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CONTENTS 8

Letter from the Editor

Community Editorials 12 14 16 18 20

It All Comes Down to You Crazy for Cycling Competing in Faith "Eggs, Meet Basket" The Value of a Diverse Economy Enough Tricks, Only Treats!

unity in sports 24 30 32

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Under the Lights We Were Dragons and Maroons Running Down a Dream

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Letter from the Editor

THE THING ABOUT FOOTBALL IS… Our September/October issue has always been about “Friday Night Lights” as opposed to football. We have focused on the unity that fall’s Friday nights bring to a community like Collierville. This year, it goes deeper as the whole of sports has been thrown into question due to COVID-19. This is by far the most challenging issue, feature and cover we have ever produced. Every day the rules change, the ground shifts underneath us and we all must adapt. When we began planning this issue, fall sports had been given the go-ahead and schools were resuming, albeit with hybrid

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“The thing about football - the important thing about football - is that it is not just about football.” - Terry Pratchett schedules, digital learning options and contingency plans in place. Now, we are beginning to see those contingency plans at work. We are not advocating for or against any position on playing sports or schools opening here. We are taking it day-by-day just like everyone in Collierville. What we are saying is that these Friday nights are special, and they have meaning well beyond what it seems at face value. As illustrated on our cover, we believe that local sports can continue to encourage and teach kids how to work together despite their differences and become role models and exemplary adults - the kind that flourish in Collierville and benefit our town greatly. Ultimately, the important thing about Friday nights is that they are moments, built through continual teamwork and friendship, that hold a community’s entire future in front of them. As the Friday night experience is different in 2020, we hope that this issue can act as a small placeholder for the Friday night feeling. We explore the past, present and future of Collierville sports and Collierville athletes. From reminiscing about the first Collierville High School touchdown to chatting with the 2019 St. Jude Marathon winner, we hope that this issue inspires you to keep taking these uncertain times day-by-day, knowing that once we’ve won this huge fight against COVID-19, we will all be able to cheer for our local teams, for our future, together again.

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IT ALL COMES DOWN

To You

I started life as a free-roaming kitty with the spirit of a gypsy. Food and water were luxuries and in short supply. I stayed alive by hunting for small animals I could catch and by picking through garbage. Experience quickly taught me that the freedom that comes with a gypsy lifestyle carries a high cost for cats. The longer I lived on the streets, the harder it was to stay alive. Thank goodness a kind human finally scooped me up and brought me to the Collierville Animal Shelter. At first, it felt strange at the shelter. Living in a cage was a new experience for a street cat like me, but there were so many kind humans there. They fed me, cleaned

“Oh and it lights up the night And you see your gypsy... And it all comes down to you Well you know that it does” my litter box and taught me about this thing called “play.” Just as I was settling in, something the humans called COVID-19 appeared. It rocked everyone’s world. The shelter had to close to outsiders and quickly find other places for all of us kitties to live. Luckily, a wonderful human offered to let me stay with her. She picked me up at the shelter, and we traveled together to a place she called “home.” From our first day together, my foster mom began to teach me what it was to live like a human’s cat, and the gratefulness I feel toward

her is boundless. In return, I began to reveal my gentle, cautious and inquisitive personality. However, I was still enough of an independent cat that I did not really cuddle. Instead, I showed my devotion by following her around and talking to her. She called me “vocal” and I loved the sound of that. My foster mom also told me to share with you that we achieved something very special for a cat – I have learned to walk on a leash! She said I am smart, sweet and this thing called “fully adoptable” now, so I am back at the shelter waiting for my forever humans to discover me. I am a young, petite, female, tuxedo-colored beauty who is litter box trained and good with children. To be honest, I am still afraid of dogs and other cats from my time on the street, so I would be happiest being the only queen in your castle. I want to invite you to make an appointment to visit me at the shelter. Since I’m a vocal cat, maybe we could even share a chat! Could it be possible you are my forever human? I truly hope so. xoxo,

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Cycling popularity has grown tremendously in the Mid-South over the past several years. Since the late 2000s, the Shelby Farms Greenline, the Wolf River Greenway and the Collierville Greenbelt Network have welcomed bikers to their paths. The Town of Collierville and the City of Memphis have also added new bike lanes to their roads, offering several options for individuals to safely exercise and explore the cities and towns in which they live. However, the rise of popularity in cycling during the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented. COVID-19 has created a renewed urgency for individuals to make health a priority. The importance of staying active to maintain a healthy lifestyle has increased the interest in cycling and other outdoor activities. Health officials have recommended for years that 30-60 minutes of moderate activity a day can actually bolster your immune system. Cycling could be just the right activity for you! During the “Safer At Home” orders, telecommuting and homeschooling have played a role in finding an activity that everyone can enjoy either on their own or in small groups together. Bike clubs, such as the Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club, have experienced an increase in memberships and bicycle shops, such as Bikes Plus, have seen tremendous growth in new bike sales as well as in demand for service labor. This popularity is not just happening in Collierville and Memphis, but across the country. The NPD Group, a consumer and marketing research company, found that children’s bike sales were up 56% from March 2019, and adult’s bike sales were up by 121%. NPD’s data also indicates that repair and maintenance requests were up 20% from March 2019. 14

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Cycling

Most of this new interest in cycling comes from those pursuing different ways to get outside and have fun in a time of shutdown. Cycling is a great pastime for families that want to spend time together and stay healthy. It allows parents and children to clear their heads, take a break from work-or-school-from-home situations and creates fun, long-lasting memories! Cycling can also give back to the community during a time of need. Among other charitable events, Bikes Plus sponsors both the Go Jim Go fundraiser, which benefits Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, and The Ride to Rosemary, which raises funds and awareness for cancer survivors, patients and their families. Bikes Plus also supports several biking clubs in the Collierville and Memphis area, and a handful of mountain bike teams at local high schools. At Bikes Plus, we have always been on a mission to promote health and fitness. We have been part of the MidSouth for over 30 years, and take tremendous pride in being a locally-owned family business. The cycling community is a very special group of people from all walks of life that share a common bond, and we can’t wait to meet you. Keep riding and be well!

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COMPETING Other than religion and theology, sports is probably my greatest love and the thing that consumes most of my time and energy. I can no longer play competitive sports like I used to, but I do spend countless hours as a fan watching sports. I think it was because when we were younger, it was the one thing that united us. Back in the 1970s, before ESPN and cable sports, watching football meant watching network TV on Sunday afternoons and Monday nights. At that time, Memphis was considered part of the Dallas Cowboys network area, so we always watched Dallas. Since they were “America’s Team” and since they won – a lot – we didn’t mind. My family and most of my friends were Cowboys fans. Everyone in Memphis was a St. Louis Cardinals fan back then. We could pick up the KMOX station out of St. Louis on our AM radio, so we grew up listening to local Memphians like Tim McCarver and Phil Gagliano, as well as future Hall of Famers like Bob Gibson and Lou Brock. Even though the team was not that good in the 1970s, it was still “our team.” When it came to basketball, there were no NBA teams close, and so we were happy with rooting for our Memphis State Tigers. As always, it united our city, our community, our schools and our family. What is it about sports that unites us? It is a sense of belonging to something greater than ourselves. That’s why we take ownership of this identity, whether we are playing or watching, saying, “It is my team.” Insulting my team can be like insulting my family. I noticed early on in my priesthood that if I can use sports analogies in my preaching, people take notice and it affects them on a personal and practical level. Maybe it is because sports and religion are more similar than we think. Religion is the organized practice of worshiping a supreme divine being, no matter what your faith is. Christianity believes 16

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Faith

that religion is the answer to an invitation to take part in the divine life, a relationship with God and that each one of us is called to that “Communion.” Isn’t that what sports are? An invitation to use the talents that God has given us to better our life and build up the world around us. Whether it is as an individual or a team, we have a desire to win, because we desire to be the best we can be. As St. Paul says, “We run the race to win it” (1 Corinthians 9:24). Religion is competing on a spiritual scale, competing with the

“Christianity unites us with God and the community of believers: the Church. They are our team. United with them, we compete, we strengthen our teammates and we cheer on our team.” - Father Mike Werkhoven help of God and the Church, so that good will win out over evil and so that we will achieve the victory we all truly desire: a victory of life over death and an imperishable crown of eternal glory. To be honest, we compete to win glory, to win praise, to be adored and to be loved. That is our goal and that is what God offers. Christianity unites us with God and the community of believers: the Church. They are our team. United with them, we compete, we strengthen our teammates and we cheer on our team. May that love and unity we share win us the victory we desire.

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“Eggs, Meet Basket”

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The age old idiom “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” means that one should spread around their resources and efforts across a variety of areas to reduce risk. For example, why would you base the prosperity of your organization on one account or industry? You might enjoy success in the short term, but a singular focus is rarely sustainable. Diversity allows one to withstand the winds of adversity and the waves of uncertainty. The effects of the current COVID-19 pandemic have clearly demonstrated to the Town that our diversified economic strategy is sustainable. Population growth fuels our economy. Our reputation as a corporate headquarters location pays countless dividends. National retail balanced against unique small businesses provides us with options. Our infrastructure access allows logistics and manufacturing businesses to grow and thrive in our market. Let’s explore further the value, meaning and impact of our diversified economy.

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ECONOMY

LET’S LIVE HERE! The 2000 census reported a population of 31,872, while Collierville’s 2019 population estimates, per The American Community Survey, show 52,613 residents today. Broken down, that’s a population growth of 65% in 20 years. With a median household income of $110,724 and 58% of our growing population holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, home builders, retailers, restaurants, corporations and investors conclude Collierville has all the ingredients necessary for continued investment and expansion.

WOULD YOU LIKE ME TO BOX THAT UP? A major concern has been COVID-19’s impact on sales tax revenues, which fuel our police, fund our fire department and provide the financial resources to manage our growing community. COVID-19’s impact in this area has been painful, but manageable. Many

communities’ sales tax revenues make up 40% to 60% of their annual budget. Collierville falls in the 20% to 25% range: dependent, but not solely dependent. Our retail businesses fell in our favor. Big-box retail brands such as Wal-Mart®, Target®, Kroger® and others reported sales spikes. If these businesses had closed, the impact could have been devastating. Our diverse big-box retail mix, coupled with a “Shop Local” push, has helped our Town navigate through these uncertain retail waters.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION COVID-19 has made clear our society’s ever-increasing dependency on e-commerce. Collierville is poised for distribution and e-commerce related business growth, as businesses will require access to markets and assets. With over 300 acres of developable industrial land in the Town’s southeastern zone, expect elevated activity there over the next few years. Logistics-related enterprises will soon join IPS Corporation ®, FedEx TechConnect®, Carrier® and many others in providing jobs and commerce for our Town. A growing citizenry, a base for corporate partners and a mix of retail options position Collierville to withstand almost anything. Collierville will continue to support national and local retail, corporate campuses and industrial commerce, all as part of our sustainable economic diversity strategy.

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Only Treats! Is there anything scarier than an October without Halloween? It goes without saying this year has been topsy turvy from the moment “coronavirus” and “COVID-19” entered our vocabulary, but being faced with subdued holiday festivities might be the most frightening scare of all! Nothing screams “Fall is here!” like visiting the local pumpkin patch. But will there be pumpkin patches this year? Will we walk the rows of knotty gords and Cinderella pumpkins to find the prized family jack-o-lantern? After calling around to a few local farms as we went to print with this issue of Tour Collierville, the consensus on opening pumpkin patches seems, well, “patchy” at best. Collierville Presbyterian Church offers a local pumpkin patch favorite that had a wonderful attendance for a great cause in 2019. “CPC had an amazing turnout and raised over $7,000 for our Outreach, Missions and local needs, as they arise,” shares CPC Elder and Pumpkin Patch Chair Linda Stamps. “We are deeply saddened that we won’t be having [the pumpkin patch] this year due to COVID-19. The patch requires a lot of help which was supplied in part by the youth in our school clubs. We are looking forward to hopefully a healthier 2021 and we’ll bring the Pumpkin Patch back bigger and better!” Another fall family treat is visiting Menagerie Farms for petting zoos and hay rides, along with finding Charlie Brown’s Great Pumpkin! Menagerie Farms explained that 20

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their plan is to have pumpkins shipped to their farm for visitors with the hope to have several “family days” during the season, but have not yet made the final call on opening. Other favorites like Tom’s Farms in Rossville, TN are on the fence as to whether they are opening or not, but shared that their pumpkins are planted and will be ready for visitors, if they do decide to open! So we may have to buy our pumpkins from the big box stores instead of on the farm, but “We’ll get through it,” says Collierville parent and Town Public Information Officer Jennifer Casey. “With all the changes the pandemic caused, it’s also sparked creativity, changing how we connect and celebrate,” continued Casey. “I’m hoping that instead of feeling like some of the seasonal fun is being taken away, we can discover new ways to make memories. Fall is one of my favorite seasons and I plan on enjoying it with my family as much as possible!” Despite these dark times, we can still make these memories sweet. Speaking of sweet, what about trickor-treating?! Will porch lights be OFF on All Hallows’ Eve? Collierville residents, Tom and Cathy Messerly, plan on decorating their doorstep but are rethinking the tradition of gifting candy to those in costume. “Because many families look forward to our Halloween display every year, we don’t want COVID-19 to prevent a long standing tradition,” shares Tom. “Yes, we do still plan to decorate

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this year. Our display works well for both drive-by and in-person viewing. There will definitely be modifications made to ensure social distancing, but what that looks like remains to be seen.” While leaving candy out on the porch may satisfy a trick-or-treater’s sweet tooth, Lynn Ward, Whole Health Educator and owner of Lynn Ward Wellness LLC, encourages neighbors and parents to use this opportunity to think creatively on how to make this holiday memorable. Ward shares, “Halloween may look different this year, but there are many ways to creatively and safely celebrate Halloween. Collaborate with neighbors to create memorable times together. Ideas

“The Town of Collierville is working hard to provide the community and all its visitors a fantastic holiday season, starting with the beautiful corn stalk and pumpkin displays in the Historic District.” - Ashley Carver, Town of Collierville’s Director of Tourism include sidewalk chalk activities or even a Trunk-or-Treat option. Small musical instruments are also favored by children and after trick-or-treating, plan a street parade for the ghosts and goblins to play their kazoos, recorders and blow their whistles while socially distancing and marching down the street. Consider taking up a collection of things like block erasers, kid-sized masks, Lysol® wipes and surprise a teacher with a Halloween 2020 treat! Getting creative can make this Halloween the healthiest, funnest and safest one yet. Kids may have so much fun that they don’t miss the candy!” A jack-o-lantern spotting might also be a fun way to connect with neighbors and give kids a chance to spot some ghastly good fun! The good news is that Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, meaning families will have the opportunity to celebrate safely, however they choose, and the Town of Collierville anticipates a BOO-tiful holiday season ahead! “The Town of Collierville is working hard to provide the community and all its visitors a fantastic holiday season, starting with the beautiful corn stalk and pumpkin displays in the Historic District,” shares Collierville’s Director of Tourism Ashley Carver. “You don’t want to miss this terrific family photo opportunity. It’s no wonder why Collierville’s Town Square is a favorite for area photographers during the holiday season!” Tour Collierville wishes everyone a SPOOKTACULAR holiday season! story | ANNA BELL photos | NICHOLAS COTROS

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fter the Chicago Cubs captivated Americans with an amazing comeback to win the World Series for the first time in 108 years, President Barack Obama said this during their White House visit:

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component of the community. Every year, we celebrate that the undercurrent of those “Friday Night Lights” is unity. In 2020, COVID-19 is putting that unity at risk. Social distancing guidelines and mask mandates, while necessary to keep us safe as a community, make traditional sport activities impossible. On July 31st, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order allowing contact sports to resume. Here is his statement:

Below: CHS band plays during halftime. Right: Houston quarterback throws a pass. Opposite: CHS football players emerge from Dragon Head.

At a time when many restaurants, retailers and businesses – all important employers – are operating under restrictions that are wreaking financial havoc, why in the world would sports be important enough to resume? Sports nurture camaraderie that begins in the locker room, the band hall, at cheerleading practice and at pep rallies,

to name a few. These are places where, as kids and teenagers, we learn to work together despite all our differences, and to operate as one. Team sports demand that our individual success is dependent on the success of others, and vice versa - including those who may look, speak, worship or vote differently. These are lessons learned that we carry with us to the bleachers, the backyard and even the boardroom. Houston High School’s Football Head Coach James Thomas acknowledged that the presence of COVID-19 means that players will miss out on some key moments. “I think the biggest thing [students] will miss is the locker room. There is a lot of bonding and camaraderie that occurs in the locker room for a team. Team meals are [also] different. We can’t really get 100 players together to eat in the cafeteria like we normally would,” Thomas said. COVID-19 guidelines mean that practices have been modified to include temperature taking, symptom checks and questions about potential exposure to the disease. During their down time between drills or during water breaks, players and coaches have to stay distanced from each other. Equipment and clothing must be

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taken home with players each day, as locker rooms are not allowed. Thomas is proud of his team for taking these changes in stride.

“ T h e y h av e d o n e a n e x c e l l e n t job of adapting and changing t h e w ay s w e d o t h i n g s t o c r e at e a s a f e e n v i r o n m e n t f o r each other.” - coach james thomas

Students are rising to the occasion, showing how that element of unity can still be taught and demonstrated, even though everything looks different this year. Thomas Richardson, the Collierville High School Band Director, said, “[The band] is sad that we don’t get to travel, compete and meet other bands but we are still working as a team and having fun learning together. Our student leadership team spent a week discussing ways to motivate and instill a positive work ethic.”

The band’s practices have been reduced to smaller groups who meet in multiple locations, and they are learning a reprise of a 2017 show, rather than working on a new performance. However, Richardson encouraged students to enjoy these COVID-19 experiences for what they are, even when they are unexpected and different from what they had anticipated. Richardson concluded, “There are things to enjoy and learn in everything you do.” CHS Head Football Coach Joe Rocconi echoed these sentiments, noting that just because this season is different, it doesn’t mean that everything is different.

“Our tradition means so much to me. I took our team before last season on a ‘field trip’ to the old facilities. We had football alumni from different years speak to the team about the glory years, and t h e e x p e c tat i o n s , a n d w h at i t m e a n t t o b e a D r a g o n . ” - coach joe rocconi

That sense of tradition – of a team and of a town – does not fade away in the face of a disease. Instead, that tradition often becomes even stronger, as community members work to help each other.

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Briarcrest’s Head Football Coach Brian Stewart agreed, sharing that football’s

“ [ T h e l e s s o n s ] n e v e r s t o p. H o w t o b e r e s p o n s i b l e , h o w t o s o lv e p r o b l e m s , h o w t o b e m at u r e , how to handle adversity [and] h o w t o b e a g r e at t e a m m at e – a l l t h e s e c u l m i n at e i n t o becoming the men the world so d e s p e r at e ly n e e d s . ” - coach BRIAN stewart

Below: Football fans are socially distant in the stands. Right: BCS player makes a play for a touchdown.

valuable lessons translate into much more than the outcome of plays on a football field. Meghan Brice, CHS Cheerleading Team’s co-sponsor, feels similarly and noted that,

“ W e h av e a s q u a d o f 3 7 i n c r e d i b l e i n d i v i d u a l s . T h e y b r i n g g r i t, i n t e g r i t y, r e s p o n s i b i l i t y, leadership and inclusion, just to name a few things, to the team.” - Meghan price

despite socially-distanced practices, the girls on her squad are still giving their all to each moment. These lessons, forged during practices and games, feed into the development of a community, and is part of the reason why Collierville is thriving even during hard times. Student athletes playing fall sports are an incredible example of how sports provide not only unity in the face of uncertainty, but resiliency as well. Collierville will be ready to bounce back from this at a moment’s notice. However, we can only do that by working together and remaining in community with each other, a lesson often first instilled in us by our mutual love of Friday night games. In 2020, supporting our teams – whether at a local, state or national level – is going to look a lot different, but we must support them, nonetheless. Because the “W” we are fighting for goes well beyond the scoreboard. photos | MICHAEL STIRES, CRAIG JUNEAU, HEATHER MAGUIRE

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We Were Dragons

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“M

y whole life has been influenced by football,” Joe Clayton said. More specifically, by Collierville football. Clayton, whose time as both player and coach earned him a spot in the Collierville High School Hall of Fame, can give a detailed history of the entire CHS football program. He knows that in the inaugural 1930 season, no touchdowns were scored by CHS, and that in 1931, the young man who scored the first Collierville touchdown was honored with a school assembly. Seven years later, Clayton’s uncle was the captain of the CHS team when they won the Shelby County Championship. “That was the first real big recognition of the Collierville football program,” he said. Clayton began playing football for CHS in 1945 and was made a captain for his senior season in 1949. In 1947, the Rotary Club began raising funds to install lights around the football field. “We had maybe the first lighted football field in Shelby County. In 1948, there was a big celebration for the lights, and about 1,000 people showed up to the game,” Clayton said. He was there when CHS shifted from being the Collierville Maroons to being the Collierville Dragons. “In 1940, the superintendent got the principals together and told them to pick colors for their school,” Clayton said. “Principal Harrell was a

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graduate of Mississippi State, so he selected maroon and white, and we became the Collierville Maroons. But by the time I graduated, my letter jacket said Maroons, but the yearbook cover was a picture of a dragon.” Clayton credits the CHS football program with everything he is today. “I had not even dreamed of going to college. My senior year, Coach Mason helped me get a football scholarship to Memphis State,” he said. “I couldn’t afford to go and didn’t have a desire to go [to college], but that scholarship changed my whole life, led me to my entire career.” After graduating from Memphis State, Clayton came right back to CHS, becoming the head football coach in 1957. “As a coach, I used my position as often as I could to try and influence team members about good character, being a good citizen, and did all I could from a coaching viewpoint to be the best they could be as players,” he said. He would use that method for his entire 57-year career in public and private education. Shortly after Clayton moved to Oakhaven High School to coach, Bill Kelsey joined the CHS team. He had been a CHS football fan since he was a kid. “My father, James, was captain of the football team in 1936. He was one of the first Collierville players to ever get a [college] football scholarship,” he said. Kelsey and his

twin brother, Bobby, started watching football practices when they were 11 years old. “Our house was across the street from the school, so we just walked over to watch. By the time we were 14, we were team managers,” he continued. Kelsey remembers bonfires and pep rallies being the defining moments of Friday football games. His wife, Judy Kelsey, was a cheerleader throughout her time at CHS. “To be a cheerleader back then we did not have to know gymnastics. Our ‘tryout’ consisted of doing a cheer on stage at assembly and then the student body voted. We led the pep rally every Friday morning at assembly, and we also decorated the goal post before a home game,” she said. Cheerleaders were also responsible for building the CHS bonfire, a tradition before the Germantown game. One of Bill Kelsey’s favorite moments on the CHS football team came during the 1963 season. “We had 30 players. Our last game was against Whitehaven, who were the largest school in the county. The game was on their home field, and they came onto the field with 121 players. They ran around the edge of the field and circled the entire football field. Talk about intimidating,” he said. Unfortunately, CHS did not win that game, but Kelsey felt that the camaraderie between his teammates and coach on that day were unparalleled. “Coach Freeman gave us an inspiring talk at half-time, but by the end of the third quarter, we were only trying to save the equipment for next year’s team,” Kelsey shared. “Coach never forgave the Whitehaven coach for running up the score. Even 50 years later, Coach said that he knew during that game we would never quit, no matter the score.” Collierville football is full of triumphs and teamwork, and reflecting on its history is a great way to feel that hometown pride year round. story | REGAN HEWITT photos | JOE CLAYTON

Left Page: 1947 Collierville High School Football Team, 1947-1948 Collierville High School Cheerleaders Right Page: Collierville Herald Article c. 2010, 1948 Collierville High School Football Program, Joe Clayton - Collierville High School 1949

RUNNING DOWN A

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“WHEN THEY SAY LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN COLLIERVILLE, I REALLY BELIEVE THAT CONCEPT.”

-ROCHELLE STEVENS

his story profiles three of Collierville’s running athletes and their achievements. With each step, they work hard, move forward, and inspire. Together, they show that, whether you run for fun or go for gold, you should chase your dreams. “I’m going to the Olympics,” exclaimed Rochelle Stevens. That night, she sat beneath her family’s television set. Upright and tall, her eyes fixated on the screen before her, she tucked and tightly crossed her legs into her chest. There, she witnessed history as she watched Wilma Rudolph break away. The next morning, she rushed to her neighbors’ homes, skipping steps as she climbed the stairs to meet them at their doors. “I’m going to the Olympics!” she said, to which they responded, “Uh… Okay, little girl.” They witnessed history then, too. Twenty years later, Stevens’ dream came true. “There’s Stevens of the United States,” said the announcer. “The United States’ Stevens is starting to tie right up! Graham will make a move now! Look at her come up! This will set up a fantastic last leg!” On the final lap, her teammate, Jearl Miles, rounds the corner with a strong lead and outruns the others. The United States of America had just won the gold medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics’ Women’s 4x400 Meter Relay Race in Atlanta, Georgia. Upon their victory, the four Americans huddle around one another. As they break, Stevens raises her arms high above her head and exclaims, “Yes!” “We were so excited that we won the gold medal in front of 65,000 people on USA soil. That was a big honor,” said Stevens.

“The motivation came from watching The Wilma Rudolph Story on television,” said Stevens. A fellow Tennessean, Wilma Rudolph was an African-American super-star who won three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics and inspired a generation of American athletes. Stevens said, “I didn’t know that I had talent or anything. I was just so inspired. I said, ‘Wow! I want to be like Wilma!’” Today, one of America’s best athletes lives in Collierville, Tennessee. Stevens is a motivational speaker, philanthropist and a participating member of several Collierville-based organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Collierville. “My invitational is at St. George’s [Independent School]. My twoday camp is at H.W. Cox Park. I do Outwalk Obesity, and that’s normally at W.C. Johnson Park in the fall,” said Stevens. “When they say live, work and play in Collierville, I really believe that concept.”

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y 5:00 a.m., Adam Higham is gone. Beneath the morning sky’s blue and purple hues, he runs

“twelve.” Miles, that is. By 6:30 a.m., Higham returns home. “From my house, I can tell you the mileage [to and] from anywhere in Collierville,” he said. In two hours, twenty-nine minutes and seventeen seconds (2:29:17), Adam Higham won the 2019 St. Jude Marathon, an accomplishment he had been chasing for six years. “I had a buddy who ran marathons and he challenged me to do it,” said Higham. “I went for it, hopped back in when I was twenty-eight and I’ve spent the last six years trying to get better and better.” After running his first marathon in 2013, Higham was disappointed in his results. “I wasn’t competitive

“I WASN’T COMPETITIVE AT THAT POINT, BUT I THOUGHT I SHOULD STILL BE. MOST PEOPLE ARE LIKE, ‘YOU FINISHED A MARATHON! CONGRATS!’ I WAS LIKE, ‘I’M GOING TO WIN THIS RACE. I WILL WIN THE ST. JUDE MARATHON.’” at that point, but I thought I should still be,” explained Higham. “Most people are like, ‘You finished a marathon! Congrats!’ I was like, ‘I’m going to win this race. I will win the St. Jude Marathon.’” Motivated by his family, Higham works hard and trains often. “[My wife] is a big motivator for me because I don’t want to disappoint her,” he said. Higham’s kids apply some pressure as well. “I took second place in the St. Jude Marathon in 2016 and 2017, and my kids actually came to me, and were like, ‘Dad, how come you never get first place?’ and I was like, ‘Oh, my God! I’m trying!’” Higham is the youngest of eight sisters and four brothers, and he credits all of them and his parents with his competitive spirit. “I feel like running makes me a better person,” he explained. “I love that, in running, while you race against other people, I can race against myself. It helps me see that my work, time and effort is productive. If I’m succeeding in running, I’m also motivated in other aspects of my life.” Not only did Higham win the St. Jude Marathon, he did so as a St. Jude Hero, which he regards as a special honor. “I feel a huge connection to St. Jude, and it’s the reason why I’ve run as a St. Jude Hero for the last three years,” he said. 34

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Inspiration is everywhere. We’re confident that Justin motivates local fans as he runs his “strides” around Collierville. Just maybe, there was someone atop their parents shoulders in downtown Memphis on race day, looking on as Higham broke the finish line’s tape. And perhaps

ike most places in Collierville, Justin ran to and from our interview, and when asked about his skills, he said, “Everyone asks me if I’m training or something… but I just run for fun.” As he unsealed a bag of barbeque-flavored chips and cracked open an ice-cold soda, Justin said, “My metabolism is infinite.” Justin began running in middle school and has since competed in a number of high school cross country meets and other events. However, more importantly to Justin, running is just good exercise. He explained, “It’s something that gets me moving, gets my heart going. Staying active, staying fit makes me feel like I’m improving myself.” Justin enjoys running to restaurants, naming Chick-fil-A® as one of his favorites. He explained, “I always have an appetite. I am always hungry. Ask anyone at Chick-fil-A®. I’m there all the time, and I’m eating these big meals. I eat three dinners.” “When you run as much as I do, people don’t really know who you are, but they know your face,” said Justin. “Random people who I’ve never seen before come up [and talk to me]… It’s the best part of my day.” Justin graduated from Collierville High School in May and will be attending the University of Alabama this fall. He plans to study Mechanical Engineering and has already called “dibs” on one of the university’s running paths. It’s a gray, winding trail that bends alongside a lake.

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there’s a young boy or girl out there somewhere watching reruns of Stevens’ big race. As they witness the four Americans holding onto one another, celebrating their victory, they say to themselves, “I’m going to chase my dreams, too.”

“WHEN YOU DREAM, DREAM BIG, BECAUSE NO ONE KNOWS YOUR DREAM BUT YOU, AND IF YOU DON’T SUCCEED IN YOUR DREAM, NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW WHAT THAT DREAM WAS ALL ABOUT.”

-ROCHELLE STEVENS

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KITCHEN RENOVATION The kitchen is the hub of most homes. If your home is a little dated, updating the kitchen can have a huge impact. According to the 2019 Remodeling Impact Report done by the National Association of Realtors®, 93% of homeowners have a greater desire to be at home after completing a kitchen renovation. While buyers are looking for updated homes, typically you won’t be able to recoup all your investment if you renovate right before you put your home on the market. If you are looking to increase your home’s marketability before listing, you could consider an upgrade instead of a complete renovation, such as replacing countertops and painting cabinets to freshen things up a bit. 40

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FULL INTERIOR PAINT JOB

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A fresh paint job can change the look and feel of your home in an instant. This is a project some people choose to do themselves but make sure you know what you are doing. A bad paint job can have the opposite effect, so if you are not comfortable with all the aspects of painting a home, hire a professional.

Replacing carpet with new hardwood floors can have a major impact on how a buyer views your home. If you are considering new floors, it is a good idea to look at some new homes and see what types of finish buyers are looking for before completing the project.

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While often overlooked, renovating your closets, especially ones in the master bedroom, can make a huge difference in your quality of life. If you decide to tackle this project, consider hiring a professional organizer to help you design your new layout.

If you already have hardwood floors but they are worn-out, then refinishing those floors can have the same effect on the buyer as installing completely new ones.

If you are contemplating selling your home soon, you might want to consider the next three projects. The National Association of Realtors® has determined that the following projects have a 100% return on investment:

NEW ROOF The curb appeal of a home is huge when trying to sell. A buyer’s first impression of the overall home directly impacts their opinion and can help sway them in a positive or negative way. A new roof not only helps with curb appeal, but also alleviates a buyer’s concern about future maintenance.

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Whether you are looking to increase your enjoyment of your current home or help with a future sale, these are just a few projects to consider. It can also be advantageous to consult with your Realtor® to determine what is selling in our market before undertaking any home improvement projects. There is no time like the present to get started.

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he Konrads have been living in their Collierville home for 28 years, but once they decided it would be the perfect place to retire, Jana Konrad knew it was time to redo her kitchen. “It’s a great neighborhood,” remarks Konrad. “We raised our kids here, [and] we’ve got great neighbors, so that was a reason to redo the home the way we wanted to, and not to sell.” A surprise water leak that required the floors to be replaced gave her the perfect opportunity to get started two years earlier than she had originally planned. “I wanted hardwood floors,” Konrad said, “but they told me, to do that, they’d have to pull out the [kitchen] cabinets.” For her, it was an easy decision to make. “It was time,” she laughed. Her old kitchen was overwhelmingly brown, with oak cabinets and a copper backsplash that were stylish when the house was built 32 years ago; however, it was not Konrad’s style. “I had carried around a picture of the brick [backsplash] for about four years. I knew what I wanted, but I just wanted to make sure I didn’t make a mistake,” she said. Konrad had heard plenty of praise for Designer Wholesale, so she went to them for her renovation plans. “I also liked that they were local,” she said. They helped her find offwhite cabinets that matched the home’s trim, one of the more challenging aspects of the renovation. They also built a coffee

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