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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Greenbrier's Timothy Mitcham wins Tennessean's Student of the Week for helping classmates
Timothy Mitcham of Greenbrier High School was the top vote-getter in a competitive Student of the Week poll that had nine nominees. The category was students who help other students in ways like peer mentoring, assisting classmates with special needs, tutoring and more. The Tennessean asks Middle Tennessee high school principals, guidance counselors, teachers and staff to send us their best students in different categories throughout the school year. Those nominated are part of our weekly poll as we then let you, the reader, decide who deserves the title by voting in our weekly poll. Mitcham received 5,578 votes, just ahead of runner-up Lukas Delaney of Montgomery Central with 4,868 votes. Anais Vazquez of Rossview garnered 1,071 votes. Cosmetology & SkillsUSA Advisor Laureida Dooley pointed to examples about Mitcham that included the student's help with an annual prom fashion show and support for students with special needs. Check on Monday to vote in our next scheduled poll to recognize seniors. Here is a look at the students nominated for this poll. 'Class Disrupted': Hear from students on today's heated education debates in ongoing series A second-year peer mentor, Vazquez works in the self-contained classroom with students who have the most complex disabilities. Vazquez consistently arrives each day with an exceptional attitude and readily assists in all situations, Comprehensive Development Classroom teacher Daniel Cozine said. Vazquez was also described showing remarkable skill working with the most challenging students, effectively navigating communication and feeding challenges. Vazquez plans to pursue a nursing degree this fall. Delaney has served as a peer mentor for Comprehensive Development Classroom students for the past two years, teacher Debra Tuberville said. "He is an outstanding young man who willingly works with any student, regardless of their disability. Many students request to work with him on a daily basis," Tuberville said. Delaney frequently volunteers to support students who are having a difficult day, something he takes pride in. "He is a true inspiration to all who know him," Tuberville said. The senior "comes to school each day with a positive attitude towards students and staff. Gatlin 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," Principal William Gray said in his nomination. "Gatlin is the most respectful student I have ever encountered." The senior has been a peer helper in special education classrooms at Green Hill for two years. Cleveland has also been an active member in the school's Best Buddies club and serves as the Buddy Director on the leadership team for Best Buddies. Cleveland is also an active member of Green Hill's Special Olympics Unified Fitness club and has been a helper with the school's Unified Track and Field Athletes. "Ella strives to learn more about how to not only be a friend to people with disabilities but also how to better include, advocate, and interact," Green Hill Comprehensive Development Classroom teacher Victoria Croasmun said. "She has been a great role model for these students and has helped these students achieve goals. She cultivates genuine friendships and has provided opportunities for these students to have a typical high school experience inside and outside of school. She represents a heart for inclusion." A Comprehensive Development Classroom peer described by Principal Phillip Holt as "an outstanding role model who cares deeply about all students, Brianna is willing to work with anyone in need." Smith has volunteered at both fall and spring Special Olympic events, is president of Inclusion Club and has helped plan and coordinate events throughout the year for the Comprehensive Development Classroom including the annual high school spring dance here on campus for all Sumner County schools. Smith plans to become a special education teacher one day herself. Zimmerman has been a peer tutor for Riverdale's special education department. "Ryan arrives with an upbeat, exciting energy that uplifts all of our kids," his nominator said. Zimmerman is described as always ready to lend a helping hand when needed and works well with even our most struggling students. We have been blessed to have him on our team." As a peer tutor in Siegel's Structured Instruction classes, Fuss helps students in class and also participates in after-school events for special needs students. Described as kind, helpful who always goes above and beyond to befriend students to lend a listening ear. The senior was a student peer helper in one of the school's Comprehensive Development Classroom classes last semester. 'It taught me a lot about patience, understanding, and empathy," Shelton said. "I learned how to communicate in different ways to adapt to each kid's uniqueness. I enjoyed building puzzles and playing bingo with them. I helped with reading, writing, and some math.' Shelton also played volleyball for four years and competed one year on the track and field team in the discus. Shelton has also volunteered at her church Vacation Bible School for four years and given volleyball lessons to youth for the past two years. She has taken multiple Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment classes and achieved a 4.3 grade point average. Shelton will be attending Massachusetts Maritime Academy this fall to study Marine Engineering and play volleyball. Reach Andy Humbles at ahumbles@ and on X, formerly known as Twitter @ AndyHumbles. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Timothy Mitcham of Greenbrier wins Tennessean Student of the Week poll
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Greenbrier's Aidan Raymer tops close Student of the Week poll for esports, STEM, robotics
Aidan Raymer of Greenbrier High School is the latest Tennessean Student of the Week winner in a category that combined the best esports, STEM and robotics students nominated from area schools. There were seven nominees and every student had well over 1,200 votes. Raymer snagged 25,744 votes. Creek Wood High's Landon Sawyers came in second with 20,905 votes. A junior, Raymer excelled in robotics and is also an outstanding student who is involved in multiple activities at Greenbrier. Sawyers excels in esports and was described as the driving force behind his team at Creek Wood. The Tennessean asks Middle Tennessee high school principals, guidance counselors, teachers and staff to send us their best students in different categories throughout the school year for our Student of the Week feature. We then let you, the reader, decide who deserves the title by voting in our weekly poll. Check on April 14, to vote in our next poll. Here is a look at all the students nominated for the most recent poll and what was said about each by those who made the nominations. His contributions "have redefined what's possible through esports," Landon's nominator said. Landon displays athletic passion and determination to overcome any obstacle and was integral to an undefeated Unified Esports League regional championship. This achievement was a testament to Landon's unwavering spirit and leadership. As an athlete with special needs, he has been the heart and soul of his team; through his infectious humor, relentless drive, and ability to unite his teammates. The junior has been on the esports team since his freshman year and has been the team captain for the past two years. Braden manages team communications and scheduling and is in charge of running practice sessions while taking several honors and AP classes. The freshman has stood out as a well-rounded and driven student, excelling in computer programming languages, while actively participating in Band and the Science Olympiad team. Malachi is enrolled in honors classes and currently pursuing his first CompTIA certification as he exemplifies the spirit of a future STEM and Cyber leader in Tennessee. A sophomore in the school's Academy of Engineering, Fynn started as a coder, but manufactures parts on 3D printers, and is a driver as well. Fynn was able to press an Alpha controller back into service when Beta lost all WiFi capability during a technology event. Fynn is described as being willing to listen to ideas and can improvise when necessary. The sophomore and second-year robotics student has stood out by being willing to try and learn new things and his willingness to work well with others and help when needed. Dylan has managed his team and excelled at documenting the design process with the engineering notebook. Dylan is described as having a "can-do" attitude that makes him an ideal leader. A leader in the classroom and with the robotics team, this junior leads his team and gives every member the opportunity to be involved and provide ideas. He is also very involved in other extracurricular activities and clubs here at GHS. He has a 4.0 grade point average and is enrolled in Dual Enrollment classes. He just finished directing a short film for his Audio Visual class. He was featured by Channel 2 as a Student Musician of the Month in October 2024. The robotics team member at Beech had the drive that was crucial in starting a VEX V5 robotics team at the school. Adam came in as a freshman who had been on the robotics team at Knox Doss Middle and wanted to pursue robotics in high school. Adam showed he was very well versed in robotics building and coding and with he and his teammate's level of confidence the school was able to start a new team. Adam and his teammate worked hard to develop their robot and code it to perform in school competitions. Reach Andy Humbles at ahumbles@ and on X, formerly known as Twitter @ AndyHumbles. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: TN Greenbrier's Aiden Raymer tops Tennessean Student of the Week poll
USA Today
10-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. working as photographer at 2025 Masters
Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. working as photographer at 2025 Masters AUGUSTA, Ga. — Ken Griffey Jr. has come out of retirement — sort of. The Kid, donning a camera around his neck, was among a group of credentialed photographers during the Honorary Starter ceremony to kick off the 89th Masters Tournament. After snapping photos of Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, Griffey was approached by two teenage patrons, Avery and Chandler Jones. 'My dad has your jersey in his office,' said Chandler, an eighth-grader from Evans, Ga. Griffey autographed a Masters spectator guide for Chandler, while her older sister sought photography advice. 'I take photos for my yearbook,' said Avery, a junior at Greenbrier High School. "Maybe one day I'll do it for the Masters." Griffey is working this week for It's his first time covering the tournament.
