Tennessee Students Compete for Honors at District History Day Contests
Austin Peay State University to play host to North Middle District Contest
Nashville, TN – Beginning next week, students from across the state will demonstrate their research abilities, knowledge and creativity in the world’s leading program for history education.
The district level competitions for Tennessee History Day are scheduled to take place from February 22nd through March 24th in Greeneville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, and Memphis. In the competitions, students in grades six through 12 will present history-themed projects in a variety of formats – including museum-style exhibits, papers, web sites, documentaries and even live performances. Judges are university professors, high school teachers, museum curators, archivists and other public historians.
Austin Peay State University professors developing massive, two-volume military and diplomatic history textbook
Clarksville, TN – In the study of history, certain events stand out. If you’re examining the Civil War, for example, the Battle of Gettysburg will likely appear most often in textbooks and lectures. If it’s World War II that interests you, D-Day is a popular topic of choice.
But these events, while important, are just a sampling of history. What about the contributions Native American soldiers made during World War I, or the role of African-Americans during the American Revolution? For two Austin Peay State University professors, it’s sometimes frustrating locating textbooks that include the lesser known but equally important historical events.
APSU associate professor of history Dr. Christos Frentzos and APSU assistant professor of history Dr. Antonio Thompson discuss the new, two-volume history textbook they are developing. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU)
Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department Annual Chili Supper
Cunningham, TN – On February 25th, the Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department will be having their Annual Chili Supper at the Montgomery Central Middle School from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Tickets are $6.00 at the door.
Come on by and enjoy bluegrass music by The Stringed Legacy and visit with everyone.
Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department Annual Chili Supper
Clarksville Montgomery County School System announces New Principal for Rossview Middle to Start Next School Year
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County Director of Schools Mike Harris has named Christina Harris as the principal of Rossview Middle School for the next school year. Current Rossview Middle principal Anna Neubauer plans to retire at the end of this school year.
Mrs. Harris graduated Summa Cum Laude with her B.A. from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She also earned her M.S. in education from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a second M.S. in educational administration from Concordia University in Wisconsin.
Christina Harris named new principal of Rossview Middle School for the next school year.
Montgomery Central High School Varsity Cheerleaders win 4th Straight National Champ
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery Central High School Varsity Cheerleaders won their 4th straight National Championship this past weekend at the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, FL.
They competed against 15 teams from across the country in the Small Varsity Non-Tumbling Division.
The Montgomery Central High School Varsity Cheerleaders
Clarksville Police Department seeks Applicants for Citizen Police Academy
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is taking applications for the next Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) class which runs from March 20th – May 29th, 2012. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
The CPA covers all facets of the Police Department’s activities from administration to tactical operations. Citizens are given an opportunity to not only learn about Police Department functions, but also afforded a chance to participate in activities such as: police vehicle operations, firearms instruction, self-defense techniques, and use of force decision-making exercises. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University honor society plans “Big Reveal” to announce new nominees February 15th
Clarksville, TN – At 12:15pm on February 15th, trumpets will sound across the Austin Peay State University campus. The fanfare will be followed by professors and pages, dressed in academic regalia, addressing unsuspecting students in almost all of the University’s buildings.
This, a few high-achieving individuals will soon learn, is the “Big Reveal” – an event that publicly announces the newest student nominees being considered for membership into the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. [Read more]
National Photo Contest to Provide Local Rewards
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County’s partnership with World Spay Day has made the Humane Society eligible for Grant funding just by participating in World Spay Day’s Pet Photo Contest.
All you have to do is enter your pet photo(s) for FREE and select the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County (HSCMC) as your charity of choice. The Humane Society will receive 100% of vote funds collected for photos earmarked with for HSCMC. [Read more]
Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence to offer Aquatic Belly Dancing Classes
Clarksville, TN – Try something new at the Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence! The Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, is kicking off its first-ever Aquatic Belly Dancing class on March 5th from 6:15pm to 7:00pm.
The class will continue weekly on Mondays from 6:15pm to 7:00pm and Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 5:45pm. Cost is $5.00 per class. [Read more]
Montgomery County announces Volunteer Stars Award Recipients
Montgomery County, TN – Congratulations go to H. Lynn Hunter and Trinity Beard for being selected the Montgomery County recipients for the 2011 Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards.
Hunter and Beard will be recognized, along with other recipients from across the state, at a reception in Nashville on February 27th and both will be honored tonight during the February County commission meeting with proclamations from County Mayor Carolyn Bowers.
(L to R) H. Lynn Hunter and Trinity Beard are this years recipients for the 2011 Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards.
