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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Caroline Presnell is our Storm Team Student of the Week!
(WJHL) – News Channel 11 highlights a local student from our viewing area as our 'Storm Team Student of the Week' every week. Caroline Presnell is this week's Storm Team Student and our last student of the school year. We will restart the segment in August. Caroline is a 5th-grade student at West Side Elementary in Elizabethton, Tennessee. When she is not at school, Caroline loves to play softball, volleyball and watch Dance Moms. Enter your student's information HERE for a chance to help teach weather topics with Meteorologist Alex Williams on News Channel 11 Wednesdays this school year at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Portland High's Mia Humphrey named The Tennessean Student of the Week; program pauses for summer break
One teen came out on top in a neck-and-neck race for best speech and debate student in Middle Tennessee. More: Greenbrier's Aidan Raymer tops close Student of the Week poll for esports, STEM, robotics More: Riverdale's Danielle Clark named The Tennessean Criminal justice Student of the Week Portland High School senior Mia Humphrey and Davidson Academy senior Harrison Massey battled for the accolade, sharing 47,824 votes of the total 48,908 votes cast this week. Humphrey ultimately pulled ahead, raking in 25,628 votes. Massey earned 22,196 votes. School officials nominated Humphrey for being a "true leader and role model who consistently demonstrates excellence in all she does". The teen is a two-time district champion, a state champion and two-time national qualifier for the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League - a first for the school, Portland High School Speech Communications/Sociology Teacher and Head Speech Team Coach Linda Starnes said. She's a dual-sport athlete in soccer and basketball, ranks in the top 10% of her graduating class and is a recipient of the Speech Communication Departmental Award. Davidson Academy senior Harrison Massey earned a top spot alongside other Middle Tennessee student nominations by recently winning the TV Newscasting category at the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League State Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. 'To my knowledge, that has never been done before,' Davidson Academy Speech Communications and Film Appreciation Teacher Mickey Hutson said. In The Tennessean's final Student of the Week feature for the 2024-2025 school year, young speakers took the stage. Six names were submitted for this week's poll. Student of the Week nominations are submitted to The Tennessean each week by principals, teachers, administrators and staffers at participating Tennessee high schools. The Tennessean will be pausing its student feature for several weeks due to summer break, but we have plans for some exciting summer features. Curious? Look for at least three new polls to launch during the summer ahead of our regular weekly feature, which will resume at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. Until then, let's take a closer look at this week's student nominees and what makes them all stand out: James Lawson High School officials say rising senior and upcoming captain of the school's debate team Abbie DeWeese lends a helping hand to her educators and peers. 'She has been incredibly helpful to not only me, but also to the novice debaters,' James Lawson High School Varsity Debate Coach and English Teacher Amanda Clarke said. 'She runs our practices, checks in with the new debaters at our tournaments in between rounds, she's always willing to lend a helping hand, and she works tirelessly on learning the material and preparing for her own debate rounds,' Clarke said. DeWeese also consistently places in the top speaker and team awards at tournaments. Portland High School senior Mia Humphrey was nominated by school officials for being a "true leader and role model who consistently demonstrates excellence in all she does". Humphrey has served as a member of the speech team for three years. She was vice-president her junior year and president in her senior year. Portland High School Principal David Woods says Humphrey earned first place in every competition she entered this year, a product of her talent, preparation and drive. 'Mia Humphrey is the embodiment of what we at Portland High School celebrate in our students: achievement, integrity, leadership and a drive,' Woods said. 'As President of the Speech Team, Mia has inspired her teammates through her dedication, positivity and ability to lead by example.' Woods says Humphrey is a two-time district champion, a state champion and two-time national qualifier for the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League, securing the school's first ever two-time national qualifier. 'In her role as a competitive speaker, Mia has honed invaluable life skills, confidence, persuasion, and critical thinking (that) not only serve her in competition but have also made her a powerful communicator in the classroom and beyond,' he said. 'Through countless hours of research, writing, and performance, she has learned to analyze topics, communicate with clarity and impact and stand tall in high-pressure situations.' Humphrey ranks in the top 10% of her graduating class and is a recipient of the Speech Communication Departmental Award. She's also a dual-sport athlete in soccer and basketball, where she continues to demonstrate teamwork, discipline and perseverance while balancing her academic and athletic commitments. Montgomery Bell Academy Director of Debate Josh Clark nominated senior Kavneer Majhail and junior Russell Howard for their remarkable team accomplishments. 'Kavneer has had one of the most historic months I can ever remember for a debate student,' Clark said. '… they did all these things together,' he said. 'I'm one proud coach.' Clark says Majhail kicked off the historic month in April by winning the National Debate Coaches Association National Championship in policy debate alongside his partner, Howard. Majhail and Howard competed in 11, two-hour debates over three days before defeating the St. Marks School of Texas in the final round on a 3-0 decision. They attended the Tournament of Champions two weeks later. According to Clark, it's the most prestigious national debate championship. 'Only 90 teams qualify for this tournament, and it's the goal of every policy debate team in the country to qualify for this prestigious tournament,' he said. The teens were undefeated in the preliminary debates, finishing 7-0. 'This made them the top seed heading into the single-elimination debates,' he said. In the elimination rounds, they won their round of 32, the Sweet Sixteen and the quarterfinals debate, Clark said, before losing a close 2-1 debate in the semifinals to Northview High School in Duluth, Georgia. "Their semifinal finish means they finished as the 3rd-best team in the nation at the T.O.C., the country's most prestigious policy debate tournament," he said. Another two weeks later, the teens headed to the Mock Trial National Championship in Phoenix, Arizona where they represented Tennessee as the state champion mock trial team against 49 other states and several foreign countries. The Montgomery Bell Academy Mock Trial team finished 11-1 on judge ballots, securing the Mock Trial National Championship for the first time in school history, Clark said. 'Kavneer is also a great young man. He's kind and participates in so many ways on our campus,' he said. Majhail was named an All-American, top lawyer honors and serves as one of the debate team captains at his school. He plans to compete on Dartmouth's prestigious debate team in the fall. Davidson Academy senior Harrison Massey earned a top spot alongside other Middle Tennessee student nominations by recently winning the TV Newscasting category at the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League State Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. 'To my knowledge, that has never been done before,' Davidson Academy Speech Communications and Film Appreciation Teacher Mickey Hutson said. Hutson began the Speech Program at Davidson Academy about four years ago after serving as a coach and teacher at Collierville High School and Arlington High School in Shelby County for 35 years. He nominated Massey, who was chosen, by his peers, as Mr. Davidson Academy, saying 'Harrison was a dream to have in class'. Rossview High School officials say senior Jalen Soto has won numerous awards this school year as a member of the Speech Team in Dramatic Interpretation, Duo Acting, Duet Improvisation and Humorous Interpretation at over eight speech tournaments in Tennessee. Soto qualified in Dramatic Interpretation for NSDA NATIONALS in Des Moines, Iowa in June. 'He has broken into finals at every tournament, sometimes doubling and tripling, and always placing mainly top three or 1st every time,' Rossview High School Theatre Director and Speech and Debate Coach LuEllyn Boyer Wilcox said. After graduation, Soto plans to attend Belmont University to continue developing his love for theatre, speech and music and pursue a future career in the industry. 'I have taught for over 36 years and truly see the talent Jalen exudes in the Arts, Academics and Community every day,' Wilcox said. 'I can't wait to see what his future holds!' Katie Nixon can be reached at knixon@ This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Portland High senior snags The Tennessean Student of the Week win
Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Cat Goes Missing, Owner Never Gave Up—Almost a Year Later Makes Discovery
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. After a year of searching, a pet owner randomly found her long-lost cat while out on a walk, and the sweet moment, captured in a viral TikTok video, has melted hearts among social-media users. The clip, shared on Wednesday under the username @lando_lolo_lyra, shows the poster spotting Henry in a narrow partway by a local park, gently calling his name out as she approaches him. The feline takes a minute to sniff her hand before walking away, only to return for more cuddles moments later. "The moment I found my family's cat after he was missing for almost a year! He was a little confused at first but stayed around when he heard me call his name. We had another little helper who insisted she come along. I kept talking to him hoping he would remember who I was!" the poster wrote in the clip. "He needed a little time to be sure. But he kept coming back to me. Our little helper stayed with us the entire time. After a little uncertainty, this was the moment he knew for sure who I was … I never gave up on trying to find him. After almost a year of Henry being missing I can't believe I finally found him!" The poster said in the caption that, while Henry was missing, she never gave up, and she posted on local missing animal groups and town pages almost every week. "I put up posters around the area and kept at it for months until I found Henry. It was the best feeling ever when I did! This just proves that you should never give up. Even when things seem hopeless, there is always hope," she wrote. Stock image: A tuxedo cat sits on the grass. Stock image: A tuxedo cat sits on the grass. getty images Lost animals often manage to get back to their owners one way or another. If your pet is microchipped, chances are you may get them back after going missing. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says, of the 5.8 million cats and dogs that entered shelters across the country in 2024, at least 554,000 dogs and 362,000 cats were returned to their owners. The clip quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 667,400 views and more than 50,800 likes on the platform. One user, Testerossa, commented: "Henry looks like he moved out got married got a 25 year mortgage and bills he can't pay." Daseinmeister posted: "I'd have screamed so loud he would have been gone for another year." Frengers added: "My first cat disappeared when we got a new she cat. Turned up 5 years later on the roof of our greenhouse. Said hi, petted him and he left again." Newsweek reached out to @lando_lolo_lyra for comment via email. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Meet Marino, The Palm Beach Post's Pet of the Week
This week's Pet of the Week is Marino. This boy is three years old, 60 pounds and one of the longest residents at the shelter, having been looking for his home for more than 136 days. Marino was found wandering stray in Greenacres in early January and is looking for a family to give him lots of love! Welcome to The Palm Beach Post's Pet of the Week, a series in which we feature animals up for adoption in Palm Beach County in hopes of finding them a loving family. The county's animal shelter selects a pet of the week for this series that is safe, friendly and ready to become a companion. All animals are up-to-date on their vaccinations. Here's what to know about our pet of the week, including what Animal Care and Control staffers say about his personality. Age: 7 years Weight: 65 pounds Sex: Male, neutered Animal ID: A2221749 More information: Marino is good with other dogs, house broken, crate trained and has a medium energy level so whether you are cuddling on the couch or going for a run, Marino is happy as long as he's with you! As one of the shelter's longest residents, Marino is in the Housewarming Gift Program so when he finds his new home he will have lots of presents ready to go with him like a crate, a big bag of food, a leash, a collar, a plush dog bed and a few other goodies (while supplies last). You can find Marino's profile here! Leaders at Palm Beach County's animal shelter choose animals for The Post to feature in this series. They often select longer-term residents or animals who are not adjusting well to living in the shelter. Animals chosen are part of the shelter's "pet pal" program in which volunteers repeatedly evaluate the animal's temperament, safety and friendliness before deciding whether they're ready for immediate adoption, according to the shelter's website. Pets with illnesses or histories of aggression are not eligible for the "pet pal" program. Dogs with histories of biting humans or other animals are also not eligible. You can start the adoption process in person or online. To begin in person: Visit Animal Care and Control during normal business hours at 7100 Belvedere Road near West Palm Beach to fill out an application and meet the pets there. To begin the process online: Use the pet's animal ID number (like the one listed above) to search them on Animal Care and Control's online database. Click on the "Ready to Adopt? Click Here" link to the right of the pet's photo. Fill out the two-page downloadable adoption application and email it to Animal Care and Control at PSD-ACCSupport@ Once Animal Care and Control has reviewed your application, a team member will contact you to confirm that you have been approved to adopt. Submittal of an online application does not guarantee the pet's availability. Adoption fees: Adoption fees are $5 for May. They are usually $60 for adult dogs, $75 for puppies and $50 for cats and kittens. Palm Beach County residents who are 55 years and older are offered a discounted adoption fee. Note: All animals adopted from Animal Care and Control will be spayed if female or neutered if male. They will be up-to-date on vaccinations, protected against fleas and ticks and microchipped. About fostering: If you are not ready for a long-term commitment, you may want to consider offering foster care to a pet. This is a great way to get the feel for becoming a pet parent, and it allows you and your new prospective pet to get to know each other. You can find more information about fostering on Animal Care and Control's website. Holly Baltz is an editor at The Palm Beach Post. She has a dog, Pippa, who is 9 years old. You can reach her at hbaltz@ Help support our work; subscribe today! This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Marino: Dog for adoption at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Vote for the News-Review's Harbor Brenn Insurance Athlete of the Week: May 12-17
It's time to vote for the Petoskey News-Review Athlete of the Week brought to you by Harbor Brenn Insurance Agencies and Auto Owners insurance! This week, it's a special edition of athlete of the week featuring all track and field standouts from regional competitions. The area saw an incredible amount of athletes qualify for the state championships and it's time to recognize the best of the best. Baseball and softball, you'll be back next week. Advertisement The Athlete of the Week last week came as Boyne City softball's Lily Peyton, who kept the Ramblers plating runs in bunches with a hot bat. Peyton earned 56.46% of the vote, followed by East Jordan's Bristol Skop. You can vote for this week's athletes from Monday, May 19 to 5 p.m., Thursday, May 22. Look for another Athlete of the Week brought to you by Harbor Brenn Insurance Agencies and Auto Owners insurance to start back up next week. Jojo Kirkpatrick, East Jordan track Kirkpatrick will be heading to the state finals in a single event, but she more than made it count at regionals. She set a new PR in the shot put with a title winning 35-feet, 11-inches. It's the second best throw in all of Division 4 this season. Emma Mitas, Petoskey track Mitas earned her way into the Division 2 state finals in four events at regionals, including the 100 meter dash and 200 meter dash as an individual, placing third in the 100 in 12.89. She also helped the 4x100 relay team and 4x200 into states. The 4x100 team ran a PR of 49.28, the third fastest time in Division 2 this season. Grant Corlew, Harbor Springs track Corlew was electric in the distance events in Pellston, winning the 1,600 in 4:38.75, to go with a 3,200 meter win in 10:16.27. He also helped the 4x800 relay team qualify for states. William Webb, East Jordan track Webb was impressive for EJ on their home track in regionals, winning a title in the 200 meter dash in 23.62 seconds. He also made his way to states in the 100 in 11.54, then helped the 4x100 team to a title and the fourth best time in all of D4 this season in 44.86 seconds. Veronica Paga, Petoskey St. Michael track Paga qualified in every event she entered at regionals, which included a regional title in the 400 meter dash in 1:02.99. She also helped St. Michael to the finals in the 4x200, 4x400 and 4x800 relays. Julia Clarke, Harbor Springs track Clarke earned her way into the state finals in the 300 hurdles in a second place time of 52.77, then also helped the 4x100 relay team to a title in 53.17 seconds, the eighth best time in all of Division 4 this season. Hunter Eaton, Charlevoix track Eaton earned titles in all his individual events at regionals, claiming first in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200, which included an impressive 1:59.20 in the 800. He also helped the 4x400 Rayder relay team to the state finals in a runner-up finish. Logan Beer, Petoskey track Beer's breakout campaign continues on into states. He earned a regional title in the 100 meter dash in 11.26, then qualified for states in the 200 in 22.49. He also helped the 4x100 team to a regional win in 41.83, which qualified the Northmen for nationals and set another new school record. Advertisement Contact or send game stats/info to Sports Editor Drew Kochanny at dkochanny@ Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DrewKochanny, and Instagram, @drewkochanny This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Vote for the News-Review's Harbor Brenn Insurance Athlete of the Week: May 12-17
