Humboldt Chronicle - Education
GCSSD Board votes not to consolidate schools
Board votes not to consolidate GCSSD to invest in schools By Logan Watson In a surprise move, the Gibson County Special School District’s Board of Trustees voted last Thursday night against consolidating the elementary and middle schools in the Northern part of the district, choosing to focus on improving the existing schools. The…
Read MoreHumboldt mourns passing of Coach Ronald Abernathy
by Seth Wilkerson Some coaches leave behind wins. Some leave behind trophies, banners, and record books that force the next generation to measure itself against numbers that may stand for years. Ron Abernathy left all of that. But if you knew him, or played for him, or worked beside him, or simply watched one of…
Read MoreHumboldt High Class of 2026 turns tassels
by Shane Wofford The Humboldt High School Class of 2026 celebrated graduation Friday evening during commencement exercises that saw 47 graduates launching into the next chapter of their lives.The gym was packed with family members and well-wishers as Pomp and Circumstance wafted through the air courtesy of the Viking Pride Band and the graduating seniors…
Read MoreExposing Monsters: CASA Hosts Online Predator Awareness
On a dim and foggy Tuesday evening at the Humboldt Medical Center, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), hosted a brutally honest seminar warning parents about the growing darkness of the online world, and how to protect children from falling prey to malicious online predators. Organized by Executive Director of CASA of Midwest Tennessee Treva Maitland, the event was led by author and former law enforcement investigator, Tony Kail.…
Read MoreTrenton honors veterans with city wide celebration
November 11 kicked off a chilly Veteran’s Day morning at Oakland Cemetery to honor the lives of the soldiers who have fallen protecting our town and country. Although the winds rushed across the graves of the fallen, the cold morning didn’t stop people from gathering to watch the raising of Old Glory. the Vietnam Veterans…
Read MoreCadence, Rhythm, and Ink: The Musical Creation of “The Wizard and The Owl”
Cadence, Rhythm, and Ink: The Musical Creation of “The Wizard and The Owl” By Ethan Orwig One of the most vivid memories I have as a child was sitting cross legged before my dad’s seemingly eternal collection of books, he stored on the shelves of our Oakland Tennessee living room. From history biographies to fantasy…
Read MoreHumboldt City Schools Athletic Director wins TSSAA Award
George Yarbro (right) receives the TSSAA Athletic Director of the Year award Humboldt City Schools Athletic Director George Yarbro recently received the award for Athletic Director of the Year for District 8 from the TSSAA. Yabro is a man of many hats – as well as athletic director, he is also Humboldt Schools’ family resource…
Read MoreCommissioners ease concerns about election integrity
Commissioners ease concerns about election integrity County Republican Party questions Administrator’s role, restrictions By Logan Watson Sam Gregory, Chairman of the Gibson County Election Commission, spoke to members of the Gibson County Republican Party on Tuesday night, reassuring voters that upcoming elections in Gibson County would be secure and free of interference after questions were…
Read MorePublic library splashing in ‘Oceans of Possibilities’
by Ariel McRae Reading a book is an inexpensive way to venture out on a vacation without the inconvenience of leaving home. A reader can scale vast mountains, sail across the seas and explore the great wide somewhere over the course of several hundred pages and half a day’s worth of reading. This summer,…
Read MoreSchool board votes to get paid
by Danny Wade A somewhat touchy topic was once again on the Humboldt School Board’s agenda last Thursday evening. A few times over the past several years, the board has visited the subject of being paid for their service. During the school board’s February meeting, pay for the school board was open to discussion. Director…
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