Local High School Students Honored at 2024 Society of Character Ceremony in Pulaski County

Pulaski County and Southwestern High recently held the 2024 Society of Character induction ceremony at Pulaski County High School. The event honored fifty-one juniors and seniors for their outstanding character, academic achievements, sportsmanship, and community service. These students were chosen by their coaches based on their behavior in sports and school activities.

The ceremony included a keynote speech by Gordy Prather, a minister at Science Hill Christian Church and a 1998 Pulaski High graduate. Gordy, a former football and basketball player at the University of the Cumberlands, spoke about the importance of good character.

The event also recognized the local Rotary Club's contributions, which sponsors two $1,000 scholarships annually. These scholarships are awarded to seniors who excel in a competitive selection process, involving a written essay on 'Service Above Self' and an interview. This year, Halee Whitis from Pulaski High and Madeline Peterson from Southwestern High received the scholarships, presented by Rotary President Ms. Megan Damron.

The inductees from Pulaski County High School included students involved in various sports and activities, such as Archery, Baseball, and Basketball. Notable inductees were Blake Atwell and Austin Hall for Archery, Jacob Todd for Baseball, and Sydney Martin and Jalen Wooldridge for Basketball.

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