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Chester Co. 7/8 All Stars places in top four at state tournament
The 7/8 Chester County Boys All Stars team competed in the state tournament last week and made it all the way to the top four of the state. They played in pool play on Thursday and Friday with wins over Etowah and Kingston on Thursday and a loss to Greenbriar Friday.
Chester Co. represented in 2024 STEMC youth tour
The Washington Youth Tour is hosted and sponsored by Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperation each year. Chester County High School’s Zoren Simmons was chosen as a winner (among eight, including junior students from Munford and Brighton High School) in the 2024 Washington Youth Tour Creative Writing & Scholarship Competition. Simmons received an all-expenses paid trip traveling to Washington, D.C. during the month of June.
Local educator honored by International Society
The Theta chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG) attended the Tennessee State Convention held at The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee from May 30 to June 1, 2024. DKG, a professional honor society for women educators with a membership exceeding 50,000, is globally recognized with establishments in 17 countries. The Society is committed to fostering the professional and personal growth of women educators and promoting excellence in education. Comprising members from Chester and Madison Counties, the Theta chapter was well represented at the state convention, with five of its members in attendance. The convention featured workshops on education, society business, and personal interests, with the keynote speaker being DKG International First Vice President Connie Rensink. Notably, Regina Karnes, a dedicated 19-year member and retired Chester County special education educator, was honored with the Order of the Rose Award for her exceptional contributions to the chapter and the community. The Theta chapter, established in 1939, continues to play a significant role in the education landscape, hosting a variety of impactful projects such as UNICEF for GIRLS (Girls Initiative to Revitalize Learning Success), Student Essay Contests, and Teacher Grants-in-Aid.
Chamber welcomes local businesses
The Henderson | Chester County Chamber of Commerce welcomed With Hope Photography Thursday, June 6, with a ribbon cutting. With Hope Photography specializes in creating heirloom-quality photographic artwork. The business is owned by Christina Brooks. For more information, email christina@withhopephotography.com or check them out on Facebook or online at www.withhopephotography.com.
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