The students attending the pre-GED class at Children & Family Services celebrated Black History month by learning about the contributions African- Americans have made to American society throughout history. “Our objective is to teach the students the appreciative value of the contributions African-American men and women have made and the struggle that was involved,” said … [Read more...] about Students research to learn about Black History month
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Perseverance scholarship established in honor of Jesse Cannon Sr.
The Cannon name is synonymous throughout Tipton and Haywood Counties with integrity, honor, compassion and perseverance and it all started with Jesse James Cannon Sr. To honor their father, grandfather and great-grandfather, the family of Jesse James Cannon, Sr. has established the Jesse James Cannon Sr. “Perseverance” Scholarship for graduating seniors of Covington High and … [Read more...] about Perseverance scholarship established in honor of Jesse Cannon Sr.
Shoot for the Stars: Mason resident graduates from Princeton University
One day during his senior year at Brighton High School, Steven Brown received a college application in the mail that would change the course he'd planned for his life. The application was from Princeton and he wanted to throw it away, but hesitated. He'd already thrown the Harvard application away, thinking he would never be chosen to attend so prestigious a university. Steven … [Read more...] about Shoot for the Stars: Mason resident graduates from Princeton University
