LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – The La Follette Church of God served as the venue for the second-straight year hosting the Campbell County High School Senior Awards Ceremony. You can watch the ceremony here over WLAF on demand.
Here is the night’s program:
CHORUS will start singing at 6:00 P.M., which will signal the beginning of the program. When they finish…
BEN WELCOMES SENIORS, FAMILY, and FRIENDS to Senior Awards Night,
starting with:
This first group of students is ranked as the Top 10 in the Campbell County High School Class of 2021:
(KATHERINE AYERS WILL GIVE GOLD HONOR CORD TO EACH STUDENT):
- Megan Asher
- Jonah Brassfield
- Taylor Dabney
- Joe Howard
- Thomas Johnson
- Aydan Massengill
- Hannah McKamey
- Caitlin Perkins
- Drake Pyle
- Katlyn Sharp
This next group of students will graduate from Campbell County High School, and from Roane State Community College, already having earned an Associate’s Degree. We are pleased to have Mrs. Tracy Powers from Roane State Community College present these honor cords to these exemplary seniors:
- Austin Ayers
- Nolan Lees
- Gabriel Mason
- Logan Partin
- Emily Sharp
Jamie Wheeler, Principal, will present the award for Perfect Attendance.
Austin Ayers (4 years)
Nathanael Baird (4 years)
Ryver Browning (4 years)
Aliyah England (4 years)
Joseph Gilbert (4 years)
Ryleigh Hatmaker
Hannah McKamey (4 years)
Leah Miller (4 years)
Tyler Morris (4 years)
Brooke Penny (4 years)
Caitlin Schneider (4 years)
KIRSTEN CAMPBELL: 13 YEARS!
BEN WILL SAY:
All seniors were eligible to apply for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship, a last-dollar scholarship which will pay for two years of tuition at any community college in Tennessee. This is the twelfth year that this scholarship has been available to Campbell County students. I am happy to announce that 250 seniors remain eligible for Tennessee Promise. If you are a Tennessee Promise scholarship recipient, please stand and accept our congratulations.
BEN will say: Seniors who will be graduating WITH HONORS have at least a 3.0 GPA and have met or surpassed certain benchmarks on the ACT. These students have scored at least an 18 in English, a 21 in Reading, a 22 in Math, and a 24 in Science. These students will wear a silver honor cord at graduation.
We also have seniors who will graduate WITH DISTINCTION. Those qualifications include a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, as well as having met at least one of the following criteria: 12 hours of earned postsecondary credit; national industry certification in a career and technical education subject area; attendance at a Tennessee Governor’s School; a 31 composite score on the ACT; or a score of 3 or above on 2 Advanced Placement Exams. These students will wear an orange honor cord at graduation.
At this time, we would like to present honor cords to these outstanding students:
(KATHERINE and JOSH WILL PASS OUT HONOR CORDS AS STUDENTS ARE CALLED TO THE STAGE):
- Megan Asher, with distinction
- Austin Ayers, with honors and distinction
- Jessica Bailey, with distinction
- Elisa Baird, with distinction
- Karley Bowlin, with distinction
- Jonah Brassfield, with honors and distinction
- Mattie Brown, with distinction
- Ryver Browning, with honors and distinction
- Abbi Burns, with distinction
- Olivia Butler, with distinction
- Dalton Coker, with honors
- Bethany Collett, with distinction
- Hunter Collins, with distinction
- Taylor Dabney, with distinction
- Victoria Daugherty, with distinction
- Kayla Davis, with distinction
- Jimmy Douglas, with distinction
- William Emert, with honors
- Kloe Evans, with distinction
- Gianna Hernandez, with distinction
- Storm Hoskins, with distinction
- Joe Howard, with distinction
- Kaitlyn Ivey, with distinction
- Thomas Johnson, with distinction
- Haleigh King, with distinction
- Dalton Kohlmeyer, with distinction
- Rainey Laxton, with distinction
- Nolan Lees, with distinction
- Austin Lusk, with distinction
- Jerry Martin, with distinction
- Gabriel Mason, with distinction
- Ayden Massengill, with distinction
- Hannah McKamey, with distinction
- Kylie Morrison, with distinction
- Keely Nelson, with distinction
- Logan Partin, with distinction
- Caitlin Perkins, with distinction
- Mackenzie Potts, with honors
- Drake Pyle, with honors
- Micah Reynolds, with distinction
- Chase Richardson, with distinction
- Michael Riley, with distinction
- Logan Ross, with distinction
- Brenna Rutherford, with distinction
- Carter Rutherford, with distinction
- Mason Rutherford, with distinction
- Emily Sharp, with distinction
- Katlyn Sharp, with distinction
- Tara Snyder, with distinction
- Olivia Sparks, with distinction
- Olivia Stooksbury, with distinction
- Jaden Tackett, with distinction
- Rachel Taylor, with distinction
- Ryan Terry, with distinction
- Alyssa Tipton, with distinction
- Elena Tran, with honors
- Parker Troutman, with distinction
- Jacey Wallace, with distinction
- Carly Walp, with distinction
- Madison White, with distinction
- Allison Wilhoit, with distinction
- Emma Wilhoit, with distinction
- Amelia Wilson, with distinction
- Isabella Young, with distinction
- Skyler Zupancic, with distinction
BEN will continue: The following students have taken a rigorous course of study, and completed a minimum of 80 hours of community service. Therefore, they have qualified to be recognized as a Tennessee Scholar. They will receive a medallion to wear at graduation, and have a special seal placed on their diploma (Katherine will give each student a medallion on a red, white, and blue ribbon as Josh makes his way back up to the stage):
- Jonah Brassfield
- Thomas Johnson
- Hannah McKamey
- Emily Mitchell
- Michael Riley
- Katlyn Sharp
- Parker Troutman
Josh will say: The following clubs and organizations honor their seniors with the presentation of cords. If you are a member, please stand and accept our congratulations:
B-1 Suicide Awareness and Prevention Group | Purple, green, and teal honor cord |
Beta Club | Gold stole |
Band | Light blue honor cord |
Chorus | Pink honor cord |
Certified Nursing Assistants | Royal blue, silver, and white honor cord |
Ensemble | Black and pink stoles |
Christian Learning Center | Purple and gold honor cord |
FBLA | Blue and gold stole |
HOSA | White stole |
Key Club | Dark Blue and Gold Stoles |
Skills USA | Red and white honor cord |
Student Council | Royal blue cords with orange stoles for officers |
Talent Search | Orange, blue, and green honor cord |
National Society of High School Scholars | Blue and Gold honor cord |
Yearbook Members | Purple Cord |
*JOSH WILL CONTINUEby recognizing the National Beta Club Officers (Taylor Massengill, President and Michael Riley, Vice-President).
BEN:
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
(DO NOT SAY STUDENT’S NAME or AMOUNT; JUST INTRODUCE PRESENTERS)
Micah and Kyla Reynolds will present the Cindi Ann Rogers Memorial Scholarship (Michael Riley – $1,000).
Rebecca Claiborne Troutman will present the Rusty Claiborne Memorial Scholarship (Kaitlyn Ivey- $1,000).
Laura Byrge will present the First Volunteer Bank Scholarship (Micah Reynolds – $500).
Chancellor Elizabeth Asbury will present The Judge Lee Asbury Memorial Scholarship (Taylor Roderick – $500).
Shelley King will present the Vic King Memorial Scholarship (Parker Troutman – $1,000).
David Hickman will present the Peoples Bank Scholarship (Logan Ross – $500).
Tracy Lobertini will present the Bill Cox/Alco Builders and Realty Scholarship (Brooke Penny – $500).
Logan Hickman will present the CCHS Relief Fund/Nolan Baird Memorial Scholarship (Drake Pyle- $1,500. Logan will then introduce Jo Bruce, who will present the CCHS Relief Fund/Ken Bruce Memorial Scholarships (Austin Ayers – $1,500 and Elena Tran – $1,500).
Jennifer Selm will present the Deerfield Firecracker 5K Scholarship (Ryan Terry – $2,500).
Nancy Green, President of the South Campbell County Rotary Club, will present the Rotary Club Scholarships (Ryan Terry – $1,000 and Logan Ross – $1,000).
Noah Smith will present the Myrtle W. Foster Memorial Scholarship (Emily Mitchell – $1,000). He will also present the Noah Smith Scholarship (Michael Riley – $1,000). Noah will also recognize our two Eagle Scouts (William Emert and Eric Matthias).
Rayma Daugherty will present the United Cumberland Bank Scholarship (Katlyn Sharp – $500).
Joey St. John will present the Howard St. John Memorial Scholarships (Caitlin Perkins – $1,000 and Parker Troutman – $1,000).
Debbie Petree from the Tennessee Technology Center at Jacksboro will present special awards to TCAT dual enrollment students.
Auto: Colton Allen, Charles Clark, Jerry Martin
Building Construction: Ethan Deel
Cosmetology: Jessica Bailey, Lauren Bowman, Lindsey Newberry, Brenna Rutherford
Computer Information Tech: Zack Reynolds
Welding: Haleigh King, Austin Lusk, Matthew McGhee, Tyler Puckett
Machine Tool Tech: Storm Hoskins, David Johnson, Chase Richardson, Nathan VanEtten
Nursing: Autumn Anderson, Bethany Shyanne Daugherty, Kamayshera Hollowell, Serenity Nelson, Logan Ross, Alyssa Tipton
Pharmacy Tech: Abbi Burns, Kayla Davis, Tara Snyder, Jacey Wallace, Madison White, Amelia Wilson
Power Sports Technology: Isaiah Brummitt, Jimmy Douglas, Nicholas Penny, Wyatt Sharp
Tracy Powers will present the Roane State Community College Bank of America Books and Materials Scholarship (William Emert – $1,000 and Rachel Taylor – $1,000). She will also present Roane State’s Tennessee Scholars Scholarship (Hannah McKamey – $500).
Jamie Wheeler will present the Louis Henry and Beatrice Sturm Memorial Scholarship at the University of Tennessee (Parker Troutman – $2,000). She will also present the Joy of Manufacturing/STEM Scholarships (Jonah Brassfield – $1,000; Joe Howard – $1,000; Kaitlyn Ivey – $1,000; Dalton Kohlmeyer – $1,000; Haley Overbay – $1,000; Brooke Penny – $1,000; Drake Pyle – $1,000; Logan Ross – $1,000; Ryan Terry – $1,000; Elena Tran – $1,000). Jamie will also present the Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship (Logan Ross – $500).
Josh Parker will present the Charles E. McNeeley Memorial Scholarships: (Cassie Franklin -$500; Kaitlyn Ivey – $500; Dalton Kohlmeyer – $500; Micah Reynolds – $500; Parker Troutman – $500). He will also present the R.L. Woodson Memorial Scholarship (Austin Ayers- $1,000). Josh will also present the Gretchen Wells Memorial Scholarship (Emily Mitchell – $1,500).
Katherine Ayers will present the Ann Higginbotham Memorial Scholarship (Jaycie Ford- $500). She will also present the Beta Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Future Educator Scholarship (Katlyn Sharp – $500). Katherine will also present the Trinity Henegar Memorial Scholarship (Austin Ayers – $500 and Seth Green – $500) and then introduce↓
Lieutenant Colonel Justin Howe, from The ROTC Program at The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, will present a special award to Austin Ayers.
Jamie Wheeler will present the Campbell County Education Association Scholarship (Katlyn Sharp- $500). She will also present the Martin-Wilson Funeral Home Scholarship (Jonah Brassfield – $250; Taylor Dabney – $250; Emily Mitchell – $250; Michael Riley – $250; Emily Sharp – $250; Parker Troutman – $250; Allison Wilhoit – $250). She will also present the Cross-Smith Funeral Home Scholarships (Shelby Bargy- $500; Taylor Dabney – $500; Hannah McKamey – $500; and Caitlin Perkins – $500).
Josh Parker will present the A.W. and Wilma Sharp Scholarship (Megan Asher – $500; Cassie Franklin – $500; Emily Sharp – $500; and Katlyn Sharp -$500). He will also present the Dom Zupancic Memorial Scholarship (Dalton King – $500).
Katherine Ayers will present the Brent Ellison Memorial Scholarships (Dylan Dople – $1,000 and Olivia Sparks – $1,000) and the East Tennessee Foundation’s Dorsey and Betty King Memorial Scholarship for a future business or nursing major (Emily Sharp – $1,600).
Kay Stoppelbein of the Emory Road Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is here to present the DAR Good Citizen Award (Hunter Collins).
Gunnery Sergeant Joseph T.Long of the United States Marine Corps, is here to present some awards (Distinguished Athlete Awards: Megan Asher and Parker Troutman; Scholastic Excellence Award: Joe Howard; Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence: Robert Hadwin).
BEN WILL SAY: The following seniors have received scholarships to other colleges and universities, both near and far. The names and amounts of the following scholarships were provided by the students:
BEN WILL ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIPS while Katherine and Josh will hand out certificates:
- Megan Asher
- The Beacon Scholarship at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville worth $5,000 per year for a total of $20,000
- Austin Ayers
- The Volunteer Scholarship worth $3,000 per year at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville for a total of $12,000
- The Chancellor’s Scholarship worth $5,000 per year at The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga for a total of $20,000
- The Presidential Scholarship worth $11,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University for a total of $44,000
- Elisa Baird
- The Railsplitter Scholarship, worth $7,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $28,000
- Shelby Bargy
- The Founders Scholarship, worth $9,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University for a total of $36,000
- Mariah Bates
- The Railsplitter Scholarship, worth $7,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $28,000
- Elijah Bennett
- The Railsplitter Scholarship, worth $7,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $28,000
- Megan Boshears
- The Railsplitter Scholarship, worth $7,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $28,000
- Mattie Brown
- The Pledge Scholarship at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, worth $14,000 per year for a total of $56,000
- Samantha Brown
- Merit Scholarship at Carson-Newman University worth $10,000 per year, for a total of $40,000
- Merit Scholarship at Tusculum University worth $10,000 per year, for a total of $40,000
- The Founders Scholarship, worth $9,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $36,000
- Ryver Browning
- The Presidential Scholarship worth $11,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $44,000
- Brianna Campbell
- The Railsplitter Scholarship, worth $7,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $28,000
- Emily Campbell
- The Lincoln’s Choice Scholarship, worth $4,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $16,000
- Madison Campbell
- The Railsplitter Scholarship, worth $7,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $28,000
- The Achieve Scholarship, worth $1,000 per year at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, for a total of $4,000
- Merit Scholarship worth $10,000 at Carson-Newman University for a total of $40,000
- Kirsten Campbell
- The Provost Scholarship, worth $10,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $40,000
- Bethany Collett
- Academic Scholarship at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville worth $7,000 per year for a total of $28,000
- Merit Scholarship at Carson-Newman University, worth $12,000 per year for a total of $48,000
- Academic Scholarship to Union University, worth $16,000 per year for a total of $64,000
- Jenna Courtney
- The Lincoln’s Choice Scholarship, worth $4,000 per year for a total of $16,000
- Hailey Eirman-McCoy
- The Lincoln’s Choice Scholarship, worth $4,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $16,000
- Heather Fugate
- The Railsplitter Scholarship, worth $7,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $28,000
- Autumn Hamilton
- The Railsplitter Scholarship, worth $7,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $28,000
- Joe Howard
- Mocs Scholarship at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, worth $3,000 per year for a total of $12,000
- Faculty Scholarship at East Tennessee State University, worth $1,000 per year to for a total of $4,000
- Kaitlyn Ivey
- Pledge Scholarship at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, worth $14,000 for a total of $56,000
- The Provost Scholarship, worth $10,000 at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $40,000
- Thomas Johnson
- Academic Scholarship to Marshall University worth $7,000 per year for a total of $28,000
- Appalachian Leaders Scholarship, covering the cost of tuition at Alice Lloyd College
- Excellence Scholarship, worth $1,000 at The University of Tennessee, Martin, for a total of $4,000
- The Provost Scholarship, worth $10,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $40,000
- Scots Scholarship at Maryville College, worth $19,000 per year for a total of $76,000
- Joshua Kingsley
- Presidential Scholarship, worth $2,250 at The University of the Cumberlands, for a total of $9,000
- Nolan Lees
- Paul J. Scutt Memorial Scholarship worth $10,000 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Jennifer Minor
- Merit Scholarship worth $6,000 per year at Carson-Newman University for a total of $24,000
- Keely Nelson
- Mocs Scholarship worth $3,000 per year at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, for a total of $12,000
- Haley Overbay
- Mocs Scholarship at The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, worth $3,000 per year for a total of $12,000
- Faculty Scholarship at East Tennessee State University, worth $2,000 per year at for a total of $8,000
- The Provost Scholarship, worth $10,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $40,000
- Logan Partin
- The Provost Scholarship, worth $10,000 per year and the Academic Excellence Scholarship at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $40,000
- The Bonner Scholarship at Carson-Newman University
- Mackenzie Potts
- The Provost Scholarship, worth $10,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $40,000
- Drake Pyle
- The Golden Opportunity Grant worth $3,000 per year and the Vice-President’s Residential Life Grant for $1,000 per year for a total of $16,000 at Tennessee Tech University
- Micah Reynolds
- The Railsplitter Scholarship, worth $7,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $28,000
- Michael Riley
- Pledge Scholarship worth $7,000 per year; Beacon Scholarship worth $5,000 per year; and the Volunteer Impact Academy Award worth $2,000 per year) for a total of $56,000 at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Logan Ross
- The Provost Scholarship worth $4,000 per year at The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga for a total of $16,000
- The Provost Scholarship, worth $10,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $40,000
- Brenna Rutherford
- The Founders Scholarship, worth $9,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $36,000
- Carter Rutherford
- Inspire Scholarship worth $4,070 per year at East Tennessee State University, for a total of $16,280
- Kathryn P. Jones Scholarship worth $250 at East Tennessee State University, for a total of $1,000
- Emily Sharp
- Provost Scholarship worth $10,000 at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $40,000
- Legacy Scholarship worth $1,000 at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $4,000
- Lincoln Grant worth $4,891 at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $19,564
- The Presidential Scholarship worth $14,000 at Carson-Newman University, for a total of $56,000
- The Carson-Newman Grant for $1,800 per year for a total of $7,200
- The Faculty Scholarship worth $2,000 per year for a total of $8,000 at East Tennessee State University
- Katlyn Sharp
- The Tuition Promise Scholarship at Berea College, which completely covers the cost of tuition for four years
- Jaden Tackett
- Athletic Scholarship worth $13,000 per year at Milligan College, for a total of $52,000
- Academic Scholarship worth $8,000 per year at Milligan College, for a total of $32,000
- Faculty Scholarship worth $2,000 at East Tennessee State University, for a total of $8,000
- Academic Scholarship worth $1,500 at Tennessee Tech University, for a total of
$6,000
- Golden Opportunity Grant worth $3,000 at Tennessee Tech University for a total of $12,000
- Sara Tackett
- Academic Scholarship worth $8,000 at Carson-Newman University, for a total of $32,000
- Rachel Taylor
- The Provost Scholarship, worth $10,000 at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $40,000
- Alyssa Tipton
- The Founders Scholarship, worth $9,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $36,000
- Elena Tran
- The Provost Scholarship, worth $10,000 at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $40,000
- Parker Troutman
- The Founders Scholarship, worth $9,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $36,000
- Carly Walp
- The Founders Scholarship, worth $9,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $36,000
- Madison White
- Provost Scholarship worth $10,000 per year and Lincoln Grant worth $9,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $76,000
- Trista White
- Presidential Scholarship worth $2,500 per year at The University of the Cumberlands, for a total of $10,000
- Music Scholarship worth $1,000 per year at The University of The Cumberlands, for a total of $4,000
- Music Scholarship worth $1,000 per year at The American Music and Dramatic Academy, for a total of $4,000
- Emma Wilhoit
- The Founders Scholarship, worth $9,000 per year at Lincoln Memorial University, for a total of $36,000
- Isabella Young
- Tennessee Valley Mine Supply Scholarship worth $1,000 to be used towards her tuition at Middle Tennessee State University
Katherine Ayers will present the ADVANCED PLACEMENT AWARDS: The following students completed Advanced Placement courses and scored a 3 or higher on the following AP Exams. Several have recently taken even more AP Exams and are waiting for results this summer.
Student | Courses |
Ryver Browning | AP Language and AP US History |
Olivia Butler | AP Language and AP US History |
Kylie Morrison | AP Language and AP US History |
Logan Ross | AP Language |
Tyler Tackett | AP Language |
Taylor Roderick | AP US History |
BEN will announce the top students in each subject area.
TOP STUDENTS IN SUBJECT AREAS
These students have been selected by their teachers as the top student or students in the named subject area (each student will receive a medallion).
Advanced Placement English Composition: Ryver Browning
Advanced Placement US History: Taylor Roderick
Advanced Placement Calculus: Elena Tran
English IV: Chloe Callahan
Pre-Calculus: Ryver Browning and Zachary Parker
Bridge Math SAILS: Bethany Gibson
Bridge Math: Abbi Burns
Anatomy & Physiology: Ryver Browning
Chemistry: Rachel Taylor and Elena Tran
US History: Nathanael Baird
Economics: Jenna Courtney
US Government: Nathan VanEtten
Personal Finance: Brooke Penny
GAP: James Garner
Band: Logan Gresham and Robert Hadwin
Chorus: Dalton Coker and Trista White
Theatre Arts III: Gwen Triche
Theatre Arts IV: Kiley Carroll
Spanish: Emily Sharp, Chloe Callahan, and Gianna Hernandez
Cosmetology: Brittany Marlow and Lindsey “Blu” Newberry
Criminal Justice: Connor Wilson
Culinary Arts: Eric Matthias and Lauren Powell
Engineering/STEM: David Johnson
Horticulture Science: Samantha Brown
Informational Technology: (and Co-editors of the Yearbook) Bethany Gibson and Nathanael Baird
Office Management: The following students received their Microsoft Specialist Certifications at TCAT:
- Robert Hadwin
- Alexis Kirby
- Tyler Morris
- Zachary Parker
- Chase Richardson
- Ally Ridenour
- Makayla Sharp
- Alexis Smith
- Rachel Taylor
We’d also like to recognize Nathanael Baird for scoring a PERFECT SCORE on his Microsoft Office Word Specialist Exam
Residential and Commercial Construction: Terry Irwin
Veterinary and Animal Sciences: Zack Reynolds
Welding: Victoria Daugherty, Christian Goodwin, Haleigh King, Austin Lusk, and Tyler Puckett
CLOSING REMARKS AND DISMISSAL BY BEN
- Hope to see everyone at graduation on Monday, May 24! (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 05/12/2021-6AM-PHOTOS COURTESY OF WLAF’S MATTHEW MOORE)