Henry and Monika Bowman Endowed Scholarship will support APSU students studying mathematics and economics
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) alumnus Henry Bowman (’68) and his wife, Monika, recently made a generous donation to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to establish the Henry and Monika Bowman Endowed Scholarship for APSU students.
Henry and Monika Bowman have made a donation to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to create an Endowed Scholarship for APSU Students.
Former APSU student joins Gwen Stefani’s team on ‘The Voice’
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) former student Calvin E. Lockett has joined Gwen Stefani’s team on NBC’s hit singing competition “The Voice.”
Lockett, age 25, wowed the judges as he sang the Temptations’ classic “Just My Imagination” during the Sept. 30 airing of the show. Judges Blake Shelton, John Legend and Stefani hit their buzzers seconds into the song during the blind audition.
This is a screen capture from YouTube video of Calvin E. Lockett performing on “The Voice.”
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s New Providence Pool open for indoor season
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, October 1st, 2019, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s New Providence Pool, the only public indoor pool in the City of Clarksville, opened for its fall and winter indoor season.
New Providence Pool is at 168 Cunningham Lane, off Fort Campbell Boulevard. The pool offers swim lessons, water fitness classes, lap swim, and open recreational swimming through May 3rd, 2020. The facility also offers a children’s pool area, a climbing wall, inflatables, diving board, and a concession stand to purchase drinks and snacks. An ADA accessible hydraulic lift chair allows those with special needs to enjoy the pool.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s New Providence Pool is open now through May 3rd, 2020.
APSU’s one-credit hour community classes now free this October
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) is now offering one-credit hour community courses for free this October thanks in part to the Austin Peay State University Foundation’s general scholarship fund.
Austin Peay will be offering one credit hour community courses this October for Free. (APSU)
APSU’s Omicron Delta Kappa honor society earns national award
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) was recently awarded the national honor society’s Presidential Award of Excellence. This award honors circles that have excelled in all areas of membership development and have met all national requirements as outlined in the ODK minimum standards.
Northwest High School Celebrates Semicentennial Anniversary
Clarksville, TN – This year marks the 50th year of Northwest High School (NWHS) in Clarksville, Tennessee. Built in 1970 with its first graduating class in 1971, the school hosted tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students with a capacity of 1,200 students. The first principal was Peter Kyriakos.
A 1980’s aerial view of Northwest High School (NWHS), in which a gym and classrooms as well as the “400” or “vo-tech” building had been added from the original structure. In 2014, a $17 million renovation was completed which added an auxiliary gym, a theatre, administrative wing, kitchen and indoor corridor to connect the 400 Building. (CMCSS Operations)
Austin Peay State University GeoClub earns five first-place awards at GeoConclave
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) GeoClub won several first-place awards at the 2019 GeoConclave over the weekend at Harrison Bay State Park.
Marie Whittaker won first place in rock identification. (APSU)
APSU’s PELP students bring in local leaders for Poli-Talk
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) sophomore Phoenix Tarpy began her college career believing Clarksville-Montgomery County’s elected leaders were inaccessible. Why, she thought, would they be interested in talking with college students?
Poli-Talk – a panel discussion on local politics hosted by APSU’s President’s Emerging Leaders Program (PELP)
Austin Peay State University alumni create Christopher C. Wyatt, Jonathan W. Wyatt Endowment to benefit APSU students
Clarksville, TN – William (Bill) H. Wyatt (’70) and Victoria (Vicki) Brinkley Wyatt (’70) recently made a contribution to the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation to establish the Christopher C. Wyatt and Jonathan W. Wyatt Endowment to benefit APSU students.
Bill and Vicki graduated from APSU in 1970. Their sons, Christopher and Jonathan, were both alumni of the University as well. The family has long supported Austin Peay State University.
Jonathan and Christopher Wyatt
Clarksville Parks and Recreation excepting registrations for Youth Basketball League
Clarksville, TN – Is your child interested in playing basketball this winter? The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer a co-ed youth basketball league for boys and girls ages 7 to 15.
Volunteer coaches will work with children to improve individual skills in dribbling, passing and shooting while instilling values in teamwork and sportsmanship. Parents of players are also expected to help create a positive environment at games by exhibiting good sportsmanship.
Players will be placed on teams through a skills assessment process conducted by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department. There will be no draft of players by coaches this year.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites boys, girls ages 7-15 to join the Youth Basketball League.
