The following high-school activities and achievements have been announced for the Mid-South.
Bartlett sets March 20-22 for middle, high school cheer tryouts
The nationally and world-ranked Bartlett High School Competitive Cheer Program will hold tryouts 4:45-6:45 p.m. March 20-22 in the Bartlett Ninth Grade Academy Cafeteria.
The team cheers at junior varsity and varsity football games. They also attend UCA Camp in Panama City Beach, Fla., and competes with UCA and at UCA Nationals at Walt Disney World. Camp this summer will be June 9-14 at Panama City Beach, Fla.
The new Bartlett Panthers Middle School Competitive Cheer program also will hold tryouts at the same time and location. The program is open to incoming sixth-, seventh- and eight-grade girls from all Bartlett City Schools. Camp will be June 4-5 at Memphis Pride.
Coaches for both programs are Darius Henderson, Molly Duchemin and Justin Morries.
Follow Bartlett middle and high school cheer teams on social media as Bartlett Cheer on Facebook, bartlettcheer on Instagram and @CheerBartlett on Twitter.
March 18 deadline looms for Shelby County youth internships
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners has set a deadline of 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, for applying to their 2019 County Commissioner’s Summer Youth Program.
The program provides opportunities for students in Shelby County to develop constructive work habits, positive attitudes and valuable job skills. Those accepted will be held to the highest standards of attendance and will be assigned to departments within county government, sponsoring corporations and/or nonprofit organizations with specific work needs. The students will be assigned a mentor and will receive developmental workshop training during the program. Each student will receive $8 per hour at 37.5 hours per week.
To be eligible for the program, a student must live in Shelby County, Tenn., and must be at least 16 years of age by June 1, 2019, and currently enrolled in school (including trade schools, college, home school, public school or private high school).
The first day of work for student will be Monday, June 3, 2019, and the last working day shall be Thursday, July 31, 2019.
For additional information, visit shelbycountytn.gov/3279/Summer-Youth-Intern-Application.
Local home-schooled students showcase science learning
In February, several homeschool communities came together to host a Regional Science Fair at Ellendale Baptist Church in Bartlett. Dozens of students from Mid-South area homeschool communities participated by presenting original student work on a wide range of scientific observations and findings.
Regional judges came in to observe the students and score them on their work. The presentations covered topics that ranged from cooking and household systems to athletic skills and chemical or mechanical observations. Each student presented a journal detailing his or her processes and observations and a report summarizing the finding, and then they topped that work off with a presentation of 5-10 minutes before panels of judges.
According to Shawn Graham, Brand Ambassador of the homeschool method known as Classical Conversations, “Nothing shows the skills of homeschooling families in Bartlett and the surrounding areas like these science fairs.”
He added, “We love to see homeschool kids participate in highly competitive contests like this.”
The judges used a combined scoring method to analyze the student work based on presentations, reports and research. In the end, Pierce Hill of Shelby County was declared the first-place winner and took home the blue ribbon for the 2019 Classical Conversations Science Fair.
For more information about the 15 Classical Conversations communities in the Mid-South, visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/MemphisCC.
Classical Conversations (CC) is a homeschool method used by homeschoolers in all 50 states and 15 foreign countries. CC now has more than 105,000 students enrolled in its tutoring programs, which are provided by almost 2,500 CC communities. For more information, go to classicalconversations.com.
Briarcrest reveals its top 20 senior scholars
Briarcrest has named the top 20 scholars in the Class of 2019.
Summa cum laude graduates include the valedictorian, Katelyn Elizabeth Grace Wolfe of Collierville; the salutatorian, Taylor Scott Elliott of Bartlett; Sophia Claire Bassett of Eads; Kimberly Alyssa Cummings, Alexandra Denise Martin, Bryan Ding Miao, Tyler Matthew Mohar and Jacob Lee Purkey, all of Collierville; Harper Nicole Rhea of Memphis; and Rachel Marie Sullivan of Germantown.
Magna cum laude graduates include Jaret Peter Bennett of Oakland; Sarah Kathryn Iverstine, Abigail Kathleen Read and Eden Selver Yuksel, all of Collierville; Justin Thomas Lee of Arlington; Bruce Albert Yu Lim of Bartlett; Dawson Cole Maynard, Elizabeth Jillian Sanders and Allyson Harumi Vogel, both of Cordova; and Avery Madilyn Veteto of Germantown.
Briarcrest Christian School honors student artists, writers
The 2019 Great Works of the Heart Awards Ceremony at Briarcrest Christian School recognized students for outstanding works of literature, art and performing art. The winners include:
- 12th Grade AP English EEEWOC: First-place tie between Camille Moffatt of Cordova and Karson Mount of Lakeland
- 12th Grade AP Summer Paper: First place, Karson Mount of Lakeland; and honorable mention, Jake Purkey of Collierville
- 12th Grade AP Research Paper: First-place tie between Allyson Vogel and Camille Moffat, both of Cordova; and honorable mention, Jake Purkey of Collierville
- 12th Grade AP English Poetry: First-place tie between Taylor Elliott of Bartlett and Eden Yuksel of Collierville; and honorable-mention tie between Bryan Miao of Collierville and Rachel Sullivan of Germantown
- 12th Grade Honors Research Paper: First place, Sarah Mikkola of Collierville; and an honorable-mention tie between Abby Tupman of Cordova and Meadow German of Germantown
- 12th Grade Honors Persuasive Essay: First place, Noah Dawson of Eads
- 12th Grade Honors R.A.F.T Narrative Essay: First-place tie between Abby Read and Colin Hube, both of Collierville; and an honorable-mention tie between Andrew Cox of Lakeland, Jacob Duell of Eads, Conor Lawlor of Collierville and Avery Veteto of Germantown
- 12th Grade Honors Poetry: First place, Jessica Lillie of Collierville; and an honorable-mention tie between Elizabeth Sanders of Cordova, Kylie Street of Arlington and Avery Veteto of Germantown
- 12th Grade College Prep Character Analysis: First place, Allie Harwell of Collierville; and honorable mention, Honor Satterfield of Germantown
- 12th Grade College Prep Macbeth Character Analysis: First place, Bruce Albert Y. Lim of Bartlett; and honorable mention, Hallee Warren of Byhalia, Miss.
- 12th Grade College Prep Persuasive Essay: First place, Bruce Albert Y. Lim of Bartlett
- 12th Grade College Prep Research Paper (Ms. Terry): First-place tie between Grace LaFleur of Germantown and Ethan Rickert of Arlington
- 12th Grade College Prep Research Paper (Demmons): First-place tie between Hannah Fisher of Eads and Madison Boluyt of Cordova; and an honorable-mention tie between Mitchell Pfiefer and Hannah Rendall, both of Collierville
- 11th Grade AP Summer Paper: First place, Julia Abel of Collierville
- 11th Grade AP Poetry: First place, Lizzie DeSantis of Memphis
- 11th Grade AP Research Paper: First place, Lizzie DeSantis of Memphis
- 11th Grade Honors Research Paper: First place, Sydney Riley of Collierville
- 11th Grade Honors R.A.F.T.: First place, Evan Montgomery of Collierville
- 11th Grade Honors “Chicago” Response Poems: First place, Preston Burns of Lakeland
- 11th Grade Honors Persuasive Essay: First place, Emma Miller of Eads; and honorable mention, Michella Diebenow of Collierville
- 11th Grade College Prep Persuasive Essay: First place, Rachelle Wheeler of Lakeland; and honorable mention, Raegan Estes of Germantown
- 11th Grade College Prep “Fahrenheit 451” Response Essay: First place, Alyssa Williams of Collierville; and an honorable-mention tie between Raegan Estes of Germantown and Taylor Lollar of Rossville
- 11th Grade College Prep “The Crucible” Essay: First place, Benjamin Cheng of Lakeland; and honorable mention, Garnett Hutton of Memphis
- 10th Grade Honors Gothic Short Stories (1st period): First place, Austin Cox of Collierville; and honorable mention, Jackson Hogue of Germantown
- 10th Grade Honors Gothic Short Stories (3rd period): First place, Elsa Allmendinger of Collierville; and an honorable-mention tie between Joanne Kwak of Cordova and Lydia Summers of Collierville
- 10th Grade Honors Found Poems (1st period): First place, Anshita Mantri of Collierville
- 10th Grade Honors Found Poems (2nd period): First place, Rachel Mikkola of Collierville
- 10th Grade Honors Found Poems (3rd period): First-place tie between Nicole Bartley of Collierville and Emmaline Farmer of Germantown; and honorable mention, Addie Moore of Cordova
- 10th Grade Honors Gothic Short Stories (2nd period): First place, Ella Miller of Collierville; and honorable mention, Morgan Schweitzer of Collierville
- 10th Grade College Prep Narrative Essay: First place, Faith Ralph of Cordova; and honorable mention, Nick Marek of Eads
- 10th Grade College Prep Descriptive Essay: First place, Ashley Eisenbraun of Cordova; and an honorable-mention tie between Jennifer Young of Cordova and Alivia Hanczor of Germantown
- 9th Grade College Prep Personal Narrative: First place, Kirsten Throckmorton of Collierville
- 9th Grade College Prep Research Paper: First-place tie between Kate Hand of Collierville and Drew Sullivan of Bartlett
- 9th Grade Honors Descriptive Essays: First place, Ainsley Norman of Collierville
- 9th Grade Honors Persuasive Essays: First-place tie between Taylor Kearby of Lakeland and Gabby Pence of Bartlett
- Visual And Creative Studies – “This is America” Response: First place, Jonah Rinehart of Cordova; and honorable mention, Lilly Stancil of Cordova
- Digital Art Stories: First place, Jade Bailey of Germantown
- AP Studio Art: First place, Julia Watson of Memphis; and honorable mention, Susie Hydrick of Eads
- Art 1 – Photography: Julianne Neal of Olive Branch for “Shadow Bubbles”
- Art 1 – Drawing: Tati Phelps of Nesbit for “Floating Reflection”
- Art 1 – Painting, Water Color: Ava Grissom of Eads for “Victory”
- Art 1 – Mixed Media, Watercolor: Lydia Summers of Collierville for “Empire”
- Best of Art 1: Emma Martin of Lakeland for “Branching Out:
- Art Media Studies – Bird Houses: Alli Clarkson of Oakland for “Vines on a Birdhouse”
- Art Media Studies – Self-Portraits/Print: Lauren Howard of Collierville for “ME!”
- Art Media Studies – Monoprints: Alyssa Williams of Collierville for “Farmer”
- Art Media Studies – Coil Pots: Alli Clarkson of Oakland for “For the Well”
- Art Media Studies – Pods: Allison Grant of Germantown for “Abundance”
- Art Media Studies – Photography: Jack Oliver of Collierville for “DC”
- Art Media Studies – Drawing: Alyssa Williams of Collierville for “Mannequin”
- Best of Media Studies: Lily Hydrick of Eads for “Triplets”
- Digital Studies – Digital Art: Hudson Little of Eads for “Garbage”
- Digital Studies – Illustration: Jade Bailey of Germantown for “One Day”
- Digital Studies – Portraits: Christian Allen of Memphis for “Self-portrait”
- Digital Studies – Christmas Card: Hudson Little of Eads for “Good Tidings”
- Digital Studies – Business Card: Christian Allen of Memphis for “Glasses”
- Best of Digital Art: Eli Hamilton of Piperton, “Soaked Boots”
- Drawing and Painting – Drawing: Tay Hyde of Germantown for “Flower”
- Drawing and Painting – Painting: Lizzie Thompson of Fisherville for “Acrylic Fruit”
- Drawing and Painting – Mixed Media: Ella Waller for “Feather (white)”
- Best Series: Rachel Mikkola of Collierville for “Self-Portrait Series”
- Best of Drawing and Painting: Rachel Mikkola of Collierville for “Unnamed”
- Advanced Placement – Drawing: Jules Watson of Memphis for “Java”
- Advanced Placement – Photograph: Luke Braswell of Collierville for “Flower Cup”
- Advanced Placement – Mixed Media: Julia Abel of Collierville for “Bleeding Heart”
- Advanced Placement – Painting: Alli Clarkson of Oakland for “Chicken Vision”
- Advanced Placement – Best of Digital Art: Luke Braswell of Collierville for “Do Not Fear”
- Advanced Placement – Best of Sculpture: Karson Mount of Lakeland for “Hands Are Tied”
- Advanced Placement – Best Series: Karson Mount of Lakeland for “Impermanent Importance”
- Advanced Placement – Best of AP: Julia Abel of Collierville for “Coach’s Mom”
- Advanced Placement – Best of Show: Karson Mount of Lakeland for “Piece of Person”
March 18 deadline looms for Shelby County youth internships
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners has set a deadline of 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, for applying to their 2019 County Commissioner’s Summer Youth Program.
The program provides opportunities for students in Shelby County to develop constructive work habits, positive attitudes and valuable job skills. Those accepted will be held to the highest standards of attendance and will be assigned to departments within county government, sponsoring corporations and/or nonprofit organizations with specific work needs. The students will be assigned a mentor and will receive developmental workshop training during the program. Each student will receive $8 per hour at 37.5 hours per week.
To be eligible for the program, a student must live in Shelby County, Tenn., and must be at least 16 years of age by June 1, 2019, and currently enrolled in school (including trade schools, college, home school, public school or private high school).
The first day of work for student will be Monday, June 3, 2019 and the last working day shall be Thursday, July 31, 2019.
For additional information, visit shelbycountytn.gov/3279/Summer-Youth-Intern-Application.
