The Starlight Awards program annually celebrates educational excellence by recognizing the accomplishments of graduates, the dedication of those who serve the schools, and the partnerships of those who support educational opportunities in the Maryville community. The Starlight Awards Gala will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Capitol Theatre, 6:30 p.m.
| 2007 Starlight Award Recipients |
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| From L to R: Mayor Joe Swann accepting on behalf of Ron Ivens (deceased), Distinguished Service Award; Kumiko Franklin, Family Partnership Award; Penny Ferguson, Distinguished Alumni; Brian Cowan, Outstanding Young Alumni; Kelly Thomas, Distinguished Alumni; and Joe Black, Appalachian Therapy Center, Community Partnership Award. |
Nominations are invited from the public once a year in these categories. Deadline is October 12, 2009.
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Download a Starlight Award Nomination Form |
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- Distinguished Alumni Award is granted to Maryville High School graduates who have made outstanding or distinguished contributions to their professions or chosen fields of endeavor or for distinguished human service to their community, state, or nation.
- Outstanding Young Alumni is granted to Maryville High School graduates, age 35 or younger when nominated, for significant accomplishments in their professions or chosen fields or endeavor or for distinguished human service to their community, state, or nation.
- Outstanding Community Partnership is granted to a business that serves as a sustaining partner through financially supporting the Maryville City Schools and youth programs in our community.
- Outstanding Distinguished Service is granted to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service and dedication to education in the City of Maryville. This award can be presented to alumni or non-alumni of Maryville High School.
- Family Partnership Award is granted to a family or individual who exemplifies dedication to education in every aspect of their lives. Awardees deserve recognition for their spirit of giving not only financially but also through their involvement with the students of Maryville City Schools.
Past Starlight Recipients:
Distinguished Service
2003 – J.P. Stewart
2004 – C.D. Curtis
2005 – Frances Taylor
2006 – William “Bill” Driskill
2007 – Ron Ivens
2008 – Coach Jim Campbell
Family Partnership
2003 – Marceil Peery
2004 – Blanche C. and J.N. Badgett, Jr.
2005 – Craig Jarvis
2006 – Ken and Patty Bell
2007 – Kumiko Franklin
2008 – Don Story
Community Partnership
2003 – Denso
2004 – NA
2005 – First Tennessee
2006 – American Fidelity Bank
2007 – Joe Black & Appalachian Therapy
2008 – Randy Burleson and Aubrey's Restaurant
Distinguished Alumni
2004 – Lamar Alexander, Class of 1958
2004 –
Richard Leatherwood, Class of 1957
2005 – Mary Crawford, Class of 1974
2005 –
Steve West, Class of 1965
2006 – Anne Ridings Patrick, Class of 1953
2006 –
John C. Thornton, Class of 1971
2007 – Penny Blackwood Ferguson, Class of 1966
2007 – Kelly Thomas, Class of 1970
2008 – Ted "Gunner" Ousley, Class of 1976
2008 – Sherrod Blankner, Class of 1986
Outstanding Young Alumni
2004 – Alisha Waldroop Stanley, Class of 1995
2005 – Amanda Myers, Class of 1997
2006 – Shane Claiborne, Class of 1993
2007 – Brian Cowan, Class of 1997
2008 – Carly Pearson Waugh, Class of 1994
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