."

"Our greatest asset is our people, and our most beautiful asset is the quad. And so as our people - all 8,000 students, faculty, staff and alumni - are walking that quad, they will walk past your plaque," said Carver. "You will always have a home here, and you will always be remembered fondly. God bless you, and wd love you."

" lt didn't take me long to fall in love with this place; it happened right away," said DiPietro. "l want to thank you because you've always been in my corner. l've never had stronger support across the (UT)

System than f rom here f rom the very beginning. lf you think about my election to this off ice, which was about as narrow as you could get, the (UT) Martin trustees were right behind me.

"l feel blessed by the fact that I came through with an 11-10 vote, and somehow, by the grace of God, I got thejob. lt's been a privilege to serve you, and it's been a real privilege to have you work so hard that we've broken four or five or six system-wide records. lf you look at enrollment, if you look at fundraising, if you look at retention rate, don't think you didn't pitch in to make that all happen," he continued.

"Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for who you are and what you're aboufand for what you did to advance the University of Tennessee on my watch. lt's been a privilege to work with you and a great opportunity, a capstone career position that l've had the privilege to fill."

The UT Board ofTrustees has appointed Randy Boyd, a University ofTennessee, Knoxville alumnus and businessman, to serve as the UT System's interim president beginning Nov.22. Boyd will serve up to 24 months or until a new president is appointed following an external seirch.

For more information, contact the UT Martin Office of University Relations at737-881-7675. https : //www.thunderboltradio. comr

UT Martin student killed in Carroll County crash

).rsieC c| l.luvembcl 15 2C. A a') Steve James . Local News

A ur Martin student from Benton county was killed in a two-vehicle rhur"day "r""h morning in carroll county. WBBJ reports 24-yea=ord Megan cox of camden was kiiled in the crash on Highway 70 near Bruceton

According to the ur i/rartn student newspaper, The pacer, Mrss cox was a senior psychorogy major

A THP report states the rear of cox's vehicle turned into oncoming trafflc and was struck by a second vehicle in the passenger side The driver of the second vehicle was jnjured in the crash

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018 THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15,2018

CHANCELLOR SOLI DIFIES NEW I NTERNATIONAL PARTNERSH IP UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver and Amy Fenning, director of the Office of lnternational- Programs and lnternational Admissions, visited Myongji University in Seoul, South Korea, on Oct. l9 where Carver and university president Byong-Jin You signed a memorandum ofu isne a Mar Univ c Kim rnati I University; Dohjong Kim, university vice president; and Soung-ll Joo, dean of international affairs.

DIPIETRO HONoRED Board chairJohn compton - (left) presents Deb and Joe DiPietro with.a framed-portrait and framed resolution riaming Diiri'etro president em6ri- tus of the University of Tennessee. The University of Ten- said. 'More than a handful pus answered questions nessee Board of Trustees of our accomplishments are related to different tenure recently honored UT Presi- system records." policies and procedures. THE WEAKLEY dent Joe DiPietro for nearly Some of the accomplish- UT Knoxville and UT In- COUNTY PRESS eight years of leadership ments under DiPietro's stitute of Agriculture's and bestowed upon him the leadership are: policies and procedures status of president emeritus In 2Ol'1, research governing early applica- upon his retirement. achieved a record-high, tion for tenure before the "You led us through an system-wide $481 million sixth year ol the probation- THURSDA! NOYEMBER 15,2019 amazing transformation," in sponsored-program ex- ary period and enhanced Board Chair John Compton penditures. tenure-track review were said to DiPietro. The UT Foundation ex- postponed until the proce- DiPietro will retire from perienced a record fund- dures can be reviewed by UT on Nov. 2l after serv- raising year of more than their faculty senate. Other ing as president since Janu- $397 million given during carnpuses' policies and ary 2OIL 201'7 -2018 fiscal year. The procedures were approved DiPietro named "What this University record year of giving in- as presented. Also, after does to make Tennessee cluded the naming of two discussion, the committee better cannot be measured colleges of at the UT lnsti- approved campus proce- in graduation rates, fund- tute of Agriculture and UT dures for post-tenure track president ing increases or statistics," Chattanooga, which join review. The full board then DiPietro said. "It improves two other colleges named at approved all the post-ten- the Iives. the opportunities UT Knoxville since 2014. ure review procedures and and hope for future genera- The UT Institute of Ag- policies. emeritus tions each and every day. riculture and Institute for Trustees also ratified This is what really matters Public Service had more Compton's appointment and is what UT does bet- than 5 million contacts with of a Special Committee on ter than anyone else in this Tennesseans statewide. UT's Athletic Programs. state." More than 240 projects Former Trustee Char- ln reflecting on his time totaling more than 11.5 lie Anderson and current Ieading the University. million square feet were Trustees Kara Lawson and DiPietro said he learned the constructed or renovated Lang Wiseman will serve importance of having the across the system. Those on the committee. In 2016, qualities of a dove, a drag- projects refl ect investments an athletic committee was on and a diplomat. by the state of more than established by the Ten- "You have to be trusting, $727 million and more than nessee General Assembly. tough, an absolute truth- $1.25 billion by the Univer- The 2018 UT FOCUS.Act teller and thick skinned," he srty. eliminated the athletics said. "You also need to pos- Since a 25 percent budget committee. sess the skills and talents of cr;it in 2012 following the "I concluded some of the a counselor, a cheerleader, Great Recession, funding work of the former com- a mediator and a five-star has rebounded. Compared mittee was still needed, general all rolled into one." to 2013, UT's funding has especially with an entirely Of all that he accom- grown by almost $164 mil- new board," Compton said. plished during his tenure as lion, a 38 percent increase "I think this, personally, is president, DiPietro said he in fiscal year 2019. an important committee." was most proud of estab- Student enrollment has The special committee lishing a sustainable budget increased 2.6 percent from will work to assure that for the system that erased Fall 201 1 of 49,545 students the University athletic pro- a projected gap of $377' to Fall 2018 with 50,810. grams at UT Knoxville, million by 2025. DiPietro Six-year graduation rate UT Chattanooga rand UT established the Budget Ad- rose from 55.5 percent in Martin operate effectively visory Group in 2Ol4 to 201I to 59.6 percent in and in compliance with UT develop a two-year plan 2017. polices and NCAA rules. for self-imposed fiscal re- DiPietro called the Uni- The board also approved straints to increase revenue, versity of Tennessee a spe- extending the lease with the cut costs and establish bud- cial place. University Health System get parameters worked to "I will continue to be of the UT Medical Center keep tuition increases low proud of the University and from 2045 until 2099. The and to help. And it worked. watch you achieve even board previously approved He accomplished the sus- bolder successes, bigger a lease in 1999 for 50 years. tainable budget and elimi- partnerships and accom- UT Chief Financial Officer nating the projected budget plishqrents in the future," David Miller said the pre- gap while leading a record DiPietro said. "I'd expect vious lease terms required four years of low tuition nothing less of you. You will UT revisit the payments increases, including a zero educate, discover and con- from the hospital to UT percent tuition increase this nect even more and more after 20 years. The board year for UT Knoxville, UT and more, and be of even approved a method for Chattanooga and under- greater beneflt to the state's continuing lease payments graduates at UT Health Sci- citizens and beyond." for the next 30 years ofthe ence Center. During Friday morning's lease. The lease extension "It's always good to meeting of the Educa- also allows the Health Sys- leave an institution better tion, Research and Service tem board to make long- than you found it, and, in- Committee, provosts and range plans regarding the deed, that is the case," he chancellors of each cam- hospital campus. THE LAUDERDALE COUNry ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, NOVEMBER 15, 2018 Attending Summit

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Brown and Keston Jones, pictured with tocAt sTUDENTS, Jordan class, Ja'Keevin Jarrett, cabriyelle the WestStar ;;*i;;;r*, t"ti,-program coordinator for the WestStar Leadership Program, attended at Leadership Program's eighth-annual FutureStar S Martin. The summit works to show seventh and nts the sonal value of an education and encourage them to alumni from each child's'county conference free of charge through the fiiancial support of WestStar Brown and attend Halls Junior of residence. class and Jarrett aitend Ripley Middle School; and Jones WestStar Leadership Program, High School. For more information about the FutureStar Summit or the 7 -3298. .ontu.t Jordan Jones, administrative assistanL, al 31-BB.l

THURSDAY, NOVEMB I;R 15, 2018 M THE JACKSON SUN

events UTM to showcase UTM music The UT Martin chapter of th e Col- student artwork legiate National Association for Mu- The University of Tennessee r at Mar- sic Education will continue i1l:s "Mu- tin Department of Visual anr I Theatre sicEdLove" lecture series wi'tlh a pres- Arts will showcase student I vorks in a entation at 7 p.m., Nov. 15, i n the contemporary art exhibit tit led "ln- Band"Rehearsal Hall, locatec;l in room trospective" from Nov. 13-D ec. 1 in 136 of the Fine Arts Building ;. the Fine Arts Building Art Gi lllery. The department will host th e fourth- The gallery is open to the pr lblic annual "Woodwind Day" for both every day from 1-5 p.m. andi before high school and college mu:,;icians major theatre and dance pe rfor- from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov" 17, also mances. in the Band Rehearsal Hall. 15, 2018 THE PARI5 POST-INTTLI-IGENCER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER

UT MARTIN PHOTO Inman students are Futurestars Zamariyon Kendall (left) and Brice Donaldson, both students at lnman Middle School, attended the WestStar Leadership Program's eighth annual FutureStar Summit Oct.4 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The summit works to show seventh- and eighth-grade students from West Tennessee the value ofan education and encourages them to attend college in the future.

UTM HOMECOMING - Representing the UTM Dept. of Communications, (front row, from left) Freshman Eden Miller, ofo1 Camden, Sabrina Exum, (back r6w,row, from left) Callie Duhlap,Dunlap, Michael Shdne,Shane, Jeanie Nanney, q3d Dgpt. Chair Dr. Robert Nanney e^njoy p^r.e-game festivities prioi to the UTM homecoming game on Saturday, OcL 27 . The 1 5th annual "Quad City" included a record number of tents and booth6 as well as a zipline and a petting zoo. Ensemble to pertorm at aJTM The camden chronicle The University of Tennessee at Maftin Department of Music will bring. the internationally touring musical group Seksion tvtaloya io - campus Thursdav, November 15, 2018 Nov. l9,as the second performers in the Allison Nelson GuestArtist Series. . S.elqi-onfUaloya will perform at7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Build_ ing's-Blankenship Recital Hall. Tickets are g10 for adults, g5 for non-UTM students and free for UTM students with a valid student ID' Guestsmay purchase tickets online at utm.edu/musicevents or at the door before the performance. Seating is limited, so interestJ guests and students should reserye tickets prio. to the concert. Maloya, paris, based in France, performs maloya, a form of^Seksion music that originated on a French island off the eastern coast of Mad ce will p"r"ur_ sive and bobre"o-Uin" with lieunio_ li*"otheDepartmentorEngrisf Hff ij.:TrT:#rff Lt":lLH:; are co-sponsoring this event. Seksion Maloya will also give a guest lecture on maloya music at 2^ p.m.that afternoon, The lecture iJfree to the public and located in the Blankenship Recital Hall, as well. The Nelson performance series will continue lan. 14,2019, with a pe lecture by Khemia, a contemporary chamber en es the works of living composers in multime_ dia performances. For more information, e UTM Depart_ ment of Music at731-881-7402. "6rrtu.itt TO PERFORM - Seksion Maloya will perform at UTM on Nov. 19.

l'7esfs tar receives Leadersh i p Award The Tennessee Association for Community Leadership hon- ored UTM's WestStar Leader- ship Program with the 2018 Out- standing Leadership Program Award during its annual co-nfer- ence held Oct. 17^19 in Knox- ville. This is the firsr time West- Star has received this award, The WestStar Leadership pro- gram, established in 1989, is the oldest and largest regional lead- ership program in the state and currently boasts more than 800 alumni. Mayor Brett Lashlee and a number of other commu- nity leaders from Benton Coun- ty halg complered the program. The 2019 class, to be chos-en in December, will be the 30th in program history. WESTSTAR LEADERS - At UTM, (from teft) WestStar Coordinator Executive. Each year, approximately 30 Ylg,Tg. _g,tile_s, . Direitor Dr.' Chariey b;;t, ;; administrative assistant Jordan new WestStar class members Jones show ott-Wdstsliii eoi'd Outstanding Leadership Program Award. participate in sessions across West Tennessee to dis.cuss the challenges and successes of the regional not only teaches region - invaluable and ideas provide leadership skills and informa- to.improve pros- for stu- tion about our communities, perity of th l, the dents in gradesT-12. but it also provides a network WestTeach program was initiat- "Through my involvement of connections that I have been ed to provide leadership skills as a participant, alumnus and able to use time and time again." and networking opportunities to board member, I have seen the For more information on the area teachers. value of this program and the WestStar Leadership Program The WestStar Leadership benefit it has to rural West Ten- or the Tennessee Association for Program also hosts a Work- nessee," wrote Jake Bynum, a ing Women's Conference each 2013 WestStar graduate and cur-

7298. lThe Camden Cl,o!,ci9 Thursday, November 15, 2018 UTM establishes Allison Nelson Guest Artist Performance Series The LITM Departrnent of seven. She began performing groups fell to piano professbr Music introduced the Allison in public and on Australian ra- Dr. Elaine Harriss, who per- Nelson Guest Artist Series this dio at age 10. She later moved formed with Nelson for many semester to honor the career to the U.S. and studied piano at years, upon Nelson's retirement and legacy of Dr. Allison Nel- the Curtis Institute of Music in in 1989. Nelson now lives in son, professor emeritus of music Philadelphia, where she met her Jackson, and is married to Dr. and worldwide performer as a first husband Harry Neal. David Loebbaka, UTM profes- soloist and member of the Nel- Originally from Paris, Neal sor emeritus of physics. son and Neal piano duo, The se- was the son of William Fisher The next performance in ries will showcase high-profile Neal, a lawyer and politician the series will feature Seksion artists specializing in musical in Henry County. The couple Maloya, a Paris-based ensemble styles from around the world. performed more than 1J00 performing in the Maloya style "It is important for young concerts from 1950-68 during from Reunion, an African island people in particular to see and a world tour that included the off the eastern coast of Mada- experience the vast diversity of U.S., Canada, Switzerland, In- gascar. The concert will begin at music," said Karleen Stemisha, dia, Hong Kong, and Fiji, among 7:30 p.m.,Nov. 19, in the UTM a sponsor of the new series. "I others. When Neal died in 1968, Fine Arts Building's Blanken- was exposed to the fine arts as a and Nelson began a second ca- ship Recital Hall. child, and I feel that it has given reer as a professor at UTM the Tickets are $10 for general me the confidence to embrace following year. admission, $5 for students with things that arenew and different. While at UTM, Nelson helped ID from other schools, and free I see music as the universal lan- establish the Bachelor of Mu- for UTM students. Tickets are guage that can build the bridge sic in piano per{ormance and available online at utm.edu/Mu- that leads to understanding,and .founded the UTM piano en- sicEvents and at the door. Con- embracing other cultures."- semble. She also started the tact the Department of Music A native of Adelaide; Aus- University Trio alongside flutist at 731-88I-7402 for additional tralia, Nelson was recognized Robert Fleming and clarinetist information. as a child prodigy at the age of Gilbert Carp. Direction of these

UTM MUSIC HONOREE - The remarkable Dr. Allison Nelson, performing 'in UTM's Fulton Theatre circa 1978. r. http ://www. wenkwtpr. corn

UTM Senior Killed On lcy Road ffi NOVEMBER 16,2018AT9:03AM 3 POSTED BYSHANNoN t,4cFARLtN

Bruceton, Tenn.-A senior at the University of Tennessee at Martin ai"a in , ."r *reck caused by an 'rcy roadway.

Megan Cox, a 24year-old senior Psychology major at UTM and a commuter from Camden, was killed in the wreck Thursday morning.

Ms. Cox was reportedly driving on Hwy, 70 near Bruceton when her car began to slide on the ice, causing the rear end of the vehicle to turn into oncoming traffic. Her car was then hit on the passenger side by another car. The driver of that vehicle was injured.

According to The Pacer student newspaper at UT Martin, Ms. Cox was set to graduate this year

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2O,I 8 & T)4E JACKSON SUN

UTM to showcase student artwork The exhibition will feature tradition- al and non-traditional art media such The University of Tennessee at Mar- as digital works, and tin Department of Visual and Theatre installationpieces int6ractive exhibits. Arts will showcase sfudent works in a contemporary art exhibit titled "Intro- For more information, contact the Department of Visual and Theatre Arts spective" from Nov. 13-Dec. 1in the Fine Arts BuildingArt Gallery. An exhibition at73[-BB7-74OO. opening will be held from 5-6:30 p.m.,

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HCHS Student Jacob Pooler Attends UTM Fall Preview m NoVEMBER16,2o18AT7:09 PM I PoSTED BYSHANNoN MCFARLIN

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MARTIN, Tenn.- Jacob Pooler, at right, a student at Henry County High School, attended the University of Tennessee at Martin's Fall Preview Day on Nov. 10. This event offers prospective students the chance to learn about academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, housing and student life. lt also includes a walking tour of campus and opportunities for interactions with UT Martin students and faculty. Pooler is pictured with his father, Jason Pooler. For more information about UT Martin or to schedule a campus tour, visit utm.edu/advantage (http://utm.edu/advantage). SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17,2O1A g THE JACKSON SUN Crowns on Yeterans Day Meet Miss UT Martin, Amanda Mayo (left), of Lilburn, Georgia, Miss Soybean Festival and Tera Townsend, of Nashville, claimed Bud Grimes the Miss UT Martin UT Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival MARTIN - Amanda Mayo, a 20- titles, respectively, year-old junior from Lilburn, Georgia, during the combined won the 2019 Miss University of Ten- pageant Nov.11 at nessee at Martin title during the com- the University of bined Miss UT Martin-Miss Tennessee Tennessee at Martin. Soybean Festival Pageant held Sunday, SUBMITTED Nov. lJ., in the university's Russell Dun- can Ballroom. The pageant is cospon- sored by the university and the city of Martin. The Miss Tennessee Soybean Festi- valcrownwenttoTeraTbwnsend,2lan Townsend previously held the 2O18 The Miss UT Martin Scholarship audio engineering student at SAE Insti- Miss Jackson title and competed in Pageant is in its 56th year, while th-e tute Nashville. Both titleholders now JuneattheMissTennesseeScholarship Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival advance to the statewide Miss Tennes- Pageant, so the Soybean Festival title Pageant crowned its 2oth titleholder. see Scholarship Pageant next June at qualifies Townsend to compete a sec- the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson. ond time for the Miss Tennessee crown. See GROWNS, page 5A

for almost four years in is "Sing a Note - Through Tennessee Soybean Fes- as she guides both con- Crowns Miss Tennessee preli- Music Building a Better tival second runner-up, testants through Miss minaries before earning You," and she said that and Kara Smith, of Cor- Tennessee Scholarship Continued from Page 1A this opportunity to com- her experience during the dova, earned first runner- Pageant preparations pete for the state crown. 2O7B Miss Tennessee up and was also selected and also accompanies The pageant is divided Mayo plays the violin, but Scholarship Pageant will Miss Congeniality by the Mayo and Townsend to into five phases of com- she says talent was not help her next year cqr the contestants. Sable petition, Estes, Jackson next June during including pri- the most challenging part Miss Tennessee stage. of Trenton, won the Peo- pageant week. v;ite inteMew, swimsuit, of the competition. Townsend qings and ple's Choice Award. The title of Miss Ten- talent, evening wear and , 'Fdr me, the toughest plays the guitar,-tut as Katrina Cobb, assis- nessee is a full-time, orl:stage questions. The part of the competition is with Mayo, talent isn't the tant station manager for yearlong position as the "ccintbdtant erowned Mi'Ss swimsuit because I i.m toughest part of the com- Public Television Station governor's official UT Martin receives plus-size, but I use that to petition. "Well, it's al- WLJT, is pageant director spokesperson for charac- scholarship $f,sOO in influence other girls to let ways been interview for and was pleased with this ter education and as an money, andMiss Tennes- them know you can liter- me because I grew up year's event. "It's been an ambassador for Tennes- see Soybean Festival re- ally do anything if you with a speaking disabil- amazing night," Cobb see's Children s Miracle ceives $1,5OO if she is a just set your mind to it," ity," she said. "It took me a said after the event. "We Network hospitals. UT Martin student or she said. Mayo's UT Mar- while to kind of overcome had 13 young ladies com- For more information $5OO if she is not. tin ties run deep: Her that." pete. That's the most any about the Miss UT Martin Mayo is adouble major . grandfather is university The Miss UT Martin preliminaryin the state of or Miss Tennessee Soy- in biology geoscience and Athletics Hall of Fame court includes Rachael Tennessee has had so far bean Festival scholarship as well as member a of member Lee Mayo, a Friedrich, of Jackson, this year. We're excited to pageants, contact Cobb the Skyhawk team, rifle kicker for the UT Martin second runner-up, and have two fabulous young at [email protected], or call "Re- and her platform is football team that won Kailey Duffy, of Camden, ladies that have just been 737-881-7567. turn Learn: to A Concus- the 7967 Tangerine Bowl first runner-up. Miranda crowned ... and I think it's sion Awareness Initia- championship. Colegrove, of Lake Jack- going to be a great year." tive." She has competed Townsend's platform son, Texas, was the Miss Cobb's work will continue SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2O18 & THE JACKSON SUN

woman killed in Highway To crash after first snow Cassandra Stephenson woman, was traveling westbound on safety belt, died in the collision. Jackson Sun Highway 70 near Bruceton USA TODAY NETWORK - TENNESSEE at around The driver of the other vehicle, a ping, S9-year-old man, was injured. The man was not wearing a seat One woman was belt at killed in a two-vehi- iJ"j the time of the incident. cle crash Thursday morning on Highway Reach Cassandru Stephenson 7O in Carroll at County. A vehicle traveling eastbound struck [email protected] Megan Cox, or ot a 24-yearold Camden Cox's car. Cox, who was wearing her (731) 694-7261

will student works in a con- The exhibition UTM to showcase and student artwork temporary art exhibit ti- feature traditional tled "Introspective" from non-traditional art media such as digital works, in- The University of Ten- Nov. 13-Dec. 1in the Fine stallation and in- nessee at Martin Depart- Arts Building Art Gallery. Pieces teractive exhibits. ment of Visual and Thea- An exhibition opening tre Arts will be held from 5-6:3o For more information, will showcase DePartment p.m., Nov. 13, also in the contact the Theatre gallery. of Visual and The gallery is open to Arts at 731-881-7400. the public every day from 1-5 p.m. and before major theatre and dance perfor- mances.

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ATTEND SUMMIT Several Weakley County students attended the WestStar- Leadership Program's

the WestStar Leadership Program, contact Jordan Jones, the financial support of WestStar alumni from each administrative assistant at (73 l) 881-3298. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2018 8 THE JACKSON SUN

UTM to showcase student artwork

The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts will showcase student works in a contemporary art exhibit titled "Intro- spective" from Nov. 13-Dec. 1in the Fine Arts Building Art Gallery. An exhibition opening will be held from 5-6:3O p.m., Nov. 13, also in the gallery. The gallery is open to the public every dayfroml-5 p.m. and before majorthea- tre and dance performances. The exhibit will include both individ- ual and collaborative works by students enrolled in a history of contemporary art course taught by Dr. Carol Eckert, professor of art. These works focus on

the theme of "identity'' and will portray what "identity''means to each student. The exhibition will feature tradition- al and non-traditional art media such as digital works, installation pieces and in- teractive exhibits. For more information, contact the Department of Visual and Theatre Arts at 731-881-74OO. http s : //www. wp sdlocal 6. com;

Telethon of Stars raises more than $100K

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PADUCAH - Thank you to everyone who gave to this year's Paducah LionsMPSD Telethon of Stars! You raised more than $100,000.

The 62nd Telethon of Stars raised $t!2,545.80. The proceeds will help children and adults with special needs in the Local 6 area.

Many of you gave by attending the celebration concert with headlinergl&ynpnna-Ju-dd and the

announcementl, on-air during our first phone-a-thon

hour4, when we aired the celebration concert on Saturday and the Gospel

stars-gospeLeeleb_fatiAn-egneeft/ on Sunday, and other chances to call in - as well as other contributions from the community.

EasterSealsWest Kentucky,TLCSouthern lllinois,and Universityof Tennessee Martin lnfant Stimulation benefit from your donations. For more information about the people your donations help, click

Fore more about the Telethon of Stars,

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20,'2018 A THEJACKSON SUN

UTM holding ACT PreP courses

The University of Tennessee at Mar- UTM holiday closings tinwillhost anACT success tactics train- ing session from 8 a.m.-noon; Dec. ! on The University of Tennessee at Mar- the main campus. The registration fee is tin will not hold classes Nov. 21-23 in ob- $45 per student. The test-prep session servance of the Thanksgiving holiday. will offer quick tips to improve student Administrative offices closed willbe Nov. scores on each ofthe fourtest sections. It 22-23. This applies to the main campus will also focus on time-saving strategies as well as to the five educational out- and study habits as well as provide guid- reach centers in Jackson, Parsons, Rip- ance for answering questions more effi- ley, Selmer and Somerville. Classes will cierrtly. Participants will need to bring a resume and administrative offices will pencil and paper. Alex Beene, UT Martin open on a normal operating schedule adjunct instructor, will teach the course. Nov. 26. For more information, contact In five years, Beene has mentored more thanI,OOO students who have received a the UT Martin Office of University Rela- combined total of $4.2 million in schol- tions at 737-887-76\5. arships and financial aid. UT Martin will hold additional sessions from 8 a.m.- noon, Feb. 2, March 2 and APril 8,2OI9. For more information or to register, visit utm.edu/actprep. For assistance, con- tact the UT Martin Office of Educational Outre ach at 7 3I- 887-7 O82. TIIE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018

EMPTY BOWLS RAISES OVER $ I2K than 30 Pots of -.MoresouP eers filled ls at Satur forWe Care bank. Plans are to collect reciPes from the donors and create a commemorative cool<- book for the I 5th annual event. ln recognition of the fundraiser's anniversarY, UTM's David McBeth set and exceeded the goal of students and alumni helPing throw 1,500 bowls. Satur- dav a continuous stream of ddnors through the Student Life Center ensured that those efforts were re- warded as rePorts indicate the souP and PotterY experience netted more than $ 12,000. Shown here are some of the volunteers who made the daY Possible: (standing from left) Beth White, Clare Wall, David McBeth; (seated) Victoria Falcon and Miranda Rutan. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018

We all have that someone food to more than 3,000 on the list that is hard to buy families. for. Instead of feeling the NIPTYBOMS "We Care Ministries is stress. choose a unique item not govemment-funded," that will also make a contri- the bov,l se*es as a visibta notes facility director Baker, bution back to the commu- reninder that par.tple go to underscoring the value of nlty. bed hungrl' eadt night. fundraisers like the annual For a gift that shows a Supponing Our i.ocirl Anjsls.,. Empty Bowls event. "One sense of caring and compas- hundred percent of all finan- sion and also gives back, This'-Emptv Bowl" Civen Ti: you cial donations are used to di- give the gift of an Empty Is l'itling The Needs Of Someote Less Fortuna ity rectly assist those who come Bowl. This gift will be a it ls 'Ihrown pottery A Picce Of Wheel ts1- Artist David Mcbclh to our doors for assistance." treasured piece of art for the And Utm Srudenr.s To purchase bowl recipient and food for some- a All Proeeeds Go To We Care Ministries throughout the year one in need. for any So'llhat No One In Our L.ommunity Erer Goes Hungr.y. special occasion, call or visit Empty Bowls is an inter- WeCare on North Lindell national grassroots effort Project for in to the last 15 years, to fund their food bank. Martin. fight hunger and was cre- with 100 percent of the mon- We Care's outreach ex- Empty Bowls can be ated by The Imagine Render ey from the sale of the bowls pands beyond the familiar found on Facebook at Group. The basic premise going to the WeCare Food thrift store and food bank https ://www.facebook.com/ is simple: Potters and other Bank. to include budget counsel- martinemptybowls/ and on craftspeople, educators and WeCare Ministries, a be- ing, and assistance with rent, Instagram @martinempty- others work with the com- nevolent organization who utilities, eye and dental care, bowls. munity to create handcrafted helps those in need with school supplies as well as For a gift that is handcraft- bowls. rent/utility assistance and toys and gifts at Christmas. ed with love by local potters The Martin and Univer- food, has a walk in-freezer In 2011 the total , number and other craftspeople, a gift sity of Tennessee at Marlin and cooler as a result of this of families assisted reached that shows a sense of caring communities have been in- project as well as funds over 4, 185. The food bank alone and compassion for others, volved in the Empty Bowls the years that have assisted served 222,572 pounds of give an Empty Bowl.

ABOUT THE LEAGUE OF STRIVING ARTISTS - The League of Striving Artists is the student art organization at The University of Tennessee at Martin. LSA actively works on campus and- in the community to promo-te the devel- oPfnent of art enthusiasts and a-rtists through academics, community, service learning, and leadership. The League of Striving Artists also works to foster an appreciation for art within the community through art related commuiity service projects. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 20 18

UTM senior Megan Cox killed UTM in weather-related accident closed A senior at the Universi- ty of Tennessee a[ Maftin for holidays died Thursday when her car slid out of control on The University of Tennes- icy roads. see at Martin will not hold classes Nov. 2l-23 in obser- According to the Ten- cellor Keith nessee patrol, Carver said in a vance of the Thanksgiving Highway statement to the university. Megan Cox, 24, holiday. Administrariie oll of Cam- Visitation and funeial den was fices will be closed Nov. 22- westbound on services for Cox were held 23. This applies ro rhe main Highway 70 near Bruce- Sunday. campus as well as ton when her sports utility The to the five UTM Student Gov- educational outreach vehicle, a Suzuki Grand ernment association centers Vitara, was in Jackson. Parsons. Ripley, began to skid and scheduled to hold the rear end a candle- Selmer and Somerville. slid into the light vigil in Cox's memory opposing Classes will resume and traffic lane. Monday night. William Foster Jr., 59, administrative offices will The university's official open_on a normal of Hollow Rock, who was MEGAN COX policy opera{ing on inclement weather schedule Nov.26. pick_ explains how and when According stu- For more information, pas- to UTM's stu- dents. laculty and sraff will dent newspaper, contact the UT Martin Of- car. The Pacer, be notified about weather Cox was killed and Fos- Cox was rnajoring psy- fice of University Relations in closings. but provides no in- ter was injured in the chology commuted at131-881-1615. col- and formation about how such lision. each.day to Maltin. decisions are reached.

Santa's Village celebrates 34 years

Santa Claus is coming to Martin, and Craft booths for your Christmas shopping whether you're on the Naughty or Nice needs. Iist, young or old, everyone's invited. The purpose ofthe event is to provide an Santa will make his annual appearance inside winter wonderland. which will also during the 34th annual Santa's Viiage cel- help meet the needs of the less fortunate in ebration, Dec. 6 & lth 6-9 p.m., eighth the area. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., ninth l-5 p.m., in the Ned Admission to the annual event is free, but McWherter Agricultural Complex on the patrons are encouraged to bring a donation main campus of the University of Tennes- ofnonperishable food and/or toys, worth at see at Martin. least $5.00, to benefit local residents. Walk through a winter wonderland, Co-sponsors for the event are the'City of meet animals at Hooker Farms petting Martin and UT Marlin.. zoo, view the MTD model train and ride For more infomation contact Martin Pope's amusement rides. There will be live Parks and Recreation at 587-6784, on entertainment and come visit our Art's & Facebook or at www.citvofmartin.net.

The 34th annual Santa's Village begins Dec. 6 at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex on the main campuiof tfre University of Tennessee at Martin Humboldt Chronicle, Tuesday, November 20, 2Ojg

RISINGSTAR SUMMIT - Two Gibson County students SGC STUDENTS ATTEND RISINGSTAR SUMMIT Two were selected to attend the WestStar Leadership Program's - 2018 RisingStar Youth Leadership Summit, held November 9 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. RisingStar is one of two WestStar youth programs designed to build leadership skills and personal confidence for students in West Tennessee. Dr. Charley Deal (far left), WestStar executive director spent time with Claire Piercey (front) and Sara Fawcett, both students at South Gibson County High School.

,The Banner o McKenzie, Tennessee . Tuesday, November 20,2018. www,mckenziebanner,com

Local Students Attend Risingstar Summit MARTIN (November 16) Four Carroll County students- were selected to attend the WestStar Leadership Program's 2018 RisingStar Youth Leader- ship Summit, held Nov. 9 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. RisingStar is one of two Weststar youth programs designed to build leadership skills and personal confidence for students in West Tennessee. Pictured with Dr. Charley Deal (far left), WestStar executive di- rector, are (L to R) Tyler Spivey, Macey Ognibene, Molly Sturgis and Fayton Connell. Ognibene and Spivey are students at McK- enzie High School, and Sturgis and Connetrl attend Huntingdon High School. For more information on the WestStar Leadership Program or RisingStar, contact Virginia Grimes, program coordinator, at 731-881-7298. The Banner . McKenzie, Tennessee . Tuesday, November 20,2018. www.mckenziebanner.com

BRUCETON (November 15) A Benton County woman was- killed in a two vehicle accident shortly trefore B:30 a.m. last Benton Thursday morning on Hwy 70 ...From Front Page near Bruceton.

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Megan Cox to the wreck scene. Cox was a Psychology major Benton [ounty at UTM and was set to graduate this year. Woman Killed in, Weather-Related; Accident TnBuroN Gezsrre

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

LOCAL STUDENTS ATTEND LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AT UT MARTIN _ Sev- eral Gibson County students recently attended the WestStar Leadership program's http : //www.wenkwtPr. com

UTM Hosts Third Annual Special Needs Prom M NoVEMBER21,2018AT8:44AM I POSTEDBYSHANNONMCFARLIN

PHOTO: UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver (foreground) and staff member Stephanie Sellers (black dress, center) were among several university faculty and staff members who attended the third-annual Special Needs Prom hosted Nov. 17 by the UT Martin Non-Traditional Student Association. http ://www.wenkwtPr. corn'

MARTIN, Tenn. - High school students from special needs classrooms across the regtbn attendetlthe - third-annual Special Needs Prom hosted Nov. 17 by the University of Tennessee at Martin's Non- Traditional Student Organization. This event began as a way to reach out to the local community and has become an afternoon area students look forward to year after year.

"We continue to host this event because of the effect it has not only on the special needs high school students but on UTM as a whole," said Julie Durham, president of NTSA. "lt breaks the boundaries. We are no longer Greek or educational students or special interest groups, but we're one group."

Special Needs Prom is specially organized to provide a comfortable atmosphere for students with mobility, vision, sensory or other special needs to enjoy time with their friends and family as well as students from surround ing counties.

Missy Gammons, a nurse at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, brought her son, Tobey, for his first prom this year. "He's an outgoing kid, but he enjoys being in smaller groups rather than at a larger school. He's active in Special Olympics, and this is a group he is familiar with. lt gives him an opportunity to come out and have fun," she said. Tobey is a freshman at Obion County Central High School.

ln addition to invited students, many members of the UT Martin community participated in the event as well. Almost 30 brothers from the UT Martin chapter of Kappa Alpha Order attended the dance in suits and ties to greet guests, serve food and assist however needed.

"We thought it would be a good thing to get out and help the kids," said Parker Brown, a sophomore fraternity member from Linden. "We like helping others feel better about themselves. At the end of the day, if we can put a smile on their faces, then we've done our duty as KAs," added Zack Williams, a senior fraternity member from Union City.

Many other university organizations supported the event as well, and Styles on Broadway Salon and Spa in Martin provided free hair and makeup services for guests prior to the event. This is the third year the salon has donated time and services to assist prom participants.

For more information on Special Needs Prom and plans for future events, tontact Durham at 615-997 - 5930 or [email protected]. THE \ilEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018

'The Hawk'wins three awards

WUTM 90.3 FM "The and Natalie King, Jordan submitted each spring and Hawk," the student-run Taylor and John Thornton judged in the fall ofthe fol- campus radio station at the collectively submitted their lowing year. Students can University of Tennessee at program "The Bench" for submit work in up to six Marrin. won first place in the sportscast category. categories. and UT Martin two categories and third King is a 2017 UT Marlin students placed in half the place in one category dur- graduate from Paducah, available competitions. ing the Collegiare Broad- Ky.; Taylor is a sophomore WUTM has won more casters Inc. annual confer- from Medon, and Thornton than 240 awards from state, ence held Oct. 25-21 in is a junior from Atoka. regional, national and inter- Seattle. Wash. King, Taylor and Thorn- national competitions since Station staff members ton also worked with Ash- 2005. The station currently won first place for both ley Shores, a2018 graduate holds the title of "Best Col- best news reporting audio from Lebanon, to submit lege Radio Station in the and best sportscast audio. their "UTM versus Ole South" through the South- Shane Wofford, a senior Miss" football broadcast, east Journalism Conference from Trenton, submitted which won third place in and is an eight-time plati- his news report "Homicide the best sports play-by-play num-rated station by the In- Suspect at Large" for the category. tercollegiate Broadcasting news repolttng category; Competition entries are System.

CLASSROOM DEDICATED - The University of Tennessee at Martin dedicated

before returning to UT Martin, where he stayed until his retirement in 2002. Pictured during the on are (l-r) Dr. Chris of Ac- counting, Fi ics, and Political Scienc shville attorney, fo udent and major scho ean of the College of Business and Global Affairs; and Dr. Keith Carver; UT Martin chancellor. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018 THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS Serving the hungry... and much more

We Care The numbers at We Care growing enterprise became reshaped. Ministries are notable. In a nonprofit in 1987 and for- "She made me rethink 2017, Christmas gifts came mally ecumenical in 1990. what we do," Baker said to 321 families. 555 chil- We Care now offers 10 pro- of We Care's food pantry. dren and youth and 128 grams that are in parl sup- As a result, the premade senior adults as a result ported by the thrift store as food bags are customized of the nonprofit's efforls; well as donations. to be kid-friendly when 103 families received di- Baker's advocacy efforts needed. They also gather saster assistance; more on behalf of the people she information so that they than 300 children received serves is passionate. She know il someone is living school supplies; and 3,129 says she longs to share cau- in a motel or in a tent and families benefited from the tionary tales of those she is therefore less likely to food bank's distribution of has counseled who found have items like can open- 222 .57 2 pou nds of food . themselves caught in a debt ers. Senior citizens are But the numbers tell only cycle as a result of short- more likely to receive mi- parl of the story. When the term, high-interest loans. crowaveable or easy-to- doors of We Care are open She has pled on behalf of prepare rtems. on North Lindell in Marrin, individuals who desperately As for the little girl who seven denominations of want to be debt-free but are eventually lost both par- churches, ministry groups, being pushed further and ents to drugs, she returned the University of Tennessee further behind by penalties for a shorl visit years later at Martin, local businesses, and overdrafts. with a child of her own. civic organizations and the She is clearly moved Thanking Baker and her United Way of West Ten- when she shares what hap- family, the young mother nessee are meeting needs in pened to the 5-year-old she declared, "My child will Weakley County. once ensured had a way to never live what I lived." Cur"rent director Betty church each Sunday and a As long as those situa- Baker began as a volun- meal. That little girl always tions do exist, as long as teer in 1988. Now in her asked for takeaway so that Betty Baker is at the helm, 30th year with the program, she could "feed my daddy." and as long as Weakley she is an acknowledged Baker and her family soon Countians are made aware, "straight talking" believer discovered the father had food, clothes and assis- in the power of what faith a drug problem and the tance will be provided. and a committed commu- mother was no longer in the "This community is nity can do. horne. After years ol doing great in how they suppoft Birthed as a ministry her best to meet the needs us," Baker concluded. of First United Method- of the young girl, Baker's "They always rise to meet ist Church in Maftin. the ministry to the hungry was the need." THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21,2018

CUTTING A RUG UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver (foreground) and staff member Stephanie Sellers- (black dress, center) were.among s_everal university faculty and staff members who attended the third-annual Special Nee ls Prom hosted Nov. l7 by the UT Martin Non-Traditional Student Association.

Third annual Special Needs Prom draws students from throughout region

High school students to enjoy time with therr "We thought it would from special needs class- friends and family as well be a good thing to get out rooms across the region as students from surround- and help the kids," said attended the third-an- ing counties. Parker Brown, a sopho- nual Special Needs Prom Missy Gammons, a more fraternity member hosted Nov. 17 by the nurse at West Tennes- from Linden. "We like University of Tennessee see Healthcare Volun- helping others feel bet- at Martin's Non-Tradi- teer Hospital in Martin, ter about themselves. At tional Student Organiza- brought her son, Tobey, the end of the day, if we tion. This event began as for his first prom this year. can put a smile on their a way to reach out to the "He's an outgoing kid, but faces, then we've done local community and has he enjoys being in small- our duty as KAs," added become an afternoon area er groups rather than at a Zack Williams, a senior students look forward to larger school. He's active fraternity member from year after year. in Special Olympics, and Union City. "We continue to host this is a group he is fa- Many other univer- this event because of the miliar with. It gives him sity organizations sup- effect it has not only on the an opportunity to come ported the event as well, special needs high school out and have fun," she and Styles on Broadway students but on UTM as said. Tobey is a freshman Salon and Spa in Mar- a whole," said Julie Dur- at Obion County Central tin provided free hair ham, president of NTSA. High School. and makeup services for "lt breaks the boundaries. In addition to invited guests prior to the event. We are no longer Greek students, many members This is the third year the or educational students of the UT Martin com- salon has donated time or special interest groups, munity participated in the and services to assist but we're one group." event as well. Almost 30 prom participants. Special Needs Prom brothers from the UT Mar- For more informa- is specially organized to tin chapter of Kappa Alpha tion on Special Needs provide a comfortable Order attended the dance Prom and plans for future atmosphere for students in suits and ties to greet events, contact Durham with mobility, vision, sen- guests, serve food and as- at 615-991-5930 or jula- sory or other special needs sist however needed. [email protected]. TIIE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018

LAST VISIT UT System PresidentJoe DiPietro (center) is pictrllercl with UT Martin Chancellor Keith- Carver (left) and Crawford Gallimore, a former UT Board of Trustees member: during a farewell'reception in DiPietro's honor held Nov. l4 on the UT Martin campus. DiPietro pays finalvisitto UTM University of Tennessee animal science program, how, by the grace of God, President Joe DiPietro and and affixed with a plaque his wife, Deb, made a final that reads, "Lighting the official visit last week to path for future generations. the University of Tennes- Presented in honor of their see at Martin, where they and or attended a campus recep- tion in their honor. Dr. Joe "i,i; ;*, DiPietro has served as the Joe at UT System's 25th president and Deb DiPietro, Nov. 14, fundraising, if you look at since January 2011 and will 2018." retention rate, don't think retire from the position ef- fective Feb. 14, 2019. His last active day in office will be Nov. 21. During the reception, Dr. Todd Winters, dean of the UT Martin College of Ag- riculture and Applied Sci- ences, and Dr. Phil Cava- lier, university provost, presented DiPietro with the always be remembered a privilege to work with title of distinguished profes- fondly. God bless you, and you and a great oppor- sor of animal science in the we love you." tunity, a capStone career Department of Agriculture, "It didn't take me long to position that I've had the Geosciences and Natural this place; Resources. This is the first ht away," of Trust- such title to be presented by I want to d RandY UT Martin and acknowl- thank you because you've edges DiPietro's career as always been in my corner. a veterinarian before he ac- I've never had stronger cepted the position as UT System president. Dr. Keith Carver, UT Martin chancellor, then an- nounced the dedication of a campus light pole in honor as narrow as you could get, pointed following an ex- of the DiPietros and their service to the university. The dedicated light po-le will be located near Brehm Hall, which houses the THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018 Lunch & Learn to be held l{ov. 29 The date for the last Lunch &Leam of the year has been changed to Nov. 29. Dr. Clinton Smith, asso- of special University and direc- tor of Area 7 Upper West Tennessee Special Olympics, will be the guest speaker. Dr. Smith has taught in the UTM Department of Educational Studies since 2Ol2 arrd focuses on teach- ing future educators how to instruct children with various DR. CLINTON SMITH kinds of special needs. He Olympics. was also one of five higher education faculty members He has helped raise almost statewide to win the 2018 $65,000 for the organization Harold Love Outstanding through events such as the Polar Community Service Award, Plunge, Over the Edge rappelling challenge The mission of the Area and the 7 Upper West Tennessee Uniry 5K race, as well as through grants and partner- ships with other area orga- nizations. The lunch will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at with intellectual disabilities. the Northwest Tennessee Development District con- ference room and catered by Secondhand Smoke BBQ and Catering. The cosr is $10 per person, which cov- THE JACKSON SUN ers lunch. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21,2O1A R AIIpaid members ear free, but are asked to RSVp to arrive at a headcount for community. food. RSVP wcyoungprofess UTM holiday closings As director, Smith orga- to nizes events and activities [email protected] by Nov. for special needs students in 27. You can pay through The University of Ten- PayPal www.paypal.me/ his ser.yice area and raises at nessee at Martin will not weakleychamber. lunds to support Special hold classes Nov. 21-23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Administrative offices will be closed Nov. 22-23. This applies to the main campus as well as to the five educational outreach centers in Jackson, Par- sons, Ripley, Selmer and Somerville. Classes will resume and administra- tive offices will open on a normal operating sched- ule Nov. 26" For more in- formation, contact the UT Martin Office of Univer- sity Relations at 731-881- 7675. UT president, wifu honored during visit to UT Martin Wednesdav. November 21. 20lg University of Tennessee and alumni - are walking you look at retention rate, President Joe DiPietro and that quad, they will walk don't think you didn't pitch his wife, Deb, made a final past your plaque," Carver in to make that all happen," official visit last week to the said. "You will always have he continued. University of Tennessee at a home here, and you will "Thank you so much Martin, where they attend- always be remembered from the bottom of our ed a campus reception in fondly. God bless you, and hearts for who you are and their honor. we love you." what you're about and for Dr. Joe DiPietro has "It didn't take me long to what you did to advance served as the UT System's fall in love with this place; the University of Tennessee 25th president since January it happened right away," on my watch. It's been a 20ll and will retire from DiPietro said. "I want to privilege to work with you the position effective Feb. thank you because you've and a great opportunity, a 14, 2019. Today is his last always been in my cor- capstone career position active day in office. ner. I've never had stron- that I've had the privilege During the recepl ion . ger suppoft across the (UT) to fill." Dr. Todd Winters, dean of System than from here The UTBoard of Trustees the UT Marlin College of from the very beginning. has appointed Randy Boyd, Agriculture and Applied If you think about my elec- a University of Tennessee Sciences, and Dr. Phil tion to this office, which at Knoxville alumnus and Cavalier, university provost, was about as narrow as you businessman, to serve as the presented DiPietro with the could get, the (UT) Martin UT System's interim presi- title of distinguished profes- trustees were right behind dent beginning Thursday. sor of animal science in the me.... Boyd will serve up to 24 Department of Agriculture, "I fpel blessed by the fact months or until a new pres- Geosciences and Natural that I came through with ident is appointed follow- Resources. This is the first an' ll-10 vole and, some- ing an external search. such title to be presented by how, by the grace of Gqd, UT Martin and acknowl- I got the job. It's been a edges DiPietro's career as privilege to serve you, and a veterinarian before he it's been a real privilege to accepted the position as UT have you work so hard that System president. we've broken four or five Dr. Keith Carver, UT or six system-wide records. Martin chancellor, then If you look at enrollment, if announced the dedication you look at fundraising, if of a campus light pole in honor of the DiPietros and their service to the univer- sity. The dedicated lighr UT Martin faculty member pole will be located near Brehm Hall, which houses the animal science pro- releases new Civil War book gram, and affixed with a Dr. Timothy Smith, a fun books I've ever written. plaque that reads, "Lighting Perish." His awards include lecturer in the University not only because such the path for future genera- it is the Mississippi Institute of of Tennessee at Martin a neglected topic, tions. Presented honor but also Arls and Letters' nonfiction in Department of History and because leadership, it allowed me to book award, the Fletcher of their friend- Philosophy, released his ship and volunteer spirit in Pratt Award, the Mclemore newest book. "The Real Prize, the Richard B. advancing UT Martin and Horse Soldiers; Benjamin the success its students. Harwell Award and the of Grierson's ' Epic 1863 Joe and Deb DiPietro, Tennessee History Book Nov. Civil War Raid Through the book, t4.2018." so that made ir Award, among others. Mississippi," in October. doubly furi to research and "Our greatest asset is Smith is also the recipient "The Real Horse write, and convinced our people, and our most I'm ol the 2009-10 UT Martin Soldiers" is a modern, aca- this made it a better book. beautiful asset is the quad. Online Teacher of the Year demic study of one of the An intimate knowledge And so as our people all Award. He holds both - most well-known Civil War of the subject and, in this bachelor's master's 8 000 students, faculty, staff and efforts conducted by Union case, geography and terraln degrees from the University cavalry general Benjamin are especially important to of Memphis, as well as a Grierson that discusses the writing history." doctorate from Mississippi horse soldiers'raid on the Smith has written, edited State University. Confederacy. and co-edited 18 books, Smith is currently work- Published by Savas including the award-win- ing on a book about the Beatie publishing compa- ning titles "Champion May 19 and 22 Vicksburg ny, Smith's book is the first Hill: Decisive Battle for assaults. deeply researched study on Vicksburg," "Corinth 1862: For more information, the topic in six years. Siege, Baftle Occupation" contact Smith at tims@utm. "This was one of the most and "Shiloh: Conquer or edu. Wednesday, November 2l ,2018 The Messenger ACT success training scheduled The University of Ten- The registration fee is For more information or nessee at Martin will host $45 per student. to register, visit utm.edu/ an ACT success tactics UT Martin will hold actprep. For assistance, con- training session from 8 a.m. additional sessions from 8 tact the UT Martin Office to noon Dec. I on the main a.m. to noon Feb. 2,March of Educational Outreach at campus. 2 and April 8,2019. (731) 881-7082. Holiday Art Bazaar set at UfM The University of Ten- how to become a "supporr ist development through neSsee at Martin's League the Arts" contributor, visit academics, service of Striving Artists learn- will host utm.edu/starts or contact ing. community service the fifth annual Holiday Art the UT Martin Deparrment projects and leadership Bazaar Dec. 6-8 in thd Fine o1'Visual and Theatre Arts both on campus and in th-e ar (131) 881-7400. community. The League of Striving The art gallery is in room Artists is an organizal.ion 2Ol of the UT Marrin Fine lor UT Martin art students Afis Building, located at who strive to promote an l6 Mount Pelia Road in appreciation for art and art- Marlin.

p_lays items handcrafted by The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, November 21 , 2018 Page 3 Fzznz-,31 UT Martin students, faculty and alumni. These items, which include holiday cards. parnttngs. scaryes, ceram_ ,i *u ics. glass ornaments and more, will be available for purchase during the event. Guests may purchase items with cash, check or charge to support local artists. "Support the Arts" con- tributors will have, early access to an exclusive open- rng reception from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 6. For information on

Six from county attend WestStar Summit Six Lauderdale County students were selected to attend the WestStar Leadership Program's 2018 RisingStar Youth Leadership Summit, held Nov. 9 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. RisingStar is one of two WestStar youth programs designed to build leadership skills and personalconfidence for students in West Tennessee. Pictured are, from left, front row, Mon-El Ellis, Cassie Lewis, Joseph Meeks; back row, Dr. Gharley Deal, WestStar Executive Director; Brooke Daniels, Jack Kent and Grant Ream. Daniels and Ellis attend Ripley High School, and the other students are enrolled at Halls High School. For more information on the WestStar Leadership Program or RisingStar, contact Virginia Grimes, program coordinator, at 731-881-7298. The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, November 21 ,2018

PAL Sp hauior:xr;'::' i Class a Xavier Lawrence Andrews, pictured in back, gave a presentation to the "Drugs and Behavior "class at the University oiTennessee at Martin g. pictured Ripley center on Nov. are, from left, niagen conneil, Lrsa Kent, urM instructor, Allison smith, and rerrie I ishop. ilot pictured are Tomoro Hill and and Robert Lacy, coalition member. The coaliiion discussed the grow- ing use of Hashish, also known as hash or "grass," among youth. The next coalition meeting will be held at the urM Ripley center on'ol". 27 at 6 p.m. THE PARI5 POST.INIETLI6ENCTR WEDNESAY, NOVEMBER 2,I, 2O1S

Teacher lauds tlTM program

BYCIS'IEwlISH want teachers to teach their fortrade jobs," said Buckelew. PSSD Supt. Norma Gerrell POST-NNLUGENGR pSSD Jason Coffield, facili- told the board the calendar ties manager, gave the board co The Paris Speeial School an update on the finaliza- of sday tion of the Rhea construc- t potential calendar options for tion project and he said the 2o19-2o school year.ao everythingwas donewith r. "It really opened up my the exception of some minor 8o The meeting also included eyes on resources that are projects. days. gp_dutgr on Rhea Elementary available to our students right "We had some minor is- However, there's not a lot of School construction and the here in West Tennessee," sues with an alarm panel, so room fol makeup days since zoLg-2o school year calen- said Buckelew. "I got the we metwith Delta Elecftic Memorial Day will be coming dar. chance to connect with protec_ early again. PES teacher Christy Buck- mypeers from across the offield. "We sent out a survey elew spoke to the board about region and we got to share "We walked through the to our teachers about tire ideas about agriculture whole school with them and potential calendar options and tech things forthe 2otg-2oschool building struc_ year and we received a lot one another." tures andbetterways we of positive feedback," said can protect our school teacher. from Gerrell. "We hadbetween 9z s lightning damage. We have and percent ofteachers Buckelewwas oneof p area 93 a couple of things we need to and support staffwho in are plenty ofalternate routes do to protect ourselves a little participated in the calendar mfor for students who arent col- bit better." survey." West Tennessee teachers in lege bound. Coffield told the board the Boardchairman Richard grades K-rz who aspire to be "We knowthat not all at pre- Edwards said the board will leaders in their schools. students are college bound. has been vote on the calendar for the Buckelew said the three So manyjobs out there now ,,a completed and the crew did upcoming school year at ei- main things she gained from e-speciallyin our area require fantastic job, theywere quick ther the January or February the program were: employers skills and there is such a need and the job was painlessJ' meeting. THE CURRENT, NOVEMBER 2I, 2018

LOCAL STUDENTS ATTEND LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AT UT MARTIN - Several Obion County students attended the WestStar Leadership Program's eighth-annual FutureStar Summit on Oct. 4 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The summit works to show seventh and eighth-grade students from West Tennessee the personal value of an education and encourage them to attend college in the future. The students attend the conference free of charge through the financial support of WestStar alumni from each child's county of residence. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Preston Flatt; Alex Fowlkes; Kenneth Abbott; Keyera Coffman; Gracelyn Jones; Jordan Jones, administrative assistant for the WestStar Leadership Program; back row, Robi Maldo- nado; Huaxing Huang; lsaiah Duren; Natalynn Gorney; and Hailey Jones. Flatt and Gracelyn Jones attend Black Oak Elementary School; Fowlkes and Gorney attend Lake Road Elementary School; and Abbott and Coffman attend South Fulton Middle School Maldonado and Huang attend Ridgemont Elementary School, and Duren and Hailey Jones attend Hillcrest Elementary School. For more information about the Fu- tureStar Summit or the WestStar Leadership Program, contact Jordan Jones at 731- 881-3298. (Photo submitted) rHE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, NOVEMBER 22,2018

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Daniels and Ellis attend Ripley High School, and the other students are en- rolled at Halls High school. For more information bn the weststar Leader- ship Program or Risingstar, contact Virginia crimes, program coordinator, at 731-BB1-7298. THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, NOVEMBER 22, 2O1B

XAVIER TAWRENCE ANDREWS, in rear, PAL Spe aker Coordinator, spoke to the Drugs and Behavior Cuest Class at UTM Ripley Center November 9th. He is pictured with Magen Connell, Lisa Kent, UTM lnstructor, Allison Smith, and Terrie Bishop, plus, not pictured, Tomoro Hill and Robert Lacy, Coali- tion member. The coalition d,iscussed the grow- ing use of Hashish, also known as hash or "grass" use among youth. The class was informed that Marij uana is the most common and least power- ful form of cannabis. lt is made from dried plant leaves and flowers. Most of American cannabis is strictly the flower or bud of the plant and does not contain whole plants. THC (tetrahydrocannabi- nol) is the main active ingredient in marijuana that acts upon the nervous system. Marijuana usually contains a maximum of 25"/" to 30% THC. Hash- ish, also known as hash, is made by eliminating plant material and collecting the trichomes from the flower tops of female cannabis plants. These flowers, or 'heads', are the most potent parts of the plant. As a result, the THC content of hashish typically varies lrom 20"/" Io 60'h. Hashish can be consumed in many ways, Smoked in a water pipe, Smoked as a joint, Smoked in a pipe, and Cooked into food, inhaling the vapors hash oil. Some of the side effects of hash are Unexplainable laugh- ter and excitement, an enlarged appetite or sud- den hunger, panic attacks and paranoia, impaired coordination speech and thought, dry mouth and throat, Short-term memory impairment. The coali- tion also provided information to the class about the effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. The next coalition meeting will be held at the UTM Ripley Center at 6 p.m., Thursday, Decem- ber 271h. The public is invited. The anti-drug co- alition encou{ages all concerned citizens to get involved in the fight for the children. For more information, contact Xavier, at 731-612-6337 or emai I xand [email protected]. The Camden Chronicte - Thursday, November 22, 2O1g

Ga n woman dies on icy roadsj Megan Cox, a 24 Camden woman was on Highway 70 westbound,Jgst outside of Bruceton, when:rthe vehicle she wad driving hit irn icy patch on thb roadway and ca- reened out

Highway Patrol report, the acci- dent happened arouird 8:?t4. a,m; on Thursday morning, Novem- ber 15. Cox was driving a 2}ll Suzuki Grand Viatri SUV when it began sliding on the ice and caused the rear end of the vehicle to cross into on-coming traffic. Heading Eastbound, a 1989 Ford F250 pickup, driven by 59-year-old William Foster, im- pacted the passenger side of the SUV. Foster was.injured in the accident. The extent of his inju- ries was unclear from the report. Cox was pronounced dead at the scene. FATAL COLLISION - Local woman, Megan Cox, 24, was The Camden High School killed when her vehicle hit a graduate was a commuter from patch of ice and careened into Camden to University Tennessee oncoming traffic on Thursday Martin and was slated to gradu- morning, according to the police ate later this year with a degree report. in psychology. The Camden Chronicle

Thursday, November 22, 2018 WUT wins broadcasting awards

WUTM 90.3 FM "The Hawk," the student-run campus radio station at UTM, won first-place in two categories and third-place in one category during the Collegiate Broadcasters Inc; annual conference held recently in Seattle, Wash. Station staff members won first-place for both best news reporting audio and best sportscast audio. Shane Wofford, a senior from Trenton, submitted his news report "Homicide Suspect at Large" for the news reporting category; and Natalie King (Paducah, Ky.), Jordan Taylor (Medon), and John Thornton (Atoka) collectively submitted their program "The Bench" for the sportscast category. King, Taylor, and Thornton also worked with Ashley Shores (Lebanon), to submit thefu 20l'l "UTM versus Ole Miss" football broadcast, which won third place in the sports play-by-play category. Competition entries are submitted each spring and judged in the fall of the following year. Students can submit work in up UTM, Jackson State to six categories, and UTM students placed in half the available competitions. WUTM has won more than 240 awards from state, regional, form partnership. national, and international competitions since 2005. The station currently holds the title of "Best College Radio Station in the South" College students in West TenriLessee were presented new options through the Southeast Journalism Conference and is an 8-time for completing their degrees recently, when Dr. Keith Carver, platinum-rated station by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System. chancellor of UTM, and Dr. Allana Hamilton, president of Jackson For more information about the UTM Communications program State Community College (JSCC), signed a dual admission or WUTM radio, contact communications professor and WUTM partnership agreement on Sept. 10, giving students a clear transition faculty adviser Dr. Richard Robinson at73l-881-7555 or rrobins@ path between the two institutions. UTM established a similar utm.edu. partnership with Dyersburg State Community College in 2015 "This is another step in solidifying a great, long-standing relationship with Jackson State," said Carver. "Let me tell you what we know at UTM when we get a Jackson State student who has finished an associate degree: They are ready to take a clear path to graduation from UTM. They are mature and prepared. We really appreciate the great work that happens here at JSCC." According to the agreement, students who enroll at JSCC with fewer than 15 semester hours , major in an eligible Tennessee Transfer Pathway program, and meet current UTM admission criteria can complete an intent-to-enroll application with UTM. Doing so will guarantee the student a position at UTM after completion of their JSCC associate degree, provided that they maintain atleast a 2.0 GPA at the end of their second year. Students who participate in the dual admission program will be considered students ofboth schools. They will have both JSCC and UTM academic advisors to ensure they stay on track to complete all requirements in their chosen fields. Dual students will also have full access to the UTM library, computer labs, and student affairs offices during their time at JSCC. Those who elect to pay applicable student fees will be able to attend UTM sporting events and participate in campus activities as well. The UTMJackson Center is now located in the NedR. McWherter Center on the JSCC campus and offers upper-division courses in a variety of degree fields. Dual-admission students can choose whether to continue coursework at the Jackson Center or transfer to the UTM main campus to complete their four-year degrees. For more information about the agreement or dual admission, contact Dr. Larry Bailey at [email protected] or Destin Tucker at [email protected]. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23,2018 & THE JACKSON SUN

UTM Jackson Center hosting ACT prep UTM holding ACT holiday closings prep UTM The University of Ten- courses nessee at Martin Jackson The UniversitY of Ten- The of of Center will host an ACT University Ten- bined total $4.2 million nessee at Martin will not nessee at host fl- success tactics training Martin will in scholarships and hold classes Nov. 21-23 in session from 4:3O-8:3O an ACT success tactics nancial aid. UT Martin observance of the p.m., Dec. 4, in Jackson training session from 8 will hold additional ses- Thanksgiving holiday. State Community Col- a.m.-noori, Dec. 1, on the sions from 8 a.m.-noon, Administrative offices lege's McWherter Build- main campus, The regis- Feb. 2, March 2 and APril per will be closed Nov. 22-23. ing. The registration fee is tration fee is $45 stu- 8, 2019. For more infor- This applies to the main per student. dent. The test-prep ses- mation or to register, visit $45 campus as well as to the The test-prep session sion will offer quick tips utm.edu/actprep. For as- five educational outreach offer quicktips to im- to improve student scores sistance, contact the UT will centers in Jackson, par- prove student scores on on each of the four test Martin Office of Educa- sons, Ripley, Selmer and each ofthe four test sec- sections. It will also focus tional Outreach at 731- Somerville. Classes will It will also focus on on time-saving strategies 887-7082. tions. resume and administra- time-saving strategies and study habits as well tive offices will open on a habits as well as provide guidance for and study normal operating provide guidance for answering questions sched- as ule Nov. 26. answering questions more efficiently. Partici- more efficiently. Partici- pants will need to bring a pants will need to bring a pencil and paper. Alex pencil and paper. Beene, UT Martin adjunct Alex Beene, UT Martin instructor, will teach the adjunct instructor, will course. In five years, teach the course. In five Beene has mentored years, Beene has men- more thanfOOO students who have received a com- tored rnore than 1,OOO students who have re- ceived a combined total of $4.2 million in scholar- ships and financial aid. SATURDAY, NOVEM BER 24, 2O1A & THE JACKSON SUN The UT Martin Jack- son Center will hold addi- UTM Jackson Center hosting ACT tional sessions from prep 4:3o-8:30 p.m., Feb. 5, UTM holding ACT prep courses April 2 and June 4,2019. The University of Tennessee at Mar- The UT Martin Jack- tin Jackson Centerwillhost anACT suc- son Center is located on cess tactics training session from 4:3O- the campus of Jackson The University of Tennessee at Mar- 8:3O p.m., Dec.4, in Jackson State Com- State Community College tin will host an ACT success tactics munity College's McWherter Building' at 2046 N. ParkuraY in training session from 8 a.m.-noon, Dec. The registration fee is $45 per student- Jackson. For more infor- ! on the main campus. The registration The test-prep session will offer quick mation or to register, visit fee is $45 per student. The test-prep tips to imprbve student scores on each utm.edu/actprep. For as- session will offer quick tips to improve of the foui test sections' It will also fo- sistance, contact the UT student scores on each of the four test cus on time-saving strategies and study Martin Office of Educa- sections. It will also focus on time-sav- habits as well as provide guidance for tional Outreach at 731- ing strategies and study habits as well answering questions more efficiently' 887-7082. as provide guidance for answering Participants will need to bring a pencil questions more efficiently. Participants and paper. will need to bring a pencil and paper. Alex Beene, UT Martin adjunct in- Alex Beene, UT Martin adjunct instruc- structor, will teach the course' In five tor, will teach the course. In five years, years, Beene has mentored more than a Beene has mentored more than IOOO . iooo students who have received students who have received a combined combined total of $4'2 million in schol- total of $4.2 million in scholarships and arships and financial aid. financial aid. UT Martin will hold addi- The UT Martin Jackson Center will tional sessions from B a.m.-noon, Feb. 2, hold additional sessions from 4:30-8:3o March 2 and April 8,2079. For more in- p.m., Feb. 5, APril2 and June 4,2019' formation or to register, visit utm.edu/ The UT Martin Jackson Center is lo- actprep. For assistance, contact the UT cated on the campus of Jackson State Martin Office of Educational Outreach Community College at2O46 N' Parlooay at 731-881-7082. in Jackson. For more information or to register, visit utm.edu/actprep. For as- siJtance, contactthe UT Martin Office of Educational Outreach at 731-881-7O82' http : //www.wenkwtPr. com lnterim UT President Randy Boyd Coming To Martin E NoVEMBER24,2018AT6:01AM I PoSTEDBYSHANNON MCFARLIN

MARTlN,Tenn,_UniversityofTennesseeSystemlnterimPresidentRandyBoydwillspendNov.26 meetingwithvariousconstituentgroupsontheUTMartincampus.ThiswillbeBoyd,sfirstworkingday in office.

p.m., 26' in room 206 of the to a press event from 2-3 Nov' Members of the working media are invited BolingUniversityCenter.Boydwillbeavailab|eforphotographsandinterviewsatthattime.

after president to serve as UT System interim president UT Board of rrustees appointed Boyd The businessman' will retirement earlier this fall' Boyd' a Knoxville emeritus Dr. Joe DiPietro announced his serveforupto24monthsoruntilanewpresidentisappointedfollowinganexternalsearch.

Formoreinformation,[email protected] echesnut@utm.edu.TheOfficeofUniversityRelationsisclosedfortheThanksgivingholidaythrough business hours Nov' 26' Sunday, Nov.28, and will reopen for regular

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UTM holding ACT prep courses pants will need to bring a pencil and paper. Alex Beene, UT Martin adjunct instructor, The University of Tennessee at Martin will teach the course. In five years, Beene will host an ACT success tactics training has mentored more than 1,000 students session from B a.m.-noon, Dec. 1. on the who have received a combined total of $4.2 main campus. The registration fee is $4S million in scholarships and financial aid. per student. The test-prep session will offer UT Martin will hold additional sessions quick tips to improve student scores on from 8 a.rn.-noon, Feb. 2,Match2andApril each ofthe four test sections. It will also fo- 8, 2019. For more information or to register, cus on time-saving strategies and study visit utm.edu/actprep. For assistance, con- habits as well as provide guidance for an- tact the UT Martin Office of Educational swering questions more efficiently. partici- Outreach at 7 3l-88I-7 O82. https : //www.thunderboltradio. conv Boyd spending first day as UT Interim President at UT Martin

Posted on Novernber 26 2a18 by Steve James n Local News

University of Tennessee lnterim President Randy Boyd will spend his first day on the job today in Weakley County on the UT Martin campus

According to a release, Boyd will be meeting with UT Martin Chancellor Dr Keith Carver and various constituent groups on campus

Boyd will be meet with members of the media this afternoon at 2:00 in the Boling University Center

The UT Board of Trustees appointed Boyd to serve as UT System interim president after president emeritus Dr Joe DiPietro announced his retirement earlier this fall

Boyd will serve as the UT system's lnterim President for up to two years or until a new president is appointed following an external search

https ://www.thunderboltradio. com,

Boyd starts first day as UT interim president at UT Martin, lists priorities as new president

Posted on November 26 2018 by Steve James n Local News

University of Tennessee interim president Randy Boyd has priorities outlined r'is 'after startingmis nrct o"V on t roo nronoay on tre campus of UT Martin "

Boyd replaces the retired Dr Joe Dipietro

Boyd tells Thunderbolt Radio News why he started the first day of his new job in Martin

ln a release from the university, Boyd he plans says to launch a search soon for the new chancellor of the flagship Knoxville campus and that a search for a permanent university system president will begin in2020.

Boyd hopes graduatron to improve rates and student recruitment, grow online education programs, and expand the university,s relationship with Oak Ridge National Laboratory

other priorities include increasing visibility programs of university statewide; clarifying the relationship between the university system and its campuses and institutes; and enhancing the university's brand through greater transparency and accountability, with data-driven reports to make decisions https : //www.wbbj tv. com

New UT System lnterim President Randy Boyd visits Martin campus

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MARTIN, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin welcomed new lnterim President Randy Boyd Monday on his first day in office.

"lt's incredibly rewarding to be able to give back to my alma mater," Boyd said. "You know I grew up in the shadows of Neyland stadium in south Knoxville."

Boyd visited the UT Martin campus Monday afternoon. His plan during his first year as interim president is focusing on graduation and talent success in the school system.

"Too many kids, too many students that come to our universities fail to graduate for different reasons," Boyd said. "One of the most important reasons that they don't graduate is that they didn't feel like they belong, that they didn't feel engaged." https : //www.wbbj tv. corn

Some UT Martin students agree that engagement is important.

"lf you can actually make a way to make education just more engaging for students, I think that improves your graduation rates because students want to keep coming back ," freshman Jadia Thomas said.

That along with making sure students are heard and put first.

"On this campus students are always put first, and I think if he can just continue the same path that everything will work out very good here," freshman Samantha Poiner said.

Boyd is familiar with the education field.

"l was the governor of special advisory on higher education in 2013," Boyd said. "l was the chair of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, so I had a passion and some experience around higher education."

And with that background and having several ideas he wants to work on during his signed two years as president, students hope he's able to get the job done.

"Have a open heart, have an open mind and just be ready to take on new ideas, but don't forget that students do come first and that's like the most important goal at the end of the day," Thomas said.

"l think it's an exciting change coming to the University of Tennessee System, and I'm excited to see what happens with it in my journey here," poiner said.

The UT Board of Trustees appointed Boyd to serve as UT System lnterim president after President Emeritus Dr. Joe DiPietro announced his retirement earlier this fall.

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UT System lnterim President Visits UT Martin By West Kenturkl Star Stan

MARTIN - Randy Boyd, a Knoxville businessman and University of Tennessee, Knoxville, alum, assumed duties as University of Temessee System Interim prestdent over the Thanksgiving holiday and spent Nov 26, his first working day in offioe, on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin

"lt seemed appropriate that t spend my first day (on thejob) in Norlhwest Tennessee," said Boyd, whose family has lived in Crockett and Obion counties for six generatrons "l think it's important to make sure that everybody understands across the state ofTennessee tlat when you,re elected president ofthe University ofTennessee System, you are president for all the campuses We want to make sure we are representing all ofour campuses So ['m excrted to be here, to be back tn nofthwest Tennessee and back in Martin "

Boyd will sewe a marimum of 24 months in the position or until a permanent candidate is found He follou,s previous UT President Joe DiPietro, who stepped down from active service Nov 2l and will officially retire next February

*'The fact that I'm only here for two years gives me a sense of urgency There are a lot of things that we wart to do, a lot of bold, transformative things that we want to accomplish, and we're going to try to do them wtthout waiting around," he said.

while meeting with local media representatives, Boyd stated that his top priorities for his time in office are leadership selection, student outcomes, community engagement, and the system's partnership wit} Oak Ridge National l-aboratory

He sees UT Martin as a critical component in the UT System and its influence in the northwest Tennessee area, and he plans to focus on student graduation rates and increasing enrollment at the UT Martin main campus and its five educational outreach centers rn order to promote economic development in the region

"The number one driver behrnd companies wanting to relocate anywhere in the world is talent. So ur Martin being able to provide the talent to atfact future busrnesses is going to be critical. The best way to produce the right talent is to have lots of communication wiih industry," he said. "One of the things that UT M (the importance of) having lots ofinteractions with the chambers ol ses in the area to make sure we're notjust producing talent, we're producing the right talent forjobs that businesses are looking for today."

Boyd has an established history ofsupport for higher education, beginning with the creation ofthe Knox to help st ges lree ofcharg ter becam ed into Tenness also work 55 campaign to enhance higher education opportunities statewide He later served as Temessee's commissioner of economic and comnunity development before running for the govemor's office earlier this year

He feels his recent visits to all 95 Temessee counties and established relationship with the current Tennessee legislature will be assets to his new position as leader ofthe UT System

For more information, contact the UT Martin office of University Relations at 73 1-g g I - 7 615 http : //www'wnbjtv'corru

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.Advanced engagement: Boyd visits UTM campgs By way of introduction prior to the question and answer session, Boyd underscored on his first duy at work the UT President is "presi- dent for all campuses." Later By KAREN accomplish dur- hQ retumed to the comprehen- CAMPBELL ing his tenure sive nature of the UT system Press Reporter and briefly spoke when he addressed engaging to each during directly in the community as Univergity of Ten- the press confer- a primary mission of the Uni- nessee System Inter- ence: versity ofTennessee. im President Randy .Succession .Strengthen and clarify Boyd spent his first planning and re- the relationship between UT "day on the job" cruitment: On System administration and its meeting with various the search for the campuses and institutes: He constituent groups next chancellor says he plans on "doubling on the UT Martin of the University down on working together as Tennessee, campus. Having of- of a system," including working ficially assumed his Knoxville, and with stakeholders across the president, role last Thursday, a new system to create a culture of yesterday's cam- Boyd noted, "If I collatorating and coordinat- pus tour, meettngs do only one thing ing on initiatives. leveraging and press confer- well, it will be partnerships. and developing ence served as his to bring vision= new strategies. Though no leadership first "in office" and ary ... official name has been deter- UTM Chan- launched a series of lOlNlNG THE TEAM leadefs focused mined, Boyd floated "Team and University- of Ten- visits to UT campus- cellor Keith Carver on students' suc- UT" as the concept behind es planned over the cess." .Increase the teamwork needed. next two weeks. tal- .Build the brand: Boyd development: The UT Board of ent spoke to "creating the most Trustees appointed Boyd says he will transparent University of strate- Boyd to serve as focus on Tennessee that we've ever be "finishing at leasl an hour UT System's in- Carver would gies to improve had" and mentioned search- and 45 minutes before I do." Carver quickly graduation rates, terim president after able databases and accessi- pointed out that he would be running a half- recruit- President Emeritus improve bility as components of that be running the Dr. Joe DiPietro an- marathon while Boyd would ment of both plan. Other aspects include 26.2 miles. Carver presented the run- nounced his retire- entire in-state and out- analytics to give the univer- ning gear Boyd as part of the visit to the students ment earlier this fall. to of-state sity meaningful reports with campus Boyd's first day of work in Boyd, a Knoxville UTM on and grow online actionable data to make in- his new role. pro- businessman, will education formed decisions. 24 grams. "Students serve for up lo Questions during the press months or until a his wife and, to date, he come to us with a conference touched on his "renegotiated that "We new president is appoint- had not dream," he said. want campaign for govemor and a dream ed following an external contract." them to leave with his relationship with the leg- search. When asked during Boydis aUTatKnoxville fulfi lled." He referenced his islature and Govemor Bill the press conference if he alumnus and businessman. involvement with Drive to Lee. Boyd acknowledged wanted to pursue a long- As part of his commitment 55, a goal of 55 percent of that in UT's history, while in tern relationship with the to transparency. early Tennesseans with college there "have been moments system, Boyd wryly re- the day Boyd's office dis- degrees or cerlificates by that haven't been as good," plied that he had negoti- tributed an outline of six Snn BOYD, he believes his administra- to ated the 24 months with top objectives he hopes Pl,cn rz tion can "bridge that gap." Boyd called UTM an "eco- nomic catalyst for Northwest BOYD, Tennessee" and noted that Fnolr Pacn r the # I driver for businesses is 2025, and underscored the talent, and that producing the talent the jobs they need to be "more aggressive" right for in increasing enrollment. The are looking for is a critical UT system produced 11,806 component of UTM's suc- graduates last year. cess. He added that UTM .Enhance the relationship could not only help attract with Oak Ridge National new business but create Laboratory: Calling it one of homegrown businesses, and pointed the "best if not the best lab in to the success of the country," Boyd said he is Savant and its focus on re- seeking more op.Pofturutles vitalizing downtown Marlin for new collaboration initia- as an entrepreneurial "story tives with the research facil- we need to replicate." ity that UT co-manages. THE PARI5 POsT.INTELLIGENCER TUTSDAY, NOVEMBTR 2Z 2018

Boyd lists priorities Interim president as interim UT president KNOXVILE - New Uni- for UT system spends versity of Tennessee system interim president Randy Boyd has outlined his priorities. first day at Martin In a news release Monday, By KAREN CAMPBELL the university said Boyd plans Special to The Messenger University Tennessee to launch a search soon for the of System interim president new chancellor of the flagship Randy Boyd spent his first Knoxville campus. A search "day on the job" meeting for a permanent university with various constituent system president will begin in groups on the UT Martin 2020. campus. Boydhopes to improve Having officially as- graduation rates and student sumed his role Thursday, recruitment, grow online edu- Monday's campus tour, cation programs and expand meetings and press con- the university's relationship ference served as his first "in office" and launched a with Oak Ridge National series of visits to UT cam- Laboratory. puses planned over the next Other priorities include two weeks. RANDYBOYD increasing visibility of uni- "It seemed appropriate versity programs statewide; that I spend my first day asked during the press con- clarifying the relationship (on the job) in northwest ference if he wanted to pur- between the university system Tennessee," said Boyd, sue a long-term relationship with the system, he wryly and its campuses andln- whose family has lived in replied that he had negoti- stitutes; and enhancing the Crockett and Obion coun- ties generations. ated the 24 months with university's brand through for six "I think it's important to his wife and, to date, he greater transparency and ac- make sure that everybody had not "renegotiated that countability, with data-driven understands across the state contract." reports to make decisions. of Tennessee that when As part of his commit- you're elected president ment to transparency, early --t of the University of Tennessee in the day Boyd's office System, you are president distributed an outline ol six for all the campuses. We top objectives he hopes to fall announced his retirement. want to make sure we are accomplish during his ten- representing all of our cam- ure and briefly spoke to puses. So I'm excited to be each during the press con- here, to be back in north- ference: west Tennessee and back in . Succession planning Marlin." and recruitment: On the The UT Board of Trustees search for the next chan- appointed the UTK alum- cellor of the University of nus and businessman to Tennessee at Knoxville. serve as UT system's inter- and a new president, Boyd im president after president noted, "If I do only one emeritus Dr. Joe DiPietro thing well, it will be to announced his retirement bring visionary leadership earlier this fall. Boyd, a ... leaders focused on stu- Knoxville businessman, dents' success." will serve for up to 24 . Increase talent devel- months or until a new presi- opment: Boyd says he dent is appointed following will focus on strategies to an external search. When (See Page 5, Col. 4) Tuesday, November 21, 2018 The Messenger

. Build the brand: Boyd . engage- 55, TN Advanced spoke to "creating ins on Drive to intro- the most tuition- IJT... ment: By waY of transparent University of Pr'omise (two Years (Continued from Page 1) prior to the ques- free attendance at a commu- duction Tennessee that we've ever improve ates, answer sesslon, technical college). tion and had" and mentioned search- nitv or improve of underscored the UT ,n.I Reconnect (adults Boyd able databases and accessi- TN boih in-s t-of- president is "president for entering or returning to col- bility as components of that state students and grow campuses." Later he "The primary reason all plan. Other aspects include lege). online education Programs. the compre- was to com- returned to analytics to give the uni- for running "Students come to us of the UT the mission. This maY hensive nature versity meaningful reports plete with a dream," he said' "We when he addressed accomPlish system actionable to be the way to want them to leave with a the with data engaging directly in make informed decisions. that." dream fulfilled." as a He called UTM an "eco- community PrimarY during the He referenced his in- the UniversitY Questions catalYst for north- mission of press conference touched nomic volvement with Drive to and noted of Tennessee. on his campaign for gov- west Tennessee" 55, a goal of 55 Percent of . and clarify driver for busi- Strengthen ernor and his relationship the No. I Tennesseans with college relationshiP between nesses is talent, and the with the Legislature and Pro- degrees or certificates bY administration the rieht talent for UT Svstem Gov. Bill Lee. ducins 2o15- and underscored the campuses and insti- they" are looking and iti Boyd acknowledged that the idbs need to be "more aggres- says he on comPo- tutes: He Plans in UT's history, while there for is a critical sive" in increasing enroll- work- success. "have been moments that nent of UTM's ment. The UT sYstem Pro- UTM could not haven't been as good," he He added duced 1 1,806 graduates last attract new busi- "ffii; believes his administration only help vear. the create homegrown s can "bridge that gap." He ness but ' .EnhancetherelationshiP a culture and to svstem to create called the governor "an businesses, Pointed with Oak Ridge National and coor- Savant and of collaborating incred hard-work ing the success of Laboratory: Calling it one initiatives, ibly revitalizing on guy" and expressed con- its focus on of the "best if not the best partnershiPs and as an fidence they could work downtown Martin lab in the countrY," BoYd strategies. "storY we new together. entrepreneurial said he is seeking more Though no official name need to rePlicate." Having visited all 95 opportunitie.s new col- determined, BoYd Karen .for. has been counties during his cam- Editor's note: laboration initiatives with "Team UT" as the is a staf;f rePort- floated paign informed his under- Campbell the research facilitY that concept behind the team- er at The WeakleY CountY standing of issues such as UT co-manages. work needed. Press in Martin- the opioid crisis, he said, and re-enforced his belief that resources are available to address those issues. "I've always been about education," he said, refer- encing his prior roles advis- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014 E THE JACKSON SUN Ran B starts as interim President of UT Adam Friedman In September Boyd was approved as interim presi- Jackson Sun dent ofthe UT system after President Joe DiPetro an- USA TODAY NETWORK - TENNESSEE nounced his retirement after seven years with the sys- tem. MARTIN - Randy Boyd has been in charge of mul- Most recently Boyd ran for the Republican nomina- tiple businesses, served in the Bill Haslam administra- tion for governor. He finished second in the August pri- tion and on Monday he began the next chapter of his mary behind Governor-Elect Bill Lee. career as interim president of the University of Ten- Boyd said he only sees the interim president job as nessee System. an opportunity to serve and doesn t think he'll run for "I was the flrst in my family to pay my way through elected office again. college and graduate from the University of Tennes- During his 18-month campaign for governoS Boyd see," said Boyd at a press conference at UT-Martin. was able to visit all 95 counties in Tennessee. "The university has meant so much to my career. Ev- Boyd said that gave him an opportunity to see the erywhere I've gone the University of Tennessee has problems affecting each county in the state. He's been there and for me to be able to give back in some small way is an incredible reward." See BOYD, Page 34

iract where I could do this job for 24 B rnonthsi'Boyd said. "I havent renegoti- ated the contract yet, so for right now Continued from Page 1A I'rn perniified to do this for 24 months." In the past Boyd served as a special hopeful that his new position wiil give adviser on higher education to Gov. him the resources and ability to address Flasiarn. He helped form the foundation some of the prohlems he talked with for the Drive to 55 initiative" voters atrout. Drive to 55 is a mission by Haslam to Boyd doesnt plan to be with the UT harie 55 percent of Tennesseans system for more than two years. equipped w-ith a college degree or certif- "When I first talkeri about taking this icate by 2025. job with my wife we negotiated a con- "The University of Tennessee system

produces more graduates than any oth- merce and businesses in the communi- er enterprise in the state," Boyd said. ty so the the UT system is producingthe "We not only have to do a better job of right talent for the jobs that businesses UT System interim President Randy Boyd addresses graduating those who come, but we are looking for today. the media at UT-Martin on his first day on the job. have to make sure we are bringing in "There are two types of ways to cre- Nov. 26, 2O18. nonv FRTEDMAN more kids to our institutions. We need ate new jobs, attract new businesses to to be more aggressive in increasing our the area and to create home-grown enrollment." businesses through entrepreneurship," Boyd also served as the Commission- Boyd said. er of the Economic and Cornmunity De- Contsct Adam Friedman at afried- velopment Department under ttraslam. [email protected]. Boyd said he hopes to have a lot ofin- teractions with local chambers of com- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27,2018 8 THE JACKSON SUN UTM holding ACT prep courses UTM Jackson Genter preP The UT Martin Jackson Center will hold The University of Tennessee at Martin will hosting ACT additional sessions from 4:30-8:30 p.m., host an ACT success tactics training ses- The University of Tennessee at Martin Feb.5, April 2 and June 4,2019. sion from 8 a.m.-noon, Dec. 1, on the main Jackson Center will host an ACT success The UT Martin Jackson Center is located campus. The registration fee is $45 per tactics training session from 4:30-8:30 on the campus of Jackson State Communi- student. The test-prep session will offer p.m., Dec.4, in Jackson State Community ty College at2046 N. Parkway in Jackson. quick tips to improve student scores on College's McWherter Building. The regis- For more information or to register, visit each of the four test sections. lt will also tration fee is $45 Per student. utm.edu/actprep. For assistance, contact focus on time-saving strategies and study The test-prep session will offer quick tips the UT Martin Office of Educational Out- habits as well as provide guidance for to improve student scores on each of the reach at 731-881-7082. answering questions more efficiently. four test sections. lt will also focus on Participants will need to bring a pencil and time-saving strategies and study habits as paper. Alex Beene, UT Martin adjunct well as provide guidance for answering instructor, will teach the course. ln five questions more efficiently. Participants will years, Beene has mentored more than need to bring a pencil and PaPer. 1,000 students who have received a com- Alex Beene, UT Martin adjunct instructor, bined total of $4.2 million in scholarships will teach the course. ln five years, Beene and financial aid. UT Martin will hold addi- has mentored more than 1,000 students tional sessions from 8 a.m.-noon, Feb. 2, who have received a combined total of March 2 and April 8, 2019. For more in- $4.2 million in scholarships and financial formation or to register, visit utm.edu/ aid. actprep. For assistance, contact the UT Martin Office of Educational Outreach at 731-881-7082. . November 27,2018 Www'mckenziebanner'Gom The Bannet . McKenzie, Tennessee Tuesday, '

Santa's llillage Returns t0 l'lartin Decembs 6-9 Amusement Rides. MARTIN The citY of Mar- of canned food items or an un- from Pope's tin and the -UniversitY of Ten- opened children's toy to benefit Live entertainment will Per- nessee at Martin will host the needy families in the area. The form throughout the event, and 34th-annual Santa's Village hol- 201? Santa's Village set a new Santa will make his annual attendance record with more iday celebration Dec. 6-9 in the appearance to speak with local than 19,000 visitors. More than university's Ned RaY McWhert' An arts and crafts er Agricultural Pavilion. The 18,300 cans of food were donat- chililren. pavilion will be oPen to the ed, and toy clonations filled 23 vendor fair will also be conduct- public from 6-9 P.m. on Dec. 6-7; S5-gallon bags. ed during the event. irom 11 a.m.-g P.m., Dec. 8; and Santa's Village will include For more information, con- from 1-5 p.m., Dec. 9. the traditional forest of lights tact the Rita Janes, citY of for ad- and MTD model train as well There is no charge Martin Parks and Recreation mission; however, visitors are as a petting zoo from Hooker at 7 3l-587 -67 84. encouraged to donate $5-worth Farms and amusement rides Department, https : //www.thunderboltradio. com

https://www'kfvs12'corn; urM chancellor carver to chair Knoxville chancellor search committee

Posted on November 28, 201 8 by Steve James in Local News

UT Martin Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver has been appointed to chair the committee tasked with finding the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Dr Carver was named the committee chair by UT lnterim President Randy Boyd

The search officially begins in January with hopes to announce a new chancellor in May.

The committee includes members of the UT Board of Trustees and faculty, staff, student, and alumni communities:

Misty Anderson, Faculty Senate president and professor of English, UT Knoxville Chip Bryant, vice chancellor for advancement, UT Knoxville Mark Dean, interim dean, College of Engineering, UT Knoxville Bill Fox, director of the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, UT Knoxville Ovi Kabir, SGA president, UT Knoxville Amy Miles, UT trustee; former CEO of Regal Entertainment Donnie Smith, UT trustee; former CEO of Tyson Foods Thomas ZaEharia, laboratory director, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

A website will launch in January to provide more information about the search, including the job description.

University of TN at Martin masterts programs honored The University of Ten- is the highest-ranked as Aubum Universitv and nessee at Marlin's master of Tennessee university in this the University of North science in natural resources category. and Carolina at Chapel Hill. master of business On lineMBAPage.com The next Tennessee pro- ond evaluated MBA programs gram enters the list at num- al]y across the nation and chose ber 32. and the top program in each The website TopMan- ity by a variety of online state for inclusion in their agementDegrees.com higher education websites most recent list. UT Marlin ranked the top online MBA in the past month. represents Tennessee in this programs in the nation roup, an ranking, which is based on for 2019 and included UT ed publish- online availability, pro- Martin as tied for 50th er 4, ranks gram value. internship and place. the UT Martin is the UT Martin master of capstone opportunities, only Tennessee institution science agriculture in and and accreditation from the to appear on this list and is natural resources degree Association to Advance included program among such pro- l6th among the Collegiate Schools of grams as those at lndiana most affordable online col- Business. State leges in the nation for this The UT Martin master Wash particular degree. of business administration SR The UT Manin program degree is ranked seventh has a otfers three concentral.ion among the best online Martin Online program areas in agribusiness and MBA programs for 2019 ollenngs as a whole and risk management, natural by OnlineMasters.com. UT ranked UT Martin resources llth systems manage- Martin is the highest-ranked among the best online ment and systems science Tennessee program on this colleges in Tennessee for in agriculture. UT Martin list behind such institutions 20t9. The Messenger Wednesday, November 28, 2018

'RISING STARS' Three Obion students in West Tennessee. On hand were County students were selected to attend (from left, front) Obion County Central the WestStar Leadership Program's 2018 High School student Jaxon Jones, Union RisingStar Youth Leadership Summit held City High School student Aubree Keeling, recently at the University of Tennessee at (back) WestStar executive director Dr. Martin. RisingStar is one of two WestStar Charley Deal and TJCHS student Caroline youth programs designed to build leader- Conley. ship skills aud personal confidence for Santa's Village returns to UTM The City of Martin and $5 worth of canned food zoo from Hooker Farms the University of Tennessee items or an unopened chil- and amusement rides from at Martin will host the 34th dren's toy to benefit needy Popt5's Amusement Rides. annual Santa's Village holi- families in the area. Live entertainment will day celebration Dec. 6-9 a The 201'7 Santa's Village perform throughout the the Ned Ray McWherter set a new attendance record event, and Santa will make Agricultural Pavilion. with more than 19,000 visi- his annual appearance to The pavilion will be open tors. More than 18.300 cans speak with local children. to the public from 6-9 p.m. of food were donated, and An arts and crafts vendor Dec. 6-7; from 1l a.m.-9 toy donations filled 23 55- fair will also be conducted p.m. Dec. 8; and from 1-5 gallon bags. during the event. p.m. Dec.9. Santa's Village will For more information, There is no admission include the traditional forest contact the Martin Parks charge; however, visitors of lights and MTD model and Recreation Depafiment are encouraged to donate train as well as a petting at (731) 587 -6784. The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, November 28,2018

UT-Martin programs are rated highly The University of Association to Advance Tennessee at Martin's Collegiate Schools of Master of Science in Business. Natural Resources and The UT Martin Master of Master of Business Business Administration Adminis degree is ranked seventh have.bee among the best online MBA nized for programs for 2019 by ability by a variety ofonline OnlineMasters.com. UT higher education websites Martin is the highest-ranked in the past month. Tennessee program on this SR Education Group, an list behind such instihrtions education research publish_ as Auburn University and er founded in 2004, ranks the University of North the UT Martin Master of Carotna at Chapel Hill. The Science in Agriculture and next Tennessee program Natural Resources degree enters the list at number 32. program 16th among the most affordable online col_ TopManagenientDe grees.c leges in the nation for this om ranked the top online particular degree. The UT MBA programs in the Martin program offers three nation for 2079 concentration and includ_ areas in ed UT Martin as tied for agribusiness and risk man_ 50thplace. UTMartin is the agement, natural resources only Tennessee institution systems management, and to appear on this list and is systems science agricul_ in included among such pro_ ture. UT Marrin is the high_ grarns as those at Indiana est-ranked Tennessee uni_ State University and versity in this category. George Washington OnlineMBApage.com University. evaluated MBA programs SR Education Group has across the nation and chose also evaluated the UT the top program in each Martin Online program state for inclusion in their offerings as a whole and most recent list. UT Martin ranked UT Martin llth represents Tennessee in this among the best online col_ ranking, which is based on leges in Tennessee for 2019. online availability, program For more information, value, internship and cap_ contact the UT Martin stone opportunities, and Office of Universitv accreditation from the Relations at 7 3I -g8t-7 615 . DRESDEN ENTERPRISE ' NOVEMtsER 28,2018

Locul Stwdents A rud-ffip^q y Ssssmyesit Six Weakley Gounty students wene selected to RisingStar Youth Leadership $u ingStar is one of two WestStar y confidence for students in West care bara row) Finc Jessie Deal and Parhann attel h School. For more information l- ia Grimes, program coordinator, at 731-881-729 https ://www.knoxnews.com

Search committee announced for UT Ghancellor; new chancellor to be named by May

Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel Published2:23 pm ETNov 28, 2018

A search committee and timeline has been announced to fill the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, chancellor position

The search is scheduled to start in January, with the goal of naming a new chancellor by May, according to a news release from UT

Wayne Davis has been serving as the interim chancellor (Photo: Submitted - University ot Tennessee - Knoxville) davenports-fi rino/5763240020 Davenport was the

, earning a $585,000 base salary Davis as interim chancellor

Melissa Tindell, director of communications for the UT system, said the salary for the next chancellor will be set based on his or her expenence lnterim UT System President Randy Boyd, said priorities , one of his top is to name a successor for UT Knoxville's chancellor and the UT Systern B;iildJ.rt

Randy Boyd is seruing as interim paciorka/News UT System president (Photo: Brianna Sentinel ) https : //www.knoxnews. com/

The search committee for the chancellor will be chaired by Keith Carver, chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin

The search committee is made up of eight other members from the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students and alumni

Search committee members are: Misty Anderson, faculty senate president and English professor; Chip Bryant, vice chancellor for advancement at UT Knoxville; Mark Dean, interim dean of Tickle College of Engineertng; Bill Fox, director of the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at UT Knoxville; Ovi Kabir, Student Government Association president at UT Knoxville; Amy Miles, Board of Trustees member; Donnie Smith, Board of Trustees member;

of the Thomas Zacharia,laboratory director at Oak Ridge National Laboratory Keith Caruer, chancellor Bu! photo University of Tennessee at Martin, will chair the search committee for the next chancellor of UT Knoxville. The search is scheduled to being in January, with a new chancellor to be named by May.

UTK Chancellor Wayne Davis, right, and Bill Fox, director of the Boyd Center, announced results of study on the imPact of UT related spending in Tennessee on Aug. 27, 2018. (Photo: Michael PaticldNews Sentinel)

Other seqrches ot UT

Thereareseveral ongoingsearchesattheUniversityofTennessee,Knoxville TwosearchcommitteeswereannouncedinOctober for the deans of the Tickle College of Engineering and the College of Social Work

The search for the vice chancellor for research was suspended Oct 3, with Robert Nobles continuing to serve as interim vice chancellor until the position is filled

There are also several upcoming searches for positions at the system level

Boydwill serveasinterimpresidentforl2to24months,oruntil thepositionisfilled Atimelineforbeginningthatsearchhasnotyetbeenannounced The resourcesl1222447O02l\ in August after two candidates visited campus over the summer

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uTM Chancellor Keith carver Appointed As Search Committee Chair ffi NOVEMBER29,2o18AT8:43AM I POSTED BYSHANNONMCFARLIN

MARTIN, Tenn. - Randy Boyd, interim president of the University of Tennessee System, has appointed University of Tennessee at Martin Chancellor Keith Carver chairman of a search committee tasked with finding the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

The UT Knoxville chancellor serves as a member of the UT System leadership team, reporting directory to the university president, and as chief academic and administrative officer of the Knoxville campus. The chancellor is responsible for providing visionary leadership and promoting continued development of the campus's academic programs, research productivity, national reputation of excel lence and various strategic initiatives'

"The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is positioned very well for the future. Enrollment is up, we are producing more graduates in less time, our research enterprise had a record-breaking year, and our fundraising had a record-breaking year," said Boyd. " l am excited to find a generational leader who can build on this momentum as we look to increase our talent development for the state of Tennessee and grow our research endeavors."

The search will officially begin in January with hopes to announce a new chancellor in May. The committee includes members of the UT Board of Trustees and faculty, staff, student, and alumni communities:

. Misty Anderson, Faculty senate president and professor of English, UT Knoxville

. Chip Bryant, vice chancellor for advancement, UT Knoxville

. Mark Dean, interim dean, College of Engineering, UT Knoxville

. Bill Fox, director of the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, UT Knoxville

. Ovi Kabir, SGA president, UT Knoxville

. Amy Miles, UT trustee; former CEO of Regal Entertainment

. Donnie 5mith, UT trustee; former CEO of Tyson Foods

. Thomas Zacharia, laboratory director, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

job A website will launch in January to provide more information about the search, including the description.

For more information, contact the UT Martin Office of University Relations at73I-881-7615. https ://www. wate. com,

Tennessee forms search committee as it selects chancellor

Updated: Nov 29,2OL804:43 Al\4 EST

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - University of Tennessee system interim president Randy Boyd has named a search committee to assist in the selection of a Knoxville campus chancellor.

The chancellor for UT Martin, Keith Carver, will chair the committee, which will launch its search in January and hopes to name a chancellor in May.

The committee also includes trustees Amy Miles and Donnie Smith, Oak Ridge National Laboratory director Thomas Zacharia and Tennessee faculty senate president and English professor Misty Anderson. lt also includes Tennessee vice chancellor for advancement Chip Bryant and Tennessee college of engineering interim dean Mark Dean. lt also includes Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research director Bill Fox and Tennessee Student Government Association president Ovi Kabir.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY,NOVEMBER 29 2018

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The UT Martin piano en- Di. Btaine Haniss, UT UTM will perform a concert at semble's program at 3 p.m., - Martin Professor of music' -ThennivGrsitySteelBand6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Dec. 8. will pay homage ro ..rv., ui ensemble director' students performance will include composer Claude Debussy. For more information. a short, informal selection The event will honor the contact the UT Martin De- to perform of traditional Caribbean centennial anniversary of partment of Music ar 73I- music and an arrangement the death of Debussy, a not- 88r-'7402. The University of Tennes- of pop artist Phanell Wil- ed French impressionistic see at Martin steel band and liams' "Happy." The steel composer. piano studios will give per- band is composed of both The ensemble is composed formances Dec. 3 and 8, re- music majors and campus of students Gian Garma and spectively, in the Fine Arls musicians. The ensemble Abigale Plunk, both of Mar- Buildings' Blankenship Re- performs on the steel pan, tin; Grant Larcom and Ben- cital Hall. Both events are the national instrument of jamin Beard. both of Union open to the public. Trinidad and Tobago. City; Emily Campbell of Trenton, Meleah Gateley of Humboldt: Raven Tharpe of Greenfield; and Anna John- son ofDresden.

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29,2018 S THE JACKSON SUN UTM Jackson Center THURSDAY, NOVEMBER hosting ACT prep

The University of Ten_ UTM holding ACT nessee at Martin Jackson prep courses Center will host an ACT success tactics training The University of Ten- session from 4:3O_g:30 nessee at Martin will host p.m., Dec. 4, in Jackson an ACT success tactics ftate Community Col_ training session from 8 lege's McWherter Build_ a.m.-noon, Dec. t on the - !4g.Thereetstration fee is main campus. The regis- $45 per student. tration fee is $45 per stu- The test-prep session dent. The test-prep ses- quick tiPs will offer quick tips to im- sion will offer scores prove student scores on to improve student test each ofthe four test sec- on each of the four focus tions. It will also focus on sections. It will also time-saving strategies on time-saving strategies and study habits as well and study habits as well as provide guidance for as provide guidance for answering questions answering questions more efficiently. partici- more efficiently. Partici- need to bring a pants will need to bring a pants will pencil and paper. pencil and paper. Alex http s : //www. carrollcountynow. comr UT Martin hosts programming contest, students take third place

Shirley Nanney Nov 30, 2018 Updated Nov 30, 2018

coMpuTER sctENCE coMPETlTloN - uT Martin students (l-r) Matthew Austin, of Jackson; Buy Now Meredith Brown, of Trezevant; and.Jay Downing, of Hendersonville, took third place at the local event and entered the site's first correct submission at the seven-minute mark. Shirley Nanney The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Computer Science recently hosted a local site competition of the Association for Computing Machinery lnternational Collegiate Programming Contest. This is the second year UT Martin has been a host site for the event. UT Martin was among eight other host sites in the mid-central region, Nine teims from Austin Peay State University, Murray State University, UT Martin and the University of Memphis competed in the five-hour contest with more than 100 teams competing simultaneously at other locations.

UT Martin students Matthew Austin, of Jackson; Meredith Brown, of Trezevant; andJay Downing, of Hendersonville, took third place at the local event and entered the site's first correct submission at the seven-minute mark. Additional competitors from UT https : //www. carrollcountynow. corn

Martin included Cole Davis, of Kenton; Lucian Freeze, of Hornbeak; Trever Hall, of Bruceton; Fate Hardin, of Brentwood; Mel Howard, of Martin; and Brett Whitson, of Union City.

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UTM holding ACT PreP courses

The University of Tennessee at Mar- tin will host an ACT success tactics training session from 8 a.m.-noon, Dec. ! on the main campus. The registration fee is $45 per student. The test-prep session will offer quick tips to improve student scores on each of the four test sections. It will also focus on time-sav- ing strategies and study habits as well as provide guidance for answering questions more efficiently. Participants will need to bring a pencil and paper. A-lex Beene, UT Martin adjunct instruc- tor, will teach the course. In five years, Beene has mentored more than IOOO students who have received a combined total of $4.2 million in scholarships and financial aid. UT Martin will hold addi- tional sessions from 8 a.m.-noon, Feb. 2, March 2 and April 8,2A79. For more in- formation or to register, visit utm.edu/ actprep. For assistance, contact the UT Martin Office of Educational Outreach at 731-881-7O82.