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Clinton students named to dean’s list

Jayce Braden, Joshua Valero, Reagan Wilson and Lee Alley, all of Clinton, have been named to the Dean’s List at University of the Cumberlands for the spring 2025 semester.

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be in good academic standing.

University of the Cumberlands is in Williamsburg, Kentucky.



Childers, Harber make President’s List

Isaac Childers and Lindsay Harber of Clinton, George Degenhart of Andersonville, and Dillon Simpson of Heiskell were named to the University of the Cumberlands President’s List for the spring 2025 semester.

To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, maintain a semester GPA of 4.0, receive an “A” in UC Engage, and be in good academic standing.



SNHU dean’s list announced

Adrian Stokely of Oak Ridge and Blane Sizemore of Andersonville were named to the Southern New Hampshire University Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester.

To be eligible, full-time undergraduate students must earn a grade-point average between 3.5 and 3.699 for the term.

Southern New Hampshire University is in Manchester, New Hampshire.



Villalba named to SNHU President’s List

Uriel Villalba of Clinton has been named to the Southern New Hampshire University President’s List for the spring 2025 semester.

Also earning the academic honor were Michelle Wilson of Andersonville, Madison Gross of Rocky Top, and Babin Sunar, Kourtney Morrissey and Laura Van Hall, all of Oak Ridge.

To be named to the President’s List, full-time undergraduate students must earn a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher for the term.

Southern New Hampshire University is located in Manchester, New Hampshire.



Oak Ridge, Norris students named to Belmont Dean’s List

Emma Agee, Jonathon Gerlock, Rebecca Godfrey and Jordan Osborne, all of Oak Ridge, and Ashlynn Stansberry of Norris were named to the Dean’s List at Belmont University for the spring 2025 semester.

Dean’s List eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Belmont University is located in Nashville, Tennessee.



Local students

graduate from Lee

Lea Elizabeth Elkins of Andersonville, Clifford Michael Barron of Clinton, Eli Caleb Ferguson of Norris, and Munilom Or Nannory of Oak Ridge were among more than 485 students who received degrees during Lee University’s spring 2025 commencement held May 10.

Elkins earned a bachelor of science in management, Barron received a master of business administration, Ferguson earned a bachelor of arts in political science magna cum laude, and Nannory received a master of business administration.

Lee University is located in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Freeman announced as new ACHS principal


Travis Freeman
Travis Freeman will be the new principal at Anderson County High School.

Freeman brings with him 23 years of service to Anderson County Schools, a news release stated.

He is a 2001 graduate of East Tennessee State University with a B.S. in physical education, and a 2008 graduate of Tennessee Tech University with a master’s in instructional leadership.

Freeman began with Anderson County Schools in February 2002 at Clinton Middle School in the alternative program. Later that year, he transitioned to the Appalachian Regional Commission program at The Alternative School.

In 2004, he joined Claxton Elementary as a physical education teacher, where he quickly became assistant principal under Ruth Dobbs.

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Chambers to be new Clinton Middle principal


Jason Chambers
Jason Chambers will be the new principal of Clinton Middle School.

“With [more than] 19 years of distinguished service in education — most recently at Anderson County High School — Mr. Chambers brings a wealth of experience, a strong dedication to student achievement, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture,” an Anderson County Schools news release stated.

“A proud product of Clinton City Schools, Clinton Middle School, and Clinton High School, Mr. Chambers is excited to return to his roots and serve the community that shaped his educational journey,” the release said.

Chambers earned his bachelor’s degree in history and geography from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 2004.

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