Halls High School
800 West Tigrett Street
Halls, TN 38040
Phone- 731-836-9642
Fax – 731-836-9642

Principal: Andy Pugh (apugh@mail.lced.net )
Andy Pugh is a graduate of Halls High School, where he has served as principal since 1995. He has been at either Halls Junior High or Halls High School since 1970 where he taught and served as football and baseball coach over the years before becoming the administrator. He holds degrees from Union University and Trevecca Nazarene College. From 2002-2005 he served as TSSAA District Coordinator. In 2005, he was inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame, served as the TSSAA Athletic Director for District 8, and was named Principal of the Year. He and his wife Donna have two children, Amanda Harris and Angela Pugh, and one grandson, Cole Harris.


Assistant Principal: Jimmy Clendenin (jclendenin@mail.lced.net )
Jimmy Clendenin is a graduate of Dyersburg High School and has taught U.S. History and American Government at Halls High School since 2006. He also taught at the Lauderdale County Optional/Alternative School from 1997-2006. He has served as a head coach or an assistant coach with baseball, basketball, and golf while working in Lauderdale County. Clendenin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education (Social Studies) from the University of Tennessee-Martin, and he holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University. Mr. Clendenin and his family reside in Lauderdale County.

For the school’s website, go to www.lced.net/HHS.htm

HHS band members present their annual exhibition

Shortly before the school year began, the Halls High School Golden Tiger Marching Band held its annual “After Camp Exhibition.” The event, the first peek of the new show for the 2010 Marching season, was enjoyed by many parents and friends.

Clendenin named assistant principal at HHS

Mr. Jimmy Clendenin will be the new assistant principal at Halls High School for the 2010-2011 school year. He is one of four new administrators assigned to aid the principals positioned at Lauderdale County Schools.

“Each of these individuals are committed, energized, and focused on supporting each school’s principal,” said Hassell.

A graduate of Dyersburg High School, Clendenin has taught U.S. History and American Government at Halls High School since 2006. He also taught at the Lauderdale County Optional/Alternative School from 1997-2006. He has served as a head coach or an assistant coach with baseball, basketball, and golf while working in Lauderdale County. Clendenin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education (Social Studies) from the University of Tennessee-Martin, and he holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University. Mr. Clendenin and his family reside in Lauderdale County.

HHS seniors say farewell

Halls High School held commencement services on the football field at 7 p.m., on Friday, May 21. Inclement weather predicted early in the week held off for seniors and their families, who were awarded a beautiful evening to celebrate the significant milestone under the evening sky.

HHS seniors were addressed by Lauderdale County Superintendent of Schools Joey Hassell and HHS Principal Andy Pugh before receiving their diplomas and celebrating the event by singing the HHS Alma Mater and throwing their caps in the air.

HHS Top Seniors

Angelia Hanks	Casey Crockett
Cassigy Hardee	Clarissa Stark
Emily Winters	Grant Dew
Hollis Belton	Jessie Ellison
Josh Lents	Leslie Patrick
Matt Taylor	Megan McBroom
Melinda Meeks	Mickey Cherry
Shamekia Eisom	Vicki Moore

HHS announces scholarship and award winners

Halls High School announced its 2010 senior scholarship and award winners at its annual Senior Awards Ceremony, held in the gym on May 12. Seniors in the Class of 2010 were offered over $375,000 in scholarship funding to pursue their dreams of a higher education.

Scholarship winners include: Arnold Academic, Jessica Ellison, Josh Lents; Bank of Ripley to DSCC, Marla Haynes; Bank of Ripley to UTM Ripley Center, Shamekia Eisom; C. N. Armour, Shelby Gean; Tanner Trust, Shelby Gean, Mickey Cherry; American Cancer Society Scholarship, Brad Cain; Carol Ann Douglas Fine Arts, Brianna Patrick; Delta Sigma Theta, Clarissa Stark; DSCC, Leslie Patrick, Andrew Blakely, Cody Wilson, Albert Nelson; Eugene Lang University, Casey Crockett; Farm Bureau, Mickey Cherry; Farnsworth and Norene Pugh, Marla Haynes; Fisk University, Candice McKinney; Halls-Gates Rotary Will R. Manier, Mickey Cherry, Angelia Hanks; Jon M. Moore, Shelby Gean; Horatio Alger National Scholar, Casey Crockett; Junior Auxiliary, Marla Haynes, Paige Ellison; Lauderdale Community Hospital Volunteers, Shamekia Eisom; Lauderdale County Education Foundation Merit, Matt Newman; Lauderdale County Food Service, Clarissa Stark; LCEA, Hollis Belton; Lifeblood Scholarship, Chris Cessac; Mount Zion Baptist Church, Leslie Patrick; Mt. Pleasant Church, Keyawna Parker; Nashville Auto Diesel College, Sammy Williams; Owen and Pat Burrough Excellence in Agriculture, Shelby Gean; MTSU Dream Scholarship, Melinda Meeks; Robert and Charlene Ward Memorial, Victoria Moore; Ross and Agnes Dyer Memorial, Victoria Moore; Sam Walton Scholarship, Leslie Patrick; Union University, Hollis Belton, Grant Dew, Josh Lents, Matt Newman, Matt Taylor; University of Memphis, Casey Crockett, Jessica Ellison; William B. Carter Memorial, Leslie Patrick, Shamekia Eisom.

Recipients of the Tennessee Hope Scholarship are Penny Archibald, Hollis Belton, Kelly Blackwood, Drew Blakley, Brad Cain, Mickey Cherry, Casey Crockett, Grant Dew, Jessica Ellison, Shelby Gean, Angelia Hanks, Josh Lents, Megan McBroom, Candice McKinney, Melinda Meeks, Graham Moore, Leslie Patrick, Tori Pease, Clarissa Stark, Matt Taylor, Emily Winters; and Wilder Naifeh Technical, C. W. Brown.

Academic Award winners who were announced during the Awards ceremony include: English, Mickey Cherry, Casey Crockett, Jessica Ellison, Josh Lents, Megan McBroom, Melinda Meeks, Victoria Moore, Leslie Patrick, Clarissa Stark, Emily Winters; Information Technology, Logan Buckner, Derrick Smith; Marketing, Logan Buckner, Matt Taylor, Shamona Wells; Mathematics, Mickey Cherry; PAES, April Allen; Science, Clarissa Stark; Social Studies, Mickey Cherry, Josh Lents; Spanish, Mickey Cherry; WIA, Miranda Anderson, Casey Crockett, Shamekis Eisom, Jessica Ellison, Branna Patrick, Leslie Patrick, Sha Patick, Clarissa Stark; Peer Mentors, Marla Haynes, Candice McKinney, Shamona Wells; C.A.R.P., Sabrina Fike, F.R.O.G., Albert Nelson; HSTW Award of Educational Achievement, Hollis Belton, Kelly Blackwood, Mickey Cherry, Casey Crockett, Grant Dew, Jessica Ellison, Josh Lents, Victoria Moore, Clarissa Stark, Emily Winters; HHS Achievement Award, Sammy Williams; Balfour, Clarissa Stark; Booker T. Washingtion, Leslie Patrick; D.A.R., Megan McBroom; U.S. Army Reserve Scholar Athlete, Megan McBroom, Hollis Belton; President’s Award of Excellence, Hollis Belton, Mickey Cherry, Casey Crockett, Grant Dew, Angelia Hanks, Josh Lents, Megan McBroom, Melinda Meeks, Victoria Moore, Clarissa Stark, Matt Taylor; and TN Scholars, Hollis Belton, Kelly Blackwood, Brad Cain, Mickey Cherry, Casey Crockett, Grant Dew, Jessica Elllison, Shelby Gean, Angelia Hanks, Josh Lents, Megan McBroom, Candace McKinney, Melinda Meeks, Victoria Moore, Matthew Newman, Leslie Patrick, Clarissa Stark and Matthew Taylor.

Halls High School
Class of 2010

Joseph Wayne Agee
April Nicole Allen
Sara Elisabeth Ammons
Miranda Rae Anderson
Penny Michele Archibald
Ashlyn Michelle Barnes
Dustin Waddell Belton
Hollis Luton Belton
Ikia Latrica Bennett
Kenneth Neil Bishop
Kelly Alease Blackwood
Andrew Lawrence Blakeley
Linsey Dale Bridges
Clinton Wayne Brown
Kenya Laray Brown
Logan Mariah Buckner
Christopher Docy Burks
Bradley James Cain
Tabetha Gail Carnell
Christopher Allen Cessac
Steven Andrew Cessac
James Franklin Cherry, Jr.
Charles Cody Chipman
Jacob Thomas Clark
Erica Cheree Claybrooks
Sarah Elaine Cook
Shelby Allen Cress
Casey Michelle Crockett
Cody Lynn Curran
David Warren Davidson, Jr.
D’Andre Marquez Davis
Thomas Grant Dew
Shameka Lynnette Eisom
Jessica Nicole Ellison
Paige Kelbie Ellison
Sebrina Brooke Fike
Timothy Allan Fitzhugh
Shelby Lynne Gean
Na-ke Theodore Malcom Glore
Angelia Starr Hanks
Cassidy Michelle Hardee
Marla Jo Haynes
Nicole Renee Hinsley
Mary Elizabeth Isaak
Bianca Sharee Jackson
Ashley Brooke Land
Hillary Leigh Ann Latham
Jeffrey Lee Lents
Joshua Wayne Lents
Ryan Corey Douglas Lumley
Megan Elizabeth McBroom
James Robert McCay
Candace Teneal McKenniey
Casey Elizabeth McPeak
Melinda Kaye Meeks
Graham Harris Moore
Victoria Ann Moore
Albert Alexander Nelson
Robert William Neville, Jr.
Patrick Cordara Newbern
Joseph Alan Newman
Matthew Isaac Newman
Keyawna Celeste Parker
Antwanette LaSha Patrick
Brianna Camille Patrick
Leslie Ann Patrick
Mark Ryan Patterson
Zackary Coltin Patterson
Tori Alexanderia Pease
Cody Allen Peery
Dakota Natash Powers
Brandon Lawrence Ray
Benjamin Killen Ray
Nicholas Logan Reynolds
Ernest Everett Darnell Rias
Derek Lee Rodenhouser
Bobby Darell Roundtree
Damian Ju Quan Ryan
Sheree Shanell Sangster
Derrick Devarius Smith
Qaylon Antwon Smith
Clarissa LaShundra Stark
Javion LaShun Stenson
Matthew James Taylor
Courntey Diane Vaughn
Shamona LaShae Wells
Samuel Jefferson Williams, Jr.
Cody Wayne Wilson
Nakeysha Shawntal Wilson
Emily Elizabeth Winters

HHS Top Ten of Class of 2011

Halls High School recently named the top 10 students in each class at its annual Senior Awards Day ceremony. Top 10 members of the Class of 2011 include Logan Campbell, Kirby Cherry, Krista Hardy, Emilee Hartman, Lateia Humphrey, Hannah Kelley, Kelsey Layne, Ashlee Nichols, Shelby Parsonson, Ebone Pearson and Hayden Watts.
 

HHS Top Ten of Class of 2012

Halls High School recently named the top 10 students in each class at its annual Senior Awards Day ceremony. Top 10 members of the Class of 2012 include Sara Bing, Matt Clark, Molly Green, Austin Gunter, Chelsea Hill, Robert Hill, Hayden Hogue, Melissa Shapiro, Hollie Wilson and Amanda Wright.
 

HHS Top Ten of Class of 2013

Halls High School recently named the top 10 students in each class at its annual Senior Awards Day ceremony. Top 10 members of the Class of 2013 include Frank Bales, Haley Blackwood, Libby Butterworth, Trip Crews, Adam Greer, Mandy McClellan, Cole Nichols, Codie Smith, Jovita Stark and Kelsey Yarbrough.
 

HHS names Who’s Who

Halls High School recently announced the Who’s Who of the Class of 2010. Students were voted in by their classmates for the honor, which celebrated everything from Best Eyes to Most Likely to Succeed.

Mr. & Miss HHS Hollis Belton and Jessie Ellison

Best Personality Grant Dew and Jessie Ellison

Best Eyes Jake Clark and Ashley Land

Most Dependable Chris Cessac and Emily Winters

Most Artistic Jeff Lents and Tabetha Carnell

Most Athletic Qaylon Smith and Megan McBroom

Class Clown Albert Nelson and Sara Beth Ammons

Most School Spirited Kenya Brown and Shamona Wells

Most Likely to Succeed Mickey Cherry and Clarissa Stark

Friendliest Javion Stenson and Leslie Patrick

 
Class Flirt Timmy Fitzhugh and Erica Claybrooks
 

Planting seeds for the future

In recognition of Earth Day, the Halls Elementary School Pre-K group came to the Halls High School Greenhouse to plant flowers. Ms. Willette’s AgriScience class sponsored this visit. The AgriScience students helped the Pre K group plant a flower to take home. The Pre-K students were encouraged to remember Earth Day as they cared for their plants at home. The Ag students also explained the importance of Earth Day and planted a different kind of seed for the future of the environment by sparking an interest with the next generation of students.
 

NHS bids farewell to seniors, inducts new officers
By Emily Winters
Senior Class Reporter

The Halls High School National Honor Society recently held its annual Senior Farewell Reception at First United Methodist Church.

During the ceremony, the seniors reflected upon their favorite memories and spoke of their hopes and dreams for the future.

New officers were then installed to carry on the National Honor Society tradition. They include Presidents Dalton Gean and Lateia Humphrey, Vice President Shelby Parsonson, Secretary Krista Hardy, Treasurer Ashlee Nichols, Historian Ebone Pearson and Reporter
Madison Davis.
 

Bases Loaded!
By Emily Winters
Senior Class Reporter

The bases were loaded at Halls High School during the fourth annual Faculty vs. Student Baseball Game.

The Senior class of 2010 won against the Juniors and Freshmen, earning the chance to play against their teachers. Overall, the HHS faculty achieved victory, with a score of 4-2.

The students of Halls High School enjoyed the chance to get out of their fourth block classes and have some fun in the sun while watching America’s favorite pastime.

A Black Tie Affair
By Emily Winters
NHS and Senior Class Reporter

Halls High School recently held its Junior-Senior Prom at the Lannom Center in Dyersburg. The theme this year was “The Black Tie Affair,” and the colors pink, silver, and black were incorporated into the beautiful decorations.

Students of HHS greatly enjoyed the variety of music as they danced the night away in anticipation of the 2010 Prom King and Queen. These titles went to Seniors Qaylon Smith and Jessie Ellison (not pictured).

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