http : //www. theleafchronicle. com/r

Stewart County kids attend Drum Line Tune Up Day

I I jE a m ODT Seprember l, 201 5

On Saturday, August 22, the Stewart County High School Drum Line participated in the UT Martin Drum Line Tune Up Day

The Drum Line worked with famed percussionist, educator and composer Julia Davila as well as Dr Julie Hill and Dr Dan Piccolo from the UTM Faculty

The professors taught the students a variety of ways to improve the individual and ensemble playing skills, from

(Photo: Contrlbuted photo) fu ndamentals to performance practices

The students performed for other participating drum lines and learned new ways to rehearse, practice and play in an ensemble

This was just one of the many music events the music students of Stewart County will have this year that allows the students to make contact with local universities, familiarize themselves with professors and college students and make lasting connections

http : I lbulletinti me snews. c orn/r

LOCAL STUDENT BEGINS CLASSES AT UT MARTIN ilrrl i:\t,.i i ; rrq i a 1, )) 'j2 1

Gerpourial,,4nter,of\ruhttevle,andLatrcelunley oflv4emphs pauseoncampusdurifgthefirstdayoifa classes at the Univers ly of at l\,4art n on Aug 24 l,4rnterrsasenormalorlngrnfoodardnltTrton/dreletrcs,afdl-luntey sasenormaloring nsoctology Afreshmancassof moTethaf 'l,000studentsbeqanarfivLngAug 21 topa.ticrpate ntheufrversity'sFrst Year ln hat ve We come Weekend, an onentat on pr ogra r that prepaTes students to navigate the !ntvet stty env ronment A i day and evening classes begaf lvlofday Local student begins classes at UT Martin THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Final Flight awarded Fami$ Owned Business of the Year

It's all about family. to your community have Final Flight Outfitters was helped your small business recently recognized as the to succeed." he said. "The U.S. Small Business Admin- SBA is pleased to recognize istration's Tennessee Family your achievements and your Owned Business of the Year. role in driving the econom- Owned by brothers Jon Ed ic growth in the Volunteer Powers, Kelley Powers and State. Tripp Powers, the business "There are over 566.000 offers the area's largest se- small businessqs in Tennes- lection of top-quality, name- see. according to SBA statis- brand hunting gear. tics, and your business is one "The word 'family'in this ofthe great success stories of award perfectly describes our 2015." philosophy of daily business The family business, in that we consider all of our which started in 1998, also employees and custom- has a vast selection of range ers an extended part of our guns and bows for customers family," the brothers said in to try out and test-shoot on a joint statement. "We thank the new shooting range out everyone for entrusting us back that wap designed for for your outdoor needs and handgun and archery prac- here's to many more years of tice. growth and enjoyable times Final Flight is continu- in the outdoors. ally expanding and grow- "Without our staff and our ing rapidly to serve hunters loyal customers this couldn't throughout the country. Just be possible." recently, they expanded their The business was nominat- retail store with an addition- ed by Tennessee Small Busi- al 8.700 square leet. creating ness Development Center at a showroom of more than the University of Tennessee 25,000 square feet. at Martin REED Center: Always bustling with ac- Walter Perry, deputy di- tivity, Final Flight has hosted rector of the Tennessee U.S. events such as the nationally Small Business Administra- televised Super Retriever Se- 'ries, tion, took part in the award the HRC Grand, HRC presentation at the store, Hunt Tests, U.S. Open which is located in the Mid- Duck Calling Contest, Ten- way community. nessee State Duck and "Your hard work, inno- Goose Calling Contests and vative ideas and dedication many more.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Finat Ftight Outfitters, in the presentation were (from left) Dr. Bob Smith, which is located in the Midway community, was re- interim chancellor at UT Marlin; Landy Fuqua, direc- cently recognized as the U.S. Small Business Ad- tor of UT Marlin TSBDC/REED Center; Jon Ed pow- ministration's Tennessee Family Owned Business of ers, Kelley Powers and Tripp Powers, owners of Final the Year. The business was nominated by Tennessee Flight Outfitters; and Walter Perry, deputy Small Business Development Center at the Univer- director of the Tennessee U.S. Small Business Ad- sity of Tennessee at Martin REED Center. Taking part ministration. rnt pnRts Posf-tNtELtIGENCER TUESDAY, SEPTTMBDER 1, 2015

d for dent of the Atlantic CitY Cham- countran rt" in Mi- ber of Commerce 75 Years ago, Robison is quoted on missamerica.org fifth ami during a Period when the is Program was as saylng: rePresents crown temporarilY susPended. "Miss America to vie national is a for Mircia MurraY Moss, who th .'She title as Miss re ofbeautY, in Atlantic CitY, N.J. as Miss won the state BYAl{N BROACII srace, and intelligence, she won Paris, became Tennessee, the title and refined' She is a POST-INIELLIGENCER in 1965. Irtistic during the annual Pageant in can Girl EliseNeal Davis, as Miss June at Jackson. r This year marks the fifth s about a HenrY time in 85 Years 2o,ooo miles a month. She Countianhas rePresented out the national tours the nation reaching for the state in a national beautY in Paguint. Robison as she comPetes And Paris native Carrie ca zo:16' oageant. the title of Miss Ameri as Miss Blue- ' fttt"t McFadden Hum- Folks Strang, 8 P.m' on in 1988. phreys, who died in 2oo1, "erass Festival, won Miss Tennessee Frederick Hickman, Presi- Robison will be comPeting was named on the eve of the finale with a Show Us Your Shoes Parade' Rain or shine, the 5z con- testants will ParticiPate at 5 p.m. petit Martin Soybean Festiva that of their home state through costumes and one-of-a-kind wearable handmade shoe creations." set to start this weellend The current Miss America crown includes four Points, The zznd annualTennessee Soybean Festival begins this week iIr Martin for an

all four areas to succeed in the Miss America sYstem.

JoeNichols. Among the highlights of the festival this

tnsovbe anfestival.org. . 'ihe annual Guitar as Art showcase com- a recePtion z-4P.m. inthe allery' Year, the soYbean in- Hannah Robison Is Miss America STEM Scholarship And Quality Of Life Finalist V/e'llresCay, Si:pl: rt[er 2 2t:)1'5 [,y,\,,Jc riy K |11

http : //www. chattanoo g an.coml'.

From the Scenic City to Atlantic City, Hannah Robison has already made f4iss Tennessee history at the Miss America Pageant and the competition doesn't begin until next week

The former Miss Scenic City became the first 14iss Tennessee to be named a finalist for both the Miss America STEI4 Scholarship and the (Miss America 1941) Quality of Life for Community Service Awards in the same year at the finale of Tuesday's Arrival Ceremony on the famed Boardwalk where the 52 contestants made their first public appearance in Atlantic City The ceremony is the kickoff to the pre-pageant activities that will lead up to next week's three preliminary rounds starting on Tuesday and concluding next Sunday evening when The Hannah Robison Bachelor's Chris Harrison announces the name of the 95ih Miss America in the final moments ot the ABC broadcast (WTVC NewsChannel 9 starting at 9 p m )

The 21-year-old Paris native whose family owns the Buchanan Resort on Kentucky Lake is one of eight finalists for the five STElvl scholarships valued at $5,000 each and is awarded to contestants pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

her N4iss Robison is a senior chemistry major at the university ofTennessee at Martin and career goal is to obtain her PhD and eventually teach organic chemistry at the university level, She is the UTM representative to the West Tennessee STEI4 Hub, a General chemistry Recitation Leader and the recipient oF the uTl4 chancellor's Ambassador Award

Prior to becoming Miss Tennessee in June and the third scenic city Pageants entrant to win the title in four years, she created the STEM Day at children's l4iracle Network (Hospitals) program which enables her to visit patients at the Five state Cl4N affiliates including chattanooga,s Children's at Erlanger where they perform science experiments in the playroom,

Miss Robison is also heavily involved in community service in promoting her platform of joint Arthritis Awareness as five members of her family have contracted the inflammatory disorder. As the Philanthropy Chair for the uTlvl chapter of Alpha omicron Pi sorority whose national platform is the Afthritis Foundation she created the first "Attack Arthritis week" on campus which resulted in $5,500 in donations. She has also raised over $20,000 through other events including a Fish Fry, a cut-A-Thon and participation in the national lingle Bell 5K Run

She is among the eight finalists for the Quality of Life Award and is the fourth l'4iss Tennessee and the third locally affiliated nominee joining chattanooga's chandler Lawson (2012), Soddy-Daisy's stefanie wittler Beavers (2009) and Grace Gore Sturdivant (2007). The winner Teceives a $6,000 scholarship and the first and second runners-up are awarded for her platform of 94,000 and $2,000 respectively Miss Lawson was a second runner-up eradicating childhood hunger

MissRobisonandthestaterepresentativesareallwageringsociaImediacampaignStobe phrase named as "America's choice" who will be the 16th Miss America Finalist Posting the Tennessee #lulissAmericavote daily on Facebook and from now until next Thursday will count as votes, Her video which was filmed at the Tennessee's Paris Eiffel Tower, has been viewed over 22,000 times. Fall preview days scheduled at UTM Students interested in tour of the UT Martin cam- place in the Kathleen and attending the University pus at 10:30 rs of Tenne-ssee at Martin are opportunity t on no encouraged to register for rs -two s maY one of fall-preview ;;;r-- S"pt. zo or oct. aca- il the mom- 24. ative t. w'r H..it'"H? le to discuss select "Fall Preview Da! oPtions, hous- nder the llans, sPecial and campus life also call ics. 'a"ti"niti"s.programs Both sessions will begin Office of " All events on Sept.- 26 Admissions at (731) 881- will be held in the Boling 7020 ot email admiffne Uhiversity Center, white all @utm.edu for additional Oct. 24 activities will take details. At the college level

Ballroom dance class slated at tlTM Two Obion County stu- Anyone interested in learning the fun- been dancing since the age of 5 and has led dents have been awarded damentals of ballroom dancing is invited and taught ballroom dance for 30 years. scholarships forthe 2015- 16 in to be The class registration fee is $100 per acadernic year to attend the 14 n the person or $150 per couple. Singles are University of Tennessee at Te main welcome to attend but are not guaranteed Martin. campus. a partner.-For Ethan W. Ellison, The class will be held 6:30-8 P.m. on more information or to register, son of David and Cherri Mondays. contact the UT Martin Office of Extended Williamson of Rives, This course will introduce students to Campus and Online Studies at (731) 881- received the Alumni the basic steps of the waltz, swing, foxtrot, '708I or visit the course website athttp:.ll Transfer Scholarship. He rumba and cha-cha. ww w.utm.edu/departments/ecos/nonde- will be a freshman. Fran Robinson, course instructor, has gree.php. Mikaela Margaret Hardy, daughter of Ben and Barbie Hardy of South Fulton, received the Chancellor's Award Year 3 and the Paul Spears Cheerleading course Scholarship. She will be a UT Martin to host ACT PreP senlor. Students.hoping to rarse also learn how to maximrze $225 per person, which their ACT scores are invit- scores in the allotted time. includes two textbooks, one ed to register for an ACT Ron Ramage, a UT ACT pre-test, one Post-test prep course to be held on Marlin adjunct instructor and two sets of diagnos- should Saturdays at the UniversitY and teacher at Obion CountY tic repofis. Students of Tennessee at Martin. Central High School, will bring two No. 2 Pencils The class will be held direct the course. and paper for taking notes. from 8 a.m. to noon on Students will take an offi- If a student chooses to use Saturdays from SePt. 12 cial off-recordACT exam at a calculator, it must be through Oct. 17 on the the beginning of the course maln campus. to determine areas of need. This course is available Students will then take just in time for the Oct.24 another official off-record national exam. exam at the end of the Pro- the UT Students will learn to gram to evaluate Progress. to register, contact Office of Extended complete test Problems Instructors will arrange Martin based on question fre- one-on-one meetings Oct' Campus and Online Studies quency, difficulty, substan- 15 to provide final studY at (731) 881-7082 or visit tive knowledge, curriculum plans in preparation for the the course website athttP:ll and alternative test-taking real exam. www.utm.edu/dePartments/ strategies. Participants will The registration fee is ecos/nondegree.PhP. 2A1 5 H umboldt Ohron icle, Wed nesday, September 2, uT Martin included on "Best in the Southeast" list by Princeton Review regional school The Princeton Review has an honor. As we look to affordable smaller classes, a named the University of the 2016-17 Year' we are with an selection of Tennessee at Martin one of promising our students significant online courses and a down- the "Best in the Southeast" iven beffer livingJeaming wrote as part of the comPanY's experience." home atmosPhere," website feature *2016 fne Southeast list editors at The Princeton institution's Colleges: Region bY includes 140 "regional Review. The Best the listing Region," published online best" institutions. In total, inclusion in based on a varietY of August 5. 649 schools are included is factors, including student- "For l 3 consecutive Years, in the feature, rePresenting orofessor ratios, camPus UTMartin students surveYed only 25 Percent of the nation's four-Year colleges iife activities, availabilitY funding and universities. Institutions of scholarshiP receive ratings based on and the average test scores the entering freshman the Southeast," said Dr' six categories: academics, of Robert Smith, interim UT admissions selectivitY, class. comPlete list maY Martin chancellor' "Having financial aid, fire safetY, The online at httP:// that testimonY from our quality of life and be viewed students about the qualitY environmental awareness. wwwprincetonreview.com/ oftheir education is indeed "UT Martin is an college-rankings. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE. SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

TN Soybean Festival, UT Martin roffers events for the whole family The 22nd I annual Tennessee will receive a $500 prize. Debi ham Stadium against the Beth- i:Soybean Festival will be held Henry Danielson, director :Sept. of el University Wildcats at 6:30 5-12 in Martin. A wide p.m., Sept. 10, for the first home ivariety of events offer enter-

p.m., Monday-Thursdalr and 1-5 p.m. on weekends. There is Intercollegiate Athletics at 73l- 881-7207. foan Jett and the Blackhearts, members of the Rock and ;Joan Roll /ett and the Blackhearts on erform t night UT Martin will also serye as he UT thebackdrop ' for The Crossroads Coun- Luncheon: A Celebration of cil. The group is best known fbr Civic Organizations from noon- its 1982 hit "I Love Rock and I p.m., Sept. 9. The luncheon Roll," written by Alan Merrill will be held in the Boling Uni- and jake Hookei of the Arrows versity Center's Duncarr Ball- group. The band will take the room and will include a service project to collect items for local food banks. For more informa- tion, contact Steve Vantrease, sion charge par- for spectators. associate director of alumni re- p.m., Sept. 11, in Festival Park. lations, at 7 3 I - 587 - 5198. High school bands from across The 2015 Soybean Innovation

.,for -thr 10 ;tY

trepreneur Center and the UT Martin ColJege of Agriculture P nsoy- and Applied Sciences. There is b no entry fee. For more infor- Art'' mation, contact , Carol Reed, contact UT Martin Dining Ser- director, Northwest Tennessee vices at 73L-88L-7770. Entrepreneur Center, at 73I- For more information on the s87-4213 reed@nwt The UT take the fi DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Stewart receives scholarship Course A Weakley County student Office of Student Financial As- Ballroom fDance has been arirarded a scholar- sistance, 205 Administration ship for the 2075-2016 aca- Building, UT Martin, Martin, demic year to attend the Uni- Tenn., 38238, or by calling Offered At UT Martin versity of Tennessee at Martin, (731) 8S1-7040. Anyone interested in learning and taughtballroom dance for 30 according to Brandy Cartmell, the fundamentals of ballroom vears. Interim Executive Director, ' fee is $100 dancing is invited to ParticiPate The class regr;t1alon Student Engagement. per LUUcouple. in a five"-weekcourse ofieredfrom pet person anc'aria $r)u$tso Pe.r Spencer Cale Stewart, son of 'Sittgl"t ,ralrnmp to attend. but 6:30-8 p.m, Mondal's, SeP!.-14- are welcome to attend, Steven and Wynafer Stewart, Oct. 12bn the UniversitY of Ten- areiot guaranteed a Partner. of Gleason, wili be a freshman. to nessee at Martin main camPus. For itore information or He received the Alumni Vale- This course will introduce resister, contact the UT Martin d ictori an Scholarshio. stePs of the Ohce of Extended CamPus and Additional infordrafion on rumba and Online Studies at 73 1-881:7082 or scholarships and other types of son, cotuse visit the course website at httP:// financial assistance is available instructor, has been dancing www.utm.edu/departments/ ecos/ by contacting the UT Martin since the age of five and has led nondegree.php.

THE JACKSON SUN ' THURSDAY' SEPT.3, 2015

Miss lenn. makes tech Phlebotomy cation exam is given at scholarshiP finalist 'the course at UT Martin end of the course. The in Miss America exam costs an additional A 9O-hour training paid directlY to $105 and is Tennessee Han- course is available The course in- Miss the NHA. noUi.on was named through the University of structor will arrange ex- ttun Tennessee for eieht scholarship at Martin am registration and PaY- ;; ;i be- those interested in ment. coming phlebotomy tech- finalists in the Miss , more information For Pageant this nicians. The course will or to register, call the UT America meet from 6-9:30 p.m. Martin Office of Extend- week. Mondays and Wednes- Campus and Online Miss Tennessee Execu- ed Director Jane Alder- days, Sept. 9-Dec. L4, on Studies at (731) 881-7082 tive the main UT Martin cam- or register online at son said Robison could pus. There willbeno class win additional scholar- utm.edu/dePartments/ money through the on Oct. 25. The course ecos/coursesftrealthcare/ ship person, costs $1,799 per phlebotomy.PhP. STEM scholarshiP Pro- which includes all text- gram at the Miss America books and supplies. Pageant as a finalist. This course is de- The top five finalists signed to prepare profes- after an interview with sionals to collect blood judges will receive a specimens for laboratory $5,000 scholarship, ac- analysis. Students will be- cording to the Miss Amer- come familiar with all as- ica Organization. pects of blood collection The Miss AmericaPag- and develop the skills to eant will begin next week perform venipunctures on Sept. 8. The pageant safely. Classroom and lab will be televised live on work includes specimen ABC on Sept. 13. practice, terminology, anatomy and physiology. The National Health- care Association certifi- Tennessee soybean festival UT Martin offer events for the whole family

T\e 22'd annual Tennessee Soybean Festival will be held Sept. 10, for the first home game of the season. Pre-game activities will 5-12 in Martin. A wide variety of events offer entertainment for the begin at 5 p.m. For ticket pricing and information, contact the UT

whole family, including the City of Martin's Tennessee Soybean Martin Office of Intercollegiate Athletics at73l-881-1207 . Festival Parade at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 8, and the traditional carnival Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, members of the Rock and Roll midway and craft fair Sept. 8-12. This year's concert headliners are Hall of Fame, will perform Thursday for the student night concert, Ioan Jett and the Blackhearts on Sept. 10, Night Ranger on Sept. 11 sponsored by the UT Martin Student Activities Council. The group and Joe Nichols on Sept. I2.The University of Tennessee at Marlin is best known for its 1982 hit "I Love Rock and Roll," written by joins other businesses and organizations as a Big Harvester sponsor Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker of the Arrows group. The band will for the festival. take the Festival Park stage at 9 p.m. There iS no admission charge.

The university will host the Tennessee Soybean Festival/ The UT Martin world percussion ensemble will perform at 7 p .m. , West Tennessee Dairy Show beginning at 8 a:m., Sept. 5, in the Sept. 11, in Festival Park. High school bands from across the state Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex. There is no admission will compete in the annual Skyhawk Marching Band Invitational charge for spectators' Participants may register online at www. from 1-5 p.m., Sept. 12, inHardy M. Graham Stadium. Tickets for tnsoybeanfestival.org. spectators are $10 per person over the age of 12, $5 for ages 6-11 Sept. 5 is also "Magical Martin" day, which will include and children under five may enter free. appearances and performances by Disney princesses and The traditional Skyhawk Sunday Brunch will take place from superheroes. An Under the Sea Tea for children in lindergarten 10:30-1:30 p.m., Sept. 13, in the Skyhawk Dining Hall,located in through fifth grade will begin at 10 a.m. in the Boling University the Boling University Center. All community members are invited. Centei's Duncan Ballroom. Children ire encouraged to dress as The all-you-can-eat buffet is $10.82 per person, with children 10 and their favorite princesses or superheroes. Tickets are $25 per child; under eating for $5.08. For more information, contact UT Martin gallery seats for parents and guardians are available for $5 each. Dining Services at 7 3I-881-7'77 0. Iickets must be purchased online at www.tnsoybeanfestival.org. For more information on the Tennessee Soybean Festival, The annual "Guitar as Art" showcase competition will open Sept. and for a complete list of events not included here, visit www. 6 with areception and awards presentation from2-4p.m. in the Fine tnsoybeanfestival.org. Arts Building Gallery. The creator of the guitar chosen as "Best in Show" will receive a $500 prize. Debi Henry Danielson, director of the Murray Art Guild, serves as this year's exhibition juror. The exhibition runs through Sept. l9 and may be viewed from 4-8 p.m., MOnday-Thursday, and 1-5 p.m. on weekends. There islo admission charge. The exhibition is co-sponsored by the Tennessee Soybean Festival and the UT Martin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts. I-IT Martin will also serve as the backdrop for The Crossroads Luncheon: A Celebration of Civic Organizations from noon-l p.m., Sept. 9. The luncheon will be held in the Boling University Center's Duncan Ballroom and will include d service project to collect items for local food banks. For more information, contact Steve Vantrease, associate director of alumni relations, at73l-581- 5 198. The {15 Soybean Innovation Competition, new this year, will take place from 4-6 p.m., Sept. 9, in room 111 of the Boling University Center. The competition is open to all full-time college students to pitch new products, business ideas and production strategies using soybeans or soybean products. The top three ideas, as chosen by a panel ofjudges, will receive cash prizes. This event is TENNESSEE SOYBEAN FESTIVAL A crowd gathers around the co-sponsored by the Tennessee - Northwest Entrepreneur Center and Festival Park stage in downtown Martin to enjoy a concert during the the UT Martin College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. There 2014 Tennessee Soybean Festival. The 2015 Tennessee Soybean is no entry fee. For more information, contact Carol Reed, director, Festival will be held Sept. 5-12 in Marlin. Northwest Tennessee Entrepreneur Center, at 73I-587 -4213 or by email at [email protected]. The UT Martin Skyhawks will take the field in Hardy M. Graham $fpdium against the Bethel University Wildcats at 6:30 p.m., Sept. iT in UnivGriity of -Wnlte many are count- Martin... -tlie ing down the days to those ready (Continued from Page 1) Tennessee at Martin Fine Martin Arts Building, will get three shows, there will be it tosether and we worked plenty of things going on in to kick off hard"on it, It was a Labor things under way on SundaY with a showing and awards the days leading up. Monday will feature annual event ceremony from 2-4 P.m. "Some of the guitars that the Soybean Talent Show, which be broken down This coming SaturdaY have came in so far, the art- will groups (8 will mark one of the busiest work on them is just amaz- into four age and of the year for Martin younger, 9-12, 13-21 and weeks that uP ing and intricate, and theY Soybean Festival ... We're ramPing 22 and older). Juniors will as the adding the tell a story about our culture kicks off its22ndyear. this time. We're go on at 6 p.m. and teens piece to and in Martin and in northwest "This is when it all superhero it will take the stage at 7. we have all kinds of good Tennessee," Belote said. comes together," said David Sunday will close out The Soybean Festival Tennessee SoYbean things for Parade will begin at 6:30 Belote, DaY with performances bY Festival director. "It gets a Vtagica p.m. Tuesday and lead up be aY at Jamaica-Me-HaPPY and 7 little hectic at this point, but will st to a performance by Mike Park in downtown Bridges ... Tribute to the the end of the day it's all Festival Snider and the String Band at main event Eagles, concluding with fun, and it will be all fun Martin, with the at 8. place from 4-8 fireworks celebration. once we get it started." taking P.m. Wednesday will feature Along with sPending the Like most festivals, Saturday, which has been manv alreadv have their a wide variety of events, Magical Martin day with the Princess or including a Community dubbed their choice, chil- eves'locked in on the head- Day, will put an emPhasis hero of Night Dinneq capped off dren will have the oPpor- lining acts. on children by giving them This year, the SoYbean with a performance from the oppo all Festival is bringing Joan contemporary Christian day with in- Jett and the Blackhearts band Sanctus Real. cesses and superheroes. (Sept. Despite all of the moving "When you're working parts and people involved, among other (Sept. with it, you get attached (Sept. Belote said things have to almost everything that's day will be c been going smoothly thus the Martin ing th going on," Belote said. three shows are set to start far. 'rYou want it to be good Band SuPerhero/DisneY "Everything is going as starting at7 at 9 p.m. people. That's the effort. Concert P-m- planned. We try to do a for on Early in the festival we're Not everYthing little bit more every year; is solelY for chil- doing some special things Saturday of course, that brings about and cre- dren, though. some of the challenges. It's focusing on kids the environments where For the third Year, just doing business and try- ating Biodiesel fun. Sovbean Festival ing to create some good they can have Pull will years back, we Truck and Tractor opportunities, but that's "A few inside some folks say, 'The be held at 7 P.m. what makes it fun." he had Recreation festival is great, but what the Martin said. about the little kids? What Complex. For a complete list of Guitar as Art, an exhib- do they have?'We took that events aI this year's to heart. Last year, when we Soybean Festival, visit the did the Disney Day, we Put website at www.tnsoybean- (See Page 8, Col. 5) festival. org/festival-sched- ule/. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER

Fnorvr SOYBEAN, Pnct 1 going smooth thus far. Soybean Festival gets While many are counting "Everything is going as down the days to those ttree planned. We try to do a little shows, there will be PlentY bit more every year, of course started on Saturday of things going on in the that brings about some of the days leading up. challenges. lt's just doing ByBRADLEY ing place from 4-8 p.m. Monday will feature business and trying to create STRINGFIELD Along with spending the the Soybean Talent Show some good opportunities, but Special to the Press day with the princess or hero which will be broken down thal's what makes it fun," he This coming. Saturday of their choice, children will into fbur age groups (8 and said. will mark one of the busiest have the opportunity to see younger, 9 -12, 13-21, and 22 For a complete list of weeks of the year for Martin magic shows. enjoy an ani- and older). Juniors will go on events at this year's SoYbean as the Soybean Festival kicks mal petting zoo, ride amuse- . at 6 p.m. and teens will take Festival, visit the website off its 22nd year. ment park rides and make the stage at 7. http://www.tn soybeanfest i - "This is when it all comes arts and crafts, among other The Soybean Festival Pa- val.org/festival-schedule/. together," said David Belote, activities. The day will be rade will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tennessee Soybean Festival capped off with the Marlin Tuesday and lead up to a director, "It gets a little hec- Community Band Super- performance by Mike Snider tic at this point, but at the end hero/Disney Concert starting and the String Band at 8. of the day it's all fun, and it at1 p.m. Wednesday will feature a will be all fun once we get it Not everything on Satur- wide variery ol events. in- started." day is solely for children, cluding a Community Night Saturday, which has been though. Dinner, capped off with a dubbed Magical Martin Day, For the third year, the Soy- performance from contem- will put an emphasis on chil- bean Festival Biodiesel Truck porary Christian band Sanc- dren by giving them the op- and Tractor Pull'will be held tus Real. portunity to spend all day at 7 p.m. inside the Martin Despite all of the moving with their favorite princesses Recreation Complex. par1s, and people involved, and superheroes. Guitar as Art, an exhibit in Belote said thinss have been "When you're working the University of Tennessee with it, you get attached to al- at Martin Fine Arts Building, most everything that's going will get things under way on on," Belote said. "You want it Sunday with a showing and to be good for people. That's awards ceremony from 2-4 the effort. Early in the festi- p.m. val we're doing some special "Some of the guitars that Gommunity ballroom dance things focusing on kids and have came in so far, the art- creating environments where work on them is just amazing course offered at UTM they can have fun. and intricate, and they tell Anyone interested rn led and taught ballroom "Afew years back, we had a story about our culture in learning the fundamen- dance for 30 years. some folks say, 'The festi- Martin and in northwestTen- tals of ballroom dancing The class registration val is great, but what about nessee," Belote said. is invited to particiPate fee is $100 per Person the little kids? What do they Sunday will close out with in a five-week course of- and $150 per couPle. have?' We took that to heart. perfotmances by Jamaica- fered from 6:30-8 P.m, Singles are welcome to Last year, when we did the Me-Happy and 7 Bridges ... Mondays, Sept. l4-Oct. attend, but are not guar- Disney Day, we put it togeth- Tribute to the Eagles, con- 12 on the UniversitY of anteed a Partner. er and we worked hard on it. . cluding with fireworks cel- Tennessee at Martin main For more information It was a Labor Day Weekend ebration. campus. or to register, contact the and we weren't expecting but Like most festivals, manY This course will in- UT Martin Office of Ex- maybe a couple of hundred already have their eyes troduce students to the tended CamPus and On- kids, but, good grief, they locked in on the headlining basic steps of the waltz, line Studies at 731-881- came out of the woodwork. acts. swing, foxtrot, rumba 7A82 or visit the course ... We're ramping that up This year, the Soybean and cha-cha. Fran Rob- website at httP://www. this time. We're adding the Festival is bringing Joan Jett inson, course instructor, utm. edu/dePartments/ superhero piece to it and we and the Blackhearts (Sept. has been dancing since ecos/nondegree.PhP. have all kinds ofgood things l0), Night Ranger (Sept. 11) the age of five and has for kids to do." and Joe Nicholas (Sept. 12) Magical Martin Day will all to perform during the final be staged Saturday at Festi- three days. All three shows val Park in downtown Mar- are set to start at 9 P.m. tin, with the main event tak- SEE SOYBEAN, PncE 2 THEJACKSONSUN' FRIDAY,SEPT'4,2015

Miss Tennessee finalist for two scholarships The Miss America Pageant Miss Tennessee Hannah Ro- will begin on Tiresday. The final bison is the fourth quality of life night of the pageant will be tele- scholarship finalist and the vised live on ABC on Sept. 1.3 at first Miss Tennessee to be a 9 p.m. STEM (science, technology, en- gineering and mathematics) scholarship finalist with the Miss America Pageant, accord- ing to Miss Tennessee execu- tives. Amy Otto said Robison will interview with another panel for each scholarship to deter- mine if she wilI be among the top three finalists for Quality of Life and top five as a STEM fi- nalist. Robison will go through these interviews on Sept. 9. The Quality of Life Scholar- ship means Robison will have to respond to questions on her platform, "Campaign Against Pain: Arthritis Awareness and the Arthritis Foundation." Robison is the fourth Miss Tennessee to becoine a Quality of Life Scholarship finalist. She is the first Miss Tennessee to become a finalist for the STEM scholarship, Otto said. The Quality of Life Scholar-

ship. The STEM scholarship will go to the top five finalists of the eight contestants selected. The top five finalists will receive $5,000 each. THE JACKSON SUN . SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 2015

Soybean Festival kicks offin Martin

The Jackson 5un

The 22nd annual Ten- nessee Soybean Festival begins today and con- tinues through Sept. 12 in Martin. A wide variety of events offer entertain- ment for the whole family, including the City of Mar. tin's Tennessee Soybean Festival Parade at 6:30 p.m. Thesday, andthe traditional carnival mid- way and craft fair Ttres- day through Sept. 12. This year's concert headliners are Joan Jett and the Blackhearts on Thursday, Night Ranger on Friday A crowd gathers around the Festival Park stage in downtown Martin to enjoy a gonceft during and Joe Nichols on the 2014Tennessee Soybean Festival. The 2015 Tennessee Soybean Festival will be held today Sept.1,2. The University thrgugh Sept. 12 in Martin. of Tennessee at Martin joins other businesses and organizations as a Big as "Best in Show" will re- to pitch new products, group is best known for its Harvester sponsor for the ceive a $500 prize. Debi business ideas and pro- 7982hit "I l,ove Rock and festival. Henry Danielson, direc- duction strategies using RolI," written by Alan The university will tor of the Murray Art soybeans or soybean Merrill and Jake Hooker host the Tennessee Soy- Guild, serves as this products. The top three of the Arrows group. The bean FestivaUWest Ten- year's exhibition juror. ideas, as chosenby apanel band will take the Festival nessee Dairy Show begin- The exhibition runs of judges, will receive Park stage at 9 p.m. There ning at 8 a.m:today in the through Sept. L9 and may cash prizes. This event is is no admission charge. Ned McWherter Agricul- be viewed from 4-8 p.m. co-sponsored by the The UT Martin world tural Complex. There is Monday through Thurs- Northwest Tennessee En- percussion ensemble will no admission charge for day, and L-5 p.m. on week- trepreneur Center and perform at 7 p.m. Friday spectators. Participants ends. There is no admis- the UT Martin College of in Festival Park. High may register online at sion charge. The exhibi- Agriculture and Applied school bands from across tnsoybeanfestival.org. tion is co-sponsored by Sciences. There is no en- the state will compete in Today is also "Magical the Tennessee Soybean try fee. For more informa- the annual Skyhawk Martin" day, whichwillin- Festival and the UT Mar- tion, contact Reed, 'director, Carol Marchirig Band Invita- clude appearances and tin Department of Visual Northwest Ten- tional from 1-5 p.m. Sept. performances by Disney and Theatre Arts. nessee' Entrepreneur 12 in Hardy M. Graham princesses and super- UT Martin will also Center, at (737) 587-4213 Stadium. heroes. An Under the Sea serve as the backdrop for or by email at car- tators ar Tea for children in kinder- The Crossroads Lun- [email protected]. over the garten through fifth cheon: A Celebration of The UT Martin Sky- ages 6-11 and children un- grade will begin at 10 a.m. Civic Organizations from hawks will take the fieid der 5 may enter free.' in the Boling University noon-1 p.m. Wednesday. in Hardy M. Graham Sta- The traditional Sky- Center's Duncan Ball- The luncheon will be held dium agqinst the Bethel hawk Sunday Brunch will room. Children are en- in the Boling University University Wildcats at take place from 10:30 a.m. couraged to dress as their Center's Duncan Ball- 6:30 p.m. Thursday for the to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13 in the favorite princesses or room and will include a first home game of the Skyhawk Dining Hall, lo- superheroes. Tickets are service project to collect season. Pre-game activ- cated in the Boling Uni $ZS per child; gallery ilgms for local food banks. ities will begin at 5 p.m. versity Center. All com- seats for parents and Filr more information, For ticket pricing and in- munity members are in- guardians are available contact Steve Vantrease, fo4mation, contact the UT vited. The all-vou-can-eat for $5 each. Tickets must. associate director of Martin Office of Intercol- buffet is $fO.SZ per per- be purchased. online at alumni relations, at (737) legiate Athletics at (731) son, with children 10 and tnsoyb eanf estival. org. 587-5198. 88I-7207. under eating for $S.OS. The annual "Guitar as The 2015 Soybean Innd- Joan Jett and the For more information, Art" showcase competi- vation Competition, new Blackhearts, members of contact UT Martin Dining tionwill open Sunday with this.year, will take place the Rock and Roll Hall'of S ervices at (7 3L) 881-7 7 7 0. a reception dnd awards from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday Fame, will perform For more information presentation from 2-4 in room 111 of the Boling Thursday for the student on the Tennessee Soybean p.m. in the Fine Arts University Center. The night concert, sponsored Festival, and for a com- Building Gallery. The cre- competition is open to all by the UT Martin Student plete list of events, visit ator of the guitar chosen full-time collegd students Activities Council. The tnsoybeanf estival. org. UTM fall preview dates announced for high school students

i ,!i,,ir a)n l-letir,r ra, a 2\'\'.i\l Steve James'' Local News

http : /iwww.thunderboltradio. com/ nn'uIJIJIVERSITYof TEI-{F{EssEE, MARTIh]

parents and UT-Martin is hosting a fall preview later this month and again in October for high school and transfer students and their guardians

the fall The fall preview dates are September 26th and October 24lh and advance registration is required There's no fee to attend prevrew,

Both sessions will begin that morning at 9:00 with registration, followed by an official university welcome at 9:30

five Attendees will get a tour of the UTM campus at 10:30 and will get to speak with current students and faculty members from all academic colleges at the academic and administrative fair beginning at noon

place Elam All events on September 26th will be held in the Boling University Center, and all October 24th activities will take in the Center

Students may register up until the morning of the event at utm edu

LInion Cit3,-trased c{}mpany namcd family-owned small husiness crf year

V!tsBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff news@wbbjtv com Story Created: Sep 7, 201 5 al 5:00 P[/] CDT

(story updaled sep 7 201 5 al 5 03 PLil cDT ) UNION CITY, Tenn - Final Flrght Outfrtters lnc has been named the Tennessee 2015 Family Owned Sma I Business ofthe Year by the U S Small Business Administration http ://www. wbbj tv. com/r The owners of the Union Crty-based business, Jon Ed, Tripp and Kel ey Powers were nominated by the University of Tennessee at Martin Regional Entrepreneurship and Economic Developrnent Center in partnership with the Tennessee Sma I Busrness Development Center, accordtng to a release from UT lVlartin

Representatives from the U S Small Business Adrninrstration visited the company Aug 27 to formally present the award, according to the re ease

F nal Flight Outfitters lnc speclalizes in reta ling h gh-end huniing products, the release states

The Powers brothers starled the business in a storage trailer in 1 998 and now boasl a showroom of over 25,000 square feet. accordlng to the re ease The company maintains a physical presence on the outskirts of Union City but also provides online shopp ng options and a matl-order catalog company

The brothers, all UT Martin alums, are committed to gtvrng back to the r ocal communtty and have donated more than $40,000 since the business's incept on, the re ease states http://wkms.orgl 9 18120 | 5 UT Martin and APSU Nursing Programs Rank Nationally By . 9 HOURSAGO

IJniversity of Tennessee at Martin nursing students Rhiannon Forrester and Taylor Swaim, both iuntors f rom Martin, are pictured working in the university's hands-on nursing laboratorY.

Two regional universities have ranked in the top 100 best nursing programs in the eastern U.S.

NurseJournal.org's 2Ot5 Best Nursing Schools and Colleges (http://nu rsejournal.orglarticles/americas-best-nursing-schools/#Methodology-east) ranked University of Tennessee Martin's nursing program 3l-st, making it the second- highest in Tennessee, just ahead of Austin Peay State University at32. NurseJournal.org considered quality, affordability, convenience, satisfaction, and value when ranking nearly 12-hundred eastern schools.

Ranking Kentucky schools include Northern Kentucky University at 30, University of Louisville at96,and University of Kentucky at97. Milari family attends IJTM Legacy Luncheon

CONTINUING TIIE FAMILY TRADITION - The University of Tennessee at Marlin hosts a Legacy Luncheon at the beginning of each fall semester to welcome freshmen students who are the children or grandchildren of UT Matin alumni. These "legacies" and their famllies gathered in the Paul Meek Library on Aug. 2l for refreshments and remarks by Dr. Robert Smith, interim Ln Martin chancellor, and Charley Deal, assi'stant vice chancellor of alumni relations. Pictured at the luncheon are Jessica Schaefer (center) and her parents Daniel (UT Martin 1991) and Cindy Schaefer. Jessica is a Milan High School graduate.

Gibson County student receives scholarship to UTM

MARTIN,Tenn.-A Gibson Brandy Cartmell, lnterim Execu- of Medina, will be a senior. She Counry student has been tive Directo6 Student Engage- received the Alpha Omicron Pi awarded scholarships for the ment. Mother's Club Scholarship and 2015-2016 academic year to the Mary Ann Walker Memorial attend the University of Ten- ' AnnaB.Santaniello,daugh- Award. nessee at Martin, according to ter of Nick and Amy Santaniello, TIIE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAI SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

FLYING HIGH Christopher Pinto (left, dressed on Lindell Street during Magical Martin Day, prov- as Harry Potter)- pursues Barrett Belote (right, ing the affair was for both the young and the young dressed as superrnan) down a zip line that was set up at heart. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Magical Martin day draws hundreds By CLAY SMITH Over sixty children gath- The Press ered around tables to eat a There was something snack, drink tea and learn for children of all ages and a few etiquette lessons. adults alike during the first "Magical Martin DaY annual Magical Manin was truly magical!" saYs Day. The festivities capi- Camille Noe, who helPed talized on the success of organize the event. "It last year's Disney Day and takes much planning and added many more activi- organization to put togeth- ties, booths and prizes. er an event of this magni- The day started off at tude. It was successful due IT Hundreds gathered at Martin's an obstacle to the many volunteers 'TAKE EASY'- 9 a.m. with Recreational Complex Sunday to hear Eagles'tribute course sponsored by and community lrouPs, band Seven Bridges and to watch a fireworks show Sideline Physical Ther- organizations. and busi- to staft the Soybean Festival 6ff with a 'bang.' apy. Dozens of children nesses that came together jumped, hopped and ran collaboratively. The haPPY this Fnou Mncrc,tr, PncE 1 Magical Marlin Day through cones. swimming faces of the children make roes and Disney char- year and the overall support pools, and tunnels on their the many hours of work businesses acters. A zip line stretched from our local way to the finish line, worthwhile. nearly a football field's and community members where they were rewarded The day culminated with day length down Lindell Street. who helped make this with high-fives and choco- a slew of afternoon activi- of these events were a reality," says Suzanne late milk. ties in Festival Park includ- All free, and hundreds of chil- Peckham, another event or- Next on the schedule ing: magic shows. an ani- "Seeing so many dren of all ages came out ganizer. was an Under the Sea Tea mal petting zoo. a dunking take the festivities. kids having the time of their featuring a real booth, amusement rides, to in Profes- At 7 p.m., Martin's Com- lives and being so excited sional princess, Rachel crafts and pictures with munity Band teamed up about the characters and Taulbee, dressed as Ariel favorite Marvel superhe- with Rachel Taulbee. the activities provided by the from The Little Mermaid. SEE MAGICAL, Pncr 5 professional princess from vendors was the absolute the Under the Sea, to play highlight of the day. That why we put so a host of familiar songs, is exactly including "Cruella de Vil" much work into this event, and the theme from "Bat- and the Soybean Commit- man." Near the end of the tee is very grateful to all performance, dozens of those who participated and Art exhibit to be held young girls lined up in front volunteered their time and An art exhibit, special collection museum gallery, will the stage with Taulbee resources." be held at UTM Paul Meeks Library, first floor. of to sing along and dance to The event is sure to be- 40 works of art will be displayed on Sept. 15 at 6:30 come a staple of the Soy- p.m. "Let It Go," from Disney's bean Festival. Artist Les MacDiarmid will present "What is Art? Admd "Frozen," perhaps the most "I already planning What is its Purpose?" popular song of the night. am yearl" says Noe. The public is encouragbd to attend. "We are absolutely ec- for next static about the turn out of THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Scenes from Magical Martin Day THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 20t5

Jason Taylor wins Best in Show torGu-ltar as Art comPetition

FLYING HIGH Jason TaYlor's en- be revealed on Sept. 19. Anyone interested - can cast a vote for his or her favorite guitar in person at the Fine Arts Building Gallery where the event is being held. Online vot- ing will also be open on the Guitar as Art event page on tnsoybeanfestival.org. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TTIESDAY SEPTEMBER 20ts

By JESSICAWINDISCH when discussing it. have here, but to get people - "Sun Record Guitar," Special to The Press "I like to mess with excited and make people Cody M. Williams - "The In cooperation with the little homemade guitars care in this community Eternity Machine," Visual and Theatre Arts so to jazz them up a little about ar1. We also want to Haylee Hearn - "Carry Department at the Univer- bit, I doodle something on bring new people into the on the Kudzu," Shane sity of Tennessee at Mar- them," said Taylor. "So I've fold." Gregory - "Observer Ef- tin, the Tennessee Soybean doodled several elephants, Judging by this year's fect," Rachel Stricklin - "In Festival hosts Guitar as so when it came around, I turnout and the number Full Bloom," Scott Smith - Art, a gallery event cel- decided to just do a bigger of parlicipants, this goal "All the Answers," Rachel ebrating Marlin's art com- elephant." is well on its way to be- munity, for the second year Taylor's previous expe- ing meL The Guitar as Art David Klinkefus - "TheY ln a row. rience with this parlicular gallery will remain open Be Singing No More," Ali Beginning Sunday, Sept. medium clearly shows in through Sept. 19, when Beilke - "Splash Pad Gal- 6, the event kicked off with his work this year, though the People's Choice Award axy:' a reception and award cere- all of the art in the exhibit winner will be revealed. Donald Hayden - "Web mony for the Best in Show is similarly stunning. Grace Anyone interested can of Skulls," Zachary Robin- purchase prize ofg500. The Smith, one of the event's cast a vote for his or her son - "Joan of Arc," Bryce gallery is free and open to co-creators along with Ja- favorite guitar in person at Appleton - "Steamechina," the public for the duration son Stout and Doug Cook, the Fine Arls Building Gal- Thomas W. Kendall - "Fret- ofthe Soybean Festival and expressed high hopes for lery where the event is be- wolk," Melanie O'Neil features an eclectic collec- the potential boost to Mar- ing held. Online voting will - "Roar," James Moors tion of pieces by several lo- tin's ar1 community. also be open on the Guitar - "Not Every Next Thing is cal artists. "One of the goals of this as Art event page on tnsoy- - Something," IVIac This year's Best in Show event was to try and find beanfestival.org. Les Di- armid "Free Bird," Terran was awarded to Jason Tay- a way to make art more Other artists and pieces - "Throw Back," lor for his piece, Antique accessible," said Smith. this year include: Qualls - Cody Smith "Her Jus- Ivory. Taylor's guitar fea- "Sometimes, people view it, Kelly William Church - tification for Existence," tures a large African ele- especially at the collegiate "Subterranean (not so) - Beth A. Crocker "Ro- phant, laden with tradition- level, as this kind of Ivory Homesick Blues," Ni- - manced by the West." al and decorative trappings Tower thing up here, and a cole Church - "It May be on a weathered background. lot of people just are really a Boy," ,Kirby Lancaster The most striking aspect of not interested. We hope to - "Break Through," David the piece, outside of the come up with more ideas Sheridan - "Blue Heart artist's exquisite attention like this, not only strength- Guitar," Beth Cravens - to detail, is his modesty en the art culture that we " l77 6," Matthew Cauthorn Union City business named TN 2015 Family Owned Small Business of the Year

rro-\t.d i,rr A6. 2A i 5 1 0 2A ) M ai-.)I http ://www. kfvs 1 2. com/r :. il!.lt)|, | ;, t r.a 201-j 1) r'ti, ) Written by Steve Pobst coNNEo

UNION CITY, TN (KFVS)- F al FlightOutfitters tnc., based in Union City, has been selected as the Tennessee 2015 Fa ily Owned Small Business of the year bythe U.S. Small Business Administration. OwnersJonEd,TrippandKelleyPo bytheUniversityofTennessee at Martin Regional Entrepreneursh lopment Centerin partnership with the Tennessee Small Business

Representatives from the U.s. small Business Administration visited the company Aug. 27 to formally present the award, AccordrngtoSBAstatistics,therearemorethan566,000small businessop atingin Tennessee. The administratron received hundreds of nominations for the s te award. Final Flight outfitters lnc. specializes in retailing high-end hunting products and strives to treat every customer like family to offer them a small hometown shopping experience.

The Powers brothers started their business in a storage trailer in '1999 and now boast a showroom of over 25,000 square feet.

The company mainta s a physical presence on the outskirts of Union City but also provides online shop ng options and a mail-order catalog company. The brothers, all ur Martin alums, are committed giving backto thejr local community and have donated more than $40,000 since the b ness's inception.

http : //neshobademocrat. com/

9/9/2075 6:00:00 AM . SEPT. 9, 2015 Just among friends THE JACKSON SUN WEDNESDAY,

Showyoursupport Philadelphia is so proud of one of its own young women who recently entered the business world with her own makeup business, lvladison Hardy Dennis, daughter of Mike and Sarah Hardy, who now lives in Nashville, for MissTennessee Tennessee, has been an active participant in pageants of many types in several states. Since Madison has so much experience with pageants at many levels, she learned how to apply makeup and frequently traveled to Fans can support Miss state pageants where she worked with a team and applied makeup and styled hair for pageant contestants. She was Miss University of Tennessee at Martin, Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival and was a contestant in the Tennessee Hannah Robi- l'4iss Tennessee Pageant All of this experience led to an interest in a careeT as a makeup artist, She is a son during the last two graduate of where she majored in music Madison is the lead singer with a wedding band, for the Miss The Respectibles, which keeps her busy on many weekends during the wedding season days of voting America People's Choice After much soul searchinq and discussion with her husband and family, she decided to market her own brand portion of the competition. of makeup under the name MHD She launched her business a couple of months ago and her website has On and Thit- recently gone live online with the help and hard work of her husband, Daniel Dennis and others Madison is Facebook now the owner as well as the lead hair and makeup artist at MHD Beauty, tel post "Tennes- On the afternoon of August 30, Madison held an open house in the home of her parents in Philadelphia where her MHD makeup was displayed for everyone to see and ask questions about the products. It was a pleasant see" and afternoon of visiting and looking at the loveiy makeup selections. We wish l"ladison the very best of luck in her tag:#Mis- new enterprisel sAmer- icaVote Ex- ample: Robison MissTen- nessee #MissAmericaVote, or Tennessee Rocks! #Mis- sAmericaVote to cast Your vote for Miss Tenne6see. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . SEPTEMBER 9, 2Of5

Final Flight Outfitters, Inc. named Small Business of the Year lnc., cte see 20 Business of the Year Final based ly present the award' bv th siness Admi om the co Fi"ilj ilobert Smit or; irector, r; Jon Ed' Kelley and Tripp s, Final Flig Pe rector, ministration'

Pharm acy Technician Certificate Program Soon Available through UT Martin Community members inter- field and to take the certifica- IV flow rates, drug compound- ested in careers as pharmacy tion exam. Pharmacy techni- ing, dose conversions, dispens- technicians are encouraged to cians work in hospitals, home ing of prescriptions, inventory enroll in a 50-hour pharma- infusion pharmacies, com- control, and billing and reim- cy technician training course. munity pharmacies and other bursement. urse The class will be offered 6-9:30 For more information or to p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, and register, contact the UT Mar- Sept. 22-Nov. 10, at the Uni- and versity of Tennessee at Martin. and tin Office of Extended Campus This program prepares stu- will and Online Studies at 731-881- dents to enter the oharmacv also learn dosase calculations. 7082. Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, September 9, 201S

fjew TBncHnR F Sporucrlt Laura Fritscher, frgm Dover, Tenn., now lives in Martin. She teaches introduction to human studies, nutition across the lifespan, foundations of fashion and design, and psychology at Humboldt Jr. & Sr. High School. Fritscher is a 2010 graduate of Stewart County High School. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin in20l4. Her goals as a teacher in Humboldt are to establish a classroom environment that is joyful, .energetic, positive and safe; build rapport with the students; and build up the FCCLA program in order to provide leadership opportunities to all students. Her first inspiration to teacher is Mrs, Nancy Myers, her former family and consumer science teacher from Stewart County High School.

her desire to be d in many different areas of unity, with not lp herself too thin as one of her

. "Vy *u r, be being thc b€st tcaehcr I oan poaelbly be for ow s,

UT Martin fall preview d^y set Students interested in a tour of the UT Martin October 24 activities will attending the University campus at 10:30 a.m. and take place in the Kathleen of Tennessee at Martin are have the opportunity to and Tom Elam Center. encouraged to register for speak with current students Advance registration is one of two fall preview and faculty members required and there is no dates on September 26 o1 from all five academic fee to attend. Students October 24. High school colleges at the academic may register up until the and transfer students and and adminisfrative fair morning of the event. To their parents or guardians beginning at noon. register, visit www.ufn.edu can tour the campus and Representatives will also be and seleot "Fall Preview receive information on a available to discuss fi nancial Day Registration" under the variety oftopics. aid options, housing, meal "Discover" menu. Students Both sessions will begin plans, special programs and may also call the UT Martin with registration at 9 a,m. campus life activities. Offlce of Admissions at followed by an offrcial All events on September 731-881-7020 or email university welcome at 9:30. 26willbe held in the Boling [email protected] for Attendees will be given University Center, and all additional details. The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, September 9,2015

Local student wins scholarship to attend UTIVI A Lauderdale County stu- DeMoss, will be a sopho- 38238, or by calling 73I- dent has been awarded a more. She received the 881-7040. scholarship for the 2015-16 Elam Transfer Scholarship. academic year to attend the Additional information on University of Tennessee at scholarships and other types Martin, according to of financial assistance is Brandy Cartmell. Interim available by contacting the Executive Director, Student UT Martin Office of Engagement. Student Financial Symoane DeMoss of Assistance, 205 Ripley, daughter of Ida Administration Building. Williams and James UT Martin, Martin, Tenn..

INDEPENDENT APPEAL

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Submitted Photo Roots of Rhythm The UT Martin Percussion Ensemble will be presenting their program, the Roots of Rhythm, in Selmer on Sep: tember 21st. Their first performance will be that after- noon at Selmer Elementary School for the SES students and teachers. The percussion ensemble will perform again that night at Music at the Mural, a community music event hosted at the Rockabilly Park in down- town Selmer. Music at the Mural will start at 7:00 and is free to the public! The Roots of Rhythm program is a fun, interactive, and educational concert that explains musical sounds and patterns, where these rhythms come from, and how they have been adapted all over the world. Bring the whole family to this wonderful cultural experience! lhe News Leader, September 9,2015

Local student begins freshman Michaela Parlsh (center), of Decaturville, settled int at Martin durt Aug.21 partiolpate in a welco graduatod from Scotts Hill lligh School and intende t entg Shanna Lyons and Chris Parish.

State leaders visit UTlvl Parsons Center Senator Todd Gardenhire and Representative John Forgety visited the UT Martin Pareone Center last week to eee the impact the center has on the region and the state. Pictured from left to right are: Senator Todd Gan denhire,l\fir.Jimdyers,l\rlr fr (student ambassadorftom B from Parsons), Cary Haggard Bivene (student amba$ C Representative John Forgety, and [.lI Martin Chancellor Dn Robert Smith. The_ Neyq !9449d9pte4rter 9, 201 5

Continuing a family tradition tl"IM hosts a Legacy Luncheon at the beginning of each fall semeeter to welcome freshmen students who

Horse lessons available through ur Nlartin H be at least parlicipants7 #::'"T,i, th Extended o bring long Campus and Online Studies s with a heel. at (731) gg1_7092.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of horse safe- At the college level

The Educational and University of Tennessee at Memorial Foundation of Martin. the Tennessee Society of Regan received the hour, including at least 30 Certified Public Account- TSCPA West Tennessee minutes of ride-time with ants recently awarded Chapter Scholarship Award, care and saddling instruc- scholarships to five West which is given to the top tion before and after. Tennessee residents for the accounting student in the Each lesson is $40. No 2Ol5-16 academic year. West Tennessee chapter prior riding experience is The recipients include area as determined by the Amber Pippin, a stu- TSCPA Scholarship Awards dent at Freed-Hardeman Committee. University in Henderson; TSCPA awarded a total Daniel Regan, a student of $276,000 in scholarships at Union University in to 128 students attending Jackson; and Tara Adcock, colleges or universities Kelsey Gregory and Jamie throughout Tennessee this Muller, all students at the yeff. UTM nursing p ram ranks high Nursejournal.org has integrity of our program, obtain during our unique degree or diploma in nurs- included the University of but also the value of pub- requirement of three years ing. This program option Tennessee at Martin nurs- lic education," said Dr. of clinical rotations." is open to anyone with a ing program as one of Mary Radford, associate The UT Martin bach- registered nurse's license America's Best Nursing professor and chair of the elor of science in nursing who meets university and Schools for the Eastern UT Martin Department of degree program is accred- departmental entrance Region for 2015. Nursing. ited by the Accreditation requirements. The UT Martin program "UT Martin nursing stu- Commission for Education For more information on is ranked No. 31, making it dents are some of the most in Nursing. the UT Martin nursing pro- the second-highest ranked well-rounded, competent The department also gram, contact the depart- program in Tennessee, and adaptable graduates offers a basic baccalaureate ment by phone at (731) just ahead of Clarksville- because of the variety of degree to registered nurs- 881-7131 or by email at based Austin Peay State clinical experiences they es who hold an associate [email protected]. University at No. 32 and the University of Memphis at No. 35. Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro took the top Tennessee slot. Nursejournal.org is a social cemmunity website exclusively for nurses and health-care professionals and aims to provide edu- cational resources for those interested in the career field. This is the first year the website has released a rankings list. According to the website, 1,189 nursing programs were evaluated for the top- 100 list. Each institution was scored in five catego- ries: quality, affordability, convenierice, satisfaction and value. Items such as NCLEX pass rates, program accred- itations, graduation and retention rates, financial aid and total costs and over- all professor ratings were taken into account. "It is always an honor for our program to be rec- ognized, and this recogni- tion highlights not only the ALL THE FAMILY The University of Tennessee at - cy Luncheon, which is held semester to welcome fresh- dren or grandchildren of UT Martin alumni. Among those in attendance were Stella Preuett ald her grandmother, Geneva Vaughn, a retired UT Martin staff member. Miss Preuett is a graduate of Obion County Central High School and plans'to study in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Her mother, Kelly Preuett, also graduated from UT Martin in 2003. These "legacies" and their families gathered in the Paul Meek Libriry for refreshments and remaiks by Dr. Robert Smith, interim UT Martin chancellor, and Charley Deal, assistant vice chancellor of alumni relations. http : //www.thunderboltradio. com/r

UTM fall enrollment down from last year

oliled o,r :lepi.nrhe ! 20T:r by Steve James iir Local News mru{-JflIVERSITYof w MARTII{

preliminary fall semester enrollment at UT-Martin is down just slightly from last fall's enrollment numbers

Fall enrollment stands at 6,g27 students, and includes students at the main campus, the university's four centers in Jackson, Parsons, Ripley and Selmer, and students enrolled in UT Online

public Final enrollment is calculated after the 14th day of classes and is among several factors that determine funding for Tennessee colleges and universities

freshman Total enrollment is down from the lall20i4 final count of 7 ,042 students, which includes a decline of 152 students in the 2015 class

Amongpositivenumbersareincreasesingraduate (up27),dual enrollment(upl36undergraduates) andonline(up179 undergraduate and graduate) students.

The release of preliminary fall enrollment numbers comes as the 2016 U S News & World Report rankings were released UT Martin private continued as a toptier, southern master's level university and is tied for 50th place among both public and universities Among top-tier southern public universities only, UT Martin is tied for 19th place

"Best Also, USA Today 2016 College Rankings released this week show UT Martin fourth in Tennessee in the category Colleges for for "Best the Money - All Students"; third in the state for "Best Colleges for the Money - Students With No Aid"; and fifth in Tennessee Colleges for The Money - Students Receiving Aid " FAMILY TRADITION - The University of Tennessee at Martin hosts a Legacy Luncheon at the beginning of each fall semester to welcome freshmen students who are the children or grandchildren of UT Martin alumni. Among those in attendance were Karl Ullrich II, who was FRESHMAN FRENZY - Claudia Cheatham (left) joined by his r4other, Genie Ullrich (left), and his grand- of Hornbeak settled into her housing assignment at the mother, Sara Seiber (UT Martin 1969 and 1972). Ullrich is n during recent Move-in a graduate of Union City High School and plans to major campus to visit with fel- in engineering. These "legacies" and their families gath- of Clarksburg. They and ered in the Paul Meek Library recently for refreshments class arrived early to par- and remarks by Dr. Robert Smith, interim UT Martin ticipate in First Year-Initiative, a welcome and orientation chancellor, and Charley Deal, assistant vice chancellor of weekend before classes began Attg.24. Ms. Cheatham, a alumni relations. graduate of Obion County Central High School, intends to maJor m nursrng.

tr h e & aw dep$ erpp-is le.-

Benton County student receives scholarship to attend UT Martin

A, Britney Wanamaker, of Carnden, has been awarded a scholarship f{}r the,2}I5-2016 academic yearto attend the University of Tennessee at ft4artin, acccrrding to Brandy Cartmell, Interim Executive Director, StridentEngagernent.She wili be a junior and receive theElamTransfer Scholarship. q,W Nlrfr.utry @ount! fr-efug fhursday, Septembcr 10, 2Ol5

UT Martin Nursing Program

ranked among the Top-100 in the Eastern US

University : 61, Ten n€ss&' atr ",ilhrtln' hursh g studeilts Rhiannon Forrester and Taylor Swaim, both iuniors from Martin, are pittured working in the university's hands-on nursing laboratory. Nurseiournal.org has included the university's nursing program as one of America's Best Nursing Schools for the Eastern Region for 2015. UT Martin's student nurses are required to complete three years of clinical training before gradua- tion, which sets them apart when entering the nursing profession.

Nurseiournal.org has and aims to provide edu- "It is always an honor program is accredited by the included the Universitv of cational resources for those for our program to be rec- Accreditation Commission Tennessee at Martin nuising interested in the career field. ognized, and rhis recogni- for Educat ion in Nursing. program as one of America's This is the first year the tion highlights not only the The department also offers a Best Nursing Schools for the website has released a rank- integrity of our program, basic baccalaureate degree to Eastern Region for 2015. ings list. but also the value of public registered nurses who hold The UT Martin program is According to the website, education," said Dr. Mary an associate degree or diplo- ranked number 31, making l,lB9 nursing programs were Radford, associate profes- ma in nursing. This program it the second-highest ranked evaluated for the top-100 sor and chair, UT Martin option is open to anyone program in Tennessee, just list. Each institution was Department of Nursing. "UT with a registered nuLse's ahead of Austin Peay State scored in five categories: Martin nursing students are license who meets universitv University at number 32 and quality, affordability, con- some of the most well-round- and departmental entrance the University of Memphis venience, satisfaction and ed, competent and adapt- requirements. at number 35. Middle value. Items such as NCLEX able graduates because of For more information on ty pass rates, program accredi. thq variety of cliniqal e;pe1i- the UT.Marlin. pro- ,Tennsssee..State.lJ {rursi4g'depart- took the top Tennes t. tations, iraduation and ences they obtain during our gram, contact the Nurse journal.org is a retention rates, financial aid unique requirement of three ment at 731-BBl-7131 or by social community website and total costs, and overall years of clinical rotations," email at [email protected]. exclusively for nurses and professor ratings were taken The UT Martin Bachelor health-care professionals lnto account- of Science in Nursing degree Tbe frlcfrutry [,ount! frttrs Thursday, Scptember 10, 2015

Traditional African per- authentic world percussion no admission charge. cussion music and instru- instruments in the style of For more information on ments spread around the countries around the globe. the Roots of Rhythm show, world through the migra- The Roots of Rhythm tour visit www.utm.edu/depart- tions of the slave trade. The will perform at the Selmer ments/percussion/rootsof- University of Tennessee at Elementary School on r\thm.php or contact Dr. Martin percussion ensem- September 21, A public per- fulie Hill, professor and ble illustrates this jour- formance will take place at 7 chair, Department of Music, ney through d unique per- p.m. that night in Rockabilly at 731-881-7418 or by email formance called "Roots of Park in lelmer. The commu- at [email protected]. Rhythm," which showcases nity is invited and there is

Percussion students from the University of Tennessee at Martin are Pictured dur- ing a Roots of Rhythm percusslon performance at the Tennessee Soyb3an Festival. Students use authentic world percussion instruments to illustrate the migration of African rhythm styles throughout history THT PARIS P05I-INTELLIGENCER THURsDAY,sEPTEMBER 10, 2015

STATE GAZETTE fi rnUnSOny SEPTEMBER 10,201s AII

on Miss Arnerica The Cityof Pariswill host a MissAmerica watch partyin honor of Miss Tennessee Hannah Robison at 7:3o p.m. Sun- dayatthe HenryCounty State Gzette photo/Ken Jones Fairgrounds. DHS student Trevone Waren, V.P. of student body, Viewingwillbe on a honor student, athlete, actor, dancer .., and mole. large screen for everyone to see. All are encouraged to come and cheer Henry County native Robison on as she competes forthe llH$ student get$ a crown. Chairs willbe pro- vided, but the public is taste of collegc life allowed to bring their own lawn chairs if they KEN JONES prefer. Donations may be kjones@ stategazette.conr made to Miss Tennessee's CampaignAgainst Pain Trevone Warren, DHS senior and son of Tamela program Youth Arthritis Awareness Warren, attended a called Scholars - Academy past summer. was one of just a campaign. this Warren couple of DHS juniors or seniors (to be) chosen to live on the UT Martin campus for one week, giving them- a taste of the college experience. Group leaders moni- tored each student's progress while they attended four different course classes all week long. Warren said about his experience, "This program gave us a chance to really experience college and all the responsibilities that go with it. I plan on attending UT Knoxville and majoring in business, hopefully to be a successful accountant one day" Warren is the DHS student body vice president, a member of the National Honor Society Students against Destructive Decisions, Youth in Action, and captain of the DHS step team since his sophomore year. He participates in track, cross-country choir, cheer, drama, Spanish club and DECA. Miss Tennessee Hannah Robison Receives Community Service And STEM Awards At Miss America Thur-sday, Seplember 10,2015 b),Wendy King

http : //www. chattanoog an.cont/ 1

THE JACKSON SUN . THURSDAY, SEPT. 10,2015 competes e finals day.

UT Martin fall are increases in graduate Miss Tennessee Hannah Robison hasn't gambled during her stay in Atlantic City, but the (up 27), dual enrollment aspiring professor of Organic jackpot Wednesday enrof fmentat6,827 Chemistry hit the scholarship on evening (up 136 undergraduates) at the [4iss America Pageant receiving awards totaling 99,000 Preliminary fall se- and online (up 179 under- The former lvliss Scenic City who became Miss Tennessee in June was named as the first mester enrollment stands graduate and graduate) runner-up for the prestigious Jean Bartel (Miss America 1943) Quality of Life Award for at 6,827 students at the students. Community Service winning a $4,000 scholarship and was one of five contestants chosen as University of Tennessee The release of prelimi- recipients of the l4iss America STEI'4 Scholarship Awards giving her an additional 95,000 for at Martin. The fall2015 to- nary fall enrollment num- her studies at the University of Tennessee at Maftin and graduate school tal includes students at bers comes as the 2016 the main campus, the uni- U.S. News &WorldReport versity's four centers in rankings were released. She is guaranteed to depart the 14iss America competition which concludes on Sunday Jackson, Parsons, Ripley UT Martin continued as a evening with a minimum of $12,000 as she and the 5lother national finalists receive at and Selmer, and students top-tier, southern mas- least $3,000 The pageant will be televised on ABC (News Channel 9) starting at 9pm ET enrolled in UT Online. ter's level university and and this year's telecast is expected to be a ratings smash with the return of I\4iss America Final enrollment is cal- is tied for 50th place 1984 who is not only the Head Judge but is making a triumphant culated after the 14th day among both public and of classes and is among private universities. comeback to foi- the first time since being forced to resign her title 31 yearS several factors that deter- Among top-tier south€rn ago in the aftermath publication penthouse of the of nude photos in magazine mine funding for Tennes- public universities only, is tied for 19th Miss Robison has championed her platform see public colleges and UT Martin of Arthritis Awareness since several members of place. her family have been diagnosed with the degenerative joint disease by raising universities. over $20,000 USA Today 2016 for the Arthritis Foundation through various Total enrollment is Also, events at ur-N4artin and in Henry county. She College Rankings re- is the second scenic city contestant to receive the national of Life Award down from the fall20L4 fi- euality since 2013 leased this week show UT following Miss Tennessee 2072 and former lvliss chattanooga chandler Lawson who nal count of 7,042 stu- was the Martin fourth in Tennes- second runner-up for her platform ofcombating childhood hunger. Miss New lersey Lindsey dents, which includes a see in the category "Best Gianni was the winner of the Quality of Life Award for her platform of the Dangers decline of 152 students in of for the Money Distracted Driving. the 2015 freshman class. Colleges - Among positive numbers All Students", third,in the Miss Robison became the first 14iss Tennessee to win the srEM scholarship in its second state for "Best Colleges year of existence The scholarships are awarded to the contestants pursuing career in the for the Money- Students STEN4 (Science, Technology, Engineering and 14ath) fields. With No Aid" and fifth in Tennessee for "Best Col- The third and final round of N4iss America preliminaries will be held tomorrow night and the leges for The Money top 15 wlll compete g50,000 on Sunday night for a scholarship and the opportunity to Students Receiving Aid."- succeed outgoing Miss America york. of New Tennessee has prcduced two Dr. Bob Smith, UT Mar- Miss Americas - the late Barbara walker (1948) and most recently sheppard in is t9a7 tin interim chancellor, pleased with the new rankings and sees oppor- tunities for improving fu- ture enrollment numbers. "I think we've got a great story to tell, and we need to do a better job of telling that story," he said. "That story begins with what an extraordinary exp erience a student can have on our campus. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. 2015 UTM enrollment uP PreliminarY fall semester graduate) students. enrollment stands at 6,827 Also, USA TodaY 2O16 students at the UniversitY College Rankings released of Tennessee at Martin. The this week show UT Martin fall 2015 total includes stu- fourth in Tennessee in the dents at the mawin campus, category "Best Colleges for the university's four centers the Money - All Students"; in Jackson, Parsons, RiPleY third in the state for "Best and Selmer, and students Colleges for the MoneY - enrolled in UT Online. Fi- students with NoAid"; and nal enrollment is calculated fifth in Tennessee for "Best after the 14th day of classes Colleges for The MoneY and is among several fac- - Students Receiving Aid." tors that determine funding Dr. Bob Smith, UT Mar- for Tennessee Public col- tin interim chancellor, is leges and universities. pleased with the new rank- Total enrollment is down ings and sees opportunities from the fall 2014 final for improving future en- count of 7,042 students, rollment numbers. "I think which includes a decline we've got a great story to of I52 students in the 2015 tell,. and we need to do a freshman class. Among better job of telling that positive numbers are in- stor]," Smith said. "That creases in graduate (uP27), story begins with what an dual enrollment (uP 136 extraordinary exPerience undergraduates) and online a student can have on our (up 179 undergraduate and campus."

those lives that were lost during REMEMBERING 9/11 (From left to right) Toby ated as a tribute to - SePt. 11, ill be Chambers, Herb Penner, Doug Adams, John LaBar- the attacks of 200f a.m. to 9 Park bera and Martin Fire Chief Jamie Summers pose in displayed from 9 P.m. front of the 'NEVER FORGET' mobile exhibit cre- area for the duration of the SoY TF{E WE.AK{- EY -r-lfi Il; rtll'Y P.i1 1,, tlS li :i!. I

E :. ..

:::

:l:.. '- . -,.' :]:

j :i::ip{$lr !(ingst.in f rii..lli 1.,' bs,"& F - ,:,':'-i: i'r l ':itr.irii'i, f*asev Rose ai' i""ia;""it,. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER

ROLLING - George Crawford represents RollingThunderTN 6 as he cruises down Lindell Street during the festival.

antique tractor collector and BIG GREEN TRACTOR - Bobby Oliver, community supporter, rolls down the street on his John Deere tractor. ss THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10,2015 AwardsGelemony olthe Mayor's luncheon

KING AND QUEEN BEAN - Paul rinkle crowns the Martin pilot Club's King and Queen Bean, Fire Chief Jamie Summers and Christy Williams.

GRAND MARSHAL - Paul Tinkle jokes with Dorothy Alexander of Weakley County Motors, this year's grand marshal of the Soybean Festival. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

- Jason Briggance accepts the Bean Bean award on behalf of DuPont Pioneer. This award recognizes one indiyidual or organization for their outstand- ine contributions to the Tennessee Sovbean Festival.

HALL OF FAME - Mayor Brundige inducts Holly Holt into the Soybean Hall of Fame. Holt served as the pageant director for the festival for six years. TFIF WEAKLEY COUNTYPRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

SERVICE RECOGNITION- Mayor Brundige presents the Soybean Festival Service Award to Elizabeth Pritchett for her help in designing the website for the festival and for her work the festival's social media campaign.

Photography crime TIiE PARIS PO5T-INTETTIGENCER scenes, and studied tine art course #.fit?3J"'3;"%"ff;:P offered FRIDAY, 5EPTEMBER 1I, 2015 , photographers. If youVe always wanted Samples of Hughes'work to know more about digital maybe seen online atwww. photography, the time has nwtpc.org. come to snap to it. Registration fee for the Starting next weell abasic class is $rz5 per person. digital photography course In addition, students will willbe offeredfrom 6-9 p.m. nbed a camera, operations on Tiresdays at the Lee Acad- manual andtripod. emy for the Arts in Paris" Print and email handouts the course, whichwill run will be available during the through Oct. 6, willprepare class, and email and class students to improve their evaluations of student im- photography skills on every- ages also will be used. thing from family snapshots For more information or to professional techniques. to legister, contact the UT The course will focus on Martin Office of Extended camera features and func- Campus' and Online Studies tions, exposure, composi- at 791-881-708z or visit the tion, depth of field, focus, course website at wwwutm. lighting exercises, and ac- edu/departments/ecos/non- tion and close-up shots. degree.php. The class will be taught by Roger Hughes, a retired special agent in charge of the Tennessee Bureau of InvestiEation. West Tennesse&n competes for Miss America

Henry Countian Hannah As Miss Tennessee, Robison was awarded the Kirkland's Inc. spon- opportunity of a lifetime sors Miss Robison as when she was crowned she serves as Gov. Bill Miss Tennessee on June 20 Haslam's official spokes- at the Carl Perkins Civic man for character educa- Center in Jackson. tion and travels over 80,000 She has been in Atlantic miles speaking to 50,000 City, N.J., this week com- schoolchildren about the peting for the title of Miss Character Education Trait: America. She performed a Responsibility. Throughout classical piece on the piano her year of travels, she Wednesday night as part of also serves as Tennessee's the preliminary talent con- Goodwill Ambassador test and was in swimsuit for the five Children's and evening wear competi- Miracle Network (CMN) tions earlier in the week. hospitals across the state. So far, according to the Miss Tennessee (MAO) Scholarship Pageant Facebook page, she has Friends' of Monroe Carell at won $31,000 in scholarship Jr. Children's Hospital Board money $18,000 for Miss Vanderbilt Intern and - Tennessee's Tennessee, $1,000 for Miss as Volunteer COMPETING FOR THE Tennessee Community Honorary Board Chair. CROWN - MissTennessee Service, $5,000 for Miss Robison is a senior Hannah Robison, in photos Miss America STEM at UT Marlin, where she pursuing from the Miss Tennessee Schol arsh ip. $4.000 l-or fi rst is a bachelor of (MAO) Scholarship Pageant runner-up in Miss America science degree in chemis- try with a minor in psy- Facebook page, is seen dur- Quality of Life Award and ing Miss America introduc- $3,000 for being a state chology. At UTM, she has tions (top. left) and prelimi- representative at Miss been on the dean's list, nary competitions in Atlantic America. The latter amount a recipient of the HOPE City, N.J. Photos from The could change depending on Scholarship for four years, Press of Atlantic City show how well she does during has worked on organic Miss Robison during the the Miss America compe- chemistry research projeots preliminary swimsuit com- tition, which will air on under a UT Marlin profes- petition and the footwear she ABC channels Sunday at sor and is a member of the will wear lor all to see during 8 p.m. These scholarships American Chemical Society Saturday night's Show Us will allow Miss Robison, and the National Society Your Shoes Parade. a chemistry student at the of Leadership and Success. University of Tennessee at She has enjoyed, work- Martin, to graduate debt ing for UTM as a General l'ree with money remaining Chemistry Recitation leader to pursue graduate school. and presented her Organic Chemistry Research proj- ect at the 20 14 American Chemical Society Southeastern Regional meeting. For her outstand- ing leadership and success On UTM's campusJUlss She has been employed as of being in the hospital. at UTM, Miss Robison was Robison recently served UTM's representative for Miss Robison has also held honored with the UTM as Philanthropy Chair for the West Tennessee STEM many of her own fundrais- Chancellor's Ambassador Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority Hub, served on the com- ers for CMN, including the Award for academics and whose national philanthropy mittee to bring STEM Buchanan Resort Fourth service. is the Arthritis Foundation. to the UTM campus and of July Golf Cart Parade, For the past several Her responsibilities includ- filmed a promotional video Cupcakes & Crowns with years, Miss Robison has ed coordinating service for bringing a new Science Miss Tennessee and a local been dedicated to promot- projects for 100 members. and Engineering building business donation drive for ing and fundraising for the She organized and chaired to UTM's campus. CMN in Henry County. Afthritis Foundation. She AOII's first-ever "Attack Over the past year, Miss In addition to her fund- has raised over 920,000 for Arthritis Week" that raised Robison has traveled to raising efforts for Children's anhritis and continues her $5,500 for the Arthritis 'each of the CMN hos- Iv{iracle Network, Miss fundraising efforts. This Foundation. In addition to pitals acfoss the state of Robison has. volunteered organization is incredibly '. her' on-campirs fundrais- Tennessee. science experi- for Dairy Queen's CMN 'li,ers, meaningful to Miss Robison Miss Robison has con- ment in hand, promoting Miracle Treat Day, IHOP's personally because she has ducted various fundrais- her "STEM Day at CMN." CMN National Pancake had five close family mem- ers on her own that have During the children's hospi- Day, Queen/Superhero for a bers diagnosed with this allowed her to raise over tal visits, patients join Miss Day Events and Musicians debilitating disease. She $20,000 for the Arthritis ftobison in the playroom to On Call for the past few has worked as a volunteer Foundation. Some of these conduct their own science years. She also volun- intern for the Tennessee fundraising events include: experiments. If patients teered by parlicipating in Chapter of the Arthritis "Axe Arthritis" Cut-A- are too ill to leave their the opening of Speedway Foundation, allowing her to Thon, Henry County Fish room, she takes the science Gas Stations with pro- be on the production side of Fry with Mayor Greer, experiment to their bedside cebds going to CMN, as several fundraising events. Arthritis Auto Challenge so they can participate. She well as volunteering for She was also a session for a Cure, Benefit Concert, allows the children to have the Nashville's Channel leader at Camp AcheAway Strike Out Arthritis Softball fun, learn about STEM 5 Vanderbilt Children's in Nashville, a Juvenile Tournament and serving as and take their minds off Hospital CMN telethon. Afihritis Camp that allows team captain of National children who are suffering Arthritis Foundation fund- with the same disease to raisers like the Jingle Bell come"together and become 5k and the Walk to Cure "Champions of Yes"l Arthritis. Miss Robison is As a chemistry major partnering with the and an advocate for STEM, Arthritis Foundation's Miss Robison helped Washington, D.C., office launch STEM programs in to lobby Tennessee's U.S. several Tennessee coun- Congressional leaders as ties this year. She loves an official Ambassador for science, technology, engi- the Arthritis Foundarion. neering and mathematics, She is urging our leaders which is why she has cho- to join the Arthritis Caucus sen to be a promoter of and to cosponsor bills that STEM education through- support lowering the cost out her year of service. of prescription drugs and increasing access to pediat- ric rheurnatologists. UT uses honors colleges to get students

http ,; nOm Tam Ou nn, atam bu [email protected] 8 t E p m CDT Septenther I 2, 201 5 :iiwww. tennessean. com

Admissions counselors irom the University of Tennessee have refined their pitches to high school students this year, emphasizing programs honors in an effort to recruit high-achieving students who might be drawn to prestigious private schools

Staff from the UT campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin crisscrossed the state together over the last month to programs, tout the which offer added academic rigor and extra opportunities for research, travel and interaction with professors (Photo: Subnifted) The staff also gave guidance high school counselors a new catalog that lists the costs, student profiles and offerings unique to each campus, including prestigious choral programs in Knoxville, a new library in Chattanooga and a growing veterinary program in Martin

DozensofcounselorsfromMiddleTennesseecametoameetingwithUTcounselorsinFranklinearlierthismonth Acounselorfromwilliamsoncounty said some of her students who had considered high-priced private institutions might be swayed by the lower price tag for an honors college at UT

Attracting high-achieving students could be good for uT's bottom line, since those students are most likely to stay in college and graduate on time State funding for universities in Tennessee is driven by those kinds of student successes

"Wealwayswanttotrytogettheverybeststudentswecan,"UTsystemPresidentJoeDiPietrosaid "ltenhancesthereputationoftheinstitution lthink honors colleges also are wetldone at all our places and provide people a tremendous opportunity "

http ://www.thunderboltradio.com,

9t14t2015

UT-Martin associate professor of music, Dr Roberto Mancusi, will perform a bass-baritone faculty recital next Sunday afternoon at 3:00 in the Blankenship Recital Hall of the UTM Fine Arts Building

The recital will feature music from Franz Joseph Haydn, Gustav Mahler, Giuseppe Verdi and Aaron Copland Attendees will also hear the world premiere of a piece written specifically for Mancusi titled "Ulysses" by British composer F L Dunkin Wedd

The event is free and open to the public Weststar leadership program accepting applications for '16 better place and are will- MARTIN -Applications are now being accepted to ing to accept assertive and parlicipate in the University dynamic leadership roles. of Tennessee 'at Martin Participants learn new WestStar Leadership leadership skills and devel- Program's class'of 2016. op strategies for assisting The program is the larg- communities in solving est and oldest regional problems and maximizing leadership development potential. Participants also program in Tennessee and become part of a growing boasts 739 graduates in its network of other leaders 26-year history. who; through mutual sup- The WestStar program port and assistance, help consists of eight specially shape West Tennessee's designed seminar programs future. addresging contemporary. - For additional informa- majer issues important to tion or to ap ,West Tennessee's develop- the WestStar nreiri.' Each seminar takes Program at (73 place over 1% days, The or visit www.utm.edu/ prog Dec. l0 departments/weststari. The wtth - orie.day afplication deadline is Oct. retrc June 21, 16: Anyone can apply to 2OI gad- pafticipate in the program: uati nominations are accepted The WestStar mission is but not required. , to identify, encourage and equip community-minded people who want to bebome more invelved, want to help West Tennessee become a THE JACKSON SUN ' MONDAY, 5EPT. 14,2015

Miss Tennessee places in the top 7

DANICASMITHWICK you." crowned Miss America and contactus@jacksonsun com During the finals Sunday win an additional $50,000 night, she donned a bright SC Millions tuned into the 95th pink swimsuit that led to a po- er time in Atlantic Miss America Pageant Sun- sition in the top 12. ci on won $9,000 in day night, and Miss Tennessee Joann's of Union City and sc funding-enough 2015 Hannah Robison was the designer Tony Bowls provided to allow her to graduate debt- first name they heard called a red evening gown for the free. She and four other com- into the top 15 semifinals. The next round. petitors received a $5,000 2L-year-old Paris native won Robison moved on to the STEM scholarship, and she America's Choice vote. top L0 to perform her talent placed first runner-uP for the After months of prepara- Liberace's "El Cumbanchero"- tion and years of competing in on the piano. See PAGEANT, Page A4

pageants, Robi- Celebrity judge Vanessa son has spent Williams went on to ask Robi- the last two son a question about govern- weeks in Atlan- ment funding of Planned Par- tic City. enthood after reaching the top "Thank you 7. Robison said she did not to all of my support defunding the organi- friends and zation because the hundreds family who of millions of dollars go to- have supported me through- ward female health care and out this journey," she wrote on reproductive issues. Instagram. "I would not have Robison ultimately saw made it this far without all of Miss

Having competed in more than 50,000 iPageant pageants since age L2, schoolchildren about Robison said wearing respect and opportuni- Continued from Page A1 Miss Tennessee's ties in STEM education , crown has been a long- for the remainder of time dream that came her reign as Miss Ten' : Quality of Life Award true in June. nessee. , for her community ser- Formerly known as Reach Danica at : vice work with the Ar- Miss Scenic City, Robi- (731) 425-9643. Follow thritis Foundation. son will travel across her on TWitter A senior at UT Mar- the state speaking to @danicasmithwick j tin pursuing a degree ' in chemistry, Robison's , philanthropy Platform is Campaign Against : Pain: Arthritis Aware- ness. THE pARtS P0ST_|NTELUGEN(ER MoNDAy, SEPTEMBER 14,2015

t*"t Han nah Robison (right), Paris' own M iss Tennesr""jiillllo congratulate Miss Georgia Betty Cantrell (left) along with Miss Daja Dial (center) after Cantrell was named Miss America2016 in Atlantic City, N.J. Sunday night. Robison MissAmerica [4ONDAY, THE PARIS POsT.INIELLIGENCER SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Henru C ountian ex c els i n nationalpogeant at Atlantic City

She wasieCognized is one of lrrnstrff urdlPsourrs "We're so proud of Han- nah and all that she's ac- three USAgold medalists for the Duke of Edinburgh Inter- Hannah Robison steeredher I complished," said Paris City national Award, introduced to way through several hurdles Manager Kim Foster, one of the Miss America pageant in to reach the final round of the those gathered to watch the 2013. Miss America pageant Sunday broadcast. "We appreciate This accolade was first given night. everything she's done to bring in the United Kingdom in 1956 Robison, who is the reign- a spotlight on Henry County." and today is among the world's ing Miss Tennessee, finished According to information leading youth achievement in the top seven contestants from the University of Ten- awards. during the pageant at Atlantic nessee at Martin, where she Available to qualifying City, N.J. is a senior chemistry major, young people 14-24 years old, The daughter ofRusty and Robison was selected as the the award considers a variety Pam Robison ofBuchanan, she America's Choice contestant. of self-improvement areas, was the first contestant named That was based on social including community service, as atop 15 finisher, drawing media votes cast on her behalf physical recreation, adventur- whoops from the crowd that and will receive a $7ooo ousjourney and a residential had gathered Sunday night at scholarship for advancing to the Henry County Fairgrounds the final level. -lryP!ole49q!,prqr94. - to watch her compete. She is the first Miss Tennes- Since claiming the Miss About 4o peoplewentto Tennessee title in June, Ro- the fairgrounds' commercial bison has received more than building to watchthe telecast see to win the Miss Amertca $3zooo in scholarships from onABC. STEM Scholarship, which the Miss America organiza- During the next two hours, totals $5,ooo and is awarded tion, allowing her to fund her she passed through several dream ofearning a doctorate elimination rounds unscathed, ' in chemistry and teaching at including the swimsuit, eve- to a contestant enrolled in a the universitylevel. declared field of study in sci- ning gown and talent competi- Cantrell bested 5r other tions. ence, technology, engineering competitors in the nationally Her answer to a question on televised pageant, and won cutting Planned Parenthood a preliminary competition funding from judge and former ' or mathematics. earlier in the week, also with Miss America Vanessa Wil- She also will receive a an opera performance. liams included knowing the $4,ooo scholarship as the first "I'm still so overwhelmed, I runner-up for the Jean Bartel dont knowwhat to say other Quality of Life Award, given than thank you," Cantrell told amount of funding provided to to a contestant who excels in reporters moments after being the organization each year. her commitment to enhance crowned Miss America. Miss Georgia Betty Cantrell the quality of life for others She won a $5o,ooo scholar- was crownedthe newMiss through volunteerism and ship along with her title. America, riding an opera per- community service. Cantrellwas due to makethe "Tu Piccolo Id- formance of Tir It is the highest finish a Miss traditional pageant-winner's from "Madame ButterflY" dio" Tennessee has received for this frolic in the Atlantic City surf in Atlantic City's to the title award, and Robison is the first this morning. Hall on Sunday Boardwalk Miss Tennessee to qualify as Robison will return to Ten- night. a finalist for both preliminary nessee and complete her reign In addition to the strong scholarships. as Miss Tennessee 2o15. Robison earned several finish, Her duties will include serv- thousand dollars in scholar- ing as Gov. Bill Haslam's am- ships, and was a big hit on bassador for character educa- social media. tion and supporting the state's Childrent Miracle Network hospitals. IHE PARIS POSI-INTETLIGENCER MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

ln the ld,,ft photo (from left) Gwen Geiger, Cathy Herrera,Kim and Brian Foster and Martha Taylor react in glee as they learn Hannah,Robison of Paris is atop 15 finalist at Sunday's Miss

BUY PH()TOS AT WT4II/V.PARISPI.NET

America pageant at Attantic City, N.J., as they view the pag- eant during a watch Party at the Henry County Fairgrounds. In the right photo, an image of Robison performing in the

GLENNTANNERIP I talent portion of the pageant on the ABC telecast is seen on the lO-by-lO-foot screen set up at the fairgrounds'commef- cial building. Robison went on to finish in the top seven. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15,2015

Weakley County Mayor 4-H CENTER TOUR UT Martin's WestStar Lead- Century 21 Overlon Real Estate; - Jake Bynum; Nick Dunagan, UT Martin chancellor emeri- ership Program sponsored an afternoon tour of Lone Oaks tus; Charley Deal, executive director, WestStar Leadership Farm, the new 4-H Center in Hardeman County, during the Program; Jason Sullivan, assistant director of athletic devel- program's summer mini-session. The day began with a wel- opment, UT Martin; Lisha Tuck, associate director of de- come by Hardeman County Mayor Jimmy Sain' a WestStar velopment, UT Martin; Landy Fuqua, director, UT Martin graduate, and a tour of downtown Bolivar. Pictured from and Economic Development Cen- left are: Marvin Flatt, director of vocational education, Regional Entrepreneur ter; Suezane Speight, administrative support assistant, UT Weakley County Schools; Jordan Jones, administrative Marlin Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natu- specialist, WestStar Leadership Program; Jerry Brigance, ral Resources; and Virginia Grimes, coordinator, WestStar retired, TLM Associates, Inc.; John Salmon, affiliate broker, Leadership Program.

WestStar accepting applications for 2016 Applications are now be- dressing contemporary major and maximizing potential. ing accepted to participate in issues important to West Ten- Participants also become part the University of Tennessee nessee's development. Each of a growing network of other at Martin WestStar [.eader- seminar takes place over one- Ieaders who, through mutual ship Program's class of 2016. and-a-half days. The program support and assistance, help The program is the largest begins Dec. 10 with an open- shape West Tennessee's fu- andoldestregionalleadenhip ing one-day retreat and ends ture. development program in Ten- June 21, 2016, with an eve- For additional information nessee and boasts 739 gradu- ning graduation ceremony. or to apply, contact the West- ates in its 26-year history. Participants leam new Star Leadership Program at The WestStar progftlm leadership skills and develop 131-881-1298 or visit www. consists of eight specially de- sfrategies for assisting com- utm.edu/departments/west- -aL -mu-n{iss-iu solviug prollems star/. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

UT-Martin professor panticipates in Special Olympies

Dr. Clinton Smith, as- sistant professor of special education at the Univer- sity of Tennessee at Martin, , went "Over the Edge" for I Special Olympics on Aug. 29 by rappelling 30 stories idown the I-Bank Tower i in downtown Memphis. i Smith seryes as area direc- tor for Special Olympics of ,, Upper West Tennessee and raised more than $1,200 for ' the organization as part of this event. Smith has been an active participant and supporter of the Special Olympics pro- gram for 27 years and this is his fourth year to rap- pel the l-Bank Tower. He coached the Team Tennes- see athletics team in 2O06 and 2O14 and served as head basketball coach for the 2010 Team Tennessee 'OVERTHEEDGE'- Dr. Clinton Smith, to rappel down the I-Bank Tower in down- traditional basketball team assistant professor of special education at town Memphis as parl of his fourlh Over at the Special Olympics the University of Tennessee at Martin and the Edge for Special Olympics fundraising USA National Games in area director for Special Olympics of Up- event. Smith raised more than 91,200 for Lincoln, Neb., where they per West Tennessee, is pictured preparing the organization. won the gold medal. "I have seen so many tual disabilities. The expe- poftunity to develop and Special Olympics of Up- students over the years in- rience gives participants demonstrate their skills and per West Tennessee serves crease their self-esteem, continuing opportunities to talents through sports train- Henry, Lake, Obion and improve their social skills develop physical fitness, ing and competition. Spe- Weakley counties. by demonstrate courage, expe- cial Olympics also increas- For more information. making friendships with joy their peers with and with- rience and parricipate in es the public's awareness contact Smith at 73 l-881- a sharing of gifts, out disabilities, and de- skills and of participants' capabilities 7167 or by email at cs- velop their skills in various friendship with their fami- and need. [email protected]. sports," Smith said. "I have lies, other Special Olym- also seen the peers without pics athletes and the com- disabilities become more munity. Full participation accepting toward their is granted to every athlete peers with disabilities." regardless of his or her eco- The mission of Special nomic circumstances. Olympics of Upper West The ultimate goal of Spe- Tennessee is to provide cial Olympics is to help year-round sports training persons with intellectual and athletic competition disabilities participate as in a variety of Olympic- productive and respected type sports for children members of society at large and adults with intellec- by offering them a fair op- THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER I 20ts

ROCKIN'THE SOYBEAN FESTIVAL-Joan Jett played to the 22nd annual Soybean Festival. She is pictured here sing- a crowd of thousands during last Thursday's student night at ing one of her most famous songs, "l Love Rock 'N Roll." Soybean Festival entetrains thousands

By CLAY SMITH er and Joe Nichols. ative ways. We strategi- that the 23rd Annual Ten- The Press "You brought your sing- cally worked this year to nessee Soybean Festival is Another Soybean Fes- ing voices with you to- provide activities for all just twelve short rnonths tival has come and gone, night, didn't you?" asked ages that sought to reach a away!" bringing thousands of Jack Blades, lead vocal- variety of interests. I truly Brad Thompson, direc- speetators aud new el'ents, ist of Night Ranger, as he think +ve.--aceourplished tor of Community Devel- in addition to now classic stood before an enthusias- this." opment for Martin, also festival happenings like tic crowd. "I love it. I hope "Our festival was 'all seemed pleased with this the MTD Car and Bike one day we can come play about the bean,' and we year's festivities. Show. this festival again. You're have grown to learn that "What another great "The Soybean Festival marvelous, Martin!" the soybean is a magnifi- year of celebrating the is just so great and MTD Organizers of the festi- cent gift to humankind," bean," Thompson said. wanted to be a part of it val also seemed delighted said Belote. "The bean "Thanks to the many vol- from the beginning," said at the turnout. does so many things, but unteers, sponsors, com- Janet Elliott, who helped "The festival this year for us its greatest use mittees, participants and coordinate MTD's event. from start to finish was is found in building the attendees all working "We had 72 vehicles this one of the best festivals spirit of our community. togelher to making the year and I think it might we have ever produced, It brings people together! Tennessee Soybean Festi- have been our best show said David Belote, the The thousands of smiling val the success that it is. yet." Executive Chairperson of faces we witnessed these We are always seeking This year's main stage the festival. "This Festival past ten days gave tes- out feedback for sugges- performers also seemed is about so many things, timony to the 'magic of tions, new activities and to be thrilled to be a part but at the end of the day, the bean..'With that said, improvements. Now is the of the festivities. They in- it is about bringing com- we give a big thank you time to get those to us, as cluded Joan Jett and the munity together in some to our Northwest Tennes- planning for next year has Blackhearts, Night Rang- very entertaining and cre- see farmers and remember already begun." TIIE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2OI5

TRIBUTE - The Weakley County community remem- bean Festival last Wednesday. Speakers included bered the heroes of 9/11 during a 'NEVER FORGET' (from left): David Belote, Alicia Pinto, Collin Stricklin, ,qgremg1y onle{! 3nd Community Night of the Soy- and Jamie Summers. THE WEAKLEYCOI]NTYPRESS TUESDAI SEPTEMBER 15,2015

Japanese students offer tea to Soybean Festival-goers

By MADILYN PEAY us about the ceremony and their expe- Special to the Press riences visiting Martin. Megumi Taka- On Saturday September 12th, students hashi, Hanae Takata, Misaki Miyazaw4 from the Takasaki City University of Kaho Monya, and Chiho Koshimichi Economics (TCUE) offered a traditional said they particularly enjoyed watching tea ceremony, or sado, as part ofthe Soy- the bacon eating contest during the Soy- bean Festival events. bean Festival and playing volleyball at The tea ceremony is a Japanese tradi- UTM. They wanted to share Omo te na tion intended to bring people together shi, or Japanese hospitality, with other to enjoy "a brief respite from the busi- people visiting the festival. ness of daily concerns" according to the ProfessorKyoko Hammod, who helped information presented at the ceremony. organize the tent and ceremony, said she Twenty-three TCUE students were visit- wanted to "give some oppoftunity for the students to meet UTM students and

sister university. Two of the visiting stu- porlunity also for [her] students who are dents, Mr. Akinori Sonohara and Ms. learning JapaneSe." Moeka Toramaru, are involved in the tea Jessica Sohns, who watched the cer- ceremony club at their home university, emony, said "it is a nice cultural opportu- so they were trained in the traditional nity to experience an authentic Japanese ceremony and volunteered to offer it to tea ceremony." locals during the Soybean Festival. Caroline ldeus, a professor with the The ceremony itself occurred inside UTM International Programs, explained The Looking Glass on Lindell St., but how many of her students spoke of a the 23 Japanese students visiting from concept called ichi go ichie, which basi- TCUE and the UTM Japanese Culture cally translates to "one chance, one en- Club had a tent near the main stage where counter." This idea helps people remem- they handed out sample of green tea lat- ber to enjoy the opportunity to meet new t6s, Japanese snacks, and origami crafts. people, even if you only see them one Several Japanese students spoke with time in your life. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Robison Community remembers ii: Ii'fJ5,1y'l."Jffi; sirrer. who .;;'il,";;;;r,. Yl"Y^lfinishes top.'*':::""ah seven in pageant fallen heroes of Sept. 11 By MADILYN PEAY speaker, retired NYC battal- Special to the Press ion chiefs Herb Pinnor and On Faith and Commu- John Lebarber spoke about nity Night at the Tennessee their experiences as fire- SoybeanFestival,thecom- fightersthatday. and first responders. The broadcast Sept. 13. She munity came together for "I shouldn't be here," foundation hosts an annual was selected as the,People's the 9/11 Pinnor began, remember- Cho based on emony ing all the other firefighters soci s cast on w6rking that day. "Wh"n "rr,poli are currently building ,fr"i, litZ,OOO,"r,otu..tlilpl?,fi:: workers. you're called for duty, you 20th home. He cloJed rri. ,,FreedomiJrJing to the final level. Theceremonywasmoved justgo." ,remarks saying, Roli"ron received several inside Martin First Baptist Pinnor was on the first is uot free. Nev'er forget.', recognitions before Sun- Church due to impend- crew to go downtown on Alicia pinto, the- flnal day's competition as well. ing rain. and the planned a bus with a police escort. speaker. represented pro_ speaker canceled due to He remembered seeing fessional flight-crews.'Al_ wlrur cardiac complications ear- old women in the Rron thoughshew-asnotworking :l:*,^.":tl:rarsruP, HANNAHRORISON lier fhrf dev Ff nwewer fhe crnsq themselrzcs qc the hrr o-^ --- r r lier that day. However, the cross themselves as the bu- on^-- Seot. I I First Baptist sanctuary held passed by. Pinnor mourned how liie ch

try." munity. The Stephen Siller emony- w.as In place of the scheduled Tunnel to Toweis Founda- needed to be.' leading youth achievement cle Network hospitals. The McKenzie Banner . McKenzie, Tennessee . Tuesday, September 1 5, 2015 . www.mckenziebanner.com Robison Reaches Top T in Miss America Pageant By Shannon McFarlin WENK/ WTPR News Director ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Miss Tennessee Hannah Robi-- son of Buchanan made Henry County and the rest of Tennes- see proud Monday night. Robison finished in the top seven contestants during Sunday night's Miss America Pageant and was selected as America's Choice contestant based on social media votes cast for her. Her late grandfather Buddy Robison is a native of McKen- zie and a long time pharmacist in Gleason. Hannah resides at Buchanan Resort on Kentucky Lake with her parents, Rusty and Pam, who were shown on TV when Hannah was on stage. Her uncle, Tom Wilson, is co-owner of Carroll County Lumber in McKenzie. After her selection as Amer- icals Choice was announced early in the broadcast, Robison swept through all the other levels of the contest at a quick pace: coming in the top 15, then top 10 and finally, the top seven. Before the pageant, Robi- son said, "Well, the day has finally arrived! Tonight, a new Miss America will be crowned! Thank you to all of my friends and family who have contin- uously loved and supported me journey. throughout this ff STnilay-'S -Lob- I would not have made it this Fegeanl, and is awarded to a contestant already raised thousands of ison showed off her musical enrolled in a declared field of dollars while at student at far without all of you. I am talents, with an exuberant pi- so honored to have had this study in science, technology, UT-MartinforArthritisAware- ano solo and faced a difficult engineering or mathematics. ness, which became of plat- experience and to be able to (and somewhat controversial) represent the great state of question Robison also was first run- form as Miss Tennessee and at from Top Judge Va- ner-up for the Quality of Life Miss America. Tennessee." nessa Williams about Planrieal Award, given to a contestant She was also recognized as Robison will be busy this Parenthood. year, representing the state who excels in her commitment one of three USA gold medal- *,,Rqbison is a senior chemis- to enhance the quality of life ists for the Duke of Edinburgh as Miss Tennessee. In a Paris! try the University Magazine majorat of for others through volunteer- International Award, intro- article in the Au- .#snhoa6€e.at Martin. She will tumn 2015 edition, Robison ism and community service. duced to the pageant in 2013. receive d$i'7;000 schoLarship for The first runner-up receives a This accblade was first giveh said she will be taking a year advancing to the final level. off from school to work for $4,000 scholarship. This is the in the United Kingdom in 1956 Altogether, since claiming the highest finish a Miss Tennes- and today is the world's lead- Governor Bill Haslam as Miss Miss Tennessee title in June, see has received for this award. ing youth achievement award, Tennessee and will be the Robison has received more spokesperson for Character Even before competing for available to qualifying young than $37,000 in scholarships Miss Tennessee, Robison had people 14-24 years old. Education and speaking out for from the Miss America the state's Orga- Children's Miracle nization, allowing her to be Network Hospitals during her debt-free as she pursues her public engagements during goal this year. of a doctoral degree in _ chemistry and tqaching at the university level. Even before Sunday's pag- eant, Robison had received other awards: She is the first Miss Tennessee to win the Miss America STEM Schol- arship, which totals 95,000, UTM Roots of Rhythm show to be performed for Milan, Medina students By Stcve Short ence members," said organizers.

rhe sounds or steel drums, ram- :n";::Tffi11il11r; i: :il; boo bamboo drums, marimbas UT Martin campus and within and other percussion instruments the greaterWest and Middle Ten- from around the world will come nessee community. to life for elementary age stu- "The Roots of Rhythm presen- dents in Milan and Medina this tation includes interdisciplinary month. subjects such as history, geog- Students and instructors from raphy, and music that coincide the Univ. of Tennessee at Martin with the National Standards for (ll-IM) World PercussiQn En- Arts Education that can be used semblewillholdperformances. in a variety of subject matters On Monday, Sept. 21 at 8:30 relatingtothelive concertbeing am., the Milan High School performed." band and Director John Scruggs In the show, the evolution of PERCUSSION INSTRIIMENTS such as steel drums are demon- are hosting the UT Martin Roots clave through the slave trade is strated during performances in the Roots of Rhythm show presented of Rhythm show. The show will an engaging multi-sensory per- by students at the Univ. of Tennessee Martin. The show will be pre- be performed at Mediira Elemen- formance/presentation designed sented at Milan Elementary School, Sept. 2i at 8:30 am. and Medina tary School on Sept. 22 at I pm. to allow the exploration of other Elementary School on Sept. 22 atl pm. Performances are free. Performances are free, cultures through music. The UTM Percussion Studio's "Our program includes steel mission is "to help provide young drums and tamboo bamboo in' people in our area with a joY. struments from Trinidad, Shona knowledge, and appreciation of marimbas from Zimbabwe, tra- world music and its evolution," ditional Dundun drums from said UTM instructors. Guinea, Brazilian samba instru- Through a tour of area schools mrents and much more," said in' this fall and performances at the structors. UTM Civil Rights Conference in "By focusing on the cultures the spring, the Roots of RhYthm of Africa, Cuba, Brazil, the U.S. show will be seen by about 5 000 and the Caribbean, students young people, instructors said. and audience members can ob- "Roots of Rhythm" explores serve how differing societies the migration of rhythm thrcugh- are formed and interact through out history as taken by African music. Much more than an excit- nations across the globe through ing concert, this complete Pro- the slave trade. Audiences at- gram allows audiences to gather tending the show can experience information through listening, world geography, world history participating, observing, and vi- and live music demonstrations sualizing. Through the UT Mar- featuring authentic world per- tin World Percussion Ensemble's cussion instruments. Roots of Rhythm presentation, "The Roots of Rhythm is a the possibility for communitY ROOTS OF RIfYTHM IJ-IM studenrs showcase unique performance/pre sentation and student enrichment within - many types-p".for_ of percussion instruments during the Roots of Rhythm that sffives to elevate cultural the context of multicultural edu- shows. mances will be given at Milan Elementary School g:30 awareness to a variety of audi- cation is limitlessl" Sept. 21 at am. and at Medina Elementary School on Sept. 22 at I^pm. College enrollment jumps under TN Promise

: comr Adam Tamburin, [email protected] 9:10 a n ('DT Septemher I 5, 2015 http //www.tennessean.

NASHVILLE-Three weeks after thousands of Tennes students arrived on campus for the first time, administrators across the state are getting a clearer picture of how many students actually followed through with the program and how dramatic their impact will be

Enrollment is up at many of the state's 13 community colleges, and almost all of them have seen sharp gains in the number of students enrolled with a full course load, a requirement of the full{uition scholarship program

(Photo: Samuel M Simpkins / File / The Tennessean) The 13 community colleges have seen a 6 percent jump in full-time students this year on average, according to acensustakenonthel4thdayof classes Atanumberof schools,thatnumberreachesevenhigher: Motlow State Community College has had full-time growth of almost 20 percent, to 3,541, while ihere was a 14 percent jump, to 5,373, at Volunteer State Community College

That number is significant, administrators say, because full{ime students have a clearer path to success, Students who only take a class or two at a time are much more likely to drop out before they get a degree

"We've always struggled with getting our students, particularly with our students right out of high school, to take more classes and graduate on time," said Warren Nichols, the vice chancellor of community colleges for the Tennessee Board of Regents

It will still take some time to determine exactly how much of that growth was driven by Tennessee Promise, according to Mike Krause, the program's executive director But administrators at the college level say the impact is obvious

Krause said the number of full{ime community college students coming straight from high school jumped 14 percent this year, to about 13,500, according toanearlyestimate Hestill expectsthefull numberofTennesseePromisestudents,whichalsowill includestudentsattechnical collegesandsome universities, to fall between 16,000 and 18,000

"These are the early indicators you want to see at this point," he said "Tennessee Promise really turned out to be a decision that many students and families thought was their best path "

Growth comes with challenges

Rippleeffectsofthesuddengrowthhavebeenmostlypositive,Nicholssaid Butithasn'tcomewithoutchallenges

AtMotlowState'sSmyrnacampus,whichisbearingthebruntofthecollege'sgrowth,"theyareburstingattheseams,"Nicholssaid Theparkinglotthere has become so packed that students have started parking in the grass

Tony Kinkel, the new president at Motlow, is lobbying for a third building on the packed Smyrna campus, but that is still several years away He met with his deputies Friday to discuss plans tc acccmrnodate the grovrth They're taking steps to schedule classes cn Saturday and Sunday

"We're taking drastic measures," Kinkel said "We just have to think differently to grapple with that kind of growth "

But Kinkel, who said he came to Tennessee this year to be part of Tennessee Promise, said he is glad to confront those challenges

"lt would be an even bigger problem if you had parking lots you couldn't fill," he said

Universities see a drop

vvnrr-e renhesseerronitsets'ooostrngenroltmenlanoexcrlemenlarcommunrrycoregecampuses,eanyenrormentnumoerssuggesrrnarrrnasErpnoneo students away from some four-year schools

Enrollment is down at several state universities at small rates that mirror nati , but one UniversityofTennesseecampussawamoresignificanidrop EarlyestimatessuggestfreshmanenrollmentatUTMartininWestTennesseeisdown around i3 percent, acccrCing io UT system president Joe Dipietr-o http://www.dnj.com/

"Those are the numbers None of us are happy about it," he said during an interview last week "The UT Martin community understands that everybody's job is recruiting now "

DiPietro said administrators in Martin are working to counter the drop by recruiting students from nearby counties in Kentucky They also are working to beef up a dual-enrollment program that might pull in high school students who want to earn early college credit

Universities in the UT and TBR systems have been students/31 537751A to entice Tennessee Promise students to transfer to a four-year school after community college

Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, September 16, 2015

6llpw Tnncrunn Spcrn-rcr-{T Jason Wiles, origioally frogn Humboldt, now calls Medina home. He teaches Agri- science, greenhouse and hydroponics at Humboldt Junior & Senior High School. Wiles is a 1996 graduate of Humboldt High School.Hegraduated from the University of Tennessee at Martinin200l witha degree in agriculture education. "I do what I love and can be an influence in the lives of my students," Wiles said as a teacher in Humboldt. "My main goal is to provide a learning environment to let the students leam while enjoying it." Wiles credits all ofhis agriculture teachers in high school for helping him in his love of agriculture, education and FFA for his inspiration to teach. He sees as his biggest challenge coming back to the classroom a.fter 11 years away from education. "But I am enjoying it every day as I learn," he added. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

:l I lt

L--r r- ':- :n=: .€"

Tlie ll"d Aiunurl Trmressee S,:'i [r,-'lrr Feslr- .tl u r.illg1 qi r.rf tlil{ r'L=rk (: lchtrf ing \F.:eakle,r Cor: iil -:.' s rt3h q i,rp. ilig Stll'h+ jrr lt(,Ir,_tiln:: th* so}benn faniiei arid tb,-. ee*nomic benelit the .{{:i!he;rn lirurides the 1\'r. st Telur,-.s:ie€ region. Tlie fe;ti.:ul lir,'lucl+il food, fun "rriil i*llcrrsshitt u'ith li=''e dsfie-ttli. fl streef l:iir. I ilrrrri:lil. ccittniunrftr cc.,tkorr t. falerit gho:r's.. bil.,; rt,,J+.r;r. l,;rg,..,trtli.r !_-jtl 3h,.1:.r.'s, tiill rriore. P*rfirnireis inclr,rdttl" Ji'e I'licL,-'ls. "l.liglit E :tiigc-r"'. fionn:r LIlrt:r." J,_;..irr _1+li lrritl thr E l;icklir=;irts. 3l rirrc tri rr Rr.al" I.It[:r iirii.lri .:rir,J rL.: -]iririg Brrtd. irriil. I Brirlger: F,,'r rlr,.'ri' triJ'l'r'rlr:iil'.,!l :'t',:'lti ilic Teniie.r-tter 3,:')'t'+;rri Festr-..e| -'t::It :' " "' iill,_rit,rJrilCsti--.tl .-fig.

Thcllessengcr--Utt r,..n eitJ-Tqlr ness-ee--nG'dne-qdlt:-Se

Guest vsiae rsc{ g nvas $t {-/ Dr. rlhristine lsley- Joseph Waiker. alsc fronr j0 a.rrr to ncon Saturcla,v Farmcr. J rolessor ol- voice MTSU, rvlii accornprLny the in the L:liaiikr:ilsirip Recital at N4iddle Tennessee State singers oL; lhL: ilrzlrto. The Hali Un iversity in Iv{urfreesboro, recital lviil f'eature pieces Dr, Elainc Harris:;, prro- and Dr. F,ebecca Tate-St. ranging il'c.m the Bzircque fesscr of music ai tJ f Goar, proft.isor of music at perioci to the 2lst century, Martin. v',ill provirie piancr the Univelsity of Tennessee including cluets by Purcell, acc0ilrpan liJleilt. at Chattan oo11a, lvii I perfbrm Schumann. L4endelssohn. lloth crents tii(-: {iee anil "Trvo a duo reeital ritled Brahms, ijaLir6, tlffenbach , oDe n to the pUblic" Plus One - An Ercrring Osterfield. Dvolzik ancl F-or mole infolmatioir. of Duets" at ,' p.nr. Fridal' Lailrniin. contaci l;r_,\n_.y yc.irng, in the Bianker:ship Rccitai The grle:it profe ssor s professcr oi^ nrusic at U'l Hall of the IJniversiry r,.f wiU also gi.ie a voice rnas- \4ar".in, et (7 I I ) 38 i-7;108 Tcnnessee al I,larlin Firrc lerc:lass tc stlidents in tiie or Lry elnail at a-1,eung@utm. Arts Buildiirg. Department cf MLrsic irorl erirr. TnENloN Gl.zBrtP'

Wednesday, September 16, 2AI5

UTM to host fall previews hosting homeschool event Students interested in UTM attending the University Homeschool from WLJT introducing asks that the child's grade Parents be included so ses- of Tennessee at Martin are interested in learning about online applications the tele- level vision slation has to offer sions can be aPProPriatelY encouraged to register for the Paul Meek LibrarY's preview resources are home-schoolers. seared toward one of two fall educational re invited to attend the third Children are welcome to lrade levels dates on September 26 or Night at the attend. For more October 24. High school annual "A reserve a at Library: Watch EverYthing Bags of informative or to Place and transfer students and event TuesdaY, contact Come to Life" event from materials will be suPPlied the their parents or guardians 6:30-9 p.m. TuesdaY. to those in attendance. An can tour the campus and The event will include an RSVP before SaturdaY will receive information on a interactive session on elec- guarantee this information variety oftopics. is provided. tronic resources, a scaven- Both sessions will begin and an When calling or email- 7083 or srachell @utm. ger hunt for children with registration at 9 a.m. informational ing an RSVP, the library edu. Presentation followedby an official uni- versity welcome at 9:30. Attendees will be given a tour of the UT Martin Pharmacy tech program available campus at 10:30 and have Community fitembers Pharmacy technicians work Student tuition for this the opporhrnity to speak interested in carc'ers as in hospitals, home infu- course is $1,199, which with current students and pharmacy technicians are sion pharmacies, commu- includes textbooks and sup- faculty members from all encouraged to enroll in a nity pharmacies and other plies. five academic colleges at 5O-hour pharmacy tt'chni- healthcare settings. For more information or the academic and admin- contact the UT cian training course. Course content includes to register, istrative fair begiming at interpreting Martin Office of Extended The class will be offered reading and noon. Representatives will prescriptions and defining Campus and Online Studies 6-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and also be available to dis- Thursdays from Tuesday drugs by generic and brand at (731) 881-7082 or visit options, through Nov. 10 at the names. Students will also the course website athttp:.ll cuss financial aid University of Tennessee at learn dosage calculations, w ww.utm.edu/departments/ housing, meal plans, spe- Martin. IV flow rates, drug com- ecos/nondegree.php. cial programs and campus This program prepares pounding, dose conversions, life activities. students to enter the phar- dispensing of prescriptions, All events on Septem- macy field and to take inventory control and bill- ber 26 will be held in the the certification exam. ing and reimbursement. Boling University Center, and all October 24 activi- ties will take place in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Advance registration is required and there is no fee to attend. Students may register up until the moming of the event. To register, visit www.utm. edu and select "Fall Pre- view Day Registration" under the "Discover" menu. Students may also call the UT Martin Office ofAdmissions at 73 1-88 1- 7020 or email admitme@ utm.edu for additional de- tails. INDEPENDENT APPEAL

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 Continuing the

Pictured are Alan Rickma.n (second from right) with (from left) his grrnAp"t'"Tt:ff;: non (UT Martin 1963, retired UT Martin baieball coach) and Aioha Frathdr (Uf Uinln 1975), and mother Janel Bolton (UT Martin 1986). By Erin Chesnut Smith, interim UT Martin UT Martin chancellor, and Charley Deal, assistant vice chancel- The University of Ten- lor of alumni relations. nessee at Martin hosts a Pictured at the luncheon Legacy Luncheon at the be- are AIan Rickman (second ginning of each fall semes- from right) with (from left) ter to welcome freshmen his grandparents, Vernon students who are the chil- (UT Martin 1963, retired dren or grandchildren of UT UT Martin baseball coach) Martin alumni. and Aloha Prather (UT Mar- These "legacies" and tin 1975), and mother Janel their families gathered in Bolton (UT Martin 1986). the Paul Meek Library on Rickman lives in Jackson Aug. 21 for refreshments but graduated from Mc- and remarks by Dr. Robert Nairy Central High School. srATE GAZETTE $ weoruesoAy SEeTEMBER 16,201s GAn'IPUS

THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE,

RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, SEPTEMBER 1 7, ?O15

Applications Accepted For WestStar Program University of Ten- nessee at Martin is ac- cepting applications for its WestStar Leadership program through Octo- ber 16th. It is the larg- est and oldest regional u^if6,Ddr r(trnlrdr development N.rionnl Linibi. A.d.Nv Cdbqb.c lrcr(n leadership CniNrtdl program in Tennessee. It nn Lil EoIorcmcni rhd6:'ia{ csn{ cna 6.Univdry dThn* arlbritr has producedT39 gradt- .rilillh hvt. ro ro icd 6r @udion e[nory 6t sG6 n o( rh.dRcokgF{PraFd lFJdt lr, sll a14 Fh! ates in its 26-year history. The program will begin R0$$ GRAIIUfrIE$: cowtney Ross, daush- December 10th with an ter of Dennis and Tina Ross of opening one-day retreat . Newbern, graduated from the University and end June 21,2016, of Tennessee National Forensic with an evening gradua- Academy Collegiate Program on July tion ceremony. 31, 2015. The program is designed to For more informa- teach college students as well as law tion, call, 131-88I-1298, enforcement needed skills in the foren- or online, www.utm.edu/ sics field. The course included finger printing crime scenes, excavating departments/we ststar. graves, autopsies and studying the crim- inal mind. Courtney completed the course with an A and received 9 college credit hours towards her Bachelors degree'in Forensics that she will begin next Fall at UT Martin. She is currently enrolled at DSCC and will graduate in May of 2016 with her Associates Degree in Cfiminal Justice. She currently works ., aq a shift manager at McDonalds in ,Newbern while attending college full ,, time. THE JACKSON SUN . THURSDAY, SEPT. 17,2015

REFLEGTING ON HER PAGEANT SUGGESS

MissTennessee Hannah Robisonwavesaftersheanswered aquestion duringthe MissAmerica20t6 pageana#t;Xl[^t in Atlantic City, NewJersey. ,,very, looking back on herfeats from the pageant Roblson says she feels vEry f,onor"A," THE JACKSON SUN . THURSDAY, SEPT. 17,2015

America's choice and be Miss Tennessee. Miss Tennessee Hannah Robison places Robison said her favorite moment of the competition was in top 7, earns thousands in scholarships performing her talent, Liberac- e's "El Cumbanchero" on the Pi- KATHERINE BURGESS the top seven, but was one of the ano while wearing a bright Yel- [email protected] last three women on stage be- Iow dress that made her feel fore Miss Georgia Betty Can- like Belle from "Beauty and the When Hannah Robison was trell was crowned. Beast." called into the top 15 semifinals Those last few minutes were An overwhelming moment at the Miss America Pageant, on was the onstage question, Robi- she also became the first Miss he son said. The top seven contes- Tennessee to receive the Amer- ed tants had their names called out ica's Choice vote. of one by one, only to immediatelY "I felt an overwhelming the Carl Perkins Civic Center be asked a question with 20 sec- amount of support," she said. before being crowned Miss onds to answer. "It was great knowing I wasn't Tennessee. "I felt very confident and as just a judges' choice, I was also "I knew there was nothing I calm as I could possibly have picked by the public." could do to change the out- been with a 20 second timer Robison said her two weeks come," she said. "I knew re- ticking down in front of me," Atlantic City, which ended gardless of what happened, it Robison said. in judge Sunday, was a rewarding exPe- would turn out great and I Celebrity Vanessa Wil- rience filled with firsts. would either get to be Miss The Paris native placed in America or I would come home See CHOICE, Page A5 THE iACKSON SUN . THURSDAY. SEPT. 17,2015

Miss Tennessee Hannah Robison, left, follows Shannon Sander.ford rr.h$:iXiliil in the pageant on Sunday in Atlantic City, .

Another challenge a doctorate degree. She Choice came as a surprise to Ro- received $16,000 total, she bison, when she and other said. Continued from Page 43 contestants were faced One of her awards was with a dessert buffet at a $5,000 science, technol- every meal except break- ogy, engineering and liams asked Robison fast. mathematics scholarship. about government fund- Preparing for the She was Tennessee's first ing of Planned Parent- swimsuit portion of the recipient of the STEM hood. Robison said she competition meant saying scholarship. She also was did not support defunding no to desserts, although first runner-up for a Qual- the organization because Robison said she and the ity of Life award, given the hundreds of millions other contestants did en- because of her work with of dollars go toward joy pizza the night before the Arthritis Foundation female health care and the pageant finale. also a first for Miss reproductive issues. A senior at the Univer- -Tennessee. "f was actually very sity of Tennessee at Mar- "I was really lucky to educated on the topic, but tin pursuing a degree in have a lot of firsts for the you can only fit so many chemistry, Robison won state," Robison said. "I facts and statements into enough scholarship mon- was honored. I was very, 20 seconds," Robison ey to graduate debt free. very honored." said. "I wish I had 20 min- She also will have some Reach Katherine at utes to talk about all of money left over to use to- (731) 425-9748. FoIIow my knowledge behind the ward graduate studies, lrcr onTwitter: issue." since she plans to pursue @katlnburgess http://www.wbir.com

UT enrollment not affected by success of Tennessee Promise

WBIR Staff, WBIR 9 26 p n LDT Septenber 17, 201i

(WBIR-KNOXVILLE) With more than 15,000 students taking advantage of the Tennessee Promise program, some four-year universities in Tennessee are seeing a drop in enrollment--- but not the University of Tennessee

Tennessee Promise is the new state program that provides two years of community or technical college to graduating high school seniors absolutely free of tuition and fees

(Photo: Tennessean)

That was too good of a deal to pass up for many new high school grads, who chose to take advantage of the program instead of going to a traditional university Enrollment in some of the community colleges climbed 6 percent

The Universiiy of Tennessee Martin is cne of the school's attributing a 13 percent decline in enrollment to the Tennessee Promise

But students are still flocking to the state's flagship university in Knoxville Even free tuition isn't enough to deter some students, who want the atmosphere and tradition of a school like UTK

u r K onrcrars say tney nao a recoro'numoer oT apprcanrs rnrs year ano one or rne rargesr iresnmen crasses ever

They are also reaching out to Tennessee Promise students who plan to transfer

"We love working with transfer students We're really ramping up our effort We invested resou!'ces We now have transfer regional recruiters based in lJlemphis, lJashviile and East Tennessee to wo!'k dii'ectly with transfer stueients and our community coilege partner-s," said Kari Aiidiedge from UT Enrollment Management

Meanwhile, as the interest in the Tennessee Promise program grows, so does the need for adult mentors

Mentors help students navigate the coliege admissions process and meet Tennessee Promise aeadlines

Knoxville-basedTennesseeAchievesmanagestheprogram Theyexpect60,000membersoftheClassof20l6toapply Thatmeanstheyneed 9,000 mentors statewide

ln Knox County, 4,500 students are expected to apply More than 650 mentors will be needed to work with them

Mentors must be 21 years or older and attend mandatory training and meettngs

The deadline to apply is Nov 20 You can get more information http : //www. wbbj tv. coml

2c15 Miss Tenn. talks responsibility, hard work with students \4ctoria Taylor vtaylor@wbbjtv com Story Created: Sep 18, 2015 at4:1 1 PN,'l CDT (siory updated sep 18, 2015 at 8 38 PM cDT) JACKSON, Tenn - Miss Tennessee 2015 Hannah Robison kicked off her tour of schools Friday in the Hub City

As a character ambassador for Gov Bill Haslam, Robison shared her message of responsibility with hundreds of Jackson Christian School students

"l was so happyl I look forward to this chapel - every year," seventh graderAlayna Hall said

Many of the students in her audience Friday had watched Robison days earlier as she competed for the Miss America crown and finished in the top seven

Robison says she will focus on the school visits as one of her many platforms for the next year "The character irait that I talk aboui is responsibiiity," Robison said

She'l share her simple message, divided into three parts, with students across the state - "The responsibi ity people have to their communlty for volunteerism, the responsibi ity people have to themselves to eat healthy and exercise, and respecting others," she said

Robison revealed to students at the Friday Chapel she was victimized by high school bullies She told students along with name calling, other students wrote hateful names on her caT

Despite being a chemistry major at UT Martin, the beauty queen says she wasn't always dedicated to her homework

"l definitely feel like I relate to her," Hall said "There are many times when I come home and I'm not wanting to do homework "

As an advocate for science, technology engineering and math, or STEM, ecjucation, Robison said her talks eveniually will include lab work "l'll be wheeling in science experiments to conduct with the children to talk a little bit more about STEtul educaiion '

RobisonsaidshehopestoinspireotherstogoaftertheirowncTowns "Thingsaren'tjusthandedtoyou You have to work really hard for them," she said

Robison told students she has earned enough scholarship money from competing to graduate college debt free THE JACKSON SUIrl . SATURDAY, SEPT. 19,2A15

t'i

tq nt, rQt i.; "to fnr.

C B SCHMELTER/THE JACKSON sUN Miss Tennessee Hannah Robison visits a classroom of 3-year-olds Friday at Jackson Christian School. MISS TENN SHARES FAITH Hannah Robison visits Jackson Christian TYLER WHETSTONE twhetstone@jacksonsun,com

Hannah Robison will speak at hundreds of schools as she spends the next year traveling across the Volunteer State as Miss Tennessee, but her Friday morning visit to Jackson Christian was her first school visit, and it was special. Robison was born and raised in West Tennessee and is a chemistry major at the University of Tennessee at Martin, so being close to home is great, she said. "I stayed in West Tennessee ffor school]," Robison said before Jack- son Christian's elementary chapel. "A lot of girls are from East Ten- C B SCHMELTER/THE IACKSON SUN nessee or Middle Tennessee that win, so I feel like I've already gotten a Miss Tennessee Hannah Robison hugs lot of appearances booked for this area, which is great; I was hoping for fifth-grader Olivia Gaston during her Friday visit to Jackson Christian. See ROBISON. Page 82 THE JACKSON SUN o SATURDAY, SEPT. 19,2015

eat right and exercise, Robison and to others, treating others with respect. Continued from Page 81 After her speech Robi- son answered questions from the kids such as, that." "How does your crown More importantly, stay on your head?" "How however, Robison said much paperwork do you speakiirg at Jackson have to do?" Christian gave her the Jackson Christian had chance to do something a piano on the stage, and she won't be able to do at C B SCHI\4ELTER/THE JACKSON SUN after questions, Robison some other schools: share Third-grader Kalin Long performed. Piano perfor- her faith. Robison said she reacts after getting Miss mance was Robison's tal- grew up in a Christian Tennessee's autograph Friday ent in the Miss America home, and she cherishes at Jackson Christian. pageant. She started the chance to speak to stu- learning to play the piano dents at schools like Jack- C B sCHMELTER/THE JACKSON sUN when she was 7. son Christian. Miss Tennessee Hannah Robison plays the piano Friday during about five minutes, long Robisonplayed and the "It's really exciting be- her visit to Jackson Christian. enough for the childrert to chapel was silent. cause here I get to talk sit still and hear her talk Later in the morning about my faith," Robison about character educa- Robison made her way to said. "So, in most public Jackson Christian. He ciate that she is proud to tion. Friday morning's the middle and high schools, get I don't to do said the school was proud share her Christian heri- topic was on responsibil- school wings to speak that, but this is a very spe- to have Robison come be tageas shemakesherway ity. Robison said everyone about responsibility and cial case because it is a so vocal with her faith. across the country and has a responsibility to education, particularly Christian school." "We appreciate that state," Ramey said. their community, to vol- about the state's STEM Chris Ramey is the di- she shared fher faith] un- Robison's speech to the unteer and help where education program, rector of advancement at prompted, and we appre- e-lementary school lasted they can, to thegrselves, to which deals with Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

something she believes in enough that she is helping Carroll County taun6tr i program in the coming weeks. Reach UIer at (7J1) 425-9629. Follow him on Tw itt er : @ ty I er _w h et s t o ne THE JACKSON SUN . SUNDAY, SEPT. 20,2015 n

'&%Y%' {;hN:Wg WK Kru"S W *-# K3HffiS?AEp ffiW"W8effiT#WW%', tu#NW $R

SUBMITTED From left: Marvin Flatt, director of vocational education, Weakley County Schools; Jordan Jones, administrative specialist, WestStar Leadership Program; Jerry Brigance, retired, TLM Associates, lnc.; John Salmon, affiliate broker, Century 21 Overton Real Estate; Weakley County lVtayor tate Bynum; Nick Dunagan, UT Martin chancellor emeritus; Charley Deal, executive directoL WestStar Leadershii Program; Jalon Sullivan, assistant director of athletic development, UT Manin; Lisha Tuck, associate director of development, UT Manin; Landy Fuqua, directori UT Martin Regional Entrepreneur and Economic Development Center; Suezane Speight, administrative support assistant, UT Martin Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources; and Virginia Grimes, coordinatori WestStar Leadership Program.

5UBMITTED From left: (front row) Tracey Exam, regional director; Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development; Sherri Mc6arter, community deveiopment splcialist. USDA Rural Development; Katie Pace, membership, Jackon Chamber; Hope Coopei regional account and marketing manage[ Central Serv president, P'E', TLM Associatesl lnc.; (back row) Mike Hewid, partn-n Alexander Th rtner and CPA, Alexander Thompson Arnold, CPAs; Kirk Newcom, siles manager, WBBJ-ry er Communications; Amy West. director, Office of Human Resources and Affirmative Action. Jackson State Community College; and Tony White, deputy mayor and human resources director, Madison County government. 20'2015 THE JACKSON SUN ' SUNDAY' SEPT'

ad.ministrators From left: Weststar Leadership Program Virginia WestStar coordinator; Dr' Robert smith, o erand uT r' of Covin founding SUBMITTED chancell program's charley Deal, of Martin. From left: Vicki Bunch, LEAP Grant director; Jackson State ii"ri"" ""adirector. Community College; Wendy Hopper, master instructo[ executive Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Jackson; and Sandy Stanfill, directon Jackson State Community College-Lexington Center'

SUBMITTED

SUBMITTED From left: Virginia Grimes, coordinator, WestStar Leadership Program; Jim Garland, city recorderi city of Henderson; and Jordan Jones, administrative specialist, WestStar Leadership Program. DeveloPment. THE JACKSON SUN . SUNDAY, SEPT. 20,2015

UT Martin to host Tennessee Court of Briefly Criminal Appeals Continued from Page 81 The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals wiII hear cases from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 and Behavioral Sciences, as well as the p.m. Sept. 29 on the Univer- Kappa Epsilon chapter of Alpha Phi Sig- iity of Tennessee at Martin ma, the National Criminal Justice Honor main campus. The court will Society. convene in the Boling Uni- For more information, contact the de- versity Center's Watkins Au- partment at (7 31) 881-7520. ditorium. The Court of Criminal AP- ffi$qRffiF peals was created by the Leg- islature in1967 to hear trial court appeals in felony and SUBMITTED misdemeanor cases and UT Martin's WestStar Leadership Program sponsored an Aug. post-conviction petitions. 14 afternoon tour of Lone Oaks Farm, the new 4-H Center in The L2 members of the court Hardeman County, during the program's summer mini-session. sit monthly in panels of The day began with a welcome by Hardeman County Mayor three. Jimmy Sain, a WestStar graduate. and a tour of downtown No-i(tfii*essef jurics or Bolivar. Pictured. from left: Steve Vantrease, associate director testimonies are preserit in of alumni chapters and clubs, UT Alumni Association. and the Court of Criminal AP- Tony White, deputy mayor and human resources director. peals, which relies solely on From left: Judges Roger A. Page' Madison County government. and written arguments oral John Everett Williams and presented defense and by L. Easter will prosecuting attorneys. Timothy Preside over the Sept. 29 session, The judges will hear four cases during the UT Martin session. Each appeal will fea- ture 2O-minute oral argu- ments from each attorney, after which the judges will leave the auditorium to delib- erate. Students will have ap- proximately 15 minutes to question the attorneYs dur- ing this time. Judges John Everett WiI- Iiams, Roger A. Page and Timothy L. Easter will pre- side over this session. WiI- liams, of Huntingdon, was appointed to the court in 1998 and is a graduate of the UT Martin criminal justice pro- gram. Page, of Jackson, was appointed in 2011 and Easter, of Nashville, joined the court in2014. Judges for the Court of Criminal Appeals are elected on a "retain-replace" ballot every eight years. The court's visit to UT Martin is hosted by the UT Martin Criminal Justice Pro- gram, the Department of Be- havioral Sciences and the College of Education, Health

See BRIEFLY, Page 82 UT Martin to host state Court of Criminal Appeals The Tennessee Court of Criminal and written arguments presented by criminal justice program. Page, of Appeals will hear cases Sept. 29 defense and prosecuting attomeys- Jackson, was appointed in 2011, on the University of Tennessee at The judges will hear four cases while Easter, from Nashville, joined Marlin's main campus during the UT Mafiin session. Each the court in 2014. Judges for the The court will convene in Boling appeal will feature 20-minute oral Court of Criminal Appeals are elected University Center's Watkins Audit- arguments from each attorney, after on a "retain-replace" ballot every orium from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. which the judges will leave the audi- eight years. The Courl of Criminal Appeals was torium to deliberate. The court's visit to UT Martin will created by the state Legislature in Students will have about l5 min- be hpsted by the UT Martin Criminal 1961 to hear trial court appeals in utes to question the attorneys during Justice Program, the Department of felony and misdemeanor cases and this time. Behavioral Sciences and the College post-conviction petitions. The 12 Judges John Everett Williams, of Education, Health and Behavioral members of the court sit monthly in Roger A. Page and Timothy L. Easter Sciences, as well as the Kappa panels of three. will preside over this session. Epsilon chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, No witnesses, jurieg or testimonies Williams, who is from Huntingdon, the National Criminal Justice Honor are present in the Court of Criminal was appointed to the court in 1998 Society. Appeals, which relies solely on oral and is a graduate of the UT Martin (See Page 3, Col. 6) UT MarJin-. (Conrinued from page 1) The UT Marrin Criminal gram is housed Department of Sciences in the College of Education, Health and Behavioral Sciences. The program offers concen_

UT gene also locations s, Ripley

For on, contact at (731) 8

http://www.thunderboltradio.com 9 l2l l20r 5

The UT-Martin percussion room in the Fine Arts Building will officially be named the Dwight Gatwood World Percussion Room in a ceremony on Friday

Gatwood, professor emeritus of music at UTM, began his UTM career in 1972 as an assistant professor of music and was promoted to full professor in 1986 He retired in 2008 with 36 years of dedicated service to the university

Gatwood is currently director of music at Huntingdon First United Methodist Church, a position he has held since 1983

The public ceremony will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 outside Room 130 9122120r5 http ://nashvillepublicradio' or gr

The number of Tennesseans enrolling in community college immediately after high school jumped 14 percent this fall, according to the state. That's due in large part to the first year of Tennessee Promise, which made community college free for graduating high schoolers.

But on the other side of the higher education equation were four-year universities. They, of course, were not offering f ree tuition to wide swaths of students, and they were nervous about competing for students (http://nashvillepublicmedia. org/blog/2O14/O8/Iglresponse- haslams-tennessee-promise-mtsu-ups-academic-scholarships/) this year.

Tennessee State University president Glenda Glover says her college went into recruiting overdrive - by pitching the school at high schools, for example, and inviting prospective students to football games on campus.

"We beefed up our efforts," she says. "All of us have done extra work, but it looks like we overdid it because TSU enrollment is up this year."

Not all Tennessee Board of Regents schools were so successful. Across all six TBR universities, freshman enrollment stayed flat, says vice chancellor Tristan Denley. Still, that's an improvement over the trend of the past five years, when enrollment has been generally declining.

This year, many more students have certainly picked a community college over a four-year school, Denley says. "But the universities have found ways to identify other students who they otherwise wouldn't have reached."

Meanwhile, in the University of Tennessee system, enrollment is down at Martin and Chattanooga, according to preliminary data from president Joe DiPietro. But flagship UT Knoxville has one of its largest freshman classes ever.

The state is expected to release final Tennessee Promise enrollment numbers this week. 22,2015 THE JACKSON SUN . TUESDAY, SEPT.

UT Martin hosting fall preview day Saturday will be held in the Boling all interested in at- University Center, and Students Briefly will take tending the University of Oct. 2|activities Page place the Kathleen and Tennessee at Martin are en- Continued from 43 in to register for one Tom Elam Center. couraged registration of two fall preview dates this Advance there is no Saturday, Oct. 24. High ty to speak with current is required and or Students school and transfer students students and facultY fee to attend. uP until the and their parents or guard- members from all five ac- may register ademic colleges at the ac- morning of the event. ians cantourthe campus and visit receive information on a va- ademic and administra- To register, and select riety of topics. tive fair beginning at www.utm.edu noon. "Fall Preview DaY Regis- Both sessions will begin the with registration at 9 a.m. Representatives will tration" under "Dis- followed by an official uni- also be available to dis- cover" menu. Students call the UT Mar- versity welcome at 9:30. At- cuss financial aid oPtions, may also be given a tour housing, meal plans, sPe- tin Office of Admissions tendees will (73I) or email the UT Martin campus at cial programs and cam- at 881-7020 of for ad- 10:30 and have the opportuni- pus life activities. [email protected] All events on SaturdaY ditional details. See BRIEFLY, Page A5

DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . September 23,2015 UT Martin to host Tennessee Gourt of Griminal Appeals The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals UT Martin session. Each appeal will feature the UT Martin Criminal fustice Program, the will hear cases from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sept. 2O-minute oral arguments from each at- Department of Behavioral Sciences and the 29, on torney, after which the judges will leave the College of Education, Health and Behavioral main c auditorium to deliberate. Students will have Sciences, as well as the Kappa Epsilon chapter Boling of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal um. lustice Honor Society. The Court of Criminal Appeals was created The UT Martin Criminal lustice Program ourt is housed with the Department of Behavioral and Sciences in the College of Education, Health rs of was appo and Behavioral Sciences. The program offers graduate concentrations in law enforcement, courts Program. and law, corrections, forensic science and 2011 and generaList options on the main UT Martin n2014. fudges for the Court of Criminal Ap- campus. The generalist degree option is also peals are elected on a "retain-replace'ballot available at UT Martin extended campus lo- attornevs. every eight years. cations in Selmer, Parsons, Ripley and_ |ack- The jldges will hear four cases during the The court's visit to UT Martin is hosted by DRESDEN ENTERPRISE. SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 UT Martin Nursing Program ranked among Top lOO in Eastern 1J"$"

Nursejournal.org has includ- ed the University of Tennessee at Martin nursing Program as one of Americas Best Nursing Schools for the Eastern Region for 2015. The UT Martin Pro-

State University took the toP Tennessee slot,

those interested in the career field. This is the first Year the website has released a rankings list. According to the website, 1,189 nur evaluated Each insti five abili tion s NCLEX pass ram accreditafions, and retention rate aid them apart when entering the nursing profession. and total costs, and o*tull professor ratings were taken into account. The UT Martin Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program is accredited by the [rT lUlartin To ost Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The department also offers a basic Gourse For $ingers baccalaureate degree to reg- There is more to vocal per- The workshop is designed as istered nurses who hold an formance than just music. an overview of stage ctaft. 7I tirne permits, there rnay be a "UT Singers ready to move beyond Department of Nursing. vocals are invited to attend a discussion of, character devel- Martin nursing students are "Stage Craft for Singers" crash opment and performance at the some of the most well-round- course to learn the basics of end of the session. This clinic is the stage, movement and eti- free and open to the public. requirements. mental entrance quette from 9-ll a.m., Oct. 3, For rnore iuformation, con- in the Harriet Fulton Theatre tact Dr. Roberto Mancusi at at the University of Tennessee 731-881-7405 or by email at at Martin. rmancusi@utrn,edu. UTM professor Room to be named o receives award in ceremony at UT Dwight Gatwood, profes- He retired in 2008 with 36 The Tennessee Com- TCA activities. Ms. Collard sor emeritus of music at years of dedicated service munication Association has been a member since the University of Tennessee to the university. has named Dr. Teresa she began teaching at UT at Maltin, will be honored He is director of music Collard, associate profes- Martin in 1993. She cur- with a ce{emony to offi- of Huntingdon First United sor of communications at rently teaches courses in cially name the Dwight Methodist Church, a posi- the University of Tennessee public speaking, voice and Gatwood World Percussion tion he has held since at Martin, Outstanding diction, interpersonal com- Room in the university's 1983. Communication Educator munications and communi- Fine Arts Building. The Gatwood family has of the Year for 20 I 5 . cation in professional envi- The ceremony will take supported the university The award was present- ronments. place at 2 p.^.Friday out- and the fine arts program in ed during a joint confer- She also serves as fac- side room 130. a variety of ways and their ence of the Tennessee and ulty adviser to the UT The public is invited to son. David, is a UT Martin Kentucky Communication Martin chapter of Women attend. alumnus. Associations earlier this in Communications and is Gatwood began his UT For more information month at Montgomery Bell director of the UT Martin Martin career in l9l2 as about Friday's program, State Park in Burns. Women's Center. She an assistant professor of contact the UT Martin According to the TCA received the University of music and was promoted Office of Development at website, the association Tennessee National Alumni to full professor in 1986. (73r) 881-7620. recognizes "an individual Association's Outstanding who has made a significant Teacher Award in 2002 contribution to communica- and 2013 and the TCA tion education in the state Presidential Service Award of Tennessee" each year. in 201i. The award is typically Ms. Collard holds bach- given to a teaching member elor of arts degreeS in both of TCA and candidatbs are political science and speech nominated by other asso- communication and a mas- ciation members. Winners ter's degree in speech com- are selected by an associa- munication from Eastern tion committee appointed lllinois University in by the TCA president. Charleston, I1l. Communication faculty She also holds a doc- members from universi- tor of education in lead- ties and colleges across ership in higher education Tennessee are welcome from Union University in to join and participate in Jackson. Fifth Third makes hires, http ://www.courierpress.colll.i promotions 9l23l20rs

TAG: local (/topic/local) | business (/topic/business)

Fifth Third Bank, Greater Indiana, has made hires and promotions of employees seryinrlhe Sguthern Indiana mq&t.

Kelvin Canaday has been named as an assistant vice president and associate commercial relationship rnanager. Canaday has been with Fifth Third Bank for ro years. He holds a MBA from Murray State University and a bachelor's degree in economics from Universitl'of Tennessee at Martin.

The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, September 29,2015

PAL speaks to UTM-Ripley class Xavier Lawrence Andrews, rear left, of the Anti-Drug Coalition of Lauderdale County gave a presentation to the "Drug's And Behavlor "class at the University of Tennessee at Martin Ripley Center on Sept. 17. The presenta- tion included a discussion on the Drug Take Back Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p,m. which will be a collaboration between the 25th Judicial District Attorney's office, Lauderdale County Drug Coalition and the Drug Enforcement Administration. This event will give the public its tenth oppor- tunity in five years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Besidents can take pills for disposal to the District Aftorney General's Office ai121 N. Main St. in Ripley"(next to the Amphitheater). The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. The coalition also provided informa- tion to the class about the effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Mrs. Lisa Kent, front row end, is the instructor of the Drug And Behavior class at the UTM Ripley Center. The next coalition meeting will be held at the UTM Ripley Center on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. The anti-drug coalition encourages all concerned citizens to get involved in the fight for children. For more information, con- tact Andrews, PAL Coordinator, at 612-6337 or email [email protected]. The university announced that dual enrollment pro_ gramnring is now in all three

TRENToN Gnzprrn THE FAYETTE FALCON Academy. Dual enrollment

Wednesday, September 23, 201 5

Wednesday, September 23, 20ls

D_epartment of perform rsity Management, level Marketing, and Info'rmation UT Martin's wh th; Systems Robison benefit of starl on Wednesday, September 16, in Martin on their de_ to is People's grees. discuss the logistics of Choice extending the program S 1er for these to Somerville and Hannah Robison, a se- a 54,000 scholarship. This clas UT:Martin the benefits nior chemistry it would provide for poten- major at the is the hlghest finish'a Miss and same bene_ tial business students University of Tennessee at Termessee has received fits.as any other university in the Martin, finished county. in the top for this award. Robison is student with access to we6 If approved, the B.S.B.A. the first Miss Tennessee to would join qualif' as UT-Martin a finalist for both Somerville's programming fbr Spring 2015 whicf, already includes People's Choice contestant graduation from high school, bachelor degree courses based on social media votes the student may continue for Asricul- tural Business, Criminal cast on her behalf and.will Edinburgh Intemational coursework at UTM or trans_ fer the course Iustice. History, Interdis_ Award, introduced to the credits to ciplinary psycho_ another school. Studies, pageant in 2013. This ac- logy, Presently, UT:Maftin and Social Work. colade was first given in the is Wilson of,fering Math and mentioned he has United Kingdom in 1956 English already received courses at the schools for the interest and today is the world's from the Fayette County Fall 2015 semester. The uni_ leading youth achievement community for an Animal award, available versity has offered courses in to quali- Communications, Nursing tyrng young people 14-24 U.S. His_ tory, World Ci provide years old. The award con- Agricultural E ron, and siders a variety of self-im- an extension o[ Agriculture provement Animal Science, Science, Finance, and Natural Science pro_ community Music & grams. cal recreati __ ln other university news, Journey and a residential UT-Martin Somerville improvement project. The proudly participated in this Misses Alabama and Sourh year's Cotton Festival. The Jackie Johnson, UT_ Robison Carolina were also recog- university had a tent Martin's coordinator of Dual where nized for this award. individuals could Enrollment, and Dr. Adam receive Since claiming the Miss Wilson, interim information about financial receive a $7,000 scholarship Temessee director of title- in June, UT-Martin Somerville for advancing to the findl Robison has received more Operations, are planning level. than $37,000 to in scholar- meet with administrators at Robison received sev- ships from the Miss Amer- eral recognitions before the ica Organization, allowing competition. She is the first her to fund her dream Miss oT Tennessee to win the dogree "UT-Maftin Somerville" on Miss America STEM Schol- ching at Facebook and "UTM arship, which totals 55,000 Somerville" on Twitter and and is awarded a contes- Instagram. These to Robison refurns to Ten- dents has pushed enrollment outlets are tant enrolled in a declared updated daily nessee to hty_five with informa_ dy science, tion, and Dr. in as Miss i? Fayette Wilson notes the Spring 2016 engineering or which in as class sched- several ule and Gov. Bill as- an ACT-prep class She was aiso named .schedule will be released first sador for character educa- UT-Martin Somerville is runner-up for the Jean Bar_ tion and supporting also hoping soon via the social media tel the to add a Quality of Life Award, state's Children's Miracle Bachelor of Science in glven to a contestant who Network hospitals. Business Administration excels in her commitment to Robison has Trenton ties. (B.S.B.A.) degree program She is cousin to Dr. Clint rn lhe near future. Wilson Sturgeon, pharmacist plans to meet with at Ed- Dr. John [email protected]. die's Pharmacy. Overby, Chair of the INDEPENDENT APPEAL WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

UT Martin recei es grant to fund STEM Education Scholarships By Erin Chesnut smart investment in our nation's fu- want to make sure they are prepared University of Tennessee - Martin ture." to be successfr-rl in a ST-EM fi;ldl' The funds will be used to help Students will also have increased The National Science Foundation students lighten the burden ofeduca- s to participate in under- has awarded the University of Ten- tional loans and outside jobs and al- earch and field-specific 000 grant to lowthem to focus on their studies. In- ademic sup- ajor Interested students must submit g in science, eer- two letters of recommendation from and math- high school teachers, one ofwhich is ematics-based areas. The five-year math fo, th" gr*t a STEM area; an essay outlining grant is funded through lom the Division schol in the spring their interest and career plans in a of Undergraduate Education: Schol- 2016 t awards will STEM area; a minimumACT score of be distributed the following fall. 24 and a minimum high school grade "One of our main goals is to in- point average of 3.0. Students must cfease r also have taken high school biology, associat chemistry, and algebra I and II; thoie one of who have completed calculus are on the gant proposal. "We're imple- preferred. menting a STEM Aciademy over the Transfer students will also be con- summer a two-we€)k period where sidered pr. - if they have enough college Ierald OgB, provost and vice chan- students will get extr:r help in course- credits to qualiff for junior class sta- cellor for academic affairs. "These in- work to fill any gaps in the academic tus. novative programs will mean better- areas. ... We're trying to create a co- For more information, contact prepared students graduating with hort ofstudents Montgomery at 731-881-7445 or by less debt, and I am pleased the NSF er so they have email at [email protected]. evaluators agreed this would be a of faculty but o

Chancellor Smith visits UT-Martin Roots of Rh th Statf Photos b)/ Christen Cou on

INDFPFNDLT,JT APfirAl

WEDNESDAY, SEPTENIB ER 23, 201 5 THE JACKSON SUN . THURSDAY, SEPT. 24.20'15

How Jackson residents get profit from nonprofits find How many nonprofits are in ities, or serve residents from shelter for women who Jackson? How many lives do other counties, the nonprofit themselves homeless? a scary thought. they impact over the course of a spokes extend the same waY It is rather the government year? Ifthey were not here, who "for-profits" do. We often think would meet the need? Which Think about what it means will take care of us but aren't you glad have other- oPtions one have you decided to sup- for the smaller communities we port? with limited resources to have available to us? These are many going through the DAVE BRATCHER these services available to of the benefits we realize by liv- When community, but it is WestStar program, one of the them. Who would help addicts ing in this that is very easy things I noticed during our ses- meaning the spokes extending get sober? Who would stand in also something granted. Unless in Madison County was the from the hub created an eco- whenchild abuse reveals itself? to take for You sion these situations number of nonprofits headquar- nomic center. Who would shelter women who have been in personally, may not be "toP of here. Having been born in The big "aha" moment for have been raped or abused? it tered you. Much of what is Jackson, I had always heard we me was the same could be said Who would assistthose with dis- mind" for others is done were historically referred to as about our nonprofits. Whether abilities find gainful emPloY- done on behalf of and often the Hub City. This was mostlY they have an actual Presence in ment? Who would help those without any fanfare, due to our reach into the more the surrounding counties whose home burned to the Page 82 rural parts of West Tennessee, through brick-and-mortar facil- ground? Who would provide See BRATCHER,

of these items, but could in organizations that have Bratcher something be missing? a process in place to do it? What if we had a bud- Leverage your dollars to Continued from Page 81 get line item for charita- do what you can't do, be- ble giving, not because we cause without you, it can't think we might need the be done. That's how to without anyone knowing. services one day, but be- profit from nonprofits. Like anything else, cause we know someone Dave Bratcher is the these organizations re- needs them today? With- founder of www.dave- quire money to support out ongoing investment, bratcher.com, speaker, their operations and they these great nonprofits teacher and tr ainer in the should not be ashamed of will cease to exist and area ofleadership and or- this fact. We find our- these problems will be- ganizational develop- selves investing in many come ours. Instead of ment. He serves as presi- worthwhile endeavors. looking for ways to per- dent of the STAR Center. Often we have a savings sonally solve the world's He can be contacted at account specific for many problems, why not invest dav e@ dav eb r at cher. c o m. Low bids now out for UTM home fix Plans for the upgraded Hardy Graham Stadium renovation project remain on schedule after the sealed bids were made public in a meeting Wedensday on the UT Martin campus. UTM officials con- vened with Universitv of Tennessee officials a's well as representatives from a pair of construc- tion companies. Allen Searcy Builder Contractor, Inc. from Un ent $s. @be well within the $6 mil- lion bid target. The bids are currently being further evaluated. "This is a great step for- fhursday, Septcmber 24, 20lJ5 ward for our program." said Dr. Roberr M. Smith, UT Marlin interim chan- cellor. "Not only will our athletic teams benefit but the facility will provide UT Martin Chancellor visits needed classroom labo- ratories for our students. It's a win-win for UT Martin." UTM athletic direc- tor The Selmer Campus R: fohn Smith, City of Selmer Robert Smith, UTM Interim Julio Freire thanked those who recently enjoyed a visit Mayor; Ronnie Brooks, Chancellor; Dr. Tommv have kept the plan moving forward from UT Martin Interim McNairy County Mayor; Cates, UTM Extendeh "I Chancellorl Dr. Robert M. Alan Youngerman, UTM Campus Executive Director) could not be any Smith. (Pictured from L to Selmer Center Director; Dr. happier for the communi- ty, our wonderful univer- sity and especially head coach Jason Simpson and the Skyhawk football pro- gram," Freire said. "We are forever grateful to the donors of this project and we are extremely excited to move forward." A new home seating section of 3,560 seats, part of a complete reno- vation,that also included a multi-purpose. four- story pressbox buitd- ing,, .a'49 put in motion by then-AD Phil Dane in2Ol3. Various delays, how- ever, have resulted in two years of delays ir construction and a neu look to the overall facil. ity upgrade. http : //www.thunderboltradio. com

9125120t5

(l-r) Judges Roger A Page, John Everett Williams and Timothy L Easter

TheTennesseeCourtofCriminalAppealswillhearcasesnextTuesdayontheUT-Martinmalncampus

Thecourtwiliconvenefromg:30Until3:30inthetsolingUniversityCenter'sWatkinsAuditorium

TheCourtofCriminalAppealshearstrialcourtappealsinfelonyandmisdemeanorcasesandpost-convictionpetitionsThel2 three members of the court sit monthly in panels of

Nowitnesses,juriesortestimoniesarepresentinthecourtofCriminalAppeals,whichreliessolelyonoralandwrittenarguments presented by defense and prosecuting attorneys

JudgesJohnEverettwilliamsofHuntingdon,RogerA'PageofJackson'andTimothyLEasterofNashville'willpresideoverthis sesslon

Justice program Judge Williams is a graduate of UTM's Criminal

from each attorney' after Each appear wit feature 2o-minute orar arguments The judges wi, hear four cases during the UTM session deliberate which the judges will leave the auditorium to

Studentswillhaveapproximatelyl5minutestoquestiontheattorneysduringthistime UT Martin and Dyersburg State Community College sign dual admission partnership agreement http : //www.kfvs 1 2. com /'Jjte,i J.p 2i;,2at|:,\;ti" :t)t llp |ct,1: t,:o )6 2li ; ':, '" '',, r' , Written by David Horn coNNEo

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - A dual partnership agreement has been signed between The University of Tennessee at Maftin and Dyersburg State Community College that will provide a "seamless and guaranteed transition from a DSCC associate degree program to a UT bachelor's degree program by providing one curriculum plan for earning both degrees. "

Students who can take advantage of the new agreement are one at DSCC who meet current admission criteria at UT lvlartin and major in an eligible Tennessee Transfer Pathway baccalaureate program.

"This is a benefit to both institutions because it provides a seamless transition for the accomplishment of a four-year degree," said Dr. Robert Smith, UT Maftin interi chancellor. "We know that 96 percent of all the good jobs that have occurred si e the recession of2008-2009 have required a four-year degree, so having a good start at Dyersburg State Community College and then transitioning to a high-quality academic program at UT Martin is a great benefit to the student."

Eligible students will be contacted bythe UT lvlartin Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

They may also complete an application for dual admission, available through both school's websites,

UT Martin plans to create similar agreements with other community colleges in the futu re. THE JACKSON SUN . SUNDAY, SEPT. 27,2015

p #ruffwffiffis$?-w T#Fdidffi$s#ffi Eh$

Alan Rickman, second from right, attends UT Martin's Legacy Luncheon Aug. 21 with (from left) his grandparents, Vernon (UT Martin'1963, retired UT Martin baseball coach) and Aloha Prather (UT Martin 1975), and mother Janel Bolton (UT Martin 1986). Rickman lives in Jackson but graduated from McNairy Central High School.

SUBMITTED

2012 graduate.

SUBMITTED Members of the University of Tennessee at Martin's 2015 freshman class began settling into their campqs housing assignments during Move-ln Mania on Aug. 21. The incoming class arrived early to participate in First-Year lnitiative, a welcome and orientation weekend before classes began Aug. 24. Susanna Brown, left, of Savannah, is a graduate of Hardin County High School and intends to major in psychology. She is pictured with her mother; Tammy; brother, Ben; and father, Bob.

SUBMITTED Micha Scotts cience, She is s Parish THE JACKSON 5UN . SUNDAy, SEpT. 27,2015

SUBMITTED Students at the University of Tennessee at Martin started the SUBMITTED fall 2015 semester on Aug. 24. A freshman class of more than and Dalton Sellers, both of Bruceton' are 1,000 students began arriving Aug. 21 to participate in the Brandon Hilliard, left, graduates of Bruceton Central High School' The pair attended UT Martin's orientation weekend Aug. 24.

business management.

SUBMITTED The University of Tennessee at Martin hosts a Legacy Luncheon at the beginning of each fall semester to welcome

SUBMITTED freshman students who are the children or grandchildren of UT Martin alumni. These "legacies" and their families gathered in the Paul Meek Library Aug. 21 for refreshments and remarks by Dr. Robert Smith, interim UT Martin chancellori and Charley Deal, assistant vice chancellor of alumni relations. Jessica Schaefen center, attends with her parents, Daniel (UT navigate the university environment' Martin 1991) and Cindy Schaefer. Jessica is a Milan High School graduate.

ter, center, her Parent HaleY is a d Plans to http ://columbiadailyherald. coml

Posted September 28 2015 ' 1 1 50pm Santa Fe resident to compete for Miss Tennessee USA 2ot6

Santa Fe resident to compete for Miss Tennessee USA 20{6

Slf rle,t b;i :l :r-r i5 |

TannaReneaNorman,20,of SantaFewill competeforthetitleof MissTennesseeUSA20'16onOct 8,9 and 10, at the Austin Peay State University in Clarksville

NormanisthedaughterofMonteandTonyaNorman SheattendstheUniversityofTennesseeatMartinwhereshemajorsincommunicationswithasequencein broadcasting and a minor in agricuiture

She also is involved in barrel racing and pole bending her horse, gardening, pageants and is a P E P Leader and a member of Sigma Alpha Beta Theta Professional Agricultural Sorority, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society, Leaders in Residence, Block &Bridle Club, Maury County Bridle &Saddle Club, Collegiate FFA, University Administrative Calendar Committee, Student Government Association for the past two years and volunteers regularly at Food for Friends in Martin

Her sponsors for the pageant are the Rivers and Spires Festival, Bryan Wood of Studio Nooshin, Eskew Consulting, Clarksville Smiles, Goodwin Photography, Gina Harnpton Hair &lJakeup and her parents, Mcnte &Tcnya

Norman reigned as 2012 Miss Mule Day,2014 Miss Maury County,2013 Miss Maury County Fairest of the Fa;I,2o14 Miss Maury Regional Fairest of the Fair, 2U4fop l5MissTennesseeTeenUSA,20l4MissMauryCounty 20l4MissUniversityofTennesseeMartinRodeoQueen,20l5MissRiverQueenUSAand she also is ranked 27th in her junior class of 1 , 280 students with a 3 95 GPA as a junior at the University of Tennessee at Martin

The winner of the Miss Tennessee USA 2016 crown will go on to represent the state in the 2016 MISS USA@ pageant as seen live on NBC television rtrnLINIVERSITYof http ://www.thunderboltradio.com v MARTIhI 9128120r5

UT.MartinishostingaFallPi.eviewDaytomorrowforhighschoolandtransferstudentsandtheirparentsandguardians

Tomorrow,ssessionbeginsinthemorningatg:00withregistration,followedbyanofficialuniversityWelcomeat9:30

members from arr five academic and get to speak with current students and facurty Attendees get a tour of the UTM campus at 10:30 beginning at noon colleges at the academic and administrative fair

Center Tomorrow's events will be held in the Boling University

event at utm edu Students may register up until the morning of the

24th A second Fall Preview Day will be held on October

'The McKenzie Banner. McKenzie,Tennessee.Tuesday, September 29,2015. www.mckenziebanner.com

pictured in the Dwight Gatwood world Percussion Room are (L to R) Dr. Lynn Alexander' dean, College or numaniii". p1'.'I1ti.e ttit-l' a1i99i11:-tl"*.t:9:E:::t^: ;;Tir;"".;';;i;;;d;fi;"t "ta-Fine.Arts:of Music; Dwight Gatwood, professor emelifls.gl,music; Dianne Gatwood; o."Ia-C.-t*ood; Dr. Bob Smith, interim chancellor; anil Andy Wilson' vice chancellor for university advancement' UT Martin Dedicates Dwight Gatwood World Percussion Room 19B3. Dwight MARTIN (September 25) Arts Building. Gatwood began he has held since - his UT Martin career in t972 and Dianne Gatwood and their Dozens were on hand FridaY given gifts as the University of as an assistant Professor of son, David, have afternoon to Tennessee at Martin honored music and was Promoted to full totaling more than $93,000 of Hunting' professor in 1986. He retired in the universitY and the fine arts Dwight Gatwood, the and don, professor emeritus of mu- zo08 after 36 Years of dedicated program over Years, is a UT Martin alum. For sic, with a dedication ceremony service to the universitY He is David to officially name the Dwight currently director of music more information, contact the Gatwood World Percussion at Huntingdon First United UT Martin Office of DeveloP' Room in the universitY's Fine Methodist Church, a Position ment at 731-881-7620. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

TO THE BEAT OF HIS OWN DRUM- Pictured in of Music; Dwight Gatwood, professor emeritus of the new Dwight Gatwood World Percussion Room music; Dianne Gatwood; David Gatwood; Dr. Bob are (from left) Dr. Lynn Alexander, dean, College of Smith, interim chancellor; and Andy Wilson, vice Humanities and Fine Arts; Dr. Julie Hill, associate chancellor for university advancement. professor of music and interim chair, Department UT Martin names percussion room after Professor Gatwood Dozens were on hand name the Dwight Gatwood moted to full professor rn a position he has held since Friday afternoon as the World Percussion Room in 1986. He retired in 2008 1983. Dwight and Dianne University of Tennessee the university's Fine Arls after 36 years of dedicated Gatwood and their son, Da- at Martin honored Dwight Building. Gatwood began service to the university. vid, have established two Gatwood. professor emeri- his UT Martin iareer in He is currently director of scholarship endowments tus of music, with a dedica- 1972 as an assistant profes- music at Huntingdon First for UT Martin students, and tion ceremony to offlcially sor of music and was pro- United Methodist Church, David is a UT Martin alum.. Dane among new members of UTM Athletics Hall of Fame

! Steve James Local Sports

http : //www.thunderboltradio. com/

Former Athletics Director Phil Dane is among the four new members of the UT-Martin Athletics Hall of Fame

.f oining Dane in the Hall in the Class of 2A15 are former soccer player Dani Myrick-Devore, former golfer Chris Jones, and former football player Mike Taylor

The honor is truly special for Martin native Dane, who worked for the university for 34 years, 14 of those as Athletic Director

Dane administered facility upgrades for seven different Skyhawk programs and oversaw 21 OVC championship teams in his tenure, 15 of which came from 2009-13

Myrick-Devore is the Skyhawk soccer career leader in points (91), goals (35), assists (21) and game-winning goals (eight), and will be the first soccer player enshrined into the UTM Athletics Hall of Fame

A Dyersburg native, Jones was the first golfer in UTIVi history to earn a spol on both the All-OVC team and OVC All-Tounrament squad in the same season

Jackson's Taylor was a four-year starter on UTM's offensive line, iogging 44 consecutive starts at either the center or guard position for head coaches Fred Pickard and Don Mcleary

WestStar Leadership WestStilr... accepting applications (Continued from page 3) Applications are now temporary major issues being accepted to par- important to West Tennes- ticipate in the University see's development. Each Martin GezPrrs of Tennessee at seminar takes place over TnBNroN WestStar Leadership Pro- one-and-a-half days. The gram's class of 2016. The program begins Dec. 10 program is the largest and with an opening one-day oldest regional leadership retreat and ends June 21, development program in 2016, with an evening Tennessee and boasts 739 graduation ceremony. graduates in its 26-year For additional informa- Wednesday, September 30, 201 5 history. tion or to apply, contact The WestStar program the WestStar Leadership consists of eight spe- Program at 73 l'-881-7298 cial[y designed seminar or visit www.utm.edu/de- programs addressing con- partments/weststar/. The application deadline is October 16. Anyone can apply to participate in the program; nominations are accepted but not required. http : /iwww. wbbj tv. coml Tnp FurroN LrAorn, SsprEMBsn 30,201.5

LIT1\,{ announfes zo15 FIOF Class Justin Walters jwalters@wbbltv com Story Created: Sep 30, 2015 at4 45 Ph4 CDT (slo./ updaled sep 30, 2015 at 1! 53 FM CDT)

The Universrty of Tennessee at l\,4art n revealed their 2015 Hali of Fame Class on Wednesday

This year's rnductees include former athletic drrector Phil Dane (2000-1 3), soccer standout Dani l,4yrrck-Devorc (2002 05), former golfer Chris Jones (1997'200'1) and former football player lVlrke Taylor (1 984-87)

It's an honor to be rnducted because of the associatron w th the current Ha of Fame Y' ffi^ffi*W members," Dane said n the school's news ENTs oNoRs pREvtEw oav ei uf release "Since Martin is my home and I worked here for 34 years I know most of them persona ly "

The group of four w ll be exalted during the 32nd annual Letter Winner's Breakfast on Saturday Oct 10 The ceremony will be held in the Student L fe Center at 7 30 a m

Otf ice of Undergraduate Admissions at T 31 -Bg1 _7 O2O. Advaneed digital photography course offered at ur Martin parsons center Community members in- course will learn advanced skills for DSLR and other digital cameras, creative im- aging techniques for land- able. Email and class evalua- tions of student images will also be utilized. For more information or to registe4, contact the UT Martin Parsons Centen There Roger Hughes will in- Martin Office of Extended will be no class Oct, lg. struct the course. Samples of Campus and Online Studies his work may be vie*ed at at 731-881-7082 or visit the wwwnwtpc.org. course website at The registration fee for this course is $12b per per- not required. Students in this son. ln addition, students will

Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, September 30, 2015

UTM Jackson Center ro host ACT prep course October 10 Students hoping to raise frequency, difficulfy, can be viewed in various theirACT scores are invited substantive knowledge, publications throughout the to register for an ACT prep ctrrriculum and alternative Southeastern United States. course offered from 8 a.m.- test-taking strategies. These He received bachelor's and noon or 1-5 p.m., October quick, effrcient tips for master's degrees from the 10, at the University test-taking will be offered University of Mississippi. of Tennessee Martin at by course instructor Alex There is a registration fee Jackson Center. This cowse Beene, college and ACT per person. is available just in time for advisor for Fayette County For more .information or the October 24 national Schools. to register, contact the UT exam. Beene is an author, Martin Office of Extended Students joumalist will learn to and Tennessee Campus and Online Studies boost their scores and educator. He has been at 731-881-7082 or visir improve test performance named one of the top 40 the course website athttp:ll by practicing test problems under 40 leaders in West www.utm. edu/departrnents/ based on question Tennessee and his work ecos/nondegree.php.