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Congratulations to all the 2019 graduates in our area schools. We are proud of you and wish for you a bright future with God’s richest blessings. Special Congratulations to our Patriot Bank Graduates, Andrew Anderson, Tipton Rosemark Academy; Sayge Ashby, Munford High School; Trenton Blackwell, Brighton High School; Emily Samisch, Collierville High School, Cade Carter Sampson, Covington High School; Dakota “Cody” Strickland, Brighton High School and Jackson Taranto, Munford High School
Emily Samisch is the daughter of Patriot Bank Collierville’s Bill Samisch and his wife, Mel. Emily is a graduate of Collierville High School and is currently studying Pre-Law at Mississippi State University where she received a Soccer Scholarship. Emily was a 4 year starter in Goal at CHS. The Lady Dragons were Runner Up in the State Finals for the last 2 years. Emily is a Finalist for the Commercial Appeal Player of the Year.
Andrew Anderson is the son of Patriot Bank Rosemark’s Cedric Anderson, and his wife Vicki. He is graduating from Tipton Rosemark Academy. Andrew plans to attend the University of South Alabama and pursue a degree in Physical Therapy. Andrew attends Oak Grove Church, where he is a leader in the Youth Ministry. He has been a part of the TRA Varsity Basketball Team, where he helped lead them to the Regional and Sub-State Championships as well as State Runner-Up. Over the past two years he has been to many TRA and community activities where he has received multiple Leadership Awards and Superlatives. He was also selected to the All Region and District Teams his Senior Year. Outside of school, Andrew enjoys spending time with his five brothers and sisters, parents, and his always supportive grandmother.
Cade Carter Sampson is the son of Patriot Bank Covington Square’s Susan Sampson and her husband, Hank. Cade Carter attends Covington High School, where he has played Football and is active in wildlife classes. He plans to attend Dyersburg State Community College in the Fall majoring in Business Management. Cade Carter enjoys hunting and fishing on his Family Farm.
Sayge Ashby is the daughter of Patriot Bank South Tipton Mortgage’s Heather Duncan and her husband, David. Sayge is a graduate of Munford High School. She has been a member of the Debate Team, Munford FFA , and Covington Trap Team for three years. She enjoys trap shooting, caring for her dog, Doodle, attending Alabama football games, and local mission activities. She plans to attend UT Martin to pursue a career in Veterinary Health Technology.
Dakota “Cody” Strickland is the son of Patriot Bank Collierville’s Sara Honeycutt and her husband, Clay. He is graduating from Brighton High School where he has been in HOSA. Cody is on the BHS Tennis Team and will be attending Freed-Hardeman University on a Tennis Scholarship. He was chosen for All-District his Junior and Senior Year and went to the State Tournament for Tennis Doubles in 2018. He and his Doubles partner, Austin Russell, plan to return to the State Tournament this year. Cody is an active member of First Baptist Church of Atoka and hasbeen called into the Ministry.
Trenton Blackwell is the son of Patriot Bank Rosemark’s Doreen Blackwell and Jerry Blackwell. Trenton is graduating from Brighton High School where he was a member of DECA. Trenton Attends Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Mason where he plays a very important role in the CG Youth & Drama Ministry. He plans to continue his educational journey in the spring of 2020 at Middle Tennessee State University.
Jackson Taranto is the son of Patriot Bank Millington Mortgage’s Carrie Taranto and her husband Captain Tony Taranto, U.S. Navy. Jackson will graduate from Munford High School. Jackson has a 3.5 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society all four years. He is a four year Varsity letterman and two time State Championship qualifier in Cross Country and 4 year letterman in Track and Field. He also played Munford Baseball and Basketball Freshman Year. He is an active member in the Youth and works part time in the Recreation Ministry at First Baptist Millington. He enjoys sports, his dogs, and family time. Jackson plans to attend Mississippi State University in the fall and major in Business Finance with a minor in Sports Management.
FEATURES
GRADUATION MEMORIES : BRIGHTON
CLASS of 2019
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★ COVINGTON
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Brighton memories
Photos from Brighton High School's graduation on May 16 at Rodney Eubank Stadium p. 12
Zurhellen hits the stage
Covington valedictorian Aubrey Zurhellen is eager to be on stage and teach theater after college p. 20
★ MUNFORD
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★ TRA
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Meet TRA's seniors
The 53-member class is pretty tight-knit, they say p. 44
TRA memories
Photos from Tipton-Rosemark's commencement exercise on May 18 at First Baptist Church - Millington p. 44
Covington memories
Photos from Covington High School's graduation on May 20 p. 26
Meet the Class of 2019’s top ten
Casey ready for ASU
Flowers headed to U of M
Munford memories
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Brighton valedictorian Dustie Flowers ready to study biomedical engineering at the University of Memphis p. 7
Graduating at the top of his class, Tanner Casey plans to study mechanical engineering at Arkansas State p. 34
Photos from Munford High School's commencement ceremony on May 17 p. 40
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Brighton grads have variety of plans BY SARAH BROWN
Brighton High School's seniors graduated on May 16. Many have lived here all their lives and have multi-generational families in Tipton County. In this age of Tennessee Promise and Hope scholarships, many local graduates are choosing to use those programs to attend local community colleges and vocational schools. Some plan to enlist in the military. Some are headed straight to a four-year university. Football player Hunter Twisdale is headed to Lion College in Batesville, Ark. to play ball with his brother, Drew. When asked why he was going to the same college as his brother, when he was offered more scholarship money elsewhere he said, “I always wanted to play college
ball with my brother since I was little. This way our parents can see us both play ball at the same time during our home games this coming season.” Hunter plans to study kinesiology at Lion and one day wants to work in the fitness industry. Ashton Mitchell is attending the University of Memphis. Raised by a single mother, she said, “My mom taught me how to be independent and take care of myself.” She isn’t sure of her major yet, but plans to work with kids. After college she plans to travel then settle down. Kendall Alston is enrolling in M.T.S.U. this fall. She plans to major in architecture. She loves creating house plans on her com-
puter program and said seeing the plans come together
is very satisfying. She hopes to transfer, at some point, to art school in Atlanta, where she has previously been accepted. Vanessa York is also headed to the University of Memphis. She has been involved in many clubs, community service, and cheerleading. An undecided major, she wants to travel and love her job. Dalton Dawson is headed to the University of Memphis, planning to major in civil engineering. Working construction jobs has taught him the necessary basics and inspired his major. Dalton isn’t afraid of doing the “dirty work” as he
says now, because he knows it will pay off in the future. He knows he will have to pay his dues and work hard in his future field. Alena Green is enrolling in Dyersburg State Health Science program. She plans to work in the dental field because it will be low stress. She also knows she’s not quite ready to leave home yet, so local community college best suits her for now. Nathan Motz is headed to Dyersburg State this fall. He’s currently working two jobs and is very independent and driven. He knows he wants to work in sports, but as of yet is unsure of his
future career path. He plans to attend the University of Tennessee upon DSCC graduation. Tanner Davis has enlisted in the Navy and will be training as a mineman. He knows he will be traveling the globe his entire career. He said, “I never once considered the military until the recruiters came to our school my junior year. They showed me enlisting was my best option.” He’s looking forward to graduating high school, to begin forging a new life for himself . He’s super excited to see what a wide open future holds for him.
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Flowers to study biomedical engineering When Dustie Flowers moved to Tipton County from Arkansas during seventh grade, she didn’t set out to be the valedictorian of Brighton High's class of 2019. A self-proclaimed perfectionist, she said she wouldn’t accept anything less than straight A’s from herself. Her mother has also pushed her towards stellar academics. She was awarded a variety of scholarships from the University of Memphis, where she plans to major in Biomedical Engineering. Dustie lives with her mother, stepfather and her sisters. She shares a close relationship with her dad, but because he lives in Arkansas, doesn’t see him as much as she’d like. She is the ultimate big sister. She said that being a sister is her favorite role, to date, in life. She loves spending time with her younger sisters. Her mother has always encouraged Dustie to set a good example for her sisters to follow. That example being making good grades, working a part time job, and being involved in the marching band. Dustie was the flute section leader. She said she was kind of surprised when she was named valedictorian. Her goal, once she became a sophomore was to be in the top ten of her class. Of her
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33 score on the ACT, she said she has friends who scored higher but aren’t in the top ten, but combined with her consistently high GPA, it pushed her right to the top of her class. It’s a position that suits this born leader well. She said she likes being in leadership positions, be it at home or at her job, or school. Dustie is very driven to be the best at anything she chooses to do. She’s unsure exactly what career path she plans to take. She said she might take the MCATs, or maybe even law school. She loves math, Calculus specifically. It presented her biggest challenge this year and she has a new passion for it. With a degree in Biomedical Engineering she said, “I love helping people. I can help people, but avoid the gross stuff that being a medical doctor might bring.” She hopes to help innovate diabetes aids. She’s been affected by diabetes in loved ones and really wants to help make the disease easier on the patient. This summer she plans to work hard and play some, as she prepares for life on the University of Memphis campus. She chose U of M because wanted to embrace college life, but still be close enough to see her family regularly.
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Kozy Hubbard SALUTATORIAN
Introduce us to your family members. My parents are Wayne Hubbard and Tara and Don Taylor. I have two sisters named Kenzie Hubbard and Kelcie Willis. What are your hobbies/favorite pastimes? My hobbies include playing softball, swimming, painting, photography and reading. Do you plan to attend college? If so, where? I plan to attend college at FreedHardeman University in Henderson. What scholarships or honors have you received? I have received the Freed-Hardeman University Trustee's scholarship, Freed-Hardeman Honors Competition scholarship, Baptist Memorial HospitalTipton scholarship, the Ned McWherter scholarship and the HOPE Merit scholarship. What are your future career plans? I plan to major in nursing. What are your future career plans? I chose that major because I want to serve others through faith-based nursing. I want to help make others' lives better through any service I can provide. Through my career, I hope to make a difference in the lives of others. What do you hope to accomplish in life? I plan to become a registered nurse and specialize in pediatric What was your favorite thing about high school? My favorite thing about high school was the diligence of the teachers to help us as students learn the material. Most of my teachers were devoted to helping each student learn the material for their classes and even stay after if any student was struggling and seeking help. What teacher has had the most influence on you and why? Ms. Kim Collier has had the greatest impact on me because she had led me in ways to not only better myself in the subject of math, but as a student and person in general. From a student's perspective, she has a profound impact on each of us that she teachers. She is dedicated to helping those of us who want to learn – not to mention she won the teacher of the year award at our school last year! 10 DISCOVER: CLASS OF 2019
What will you miss the most about high school? The thing I will miss most about high school are the HOSA competitions in which I have had the privilege to compete. I will miss competing at regional, state and national levels with friends and having the opportunity to further my knowledge of the healthcare field. Did you find your academic career challenging? In order to become a top student in my class, I had to strive for academic excellence. I had to strive for an A even on days that I did not feel like it. I also joined clubs and gained leadership roles which enhanced my responsibility. In what ways has your high school prepared you for the future? High
school has prepared me for the future by providing me with general academic knowledge. The teachers here have been great in providing me with knowledge to help me in my future. Many classes, especially HOSA classes, have helped me gain specialized knowledge needed for my future as a healthcare professional. Do you have any words of advice for your fellow graduates? My words of advice to my fellow graduates comes from the bible verses Proverbs 3:5-6, which state "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths." We have a limited understanding. We cannot see the big picture, but God can; trust in Him.
Meagan Barnett HISTORIAN Introduce us to your family members. My parents are David adn Audra Strube and I have three brothers and a sister whose names are Drew, Nick, Ethan and Lauren. What are your hobbies/favorite pastimes? I wouldn't say I have a lot of free time, but when I do I really enjoy reading. I also love photography; I like going to nearby parks and taking pictures of the greenery. Do you plan to attend college? If so, where? I plan on attending Murray State in Kentucky. What scholarships or honors have you received? I received the Regents Scholarship due to my academic achievements and I received a housing scholarship because I attending the Commonwealth Honors Academy for a month during the summer before my senior year. Just recently I was informed that I have also received a National Merit Scholarship sponsored by my dad's workplace, Georgia Pacific. What are your future career plans? I plan to major in Conservation/Biology. What are your future career plans? I've always known that I wanted to work with animals as a career but, originally, I thought I would be an exotic animal veterinarian. After a few more years I realized that what I actually want to do is help animals that are in need or are endangered. What do you hope to accomplish in life? After I finish my undergrad I plan to go to graduate school and receive my masters; after that, I want to travel and work on different research projects around the world to help improve our planet before it's too late. What was your favorite thing about high school? I really enjoyed my freshman year, so I'd have to say that was my favorite part. The whole year was just so awesome! I was in the marching band, and our show was great. Because of band I developed some friendships that have lasted all throughout these four years. I just had a much better attitude during freshman year than I do now because everything was easier for me then. What teacher has had the most influence on you and why? Definitely Ms. Kim Collier. Not only does she provide great life skills, she managed to help me turn around my terrible math knowledge. I used to hate math, so I never paid attention and would just wing it on assign-
ments, but Ms. Collier wasn't going to let me do that. She pushed me, but she also gave me all the knowledge I needed to pass her classes with As. On top of all of that, she's a wonderful woman who really cares about her students' success. What will you miss the most about high school? I'll miss seeing my friends every day. I know after we graduate that I won't see most of them ever again. I have a few I will try to keep in touch with, but every adult warns us about trying to do that. I'm probably going to miss them a lot. Did you find your academic career challenging? I tried. Some people don't realize that if you want to do well, you have to put in more than just the minimum. Now, that doesn't sound like an extra step, but it really is. Putting in 100
percent all the time is pretty difficult, and I've found myself slacking In what ways has your high school prepared you for the future? I can say that the people around me have taught me what not to do. I've seen some pretty stupid mistakes that I'll be sure not to repeat. As for school itself, I'd say I'm at least prepared for college because of my English teachers, specifically Dr. Smith. He's a real stickler, but now I know how to write a paper in MLA format correctly. Do you have any words of advice for your fellow graduates? Good luck out tyhere. Try not to stay in Tipton County for the rest of your life because one day you'll wake up and regret that. Go travel and see some of the vast world we live in; get out of your comfortable zone. Your children will thank you later. DISCOVER: CLASS OF 2019 11
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BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL PROUDLY PRESENTS THE
CLASS of 2019
Madison Nicole Alexander Joseph Lee Allen Kendall Nicole Alston Dylan Lee Anderson Alaina Renee Armstrong Kylan Dayle Armstrong Allen Jason Arnold Joseph Francis Auger, V Remington Shae Bales Andrew Jacob Ballard Dawson Mckee Barkelew Meagan Elaine Barnett Dylan Andrew Baskin Madison Kay Bateman Mckenzie Kate Batten Dominique Dezara Beard Joseph Duane Beller Ian Mackenzie Bellew Timothy Allen Bentley, III Terry Wayne Berryhill 12 DISCOVER: CLASS OF 2019
Lynda Chrystyne Bertrand Melanie Kristine Billings Nathaniel Kyle Billings Nykira Marshae Blackwell Trenton Jerrell Blackwell Autumn Nicole Bolin Julia Christine Bolton Shane Bryton Boothe Jacob Timadrion Boyd Eamon Ke'Shaun Boykin Destiny Marie Rose Bradford Jayla Monique Brand Brianna Nichole Brasfield Caleb Elliot Brewer Tyler Shaine Bridges Andrew Jerome Brooks Colby Mitchell Brotherton Alexis Jae Smith Brown Carissa Renee Brown Jaliyah Tationa Brown
Taliyah Tatriona Brown Ayana Gabrielle Buford Taylor Izabelle Butler Emily Patience Calvert Rachel Lynn Carpenter Charles Andrew Carr James Kevin Carson, Jr Bradley Aidan Carter Jacob Toby Chamberlain Lauron Elizabeth Chaney Ty Zander Childress Riley Greer Clark Garet Scott Clements Anna Catherine Click Ashton Ellis Clift Preston Garrett Cline Morgan Haley Coleman Rylee Anna Coleman Thomas Clayton Conrad Anthony Paul Constable
Kayla Lynn Cordle Sara Leslee Cottle Logan Seth Crider Jasmine Andrea Culbreath Ellie Lane Culotta Jaycob Owen Cunningham Clayton Ade Dancey Alyssa Michelle Daniels Breanna Abigail Daniels Kailee Grace Davidson Christopher Nicholas Davis Mckenzie Mae Davis Solomon Kevon Davis Tanner Chase Davis Dalton Parker Dawson Savannah Dian Deal Mckenzie Carroll Denton Michael Richard DeWitt Paige Lynn Dickey Hannah Christy Dodge
Grace Nicole Donaldson Dallas Lee Dooley Jordan Daniel Douglas Jordan Isiah Dowell Kayla Marie Dunson Kivarria Sentel Dye Kylee Alise Dye Christine Rae Ederds Marley Rae Edwards Hayden Taylor Elam Laura Lee Elam Taylor Nicole Evans Abigail Grace Fields Anna Bell Findley Bridgett Elizabeth Flakes Emma Claire Fletcher Danielle Lynn Flowers Dustie Grace Flowers Cade Allen Forbes DISCOVER: CLASS OF 2019 13
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Dylan Keith Forbes Haylie Larrand Fore Kaden Cole Franklin Matthew Paul Freeman Tatiana Gales Hannah Michelle Gay Mary Isabel Giannini David Joseph Gilbert Shailyn Renee Goff Jonathan Gonzalez Sasha Nichole Gooden Latonio Lamar Grandberry Harley Beatrice Graves Jordan Thomas Gray Shakira Elaine Gray Alena Paige Green Kaitlyn Raegan Green Abbie Bry'an Greene Joshua Daniel Guidry Kayla Deshun Hall Sanae Mya Hall Wiliiam Dalton Hammer Angelina Nicole Hannah Aniyah Miranda Harber Kaitlyn Elise Harkness Dominick Xavier Harris Marti Kristen Hash Michael Alexander Hayden Bradley Warren Haynes Joseph Hunter Haywood James Garrett Hazlerig William Jerald Hefner Madison Lee Helton Bryson Keith Henslee Anthony Russell Hilbert Logan Bradley Hill Ernest Jordan Holland, Jr Christian Deundra Holly Curtavious Marterio Holmes Matthew Stephen Holmes Bailey Kinney Howard Kozy Lauren Hubbard Hunter Swayne Huffman Jhade Keyshunnea Hunt Tyler Ward Hurlbut Larice Donnell James, Jr Camryn Michelle Jarmon Jordan Richard Johnson Kimmey Johnson, Jr Megan Paige Johnson Terry Lee Johnson, III Chad Andrew Jones Christian Ferrell Jones James Dearl Jones, Jr Rhema Elizabeth Jones Sharicka Deyana Jones Jared Andrew Joyner Trey Christopher Justice Leigh Clara Kapcio Edwin Paul Keen, III Bailey Nicole Kendall Jessica Haley Kent Brittany Nichole Kerr Zachary Scott Kidd La'Rrie Lechelle King Annabelle Bray Kinney Austyn Scott Knapp
Samantha Morgan Kolbe Kenneth Savalas Lake, Jr Justin Glachuski Lamb Christopher Hunter Lancaster Dillon James Lane Brianna Lea Michelle Langford Robert Luke Latimer, Jr Blane Fletcher Lavelle Brennan Michele Lawler Zachary Tyler Lawrence Hannah Grace Leary Joshua Isaiah Lee Mackenzie Ann Leigh Sammerial Parker Lemons Fredricka Machelle Lewis Tavaris Contrell Lewis Cody Michael Longo Andrew Jacob Lott Joshua Lee Love Alexandria Grace Lovell Christian David Lucius David James Lydigsen Sean Michael Lydigsen Mckayla Michelle Maben Jada Aaliyah Maclin Ethan Davis Malone Dorothy Mae Louise Maness Madelin Kay Maples Charles Lee Mason, III Jalen Amal Mason T'Kayla Monique Matthews Charles Alexander May Katherine Grace May Da'Vante Deshaun Mayes Garrison Wyatt McBride Le'Darius Craig McClendon Lillian Victoria McConnell Molly Karen McCourt Gracey Leigh McIntyre Eli Wesley McLean Parker Dean McNair Scarlett Lynn McNair Morgan Nicole Medders Kylie Cheyenne Medernach Caleb Dixon Meyer Christopher Ryan Miller Haley Nicole Miller Robert Faylin Mills, Jr Ashton Taylor Mitchell Jalen Nathaniel Montgomery David Gage Moore Marley Elizabeth Rae Moore Randall Drake Moore Rylee Nicole Moore Emily Wilson Moschitta Maximus J Moses Nathan Jackson Motz Thomas Kirk Murphy Dalton Reese Myer Cody Taylor Newman Anna Joyce Newton Katie Leigh Oldham Eduardo Ramon Ovante, III William Earl Overstreet Andrew Wayne Parimore, Jr Elizabeth Lee Parker Jacob Dylan Parson
La'Kendra Nicole Penn Katlyn Marie Peppers Matthew Robert Piercey Sebastian Cole Poindexter Abigail Marie Poole Cody Dwight Porter Kierra Rena Powell Lauren Ashley Prince Dennis Mark Pruitt, Jr Kaitlyn Ann Puckett Lauren Elizabeth Ray Deandre William Reading Nathan Arthur Reames Presley Jorne'A Reed Wyatt Tucker Rich Hannah Nicole Richard Madison Taylor Richie Guin Turner William Roberts Kole Patrick Rodriguez Rhonda Lynne Rogers Keyara Alexis Jean Rosebur David Ugene Rudd James Lee Rudd Dalton Wayne Rushing Austin Taylor Russell Zachery Spencer Sarten Christopher Dylan Scudder Trevor Lowe Sellers Tyler Wayne Shay Christina Belle Short Samuel Joseph Short Haley Allison Simpson Lakenzie Mary Anna Sims Kayla Marie Smith Mariyanna Lasha Smith Mary Grace Smith Sara Elizabeth Smith Kyle Andrew Smoley Isaac Parker Speight Andrew Lane Stachar Jason Paul Stephens Myles Anthony Stephens
Grace Ann Stewart Samuel Allen Stewart Tayler Beyonce Samone Stovall Dakota Wyatt Strickland Louis Edward Sturm, IV Cameron Leigh Tagavilla Corey Dashan Tate Jr Brittany Cheyenne Taylor Desmon D'Undre Taylor Lonyha Talyla Taylor Nacayla Tynece Taylor Shamorow Telon Taylor Jac'Ques Lavert Terry Mariyah Cylene Thompson Allison Marie Tidwell Kayla Brianne Tomlinson Chase Neverette Trotter Nathan Maxwell Turner Hunter Lane Twisdale Lainey Marie Vandergrift Ryan Colby Wade Chloe' Lynn Walker Tyler Lee Walker Kaliyah Sanae Ware Noah Lee Weaver Cameron Smiley Webb Russell Duane Webb, III Mina Judith Weldy Alan Sabaastian Wells Elijah Stephen West Ethan Alan White Mitchell Neal White Madilyn Grace Wickham Logan Amual Tyler Williams Richard Adam Dylan Luke Williamson Jonathan Garner Wilson Jackson Samuel Woods Areon Juvon Worles Vanessa Manzano York Alissa Rose Zanos
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Where do Covingtons seniors go from here? BY SARAH BROWN
Covington High School set records this year, both with band and sports. Corbin Smith has been in the band since fifth grade. He followed his mother, Cindy Ballard Smith and his grandmother, who passed away not long ago into the marching band. He said his dad can play the radio and that’s about it. He’s headed to the University of Memphis, where he plans to major in music education. He said he wants to be an educator to share both his passion for music and will love seeing a new fire awaken in his future students. He wants to help students better themselves, through music. Corbin is well traveled. He’s been all over the United States and it’s taught him to appreciate many
different cultures. He said, “I always want to push myself the hardest to be the best, at whatever I’m attempting.” Audrey Jones is also enrolling in the University of Memphis. She plans to obtain a nursing degree and minor in music. She’s been involved with the band since the eighth grade. She said it’s taught her to set goals for herself, be part of a team, and how to push herself out of her comfort zone. She’s most happy taking care of people. She’s a lifelong nurturer. She feels called into nursing to help comfort and take care of people during some of their hardest times. Her love of math and science will serve her well in her chosen field. Morgan Simpson is enrolled in the University of Tennessee,
Knoxville. She will be attending school with her step brother. She comes from a large blended family. Morgan isn’t quite sure what she plans to major in, yet. She chose Knoxville because it’s outside of her comfort zone. She wants to push herself, learn new things both about life and herself. She knows that once away from home, she will have to become very independent. She’s looking forward to finding herself in a new environment. Christopher “Chris” Bernard was born Sept. 11, 2001. He’s the youngest child by many years. His father passed away when
he was a young boy. His mother has never remarried. He’s been raised with older siblings, his mother, and his grandmother. Very shortly after graduation Chris is leaving home for Basic Army Training at Fort Jackson, S.C. After basic, he will attend A.I.T. at Fort Lee, Va. to train as a supply specialist. Lastly, he will go to Airborne school at Fort Benning, Ga. His face lit up when he talked about going Airborne. He’s most excited about that aspect of his training. He said, “I always knew I wanted to serve, but I wasn’t sure which branch. The Army recruiter came
to the school, then sat down at my house with my Mom. She was a bit hesitant, given none of my other siblings chose the military. Once the recruiter explained things to my mom, she agreed to sign the papers to let me enlist.” On why he wants to serve his country he said, “ I want to travel. I want to make my mom proud. It’s the right thing to do, for me. I want to get out of here and see what else this world has to offer.” He said his mother always taught him to be independent, handle yourself like a gentleman, and that family is always the most
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Zurhellen headed to MTSU Valedictorian was the only option, 17-year-old Aubrey Zurhellen saw for herself when she started high school. A friendly competition began in eighth grade between her and fellow classmates. She knew it was her goal. “If I hadn’t been valedictorian, I’d have been so mad at myself. I tried so hard.” She’s now being rewarded for hard work and determination towards her goal. She is heading to Middle Tennessee State University this fall, planning to major in theater and minor in education. She splits her time equally between her parents Steve Zurhellen and Kim Golden. She’s the youngest sibling by 10 years and is the aunt of a niece and nephews. She is a veteran of the Ruffin Theater. Since the sixth grade she has participated in 26 productions, including this summer’s "Putnam County Spelling Bee." She saw a sign for auditions and mentioned it to the local librarian, who was directing that play. The librarian encouraged her to try out. From that
production on, she has cut her teeth on all manner of the theater. She taught herself how to tap dance, just to showcase a few steps in one production. She’s choreographed several productions, including the recently closed "Beauty and the Beast." Her true love seems to be the behind the scenes work, in addition to acting. After college she plans to work in theater or teach it. Her ultimate goal is to open a theater company for impoverished kids. Her goal was inspired when she assisted in a kids production at the Ruffin. She wants kids from all backgrounds to have access to the arts. In her spare time, which isn’t much, she enjoys baking. She creates beautiful delicious confections for her loved ones. The past several years her time has been divided between school, the theater and home. Repeat. She’s looking forward to a busy summer of a trip to Disney World, being a camp counselor at Girl’s State in Nashville, and playing Marcy in "Putnam County Spelling Bee" at the Ruffin.
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Anna Nason SALUTATORIAN
1. Who are your family members? Parents Jonathan and Angie Nason. Sister, Ellie Nason 2. What are your hobbies? What do you do for fun? Spending time with family and friends, reading, baking, and creative writing 3. Do you plan to attend college? Where? Yes. Union University 4. What scholarships/ honors have you received? Washington Youth Tour Scholarship from Union University. Washington Youth Tour Trip. 5. What do you plan to major/ minor in? Major in Accounting. Minor in Creative Writing. 6. Why did you choose that major/ minor? I’m organized and like the order in accounting, but I also have a creative side and like to write. 7. What are your future career plans? I plan to work as an accountant for a company or business. I’d love to become a C.F.O. later in my career. 8. What was your favorite thing about high school? Talking with my friends. 9. What teacher has had the most influence on you and why? Mrs. Paige Warmath has been most influential because of her care for her students and her engaging teaching style. 24 DISCOVER: CLASS OF 2019
10. What do you think you’ll miss most about high school? The comfortable atmosphere and teachers.
13. In what was has high school prepared you for the future? It has taught me to work hard and work with others.
11. What extra steps did you take to become a top student in your class? I studied for test and just did my best on all my work.
14. Do you have any words for advice for your fellow graduates? Do your best and don’t be afraid to try new things
12. Did you find your academic career challenging? It would depend on the class and teacher. A.P. Literature was definitely the most challenging.
Chloe Price HISTORIAN 1. Who are your family members? Parents are Terry and Mollie Bell. Sisters are Carly Price and Lillie Bell. 2. What are your hobbies? What do you do for fun? Hang out with friends. I’m a waitress at Vinegar Jim’s. 3. Do you plan to attend college? Where? Yes. University of Memphis 4. What scholarships/ honors have you received? Cecil Humphrey’s Scholarship at the University of Memphis, for GPA and ACT 5. What do you plan to major/ minor in? Biomedical engineering. 6. Why did you choose that major/ minor? I’ve always been interested in the dental field. 7. What are your future career plans? I plan to be a dentist. 8. What was your favorite thing about high school? All the friendships. 9. What teacher has had the most influence on you and why? Mrs. Paige Warmath; she’s always been helpful to me inside and outside of school. 10. What do you think you’ll miss most about high school? Being with the people I grew up with.
11. What extra steps did you take to become a top student in your class? I got involved with a lot of clubs and took time to get involved. 12. Did you find your academic career challenging? Not really. My mom and dad have always had high expectations of me.
Having to work with different types of people. 14. Do you have any words for advice for your fellow graduates? To cherish the memories we made at Covington High School, but make more memories in the next chapter.
13. In what was has high school prepared you for the future?
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COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ★ CLASS OF 2019
COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL PROUDLY PRESENTS THE
CLASS of 2019
Rebecca Lynn Abrams Britney Jenea Adams Makya Debbreuna Adams Mya Elise Adams Nyeesha Jamya Adams Shamaya Lafaye Adams Addison Blake Alderman Destiny Nichole Ballard Austin Lee Baskin Tanner James Mcclain Bearden Christopher Lee Bernard Grant Easton Billings Antonio Marquaze Bland Elvis Patrick Boyd, Jr Kamaya Jakay Boykin Kirby Reese Bradshaw William Mark Bradshaw, III Aubrea Jaishun Brent 26 DISCOVER: CLASS OF 2019
Katelyn Nicole Bricco Ashton Leeann Brown Keionnica Potai Brown Micaiah Elijah Lee Brown Jeremy Maden Bryant Jr. Austin Gordon Burgess Tre'Von Joseph Burnett Chelsea Marie Caudle Kelsey Leann Caudle Korena Latavia Chapman Chelsea Paige Childress Gage Mackeith Cochran Malik Javon Coffey Jada Kesha Coleman Abraham Joshua James Conklin Aubrey Alexander Cook Bailey Connor Cook Lydia Grace Cotnam
Jeffery Isaac Cross Keshun Quinternan Currie Keshunna Okoye Currie Joshua Luke Dawson Christian Blaise Delashmit Donovan Scott Dotson India Nekeia Dowell Schabria Trenae' Draine Ste'Qeva Ka'Nette Dyson Dylan Allen Elam Christopher Devonte Elkins Cheyenne Lea' Embry Garet Wilson Faulk Jalen Lane Faulk Cornell Deante' Fayne Kylan Juwan Fayne Christopher Michael Fifer Gracie Lorena Jean Flanagan
Alexandria Lee Fletcher Janiya Mercedes Foster Georgia Nielsen Friend Ke'Shun Terrill Gant Brooklyn Elizabeth Gardiner Harlie Nicole Gentile Kyle Lee Ginn Kristin Renea Golden Alyssa Dawn Gover Tyreese Jakeo Grandberry Jeremy Lander Grant, Jr Nathaniel Clyde Greer Jordan Shamar Grant Brantley Gage Griffin Chandler Reece Griggs Ladarious Scentell Griggs Kyasia Virginia Hale Markiese Daquan Hall
Setrickious Kevionte Hall Tyler Glenn Harris Mya Antoinette Hart John Philip Hartsfield Mario Philip Hayslett, Jr Madison Alaina Hejny Tishunna Tysha Henderson Robeson Reaves Hendren Kendria Brejay Hennings Rontra'Vis Nashair Hester Joshua Lane Higgs Tommy Lane Higgs, Jr Alexis Delaney Horton Andrew Dewayne Hoskins Adam James Humphrey Jillian Claire Hunter Amad D'Onte Jackson Camron Rashad Johnson DISCOVER: CLASS OF 2019 27
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Kaitlyn Brooke Johnson Matthew Allen Johnson Audrey Grace Jones Christopher King Jones Kaycee Marie Jones Kobe Tyler Jones Megan Diamond Jones Ronybria Tranese Jones Tabrea Mona' Jones Gary Gray Joyner Jalen Malik Kemp Demonte Tyrick Kindred Bobby Joe Lee, Jr Jeremy Sidney Leonard Cameron Brooke Lessel Anna Marie Lewis Sarah Michelle Lodice Sterling Brock Lomax Madison Grace Luttrell Sherman Deon Macklin, Jr Weston Cole Martin Jada Mikaylin Matthews Kiersten McCoy Jakayla Marica Middlebrooks Jameseya Tyniseya Nadawn Miller Charles Zachary Mize Mi'Tyra Day'Shonda Murray Meosha Tiiyae Nash Anna Claire Nason Dalton Allen Newman Robert Adam Noe
Dalton James Northcott Kendall Cameron Owens Codarries Devon Page Ryan Mathew Parish Patricia Ruth Patrick Brittany Nicole Payne Z'Kya Lonee' Payne Summear Chase Pearson Khyra Lashaye Pierce Tydriana Alexis Pierce Makayla Sylvia-Ann Polk James Andrew Poole Chloe Michelle Price Xavier Jamal Price Fabien Darelle Richards Tucker Nicholas Roach Jonathan Dalton Rose Michael Huntley Rose Rylie Amber Russell Cade Carter Sampson Ethan Cole Sanders Garrett Warren Sanders Hayden Seth Schultz Micheal Scott Shevlin Morgan Nicole Simpson Savanna Lynn Simpson Corbin Shawn Smith Davonta Wadrequis Smith Kyniah Alexia Smith Luke Grayson Smith Madeline Langley Smith
Isaiah Caleb Spitler James Tyler Stegall Markesha Delois Stephens Bryson Ke'Chon Stowers Hope Elizabeth Stringfellow Rakya Alexas Tarver Tatyana Simone Tate Jennifer Taylor Lesli Kai Taylor Michael Chase Terhune Antoria Caline Tucker Joshua Terrell Tyus Dominique Alexis Wakefield M'Dia Jonshelle Walker Daniel Gunner Wallace Noah Brady Walls Christian Michael Walton Lawson Jerald Walton Griffin Tyler Warmath Breshawna Lasha White Charles Lanceford Whitehead Drake Ansley Whitmer Eumonze Quandre Wilks Autrell Williams, Jr Dedarius Quorshun Williamson Olivia Grace Wilson Khylee Sage Woods Sha'Daishu Monai Yarbrough Lily Grace Yates Aubrey Rose Zurhellen
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Munfords two sets of twins BY SARAH BROWN
Munford High School, class of 2019 has the distinction of two sets of boy girl twins graduating. Michael and Meghan Butler and Cody and Cayla Crook. Michael Butler plans to attend the University of Memphis. Before that he said, “I plan to just take a break for a while and just relax and enjoy some free time before college starts and I enter the real world.” Michael has been in the MHS band all through high school. He is majoring in Music Education and has a true passion for music and can’t wait to share his love and enthusiasm by educating others. Cayla Crook is enrolling in Dyersburg State Community College. She is going to start by
taking basic classes to get accepted into their Health Science program. She plans to become a nurse, then finish with her Masters in nursing to become a nurse practitioner. She loves helping people. Cody Crook and a fellow classmate dually attended Munford High School and VoTech this school year. They attended classes half days at each location. Both Cody and his classmate have set a school record in being the fastest two to complete the electrical course training. Cody and Cayla’s father passed away in 2013, it really shaped the twins. Their father had MEN1 disease. Cody is the first male in his family to not carry the gene mutation. Cody loves working
with his hands. He said he knew just a high school diploma wasn’t going to get him anywhere. He swapped plans from enlisting in the military at the urging of his mother. He’s always liked working with his hands and fixing things. He said, “My dad always believed I could do anything I set my mind to. Now, I’m proving to my mom, with hard work, I can accomplish my goals.” Dalton Potts, a four-year MHS band alum, has plans to attend the University of Memphis and to pursue a career in drumming. He’s undecided as of yet, but is seriously considering a career in the music business. He’s looking forward to the new chapter in his life, that graduating high school means. Erik Walters plans to attend ETSU.
and major in paleontology. He’s looking forward to seeing what college life is like and living on his own. He said, “If there’s anything that makes me, me, it’s how passionate I am about things I like. Benjamin Byrd is enrolling in TCAT He doesn’t have plans to travel much, he just wants to dig in and finish his schooling. Ben said, “I’m ready to make my way in the world and make some real money.” He plans to graduate with certifications in both HVAC and welding. He likes working with his hands, being outside, and problem solving. He knew he didn’t want to spend the next four years in a classroom. He wants the applied schooling, in order to get out in the real world. He doesn’t mind hard work and knows his chosen career path will be quite lucrative.
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Casey to attend Arkansas State Tanner Casey always went to school and did his best. Doing his best lead him to become the Munford High School class of 2019 Valedictorian. He’s the son of Larry and Lisa Casey, has an older sister, and one nephew. He said his mother has always been one of his greatest influences. She always backs him up, pushes him to strive to be the best, and also made sure he stays in line. His Christian faith is very important to him. He said, “My faith has taught me to be kind. I don’t put labels on people. I try to treat everyone how I want to be treated. I come into every situation respectful of others. My faith has kept me grounded and focused.” Tanner is planning to attend Arkansas State University. He plans to major in Mechanical Engineering there. He said he’s always loved to “tinker." He loved
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taking things apart when he was younger, just to see how they work. He likes to see the why and how engines work. Tanner plans to work with internal combustion engines. He said he thinks that particular aspect of engineering will suit the tinkerer side of him. He knows he will love the challenges his future career will bring him. He’s always been a problem solver. He thrives in a situation where he has to both determine the problem and fix it. He’s not sure where he plans to work after college, but he knows he’s going into a wide open job field. He said he chose engineering because he knows already how much he will enjoy it. On being valedictorian he said, “ I’ve been blessed to have the opportunity and the knowledge to use my skills to my greatest potential.”
Valedictorian Tanner Casey is planning to attend Arkansas State University in the fall and will major in mechanical engineering.
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Camryn Bruce SALUTATORIAN
1. Who are your family members? My father’s name is David, my mother’s name is Stephanie, and I also have three younger siblings named Carter, Cara and Cade. 2. What are your hobbies? What do you do for fun? Until the end of the 2018-2019 season, most of my time outside of classes consisted of my participation in basketball. Now that I no longer play, I spend my time hanging out with friends and family. I also work for my church’s sports and outreach ministries. 3. Do you plan to attend college? Where? I plan on attending Mississippi College in Clinton, Miss. 4. What scholarships/ honors have you received? I have been named a Trustee Scholar at Mississippi College, and this scholarship covers my total cost of attendance (tuition, room, and board). I interviewed for the scholarship earlier this year and was later chosen for this honor, along with three other students from around the country. 5. What do you plan to major/minor in? I am not completely committed to this, but as of right now, I would like to major in Communications with a concentration on sports media and marketing. 6. Why did you choose that major/ minor? I enjoy speaking to others and I also enjoy watching many different sports, so I feel like I could use this degree to pursue something that I am not only capable of succeeding in, but something that is exciting to me. 7. What are your future career plans? While I may someday change my mind, I currently want to pursue a career in working with college athletic departments or programs. I am unsure of what I specifically want do in this field, but I know that I could excel in that environment. 8. What was your favorite thing about high school? I loved getting to participate in homecoming and other school events that were very fun. I made so many memories with my friends during the weeks of dressing up, playing games, and cheering in pep rallies. 9. What teacher has had the most influence on you and why? Though my mother was never my teacher, since she was recently hired as a freshman English teacher, she is still the most influential person in my life from MHS. She has been encouraging, kind, and present for all the important moments during my high school years. 10. What do you think you’ll miss most about high school? I know that I will miss 36 DISCOVER: CLASS OF 2019
playing basketball more than any other aspect of high school. I had the amazing opportunity to play for a championship-winning program under the leadership of coaches that cared a lot about me, and it makes me sad when I think about how I’ll never get to play in a high school game again. 11. What extra steps did you take to become a top student in your class? I had to sacrifice a great deal of time that I would otherwise spend resting or with friends in order to balance both my academic and athletic commitments. Time management was something I had to focus on in order to keep my grades up, and I often had to spend extra hours studying in order to excel in all classes. 12. Did you find your academic career challenging? Because my school offered advanced placement and dual enrollment courses, I was
able to receive a challenging education that also prepared me for college. 13. In what ways has high school prepared you for the future? Through classes, athletics, and my associations with adults in the building, I was prepared to understand the curriculum of college level courses while also understanding how to properly communicate with those above me. 14. Do you have any words for advice for your fellow graduates? I suggest enjoying every last moment of this time as a high schooler, because I am sure we will all miss these days eventually. Don’t wish it away, but also look to the future with enthusiasm because we have exciting things in store.
Sarah Montroy HISTORIAN 1. Who are your family members? Dad- Marc Montroy, Mom- Cortnee Montroy, Sisters- Amanda Montroy, Isabella Montroy, Rebecca Montroy, Lilyana Montroy, Brother- Logan Montroy 2. What are your hobbies? What do you do for fun? Reading, volunteering, hiking 3. Do you plan to attend college? Where? Yes, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 4. What scholarships/ honors have you received? Chancellor’s scholarship and the HOPE scholarship 5. What do you plan to major/minor in? Undecided 6. Why did you choose that major/ minor? I am exploring my options 7. What are your future career plans? I am exploring my options 8. What was your favorite thing about high school? The relationships I formed with my fellow classmates and teachers. 9. What teacher has had the most influence on you and why? Ms. Jennifer Tyler. She has provided me with an environment and friendship that has allowed me to grow tremendously as a student and as an individual. 10. What do you think you’ll miss most about high school? The family environment. The administration, staff, and student body all truly care about everybody’s success and wellbeing. 11. What extra steps did you take to become a top student in your class? I took the highest level classes I could, and I pushed myself to do my best
in those classes. I spent a lot of extra time and effort devoting myself to my classwork and school extracurricular activities. 12. Did you find your academic career challenging? There have been many times where I have felt overwhelmed or lost. I just took those moments one step at a time, and eventually, I gained the ability to successfully work through them. 13. In what ways has high school prepared you for the future? High school has taught me multiple life
skills. On a daily basis, I interact with other individuals, I use problemsolving techniques, I challenge my mindset, and so much more. I will be able to take these experiences in my future and use them in any situation. 14. Do you have any words for advice for your fellow graduates? Don’t give up – even when things seem impossible or you’re not quite sure what path you’re on. If you just keep trying and giving life your all, you will find where you are supposed to be.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 ▪ THE LEADER
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MUNFORD HIGH SCHOOL PROUDLY PRESENTS THE
CLASS of 2019
Matthew Tanner Casey Camryn Jordan Bruce Sarah Nicole Montroy Samantha Ann Hopper Elijah Andrew Durkee Alexis Wray Collins Alex Michael Strickland Ciera Logan Atkinson Hannah Isabella Barr Brianna Nicole Patterson Adams, Andrew Paul-Howard Addison, Katelyn Nicole Adkins, Melanie Ashton Aguilar, Serena Marie Aitken, Anna Grace Akins, Cody Lynn Alford, Dylan Michael Andrews, Michael Jeremiah 40 DISCOVER: CLASS OF 2019
Armstrong, Rachel Hope Arrambide, Jr., Daniel Thomas Ashby, Sayge Madison Atkins, Anna Marie Ault, Alisyn Paige Auth, Victoria Estrada Avent, Courtney Michelle Bailey, Noah Keith Baker, Callie Nicole Bampfield, James Riley Bateman, Ashanti Tierra Bateman, Houston Michael Bearden, Valerie Lynn Belcher, Samuel Amon Bell, McKenzie Lorin Bennett, Katherine Elizabeth Benson, Jordan Jovon Bing, Matthew Cody
Bishop, Evan Scott Blackwell, Makala Shea Bland, Brittany Nicole Blevins, Dylan James Boley, Serina Anne Marie Bounds, Davin Tyler Bower, Samantha Marie Bowman, Destany Paige Bradley, Alyssa Grace Bran, Ayden Taylor Brees, Dakoda Renee Brown, Alexandrea Nicole Brown, Zerick Alexander Buford, Zana Marie Burkhart, Hannah Nicole Butler, Meagan Elizabeth Butler, Michael Andrew Byberg, Hannah Marie
Byrd, Benjamin Daniel Cameron, Cody Jacob Chaffin, Connor Lee Chapman, Kayla Brooke Chapman, Samantha Leann Clark, Regina Sha-Ree Clark, Sydney Grace Clement, Arianna Celeste Cline, Abigail Ilene Clowes, Garrett Dalton Cole, Creed Michael Collett, Seth Daniel Combs, Addison Lee Conwill, Hunter Deewilliam Cooper, Kristen Nichole Cosey, Jalin Alexander Courtney, Cody Jacob Cox, Haley Elizabeth
Cox, Ian Edward Craig, Bryson Fallon Crocker, Kaila Alexas Crook, Cayla Renee Crook, Cody Eric Cross, Wesley Dalton Crumpler, William Arlie Cunningham, Kylan Cortez Cunningham, Kyree Deaudre Cutshaw, Kristan Michelle DeLaTorre, Tyler Drake Deranleau, Carl Wayne DeVere-Wilson, David Michael Doss, Jordan Kiara Dowell, Elizabeth Olivia Dowell, Jr., Brandon Antawn Duncan, Jack Leroy Echols-Adell, Ja'Shawn Alan DISCOVER: CLASS OF 2019 41
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Ellis, Kassi Cherie Ellzey, Tyler Joseph Elrod, Mikayla Kenzie Ervin, Jonathan Stephan Escandon, Grace Anne Everett, Charlie Lynn Farrow, Jr., James Allen Faulkner, Garrett Lee Fayne, Jasmine Jonika Fehnel, Isabelle Marie Ferrell, Christopher Lee Fields, Kayla Brooke Fite, Malin Dane Fitzgerald, Cameron Mckenzie Flanagan, Ryan Christopher Fleming, Corey Rodell Floyd, Jevon Dashon Forbess, Donovan Blain Fortner, Jaden Laine Fortner, Jordan Chase Franks, Austin Thomas Franks, Tyler Thomas Frederick, Steven Alan Garcia, Adrian Max Gardner, Kaleigh Victoria Garrett, Courtney Nicole Gatlin, Seth Patrick Gillihan, Samuel Hunter Griffin, Dylan James Hafley, Angellina Nikole Hailey, Jacob Kristopher Hales, Andie Lee Hamblin, Austin Jacob Handley, Johnathan Cole Hankins, Selina Carol Hardy, Alexis Nicole Harper, Evan Bryan Harrington, Logan Allan Harris, Alexis Katelynn Harris, Colton Floyd Harvey, Chance Daniel Hatchel, Avery Garner Hatcher, Dylan Cole Hatfield, Landon Tate Hayes, Amari Makayla Henderson, Cheyenne Marie Henley, Gabryel Marie Hernandez, Fransisco Fabion Hernandez-Sanchez, Alicia Hill, Hannah Nicole Hogan, Daisi Rhayne Sweetin Holland, Kayla Marie Holloway, Olivia Jeannine Hoy, Alexander Blake Huffman, Jalan Hayes Hupf, Hannah Mae Hurd, Jr, Tobie Demond Hutcherson, Chelsea Brooke Ireland, Cameron Mckale Jamison, Marshall Dewayne Swaggerty Jones, Jadan Treyvun
Jones, Katelyn Allain Jordan, Angel Jessica Kelley, Taylor Danielle Kinnaman, Jr., Richard Paul Kirk, Pepper Lynn Kirkdoffer, Camden Garrett Knapp, Jason Cole Kupiainen, Britney Elaine Lamont, Sara Grace Landrum, Hannah Grace Langston, Grace Ann Lawrence, Jacob Wade Lee, Alyia Toness Lee, Tyler William Lemons, Ayonna Lynette Lewis, Kaitlyn Elise Lockett, Miracle Tianna Lodrigue, Maxwell Gage Lovelace, Brandon Thomas Lovette, Ethan Davis Lowry, Destiny Marie Malady, Abbie Rene Marcy, Carolina Drew Markle, Garrett Ray Martelli, Dante Gianfranco Mason, Chandler Lee Mattila, Tori Morgan Max, Anna Lauren Max, Kelsey Mckenzie Mayfield, Tyler Ray McConnell, Abigail Doris McGuire, Zachary David McKowen, Brydon Jayne McLain, Tyler Leigh McMullen, Dakota Lynn McPeak, Alyssa Leigh Medford, John Lee Middlebrook, Joyce Ann Millican, Hannah Elizabeth Mock, Erica Marie Montroy, Sarah Nicole Moody, Lainey Abigail Moore, Brooks Ryan
Moss, Tanner Jason Najera, Jr., Manuel De-Jesus Najera Gamez, Alejandra Nelson, IV, Samuel Andrew Newman, Sara Grace Niter, Montell Jonte Noble, Mary Joanna Oakley, Samantha Marie Oglesby, Kirby Taylor Olden, Kyli' Unique' Orman, Presley Reid Osborne, Jr., Christopher Michael Osbourn, Baker Jobe Owings, Gabriel David-Chace Pace, Matthew Jacob Patterson, Destiny Renee' Patterson, Hailee Nicole Pearl, William Nathaniel Peek, Allie Grace Peterson, Sara Gaylynne Petty, Barbara Jean Pierce, Lucas Michael Pierce, Tealiyah Lajoi Pierson, Shannon Marie Pierson, Shelby Lynn Ping, Emma Faith Pitt, Jacob Kyle Pope, Cameron Kier Potts, Dalton Anthony Powell, Dylan Reece Pruett, Jason Tyler Pyle, Emily Kathleen Ralyea, Lyndsie Nicole Randle, Yasmine Aaliyah Rattle, Ian Thomas Ray, Kelsey Kaylan Reames, Brody Andrew Reed, Kade Alexander Reese, Lexi Jane Reinberg, Chase Alexander Richardson, Danielle Dominique
Riley, Jasmine Angel Rittinger, Madison Marilyn Robertson, Noah Lawson Rowand, Julie Brieann Russell, Samantha Nicole Rutledge, Amber Elise Ruzicka, Travis Wayne Sadowski, Lawrence Richard Glenn Sanders, Amy Marie Sellers, II, Michael David Sena, Victoria Isabel Shesta, Upendo Shoffner, Katijane Elizabeth Sigler, Kevin Marshall Smith, Ethan Andrew Smith, Hunter Christian Smith, Jacob Bryan Smith, Jason Shane Smith, Madison Alexis Smith, William Garrett Smuk, Louis Russell Squires, Abigail Rose Stafford, Hannah Marie Stark, Joshua Kirkland Steele, Frankqusha Mattie Stewart, Ethan Garrett Stites, Marinda Mae Stowe, Madison Marie Summers, Hailey Morgan Swain, Devan Joseph Swanson - Pacheco, Tyler Swope, Carson Lee Taranto, Jackson Evarist Tate, Tanner Nealey Taylor, Bobby Montrell Taylor, Corbin Raynes Taylor, Steven Michael Terry, Xavia Trevon Thomas, Brett Anthony Thompson, Gabrielle Alexandria Thompson, Zachary Wyatt Trenthem, Hunter Matthew Twisdale, Hanna Le Tyler, Kaitlin Marie Underwood, Dylan Blake Vaughn, Jr., Gary Kenneth Vincent, Grayson Douglas Wade, Jamie Christopher Walters, Erik John Walton, Ronalee Nicole Watson, Christopher Karl Weaver, Haley Tennessee Werner, Jace Michael Westrich, Debra Carlotta Williams, Devin Maxwell Winter, Landon Michael Yarnold, Mark Thomas Young, Jessie Renee Yount, Dillon Ray
Tipton-Rosemark
ACADEMY
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TIPTON-ROSEMARK ACADEMY ★ CLASS OF 2019
TIPTON-ROSEMARK ACADEMY PROUDLY PRESENTS THE
CLASS of 2019
Briana Faith Allen Andrew Anderson Tysen Chandler Banks Nathan Harold Bradley Zoey Reed Brainerd Clayton Hatley Brown Megan Michelle Burges Caroline Ann Clowes Kameron Ta’Shun Collier Chloe Anne Crowder Allison Marie Davidson Sydney Walker Downing Anna Grace Easley Dawson Davis Feathers Jack Burton Flanders Thomas Franklin Garner Ty Wesley Gilbreath Howard Lee Gray 44 DISCOVER: CLASS OF 2019
Sara Anne Grevy Elizabeth Christine Griffin Lindsy Grace Jones Ryan Clark Knight Brenna Grace Lockhart Benjamin Charles Lodholm Jaylen Austin Mansfield Kallysta Love Neumann Brandon Shae Nolen Logan William Notto Autumn Marie Payne Jaxon Lee Pennington Caitlin Ella Pfeifer Ashton Danielle Pickard Jackson Zachary Rickard John Kelley Roane David Scott Rodgers Peyton Garrett Ryan
James Austin Sanfratello Loura Keelyn Sealy Lance Hutcherson Simpson Valsamo Sinis Christian Tylar Stafford Mary Margaret Ann Stephens Seth Michael Sumrow Stella Grace Tillman John William Turner Sarah Neely Turner Joshua Luke Waits Carolyn Grace Watson Emily Nicole West Mary Adeline White Stanford Eugene White Regan Chandler Whiteside Jasielayne Nichole Wilson
TRA has close-knit class
Tipton-Rosemark Academy's class of 2019 has a 100 percent college acceptance rate, with 46 of the 53 students qualifying for the Hope Scholarship. The highest graduation honor is awarded to our TRA Distinguished Scholars. These candidates must earn a Distinguished Honors Diploma as well as meet specific ACT/GPA requirements. The Class of 2019 Distinguished Scholars are: Caroline Clowes Anna Easley Jack Flanders Thomas Garner Sara Grevy Brenna Grace Lockhart Caitlin Pfeifer John Roane Seth Sumrow Sarah Turner Stanford White
This small class of tight-knit friends, many who have been together at TRA since Pre-K or Kindergarten, selfishly committed themselves to Christian service and leadership. In the summer prior to their senior year, the class spent a week together at the school's adopted village of Los Fundos in the Dominican Republic. In addition to building a house for a local family, cleaning and painting the school building, and playing with the children, their most cherished and impactful act was sharing their love of the Lord. In the fall semester of their senior year the students were divided into small groups and asked to research a need in their community and work as a team to help fulfill that need. The groups chose the following orga-
nizations/projects:
The Boys & Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region Rosemark Civic Club / HARE Community Baptist Church First United Methodist Church/Bread of Life Munford Parks & Rec (Soccer Team) Confidential Care Tipton County Animal Shelter Munford Parks & Rec (Restoration Project) Self Defense Training Baccalaureate and graduation were held at First Baptist Church in Millington on Saturday, May 18.
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TRA's Class of 2019 had 53 graduates.
CONGRATS TO THE CLASS OF 2019!
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