School
April 29, 2026 by Staff Reports
Cedar Springs Homeschool Group Science Olympiad team, a middle school group, called “Division B,” will be represent the state at the national Science Olympiad competition, putting these students on the national stage.
Made up of 15 students in sixth through ninth grades, the team has earned the honor of representing Tennessee after a standout performance at the state tournament held at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on Saturday, April 18.
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April 29, 2026 by Tammy Cheek
Hardin Valley Academy recently announced its valedictorian and salutatorian, Zainab Hasan and Levi Jerrell respectively.
The salutatorian, Jerrell, the son of Matt and Brandy Jerrell, plans to attend the University of Tennessee, where he will major in chemical engineering and minor in Chinese. His goal is to be a chemical engineer.
At HVA, “I really enjoyed high school because I was able to be a part of many different clubs and found a really close group of friends,” the senior said. “My teachers and counselor were also incredibly supportive and were always there when I needed help, which helped grow my confidence and guide me to what I want to do next.”
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April 29, 2026 by Tammy Cheek
Bearden High School recently announced it has two valedictorians and a salutatorian.
Yejoon Ham and Mery Diaz were designated valedictorians while Leo Nishizawa earned the salutatorian distinction.
“Regardless of what class I took or what I learned, having impactful, supportive teachers was so much more instrumental to determining how my learning experience went,” said Ham, son of Young Pyo Ham and Miyoung Park.
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