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5 From the Class of 2012 Sign Division 1 Scholarships
5 From the Class of 2012 Sign Division 1 Scholarships
November 9th, 2011 proved to be a historic day in the long rich history of Clarksville sports. On the first day of the early signing period, 5 Clarksville seniors signed Division 1 scholarships. Bashaara Graves, Chandler Cooper, Jessy Ward, Tia Nicholson, and Tiasha Gray all made it official by signing their National Letter of Intents in front of the Clarksville High student body, their family, and numerous dignitaries from around the city.
November 9th, 2011 proved to be a historic day in the long rich history of Clarksville sports. On the first day of the early signing period, 5 Clarksville seniors signed Division 1 scholarships. Bashaara Graves, Chandler Cooper, Jessy Ward, Tia Nicholson, and Tiasha Gray all made it official by signing their National Letter of Intents in front of the Clarksville High student body, their family, and numerous dignitaries from around the city.
The signings took place during a pep rally at the end of the day. Banners were hung from the rafters, parents and dignitaries sat at one end of the gym, and 5 tables were set up on the court decorated in the colors of Tennessee, Florida, Austin Peay, Mississippi State, and Tennessee Tech. The student body entered the gym to the sounds of the band playing, and the cheerleaders cheering. Ted Young explained to everyone what was about to happen and its historical significance. The girls basketball team then entered the gym and took their seats behind the 5 tables. One by one, the girls who were about to sign were called out introduced to the crowd. Mrs. Elliott's Art Students then presented each girl signing with a basketball painted with a logo of the mascot of their new schools. After the Cheerleaders led the gym in a cheer, Mr. Cummings and Mrs. Casebolt spoke to the girls and the crowd. The Dance team performed next, and then it was time for the girls to sign and make it official.
The signings took place during a pep rally at the end of the day. Banners were hung from the rafters, parents and dignitaries sat at one end of the gym, and 5 tables were set up on the court decorated in the colors of Tennessee, Florida, Austin Peay, Mississippi State, and Tennessee Tech. The student body entered the gym to the sounds of the band playing, and the cheerleaders cheering. Ted Young explained to everyone what was about to happen and its historical significance. The girls basketball team then entered the gym and took their seats behind the 5 tables. One by one, the girls who were about to sign were called out introduced to the crowd. Mrs. Elliott's Art Students then presented each girl signing with a basketball painted with a logo of the mascot of their new schools. After the Cheerleaders led the gym in a cheer, Mr. Cummings and Mrs. Casebolt spoke to the girls and the crowd. The Dance team performed next, and then it was time for the girls to sign and make it official.
First up was Jessy Ward. With her mom and her dad at her side, she came to the table and was the first to make history, inking her name to Mississippi State to become a future Bulldog.
First up was Jessy Ward. With her mom and her dad at her side, she came to the table and was the first to make history, inking her name to Mississippi State to become a future Bulldog.
Tia Nicholson was next, and with her grandparents and her dad, she made it official...she would continue to wear the purple and gold, but now as a member of the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.
Tia Nicholson was next, and with her grandparents and her dad, she made it official...she would continue to wear the purple and gold, but now as a member of the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.
It was then time for Tiasha Gray to confirm her commitment to stay in town become a hometown hero. Surrounded by her mom, dad, and sister, Tiasha signed the papers that would allow her to attend and play for Austin Peay. Lets Go Peay!
It was then time for Tiasha Gray to confirm her commitment to stay in town become a hometown hero. Surrounded by her mom, dad, and sister, Tiasha signed the papers that would allow her to attend and play for Austin Peay. Lets Go Peay!
Next, Chandler sat at her table, and with her mom, dad, and brother next to her, she signed her Letter of Intent to do the Gator Chomp at the University of Florida.
Next, Chandler sat at her table, and with her mom, dad, and brother next to her, she signed her Letter of Intent to do the Gator Chomp at the University of Florida.
Finally, it was Bashaara's turn to make the historic day complete. She sat at her table with her mom, dad, grandad, and sister and signed to play for Coach Pat Summitt. Bashaara made it official that she would become a Lady Vol and be wearing Tennessee Orange for the next 4 years .
Finally, it was Bashaara's turn to make the historic day complete. She sat at her table with her mom, dad, grandad, and sister and signed to play for Coach Pat Summitt. Bashaara made it official that she would become a Lady Vol and be wearing Tennessee Orange for the next 4 years .
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