Rockvale Middle Debutante Club

Rockvale Middle Debutante Club Empowers Young Girls, Creates Lasting Friendships

Though not quite overgrown pumpkins and glass slippers, Rockvale Middle Debutante Club’s Cotillion Ball was a night of magic for students who attended. “The debutante club is a club for young ladies to promote academic excellence, building relationships, and maintaining positive relationships among the other girls in the school,” said Jasmine Bethea, club sponsor and…

Rutherford County Sheriff Crisis Negotiations Team

Sheriff’s Crisis Negotiations Team Training

Crisis negotiators trained for school safety situations during recent exercises at Rockvale High School, said Lt. Derek Oeser of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Crisis Negotiations Team. “Our goal is always ‘a peaceful resolution’ in the interest everyone involved,” Oeser said. In the interest and focus of school safety, the 12-member team conducted hostage negotiation scenarios…

Sulav Rayamajhi Rockvale High School

Meet Sulav Rayamajhi, the ‘Mayor’ of Rockvale High School

You won’t find a bigger fan of all things Rockvale High School than senior Sulav Rayamajhi. He’s lovingly known as the “Mayor of Rockvale” by his teachers, the administration and his fellow students. “He’s our public relations,” Principal Steve Luker said. “He’s talking to the students. He reaches out and invites people to the games….

Rockvale High student Taylor Bell

Rockvale student named American Legion’s Eagle Scout of the Year

Rockvale High student Taylor Bell has been named The American Legion’s Department of Tennessee 2022 Eagle Scout of the Year. Taylor recently received the news of the award, which also includes a $3,000 college scholarship. It will be presented at the Legion’s Tennessee Convention in Franklin, Tennessee, on July 2, according to the organization. As…

Rockvale Middle School teacher Brittany Taylor

Rockvale Middle School teacher named Social Studies Teacher of the Year

Brittany Taylor doesn’t want her students to just sit and listen as she teaches history lessons – she wants them to be completely engaged while they learn. Taylor is the most recent winner of the Tennessee Council for the Social Studies Teacher of the Year award. A previous applicant, Taylor’s win this year is no…