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- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 11 Aug 2005.
Three Cocke County High School students to be Teen Board presentees
By: Kathy Hemsworth
Source: The Newport Plain Talk
08-11-2005
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NEWPORT--Three Cocke County High School seniors will be presented at the 45th annual Teen Board Presentation Dance on Saturday, Aug. 13, in Knoxville.
The Teen Board Presentation Dance is one of the largest teenage black tie dances in the country where teenagers and adults alike enjoy the same social occasion.
Last year, hundreds of leading teenagers, as well as adults from various parts of the United States, enjoyed the same event.
Teen Board of Knoxville is a private, non-profit organization solely for teenagers (14-18 years) with adult help. Its purpose is to get the teenagers to work and take the lead in civic and welfare projects, and to lift their social and moral life to higher standards.
Last year, more than 12,000 hours were given to civic and welfare projects for charitable organizations.
The weekend will begin with a party on Friday evening, Aug 12, at the Teen Center.
On Saturday, Aug. 13, practice and brunch will be held for the teenagers only, followed by the mayor's dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday's activities continue at Knoxville Civic Coliseum, where the presentees will be presented, important dignitaries will be introduced, adults will have a black-tie reception, and breakfast will be served.
This year's local presentees are Brittany Love Wild, Lena Robinson, and Jordan Leigh Oury.
Wild is the daughter of Craig and Dr. Teresa Wild, of Parrottsville. She has one sister, Erika Wild.
She is the granddaughter of Bobby Wild, of Newport; Thera and Bruce Love, of Greeneville; and the late Loretta B. Wild.
She is a member of the football/basketball varsity cheerleading squad, and has received the Inter-Mountain All-Conference Award twice.
In addition, she is a member of the varsity tennis team, and has received the Inter-Mountain All-Conference Award for that sport as well.
Wild serves on student council, is an officer with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and is a member of Prayer at the Pole, annual staff, and prom committee. She has served as class secretary. Recently, she was elected Beta Club president.
Her honors include being named to the National Honor Roll, the Congressional Student Leadership Association, Who's Who among American High School Students, the National Honors Association, and the National Government Association. Last winter, she attended the National Youth Law Forum, held in Washington, D.C.
This summer, she kept busy working as deputy clerk at the Cocke County Court House annex.
Following graduation, Wild plans to attend the University of Tennessee and then proceed to law school.
She is a member of First Baptist Church, where she is an active member of the youth group.
CCHS senior Michael Vick will be Wild's escort.
He is the son of Mike and Kathy Vick, of Parrottsville.
His grandparents are Pauline Vick and the late Elmer Vick and Estalena Ogle and the late Ray Ogle.
Robinson is the daughter of David and Charlena Robinson, of Newport. She has one sister, Sidney Robinson.
She is the granddaughter of Betty Harper and the late Charles Harper and Barry and Billie Gullett.
She is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Her awards include a GearUp award for honor roll.
Her hobbies include swimming and dancing.
She attends Trinity Baptist Church.
Robinson plans to attend Walters State Community College to study early childcare development. She hopes to own her own daycare facility.
Todd Jenkins, a junior at Cosby High School, will escort Robinson.
He is the son of Roger and Diane Jenkins.
His grandparents are Estelle Jenkins, the late L.D. Jenkins, and the late Herb and Wanelle Epley.
Oury is the daughter of Chip and Teresa Oury, of Dandridge.
She is the granddaughter of Nina Oury, of Newport; Jane Williams, of Floyd, Va.; the late Eddie Oury, and the late Deward Williams.
She has one brother, Jason Oury, and one sister, Jessica Oury.
She is a varsity cheerleader, and is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council, and Beta Club.
Oury works at the Tennessee Smokies stadium in Kodak.
Her plans are to attend the University of Tennessee in Knoxville to major in journalism and political science.
After having written for the school newspaper, she said that she loves to write and hopes to write for a magazine.
Oury's hobbies are boating on the lake, going to the movies, and being in the company of her friends.
Glen Jenkins, a CCHS senior, will escort Oury.
He is the son of Michelle Jenkins and Glen Jenkins.
His grandparents are Bill Williamson and Marilyn Williamson, of Ohio.
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