APSU student currently running across America
Clarksville, TN – A couple of years ago, Austin Peay State University student and former cross country team standout Tracee Gruskiewicz fell out of love with running. She didn’t want to lace up her shoes anymore and push herself to do three-, four- or five-mile runs through the streets of Clarksville.
That attitude seems so foreign to her now. Particularly earlier this month, when she ran through the Mojave Desert at night to stay cool. Or the day she jogged into Texas, the humid air thick like a sweater against her skin. Not running was never an option. Instead, she dipped a shirt in ice water, draped it around her head, and tried to get her average 35 miles of running in for the day.
APSU Student Tracee Gruskiewicz stopped at Clarksville’s Freedom Deli to rest before continuing her run across America.
Clarksville Student Eric Phillips Wins New Car in Fourth Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Pass and Go Program
Clarksville, TN – The fourth annual Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Pass and Go Program, sponsored by Wyatt Johnson Automotive Group and Premier Medical Group, culminated this evening with a Northwest High School graduate winning a brand new car.
Eric Phillips, who passed four Advanced Placement exams, was the winner in this year’s event.
Eric Phillips has his choice of a Mazada 2, Hyundai Accent or a Toyota Yaris as the winnner of the CMCSS Pass and Go Program.
Aspire Clarksville Foundation Announces New Board of Directors
Clarksville, TN – The Aspire Clarksville Foundation is pleased to announce their Board of Directors for the 2012-2013 term.
At the July 26th meeting of the Aspire Steering Committee, it was voted and approved that Jack B. Turner and Lawson Mabry will serve alongside Chairperson Katherine Cannata, Immediate Past-Chair Terry Strange and Economic Development Council Chairman Steve Kemmer on the FY13 Aspire Board of Directors.
Aspire Clarksville Foundation’s New Board of Directors.
CMCSS Bus Routes now available Online
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County School System has made the Bus Routes available online as of Friday, July 27th.
More than 25,000 children ride school buses in CMCSS. “We believe nothing is more important to us than the safe transportation of each student,” said CMCSS Chief Operations Officer Jim Sumrell. [Read more]
Come out to the Lone Oak Picnic this Saturday for some good old Family Fun
Cunningham, TN – The 104th annual Lone Oak Picnic will be held Saturday, July 28th, 2012, from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Central Civitan Building.
The Lone Oak Picnic features old time BBQ, political speeches, gospel and bluegrass music, inflatables, and a car show. This year there will be a raffle for a Gun Safe and 4 Guns.
The Lone Oak Picnic is a tradition dating back to 1908, and the Central Civitan Club is proud to host this wholesome, fun, community and family event. All are welcome.
Donald Greene and Lucian Greene of the Back Lot Pickers played for the large crowd at last year’s Lone Oak Picnic.
Clarksville Montgomery County School System Teachers receive $20,000 Grant from Dow Corning Foundation
Clarksville, TN – The Dow Corning Foundation has approved a $20,000 grant to Clarksville-Montgomery County School System to fund the Teacher Extern Program, started this summer with 10 local industries, including Hemlock Semiconductor Group’s Clarksville site.
The program partners math and science teachers from CMCSS with engineers and industry professionals to better understand real life application of the subject they teach.
Hemlock Semiconductor Group Site Manager Terry Strange (right) presents a $20,000 Dow Corning Foundation grant to CMCSS Director Dr. B.J. Worthington. The grant will fund teacher externships.
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System improves in all Areas according to latest TCAP
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County School System earned bragging rights as the Tennessee Department of Education announced student performance on the 2012 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program.
CMCSS has improved in achievement proficiency in all subject areas and grades, with the exception of U.S. History, which remains at an exceptionally high 97 percent proficient. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau announces New Board Members
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce The Honorable Geno Grubbs as the Chairman of the 2012-2013 Board of Directors.
At the July 25th CVB Board meeting, Carolyn Pierce was appointed as the Chair-Elect and will serve as the Chairperson for the 2013-2014 term.
Geno Grubbs
CMCSS’s Pass and Go Event Under New Sponsorship
Wyatt-Johnson to provide More Car Choices for Winning AP Student
Clarksville, TN – The Fourth Annual Pass and Go event, a reward celebration for Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Advanced Placement students who score a 3, 4 or 5 on their exam, will be this Saturday at Wyatt Johnson, the event sponsor.
Katherine Johnson Cannata, Dealer Principal for Wyatt Johnson, is introducing a new dimension to the event. She is giving the overall winning student his or her choice of three cars: a Toyota Yaris, a Mazda 2 or a Hyundai Accent.
Wyatt Johnson is offering the winning student his or her choice of three different cars. Katherine Johnson Cannata, Syd Johnson and Bill Powers stand next to the three options a Toyota Yaris, a Mazda 2 or a Hyundai Accent.
APSU employees have various accomplishments
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University announce their recent professional and scholarly activities.
Terence Calloway, chief of police, and Dr. William Cox, executive director of the Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell, are members of the Leadership Clarksville Class of 2013. [Read more]
