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Smyth County October/November 2024
Making herstory
By Jessica Hoerter
Sophomore Jenna Rose has made history at Marion Senior High School (MSHS) by becoming the school’s first female football player. Her presence on the field marks not only a personal victory but a significant milestone for both the school and the community. Jenna’s journey to the MSHS JV football team began in eighth
See HERSTORY, Page 5
Volume 2, No. 7
Saltville named National Blue Ribbon School Saltville Elementary School was one of eight in the state to be named a National Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education. The National Blue Ribbon Schools (NBRS) Program recognizes outstanding public and nonpublic elementary, middle, and high schools. The program shines a spotlight on the best schools in the United States with the intent of sharing the best practices of outstanding schools across the country. The U.S. Department of Education recognizes
See SALTVILLE, Page 7