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SHINING APPLE AWARDS
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Williamson County Schools’ top volunteers were
honored during the twelfth annual Shining Apple
Awards ceremony Tuesday, April 22 at the Martin
Senior Center.
Honorees in each of five categories were
recognized for service to the students of Williamson
County during the event sponsored by the Brentwood
Family YMCA on behalf of the Williamson County YMCA
Fun Company and the Williamson County Board of
Education.
This
year’s program turned out to be a bit different than
in the past. “After receiving feedback from the
principals, we decided each honoree would take home
a crystal apple,” said Carol Birdsong,
communications director. “In the past, all nominees
received a plaque and then an apple award was given
to one person or group in each category.”
Newschannel 5’s Steve Hayslip served as host for the
event where he shares stories about each nominee’s
contributions to the students and schools.
“I continue to be impressed by the great level of
support we receive from all of our volunteers,” said
Director of Schools Dr. Rebecca Sharber. “The
Shining Apple reception provides us with a way to
thank many of those who play such a major role in
the success of our students.” |
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Volunteers being honored in the Business and
Industry category include Allstate, serving
Ravenwood High; CoolSprings Galleria, serving
all schools; Our Thrift Store serving Centennial
High; Publix, serving all schools; and Sonic
Drive Ins, serving all schools. |
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Those being honored in the category of Civic
Organizations include
Brentwood Woman's Club, serving
Woodland Middle; Franklin Auxiliary, serving
Fairview Elementary; Franklin Morning Rotary,
serving all schools; Second Harvest/First
Baptist Church, Fairview, serving Fairview
Elementary; and Vanderbilt University, serving
all schools.
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Community Volunteers to be honored are Alex
Bonner, serving Kenrose; Phil Hollister, serving
Chapman's Retreat; Chuck Mauro, serving
Crockett; Joanna Roberts, serving Trinity; and
Logan Smith, serving Fairview Middle. |
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Teachers as Volunteers nominees include Linda
Brinkley, Fairview Middle; Wes Hobbs, Ravenwood;
Mike Linn, Woodland; Amy Rankin, Kenrose; and
Deborah Russell, Nolensville.
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Elementary school parents being honored for
their service include Cheryl Burnside, Winstead;
Madhuri Paranjape, Hunters Bend; Carrie Poag,
Scales; Ann Rankin, Kenrose; and Renee
Weinstein, Bethesda. |
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Middle school parents being recognized include
Kim Allison, Fairview; Karmine Quiggle,
Grassland; Sherry Saunders, Hillsboro; Kellye
Stuart, Woodland; and Diane Vazquez, Sunset. |
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High school parents include Phyllis Bellenfant,
Independence; Linda Koenn, Centennial; Logan
Shillinglaw, Page; Michelle Wiggins,
Independence; and Lori York, Ravenwood. |
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Review teams of School Board members, teachers
and administrators selected the honorees after
reviewing nominations submitted by the schools
and central office. Review team members include
Pat Anderson, Alison Barrett, Liz Cleveland,
Frank Comer, Renee Garriss, Cyndy Howse, Bob
King, Jim Leckrone, Terry Leve, Ann Lewis,
Janice Mills, Janine Moore, Jason Pearson, Ralph
Ringstaff, Susan Samson, Chad Walker and Rick
West. |
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Important Dates
Monday-Thursday, May
19-22, Semester Exams
Thursday, May
22, Last Day for Students
For other
dates, check with each individual school
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