Friday was Graduation Day for the DCHS Senior class of 2012. Over 150 students were presented by Principal Kathy Hendrix to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas from Directors of Schools Mark Willoughby.
It was remarkable that out of that large number graduating that 31 were graduating with highest Distinction (4.0 GPA-3.8 GPA). Many graduated with high distinction and distinction. Others were Tennessee Scholars and some received honors diplomas.
Congratulations to Adam James, who was Valedictorian to all the graduates.
Michael Burt, coach, author and entrepreneur of Nashville, formerly of Woodbury was guest speaker.
Mr. Burt brought an inspiring and fitting message from his own experiences in life.
This school year was Mrs. Hendrix’s last year as an educator. Congratulations Kathy on a job well-done. She taught several years in elementary, 20 years years teaching mathematics at DCHS and was vice-principal and principal at DCHS for seven years.
It was good to see some friends at graduation that we hadn’t seen in some time. We appreciate friends.
Lucille Garrison of Alexandria came over and talked about the times when her mother lived in Possum Hollow in our beautiful valley. Her granddaughter, Jessica Brooke Garrison, was graduating with highest distinction.
Robert and Roberta Robertson, whom we have known for years said hello to us, glad to see them. We saw several at a distance including Annette Davis, who was snapping pictures of her son, Tanner Davis, and Bobby Joines was in the crowd to see his granddaughter, Alicia Crook , graduate with honors and high distinction.
It was so nice of Debra Florida to sit with Mary Joines so Bobby could attend graduation. Let’s be thankful for our good people. Debra was our student at Gassaway Elementary School in 1965-66.
Jimmy and Judy Frazier Kimbrell attended Judy’s class reunion at the Liberty Community Center Saturday evening.
Sunday dinner guests at the home of Louise Frazier were Kenny Edge, Justin Cripps, Jordan and Nicole Cripps, Jared and Jennifer Hendrix, Ricky and Kathy Hendrix and Michele Kent and Brandon.
Recent visitors of Bobby and Mary Joines were Bro. Donald Owens, Betty Mullican, Debra Florida, Kathy Hendrix, Paulette Robinson, Elaine Garrison, Helen Burt, Linda Bush, Tesa Hall, Christine Rochner, Jeannette France, Michael and Tammy Crook, Alicia and Jordan. Mary is showing some improvement. Remember Bobby and Mary in your prayers.
Bobby Joines attended his class reunion at the Liberty Community Center, Saturday evening. He reported that he enjoyed seeing his classmates.
After having spent several days in Cookeville Hospital due to a sudden illness, Jimmy Kimbrell has returned home. He has been given new medication and a diet. He is now getting some needed rest.
His wife, Judy, has been with him. His daughter, Monica Reynolds, was with him Monday during his tests.
Other visiting him at the hospital were Jerald and Lisa Cripps, Danny and Deborah Agee, Steve London and Bro. Donald Owens.
Get-well wishes go to Delores Jones of Smithville, who is now at home after being in Cookeville Hospital with pneumonia. Our prayers, love and best wishes go to Delores.
Glad to see Jimmy Midgett out after being home with pneumonia. Jimmy was missed at Dry Creek Baptist during his illness. Best wishes, love and prayers go to him.
Eleven seniors of Dry Creek Baptist Church enjoyed a day out with Pastor Donald Owens. The group had a delicious dinner at Cheddars in Mt. Juliet. After dinner the seniors went shopping at Providence Shopping Mall. Everyone enjoyed this beautiful sunny day away from home with food and fellowship with Christian friends. Thanks go to a pastor who truly cares for the older members and thanks to bus driver, Albert Tomilson. He’s the best.
Bro. Donald Owens will be in revival in Kentucky this weekend.
Bro. W.L. Baker of Lebanon filled the pulpit, Sunday morning.
Everyone is welcome at the little country church in the beautiful Dry Creek Valley.