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By Emily Adams Keplinger Special to The Weekly

PHOTOS BY CRAIG COLLIER/SPECIAL TO THE WEEKLY

A large crowd of onlookers cheered on those of participated in this year’s Germantown parade. Don Eye was this year’s Grand Marshall.

HOLIDAYS

Christmas cheer Annual Christmas parade draws thousands of spectators

By Craig Collier Special to The Weekly

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he City of Germantown celebrated the holiday season with its annual Christmas Parade held Dec. 12.

At precisely 2 p.m. Grand Marshall Don Eye, sitting atop a shiny red convertible, started the parade of, which headed down Farmington Boulevard and ended at Exeter Road. Eye was joined by his wife, Zelle, and their 5-year-old grandson Jacob Hamilton.

Each year, Houston and Germantown High Schools alternate for the honor of being the irst marching band to lead of the pa-

Santa wished all a Merry Christmas before heading back to the North Pole.

rade. This year it was Germantown’s turn to be irst. In all, there were ive bands in the parade.

Under overcast skies with tem-

peratures in the 70s, people lined Farmington Boulevard to watch

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Back for the seventh year, WinterArts has works crafted in glass, metal, wood, iber, clay, plus jewelry, paintings and more.

“WinterArts is staged

by ArtWorks Foundation, a 501c3 nonproit organization focused on helping artists to grow, in their business and their work,” explained show curator Greg Belz. “They do this through exhibitions like WinterArts, art2wear and Art Squared.”

This year WinterArts is in a new location, 766 S. White Station. There are 34 artists who were selected to participate in this year’s show. Some of the items include turned wood objects by Dennis Paullus, whimsical ceramic sculptures by Becky Zimer, blown glass by Thomas Spake and metal works from Bubba Smith from the National Ornamental Metal Museum. In the case of jewelry, unlike many items in other shows, the pieces in WinterArts contain components that are all handmade by the artists, such as Dorothy Northern and Nancie Roark.

“ArtWorks Foundation is also building toward awarding scholarships for advanced study workshops at schools for ine-craft and establishing an endowment to fund emergency relief grants to

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Collierville Ballet will present “The Nutcracker,” at the Harrell Theatre Saturday and Sunday featuring the Collierville Ballet Company, supplemented by two professional guest artists.

Collierville’s Chloe Mitchell, 11, will play the role of Clara. The Crosswind Elementary fifth grader began taking ballet lessons when she was 4 years old and has been dancing ever since. While she enjoys all forms of

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“I love how in ballet I feel not only the music, but also the story behind the music,” Mitchell said.

For a budding ballerina, having the opportunity to perform the iconic role of Clara in the holiday classic is thrilling. But the excitement is accompanied by a signiicant amount of responsibility. Rehearsals began in October and Mitchell spent much of her fall break in the studio learning her choreography and countless hours since then perfecting it.

Those familiar with “The Nutcracker” may recall its many magical

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Chloe Mitchell (front) plays the role of Clara in “The Nutcracker,” produced by Collierville Ballet. Mitchell and dancers Darcy Corson, Teresa Tammi, Lydia Summers, Elizabeth Flood, Victoria Knowles, Sydney Prascak, Morgan McGufee and Mehak Guha rehearse a dance number before opening night.

elements: the Christmas tree that grows while dancing toy soldiers and mischievous mice battle each other. The snow covered winter forest illed with dancing snowlakes and the rich Kingdom of Sweets ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier Prince. But for Mitchell, the opening party scene is her favorite.

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“I love the party scene because it really captures the elegance of a Victorian Christmas party,” Mitchell said. “It is so fun and festive, just like Christmas.”

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In the News SCHOOLS

Collierville board OKs construction deal New high school will hold 3,000 students

By Daniel Connolly daniel.connolly@commercialappeal.com 901-529-5296

The Collierville school board voted 5-0 Dec. 8 to approve agreements with Flintco of Tulsa, Okla., and Linkous Construction of Memphis to oversee completion of the town’s new high school, which will be big enough

to it 3,000 students.

The two companies have already been working on the project for some time without a contract, school board attorney Michael R. Marshall said, and the agreements formalize their role as construction managers.

The management companies will coordinate among the many architects and builders handling the work. Under terms of the agreements approved, the two companies will receive a fee worth 2.95 percent of the con-

struction cost.

The contract says the estimated construction cost is $75 million. If that amount proves accurate, the companies would receive $2.2 million.

Marshall cautioned that the actual cost of construction could very well difer from $75 million.

The town voted in July to borrow as much as $95 million on the bond market to cover the cost of construction as well as ancillary costs, such as site planning, landscaping and in-

frastructure. The construction managers appointed will have to it the project inside that budget, and it won’t be easy, Marshall said. “These guys are going to have to work really hard to get this in that budget.”

The construction managers’ next major step is expected to come early next year when they bring the school board a “guaranteed maximum price,” a inal analysis of how much they expect the project to cost.

The board approved the con-

tract after a short discussion.

School board chairman Mark Hansen said he hopes the construction managers will bring in the project under budget and on time.

Collierville recently obtained the 150-plus acres for the new school at Shelby Drive and Sycamore Road and plans to annex the area, Mayor Stan Joyner said.

Planners hope to break ground in May 2016, complete construction in May 2018, and receive students by August 2018.

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Man pleads guilty for fraud schemes

A Collierville man pleaded guilty in two schemes that defrauded victims of more than $2 million, the oice of U.S. Attorney Edward L. Stanton III said.

Anthony Davis, 44, who was the owner of the Mississippi-based auto dealership ADLM Automotive Inc., pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud.

In another scheme, Davis obtained social security numbers to create credit proiles.

Davis is scheduled for sentencing March 3. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Marshal’s Service and the Social Security Administration — Oice of Inspector General investigated the case, which was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Carroll L. Andre III. Katie Fretland

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Brandon Kearney, 8, sleds down the slick artiicial snow at the Levitt Shell during an unveiling party, which featured winter activities as well as music.

Oicials announced Dec. 7 that the Levitt Shell will undergo $4 million in renovations in the upcoming year.

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State Sen. Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown) is seeking an opinion from the state Attorney General Herbert Slatery on whether gun shows can legally be barred from operating in publicly owned fairgrounds.

The question stems from a vote by the Nashville Metropolitan Fair board to stop renting space at that city’s fairgrounds to gun shows until operators agree to new safety rules, which may include signs notifying buyers of background checks, more police security and increased liability coverage for vendors.

But Kelsey, who is the Senate Judiciary Committee chairman, says the action may violate local, state and federal law.

The Tennessee preemption statute prevents localities from laws and ordinances regulating irearms or ammunition, he says.

Levitt Shell to undergo $4M in upgrades

By Kayleigh Skinner KSkinner@commercialappeal.com 901-529-2492

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he Levitt Shell at Overton Park will undergo $4 million in renovations to accommodate a wider variety of musical acts and bigger crowds, oicials announced Dec. 6.

The work, to be funded through private donations, will include upgrades in lighting, sound and other technology, as well as expanded areas for vendors and a loading area for musicians.

The updates are necessary because of the Shell’s increasing popularity, according to executive director Anne Pitts, and should be inished by spring.

The Shell hosts 50 free concerts a year and attracts roughly 128,000 visitors, Pitts said. The updates to the facility will make room for more.

“We really want to be prepared for them and create an environment that is safe and friendly and open to everyone and has plenty of room to accommodate the amount

of people we have at our concerts,” Pitts said.

A preservation campaign was announced at the beginning of a Sunday afternoon event at the Shell. After oicials spoke, kids and others in attendance could sled down a hill on “snow” generated by a snow machine, eat s’mores, watch the Grizzlies game and listen to music by The Mighty Souls Brass Band.

The updates to the Shell will include a $150,000 renovation for a new community area on the east side of the Shell where families can visit food trucks and concessions and vendors, as well as watch the entertainment.

On the east side, a new $425,000 music wing will feature a loading space for the artists and a place to store equipment. The “Hospitality Hilltop” area will be updated with wood decking, restrooms, wheelchair ramps and other features at a cost of $175,000.

The money will also be used to purchase updated sound, light and video technology to allow a wider variety of musicians to play at the venue, Pitts said. Technology upgrades will cost $925,000. In the past, the Shell had to rent equipment to supplement the needs of certain types of musical acts, which cost $15,000 last year.

“What this is going to allow us

to do is bring in just about any kind band, any kind of music, any kind of genre that we can imagine and not have to incur extra expense for that,” Pitts said.

Other expenses include $2 million for future preservation funds, landscaping at $75,000, and structural and electrical updates to the Shell building itself at a cost of $250,000. Construction began in October and is expected to be completed at the end of April, Pitts said. The new technology will be installed in May, and the irst free concert will be on June 2, she said.

“Here we are, on the verge of this renovation program for $4 million which will ensure that this great ediice stands forever in our great city,” Memphis Mayor A C Wharton said.

All of the money for the upgrades and preservation campaign will come from grants and donations from local individuals and organizations. So far, organizers have raised $2 million of the $4 million, Pitts said. Anyone interested in donating can visit levittshell.org.

“I look forward to many, many more years sharing great music and activities that are out here,” U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, a Memphis Democrat, said at the event. “This is a great day for Memphis and I look forward to the future.”

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in the production of “The Nutcracker.”

Fusco and Wasserman will dance the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Cavalier Prince, as well as the Snow Queen and Snow King.

Not only do these artists provide professional dance entertainment, they also inspire the young dancers.

“I love being able to learn from the professional dancers that join us for the show,” Mitchell said.

Show times for Saturday is 2:30 and 7 p.m. Curtains open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

To purchase tickets of for information, visit colliervilleballet.org.

the annual spectacle.

As loats from churches, schools and scout troops passed by with children and adults on board, they tossed candy to the spectators. With lines of shiny cars, both new and old, reaching of into the distance, people representing service agencies and elected officials walked the parade route.

The Grinch was there driving his classic red convertible while four generations of his family handed out candy and stufed animals to children.

The parade was the part most of the children were there to see. Santa Claus arrived in a fire truck

help area artists resume careers derailed by disasters or catastrophic illness,” said Belz.

WinterArts is open daily though Christmas Eve, Mondays through Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.

In addition to the regular shopping hours, WinterArts hosts a “Meet the Artists” reception every Friday night, from 5-9 p.m. For more information about WinterArts, visit winterartsmemphis. com or the WinterArts Facebook page.

BY CRAIG COLLIER/SPECIAL TO THE WEEKLY

Gerry Ward takes a ride in his motorized chair and waves to the crowd.

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bucket and waived and smiled at all the children

as he made his way down the route.

With the unmistakable sound of “Ho, Ho, Ho,” Santa left Germantown and made his way back to North Pole.

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African penguin chicks the latest addition

By Kayleigh Skinner KSkinner@commercialappeal.com 901-529-2492

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Memphis Police Director Toney Armstrong handles one of the assault weapons confiscated by the Organized Crime Unit during a news conference Dec. 7. “In a matter of seconds you can take out a whole neighborhood with one of these weapons,� he said.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Operation Ice Breaker yields drugs, guns, 97 indictments

By Jacinthia Jones jjones@commercialappeal.com 901-529-2780

A yearlong undercover investigation targeting illegal drug sales in the city netted 97 indictments for 23 people on Dec. 1, Memphis police director Toney Armstrong announced Dec. 7.

A dozen of the defendants are in custody after being arrested on a variety of drug charges during a roundup on Dec. 3. The types of drugs included heroin, methamphetamine, Ecstasy, cocaine and marijuana.

During a recent 35-day period of the investigation, dubbed Operation Ice Breaker, undercover oficers coniscated 30 riles, assault weapons and other guns across the city, Armstrong said. That’s just a fraction of the 422 weap-

ons coniscated so far this year by the department’s Organized Crime Unit or the 2,944 weapons coniscated by the entire department, the director said.

Armstrong noted that the suspects charged in the sting relect a crosssection of the community: white, black and Hispanic, male and female.

Standing in front of a table displaying an assortment of coniscated guns, ammunition and one bulletproof vest, Armstrong said, “These weapons relect the danger that law enforcement oicers face on a day-to-day basis in our city.�

Armstrong said the effort to get drugs and guns of the street is personal for him. Four oicers have been killed in the line of duty during his four-year tenure as director. “Any one of these weap-

Three new penguins were hatched this fall at the Memphis Zoo. The chicks were each hatched between Oct. 17 and Oct. 21 to two sets of parents. Mundo, 27, and Penelope, 7, produced two of the chicks and Opus and Genevieve, both 15, produced the third.

The lufy new additions are the irst penguins to be hatched at the zoo in two years.

The trio will be on display in the penguin ex-

An African penguin chick is one of three hatched in October at the Memphis Zoo. JIM WEBER/ COMMERCIAL APPEAL

hibit in the spring. They spent their irst weeks of life with their parents, but they are now being handraised by zoo keepers. The penguins will be named later once their sex is determined through genetic

testing, said Angie Whitield, director of marketing for the zoo.

The African penguins, an endangered species, will molt their soft gray down feathers within the next year.

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So we’ll continue to make sure that our city is safe. ...

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All the guns that were seized will be checked to see if they have been used in other crimes, the director said. At the conclusion of related court cases, the weapons likely will be destroyed, he said. “They will not be resold.�

Asked to weigh in on gun control in light of the San Bernardino mass shootings, Armstrong was diplomatic. “I’m not about violating anybody’s amendment rights, but at the end of the day guns in the wrong hands are a dangerous mix.�

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Seniors tour 5 G’town schools

Collierville tightening regulations on dogs Special to The Commercial Appeal

By Jane Roberts robertsj@commercialappeal.com 901-529-2512

Germantown school leaders realize the rich life experiences senior residents can provide and want to make sure they stay connected to that segment of the suburb.

Recently, city school leaders, including school board president Lisa Parker, provided a group of 22 seniors a tour of the district’s ive schools — quick in-and-out visits that included a soul-stirring violin duet on the sidewalk at Houston Middle and a ceramic jewelry-making lesson at Riverdale.

School board member Natalie Williams and Germantown Education Foundation executive director Stephanie Brockway provided an assist with Parker for the irst Senior Citizens Back to School Bus Tour.

As Germantown considers its growth and what it means for taxes to stay ahead of school construction, it’s taking concerted steps to step up the communication. The city has two education foundations that this year have raised a combined $1.5 million in cash and pledges, plus, it has a city commission of resident experts to guide its future steps in public education.

Last year, Germantown received $7,930.80 per pupil in state and local taxes compared to the $11,221.60

written documentation will be considered, but only in an “aggravated situation.” Goodwin said the goal is to avoid issuing a citation.

“We would make contact with the homeowner and tell him: ‘Hey your dog is barking, it’s annoying and it’s also against the Collierville ordinance,’ ” he said. “Hopefully that would take care of it. If it didn’t, then we’d go to Plan B, which would probably be issuing a summons to municipal court and let the judge hear it.

“Most people are pretty receptive, especially when police knock on your door at 2 o’clock in the morning.”

Wingield said Animal Shelter employees ask rattled residents if the barking dog is abandoned, hurt or hungry before telling them to call the police.

Shelter oicers aren’t allowed to issue citations.

The statute about the number of animals was amended to include cats, and an exemption was added for fostering and recognized facilities. No more than three dogs or three cats, older than three months, are allowed.

Wingield is against the limitation, saying it unfairly limits “responsible pet owners.”

In response to complaints about loose dogs, the town added a section saying it’s unlawful for an owner or handler to let a dog go uncontrolled on a public street or place.

It follows a 2014 amendment that dogs must be on a leash.

“People think this is a great place and can allow their animals to run at large,” said Wingield.

“It’s very dangerous. It’s dangerous for everybody.”

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Houston Middle School seventh-graders Ella Muhlert (center left) and Morgan Brahan (center right) escort senior volunteer Bettye Weathersby (left) and Lisa Parker, Germantown Municipal School District board president, during a tour of the school.

Upon their arrival at Houston Middle School senior volunteers Bettye Weathersby (left) and Caren Yarmuth were greeted with a selection of Christmas carols played by seventh-grade twins Ayaka and Yuka Kimura.

received by Shelby County Schools. Germantown leaders, including Mayor Mike Palazzolo, have noted the district will need signiicantly more funding to meet its goals, particularly in training for math, technology and science residents demand.

The school board has also realized it has no real way to take the pulse of the senior citizens who make up 25 percent of the population, perhaps more remote than other groups because those over 60 usually have no children in school.

“When we talk to the seniors, they say: ‘I don’t have skin in the game’ or ‘I don’t have kids in school,’” Parker said. “One of the things I wanted to do was get them in the schools and show them how they can be involved.”

Between 30-minute segments on the ground, the seniors got updates on the $11 million Riverdale expansion, 2016 legislative goals and the work of the city’s PTAs. “I think what our kids today don’t realize is this group lived through all

those events we now look up online,” Williams said.

“They’re a resource and ofer a whole perspective,” adding seniors are an “essential part of bringing up our kids.”

The event registered nicely with guests Anne and Don Harrington, illing out a wrap-up survey in Jean Provine’s seventhgrade Inventions and Innovations class at Houston Middle.

The city and school district are funding the Riverdale expansion without a tax hike. City leaders have said the next expansion, perhaps a new elementary school as early as 2018, could be a diferent story.

One of the rules during the visit was that no one was to ask for money.

“When we come to them and say: ‘We need a sales tax increase’ or ‘we need this,’ we’re going to need our seniors to be involved,” Parker said.

“Seniors vote. We know they do,” she continued.

“We know they are very involved in the community.

We want them to be part of our schools, and this is the best way we knew how to do it.”

The German shepherd kept barking in the backyard. Living across the street, Collierville Police Chief Larry Goodwin would hear it and wonder about its owner.

“I mean this thing barked from the time the sun went down to the time it came up,” he said. “How do you not hear the dog bark? It’s your dog.”

Hea ri ng residents weren’t keeping quiet about noisy or loose dogs, increasing the volume of calls to Collierville police and the Animal Shelter, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen recently approved changes to its animal ordinance.

Language about barking was strengthened, allowing for more aggressive enforcement, and the number of animals permitted in a household was amended. A section about owners failing to control their dogs was added. All call for penalties of not more than $50 per day.

“The town, rather than being reactive, is trying to be proactive,” Alderman John Worley said. “We want a peaceful and safe environment, and let police deal with the enforcement.”

The amended statute says it’s a violation if there’s “continued and repeated howling, barking, whining and other utterances” that disturb a neighbor of “normal sensitivity” or the neighborhood peace. Not the typical dog who barks at the UPS truck then stops, said Animal Services director Nina Wingield.

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Community GERMANTOWN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE

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St. Benedict’s lacrosse team gathered together for a team photo at the Christmas parade.

Makiya Merriweather marched along with Studio B down the parade route.

Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo points and waves to the crowd who lined up on Farmington Boulevard.

The Houston Middle School marching band wore hats appropriate for the holiday season and played a few Christmas tunes.

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The Houston High School marching band, one of the largest in the area, made quite an impression at the Germantown Christmas parade.

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Say Cheese!

We asked people around town:

What’s your favorite Christmas Carol? “‘Silent Night’” HUD ANDREWS

“‘Silver Bells’” MICHELLE MCPHERSON

“‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’” DANYELLE MCCULLOUGH

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Members of the Little Helpers volunteer group recently bought socks and underwear, which they donated to kids in need.

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Local Little Helpers hold clothing drive for needy children in area Special to The Weekly

A child may appear well dressed on the outside but lack clean socks and underwear.

A local family volunteer group tried to ill the need by holding regular clothing drives. Little Helpers collected new packaged socks and underwear for needy children in the area.

The drive, which is called Trevor’s Toes and Tushies, was held in honor of Little Helpers member Trevor George of Penield, N.Y. who passed away suddenly in August 2014 at the age of 6.

Drop of sites included Dazzle in Germantown, Donut Hutt in Collierville, Natural Learning School in Memphis and Neshoba Unitarian Universalist Church in Cordova. The items were donated to Repairing the Breach Outreach Ministry.

Little Helpers recently held its Trevor’s Toes and Tushies clothing drive in memory of Trevor George, a Little Helper member who died two years ago.

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Community SNAPSHOTS Farmington Presbyterian Church will have its annual Service of Lessons & Carols Sunday at 6 p.m. The church will host its Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 at 5 p.m.

There will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall following Lessons & Carols.

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The YMCA at Schilling Farms collected items for the YMCA Community Action Program that serves local families in need. The Y collected blankets, laundry detergent, socks, games, toys and nonperishable food items.

Daisy Girl Scout Troop No. 13782 hosted a Cop Stop dinner for Germantown police, ireighters and EMT. Helping make the Cop Stop a success was Gavin van Drimmelen (front), Cole Howell, Emma Dye, Brooke White, Bailey Bradley, Riley Novarese, Zoe van Drimmelen (middle), Sarah Mayo, Lillian Freeman, Soia Reuer, Priscilla Carter, Kate Howell and Hannah Novarese. Enjoying the home cooked meal were Adam Richards, Randy Bonds, Zach Thorn, John Brannon, Nick Signiago and Brett Baurnind.

Children, including Jayley and Livy Yelverton, in Club 1185 at the YMCA at Schilling Farms, decorated a box for food donations for the YMCA Community Action Program, which helps disadvantaged children and their families during the holidays. Today is the last day to drop of food.

The family volunteer group Little Helpers collected gently used hats, scarves, mittens and gloves for The Keep Kids Warm project, held at Neshoba Unitarian Universalist Church in Cordova.

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Sports PREPS

Defense shines at AutoZone all-star game Whitehaven’s Donte Vaughn named MVP

By John Varlas varlas@commercialappeal.com 901-529-2350

After a three-year hiatus, defense was back at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game.

Whitehaven defensive back Donte Vaughn took game MVP honors after a big fourth-quarter interception as the Red team downed the Blue, 18-14, at the annual seasonending contest at Stokes Stadium on the campus of MUS. “We just wanted to come out and have fun,” said the Notre Dame commitment. “I still have a bad taste (after Whitehaven’s loss in the state semiinals) but this was fun.

This is nice.”

The previous three contests ended 58-49, 43-38 and 45-39, all in favor of the Blue team. And perhaps ittingly for a game that featured two legends coaches — Glen Rogers Sr. for the Red and Tom Nix of the Blue — the score was a bit of a throwback as well.

Kirby defensive back Herb McGowan also had an interception for the Red and said he learned a lot from his teammates.

“I learned a lot from (Red assistant and Whitehaven coach) Rodney Saulsberry,” he said. “And I picked up some new techniques from Donte Vaughn and Rodney Saulsberry Jr. “Coming in, we talked about how we hadn’t won for three years so we wanted to come out with the victory. The defense had to win it for our ofense.”

Early on though, it looked like it would be another high-scoring affair.

Hamilton’s Jonathan Robinson threw an 81-yard touchdown pass to Whitehaven’s Kerrick Jones on Red’s irst play from scrimmage and then Northpoint’s Christian Saulsberry scored on a 3-yard run to make it 13-0 just six minutes into the game.

Lausanne’s Doni Thomas made it 16-0 with a 38-yard ield goal early in the second quarter before the Blue defense started to assert itself.

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it showed in the game,” said Christian Saulsberry, who committed to Army earlier this week. “We executed and (even though) we had some mistakes we pulled it out.”

The Blue didn’t get on the scoreboard until close to halftime, when Manassas quarterback James Smith found Arlington’s Everett Mitchell from seven yards out. Blue then made it 16-14 early in the third when Millington’s Eldon Tyms hit Arlington’s Bryan Lewis with a 21yard score.

But — appropriately enough — Red got a safety with 7:54 to go to make it 18-14 then snufed out Blue’s inal chance with about two minutes left when Northpoint’s Tyree Bryant sacked Smith on fourth down near midield.

“We just didn’t make the plays,” said the 6-3, 240-pound Smith, whose college stock should improve after a good showing Saturday. “It wasn’t anything unexpected they were doing, just a couple of bad balls.”

With the victory, the Red tied the all-time series between the two teams at seven wins apiece.

The only blot on the game was a serious ankle injury sufered by CBHS running back Austin Lee. The Division 2-AA Mr. Football runner-up was tackled on the second play from scrimmage and left the ield in an ambulance with his ankle — which appeared to twist at an unnatural angle — in a splint.

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Lilotis Walker (bottom) of Ridgeway recovers a fumble before Mitchell’s Calvan Scott (left) can pick it up during the AutoZone Liberty Bowl All-Star Game at Memphis University School on Saturday.

500 FOR LUCKETT CBHS basketball coach Bubba Luckett picked up career victory No. 500 late Friday as the Brothers defeated The Padeia School, 59-38, in the Memphis vs. Atlanta Roundball Classic.

Luckett — now in his 26th season at his alma mater — ranks 10th on the all-time Shelby County list and fourth among active coaches, behind ECS’ Terry Tippett, Ridgeway’s Wes Henning and Douglass’ Ted Anderson.

William Douglas scored 16, Justin Linder 15 and J.J. Reisedge 13 to lead the Brothers, who improved to 9-0.

Herb McGowan (left) of Kirby picks of a pass intended for Drew Croegart of ECS (in blue jersey) during the AutoZone Liberty Bowl All-Star Game at MUS. The Red defeated the Blue 18-14.

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Sports PREP BASKETBALL

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Houston hands Cordova 1st loss

Briarcrest senior Will Hrubes committed to play basketball at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo. Rockhurst is rated as one of the top teams in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. “I liked the successful coaching staf and all the players,” said Hrubes.

Take lead in last 40 seconds

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Briarcrest senior Ruth Wiggins signed with University of Arkansas. The California native will be running track for the Razorbacks. Ruth spends her quiet time reading the Bible and praying. She works part-time for BreakAway Running and is a skilled artist and musician. She plans to study kinesiology with an emphasis in sports medicine at University of Arkansas. She is considering training for the Olympics or running professionally after college.

Briarcrest freshman basketball cheerleader, Eden Yuksel, is an accomplished competitive igure skater who has won multiple gold medals in various states. Eden got the lead role in the “Theatre On Ice” show, which was at the Landers Center.

Briarcrest senior Parker Jordan committed with an early signing to play baseball at Christian Brothers University. He chose CBU because of its baseball program along with its great coaching staf and great education and job placement. While attending CBU, Parker plans on majoring in sports management. Parker is the son of Chris and Jennifer Parker of Southaven.

With a team that relies heavily on freshmen and sophomores, the Houston Mustangs needed a good early season test. And they passed it, with mostly lying colors.

Jimmy Jenkins knocked down a huge 3-pointer with 40 seconds left in overtime as the Mustangs — ranked seventh in The Commercial Appeal’s Dandy Dozen — bounced back from its irst two losses of the season last week to hand second-ranked Cordova its irst loss of the year, 73-71 Dec. 8 at Houston.

The Mustangs (6-2) hung on despite watching a nine-point lead disappear in the inal two minutes of regulation. Cordova (7-1) had a chance to win at the end but Curtis Reeder’s runner was of the mark.

“A big game at home after dropping two games, I think we panicked a little,” said Houston coach William Buford. “We were a little panicked and we didn’t make our free throws. But this game was huge ... we needed this to help us get over the hump.”

Cordova took a 68-65 lead in overtime on two nice plays from their bigs.

First Rodgerick Brown lobbed to Jalen Dupree for a pretty slam, then Dupree returned the favor with a nice high-low pass from the top of the key.

The Wolves still led 69-67 when Jenkins (10 points) buried his 3 from the right corner.

“He hadn’t made a 3 all game and he and Ty Robinson are our best 3-point shooters,” said Buford.

Dupree led Cordova with 25 points and at least half-a-dozen blocks — scored on a follow with 6.5 seconds left to pull his team to within one at 7271. Jenkins hit a free throw and Tyler Harris’ inal shot in traic bounced of the front rim.

Robinson scored 29 to lead Houston while Justin Benton chipped in with 14.

Ryan Boyce — Houston’s talented 6-5 sophomore — had all 11 of his points after halftime.

Brown contributed 15 for the Wolves, while Reeder inished with 11.

Houston’s youthful talent was also on display in the girls game as Jayla Hemingway scored 22 points to keep the Lady Mustangs undefeated with a 59-26 victory.

Hemingway, a highlytouted freshman, scored 13 points in the irst quarter as Houston (8-0) took control early. Louisiana Tech signee Jaida Roper and 6-3 junior Rochelle Lee chipped in with eight apiece.

“I love how we share the ball,” said Houston coach Chad Becker. “That inspires me. We’re multifaceted; we’ve got shooters and we’ve got bigs. We have talent (and) getting that talent to mesh is my job.”

IN ANOTHER GAME Darrell Brown’s 14 points led Germantown (8-0) to a 63-58 win over Ridgeway. Kevin Cheatham scored 13 for the Red Devils while Jalen Crutcher had a game-high 16 for the Roadrunners.

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Bailey Station hosts open house

By Katherine Perry Special to The Weekly

The Memphis Shrine School Tigers, a school for handicapped and special needs children, recently played a game of basketball with students from Briarcrest. The Shrine School players and coaches traveled to Eads and treated all the Briarcrest students to an inspirational day. Students from the Shrine School sang a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner and continued its winning streak by knocking of the Saints.

The students, faculty and staf of Bailey Station Elementary welcomed families and friends at the recent open house event.

Students proudly displayed their work, participated with their families in a school-wide scavenger hunt and showed of some truly unique art.

The library was the venue for an interesting competition where students designed and showcased “monsters” made from recyclable materials. Three winners took home the top honors for the most creative creatures. The winning entrees were created

by Elijah Reves, Will Conti and Maya Khoury.

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Katherine Perry is a teacher at Bailey Station Elementary.

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Maya Khoury created one of the winning art displays that Bailey Station parents had a chance to view during the school’s open house event.

Shine School plays hoops with Briarcrest Special to The Weekly

Have you ever heard of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team and its incredible winning streak? There is a little known Memphis team that has a winning streak that is just as impressive and they came to take on the Briarcrest Saints boys and girls teams Nov. 20 in front of a raucous crowd in the Rowell Arena.

The Memphis Shrine School Tigers brought their All-Stars to Briarcrest and handled the Saints with ease. The Memphis Shrine School is

a school for handicapped and special needs children with whom the students of Briarcrest have been blessed to work and play with recently. The Shrine School players and coaches traveled to Eads and treated all the Briarcrest students to an inspirational day.

Students from the Shrine School sang a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner and then kept their impressive winning streak alive by knocking of the Saints.

The secret weapon for the Shrine school was the student section and pep band

they had supporting them.

The seniors and sophomores from Briarcrest dressed in blue and cheered the Tigers on to victory.

By seeing the smiles on all the faces of the Tigers’ players, you could tell they really appreciated the support from the students. Even though the Saints lost the game, the Briarcrest students, faculty and players were just ine with scoreboard at the end of the contest.

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Victorian vibe inspires holiday dancing

By Jon W. Sparks Special to The Commercial Appeal

A few years ago, Project: Motion wanted to move of the traditional stage and go where it could present its dance performances in alternative spaces.

It wasn’t long before the company found a partnership with the Woodruf-Fontaine House.

That’s where it has been presenting “House Happenings” inside and outside of the 1870 French Victorian mansion near Downtown.

Its third event — the second holiday-themed presentation — runs for four days starting Thursday and explores even more of the mansion and grounds, which are bedecked in Victorian Christmas decorations.

“The whole house is a stage,” says Rebecca Cochran, Project: Motion’s artistic director. “We focused on the main house last year. This year, we’re exploring new territory, including the root cellar and the gingerbread house in the garden.”

The event is a walking tour, led by docents who take groups from one performance to the next.

“The pieces relect the space and what it’s like walking into the space,” Cochran says. “It has unique qualities that inform the work and process.

The house is like another choreographer — we draw so much inspiration from it.”

ONSTAGE “A Christmas Carol”: 38th annual production at Theatre Memphis (Lohrey Stage), 630 Perkins Ext. Tickets: $30 ($15 students).

Shows at 7 p.m. Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Matinee shows at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Other shows at 7 p.m. Dec. 21-23 Call 901-682-8323. theatrememphis.org “Holiday Judgement”: Presented

by Bluf City Tri-Art Theatre Company. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Saturday and 3 p.m.

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The house is rented out for weddings and parties and serves as something of a museum of Memphis in the 19th century. The relationship between the dance company and the house came about when the troupe got together with A.J. Northrop, who serves on the board of the mansion. “That home never closes its doors to us,” Cochran says. “We feel so welcome; it’s almost our second home.”

The theme of “House Happening 3: All is Bright” revolves around light. Emily Heley, for example, has choreographed

a solo piece to be done at the Carriage House on the idea of inding light in darkness. A solo work choreographed by Cochran and featuring dancer Louisa Koeppel is about a woman who wants to get away from winter and go to the warmth and sunlight of Florida.

Other works include choreography by Koeppel and Wayne M. Smith, an art installation

by Sheri Bancroft and a video compilation of Bethany Wells Bak doing dance performances around Memphis.

The performances serve as a fundraiser for Project: Motion

SHAKESPEARE IS DOING WELL, THANKS Tennessee Shakespeare Company is presenting us with “All’s Well That Ends Well,” which is not Yule-ish but does ofer a glimpse into the power

“All’s Well That Ends Well” at the Winegardner Auditorium of the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, 4339 Park.

Performances: 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $34. Thursday is Free Will Kids’ Night: Children 17 years and younger free when accompanied by a paying/ attending guardian. Seniors and college students receive discounts with valid ID, and Dixon members receive a 20 percent discount. Info: tnshakespeare. org and 901-759-0604.

Monroe. Tickets $20 ($15 for senior citizens age 50+, students, and military with ID). Call 901-946-6140 for reservations.

“If Scrooge Was a Brother”: Eb Scroo is a successful AfricanAmerican businessman with a surly attitude about the world, black people and Christmas. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday at Hattiloo Theatre, 37 S. Cooper.

Tickets: $18, $22, $26. Call 901-5250009.

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”: Told through

vignettes, musical celebrates the ups and downs behind contemporary relationships. Shows at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday at Playhouse on the Square, 66 S. Cooper. Tickets: $40 Friday-Saturday, $35 Sunday and Thursday; $22 for senior citizens, students, military with ID; $15 for ages 17 and younger.

Adult content. Call 901-726-4656. playhouseonthesquare.org.

“A Lifetime of Christmas”: Presented by Stage Door Productions. Shows at 7 p.m.

Fridays and Saturday and 2:30

p.m. Sunday at The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 800 East Parkway S. All performances are “Pay-WhatYou-Can.” Call 901-729-8029. stagedoormemphis.org “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Radio Play”: A 1940s style radio play presented live. Shows at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m.

Sunday at Germantown Community Theatre, 3037 Forest Hill-Irene Road, Germantown. Tickets: $12-$24. Call 901-453-7447. gctcomeplay.org “Peter Pan”: Musical. 2 p.m.

Saturdays-Sundays through Jan. 10 at Playhouse on the Square, 66

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The production is directed by Dan McCleary, TSC’s founder and producing artistic director, who says Shakespeare “explores the female hero’s journey (as opposed to the male journey), which by deinition requires not death to deine achievement but rather resurrection, redemption, faith, and forgiveness.”

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Bartlett Lights will run through Dec. 31 at 4064 Sunny Meadows. Tune your radio to FM 101.7 while viewing. Donations beneit local charities. Visit bartlettlights.com.

The Magic of the Holidays Light Show will run through Dec. 27, starting at 5:30 p.m., in the Easthill Subdivision at Kirby Whitten and St. Elmo. Residential light show, weather permitting. Visit themagicoftheholidays.com.

Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling Road, will host Taylor Hicks on Jan. 16, from 8-10 p.m. Hicks is one of the most beloved and popular “American Idol” winners of all time. Since then he secured a long-term residency in Las Vegas and appeared in “Grease” on Broadway. Tickets are $25. Visit bpacc.org or call 901-385-6440.

Wednesday: Computer Security 101, noon. Join presenters Eddie Maier and Todd Moen in the Halle Room to learn about creating a secure password, email scams and securing your home computer and home network.

■ Dec. 22: Ugly Sweater Party, 2-3 p.m. It’s the holidays — so it’s time to make your ugliest sweater yet.

Bring a plain sweater or sweatshirt and get ready to decorate. Decorating materials and snacks will be provided, as well as some holiday games.

■ Dec. 22: Santa’s Reindeer Puppet Show, 10:30 a.m.

The Burch Library Players present Santa’s Reindeer, a holiday themed puppet show, followed by a craft activity. All ages are welcome. No pre-registration required.

The Harrell Theatre, 440 W. Powell Road, hosts “The Nutcracker,” 2:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Collierville Ballet brings a beloved tradition to this holiday season. Tickets are $20, $15 for seniors, children, students (with ID) and military.

Visit colliervilleballet.org or call 901-861-7001.

New Neighbors is a nonproit organization of neighbors meeting neighbors through social activities and community service. The group holds a luncheon the third Wednesday of each month and welcome cofee the second Thursday. The group’s next luncheon is Thursday at Southwind Country Club, 3325 Club at Southwind. Members will bring teddy bears to donate to the Child Advocacy Center. For more information about becoming a member of New Neighbors, contact Julia Williams at 901-626-3649 or Carolyn Steiner at CarolynSteiner51@yahoo.com.

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Christmas in Collierville continues Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the Collierville Town Square.

Children of all ages are invited to bring a Christmas wish list to give to Santa. Bring a camera to take all the photos you want.

Join with your neighbors on the Town Square bandstand Friday at 7 p.m. and share the Nativity story while singing beloved Christmas carols. Keep warm with hot cocoa and stay for a special candlelight carol. Email peacetreeumc@gmail.com or call/text 901-286-5532.

Collierville United Methodist Church presents the Chamber Music Series. The series, held at the historic Sanctuary on the Square, 104 Rowlett St., will run through April 24. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. with no admission fee. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Contact Jeannie Stevens Jones at jonesw9586@bellsouth.net or 901-826-5069.

Chamber Music Series: Feb. 21: “An Evening of Opera,” presented by The University of Memphis Opera Department with Mr. Mark Ensley, director of Opera Studies March 20: “Rhodes Singers,” directed by Dr. William Skoog.

April 24: “Shakespeare in Song,” presented by Luna Nova and featuring Mr. Paul Murray, Baritone, Ms. Sabrina Laney Warren, soprano, and Mr. Perry Warren, piano.

Matthew Lee presents his art work exhibit in the Halle Room at the Collierville Library, 501 Poplar View Parkway, through December. Visit colliervillelibrary.org or call 901-457-2600.

Also coming up:

The Memphis Flea Market returns to Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove, Dec. 19-20. Featuring indoor booths overlowing with options in home décor, jewelry vendors, collectibles and more. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children 12 and under.

Call 901-276-3532 or visit memphisleamarket.com.

Also coming up: St. Benedict’s annual Holiday Hoops Basketball Camp will be Dec. 21-23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 8250 Varnavas Drive. With the extra days of from school, players have the opportunity to work on their game.

SBA Holiday Hoops is the answer. For boys and girls in grades 4-8. Cost is $125 per camper. Campers should bring two drinks and a sack lunch. Contact head SBA boys coach Steve Chandler at stevec@electhomecare.com or visit sbaeagles.org.

The Mid-South’s most beloved holiday tradition comes back bigger and brighter during Orion Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park. Experience more 2 million LED lights illuminating the Park by car or carriage ride. Take pictures with Santa or ride a camel in the Mistletoe Village. Starry Nights opens Friday and will run through Dec. 27. Cost is $20 for car, truck or minivan, $50 for limo or 15 passenger van or $150 for charter or school bus. Visit shelbyfarmspark.org/ starrynights.

Also coming up: ■ Dec. 28: Ready, Set, Glow! at 6 p.m. See Orion Starry Nights at the Starry 4K Fun Run/Walk. Cost is $25.

Come celebrate Memphis Poetry & the Holidays with the Spartan City Poetry Club Saturday, from 2:154:30 p.m. at Cordova Library, 8457 Trinity Road. Mid-

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South Poets will perform about love, the holidays and family. There also will be a door prize rale featuring products from Memphis Entrepreneurs. Adults only. Email spartancitywriters@yahoo.com or visit livingbreathingpoetry.com/spartan-city-poetry-club.

Chuckles Comedy Club, 1770 Dexter Springs Loop, will host LOL Memphis Sketch & Improv Comedy Show the second and fourth Monday of every month, from 7-9 p.m. Featuring improv games and sketch parodies. Cast members perform small sets throughout the show to introduce what’s coming next. Tickets are $10. Email lolmemphis10@gmail.com, visit chucklescomedyhouse.com or call 901-654-8594.

Also coming up: ■ Dec. 18-20: Actor and comedian, Carlos Mencia for four shows. Performances are 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $27.50.

■ Dec. 26-27: Actor and comedian, DL Hughley for ive shows. Performances are 7, 9:30 and 11:45 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 and 10 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $37.50.

Germantown Learn about “Making the Most of Storage and Space” at the Jan. 8 edition of the Brown Bag Lunch series. Amy Tuggle and Fran Cutshall, owners of Stay Organized with Us, will speak about organizing your home in the Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall at Germantown United Methodist Church, 2331 S. Germantown Road. Program starts at 11 a.m., with lunch at noon.

Free to attend. Bring a sack lunch; church will supply beverages. Call Luci Cromer at 901-755-0803 or Beverly Rhoads at 901-754-7216, ext. 107.

The Beale Canto men’s chamber ensemble will sing a free Christmas concert 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Georges Episcopal Church, 2425 S. Germantown Road. Beale Canto is a professional men’s chamber ensemble under the direction of Dr. William Skoog of Rhodes College and was founded from members within the Rhodes College Master Singers Chorale. The program is varied and will include some showcase solos by members of Beale Canto. Reception to meet the singers will follow the concert.

Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter, presents Madonna Learning Center: A Christmas Gift at 7 p.m. today and Wednesday. The Madonna Learning Center Christmas program is a time of excitement, anticipation and joy. From the irst performance to the inal curtain, families and community are entertained and enlightened by the pure, heartfelt joy of the students as their spirit shines forth in their performance. Tickets are $5. Visit gpacweb.com or call 901-751-7500.

Also coming up: ■ Dec. 20: Children’s Ballet Theatre “Nutcracker,” 2:30 p.m. Condensed family-friendly version of this beloved tale that will delight young and old. Children as well as professionals are featured. Tickets are $31.

The Uncommon Threads Quilt Guild meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:15 p.m. at Germantown United Methodist Church, 2331 Germantown Road.

First two meetings are free to prospective members and a yearly membership is $25. Each meeting includes a lecture, snacks and meet and greet. Email utquiltguild@gmail.com or call 901-853-6921.

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ACADEMIC ALL-STARS

Proud Sponsor of Academic All-Stars Congratulates these Memphis-area high school students who have earned the Academic All-Stars Award.

Amanda Leatherwood | Arlington High School | English & Literature

Amanda, a senior, is a top student and natural leader. She holds a 4.0 unweighted grade point average and scored 31 on the ACT. Currently ranked 32nd from a ield of 472 seniors, Amanda balances a dificult course load with community service and many contributions to the school. She spearheaded this year’s yearbook. She serves as the primary business editor with a budget of approximately $60,000. As editor she has deadlines to meet coupled with the responsibility of producing a professional product.

A member of the Beta Club and National Honor Society, Amanda leads by example. She is captain of the varsity cross-country team, spending the summers conditioning with her team for competition. She was instrumental in growing the program from a team that had to borrow members from the soccer team in order to compete to a team that placed eighth out of 24 teams at the state this year. As a result of her dedication and hard work, she won three leadership awards and two “best distance runner” awards.

Amanda volunteers at Vacation Bible School and a kid’s camp in the summer. She also is CPR certiied and works as a life guard.

She is a member of the Junior Classical League and placed irst on the National Latin Exam twice.

Lauren Cookston | Hernando High School | English & Literature

Lauren, a senior, is a dedicated student with a combination of talent and wisdom. She holds a 4.423 weighted grade point average and scored 27 on the ACT. She is always prepared for class and takes pride in her work. Her writing is warm and inviting, yet authoritative when analyzing a classical work of literature. In class, she easily understood rhetorical analysis and worked to improve her argumentative skills.

She earned a perfect score of ‘5” on the AP English Language and Composition exam.

An exceptional scholar, Lauren was inducted into the National Honor Society during her sophomore year. She ran for ofice that spring and was elected president of the Honor Society as a rising junior. She is a perfect role model and leader to her peers. Not only is she a sought-after member in creative group projects but she is also the diplomatic leader in choirs. She is inspiring and her classmates feel secure under her leadership. She is involved in the Harmonics and the Madrigal Choirs.

In addition, Lauren is a member of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), and the Book Club. She plans to major in International Business in college.

Evey Eason | Hutchison School | English & Literature

Evey, a senior, is a creative student who appreciates the power of storytelling in its many forms. Her love of reading, writing and analyzing literature is relected in class discussions, political debates, theater and music. She holds a 5.04 weighted grade point average, scored 32 on the ACT and scored 2190 on the SAT. After reading “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gillman in the ninth grade, Evey was inspired to transform the work into a one-woman show. She decided to adapt and perform the story live, in order to pay homage to the literary work of women like Gillman. Evey took the original work and created her own script through a complex process of writing and editing for the stage.

With an impressive academic record, Evey, a National Merit Commended Student, has been inducted into the Cum Laude Society, National Honor Society, Sara Frey History Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, and National Spanish Honor Society, where she serves as president. She is the recipient of the University of Chicago Book Award and is an AP Scholar with Distinction. She also is a member of the varsity swim team.

Nina Vongchampa | Overton High School | English & Literature

Nina, a senior, is dedicated to her academic pursuits while actively participating in the school’s Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Creative Writing Program. Ranked eighth in a class of 295 seniors, Nina holds a 4.31 weighted grade point average. She is able to balance Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses with active participation in more than ten clubs and organizations.

Currently, Nina is president of the Student Government Association and president of the Best Buddies Chapter. She is a member of Peaceful Overton Wolverines (P.O.W.) Leadership Team, Quill and Scroll Honor Society, Inkwell Society, National Art Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society), Key Club, and Spanish Club. She is the Yearbook Clubs and Organizations editor and a Facing History Teach-In Ambassador/Facilitator.

Nina takes her civic responsibility seriously. She is involved with a number of breast cancer awareness walks. She volunteers at the Mid-South Food Bank and the Botanic Gardens. She received irst place in the 2014 Art Jam. She also placed ifth in the JROTC unarmed commander drill county competition.

Anna May | Collierville High School | English & Literature

Anna, a senior, is a bright and enthusiastic student who maintains a clear sense of purpose. She has taking a challenging course load of Honors, AP and Dual Enrollment classes and earned a 3.97 grade point average. She scored 28 on the ACT. She is an excellent writer and communicator. She recently placed in a writing contest sponsored by the New York Times. The contestants were asked to write about their awareness of the many contradictions in the world today as related to “technology overload.” In selecting the winners, The Times looked for pieces of work that met a criteria of clarity of writing, strength of argument and skillful use of sources.

With a passion for reading and writing, Anna was selected editor of the yearbook and Senior Editor of Collierville A.M. She also is Beta Club President, Senior Class Treasurer and Pom Team captain. She was inducted into the National Honor Society last year.

Through this organization, she tutors fourth grade children.

Anna is involved with Crossroads Hospice through the Beta Club. She is a member of her church’s student leadership team, leading events like Vacation Bible School and other children’s ministries.

Lily Renfro | Marion High School | English & Literature Lily, a senior, is a successful student who has earned the respect of her peers. She holds a 4.0 weighted grade point average and scored 30 on the ACT. She currently ranks in the top ive per cent of her class. She is president of the senior class and was also president of her junior class. She is a young adult librarian at the Woolfolk Public Library and editor-in-chief of the Patriot Expressions, the school newspaper. After her sophomore year, she was nominated and accepted into the Washington Journalism and Media Conference hosted by George Mason University. During this conference, she earned college credit hours.

In addition, Lily received the honor of being Drum Major for the 2015 Patriot Pride Marching Band. This position not only helped her strengthen her leadership skills but also her relationships with the director and band members. She recently was elected president of the French Club. She is a member of the National Honor Society, National French Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society.

Lily volunteers as the head acolyte at Trinity in the Fields Anglican Church. Through her church, she works with underprivileged kids.

Taylor Hamblin | Brighton High School | English & Literature

Taylor, a senior, is a top English student. She holds a 4.0 grade point average and scored 30 on the ACT with a 33 on the English portion of the test and a 32 on the Reading portion of the test. She maintained an ‘A’ average in College Prep English I and II. In Advanced Placement English this year, she has a 96 average for the term. She earned the Cardinal Academic Excellence Award each year of high school. She also received the ACT All-Star Award.

Actively involved in school life, Taylor is vice president of inance for the FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America). She also is vice president of Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society, and contributes to the production of the yearbook. She has been inducted into the National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society. She is a member of the Student Council and Youth Alive.

With a passion for service, Taylor worked at the Snowbird Wilderness Outitters, a Christian camp in North Carolina. While there she served meals for campers and cleaned the campus. In addition, she is a member of the Junior Auxiliary Crown Club, the choir and sign language team at her church.

For more information, call or email Mary Lou Brown, Community Relations Manager for The Commercial Appeal at 901-529-2508 or mary.brown@commercialappeal.com

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Reelfoot Lake an attraction for nature-seekers D

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Now, thanks to two new attractions, hordes of tourists are visiting the remote area all year round. Mike Hayes is doing his best to lure them to Blue Bank Resort situated on the edge of the lake.

He can’t give his guests the bone-shaking experience the earthquake simulator ofers at Discovery Park of America in nearby Union City, which bought 500,000 tourists to the region in its irst two years of operation.

Nor does he have the allure of the moonshine whiskey made at Full Throttle S’loonshine Distillery in Trimble, Tennessee, population 600.

What he has and is marketing are heated duck blinds that double as cozy of-hunting-season quarters for nature photographers; thousands of hummingbirds and butterlies to watch during the summer months, including monarchs; and a display of 100,000 holiday lights and Christmas scenes that turn a half-mile walking trail through his gardens into a winter wonderland.

(I’ve been on numerous winter forays to see the bald eagles of Reelfoot.

Viewing them from the deck of a heated duck blind sounds like my kind of outdoor enjoyment.)

Hayes is enhancing the winter light show experience with the planting of 10,000 pansy plants along the trail.

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“Discovery Park is bringing a lot more people to Reelfoot,” said Hayes, whose business had been focused on duck hunters and ishermen. “I’m trying to appeal to everyone.”

Last summer, he estimates, thousands of monarchs visited a 1-acre garden planted with milkweed, the only plant monarch caterpillars eat.

“They ate down the milkweed but it recovered within two to three weeks,” he said.

All proceeds from the holiday lights display, which costs $6 for adults and $3 for students who are not guests at the resort, will go to buy more milkweed plants, he said.

This year, the tropical milkweed plants he installed thrived in the garden while our native perennial variety lagged. That’s not uncommon because it takes perennials more time to establish themselves.

Next spring, he plans to increase the numbers of native milkweed plants and to sow the seeds he saved from the tropicals, which die when temperatures dip below freezing.

To attract significant

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Anglers take a shortcut through the Donaldson Ditch at Reelfoot Lake. The lake is seeing an influx of tourists thanks to several new attractions nearby, including a moonshine distillery and Discovery Park of America.

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This eagle flies by trees at Reelfoot Lake State Park.

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