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    • Tuckerman High School Band members attended the Arkansas All-Star Band Auditions on Tuesday, Feb.5.  Congratulations to the following students who achieved high awards.
(Left to right)  Julian Green: 1st Chair French horn; Erik Giddens:  7th Chair Trombone; Michelle Shelley:  8th Chair Clarinet; Lyz Summers:  13th Chair Clarinet; Brittney Fortune:  21st Chair Clarinet; Tyler Ferguson:  1st Alernate Baritone Saxophone
These students will perform with the All-Star Band on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 2:30 pm in Atkins, Arkansas. 
    • Five generations of the Heskel Keeter family gathered recently at his home in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Seated is Heskel Keeter holding the fifth generation, Lylah Grace Campbell of Mountain Home. Standing, L to R are his daughter, Patricia Calhoun of Newport; granddaughter Kelley Eiden; and great-granddaughter Jessica Campbell, both of Mountain Home.
    • Congratulations to Julian Green for being the first student from Tuckerman High School to make the All-State Concert Band.  He made 3rd chair French horn, and will be attending the All-State Music Conference from Feb. 13 - Feb.16 in Hot Springs.  He is also getting a full-tuition paid band scholarship for his entire collegiate career.  
    • Secretary of Trails to Tuckerman Historical Society Vickie Williams (left) presents a plaque and cash to the Jackson County School District Student of the Month Sansaesha Livingston.
    • Newport Senior Ashton Madden signs her letter of intent to play softball at Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge. Pictured with Madden are (left to right): mother, Karen Madden; father, Tony Madden and WBC Head Softball Coach Erik Newell.
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