Jay Fitzsimmons, a May graduate of Bradley County High School in Cleveland, Tenn., was awarded a four-year scholarship to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville by the U.S. Air Force. More than 12,000 students applied for the scholarship of more than $100,000. Upon graduation from college, Fitzsimmons will be commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Force. From left are Adm. Vance Fry, scholarship presenter; Jay Fitzsimmons and his parents, Jim and Denise Fitzsimmons.
Sally PowellMusic Club names officers, teacher of year
Chattanooga Music Club recently elected its new officers and honored Sally Powell as its Chattanooga Music Teacher of the Year.
New officers are Sigrid Luther, president; Beverly Nunley, vice president; Alayne Griffin, treasurer; Katheron Latham, corresponding secretary; and Angie Smith, recording secretary.
Powell, an adjunct music professor at Bryan College, is vice president of the Chattanooga Music Teachers Association, director of the Bryan College Community Youth Choir and a faculty member of the Bryan College Community Music School. She is a member of the Music Teachers National Association and National Association of Teachers of Singing.
Brock ChampionBrock Champion earns New Eagle Scout award
Brock Champion received his Eagle Scout award during a Court of Honor held at Peavine Baptist Church in Rock Spring, Ga.
Champion, a member of Troop 224, is the son of Tracy and Kristy Champion of Rock Spring. He is a rising sophomore at Gordon Lee High School.