St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School will host its commencement exercises during the weekend of May 20–22.
The weekend begins with the baccalaureate service at 5:30 p.m., today (Friday), May 20, at the school’s outdoor altar. This year’s baccalaureate speaker will be SAS English teacher Susan Core. The baccalaureate service is followed by a banquet for seniors, their families and guests in Robinson Dining Hall. The final event of the evening is the senior lead-out and Annie presentations in McCrory Hall for the Performing Arts.
At 10 a.m., Saturday, May 21, the school community will gather under the tent at the outdoor altar for Honors Day, a celebration of student achievements throughout the year and major awards recognizing outstanding leadership, service and scholarship. Following the program, guests are invited to a reception in Simmonds Hall. Student artwork will be on display in the SAS Gallery throughout the weekend.
The weekend and the school year concludes on Sunday, May 22, with a commencement Eucharist and commencement exercises, which begin at 10 a.m. under the tent at the outdoor altar. There will be a reception in the Spencer Room.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
SUD Discusses Finances; Wetlands Progress
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“We’re not going to postpone what we need to get done,” said SUD Manager Ben Beavers on the decrease in water sales at the May 17 meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Sewanee Utility District of Franklin and Marion Counties.
SUD’s water sales for April were 20 percent below budget, with year-to-date water sales down by 21 percent. Year-to-date expenses are 5 percent over budget.
Beavers attributed the decline in water sale to people “conserving more” and the University installing artificial turf, reducing the need for irrigation water. Total revenues are only down by 7 percent, Beavers said. The fees for new water taps have helped offset the decrease in water sales.
Rebuilding pumps at the wastewater treatment plant largely accounted for the increase in expenses over the budgeted amount. If revenues continue to fall short, SUD can draw on its cash reserves to cover expenses, Beavers said, but he stressed, “The decrease in sales will play into constructing our budget for next year.”
Reporting on operations, Beavers said unaccounted-for water loss is “moderating,” noting a slight decline compared to the year-to-date average. Unaccounted-for water loss is the difference between water produced at the plant and water passing through customer meters, meaning SUD is not paid for the water. Reducing unaccounted-for water loss could help address the revenue-expense shortfall, Beavers explained. “We’re concentrating our efforts on the Jump Off community,” he said. Through metering, SUD identified a 20-gallon-per-minute leak in Jump Off, but is having difficulty finding the leak, because the service line is so long there.
Updating the board on progress at the constructed wetlands, a research project undertaken jointly by the University of the South and the University of Georgia, Beavers said construction of the cells (ponds) was completed, and all that remained to be done was the electrical work, seeding and laying straw. The University has requested permission to use potable water to saturate the soil for planting. Beavers estimated the cost at $1,500, depending on rainfall.
Reviewing rainfall data, Beavers said the drought index logged the month of April as dry. “That’s unusual for this time of year. We had less than an inch- and-a-half of rain last month.” So far SUD’s water supply is holding steady compared to past years, with Lake O’Donnell down one foot and Lake Jackson overflowing.
SUD efforts to address the low water pressure in Midway continues. “We should know by the end of the month if installing an altitude valve at the St. Andrew’s-Sewanee water tank will remedy the problem,” Beavers said. If not, SUD will move forward with installing a pressure-boosting station in the Midway community.
The SUD board next meets on Tuesday, June 14, two weeks earlier than usual.
“We’re not going to postpone what we need to get done,” said SUD Manager Ben Beavers on the decrease in water sales at the May 17 meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Sewanee Utility District of Franklin and Marion Counties.
SUD’s water sales for April were 20 percent below budget, with year-to-date water sales down by 21 percent. Year-to-date expenses are 5 percent over budget.
Beavers attributed the decline in water sale to people “conserving more” and the University installing artificial turf, reducing the need for irrigation water. Total revenues are only down by 7 percent, Beavers said. The fees for new water taps have helped offset the decrease in water sales.
Rebuilding pumps at the wastewater treatment plant largely accounted for the increase in expenses over the budgeted amount. If revenues continue to fall short, SUD can draw on its cash reserves to cover expenses, Beavers said, but he stressed, “The decrease in sales will play into constructing our budget for next year.”
Reporting on operations, Beavers said unaccounted-for water loss is “moderating,” noting a slight decline compared to the year-to-date average. Unaccounted-for water loss is the difference between water produced at the plant and water passing through customer meters, meaning SUD is not paid for the water. Reducing unaccounted-for water loss could help address the revenue-expense shortfall, Beavers explained. “We’re concentrating our efforts on the Jump Off community,” he said. Through metering, SUD identified a 20-gallon-per-minute leak in Jump Off, but is having difficulty finding the leak, because the service line is so long there.
Updating the board on progress at the constructed wetlands, a research project undertaken jointly by the University of the South and the University of Georgia, Beavers said construction of the cells (ponds) was completed, and all that remained to be done was the electrical work, seeding and laying straw. The University has requested permission to use potable water to saturate the soil for planting. Beavers estimated the cost at $1,500, depending on rainfall.
Reviewing rainfall data, Beavers said the drought index logged the month of April as dry. “That’s unusual for this time of year. We had less than an inch- and-a-half of rain last month.” So far SUD’s water supply is holding steady compared to past years, with Lake O’Donnell down one foot and Lake Jackson overflowing.
SUD efforts to address the low water pressure in Midway continues. “We should know by the end of the month if installing an altitude valve at the St. Andrew’s-Sewanee water tank will remedy the problem,” Beavers said. If not, SUD will move forward with installing a pressure-boosting station in the Midway community.
The SUD board next meets on Tuesday, June 14, two weeks earlier than usual.
Free Summer Meal Program for Children Across the Plateau
The University of the South, in partnership with the South Cumberland Community Fund, is sponsoring the South Cumberland Summer Meal Program for children this summer, an effort administered in Tennessee by the Department of Human Services under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Liz Sirney, an AmeriCorps VISTA member with the University, is the program organizer.
In addition to the meals, there will be a program at each site that will last a minimum of one hour. Some summer meals are being served in partnership with library reading programs, vacation bible schools and other summer programs, and may include such information as nutrition education, gardening activities and art workshops.
Meals will be provided on the following dates and times at these area sites:
Franklin County
Camp Rain, Decherd: June 6–8; Monday–Wednesday, noon–1 p.m.
Rain Teen Center, Winchester: June 1–July 27; Wednesday, 6–9 p.m.
St. James Episcopal Church, Midway: June 1–July 29; Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m.–noon.
Sewanee Elementary School, Sewanee: June 1–July 29; Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon.
Sherwood Community Center, Sherwood: July 4–27; Monday and Wednesday, noon–1 p.m.
Grundy County
Beersheba Public Library, Beersheba Springs: June 1–29; Wednesday, noon–1 p.m.
Coalmont Elementary School, Coalmont: June 6–30; Monday–Friday, noon–1 p.m.
Coalmont Public Library, Coalmont: July 7–28; Thursday, 1–2 p.m.
Cumberland Baptist Church, Beersheba Springs: July 18–22; Monday–Friday, 6–7 p.m.
First Methodist Church of Tracy City: June 8–July 27; Wednesday, 5–6 p.m.
Grundy County High School, Coalmont: June 1–28; Monday–Friday, 8: 30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
May Justus Memorial Library, Monteagle: June 2–July 28; Thursday, 10–11 a.m.
North Elementary School, Altamont: June 6–30; Monday–Friday, noon–1 p.m.
Palmer Church of God, Palmer: June 20–24; Monday–Friday, 6:30–8 p.m.
Palmer City Hall, Palmer: June 1–30; Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 11:30 a.m–12:30 p.m.
Palmer Elementary School, Palmer: June 6–30; Monday–Friday, noon–1 p.m.
Palmer Public Library, Palmer: July 7–28; Thursday, 1–2 p.m.
Pelham Elementary School, Pelham: June 6–30; Monday–Friday, noon–1 p.m.
Swiss Memorial Elementary Garden Club, Gruetli-Laager: June 6–10; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Swiss Memorial Elementary School, Gruetli-Laager: June 6–30; Monday–Friday, noon–1 p.m.
Tracy City Elementary School, Tracy City: June 6–30; Monday–Friday, noon–1 p.m.
Tracy City Public Library, Tracy City: July 6–27; Wednesday, noon–1 p.m.
Marion County
Morton Memorial United Methodist Church, Monteagle: July 25–28; Monday–Thursday, noon–1 p.m.
More information will be available at <www.facebook.com/pages/South-Cumberland-Summer-Meal-Program>.
Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Liz Sirney, an AmeriCorps VISTA member with the University, is the program organizer.
In addition to the meals, there will be a program at each site that will last a minimum of one hour. Some summer meals are being served in partnership with library reading programs, vacation bible schools and other summer programs, and may include such information as nutrition education, gardening activities and art workshops.
Meals will be provided on the following dates and times at these area sites:
Franklin County
Camp Rain, Decherd: June 6–8; Monday–Wednesday, noon–1 p.m.
Rain Teen Center, Winchester: June 1–July 27; Wednesday, 6–9 p.m.
St. James Episcopal Church, Midway: June 1–July 29; Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m.–noon.
Sewanee Elementary School, Sewanee: June 1–July 29; Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon.
Sherwood Community Center, Sherwood: July 4–27; Monday and Wednesday, noon–1 p.m.
Grundy County
Beersheba Public Library, Beersheba Springs: June 1–29; Wednesday, noon–1 p.m.
Coalmont Elementary School, Coalmont: June 6–30; Monday–Friday, noon–1 p.m.
Coalmont Public Library, Coalmont: July 7–28; Thursday, 1–2 p.m.
Cumberland Baptist Church, Beersheba Springs: July 18–22; Monday–Friday, 6–7 p.m.
First Methodist Church of Tracy City: June 8–July 27; Wednesday, 5–6 p.m.
Grundy County High School, Coalmont: June 1–28; Monday–Friday, 8: 30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
May Justus Memorial Library, Monteagle: June 2–July 28; Thursday, 10–11 a.m.
North Elementary School, Altamont: June 6–30; Monday–Friday, noon–1 p.m.
Palmer Church of God, Palmer: June 20–24; Monday–Friday, 6:30–8 p.m.
Palmer City Hall, Palmer: June 1–30; Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 11:30 a.m–12:30 p.m.
Palmer Elementary School, Palmer: June 6–30; Monday–Friday, noon–1 p.m.
Palmer Public Library, Palmer: July 7–28; Thursday, 1–2 p.m.
Pelham Elementary School, Pelham: June 6–30; Monday–Friday, noon–1 p.m.
Swiss Memorial Elementary Garden Club, Gruetli-Laager: June 6–10; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Swiss Memorial Elementary School, Gruetli-Laager: June 6–30; Monday–Friday, noon–1 p.m.
Tracy City Elementary School, Tracy City: June 6–30; Monday–Friday, noon–1 p.m.
Tracy City Public Library, Tracy City: July 6–27; Wednesday, noon–1 p.m.
Marion County
Morton Memorial United Methodist Church, Monteagle: July 25–28; Monday–Thursday, noon–1 p.m.
More information will be available at <www.facebook.com/pages/South-Cumberland-Summer-Meal-Program>.
Bernhardt Offers Look at Composer John Williams
The Academy for Lifelong Learning at St. Mary’s Sewanee will meet for a whole day event on Thursday, June 9. Robert Bernhardt will make his fifth appearance at St. Mary’s, presenting “John Williams: The Man and His Music.”
Bernhardt will offer insight to the career of Academy Award-winning composer John Williams, whom he considers history’s most important composer for film. He will lecture on Williams’ musical training and influences, his music for television in the 1960s and his early cinematic efforts in music adaptation. Musical examples of Williams’ film scores can be heard from before “Jaws” (1975) to “The Force Awakens” (2015), for which he received his 50th Academy Award nomination. Bernhardt will also share some stories of times spent with his friend and mentor. Williams is considered the greatest composer of marches since John Philip Sousa and the greatest composer of fanfares ever. The day will explore the depth and variety of music written by the most celebrated and popular composer of our time.
Bernhardt is the principal pops conductor of the Louisville Orchestra, principal pops conductor and music director emeritus of the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera and artist-in-residence at Lee University. He also guest conducts all across the country.
This special day at St. Mary’s Sewanee will begin at 10 a.m. There will be a break for a buffet lunch, and the lecture will continue after lunch. The cost is $35. Register by calling St. Mary’s Sewanee at 598-5342.
For more information call Anne Davis at (931) 924-4465.
Bernhardt will offer insight to the career of Academy Award-winning composer John Williams, whom he considers history’s most important composer for film. He will lecture on Williams’ musical training and influences, his music for television in the 1960s and his early cinematic efforts in music adaptation. Musical examples of Williams’ film scores can be heard from before “Jaws” (1975) to “The Force Awakens” (2015), for which he received his 50th Academy Award nomination. Bernhardt will also share some stories of times spent with his friend and mentor. Williams is considered the greatest composer of marches since John Philip Sousa and the greatest composer of fanfares ever. The day will explore the depth and variety of music written by the most celebrated and popular composer of our time.
Bernhardt is the principal pops conductor of the Louisville Orchestra, principal pops conductor and music director emeritus of the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera and artist-in-residence at Lee University. He also guest conducts all across the country.
This special day at St. Mary’s Sewanee will begin at 10 a.m. There will be a break for a buffet lunch, and the lecture will continue after lunch. The cost is $35. Register by calling St. Mary’s Sewanee at 598-5342.
For more information call Anne Davis at (931) 924-4465.
‘Sunday Diversions’ Added to SSMF Schedule
The Sewanee Summer Music Festival (SSMF) introduces a new activity to Sunday afternoons in Sewanee. “Sunday Diversions” are free local tours and events to enjoy prior to the student orchestral concerts each week. Festival volunteer Sally Hubbard has organized a team of local experts who will welcome and guide visitors and residents through the treasures of Sewanee.
Outdoor tours include a campus bike tour by Woody Deutsch; a guided walk through the flora and fauna of Abbo’s Alley; and the 2:15 p.m. Shapard Tower carillon concerts.
For the avid indoorsman (or in case of uncooperative weather), there’s a tour and audio presentation in the Ralston Listening Library; a tour of the windows and sculpture of All Saints’ Chapel; and demonstrations of the Bentley Bells in Breslin Tower and the carillon in Shapard Tower. There are rewarding views for those who climb the towers—not to mention a first-hand look at the carillon and change-ringing bells.
The tours are offered at 1 p.m. on Sundays, June 26, July 10 and July 17. Interested persons should meet at the tour locale, which will be marked by purple balloons. Tours will finish in time for participants to attend the Cumberland Orchestra Concert at 3 p.m. followed by the Sewanee Symphony Orchestra at 4 p.m. Further details are available on the website <ssmf.sewanee.edu> or by calling 598-1903.
Outdoor tours include a campus bike tour by Woody Deutsch; a guided walk through the flora and fauna of Abbo’s Alley; and the 2:15 p.m. Shapard Tower carillon concerts.
For the avid indoorsman (or in case of uncooperative weather), there’s a tour and audio presentation in the Ralston Listening Library; a tour of the windows and sculpture of All Saints’ Chapel; and demonstrations of the Bentley Bells in Breslin Tower and the carillon in Shapard Tower. There are rewarding views for those who climb the towers—not to mention a first-hand look at the carillon and change-ringing bells.
The tours are offered at 1 p.m. on Sundays, June 26, July 10 and July 17. Interested persons should meet at the tour locale, which will be marked by purple balloons. Tours will finish in time for participants to attend the Cumberland Orchestra Concert at 3 p.m. followed by the Sewanee Symphony Orchestra at 4 p.m. Further details are available on the website <ssmf.sewanee.edu> or by calling 598-1903.
Sewanee Gardener’s Market Opens
Fresh foods grown in the area are plentiful and available in a number of locations.
The Sewanee Gardeners’ Market, open from 8 to 10 a.m. every Saturday morning during the summer, will have its opening day on Saturday, May 21.
The market is located on Highway 41A, next to Hawkins Lane and the Mountain Goat Trail. Locally grown vegetables, flowers, plants, homemade items and meat are available from area folks. Come early for the best selection.
The Cumberland Farmer’s Market has breads, fruits and vegetables, eggs, coffee and meats available. Learn more online at <http://sewanee.locallygrown.net>.
The Monteagle Farmer’s Market will be open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. each Thursday. The Monteagle Market is at the Monteagle Pavilion behind City Hall.
The Sewanee Gardeners’ Market, open from 8 to 10 a.m. every Saturday morning during the summer, will have its opening day on Saturday, May 21.
The market is located on Highway 41A, next to Hawkins Lane and the Mountain Goat Trail. Locally grown vegetables, flowers, plants, homemade items and meat are available from area folks. Come early for the best selection.
The Cumberland Farmer’s Market has breads, fruits and vegetables, eggs, coffee and meats available. Learn more online at <http://sewanee.locallygrown.net>.
The Monteagle Farmer’s Market will be open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. each Thursday. The Monteagle Market is at the Monteagle Pavilion behind City Hall.
Thursday, May 12, 2016
School Board Recommends a Kindergarten Teacher’s Dismissal
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
At the May 9 meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education, Director of Schools Amie Lonas recommended the dismissal of Rock Creek Elementary kindergarten teacher Mary Jo West. Lonas submitted copies of the “charges to dismiss” for the board’s review. The board voted 7 to 0 in support of Lonas’ recommendation that the alleged charges, if proven, would justify West’s termination. Board member Gary Hanger abstained from the vote.
Board president Kevin Caroland directed Lonas to notify the tenured teacher of the board’s action and advise her of her right to seek legal counsel. “I’ll also ask the state director of education to flag her license,” Lonas said. No further information is available at this time.
Returning to regular business, the board voted to approve the $44,611,111 general purpose budget for the 2016–17 academic year. The budget includes a 2 percent raise for all employees and reflects a 6 percent increase in insurance costs.
The board also approved the pay scales for certified and classified employees, unchanged except for the addition of the 2 percent raise. Commenting on the pay scale revised last year to make Franklin County more attractive to prospective teachers, Assistant Superintendant of Schools Linda Foster said, “The salary for new teachers is higher if they have experience at accredited schools. For inexperienced teachers, the salary is flat for the first five years.”
Lonas said the cost of lunch meals did not increase, and the budget includes the cost of free breakfast for all students. The board approved the cafeteria budget, which is calculated separately from the general purpose budget. The cafeteria budget increased by $337,000 compared to 2015–16. Franklin County Deputy Director of Finance Cindy Latham said the budget took into account “the fluctuating price of food,” projecting a $400,000 increase over last year.
Caroland asked if the fund balance the school system is required to hold in reserve could be put in an interest-bearing account. The undesignated fund balance now stands at $4,465,647. Latham will present the request to the county trustees.
The board approved two policy revisions directly impacting students.
The school system will no longer have a separate drug-testing policy for alternative school students. The revised alcohol and drug-testing policy will apply to all students in the school system. The policy provides for testing when there is a “reasonable indication a student may have used or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”
The policy requires parental notification before a student is tested and stipulates a urine test be used instead of the current practice of hair sample testing.
Changes to the dress-code policy allow for patterned shirts and tops and top-of-the-knee-length shorts. The revised policy defines “spirit wear” as “any clothing item that displays the student’s assigned school’s logo or publicizes a class, club or team that is recognized by the assigned school.” Logos must be no larger than 6 inches by 6 inches.
Lonas stressed the new dress-code policy would not go into effect until the beginning of the next school year.
At the May 9 meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education, Director of Schools Amie Lonas recommended the dismissal of Rock Creek Elementary kindergarten teacher Mary Jo West. Lonas submitted copies of the “charges to dismiss” for the board’s review. The board voted 7 to 0 in support of Lonas’ recommendation that the alleged charges, if proven, would justify West’s termination. Board member Gary Hanger abstained from the vote.
Board president Kevin Caroland directed Lonas to notify the tenured teacher of the board’s action and advise her of her right to seek legal counsel. “I’ll also ask the state director of education to flag her license,” Lonas said. No further information is available at this time.
Returning to regular business, the board voted to approve the $44,611,111 general purpose budget for the 2016–17 academic year. The budget includes a 2 percent raise for all employees and reflects a 6 percent increase in insurance costs.
The board also approved the pay scales for certified and classified employees, unchanged except for the addition of the 2 percent raise. Commenting on the pay scale revised last year to make Franklin County more attractive to prospective teachers, Assistant Superintendant of Schools Linda Foster said, “The salary for new teachers is higher if they have experience at accredited schools. For inexperienced teachers, the salary is flat for the first five years.”
Lonas said the cost of lunch meals did not increase, and the budget includes the cost of free breakfast for all students. The board approved the cafeteria budget, which is calculated separately from the general purpose budget. The cafeteria budget increased by $337,000 compared to 2015–16. Franklin County Deputy Director of Finance Cindy Latham said the budget took into account “the fluctuating price of food,” projecting a $400,000 increase over last year.
Caroland asked if the fund balance the school system is required to hold in reserve could be put in an interest-bearing account. The undesignated fund balance now stands at $4,465,647. Latham will present the request to the county trustees.
The board approved two policy revisions directly impacting students.
The school system will no longer have a separate drug-testing policy for alternative school students. The revised alcohol and drug-testing policy will apply to all students in the school system. The policy provides for testing when there is a “reasonable indication a student may have used or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”
The policy requires parental notification before a student is tested and stipulates a urine test be used instead of the current practice of hair sample testing.
Changes to the dress-code policy allow for patterned shirts and tops and top-of-the-knee-length shorts. The revised policy defines “spirit wear” as “any clothing item that displays the student’s assigned school’s logo or publicizes a class, club or team that is recognized by the assigned school.” Logos must be no larger than 6 inches by 6 inches.
Lonas stressed the new dress-code policy would not go into effect until the beginning of the next school year.
Local Veteran Takes Honor Flight
by Kevin Cummings, Messenger Staff Writer
Jimmy Johnson’s honor flight looked like it would never happen.
The Honor Flight Network is a national program that offers free trips to Washington D.C., for veterans who served during the time of WWII, Vietnam and the Korean War. Johnson, who was born and raised in Sewanee, served from 1952 to 1956 in the Air Force.
The 81-year-old was set for his honor flight in spring 2015, but wasn’t feeling well enough to go. In September, the plane again had a seat for him, but a week before takeoff, Johnson underwent major surgery and spent the next few months in hospitals in Winchester and Nashville before a lengthy rehabilitation.
He wasn’t sure he’d ever get to take that flight, but on April 28, his third attempt, Johnson and a nurse left his home in Cowan at 2 a.m. to catch a bus. Dozens of motorcyclists accompanied the bus from Winchester to Tullahoma, where they picked up more veterans. Other veterans boarded in Manchester and Nashville, bringing the total to 51 service members.
Throngs of people cheered the veterans as they made their way through Nashville International Airport, shaking their hands and thanking them for their service.
“It just put chills through you. It was something to have them do that,” Johnson said.
Then the Boeing 737 was delayed with mechanical problems. Almost an hour later, on a different plane, Johnson and his fellow veterans left for Baltimore. From there it was a bus to D.C., where they visited sites such as the WWII Memorial, Vietnam and Korean War memorials and witnessed the Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, a WWII veteran, also visited with the group.
People cheered the vets again when they left the Baltimore airport and when they returned to Nashville. At a quarter past midnight, less than 24 hours after he left, Johnson was back home in Cowan.
Sgt. Major Larry E. Williams, a retired Army veteran who lives in Monteagle, co-founded the Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee hub in 2008. Williams, the Middle Tennessee scheduling coordinator, said veterans love the experience.
“There’s not been one complaint, ever,” he said.
He noted that one WWII veteran died three months after his flight and was buried in his honor flight polo shirt and ball cap.
During his Air Force service, Johnson, who worked in supplies, was stationed at Kirkland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M., for three years. His final year at Ladd Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska, he worked with airplane parts and field maintenance supplies.
“I didn’t have bad habits while I was in (the service),” he said. “A lot of times you learn to drink, cuss and smoke. I really didn’t get any bad habits while I was in there; that’s one good thing.”
He said he mostly enjoyed his time in the Air Force, recalling a day in Alaska where it was 57 degrees below zero and a baseball game in Fairbanks that started at 10 o’clock at night with no lights.
Johnson lived in Sewanee off Sherwood Road until his surgery in September, on the 25-acre home place that his dad bought after WWII. Five of his siblings live on the land now, including his oldest sister, Ruby, who’s 91. Altogether Johnson had eight siblings, and his five brothers also served in the military.
About two months ago, after all his rehab, he finally felt well enough to get out of the house that he shares with his granddaughter. He spends many days at the Franklin County Senior Citizens Center, having lunch and playing pool and bingo.
Johnson has two sons and two daughters. He worked for 40 years in water treatment plants, including the University of the South and the City of Cowan, before retiring from the water treatment plant at Arnold Air Force Base in 2000.
Jimmy Johnson’s honor flight looked like it would never happen.
The Honor Flight Network is a national program that offers free trips to Washington D.C., for veterans who served during the time of WWII, Vietnam and the Korean War. Johnson, who was born and raised in Sewanee, served from 1952 to 1956 in the Air Force.
The 81-year-old was set for his honor flight in spring 2015, but wasn’t feeling well enough to go. In September, the plane again had a seat for him, but a week before takeoff, Johnson underwent major surgery and spent the next few months in hospitals in Winchester and Nashville before a lengthy rehabilitation.
He wasn’t sure he’d ever get to take that flight, but on April 28, his third attempt, Johnson and a nurse left his home in Cowan at 2 a.m. to catch a bus. Dozens of motorcyclists accompanied the bus from Winchester to Tullahoma, where they picked up more veterans. Other veterans boarded in Manchester and Nashville, bringing the total to 51 service members.
Throngs of people cheered the veterans as they made their way through Nashville International Airport, shaking their hands and thanking them for their service.
“It just put chills through you. It was something to have them do that,” Johnson said.
Then the Boeing 737 was delayed with mechanical problems. Almost an hour later, on a different plane, Johnson and his fellow veterans left for Baltimore. From there it was a bus to D.C., where they visited sites such as the WWII Memorial, Vietnam and Korean War memorials and witnessed the Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, a WWII veteran, also visited with the group.
People cheered the vets again when they left the Baltimore airport and when they returned to Nashville. At a quarter past midnight, less than 24 hours after he left, Johnson was back home in Cowan.
Sgt. Major Larry E. Williams, a retired Army veteran who lives in Monteagle, co-founded the Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee hub in 2008. Williams, the Middle Tennessee scheduling coordinator, said veterans love the experience.
“There’s not been one complaint, ever,” he said.
He noted that one WWII veteran died three months after his flight and was buried in his honor flight polo shirt and ball cap.
During his Air Force service, Johnson, who worked in supplies, was stationed at Kirkland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M., for three years. His final year at Ladd Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska, he worked with airplane parts and field maintenance supplies.
“I didn’t have bad habits while I was in (the service),” he said. “A lot of times you learn to drink, cuss and smoke. I really didn’t get any bad habits while I was in there; that’s one good thing.”
He said he mostly enjoyed his time in the Air Force, recalling a day in Alaska where it was 57 degrees below zero and a baseball game in Fairbanks that started at 10 o’clock at night with no lights.
Johnson lived in Sewanee off Sherwood Road until his surgery in September, on the 25-acre home place that his dad bought after WWII. Five of his siblings live on the land now, including his oldest sister, Ruby, who’s 91. Altogether Johnson had eight siblings, and his five brothers also served in the military.
About two months ago, after all his rehab, he finally felt well enough to get out of the house that he shares with his granddaughter. He spends many days at the Franklin County Senior Citizens Center, having lunch and playing pool and bingo.
Johnson has two sons and two daughters. He worked for 40 years in water treatment plants, including the University of the South and the City of Cowan, before retiring from the water treatment plant at Arnold Air Force Base in 2000.
SBA Reverse Raffle
The Sewanee Business Alliance (SBA) is sponsoring a reverse raffle to benefit Angel Park and Housing Sewanee Inc. with a chance for participants to win up to $10,000.
Tickets are $100 each, and no more than 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets are for sale at the following local businesses: Locals, Mooney’s, Regions Bank, Sewanee Auto, Taylor’s and University Realty. Tickets may also be purchased online at <www.sewaneeangelpark.com>.
During each Friday Nights in the Park event, there will be a drawing for a special prize. The ticket drawn will be placed back in the pool for another chance to win. On the last night, July 8, the $10,000 grand prize drawing will be held. Participants do not have to be present to win.
The lineup for Friday Nights in the Park is: Live By Satellite on June 17; Men of Soul on June 24; The ConSoulers on July 1; and The Stagger Moon Band on July 8. University Avenue will be closed at 6 p.m. each of these nights for the annual outdoor family event, with food and drink from local vendors available for purchase. The entertainers play from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Angel Park Pavilion. The events are free and open to the public.
Tickets are $100 each, and no more than 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets are for sale at the following local businesses: Locals, Mooney’s, Regions Bank, Sewanee Auto, Taylor’s and University Realty. Tickets may also be purchased online at <www.sewaneeangelpark.com>.
During each Friday Nights in the Park event, there will be a drawing for a special prize. The ticket drawn will be placed back in the pool for another chance to win. On the last night, July 8, the $10,000 grand prize drawing will be held. Participants do not have to be present to win.
The lineup for Friday Nights in the Park is: Live By Satellite on June 17; Men of Soul on June 24; The ConSoulers on July 1; and The Stagger Moon Band on July 8. University Avenue will be closed at 6 p.m. each of these nights for the annual outdoor family event, with food and drink from local vendors available for purchase. The entertainers play from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Angel Park Pavilion. The events are free and open to the public.
Handler Awarded SWC Honorary Member of the Year Award
The Sewanee Woman’s Club finished up its year of lively programs with a grand celebration of “The Sewanee Woman’s Club: 86 Years and Going Strong.” The celebration honored members 86 years and older. Marianna Handler was awarded the Honorary Member of the Year.
Marianna moved to Sewanee in 2003. Because of her compassion for animals, she has fostered a multitude of dogs through the years. Her contributions to the Sewanee community include The Red Hat Society, where she is the grand mum, the Sewanee Civic Association and the German House. Her good humor, time, energy and support has earned her immense admiration and appreciation. She is also a member of the Sewanee Book Club, Sewanee Garden Club and the Sewanee Woman’s Club board, where she serves on the Reservation Committee. Marianna additionally is known as “The Email Female” as she diligently sends out communications for the club.
Marianna was presented a gift of a lovely glass and concrete garden stone in recognition for her contributions.
Marianna moved to Sewanee in 2003. Because of her compassion for animals, she has fostered a multitude of dogs through the years. Her contributions to the Sewanee community include The Red Hat Society, where she is the grand mum, the Sewanee Civic Association and the German House. Her good humor, time, energy and support has earned her immense admiration and appreciation. She is also a member of the Sewanee Book Club, Sewanee Garden Club and the Sewanee Woman’s Club board, where she serves on the Reservation Committee. Marianna additionally is known as “The Email Female” as she diligently sends out communications for the club.
Marianna was presented a gift of a lovely glass and concrete garden stone in recognition for her contributions.
SAS Class of 2016 Graduation Events
The thirty-two seniors in the St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School Class of 2016 will graduate in commencement exercises during the weekend of May 20–22.
The weekend begins with the baccalaureate service at 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 20, at the school’s outdoor altar. This year’s baccalaureate speaker will be longtime and beloved SAS English teacher Susan Core, who is stepping down from her role this year. The baccalaureate service is followed by a banquet for seniors, their families and guests in Robinson Dining Hall. The final event of the evening is the senior lead-out and Annie presentations in McCrory Hall for the Performing Arts. The Annies, an SAS tradition, is an opportunity for each senior to be honored with an original poem written by a faculty member in celebration of that senior. Events will end on Friday night at approximately 9 p.m.
At 10 a.m., Saturday, May 21, the school community will gather under the tent at the outdoor altar for Honors Day, a celebration of student achievements throughout the year and major awards recognizing outstanding leadership, service and scholarship. Retiring and departing faculty members will also be honored during the ceremony. Honors Day lasts about an hour. Following the program, guests are invited to a reception in Simmonds Hall. Student artwork will be on display in the SAS Gallery throughout the weekend.
The weekend and the school year concludes on Sunday, May 22, with a commencement Eucharist and commencement exercises, which begin at 10 a.m. under the tent at the outdoor altar. The graduation ceremony lasts about 90 minutes. Each senior will be awarded a diploma and receive a parting blessing. Following commencement exercises, there will be a reception in the Spencer Room of Langford Hall.
The weekend begins with the baccalaureate service at 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 20, at the school’s outdoor altar. This year’s baccalaureate speaker will be longtime and beloved SAS English teacher Susan Core, who is stepping down from her role this year. The baccalaureate service is followed by a banquet for seniors, their families and guests in Robinson Dining Hall. The final event of the evening is the senior lead-out and Annie presentations in McCrory Hall for the Performing Arts. The Annies, an SAS tradition, is an opportunity for each senior to be honored with an original poem written by a faculty member in celebration of that senior. Events will end on Friday night at approximately 9 p.m.
At 10 a.m., Saturday, May 21, the school community will gather under the tent at the outdoor altar for Honors Day, a celebration of student achievements throughout the year and major awards recognizing outstanding leadership, service and scholarship. Retiring and departing faculty members will also be honored during the ceremony. Honors Day lasts about an hour. Following the program, guests are invited to a reception in Simmonds Hall. Student artwork will be on display in the SAS Gallery throughout the weekend.
The weekend and the school year concludes on Sunday, May 22, with a commencement Eucharist and commencement exercises, which begin at 10 a.m. under the tent at the outdoor altar. The graduation ceremony lasts about 90 minutes. Each senior will be awarded a diploma and receive a parting blessing. Following commencement exercises, there will be a reception in the Spencer Room of Langford Hall.
Friday, May 6, 2016
Writing Activity with a View
As part of an English/language arts writing activity, the fifth-graders at SES took a walking field trip to the Memorial Cross in Sewanee. Photo by Sewanee Elementary
Sewanee Premiere of "The Family Fang"
Author Kevin Wilson, far right, attends the Sewanee premiere of “The Family Fang” at the SUT with (from right) his wife, Leigh Anne Couch, student activities coordinator Kate Stucke and uncle Jimmy Wilson. See page 14 for the interview with Wilson.
Golf Team Headed to the NCAA Tournament
The Sewanee women’s golf team received their first-ever bid to the NCAA tournament. See page 17 for the story. Photo by the University of the South
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Sewanee Graduation Events Begin Today
The University of the South’s 2015–16 academic year comes to a close today through Sunday, May 6–8, with three ceremonies marking graduation weekend in Sewanee. Commencement and baccalaureate ceremonies will take place for students from the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Letters and the School of Theology. Three honorary degrees will be presented during the School of Theology commencement, and four during the baccalaureate ceremony.
Honorary degrees will be presented during the School of Theology Commencement service today (Friday), May 6, to Bruce Eldon Neswick, canon for cathedral music at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Ore.; Richard Webster, director of music and organist at Trinity Church in Boston; and the Rt. Rev. James Russell Kendrick, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, who will preach at the service. (See page 4 for more information.)
Charlie Rose, anchor and executive editor of “Charlie Rose” and co-anchor of “CBS This Morning;” John Churchill, secretary of the Phi Beta Kappa Society; Richard Davis, poet, translator, and professor emeritus of Persian at the Ohio State University; and Nashville historian and author William Ridley Wills II will receive honorary degrees during the baccalaureate service Saturday, May 7. Rose will give the baccalaureate address.
A Convocation for Conferring of Degrees is at 10 a.m., Sunday, May 8, in All Saints’ Chapel (tickets required) for the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Letters. The convocation will be shown on closed-circuit TV in McClurg Dining Hall (ticket needed) and in Guerry Auditorium, and will be live-streamed. A luncheon honoring the Class of 2016 graduates will follow.
All three services will be streamed live on the University’s website for those unable to attend.
Richard Davis is a poet, translator and professor emeritus of Persian at the Ohio State University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Davis studied English at Cambridge, lived in Iran for eight years and then completed a Ph.D. in medieval Persian literature at the University of Manchester. For 10 years he was professor of Persian and chair of the department of Near Eastern Languages at the Ohio State University. He has written scholarly works on English and Persian literature, as well as eight volumes of his own poetry, and has been the recipient of numerous academic and literary awards. Volumes of his poetry and verse translation have been chosen as books of the year by The Economist (UK), the Washington Post and the Times Literary Supplement (UK). His poems have appeared in many literary journals, including the Sewanee Review.
Charlie Rose is anchor and executive editor of “Charlie Rose,” the nightly program that features in-depth conversations and round-table discussions, and the newly launched “Charlie Rose: The Week,” chronicling the week’s best stories and interviews. He also co-anchors “CBS This Morning” and is a correspondent for “60 Minutes.” Since 1991, Charlie Rose has aired countless hours of interviews with men and women of science, politics, art, business, sports, technology, literature and entertainment. These conversations have made the broadcast a cultural and intellectual archive of our time. Rose has received numerous awards, including the Legion d’honneur, the 2014 Vincent Scully Prize and multiple Emmy and Peabody awards. He was named among the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME magazine. In 2015 Rose received the Walter Cronkite Excellence in Journalism Award. Rose graduated from Duke University and the Duke School of Law.
William Ridley Wills II is a well-known Nashville historian and prolific author. His 22 books include “Lest We Forget: Nashville’s Lost Businesses and their Stories;” “Heritage, Highballs, and Hijinks (Colorful Characters I Have Known)” and “The History of Belle Meade Plantation.” Wills has been called “Nashville’s unofficial historian,” and his insatiable interest in local history led him to write “Touring Tennessee: A Postcard Panorama” based on the 30,000 Tennessee postcards he has collected. Wills won the Tennessee History Book Award in 1991. He has served many charitable, historical, and educational organizations, including the Tennessee Historical Society, the Hermitage, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Vanderbilt University. Wills was educated at Vanderbilt.
School Board Reviews Budget & Policies
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
At the May 2 working session the Franklin County Board of Education reviewed the 2016–17 budget proposed by Director of Schools Amie Lonas, as well proposed revisions to the drug testing and dress code policies.
The proposed $44,610,502 budget exceeds projected revenue by $1,303,416, again requiring the school system to dip into the fund balance reserve. Lonas said the draw on the fund balance “would reduce the total reserve to $3,162,231, but that’s still well within the 3 percent of the operating budget we’re required to hold in reserve by law.” Three percent of the 2016–17 operating budget is $1,271,465.
Highlighting provisions of the 2016–17 budget, Lonas said it includes a 2 percent raise for all school system employees, with the amount dedicated to teachers’ salaries increasing by $821,000 and a 1.5 percent raise ($17,000 total) for contract bus drivers.
The budget also earmarks $135,000 for curriculum coaches, regular classroom teachers who take on the added duty of coordinating lesson planning and practices in their field of instruction.
Board member Sarah Liechty said, “I hope teachers understand why they’re only getting a 2 percent raise when the state announced funding proposed to increase teacher salaries by 4 percent.”
Lonas explained, “What we get from the state for the Basic Education Program funds 350 positions, but we have far more than that.” The state funding does not cover all the aids and other educational staff employed by the school system.
Commenting on the special education budget, Lonas said, “We may need to add a bus route and driver, as we’re at capacity now.”
Franklin County Commissioner Angie Fuller asked the board to approve a Transition to Work grant, which would pay 70 percent of the salary for an instructor and assistant to implement the Occupational Diploma option for special education students. The school system does not currently offer an Occupational Diploma, which requires two years of work experience. The board agreed to move the request to the consent agenda for approval at the regular board meeting.
Updating the board on special education needs, Fuller said the county had 900 special education students, 17–19 percent of the student population compared to a state average of 16–18 percent. “We’re seeing an increase in the number of severely challenged students,” Fuller said. “These students are the most costly to serve.”
Moving on to policy considerations, Lonas recommended deleting the highly punitive alternative school drug testing policy and having all students in the system subject to the same policy. She also recommended revisions to the language of the current Alcohol and Drug Testing policy and adding a clause defining the testing procedure. The revisions were suggested by school attorney Chuck Cagle to adhere to state code.
The revised policy provides for testing when there is “reasonable indication a student may have used or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”
The testing procedures would require parental notification before the student is tested and stipulates a urine test be used, in keeping with the intention of the state code.
The current policy allows for hair sample testing. Board President Kevin Caroland pointed out urine testing was less costly and suggested all student athletes be tested, since the current random testing practice seems to favor certain students over others. Lonas will consult with Cagle on the legality of testing all student athletes, as opposed to random testing.
Taking up proposed revisions to the dress code, Caroland and board member Chris Guess expressed reservations about allowing students to wear shorts. “At the high school level, we’re preparing students for a job,” Caroland said, “and dress is where that starts.”
The board also discussed changing the skirt length requirement to “top of the knee” as opposed to three inches above the knee to make the requirement easier to monitor.
Board member Adam Tucker asked why the logo size allowed was increased from two inches to six inches. “School principals felt two inches was restrictive,” Lonas explained.
Lonas announced the school system would not administer Tennessee Ready testing in grades three–eight, but would comply with the state’s request to administer the test at the high school level. The state is considering using the results for school growth ranking purposes. The state recently ended its contract with Measurement Inc., the company responsible for scoring the test, due to problems with the software and delivery of the tests.
At the May 2 working session the Franklin County Board of Education reviewed the 2016–17 budget proposed by Director of Schools Amie Lonas, as well proposed revisions to the drug testing and dress code policies.
The proposed $44,610,502 budget exceeds projected revenue by $1,303,416, again requiring the school system to dip into the fund balance reserve. Lonas said the draw on the fund balance “would reduce the total reserve to $3,162,231, but that’s still well within the 3 percent of the operating budget we’re required to hold in reserve by law.” Three percent of the 2016–17 operating budget is $1,271,465.
Highlighting provisions of the 2016–17 budget, Lonas said it includes a 2 percent raise for all school system employees, with the amount dedicated to teachers’ salaries increasing by $821,000 and a 1.5 percent raise ($17,000 total) for contract bus drivers.
The budget also earmarks $135,000 for curriculum coaches, regular classroom teachers who take on the added duty of coordinating lesson planning and practices in their field of instruction.
Board member Sarah Liechty said, “I hope teachers understand why they’re only getting a 2 percent raise when the state announced funding proposed to increase teacher salaries by 4 percent.”
Lonas explained, “What we get from the state for the Basic Education Program funds 350 positions, but we have far more than that.” The state funding does not cover all the aids and other educational staff employed by the school system.
Commenting on the special education budget, Lonas said, “We may need to add a bus route and driver, as we’re at capacity now.”
Franklin County Commissioner Angie Fuller asked the board to approve a Transition to Work grant, which would pay 70 percent of the salary for an instructor and assistant to implement the Occupational Diploma option for special education students. The school system does not currently offer an Occupational Diploma, which requires two years of work experience. The board agreed to move the request to the consent agenda for approval at the regular board meeting.
Updating the board on special education needs, Fuller said the county had 900 special education students, 17–19 percent of the student population compared to a state average of 16–18 percent. “We’re seeing an increase in the number of severely challenged students,” Fuller said. “These students are the most costly to serve.”
Moving on to policy considerations, Lonas recommended deleting the highly punitive alternative school drug testing policy and having all students in the system subject to the same policy. She also recommended revisions to the language of the current Alcohol and Drug Testing policy and adding a clause defining the testing procedure. The revisions were suggested by school attorney Chuck Cagle to adhere to state code.
The revised policy provides for testing when there is “reasonable indication a student may have used or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”
The testing procedures would require parental notification before the student is tested and stipulates a urine test be used, in keeping with the intention of the state code.
The current policy allows for hair sample testing. Board President Kevin Caroland pointed out urine testing was less costly and suggested all student athletes be tested, since the current random testing practice seems to favor certain students over others. Lonas will consult with Cagle on the legality of testing all student athletes, as opposed to random testing.
Taking up proposed revisions to the dress code, Caroland and board member Chris Guess expressed reservations about allowing students to wear shorts. “At the high school level, we’re preparing students for a job,” Caroland said, “and dress is where that starts.”
The board also discussed changing the skirt length requirement to “top of the knee” as opposed to three inches above the knee to make the requirement easier to monitor.
Board member Adam Tucker asked why the logo size allowed was increased from two inches to six inches. “School principals felt two inches was restrictive,” Lonas explained.
Lonas announced the school system would not administer Tennessee Ready testing in grades three–eight, but would comply with the state’s request to administer the test at the high school level. The state is considering using the results for school growth ranking purposes. The state recently ended its contract with Measurement Inc., the company responsible for scoring the test, due to problems with the software and delivery of the tests.
Miracle on the Mountain Park Groundbreaking
Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park in Coalmont held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 30. Approximately 200 supporters turned out to show support for this exciting project.
The park complex, once complete, will feature one of Tennessee’s first Miracle League baseball fields, a one-of-a-kind inclusive playground, a 1.2-mile walking trail and reading garden that is ADA compliant.
The park is the dream of Miracle on the Mountain founders Keith and Audrey Nunley, who envisioned a place where children with disabilities could play on a playground, hit a baseball in front of cheering crowds and enjoy outdoor trails.
The Nunleys’ 7-year-old son has cerebral palsy, so they have experienced firsthand the lack of play opportunities at traditional playgrounds for children with disabilities.
Audrey died in March after a long struggle with cancer. Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park is her legacy to Grundy County and the region, and her husband, Keith’s, tribute to her dream for children with disabilities.
The total cost to develop the Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park is $1.5 million. The group has already raised $81,000 through private donations and grants to help develop phase one of the project, which includes development of the parking lot, sidewalks, restrooms and a concession stand at the entrance to the park.
The group is currently seeking grant funds and private donations to support the completion of the park. For more information or to make a donation, please visit the Miracle on the Mountain website at <www.miracleleagueofgrundycounty.com> or on Facebook at <www.facebook.com/MiracleontheMountain/>.
The park complex, once complete, will feature one of Tennessee’s first Miracle League baseball fields, a one-of-a-kind inclusive playground, a 1.2-mile walking trail and reading garden that is ADA compliant.
The park is the dream of Miracle on the Mountain founders Keith and Audrey Nunley, who envisioned a place where children with disabilities could play on a playground, hit a baseball in front of cheering crowds and enjoy outdoor trails.
The Nunleys’ 7-year-old son has cerebral palsy, so they have experienced firsthand the lack of play opportunities at traditional playgrounds for children with disabilities.
Audrey died in March after a long struggle with cancer. Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park is her legacy to Grundy County and the region, and her husband, Keith’s, tribute to her dream for children with disabilities.
The total cost to develop the Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park is $1.5 million. The group has already raised $81,000 through private donations and grants to help develop phase one of the project, which includes development of the parking lot, sidewalks, restrooms and a concession stand at the entrance to the park.
The group is currently seeking grant funds and private donations to support the completion of the park. For more information or to make a donation, please visit the Miracle on the Mountain website at <www.miracleleagueofgrundycounty.com> or on Facebook at <www.facebook.com/MiracleontheMountain/>.
Schedule Changes for County Schools
Franklin County Director of Schools Amie Lonas received approval from the state to use two stockpiled days for professional development to give teachers a jump on planning for next year. For students, the school year will be shortened by two days.
The purpose of stockpile days is to ensure bad weather and other unforeseeable circumstances don’t result in students not attending class for the minimum number of required days.
The last day of class for students will be an abbreviated day on Tuesday, May 24, instead of Thursday, May 26. Professional development for teachers will be held Wednesday, May 25, and Thursday, May 26. The last day of school for teachers this academic year will be an administrative day on Friday, May 27.
The purpose of stockpile days is to ensure bad weather and other unforeseeable circumstances don’t result in students not attending class for the minimum number of required days.
The last day of class for students will be an abbreviated day on Tuesday, May 24, instead of Thursday, May 26. Professional development for teachers will be held Wednesday, May 25, and Thursday, May 26. The last day of school for teachers this academic year will be an administrative day on Friday, May 27.
Spring Arts & Crafts Fair
The Sewanee Arts and Crafts Association’s (SACA)May 2016 Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at Shoup Park on University Avenue in Sewanee. This event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by SACA.
There will be art and crafts for sale including clay, glass, metal, paintings, photography, wood and much more.
There will be art and crafts for sale including clay, glass, metal, paintings, photography, wood and much more.
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