Tag Archives: Cookeville High School

Cookeville High School’s Virtual Enterprise class has been ranked one of the top 150 firms in the nation. The class is an online business simulation where students take on the roles of a standard company. Business Teacher Judy Henry said the firm made of 16 students is named, “Pandora’s Box.” “We create our own business, and the students are divided ... Read More »

A Cookeville High School student has been awarded one of the Governor’s Volunteer Star Awards for her actions after the March tornado. Ella McGugin is the youth honoree selected for the county. McGugin led the construction of 19 crosses for the 19 lives lost on March 3rd. McGugin said as a minor she was not allowed to volunteer in the ... Read More »

Teachers are one of many professions that have faced challenges this year, but that has not discouraged two high school students from pursuing their passion. Cookeville High School Senior Haylea Williams and Junior Emma Russell both represent our education’s future. Russel said as a math teacher, she wants to have a positive influence on the youth. “I want to be ... Read More »

Cookeville High School’s nearly 20 year tradition of celebrating Veteran’s Day will move on air next week The event will broadcast over radio, the Putnam County Facebook page and WCTE this year. Cookeville High School’s JROTC organizes the event. Colonel Nickey Philpot said his students wanted to meet community and student’s expectations to honor veterans. “Sometimes we don’t realize what ... Read More »

Students have until November 1 to fill out their application to receive the Tennessee Promise Scholarship. All students who are graduating in the 2020-2021 class are eligible for two years of tuition free education at a community college or technical college. Putnam County School’s 9-12 Curriculum Supervisor Dr. Sharon Anderson said even if students are planning on a four year ... Read More »

Cookeville High School is resurfacing its track and adding a new pole vault pit over fall break. Athletic Director Steven Robbins said the track was last upgraded about 10 years ago. “It was time. The track was starting to wear and show its age,” Robbins said. “I have been here. This is my fourth year at Cookeville High School, and ... Read More »

This Saturday Putnam County High School students get one last chance to prepare for the September 22nd ACT. Students need to register before 5:00 PM Friday to be able to participate at Cookeville High School. Counselor Judy Hadlock said being prepared for all subjects is pivotal in a student’s education chances. “This ACT score can determine whether or not they ... Read More »

Cookeville Football one week away from playing on its brand new turf field. Turf Project Organizer Julie Baker said crews finished work Thursday. Crews completed the in-fill which includes sand and rubber. “It is so exciting, we have worked on this all year and it is definitely an amazing feeling to have at this point,” Baker said. “It was a ... Read More »

By October, Cookeville High School will have a new football field and a new track, after the school board approved the track bid Thursday night. The project includes a new urethane track with a red surface, the construction of two new long-jump pits and a pole jump runway and pit. The total price, some $258,000. “Anytime you can completely re-do ... Read More »

Cookeville High School saw improvements at Thursday night’s game after implementing stricter COVID guidelines for fans. Principal Max Petett said the student section, which was the highest point of concern, socially distanced and wore masks the entire game. “We had faculty and administration in the stands just kind of keeping an eye on them and encouraging the kids to continue ... Read More »