16-05-2025
Beech High's Braden Cole named The Tennessean Student of the Week for seniors
After a week of voting, Beech High School's Braden Cole has emerged as The Tennessean Student of the Week honoring seniors.
Cole is described as an exceptional young man and student. He is said to be one of the most natural born leaders that staff has had come through Beech High School.
'He is always quick to take on any responsibility asked of him and executes that responsibility with perfection,' said Beech High School Counselor Christy M. Croft.
Besides being student body president, Cole was also chosen as a Beech Patrol leader. In this role, he helps cultivate school spirit among the students, Croft noted, adding that he attended sporting events and led the student section to cheer on the teams.
Cole has also been an invaluable DECA member and competed at the state level, where he won all three years and earned a bid to Nationals, she said.
'He has been an integral part of our Shackle Island community and will be greatly missed when he graduates,' Croft added.
As part of The Tennessean Student of the Week series, we ask teachers, staff and administrators to send in nominations, and then we let you, the reader, decide who wins by casting votes in our online poll.
We asked schools from across Middle Tennessee to send us their best seniors this week.
Next week, we plan to end the series for the 2024-25 school year by honoring the best orators. So, be ready to cast those votes in our final poll when it goes live at 5 a.m. Monday on
As always, we believe every student who gets nominated for the Student of the Week feature is a winner. So here's a little bit about our other nominees from this week, as written by those who nominated them:
Dunn comes to school each day with a positive attitude towards students and staff. He is the type of student that, if all were as good as he is, would put all principals out of business because he is that outstanding! Dunn is the most respectful student I have ever encountered. A truly Outstanding Senior!
Gomez Ceba exemplifies academic excellence as the valedictorian and a distinguished Bell Tower Scholar. Beyond her achievements, she consistently supports her classmates and fosters a positive, peaceful environment throughout the school. Her leadership, kindness, and dedication make her an outstanding choice for this honor.
Fuller is a well-rounded student who shines both in and out of the classroom through his involvement in football, e-sports, and yearbook. He consistently stays on top of his assignments and demonstrates strong responsibility and dedication. With his infectious school spirit and positive attitude, Cleveland is truly a joy to work with and a perfect choice for this honor.
Sims is the definition of a gentle giant — bringing intensity and focus to the football field while remaining quiet and respectful in the building. He maintains straight A grades and leads by example, consistently motivating both his teammates and fellow seniors. His balance of strength, humility, and academic excellence makes him an outstanding choice for this honor.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Beech's Braden Cole is The Tennessean Student of the Week for seniors
