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- Student-Athletes Take Home Spring Fling State Titles
- Middle School Students Get Inside Look at Government
- WCS Educator, Administrator Among Top in Tennessee
- Spotlight Awards Shine on WCS Theater Students
- Middle School Athletes Win State Titles
- Educators Named CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence
- Independence High Senior Named US Presidential Scholar
- Honoring the May Bus Drivers of the Month
- WCS Students Excel at Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair
- TV/Film Students Win Regional NATAS Awards
- WCS Students Show Skills at DECA International Conference
- RHS Girls Flag Football Becomes Back-to-Back Champions
- Holocaust Commission Honors WCS Teacher
- District Celebrates Shining Apple Volunteers
- Youth in Government Conferences Teach Students About Politics
- HOSA Students Qualify for International Leadership Conference
- Students Win Awards at TSA State Leadership Conference
- WCS High School FFA Students Advance to National Competition
- Summit High Recognized by American School Counselor Association
- TV/Film Students Win at Western Kentucky Student Media Awards
- WCS Art Students Win National Scholastic Art Medals
- GMS Wins Battle of the Books for Fifth Consecutive Year
- Page Middle Makes History at State FFA Convention
- DECA Students Bound for International Conference
- Independence High Places Second at State Science Bowl
- WCS Media Students Win State Awards
- WCS Students Sing in Tennessee Honor Choirs
- WCS Robotics Teams Make History
- CES Student Visits State Capitol After Essay Contest Win
- Ravenwood High Becomes First-Time History Bowl Winners
- WCS Wrestlers Earn State Titles
- BHS Student Gets Research Paper Published
- WCS Students Break Yet Another National Merit Finalist Record
- Superintendent Golden Surprises Classified Employees of the Year
- BHS Student Named Finalist in Nationwide Science Talent Search
- Mill Creek Middle Students Win Big at Junior Theater Festival
- Mid, All-State Theater Students Announced
- TES Student Wins State Essay Contest
- PHS JROTC Students Sweep Williamson County Air Rifle League
- WCS Students Win Middle TN Scholastic Art Awards
- MCES Educator Named Reading Teacher of the Year
- WCS Announces Employees of the Year
- Grassland Middle Boys, Girls Sweep WMAA Soccer Championships
- NHS Band Director Wins Manilow Music Award
- Student Musicians Join Mid, All-State Bands, Orchestras
- Model United Nations Gives Students Inside Look at Government
- EIC Students Win MTSU Entrepreneurship Fair
- WCS TV/Film Students Win National Awards
- Ravenwood High's Principal Receives National Honor
- WCS Choir Students Join Mid-State, All-State Choirs
- WCS Students Capture Cross-Country State Titles
- Page High Girls Soccer Team Defends State Title
- WCS Bands Sweep Contest of Champions
- Page High FFA Member Places First in Nation
- WCS Educators Recognized by CMA Foundation
- WCS Middle School Athletes Win State Titles
- WCS Marching Bands Take Home Awards
- Students Earn National Recognition Awards
- BHS Debate Team Places Fifth at Nationals
- IHS JROTC Team Makes History in National Competition
- Celebrating WCS Student-Athletes at WILLCO Awards
- WCS Students Receive Seals of Biliteracy
- High School Athletes Win State Titles in Spring Fling
- WCS Middle School Athletes Take 10 TMSAA State Titles
- Spotlight Shines on WCS Theater Students
- WCS Music Educators Recognized by Country Music Association
- Schools Represent WCS at State Science Olympiad
- RHS Flag Football Wins Inaugural District Tournament
- Ravenwood High Robotics Wins First National Championship
- Media Students Win Regional NATAS Awards
- WCS Students Get Inside Look at Government
- Students Compete at HOSA State Leadership Conference
- Math League Brings Out Best, Brightest Students
- WCS Students Excel at TSA State Conference
- FFA Students Win State Awards, Earn Degrees
- Grassland Middle Takes Battle of the Books Victory
- WCS Art Students Throw Down
- BMS Robotics Teams Headed for World Championship
- CES Educator Named TPAC Teacher of the Year
- BHS, FHS Media Students Win at Western Kentucky University
- WCS High School Principal Recognized by State Organization
- WCS Music Students Excel in Spring Assessments
- Five WCS Schools to Make Appearance at State Science Olympiad
- WCS Speech, Debate Students to Compete at Nationals
- BHS, RHS Robotics Teams Advance to Worlds Competition
- DECA Students Qualify for International Conference
- WCS Supervisor Named Regional Coordinator of the Year
- WCS Students Earn Accolades from Tennessee High School Press Association
- Franklin High Senior Wins Brentwood History Bowl
- RHS Educator Named Geography Teacher of the Year
- WCS Wrestlers Take State Titles, Make School History
- RHS Girls Wrestling Makes History at Regional Tournament
- Honoring the Departmental Classified Employees of the Year
- Middle School Students to Perform in Honor Choirs
- MCMS Theater Shows Excellence in Music
- WCS Art Students Win Gold, Silver Keys
- WCS Students Set Mid, All-State Theater Record
- District Announces Teachers, Classified Employees of the Year
- Mid, All-State Choirs Announced
- Students Join Mid, All-State Bands, Orchestras
- Summit High Athlete Named Tennessee Titans Mr. Football
- EIC Honored by Tennessee School Boards Association
- WCS Executive Director Receives State Award
- Kenrose Teacher Named Elementary Art Educator of the Year
- Franklin Band Competes in Grand National Championships
- Middle, High School Students Attend Model United Nations Conference
- WCS Football Players Named Mr. Football Semifinalists
- HES Educator Named Honored Teacher
- Music Teachers Recognized by Country Music Association
- Students Outrun Competition at Cross-Country State Championship
- High School Marching Bands Hit Right Notes in Competition
- Page High Girls Soccer Makes History
- NHS Volleyball Wins Third Consecutive State Championship
- WCS High School Media Students Nominated for National Awards
- WCS Golfers Win State Titles
- Middle Schools Crowned State Champs in Cross Country
- Sub of the Month - Haley Harris
- Williamson County Schools Recognized as a Top Performing District
- Alumni Achiever - Mary Margaret Williamson, Summit High Class of 2015
- Fairview Team Wins Dixie Darlings World Series
- AP Capstone Diploma, Certificate Students Smash District Record
- Independence High Student Places in SkillsUSA Competition
- Page Middle TSA Students Place Second in Nation
- Page High FFA Students Reap Rewards at State Convention
- Summit High Student Project on Display at Smithsonian Museum
- Student-Athletes Take State Titles at Spring Fling
- Students Earn Seals of Biliteracy
- WCS Schools Help Drive Away Hunger
- Grassland Middle Continues Battle of the Books Winning Streak
- BHS Athlete Wins Gatorade State Player of the Year
- Media Students Win Big at NATAS Awards
- WCS Students Shine at Media Contests
- Science Olympiad Teams Win State Honors
- History Teacher Recognized for Outstanding Achievements
- Robotics Teams Qualify for VEX World Competition
- Historical Scholars to Compete in National History Day
- WCS Teachers Recognized by Tennessee Association for the Gifted
- Youth in Government Gives Students Inside Look at Politics
- Mathematical Minds Bring Home Awards for WCS
- Franklin High JROTC Team to Compete in National Academic Bowl
- Middle, High Schools Advance to National Technology Conference
- Franklin High Teacher Wins Technology Educator of the Year
- Independence High Teams Sweep JROTC Air Rifle League
- WCS Celebrates Employees of the Year
- WCS Teacher Among Top Educators in State
- Elementary Students Compete at Camp Mini Mu
- Undefeated High School Winter Guards Take State Championships
- High School DECA Students Advance to Internationals
- TV/Film Students Nominated for Regional Production Awards
- Independence High Artist Hones Creative Passion
- Summit High Artist Earns American Vision Medal
- Woodland Middle Student Wins National Writing Award
- Centennial High Student Named to All-State Jazz Band
- Students Represent WCS in Middle School Mid-State Bands, Orchestras
- CHS to Represent Tennessee at WorldQuest National Competition
- High Schools Receive United Way Star Recruiter Awards
- Independence High Takes Third at TN Science Bowl
- Page High Student Named Middle Tennessee Star Greenhand
- Media Students Shine at State Competition
- Grassland Middle Sweeps Basketball Championships
- Centennial High Wins Brentwood History Bowl
- Fairview High Wrestler Brings Home State Championship
- WCS Academic Excellence Continues with National Merit Finalists Announced
- Alumni Achievers - Peyton, Tristan Pisacane, Centennial Class of 2016
- Woodland Middle Students Wins Writing Award
- Fairview High Wrestling Makes History
- Franklin High Receives TN Pathway Certification
- Mid, All-State Theater Students Take Stage
- Celebration Continues with Classified Employees of the Year
- Celebrations Begin for WCS Teachers of the Year
- Two WCS Schools Earn AP Diversity Award
- Franklin High Band Director Named 40 Under 40
- Mid, All-State Bands, Orchestras Announced
- Students Win Scholastic Art Awards
- Students Named to All-State Choirs
- Centennial High Media Program Nominated for National Student Production Award
- Summit High Wins TSSAA Football Championship
- Students Named to Mid-State Choir
- Grassland Middle Sweeps WMAA Soccer Championships
- Summit High Named RTI School of Recognition
- Football Players Advance to Mr. Football Finals
- Three Football Players Named Mr. Football Semifinalists
- Cross-Country Athletes Earn Team, Individual State Titles
- Ravenwood High Girls Soccer Wins State Championship
- Brentwood, Nolensville Defend State Volleyball Championships
- Middle Schools Named WMAA Tennis County Champions
- EIC Student Earns Place in Entrepreneurial Weekend
- Page Middle Wins WMAA Golf Championships
- Educator Wins Distinguished New Teacher Award
- Middle School Teams Win Championship Titles
- Ravenwood High Student Wins Bookmark Contest
- Page High Athletic Director Receives National Certification
- Students Earn AP Capstone Diplomas
- Franklin High Student Earns District’s First IB Bilingual Diploma
- Centennial High PSA Tells Passengers to Buckle Up
- Student Songs Performed at Country Music Hall of Fame Virtual Event
- Theater Students Take Top Honors at Spotlight Awards
- Research Journal Publishes Page High Student’s Paper
WCS Media Students Win State Awards
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Published March 21, 2023
WCS high school TV/Film programs won eight first-place awards at the 2023 Tennessee High School Press Association (THSPA) competition.
The winners were announced March 6 at Lipscomb University. Brentwood and Independence high schools tied for first place in the Best Newscast category.
The Independence High News Crew producer is Grayson Oliver. Other members of the crew include Brenae Bryant, Charlie Newman, Samantha Sprinkel, Sophia Fitzhugh, Aiden Martinez, Jakob Litton and Casey Lynch. Their teacher is Matt Balzer.
"I am so proud of the entire news crew," said Balzer. "To put together a professional news broadcast each week is a difficult task, and they pull it off. This award is an acknowledgment of everything they have worked for, and I am excited for them."
The Brentwood High students who make up the news crew include Aubree Mullican, James Gill, Avery Allen, Makai Payne, Brett Michaelson, Ryan Czarneski and Aaron Goldstein. Their teacher is Sloan Ashworth.
That wasn't the only first place award for the Bruins. Brentwood High's Isabella Supinksi, Kyle Jordan and Sydney Loyd also won the Best News Package category.
From Franklin High, Anna Raye Jones won first place for the second consecutive year in the Best Videographer category. Her teacher is Keri Thompson. Her classmates, Blais Cameron and Emmaline Warden, tied for first place for Best Public Service Announcement (PSA).
"I am so proud of all our finalists this year," said Thompson. "Anna Raye has a natural gift of filming and editing. She works tremendously hard and does an excellent job of capturing and telling the stories of our school. Blais and Emmaline are two dedicated and passionate seniors. They had this creative idea about a helmet safety PSA and immediately went to production. It was effective, well-edited and had a unique split screen format."
Ravenwood High's Jack Foster tied with Franklin High for Best PSA. His teachers are Megan Sanchez and Chelsea Kite.
"RHS TV is proud of our student leaders for their creativity and passion in this field," Sanchez said. "These students have grown the program exponentially and set the bar very high for future students."
Page High's Hayley Zehnder won first place in the Best Commercial category, and Lincoln Campbell won first place for Best Sports Video. Their teacher is David Holt.
"I'm very proud of our THSPA winners and the entire PHS Studios crew," said Holt. "They've worked hard this year, and it's wonderful to see their efforts recognized and rewarded. The future of the broadcasting industry looks bright."
The students who were recognized at the competition are all listed below.
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Newspaper
Best Photograph
- Second: Kaelyn Hemingway, Page High
Yearbook
Best Clubs/Organizations Copy
- Second: Emily Kitch, Independence High
Best Organizations/Club Photograph
- Third: Nat Finley, Independence High
Best Sports Photograph
- Third: Kali Krawcyk, Page High
Best Student Life Photograph
- Third: Kali Krawcyk, Page High
Literary Magazine
Best Overall Literary Magazine
- Third: The Walking Shadow, Brentwood High
Multimedia
Best Audio for Video Project
- Third: Brandon Pearlman, Ravenwood High
Best Video or Documentary
- Second: Grace Costantine and Ashlyn Witt, Brentwood High
Best Sports Video
- First: Lincoln Campbell, Page High
- Second: Courtney Stanley and Brett Michaelson, Brentwood High
- Third: Matthew Bowen, Ravenwood High
Best Music Video
- Second: Hinton Lanier and Ethan Whitfield, Franklin High
- Honorable Mention: Katherine Kyle, Mackenzie Thompson, Quinn Walker and Valeria Santamaria, Independence High
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Broadcast
Best Television Reporter
- Second: Hayley Zehnder, Page High
- Third: Lydia Welborn, Franklin High
Best Videographer
- First: Anna Raye Jones, Franklin High
- Second: Olivia Freeman, Ravenwood High
Best Public Service Announcement
- First: Blais Cameron and Emmaline Warden, Franklin High
- First: Jack Foster, Ravenwood High
- Third: Katherin Kyle, Mackenzie Thompson, Valeria Santamaria and Quinn Walker, Independence High
Best Commercial
- First: Hayley Zehnder, Page High
- Third: Lily Buchanan and Clare Corney, Franklin High
Best Short Feature Story
- Second: Trip Scoutten and Leyton Petty, Ravenwood High
- Honorable Mention: Owen Coulam and Avery Allen, Brentwood High
Best News Package
- First: Isabella Supinski, Kyle Jordan and Sydney Loyd, Brentwood High
- Second: Aubree Mullican, Brentwood High
Best Sports Package
- Third: Brett Michaelson, Brentwood High
- Third: Anna Raye Jones, Franklin High
Best Coverage of a Live Sports Event
- Third: WBHS 9 Football Crew, Brentwood High
Best Coverage of a Non-Live Sports Event
- Second: Ted Gicewicz, Ansh Parihar, Mia Aston, James West and Nolan Brown, Page High
Best Newscast/News Magazine
- First: WBHS 9 Level IV News Team, Brentwood High
- First: IHS News Staff, Independence High
Mark Madison Best Television Station
- Second: Brentwood High
- Third: Independence High