Local students make UT Martin's

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honor roll

The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have

been honored with publication of the Spring 2017 Chancellor's Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture andApplied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences,

College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.

To be eligible for Chancellor's Honor Roll recognition at UT Martin, a student must take at least l2 hours of credit(pass-fail courses are not included) and achieve a3.2 (B) grade point average based on a 4.0 scale. Students can

make the Chancellor's Honor Roll with honors (3.2 through 3.49), high honors (3.5 through 3 .79) or highest honors(3.8 through 4.0).

Adams - Benjamin J. Mimms, Honors; William T. Thomas, Highest Honors.

Cedar Hill - Austin E. Anderson, Honors; Trisha N. Crutcher, Highest Honors.

Cross Plains - William T. Gregory, High Honors; Torger O. Torgersen, Highest Honors.

Goodlettsville - Christopher Barrow, Highest Honors; Gwendalynn M. Bracey, Honors.

Greenbrier - Kenneth A. Abel, High Honors; Erin T. Keenan, Honors; Emily A. Masencup, Highest Honors;Hailey E. Williford, Honors.

Pleasant View - Dewayne A. Massey, Honors; Timothy C. Minton, Honors.

Portland - William M. Alexander, Highest Honors; Trey D. Hinton, Honors; Elizabeth F. Sapp, Highest Honors.

Springfield - Tamara L. Beard, High Honors; Ragan L. Sloan, Honors.

White House - Rebekah J. Mansfield, Highest Honors; Gabrielle M. Zizzi, Highest Honors.

UT Martin is a comprehensive public university that maintains an excellent reputation for its high-qualityundergraduate programs, its beautiful campus and caring professors. Submitted

STAFF REPORTSPublished: Iulv 3.2017

2017 WESTSTAR CLASS GRADUATES - Members of the 2017 WestStar Leadership Class graduated Tuesday, June 20, at theDoubleTree Hotel in Jackson. A 5;30 p.m. reception was followed by dinner and the graduation ceremony. The University of Tennessee

at Martin sponsors the WestStar Leadership Program. Members of the 2017 WestStar graduating class are (seated, I to r) Nicoie Kincade,Union City; Charleen Burpo, Kenton; Vanessa Wright-Hayes, Sornerville; Christine Warrington, Humboldt; Patricia Jones, Finger; Gwen-dolyn Kilpatrick, Mason; Libby Wickersham, Rutherford; Dr. Heather Martin, Humboldt; Elizabeth Russell Owen, McKenzie; RachelGrear, Ripley; Vanessa Patrick, Milan; (standing, second row, I to r) Bradley Arnold, Milan; Wes Rodgers,Itralls; Charley Brown, McK-enzie; Blake Walley, Somerville; Nick Nichols, Brownsville; Donna Vick, Camden; Jim Coy Houston, Dyersburg; Ray Denring, Hender-son; Dr. Larry Bailey, Jackson; Randi French, Paris; Sandy Tarkington, Dyersburg; Dr. Bobby Smith, Jackson; Dr. Todd Winters, Martin;Kimberly Douglass, Lexington; Dr. Kimberly Martin, Dyersburg; Michael Naifeh, Covington; Rob Goad, Marlin; (back row, I to r) Russ

Phillips, Memphis; Dr. Brian Donavant, Martin.

Weststar Leadership program graduates 2fi!7 ClassMARTIN, Tenn. - Members

of the 2017 WestStar Leader-ship Class graduated Tuesday,June 20, during an event heldat the DoubleTree Hotel inJackson. A 5:30 p.m. receptionwas followed by dinner and thegraduation ceremony. The Uni-versity of Tennessee at Martinsponsors the Weststar Leader-ship Program.

This marked the program's28th class and brings the totalto 799 graduates since WestStarwas established in 1990. The2017 class included 30 partici-pants who were competitivelyselected to learn new leadershipskills and develop strategies forassisting communities in solv-ing problems and maximizingpotential.

Each WestStar class is chosen

annually by the program's boardof trustees. Selection is based

on leadership achievements and

potential to contribute to WestTennessee's development. Par-

ticipants are selected from alloccupations and levels of com-munity and regional involve-ment.

Dr. Charley Deal, associate

vice chancellor for alumni rela-tions and WestStar executivedirector" welcomed approxi-mately 150 class members,

alumni and guests. He thankedthe program's corporate spon-sors, offered a "year in review"of WestStar activities beyondthe program sessions andjoinedthe program's board of trustees

to present graduation plaques.

Among those attending theevent was UT Martin Chancel-lor Keith Carver, a 2009 West-Star graduate who participatedin his first WestStar graduation

as chancellor. "Tonight is reallymore than just an event." he

told the audience. "It truly is a

celebration" ... It's a celebra-tion of good leadership and bestpractices and what we can learnfrom each other. It's a celebra-

tion of our region, of West Ten-nessee."

Elected officials attending thegraduation included city and

county mayors and members ofthe Tennessee General Assem-bly. Tennessee lawmakers ples-ent for the graduation wsre Sen.

Delores Gresharn (R-Somer-ville), Sen. John Stevens(R-Huntingdon), Sen. MarkNorris (R-Collierville) and Rep.Jimmy Eldridge (R-Jackson).Deal also announced several

WestStar awards, including the

program's two rnajor recogni-trons:

.C.P. Boyd Leadership Award

- Jim Coy Houston, of Dyers-burg, a Farm Bureau Insuranceagent. The award, named forthe late Haywood County com-munity leader and educator C.P.

Boyd, is the person selected bythe class who best reflects com-passion and leadership for WestTennessee.

.Jimmy Daniel Make-A-Dif-

ference WestStar l,eadershipAlumni Award - Sen" MarkNonis, a 1999 WestStar gradu-ate. The award is named for thelate Jimrny Daniel, 1990 West-Star graduate, founding trusteernember and a field representa-tive during the Gov. Don Sun-dquist administration. Selectioncriteria include a WestStargraduate who has had a positiveimpact in the recipient's city orcounty during the past five yearsand a strong record of leader-ship in'West Tennessee.

Following recognition of thegraduates, Deal closed the eventby reminding the class of a

quote by President John QuincyAdams: "If your actions inspireothers to dream more, learnmore, do more and becomemore, you are a leader." Applications for the 2018 WestStarclass are being accepted, andmembers of the rrew class willbe selected this fall.

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SGC's McGaugh attendsGovernors School at UTM

Meet and Greetthe new UT Agent

UT Extension would liketo welcome Dustyn Watsonas their new Agl4-HAgent. Dustyn is a graduateof UT Martin and will beginworking on July l. We willhave a "Meet and Greet" dayon July 7 at the UT Exten-sion office at 7l West Mainin Decaturville. Please comejoin us as we welcomeDusbm to our community.

MCGAUGH ATTENDS GOVERNORS SCHOOL - Jamie Mc-

srATE GAZETTE I weoruesunv, JULY 5,20tr7

I(OONGE f,TTHDS GtlUBN(lR$ $CHllll[:Kelsea Koonce, a student at DyerCounty High School, participated in theTennessee Governor's School for theAgricultural Sciences at the University ofTennessee at Martin during the month ofJune. Students had opportunities to visitregional agricultural producers and takeintroductory courses in agricultural busi-ness or natural resources management.Two of the state's 11 Governor's Schoolprograms are hosted at UT Martin. Formore information, contact SuezaneSpeight, TGSAS administrative assis-tant, at 731-881 -7211.

Shell recipient of WestStar Leadership Scholarship

_ Adam-shell,_of_ Dygrsburg, is a 2012 recipient of the Nick Dunagan weststarLeadership Scholarship from the University of Tennessee at Martln's WestStiiLeadership Program.__The^ scholarship was established in honor of Dunagan, co-founder of theWesJStar. Leadership Program and UT Martin chancello*r emeritus, to benefit aur Martin student who demonstrates proven leadership skills andther leadership potential. Preference is given to those sfudents whoacademic achievement and have a recoid of community or university involve-ment.

Recipients are selected each spring by the weststar board of trustees andannourrced at the program's graduation banquet in June.

shell is a senior studying agricultural engineering at ur Martin and is a mern-ber of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity He works part-time on his family,s cattiefarm and spends summers working with his extended family's row crop enter-prise.

For more information, contact the westStar Leadership program at 731-B81-z2gg

Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, July 5, 2017

*students receive scholarshiptito attend UT Martin

SGC's McGaugh attendsUTM Governors

' Several Gibson CourtyI students have been awardedischolarships to attend the

;University of Tennessee atMartin for the 201'7-2018

; academic year, according

to Dr. James Mantooth,executive director, Officeof Enrollment Services andStudent Engagement.

Local sfudents are:.LaQueena M. Cox

of Humboldt, will be a

fleshman. She receivedthe Judy Kraus AmoldMemorial Scholarship.

.Joshua Michael Matthisof Humboldt, son of Bradand Jennifer Winberry, willbe a junior. He received theStephen T. Wright MemorialScholarship and the Buford/Beatrice Irwin BusinessAdministration S cholarship.

.Haley E. Riggs ofMedina,daughter of Darren and KimRiggs, will be a senior. She

received the Jessie (Mutt)Parrish Scholarship andthe Fats Everett MemorialScholarship.

School

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McGAUGH ATTENDS GOVERNORS SCHOOL - Jamiefi/cGaugh, a student at South Gibson High School,participated in the Tennessee Governor's School for theAgricultural Sciences at the University of Tennessee athrlartin during the month of June. Students had opportunitiesto visit regional agricultural producers and take introductorycourses in agricultural business or natural resourcesmanagement. Two of the state's '1 1 Governor's Schoolprograrns are hosted at UT Martin. For more information,frontact Suezane Speight, TGSAS administrative assistant,at 731 -881 -721 1 .

Kyla Bea AttGild$Gouemots Scnool

Kyla Rea, a student at West-view High School, participatedin the Tennessee Governot'sSchool for the Agricultural Sci-ences at the University of Ten-nessee at Mattin during themonth of June. Students hadopportunities to visit regionalagricultural producers and takeintroductory courses in agri-cultural business or natural re-sources management.

Kyla Rea

Orie ntation, r€Bistrationset for UTM freshmen

The University of Ten-nessee at Martin will hostSummer Orientation andRegistration sessions forincoming freshmen July 15and Aug. 4.

Any students planningto begin in the fall 2017semester who have not yetregistered for classes mustattend one of these twodates. SOAR is required forall incoming freshmen.

There is no charge toattend SOAR and no tuitionwill be due until the startof the fall semester. SOARregistration is first-come,lirst-served. and space islimited. Students must havereceived a tentative or finalacceptance letter to regis-ter.

Visit utm.edu/soar formore information and forregistration instructions.

Each SOAR sessionbegins with check-in andan administrative fair from8-8:45 a.m., with an official

welcome to follow. At 9:15a.m., students will meetwith their orientation lead-ers and begin a rotation ofinformational sessions onacademic options, financialaid and scholarships, hous-ing, student life and otherimportant topics.

Students will begin reg-istering for classes at 1:30p.m., at which point parentsand families can attend aparent panel session.

If extenuating circum-stances prevent a studentfrom attending an on-cam-pus session. contact MaryWiggins in the Office ofUndergraduate Admissionsat (731) 881-1740 as soonas possible to arrange alter-nate registration plans.

A specialized session fortransfer and adult studentswill be held July 21, alsoin the Boling UniversityCenter. Activities beginwith registration from 8-8:30 a.m. and a variety

of informational sessionsbegin at 9. Topics coveredinclude career planning anddevelopment, campus tech-nology, financial aid andveteran affairs issues.

For information onthe admissions or regis-tratron process, contactthe UT Martin Office ofU ndergraduate Admissionsat (731) 881-7020 or byemail at admitme@utm.edu.

The Jackson Sun Wednesday, July 5,2017

Reglister for UTM SOAR sessionsThe University of Tennessee at

Martin will host Summer Orientationand Registration sessions for incom-ing freshmen July 15 and Aug. 4. Anystudents planning to begin in the fallsemester who have not registered forclasses must attend one of these twodates. SOAR is required for all in-coming freshmen.

There is no charge to attend

SOAR, and no tuition will be due untilthe start of the fall semester. SOARregistration is first-come, first-served,and space is limited. Students musthave received a tentative or final ac-ceptance letter to register. Visitutm.edu/soar for more information andfor registration instructions.

- TacFSUAR session5egins withcheck-in and an administrative fairfrom 8 to 8:45 a.m', with an officialwelcome to follow. At 9:L5 a.m., stu-dents will meet with orientation lead-

admitme@utm.edu.

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Clint lsbell, a studentat McNairy Central HighSchool, participated inthe Tennessee Governor'sSchool for the AgriculturalSciences at the Universityof Tennessee at Martinduring the month of lune.Students had opportuni-ties to visit regional agri-cultural producers andtake introductory coursesin agricultural business ornatural resoutces manage.ment. Two of the state'sl1 Governor's School pro-grams are hosted at UTMartin. For more infor-mation, contact SuezaneSpeight, TGSAS adminis-trative assistant, at 731-Eal-72tt.

Nick Dunagan Weststars

Allie R"y, of Ramer,is a 2017 recipient of theNick Dunagan WestStarLeadership Scholarship fromthe University of Tennessee atMartin's WestStar LeadershipProgram.

The scholarship was estab-lished in honor of Dunagan,co-founder of the WestStarLeadership Program and UT

Martin chancellor emeri-tus, to benefit a UT Martinstudent r,r'ho demonstratesproven leadership skiils anddisplays further leadershippotential. Preference is givento those students who displayhigh academic achievementand have a record of com-munity or university involve-ment.

Recipients are selected eachspring by the WestStar boardof trustees and announcedat the program's graduationbanquet in fune.

Ray is a sophomore study-ing accounting and financeat UT Martin. She has beenheavily involved in the revi-talization of the planetariumat McNairy Central High

School and was part of theMcNairy County Chamberof Commerce's YouthLeadership Program in 2015.She also seryed as treasurerfor the UT Martin chaptelof Alpha Omicron Pi sororityduring her freshman year.

For more information, con-tact the WestStar LeadershipProgram at 7 3l-B8l-7 298.

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Selmer IJT lVlartin eanrpus des n d as VET'S ea {ss'fhe University of Tennessce

at Marr in. reccntly dcsignar-ed a "\G,TS Campus" by theTennessee Higher EducationCommissior.r, is taking addi-' tional steps to recmit and sup-port rnembers of the Tennessee their degrees.National Guard that ale scel<- 'fhis additional assistance is educationll h with the

a four-year degree. used to fill service in facl<son. s, Guard tor Bill Hasiam's trember m in the Selmer, and ille nal berrefitSTIIONG Act, cost of his on and which are o tn tuclcnts rvhservices for service mentbers. intcrestcd in joinrng tlre scilicc.

Its courses will be expand- Fr_rr more'iirfirrmation con_ed to give seruice meurbers in tacttheOfficeofUndrrgradr-rateall areas greater access to the Adrlissic.rns at 731-g!t_7020.rrniversitv's selection of online For inf,ormatloll oit adegree progrants, includiug U'l- Martin cducationthe UT Martin Bachetor ril reach center, find 1,orirInterdisciplinary Studies, which cenrcr Lrcrrtion at Lrtnr cdrr/.6ri-is often a-convenient option for nect

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JULY 6 2017

Lund presents researchon concussions in Nashville

Rebecca Lund of Martinrecently attended the Aca-demic Business World andLearning and Administra-tion International Confer-ences in Nashville to presenther undergraduate researchtitled "The Cost of a Con-cussion: An Exploration ofNFL Liability Issues."

Lund is a spring 2017graduate of the Universityof Tennessee at Martin andreceived bachelor's degreesin both accounting and fi-nance during the May 6commencement exercises.She completed two yearsof undergraduate researchalongside Drs. Paula Moore,Richard Griffin and PatrickBaker, all with the UT Mar-tin College of Business andGlobalAffairs, as part of theUniversity Scholars HonorsProgram.

"I chose this topic (ofNFL concussions) becauseit allowed me to incorporateelements of law, accountingand finance into my project.Also, this lawsuit continuesto dominate both the sportsand national news despitethe appellate court's rul-ing last year," said Lund."Although the settlementreached ... will compen-sate thousands of retiredplayers, any current or fu-ture players that attempt toreceive compensation forhis injuries will be barredfrom making a claim. TheNFL will have to take stepsto limit its liability to theseplayers."

Lund's research proposestwo potential solutions theleague could use to limit

Sns LUND,Pncr 8

LUND,Fnou PLcE rits liability roward players

who experience concus_sions during their careers:the creation of a specializedtrust or a contract clause toabsolve the league of futureliability.

Lund is scheduled to be-gin courses at VanderbiltLaw School this fall and-.___ plans to pursue a career asan attorney after completingher degree.

MAKING PRESENTATION - Rebecca Lund ofMartin is shown presenting her undergraduate research ata professional conference in Nashville.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JALY 6,2017

Local teachers attend STEM workshops at UTMThe University of Ten- STEM subjects taught by tended, sent. part^icipants

nessee at Martin De- Dr. Ann Gathers, UT Mar- home with kits of equip-

from across West Tennes- standards and reinforce "I'm just like a kid atsee attended the sessions. them so our students will Christmas," said Tracy

many other workshop par- teacher for pre-K throughticipantsment at Years, there'screative le offered fortheir students in topics that art, and I incorporate mymight otherwise be forgot- art projects with standardsten. from science, social stud-

"The one thing they ies and math," she said.

[school administrators] "There's a big push to in-want us to get away fromis just working out of thetextbook," said ValerieGuthrie, a middle school technology, engineering.science teacher at Henry arts and mathematics)."Elementary School. "I've TheTQPGrantprovideddone a social studies class, approximately $225,000and this is my first year for worth of educational sup-science. I just want them plies to area educators

and busy through thehappy to Versions ofattended be stored in

STEM Center for check-out by teachers who werenot able to attend the

vice-versa, taught by Dr. workshops in person.Carol Eckert, UT Martin For more informationprofessor of art, and Sarah on the grant, the workshopMcCormick, associate pro- schedule or the availablefessor of dance education. materials, contact Tina

Tracy Shankle, with Hen- Harrison, di-

ry County High School, nator,atT orfinds herself on the other thanl7o@side of the aisle as an art

THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, JULY 6,2017

P rincipalSTEPHEN BYRD has

been selected as thenew principal at RipleYHigh School, accordingto Shawn Kimble, Lau-

derdale County SchoolSuperintendent. Byrdgraduated in 1991 fromRipley High School

and has taught historY

and coached footballand baseball. He has

served as the athleticdirector and assistantprincipal, during his

22 years of professionalexperience. StePhen

holds a bachelor of sci-ence degree in second-ary education from theU niversity of Tennessee

at Martin and a master's

degree in administra-tion and supervisionfrom the UniversitY ofTennesseE at Martin.He and his wife, the for-mer Kim Brasfield, have

two sons in LauderdaleCounty Schools.

"stephen is commit-ted to continuing thework of building Posi-tive relationshiPs withinthe school and com-munity. I am confidentthat he will work hard

to grow professionallYwhile maintaining high

expectations that willinsure postsecondarY

success for all students.

Please join me in con-gratulating Mr. BYrd

on his aPPointment as

. principal of RipleY HighSchool," said Kimble.

The University ofTennessee at Martin willhost Summer Orientationand Registration sessions

for incoming freshmen

July 15th andAugust 4th.

Any students planningto begin in the fall2017semester who have notyet registered for classes

must attend one of these

two dates. SOAR is re-

quired for all incomingfreshmen.

There is no charge to

attend SOAR, and no tu-ition will be due until the

start of the fall semes-

ter. SOAR registration is

first-come, first-served,

and space is limited. Stu-

dents must have received

a tentative or final accep-

tance letter to register.

Visit utm.edu/soar formore information and forregistration instructions.

Each SOAR session

begins with check-inand an administrativefair from 8 to 8:45 a.m.,

with an official welcometo follow. At 9:15 a.m.,

students will meet withtheir orientation leaders

and begin a rotation ofinformational sessions on

academic options, finan-cial aid and scholarshiPs,

housing, student life and

other important toPics.

parents and families can

attend a parent panel ses-

sion.If extenuating circum-

stances prevent a student

from attending an on-

campus session, contact

Mary Wiggins, Office ofUnd€rgraduate 'Admis-

sions, at'731-881-7740as soon as possible to ar-

range alternate registra-

tion plans.A specialized sessron

for transfer and adult stu-

dents will be held July21st, also in the BolingUniversity Center. Activ-ities begin with registra-

tion from 8 to 8:30 a.m.

and a variety of infor-mational sessions beginal 9 a.m. Topics covered

include career planning

and development, cam-pus technology, financialaid and veteran affairs is-SUES.

For more informationon coufses or costs, con-tact the UT Martin Officeof Undergraduate Admis-sions at 731-881-7020 or

by email at admitme@utm.edu.

W,.r,tTl,',?%ITJ"",-';Sessions Planned l:30 p.m., at which point

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UT Martin Alumna Named President of UT Alumni Association I

A University of Tennessee at Martin alumna is the new president of the University of

Tennessee Alumni Association.

The association's board of governors selected Betsy Brasher for the top spot on Friday.

Brasher graduated in 1998 and 2OO3 with a bachelors of science in business administration

and a masters in business administration. She has served various roles in the alumni

association and in UT Martin's alumni council over several years.

UTAA is part of the University of Tennessee Foundation and serves more than 370,000

students.

ON THE JOB - University of Tennessee at Martinjunior Kaleigh Grady of Jackson was busy at workrecently checking on one of 50 bird boxes situated alongthe southern shoreline of Reelfoot Lake. Miss Grady ismajoring in organismal biology at UTM and, as part ofher studies, she works out of the UTM Research Facility

off Highway 22 West. She checked on four warbler eggsin box No. 26 while standing ankle-deep in the murkylake water. She checked on the eggs while also monitoringdata loggers in the bird box that monitor the temperatureof the nest.

shoreline to check on the eggs thathave been laid by warblers in someof the bird boxes. She uses high-techequipment to monitor the tempera-ture.

On that Saturday aftemoon, TheMessenger captured an image of MissGrady while she was wearing veryfunctional wading boots, sweatpantsand a T:shirt to check on box No. 26.In that bird box there are four warblereggs that she said appear to be doingquite well.

Miss Grady, as well as other stu-dents enrolled at UTM, use the UTMResearch Facility as a base of opera-

tions.The warblers are a migratory spe-

cies of bird, according to Miss Gtudy,who explained once the eggs hatchand the young warblers are able to fly,they will migrate to South America inthe fall.

This is Miss Grady's first year towork at Reelfoot Lake and she readilyadmits she is fascinated by the wildlifeand the scenery.

"I love it. ... I really enjoy being outhere and studying the birds," she said.

Miss Grady, who is in her junioryear at UTM, said so far this sum-

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UTM student studies warblers atlakeBy KEVIN BOWDENSpecial to The Messenger

Kaleigh Grady is quick to expresshow much she enjoys working atReelfoot Lake.

She is a native of Jackson and ispursuing a degree in organismal biol-ogy at the University of Tennessee atMartin.

As part of her studies, she has beenregularly visiting the lake these pastfew weeks, and more specificaily the50 bfud boxes that have been set upalong the southern shoreline.

- - Miss Grady recently waded through[JTM... the green, murky waters along tLe

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mer she has run into suchnative creatures as possums,raccoons, deer and (a slightgasp) some snakes. She saidshe has also run into quite alot of turtles and turtle nestswhile checking on her birdboxes.

As for her future, MissGrady said she is lookingforward to graduating, butis not quite sure what sheplans to do with her biologydegree.

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m JULY !O,2Ol7 AT 9:02 AM g POSTED BY SHANNON MCFARLIN

Knoxville, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee AlumniAssociation's board of governors

selected University of Tennessee at Martin alumna Betsy Brasher as the organization's newpresident for the 2077-tB academic year.

Brasher is a 1998 and 2003 UT Martin graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business

Administration with a major in economics and a Master of Business Administration. She

currently works as a senior vice president and relationship manager for First Tennessee Bank

in Memphis

Brasher first served on the UTAA hoand

of goverriors in 2009-X0 as clrain of theIJTAA Women's eouncil" lnr 2013-14, she

served as treasuren and held posltions on

the UTAAfinance anrd engagement

commlttees. Frfior to her service on the

board, Brasher was actlve with the UT

Martin Aiurnni eoulncll and served as

pnesfident In 2005" in 2016, she was

narned president-elect to ser\ie

alongside previous UTAA Fresf,dent

K[rnbrough Dunlap.

Mondav, July 10, 2017

The University ofstStar Leadership017 class duringthe DoubleTree

Hotel in Jackson. Among those in atten-dance from Obion County were (fromleft) Laura Burpo and graduating classmember Charlene Burpo, both of Kenton;

LeadershRauchleclass meCity. The WestSta programis in its 28th year ated i99alumni to date. For ion, con-tact Virginia Grimes, program coordinator,ar (731) 881-7298.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, JIJLY II,2OI7

Brasher named president

The University of Ten-nessee Alumni Associ-ation's board of gover-nors selected Universitvof Tennessee at Martiiralumna Betsy Brasher asthe organization's newpresident for the 2017-I8academic year.

"I have had the privi-lege of working with Bet-sy for more than 10 years,and I am convinced sheis a great choice to leadand represent our alum-ni," said Kerry Witcher,UTAA assistant vice pres-ident for alumni affairs."Beyond dedicated, Betsyis a tremendous ambassa-dor for UT Martin and theentire UT System."

Brasher is a 1998 and2003 UT Martin graduatewith a bachelor of sciencein business administra-tion with a major in eco-nomics and a master ofbusiness administration.She currently works as asenior vice president andrelationship manager forFirst Tennessee Bank inMemphis.

Brasher first served onthe UTAA board of gov-ernors in 2009-10 as chairof the UTAA Women'sCouncil. In 2013-14, sheserved as treasurer andheld positions on theUTAA finance and en-gagement committees.Prior to her service on theboard, Brasher was activewith the UT Marrin Alum-ni Council and served aspresident in 2005. ln2016,she was named president-elect to serve alongsideprevious UTAA PresidentKimbrough Dunlap.

of UT Alumni Association

T-rto-f -htUni-versityof Tennessee Foundation,the University of Tennes-see Alumni Associationbegan in 1836 and is oneof the oldest alumni asso-ciations in the country.

The association hasgrown to serve morethan 370,000 former stu-dents who have studied at' UT System campuses inKnoxville, Chattanooga,,Martin, Memphis and Tul-lahoma. The UTAA boardof governors, led by theUTAA president and con-sisting of 32 members,manages the affairs andfinances of the associa-tion.The UTAA board ofgovernors also electedthree additional executiveofficers.

John Staley (UT Chat-tanooga, '93) is now pres-ident-elect. He resides inKnoxville and is presidenta!4 chfqf elClu1ryc_offtcer of Champion PhysicalTherapy. Along with be-ing past president of theUT Chattanooga PhysicalTherapy Alumni Associa-tion, Staley served on theUT Chattanooga AlumniCouncil and board ofdirectors. He is also in-volved with the UTAACareer Services CareerGuide Program and hasserved on the UTAA an-nual giving. communica-tions, marketing servicesand engagement commit-tees.

Delmont Jones (UTKnoxville, '97) has beenelected UTAA treasurer.Jones resides in Nashvilleand is a recruiting man-ager for Ettain Group. Hehas been active with the

Davidson County alumnrchapter and served aspresident of the NashvilleRegion UT Knoxvillealumni chapter. Jones hasalso served on the UTAAcommunications, engage-ment. marketing servicesand nominating commit-tees.

Kimbrough Dunlap IIIis now the organization'spast president and chairof annual giving. Dun-lap resides in Brentwoodand recently retired afterthe sale of his companY,American Cellular. He hasbeen an active memberof the Davidson CountYAlumni Chapter andserved as chapter Presi-dent in 2008-09. He cur-rently serves as a memberof the Alumni LegislativeCouncil and has servedon the UTAA annual giv-ing and communicationscommittees.

For additional informa-tion, contact Dt. ChandraHarris-McCray. executi vedirector of communica-tions for the UT Founda-tion, at 865-974-2899 orby email at charrismc-cray@utfi.org.

BETSY BRASHER

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY. JULY II,2OI7

UT Martin students compete

Tennessee State Championshipin Clay Thrget Program

More than 1,300 youthathletes, from middle schoolto college, participated inthe 2017 Tennessee Scho-lastic Clay Target ProgramState Championships onJlune 20-24 in Nashville.

The State Championshipsspanned five full days ofco-ed competition in threeshotgun shooting sportsdisciplines: trap, skeet andsporting clays. Individualsand teams from all comersof the state competed for ti-tles in nearly 70 categories.

"Every year, we're im-pressed with the commit-ment of our student ath-letes-and the coaches andparents who support them.But this year hit a newhigh," said Andrew Peercy,Tennessee Scholastic ClayTarget Program Manager."The remnants of Hurri-cane Cindy dumped rain oncompetitors Thursday andFriday but they continuedto shoot, unfazed, throughit all."

The University of Ten-nessee at Martin's collegiateteam took second place inskeet shooting, third placein sporting clays and sec-ond place in trap.

The governing body ofthe sport in Tennessee is theTennessee Scholastic ClayTarget Program. an initia-tive of Tennessee WildlifeFederation.

Tennessee Wildlife Fed-eration is one of the largestand oldest nonprofits dedi-cated to the conservationof Tennessee's wildlife andnatural resources. Tennes-see Scholastic Clay TargetProgram introduces youthto the shooting sports andrecruits them into an out-door lifestyle.

"Our winners embodydiscipline and we're excit-ed to see many move on toNationals the week of July10," said Peercy. "But all ofour competitors representthe future of outdoor enthu-siasts in Tennessee and, byextension, the future of ourstate's wildlife."

Hunters and anglers arethe main source of fund-ing wildlife conservation inTennessee and are leadingadvocates for policies thatpromote good stewardshipof our natural resources.But for every 10 sportsmentoday, only seven are grow-ing up to take their place.

The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, July 12,2017

UT-Martin awards scholarshiPA Lauderdale CountY student

has been awarded a scholar-

ship to attend the UniversitY ofTennessee at Martin for the

2Ol'7-2018 academic Yeat,according to Dr. James

Mantooth, executive director,

Offrce of Enrollment'Servicesand Student Engagement.

Cari Anne Scott, daughter ofJason and Lisa Scott, ofRipley, will be a junior. She

received the RetiredAccounting FacultY

Scholarship.Additional information on

scholarships and other tYPes ofhnancial assistance is avail-

able by contactihg the UTMartin Offrce of Financial Aidand Scholarships.

Trenton Gazette Wednesday, JuJy 12,2017

Register now for urM's soAR sessionsThe University of Ten_

nessee at Martin will hostSummer Orientation andRegistration sessions for

en JulyAny stu_begin inster who

have not yet registered forclasses must attend one ofthese two dates. SOAR isrequired for all incomingfreshmen.

There is no charge to at_tend SOAR, and no tuitionwill be due until the startof the fall semester. SOARregistration is first-come,first-served. and space isIimited. Students musthave received a tentativeor final acceptance letterto register. Visit utm.edu/soar for more informationand for registration in-structions.

Each SOAR session be-gins with check-in and anadministrative fair from8-8:45 a.m., with an officialwelcome to follow. At 9:1ba.m., students will meetwith their orientation lead-ers and begin a rotation of

informational sessions onacademic options, finan-cial aid and scholarships,housing, student life andother important topics.

Students will beginregistering for classes at1:30 p.m., at which pointparents and families canattend a parent panel ses-slon.

If extenuating circum-stances prevent a studentfrom attending an on-cam-pus sessron, contact MaryWiggins, Office of Under-graduate Admissions, at731-887-7740 as soon aspossible to arrange alter-nate registration plans.

A specialized sessionfor transfer and adult stu_dents will be held July 21,also in the Boling Unlver-sity Center. Activities be-gin with registration from8-8:30 a.m. and a varietyof informational sessionibegin at 9. Topics covered

and veteran affairs issues.For information on the

admissions or registrationprocess, contact the UTMartin Office of Under-graduate Admissions at731-881-7020 or by emailat admitme@utm.edu.

UTM recognizedas affordabledegree option

Four recent program rank-ings have cited the afford-ability of the University ofTennessee at Marin's vari-ous degree programs as amajor asset to those choos-ing to attend.

Schools.com has rankedUT Martin sixth among the"Best four-year colleges inTennessee," making it thetop-ranked institution in theUT System.

According to theTennessee College Guide,there are about 35 publicand private universities inthe state.

The website cites UTMartin's affordability as amajor factor in the ranking,stating that the universityplaced in the 96th percen-tile nationally for both mid-dle and low-income studentcost.

The UT Martin master'sdegree program in educa-tional counseling is alsopraised for its price tag.AffordableColle ges.comhas ranked the program17th in its list of the "most

affordable online master'sdegrees in educationalcounseling." UT Martin isthe top-ranked Tennesseeprogram on this list.

This ranking follows theprogram's recent mentionsby AffordableCollegesOnline.org, OnlineU.org,CollegeValuesOnline.comand BestColleges.com forprice, course selection, timeto completion and programquality.

Master-of-Finance.orgranks UT Martin's Masterof Business Administrationdegree with online cohortsfor financial service profes-sionals I 6th on its list of the"Most Affordable OnlineMBA in Finance DegreePrograms."

UT Martin's MBAprogram is also nat-ionally ranked onMastersProgramsGuide.com's list of the "50 BestOnline MBA DegreePrograms." UT Martin isthe only Tennessee schoolto be included in this rank-ing.

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Robertson County student

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

receives scholarship to attend UT Martin

10:58 am

Brittany D. Edwards, of Cross Plains, has

been awarded a scholarship to attend the

University of Tennessee at Martin for the

2017-2018 academic year, according to Dr. James Mantooth, executive director, Office of Enrollment

Services and Student Engagement. Brittany, the daughter of Michelle Daily and Phillip Edwards, willbe a freshman. She received the Michael and Diane Gower Scholarship. Additional information on

scholarships and other types of financial assistance is available by contacting the UT Martin Office ofFinancial Aid and Scholarships, 205 Administration Building, UT Martin, Martin, TN, 38238, or by

calling [j l] 8tl I -7Q1Q.

' INDEPENDENT APPEAL WEDNESDAY )ULY 12,2017

MARTIN - A University of Tennessee atMartin sophomore student is the recipient of aWestStar scholarship.

Ramer's Allie Ray was awarded the Nick Du-nagan WestStar Leadership Scholarship fromthe University of Tennessee at Martin'sWestStarLeadership Program.

The scholarship was established in honor ofDunagan, co-founder of the WestStar Leader-

ship Program and UT Martin chancellor emeri-tus, to benefit a UT Martin student who dem-onstrates proven leadership skills and displaysfu rther leadership potential.

Preference is given to those students whodisplay high academic achievement and havea record of community or university involve-ment.

Recipients are selected each spring by theWestStar board of trustees and announced atthe program's graduation banquet in June.

Ray is studying accounting and finance atUT Martin. She has been heavily involved in therevitalization of the planetarium at McNairyCentral High School and was part of the Mc-Nairy County Chamber of Commerce's YouthLeadership Program in 2015.

Ray also served as treasurer for the UT Mar-tin chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority duringher freshman year.

(For more information, contact theWestStarLeadership Program at 731 -8Bl -7298.)

-Governoli-School

Clint lsbell, a student atMcNairy Central HighSchool, participated inthe Tennessee Gover-nor's School for the Ag-ricultural Sciences at theUniversity of Tennes-see at Martin during themonth of June. Studentshad opportunities tovisit regional agriculturalproducers and take intro-ductory courses in agricul-tural business or naturalresources management.Two of the state's 11 Gov-ernor's School programsare hosted at UT Martin.

Ray receives WestStar scholarshipFor the lndependent Appeal

,INDEPENDENTAPPEAL WEDNESDAY )ULY 12,2017

WestStar programgraduates 2017 class

For the lndependent Appeal

MARTIN - Members of the2017 WestStar Leadership Classgraduated during an event heldat the DoubleTree Hotel in Jack-son.

A reception was followed bydinner and the Iune 20 gradua-tion ceremony.

The University of Tennesseeat Martin sponsors the WestStarLeadership Program.

This marked the program's28th class and brings the total to799 graduates since WestStar wasestablished in 1990.

The 2Ol7 class included 30participants who were competi-tively selected to learn new lead-ership skills and develop strate-gies for assisting comrnunities insolving problems and maximiz-ing potential.

Each WestStar class is chosenannually by the program's boardof trustees. Selection is basedon leadership achievements andpotential to contribute to W€stTennessee's development. Partic-ipants are selected from all occu-pations and levels of communityand regional involvement.

Dr. Charley Deal, associatevice chancellor for alumni rela-tions and WestStar executive di-rector, welcomed approximately150 class members, alumni andguests. He thanked the program's

corporate sponsors, offered a"year in review" of WestStar ac-tivities beyond the program ses-sions and joined the program'sboard oftrustees to present grad-uation plaques.

Among those attending theevent was UT Martin Chancel-lor Keith Carver, a 2009 WestStargraduate who participated inhis first WestStar graduation aschancellor.

"Tonight is really more thanjust an event," he told the audi-ence. "It truly is a celebration. . ..It's a celebration of good leader-ship and best practices and whatwe can learn from each other. It'sa celebration of our region, ofWest Tennessee."

Elected officials attending

the graduation included city andcounty mayors and members ofthe Tennessee General Assembly.

Tennessee lar,r'rnakers pres-ent.for the graduation were Sen.Delores Gresham (R-Somerville),Sen. Iohn Stevens (R-Hunting-don), Sen. Mark Norris (R-Col-lierville) and Rep. Iimmy Eldridge(R-Jackson).

Deal also announced severalWestStar awards, including theprograms two major recogni-tions:

. C.P Boyd Leadership Award-fim CoyHouston, of Dyersburg,a Farm Bureau Insurance agent.The award, named for the lateHaywood County communityleader and educator C.P Boyd, isthe person selected by the class

who best reflects compassionand leadership for West Tennes-see.

. .Iimmy Daniel Make-A-Difference WestStar LeadershipA]umni Award - Sen. Mark Nor-ris, a 1999WestStar graduate. Theaward is named for the late lim-my Daniel, 1990 WestStar gradu-ate, founding trustee memberand a field representative duringtheGov. Don Sundquist adminis-tration.

Selection criteria include aWestStar graduate who has had apositive impact in the recipient'sQity or county during the past fiveyears and a strong record oflead-ership inWest Tennessee.

Following recognition of thegraduates, Deal closed the event

by reminding the class of a quoteby President John QuinryAdams.

"If your actions inspire othersto dream more, learn more, domore and become more, you {uea leader," he said.

Applications for the 2018WestStar class are being accept-ed, and members of the new classwill be selected this fall.

The 2017 WestStar graduatingclass members and their home-towns are: BradleyArnold, Milan;Dr. Larry Bailey, Iackson; Char-ley Brown, McKenzie; CharleneBurpo, Kenton; Ray Deming Ir.,Hendersou Dr. Brian Donavant,Martin; Kim Douglass, Lexing-ton; Randi French, Paris; Rob

ley; Iim CoyHouston, Dyersburg;Patricia ]ones, Finger; MayorGwendolyr Kilpatrick, Mason;Nichol Kincade, Union City; Dr.Heather Martin, Humboldt; Dr.Kimberly Martin, Dyersburg;Michael Naifeh, Covington; NickNichols, Brownsville; VanessaPatrick, Milan; Russ Phillips,Memphis; Wes Rodgers, Halls;Elizabeth Russell Owen, McK-enzie; Dr. Bobby Smith, Iackson;Sandy Tarkington, Dyersburg;Donna Vick, Camden; Blake Wal-ley, Somerville; Christine War-rington, Humboldu Libby Wick-ersham, Rutherford; Dr. Todd\{inters, Martin; ald VanessaWright-Hayes, Somerville.

Thirty members were part of the 2017 WestStar graduating class.

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Tennessee 4-Hholds annual rounduP foryouth at UT MartinPosted on Thursday, /uly /3, 2017 at 11:39 am

4-Hers Compete in Project Ftnals, and Learn Leadership,

Citizenship Skills

MARTIN, Tenn. - 4-H members from across Tennessee

wiLL gather at the University of Tennessee at Martin for

the 94th 4-H Roundup. More than 300 delegates

representing aLmost every county in the state wit[

participate in Roundup, which runs luly 24 - JuLy 28,

2017.

"UT Martin and northwest Tennessee wetcome 4-H

members from around the state for this traditionaL

event," said Dr. Keith Carver, university chanceLLor. "4-H

does an exceptionaI job preparing young peopLe for

future leadership roLes. Our university is a perfect

setting for hosting project competition and recognizing

the accompLishments of these top 4-H members."

The theme for 2017 4-H Roundup is "Made from

Scratch." The idea is that a 4-Her grows personaLLy and professionaLLy in their time with the orqanization and aLways

strives to be a better person.

One of the main events at Roundup is the state finaLs for project competitions. 4-Hers compete in events such as

public speaking, Livestock and photography. The competitors wiLL have interviews with judges at Roundup, and then

winners wiLL be determined based on their performance here as weLL as with project books, which have aLready been

submitted and judged.

"Roundup provides an opportunity for our high schooL 4-H members to fufther develop their presentation ski[[s and

confidence through 4-H project interviews, says Dr. Richard CLark, UT Extension Assistant Dean and department

head for Tennessee 4-H. "lt also serves as a venue for these youth to make memories and friendships to Last a

[ifetime."

Detegates wiLL aLso participate in ALL-Star Conference, the VoL state Ceremony, the etection of 2018 officers and a

service Learning project. Roundup delegates wiLL colLect items for the Target House in Memphis, which are

apartments where famiLies receiving treatment at St. Jude ChiLdren's Research HospitaI can stay. Other activities

include visiting the Discovery Park of America in Obion County, and the awards ceremony and banquet - including

scho[arship presentations.

Ethan HarviLL from Fentress County serves as this year's State 4-H Councit President. "Roundup is by far my favortte

4-H event, and l'm Looking forward to seeing friends from across the state, as wetl as being able to compete in my

project area," he says. "Whether you have a Love for service, or you enjoy making new friends - Tennessee 4-H

Roundup and ALL Star Conference has something for everyone."

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JULY T 2017

94th Tennessee 4-H Roundrp comes to Martin4-H members from

across Tennessee willgather at the Universityof Tennessee at Martin forthe 94th 4-H Roundup.More than 300 delegatesrepresenting almost everycounty in the state will par-ticipate in Roundup, whichruns July 24-28.

"UT Martin and north-west Tennessee welcome4-H members from aroundthe state for this tradition-al event," said Dr. KeithCarver, university chan-cellor. "4-H does an ex-ceptional job preparingyoung people for futureleadership roles. Our uni-versity is a perfect settingfor hosting project compe-tition and recognizing theaccomplishments of thesetop 4-H members."

The theme for 2017 4-H

Roundup is "Made fromScratch." The idea is thata 4-Her grows personallyand professionally in theirtime with the organizationand always strives to be abetter person.

One of the main events atRoundup is the state finalsfor project competitions.4-Hers compete in eventssuch as public speaking,livestock and photography.The competitors will haveinterviews with judges atRoundup, and then win-ners will be determinedbased on their performancehere as well as with proj-ect books, which have al-ready been submitted andjudged.

"Roundup provides anopportunity for our highschool 4-H members tofurther develop their pre-

sentation skills and confi-dence through 4-H projectinterviews," says Dr. Rich-ard Clark, UT ExtensionAssistant Dean and depart-ment head for Tennessee 4-H. "It also seryes as a ven-ue for these youth to makememories and friendshipsto last a lifetime."

Delegates will also par-ticipate in All-Star Con-ference, the Vol StateCeremony, the election of2018 officers and a servicelearning project. Round-up delegates will collectitems for the Target Housein Memphis, which areapartments where familiesreceiving treatment at St.Jude Children's ResearchHospital can stay. Otheractivities include visit-ing the Discovery Park ofAmerica in Obion County,

and the awards ceremonyand banquet - includingscholarship presentations.

Ethan Harvill from Fen-tress County serves as thisyear's State 4-H CouncilPresident. "Roundup is byfar my favorite 4-H event,and I'm looking forwardto seeing friends fromacross the state, as well asbeing able to compete inmy project area," he says."Whether you have a lovefor service, or you enjoymaking new friends - Ten-nessee 4-H Roundup andAll Star Conference hassomething for everyone."

Through its mission ofresearch, teaching and ex-tension, the University ofTennessee Institute of Ag-riculture touches lives andprovides Real. Life. Solu-tions. ag.tennessee.edu.

KIrA/ANIS DELEGATES FROM MARTIN - Kiwanis delegates to the districtconvention were (from left) Linda Ramsey,Anna Clark, Otha Britton,Jim Clark and Ro-

berta Peacock.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAT JULY I3,2OI7

Britton elected next Kiwanis governorMartin Kiwanis Club

member Dr. Otha Brittonwas elected as the nextgovernor of the Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennes-see District when delegatesfrom the district met June23- 25 at the 99th AnnualConvention in Natchez,Miss.

Dr. Britton, a member ofthe Martin Kiwanis Clubfor 38 years, will serve as

the governor-desiginate un-til his official one-year termas goYernor begins on Oct.1. The LaMissTenn Districtincludes 123 active clubswith membership totaling4,249 Kiwanians (as ofMay 31,2017).

In his home club, Dr.Britton has served as boardmember, vice president,president-elect, and distin-guished president. He has

also served as lieutenantgovemor of Division iAand as a trustee representingWest Tennessee on the Dis-trict Board of Trustees. Hehas been actively involvedin numerous projects thatbenefit children and com-munities locally and aroundthe world.

"I desire to improve theworld by serving the chil-dren and communities inwhich we live," he said.

A professor emeritus ofcomputer science from TheUniversity of Tennessee atMartin, Dr. Britton servedhis profession for manY

years as a teacher and as

the director of comPuterservlces.

At the district conven-tion, Dr. Britton stated thattwo of his goals for the20I'7 -2018 year are to growmembership so that evenmore children can benefitfrom Kiwanis services andto increase the number ofKiwanians in--the dis-t-rlq.t

who are willing to serve atthe district level. He wasofficially installed as gover-nor-designate by Lance M.Incitti, a trustee of KiwanisInternational. At the closingsession of the convention,Dr. Britton's wife Monicapresented her husband withthe official governor's pinto mark the transition fromthe current governor, FredPitts, to the new governor.

At the 2017 Kiwanis In-ternational Convention thismonth in Paris, France,Dr. Britton will meet withKiwanis governors fromaround the world and withthe president of Kiwanis In-ternational.

Delegates from the Ki-wanis Club of Martin at-tending the convention andsome of their responsibili-ties were as follows: LindaRamsey, nominating sPeechfor Goverrior-Elect Brittonand leader of a workshoPabout the Key Leader Pro-grams; Jim Clark, presi-dent of the Martin KiwanisClub, participant in the ex-

NE\IV KIWANIS GOVERNOR - Dr. Otha Brittotreceived the official 2017-20 's P tr

his lapel by his wife Monica, ng h

Kiwanis LaMissTenn District in sl

Kiwanis lnternational Trustee Lance M. lncitti installed th'new governor and other officers.Their duties will begit

Oct. l.

branding; and Roberta Pea- PLcn '

KIWANISFnolr Pecr rthird district governor tobe elected from the MarlinKiwanis Club. Dr. LindaRamsey served as governorin 2010-2011, and Dr. ErnieBlythe served for the 1994-95 Kiwanis year.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY JALY 13,2017

Est l873zAn Illustrated History of Martin, IbnnesseeBy RACHEL MELTONSpecial to the Press

At 11 years old,I pickedup a family camera to doc-ument a vacation in themountains. I photographeda waterfall, and enteredthe image in a county 4-H photography competi-tion. I had stumbled ontoa hobby that would lastme for years, throughmultiple computers andcameras, and would leadto a variety of projectsand experiments. Twelveyears later, I still lovephotography and its unas-suming attention to detail.A photograph is a way torememberaplace,aper-son, or an event, and evenwith the advent of readilyaccessible technology, theidea of a photograph itselfnever grows old.

I decided to combinemy interest in photogra-phy with my love of myhometown.

Established in 1873,Martin is a town with afull history. I've spent20 years of my life a fewminutes from the town.Growing up, trips to DairyQueen, Cine, and otherMartin businesses werepart of our family routine.

I grew to love the townfor its size, friendly com-munity, and rural atmo-sphere. Three years ago,I started college at theUniversity of Tennesseeat Martin, and becameinvolved in the commu-nity through the League ofStriving Artists. a service-learning based student artorganization. Through avariety of service oppor-tunities, including localevents , murals, and designprojects, I began to formmy own connections withmembers of the commu-nity, both on campus andlocally.

As a member of the Uni-versity Scholars Programat UT Martin,I was taskedwith choosing a two-yearresearch based project forstudy. A graphic designmajor, I chose to focus onan arts-oriented project.I combined my interests

in photography, the arts,and in the town itself for aproject titled, Established1873: An Illustrated His-tory of Martin. TN. lt ismentored by Sarah Haig.assistant professor ofgraphic design, and JasonStout, associate professorof art at the university.

The intention of theproject is to highlight avariety of historical loca-tions and businesses andrenew them in a contem-porary style. Through aresearch-based process, Icreate graphic design il-lustrations and postersthat are based largely onoriginal documentary pho-tographs. This foundationof original photographyallows the pieces to re-tain an element of histori-cal relevancy while beingsomething completelynew. The project servesas a way to connect withcommunity members andto build an appreciationfor the use of design andthe arts in preserving localhistory and for their im-portance in the future.

The project is aroundhalfway completed. Piec-es have been created thatfocus on University Plaza,Cine Theatre, KN RootBeer, Gil-Dove Airport,UT Martin, The TennesseeSoybean Festival, B&W &Southern Milling Compa-nies, and the historic Mar-tin Cigar Co., with moreto follow.

Illustrations begin witha process of researchcentered on the location.From there, photographsare compiled into a folder,and the digital part begins.Sometimes more artisticliberty is taken, and theresult is based on a draw-ing or stylized in variousways. Other pieces aremore representational andbased on the actual photo-graph.

One of the first piecescreated for the project wasbased on a photograph ofthe University Plaza justprior to its opening. Un-dated, the photo features alarge sign advertising thestores featured. including

Walmart, Begley Drugsand Coast to Coast Hard-ware. In this case, the il-lustration is based largelyon the photograph. Col-ors have been added, andthe landscape has shiftedslightly. The Walmartbuilding has since becomethe present location ofRural King, and many ofthe other businesses havechanged as well. The fin-ished illustration featuresthe original UniversityPlaza advertisement in anupdated way that still re-tains elements of its origi-nal look.

Cine Theatre, locatedjust across from the mainbusinesses on the plaza,has remained largely un-changed since its open-ing in the spring of 1987.A photograph advertisingthe opening shows a se-lection of movies whichinclude "Lethal Weapon,""Crocodile Dundee" and"An American Tail." Theattached businesses thatcurrently exist to the rightof the theatre were not yetpresent. The illustrationcreated from this photo-graph focuses solely onthe theatre, and is orientedhorizontally to show thelength of the building. Asthe original photographwas black and white, thepiece has been colored toresemble the current col-ors of the building. The redmetal cross beams againsta set of large windows areunmistakable.

Virginia Vaughn's "Peo-ple & Places of Down-town Martin" has been anindispensable resource.The book provides a his-tory of well over 75 loca-tions in downtown Martin.The late author was theWeakley County Histo-rian from l97l-2000, andkept detailed records ofMartin history as well asof Weakley County itself.Her book on the historyof the town, and a copyof her book on WeakleyCounty history, have bothproven themselves usefulas a resource for dates,locations, and general in-formation.

RACHEL MELTON

A majority of the im-ages that I've discoveredwere found in the SpecialCollections Archives atthe Paul Meek Library.The collection is home toa well-organized selectionof University and WeakleyCounty Press photograph-ic archives.

I owe many thanks toKaren Elmore, senior li-brary assistant in Spe-cial Collections, as wellas Richard Kelly of TheColor Shop, The Weak-ley County Press, and thestaff of the C.E. WeldonPublic Library for theirassistance in helping melocate photographs, andfor providing permissionfor their use.

The project is still un-derway and will continueto be throughout the re-mainder of the year.

More information orphotographs regardingspecific historic Martinbusinesses and locationsis welcome. For inquiriesor suggestions, please feelfree to contact me at racb-melt@ut.utm.edu.

Rachel Melton lives inSharon and has an interestin the local community andits history. She is a seniorgraphic design major atThe University of Tennes-see at Martin. She is alsomember of the UniversityScholars Organization.president of the Leagueof Striving Artists, andwas named the 2O16-2017Registered Student Orga-nization Student Leader ofthe Year.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JALY 13,2017

UT Martinprepares forSOAR sessions

The University of Ten-nessee at Martin will hostSummer Orientation andRegistration sessions forincoming freshmen July15 and Aug. 4. Any stu-dents planning to begin inthe fall 2016 semester whohave not yet registered forclasses must attend one ofthese two dates. SOAR isrequired for all incomingfreshmen.

There is no charge to at-tend SOAR, and no tuitionwill be due until the startof the fall semester. SOARregistration is first-come,first-served, and space islimited. Students must havereceived a tentative or finalacceptance letter to regis-ter. Visit utm.edu/soar formore information and forregistration instructions.

Each SOAR session be-gins with check-in and anadministrative fair from 8-8:45 a.m., with an officialwelcome to follow. At 9:15a.m., students will meetwith their orientation lead-ers and begin a rotation ofinformational sessions onacademic options, financialaid and scholarships, hous-ing, student life and otherrmportant toplcs.

Students will begin reg-istering for classes at 1:30p.m., at which point parentsand families can attend aparent panel session.

ATTENDS GOVERNORS SCHOOL - Kyla Rea,a student atWestview High School, participated in theTennessee Governor's School for the Agricultural Sci-ences at the University of Tennessee at Martin duringthe month of June. Students had opportunities to visitregional agricultural producers and take introductorycourses in agricultural business or natural resourcesmanagement.Two of the state's I I Governor's Schoolprograms are hosted at UT Martin. For more infor-mation, contact Suezane Sipeight, TGSAS administra-tive assistant, at 73 I -88 I -72 I l.

The Camden Chronicle Thursday, July 13,2017

Register now for finalSOAR sessions at UTM

The University of Tennesseeat Martin will host the final Sum-mer Orientation and Registra-tion sessions for incoming fresh-men July 15 and Aug. 4, and fortransfer and adult students onJuly 2l . Because SOAR is re-quired for all incoming students,any student planning to begin inthe fall who has not yet regis-tered for classes must attend oneof these two sessions.

There is no charge to attendSOAR, and no tuition will bedue until the start of the fallsemester. SOAR registrationis first-come, first-served, andspace is limited. Students must

have received an acceptance let-ter to register. Visit utm.edu/soarfor more information and forregistration instructions.

If extenuating circumstancesprevent a student from attendingan on-campus session, contactMary Wiggins, Office of Un-dergraduate Admissions, at l3l-881-7740 as soon as possibleto ar:range alternate registrationplans. For information on theadmissions or registration pro-cess, contact the UTM Officeof Undergraduate Admissionsat 731-881-7020 or by email aradmitme@utm.edu.

The Camden Chronicle Thursday, July 13,2017

UTM FOR THOSE WHO SERVE - Dr. Keith Carver, UTM chancellor, addresses a crowd of NationalGuard service members from across the region during a luncheon June 7. UTM prioritizes the recruitmentof servicemen and women and offers a variety of online, on-campus, and satellite campus degree optionsto facilitate ease of learning across the region.

UTM takes steps to remain 'Tennessee Strong'The University of Tennessee

at Martin, recently designated a"VETS Campus" by the Tennes-see Higher Education Commis-sion, is taking additional stepsto recruit and support membersof the Tennessee National Guardwho are seeking to earn a four-year degree.

Gov. Bill Haslam's TennesseeSTRONG Act, made official bythe Tennessee General Assem-bly in early May, emphasizes theimportance of recruiting Nation-al Guard members, increasingTennessee's educational com-petitiveness with surroundingstates, and expanding opportu-nities available for those whoserve the state and country.

The act provides tuition reim-bursement to service memberswho meet ceftain qualificationsand are already using federaltuition assistance to obtain their

degrees. This additional assis-tance is used to fill any gaps theservice member may experiencein the cost of his or her educa-tion and supports the governor'sDrive to 55 Initiative.

UTM is reaching out to re-gional National Guard armoiiesto let service members knowabout admissions procedures,financial aid opportunities, andthe campus's student-Veteransupport network. UTM will alsowork together with the Ten-nessee National Guard to em-phasize educational benefits tohigh school students who maybe interested in joining the ser-vice. The Office of Undergrad-uate Admissions is also helpingservice members and veteransunderstand their eligibility forTennessee STRONG and post-9/11 G.I. Bill tunding.

UTM also operates educa-

tional outreach centers in Jack-son, Pargons, Ripley, Selmetand Somerville, all of which areoffering increased services forveterans. UTM Online courseswill be expanded to give servicemembers in all areas greater ac-cess to online degree programs.Various testing options will alsobe offered at the five centers tohelp service members in thoseareas receive additional coursecredits when applicable.

For more information onUTM options for service mem-bers and veterans, or informa-tion on general admissions re-quirements, contact the Officeof Undergraduate Admissions at7 3I-881-7020. For informationon a specific UTM educationaloutreach center, find your de-sired center location at utm.edu/connect.

13,2017

UTM receives'Vets'Campus'

designationThe University of Tennessee

at Martin has been named a

Tennessee Veterans EducationTransition Support Campus, oneof only 20 Tennessee institutionsto hold this designation fromthe Tennessee Higher EducationCommission (THEC).

The "Vets' Campus" title isa special designation given tothose institutions that allocateresources to assist veteranswith the transition from militaryservice to college enrollment.The Tennessee VeteransEducation Transition SuppottAct, passed in2014, establisheda program of recognition forhigher education institutionsthat not only prioritize outreachefforts for veterans, butsuccessfully deliver servicesnecessary to create a supportiveenvironment where veterans canprosper.

Johnny Dyer, UTM veteranservices coordinator, stressedthe importance of services forveterans on college campuses,speaking of his own initialexperience at UTM followinghis military service. While he didwell his first semester, he facedchallenges that so many veteransface on a daily basis, and collegelife eventually became toodifficult. This was prior to UTMimplementing special servicesfor veterans.

"I felt isolated, had adjustmentissues, and sutTered from PTSD;I was working a full-time job,supporting a family, and wasjust too proud to ask for help,"Dyer said. This ultimately ledto him leaving UTM to work atGoodyear in Union City.

When Goodyear closed in2011, Dyer returned to UTM,It was then he met Dr. Alice-Catherine Carls, the Tom-Elam Distinguished Professorof History. Together the pairfounded the Skyhawk Veteran'sAssociation, and began to propelUTM's change to a campus moreoriented to supporting veterans.

UTM Chancellor Dr. KeithCarver highlighted what the"Vets' Campus" designationmeans to the school, stating,"'We want out veterans to knowthat we want them here, and wdwant to assist them in obtainingtheir degree. It's the right thingto do."

"Above all we know the'extraordinary sacrilices maddby our veterans, and wanteveryone to know that we havetransformed this campus to bringthe things that are necessaryto create a veteran-friendly'environment at UTM," he said. ,

For more information aboutprograms for Veterans at UTM,contact the Office of UniversityRelations at 7 3l -881 -'7 61 5.

Photo of soldier saluting funeral processionidentified as a Martin native with UC ties

NASHVILLE ThEviral photo of a soldiersaluting a funeral proces-sion while standing in therain has been identified.

Col. Jack L. Usrey isthe senior Army advisorto the adjutant general atTennessee National Guardheadquarters in Nashville.

He started his careerin the Tennessee ArmyNational Guard in 1988 as

an enlisted soldier in UnionCity.

While driving fromFort Knox, Ky., last week,Usrey met a funeral pro-cession, stopped, got outof his vehicle and paid hisrespects to the deceased.

"I didn't really think,"said Usrey. "I just did whatmy parents taught me to dogrowing up."

"I stopped, got out, salut-ed the police escort andheld my salute as the hearseand family passed by, thenwent on my way and didn'tgive it a second thought."

The photo, which hassince gone viral, was takenand shared on Facebook

COL. JACKUSREYand Instagram by ErinHester of Vine Grove, Ky.,on July 6. Since that time,the photo has garneredmore than I87,000 "Likes,"been shared nearly 130,000times and generated morethan 8,600 comments.

In her Facebook post,Ms. Hester said, "I was socompletely touched by thistoday. A funeral processionwas passing by and thissoldier got out of his Jeepto stand at attention in the

pouring rain. I always getfrustrated when I see carsthat don't pull to the sideand stop for a procession,but this gentleman wentabove and beyond. I feelpretty confident that thereisn't a military rule thatsoldiers have to do this.This made my heart happyto see the amount of respectthat this gentleman showeda family that he doesn'teven know."

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then it's exploded," Usfeysaid. "It's baffling to methat something so simplecaused so much attention. Iguess it goes to show howsimple it would be for ournation to be more united ifwe just treated each otherusing the Golden Rule."

A mutual friend at FortKnox contacted Ms. Hesterand said they were surethey knew the soldier in thephoto and contacted Usrey.The photographer and thesubject of the photo con-nected by phone Thursday

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Soldier...(Continued from Page One)and Ms. Hester was ableto express her appreciationpersonally.

After graduating as a dis-tinguished military gradu-ate from the University ofTennessee at Martin ROTCprogram, Usrey served onactive duty as an armor andadjutant general officer for25 years. His assignmentsranged from tank platoonleader to the executive offi-cer to the assistant secretaryof the Army (Manpowerand Reserve Affairs).

He has served in the82nd Airborne Division,United States ArmyRecruiting Command,1st Armored Division,

Special OperationsCommand Pacific, 8thTheater SustainmentCommand, 1st CavalryDivision, III Corps, and theCombined Arms SupportCommand. Usrey's opera-tional and combat deploy-ments include Operation(RESTORE) UPHOLDDEMOCRACY, Joint TaskForce-Bravo, OperationJOINT GUARDIAN,Operation IRAQIFREEDOM I, OperationIRAQI FREEDOM 07-09,Operation ENDURINGFREEDOM XII andOperation ENDURINGFREEDOM XIV.

Usrey is a native ofMartin and has more than29 years of military ser-

VIRAL PHOTO - The photo, taken byErin Hester and posted to Facebook andInstagram, of Col. Jack Usrey standing andsaluting a passing funeral procession ina small town in Kentucky has gone viral.

The photo of the Martin native has beenshared more than 130,000 times, garneredmore than 187,000 "Likes," and gener-ated more than 8,600 comments on socialmedia.

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UT Martin Chancellor on State Team to

lncrease Four-Year College Completion RatesItr MATT MARKGRAF 11 I f i -lirl'

Llniversity of Tennessee at Martin Chancellor Keith Clarver is on a state team leading an effortto inorease four-year college completion rates'

According to a release, Carver participated in the national Complete College Amcrica Summer

Action Summit this week akrng u,ith 36 other states discussing related national and state

policies.

Nonprofit erJucation advocac,v group Complcte College Amcrica statcs 47o/u ctf full-time

stuclents at four-year flagship schools and IgoA at non-flagship schools complete hachelor

degree requirements in a four--vear period. 'I'he1' sa1 the number goes up 1,o 75ol' u'ithin a six-

-vear period.

Dr. Keith Carver

Lt'l' Martin implemented in 2016 a four-r,ear academic plan for undergraduates.

The Jackson Sun Saturday, )uly"l5,2017

IJTM chancellor chosen to represent 4-year collegesERIN CHESNUTUT MARTIN

MARTIN - The Tennessee HigherEducation Commission selected Dr.Keith Carver, chancellor of the Univer-sity of Tennessee at Martin, to serve asthe four-year implementation lead onTennessee's Complete Coilege Americastate team.

Carver, who is entering his 20th yearof service within the University of Ten-nessee System, joined six other teammembers, including a representative ofTennessee's two-year institutions, atComplete College America's SummerAction Summit on Thursday and Fridayto kick off the national campaign.

Teams from 36 participating statesplus the District of Columbia, the Com-monwealth of the Northern Mariana Is-

lands and the Central Valley Higher Edu-cation Consortium from California metto discuss national and state-specific pol-icies with regard to higher education andthe increase of college completion rates.

According to completecollege.org,only 4l percent of full-time students atfour-year flagship schools and 19 percentof full-time students at four-year non-flagship schools complete requirementsfor a bachelor's degree within fouryears. These numbers rise to 75 percentand 48 percent, respectively, when stu-dents are given six years to completetheir degrees. The Complete College Actstrives not only to increase the numberof Americans whofinishtheir college de-grees, but also to increase the numberwho finish within the intended four-yearperiod.

UT Martin has already implemented

Reglisterfor UTM SOAR sessionsThe University of Tennessee at

Martin will host Summer Orientationincom-4. Anythe fallered for

classes must attend one of these twodates. SOAR is required for all in-coming freshmen.

There is no charge to attend SOAR,and no tuition will be due until thestart of the fall semester. SOAR regis-tration is first-come, first-served, andspace is limited. Students must havereceived a tentative or final accep-tance letter to register. Visit utm.edu/soar for more information and forregistration instructions.

Each SOAR session begins withcheck-in and an administrative fairfrom 8 to 8:45 a.m., with an officialwelcome to follow At 9:15 a.m., stu-dents will meet with orientation lead-ers and begin a rotation of informa-tional sessions on academic options,financial aid and scholarships, hous-ing, student life and other importanttopics.

Students will begin registering forointda

es pre-vent a student from attending an on-campus session, contact MarY Wig-gins, Office of Undergraduate Admis-sions, at (731) 881'-7740 as soon aspossible to arrange alternate regis-

session for transferts will be held JulY

2r.For information on the admissions

or registration process, contact theUT Martin Office of UndergraduateAdmissions at731-881-7020 or bY

i email at admitme@utm.edu.

the Soar in Four academic plan, ap-proved by the UT Board of Thustees inJune 2016, which encourages students tocomplete 15 credit hours per semesterand complete their undergraduate de-grees in four years. The tuition modelalso funded the creation of a new Officeof Career Planning and Development,which helps students narrow their ca-reer goals and connect with potential in-ternships and employers before gradua-tion.

This model, combined with the effortsof the Complete College Americateams,aims to help Gov. Bill Haslam's highereducation initiatives, including the Ten-nessee! STRONG Act and the Drive to 55campaign.

For more information on CompleteCollege America, visit completecollege-.org.

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Viral photo of soldier saluting funeral procession ID'd

From Staff Reports Ju1t5, zotT

NASHVILLE - The viral photo of a soldier saluting a funeral procession while standing in

the rain has been identified.

Col. Jack L. Usrey is the senior Army adviser to the adjutant general at Tennessee National

Guard Headquarters in Nashville. While driving from Fort Knox, KY., last week, Usrey met

a funeral procession, stopped., got out of his vehicle and paid his respects to the deceased.

,,I didn't really think," said. Usrey. "I just did what my parents taught me to do growing up."

"I stopped, got out, saluted the police escort and held my salute as the hearse and family

passed by, then went on my way and didn't give it a second thought."

The photo, that has since gone viral, was taken and shared on Facebook and Instagram by

Erin Hester of Vine Grove, Ky., on July 6. Since that time, the photo has garnered more

than rgO,OOO "Likes," been shared tgt,4g9times and generated more than 8,9rO

comments as of Friday afternoon.

In her Facebook post, Hester said, "I was so completely touched by this today. A funeral

procession was passing by and this soldier got out of his jeep to stand at attention in the

pouring rain. I always get frustrated when I see cars that don't pull to the side and stop for

a procession, but this gentleman went above and beyond. I feel pretty confident that there

isn't a military rule that soldiers have to do this. This made my heart huppy to see the

amount of respect that this gentleman showed a family that he doesn't even know."

"Two days later, I saw the photo hit Facebook - since then it's exploded," Usrey said. "It's

baffling to me that something so simple caused so much attention. I guess it goes to show

how simple it would be for our nation to be more united if we just treated each other using

the Golden Rule."

A mutual friend at Fort Knox contacted Hester and said they were sure they knew the

soldier in the photo and contacted Usrey. The photographer and the subject of the photo

connected by phone and Hester was able to express her appreciation personally.

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Usrey is a native of Martin and has more than z9 years of military service.

He started his career in the Tennessee Army National Guard in 1988 as an enlisted soldier

in Union City. After graduating as a distinguished military graduate from the University of

Tennessee at Martin ROTC program, Usrey served on active duty as an armor and adjutant

general officer for z5 years. His assignments ranged from tank platoon leader to the

executive officer to the assistant secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs).

He has served in the Bznd Airborne Division, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, tst

Armored Division, Special Operations Command Pacific, Bth Theater Sustainment

Command, rst Cavalry Division, III Corps, and the Combined Arms Support Command.

Usrey's operational and combat deployments include Operation (Restore) Uphold

Democracy Joint Task Force-Bravo, Operation Joint Guardian, Operation Iraqi Freedom I,

Operation Iraqi Freedom o7-o9, Operation Enduring Freedom XII, and Operation

Enduring Freedom XIV.

Colonel Jack Usrey, Official Military

Photo

Col. Jack L. Usrey, senior Army adviser to the adjutant general at Tennessee National Guard Headquarters inNashville, salutes a funeral procession recently as it passes. He encountered the procession while driving fromFort Knox, Ky., last week.

Courtesy ofthe Tennessee National Guard

Tennessee 4-H holds Roundupfor state's youth at UT Martin

MARTIN - 4-H mem-bers from across Tennesseewill gather at the Universityof Tennessee at Martin forthe 94th 4-H Roundup.More than 300 delegatesrepresenting almost everycounty in the state will par-ticipate in Roundup, whichruns Monday through July28.

"UT Martin and north-west Tennessee welcome4-H members from aroundthe state for this tradition-al event," said Dr. KeithCarver, university chancel-lor. "4-H does an excep-tional job preparing youngpeople for future leadershiproles. Our university is aperfect setting for hostingproject competition andrecognizing the accom-plishments of these top 4-Hmembefs."

Scratch." The idea is that a4-Her grows personally andprofessionally in their timewith the organization and

always strives to be a betterperson.

One of the main events atRoundup is the state finalsfor project competitions.4-Hers compete in eventssuch as public speaking,livestock and photography.The competitors will haveinterviews with judges atRoundup and then winnerswill be determined based ontheir performance here aswell as with project books,which have already beensubmitted and judged.

"Roundup provides anopportunity for our highschool 4-H members tofurther develop their pre-sentation skills 'and, confi-dence through 4-H prqectinterviews, says Dr. RichardClark, UT Extension assis-tant dean and departmenthead for Tennessee 4-H. *Italso serves as a venue forthese youth to make memo-ries and friendships to last alifetime."

Delegates will also partic-ipate in All-Star Conference,

the Vol State Ceremony,the election of 2018 offi-cers and a service learningproject. Roundup delegateswill collect items for theTarget House in Memphis,which are apartments wherefamilies receiving treat-ment at St. Jude Children'sResearch Hospital can stay.Other activities includevisiting Discovery Park ofAmerica in Obion County,and the awards ceremonyand banquet, includingscholarship presentations.

Ethan Harvill fromFentress County seryes asthis year's State 4-H Councilpresident. "Roundup is byf3r tny favorite 4-H event,and I'm looking forward toseeing friends from acrossthe state, as well as beingable to compete in my proj-ect area," he says. "Whetheryou have a love for ser-vice, or you enjoy makingnew friends - Tennessee4-H Roundlp and All StarConference has somethingfor everyone."

Tuesday. July 18,2017

The theme for 2017 4-H Roundup is "Made from

ATTEND GOVERNORS SCHOOL - Benjamin Beard

TGSAS administrative assistant, at (731) 881-7211.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAI JULY 18 2017

SUSTAINTNG THE COMMUNITY - Events such as.community band concerts, theTennessee Soybean Festivaland art exhibits and concerts on the UTM campus have a substantial impact onW""f.tf :"r"ayt coffers.'

Photo by LindaThurston

on ly includes organizationsand audience members whoresponded to the survey, sothe actual economic impactis likely much higher thanrecorded.

"We are fortunate, espe-cially for a rural communi-ty, to have an array of op-portunities to be exposedto in the arena of art andcultural experiences," saidBrad Thompson, directorof community dgyelopmentfor the city of Martin.

"The university institu-tion here in our own back-yard has pushed us, in apositive way, to expandour horizons as a commu-nity through joint celebra-tions, events and collabo-rations."

The University of Ten-nessee at Marlin parlici-pated in the study as one of250 partners nationwide.

Previous studies have con-centrated on large metro-politan areas, but this studyincluded rural areas for thefirst time.

The Tennessee ArtsCommission provided agrant to fund the local re-search component, whilestudents from UT Martin'sNed Ray McWherter In-stitute provided the man-power to collect more than530 surveys from audiencemembers and participantsat various local arls venuesin2016, including the Ten-nessee Soybean Festival aswell as concerts and theat-rical performances at bothWestview High School andUT Martin.

Dr. Charles Bradshaw.UT Martin Department ofEnglish and Modern For-eign Languages, directedthe grant.

Fine arts, culture contribute $1.4Mto annual Weakley County economy

The national "Arts andProsperity 5" study, con-ducted by Americans forthe Arts, recently con-cluded that the non-profitarts and culture sector inWeakley Counry is a sig-nificant contributor to thelocal economy. generatingSl.4 million in local ex-penditures.

According to the study,the eight non-proflt artsand cultural organiza-tions in Weakley Countylhat chose to participate inthe study spent .just over$211,500 and leveragedapproximately $ I .2 millionin additional spending bytheir audiences, for a totalof around $1.4 million.

These organizations andtheir audiences ultimatelygenerated approximatelyS160,000 in local and stategovernment revenue. This

The national resultsfrom ''Ans and Prosperity5" include data from morethan 340 communities andregions representing all 50U.S. states and the Districtof Columbia. More than14,000 organizations and212,000 event attendeesparticipated nationwide,making this the largest na-tional arts study ever con-ducted. "Afts and Prosper-ity 5" specifically seeks toexamine how the arts haveadvanced since the end ofthe Great Recession.

Project economists fromthe Georgia Institute ofTechnology analyzed thecollected data and custom-ized an analysis model foreach participating region.

To see complete nationaland local survey results,visit americansforthearls.org.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, JULY I8,2OI7

Web photoof Martinman's salutegoes viralBy SABRINABATESSpecial to the Press

A humble soldier is amazed by how quickly a naturalact has spread across continents thanks to virtual follow-ers.

Martin native Col. Jack Usrey said in a phone interviewFriday he never believed doing what came natural to himwould have such a viral impact.

"I just did what came natural. I saw a family.that washurting and did what my parents raised me to do. It'sabout treating people with dignity and respect," Usreysaid.

Usrey met a funeral procession while driving from Ft.Knox, Ky. on July 6. The Army colonel stopped, dressedin full uniform, in the pouring rain to stand attention asthe funeral procession passed.

"I stopped, got out, saluted the police escort and heldmy salute as the hearse and family passed by, then wenton my way and didn't give it a second thought," Usreysaid.

Usrey had no idea at that time his photo was taken byan onlooker, Erin Hester of Vine Grove, Ky. Hester sharedthe photo on Facebook.

"I was so completely touched by this today. A funeralas ut ofhisat ways geten ide and

stop for a procession, bu dbeyond. I feel pretty conrule that soldiers have tohappy to see the amount of respect that this gentlemanshowed a family that he doesn't even know," Hester saidin her

The been shared 13000erated 0 comments with m"likes.

Usrey said he has read some of the comments that spanfrom people in Australia to Texas to San Diego, Calif.

"I am amazed and humbled by this response from awhole range of people. I wonder how did it get to thispoint. This experience has been humbling and shows ifwe all just slow down, we have an opportunity every dayto help people. I saw a family was hurting and did whatI was raised to do and the Army has built on that [prin-ciplel," Usrey said.

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"It's baffling to methat something so simplecaused so much attention. Iguess it goes to show howsimple it would be for ournation to be more united ifwe just treated each otherusing the Golden Rule."

Usrey said he still doesnot know who the fam-ily is he stood at attentionfor in the pouring rain thatday. He said judging bythe responses to his vi-ral Facebook photo, thereis still good in this worldand good people out there.

Col. Usrey started his ca-reer in the Tennessee ArmyNational Guard in 1988 asan enlisted solider in UnionCity. After graduating as.adistinguished military grad-uate from the Universitv ofTennessee at Martin nOfCprogram, Usrey served onactive duty as an armor andAdjutant General officer for25 years. His assignmentsranged from tank platoonleader to the Executive Of-ficer to the Assistant Secret-ery of the Army (Manpow-er and Reserve Affairs).

He has served in the 82bdAirborne Division, UnitedStates Army RecruitingCommand, 1st ArmoredDivision, Special Opera-tions Command Pacific,8th Theater SustainmentCommand, lst CavalryDivision, III Corps, andthe Combined Arms Sup-port Command. Usrey'soperational and combatdeployments include Op-erations Restore, UpholdDemocracy Joint Guardian,

Iraq Freedom XII, and En-during Freedom XIV andJoint Task Force-Bravo.

He resides near Nash-ville with his wife Cindy,a woman he met dur-ing his first quarter at UTMartin. Usrey describeshis wife as the "prettiestthing I have ever seen."

The couple has two sonsand one daughter. Usrey'ssons are following in theirfather's footsteps as mem-bers of the Armed Forces.

Col. Usreyis the son ofJimand Judy Usrey of Martin.

He has served in the 82ndAirborne Division, UnitedStates Army RecruitingCommand, 1st Armored

Division, Special Opera-tions Command Pacific,8th Theater SustainmentCommand, lst Cavalry Di-vision. III Corps, and theCombined Arms SupportCommand. Col. Usrey'soperational and combatdeployments include Op-eration (Restore) UpholdDemocracy, Joint TaskForce-Bravo, OperationJoint Gaurdian, OperationIraqi Freedom I, Opera-tion Iraqi Freedom 01-09,Operation Enduring Free-dom XII, and OperationEnduring Freedom XIV.

Col. Usrey is a native ofMartin and has more than29 years of military service.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, JULY 18,2017

SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION - ColonelJack Us-rey stands and salutes a passing funeral procession in asmall town in Kentucky. The photo, taken by Erin Hesterand posted to Facebook and lnstagram, has been sharedmore than I 30,000 times, garnered more than 187,000"lil<es", and generated more than 8,600 comments on so-cial media. Photo by Erin Hester

NE\A/ MEMBER - Laura Taylor (right), a lecturer inthe Department of Health and Human Per{ormance at UTMartin, is the newest member of the Kiwanis Club of Mar-tin. She was welcomed into the club at a recent meetingand is pictured here with Jim Clark, club president, andDanelle Fabinaich, membership chair. Laura is active in nu-merous service projects in the community, including Spe-cial Olympics. She is excited to be joining an organizationwhose mission is dedicated "to improving the world onechild and one community at a time."

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THE WEAKI,EY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, JULY t8,2017

Candidates announced

fo, King and Queen BeanThe Pilot Club of Martin

is sponsoring the third an-nual King and Queen of theBean contest.

The contestants for theKing of the Bean Contestare Keith Carver. UTMChancellor; David Mur.phy of Murphy FuneralHome: and Tommy Leginsof Savant Learning Sys-tems. The contestantsfor the Queen of the BeanContest are Tara Rhodes ofStyles on Broadway. AngieKelly Hughey of The ColorShop and Michelle Arantof Savant Learning. Thewinners will be crowned

at the Tennessee SoybeanFestival's Mayor's KickoffLuncheon.

Containers bearing apicture of each individualcontestant will be placedat locations throughoutMartin and will be inter-changed in other variouslocations throughout themonths of July, August, andthe beginning of Septem-ber. The contestant receiv-ing the most votes throughmonetary donations will becrowned.

Voters are asked to de-Snn KING, QUEEN,

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KEITH CARVER TOMMY LEGINS DAVID MURPHY

KING, QUEENFnou Pl,cn rposit their loose change anddollar bills in the containerfor the person they supportfor this honor.

This Pilot Club of Mar-tin Fundraiser will be used

towards the club's philan-thropy, Brain Awareness,specifically to purchase bi-cycle helmets for the youngparlicipants in the BicycleRodeo sponsored by MartinPilot Club and The Opti-mists'Club.

Members of the club askcitizens to donate generous-ly so that they can continuehelping to protect the brainsof children while riding bi-cycles.

And be sure to vote foryour next King and Queen.

TTIE WEAKLEY COUNTY PR.ESS TUESDAY, JULY I8,2OI7

S SPEAKER.: DI.Chris Baxter (c-enter) is pictured with Kiwanians Earl Wright (left), retired director ofUT Martin, and Dr. Otha Britton, professor emeritus of computer science at Uf Mirtiri.Wright introduceir ar the June Kiwanis meeting.

Baxter discusses Comey firi*g with Kiwanis- Dr. Chris Baxter, pro- dent has tlre power to hire Each of the o t be firedfessor of political science and flre 3,000 - 4,000 fed- tions took ye binterim chair of the depart- eral employees, including hundreds of Kiwanismentof accounting,finance, the director of the FBI.economics, and political As Comey said, "l un-science at the University of derstand that I serve at theTennessee at Martin, gave pleasure of the President."a presentation in June for Whether it was wise to firethe Kiwanis Club of Martin Comey_ is a far different diffepent attempts to curb ty, and concerns involvingabout the firing of Federal matter.Dr.Baxterdiscussed the President'i power to ihild."n.Bureau of Investigation Di- similar cases from the past fire those who areperform- Kiwanis is dedicated torector James Comey. that include the lran-Contra ing the investigatibn. This "improving the world one

Dr'. Baxter made it abso- inve-stigation, Whitewater, culminated in the notion child and 6ne communitylutely clear that the Presi- and Watergate. of an indepenclent counsel, at a time."

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Woman of Wilson: Gabrielle Marisa Hunter

By SABRNA GARRETTWednesday, July 19.2017 3:37 pm

Gabrielle Marisa Hunter is passionate about several things. There ishealth and wellness, her career, sports and, of course, parenthood.

A single mom to son G. Hunter Harris, age 12, Hunter called her son an"inspiration."

"Being a single mother is the hardest job I've ever had in this lifetime, buthe inspires me to be the best I can be," she said. "l totally credit him forme being the person I am today."

Today Hunter serves as community health coordinator and educator at theWilson County Health Department. Her areas of focus are physical

acti\ it\. nutrition and mental health.

"The most renarding parl of my job is simply the opportunity to help Wilson County become ahealthier communitr to live in. Wilson County recently received the Governor's HealthierTennessee designation. and I would like to think that the Wilson County Heath Council and Iserved as the driving force behind this initiative," Hunter said. "There were various componentsof this initiative i.r,hich included increasing physical activity in all ages, educating citizens onhealthier eating and decreasing the use of tobacco in the county. It is very rewarding when youhave influenced people to get healthy and active."

Hunter takes pride when community residents make lifestyle changes. She is particularlyinvolved in her anti-tobacco campaign.

"I advocate throughout the county the Knock Tobacco Out the Park and Dare to be Tobacco Freemessages. It is imperative that we as a community are made aware of the dangers thataccompany the use of tobacco. I am fulfilled each day because my job allows me to be of serviceto others in a fun and rewarding way," she added.

Hunter earned her bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Tennessee atMartin. She obtained her Master of Science in sports management at Middle Tennessee StateUnir'ersity.

Originally f,rom Memphis, Hunter moved to Nashville after college. She made Lebanon herhome in2007.

In her spare time, Hunter enjoys traveling and visiting new places.

She also considers herself a "true sports girl."

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"I ran track in high school and college. I enjoy pushing myself in the gym to reach my personalgoals," she said.

Hunter loves attending sporting events - and credits that to having a father and a brother whoplayed in the NFL.

"My l2-year-old son is a basketball and baseball player; therefore, I absolutely adore attendinghis games and being his biggest cheerleader because he is truly my pride and joy."

The lady Hunter admires most is her grandmother.

"First of all , it took a village to raise me, " she j oked, before adding on a serious note that hergrandmother is truly her "MVP."

"She instilled in me the value of hard work, never giving up when faced with adversity and totreat people like you want to be treated. She always stressed that through God all things arepossible and without Him we have nothing," Hunter said.

"My grandmother is very feisty and direct and anyone that knows me knows that I possess thesame characteristics. I am thankful to her for pushing me to strive to be great and instilling apassion in me to live life to the fullest. To know that my grandmother is proud of the woman Ihave become warrns my heart."

Trenton Gazette Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Students earn UTM scholarshipsSeveral Gibson County

students have been award-ed scholarships to attendthe University of Ten-nessee at Martin for the2017-2078 academic year,according to Dr. JamesMantooth, executive direc-tor, Office of EnrollmentServices and Student En-gagement.

'Benjamin T. Allen, sonof Dr. Steve and BrendaAllen, of Trenton, will bea freshman. He receivedthe E. C. Crafton Memo-rial Scholarship and theUniversity Scholar Schol-arship.

'Bethany Michelle Mor-ris, of Bradford, daughterof Anthony and PheliciaRodgers, will be a fresh-man. She received the Jer-ry M. and Clara Jo ArnoldScholarship.

'Danielle Evon Rick-man, daughter of Ily andPatricia Rickman, of Dyer,will be a senior. She re-ceived the Retired Account-ing Faculty Scholarship.

'LaQueena M. Cox, ofHumboldt. wiII be a fresh-man. She received theJudy Kraus Arnold Memo-rial Scholarship.

'Madison B. Dowdy,daughter of Keith andMona Morrison, of Milan,will be a senior. She le-ceived the Bateman-Wy-ant Nursi ng Scholarship.

' Lauren Kristen Loeffel,of Milan, daughter of Car-men Cupples and KristieGilford, will be a senior.She received the BiltieGrace Goodrich Scholar-ship.

'Eric A. Yates, son ofDan and Jennifer Yates. ofMilan, will be a junior. Hereceived the Buford-Bea-trice Irwin Business Ad-mi n istration Schola rship.

'Joshua MichaelMathis, of Humboldt, sonof Brad and Jennifer Win-berry, will be a junior. Hereceived the Stephen T.Wright Memorial Scholar-ship and the Buford-Bea-trice Irwin Business Ad-

ministration Scholarship.'Haley E. Riggs, of Me-

dina, daughter of Dar-ren and Kim Riggs, willbe a senior. She receivedthe Jessie (Mutt) ParrishScholarship and the FatsEverett Memorial Scholar-ship.

Additional informa-tion on scholarships andother types of financialassistance is available bycontacting the UT NIar-tin Office of Financial Aidand Scholarships, 205Administration Building,UT Martin, Martin, TN.38238, or by calling (731)881-7040.

Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, July 19, 2017

The University ofTennessee at Martin isthrowing a pafty July 28,and high school studentsfrom all areas are invited.

The 2017 end of summerbash will begin withcheck-in at 1 p.m. in theBoling University Center,followed by an officialwelcome at 1:30 p.m. andcampus tours at 2 p.m.Students who have alreadytaken a campus tour arestill invited to RecreationRampage from 3-5 p.m.in the UT Martin StudentRecreation Center.

Students and their familiesare invited to leam moreabout UT Martin progftlmsof study; meet faculty, staffand current students; andparticipate in a variety ofrecreational activities.

Join in the fur byregistering at utrn.edu/summerbash. There is nocharge to attend.For more information

about UT Martin or theadmissions process, contactthe Office of UndergraduateAdmissions at 731-881-1020 or email admitme@utm.edu.

Students rnEt get a chance to meet CaptainShyhauh during UTM\ End of Summer Bash.

UT Martin to hostUTM chancellor end of summer bashto serve as leadon statets team

The Tennessee HigherEducation Commissionselected Dr. Keith Carver,chancellor of the Universityof Tennessee at Marlin.to serve as the four-yearimplementation lead onTennessee's CompleteCollege America stateteam.

Carver. who is enteringhis 20th year of servicewithin the University ofTennessee System, joinedsix other team members.including a representativeof Tennessee's two-yearinstitr.rtions, at CompleteCollege America's SurnmerAction Summit last week tokick off the national cam-paign.

Teams from 36 par-ticipating states. plus theDistrict of Columbia,the Commonwealth ofthe Northern MarianaIslands and the CentralValley I iigher EducationConsortium from Crl i lornia,met to discuss national andstate-specific policies withregard to higher educationand the increase of collegecompletion rates.

According to com-pletecollege.org, only 4lpercent of full-time stu-dents at four-year flagshipschools and i9 percent offull-time students at four-year non-flagship schoolscomplete requirements fora bachelor's degree withinfour years. These numbersrise to 75 percent and 48percent, respectively, whenstudents are given six yearsto complete their degrees.

The Complete College Actstrives not only to increasethe number of Americanswho finish their col-lege degrees, but also toincrease the number whofinish within the intendedfour-year period.

UT Marlin has alreadyimplemented the Soarin Four academic plan,approved by the UT Boardof Trustees in June 2016.which encourages studentsto complete 15 credit hoursper semester and com-plete their undergraduatedegrees in four years. Thetuition model also fund-ed the creation of a newOlfice oi Career Planningand Development, whichhelps students narrow theircareer goa-ls and connect\ ith potential internshipsand employers before grad-uatlon.

This rnodel. combinedwith the efforts of theComplete College Americateams, aims to help Gov.Bill Haslam's higher edu-cation initiatives includingthe Tennessee STRONGAct and the Drive to 55campalgn.

The University of Ten-nessee at Martin is throw-ing a parly July 28 andhigh school students fromall areas are invited.

The 2017 End ofSummer Bash will beginwith check-in at I p.m.in the Boling UniversityCenter, followed by an

End of Summer Bash scheduledofficial weleome at 1:30and campus tours at 2.

Students who havealready taken a campustour are still invited toRecreation Rampage from3-5 p.m. in the UT MartinStudent Recreation Center.

Students and their fami-lies are invited to leam

more about UT Martinprograms of study; meetfaculty, staff and currentstudentsl and participate ina variety of recreationalactivities.

There is no charge toattend. Students may joinin the fun by registering atutm.edu/summerbash.

The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, July 19,2O17

INDEPENDENT APPEAL

WEDNESDAY JULY 19,2017

McNairy Countystudents receive

Trio from Halls register at UT-MartinThree Halls residents, from left, Hailey Dale, Dontarian Dailey and BradleyHall, registered for fall semester courses at the University of Tennessee at

Martin during the university's Summer Orientation and Registration eventJuly 17. Members of the incoming freshman class gathered in the BolingUniversity Genter to hear more information about financial aid, fall courseoptions, student housing and other campus services before officially begin'ning their college experience on move-in day, Aug.25. For more informationabout UT Martin or to schedule a campus tour, visit utm.edu/advantage.

Local registers at UT-MartinNick Smith, center, of Ripley, registered for fallsemester courses at the University of Tennesseeat Martin during the university's SummerOrientation and Registration event July 17.Members of the incoming freshman class gath-ered in the Boling University Center to hear moreinformation about financial aid, fall courseoptions, student housing and other campus serv'ices before officially beginning their college expe'rience on move-in day, Aug. 25. Smith is picturedwith his parents, Garrie and Brad Smith. For moreinformation about UT Maftin or to schedule a cam'pus tour, visit utm.edu/advantage.

scholarships toattend UT Martin

For the Independent Appeal

MARTIN - Two McNairyCounty students have beenawarded scholarships to at-tend the University of Tennes-see at Martin for the 20I7-2OIBacademic year, according to Dr.James Mantooth, executive di-rector, Office of Enrollment Ser-vices and Student Engagement.

Haleigh Elisabeth Poe, ofAdamsville, daughter of Michaeland Priscilla Poe, will be a sopho-more. She received the ClaytonArnold Teacher Training Scholar-ship.

Abigail Hope Rininger,daughter of Randall and An-drea Rininger, of Finger, will bea sophomore. She received theClayton Arnold Teacher TrainingScholarship.

In addition, the following stu-dent has ties to McNairy Countyand has requested that yourpaper receive notification thatthey have received a scholarshipaward from the University of Ten-nessee at Martin:

Ieanne Ratcliff Reed, of Poca-hontas, daughter of Jean Ratcliffand the late M. B. Ratcliff, will bea senior. She received the Lang-don S. Unger Sr. Scholarship.

Additional information onscholarships and other types offinancial assktance is auailableby contacting the W Martin Of-fice of Financial Aid and Schol-arships, 205 AdministrationBuilding, UT Martin, Martin,TN,38238, or by calling (731) 881-7040.

IITMartintohostTe bssee

fi-Hfuinual Roundup IulV 21-28MARTIN, Tenn. -Members of

4-H chapters across Tennesseewill gather at the University ofTennessee at Martin for the 94th-annual 4-H Roundup on July 24-28. More than 300 delegatesrepresenting almost every countyin the state will participate inevent.

"UT Martin and northwestTennessee welcome 4-H membersfrom around the state for this tra-ditional event," said Dr. KeithCarve4 university chancellor. "4-H does an exceptional job prepar-ing young people for futureIeadership roles. Our universityis a perfect setting for hostingproject competition and recogniz-ing the accomplishments of thesetop 4-H members."

The theme for 2077 4-HRoundup is "Made frorn Scratch."The idea is that a 4-Her growspersonally and professionally intheir time with the organizationand always strives to be a betterperson,

One of the main events atRoundup is the state finals forproject competitions. 4-Hers com-pete in events such as publicspeaking, Iivestock and photogra-phy The competitors will have in-terviews with judges at Roundup,and then winners will be deter-mined based on their on-site per-formances as well as their projectbooks, which have already beensubmitted and judged.

"Roundup provides an opportu-nity for our high school4-H mem-bers to further develop theirpresentation skills and confi-

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dence through 4-H project inter-views," says Dr. Richard Clark,UT Extension assistant dean anddepartment head for Tennessee 4-H. "It also serves as a venue forthese youth to make memoriesand friendships to last a life-time."

Delegates will also participatein AII-Star Conference, the VoIState Ceremony the election of2018 officers and a service learn-ing project. Roundup delegateswill collect items for the TargetHouse in Memphis, which areapartments where families re-ceiving treatment at St. JudeChildren's Research Hospital canstay Other activities include vis-iting the Discovery Park of Amer-ica in Obion County and theawards ceremony and banquet -

including scholarship presenta-tions.

Ethan Harvill from FentressCounty serves as this year's State4-H Council President. "Roundupis by far my favorite 4-H event,and I'm looking forward to seeingfriends from across the state aswell as being able to compete inmy project area," he says."Whether you have a love forservice or you enjoy making newfriends - Tennessee 4-H Roundupand AII-Star Conference havesomething for everyone."

Through its mission of re-search, teaching and extension,the University of Tennessee Insti-tute of Agriculture touches livesand provides Real. Life. SoIu-tions. For more information, visitag.tennessee.edu.

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IIT MartintohostEndof SmerBashluly 28

A student is excited to meet Gaptain Skyhawk during a previous End of Summer Bash event.

MARTIN, Tenn. - The Universityof Tennessee at Martin is throw-ing a party July 28, and highschool students from all areas areinvited.

"1he2077 End of Summer Bashwill begin with check-in at 1 p.m.in the Boling University Center,followed by an official welcome at1:30 and campus tours at 2. Stu-

dents who have already taken acampus tour are still invited toRecreation Rampage from 3-5p.m. in the UT Martin StudentRecreation Center.

Students and their families areinvited to learn more about UTMartin programs of study; meetfaculty staff and current stu-dents; and participate in a vari-

ety of recreational activities.Join in the fun by registering

at utm.edu/ summerbash. Thereis no charge to attend.

For more information aboutUT Martin or the admissionsprocess, contact the Office of Un-dergraduate Admissions at 731-881-7020 or emailadmitme@utm.edu.

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According to completecolle ge. org,only 41 percent of full-time studentsat four-year flagship schools and 19percent of full-time students at four-year non-flagship schools completerequirements for a bachelor's degreewithin four years. These numbersrise to 75 percent and 48 percent, re-spectively when students are givensix years to complete their degrees.The Complete College Act strives notonly to increase the number of Amer-icans who finish their college de-grees, but also to increase the numberwho finish within the intended four-year period.

UT Martin has already imple-mented the Soar in Four academicplan, approved by the UT Board ofTrustees in June 2016, which encour-ages students to complete 15 credithours per semester and completetheir undergraduate degrees in fouryears. The tuition model also fundedthe creation of a new Office of CareerPlanning and Development, whichhelps students narrow their careergoals and connect with potential in-ternships and employers before grad-uation.

This model, combined with the ef-forts of the Complete College Amer-ica teams, aims to help Gov. BillHaslam's higher education initiativesincluding the Tennessee STRONG Actand the Drive to 55 campaign.

For more information on CompleteCoIIege America, visit completecol-Iege.org.

Garuer selectedto representTennesseets

FounYearlnstitutions

MARTIN,Tenn. - TheTennesseeHigher Educa-tion Commis-sion selectedDr. KeithCarver, chan-cellor of theUniversity ofTennessee atMartin, toserve as thefour-year implementation lead onTennessee's Complete College Amer-ica state team.

Carver, who is entering his 20thyear of service within the Universityof Tennessee System, joined six otherteam members, including a represen-tative of Tennessee's two-year institu-tions, at Complete College America'sSummer Action Summit on July 13-14to kick off the national campaign.

Teams from 36 participating statesplus the District of Columbia, theCommonwealth of the Northern Mar-iana Islands and the Central ValleyHigher Education Consortium fromCalifornia met to discuss nationaland state-specific policies with regardto higher education and the increaseof college completion rates.

Annual 4-H Roundup to beheld at UTM July 24-28

Members of 4-H chaptersacross Tennessee will gather atthe University of Tennessee atMartin for the 94th annual 4-HRoundup on July 24-28. Morethan 300 delegates representingalmost every county in thestate will participate inevent. A number of BentonCounty students, volunteers,and Extension Agents willparticipate in the event.

"UTM welcomes 4-Hmembers from around thest.:e for this traditionalevent." said Dr. KeithCarver, UTM chancellor.''4-H does an exceptionalrb preparing )oung people-: ::i"re lea.lerrhrp roles

-T\l is a pertect sening ftrrroslrng proje.-r competitionand recoenizing theaccomplishments of these top-1-H members."

One of the main events atRoundup is the state finals forproject competitions. 4-Herscompete in events such as

public speaking, livestock.and photography. Participantshave been working on theseprojects for the past year.The competitors will haveinterviews with judges atRoundup. and then winnerswill be determined based ontheir on-site performances as

well as their project books,which have already beensubmitted and judged.

"Roundup provides anopportunity for 4-H membersto further develop theirpresen tion skills andconfidence through 4-H projectinte views," says Dr. RichardCla: k" UT Extension assistantdean ':nd department headfor 'feirnessee 4-H. "It alsoserves as a venue for theseyouth to make memories andfriendships to last a lifetime."

Three 4-H members fromBenton County will participatein the Roundup. VictoriaRedlund is attending as a 4-Hdelegate. 4-H State FinalistsRiley Walker, with a project innutrition, health, and fitness,

and Ryan Baker, with a projectin poultry, will compete at theevent through the inlerviewprocess. They have workedfor a year to complete projectbooks that were reviewed andjudged based on activity intheir respective project areas,citizenship, and leadership.Gary Mclver, a 4-H volunteerleader from Benton County,will accompany thesedelegates.

Students qualified to attendthe 4-H Roundup becausethey are All-Star members.Tennessee 4-H All Stars is thesecond level in the Tennessee4-H recognition program forLr rtstandin g members. Throushactive participation in localclubs. -l-Hers in grades 7-12can earn points to becomemembers of the 4-H HonorClub. Honor Club memberswho have completed the Sthgrade may apply for All Starmembership, which is based onservlce.

Roundup delegates willalso participate in All-StarConference, the VolunteerState Ceremony, the electionof 2018 officers, and a servicelearning project. Delegateswill collect items fbr the TargetHouse in Memphis, which areapartments where families withchildren receiving treatment atSt. Jude Children's ResearchHospital can stay. Otheractivities include visiting theDiscovery Park of Americain Obion County, and theawards ceremony and banquet

including scholarshippresentatrons.

Student Ethan Harvill fromFentress County serves as

STATE FINALISTS - 4-H StateFinalists Ryan Baker (top)and Riley Walker (bottom) willcompete at the 4-H Roundupat UTM with their respectiveprojects in poultry and nutrition,health, and fitness.

this year's State 4-H CouncilPresident. "Roundup is by farmy favorite 4-H event, andI'm looking florward to seeingfriends from across the state as

well as being able to competein my project area," he says."Whether you have a love forservice or you enjoy makingnew friends - the 4-H Rounduphas something for everyone."

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Thursday, July 20,2017

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UTMto hostEnd of Affordable Degree Option

SummerFour recent program rankings

have cited the afforclability ofthe University of Tennessee atMartin's various degree pro-grams as a major asset to thosechoosing to attend.

Schools.com has ranked UTMsixth among the "Best 4-yeatcolleges in Tennessee," makingit the top-ranked institutlon inthe UT System. According to the

Tennessee College Guide, thereare approximately 35 public and

private universities in the state.

The website cites UTM's afford-ability as a major factor in the

ranking, stating that the trniver-sit,v placed in the 96th percentile

UTM named

nationally for both middle andlow-income student cost.

UTM master's degree pro-gram in educational counselingis also praised for its price tag.AffordableColleges.com hasranked the program lTth in itslist of the "most affordable on-line master's degrees in educa-tional counseling." UTM is thetop-ranked Tennessee programon this list.

This ranking follows the pro-gram's recent mentions by Af-ford ab leCo I lege sO n line.org.OnlineU.org, CollegeValue-sOnline.com and BestColleges.com for price, course selection,

time to completion" and programquality.

Master-of-Finance.org ranksUTM's Master of Business Ad-ministration degree rvith onlinecohorts lor financial service pro-fessionals l6th rrn its list of the"Most Affordable Online MBAin Finance Degree Programs."

UTM's MB.A program is alsonationally ranked on Master-sProgramsGuide.com's list ofthe "50 Best Online MBA De-gree Programs." UTM is theonly Tennessee school to be in-cluded in this ranking.

Bash July 28UTM is throwing a party July

28, and high school studentsfrom all areas are invited to par-ticipate in the annual "End ofSummer Bash". Students andtheir families are invited to learnmore about UTM programs;meet faculty, staff, and currentstudents; and participate in a va-riety of recreational activities.

The 2017 end of summerevent will begin with check-inat 1 p.m. in the Boling Univer-sity Center, followed by an of-ficial welcome at l:30 p.m. andcampus tours at 2p.^.. Studentswho have already taken a cam-pus tour are still invited to theRecreation Rampage from 3-5p.m. in the UTM Student Recre-ation Center.

Join in the fun by registeringat utm.edu/summerbash. Thereis no charge to attend. For moreinformation about UTM, con-tact the Office of UndergraduateAdmissions at 731-881-7020 oremail admitme@ utm.edu.

KEEPI NG BUSY - Milce Pierce (center), farm manager at UT Martin, is ioine-d .b.y UT

M"rtin studentsTravis Prather and Kiersten Bell for a piesentation about the UT Martin

npiuryProject. PiercewasintroducedbyEarl Wright(left),retireddirectorof housing.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS

Pierce, UTM students speak at KiwanisMike Pierce. farm man-

ager with the UT MartinApiary (Bee) Project,save a presentation at theiire June 28 meeting olKiwanis that kePt mem-bers asking questions formore than 30 rninutes af-ter the usual "stoP" timefor a noon Kiwanis Pre-sentatron.

Pierce was joinedfor the program bY twoknowledgeable UT Mar-tin agriculture majors:

Travis Prather, a seniorfrom McKenzie, and Ki-ersten Bell, a sophomorefrom Ohio. Al1 threecommented about theproject, described someinteresting facts aboutthe complexity of bees,showed numerous Pic-tures, and demonstrated a

wide array of beekeepingequipment, including ajacket and hood.

Kiwanis president JimClark commented: "It

was an amazlng presen-tation with numerousgllin6ru'n (br us l factsabout bees.

For erample. NIiketold about tu'o truckloadsof bees being shipped toCalifornia to be used topollinate almonds butneeding three trucks tobring them back alongwith their progeny."

UTM apiary honeY willbe available in the UTMbookstore this fall.

THURSDAY, JIJLY 20, 2OI7

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THURSDAY, JULY 20,2017

UTM golfer Hunter Richardson qualifiesfor the llTthLLS. Amateur ChampionshipFrom Sports Information

University of Tennes-see at Marlin rising seniorHunter Richardson con-tinued his scorching sum-mer on Monday with a co-medalist victory at the U.S.Amateur qualifier at Bowl-ing Creen Country Club inBowling Green, Ky.

Richardson was part ofa 97-player field and gen-erated rounds of 67-70 totie for the best score in theevent. His top finish auto-matically earned him a spotin the ll7th U.S. AmateurChampionship, which willtake place on Aug. 14-20at the Riviera Country Clubin Pacific Palisades, Calif.and at the Bel-Air CountryClub in Los Angeles.

"I am excited to get achance to compete in thebiggest amateur tournamentin the world against thebest players from all over,"Richardson said. "I actuallyhaven't been playing mybest golf here recently butthings worked out well forme today."

Monday's result is the

latest of strong finishes tn abusy summer for Richard-son. That began with a U.S.Open Local West qualifierin Jackson here he shot a 67to finish sixth in the field of75 golfers.

He followed that withan appearance in the 69thAnnual SunTrust Tennes-see State Open in Galla-tin shooting a 73-65-15 toplace llth out of 144 par-tlcrpants.

From there. Richardsontook parl in the ll4th An-nual Trans-Miss AmateurChampionship in Hutchin-son, Kan. An openinground 67 had him tied forfirst place in the 144-manfield before he posted 75-73 on his final two days totie for 28th place - one spotbelow Scottie Scheffler, thelow amateur at the 2017U.S. Open.

Richardson's active sum-mer schedule continueswith an appearance in the11lth Annual SouthemAmateur Championship,which is held in Pinehurst,N.C. Wednesday-S unday.

Following the Southern

Amateur, Richardson planson traveling up north tovisit his swing coach HeathMorden in early August.Formerly the head profes-sional at Clarksville Coun-try Club in Richardson'shometown of Clarksville.Morden is now the headprofessional at TPC Michi-gan, a course designed by1S-time major winner JackNicklaus.

"Heath deserrles a lotof credit for my success,"Richardson said. "I actu-ally went to go visit himthe week before our confer-ence tournament this yearas well. He's helped me outa lot throughout the yearsand I wouldn't be where Iam today without him."

Next month will markthe second career U.S. Am-ateur appearance for Rich-ardson, who also competedat the 2014 event in JohnsCreek, Ga. Just months af-ter his high school gradu-ation. he shot a 76 in eachround while perhaps plant-ing a seed for a legendarySkyhawk career that hasincluded three All-OVC se-

THURSDAY, JULY 2O,2OI7 THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS

HONORABLE MENTION - The Broadcast Education Association recognizedversity of Tennessee at Martin's student-run radio

';'.,: 5:ilt::11':T **ilil 1# I E::l$:,j:flScott,Julia Ewoldt, Natalie King and Ashley Shores;

(front row) Holly Seng andTori Seng.

UTM's'Hawk' radio station winsBEA honorable mention award

The Broadcast EducatronAssociation recognizedWUTM 90.3 FM "TheHawk," the University ofTennessee at Martin's stu-dent-run radio station, as

one of two honorable men-tion stations in its "Signa-ture Station of the Year"cornpetition for 2Ol1 .

This is the first yearWUTM has been recog-nized in this competition,which awards first placehonors and two honorablementions nationwide. Thelvinners were announcedduring the organization'sannual conference in LasVegas, Nev., in conjunc-

tion with the National As-sociation of Broadcastersannual convention andtrade show.

Collegiate BroadcastersInc. also recently recog-nized the work of four cur-rent and former WUTMstaff members.

Chuck Hammer, KaylaHarmon and Jared Pecken-paugh. al I 20 I 6 UT Martingraduates, received firstplace in the organization's"best podcast" competi-tion for their work on "TheBench," a spofts talk pro-gfam.

Julia Ewoldt, a currentstudent from Savannah,

won second place in the"best audjo public serviceannouncement" categoryfor producing a public ser-vice announcement titled"sorority designated driv-ers program."

WLI fM is the recipi-ent of numerous regional.national and internationalawards and continues to bethe area's premier collegeradio station.

For more information,contact Dr. Richard Rob-inson, WUTM faculty ad-viser and associate profes-sor of communications, at73 I -88 1-75-55 or rrobins@utm.edu.

THURSDAY, JULY 2O,2OI7 THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS

THE SKYHAWKTS THE LIMtT -A student is excited to meet Captain Sl<yhawk during a previous End of Sum-mer Bash event.

bash. There is no charge toattend.

For more inlormationabout UT Martin or the ad-missions process, contactthe Office of Undergradu-ate Admissions at 731-881-1020 or email admitme@utm.edu.

UT Martin celebrates return ofschool with End of Summer Bash

The University of Ten-nessee at Marlin is throw-ing a parly July 28, andhigh school students fromall areas are invited.

The 2017 End of Sum-mer Bash will begin withcl.reck-in at I p.m. in theBoling University Center,

followed by an official wel-come at 1:30 and campustours at 2.

Students who have al-ready taken a campus tourare still invited to Recre-ation Rampage from 3 to 5p.m. in the UT Martin Stu-dent Recreation Center.

Students and their famr-Iies are invited to learn moreabout UT Martin programsof study; meet faculty, staffand curent students; andparticipate in a variety ofrecreational activities.

Join in the fun by regis-tering at utm.edu/summer-

These numbers rise to75 percent and 48 percent,respectiveiy, when stu-dents are given six yearsto complete their degrees.The Complete College Actstrives not only to increasethe number of Americanswho finish their college de-

g1ees. but also to incrcasethe number who finishwithin the intended four-year period.

UT Martin has alreadYimplemented the Soar inFour academic plan, aP-proved by the UT Boardof Trustees in June 2016,which encourages studentsto complete 15 credit hoursper semester and comPletetheir undergraduate de-grees ir.r four years.

'l he tuition model alsofunded the creation of a

nelv Office of Career Plan-ning and Development,which helps students nar-row their career goals andconnect with potential in-ternships and employersbefore -eraduation.This model. combinedwith the efforts of theComplete College Americateams, aims to help Gov.Bill Haslam's higher edu-cation initiatives includingthe Tennessee STRONGAct and the Drive to 55campalgn.

For more information onComplete College Ameri-ca, visit completecollege.org.

Carver selected for lead inTN Complete College America

The Tennessee HigherEducation Commissionselected Dr. Keith Carver.chancellor of the Unir ersi-t1 of Tennessee at Martin.to serve as the four-yearimplementation lead onTennessee's Complete Col-lege America state team.

Carver, who is enteringhis 20th year ol'servicewithin the University ofTennessee System, joinedsix other team members,including a representativeof Tennessee's two-yearinstitutions, at CompleteCollege America's SummerAction Summit on July 13-14 to kick off the nationalcampalgn.

Teams from 36 Par-ticipating states Plus theDistrict ol Columbia, theCommonr'vealth of theNorthern Mariana Islandsand the Central ValleYHigher Education Consor-tium from California metto discuss national and

state-specific Policies withregard to higher educatiorran-d the increase ol collegecompletion rates.

According to com-pletecollege.org. onll 4lDercent ol iull-time stu-i.ntt u, four-year flagshiPschools and 19 Percent offull-time sludents at lour-yearcompa bacfour years.DR. KEITH CARVER

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UT Martin meets with city leadersabout economic growthJuly 21, 2017 by

MARTIN, Tenn - lt was a first-ever for the University of Tennessee at Martin.

school officials met with city leaders not to talk about recruitingstudents but how they can grow our communities.

o know the state's college is behind our

c growth says a lot," said Frank Tate, who

on the industrial development board in

Kenzie.

said it's important UT Martin wants to help in

the areas where their students will work someday.

"lt's invaluable that we can have regional partnership, because if one community

grows, the others are going to succeed as well," he said.

New to UT Martin himself, Chancellor Keith Carver said he doesn't want the areas

around the school to just be places to recruit students.

"This is really an opportunity for me to get folks in one large setting and really hear

about what's happening in their areas," he said.

Carver said the goal of the meeting was to get to know the economic development

leaders in the area and find common goals they all share.

"When areas are looking to grow or industry is looking to come in, maybe some

intellectual capital that we have could help, or some expertise through our faculty," he

said.

Carver said it's part of the university's mission to spur economic development in West

Tennessee.

"l just remember how special this place is and how special West Tennessee is," he

said. "l want to make sure we are doing our job to be good citizens."

Chancellor Carver said he hopes this meeting will be the first of many. He plans to

host an economic development team meeting at least twice ayear.

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EDUCATION HONORS:

Jul 22,2017

Feldhaus named to UT Martin Chancellor's Honor Roll

MARTIN, Tenn. - The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at

the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Spring

2017 Chancellor's Honor Rolls. Ashton K. Feldhaus of Richmond earned made the list with

Honors.

To be eligible for Chancellor's Honor Roll recognition at UT Martin, a student must take at

least 12 hours of credit (pass-fail courses are not included) and achievea3.2 (B) grade

point average based on a 4.0 scale. Students can make the Chancellor's Honor Roll with

honors (3.2 through 3.49), high honors (3.5 through 3.79) or highest honors (3.8 through

40)

UT Nlartin redio station recognizedThe Broadcast Educatron

Association recognizedWUTM 90.3 FM "TheHawk." the Universityof Tennessee at Martin'sstudent-run radio sta-tion, as one of two hon-orable mention stations inits "Signature Station ofthe Year" competition for2011.

This is the first yearWUTM has been recog-nized in this competition.which awards first-placehonors and two honorablementions nationwide.

The winners were an-

nounced during the orga-nization's annual confer-ence in Las Vegas in con-junction with the NationalAssociation of Broadcastersannual convention andtrade show.

Collegiate BroadcastersInc. also recently recog-nized the work of four cur-rent and former WUTMstaff members.

Chuck Hammer. Kay-la Harmon and JaredPeckenpaLrgh, all 2016 UTMartin graduates, receivedfirst place in the organiza-tion's Best Podcast com-

petition for their work on"The Bench," a sporls talkpfogram.

Julia Ewoldt, a currentstudent from Savannah,won second place in theBest Audio Public ServiceAnnouncement catego-ry for producing a pub-lic service announcementtitled "Sorority DesignatedDrivers Program."

WUTM is the recipi-ent of nllmerous regional,national and internationalawards and continues to bethe area's premier collegeradio station.

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Students learn to build, programrobots at UT Martin JacksonJuly 24, 2017 by

JACKSON, Tenn. - Students visited the University of Tennessee at Martin Jackson

Center Monday to build robots.

'We're gonna build some

o robots," Fisher Beam, a student, said.

I this week, young builders will come to the UT

Martin Jackson Center to assemble their own

creations.

"lt might be an awesome robot that can move or just a robot that can move its hands

and legs," Bryant Duffey, a student, said.

Monday's robot was a drumming monkey. The parts come in kits, and the kids use a

computer that shows them how to put the Legos together step by step.

Their teacher says this is just preparing them for what they'll see when they start

looking for a career.

"Jobs in the future seriously are going to be in robotics, and things are less labor

intensive," James Swanger, the robotics instructor, said.

The parents were excited to see their kids having

fun while learning about robots and programming.

"Last year after we did this, I saw him just get extra

confident in putting Legos together by himself and

trying things he hadn't tried before, so I do think it'

great for critical thinking," Paige McCormick, aparent, said.

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"ln the class, they use mathematics frequently to solve problems with the gears and

the other intricate parts," Kayce Beam, a parent, said. "So he's really picked up on

things this summer that maybe he needed a refresher course on before he starts back

to kindergarten."

And once they were done building, they had a monkey that could keep a steady beat.

lf you weren't able to register for this class in time, they will have another on Nov. 1 1.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, JULY 25,2OII

Carver speaks to Women LeadersExecutive Institute in Missouri

Dr. Keith Carver. chan-cellor of the Universityof Tennessee at Mar-tin, served as an invitedspeaker July 19 during theNCAAAVomen LeadersExecutive lnstitute in Kan-sas City, Mo.

Carver and his co-pre-senter, Dr. Mark Nook,president of Northern IowaUniversity, spoke on thetopic "Why We Hire WhoWe Hire." The presentationfocused on the perspectivesof university chancellorsand presidents when fillingmajor athletics positions,specifically the traits andqualities sought in direc-tors and commissioners.

The Women Leaders Ex-

ecutive Institute is a pro-gram designed for womenworking in the field ol in-tercollegiate athletics whopossess the skillset andhave the intention to be-come athletics directors orcommissioners within thenext five years.

Carver made the trip toKansas City after spend-ing July 13-14 represent-ing Tennessee's four-yearinstitutions at CompleteCollege America's Sum-mer Action Summit in In-dianapolis, Ind.

For more information onthe NCAA/Women Lead-ers Executive Institute,visit womenleadersincol-legesports.org. KEITH CARVER

Trenton Gazelte Wednesday, Jnly 26, 2017

STATE GAZETTE i WEOruCSOAY, JULY 26,2017

iONCAIIIPUS

HIIUCIIHU$ BE&INS $KYHAWK JOURNEY:Kirk Houchens (center), of Dyersburg,registered for fall semester courses atthe University of Tennessee at Martinduring the university's SummerOrientation and Registration event July17. Members of the i

class gathered in theCenter to hear morefinancial aid, fall course options, studenthousing and other campus servicesbefore officially beginning their colle_geexperience on move-in day, Aug. 25.Houchens is pictured with Abbey Howeand Mark Houchens. For more informa-tion about UT Martin or to schedule acampus tour, visit utm.edu/advantage.

UTM tuition to rise I.8oh for 20L7-18The University of Ten-

nessee Board of Trusteesapproved a 1.8 percentundergraduate tuiti<-rn in-crease during its annualmeeting June 22 at the UTInstitute of Agriculture

campus in Knoxville. Theincrease takes effect be-ginning with the 2017 fallsemester at UT campusesin Knoxviile, Chattanoogaand Martin.

The 1.8 percent in-state

tuition increase reflects theHigher Education Price In-dex, which is the rate usedthroughout the UT System.This rate is below the Ten-nessee Higher EducationCommission's three per-cent limitation.

UT Martin instate tu-ition and mandatory feeswill now cost undergradu-ate students an additional$148 annually for studentswith fewer than 60 credithours and an additional$140 annually for studentswith 60 or more credithours. New tuition and feeswill be $4,309-$4,618 persemester or $8,618-$9,236for a full academic vear.FuIl-time undergraduateenrollment is a minimumof 12 credit houls.

The new tuition scheduleis available at utm.edu/tu-ition.

Call the Office of Under-graduate Admissions at7 3I-88I-7 020 for informa-tion.

FaIl semester classes be-gin August 28.

Local students honored at UTMThe outstanding academ-

ic achievements of under-graduate students at theUniversity of Tennessee atMartin were honored withpublication of the springChancellor's Honor Rollsrecently.

Seleral Obion Countystudents were among thehonorees.

To be eligible forChancellor's Honor Rollrecognition at UT Martin.a student must take at least12 hours of credit (pass-fail courses are not includ-ed) and achieve a 3.2 (B)grade point average basedon a 4.0 scale. Studentscan make the Chancellor'sHonor Roll with honors(3.2 through 3.49), highhonors (3.5 through 3.79)or highest honors (3.8through 4.0).

Among those recognizedfrom Obion County, listedby hometown, were:

. Hornbeak - LucianP. Freeze, high honors;Brianna M. Hinton, high-est honors; Marli M. Hogg,honors; Hailey B. Holcomb,honors: and Jessica D.LaMastus, high honors.

. Kenton - Kacey D.Baker, honors; Savanna C.Brown, honors; Mary B.Chandler, honors; Haley J.Homer, high honors; AdamT. Mayhall, highest honors;Trevor D. Mayhall, high-est honors; Andrea L. Penn,highest honors; Lacey M.Petty, high honors; andCameron B. Spencer, highhonors.

. Obion - Jordan V.Albright, honors; ParkerE. Albright, highest hon-ors; Kiernan S. Coursey,highest honors; Amber L.Cunningham, high hon-ors; Kristin S. Hale, highhonors; Trenton J. Mann,high honors; and Natalie T.McCulloch, high honors.

. Rives Jake R.Blakely, highest honors;Matthew L. Brooks, high-est honors; Kaleb P. Byars,highest honors; Meagan E.Morrow, highest honors;Taylor B. Morrow, honors;Shelly N. Pate, honors;William S. Sisco, highesthonors; and Rebecca M.Wisdom, high honors.

. South Fulton - AustinL. Akers, highest honors;

Taylor H. Allen, high hon-ors; Christina K. Cook, highhonors; Ashley M. Higgins,honors; Jessica R. Johns,highest honors; MelanieA. Johnson, highest hon-ors; Whitney H. Johnson,highest honors; MorganE. Maxwell, high honors;Destinee B. Mayo, honors;Caitlyn A. McClain, highhonors; James R. Moore,honors; Victoria C. Perez,highest honors; BriannaA. Rinker, high honors;Cassidy M. Ruddle, highhonors; Samantha M.Simbeck, honors; SamanthaSt. John, high honors; andZack S. Vaughn, high hon-ors.

. Troy Hailey S.Adkins, honors; Jessica B.Cary, high honors; HaleyM. Cook, honors: WilliamC. Cousar, high honors;Ricky C. Dotson, honors;Daniel L. Finch, highesthonors; Mason N. Hoffman,high honors; Leah D.Hutchison, highest hon-ors; Benjamin C. Kendall,highest honors; Kathryn G.Kerr, honors; Charles R.Marshall, honors; LeandraN. Moore, high honors;Jessica L. Parnell, honors;Rebecca L. Robb, highhonors; Laina L. Roberson,highest honors; Ashlyn M.Runions, high honors; JoshA. VanValkenburg, honors;Mattheu D. Vanwormer,highest honors; James B.Warner, highest honors;and Nicholas K. Wilson,high honors.

. Union City - MitchellB. Arnett, high honors;Carter G. Arnold, high hon-ors; Brady T. Baird, highhonors; Walker L. Barnes,honors; Jake A. Bell, high-est honors; Brannon C.Bowling, honors; RondaA. Brewer, high honors;Elizabeth J. Carpenter, highhonors; Courtney B . Canoll ,

honors: David D. Ceiga,highest honors; Samuel A.Douglas, honors; Megan L.Dunn, high honors; JoshuaT. Dyer, high honors; MacyS. Earley, honors; JoshuaFreeman, honors; LaurenB. Futhey, highest hon-ors; Dianna C. Gammons,high honors; Morgan E.Grisham, honors; MariaG. Guerrero, high honors;John S. Harpole, honors;

Lanzer E. Harris, honors;Kelly D. Hendon, highhonors; Andrew J. Horner,high honors; Darrell L.Huff, high honors; JonathanM. Hurtado, high honors;James B. Hutchens, high-est honors: Christina A.Jackson, honors; CaitlinA. Jones, high honors;Angelique M. Kendall, higbhonors; Sean J. Lanahan,highest honors; DanielleA. Leggett, highest honors;Timothy C. Long, high hon-ors; Makayla Lynn, highesthonors; Taylor S. Marlin,highest honors; Kaycee L.Mathenia, highest honors;Angela N. Mathina, highesthonors; Natalie E. Noles,high honors; Michaela L.Parish, high honors; MasonS. Parker, highest honors;AveryA. Partin,highesthon-ors; Summer N. Patterson,highest honors; Victoria L.Reedy, high honors; CodyA. Robertson, high honors;Imelda Rodriguez Olvera,highest honors; Linden G.Scarbrough, honors; HollyA. Seng, highest honors;Victoria L. Seng, highesthonors; Hailey E. Slaughter,highest honors; KendallB. Speed, honors; Julie E.Spencer, honors; BreannaN. Stephenson, honors;Dalton A. Teeter, honors;RobertA. Terrell, high hon-ors; Macy A. Thompson,highest honors; Shawn A.Weaks, honors; Brett M.Whitson, honors; ZackaryA. Williamson, honors;Maitland E. Wright, highhonors; and Ashley N.Yates, honors.

In addition, the honoreeswith ties to Obion Countyincluded:

. Clarksville -Kayla A.Barber, highest honors.

. Cordova - Brie A.Cobb, highest honors.

. Martin - ChristopherL. Armstrong, honors;Alexandria B. Barnes, high-est honors; TylerA. Bolton,highest honors; Alison E.Clement, honors, Lacie A.Jones, honors; Ashton E.Priest, high honors; ConnorD. Rinker, high honors;Kaitlyn R. Scott, highesthonors; Jessica G. Tejeda,highest honors; Olivia M.Turner, honors; Blake A.Walton, honors; and Tori E.York, honors.

Wednesdav. July 26. 2017

Dr. Carver guest speakerat NCAA women's event

Dr. Keith Carver, chan-cellor of the University ofTennessee at Marlin. servedas an invited speakerrecentll, during the NCAA/Women Leaders ExecutiveInstitute in Kansas City,.

Carver and his co-pre-senter, Dr. Mark Nook,president of Northern IowaUniversity, spoke on thetopic "Why We Hire WhoWe Hire."

The presentation focusedon the perspectives of uni-versity chancellors andpresidents when lillingmajor athletics positions,specifically the traits andqualities sought in directorsand commissioners.

The Women LeadersExecutive Institute is a pro-gram designed for women

DR. KEITH CARVER

working in the field ofintercollegiate athleticswho possess the skillsetand have the intention to

become athletics directorsor commissioners withinthe next five years.

Carver made the trip toKansas City after spend-ing two days the previ-ous week representingTennessee's four-year insti-tutions at Complete CollegeAmerica's Summer ActionSummit in lndianapolis.

For more information onthe NCAA/Women LeadersExecutive Institute, visitwomenleadersincolleges -ports.org.

Final freshman registration set for Aug.4Students who intend to

join the University of Ten-nessee at Marlin's fresh-man class in the fall 2017semester have one remain-ing opportunity to attendSummer Orientation andRegistration, a mandatoryevent for all incoming stu-dents.

The final session will beheld Aug. 4.

The Aug. 4 SOAR ses-sion will begin at 8 a.m. andinclude an administrativefair and informational ses-sions on academic options,financial aid and scholar-ships, housing, student lifeand other imporrant topics.

Students will begin regis-tering for classes at 1:30p.m.

For information on theadmissions or registra-tion process, contact theOffice of UndergraduateAdmissions at (131)881-7020 or by email atadmitme@utm.edu.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JULY 27,2017

UTM worker concerned aboutrumors of outsourcing servicesBy LINDA THURSTONPress Editor

Jeremy Caudle, an em-ployee in the custodial de-partment at the Universityof Tennessee at Martin. lastweek posted a complaint onFacebook that the univer-sity was going to outsourceall custodial work on cam-pus.

"I went into work lastnight and find [sic] thatwe r [sic] going to be out-sourced," said Caudle. Hewent on to say that the cus-todial staff had thought theirjobs were safe even thoughoutsourcing had been dis-

cussed.According to UTM

Chancellor Keith Carver,the issue is still undecid-ed.

"UT Martin has notmade a decision regardingthe state's facilities man-agement contract," Carversaid in a statement to theWeakley County Press onTuesday. "Each campuswithin the University ofTennessee is meeting withthe proposed contractorand will receive informa-tion to help determinewhether contracted ser-vices would be in the bestinterest of the campus.

"We will present ourdecision to the board oftrustees later this year."

According to BudGrimes from the Officeof University Relations,the number of physicalplant employees currentlystands at 95.

The department pro-vides custodial, grounds-keeping and maintenanceservices. among others.

"We don't know thepotential effect of out-sourcing because we don'tknow the details," Grimessaid Wednesday. "We ex-pect to know more in thecoming months."

THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, JULY 27,2017

IIT Martin's FinalSOAR Session Set

Students who intend tojoin the UniversitY of Ten-

nessee at Martin's fresh-

man class in the fall 2017

semester have one remain-

ing opportunitY to attend

Summer Orientation and

Registration, a mandatoryevent for all incoming stu-

dents. The final session

will be heldAugust 4th.

The August 4th SOAR

session will begin at 8 a.m.

and include an administra-tive fair and informationalsessions on academic oP-

tions, financial aid and

scholarships, housing,

student life and other im-porlant topics. Students

will begin registering forclasses at 1:30 p.m.

If extenuating circum-stances or late acceptance

prevent a sfudent fromattending this final on-

campus session, contactMary Wiggins, Offi.ce ofUndergraduate Admis-

sions, at 731-881-7140 or

munger@utm.edu as soon

as possible to arrange al-

temate registration Plans'No tuition will be due

until the start ofthe fall se-

mester. SOAR registrationis first-come, first-served,and space is limited. Stu-

dents must have received

a tentative or final ac-

ceptance letter to regis-

ter. Visit utm.edu/soar formore information and forregistration instructions.

For information on the

admissions or registrationprocess or for informationon fees, contact the UTMartin Office of Under-graduate Admissions at'73I-881-'7020 or by email

at admitme@utm.edu.

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Young builders battle robots at UTMartin Jackson GenterJuly 28, 2017 by V!

JACKSON, Tenn. - Students at the University of Tennessee at Martin Jackson

Center wrapped up their week of building robots this Friday.

rAll week, the

students have been learning how to build and program robots.

They got to battle the robots against each other

Friday and show their parents everything they

learned.

These students also have big plans for putting all

this knowledge to use in the future

"Probably use it to explore the depth of the ocean," said 6th grader Nash Roberson.

"Or save lives in dangerous situations."

The next Battle Bots Camp is Sept. 30.

The Jackson Sun SundaY, JulY 30, 2017

U"fM ffains fufirre forensics specialists"The reality with a television show is that they have to

take what is factual and speed it up and make it work in 45minutes," said Anselment. "So when they do a search for fin-gerprints orblood, therealityis thatmost of us will go atleastayear before an agency can even get a fingerprint looked at.So everything in television is accelerated. Then, especiallywith computer systems, tley'll make it look Like we have allthis technology that we don't have; it simply doesn't reallyexist."

While the work involved in crime scene investigationmay not be as glamorous as it may appear on the screen,there are une:pectedbenefits tolivinginaculture saturatedwith hightech crime television.

"The plus side for the investigator is that bad guys whowatch those shows think we can do these things, so they endup sometimes confessing because they think we can dosomething that we actually can't, because they've seen it onthe show," Anselment said. "That's where we coin thephrase, the CSI effect'...I'vealso satongrand juries wherethey legitimatelyask good questions that they would haveneverknownto ask'hadtheynot watched a CSI show."

Students from allparts of the counffy ftaveled to partici-pate in this oneofa-kind e:rperience. Cooper Elam, a seniorat Eureka College in Illinois, is one of five Eureka students toeffbll in the academy this year through a special partner-ship between UT Martin and Eureka College.

"The lmowledge IVe gained in just a week and a half ofbeing down here is something I never would have gainedjust in a classroom . .. The handson stuff you can do herewith the stateof-theart lab facility they havg and having

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Not all participating students plan to specialize in crimescene investigatiorl and skills learned during the academycan be applied to a wide variety of criminal justice fields.Marissa Munger, a student at the University of Tennessee,Knoxvillg and native Maryland resident plans to gain amaster's degree in computer science and pursue a career inryber security.

"I had an internship with the security administration atthe Smithsonian in (Washington) D.C. Ftom that internshiplast summel, I learned that it's better to be out there in thefield . . . instead of just sitting in an office and making judg-ments," she said. "If a cyber-attack is related to a physicalattack, it's nice to have this background lmowledge."

All participating students must apply and be admitted toUT Martin in order to enroll in the academy and receive ninehours of college credit in return for their investment. Stu-dents are also required to create aportfolio demonstatingthe skills they learn during the academy, and some have pre-sented these portfolios at conferences across the country.

"This is the sixth year we've hosted tJris collegiate acad-emy, and we only have 137 graduates," said Donavant. "Thattells you how selective this program is. Not only are we ex-tending out and offering this course to students in otherplaces, but we're actualiy atffacting students to relocate andwork here, andthat conffibutes to Tennessee's economy andquality of Me." Several students from previous academyclasses have relocated to the Volunteer State and are givingtheir talents back to the state and the university systern thattrainedthem.

For more information on the National Forensic AcademyCollegiate Program or the UT Martin criminal justice curri-culum, contact Donavant at bdonavant@utm.edu or (737)881-3510.

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MARTIN - College students from across the countrygathered in Oak Ridge this past month to spend three weeksstudying forensic science from some of the top instructorsin the county. Ihe National Forensic Academy CollegiateProgram is hosted by the University of Tennessee Law En-forcement knovation Center, and designed in part by theUniversrty of Tennessee at Martin.

"There is no other program like this in the country withthe quality of instructors we bring in. This carmot be dupli-cated and we are happy to share it with students from otherrufversities," said Dr. Brian Donavant, UT Martinprofessorof criminal justice and instmctor of recordforthe collegiateacademy. Donavant helped desigrr the academy's curricu-lum u'hen the program begmn2072. He is also serving asthe current interim executive directorof I-l"IMartin's Officeof Educanonal Outreach.

The 2017 class had amaximum enrollment of 28 students,and every seat was filled with another dozen names on thewaiting iist. Students from California, Nebrask4 Connecti-cut, Utah, Wyoming and other areas joined those from Ten-nessee to complete the elite academy that will put themahead of their fellow criminal justice graduates.

Participatmg students receive a crashcourse in finger-printing, blood spatter analysis, crime scene urvestigation,DNAanalysis and anthropology, amongother subjects. Thetlree-week collegiate academy is a conderxed version of thelGweek academy completed by law enforcement profes-sionals eachyear.

"They are getting the same training that a law enforce.ment officer would get if they went through a forensic pro-gram, and actuaily they're geffing more training than mostofficers have had in their careers," said Dan Anselmentlead instmctor for the academy. 'Tor these students to getttris type of training, they're already going to be a step aheadfor anyagency, any employerthey may go to."

Melanie Allerl a UT Martin senior from Milan, has madea career in crime scene investigation a lifelong goal.

"I was five, and I walked in and my parents were watch-ing CSI and I said, 'I'm going to do that.' I've stuck with it eversince," she said. Allen was one of seve.n UT Martin studentsto complete the academy this year, and she immediately rec-oglizedthe value of the turique handson experience.

"This willhelpmealot.. ". This is allhands+n. We've donefingeryrinting and photography. Next week we're doingblood spatter. We've done DNA" and now we're doing anthropologv," she said. "I will have more training than the normalperson would (when applying for jobs), so this will definitelyset me apart."

"I think t}tis gives you a good head start for when you ac-tually get your career started. When yow agency does sendyou out for more training, you'll have a good start becauseyou already know what to do," said Brandon Bookout, a UTMaftin senior from Gleason. Bookout plans to graduate inthe spring and pursue a career in evidence recovery so theacademy provided a real-world look at what his future mayhold.

While manyparticipants originally became interested inforensic science by watching television shows such as"CSI," "Bones" and "Law and Order," parlicipation in theacademy shows thern the reality of crime scene investiga-tion and the true lvork involved to process evideirce and con-victacriminal.