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CHS earns third spot in SCORE finals LEADER STAFF REPORT news@covingtonleader.com Three in a row. This is what Covington – once believed to be the worst performing high school in the system – has achieved as it was announced Tuesday the school was once again a finalist for the SCORE prize. "These honors highlight the students and staff of Covington High and provide valid affirmation of their dedication
and hard work," said principal Marcus Heaston, who is, in his own words, "peacock proud" of his school. "We are extremely grateful and humbled to receive these recognitions.” The SCORE prize is a datafocused effort to recognize and reward Tennessee public schools and school districts that are leaders in student learning. “Each of the 2014 SCORE Prize finalists is demonstrating remarkable success in
preparing students for college and careers," SCORE President and CEO Jamie Woodson said. The SCORE prize has been awarded since 2011 and Covington High School's won for the last two years. This year, CHS earned its nomination for improvement in three areas. "Covington has among the highest Algebra I and II growth in the state and has recently seen notable growth in English II," Woodson
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said."Covington has also seen significant growth on ACT performance over the past three years." Other finalists this year include Martin Luther King Jr. High School (Nashville) and Ravenwood High School (Williamson County). In 2012, Tipton County Schools was a finalist in the
school district category. The next stage of the competition is a site visit to document policies and practices. Winners will be announced at an Oct. 27 event in Nashville hosted by SCORE Chairman and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist. If selected again, Covington will be awarded $10,000. The school has also recently been recognized as one of U.S. News & World Reports' 2014 Best High Schools.
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Brighton to host Founders Day event By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com
HE LIKES TO KEEP HIS FIRE ENGINE CLEAN Covington firefighter Dwain Edwards hoses down a truck at the North Fire Station Wednesday. September begins national preparedness month when the public is encouraged to make sure they're prepared for an emergency situation. For more information, see www.cdc.gov/features/beready. Photo by France Gasquet
Recently elected, re-elected officials sworn in By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com On Tuesday, the victors from August's general election were officially sworn in to the service of Tipton County. Attending several ceremonies throughout the day were the friends and family members of general sessions judge Bill Peeler, clerk and master Virginia Gray, county clerk Mary Gaither, county court clerk Mike Forbess, Chancellor Bill Cole, who performed the ceremonies, county executive Jeff Huffman, register of deeds Claudia Peeler, tax assessor Kristie Glass Maxwell, sheriff J.T. "Pancho" Chumley, district attorney general Mike Dunavant and newly-elected public defender Bo Burk. Additionally, the county commissioners, employees of the district attorney's office and constables were sworn in. Their service officially began on Sept. 1.
At right, District Attorney General Mike Dunavant is sworn in with wife Marianne and son Hutch looking on.
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More festivals Organizers in Tipton County have worked hard to plan several events. Coming soon are the Stop the Violence March (Sept. 13; Frazier Park, Covington), Celebrate Munford (Sept. 20), Heritage Day with Arts and Crafts (Sept. 27; Covington Court Square), World's Oldest BBQ Cooking Contest (Oct. 2-4; Cobb Parr Park, Covington) and Safe Night Out (Oct. 31; Nancy Lane Park, Atoka), in addition to others.
Pictured above after being sworn in are general sessions judge Bill Peeler, clerk and master Virginia Gray, county clerk Mary Gaither, county court clerk Mike Forbess, Chancellor Bill Cole, who performed the ceremonies, county executive Jeff Huffman, register of deeds Claudia Peeler, tax assessor Kristie Glass Maxwell, sheriff J.T. "Pancho" Chumley. Photos by Scottie DeLashmit
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This weekend, the Town of Brighton will kick off the fall festival season with its Founders Day celebration. The two-day event will feature plenty of live music and familyfriendly activities. "There will be a lot going on," said vice mayor Sarah Crocker. On Friday, DON'T MISS from 7-11 p.m., South- the donkey basketball game – where ern Voices players sit atop live will play a donkeys! Tickets free concert are $8 in advance, at the former $10 at the door, Brighton and are available High School at both Town Hall building on and Wells Kitchen. School Street. Parking is available at the ball field. Saturday, there will be more live music, vendors, inflatables, a 5K race (7 a.m., Town Hall) and a donkey basketball game (6 p.m. at the new high school). The event, said Crocker, is a fundraiser. "We're trying to get a new playground. It really needs to be updated. We raised some last year, we just need to finish paying for it." The event is the second of its kind. Last year, the town hosted a centennial celebration. For more information, see townofbrighton.com or the city's Facebook page.
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Please join us for Brighton’s Founder’s Day Celebration September 5 and 6. Events will be held by the old BHS gym. We hope to see you there!!!
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