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Outstanding Student-Athletes Took Center Stage At The Greeneville Sun The Greeneville Sun’s Best of Preps Best of Preps Ceremony – 2019– On Sunday, May 5, 2019.

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tudents from each major sport at the five public high schools in Greene County were rewarded for their accomplishments on and off the field at the event, held at the Annie Hogan Byrd Theatre at Tusculum College.

Nominations were submitted by coaches from each school for a variety of sports.

These student-athletes were chosen by their coaches as representatives of their sports at their respective schools. To be considered as a Best of Preps nominee, the student-athlete must have demonstrated they have excelled academically and athletically while also having been involved in their communities.

“Recognizing the dedication, discipline and skill that these student-athletes wield on the field, in the classroom and around their communities is a treat for us,” Greeneville Sun General Manager John Cash said. “The student-athletes represented in this year’s Best of Preps event are some of the finest young people in our community.”

The Best of Preps Selection Committee was composed of three anonymous individuals from the community who each reviewed and scored the nomination forms submitted by the coaches. In an effort to ensure that the selection

process was fair and without preferential treatment in any way, the committee did not have access to the student-athletes’ names or the schools they represented. From the list of nominees, one representative from each sport was chosen as the Best of Preps StudentAthlete of the Year for that sport based on the written nominations from the coaches. The nominee with the highest cumulative score from the three judges was recognized as Best of Preps. In addition to the winners in each individual boys’ and girls’ sport, six specialty awards were presented, including Overall Male Student-Athlete of the Year and Overall Female Student-Athlete of the Year. Both awards were sponsored by The Greeneville Sun with the winners each earning a $1,000 scholarship. Other specialty awards included the Community Excellence Award, Academic Achievement Award, Comeback Player of the Year and Coach of the Year.

Special speaker for the event was Pam Kilday, a former stand-out basketball player at Chuckey-Doak High School. Pam played professional basketball with The Chicago Hustle in the Women’s Basketball League.

After basketball, Pam entered the world of

financial services working for several large banks. She retired from SunTrust Bank and recently returned to Greeneville. Greeneville Sun Advertising Director Artie Wehenkel and Sun Sports Editor Sam Bundy, co-emcees, welcomed the award nominees to the stage and announced the winners.

Each nominee received a certificate, and the winners earned a trophy.

Best of Preps would not be possible without the support of sponsors, and The Greeneville Sun extends a special thank you to all sponsors.

“Our sincere thanks go to the coaches, athletic directors and administrators who spent so much time and effort compiling information and submitting Best of Preps nominees,” Cash said. “We also want to thank our judges, who had a hard time narrowing down the winners. But, most importantly, we want to thank the student-athletes and their parents for giving us so many memories in the past season.”

Congratulations to all of the nominees. Your resumes are testaments to your hard work and dedication. We at The Greeneville Sun are proud of each of our nominees and winners of the 2019 Best of Preps Awards.

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Student–Athlete Best of Preps of the year – 2 01 9 – Nominees The Greeneville Sun

BASEBALL

Hayden Rush, CDHS Cayden Foulks, NGHS Adam Hamer, WGHS

BASKETBALL (BOYS)

Jordan Morelock, CDHS Brandon Malone, NGHS Kyler Clowers, WGHS

BASKETBALL (GIRLS)

Alex Gridley, CDHS Breanna Savage, NGHS Kattiee Shelton, WGHS

Bryce Buchanan,GHS Brandon Smith, SGHS

Tyler Marsh, GHS Landon Brown, SGHS

Leah Ann Fillers, GHS Braelyn Wykle, SGHS

CROSS COUNTRY (GIRLS)

Courtney Bruce, CDHS Riley Ottinger, SGHS

GOLF (BOYS)

Ethan Smith, CDHS Ricky Compton, NGHS Ty Sauceman, WGHS

GOLF (GIRLS)

Kairus Tallman, CDHS Chloe Kinser, SGHS

Meredith Bailey, GHS Hannah Taylor, SGHS

Melody Ottinger, CDHS Ainsley Freeman, GHS Melody Mercer, SGHS

TENNIS (BOYS)

Ryland Edward Jones, GHS

TENNIS (GIRLS)

Tyler Hicks, CDHS Seth Pierce, NGHS Breanna Shelton, CDHS Kayla Robinson, NGHS

Alana Collins, GHS Brooke Atchinson, WGHS

TRACK (BOYS)

Mason Strickland, CDHS Colton Fulk, WGHS

TRACK (GIRLS)

Megan Gass, GHS Noah Taylor, CDHS Cole Starnes, NGHS

Chealsey Emmette, CDHS Abi Painter, NGHS Mourghan Rose, WGHS

Mic Kriebel, GHS

SWIMMING (GIRLS)

DANCE FOOTBALL

SOFTBALL

John Stewart, GHS

Zachary Anguish, CDHS

Angel Klepper, GHS

Sean Robertson, CDHS Joey Williams, WGHS

SOCCER (GIRLS)

Adia Bulawa, GHS Mackenzie Evans, WGHS

SWIMMING (BOYS)

BOWLING (GIRLS)

CROSS COUNTRY (BOYS)

Colton Waycaster, CDHS James JP Miller, WGHS Kimberly Rouse, CDHS Hope Thacker, WGHS

David Painter, GHS

Morgan Brown, CDHS Kayle Sexton, NGHS

Kairus Tallman, CDHS Chloe Kinser, SGHS

SOCCER (BOYS)

BOWLING (BOYS)

CHEERLEADING

GOLF (GIRLS)

Kenny Kershaw, GHS Alick Daughtery, WGHS Zachary Wood, GHS Hunter Hartman, SGHS

Abigail Gibson, CDHS Baileigh Malone, WGHS

VOLLEYBALL

Breanna Shelton, CDHS Ashley Morrison, NGHS Madison Warner, WGHS

WRESTLING (BOYS)

Christian Freeman, CDHS

Adia Bulawa, GHS Mackenzie Evans, WGHS

Ty Debusk, GHS

Sydney Finchum, GHS

Ty Youngblood, GHS

Kenly Wilhoit, GHS

Jenna Click, GHS Ashlyn Reaves, SGHS

Trent Knight, GHS

WRESTLING (GIRLS) Emma Kate Pridgen, CDHS

Kelsi Broyles, WGHS

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Greeneville Reds Baseball Student Athlete Of The Year to Brandon Smith of South Greene High School.

Greeneville Reds Baseball Student-Athlete Of The Year Brandon Smith is a member of the South Greene High School Baseball team and maintains a 4.05 GPA. He is a member of the National Honor Society, scored a 26 on his ACT, has received awards in English, Math, Science and Agriculture courses. He is active in school fundraisers. As a soph-

omore, he was All-Conference Class A R1-D1 and his junior year was BRAC All-Conference First team AA R1-DII. Brandon participates in community events with churches in Greene County. He was the youth advisory delegate for Cedar Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church for two years at

National General Assembly, and served as youth coordinator at Cedar Hill CPC during his freshman and senior years.

He organized and created the “Unfailing Love Worship Night” community event at the Capitol Theater on Nov. 17, 2018. He is a School Climate Team leader.

“Brandon goes above and beyond in everything he does,” said South Greene baseball coach Daniel Lowery. “He is a leader on a young baseball team, active in his community, active in his church, and is a good role model for the younger kids. With all Brandon has completed, he deserves this award.”

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Caleb Julian, left, presents the Andrew Johnson Bank Boys’ Basketball Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Landon Brown of South Greene High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the right.

Andrew Johnson Bank Boys’ Basketball Student-Athlete Of The Year Landon Brown is a member of South Greene High School boys’ basketball team and maintains a 4.25 GPA. Brown earned all-tournament and first team all-conference honors this season. He was selected to serve as a student representative on the school board. He earned all-district honors in tennis, golf and cross country. He was selected as an honorary usher for graduation. He has played four years

on the varsity basketball team and was a starter for three years.

Landon volunteers at Towering Oaks Christian School, is a volunteer in the youth basketball skills camp, a peer tutor and volunteers at vacation Bible school. He is an active member of Towering Oaks Baptist Church youth group, and is a member of the Greene County Youth Leadership program. He is the basketball team captain. He also

is on the varsity tennis, golf and cross country teams. He is a member of the FCA leadership team and the Scholar’s Bowl team.

Brandon is a Niswonger Scholarship finalist, and has the second-highest ACT in his class with a 32 composite.

“This student-athlete was chosen as a Best of Preps nominee for boys basketball for several reasons,” said South Greene boys’ basketball coach Terry

Hoese. “First, he was a three-year starter for the South Greene Rebels.

He was also awarded the 100 percent award for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 season. He will be awarded the most valuable player for the 2018-19 season.

“Finally, I will miss him greatly on the basketball court, but I will miss him more for his outstanding character. He is truly a ‘Best of Preps’ individual.”

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Left to right, Mark and Graham Freshour present the Greeneville Oil and Petroleum Girls’ Basketball Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Braelyn Wykle of South Greene High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the right.

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Braelyn Wykle is a member of the South Greene High School girls’ basketball team and maintains a 4.0 GPA. Braelyn has been awarded a scholarship to continue playing basketball next season at Carson-Newman University.

She is a four-time district most valuable player, a three-time Ladies Classic all-tournament team selection, and a three-time all-state selection. She was selected two times to the TSSAA state tournament team, co-player of the year, two-time player of the year, region most valuable player, all-region selection

twice, and a Class AA Miss Basketball finalist.

Braelyn ranks third all-time in scoring at South Greene with 2,456 points. She was named to the Max Preps All-America Team her freshman and sophomore years. This honor only accepts 12 girls from each grade level from all 50 stated combined.

Braelyn volunteers as a Wee Church and Bible school teacher, and is a volunteer worker for Amedisys. She volunteers for school clean-up days, NAEP test, bookfest/fall events, and basketball

and volleyball camps in the summer.

She is a member of the student council, SADD 9&10, SADD 11&12, Round Robin, FCA leadership team, an FBLA girl representative, Letter Club, Youth Leadership, Rebels Care and math competitions.

Braelyn scored a 29 on the ACT, is on the A honor roll, and is a Greeneville Sun Calendar Girl. She is the salutatorian, was freshman student of the year, voted Miss High School by her peers and is the homecoming queen.

“Braelyn is a model student who

exemplifies great character, maturity, leadership and outstanding work ethic with the drive and passion to excel in all areas of life,” said South Greene coach Stephen Gregg. “She is most deserving for this prestigious honor. If you had the opportunity to work with her, I’m sure she would leave an impression on you.

“Her natural ability to lead is amazing.

She has the leadership skills to mold and instruct her peers in all situations. She has been one of the most joyous student athletes to coach in my 21 years in the coaching profession.”

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Mark Freshour, left, presents the Greeneville Oil and Petroleum Boys’ Bowling Student-Athlete Of The Year award to David Painter of Greeneville High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the right.

Greeneville Oil And Petroleum Boys’ Bowling Student-Athlete Of The Year David Painter is a member of the Greeneville High School boys’ bowling team.

David’s awards include most valuable bowler in 2017-18 and 2018-19, highest average in 2018-19, all-conference in 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19, 2018-19 Region 1 bowler, a junior gold qualifier in 2016 and 2017. He received the David Dahm’s Sportsmanship USBC award in 2016 and placed 12th in the 2019 Pepsi Youth Tournament.

David is a member of the Greene Hill

Baptist youth group. He is a USBC Jr. Gold Member for 2016, 2017 and 2019, was the football videographer at Tusculum University in 2017, and the GHS mascot for 2016-17, 2017-18 and 201819. He was a GHS bowling team member for 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19, GHS baseball statistician for 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19. He has been an employee at Olympia Lanes since 2017, is a member of the Greeneville Youth Bowling Association and was a member of the Johnson City Youth Bowling

Association for 2017-18.

David was born with a congenital heart disorder, so opportunities for participation in athletics has been limited.

Bowling was an opportunity for David to compete and develop friendships on a national level. By competing in various levels of competition, local, high school, state and national, he has been able to overcome the health limitations and succeed. He has won opportunities at all levels of competition and continues to improve.

“From the time of the inception of bowling at GHS, you could find David hanging around the lanes,” said Greeneville bowling coach Johnny Painter. “He has come a long way from a beginning bowler, improving his skills and continually improving each day, to become one of the top bowlers in East Tennessee. He continues to work on all aspects of his game while working with younger competitors in the sport to allow them opportunities to improve and develop friendships.”

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Girls’ Bowling Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Angel Klepper of Greeneville High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the right.

The Greeneville Sun Girls’ Bowling Student-Athlete Of The Year Angel Klepper is a member of the Greeneville High School girls’ bowling team.

Angel has received awards as most improved bowler in 2017-18, most valuable bowler in 2018-19, highest average in 2018-19 and all-conference in 2017-18

and 2018-19.

Angel is a member of the GHS band and the GHS jazz band. She is a UT Reed Day participant and Solo & Ensemble. She is a group leader at Thrive Church and has been employed at McDonald’s since 2017.

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a 16-month deployment of her dad. She continues to grow as an individual and teammate. She has a 3.25 GPA. “Angel is a deserving nominee for this award due to her hard work and dedication,” said Greeneville coach Johnny Painter. “She came on board after the loss

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She stepped in and for the last two years has gone from being most improved to team MVP. This has all been done while being a part of the marching band and continuing to keep good grades.”

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From left, Scott and Amy Lee with McIntosh and Lee Insurance Agency present the McIntosh and Lee Insurance Agency Cheerleading Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Ainsley Freeman of Greeneville High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the right.

McIntosh And Lee Insurance Agency Cheerleading Student-Athlete Of The Year Ainsley Freeman is a member of the Greeneville High School cheerleading squad.

Ainsley maintains a 4.0 GPA while taking Honors, AP and Dual enrollment courses. She has the highest average for Honors Chemistry and Honors English. She has a Microsoft certification in Microsoft word, power point and excel. She was elected by her class for homecoming court winner two consecutive years and was selected

by the GHS faculty to represent GHS as a 2019 Greeneville Sun Calendar Girl. She was awarded the Overall GMS Honorable Character award from the Greeneville Partnership.

Ainsley is a National Honor Society member, four-year member of the student council, and a member of the Greeneville Partnership Youth Council. She has preformed community service for a total of 150 hours so far in high school. She has been a

varsity cheerleader all four years in high school. She is a member of the Kindness Campaign, Rotary Youth Leadership seminar, FCA, the First Baptist Church Youth Leadership, First Baptist Church and Trinity Youth. She has been on mission trips at First Baptist, has been a volunteer of the Boys & Girls Club Bible School, and the Greeneville City Schools food distribution.

“Ainsley demonstrates strong char-

acter, leadership and portrays herself in such a way to be an amazing role model for young children,” Greeneville coach Ashley Aldridge said. “She is very involved with anything in and out of school, all while holding a 4.0 GPA. She is one that set the standards high for my team and pushes each individual to be a better person. I couldn’t think of a better athlete to represent Greeneville/Greene County in Best of Preps.”

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the By-Pass Lawn & Garden Boys’ Cross Country Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Ryland Edward Jones of Greeneville High School.

By-Pass Lawn & Garden Boys’ Cross Country Student-Athlete Of The Year Ryland Edward Jones is a member of the Greeneville High School boys’ cross country team.

Ryland was the recipient of the 2018 Best of Preps Boys Cross Country award. He is a member of JROTC as a PT monitor and is a Staff Sergeant. He has received JROTC ribbons for longevity, attendance,

physical wellness, orienteering, distinguished unit, academic, outstanding flight, patriotic flag and good conduct. He is a Greene County boys champion and all-county for the years 2018 and 2019, All-Region 1 selection for 2018, and received the 2018 leadership award and Team MVP 2018 and 2019.

Ryland volunteered at the JROTC pancake breakfast fundraiser at Fatz, Wreath’s Across America, Notre Dame Catholic Church meals on wheels. He has been a member of the GHS cross country team since 2016.

Ryland maintains a 4.0 GPA, is on the honor roll and has received the JROTC academic award.

“Ryland is a Best of Preps nominee because of his strong work ethic in both athletics and community involvement,” said Greeneville coach Larry Blalock. “He is willing to put in the time and effort necessary to perform at a high level. He is more than willing to share his knowledge and experience with younger athletes.”

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the By-Pass Lawn & Garden Girls’ Cross Country Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Alana Collins of Greeneville High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the right.

By-Pass Lawn & Garden Girls’ Cross Country Student-Athlete Of The Year Alana Collins is a member of the Greeneville High School girls cross country team.

As a freshman, Alana was awarded rookie of the year, all-region and the Kristen Clack Hustle Award in softball, Honors Algebra highest average, Honors English highest average, and girls conditioning highest average.

In her sophomore year, she received the girls cross country MVP, the hustle award in basketball, marketing and management highest average, best

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In her junior year, she held the English II highest average, pre-cal highest average, weight lifting highest average, hardwork & hustle award for basketball, best defense for basketball, and she was a member of the Team USA Women’s Baseball team.

During her senior year, she has been cross country and basketball captain.

She received the Exchange Student of the Month award.

Alana is a member of the National Honor Society and FCA Leadership.

She has volunteered at Tusculum View kindergarten, baseball management, Central Office poverty simulation, softball and baseball camp and middle school athletic events. She was a member of the girls cross country team for 2016-18, girls basketball for 2017-19, girls softball in 2016 and 2019 and girls track for 2017 and 2018.

Alana maintains a 4.0 GPA and has received an academic and athletic scholarship to Lipscomb University.

“Alana is the poster child for hard work and leadership,” said Greeneville coach Larry Blalock. “She has competed and succeeded at a high level in four high school sports while finding time for numerous community service activities. In addition, her academic successes are top notch. When I think of ‘Best of Preps,’ Alana is the first to come to mind.”

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Dance Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Megan Gass of Greeneville High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the right.

The Greeneville Sun Dance Student-Athlete Of The Year Megan Gass is a member of the Greeneville High School dance team.

Megan is a two-time recipient of the UDA All-American, a recipient of the NDA All-American, the 2018 Lady Devil dance team, two-time recipient of the Most Diverse Dancer. She has received in competition 12 superior ribbons, six showmanship awards, 72

platinum level awards for competitive dance, 29 diamond awards for competitive dance, two-time “Best Turns” for GHS dance team nominations/awards, three-time competing at a national level for National Dance Championships in Orlando, Florida. She is a member of the student council and the FCA and volunteers with the Competition Dance

Team in Kingsport.

“Megan sets an authentic example for her teammates in leadership due to her persistent hard work and constant dedication to showmanship,” said Greeneville coach Elizabeth Sparks. “She is reliable, responsible and intuitive, and has the capacity to reach out to others and influence them positively. She is

co-captain for her team. The position requires excellent skills in lyrical, hip-hop, jazz, and pom styles of dance, and excellent standing in academics, and excellent display of leadership and nothing less than excellent character.”

Alana maintains a 3.7 GPA, is a member of the National Honor Society and is on the A honor roll.

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From left, Kyle and Jacob Moore present the Captain D’s and Pizza Inn Football Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Kenny Kershaw of Greeneville High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the right.

Captain D’s And Pizza Inn Football Student-Athlete Of The Year Kenny Kershaw is a member of the Greeneville High School football team.

He has academic achievement awards in Spanish, Health, ACT Prep, Weightlifting and Physical education. He is a two-time state champion in football.

Kenny has been class president his sophomore, junior and senior years.

He is president of the National Honor Society, Andrew Johnson Chapter. He

was a captain of the varsity football team, was named to the all-conference football team, all-region football team and all-county football team.

Kenny is president of the Asbury Student Ministries youth group, a Worship team drummer at Asbury UMC. At Asbury UMC, he is a Council on Ministries youth representative and Children’s Ministries recreation leader.

He was a member of the mission trip to John’s Island, Georgia, at Asbury UMC. He is club student leader for Greene Young Life and a member of Young Life’s Frontier Ranch work crew.

“Kenny has been more than the ideal student. In order to achieve the highest grades and our deepest respect, he has demonstrated leadership and maintained a clear sense of purpose,”

former Greeneville coach Caine Ballard said. “The academics at GHS are most challenging, and he fulfilled all the requirements with the added challenge of playing football and being involved with many organizations within the school and community. In being involved with many extra-curricular activities, he has maintained a 3.80 GPA and made a 30 on the ACT.”

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Link Hills Country Club Boys’ Golf Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Hunter Hartman of South Greene High School.

Link Hills Country Club Boys’ Golf Student-Athlete Of The Year Hunter Hartman is a member of South Greene High School boys’ golf team while maintaining a 3.75 GPA. Hunter’s list of achievements includes Junior year 9 hole average of 38, District Championship 73 1st individ-

ual, Regional Championship 74 2nd individual, State Tournament 80 and 81, District MVP. He participated in the Summer Tournament at Ruggles Ferry Sheds Tour 76, Holston Hills Ivy 75 and 74, Beaver Brook Invitational 74 and

69, and the Link Hills Invitational 74 and 79.

Hunter is also a member of the South Greene High School basketball team.

He is on the Appalachian Fair Youth Board and is a nursery volunteer at Vic-

tory Church of God. As an FFA member, he shows Jersey and Holstein dairy cattle at fairs and expos in Tennessee, South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. He is a volunteer assistant for the Link Hills Jr. Golf program.

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Link Hills Country Club Girls’ Golf Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Adia Bulawa of Greeneville High School.

Link Hills Country Club Girls’ Golf Student-Athlete Of The Year Adia Bulawa is a member of the Greeneville High School girls’ golf team while maintaining a 3.88 GPA. She is an Honors Scholar, Community Service Scholar and Work Ethic Scholar. Adia is the national winner

of the Guardians of the Galaxy NASA Challenge, was presented at the Academy for the Advancement of Science.

She is a Tennessee Junior Academy Research Paper runner-up, a teen division national winner of Rocket

21 Journey to Mars and the Rubber Band National Contest Engineering winner.

Adia has volunteered more than 80 hours with the Greene County Partnership Youth Council and 40 with

the National Geographic Community Service Program. She is ctudent council class treasurer, a Science Olympiad member, a National Honors Society member and a Youth Council member. She is also a tennis player.

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Johnson City Toyota/Hudson Automotive Group Boys’ Soccer Student-Athlete Of The Year award to James “JP” Miller of West Greene High School.

Johnson City Toyota/Hudson Automotive Group Boys’ Soccer Student-Athlete Of The Year James “J.P.” Miller is a member of the West Greene High School boys’ soccer team while maintaining a 4.0

GPA. J.P. was an All-District soccer player and tied for top scorer on his freshman

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J.P. is a volunteer coach for the U-9 soccer team and other local teams and

was a regular attendee of Tusculum soccer camps. He helped with church events in Spring 2018.

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Johnson City Toyota/Hudson Automotive Group Girls’ Soccer Player Of The Year award to Kimberly Rouse of Chuckey-Doak High School.

Johnson City Toyota/Hudson Automotive Group Girls’ Soccer Student-Athlete Of The Year Kimberly Rouse is a member of the Chuckey-Doak High School girls’ soccer team while maintaining a 3.8 GPA. She has won academic awards in Honors Algebra II, Honors Geome-

try, Pre-Calculus, Physical Science, Honors Biology and English I. She has been selected every year to attend the State Mathematics test at Tusculum University.

Kimberly was a member of a mission trip to Arizona and volunteers with both the Tusculum Police Department and the Tusculum Fire Department. She has volunteered on

playground projects, soccer camps, fundraisers for youth groups and helped coach a youth soccer team.

Kimberly worked at two vacation Bible schools last summer.

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Robert Willis, Assistant General Manager of the Greeneville Reds, presents the Greeneville Reds Softball Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Abi Painter of North Greene High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the right.

Greeneville Reds Softball Student-Athlete Of The Year Abi Painter is a member of the North Greene High School softball team while maintaining a 4.0 (4.29 weighted) GPA. Abi has been a varsity letter winner

from 2016-19. She was a member of the sub-state qualifying team in 2017 and 2018. In the 2018 season, she was named to the All-District and District Tournament teams. She finished her

junior season with a batting average of .375 and an on-base percentage of .430.

Abi is very active in her church. She teaches Bible school, plays the piano for her church and volunteers at most

of the activities for her church. She is a regular volunteer at the Northern Greene County United in Love Ministries building and is vice president of the senior class.

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Boys’ Swimming Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Zachary Anguish of Chuckey-Doak High School.

Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the left.

The Greeneville Sun Boys’ Swimming Student-Athlete Of The Year Zachary Anguish is a member of the Chuckey-Doak High School boys’ swim team while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Zachary’s achievements are: 1st and

2nd All-Conference, High School State Meet qualifier, finished Top 25 as a freshman, a member of the 2017 Age Group Long Course All-Star team for

Southeastern Swimming, a conference of USA Swimming.

His extracurricular activities include being a 2018 Scholars Bowl member,

volunteering at Barracuda Swim Meets to help younger swimmers, and volunteering at the Spooky Llama Haunted Tours Tails and Trails.

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Shelly Lewis with Community Pharmacy, left, presents the Community Pharmacy Girls’ Swimming Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Melody Ottinger of Chuckey-Doak High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the right.

Community Pharmacy Girls’ Swimming Student-Athlete Of The Year Melody Ottinger is a member of the Chuckey-Doak High School girls’ swim team while maintaining a 4.125 GPA. She has placed for the third time on the

2nd and 3rd team all-conference and sec- ACT as a sophomore and has several high ond time as a state meet qualifier. She is a school English awards in Honors classes.

Melody is a member of the Beta Club, is member of the choir, which went to a state an active member of Peoples Tabernacle, competition. Melody scored a 31 on the

an avid scuba diver, a member of Barracuda Swim Club of Northeast Tennessee and an active volunteer at the Greene County Fair Kids Zone.

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From left, Scott and Amy Lee with McIntosh and Lee Insurance Agency present the McIntosh and Lee Insurance Agency Boys’ Tennis Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Seth Pierce of North Greene High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the right.

McIntosh And Lee Insurance Agency Boys’ Tennis Student-Athlete Of The Year Seth Pierce is a member of the North Greene High School boys’ tennis team while maintaining a 4.1 (weighted 4.2857) GPA. Seth achieved Region 1 District award in 2017 and 2018 for most singles. He is a member of the North Greene Band

and has achieved ETSBOA All-State East Senior Band Clinic – Red Band in 2017 and 2018 on French horn, ETSU Honor Band in 2017, Greene County-Greeneville All-County Honor Band in 2017 and 2018 on French horn. He is a member of the varsity basketball team

as part of the District 1-A Conference, District Tournament, Regional Substate champs and State Final Four in 2018 and District 1-A Tournament runner-up and Regional third place in 2019.

He attended the Tennessee Science Bowl in 2019 and is a dual enrollment

student since his sophomore year as part of the gifted program. As a church youth group member, he participated in his church’s first mission trip to Fort Belknap, Montana, serving as a youth camp counselor for vacation Bible school spending the week as a mentor.

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Tri-Cities Skin and Cancer Center Girls’ Tennis Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Sydney Finchum of Greeneville High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the left.

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Tracy Baldwin, left, with Eastman Credit Union presents the Eastman Credit Union Boys’ Track Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Ty Youngblood of Greeneville High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the right.

Eastman Credit Union Boys’ Track Student-Athlete Of The Year Ty Youngblood is a member of the Greeneville High School boys’ track team while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Ty was a 2018 Best of Preps selection for boys track.

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man and sophomore years, made All-State his freshman year, made All-Section his freshman and sophomore years in track, was a member of the TSSAA All-State football team his sophomore and junior years. He

is a member of the +30 ACT Club, the Student Congress on Policies in Education and vice president of the Student Council.

Ty is a member of the Church Youth Praise and the Adult Praise

Band at his church. He was a volunteer leader at the Pre-Teen Conference in 2019.

He is a member of the track and football teams, Student Council and the Greene County Youth Council.

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Tracy Baldwin, left, with Eastman Credit Union presents the Eastman Credit Union Girls’ Track Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Baileigh Malone of West Greene High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the right.

Eastman Credit Union Girls’ Track Student-Athlete Of The Year Baileigh Malone is a member of the West Greene High School girls’ track team while maintaining a 3.89 GPA. Baileigh is ranked 6th in her class of 150 for 2019. She has been elected Class President 2 years, Class Reporter 1 year, a member of the Student Coun-

cil 2 years, a Student Class officer in 2019, selected to be a 2019 Greeneville Sun Calendar Girl and Queen of Hearts Queen for 2019.

She has achieved Sub-Sectional Track and Field for Triple Jump for 2016-18, is a member of the 2015 and

2017 Volleyball team, a cheerleader in 2016 and 2017, and a member of the 2018 Soccer team.

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McIntosh And Lee Insurance Agency Volleyball Student-Athlete Of The Year Jenna Click is a member of the Greeneville High School volleyball team, maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Jenna is captain of the GHS Volleyball team and a starter for 4 years, was named Passer of the Year for 2018, a 2018 Greeneville Sun Best of Preps Volleyball Student Athlete,

Conference Server of the Year and All-Conference in 2017, GHS Server of the Year 2017, Most Kills on Junior Varsity in 2015 and was a member of the 2017 Homecoming Court.

She was selected as a member of the Greene County Partnership Youth Leadership Team and Youth

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Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in 2016.

She has participated in multiple mission trips to Philadelphia and Alabama, babysitting, swim lessons, administrative duties at Cornerstone Wealth Management Group.

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Boys’ Wrestling Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Trent Knight of Greeneville High School.

The Greeneville Sun Boys’ Wrestling Student-Athlete Of The Year Trent Knight is a member of the Greeneville High School boys’ wrestling team while maintaining a 3.5 GPA. Trent is a 4-time Regional Medalist,

3-time State Champion and 2-time Football State Champion.

His volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include

helping with dozens of wrestling tournaments and helping coach youth wrestling and football. He participated in the Read Across America Day at

Eastview Elementary School by reading to students and assisting with classwork and is a member of the National Honors Society.

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Girls’ Wrestling Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Kelsi Broyles of West Greene High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the left.

The Greeneville Sun Girls’ Wrestling Student-Athlete Of The Year

Kelsi Broyles is a member of the West Greene High School girls’ wrestling team while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

Kelsi was named WGHS Female Wrestler of the Year for 2016-18, Most Outstanding Wrestler G.I.T. in 2017, All-District Team and All-Tournament

for Volleyball in 2018. She was inducted into the National Honors Society in 2017.

Kelsi has volunteered with Gift for

Kids, Opportunity House, Playmore Game, at the FCA dinner, Volleyball Kids Camps. She has also participated in volleyball and tennis.

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Gateway Ford, Lincoln, Nissan Community Excellence award to Jenna Click of Greeneville High School.

Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the left.

Gateway Ford, Lincoln, Nissan Community Excellence Award Jenna Click is captain of the Greeneville volleyball team and a starter for 4 years.

Jenna has 150 total volunteer hours, including being chosen to be an usher for the 2018 GHS graduation, chosen as a tour guide at GCS Science

Alliance, volunteering at GCS Daddy Daughter dance, serving in the First Baptist Church Nursery, Halloween Happenings, the Christmas Store, Bible school, and Judgment House, and coaching kids in GHS Volleyball Camp.

She has volunteered at GHS Future Ready Night and 8th grade night, the Boys & Girls Club Bible school, working concessions for the Kiwanis Club, at nursing homes bingo, tutoring elementary students and math tutoring, sorting toys for the Hope Center,

organizing books for teachers and as a tour guide for Gifts for Kids.

She has participated on multiple mission trips to Philadelphia and Alabama, babysitting, swim lessons and administrative duties at Cornerstone Wealth Management Group.

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Gateway Ford, Lincoln, Nissan Academic Achievement award to Kelsi Broyles of West Greene High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the left.

Gateway Ford, Lincoln, Nissan Academic Achievement Award Kelsi Broyles is a member of the West Greene High School girls’ wrestling team.

Kelsi maintains a 4.0 GPA and received a scholarship to Limestone College.

Kelsi was named WGHS Female Wrestler of the Year for 2016-18, Most

Outstanding Wrestler G.I.T. in 2017 and made the All District Team and All Tournament Team for Volleyball in 2018. She was inducted into the National Honor Society in 2017.

Kelsi has volunteered with Gift for Kids, Opportunity House, Play More

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Gateway Ford, Lincoln, Nissan Comeback Player Of The Year award to Jordan Morelock of Chuckey-Doak High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the left.

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Gateway Ford, Lincoln, Nissan Coach Of The Year award to Greeneville baseball coach Andy Collins. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the left.

Gateway Ford, Lincoln, Nissan Coach Of The Year Since coach Andy Collins took over the Greeneville High School baseball program three years ago, the Greene Devils have made two state tournament appearances and won Greene County’s first baseball state championship at Mid-

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The Greene Devils posted a 28-11-1 record en route to the Class 2A state championship last season. In January, Collins was named Class 2A Coach of the

Year by the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association.

“You can’t at all worry about the results,” Collins has said. “My expectations aren’t to win a state championship. My expectations are to field the ball well,

throw the ball well, catch the ball well, hit the ball well. Work hard at all that and the results will be what they are. You have to have a lot of luck to get the results everybody wants. But you don’t have to have a lot of luck to work at it hard.”

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Overall Male Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Ty Youngblood of Greeneville High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the left.

The Greeneville Sun Overall Male Student-Athlete Of The Year Ty Youngblood is a member of the Greeneville High School football team and boys track team.

Ty was a 2018 Best of Preps selection for boys track. He was a state

qualifier his freshman and sophomore year, All-State his freshman year, All-Section his freshman and sophomore years in track, was a member of the TSSAA All-State Foot-

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He is a member of the +30 ACT Club, the Student Congress on Policies in Education and vice-president

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Ty maintains a 4.0 GPA and is on the honor roll and a member of the National Honors Society.

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John Cash, General Manager of The Greeneville Sun, presents the Overall Female Student-Athlete Of The Year award to Braelyn Wykle of South Greene High School. Pam Kilday, keynote speaker, is on the left.

The Greeneville Sun Overall Female Student-Athlete Of The Year

Bralyn Wykle is a member of the South Greene High School girls’ basketball team while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Braelyn has been awarded a scholarship to continue playing basketball next season at Carson-Newman

University. She is a 4-time district Most Valuable Player, a 3-time Ladies Classic all-tournament team selection, a 3-time T.S.W.A. All-State selection. She was selected 2 times to the TSSAA State Tournament team, Co-Player of the year, 2 times Player

of the year, Region Most Valuable Player of the Year, All-Region selection twice, Miss Basketball Finalist Class AA. She also ranks 3rd in all time scoring in her high school with 2,456 points.

Braelyn scored a 29 on the ACT, is on the A honor roll and is a Greeneville Sun Calendar Girl selectee. She is the Salutatorian, was freshman student of the year, voted Miss High School by her peers and is the Homecoming Queen.

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