Education

Kiley Gunter is the 2011 recipient of the Rockwood 2000 scholarship.  

Gunter was ranked third in her graduating class at Rockwood High School.

“Kiley was selected as the winner based on her academic achievements, community involvement and her leadership abilities,” said Sandy McIntosh, a member of Rockwood 2000.

“As she begins her college years, Rockwood 2000 is proud to assist her in furthering her academic goals,” McIntosh continued.

Eleven Roane County rising high school seniors are among the 525 outstanding students who participated in the American Legion Auxiliary's 65th session of Volunteer Girls State.

This year’s session was May 29-June 4 on the campus of Lipscomb University.

Delegates to the program are selected from high schools across the state based on their academic and leadership potential.

Michele Powell of Roane County is among the Tennessee Technological University students who received honors during the 36th annual College of Business Scholarships and Awards Banquet.

Powell, a senior accounting major, is the recipient of the Sam Looper Scholarship.

One hundred twenty-nine students received scholarships of almost $143,000.

“We are proud of this outstanding group of students,” said James Jordan-Wagner, dean of the College of Business.

Aaron Craig of Kingston earned dean’s list honors at Bethel University during spring semester.  

To qualify for the dean’s list, a traditional student must have completed 12 or more academic hours simultaneously with a grade-point average of 3.50 to 3.69 with no grade below a ”C.”

Bethel University is headquartered in McKenzie, Tenn.