Northeast High School holds Graduation for 308 Seniors
May 31, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The Northeast High School Class of 2018 graduated 308 seniors at a commencement ceremony inside APSU’s Dunn Center on Saturday, May 26th.
Students wearing blue and gold entered in a traditional processional as Pomp and Circumstance played. Thousands of friends and family members filled the first two levels of the auditorium.
Members of JROTC marched to the stage for the presentation of colors, then Christina Webb sang the national anthem.
Northeast High School Class of 2018 received diplomas in commencement exercises at APSU’s Dunn Center.
New Warren Scholarship at Austin Peay State University honors longtime Latin educators
May 11, 2018
Clarksville, TN – In the summer of 1964, during a long bus trip to Illinois, two rival Latin students ended up sharing the same seat. Kaye Phillips, from Clarksville High School, and Grady Warren, from Hillsboro High School, had spent the past year trying to best each other at Junior Classical League (JCL) competitions around the state.
“At the state JCL convention earlier that year, it was the only time I ever tied her,” Grady said recently.
The Kaye and Grady Warren Scholarship is awarded to a rising APSU sophomore majoring in some aspect of Classical Studies.
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System January 2018 Points of Pride
January 24, 2018
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County School System students representing Tennessee as nominees for the National U.S. Presidential Scholars Program include: Hunter Silverstrim, Northwest High; Navarone Dupont, Northeast High; and from Kenwood High, Marzell Norris and Aubrey Doll, for Career Technical Education.
CMCSS students representing Tennessee as nominees for the National U.S. Presidential Scholars Program with Principals Marcus Heaston and Theresa Muckleroy, Assistant Principal Mandy Frost and Board Member Margaret Pace.
U.S. Army launches JROTC Robotics Program at Kenwood High School
October 26, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday, October 26th, 2017 the U.S. Army launched its JROTC Robotics Program at Kenwood High School. Four CMCSS high school robotics programs will be in place: Kenwood High School, Northeast High School, West Creek High School, with Rossview High School and Northwest High School combined.
Four Clarksville Montgomery County School System high school robotics programs to receive VEX EDR Robotics kits from the U.S. Army.
Former college basketball assistant coach, APSU alumnus Brad Loos to speak at APSU Summer Commencement
August 7, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Brad Loos, major gifts officer with the University of Missouri’s Tiger Scholarship Fund, will deliver the address at APSU’s 2017 Summer Commencement at 2:00pm, Friday, August 11th, in the Dunn Center.
Prior to joining the Tiger Scholarship Fund, Loos spent 15 years as a college basketball coach, including three years at the University of Missouri.
Brad Loos to speak at APSU Summer Commencement
Powerful Performances kick off Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires
April 21, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s 15th Rivers and Spires Festival began Thursday, April 21st not at a walk or a sprint, but like a race car roaring around the track. The performances on the Public Square Stage were a soulful adrenaline filled ride much like getting on the 50 mph triple looping Mind Bender roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
The festival start at 5:00pm and the party went on well past 10:00pm. The weather was warm with a slight breeze and best of all, the rain stayed away.
Chase and Ovation closes out Day One of the Rivers and Spires Festival.
Rivers and Spires Festival begins this afternoon
April 20, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The 15th annual Rivers and Spires Festival kicks off tonight, Thursday, April 20th, in Downtown Clarksville Tennessee from 5:00pm until 10:00pm. Chase & Ovation will headline the Public Square Stage tonight performing the music of Prince.
Rivers and Spires is an event for the whole family featuring children’s activities, arts vendors, a car show, military exhibits, shopping and so much more. Those that attend will have five stages of live entertainment with over 100 performers to enjoy during the three day event.
The Rivers and Spires Public Square Stage being prepared for tonights events.
Austin Peay State University physics student Jonathan Bunton earns highly coveted internship with Tesla
April 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Faced with a rare opportunity to impress recruiters from one of the most sought-after internships in America, automotive manufacturer Tesla, Inc., Austin Peay State University junior physics major Jonathan Bunton said he felt he needed to combat a common misconception in the tech sector.
APSU physics student Jonathan Bunton. (Hunter Abrams, APSU)
Incoming Austin Peay State University student Armstrong awarded student leadership honor by American Spirit Awards
March 27, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Before Northeast High School senior Rebecca Armstrong matriculates to Austin Peay State University this fall, the Clarksville resident will have the unique opportunity to represent the state of Tennessee as a part of the annual American Spirit Awards.
Held June 8th-10th at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, the American Spirit Awards celebrates individuals and organizations whose work reflects the values and spirit of those who served the country during the era of World War II.
Future APSU Student Rebecca Armstrong to be part of annual American Spirit Awards.
Kenwood High School’s “Waging War Against Cancer” event raises money for St. Jude Children’s hospital
February 6, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, January 27th, Kenwood High School (KHS) held the 3rd Annual KHS Charity Game, “Waging War Against Cancer”. The event raised over $1,200 in donations for St. Jude Children’s hospital that will be donated in Josh Artis’ memory.
The games last Friday between Kenwood and Northeast were exciting for sure, but the show at halftime of the boys’ game was also well worth watching. The student governments of both Kenwood and Northeast had been busy running games in the hall for kids and taking donations in the stands, while Kenwood’s National Honors Society gave away glow sticks for a donation.
Kenwood High School’s raises $1,200 for St. Jude Children’s hospital in Josh Artis’ memory.
