Diamond Hawks get first-hand lesson on ‘commitment’
Pre-season efforts will pay off on the field of play
Clinton Middle School baseball players standing in front of graves at the Knoxville National Cemetery.
Burger has committed to instilling an incredible work ethic in these boys, pushing them to become a better version of themselves each day, teaching them both accountability and camaraderie.
On Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, the Hawks participated in the Wreaths Across America annual event held at the Knoxville National Cemetery on Tyson Street.
This cemetery serves as the final resting place for more than 9,000 veterans, dating to the Civil War.
This event provided these young men with the opportunity to honor veterans, many of whom no longer have living family, by laying wreaths on their headstones and observing a moment of silence for people who wore a uniform and gave an oath to give their all for this country.
“Having the opportunity to participate in the Wreaths Across America event, knowing that we played a small part in honoring veterans, some who gave it all, is incredibly humbling,” said seventh-grader Hayden Harrell.
Representing the Dragons are eighth-graders Alex Duggins, Andy Williams, Dallas Beets, Jackson Barrett, William Easterday, Sam Raley and Michael Miville;
Seventh graders: Camden Britton, Hayden Harrell, Jake Rittenberry, Gideon Follett, Matthew Denton, Levi Smith, Caleb Holt, Will Brooks, Brent Schaefer, Colton Stubbs, Kris Pelliccio, and Jackson Wilburn;
Sixth graders: JP Robbins, Brooks Tomb, Aden Golden, Brennan Tipton, Landrey Jennings, Lucas Reynolds, and Elisha Burress; and Fifth Graders: Hayden Ferguson and Easton Gilliam.
Come support the CMS Dragons as they take on Oak Ridge for their first home game on Monday, March 8th at 5:30.