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was 16 years old and continued Amelia Mayahi through college. I also served in S ustainabi.l:itE co md inator student government for four years, Uni:uersiig of Memphis while obtaining my undergraduate degtee. Working through student The details governmentgave me many Describe yourjob: The opportunities to progtess University of Memphis has been sustainability initiatives from the chosen by TVA to participate in a policy side, while I alsoworked in a pilot progEm, the Alliance to Save more direct way as a student worker Energy initiative, that may lower for the physical plant. In my energy bills at the campus. What's the hardest thing about gleen job, I'm known as a "lead finding work in your field (in the for this project. stakeholder" Greater Memphis area)? Finding TVA funding covers program- work anywhere, in any field is implementation costs, and wages difficult in these times, but I think for four paid student interns, who work in the green field is such an will develop and execute on- expandingjob sector that anyone campus energy-efficiency projects with a backgtound in sustainability and campaigns. These interns As pad of her job as sustainability coordinator at the University_of definitely has a heads up. The work closely with me, and with a Meinphis, Amelia Mayahi (second from left) supervises interns Baxter careers in green jobs are so diverse "stakeholder committee." Buck(left), Monica Brown, Vinusha Muppavarapu and Craig Whitehead. and multidisciplinary so that is I supervise the work ofthe definitely an advantage. interns and work as the liaison professor of architecture. This educational institutions is What one green practice would physical once or twice a something very familiar and between them and the committee.meets you recommend to others? One plant. However, I encourage the semester to help guide the work important to me. It's as much of a green practice would be to make at interns to take initiative and work and develop action plans for the passion and history as it is a least one day of the week independently. I want them to get interns. career. dedicated to alternative as much real-world experience as Why did you choose a green What education/experience did transportation. This can be done possible, and develop those career? Sustainability has always you need foryourjob? You need at by carpooling riding a bike, professional skills needed after been a passion. I was raised in a least a bachelor's degfee, and most walking or public transport. It is a graduation. family that took the lifestyle very of all experience in sustainability win-win situation, because you are I also work with the stakeholder seriously and both of my parents leadership and implementation. saving money and the environment committee on our campus: Michael worked for the University of Most recent job(s): Before the at the same time. Allen, physical plant assistant vice Tennessee at Martin. My father, position as sustainability green you president; Thomas Montoya, Dennis Kosta, was over all What trends woutd coordinator at the University of HVAC and plumbing manager; sustainability initiatives there and like to see in the future? I would Memphis, I was working a similar Charlie Black, energy and actually started the only recycling love to see an urban community position at the University of environmental manager; Kenneth prognm there that is open to the connected more to nature. Tennessee at Martin as a student. I Mulvany, landscape architect; and entire community. So the union Compiled bE Emilg Adams Keplinger had worked in that position sirlce I Michael Chisamore, assistant between sustainability and higher - t, ,l I \
Christmas table arrangement course set Holiday centerpieces will centerpieces and partici- fee for supplies, payable to be quick and easy for those pants will leave with a com- the instructor on the night who complete a Christmas pleted project to use athome of the class. The supply fee table arrangement course or give as a gift. Lauren is $43, which includes an being offered by the Armbruster will instruct arrangement container,' silk The Messenger, Union City. Tennessee. University of Tennessee at the class, exploring basic flowers, Christmas greens, Martin Office of Extended concepts and techniques of berries or filler, glue, wire Campus and Online floral arrangement while and any other materials Thursdav. December l. 201 I Studies. helping students develop needed. The one-night course is personal flair and creativity. To register for the course, scheduled for 6:30-8:30 She will also cover flower contact ECOS at (731) 881- p.m. Tuesday on the UT placement, as well as the 7082 or.register online at
Martin carnpus. needed materials and how http : //www. utm.edu/depart- The course will focus on to use them. ment s / e c c e/no,nde gree / the creation of Christmas R.egistration is $45 plus a home.php. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, DECEMBER I, 2OII
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' Glenda Caudle After a long career in newspapers acareerhe Special to the Press - had no formal education There is a theory that late for Bragg is nowteaching 19th and early 20th century - the art writing at the Southern writers made of University Alabama in their words waltz in similar of Tuscaloosa. songs because they were all He is the author of a nurtured on the King James family trilogy "All Over Bible's cadence. - but the Shoutin'," "Ava's Only a tone-deaf reader Man" and "The Prince of could have missed the ties Frogtown" pl us a col leetion that bound them. ; of his favorite newspaper There is some sweet columns published un- scriptural rhythm to Pulitzer "somebody Prize-winner Rick Bragg's der the title work. Told Me"; another volume thatcelebratesthemillpeople But there is more with gritty fiddle and heart-trip- while mourning and friends who are ping drum. family numbered among them the The pulse of it snares passing of their way of life at arange ofrandom visceral in "The Most They Ever emotion at the same Had"; and a vetOran's tale, time it's tapping across the Am a Soldier Too: The brain's synapse on its way "I Jessica Lynch Story." to forging new connections. Under his breath. he is Which is a fancy way of saying the northeast humming his way toward a Alabama native does more couple more compositions than impartfactsby stringing these days. together combinations "The best time I ever of 26 letters. and gra.ndpar fiarents Tickets for the latter had is the one I haye ,now He orchestrates stories. when he visits northwest event are now on sale at '- teaching," he says ofhis He composes tales. Tennessee in mid-winter. Lanzer Printing and Office career. "It may not make He whistles both fictional He will begin his two-daY Supply in downtown llnion you feel young; some days truths and factual percep- visit at the University of City. it rnakes me feel real old. tions perfectly on k"y, Tennessee at Martin Feb. "I still don't know if I can But talking about writing and when he has filled in where he will be the 2, feel comfortable describing - my craft - to people the lines and spaces on the speaker for the free Meek myself as a writer," he who want to know how to scorg, song , his sets feet to Library Lecture at 7:30 P.m. confesses. do it is great. Being on a movrng. at Watkins Auditorium. "You're always learn- college campus is the best "Do you read your work next day, he will sit ing. I think I can write place on earth to write. out loud while you're The down with about 700 high a little bit and I'm honored I'm so lucky to have this doing it?" he was asked in schobl and some middle to get to do it, but the surreal setting. I go about a recent interview. school students from Union arrogance I had as a Young writingthere-Isweat "f read everything out City, Obion County Central writer has evaporated, and gripe and cuss over it loud. It's the only way you and South Fulton to talk although sometimes I still like some people build know the flow, cadence or - about writing and reading get a little full of myself. I a fence." rhythm," he said. And prior this gig, and living. listened to Pat Conroy reaa to He is, then, ex- highest? That evening Feb. 3 aloud and thought it was what ranked lremely well-read. - was first job at he will be honored at one of the most elegant "It my Bragg will be reading - paper covering the Union City Rotary Club things I've ever heard. But a weekly sorne of his completed the journalist DistinguiShed Speaker I guess I'm tickled when sports," says work to teens and their his name by annual banquet at the I hear my stuff read out who made Hampton Centr6 in Union loud." City. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, DECEMBER I o 20lt shaking nne-grainecl- ago fhe ask him how long Their relationship has been Lee Burke's novels about blotting sand of compassion -"1 he gave it up and he says, played out in several pub- Acadians. I'd read candy across pages necessarily "bout 15 minutes ago."' lished venues, most often and biscuits 4nd gravy, penned in blood. "But telling that, you can on the back-page Southern because life is too short to uI to had yet get in trouble. You can get Living column read what people tell you killing write about disowned in a hurry," he Bra$g submits to read." and sullering. I and dying laughs. each month.) I write One suspects, however, was writing from a two-by- He's asked to describe a stuff. That's all I do. I love that he would sneak and press box in Alabama four typical day at the university. to read, but mostly I just write, as well. deadly about something "l teach one class one write stuff Writing doesn't Because the serious though: football. I day a week on Tuesdays. make me happy. What rhythm is in his blood. And Or I was sitting in a baseball narrative teach long-form makes me happy is having it purely begs ,to play out press watching I box and nonfiction story writing. written. lt's not that I don't somewhere, just as it did being paid to watch kids - spend lots of time with love the words. I like having in his grandmother, Ava a baseball game and graduate students - and some written. I like looking Bundrum. eating a hot dog. I'm proud and I enjoy it. I like talking at it and going, 'Maybe that She was a buck of every word I ever tried God about writing. I iike it, will do. Maybe that will be dancer as long as she could to put down. They weren?t help me. I talk about ways oK."' physically compel her feet always good and maybe to make stories come alive. Forced to a choice to follow the music. they didn't always make 'show me; My drum beat is between reading and And her grandson really sense, but when I was l8 or don't tell me."' writing, which would he has no choice but to provide 19, fun." it was a lot of The next question deals embrace for keeps? the rhythm. Bragg credits his family his with his dedication to "I'd read, for sure. Editor's Note: Glenda with giving him a voice. any craft. "Do you apply Reading is fun. It would be Caudle is the special fea- "My Aunt Edna was a discipline to your own like cooking or eating, and tures editor at The Messen- fountainhead for my books. writing?" I'd choose eat- ger in Union City, so grateful she was wife I'm "I rvrite when my ing. I'd be selfish, She may be willing to talk to me for 15 lets me. She tells me I can though. I wouldn't read contacted at glendacaudle years. forever She'll live write in the afternoons." Aristotle; I'd read Dickens @ucmess?nger.com. those books," he says in He denies practicing any and Larry McMurtry and the volumes that tell the of hobbies. Walker Percy and Cormac stories lots folks family of "I'm a bad fisherman. I McCarthy although that could have written about - try to be a good stePfather. makes me crazy and kin. - their own (His youngest stepson of Eudora Welty and James But nobqdy else did; at three wilJ, graduate this year.' least not like Rick Bragg.
"I asked my mother once if something was the truth. She said, 'Hon, she was telling God's sanction.' UT Martin women's ba plans benefit It was such a mix of the The University of Ten- After the dinner, those der Thompson Arnold) at good King's English old nessee at Martin head coach in attendance , will then s87-t997. and Appalachian. Either, Kevin McMillan has an- take a walk-through of the its wouldn't have on own, nounced a fundraiser dinneir newly-renovated locker produced that same effect. to be held before hosting room and tear.n room and I can't take credit for the Southeastern Conference receive a ticket to the game language if it's right there powerhouse Vanderbilt on and passes to the Skyhawk in front me. They in F-aTiConcert of talk Wednesday. Club hospitality room at poetry and as a writer you The University Singers The dinner will begin halftime. and the New Pacer Singers have to organize it. But I'd at 5:30 p.m. and will be Tip-off from the Kath- will present their com- rather beat the myself in located in the Skyhawk leen and Tom Elam Cen- bined fall conceft at 3 p.m. The concert will be head with a hammer than Fieldhouse. McMillan and ter is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Duncan Ballroom on the organize it." the University of Tennessee The fundraiser is open to He's apparently utilized second floor ofthe Bolins president Joe DiPietro will the public and the cost UniversityCenter on the " the ballpeen to better effect be on hand to address the of admission is $100 per University of Tennessee at however. at this point, crowd. ticket. There is limited seat- Martin campus. The con- "My Uncle Jimbo cert is free and open to the In addition to the dinner, ing availability so fans are public. now a. beautiful thing it's those in attendance will asked to make their reser- to listen to him. At a family have the opporlunity to bid vations quickly. reunion, Jimbo sits down on a variety of Skyhawk Those interested in at- next to me and say, I 'How memorabilia during a silent tending can call Leanne ya doin'Jim?"'and he says, auction. Rainey (located at Alexan- 'Not doin'good, son. I quit lying.' THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS Tr{URSDAY, DECEMBER l, 20tt
Remembering Christmas past Melissa Goodman re- members a time when al- most everything at Santa's Village was white. The annual fundraiser event held at the Ned Mc- Wherter Agricultural Com- plex on the University of Tennessee at Martin calnpus has been an area tradition for 26 years. While raising thousands of dollars for the local needy, the holiday wonder- land setting, countless ven- ddrs and sleigh rides have also brought thousands of visitors to enjoy the massive RELIVING THE MAGIC - Melissa Goodman remem- Christmas celebration. bers Santa's Village from its early years. Now in its 26th SEe Pnsr, PecE 15 yeaq it's grown by leaps and bounds.
- Bot; tUow of Coo* Although she is also able be back again this year. Pnsr man's seven-loop Fnon Pnce I design to use her agriculture back- Goodman now lives in was hung around the arena, ground to relate to the large Fulton with her husband, Goodman has experi- adding to the holiday atmo- agriculture industry in the Stephen. whom coinciden- enced first hand the benefits sphere that would brighten , two counties, part of Good- tally. she met in ihat first that Sairta's Village pro- the days of thousands of man's job also involves freshman agriculture class, vides even to those behind guests. crafting through cultural and her two sons Ezekiel the scenes. When she was "There ' was a lot of work arls education to involve and Elijah. a, freshman at UT Martin that went into creating the clientele. Santa's Village is slated in 1991 she volunteered for child's fantasy. It's some- "That kind of stuff comes for 6-9 p.m., Dec. 8-9; 11 the event, initially to get ex- thing fun that everyone in handy. I work with home- a.m.-9 p.m., Dec. 10; and tra credit for an agriculture looks forward to, but it's makers now and I do crafts l-5 p.m., Dec. It will be class. ll. also a great cause because with senior adults in the held at the Ned McWherter "I had been to Santa's provides it for those that community, as well as 4-H Agricultural Complex on Village as a child, and at need help during the holi- students," Goodman said. the UT Martin campus. that time I didn't realize day season. It's a win-win," how many people it took Goodman said. "Every itep that l've tak- to organize and set up the lronically. en, whether I understood all of rhar jt event. That was back when bow-tying practice would at that point or not, has they had all the tree limbs come in handy for Good- influenced who I have be- and things painted white. I come. All of that has given man laier in life. was helping to bring those me the knowledge to help She began her collegiale in and brush them white," me help my clientele." career as an ag educa- Goodman said. These days Goodman tion major, but graduated That was before hei true entertains Santa's Village in 20O4 with a bachelor's value to the village was dis- patrons on her own time, degree in family and con- covered. and not for extra credit. She sumer science and now "When they found out has returned to Santa's Vil- works for lhe Universitv that I could make bows, I of lage for the past two years Kentucky Cooperative'Ex- spent the rest of the time to make bailoon animals tension Service as a exten- making bows,'? Goodman for children, and she will sion agent for family said laughing. She added and consumer sciences that she had initially learned in Ful- ton bow-making tiom a floral and Hickman counties in Kentucky. design class in high school. 'The McKenzie Banner, McKenzie,Tennessee,Tuesday, December 6, 201 1, Parish Attends First Chamber Makes it Rising Star Summitt Easy to Get Business Advice December 18 The Carroll County Chamber help aspiring entrepreneurs and of Commerce and,the Tennessee existing business owners with ad- Small Business Development vice on a business plan, financing Center (TSBDC) are happy to pro- options, marketing, customer ser- vide free confidential one-on-one vice, cash flow and other issues. consultations to entrepreneurs The consultations are one- and existing business owners. on-one, confidential and free. Take advantage of the oppor- Appointments may be made by tunity to get one-on-one business contacting the chamber at 731- consulting from Erik Markin, 986-4664 or by contacting Markin University of Tennessee at directly at 731-587-?333. For addi Martin Tennessee Small Business tional services offered by TSBDC, Development Center (TSBDC) go to www.tsbdc.org. at the llniversity of Tennessee The Carroll County Chamber At Martin. Markin will be at of Commerce was founded in 1981 the Carroll County Charnber for the purpose of advancing the of Comrnerce in Huntingdon, commercial, industrial, civic, and exercises' 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, general Caroline Parish, a high school through team building interests of the County of sPonsored bY the Decernber 13. He is student from Carroll CountY, The summit was available to Carroll and its trade area. RisingStar WestStar LeadershiP Program' attended the first N{artin' LeadershiP Summit held on Avers Founrlation and UT the University of Parish is Pictured with CharleY Nov. 17-18 at relations at Martin. A total of Deal, director of alumni Tennessee direc- school juniors and se- at UT Martin and executive 3? high LeadershiP niors attended the event, which tor of the WestStar taught students leadership skills Program.
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CAN DO - WCMT and Star 95.I along tin, over 10,000 cans were collected for with the Student Athlete Adviory Coun- Santa's Village. Pictured are coordinators cil at UT Martin had the 27th Annual Can WCMT's community service director Lana Caravan with Weakley County Schools Carpenter and UT Martin assistant athletic Dec. l. Schools collected cans for over a director Danelle Fabianich along with UT month.Along with athletes from UT Mar- Martin athletic staff and athletes. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2OII
tlM commencemenl orable Mention for Best for the campus radio lic Service Announcement. ls hturday "!ta- TV Reporter. In 2009 she tion WUTM-FM 90.3 "The She graduated from the Notable journalist and was nominated for a Mid- Hawk," and-also worked university in May 2007 as University of Tennessee at America Emmy with sev- with the West Tennessee a University Scholar. alum, Jennifer Martin Hor- eral of her peers for Team PBS affiliate, WLJT-DT, as Tickets are not required belr, will deliver the fall Coverage during Winter a camera operator. for admission to Decem- commencement address Storm '09. A native Texan, Before graduating she ber commencement, and at UT Martin, at 11 a.m., Jennifer moved to Mem- was named Best Television more than 600 degrees are Dec. 10, in the Kathleen phis while in high school. Journalist in the Southeast expected to be awarded. A and Tom Elam Center. During her time at UT Mar- Journalism Conference and live webcast will be avail- Horbelt began working tin, she acted as support and received the Communicator able at the "View Com- development director, news Award,of Distinction for a mencement Live" link on director, and on-air talent Habitat for Humanity Pub- the UT Martin homepage.
-ktctl songwiiter Commemorates ing a moming anchor po- sition with KOAA-TV in the New Madrid quakes of L811-1812 Colorado Springs/Pueblo, Colo. While working Larry Holder, a songwrit- to promote the 200th anni- with WPSD Local6, Hor- er from Marlin, commemo- versary of Reelfoot Lake, 'belt won first place in the rated the 200th anniversarJ which was created as a di- SEr UTM, Pncn 4 of the New Madrid earth- rect result of the historical quakes with of 1811-1812 eafihquakes. .debuted a new song, "The Days Holder has a UTM the Earth Would Not Stand numberof songs on WCMT Fnom PecE 1 Still," which debuted on lo- over the years. including Kentucky Associated Press cal radio station WCMT on contemporary Christian Awards for Best Spot News Dec. 5, during the Morning songs as well as several hu- along with photojournalist Show with Chris Brinkley morous songs such as "I've Michael Driver. In 2008, and Paul Tinkle. Died and Gone to Star- she was awarded First After researching the his- bucks" and "Everything Place in the Kentucky As- tory of the quakes and writ- I Know ln Life I Learned sociated Press Awards for ing the initial lyrics, Holder Lannv Holorn From Chris and Paul." Best Hard News Feature shared the song with his viding the additional in- Holder also co-wrote along with photojournalist high school friend, Chris strumentation of mando- the theme song of the Ten- Chad Darnall, and an Hon-, McGoldrick, who works 1in, banjo, and lead guitar. nessee Soybean Festival, at the earthquake center at Holder provided vocals, "There's Nothing Like the the University of Memphis. guitar, and bass. Bean," with Dr. Jim Byford, Mccoldrick and his associ- Collectively, the group fomer dean of Agriculture ates checked the words for is known as "Ralston Sta- at UT Martin. Holder is a historical accuracy. With a tion" (taken from the origi- computer professional and documentary video also in nal town name for Ralston, instructor at The Univer- progress. the song is being Tennessee). sity olTennessee at Martin. considered for inclusion as The mp3 and lyrics of the as well as a musician and the music during the rolling song are freely available at: songwriter. He is the senior credits. I arryholdermusic. orgi earth- bass guitar player at First Local musicians Terry quake.html The Reelfoot Baptist Church in Mar- Lewis, Will Turner, and Lake Bicentennial Com- tin, and performs with the Craig lngram lent their mittee has also expressed house band for the annual talents to the project, pro- an interest in using the song Martin Rotary Sing-a-Like. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 20ll Renewable energy forum held atUTM Martin-Avibrantre- newable energy industry is quietly growing in West Tennessee, and plans are already developing for the creation of a statewide "Re- newable Energy Corridor" that can be a vehicle for creating stable, well-paying jobs for Tennessee work- ers, according to a news release. This was one of the many issues discussed at the Crockett Policy Institute's forum on renewable energy and job creation at UT Mar- tin Tuesday evening. A distinguished panel of academics, elected of- ficials, and industry lead- ers outlined the corridor's ongoing developrnent and RENEWABLE ENERGY PANEL hand for the discussions included (clock- outlined steps to nurture a PARTICIPANTS - Elected officials and wise, from left), Andrew Holland of the profi table, lasting industrial distinguished individuals with ties to the Ainerican Security Projecg State Rep. base. University of Tennessee at Martin were Andy Holt, State Sen. Roy Herron,Jim By- The distinguished panel featured guests during a renewable energy ford (moderator), Pat Riley of the Gibson was introduced by Crock- panel discussion held Tuesday on the UT County Utility District and Dr.Joey Mehl- ett Policy President LtGen Martin campus. Crockett Policy lnstitute horn of UT Martin. John Castellaw (Ret.), and was moderated by UTM's served as the host of the event.Those on Photo submitted own Dr. James Byford. highways airports and two audience. research and policy orga- Panelists included Dr. major rivers. "I was very pleased we nization with claims it is Joey Mehlhorn of UTM, "Industry is already com- had such a thoughtful, dedicated to improving the Sen. Roy Herron, Rep. ing here," he continued. productive discussion in lives ofTennesseans by pro- Andy Holt, Andrew Hol- "Companies like Green the spirit of cooperation. viding practical, workable, land of the American Secu- Plains in Obion are already In today's world, we too. and fair solutions to ad- rity Project in Washington, producing competitively often allow politics or pre- dress the challenges facing DC, and Pat Riley, general priced renewable energy conceived ideas get in the the state.The Institute seeks manager of Gibson County right here in West Tennes- way of solving the very real to build consensus around Utility District. see. Public-private initia- problems we face. That's moderate, common-sense . Castellaw summed up the tives' like the solar farm why we formed Crockett proposals to make Tennes- forum's findings. in Haywood County will Policy," he said. see a better place to live, to "Here in West Tennessee, spur investment in new The Crockett Policy In- work and to raise kids, ac- we have the feedstocks to technologies. The work stitute is a non-partisan cording to a news release. create renewable energy in of organizations like the abundance. Whether you're Memphis Bioworks Foun- talking about biomass like dation in Memphis and our corn, soybeans or switch- educational institutions are grass, or solar or wind working to educate dislo- fower - even natural gas, cated workers and reffain we have it all right here. them'for renewable energy Most importantly, we also jobs." have ready access to the Forum participants spent consumers of fuel and pow- two hours discussing op- er, such as Federal Express portunities for economic and Delta in Memphis, and development through re- the mid-America transpor- newable energy and ac- tation nexus of railroads, cepting questions from the THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS
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LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STU. Leadership program,Ayers Foundation and DENTS ATTEND FIRST RISING. UT Martin. On hand were (from left), Mar- STAR LEADERSHIP SUMMIT - vin Flatt director of career and technical TwoWeakley County high school students education with Weakley County schools; attended the first RisingStar Leadership Virginia Grimes, coordinator of the West- Summit held on Nov. l7-18 at the Univer- Star Leadership Program; Conner Verdall; sity of Tennessee ar Martin. A rotal of 37 Brooke Baker; Char.ley Deal, director of high school juniors and seniors attended ilumni relations at UT Martin and execu- the event,which taught students leadership tive director of the. WestStar Leadership sl Suminitt lauded by J S/ For 38 seasons, Coach and eight national titles at Pat Summitt has racked up the helm of the Tennessee big numbers on the basket, Lady Vols' program carried ball court, but. it's perhaps a lot of weight with the de- the big heart she's shown cision. off the court in the last few When the legendary rnonths that has propelled coach went public with the her to the title of Sports announcement of early- Illustrated's 2011 Sports- onset dementia in August, woman of the Year. however, touching off sev- The announcement was eral supportive programs made Monday morning and inclirding a "We Back Pat" for the 2011 Sportsman of T-shirt and the recent for- the Year, Sports Illustrated mation of the Pat Summitt went with another famed Foundation Fund, she took coach, Mike Krzyzewski of on a new level of respect Duke. from both lifelong Tennes- Of course, Sumrnitt's see t'ans and those not fa- 1,075 wins and counting Srr Sumrlrrt Pecu 6 \|{INNING COACHES - hd,t Vol Coach pat Sum- mitt (left) and Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski will grace the cover of Sports lllustrated Monday as the two have been chosen by Sl as Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year. Photo by Simon Brutylsl The Messenger. Union City. Tennessee. Tuesday. December 6.2011 6 p.*. Tara Elam, Annual Santa's Village Santats... vocal - (Continued from Page 1) Saturday I p.m. Whitley Ashley offers something for all l0:45 a.m. Madison Southerland, - Mitchell and Lindsey Wade Visitors to the 27th annu- Disaster Services, as well Brown, piano 1l a.m. Rachel Alley, 8 p.m. Jonathan al S?nta's Village charity as We Care Ministries, McDowell. vocal and gui- Blake and- Katie Snider, event will have an opportu- Santa's Helpers, Healthy tat vocal and instrument vari- nity to enjoy more than 70 Start Northwest Region p.m. Rose ety 8:45 entertainers ranging in and Northwest Tennessee Brawner, vocal - Noon Wes Sliger, age from 6 to 70 - from Economic Development Sunday across the region. Council. vocal and piano 12:30 p.m. Austin 12:45 p.nt. Jason Scheduled performanc- The entertainment sched- Batchelor, piano Emmerson, Emma and es include pop, country, ule released for this week's p.m. Rose Brawner, Jackson Kelly, vocal and .1 Broadway, classical, jazz Santa's Village includes: plano - and rock musicians and bal- Thursday plano 12:50 p.m. Kelsie 1:15 p.m. Austin l:et, jazz and tap dancers, ds 6 p.m. Tabitha Daw- Emmerson, piano- - Winstead, vocal well as the more traditional son, vocal 1:30 p.m. Oliver's Christmas music. 6:30 p.m. Lany Hol- I p.m. Amy Day, - vocal - Chapel Presbyterian Santa's Village will der, vocal and guitar Church, drama and music I :10 p.m. Natalie be open from 6-9 p.m. 7 p.m. - Carla Field, Ed presentation Thursday and Friday; 11 and Elaine Knight, violin Hurst, vocal 1:20 p.m. Claire Capps 2:l5p.m. LexieKnott, a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; and and accordion - vocal and guitar- and Kelsie Winstehd, dance l-5 p.m. Sunday in the Ned 7:30 p.m. - Tassi, Rene 2:30 p.m. Tabitha McWherter Agricultural and Brian McWherter, vo- 1:30 p.m. Joy Jones, vocal - Dawson, vocal Complex on the University cal 3 p.m. Rose Brawner, of Tennessee at Martin 8:30 p.m. Linda Ram- 2 p.m. Stepz Dance - - Studio - vocal campus. sey, vocal Michael 2:30 p.m. Cadee 3:30 p.m. Admission is free, but Friday Brewer, vocal Drummond, dance there is a suggested dona- p.m. Joy Jones, Michael .5:45 - 2:45 p.m. Joy Jones 4 p.m. tion of $5 worth of canned plano - Brewer, vocal goods or toys, which will 6 p.m. Rose Brawner, and Jenny Bradshaw, vocal, - piano and violin 4:30 p.m. Janice be given to several area vocal Murray, vocal - agencies which help 7 p.*. Jamie Worrell, 3:30 p.m. Tabitha - Dawson, vocal For more information less fortunate families at vocal about Santa's Village, p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Jim Christmas. Among them , 8 - Charles - contact Martin Parks and are Chimes for Charity Debbie Ross, vocal Fiesers, violin and guitar p.m. Lee, Recreation Department at and Northwest Tennessee 5 Carla (731) (See Page 2, Col. 1) vocal - 88r-6784. to participate. Winners lnlhe CALI.ING ALL YOUNG three categories be sent ARTISTS will WEAKLEY on to Nashville for the state COUNTY: competition. The theme for The Tenrressee the Department competition is "Silent Flight" of Aeronautics, the Everett- and specific definitions and Stewart Regional Airport, and details can be found on the DR.ESDEN ENTERPRISE, Dresden; Tennessee, UT Martin are partnering to entry form. To host an art competition obtain an entry for form, contact Jo Ann Speer children young dt and adults from the Everett-Stewart Regional Obion and Weakley counties Airport, 731-885-1221 or ES - to be held at the airport from Wednesday, Decemher 7,2811 R.A @ estewartregionalairport. I anaary 2 until January ll, 2012. us. An opening reception will Deadline to enter is 4:00 p.m., be held Friday. January 6,2012 Thursday, December 15, 2OlI. from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. There are three age categories The exhibition will be open to for participation: 6-9, 10-13, the public from 8:00 a.m. tb 4:00 andll-I7 years old. All children p.m., Monday through Friday. in the two counties are eligible The Messenger. Union Cit)'. Tennessee. Wednesday. December 7. 2011 Commencement scheduled for Saturday at UT Martin Journalist and University Conference and received ors from the Kentucky of Tennessee at Martin the Cosrmunicator Award Associated , Press Awards alum Jennifer Horbelt will of Distinction for a Habitat along with photojournal- deliver the fall commence- for Humanity public service ists Michael Driver and ment address at UT Martin announcement. Chad Darnall. In 2009, she at 11 a.m. Saturday in the She graduated from the was nominated for a Mid- Kathleen and Tom Elam university in May 2007 as a America Emmy along with Center. University Scholar. several of her peers for their Tickets are not required While working at WPSD, tebm coverage of the 2009 for admission to the Decem- Ms. Horbelt earned hon- winter storm. ber commencement, where more than 600 degrees are expected to be awarded, A live webcast will be available at the "View Com- mencement Live" link on the UT Martin homepage at www.utm.edu. Ms. Horbelt began work- ing with WPSD Local 6 in Paducah, Ky., in 200'7 as a reporter while she was still in her senior year at UT Martin. A year and a half later, she landed the female evening anchor position, which she held at the sta- tion until recently accepting a moming anchor position with KOAA-TV in Colorado Springs/Pueblo, Colo. A native Texan, Ms. Horbelt moved to Memphis while in high school. During her time at UT Martin, she acted as support and development director, news director and on-air tal- ent for campus radio sta- tion WUTM-FM 90.3 "The Hawk" and also worked with the West Tennessee PBS affiliate, WLJT-DI as a camera operator. Before graduating from UT Martin, she was named Best Television Journalist in the Southeast Journalism Simon Bruty/Sports lllustrated WINNING COACHES Tennessee Krzyzewski grace the cover of Sports Illus- Lady Vol head coach Pat Summitt (left), trated as the two have been chosen by SI as a UT Martin alum, and Duke Coach Mike Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year. The Messenger. Union City. Tennessee. Wednesday. December 7. 20 ll Geology professor flies to aircraft carrier On an a\.erag€-day it -xpertiie in oiiler to fiteiilly "It was interesting, the the classroom, Dr. Stan be on the Navy's radar . Cross gets there. They for person whom ran the opera- Dunagan, associate pro- the DV program," Dunagan really try to ger the carrier tion center was an enlisted fessor of geology at the said. "But, honestly, at first there. because Lhey have the person," Dunagan recalled. manpower and Urriversity of Tennessee at I thought ihe email was a the ability to "They said that was unusu- Martin, passionately lec- phishing scam." make a difference throirgh al, but it showed that with their tures on water resource After flying San medical facilities," he ro proper training and work issnesi yolsanic hazards and Diego, Dunagan and his said. earthquakes. ethic, anybody can excel. I The Navy is also inter- '""He Distinguished Visitors met people discusses tebton- group were from all over the twined with much of the flown to the United States." ic plate motion, climate USS Lincoln, situated off geological knowledge that change issues and fossil the The USS Abraham Dunagan regularly passes coast of Mexico, aboard Lincoln has 5,000 fuel reservest among other a C-2A Greyhound arcraft. service on to students. men and women on board scientific topics. To fly to the USS Lincoln, "Our understanding of Last summer, however, during flight training, most tectonics was largely built the DV group wore flotation of them he was catapulted off of an vests, helmets around the ase of upon our understanding of and flight 23, he said. aircraft carrier flight deck, visors during the 45-minute the geography and g"eol- "Think of a city accelerating from zero to flight from Colorado of 5,000 ogy o1'earth's ocean basins Bay to all the medicai 130 mph in two seconds. the USS Lincoln. - and den- which were extensively tal issues coming up, these That day was not average. "The Navy was running As part of the U.S. Navy's places were packed, espe- mapped_by the U.S. Navy Distinguished Visitors pro- cially the dental place," during the maneuvers, Cold War era,;' gram, Dunagan was invited Gcertification Dunagan said. "My kids he explained. for F/A-18 pilors, so they to spend roughly 30 hours on asked if I went up and down The icing on the can take and cake was the USS Abraham Lincoln off land in the elevator. There are none; departing the USS carriers," Dunagan Abraham aircraft carrier, where he said. you have to go up and down Lincoln aboard another "We were cleared C- witnessed first-hand the life to land in Iadders. I am not very tall 2,A Greyhound aircraft between runs that of Navy servicemen. of FiA-l8s." and l would have to bend carapulred off . the flight Once aboard, the group He and 14 others toured over to keep from bumping deck, accelerating from zero got to observe the day opera- most of the carrier, includ- my head." to 130 mph in two seconds. tions, which consist ing the flag bridge, corn- oflake- Dunagan said he was The flight home offs and landings from bat direction center, public from the impressed with the responsi- California was uneventful. USS Lincoln flight deck. affairs offices, meteorol- bilities those working on rhe but the memory remains lor "The day ops are so ogy department, medical hard I carrier manage on a daily Dunagan. to describe. You're standins and dental facilities, cha- basis, but he also gained a "I would do an embark to 20 to 25 feet away From pel, library and educational onE new respect for the Navy, any naval ship or submarine of these F/A-18 jer fighters areas. as it is the first to respond in the future and I have told during the dayrime and rhat "The ship was amazing, to many of the major natural the Navy so," he said. thing powers up and shoots disasters, about which he the aircraft exhilarating, off. was ' the flight in and out thrill- I afraid it was often teaches in the class, going blow ing beyond words, and the to the callera room. out of my hands. You "One sailors were admirable and could thing I teach a lot feel the heat from their jet about are deserving of my gratitude . natural hazards engines. That tremendous and praise for their service and so whenever you have heat wave washes you to our countryo" Dunagan over a major earthquake or tsu- as the jet shoots down the nami, the Navy is the first said. flight In the Distinguished deck and it is jusr response before the Red so indescribably , Visitors program, individu- loud. You smell and als in influential positions can almost taste the jet including legislative fuel buming off. It gave me chills every , representatives, corporate time," Dunagan said. "l corld haue . executives and educators stood there all day long just . are inviteO to experience watching the- unique, first-hand look them take off." The tour schedule at seiviceman aboard pre- life vented him from aircraft carriers. Dunagan staying in one place received his invitation by too long'as*the group explored deep email about three weeks into the vessel and met the prior to the and he said inspiring trip personnel. it was quite a surprise. "One could argue that you have to have certain leadership skills andior potential in your field of DRESDEN ENTERPRISE, Dresden, Tennessee, Wednesday, December 7.2011 -- Santa's Village offers entertainment for all ages The 27th annual Santa's Vil- Scheduled performances in- Thursday, Dec. 8 cal lage, scheduled Thursday, De- clude pop, country, Broadway, . 7 p.m. - Jamie Worrell, vo- cember 8 through Sunday, De- classical, jazz and rock musi- . 6 p.m. - Tabitha Dawson, cal cember 11, at the McWherter cians, and ballet, jazz and tap vocal . 8 p.m. - Charles and Debbie Agriculture Pavilion on the dancers, in addition to the more . 6:30 p.m. - Larry Holder, Ross. vocal campus of UT Martin, will offer traditional Christmas music. vocal and guitar a winter wonderland of enter- Visitors are asked to donate . 7 p.m. * Carla Field, Ed and Saturday, Dec. 10: tainment and activities for the $5 in non-perishable food items Elaine Knight, violin and ac- whole family. or toys as admission to the cordion . l0:45 a.m. - Madison The Village includes thou- charitable event, which pro- .7:30 p.m. - Tassi, Rene and Brown, piano sands of lights, and enchanted vides a wide variety of enter- Brian McWherter, vocal . 11 a.m. - Rachel Alley, forest and a giant Christmas tainment, while assisting needy . 8:30 p.m. - Linda Ramsey, Blake and Katie Snider, vocal tree. families this holiday season vocal and instrument variety Visitors to the 27th annual from across the region. Donated . Noon - Wes Sliger, vocal Santa's Village charity event items are distributed through Friday, Dec. 9 and piano will have an opportunity to several local charities to those . 12:30 p.m. - Austin Em- enjoy more than 70 entertainers truly in need. . 5:45 p.m. - Joy Jones, pia- merson, Emma and Jackson from across the region, ranging The entertainment schedule is no Kelly, vocal and piano from 6 years to 70. as follows: . 6 p.m. - Rose Brawner, vo- . 12:50 p.m. - Kelsie Win- stead, vocal . . 8 p.m. Jonathan McDow- vocal 1 p.m. - Amy Day, vocal - . . 1:10 p.m. * ell, vocal and guitar 3 p.m. - Rose Brawner, vocal Natalie Hurst, Annual . . p.m. vocal 8:45 p.m. - Rose Brawner, 3:30 - Michael Brewer. vocal vocal . 1:20 p.m. Claire Capps - and . 4 p.m.- Michael Brewer, vo- Kelsie Winstead, dance Santats cal . l:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 - Joy Jones. vo- . 4:30 p.m. - Janice Murray, cal . vocal . 2 p.m.- Stepz Dance Stu- illage too 12:45 p.m. - Jason Batch- dio elor'. piano Santa's Village will be open . o p.m. 2:30 p.m. - Cadee Drum- . . . Continued frorn page I I - Rose Brawner, pi- from 6-9 p.m., DEc. 8-9: I I a.m.-9 mond, dance p.m., Dec. 10; and l-5 p.m., Dec. . . i:15 p.m. Austin Emmer- 2:45 p.m. - Joy Jones and . 4:30 p.m. - it, in the Ned McWhelrter'Agri- - The Jim Fiesers, son, plano Jenny Bradshaw, vocal, piano violin and guitar cultural Complex on the Univer- and violin . l:30 p.rn. Oliver's Chapel sity of Tennessee at Martin cam- . 5 p.m. - Carla Lee, vocal - . 3:30 p.m. - Tabitha Dawson, . Fresbyterian Church. drama and pus. 6 p.m. - Tara Elam, vocal music For more information vocal . p.m. presentation about 7 - Whitley Souther- .2:75 p.rn. Lexie Knott, vocal Santa's Village, contact Martin land, Ashiey Mitchell and Lind- - Continued On Page 3 and guitar Parks and Recreation Department sey Wade . 2:30 p.m. - Tabitha Dawson, at73l-881-6784. DRESDAN ENTERPRISE, Dresden, Tennessee, Decernber 7, 20ll Local high school studemts atterad Two Weakley County high school students aitended the fiFst first RisingStar Leadership Sunmmit RisingStar Leadership Summit held on November'17- I 8 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. A total of 37 hish school .iuniors and seniors attinded the event, which taught students leadership skills through tearn building exercises. The-sumrnit was sponsored by the WcstSlar Leadership program" A5,err Foundation and UT Nlarrin. Bctured {left to right) are: Marvin FEtt, D_irector of Career and Technical Education with Weakley _C,ou1ty *hools;_Virgin4_Grimes, Coordinator of the WestStar teadership Program; Conner Verdell; Brooke Bakerl Charley Deal, Director qf AIUqni Relatioqs at UT Martin"and Executive Pirector of the W^qptStar Lead-ership Programf-ahd*Ba-rtrara Virgin, ErecutiVe llirector of thE Weakley County Chamber. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY. DECEMBER 13, 2OII loor clp- IENT - Mercy Ford of Dresden is the fall semester recipient of the Jodi Woods Memorial Award.The Jodi Woods Memorial Award was established at the Uni- versity of Tennessee at Martin ,in memory of the late Jodi Woods, a special education maioq who died June 24,2A06. lt is given each semester to one graduating ipecial education major who excels in student teaching by including and building self-esteem in students with special needs. The award represents Woods' warm and caring demeanor. The funds from the award are given to assist the graduating teacher in stocking his or her new classroom. Pictured are (from left) Stephanie Ruszkowski, cooperating teacher; Ford; Judy Todd, co- operating teacher; and Staci H. Fuqua, director of field placements. Not pictured is Kathy Bucy, university su- pervisor. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, DECnMBnR 8, 2011 Santa's Village gears up fotzZ-Jl-year i.!,'M "\S .t. '.. titt ,:,::= Nr: lt'titl:'iffi n : ' lil lri!- iilrl i rii ,,-;,,lr!!ili= tu .+:\::--\...r:.:::::.:l- t . utt:u: t1 - .::::::.::..:::::.:a.:.a... tj B$rj :t:ut::::::ut I :: uuuut:t t::: uuuuuu:t: : : a .:::::::u:: t N , '.', =' . uttt : a ; .. I ttt : :; t ldt" Visitors to the 27th an- and Brian McWherter, vo- . I p.m. - Amy l)ay, vo- Lindsey Wade vocal nual Santa's Village charity cal cal . 8 p.m. - Jonathan Mc- . 3:30 p.m. - Michael event will have an oppor- . 8:30 p.m. - Linda . 1:10 p.m. - Natalie Dowell, vocal and guitar Brer.ver, vocal tunity to enjoy more than Rams€y, vocal Hurst, vocal . 8:45 p.m. - Rose '4 p.m. - Michael Brew- 70 entertainers from across Friday: . l:20 p.m. - Claire Brawner, vocal er, vocal the region, ranging from . 5:45 p.m. - Joy Jones, Capps and Kelsie Winstead, Sunday: .4:30 p.m. - Janice Mur- six years to 70. Scheduled piano dance . 12:45 p.m. - Jason ray, vocal performances include pop, ' 6 p.m. - Rose Brawner, . 1:30 p.rn" - Joy Jones, Batchelor, piano Santa's Vllage will be vocal vocal p.n.t. -- Rose Rrawner, operr fron-l 6-9 p.m. Thurs- country, Broadway, clas- .. 1 sical, jazz and rock rnusi- ' 7 p.m. - Jamie Wonell. . 2 p.m. - Stepz Dance prano day and Friday; 1l a.m.- cians, and ballet, jazz and vocal Srudio . 1:15 p"m. - Austin Em- 9 p.m. Saturday; and 1-5 tap dancers, in addition to ' 8 p.m" - Charles and . 2:30 p.m. - Cadee merson, piano p.m. Sunday in the Ned the more traditional Christ- Debbie Ross, vocal Drumrnond, dance . 1:30 p.m. - Oliver's McWheder Agricultural mas music. Saturday: . 2:45 p.m. - Joy Jones Chapel Presbyterian Complex on the Univer- The entertainment sched- ' 10:45 a.m. - Madison and Jcnny Bradshaw. vocaj. Church, drama and music sity of Tennessee at Marlin ule is as follows: Brown, piano piano and violin presentation campus. . 11 a.m. - Rachel Alley, . 3:30 p.m. - Tabitha . l; l-5 p.m. - Lcxie Knott. For more information Today: Blake and Katie Snider, vo- Dawson. vocal vocal and guitar about Santa's Village, con- . 6 p.m. - Tabitha Daw- cal and instrument variety . 4'3A p.m. - The Jim . 2:30 p.m. - Tabitha tact Martin Parks and Rec- son, vocal . Noon - Wes Sliger, vo- Fiesers, violin and guitar Dawson, vocal reation Department at 881- .6:30 p.m. - Lany Hold- cal and piano . 5 p.m. - Carla Lee, vo- ' 3 p.m. - Rose Brawner, 6',784. er, vocal and guitar . 12:30 p.m. -Austin Em- cal .7 p.m. - Carla Field, Ed merson, Emma and Jackson . 6 p.m: - Tara Elam, vo- and Elaine Knight, violin Kelly, vocal and piano cal and accordion . 12:50 p.m. - Kelsie .7 p.m. -Whitley South- . ?:30 p.m. - Tassi, Rene Winstead, vocal erland. Ashley Mitchell and THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, Z0rl UTM professor highlights Reelfoot Lake study Martin - As part of the parasitology research, au- celebration of Reelfoot thored or co-authoredby 72 I-ake's bicentennial, Dr. investigators and published Mike Tumer, lecturer of in 19 different journals, biology at the University have originated from the of Tennessee at Martin, has region. Included in these written a history of zoo- reports were descriptions of logical research originating 62 new parasitic worrn spe- from the Reelfoot Lake re- cies recovered from animal gion. hosts inhabiting the region. According to the author, Six of the new species Tennessee, unlike other carry the specific names southeastern states, has had reelfooti or reelfootensis. relatively few of its ecolog- Additionally. distribution ical communities subjected records for 228 parasite to parasitological studies, species - including nine with most of these based in protozoans, 162 helminths, and around Reelfoot Lake. four leeches and 53 arthro- These studies began 130 pods - were reported for the years ago with the collec- region. tion of an unattached turtle Turner's article, titled "A leech taken from Indian History of Parasitolbgical Creek near the old Idlewild Field Studies Originating Hotel. from the Reelfoot Lake Re- Other early efforts in- gion ofTennessee and Ken- volved public health work- tucky," appeared in a recent ers investigating malaria issue of the Journal of the and the mosquitoes that Tennessee Academy of Sci- PARASITE SPECIES AT REELFOOT LAKE - II- transmit the disease. ence. lustrations of parasites species that carry Reelfoot Lake's Later, traditional natural Electronic copies may be name. A) Hapalorhynchus reelfooti from the stinkpot history studies, primarily obtained at no charge from B) involving helminth (worm) UTM's institutional reposi- turtle, Cercaria reelfooti from the ramshorn snail, C) parasites, were undertaken tory (IR), http: //scholarship. Cerchoris reelfooti from the three-toed amphiuma, D) and were joined by recent utm.edu/ or by emailing the Athesmii reelfooti from the common moorhen, E) Cot- comparative molecular author at mturner@utm. ylaspis reelfootensis from the glant floater mussel, and F) work. Ninety reports of edu. Amblosoma reelfooti from the rotund mystery snail. $anta's Village breaks all records Record Attendance Reported animated, filling the eyes of the youngsters with I}RBSDEI{ amazement and wonder. ENTEITPRtrSE, The 27th annual Santa's Village held Thursday, The giant Christmas tree, donated by Linda Deccmber 8 through Sunday, December 11, at the Ramsey, was covered with thousands of glistening McWherter Agriculture Pavilion on the campus of lights. Standing 36 feet, it was the largest tree ever U'f Martin, provided area families with a fun-filled displayed at Santa's Village. Dresden, Tennessee, winter wonderland of entertainment and, activities Children enjoyed riding the giant slide. merry-go- fbr the whole family round and barrel spin. They also got a thrill petting According to Special Recreation Services Director and feeding the animals at the petting zoo, including Kinr Kirby, this year's attendance of 15,365 broke camels, donkeys, sheep, llama, rabbits and other Wednesday, I)ecember 14, 20ll' the all time attendance record set in 2001 of 13,515. lovable creatures. She stated a total of approximately $40,117 in food Visitors enjoyed performances by scores of live donaticlns was received. Food donations amounted entertainers from across the region. Visitors donated to 11\40,1 1l , and toy donations were $9,584, making $5 in non-perishable food items or toys as admission the total donation for this year $49,701. to the charitable event, which assists needy families The E,nchanted Forest featured a winding trail this holiday season from across the region. Donated leading from one spectacular Christmas scene to the items are distributed through several local charities next. Many of the characters in the scenes were to thosc truly in need. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2O1I Bvpono Fnom Pecp I but entire .- communities about how to get "Back To The Land." Since retiring, he con- tinues to be very active in a wide-range of civic and community activities. TWRA Executive Direc- tor Ed Cafter made the in- troduction of Byford and made the presentation cif his award at the banquet. SEAFWA AWARD - Dr. Jim Byford of Martin (left) THE JACKSON SUN SATURDAY, DEC. 10,2011 accepted the ClarenceW.WatsonAward from Ed Carter, TWRA executive director, at the Southeastern Association -BesT--V Hoftelt to speak at Reporter. In of Fish andWildlife Conference held recently in Nashville. 2009, she was nominated Photo submitted commencement for a Mid-America Emmy Notable journalist and with severai of her peers University of Tennessee for team coverage during Byford receives state at Martin alumna Jen- a winter storm. nifer Horbelt will deliver A native'Iexan, Hor- SEAFWAaward the fall cornmencement belt moved to Memphis address at 11 a.m. today while in high school. At Nashville Dr. Jim By- research, administration, - in the Kathleen and Tom UT Martin, she acted as ford, who has been a mentor law enforcement, I&E, Elam Center at UT Mar- support and develoPment and friend to many people wildlife and fish manage- tin, according to a news director, news director associated with the Ten- ment, teachers and stu- release. nessee Wildlife Resources dents. Horbelt began working and on-air talent for the Agency, as well as those af' Byford retired,as dean of as a reporter with WPSD campus radio station Local in filiated with other state and the College of Agriculture 6 Paducah, Ky., WUTM-FM 90.3 "The national organizations, was and Applied Sciences and in 2007, while she was in Hawk" and also worked her senior year honored by receiving the professor of wildlife biol- at UT with the West Tennessee Martin. year top annual award presented ogy at the University of A and a half PBS affiliate, WIJT-DT, later, she became the fe- by the Southeastem Asso- Tennessee at Manin in De- as a camera operator. male evening anchor at ciation Fish and cember 2009. Before graduating, she of Wildlife the station, where she Agencies (SEAFWA). He has touched many was named Best Televi- stayed until she recently in the The presentation came at lives through teaching and sion Journalist accepted a morning an- Southeast Journalism Con- the 65th Annual SEAFWA mentoring as an adminis- position chor with KOAA- ference and received the Conference banquet that trator and as a leader in the TV in Coiorado Communicator Award of was hosted by the TWRA community and throughout Springs/Pueblo, Colo. Distinction for a Habitat in Nashville. the Natural Resources pro- While working with for Humanity public serv- Byford was given the fessions. WPSD Local6, Horbelt ice announcement. She place Clarence W. Watson Award. From his pioneering of won first alting graduated from the uni- with photojournalist It is the most prestigious 4-H wildlife programs to versity in May 2007 as a Michael Driver in the his involvement University Scholar. award given by SEAFWA direct with Kentucky Associated and is presented to the ca- "Hunters for the Hungry" in Tickets are not re- PreSs Awards for Best quired to reer individual who, in the Tennessee, to his mediation for admission Spot News. commencement, and more opinion of the Award Com- of diverse representatives in In 2008, she was than 600 degrees are ex- made great- agriculture and natural re- place mittee, has the awarded first in the pected to be awarded. A est contribufion to wildlife sources, he has shared his Kentucky Associated live webcast will be avail- or fish conservation during love of nature and wildlife Press Awards for Best able at the "View Com- the previous year or years. to teach not only students, Hard News Feature along mencement Live" link on with photojournalist Consideration includes SEE Bvrono, Pecr 7 the UT Martin homepage, Chad Darnall, and an the release said. honorable mention for www.KY4lEilS-Co't Tflinsotv, Decrueen 8, 201 I UTlrl Ptolessot Rublishes litst [iogtaRhy on lennessce's most ruSlisned authot MARTIN, Tenn. - Only two people *as tfrat of tne "Most professional writers might in history have received the honor of -IG'fi-.adttiteaverage rural child in poverty in In- publish 50-60 stories; he's published portrait having their commissioned diana, and became that ofTennessee 900," Saunders said. the Tennessee was by University of at when his family in the process Saunders is quick to point out that Martin student body. The first was of moving to Alabama and their Kroll's work was common writing Hany Harrison Kroll. buggy broke down irreparably in for the day, not high literature, "Almost any student, any alum, Dyersburg. He claimed to have which is partly the reason the-man is that went to school before 1958 has never been to school before the age lesser known. Schools and universi- a Mr. Kroll story," said Richard of 19, although Saunders does ques- ti6s require the study of Hemingway Saunders, associate professor of li- tion this assertion in "Never Been novels. not Kroll adventures and ro- brary science and curator and Rich." mances. Yet books like Kroll's were archivist at UT Martin. i'He taught It was not until the age of 19 that more widely read than their sophis- virtually every student who came Kroll ever fathomed getting an edu- ticated counterparts, and are thus through here." cation, according to the book. lt was more reflectivebf American literary Saunders recognized Kroll's im- interests of the time. portance while traveling the countryside as a to not only the past of UT "Kroll by himself is not tremen- tramp photographer that he fell for Martin, but literature history. After dously important, but what he repre- extensive research the small town schoolteacher, Nettie he took it upon sents to American literature is the publish Heard. himself to the first ever bi- way that most Americans read prior the ' "It was then he realizedthat there ography on former composition to 1950. Most people did not read wa$ absolutely no future in being a teacher at UT Martin, cementing the William Faulkner, most people did narrative tramp photographer and took him- of his life and work in not read Ernest Hemingway," Saun- selfto school," Saunders said. American history. Saunders' book, ders said. The rest is history. Kroll attended "Never Been Rich" was released in The sidewalk to Kroll's Martin September. George Peabody College for Teach- home near campus now leads to a ers, married Heard, went on to teach The man had a dumpy build and a yacant lot, the portrait commis- left shoulder famous authors such as Jessie Stuart damaged by polio as an sioned by the student body has long infant. and Don West at Lincoln Memorial The motion of his arm was been lost, but Kroll's history at UT University, and had a successful ca- limited, a fact he often tried to con- Marrin remains firm in "Never Been reer as "The ceal. Many photographs show him a writer. His novel, Rich." casually holding it in front of or be- Cabin in the Cotton," was even hind him. Otherwise his appearance made into a motion picture starring was average for a man in his '60s, famed actress. Bette Davis. He spent white hair and glasses. However, his remaining days in Martin after Kroll is Tennessee's most published retiring from UT Martin. author, with over 900 published sto- Saunders, originally from Ore- ries. He taught writing composition gon. became more familiar with at UT Martin from 1934-1958, dur- Kroll after 2000 when he left his job ing which time his eclectic and blunt as a production manager in the pub- personality gained him the status of lishing industry to join the UTMar- one,9f the most popular professors tin faculty. on campus. "I started collecting his books for "He was an enofinously colorful the institutional loan," Saunders character, almost vulgar I have to said. which expanded the UT Mar- adilrit," Saunders said. "When you tin library's collection of Kroll have a teacher that has a commis- works. "Then we started finding out, sioned porhait by the entire student well, he didn't just write books, he body organization, that says some- wrote stories, hundreds of stories, thing about their relevance, their im- hundreds and hundreds of stories." portance. their place, I guess. on 900 stories in fact. and that only. cam-pus and how they're regarded." includes the ones that have been' In his book. Saunders dissects the found thus far, making him the state minutest details of the author's life, of Tennessee's most published au- many of them pieced together from thor. countless letters to family, col- leagues and former students. Wllltl.KY-NEWS.COII Decmarn g,20il lnulsotq 1 Jerurifer Horbelt to speak at {.lT Martin Fall Commencement MARTIN, Tenn. - Notable journal- ist and University of Tennessee at Martin alum, Jennifer Horbelt, will deliver the fall commencement ad- dress at UT Martin, at 11 a.m., Dec. 10, in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Horbelt began working with WPSD Local6 in Paducah, Ky. in 2O07 as a reporter, while she was still in her senior year at UT Mar- tin. A year and a half later she landed the female evening anchor position at the station, which she kept until recently accepting a Reporter. In 2009 she was nomi- named Best Television Journalist in morning anchor position with nated for a Mid-America Emmy the Southeast Journalism Confer- KOAA-TV in Colorado with several of her peers for Team ence and received the Communica- Springs/Pueblo. Colo. Coverage during Winter Storm'09. tor Award of Distinction for a While working with WPSD A native Texan, Jennifer moved Habitat for Humanity Public Serv- Local 6, Horbelt won first place in to Memphis, Tenn., while in high ice Announcement. She graduated the Kentucky Associated Press school. During her time at UT Mar- from the university in May 2007 as Awards for Best Spot News along tin, she acted as support and devel- a University Scholar. with photojournalist Michael opment director, news director, and Tickets are not required for ad- Driver. In 2008, she was awarded on-air talent for the campus radio mission to December commence- First Place in the Kentucky Associ- station WUTM-FM 90.3 "The ment, and more than 600 degrees ated Press Awards for Best Hard Hawk," and also worked with the are expected to be awarded. A live News Feature along with photo- West Tennessee PBS affiliate, webcast will be available at the journalist Chad Darnall, and an WLJT-DT, as a camera operator. "View Commencement Live" link Honorable Mention for Best TV Before graduating she was on the UT Martin homepage. The Messenger. Union City. Tennessee. Wednesday. December 14. 2011 AHEAD START - Kristina Storey, a stu- her mother, Linda Storey. A total of 280 dent at Obion County Central High School, students were in attendance and received attended the recent University ofTennessee information about a variety of topics. at Martin Preview Day. She was joined by THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2OII DRUG DISPOSAL PROGRAM - More than 75 Dr.Ann Gathers, MED advisor;AmberWatson, SMACS guests attended the recent Drug Disposal program at member; Chelsea Peeler, SMACS proiect director; the University ofTennessee at Martin. Co-sponsored by Heather Streckert, SMACS member; Meagan Eason, UT Martin's Student Members of theAmerican Chemi- SMACS member; Corey Jones, SMACS president; Heath- cal Society (SMACS) and Mu Epsilon Delta (MED), the erVacovsky, SMACS member;Joe Cook, MED president; program featured presentations by Dr.AnitaAiree, Mar- David Moore, Martin police chief; Matthew Sipes, Drug tin Police Chief David Moore,local pharmacist Don Gill Enforcement Administration task force officer: Dr.Anita and D rug Enforcement Adm i njstration offi cers Matthew Airee, associate professor, UTCHS College of Pharmacy Sipes and Vann Winn. During the program Martin po- at Knoxville; Don Gill, Martin pharmacist; Dr. S. K.Airee, lice officers also collected unused or expired prescrip- SMACS advisor. tion drugs for safe disposal. On hand were (from left), Photo submitted \A/estview students visit Oak Ridge Six students from West- view High School recently attended a trip to Oak Ridge to tour the Y-12 History Center and the American Museum of Science and Energy. There they learned about thetown's role in de-' veloping nuclear weapons during World War II and sawdemonstrations illus- trating how nuclear tech- nology is used for electric- ity producing power plants. The students traveled with the University of Ten- nessee Martin chapter rJ\/HS at lN OAK RIDGE - SixWestview SMACS; Sarah Maxey, SMACS; Sarah Griffi n, the Student Members of High students recently visited Qak Ridge SMACS; Robert McCall, OCCHS teacher; of the American Chemical with UT Martin SMACS members. Those Ashley Litchford, OCCHS; Aaron Crump, Society (SMACS), which who went on the trip included (l TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2OII UT MARTIN CELEBRATES STA, faculty per-formances. On hand during the TUS AS ALL-STEINWAY SCHOOL celebration were (from left),Tommy Edds, - The University of Tennessee at Martin Steinway and Sons district sales manager; has officially been named an "All-Steinway Bill Blankenship, Steinway campaign chair; School," becoming part of an elite group Dr. Elaine Harriss, Department of Music of only 135 institutions worldwide to hold chair; Dr.Tom Rakes, UT Martin chancellor:; the title.The honor was bestowed during and Dr. Lynn Alexande6 dean of the Col- a celebration including both student and lege of Humanities and FineArts. Tirilion {d bi waived I0r lriglr aohievers The University of Tennes- see at Martin is now a more affordable college option for out-of-state residents. Beginning in 2012, UT Martin will waive out-of- state tuition for any appli- cant with an ACT score of 25 or above and a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The tuition break is valued at about $12,400 per year and applicants will also be UT MARTIN CELEBRATES SUC- this month as UT Marcin announced a total eligible for university schol- CESSFUL CAMPAIGN FOR TEN. of $57,254,633 raised. Pictured from left to arships such as the Deans, NESSEE - UT Mardn celebrated che right are. D'r. Tom Rakes, UT Martin chan- Chancellors and University conclusion of "The Campaign for Tennes- cellor; Crawford Gallimore, member of the Scholars. see" with a reception and dinner Dec.3 at UT Board of Trustees and the UT Martin Prospective students can apply online and find schol- The Lindell in Martin. The event included Campaign Steering Committee (C.SC); Bill arship information at www major donors, university officials and memr Blankenship, member of the UT Martin utm.edu. bers of the Martin campaign steering CSC and Steinway Campaign chair; Ray UT The deadline to apply for Campaign announced Smith and Lew Dougherty, co-chairs of committee. officials the scholarships will be Feb. 1, reaching the $l billion campaign goal l8 UT Martin CSC; Ron Kirkland, member of 2012. months ahead of schedule in June 20 10. ln the UT Martin CSC; Kim Cross, president UT Martin is listed as a March of that year, UT Martin became the of the UT Alumni Association; and Len top-tier university among first UT campus to meet its campaign goal Solomons, UT Martin vice chancellor for southern, master's level in- twice with a $43 million total. The cam- advancement. stitutions in the 2Ol2 edition paign continued until its official conclusion Photo submitted of America's Best Colleges. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 chose i g-ui pluc" And w?ry-trme-Ivisit fim, Horbelt HoneErr to start my career and that I remember what it was like Fnom PecE 1 -"Iwas WPSD," Horbelt said. to be that age." people there really She asstrred graduates inspires . "The first several months "The of my time atWPSD (were) embraced my inexperience that life beyond graduation spent either beating mY and made sure I was on the "really isn't all that bad,,, UTMartin head against the wall, cry- right path to success. adding, "You wouldn't be- ing or contemPlating quit- "I also chose a great lieve all the great things place to prepare for a career that are to come. I never Class of'l1 ting ... I got Passed over for the hard-hitting stories (in) a very competitive field imagined that I'd be where Martin - Jennifer Horbelt, becauseIwasarookie," and that's UT Martin.I still I am today, doing what I'm former WPSD doing. Local 6 eve- she said. But, she Pursued keep in close contact with But I've been open ning news anchor, had no to opportunities, open to her passion for news and' my former professors. They problem identifying with her taking risks, and I had great "Well, somehow, somehow keep me grounded and they audience as she delivered preparation for that right I became the more exPeri- make sure I'm always ask- the commencement a{dress here at UT Martin." enced, the one with better ing myself how I can do Sarurday at the University UT President Joe DiPi- contacts, the Person others better in my craft." of Tennessee at Martin. etro conferred degrees and came to for guidancP on Horbelt also emphasized Horbelt told how she is UT Martin Chancellor Tom how to write their stories." the importance of growing "making a leap, taking a fa- Rakes recognized graduates She credited her late as a person and she cred- risk" as she moves to a new 2009), her who represented 49 Tennes- ther (who died in ited her volunteer work as position in an unfamiliar and UT see counties, 13 states and former TV station a "reading buddy" to an el- part of the country a pros- eight nations. Martin faculty members for ementary school student for pect likely facing many of inspiration and guidance, helping her to keep things the graduates in attendance both personallY and Profes- in perspective. "He (the stu- at the Kathleen and Tom sionally. dent) reminds me not take Elam Centei. life or my job too seriously. Horbelt became a reporter with WPSD in Paducah, Ky., in 2007 while in her senior year at UT Martin. She earned the The Messenger. Union City. Tennessee. female eve- HoRerr.r Wednesdav. December 14. 2011 ning anchor position at the station less than three years later, which Reelfoof Lake parasite studies she hpld until accepting a rnorning anchor position professor with KOAA-TV in Colo- highlighted by UTM rado Springs/Pueblo, Colo. As part of the celebra- early efforts involved public reelfootensis. Additionally, Her last day at WPSD was tion of Reelfoot Lake's health workers investigating distribution records for 228 bicentennial, University malaria and the mosquitoes parasite species Dec. 5 and she begins her of includ- Tennessee Martin biolo- the protozoans,- newjobDec.19. at that transmit disease. ing nine 162 gy lecturer Dr. Mike Turner Later, traditional natural helminths, four leeches "We're not that different. has written a history of zoo- history studies, primarily and 53 arthropods were You're making that leap, logical research originat- involving helminth (worm) reported for the region.- too," she told the graduates, ing.from the Reelfoot Lake parasites, were undertaken Turner's article, entitled adding, "You're going out reglon. and were joined by recent "A History of Parasitological there in a really tough econ- According to the author, comparative molecular Field Studies Originating omy with the hopes of find- Tennessee, unlike other work. Ninety repofis of par- From the Reelfoot Lake ing your place - your dream, southeastern states, has had asitology research, authored Region of Tennessee and passion, whatever you want relatively few of its ecologi- or co-authored by 72 inves- Kentucky," appeared in a cal communities subjected tigators and published in recent issue The to call it and then to make of Journal - to parasitological studies, 19 different have of the Tennessee Academy it your career." iournals, with most of these based in originated from the region. of Science. Horbelt talked about her and around Reelfoot Lake. Included in these reports Electronic copies rnay be start in the TV news busi- These studies began 130 were descriptions of 62 obtained at no charge from ness and reminded graduates years ago with the col- new parasitic worrn species UT Martin's institutional "it won't always be easy" lection of an unattached recovered from animal hosts repository), http://scholar- gaining the experience nec- turtle leech taken from inhabiting the region. Six of ship. utm.edu/ or by emailing essary for success. Indian Creek near the for- the new species carry the the author at mturner@utm. mer Idlewild Hotel. Other specilic names reellooti or edu. Former news anchor is UT Martin commencement speaker Jennifer Horbelt, former their stories." as a "reading buddy" to an WPSD Local 6 evening She credited her late elementary school student Humboldt Chronicle, news anchor, had no father (who died in 2009), for helpirig her to keep problem identifying with her her former TV station things in perspective. "He audience as she delivered and UT Martin faculty (the student) reminds me Wednesday, December 1 4, 201 1 the commencement address members for inspiration and not take life or my job too Dec. l0 at the University guidance, both personally seriously. And every time I of Tennessee at Martin. and professionally. "l chose visit him, I remember what Horbelt told how she is a great place to start my it waslike to be that age." "making a leap, taking a career, and that was W?SD," She assured graduates risk" as she moves to a new Horbelt said. "The people that life beyond graduation position in an unfamiliar part there really embraced my "really isn't all that bad," of the country a prospect inexperience and made sure adding, "You wouldn't likely facing many of the I was on the right path to believe all the great things graduates in attendance at success. that are to come. I never the Kathleen and Tom Elam "I also chose a great place imagined that I'd be where Center. to prepare for a career (in) I am today, doing what I'm Horbelt became a reporter a very competitive field, doing. But I've been open with WPSD in Paducah, Ky., and that's UT Martin. I still to opportunities, open to in 2007 while in her senior keep in 'cl'ose contact with taking risks. and I had great year at UT Martin. She my former professors. They preparation for that right earned the female evening keep me grounded, and here at UT Martin." anchor position at the they make sure I'm always UT President Joe DiPietro station less than three years asking myself how I can do conferred degrees, and later, which she held until better in my craft." UT Martin Chancellor accepting a morning anchor Horbelt also emphasized Tom Rakes recognized DRESDEN SNTERPRISE. position with KOAA-TV in the impgrtance of growing graduates who represented Colorado Springs,/Pueblo, as a person, and she 49 Tennessee counties, 13 Colo. Her last day at WPSD credited her volunteer work states and eight nations. was Dec. 5, and she begins Wednesday, December 14,2011 - her newjob Dec. 19. , "We're not that different. You're making that leap, too," she told the graduates, Professor@parasite adding, "You're going out there in a really tough studies af Reelfoot Lake research economy with the hopes of in As parl of the celebration of finding your place your mcllecular work. Ninety repofts were reported for the region. - Reelfoot Lake's bicentenniai. of parasitology dream, passion, whatever research, autliored Turner's article. entitled Dr. Mike Turner. lecturer o1' or coauthored *A you by 72 investigators History of Parasitological want to call it - and then biology at the Llniversify oi- and published in 19 different Field Studies Originaring from to make it your career." Tennessee at Martirr. has writtclr journals, have originated from the Reelloot Lalie Reg'ion Horbelt talked about her a history of zoological of research the region. Included in these Tennessee and Kentucky," start in the TV news business originating from the Reelfoot reports, were descriptions of appeared in a recent issue of the and reminded graduates Lake region. According to the 62 new parasitic worm species Journal of the Tennessee Academy author, Tennessee, unlike other "it won't always be easy" recovered flom animal hosts of Science. Electronic copies rnay southeastern states, has had inhabiting gaining the experience the region. Six of the be obtained at no charye ft.om relatively fe'uv of its ecological necessary for success. "The new species carry the specific UTM's instirutional refiositor-y communities subjected tcr names reelfooti first several months of my or reelfootensis. ( lR t. hup://scholarsh'ip. urm'. parasitological studies, with Additionally, distribution time at WPSD (were) spent records edu/ or by emailing the-author rnost ofthese based in and around tar 228 parasite species-including either beating my head at [email protected] Families enJoy winter rvonderland ftt $anta'sViilfige Santa's Village brings cheer to local youngsters Little Macy Glidewell, daughter of Marley Mathis and Montana Blackwell of Dresden' tells Santa what she wants=for Christmas and receives a candy treat, duringthe'27th annual Santa's Village, held Dec. 8-1,1 at the Ned R. McWherter {S Pavillion at,!T M;ith.- tpioio bl O'aiid Fisher; see story on p. 2 and. additional photos on page 1A.) l].REgnHni ENTERPR.ISE, f-)resden,'i'enne.s$ee, Wednesday, f-lecernher 1:{. -}{}1{ ',. A rnanger scene was one of dozens of Christmas displays viewed by visitors to the 27th anraual Santa's Village at UT lVldrtin. i{n overview of Sanfa's Village sirows a giarat Christmas tree and fin enray of various types oi'Christmas displays in the Enchanted Foresto rvhieh is filled with nurnerous animated chan:acters. Area youngsters get a thrill slid- Josh tr-ittle of Otrion feeds the Srennan and Mara Marbrv of ing down the Giant Slide. rabbits at the petting zoo, which Bardwell, Kentucky stop bv to was one ofseveral animals at fhis see the baby camel at the pet- yeans Santa's Villag*" ting zoo. Kaylei Marie Sweatt of Faris feeds and pets the sheep. Morgan Finch, the fiour-year- otrd son of Jererny and Fleather Finch of Sharon,laughs rvith gler: N{artin Parks and Recreation personnel staff the information as he views the many Christrnas booth at Santa's Village. They are {l tn r); Pat Sanders, a Youngster"s enjoy a spin on the clisplays along the trail winding volunteer rvorkel'; Jamie Rickman, u,ife of ernployee Brad harnrel ride at Sanfa's Village. through the Enchanfcd Forest. Rickman; and Charlotte Calderaro, erecutive assisfant. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE, Dresden, Tennessee, Wednesday December 14'2011 - Area youngsters enjoy a spin onthe merry-go-round over the week- end at Santa's Village. Visitors dropped off donations of toys and non-perishable food items as admission to the winter wonderland, plays classics to Santa's Village enjoy Joy Jones holiday Visitors which was filled with fun and excitement for the whole family. The piano listening to vocalist Rose Brawn- on the for enjoyment of the generosity ofthose attending the event provides arnerry Christmas song" audience at Santaos Village. er sing a Christmas for many less"fgr$rpte fal4iliep this holiday season. . , : : Jodi Woods lVlemorial Award recipient selected Mercy Ford, of Dresden, is the fall semester recipient of the " Jodi Woods Memorial Award. The Jodi Woods Memorial Award was established at the University of Tennessee at Martin in memory of'the late Jodi Woods, a special education major, who died June 24,2006. It is given each semester to one graduating special education major who excels in student teaching by including and building self-esteem in students with special needs. The award represents Woods' warm and caring demeanor. The funds from the award are given to assist the gracluating teacher in stocking his/her new classroom. _ _n.$tg9 (left to right): Stephanie Ruszkowski; cooperating teacher; Merci Ford, award recipient; Ju_dy'Todd, cooperating teacher;and Staci H. Fuqua, Director of Fietd Placements. Not piciureri - Kathy Bucy, University Supervisor. ur Martin celebrates successful Campaign for Tennessee DRESDEN ENTERPRISE. '---' Dresdenr'fennessee, trVednesday, I)ecernber 14,2071 -. UT Nrlartin celebrated the Gallimore, member of the UT co-chairs of the UT Martin CSC; conclusion of "The Campaignfor Board of Trustees and the UT Ron Kirkland, member of the UT Tennessee" with a recedtio-n and Martin Campaign Steerins Com- Itl1ni1!SQ: K i m Cross. president dinner Deccmher 3 at Tlie (CSC): Lindell mirre_e Eill BlankEnship. of the UT A lumni Associition; arrd in Martin. The event included member of the UT Martin CSC Len Solomons, major UT Martin vice donors, university offi cials and Steinway Campaign chair; chancellor for advancement. and members of the UT Martin Ray Smith ancl Lew D6ugherry. campaign steering committee. Campaign olficials announced reaching the $ I billion canrpaign goal I 8 months ahead of schbdulle in June 2010. ln March of that year, UT Marlin became the first UT campus to meet its campaign goal twice with a $43 milliontodl. Thc campaign continued until its official conclusion this month as UT Martin announced a total of $51,25 4,633 raised. Picrured from left to right are Dr. Tom Rakes, UT Martin chancellor; Crawford More than 75 suests attended (SMACS)-and Mu Epsilon Delta tion officers, Matthew Sipes and therecentDrueDiioosalprogram tn,|cul..-irre'.orngrah l.earuicJ Vrr""wir".nr.i"g.rr.'."p'Irs.ur", at the Univeriitv'or re.nnes-see presentationsuydla"iiinir*. at Martin' Murtin police olfiiers'also col- Co-soonsored by ur. M",1i;P;[;;ciri.fr;rrliM""i.. i*.t.dunur.dore_xpiredprescrip- Marrin's Srudent Membeis 'blli";;; or i";;i ;;;ffi;i;i-D"; ii"on.r.ugr lbr sare disposai. the American Chernical Society D.,,g ^E;il;;;menr Adminisrra* Trm FurroN LralEn" DscnN{snn 74,2071 Business planning seminar set Erik Markin, University of cash flow and other issues. The Chamber at 73 l-885-021 I or bv Tennessee at Martin Regional consultations are one-on-one. contacting Markin at 131-58i- Entrepreneurship and Economic confldential and free. 7333. For additional services Development Center/Tennessee Appointments can be made offered by TSBDC, go to www. Small Business Development by contacting the Obion County tsbdc.org. Center consultant, will help aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners with business advice from 1-5 p.m., Dec. 22, at the Obion Countv Industrial Training Center. Markin recently joined the TSBDC after spending five DR.ESDEN ENTERPRISE, Dresden, Tennessee, December 14, 2011 years in the financial industry and owning and operating two small businesses. Hewill be giving advice about business Former WPSD News Anchor shares common planning. financing options. marketing. customer service, ground with graduates in commencement address station less than three years later. was WPSD," Horbelt said. "The which she held until accepting people there really embraced my a moming anchor position with inexperience and made sure I was KOAA-TV in Colorado Springs/ on the right path to success. Pueblo, Colorado. Her last day "I also chose a great place to at WPSD was December 5, and prepare for a career (in) a very she begins her new job Decem- competitive field, and that's ber 19. UT Martin. I still keep in close "We're not that different. contact'with my former profes- You're making that leap, too," sors. They keep me grounded, she told the graduates, adding, and they make sure I'm always "You're going outthere in areally asking myself how I can do better tough economy with the hopes of in my craft." finding yotu place - your dream, Horbelt also emphasized passion, whatever you want to lhe importance of growing as a call it - and then to make it your person, and she credited her vol- career." unteer work as a "reading buddy" Horbelt talked Horbelt about her start to an elementary school student Jennifer in the TV news business and re- for helping her to keep things in Jennifer Horbelt, former minded graduates "it won't always perspective. "He (the student) be easy" gaining WPSD Local 6 evening news the experience reminds me not take life or my necessary anchor, had no problem identi- for success. "The first job too seriously. And every time several months fying with her audience as she of my time at I visit him, I remember what it (were) delivered the commencement WPSD spent either beating was like to be that age." my head against address Dec. 10 at the University the wall, crying She assured graduates that life or contemplating of Tennessee at Martin. Horbelt quitting. .. . I got beyond graduation "really isn' t all passed told how she is "making a leap, over for the hard-hitting that bad," adding, "You wouldn' t stories because taking a risk" as she moves to a I was arookie," she believe all the great things that said. But, pursued new position in anunfamiliarpart she herpassion are to come. I never imagined for news "Well, of the country, a prospect likely and, somehow, that I'd be where I am today, somehow facing many of the graduates in I became the more doing what I'm doing. But I've experienced, attendance at the Kathleen and the one with better been open to opportunities, open contacts, person Tom Elam Center. the others came to taking risks, and I had great to for guidance on how to write Horbelt became a reporter with preparation for that right here at their WPSD in Paducah, Kentucky, in stories." UT Martin." She credited 2007 while in her senior year at her late father UT President Joe DiPietro (who died in 2009), UT Martin. She earned the female her former conferred degrees, and UT Martin TV station and evening anchor position at the UT Martin fac- Chancellor Tom Rakes recog- ulty members for inspiration and nized graduates who represented guidance, both personally and 49 Tennessee counties, 13 states professionally. "I chose a great and eight nations. place to start my career, and that DRESDEN ENTERPRISE, - Wednesdayn Decernher 14, 2011 Pictured (front row, left to right): Becky L. Lee, of Martin; Chelsea N. Peeler, SMACS secretary of Paris; Hartshorn; Corey L. Jones, SN{ACS president, of Linden; SMACS vice president Lee A. Elliott of Martin; (back row, left to right): Giltrert J. Forgays, SMACS president-elect of Clarks- ville; Gary Mansfield, SMACS treasurer; Paul J. Jones, of Bartlett; Lana Ferrell, Department of Chemistry and Physics; Brandon P. Gindt, of Lakeland; Dr. S. K. Airee, SMACS adv-isor. Chemistry professor retires from UTM after 25 years The Student Members of the from Southwest Missouri State publication of several scholarly American Chemical Society Coilege, a master's in education articles, co-authoring a chem- (SMACS) honored retiring UT and a master's of science from istry textbook and a laboratory Martin professor, Dr. Robert Bowling Creen State University manual, organizing and present- Hartshom, with a reception on and his doctor of education degree ing at numerous workshops and December 8. Hartshorn retired from the Virginia Polytechnic winning outstanding teacher and after 43 years of teachitg, 25 Institute. He has taught chemistry educator awards on the campus of rvhich were spent at UT at UT Martin since 1986 and has and state level. Marlin. Hartshorn received his been involved in SMACS activi- bachelor's degree in chemistry ties. His other merits include the- - THs FurroNr LEaoEn, DEcrNreEn 1.4,2071 LOCAL STUDENT GRADUATES WITH ENGINEERING DEGREE - Joshua Potts (center), of South Fulton, was inducted into the Order of the Engineers at a ceremony prior to the University of Tennessee at Martin commencement on Saturday. Graduates pledged to be ethical and impartial and to adhere to safety codes as they enter the engineering profession. Ed Wheeler (left), Department of Engineering interim chair, and Dr. Richard Helgeson, dean of the College of Engineering and Natural ScienceS, made the presentation. (Photo submitted) srAre GAZETTE I weoruesony DEcEMBER 14,2011 Jlewbern appointed to Tenn. DR.ESDEN ENTERPRISE, tr)resden, Tennes$ee, lligher Education Commission Wednesday, f)ecernber 14, 2AlL - Special to the State Gazelte MARTIN, Tenn. A University of Tennessee at Martin student from Newbern has been named by Gov. Bill Haslam as student member to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Greg Frye, a junior majoring in University Studies, will serye two years on the commis- sion, one as a non-vot- ing member and the sec- State Gazette photo/provided ond as a voting member. . Frye University ,.. of ,, Tennessee and at UT Martin a week Tennessee Board of before his 39th birthday Regents students are Active in the Non- selected by the gover. Traditional Students nor to serve on the com- Association, Frye is mission. UT rotates the also involved in the UT Students receive Leadership student member every Martin Student two years among the G o v e r n m"e n t Awards from UT Martin UT Health Science Two Paul and Martha Meek Epsilon, the marketing fraternity, I Please see FhYE, 4 Center and the Awards were presented at the where he held a number of posi- Chattanooga, Knoxville recenI commencement exercises tions, including risk manager, and Martin campuses. at the University of Tennessee pledge trai4er., recruitment chair, Frye enrolled in 2008 at lVIartin. Dr. Margaret Toston, house manager and chapter presi- vice chancellor for student affairs, dent. Gillespie is also a member announced the awards, which are of the Order ol Omega honorary Association, Habitat for Humanity and serves as a the only awards presented during fraternity. which recognizes Peer Enabling Program leader, assisting university cofilmencement. All other awards select Greek members with hish freshmen with the transition to college life. are presented during Honors Day. standards of leadership. A magia The Meek Award is a Before coming to UT Martin, Frye was cash award cum laude graduate with a Bach- honorably given to graduating seniors who elor Arts degree, Rowland discharged of from the U.S. Army after serving in the demonstrate outstanding qual ities served UT Marlin as a resident 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles at F.t. of leadership while atUT Martin. assistant with the Department Campbell, Ky He is also a professional touring drum- The award is made possible by of Housing, as a student worker me4 performing for and supporting independent the children of Paul and Martha with the llortense Parrish Writing and professional country and rockabilly music Meek. Pictured with Toston, Center, and as a staff writer fclr artists. He plans to attend law school after gradua- center. are winners, Kyle Gil- the studentnewspaper, The Pacer. tion. lespie, left, ofCordova; and Sarah She also completed a reporting "I'm grateful to Gov. Haslam for this opportunity to Rowland, right, of Selmer. Acum internship with the Times Daily laude graduate represent Tennessee college students as a commis- with a B achelor of newspaper in Alabama. Rowland Science degree, Gillespie served also receivedthe Central Housins sion membeq" Frlre said. "Higher education is open- UT Martin as a PEP leader with Student Worker of the Year awarfi ing new opportunities for me, and I hope to use this lhe freshnren initiative program and was named Who's Who for appointment as a platform to encourage others to and as Senator-at-Large in the the Department of English and pursue the great higher-education opportunities Student Government Associa- Modern Foreign Languages. that Tennessee has to offer." tion. He is a member of Pi Sigma The Tennessee Higher Education Commission was created in 1967 by the Tennessee General Assembly to coordinate and support the efforts of Tennessee post-secondary institutions. The lS-member com- mission meets quarterly in Nashville. Tue FulroN Leaoen, Drcsvrsen 74,2017 Tai Chi for Arthritis classes offered at UTM Tai Chi for Arthritis will be offered in January by -'There Benita Giffin, UT/Obion are several styles of Tai full hour of class time however I0, 12, 13, 19,20 from 10-11 Chi. Dr. Paullamhas County Extension Family and developed this hour will pass quickly. All a.m" at the Obion County Farm special Consumer Science Agent at the a Sun style form for movements made are in the Bureau. those Obion County Farm Bureau in with arthritis. The form standing positi'on. Many warm Cost is $48 for eight classes Union City, Tenn. is endorsed by the Arthritis up movements are exercised. and is non-refundable. Make Foundation for those who suffer Giffln is recognized as a These classes involve six Tai checks payable to UT. Fee from arthritis and has preventive Chi movements and is payable on the first day of certified Tai Chi for Arthritis , forArthritis health benefits forall. It is also class class. Instructgr by the Tennessee , Qigong exercises. After helpful for improving a person's Arthritis Foundation and Dr. 'in cornpletion, participants will To register for Tai Chi for Paul Lam, an internationally balance and preventing be able to use these techniques Arthritis call 73 I -885-37 42 and renowned Tai Chi master who osteoporosis. Tai Chi exercises every day, if they wish for the ask for Benita Giffin, leave her a the mind as practices family medicine well as the body. The rest of their life. voicemail after hours or e-mail and teaches this method in slow movements uplift mood The fee will be $48 per person her at [email protected]. To Australia. as well. Qigong (pronouncdd for eight sessions ofTai Chi for pay for the class., visit the office Giffin obtained "chee-gong") exercises will Arthritis. Make payments to UT located on the corner of Church certification also through the instructor/leader be implemented during the first day of class. and Third in Union City. Office Tai course lead by Shelia Rae. Rae. Chi lor Arthritis sessions. Tai Chi for Arthritis classes hours are 8 a.m. to 12 noon and teacher at Memphis State Qigong is a sequence of will be offered Jan. 3, 4, 6. l-5 p.m. slow, gentle exercises University is a gold and that bronze medal winner focus on breathing. Qigong award improves in the International Tai Chi blood circulation. It also increases absorption competition in Dallas Texas and utilization in 2003. She is also cerlified of oxygen and fgsters a calm, relaxed" by Dr.'Paul Lam to teach Tai mental and emotional Chi for Arthritis for applying state. Anyone instructors and participating may participate in clients. Tai Chi for Arthritis, even if Tai Chi (pronounced "tie- they do not have arthritis. Dress comfortably chee") for Arthritis is known for moving with ease and arrive for many health benefits. with an open its THE WEAKLFY COUNTY PRESS The slow, graceful, meditative mind. Shoes most suitable are low heeled, movements pay dividends. in flexible tennis shoes. Classes increased strength, muscle tone, will use the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 enhanced range of motion, flexibility, breathing skills, and coordination. Tai Chi for Arthritis has been documented to relieve pain associated with arthritis. Along with these beneflts, it can imp.ove concentration, memory and improve ability to cope with stress and depression. WRIGHT : RECEIVES ENGINECR- to safeQr codes as they enter the engineer- ING ,DEGREE - Logan Wright (center) ing profession. Ed Wheeler (left), Depart- of Martin was inducted into the Order of ment of Engineering interim chair, and Dr. the Engineers at a ceremony prior to the Richard Helgeson, dean of the College of Univers'ity of Tennessee at Martin com- Engineering and Natural Sciences, macie mencement Saturday. Graduates pledged the presentation. to be ethical and impartial and to adhere Photo submitted THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2OII sanla's village boasts reconl year The numbers are in and agencies listed for contribu- tions from the 27th annual Santa's Village have picked up their goods. Martin Parks and Recre- ation director Brian Moore said Tuesday afternoon the g.yent boasted a record .at- tendance of 15,36i DonaJ tions of food items totaled $40,117 and toy donations brought in a record number at $9,584. Agencies benefi tting from the charity event include: We Care Ministries, Santa's WASHINGTON RECETVES DE- grees from the university this fall. Pictured Helpers, Chimes for Char- (right) of (from left right) are Dr.Tom Payne, chair ity, NWTN Disaster ser- GREE -JoyceWashington ,Mar- to vices, Northwest Tennessee tin was honored at a presentation ceremo- holderl Dunagan Banking Chair of Excel- Economic Development ny prior to the University of Tennessee at lence; Dr. Kevin Hammond, coordinator of Council and UT Martin's Martin commencement Saturday.Washing- graduate programs in business; and Dr. Er.- Healthy Start program. ton and 37 other students completed their nie Moseri dean of the College of Business Masters of Business Administration de- and Public Affairs. AND.READE RECEIVES DEGREE . grees from the university, this fall. pictured Daniela And reade (right) of Salvador:; Brazi l, (from left to right) are Dr.Tom payne. chair was honored at a presentation ceremony holder, Dunagan Banking Chair of Excel- prior to the University of Tennessee at lence; Dr. Kevin Hammond, coordinator of Martin commencement Saturday.Andreade graduate programs in business; and Dr. Er- and 37 other students completed their nie Moser; dean of the College of Business Masters of Business Adminisrration de- and Public Affairs. LOCAL STUDENT GRADUATES impartial and to adhere to safety codes as V\/ITH ENGINEERING DEGREE they enter'the engineering profession. Ed - Jarrod Bonar (center) of Martin was in- Wheeler (left), Department of Engineer- ducted into the Order of the Engineers ing interim chairi and Dr. Richard Helgeson, THE WEAI(LEY COUNTY PRESS at a ceremony prior to the University of dean of thb College of Engineering and Tennessee at Martin commencement Sat- Natural Sciences, made the presentation, urday. Graduates pledged to be ethical and Photo submitted LOCAL STUDENT GRADUATES FROM UT MAR. TIN - Mike and Donna Stigall of Martin joined son Blake following UT Martin commencement Saturday in Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Blake received a bachelor's degree in health and hu- man performance, Photo submitted THURSDAY, DECEMBAR 15, 2OII SHAMIEH RECEIVES DEGREE degrees from the university this fall. Pic- - Mousa Shamieh (right) of Ramallah, tured (from left to right) are Dr.Tom Payne, Palestine, was honored at a presentation chair holder, Dunagan Banking Chair of Ex- ceremony prior to the University of Ten- cellence; Dr. Kevin Hammond, coordinator nessee at Mardn comrnencernent Saturday. of gradrnte prograrns in business; and Dr: Sharnieh and 37 other students comprered Ernie Moser; dean of the Co/lege of &rsi- cheir l'hsters of Business Adrninistration ness and Public Affairs. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS IqqRSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 20lt UTM student named to state commrsston A University of Tennes- to college life. see at Martin student has Before coming to UT been named by Gov. Bill Martin, Frye was honot- The Messenger, Union Citv. Tbnnessee. Friday. December 16;2011 Haslam as student member ably discharged from the to the Tennessee Higher U.S. Army after serving in Education Commission. the l0lst Airborne Division Greg Frye, a junior Bach- Screaming Eagles at Ft. elor of University Studies Campbell, Ky. He is also a major from Newbern, will professional touring drum- Santa's Village Santats... (Continued serye two years on the com- mer, performing for and from Page l) breaks record $5 ol food items or loys. mission, one as a non-vot- supporting independent and Service agencies that member and the second professional country and ing for attendance will receive food and toys as a voting member. rockabilly music arlists. He It was a record-breaking collected from Santa's University of Tennessee plans to attend law school year for Santa's Village. Mllage this year include and Tennessee Board ofRe- after graduation. The 27th annual event Chimes for Charity, We gprits=.Nttitlents are selectecl "l'rn grateful to Gov. held last weekend at the Care Ministries, Northwest by the governor to serve on Haslam lor this opporlunity Ned McWherter Agricul- Tennessee Disaster the commission. UT rotates to represent Tennessee col- tural Complex at the Uni- Services. Santa's Helpers, the student member every lege students as a cornmis- versity of Tennessee at Healthy Start Northwest two years among the UT sion member," Frye said. Martin recorded the highest Region and Northwest attendance numbers the Tennessee Economic Health Science Center and "Higher education is open- in event's history with 15,365 Development Council. the Chattanooga, Knoxville ing new opportunities for visitors. Co-sponsors for the event and hope to use this and Martin campuses. me, I The numbers surpassed were the City of Martin Frye enrolled in 2008 appointmenl as a platlorm the previous record of and UT Martin. Additional at UT Martin a week be- to encourage others to pur- 13,515 set in 2001. sponsors included First fore his 39th birthday. Ac- sue the great higher-educa- Food donations totaled State, MTD Products, tive in the Non-Traditional tion opportunities that Ten- $40,117 and toy donations Tyson Foods, Volunteer Students Association, Frye nessee has to offer." .added up to $9,584 - mak- Community Hospital, is also involved in the UT The 15-member Tennes- ing the final donation total McDonald's and the Hampton Inn. Martin Student Govern- see Higher Education Com- $49,701. "Our community is truly ment Association, Habitat mission was created in [967 fortunate to have sponsors, as Assembly to for Humanity and serves by the General activity/display coordina- a Peer Enabling Program coordinate and support the tors and volunteers who leader. assisting university efforls of post-secondary make'this event come to freshmen with the transition institutions. life. We hope the,guests of the village enjoyed their visit. Their donations will definitely help the less for- tunate in our area," said Kim Kirby, Martin Parks and Recreation Department program director. Santa's Village featured 26,000 square feet of lights, holiday displays and con- tinuous entertainment. Ad- mission was the donation of (See Page 2,Col.6) THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAN DECEMBFR 20, 2OII Santa's Yillage breaks attendance record The recent 27th anntal tors and volunteers who tinuous enterlainment. Ad- Council. Santa's Village, held Dec. make this event come to mission was the donation of Co-sponsors for the event 8-11 at the Ned McWherter life. We hope the guests of $5 of food items ortoys. were rhe City of Martin Agricultural Complex at the village enjoyed their Service agencies.that will and UT Martin. Additional the University of Tennes- visit. Their donations will receive food and toys col- sponsors included: First see at Martin, recorded the definitely help the less for- lected from Santa's Village State, MTD Products, Ty- highest attendance numbers tunate in our area," said this year include: Chimes son Foods, Volunteer Com- the in event's history with Kim Kirby, Martin Parks for Charity, We Care Min- munity Hospital, McDon- 15,365 visitors. and Recreation Department istries, NWTN Disaster alds and the Hampton Inn. The numbers surpassed program director. Services, Santa's Helpers, For more information, previous the record , of Santa's Village featured Healthy Start NW Region contact Martin Parks and 13,515 set in 2001. 26,000 square,feet of lights, aird Northwest Tennessee Recreation Department at Food donations totaled holiday displays and con- Economic Development 587-6',t84. $40,117, and toy donations added up to $9,584, mak- ing the flnal donation tolal $49,701. "Our community is truly fortunate to have sponsors, activity/display coordina- Students receive leadership awards from UTM Two Paul and Martha Meek Awards nity,.SigmaAlpha Epsilon, where he held a were presented at the recent commence- number of positions, including risk manag- ment exercises at the University of Ten- er. pledge ffainer, recruitment chait house nessee at Martin. Dr. Margaret Toston, vice manager and chapter president. chancellor for student affairs, announced Gillespie is also a member of the Order the awards, which are the only awards pre- of Omega honorary fiatemity. which rec- sented during commencement. ognizes select Greek members with high . All other awards are presented dwing standards of leadership. Amagna cum laude Honors Day. The Meek Award is a cash graduate with a bachelor of arts degree, award given to graduating, seniors who R.owland served UT Martin as a resident demonstrate outstanding qualities of lead- assistant with the Department of Housing. ership while at UT Martin. as a student worker with the Hortense Par- The award is made possible by the chil- rish V/riting Center, and as a staffwriter for dren of Paul and Martha Meek. Picrured the student newspaper, The Pacer. with Toston (center) are winners Kyle Gil- She also completed a reporting'inlern- lespie of Cordova and Sarah Rowland of ship with The Times Daily newspaper in Selmer. A cum laude graduate with a bach- Alabama. elor of science degree, Gillespie served UT Rowland also received the Central Hous- Martin as a PEP leader with the freshmen ing Student Worker of the Year award and initiative program and as Senator-at-Lnge was named Who?s Who for the Department in the Student Govemment Association. of English and Modern Foreign Languag- He was a member of the social frater- es. Local residents graduate from UT Martin Several Weakley Counfy residents were Gadlen, Jake Ryan King, Suzanne Ma- among students who received degrees from rie Peckham, Keri Janette Stepp, Carrie the University of Tennessee at Martin dur- Beth Sutherland, Madison Amber Adcock, ing the recent fall commencement held in Michael Blake Stigall, Matthew Hayden the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on the W'aggener, Cory Adam Wilcox, Lacy UT Martin campus. Elizabelh Dodd, Annikka S. Avent. Loren The students receiving undergraduate Kelsey Mallari, Melissa t. Ashmore, Dana degrees were: Kimbedy Breland, Everett Bryan Grif- . Dresden - Chris Daniel Dawson, Kristi fin, James Robert Jones. Raymond Joseph Ann Mendez, Samuel Andrew Vernon, Brit- Howard, Nicholas Ilaywood Moore, James tany Leanne Bullock, Stacey Lee Darden, Logan Wright, Kenneth W. Cary Kevin Lacey Marie Ellis, Mercy Marian Mann- Daniel Harris, David Michael Hatchel, berger-Ford, Matthew Scoft Hewett, Levi Clifford Elby Hopkins, Spencer Carlisle Allen Odle, Misty Dawn Naught, Mancel Taylor, Brad Elliot Winter, Jarrod Thomas C. Fincher Jr., Orrin Tyler Eaves; Bonar and Brittany Leanne Foetner. . Dukedom -Amy L1,nne Bailey; The students receiving graduate degrees . Greenfield - Jennifer Meagan Bethel, were: . THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS Jonathan Wayne Dethloff, Alan James Gleason - Lee Charles Lawrence; Greve; . Greenfield -- Robert Lynn McCall; . Martin - Justin Daniel Burlison, Nata- . Martin -Natasha Victoria Dalton, Misty lie Erika Dunning, Delesea Falthe Tansil, L. Davidson, Holly Cheree Michael, Steph- Laura Kathryn Vaughn, Breanne Wright, anie Linn Pate, Patrick Benjamin Goolsby, Christy Nicole Bondurant, Kevin Edward Martha Itzel Espitia Nippo, Hunter Thom- Burdette, Joshua B. Dye, Kassyndra Lynn as Vincent and Joyce Washingtorr. TUESDAY, DECnMBER 20, 2011 PROFESSOR RETIRES AFTER book and a laboratory manual, organizing 25 YEARS - Dr. Robert Harrshorn and presenting at numerous workshops was honored with a recepiion on Dec.8. and winning outstanding teacher and ed- Hartshorn retired after43 years ofteach- ucator awards on the campus and state ing, 25 of which were spent at UT Martin. level. Plctured (front row, left to right) Hartshorn received his bachelor's degree are Becky L. Lee of Martin; Chelsea N. in chemistry from Southwest Missouri Peele6 SMACS secretary, of Paris; Harts- State College, a master's in education and horn; Corey L.Jones, SMACS president, of a master's of science from Bowling Green Linden; and SMACS vice president Lee A. State University and his doctor of educa- Elliott of Martin; (back row, left to right) tion degree from theVirginia Polytechnic Gilbert J. Foigays, SMACS president-elect lnstitute. He has taught chemistry at UT of Clarkville; Gary Mansfield, SMACS' Martin since 1986 and has been involved treasurer; Paul J. Jones, of Bartlett; Lana in SMACS activities. His other merits in- Ferrell, Department of Chemistry and clude the publication of several scholarly Physics; Brandon P Gindt of Lakeland; and articles, co:authoring a chemistry text- Dr. S. K.Airee, SMACS advisor. Degrees conferred for international students Several international residents were among students who received degrees from ihe Univeqsity of Tennessee at Martin dwing the recent fall commencement held in the Kath- leen and Tom Elam Center on the UT Martin campus. The students receiving undergraduate degrees were: . Cancun, Mexico -Beatriz Cropper; . Changle, China - Endian Wang; . Conakry, Guinea - Sire D. Diane; . Gujrat, India - Dharmendra Patel; . Japan - Hiroki Shinosawa; . Saudi Arabia - Abdullah Mahdi H. Al Brahim, Hani Aleid, Mustafa Abdulrazak A1- hanabi, Yahya SalmanAlismail, Abdullah SalehAljawad, AbdullahAlmakadi, Tahir lbra- him Almashama, Fahad Attalah Almutairi, Ali Almutawa, Areej Hussain Alsalboukh . Seoul, South Korea - Saeyeal Chung, Sichang Lee, Won-Ki Lee, Hyun Suk Alex Oh, Dae Hyun Kang, Yeon Ji Kim; . Taiwan - Yu-Yi Chen, Chun Nung Lin, Yeh Doo; . Thessaloniki, Greece - Leah Rhodi Kerassidis. The students receiving graduate degrees were: . . Bangkok, Thailand Kiativit Lertkhantitham; - THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS . Ramallah, Palestine - Mousa Sami Shamieh; . Salvador, Brazil - Daniela Gomes Andrade; . Taiwan - Chao-Feng Chung. Spring 2An travgl study to focus on Flolocaust In spring 2012 students at the Universify of PACT 122: Aerobic Walking/Jogging on of,Tennessee at Martin will have the op- the trip. portunity to study the history surrounding The climax of the courses will be a 14- the Holocaust genocide in Europe. The UT day trip to the European cities of Warsaw Martin history department is offering three and Cracow, Poland; Prague, the Czech credit hours in history through a Holocaust Republic; and Dresden and Berlin, Germa- travel-study experience. ny. The trip will take place from May 20 to The spring courses, HIS 342: Europe Itne 2 and will include visits to concentra- War to War 1914-1945 and HIS 468: His- tion camps, ghettos, churches, synagogues, tory of the Holocaust will be open for un- history museums, art museums and other dergraduate students, while graduate stu- cultural and historical sites. dents may take HIS 542: Europe War to The cost ofthe trip is $4,500, and various War l9l4- 1945 during the spring semester university, college, and departmental travel or Maymester. scholarships are available to students. For The courses will be offered in distance/ more information, contact Dr. Alice-Cath- online format for off-campus students, and erine Carls at [email protected] or 881- students may also receive fwo credit hours 7472. Trio of undergrads selected as legislative interns Three students - Amanda Daniel, a senior political science and history double ma- jor from Memphis, Bruce Harbin, a senior political science and communications double major from Springfield and Jessica Terry, a senior political science major from Camden TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 20tt - will serve as interns in the state legislature in Nashville in the comingrspring. Harbiir served as the news editor for the UT Martin student ne*spaper, 1lhJPacer, and volunteered for Roy Herron's u.s. House ofRepresentatives campaign in 2010. He plans to eventually attend graduate school to study political science with an emphasis on voting behavior. I,ater he hopes to work in political or non-profit public relations, before obtain- ing his Ph.D and teaching political science on the collegiate level. Daniel served as a senator in the UT Martin Student Government Association and was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma and Phi Alpha Theta honor societies. She is considering attending graduate school and hopes to eventually become a professor of history or a lawyer. Terry is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society and was president of the UTM writer's Guild for three years. She was also named in whols who Among American col- leges and Universities. Terry eventually plans to attend law school and later hopes to enter politics in the legislative branch. UT Martin has participated in the state legislative internship program every year since it began in 1973. For more infdrmation, contact Dr. Chris Baxter, associate professor of political science, at 881-7367. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, DECEMRER 20' 2O1I BROTHERS RETIRE FROM UT were in custodial services, part of the UT MARTIN - Family and friends joined Martin Physical Plant. Family members at- Curtis and Horace Roberts as the broth- tending the reception were: (front row, ers were honored with a retirement re- left to right) Michelle Roberts.(Curtis's ception Dec.7 in UT Martin's Holland Mc- daughteq) and Sandra Dilday (Horace's Combs Center. Curtis (lefr), who lives in daughter);(back row, left to right) Chris Como, worked more than l8 years with Dilday (Horace's son-in-law) and Geneva the university; and Horace (second from Roberts (Curtis's wife); and (far r.ight) right), who lives in Gleason, is retiring Connie Roberts, Horace's wife. with more than 23 years of service. Both Photo submined The Bike Barn: Speciillizingin one-on-one service and help A Martin man has his sights qet on providing one-on-one quality bicycle repair service without the hustle and bustle of the big city atmosphere. With the opening of The Bike Barn on Nov. 1, Ken Leibold has been able to dojust that. Located at 300 Crawford Drive in Martin, Leibold's business buys, sells and repairs used bikes by ap- pointment. The Bike Barr uniquely provides personal service and education on bike riding and bike repair all within a casual and com- him a try first because he the customer personally. In fortable setting. In addition provides in-town service addition, a cycling club is to buying and selling used as opposed to driving long being started at UT Martin bikes, Leibold also sells distances to get to larger and Leibold recycles the and builds custom bikes. places such as Paducah, Ky. bikes by making art pieces goal His is to help people orJackson and spending the from them. To find out more get out and ride bikes for extra gas money. information or to rnake an enjoyment and health ben- Leibold offers tune-ups appointment, call 319-23I- efits. for $35 and can pick up a 1371 or email KJleibold@ Customers should give bike, fix it and retum it to frontier.com. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 20ll with Greenbrier Meadows Leatha McCroskey Martin recently. Special to The Press The brothers of the Phi The residents of Green- Mu Alpha fraternity enter- brier Meadows have en- tained our residents with joyed programs provided Christmas carols on Dec. by groups from the Uni- 3. versity of Tennessee at They brought a red car- nation for each resident, knelt and serenaded the grateful for this fraternity ladies. sharing their time and tal- During lunch, a saxo- ents with us. phone trio played Christ- Also on Dec. 3, the sis- mas carols while the resi- ters of the Sigma Alpha dents dined. Iota sorority came fo carol A wonderful time was with the brothers of the Phi had by all and we are Mu Alpha fraternity. The rooms and halls of Green- the residents of Greenbner brier were filled with won- Meadows and welcome dertul music, as this large them back anytime. If you group entertained our resi- have a group who would dents. like to sing or play for our We are very grateful for residents, please call me, these students taking time activities director, at 581- to share their talents with 9303. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2OII "\#,.t= DRUMMING UP FUN - Greenbrier Meadows residents enjoyed a drum circle led by percussion stu- dents from Dr. Julie Hill's classes at the university. The residents each got to play a drum or other per- cussion instrument as they played their own music and followed the leader in the midst of the circle. Photos submined The McKenzie Banner, Mc Kenzie, Tennessee, Tuesday, December 20, 2O1 1' Local Students Humboldt Receive Chronicle, Wednesday, December 21, 2O1 1 Degrees Students earn degrees frorn UT Several Gibson County Williams, Whitney Lauren residents were among Foster, Jessica Elizabeth students who received Winchester, Meredith Leigh Martin degrees from the University Dunn, Tyler Ray Hawk; MARTIN Several Carroll' of Tennessee at Martin . Milan - Troy Daniel County residents were among stu- i during the recent fall Garrison. Jennifer M. Laird, dents who received degrees from' commencement held in the Haley Cole Miller, Adria L. the University of Tennessee at' Kathleen and Tom Elam Greer, Ashanti L. Epperson, Martin during the recent fall com- Center on the UT Martin Cassy Elizabeth Morris; mencement held in the Kathleen campus. .Rutherford and Tom EIam Center on the UT - Ra'Sheda Martin campus. The students receiving Lashun Wright; The students receiving under- undergraduate degrees . Trenton - Joseph Lee graduate degrees were: were: Talley, Shawn Anthony * Meacham, Dishekia Clarksburg Derek Allen . Bradford Jacquelyn Howard, Jeffrey David Levesta - Sellers, Bethany Mariah Collins; Michelle Steele, Joshua R. Arndt, Matthew Spence * Hollow Rock Jern LaRanzia: Seratt. Jon Garrett Fields Hefirer, Derek Williams Dunagan, Tharpe, Allison Jericho Simmons-, Ruth Ann Gipe and Melissa Rae Jackson. Proudfit, Terry, Overstreet, Tiffany Lynn Cathey; David L. Slayton, Alexi Blain Hamm, . Troy Cory L. * Huntingdon Morgan Lynn: Casey J.Ward, June Bolton, Kellie Dawh Kimble, Erica Robertson, Megen Leanne Fields, Lawson R. Johns, William Mitzie Leigh Taylor, Mary Lynn Lomax. Haskins, Mason Brent Craig Spellings, Amanda Lynn Helen Bryant Matthew The students receiving Storey, Mary Elizabeth Sneed, John Carter Anderson; Aaron Maitland; graduate Hedge and Ashley Meredyth * degrees were: Lavinia Daniel Ryan Istvankb; . Dyer Matthew Eric . Dyer Moore. * McKenzie Scott Vandel, - - Elizabeth Ann . Bobbitt, R. Joseph Moore McCurdy; Union City Hailey Cunningham, Ryan Allen French,, Lauren Woodward,,Selena- Jr., Charles Matthew Cox; . Milan Weston W. Lauren Elise Scott, Kimberly - Renee Davis, Casey Lloyd Lynn Baskin, Catherine Ashley- . Humboldt - Bethany Gentry, Angela Jane Smith; . Norris, Brandi Leigh Little, John Karl Rhodes, Travis' Ann Loeffel, Joe Carl Trenton - Misty Ken Gwaltney, John Allen Ray Russell; Davis; Watson, Heather Nicole Rogers, James Bryant * Mclemoresville John Joshua . Medina - Matthew Tyler Scruggs. Cruce, Anne Westbrooks Abel. Sanner, April M. Counsell, The stuclents receiving gradu- April Muy Ring, Lisa ate degrees were: Michelle Crum, Michael *Atwood Raven Danielle Cowan, Ray Edwards, Trevor Harte Jones; Several Obion * County res- Smith, Michael Stephen McKenzie Ken T. Solano, Tara idents were among students Yandell. Layton Brice Jayne Chambers Wade; who received degrees lrom Scarbrough and William * Trezevant Patty Gail Hudgins. the University of Tennessee Brooks Taylor. at Martin during the recent Among those who fall commencement held in received graduate degrees the Kathleen and Tom Elam were: Center on the UT Marrin . Kenton Megan campus. Hunter Poore. ' The students who received . Rives Aaron Jotham undergraduate degrees, list- Caldwell. - ed by hometown, were: . . South Fulton - Chasity Hornbeak - Sara Joan Nicole Conner Batts, Jessica Douglas, Ty Allen Walley Kim Curtis and James The Messenger. Union City. Tennessee, Tuesday. December 20.2011 and. Rachel Meredith Chadwick Malray. Roberson. . Union City Zachary . - Kento4 - Megan Carol Scott Buckland, Patrick Smith, Jessica Dawn Dvorak Russell Hall, James Lee and Ryan Scott . McMackin. Morris, Jennifer Lachelle South Fulton - Adam Durham and Angela Scott Howard Barker, Jon William Searcy. THp FurroN Lueorn, Drcrrr,reun 21,2011 Horbelt addresses UTM grads Jennifer Horbelt, former WPSD Local 6 evening news anchor, had . no problem identifiiing with her audience as she delivered the commencement address Dec. I 0 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Horbelt told how she is "making a leap, taking a risk" as she moves to a new position in an unfamiliar part of the country, a prospect likely facing many of the graduates in attendance at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Horbelt became a repofier with WPSD in Paducah, in 2007 while in her senior vear Jennifer Florbelt at UT Martin. She earned the female evening anchor position at the station less than three --ffi years later, which she held until (who died in 2009), her former accepting a morning anchor TV station and UT Martin position with KOAA-TV in faculry members lor inspiration Colorado Springs/Pueblo, Colo. and guidance, both personally Her last day at WPSD was Dec. and professionally. "I chose a 5, and she begins her new job great place to start my career, Dec. 19. and that was WPSD," Horbelt "We're not that different. said. "The people there really You're making that leap, too," embraced my inexperience and she told the graduates, adding, made sure I was on the right 'oYou're going out there in a path to success. really tough economy with the 1'.I also chose a great place hopes of finding your place - to prepare for a career (in) a your dream, passion, whatever very competitive field, and you want to call it - and then to that's UT Martin. I still keep in make it your career." close contact with my former Horbelt talked about her professors. They keep me start in the TV news business grounded, and they make sure and reminded graduates "it I'm always asking myself how won't always be easy" gaining I can do better in my craft." the experience necessary for success. "The first several Horbelt also emphasized wouldn't believe all the great months of my time at V/PSD the importance of growing as things that are to come. I never (were) spent either beating my a person, and she credited her imagined that I'd be where I am head against the wall, crying or volunteer work as a "reading today, doingwhatl'm doing. But contemplating quitting. ... I got buddy" to an elementary school I've been open to oppoffunities, passed over for the hard;hitting student for helping her to keep open to taking risks, and I had stories because I was a rookie," things in perspective. "He (the great preparation f,or that right she said. But, she pursued her student) reminds me not take here at UT Martin." passion for news and, "Well, life or my job too seriously. UT President Joe DiPietro somehow, somehow I became And every time I visit him, I conferred degrees, and UT the more experienced, the one remember what it was like to Marlin Chancellor Tom Rakes with better contacts, the person be that age." recognized graduates who others came to for guidance on She assured graduates that represented 49 Tennessee how to write their stories." life beyond graduation "really counties, 13 states and eight isn't all that bad," adding, "You nations. THs FuLroN LEaorn DscErrassn 21,2011 Locals among urM chancellor's Ho-nor Roll The outstanding academic scale. Students can make the Katherine R. Bivens, South N. Prince, South Fulton, high achievements of undergraduate Chancellor's Honor Roll with Fulton, high honors; John R. honors; Daniel L. Richardson. students at the Universitv of honors (3.2 through 3.49), Burrow, South Fulton, honors; South Fulton, high honors; Tennessee at Martin have been high honors (3.5 through 3.79) Audrey E. Casey, South Fulton, Shelia R. Sanders. Sourh honored with publication of or highest (3.8 honors through honors; Samuel C. Cuftis, Fulton, honors; Bethanv M. the Fall 2011 Chancellor's 4.0). South Fulton, high honors; Seratt, South Fulron, highest Honor Rolls for the College UTMartinis acomprehensive Megan L. Dame, South Fulton. honors; William B. Sisson, of Agriculture and Applied public university that maintains high honorsl Dororhy D. South Fulton. highesr honors: Sciences, College of Business an excellent reputation for its Frields, South Fulton, highest Cariy B. Smith, South Fulron, and Global Affairs, College high-quality undergraduate honors; Sarah N. Gammon, honors; Jonathan W. 'Smith. of Education, Heaith, ana programs, its beautiful campus South Fulton. highest honors; Sotrth Fulton. high honors; Behavioral Sciences, Coltege and caring professors. Levi E. Griffith, South Fulron. Adam D. Tolley, South Fulton, of Engineering and Naruial Local students listed on the honors: Rebecca M. Crogan. highest honols: Jacqueiine Sciences and the College of honor roll include: South Fulton, high honbrs; D. Tuck, South Fulton, high Humanities and Fine Arts. Andrea R. Sproul, Clinton, Victoria A. Harvel, South honors; Sarah K. Tutner, highest South honors; Nathan T. Fulton, high honors; Melissa Fulton, high honors; Amanda To be el i gibl e forChancellor's Grasfeder, Fulton, honors; R. Jackson, South Fulton. J. Wall, South Fulron, highesr Honor Roll recognition at UT Michael E. Pate, Fulton, high highest honors; Mark S. honors; Jing Yu, South Fulton, Martin, a student rnust take at honors; David F. Whitesell, Maloney, South Fulton, high highest honors. least I 2 hours of credit (pass- Fulton, highest honors; Adam honors; Andrew H. Mooie, fail courses are not.included) J. Prehoda, Hickman, highest South Fulton, highest honors; and achieve (B) grade a 3.2 honors; Joshua L. Potts, Robbie A. Peoples. South point average based on a 4.0 South Fulton, highest honors; Fulton. high honors; Krisren DRIISDEN ENTERPI{ISE, I)resden, Tennesseeo Wednesday, Decemtrer Zl, Z0ll [-,ocal students receive Conference room named for degrees from UT Martin former UT Martin dean Several Weakley County Marie Peckham, Keri Janette residents were among studentl Stepp, Canie Beth Sutherland, who received degrees from Madison Amber Adcock, the University of Tennessee at Michael Blake Srigall. Mauhew Martin during the recent fall Hayden Waggener. Cory Adam comrnencement held in the Wilcox, Lacy Elizabeth Dodd, Kathleen and Tom Elam Center Annikka S. Avent, Loren Kelsey on the UT Martin campus. Mallari, Melissa L. Ashmore, The students receiving Dana Kimberly Breland, Everctt undergraduate degrees were: Bryan Griffin, James Robert . Dresden - Chris Daniel Jones, Raymond Joseph Howard, Dawson, Kristi Ann Mendez, Nicholas Haywood Moore, Samuel Andrew Vernon, Brittany James Logan Wright, Kenneth Leanne Bullock, Stacey Lee W. Carr, Kevin Daniel Harris, Darden. Lacey Marie 'Ellis, David Michael Hatchel, Clifford Dr. Srnith, Marian Mannberger- Elby Hopkins, Spencer tlgold J. former Dean of the School of Agriculture \,Iercy Carlisle and Home lr,conornics Ford, Matthew Scott Hewett, Taylor, Brad at the University of Tennessee a--t Martin. Elliot Winter, Jarrod whs hon-ored I evi Allen Odle, Misty Dawn Thomas Bonar, and recently with q ceremony dedicating tc"ri;;;;;; Brittany room in his name in Brehm Nafrght, Mancel C.. Finche, r. Jr., Leanne Foetner. Hall on the UT lVlartin 6ampus. Smith Orrin'Iyler Eaves; ' ' The students receiving became the head of the UT Martin Department of niricufi".u in 1967 and later dean . - Dukedom .,Amy tynne graduate degrees were: of the School oi leii""tt"i";Td fi;; . Ecouomics. Since his retirement Smith has bten an avid sup"o.t". Bailey; Gleason - Lee Charles of . Greenfield - UT l\lartin. Pictured (left to right) are, Smith. afl,i;ii; Jennifer Meagan Lawrence; Chancellor Bethel, Jonathan Wayne Dethloff. . Tom Rakes, and Smith3s daushters. Cindv Coo.r"i Greenfield - Robert Lynn and Claudia.fa-nney, Alan James Greve: McCall; as the nameplate fo"r the new cdnfeieil"e room rs unverlefl. . Martin - Justin Daniel . Martin - Natasha Victoria Burlison. Natalie Erika Dunning, Dalton, Mistyt. Davidson, Holly Delesea Faythe Tansil, Laura Cheree Michael, Stephanie Linn 5athryn Vaughn, Breanne [right, Pate. Patrick Benjamin Goolsby, Christy Nicole tsondurant. Kevin Martha Itzel Espitia Nappo, Edward Burdette, Joshua B. Hunter Thomas Vincent, and Dye. Kassyndra Lynn' Cadlen, Joyce Washington. Jake Ryan King, Suzanne $TATE GAZETTE I WEOruESONY, DECEMBER 21,2011 (Honors), Local students named Christopher R. Sorrell (Hish Honors). io Iangra Stafford (Highest Honors). Johnnie M. UTM Chancellor's Honor Roll (Highest'Hdnors),, lttfuf Kj Syl(es (tliefieSt Honor_q),-bJephens Lisa E. Tarr (Highest-Honois), C)afi A The outstanding academic achievements of under- fidwell (Hgnors;. Amanda L. Titfle fUigfr Honoril, graduate students at the University of Tennessee at 9FeV L. r'urnag€ (High Honors), Mary C. Viar Martin have been honored with publication of the Qlolors), J,oy M. \Iick (Highest Honors), ibAnna i Fall2011 Chancellor's Honor Rolls for the College of Waldron JHigl Ho-nors), Christina'\tVest-aliigh Agriculture and Applied Sciences College of Sglgrs), Cara L. Williams (High Honorst, Viciieh. Business and Global Affairs College of Education Yiltoryr_ -(Hg-norsf, _!-aJgrie L. winteiS (Higheii and MatthewB. Wolf (High Health Behavioral Sciences College of !!slo_rs), Honors), "reiiniieii. Engineering and Natural Sciences and the Coll6ge of W_rieht (H,ighest Honors), Christopher i: twnbacli Humanities and Fine Arts. (Highest Honors) To be eligible for Chancellor's Honor Roll recogni- -_N"ybgln_- Megan. N. Alford (Highest Honors), tion at UT Martin a student must take at least 12 W_eady M. Butler (Highest Honors),Idam D. Clarii hours of credit (pass-fail courses are not included) (Highest Honor-s), Janelle L. iieaves (Highesi (B) grade Amanda B. and achieve a 3.2 point average based on a 4onors), Compton (Honors),'aii'irerguson B: 4.0 scale. Students can make the Chancellor's Honor 9ypptes (Highest Honorsl Trista t. g. Roll with (Honors) (3.2 through 9) (High Honors) !uo1or1), Greqorv efrve r![s! Holgls): CaJiie tr. (3.5 through 3.79) or (Highest (8.8 Honors) through Hinson (Honors), 4.0)"? ?UT Martin is a comprehensive public universi- Judy__G. Jordan (Highest Honors), w_illiam T. Kwas_igroh (High_Eonoril-f?wion ty that maintains an excellent reputation for its high- B. M;i quality undergraduate programs its beautiful cam- $igh Eorlo_rs), Heath A. Mclean (iiighest Honorsi pus and caring professors. Ylry q Medtins (High Honors),'F;ltcia D. MuI; Cary. (Highest _Dyersburg - Ikthleen N. Alford (Highest Honors), l#lgl_Io*qs), E. Smtt4 Honors), (Highest raaruran H $te$rart (H_onors), Brittany L. Sttlreill Seth E. Appleton Honors), Jennifer L. (Hish Arguello (Highest Honors), Jacob M. Armstrong Hono_rsl, Lauri wesi-'?nilii".thJnors;--- and Andrew R. Zarecor (Highest - (High Honors), Belinda J Barker (Highest Honors), Uonoisl Trimble - David M. Bennett (Highest Honors), Mallory L. James Jackson (Highest Honors) Brimm (Highest Honors), Clisty L. Buie (Highest $9n9rs), Alicia D. Burkeen (Highest Honors), Lindsey J. Busrs (Highest Honors), Rachel E. Carter (Honors), Chelsea L. Chafnn (Highest Honors), Courhrey R. Countess (Honors), Jesse R Cowart (High Honors), Corey \{ Crisnnrell (Honors), Caitlin A. _C_mcker (High Honors), Jenny E. Depew (Honors), Holly N Elgin (Honors), Britny D. Finley (Honors), Etizabeth B. Finley (High Honors), nlizibetlr li. Fisher (Honors), Jessica D. Floyd (Highest Honors), Melissa K. Flank (Highest Honors), Stacey R. Flench (High Honors), Monica A. Galewski (High Honors), Amber N. Garner (Highest Honors), Justin IL Crolden (HiSh Honors), I"eah J. Grahan (Highest Honors), Robin L. Griffin (High Honors), Elizabeth A.Ilaffis $-{igh Honors), Megan H. Hunrmer (Honors), Ale: UC RESIDENT HELPS - Peggy Dre- The university has officially been named rup of Union City recently attended the an "All-Steinway School," becoming part Steinway Celebration at the University of of an elite group of only 135 institutirons Tennessee at Martin as an honored donor. worldwide to hold the title. ATTENDS SUMMIT Andrew Vy'arner (center), a high school student from- Obion County, attended the firit RisingStar Leadership Summit held recently at the Universiry of Tennessee at Martin. The event taught stu- dents leadership skills through team building exercises and waS sponsored by the WestStar Leadership program, ' Ayers Foundation and UTM. Warner visited with Virginia Grimes, coordinator of the WestStar Leadership Program, and Charley Deal, director of alumni relations at UTM and executive director of the WestStar Leadership Program. The Messenger. Union City. Tennessee. Wednesday. December 21. 2011 GRADUATES Annie Sanner (front, Among those on hand were (from lef0 - by^ grandmother Joyce Osborne, sister Ivey center) of Union City was joined - her family at the recent University of Westbrooks, husband Matt Sanner and par- Tracey Westbrooks. She is Tennessee at Martin commencement exer- ents Tony- and Laurie cise in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center' also the daughter of Hunter and She received a bachelor of science degree' Kirkland. Charles earns masterts degfee from UT Martin Carrie Jo Charles of Paris oor[- Ihe Paris Post-Intelligencer, Paris, Tenn., Thursday, December 22r20Il- pleted studies in August and was awarded a master's degree in busi- Sixteen countians receive ness adminis- tration during Charles degrees from UT Martin the December commencement at the University Sixteen Henry Cou4tians Lovett, all of Paris; of Tennessee at Martin. Charles received degrees during the fall John Thomas Hinson III of eamed a 3.8 grade-point average commencernent at the University Buchanan; Brandon Russell on a 4-point scale in her studies. of Tennessee at Martin. Doyle of Cottage Grove; Dustin She is the daughter ofPaul and Earning undergraduate G. McClure of Henry; and Pame- Janice Charles and the grand- degrees were Dustin Wayne la Jean Corbin of Springville. daughter of Rosemary Neese and Fletcher, Daniel Keith Frame, Receiving graduate degrees Marie Charles, all of Buchanan. Troy Norlen Barrow, Mark were Carrie Jo Charles, Jason Employed with. Commercial Nolan Bass and Madeline Jane Wade Wilson, Susanne Adale Bank since 2006, she is the cus- Collins, Valerie Kay Guthrie, tomer service call center man- Belinda Inez Morgan, Leah Beth ager and a member of the current Nolen and Suzan Elizabeth Wol- Leadership Henry Corurty class. ski, all of Paris. A 2002 honors graduate of Henry County High School, she atlended Lipscomb University in Nashville and graduated in May 2006 from Murray State Univer- sity with a degree in accounting and finance. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 20tt Nlartin siudents named to UT Martin's ChanaEllor's Flonor Roll The outstanding academ- Aimee C. Bilger, Highest Sire D. Diane, EEh Matthew J. Granner, ic achievements of under- Honors Honors Highest Honors graduate students at the Christy N. Bondurant, Lacey E. Dodd, Highest Chelsea M. Greer, University of Tennessee High Honors Honors Highest Honors at Martin have been hon- Matthew D. Borden, Lauren B. Dowdy, High Ashley M. Gross, High ored with publication of Honors Honors Honors the Fall 2011 Chancellor's Judy L. Bowers, High Nicole E. Drake, High Laura N. Gullett, Highest Honor Rolls for the Honors Honors Honors College of Agriculture Calista M. Droneo Chris Gunlefinger, and Applied Sciences, Sylvester Boyd, High Honors Highest Honors College of Business and Honors Heather M. Dunn, Jacqueline A. Grrzman, Global Affairs, College Lauren A. Breland, Honors Honors of Education, Health, Honors Natalie E. Dunning, Brandi L. Gwaltney, and Behavioral Sciences, Chantia B. Brown, High Highest Honors Highest Honors College of Engineering Honors William L. East, Honors CynthiaA. Hahn, Highest and Natural Sciences TaraL. Brown, Honors Edward M. Finch, Honors and , the College of Elizabeth R. Bukeavich, Honors Kristin A. Hammill, Humanities and Fine Arts. Highest Honors Elizabeth T. Fitzgerald, High Honors To be eligible for Megan N. Burcham, Honors Kristen D. Harrelson, Chancellor's Honor Roll Honors Honors recognition at UT Martin, Justin D. Burlison, Ashley L. Floyd, Honors Devin D. Hartdige, High a student must take at least Honors David W. Foley, Honors Honors 12 hours of credit (pass- Brittney N. Burress, Kimberly D. Foley, Casey L. Hazlewood, fail courses are not includ- High Honors Highest Honors Honors ed) and achieve a 3.2 (B) Lauren N. .Burress, Brittany L. Fortner, Brittany M. Heriderson, Highest grade point average based Highest Honors Honors Honors on a 4.0 scale. Students Alexandra P. Butler, Christopher T. Fowler, Toni L. Holford, High can make the Chancellor's High Honors Highest Honors Honors E. Fowler, Honor Roll with honors Ashley E. Bynum, "Rachel High Ashley H. Holland, High (3.2 through 3.49), high Highest Honors Honors honors (3.5 through 3.79) Christopher E. Capua, Anna E. Frederick, Honors or highest honors (3.8 Honors Highest Honors James R. Holland, High through 4.0). Megan N. Cartmell, Abbie M. Fuqua, Highest Honors Those students who Highest Honors Honors Cassie M. Hood, Highest made the list from Martin Santos A. Cedeno, Kassyndra L. Gadlen, Honors' include: Honors High Honors Tashawna N. Hooten, Megan B. Ables, High Rashunn D. Cheney, Amy P. Gardner, High Honors Honors Honors Honors Dacia D. Horne, Honors 'Coates, Melissa J. Adams, Logan S. Raymond R. Gardner, Lacey M. Howard, Highest Honors Honors Highest Honors Highest Honors Mustafa A. Alhanabi, Scott E. Coleman, Layla R. Gargus, High Coleen J. Hunt, Highest Highest Honors Honors Honors Honors Zona J. Ascensio, Joseph D. Copeland, Amanda G. Garner, James D. Hutchins, High Highest Honors High Honors Honors Hohors Marcy B. Ash, Highest April M. Counsell, Amanda R. Geary, High Bethany L. Ivy, High Honors Highest Honors Honors Honors Joshua G. Ashley, Steven W. Dalton, Brandt M. Gibson, Lyndsey B.,Jackson, Flonors Highest Honors Highest Honors Honors Candice N. Baker, Martha E. Daniel, High Kesley J. Gibson, Christopher A. Jayne, Honors Honors Highest Honors High Honors Derek R. Barner, High Cheryl L. Deyeso, Sara B. Gilliam, Honors Leah R. Kerassidis, Honors Highest Honors Victor S. Gosser, High Highest Honors Magen L. Beard, Honors Robert L. Deyeso, Honors Kyeongmee Kim, High Amanda L. Bell, Honors Highest Honors Stephanie R. Gourley, Honors Amy L. Belote. Honors Honors Jake R. King, Highest Emily A. Belote, Ilonors Honors THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRES$ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011 Paigsl Klng, Honors ialakY. Patel, Honors Rory D. Stutzman, riigtr William A. King, High James M. Payne, High Honors Honors Honors Taner J. Sw-inea, Highest Sierra L. Kirk, Highest Suzanne M. Peckham, Honors Honors Highest Honors Gail L. Thomas, Highest Christy L. Lee, Highest Stevee N. Peltecost, Honors Honors High Honors Mayce R. Thompson, Joshua' Lemons, S. Breanna H. Pitcher, Honors The Messeneer. Union City. Tennessee. Highest Honors Honors Delina K. Tiltman, Sydney L. Lowry, Carrie L. Powers, Honors Highest Honors Highest Honors Carly R. Unger, High Highest Jay A. Lusk, James D. Powers, High Honors Thursday. December 22. 2011 Honors Honors Calista E. Vaughn, Loren K. Mallari. Landon P. Prather, High Highest Honors Highest Honors Honors Laura K. Vaughn, Chase G. Manley, Allison C. Price, Honors Ilonors Highest Honors -"*;;*u,^ 1 William T. Price, Highest James A. Verdell, Highest now SLU head coach Melisa A. Manuel, Honors. Honors (AP) Highest Honors Joshua D. Pullen, Libbi W. Verdell, Highest HAMMOND, La. Southeastem Louisiana Michael C. Martin, High Honors Honors - University says its next Honors Angela D. Reddick, John G. Vincent, Honors Michael J. Martin, High football coach will be Highest Honors Maegan L. Wadding, UT Martin alumnus Honors Ron Julie M. Reddick, High Honors Roberls, who guided Delta T. Matlock, High Dillon Highest Honors Rose M. Warren, State University to four Honors Madeline K. Reid, Honors Gulf South Conference April N. May, Honors Honors Stanton T. Watson, High championships and four Sydney E. McClure, William J.' Riddle, Honors appearances in the NCAA High Honors Honors William N. Wiedemann, Division II playoffs. Katherine A. McKeel, Ashley R. Ritz, Honors High Honors In five years under Roberts, High Honors Lauren B. Robertson, A. Wilcox, Highest the Statesmen Cory are 47-16, with two of Shannon N. McMillin, High Honors Honors those losses in the 2010 High Honors Ahmad R. Robinson, Kelsey P. Wiley. Ilonors Mary K. Mesimer, NCAA Division II Honors Brandon M. Wilson, national championship Honors Devin E. Rotger, Honors High Honors and the 2011 semifinals. Miles, High Jessica E. , Mercedes L. Rubio, Brad E. Winter, I{igh The Statesmen were 11- Honors Honors Honors 3 in 201I, when Roberls William W Morgan, Victoria N. Russell, Dallas C. Wright, was named the AFCA High Honors Highest Honors Honors Division II Region Coach Melody P. Sain, High Durant B. Wright, High of the Year, and I l-4 in James P. Moser, Honors 2010. Honors Honors Whitney B. Mount, High Roberts transferred Michael S. Yandell, Honors Cory S. Sandefer, to UTM, where he was Highest Honors Sarah Muller, Honors Highest Honors on the 1988 Gulf South Ezra F. Nance, Highest Jared J. Scherer, Highest Conference champion- ship team. Honors Honors Rebecca J. Norton, Landon G. Scott, Highest Honors Honors Sara A. Olds, High Leslie N. Serrano, Honors Honors Emily Osment, High Kayla B. Simpson, High Honors Honors Carmesha R. Owens, Mallory A. Simpson, Honors Highest Honors Alexander W. Parham, Ashante L. Smith, High High Honors Honors Jennifer L. Parrish, Brianna L. Smith, Highest Honors Highest Honors Shelley M. Parsons, Olivia D. Smith, High High Honors Honors Krishna V. Patel, Highest Joel T. Stanley, Honors Honors David M. Stepp, Honors Saumil V" Patel, Highest Michael B. Stigall, Honors Highest Honors . THE NEWS-DEMOCMT, FRIDAY DECEMBER 23,2011 Joseph Sanders (r.), of Waverly, was honored at a presentation ceremony prior to the University of Tennessee at Martin commence- ment on Saturday, December 10. Sanders and 37 other students completed their Masters of Business Administration degrees from the university this fall. Pictured, L to r., are Dr. Tom Payne, chair holder, Dunagan Banking Chair of Excellence; Dr. Kevin Hammond, ,coordinator of graduate programs in business; and Dr. Ernie Moser, \l"n of the College of Business and Public Affairs. Josh Davis (r.), of McEwen, was honored at a presentation cere- mony prior to the University of rennessee at Martin commencement on Saturday, December 10. Davis and 37 other students completed their Masters of Business Administration degrees from the univer- sity this fall. Pictured, l. to r., are Dr. Totn Payne, chair holder, Duna- gan Banking Chair of Excellence; Dr. Kevin Hammond, coordinator of graduate programs in business; and Dr. Ernie Moser, dean of the College of Business and Public Arfairs. . THE NEWS.DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY DECEMBER 23,2011 UT Martin Chancellor's Honor Roll The outstanding aca- College of Business and recognition at UT Mar- Stokes, Highest Honors. demic achievements of Global Affairs, College tin, a student must take From New Johnsonville undergraduate students at of Education, Health, at least 12 hours of credit the students included: the University of Tennes- and Behavioral Sciences, (pass-fail courses are not Rachael J. Cagle, High see at Martin have been College of Engineering included) and achieve a Honors; Taylor N. Dod- honored with publication and Natural Sciences and 3.2 (B) grade point aver- son, Honors; Sara E. of the Fall2011 Chancel- the College of Humani- age based on a 4.0 scale. Hoffman, Honors; Jacob lor's Honor Rolls for the ties and Fine Arts. Students can make the A. Riley, High Honors; College of Agriculture To be eligible for Chancellor's Honor Roll and Tracy B. Robinson, and Applied Sciences, Chancellor's Honor Roll with honors (3.2 through Highest Honors. 3.49), high honors (3.5 Waverly students were through 3.70) or highest as follows: Deanna honors (3.8 through 4.0). Beuerlein,, Honors; Larry Joshua R. Mail of Hur- Z. Dicksori. Highest Hon- ticane Mills'earndd Floir': orsi Re'becca' S. Jones. OIS. Honors; Ashley M. Mc- The students of Crary, Highest Honors; McEwen were: Micah Maggie B. Ragan, High A. DArchangel, High Honors; Navy M. Smith, Honors; Aleina R. Early, High Honors; Peter C. Highest Honors; Tandye Tolene, Honors; and Lac- L. Gentry, Highest Hon- ey B. Wilkerson, Highest ors; Caitilin E. Hoffa, Honors. High Honors; Samuel A. May, Highest Hon- ors: Jordan C. McMillan, Honors: and Jordan D. THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL Eads - Patrick James Clark; Germantown - Audra Clare Kiraly, Mary K. Richards; DECEM BER 24, 2OL7 SATURDAY Lakeland - Brandon P. Gindt; Memphis - Davida Alexandria Ambrose, Julius Ellis Blackburn, Britney E Lynn Bolton, Phylicia A. Brooks, James Buchanan, Bailey Lynn Childress, Irise Joanna Chornes, Brandon Lyle Cox, . Several Shelby County residents Deadrick Deshaun Dandridge, dqre among students to receive Faith Deneice Davis, Erin Alaine de$rqes from the University of Dismuke, Christopher Lewis TennNee at Martin during fall Douglas, Stephanie Patrice commenaement in the Kathleen Douglas, Caylen Martel Follis, andTom ElamCenter on the UT Quinterio Javonte Franklin, Martin campus. Denissia S. Gordon, Gerald E. Students receiving Guffin, Angela Renee Hayes, Chad undergraduate deglees included: Wesley Holmes, Jennifer Diane Arlington - Jamie Kristen Ingram, Joia Rae McGaha, Renesha Schuh; Kashun Nickleberry, Jeremy Bartlett - Brittany Shea O'Nan, Norwood, Wesley Kyle Patterson, Jacob Robert Mosby Ross, Laura Carolyn C. Polk, Somoan Delaine Elizabeth Buckland, Jennifer Lynn Pounders, Chasity Marie Roberson, Roberts; Steven Andrew Smith, Daranetra ' Collierville - Melissa Colleen Tienese Thompson, Mikhaela Joy Jernigan, Brittany Ann Kasprack; Williams, Dominique Denise Cordova - Bryce James Streger, Wilson and Sherri D. Wright; James K. Gillespie Jr., Jessica Millington - Jared Lee Falk, Lauren Whaley, Emily Michelle Carter James Smalley, Ra'Chelle €. ates; Lanise Weaver and JuliaNicole Weatherford. The Messenger. Union City. Tennessee. Monday. December 26. 2011 Local leaders named to WestStar By KEVIN BOWDEN provide an overview of the tive and dynamic leader- Business Editor WestStar program and the ship roles," the WestStar Main Street executive opening session will focus website states. director Phyllis Rauchle on increasing personal Over the course of the and Chuck Doss, presi- leadership and teamwork next six months, Mrs. dent of the Obion County skills. Rauchle and Doss will Chamber of Commerce, Class members will participate in monthly ses- have been named to the participate in a challenge sions that will begin on 2012 WestStar class. course at the university Thursdays and will con- The WestStar Leadership and speakers throughout tinue through Friday after- Program is operated the two-day session will noons. Programs will be through the University of discuss various aspects of held in various cities across Tennessee at Martin. The leadership. the region and will focus on program identifies com- The second day of the such topics as health care, munity leaders from across opening session will economic development, West Tennessee and then kick off with a presenta- health and welfare, public monthly sessions educate tion from state Sen. Roy policy issues. education. TIRESDEN ENTERPRISE. class members about issues Herron. State Sen. Dolores energy and the environ- facing the region. Charley Gresham, a WestStar grad- ment, agriculture and com- Deal is the executive direc- uate, will address the class munity development. I)ecember 28,z{JIl tor of the WestStar pro- during the afternoon on Jan. All the sessions are gram. 6 and Larry Snider with the designed to .address spe- There are 33 members Discovery Park of America cilic issues from a regional of the 2012 WestStar class, is also on the aftemoon perspective. including the mayor of agenda. Obion County has had 22 McKenzie, Medina's police "The WestStar mission people graduate from the chief, the mayor of Gibson is to identify and equip WestStar program, which County and a variety of community-minded peo- was started in 1990. other government offi- p1e who want to become Business Editor Kevin cials, health care officials more involved. want to Bowden may be con- ,and business leaders from help make West Tenngssee tacted by email at across the region. Diversity become a better place and kmbowden@ ucmes se nge r. is a key objective in identi- are willing to accept asser- com| fying potential class mem- bers. Mrs. Rauchle and Doss, who is an investment rep- resentative with First Citizens Financial Plus Inc., will attend their first session Jan. 5-6 at UTM. At the opening day of the first session, officials with the WestStar program will Caipentei appoinled f,ce'chair o[the Tennessee Advisory Council 0n Libraries Mary Carpenter of Martin The council combines profes- "I am confident her leadership was appointed vice-chair of the sional librarians and library during her term as vice-chair of Tennessee Advisory Council on users to represent a variety of TACL will ultimately benefit Libraries (TACL) earlier this perspectives. Carpenter is the Tennessee library users." month at a meeting held at the director of the Paul Meek Li- "Mary is one of Tennessee's Tennessee State Library and brary at the University of Ten- most respected librarians and I Archives (TSLA). nessee at Martin. She represents am excited to see what she will TACL is an organization that academic librarians from West do in this new leadership role," provides advice to the TSLA on Tennessee on TACL. State Librarian and Archivist the development of the long "Mary's professional back- Chuck Sherrill said. "I'm sure range programs for library ser- ground and experience will be she will continue to offer valu- vices in Tennessee and assists invaluable in helping Tennes- able input and insights into how TSLA in evaluating library see meet the challenges of to- our libraries can best be run." programs, services and activi- day and of the future," Secre- Carpenter's term expires in ties. tary of State Tre Hargett said. 2013. THE WEAKLAY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY DECEMBER 27,2011 [arpenter appoinled lo slale advisory Doanl Fuqua selected for leadership class Mary Carpenter of Martin Abbie Fuqua, a Univer- dents for the class, initial vides freshmen a head start appointed vice-chair was sity of Tennessee at Mar- interviews were held, and on fall semester by offering Tennessee Advi- of the tin senior education major. a committee made the final registration and other orien- Libraries sory Council on joined aselect group of 14 selection. The group began tation activities. UT Martin (TACL) earlier this month college students this fall as meeting monthly in October students are selected to staff at a meeting held at the Ten- she was chosen to partici- and will continue through these programs. nessee State Library and Ar- pate in the Ned McWherter spring semester 2012. Ac- "It is an honor for my chives (TSLA). Center for Rural Develop- tivities inciude team-build- family to be associated TACL is an organization ment 2011-12 Leadership ing exercises and a group rvith such an outstanding that provides advice to the Class.Fuqua, who plans to project that will focus on programthat develops the TSLA on the development become a schoolteacher, actions to help rural areas future leaders of our state," of the long range programs was the only UT Martin overcome economic chal- said Mike McWherter, son library services in Ten- for student selected. lenges. of the late Ned McWherter. nessee and assists TSI A in USDA Rural Develop- The group is leaming "The center's administra- evaluating library programs, ment announced federal about issues affecting West tion understands the im- services and activities. support for the leadership Tennessee and is meeting portance of education and The council combines class in November. The leaders from around the re- training in the continued ef- professional librarlans and Rural Business Enterprise gion. forts to improve the lives of library users to represent a Grant of $25,000 will be "I was very excited to Tennesseans and with their variety of perspectives. Car- matched by $25.000 in be chosen," said Fuqua, a help, the McWhefter Schol- penter is the director of the contributions from the cen- Martin native. "This pro- ars Program will brighten Paul Meek Library at the ter to train West Tennessee gram has been so benefl- the future of Tennessee for Tennessee at University of college students in public cial. It's been great to meet years to come." Martin. She represents aca- service and ieadership, ul- students from other local demic librarians from West timately improving the eco- colleges." When she gradu- Tennessee on TACL. nomic health of the com- ates in May, Fuqua will be. "Mary's professional munities they call home. licensed to teach kindergar- background and experience Bobby Goode, USDA ten through 6thgrade. She's will be invaluable in helping Rural Development state a member of Chi Omega Tennessee meet the chal- director, joined state Sen. Sorority and served two lenges of today and of the Roy Herron, president of years as vice president of futureo" Secretary of State the.Ned Mcwherter Center, Kappa Delta Pi, the educa- Tre Hargett said. "I am con- in making the announce- tion honor society. fident her leadership during ment. She was also a Peer En- her term as vice-chair of "The McWherter Schol- abling Program leader TACL will ultimately bene- ars are among West Ten- and and a member of the fit Tennessee library users." nessee's very best students university's Summer Ori- "Mary is one of Tennes- and our future leaders," entation and Registration see's most respected librar- said Herron. "Every dollar staff. PEP is a three-phase ians and I am excited to see we invest in their education program that assists UT what she will do in this new will repay our region multi- Martinfreshmen with the leadership role," State Li- fold." transition to college life and brarian and Archivist Chuck Colleges nominated stu- includes SOAR, which pro- Sherrill said. "I'm sure she will continue to offer valu- able input and insights into how our libraries can best be run." Carpenter's term expires in2Ol3. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAX DECEMBER 27, 2OIII Local stud=nas na-m-eilto ChtnCetlof's'Honor Roil The outstanding aca- Honors' Honors dom, High Honors demic achievements of un- Fahad A. Almutairi, Justin B. Hatler, Highest Gleason dergraduate students at the Campus Mail, TN 38238, Honors Ryan W. Clark, Highest University of Tennessee at Highest Honor.s John M. Herron, High Honors Martin have been honored Dustin L. Boroughs, Honors Megan R. Crider, High with publication of the Fall Campus Mail, TN 38238, Lacie C. Kelley, High Honors 2011 Chancellor's Honor Highest Honors Honors Preston D. Frazier, High- Rolls for the College of Ag- Kelsi B. Clark, Campus Monica M. King, Hon- est Honors riculture and Applied Sci- Mail, TN 38238, Highest ors Nicole M. Huisman, ences, College of Business Honors Sarah A. McAlpin, High High Honors and Global Affairs, College Courtney L. Forsythe, Honors Leah N. Mebane, Hon- of Education, Health, and Campus Mail, TN 38238, Brittany D. Morgan, ors Behavioral Sciences, Col- Honors Highest Honors Riley E. Moran, High lege of Engineering and Dresden Levi A. Odle, Highest Honors Natural Sciences and the James T. Adkins, High Honors Evan J. Orr, High Hon- College of Humanities and Honors Alayna S. Owens, High ors Fine Arts. Lisa C. Baskette. Honors Honors Kandi N. Sawyers, High- To be eligible for Chan- Jennifer T. Beaty, Hon- Cody W. Perkins, High est Honors cellor's Honor Roll rec- ors Honors Katie L. Snider, Honors ognition at UT Martin, a Katherine N. Blaylock, Colleen E. Perkins, High Amy R. Spain, Honors student must take at least High Honors Honors Elizabeth D. Terrell. 12 hours of credit (pass- Stacey L. Darden, High- Jessica M. Phelps, Hon- High Honors fail courses are not includ- est Honors ors Stacy W. Thompson, ed) and achieve a 3.2 (B) Orrin T. Eaves, Highest Meagan H. Pittman, High Honors grade point average based Honors Honors Adam R. Vaughan, High on a 4.0 scale. Students Kimberly M. Edenfield, Hazel A. Purdum, High Honors can make the Chancellor's Highest Honors Honors Sargent L. Wells, Highest Honof R.oll with honors Amber E. Elliott, High Maegan M. Smith, High Honors (3.2 through 3.49), high Honors Honors Jennifer L Wilbanks, honors (3.5 through 3.79) Lacey M. Ellis, Highest Dana D. Stanfiil, Honors Honors or highest honors (3.8 Honors Steven P. Stewart, Hon- John M. Wilson, Highest through 4.0). Misty L. Evans, High ofs Honors UT Martin is a compre- Honors Adarn S. Turbeville, Greenfield hensive public university Marcia L. Filtz, High High Honors Dakota R. Betts, High that maintains an excellgnt Honors Ben M. Walker, Highest Honors reputation for its high-qual- Shannon E. Fisher, Hon- Honors Cody L. Clanton, Hon- ity undergraduate pro- ors tsenjamin R. Walker, ors grams, its beautiful campus Mercy M. Ford, Highest Honors .Ionathan M. Crawford, and caring professors. Honors Christian S. Webber, Honors Brittany B. Forrester, High Honors Laura E. Croom, Highest Yahya S. Alismail, Cam- Highest Honors Dukedom Honors pus Mail, TN 38238, High Cassie J. Frensley, High , Erin L. Bivens, Duke- DerekA. Galey, Honors TIIE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS ,The McKenzig Banner, Mc.Senz_ie, Tennessee, TuesdaLDecember 2U01 1 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2O1I UT Martin Narne$ Local Leea J. Galey, Highest Crockett D. Stephens, Students to Fall Sernester Honors High Honors Erica C. Green, High Paris Chancellor's Honor Roll Honors Roe N. Hughes, Honors Taren P. Hatcher, High Sharon MARfiN tireFutEanOing A. ward, rlonors; Desii Honors Chadwick M. Brewer, acarlemic achievements of under- N. Wheeler, Honors; BrandyL. Wil- Kristan D. Jennings, Honors graduate students at the University -Travisliams, Honors High Honors Glenn A. Butkovic, Hon- of Tennessee at Martin have been LAVINIA: MarYS. Barrow, High honored with publication of' the Merrie J. Joyner, Honors ors Honors Fali 2011 Chancellor's Honor Rolls MCKENZIE: Bethany M. Aden, Barbara A. Manning, Matthew C. Caldwell, for the College of Agrlculture and High Honors; Ashley L. Balius, Honors Honors Applied Sciences, College of Busi- I{ighest Honors; EmilY J' Blood- Curt W. McAdams, Hon- Tracey L. Crossno, Hon- ness and Global Affairs, College of worth, High Honors; Kelsey A. ors ors Education, Health, and Behavioral Carr, Honors; Katie A. Chadwick, Sciences, College of Engineering R. Kee, Katelin B. McCall, High- Kevin E. Edge, High High Honors; Benjamin and Natural Sciences and the Col- High Honors;Chelsea M. Mathenia, est Honors Honors lege of Humanities and Fine Arts. Natalie L. Medling, Tonya M. Evans, High To be eligible for Chancellor's Iligh Honors; Linley FI. McClain, Highest Honors Honors Honor Roll recogaition at UT Mar- Highest Honors; Rocio Mejorado, tin, a student must take at least I2 High Honors; Kristi A. Mendez, Kelly D. Pence, Honors Matthew Fitzgerald, L. hours of credit (pass-fail courses F{onors; Jamie D. Mills, Honors; Dalton L. Potts, High Highest Honors are not included) and achieve a 3.2 Brittany I-,. Mobbs. Honors; Cari Honors Brittany L. Gilbert, High- (B) grade point average based on J. Moore, Honors; Matthew C. Kelsey L. Potts, Hi-ehest est Honors a 4.0 scale. Students can make the Moore, High l{onors; Allison D. Owen, Highest Honors; Janna N. Honors Aimee P. Henderson, Chancellor's Honor Roll with hon- ors (3.2 through 3.a9), high honors Pratt, Highest Honors; Benjamin Emily M. Randolph, Highest Honors (3.5 through 3.79) or highest honors T. Rollins, Highest Honors; Travis Honors Joshua F. Hogan, Honors (3.8 through 4.0). R. RusselI, I{onors; Lauren E. Scott, Mallory K. Robinson, Erika C. Klutts, High UT Martin is a comprehensive Fiighest Flonors; Caleb D. Watts, Honors Honors public university that maintains High Honors an bxcellent reputation for its high- TREZEVANT: Andrea T. Algo. Sellers, James Klutts, Highest Stephanie D. K. quality undergraduate prograrns, High Honors; Morgan D. Gray, Highest Honors Honors its beautiful campus and caring Highest Honors; Morgan N. Gunter, Mary A. Straley, High Amber R. Nanney, Hon- professors. I:Ionors Honors ors ATWOODr,Mason C.:'Cooper,-r WESTPORT: Christine M; Craftchick, High Honors; Cody A. Anna M. Usery, High John H. Nanney, Highest Honois; Rradley W Gardne4 Hon- ' dr,s; Melanie C. Hickerson, High Jacobs, Highest Honors Honors Honors Honors; Kelsey J. McAlexander, YUNIA: Tina C. Grant, High Emily D. Waddell, Hon- Jeffrey D. Reid, High Honors; Stephen M. Miller, Honors Honors ors Honors BRUCETON: Monica K. Stepp, Cody L. Worley, Highest " Deborah L. Richie, Hon- High Honors BUENA VISTA: Dan M. Guinn, Honors ors llighest Honors; Ryarr A. Guinn, Palmersville Brandi N. Rose, High Highest Honors Christopher M. Davis, Honors CLARKSBURG: Erin D. Grant, Honors Hannah L. Wade, Hon- High l{onors; Amanda C. Steele, Jannie E. Reed, Highest ors Honors HOLLOW ROCK: Tiffany L. Honors Matthew R. Wright, High Cathey, Highest Honors; Jan M. Eric L. Smith, Honors Honors Pardue, Honors; Allison J. Sim- mons, Highest Honors HUNTINGDON: John J, Abel, Highest Honors; Derek A. Collins, Highest Honors; Patty L. Cupples, Highest Honors; Benjamin A. Dempsey, Honors; Troy D. Gar- rison, Highest Honors; Jacob L. George, Honors; Joshua R. Gurlel, Highest Honors; Lawson R. Johns, High Honors; Justin T. Johnson, Highest Honors; Julie M. Kelley, Highest Honors; Colin L. Laman, Highest Honors; Matthew W Mc- Minn. Honors; Katie E. O'Malley Highest Honors; Kyle D. Pearson, Honors; Hillary B. Peterson, High Honors; Lea E. Stokes, Highest Honors; RebeccaA. Qtokes, Highest Honors; Terry W Wallace, Honors; Fuqua selected for McWherter Center Leadership Class Rural Business Enterprise Grant of $25,000 will be matched by $25,000 in contributions from the center to train West Tennessee college students in public service and leadership. ultimately improving the economic health of the communities they call home. Bobby Goode, USDA Rural IIRESDEN ENTERPRISE, Dresden, Tennessee, December 28, 2811 Development state director, joined state Sen. Roy Herron, president of the Ned McWherter Center, in making the announcement. "The McWherter Scholars are among West Tennessee's very best students and our future leaders," said Herron. "Every dollar we invest in their education will repay our region multi-fold." Abbie Fuqua, a University Colleges nominated students of Tennessee at Martin senior for the class, initial interviews education major, joined a select were held, and a committee group of l4 college students this made the final selection. The fall as she was chosen to pafticipate group began meeting monthly in in the Ned McWherter Center for October and will continue through Rural Development 20ll-12 spring semester 2012. Activities Leadership Class. Fuqua, who include team-building exercises plans to become a schoolteacher, and a group projecl that will lbcus was the only UT Martin student on actions to help rural areas selected. overcome econornic challenges. USDA Rural Development The group is learning about issues announced federal support for the affecting West Tennessee and is leadership class in November. The meeting leaders liom around the reglon. "I was very excited to be chosen," said Fuqua. a Martin native. "This program has been so beneficial. It's been great t0 Brothefs retire from UT Martin meet students from other local colleges." When she graduates in May, Fuqua will be licensed to teach kindergarten through 6th srade. She's a member of Chi t)mega Sorority and served two years as vice president of Kappa Delta Pi, the education honor society. She was also a Peer Enabling Program leader and a mernber of the university's Summer Orientation and Registration staff. PEP is a three-phase program that assists UT Martin freshmen with the transition to college lif'e and includes SOAR, which provides freshmen a head start on fall semester by offering registration and other orientation activities. IJT Martin students are selected to staff these programs. Created in 2008, the Ned McWherter Center for Rural Development selects a small group oT college students each Family and friends joined Curtis and Horace R.oberts as the brothers were honored with a year to participate in a demanding retirement reception December 7 in UT Martin's Hotland N{cCombs Center. Curtis (left), who leadership program. Partici pan[s lives-in Cg-g, worked more than 18 years with the university, and Horace (second frrlrn iight;, must have a 3.5 grade point who lives,in GJeason, is retiring with niore than 23 years of service. Both were in custodial servlbes, averase. be a West Tennessee pqrt of lhe U'T lllartin Physical Plant. Family members attending the reception were: (front row, native] atlend a college in West left to right) Michelle Roberts (Curtis's daughter) and Sandra Dilday (Hoface's daughter); (back Tennessee and have a strong row,left to right) Chris Dilday (Horace's son-in-law) and Geneva Rotrerts (Curtis's w-ife); and (far desire for public service. right) Connie Roberts, Horace's wife. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE, Dresden, Tennessee, Wednesday December 28,20ll - UT MaFtirr nannes local students to fall semester Chancellor's Honor Roll - f'he outstanding academic with Highest Honors, Alayna S. High Anna IM. Usery Foley w{fFonois, Krmferly -Honors, achievements of undergraduate Owens with High Honors, Codv with High Honors. Emily D. D. Foley with Highest Honors, students at the tlniversity of W. Perkins wiitr Ulgtr Honori, W_addell"with Honors, Cociy L. Brittany L. Fortner with Highest T'ennessee at Martin have been Colleen E. Perkins with High Worley with Highest Honors Honors, Christopher T. Fowler honored with publication of Honors, Jessica M. Phelps with Martin- MeganB. Ables with with Highest Honors, Rachel the Fall 2011 Chancellor's Honors. Meagan H. Pittman with High Honors, Melissa J. Adams E. Fowler with High Honors. Honor Rolls for the College of High Honors. Hazel A. Purdum with Highest Honors, Mustafa A. Anna E. Frederick with Highest Agriculture and Apptied Sciences, with High Honors, Maegan M. Alhanabi with Highest Honors, Honors, Abbie M. Fuqua with College of Business and Global Smith. with High Honors. Dana Zgna I. Ascensio with Highest Highest Honors, Kassyndra L. Al'fairs. College of Education, D. Stanfill with Honors, Steven Honors, Marcy B. Ash ivith Cadlen witlt'High Honors, Amy Health, and Behavioral Sciences. P. Stewart with Flonors, Adam Highest Honors, Joshua G. P. Gardner with High Honor6, C-ollege ol Engineering and S. Turbeville with High Honors, Ashley with Honors, Candice Raymond R. Gardner with Natural Highest Sciences and the Cbllege- Ben M. Walker with Highest N. Baker with Honors, Derek R. Honors. Layla R. Gargus of Humanities and Fine Arts. Honors, Benjamin R. Walkei with Bamer with High Honors, Magen with High Honors, Amanda G. To be eligible for Chanceilor's Honors, Christinn S. Webber with L. Beard with*Flonors, Amafida Garner with Honors, Amanda Honor Roll recoenition at UT High Honors L. Rell with Honors, Amy L. R. Geary with High Honors, Martin, a student-must take at Dukedom - Erin L. Bivens Belote with Honors, Emily A. Brandt M. Gibson with Highest least 12 hours of credit (pass- with High Honors Belote with Honors, Aime-e C. Honors, Kesley J. Gibson with fail courses are not inchided) Gleason - Rvan W. Clark Bilger with Highest Honors, Highest Honors, Sara B. Cilliam and achieve a 3.2 (B) grade with Highest Honors, Megan R. Christy N. Bondurant with High with Honors, Victor S. Gosser point average based on a 4.0 Crider with High Honors, Preston Honors, Matthew D. Borden rvith with High Honors, Stephanie R. scale. Students can make the D. Frazier wi*r Highest Honors. Honors, Judy L. Bowers with Gourley with Honors,-Matthew Chancellor's Honor Roll with Nicole M. Huisman with High High Honors. Sylvester Boyd J. Cranner with Ftrighest Honors. honors (3.2 throueh 3.49t. hleh Honors, Leah N. IV{ebane with with High Honors, Lauren A. Chelsea M. Greer wirh Highest honors (3.5 through l.lel-or Honors. Riley E. Moran with Breland with Honors, Chantia B. Honors, Ash lev M. Gross highest honors (3. 8-?.0). High Honors. Evan J. Orr with Brown with High Honors, T araL. with High Honors. Laura N. UT Martin is a comprehensive High Honors, Kandi M. Sawyers Brown with Honors, Elizabeth R. Gullett with Highest Honors, public university that maintains with Highest Honors, Katie L. tsukeavich with Highest Honors, Chris Gunlefinger with Highest an excellent reputation fbr its Snider with Honors, Amy R. Megan N. Burcham with Honors, Honors, Jacqueline A. Guzmaa high-quality undergraduate Spain with Honors, Elizabeth D. Justin B. Burlison with Honors, with Honors, Brandi L. Gwaltney pro,grams, its beautiful campus Terrell with High Honors, Stacy Brittney N. Buress with High with Highest Honors, Cynthi'a and caring professors. W. Thompson with Honors, Honors, Lauren N. Burress wlth A. Hahn with Highesr Honors. Local students achieving Adam R. Vaughan r,vith High Highest Honors, Alexandra Kristin A. I'lammill with High Chancellor's Honor RoI Honors, Sargent L. Wells wilh P. Butler with High Honors, Honors, Kristen D. Harrelson recognition include: Highest Honors, Jennifer L. Ashley E. Bynum with Highest with Honors, Devin D. Hartdige Dresden - James T. Adkins Wilbanks with Honors, John M. Honois. Chiistopher E. Cipua with High Honors, Casey L. with High Honors, Lisa C. Wiison with Highest I{onors with Honors, Meean N. Camrheil Hazlewr:od with Honors, Briitany Baskette with Hpnors, Jennifer Greenfield - Dakota R. Betts with Highest Hoiors. Santos A. M. Henderson with Honors, Toni T. Beaty with Honors, Katherine with High Honors, Cody L. Cedeno with Honors, Rashunn L. Hollord with High Honors, N. Blaylock with High Honors, Clanton with Honors, Jonathan D. Cheney with Honors, Logan Ashley H. Holland-with High S_tacey-L. Darden with Highest M. Crawford with Honors, Laura S. Coates-with Honors. ScotiE. Honors, James R. Holland with Honors, Orrin T. Eaves With E. Croom with Highest Honors. Coleman with Honors, Joseph High Honors, Cassie M. Hood $tghgst Honors, Kimberly M. Derek A. Galey with Honors. D. Copeland with High Honois. with Highest Honors, Tashawna Edenfield with Highest Honors. Leea J. Galey with Highest April M. Counsell with Highesr N. Hooten with Honors, Dacia Amber E. Elliott wirh Hish Honors, Erica C. Green'with Honors, Steven W. Dalton D. Horne with Honors, Lacey Honors, Lacey M. Ellis r,r'ith High Honors, Taren P. Hatcher with Highest Honors, Martha M. Howard with Highest Honors, Highest Honors, Misty L. Evans with High Honors, Kristan D. E. Daniel with High Honors, Coleen J. Hunt with Highest with High Honors, Marcia L. Jennings with High Honors, Cheryl L. Deyeso #th Highesi Honors, James D. Hutchins with Filtz with High Honors, Shannon Merrie J. Joyner with Honors, Honors, Robert L. Deveso"with High Honors, Bethany L. Ivy E. Fisher with Honors, Mercy Barbara A. Manning wittrHonors. Highest Honors, Sire-d. Diane with High Honors, Lyndsey B. M. Ford with Highest Honors, Curt W. McAdams with Honors, with Hlgh Honors, Lacey E. Jackson with Honors, Christopher Brittany B. Forrester with Highest Katelin B. McCall with Highest Dodd w-ith Higheit Honbrs, A. Jayne with High Honors, teah Honori, Cassie J. Frensleviryith Honors, Natalie L. Medling with Lauren B. Dor.idv with Hish R. Kerrassidis with Highest High Honors, Justin B. i{atler Highest Honors. Kelly D. Pence Honors, Nicole E. Drake wiih Honors, Kyeongmee Kirn with with Highest Honors, John M. with Honors, DaltonL. Potts with High Honors, Calista M. Drone High Honors, Jake R. King with Herron with High Honors, Lacie High Honors, Kelsey L. Potts with Honors, Heather M. Dunn Highest Honors, Paige I.-King C. Kelley with Honors. William King with High Honors, with Highest Honors, Emily M. with Egnors, Natalie E. Dunning A. Monjca M. King wirh Honors, Randolph with Honors, Mallory with Highest Honors, William with High Honors, Sierra L. Kirk Sarah A. McAlpin with High K. Robinson with Honors, L. East with Honors, Edward M. with Highest Honors, Christy Honors, Brittany b. Morgan with Stephanie D. Sellers with Highest Finch with Honors, Elizabeth T. L. Lee with Highest Honors, Highest Honors, Levi A. Odle Honors, Mary A. Straley with Fitzgerald with Honors, Ashley Joshua S. Lemons with Highest L. Floyd witl_r_Honors,p-.avid W. Honors, Sydney L. Lowry with HighestHtinors. Jay A. LuJt< wittr Highest Honors. Loren K. Mallari FRESDEI{ ENTERPI{ISIi' l}resdexr, 'fennessee, Wetlnesclay, December 28' 20ll with Highest Honors, Chase G. witn Uigtr ttonors. Suzanne-M. Honors, Ashante L. Smith with -Palmersville - Christopher Mansley with Highest F{onors. Peckham with Highest Honors. High Honors, Brianna L. Smith M. Davis wifh Honors, E. Melisa A. Manuel with Highcst Jannie Stevee N. Pentecost rvith High with Highest Honors, Olivia D. Reed Highest Honors, Honors, Michael C. Martin with with Eric Honors, Breanna H. Pitcher Smith with High Honors, Joel L. Smith with Honors. Crockett High Honors, Michael J. Martin with Honors, Carrie I-. Powers T. Stanley with Honors, David High Honors, Dillon T. D. Stephens with High Honors with with Highest Honors, James M. Stepp with Honors, Michael Paris - Roe N. I{ughes with Matlock with High Honors, April D. Powers with High Honors, B. Stigali with Highest Honors, N. May with Flonors. Sydney Honors I;andon P. Prather with High Rory D. Stutzman with High - E. McClure with High Honors. Sharon Chadwick M. Brewer Honors, Allison C. Price with Honors, Taner J;'Swinea with with Honors, Katherine A. McKeel with High Glenn A. Butkovic Honors, William T. Price with Highest Honors, Gail L. Thomas with Honors, Matthew C. Caldwell Honors, Shannon N. McMillin Hiehest Honors, Joshua D. Pullen with Highest Honors, Mayce R. High Honors, Mary K. with Honors, Tracey L. Crossno with wilh Honors. Angela D. Reddick Thompson with Honors, Delina with Honors, Kevin Mesimer with Honors, Jessica E. Edge with with Highest Honors. Julie M. K. Tiltman with Honors, Carly High Honors, Tonya M. Evans E. Miles with High Honors, Reddick with Highest Honors. R. Unger with High Honors. William W. Morgan with Higlt with High Honors, Matthew L. Madeline K. Reid with Honors, Calista E. Vaughn with Highest Fitzgerald with Highest Honors, Honors, James P. Moser with William J. Riddle with Honors, Honors, Laura K. Vaughn with Honors, Whitney B. Mount with Brittany L. Gilbert with Highest Ashlev R. Ritz with Honors, Honors, James A. Verdell with Honors, Aimee P. Henderson High Honors, Sarah Muller with Laureri B. Robertson with High Highest Honors, Libbi W. Verdell Honors, Ezra F. Nance with with Highest Honors, Joshua F. Honors, Ahmad R. Robinson with Highest Honors, John G. Hogan with Honors, Erika C. Highest Honors, Rebecca J. with Honors, Devin E. Rotger Vincent with Honors, Maegan L. Norton with Highest Honors, Klntts with High Honors, James with Honors, Mercedes L. Rubio Wadding with High Honors, Rose K. Klutts with Highest Honors, Sara A. Olds with High Honors, with Honors, Victoria N. Russell M. Warren with Honors, Stanton Amber R. Nanney with llonors, Emily Osrnent with High Honors. with Highest Honors, Melody T. Watson with High Honors, John H. Nanney with Highest CarmeshaR. Owens with Honors, P. Sain with High Honors, William N. Wiedemann with Alexander W. Parham with High Honors, Jeffrey D. Reid with Cory S. Sandefer with Highest High Honors, Cory A. Wilcox High Honors, Deborah L. Richie Honors, Jennifer L. Pan'ish with Honors, Jared J. Scherer-with with Highest Honors, Kelsey P. M. withFlonors, Brandi N. Rose with Highest Honors. Shelley Hishest Honors. Landon C. Wiley with Honors, Brandon IVI. Parsons High Flonors. High Honors, Hannah L. Wade with ScStt with Honors. Leslic N. Wilson with High Honors, Brad Honors, and Krishna V. Patel with Highest with Matthew R. Serrano with Honors, Kayla B. E. Winter with High Honors, Wright with High Honors. Honors, Saumil V. Patel with Simpson with High Honors. Dallas C. Wright with Honors, Highest Honors, Zalak V. Patel Mallbry A. Simpson with Highest Durant B. Wright with High Payne with Honors, James M. "Honors, Michael S. Yandell with Highest Honors Vlartin Librarian appointed Vice-Chair of the Tennessee Advisory council on Libraries Mary Carpenter of Martin on TACL. rLln." was appointed vice-chair of the "Mary's professional 'lennessee Carpenter's terro expires in Advisory Council on background and experience 2013. I-ibraries (TACL) earlier this will be invaluable in helping month at a meeting held at the Tennessee meet the challenges T'ennessee State Library and of today and of the future," Archives ('ISLA). Secretary of State 'Ire Hargett TACI- is an organization that said. "I am confident her provides atlvice to the TSLA on leadership during her term the development of the longrange as vice-chair of TACL will programs for library services in ultirnately 'fennessee benefit Tennessee and assists TSLA library users." in evaluating library programs, "Mary is one of Tennessee's sen'ices and activities. most respected librarians and I The council combines am excited to see what she wiil prat-essional librarians and library do in this new leadership role." Llsers t0 represent a variety of State Librarian and Archivist pelspectives. Carpenter is the Chuck Sherrill said. "I'rn direr:tor of the Paul Meek Library stre she will continue to off"t ;rt the University of Tennessee at valuable input and insights into Martin. She represents academic how our libraries can best be librarians fiom West Tennessee The Gazette, Trenton, Tennessee Wednesday, December 28, 20Il Local students named to UTM Honor Roll Elizabeth D' Paffircl-, Hbn- The outstanding aca- H-l1hHonois; JoEnathan M. Samuel T. Reed, High Hon- ors; Amber J. Pearson, Hon- demic achievements of un- Johnson, High Honors; Vic- ors; Amber F. Simmons, ors; Sarah E. Pickard, High dergraduate students at the toria G. Johnson, Honors; High Honors; Morgan E. Honors; Annalynn E. Smith, University of Tennessee at Kellie L. Joyner, High Hon- Spellings, Honors; Nicho- Martin have been honored ors; Kirby N. Lancasteq las B. Stephens, Honors; High Honors; and Micheal with publication of the Fall Honors; Lacy J. McCaig, Eric M. Stone, Honors; Me- W. Stone, Honors. .Idlewild: L. 2011 Chancellor's Honor Honors; Melissa A. Michel, gan N. Tumer, High Hon. Claudia Rolls for the College ofAg- Highest Honors; Ashley H. ors; and Emily R. Worrell, Chandler, Honors, and Highest riculture and Applied Sci- Neisler, High Honors; Mat- Honors. Joshua R. Hefner, .Rutherford: William Honors. ences, College of Business thew A. Norvell, Highest .Medina: and Global Affairs, College Honors; Bethany C. Pat- Q. Abrams, High Honors; Stephanie L. Honors; of Education, Health, and terson, Honors; Brian A. Marion K. Atkins, Hon- Boling, Highest Behavioral Sciences, Col- Pipkin, Highest Honors; ors; Miranda K. Barron, Kimberly A. Boswell, High- lege of Engineering and Kimbra N. Ratliff, Highest Honors; Jacob W. Dotson, est Honors; Anthony C. Lisa Natural Sciences and the Honors; Billy G. Reeves, Honors; Jessica M. Gordon, Brown, High Honors; College of Humanities and Highest Honors; Jennifer Hohors; CaiolA. Kail, High N. Detrain, Highest Honors; Fine Arts. Honors; Shelley K. Simp- Meredith L. Dunn, Honors; Foster, Highest To be eligible for Chan- A. Reeves, Highest Honors; son, Honors; Trey A. Tate, Whitney L. Ham- cellor's Honor Roll recogni- Robert D. Reeves, Highest Honors; Jordan N. Teddle- Honors; Katelp N. Honors; Lindsey ilton, Honors; Christina E. tion at UT Mafiin, a student Honors; Virginia Reeves, _ ton. and Johnson, Honors; Kelly G. must take at least 12 hours of - High Honors; Jerry D. Rog- D. Whitley, High Honors. .Kenton: Honors; credit (pass-fail courses are ers, High Honors; Henry DavidW Crum, Kennedy, High Hon- not included) and achieve a M. Sanchez, High Honors; High Honors; Jessica D. Lucas J. Mercker, Ragain, 3.2 (B) grade point average Jesse L. Shivers, High Hon- Dvorak, Honors; James K. ors; Samantha R. Reynolds, based on a 4.0 scale. Stu- ors; Rebecca J. Smith, High Hardin, High Honors; Da- Honors; Katy Honors; Rog- dents can make the Chan- Honors; Rachel A. Ward, vid C. Hollomon, Highest Lawen H. ers, High Honors; Secily D. cellor's Honor Roll with Honors; Brice D. Watson, Honors; Jordan B. Jones, honors (3.2 through 3.49), Honors; and Savannah L. Honors; Lisa L. Ritter, Scott, High Honors; Shelby high honors (3.5 through Williams, Honors. Highest Honors; Sheila L. Totry, Highest Honors; 3.79) or highest honors (3.8 .Bradford:Natalie A. Al- F. Scott, Highest Honors; Casey J. Ward, Highest through 4.0).nUT Martin exander, Honors; Alsten Danielle N. Spencer, High Honors; Matthew T. Wil- is a comprehensive public R. Cates, Highest Honors; Honors; and Mallory C. liams, Highest Honors; and Jesse N. Winchester, High- university that maintains an Chrystyna M. Chipman. Walker, Honors. .Gibson: est Honors. excellent reputation for its High Honors; Clayon A. Cody F. Houck, .Milan: Anne Avery high-quality undergradu- Hampton, High Honors; R. Honort. Butler, ate programs, its beautiful Clinton D. Hampton, Hon- .Humboldt: Honors; Heather Robert E. Jonathan campus and caring profes- ors; Courtney B. Jackson, High Honors; Barber, Honors; Jason W. W. Cavender, 'High Hon- SOTS. Highest Honors; Anthony Barker, Highest Honors; Ki- Brandon Coffrnan, L. Launsby, High Honors; ors; A. ara S. Champion, Honors; High Honors; Shelby R. lncluded are: Jordan R. McDade. High Kayla C. Crook, High Hon- .Trenton: Counce, Honors; Sarah E. Cody H. Agee, Honors; Cassy E. Morris, ors; Joe C. Davis, 38343, High Honors; Jeffrey D. Highest Honors; Joni M. Cox, High Honors; Lucas Highest Honors; Robert L. C. Denton, Honors; Tyler S. Arndt, Highest Honors; Parrish, Honors; Derek W. Fish, Honors; Mercedes C. Honors; Gregory Zachery J. Barker, High Proudfit, Highest Honors; Doyle, K. Floyd, High Honors; Cody Garcia, Jobronski Honors; Greer C. Bames, Jacquelyn M. Steele, Hon- Honors; A. Fowler, Honors; Amber Hon- High Honors; Jennifer N. ors; David L. Terry, Hon- O. Gilbert, Highest D. Futrell, Highest Honors; ors; Brandon A. Gillespie, Barnette, High Honors; ors; and Joseph E. Wingo, Holly K. Gillespie, High- Jeremy W. ButleE High High Honors. Highest Honors; Aubrey A. est Honors; Danielle J. Granger, High Honors; Wil- Honors; Hannah L. Cates, .Dyer: Matthew E. Bob- Goff, High Honors; Kaela Highest Honors; Catherine bitt, Honors; Charles M. lie J. Harden, High Honors; P. Grooms, Honors; Rachel Gwendolyn N. Harman, A. Cole, High Honors; Ha- Cox, Highest Honors; Brit- L. Hall, Highest Honors; leigh E. Cole, High Honors; ney M. Gamer, High Hon- High Honors; Michael J. Amanda K. Hunley, Hon- Honors; Jake W. Davidson, Hon- ors; David B. Garrett, High Hinnant, Highest ors; Lisa M. Johnson, High Daniel R. lswanko, Hon- ors; Leslie M. Dodd, High Honors; Hannah L. Greene, Honors; Austin S. Koflhan, ors; Alex M. Jackson, High Honors; Matthew S. Dr.rra- Honors; Robert C. Joyce, High Honors; Diannah R. Honors; Autumn R. Jackson, gan, Highest Honors; Alexi Honors; Katherine L. Parks, Lasley, Honors; Emma J. Highest Honors; Timothy B. Hamm. High Honors; High Honors; Calah R. Leatherland, High Honors; Randall L. Hooker. High Paulhus, Highest Honors; L. Jackson, Honors; Rob- Honors; Lauren N. Jewell, bie M. Luten, High Honors; The Gazette, Trenton, Tennessee Wednesday, December 28, 2Ol1 L?raB.Tmgruril, Hignest Flonors; Stephanie L. Mar- tin, Honors; Tyler L. Mas- sengill. Honors; Marshall R.'McCollum, High Hon- ors; John M. Parks, High Honors; James S. Postoak, Honors; Joshua L. Postoak, Honors; Meredith N. Reyn- olds, High Honors; Sarah- Katherine Reynolds, High Honors; Benton Rimmer, Highest Honors; Kimberly A. Rimmer. High Honors: Sally A. Saputo, Honors; Simon M. Saputo, High Honors; Ashley M. Smith, Honors; Ross F. Smith, Highest Honors; Collin R. Sutton, High Honors; Zach- ary A. Sutton, Honors; John W. Szopinski, High Honor; Karen K. Threadgill, High Honors; Latoya D. White, Willie Harden (center) of Trenton was inducted into Honors; and Adrienne M. the Order of the Engineers at a ceremony prior to the Wood, High Honors. University of Tennessee at Martin commencement on Saturday. Graduates pledged to be ethical and impar- tial and to adhere to safety codes as they enter the en- gineering profession. Ed Wheeler (left), Department of Engineering interim chair, and Dr. Richard Helge- son, dean of the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, made the presentation. Tus FuLroN Lsets& DecEN,{erR 28,2011' Local residents among degree recipent$ Several out-of-state on the UT Manin campus. residents were among students Watson eqrns MBA who received degrees from Local students includet Misty Watson (right) of Trenton was honored at a pre- the University of Tennessee at Aminda La-Sha Tharp of sentation ceremony prior to the University of Tennes- Martin during the recent fall Fulton; Andrea Rae Hagerty see at Martin commencement on Saturday, Decem- commencement held in the of Clinton; and Daniel Charles ber 10. Watson and37 other students completed their Kathleen and Tom Elam Center Naughton of Hickman. Masters of Business Administration degrees from the university this fall. Pictured (from left to right) are Dr. Tom Payne, chairholder, Dunagan Banking Chair of Excellence; Dr. Kevin Hammond, coordinator of graduate programs in business; and Dr. Ernie Moser, dean of the College of Business and Public Affairs. THs FurroN Lraorn, Dpcsr4ssn 29,2011 ,uT MARTIN CELEBRATES STATUS AS ALL-STEINWAY SCHOOT - The University of Tennessee group of only at Martin has officially been named an "All-Steinway School," becoming part of an elite 135 institutions worldwide to hold the title. The honor was bestowed during a celebration including both student and faculty performances. Pictured from left to right are Tommy Edds, Steinway and Sons district sales manager; Bill Blankenship, Steinway campaign chair; Dr' Elaine Harriss' of Oepartment of Music.chair; DrITom Rakes, UT Martin chancellor; and Dr' Lynn Alexander, dean the College of Humanities and Fine Arts' (Photo submitted) Santa's Village record attendance set The recent 27th annual and volunteers who make Service agencies that Foods, Volunteer Community Santa's Village, held Dec. this event come to life. We will receive food and toys Hospital, McDonalds and the 8-11 at the Ned McWherter hope the guests of the village collected from Santa's Village Hampton Inn. Agricultural Complex at enjoyed their visit. Their this year include: Chimes for the University of Tennessee donations will definitely help Charity, We Care Ministries, For more information, at Martin, recorded the the less fortunate in our area," NWTN Disaster Services, contact Martin Parks and highest attendance numbers said Kim Kirby, Martin Parks Santals Helpers, Healthy Start Recreation Department at in the event's history with and Recreation Department NW Region and Northwest 731-587-6784. 15,365 visitors. The numbers pxogram director. Tennessee Economic surpassed the previous record Santa's Village featured Development Council. of 13,515 set in 2001. 26,000 square feet of Co-sponsors for the event Food donations totaled lights, holiday displays and were the City of Martin $40,117, and toy donations continuous entertainment. and UT Martin. Additional addedupto$9,584,makingthe ,A.dmission was the donation sponsors included: First final donation total $49,701. of $5 of food items or toys. State, MTD Products, Tyson "Our community is truly fortunate to have sponsors. activity/display coordinators The Messenger. Union City. Tennessee. Wednesday. December 28. 201 I Obion County students honored at UT Martin Rives Ryan K. Byars. The academ- - hon- Tarah L. TorREi honors; Adam outstanding - ors: John C. Castellaw, highest achievements under- M. Gammons, highest honors; Ian ic of honors; Mitchell G. Hahn. hon- E. Ganigan, high honors; Derek graduate students at the ors: Madaline L. Harris. honors; H. Giffin, high honors; Cameron University of Tennessee at Brittany N. Lyell, high honors; T. Graham, high honors; Larry B. Juanjose R. Mora. highest Martin have been honored hon- Greer, highest honors; Cameron P. ors: Emily A. Taylor. honors; Katie Grisham, highest honors; Caitlin with publication of the Fall B. Vancleave. honors; and Jeriann D. Hall, high honors; Mark C. 2011 Chancellor's Honor Webster, high honors. Hall, high honors; Jennifer.D. Rolls. South Fulton Joshua L. Harper, honors; Katie L. Flawks, Potts, - highest honors; Katherine high honors; Courtney L. House, They include sfudents from Bivens, R. high honors; John R. highest honorS: Darrin R. Howard. the College of Agriculture Burrow. honors: Audrey E. Casey, honors; Shenisha R. Huff, hon- and Applied Sciences, honors: Samuel C. Cunis. higli ors; Kenneth R. Hutson, honors; honors; College of Business and Megan L. Dame, high Jamie M. Janusz, highest honors; honors; Dorothy College D. Frields, high- Treymar D. Johnson, high honors; Global Affairs, est honors; Sarah N. Gammon, Education, Health and Manhew R. Keathley. high honorsl of highest honors; Levi E. Griffith, Darcey E. Kirk, honors; Sherri M. honors; Rebecca Behavioral Sciences, M. Grogan, high Langford, high honors; Rebekah J. honors: Mctoria C[liege of En gineering. .q.ld A. Harvel, high Lewis, highest honors; Tiffany R. honors: Melissa Sciences and the R. Jackson, hig"h- Logan, honors; Rebecca L. Lovell, Natural est honors: Mark S. Maloney. high College of Humanities and high honors; Carl ,A.. Lowrance, honors: Andrew H. Moore. highe"st honors; Craig E. Lowrance, hon- Fine Arts. honors: Robbie A. Peoples. high ors; Spenser G. Maloney, high honors: prihce, To be eligible for Kristen N. hi!h honors; Ashley N. Marshall, hon- Chancellor's Honor Roll honors: Daniel L. Richardson. hilh ors; Mallory A. Martin, high hon- honors; Shelia R. Sanders, honors: recognition at UT Martin, ors; Ashley G. Meadows, high Bethany M. Seratt. highest honors: honors; Megen H. Miller, high- a student must take at least William B. Sisson. highest honors; est honors; George C. Mitchell, 12 hours of credit (pass-fail Carly B. Smith, honors; Jonathan honors; Victoria D. Mitchell, hon- courses are not included) ors; Kristin R. Moss, high hon- W. Smith. high honors: Adam D. ors; Johnathan C. Nolan, highest and achieve a 3.2 (B) grade , Totley, highest honors; Jacqueline honors; Meiisa A. Pollock, high point average based on a 4.0 D. Tuck, high honors; Sarah K. honors; Alexandra .N. Rapp, high scale. Students can make Tumer, high honors; Amanda J. honors; Aubrey M. Reedy, highest the Chancellor's Honor Roll Wall, highest honors; and Jing Yu, honors; Will J. Regan, highest hon- honcirs. with honors (3.2 through highest ors: April M. Ring. highest honors: Troy - Whitney N. Bennett. Brittney J. Roberson. high hon- 3.49), high honors (3.5 high honors: Delaina D. Cary. high ors; Jeffrey M. Roberson, highest through 3.79) or highest honors; Terry G. ChaPman, hon-. honors; Michael G. Ruddy, high- honors (3.8 through 4.0). ors; Barbala J. Cox, high hon- est honors; Candice F. Sergerson, ors: Lacy R. Eaves. high hon- high honors; Katie R. Shoemaker, Among the Obion County HaYes, honors: ors; Lauren N. honors; Laura M. Silva, honors; , honorees, listed by home- Kimberly A. Hernandez, highest Chelsea L. Smith, highest honors; town, are: honors; Jackquelyn K' HoPkins, Trevor H. Smith,. highest honors; Hornbeak Alton R. honors; Reuben W. Kendall, high- Whittey B. Southerland. honors: Alexander, highest honors; Jeffrey est honors; CoryA. Luther, honors; Matthew T. Sparkman, highest A. Alexander, highest honors; Ashley M. Moore, high honors: honors; Joseph C. Speed, honors; Jacob R. Bloodworth, high hon- Justin D. Preuett, high honors: Samantha D. Storey, high honors; ors; Tiffany L. Crain, high'hon- Crvstal. F. Rerick. highest hon- Lisa R. Strain, honors; Rachel E. hon- ors; Alyssa J. Crews, high honors; ors; Manhew C. Roberson. Triplett, highest honors; William P. Crystal D. Davis, honors; Amber ors; Joshua C. Robinson, honors; Wesner, high honors; John-David N. Hall, highest honors; Billie Mason B. StoreY, highest honors; O. Wheeler, honors; Chelsea J, Kirk, high honors; Mollie J. Amber L. Victory, honors; and D. White, high honors; Kyle D. Long, highest honors; Rachel M, Joshua B. Williams, honors. Williams, highest honors; Lauren Roberson, honors; Natalie L. Seals, Union City - Emma C. Adams, A. Williamson, highest honors; honors; and Heather R. Stover, honors; John W. Adams, highest Ben M. Woods, highest honors; highest honors. honors; Madison A. Adcock, high Johnathon B. Wright, highest hon- A. Ams, honors; Kenton - David W Crum, high honors; Couftney ors; Sarah E. Wright, highest hon- honors; Jessica D. Dvorak, hon- William H. Arnold, high honors; orsl and Timothy D. York. honors. ors; James K. Hardin, high honors; Debra J. Barker, highest honors; David C, Hollomon, highest hon- Jordan N. Barker, honors; Denise ors; Jordan B. Jones, honors; Lisa N. Bell. highest honors: Chelsea L. Ritter, highest honors; Sheila F. E. Boyd, high honors: Laura E. Scott, highest honors; Danielle N. Buckland, highest honors; Britton Spencer, high honors; and Mallory M. Buggt highest honors; KYle H. C. Walker. honors. Byassee, honor: Colin S. CherrY. M. CooleY. hon- Obion - Andrew P. Berry, high- honors: Brent est honors; Jeremy K. Green, hon- orsl Lisa M. Crum. highest hon- ors; Rachael C. Holloway, high- ors; Selena R. Davis, high hon- est honors; Colby J. Ross, highest ors; Jackson R. Donnell, honors; honors; and Jennifer A. Webber, Kylee E. Dotson, high honors; highest honors. Johnny T. Dyer, highest honors; Kavla M. Eason, highest honors: EARNS MBA - Patrick Hall (right) of by (from left) Dr. Tom Payne. chair holder. Union City was honored at a presentation Dunagan Banking Chair of Excellence; Dr. ceremony prior to the recent University Kevin Hammond, coordinator of graduate programs in business; and Dr. Ernie Moser, of Tennessee at Martin commencement. The Messenger. Union City. Tbnnessee. Hall and 37 other students cornpleted their dean of'the College of Business and Public masters of business administration degrees Affairs. from the university this fall. FIe was joined SF STIJDENT GRADUATES _ Joshua to adhere fo safety codes as they enter Potts (center) of South Fulton was inducted the engineering piolession. Ed Wheeler into the Order of the Engingers at a ceremo- (left), Department of Engineering interim !I prior to the University of Tennessee at chair, ald Dr. Richard Helgeson, dean of Martin cofilmencement recentlv. Graduates the College of Engineering and Narural pledged to be ethical and impartial . and Sciences. made the presentation. Wednesday, December 28. 2011 IIORNBEAK INDUCTEE - Ty Walley safefy codes as they enter the engineering (center) of Hornbeak was inducted into the profession. Ed Wheeler (left), Department Order of the Engineers at a ceremony prior of Fngineering interim chair, and Dr. to the University of Tennessee at Martin's Richard Helgeson, dean of the College of fecent commencement. Graduates pledged Engineering and Natural Sciences, made to be ethical and impartial and to adhere to the presentation. The Messenger. Union City. Tennessee. Wednesday. December 28. 2011 SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN - The University of chancellor; Crawford Gallimore, a member of the UT Tennessee at Martin celebrated the conclusion of "The Board of Trustees and the UT Martin Campaign Steering Campaign for Tennessee" with a reception and dinner at Cornmittee (CSC); Bill Blankenship, a member of the UT The Lindell in Martin. It included major donors, university Martin CSC and Steinway Campaign chair; Ray Smith officials and members of the UT Martin campaign steer- and Lew Dougherty, co-chairs of the UT Martin CSC; ing committee. The campaign officially concluded as UT Ron Kirkland, a rnember of the UT Martin CSC; Kim Martin announced a total of $57,254,633 raised. Among Cross, president of the UT Alumni Association; and Len those on hand were (from left) Dr. Tom Rakes, UT Martin Solomons, UT Martin vice chancellor for advancement. THE JACKSON 5UN THURSDAY, DEC. 29,2011 UTM engineering students University School of lackson break ground on mobile app wins Science Bowl in Martin SUBMITTED PHOTO TTED PHOTO The University School of Jackson science bowl team was named Engineering students at the University of Tennessee at Martin the champion in the recent 31st annual High School Science Bowl are breaking ground on a mobile app design. Dr. Somsak hosted at the University of Tennessee Martin. Seated, from left: Sukittanon, associate professor of engineering, said UT Martin Habeeb Suara, Gray Magee, Carrie Cobb and Angad Bindra. students have made more than 20 mobile applications now Standing, from left Dr. Robert L. Hartshorn, Science Bowl faculty available for Android and Apple products. The engineering adviser; Jane Ramer, USJ science teacher; Judy Sanderson, USJ sci- students have designed the apps as part of class homework. fi- ence teacher; and Lee A. Elliott, Science Bowl coordinator. USj nal projects and senior design projects. Engineering majors, students Suara, Cobb, Magee, Bindra and Akua Nuako all scored from left, john Anderson, Ezra Nance and Jesse Clifft are get- in the top ten in the written test competition. Suara received the ting mobile app design experience from UT Martin courses. highest chemistry test score and tied for the highest overall score. Nuako, Cobb and Samuel Rickman, also of USJ, tied for the high- est biology test score. The Paris Post-Intelligencer, Papiso Tenn., Thursday, December 29r2011.'- ' 0 -?E UT-Martin announces local students on fall chancellorts honor roll The University of Tennessee Webb. and Amy M. Whitaker. at Martin has announced the From Puryear A. Named with honors are: names of Henry Countians on Brandstetter and -CoryKrystl G. Frorn Paris Landon Blakes- the fall 20ll chancellor's honor Guess. ley: Maegan M.- Farmer; Dakota roll, formerly called the dean's From Springville J. B. Halstead; Kelsey T. Head; lisl. Foss and Sarah M, Milam.-Brianna Houston N. Howard; Roe N. Students on the list must take Named with high honors are: Hughes; Ashley L. Kilpatrick; at least 12 hourS ofcredits, pass- From Paris - Melanie L. Caleb C. Knott; Hunter E. Long; fail courses not included, and Aiosa; Benjamin L. Burkhart; Alicia D. McClure; Chelsea N. receive a grade-point average of Carrie A. Dean; Angela H. Lee; Peeler; Matthew D. Powley; Jus- at least 3.2 on a 4"0 scale, Stu- Amanda N. Neumair; Colin C. tin T. Reed; Qary S. Shepherd; dents who eamed a GPAbetween Paschall; Tricia K. Rich; Court- Kayla M. Solowey; Coufiney 3.2-3.49 are listed with honors; ney E. Sutton; Carrie E. Tumer; A. VanDyke; Lauren W. Wlson; 3.5-3.79, high honors; and 3.8- Jake A. Vanderburg; and Drake Mgrgan E. Wilson; and Jade A. 4.0, highest honors. H. Williams. Younger. Named with highest honors From Buchanan Morgan L. From Bucharian Nathaniel are: Perkins. - R. Briggs. - Flom Paris Jillian Bames; From Cottage Grove From Henry Katherine E. Cody L. Chilcutt;- Madeline J. Thomas C. Hunt. ' Dicus; Emily M.-Ford;- and Cal- Lovett, Madison'K. Moody; From Henry Dustin G. lie J. Wagner Megan E. Schnepper; andAmber McClure. - From Puryear Anlanda L. L.Wood. From Mansfield Rachel N. Hall; and Candace- M. tewis. From Cottage Grove Bran- Martin. - From Springville Ricky L. don R. Doyle. - From Puryear Roberl C. French; Rachel R. Robison;- Jes- From Henry' Zachariah G,allimore; and Chelsey- R. Las- sica R. Swor; and Lacy L. Wade; S. Carper; Regina- L. Hilt; and siter. Samantha J. Perry. From Springville Kimberly Frorn Mansfield Kathy L. L. Ballard; Pamela- J. Corbin; - Saturday, December 31, 2011 The Gommercial Appeal Kyle Gillespie of Cordova received the Paul and Ma*ha Meek Award during the recent commencement exercises at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The Meek Award is a cash award given to two graduating seniors who demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership while at UT-Madin. Gillespie serued UT-Martin as a PEP leader with the Freshman lnitiative program and as senator-at-large in the Student Government Association. He was a member of the social fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon, where he held a number of positions, including chapter president. Gillespie is also a member of the Order of Omega honorary fraternity, which recognizes select Greek members with high standards of leadership. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRJSS THURSDAY, DECEMBER2g C orp orate trn arrce-brings M BA progfam graduates together Miriam Gillespie was street from me, and I asked called to the stage Dec. 10 her if she wanted to study in Watkins Auditorium at one night for corpor4te fl- the Unrversrty ot lennes- nance." see at Martin to receive A Mud Island restaurant an award. Instead, she re- - not a classroom - provid- ceived a surprise marriage ed the setting for their.and, first proposal from John Cies- face-to-face meeting liga, a member of the 2011 in Johnls words, "the rest class who later that morn- is history." Miriam earned ing received his master of her UT Martin undergradu- business administration de- ate degree in 2007 and al- gree during the university's most a year ago in the same December commencement setting, she received her exercises. MBA. She was in the first The pre-commencement student cohort to graduate ceremony that honored the from the university with an university's MBA students MBA degree offered online became a celebration for and designed primarily for two people, living in Mem- banking and financial ser- phis. who met while pursu- vices professionals. ing their online graduate Both would likely agree degrees. that the stars had to align !'We met during an online almost perfectly for this class - corporate finance," relationship to ever hap- John said, who earned his pen. Each was in a differ- undergraduate degree from ent student cohort and had Davenport University's only taken a couple of on- Detroit College of Busi- line classes together. Their ness in Michigan. "She first communication was worked at Morgan Keegan. exchanging emails about I worked at AutoZone, both class projects. As the rela- on Front Street, downtown tionship grewo so did the Memphis, and I'd seen on talk of marriage, and John her Facebook profile that wanted to surprise Miriam she worked just down the - he wanted the proposal to foxr.r CrEsLrca AND MtRlAr{ Glllesple be something special. ceremony for MBA stu- Hammond, also the MBA like, 'Oh no, this can't be "So (there are) a lot of dents Dec. l0 before com- program coordinator. called good. This can't be good,"' roots between us at UT mencement exercises, John John back to the {stage to she said laughing, admit- Martin, and even though saw this as the perfect op- present an "award" to Mir- ting that calling John to the the program was online, portunity to ask Miriam to iam for her persistence in stage indicated something this (the campus) is still, marry him. But he needed earning her MBA degree. more than an award presen- I thought, the best place some assistance, and Col- "When he started calling tation was coming her.way. to surprise her that really lege of Business and Glob- my narRe, I thought, 'Dr. John showed the framed would mean a lot to both al Affairs faculty members Hammond, you're pick- "award" to the crowd, OI US. were pleased to help. Af- ing on me. 'Thanks, Dr. which read, "Wi1l you mar- Knowing that Miriam ter all graduating students Hammond.'And then they ry me?" Then, he turned, would attend the special were recognized, Dr. Kevin called Johnny up there, I'm showed his framed pro- posal to Miriam, dropped to one knee and proposed. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 Militury grad earns master's degreet learns lessons from ROTC The Sanders achieved his bachelor's degiee ROTC prograin. Kathleen in philosophy in 2001 from UT Martin, and "I learned that I was not a good leader or and Tom 10 years later, he walked across the famil- manager," Sanders said ofhis experience. Elam Cen' iar stage to receive his master of business "That's important, trying to understand ter was administration degree. your weaknesses and trying to work on packed After attending Hickman County High that." with stu- School and graduating from Waverly Cen- As his time with ROTC progressed. dents, fac- tral High School, Sanders joined the Navy, Sanders said that the program helped him ulty, staff, where he served for six years before he tak- improve his leadership skills, and he plans family;and ing advantage of the GI Bill and deciding to apply his degree in his service with the friends as to attend UT Martin to pursue a philosophy U.S. Army. the Unr- degree. "As military intelligence we do a lot of versity of Sanders has served 14 years of active research. So, the marketing aspect is almost Tennessee dufy, and during that time, he spent 39 a direct tie. Going out, looking at the envi- at Martin months in the Middle East. He is also a ronment, looking at competitors is a pretty CrPr. Joseex Snxosns celebrated graduate of the U.S. Army Infantry Officer good parallel," Sanders said. The strategic its Dec' 1o Basic Course and the Military Intelligence planning aspects of business came easily to graduation. Captains Career Course. Sanders, who has a background in tactical One standout graduate was Capt. Joseph While working on his undergraduate operations with the United States Army. Sanders of Waverly. degree, he was involved with UT Martin's 2012 looks to be a big year for Sand- ers. With his MBA, he will await his next appointment with the Army and has re- quested a maneuver(tactical) unit in Ha- waii in hopes of increasing his number of deployments,which currently stand at 39 Corporate Finance months. Between February and April, Sanders (continued from previous page) will be promoted to major and in May, he plans to marry U.S. Army officer Capt. Kristina Stokes in Key West, Fla. ac-ipted, and an "It's a good vocation," he said of his -Miriamunsuspecting audience that career path. "lt's a very professional orga- included members of both nization, has an admirable and honorable families applauded its ap- reputation," he added. "There's a veryes- proval. "The only one (fam- tablished structure to it and a way to move ily member) that knew was up the chain. It's like any corporation. It's the father (Miriam's dad), a very good job." because I had to ask his Until thb Army provides Sanders with permission," John said. his orders, he will be working with the UT John Ciesliga and Miriam Martin ROTC program. Gillespie's future together began with an online busi- ness course, and neither dis- counted the bonding power of good academic material. "Corporate finance is a great topic to fall in love over," John said. "And co- hort one and cohort two's kids are definitely going to UT Martin," Miriam added with a grin. UTM senior chosen fo, leadership class The Messenger. Union Citlu. Tennessee- Thursday. December 29. 2011 Abbie Fuqua, a University gram has been so benefi- of Tennessee at Martin senior cial. It's been great to meet education major, joined a students from other local select group of 14 college colleges." students this fall as she was When she graduates in chosen to participate in the May, Ms. Fuqua will be Ned McWherter Center for licensed to teach kinder- Rural Development 2011- garten through sixth grade. 12 Leadership Class. She's a member of Chi Ms. Fuqua, who plans Omega Sorority and served to become a teacher, was two years as vice president the only UT Martin student of Kappa Delta Pi, the edu- selected. cation honor society. USDA Rural Develop- She was also a Peer ment announced federal sup- Enabling Program (PEP) port for the leadership class leader and and a member in November. The Rural of the university's Summer Business Enterprise Grant Orientation and Registration of $25,000 will be matched (SOAR) staff. by $25,000 in contributions PEP is a three-phase pro- from the center to train West gram that assists UT Martin Tennessee college students freshmen with the transition in public service and lead- to college life and includes ership, ultimately improv- SOAR, which provides ing the economic health of freshmen a head start on fall the communities they call semester by offering regis- home. tration and other orientation Bobby Goode, USDA activities. Rural Development state UT MarJin students are director, joined state Sen. selected to staff both the Roy Herron, president of PEP and SOAR programs. the Ned McWherter Center, Created in 2008, the Ned in making the announce- McWherter Center for Rural ment. Development selects a small "The McWherter Scholars group of college students are among West Tennessee's each year to participate in a very best students and our demanding leadership pro- future leaders," Herron said. gram. "Every dollar we invest in Participants. must have their education will repay a 3.5 grade point average. our region multi-fold." be a West Tennessee native, Colleges nominated stu- attend a college in West dents for the class, initial Tennessee and have a strong interviews were held and a desire for public service. committee made the final "It is an honor for my selection. The group began family to be associated meeting monthly in October with such an outstanding and will continue through program that develops the spring semester 2012. future leaders of our state," Activities include team- said Mike McWherter, son building exercises and a of the late former Gov. Ned group project that will focus McWherter. on actions to help rural "The center's administra- areas overcome economic tiol understands the impor- challenges. tance of education and The group is learning training in the continued about issues affecting West efforts to improve the lives Tennessee and is meeting of Tennesseans and .with leaders from around the their help, the McWherter reglon" Scholars Program will "I was very excited to be brighten the futi:re of chosen," said Ms. Fuqua, Tennessee for years to a Martin native. "This pro- come."