Mike Maxon Is the Parade Grand Marshal

Parade Entries Accepted until June 30
This year’s parade grand marshal honor goes to Mike Maxon for his outstanding contributions to the community. He retired as the principal at Sewanee Elementary School in 2015 aft er a 42-year career of tireless dedication to our children and their education.
As SES principal, he strived to develop important character traits in each of the school’s children, including honesty, helpfulness, and empathy. He strongly believes that all children can learn and he spread that mantra throughout the school in a nurturing, encouraging way. The Fourth of July Committee has chosen to honor Mike for his commitment and enthusiasm as principal for so many years by making him the grand marshal.
Th e theme for this year’s Fourth of July celebration is “30 Years of Sewanee 4th of July Celebrations.” Parade entries are now being accepted by contacting Louise Irwin at 598-5864. Provide a contact person and contact information for the entry, type of entry and approximate length of the entry. Please enter by Thursday, June 30.
The Fourth of July Panhandlers will be selling various patriotic merchandise and this year’s T-shirts ($15) in front of the bookstore Thursday, June 30 through Saturday, July 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. They will also be at the Street Dance on Sunday, July 3 and at the Arts & Craft s Fair on Monday, July 4. Contact Shelley Cammack at 598-5858 for more information.
The planning committee will be meeting on Mondays through June 27 at 5 p.m. at the Sewanee Senior Citizens Center. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. See page 12 for more events.