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SCS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Sumner County Schools (SCS) is excited to announce the names of our National Merit Semifinalists. Less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors qualified for this prestigious honor, and they have an opportunity to continue in the competition for more than 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million.
SCS congratulates the following National Merit Semifinalists:
Ryutaro Bath - Hendersonville High School
Jack Seger - Hendersonville High School
(L-R) Colin Francel, Sophie Bricker, (Standing) Nick Keller - Merrol Hyde Magnet
George Boyt - Sumner County Middle College High School
High school juniors entered the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. The number of Semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors. To become a Finalist, the Semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the Semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received.
From over 16,000 Semifinalists, more than 15,000 are expected to advance to the Finalist level, and in February they will be notified of this designation. All National Merit Scholarship winners will be selected from this group of Finalists. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.
What Makes Your School House Rock?
We asked Sumner County teachers to step up to the plate to help create awareness about School Attendance Month and they hit it out of the ballpark.
We created a fun and engaging contest for our teachers and students by asking them to show us, "What Makes Your School House Rock?" The response has been overwhelming with the largest number of submissions to date. Here are just a few of the pictures we received.
Teachers if you would like to participate, you have until Friday to submit your pictures. Winners will be announced after fall break.
Four Sumner County Students Recognized by College Board National Recognition Program
Congratulations to Gracie Andrews (Beech High); Graham Huffines (Beech High), Emiliano Coatl Gonzalez (Station Camp High); and Madyn Mckinley (Station Camp High School) who are in a select group of students from across the country to earn academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Program.
Gracie Andrews - BHS
Graham Huffines - BHS
Emiliano Coatl Gonzalez (L) and Madyn Mckinley (R) - SCHS
They have earned this recognition because of their academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT and / or AP Exams. Congratulations!
For more information visit: PSAT/NMSQT National Recognition Programs - SAT Suite | College Board
Superhero Student Donates Life-Saving Bone Marrow to Save his Brother
Indian Lake Elementary second grader, Davey Araoz, is a perfect match for his brother that is battling a rare form of leukemia. Next week he will undergo a bone marrow transplant to save his brother's life. Davey's school paid tribute to his heroism with a special send-off fit for a superhero.
"Indian Lake Elementary was honored to support our second-grade hero today with the help of the Hendersonville High School community," Indian Lake Elementary Principal, Jennifer McCay said. "We are in awe of his courage and sacrifice, and we look forward to seeing him when he returns."
A sea of blue, Davey's favorite color, extended around Indian Lake Elementary as Davey enjoyed a parade in his honor which included Hendersonville High School's band, football team, dance team, cheerleaders, basketball players, community members and his classmates.
"We're thankful and appreciative that everyone came together to show him support and to root him on," Davey's mom, Brandy Araoz said. "I think it will be helpful for Davey to look back on the pictures while he's going through everything. I think it will mean a lot to him for encouragement too because it can be scary going into a hospital at seven years old."
For more pictures, visit https://photos.app.goo.gl/zGB9iqab1KfW2onKA
Shelby Foundation Gives Gallatin High School Student a Voice
Gallatin High School student, Zachary Tignor, doesn’t speak but that won’t stop him from communicating thanks to a donation from The Shelby Foundation. Zachary received a communication device called Nuvo from AdaptHealth. The device looks like an I-pad and has pictures that Zachary can tap that produces words on his behalf.
“Zachary can do a little bit of sign language, but not to the degree or complexity to what sign language is,” Zachary’s father, David Tignor said. “He is non-verbal, so he can't tell you if he is hurting. The tablet is a magic wand of communication for him. It allows him to have a voice.”
Zachary will continue to work with his teachers and speech language pathologist to program the device to fit his needs.
The Shelby Foundation is named after Shelby Hickman, a young girl with special needs, that passed away in January. Her parents, Joey and Susan Hickman are the founders of the charity that work to support children and young adults with disabilities. The Hickman’s saw a story on WKRN News 2 by Nickelle Smith regarding another Sumner County student that received a device and that motivated them to help more children. The Shelby Foundation purchased a communication device for a Portland East Middle School student. Once the donation was published online, an anonymous donor was inspired to contribute to The Shelby Foundation, specifically requesting that a Sumner County Schools student would benefit. The Hickman’s are hoping the trend continues, so that other children will benefit.
“Our organization is excited about giving students the ability to communicate,” Shelby Foundation Founder, Susan Hickman said. “The Shelby Foundation would like to thank the donor that made the purchase of this device possible. We hope that another person will hear this story and make a donation to purchase one of these devices for another student.”
The Tignor family says they are grateful and look forward to paying the gesture forward in the future. For more information about The Shelby Foundation, go to ShelbyFoundation.org.