July 13, 2026
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Paying for college with confidence
(StatePoint) If you’re the parent of a college- bound student, you’ll soon be receiving financial aid award letters. Making sense of these letters and planning your next steps can help you navigate the years ahead.
SAS Middle School Track Update
The Middle School track team traveled to CCS for a large invitational, facing some strong competition across the board. The meet kicked off with an impressive performance in the girls’ 4x800 relay, where Elena, Maclyn, Arabella, and Nora Jane battled to a thirdplace finish in 11:30.80. On the boys’ side, Fletcher, Davey, Alex, and Will placed 6th in the 4x800 with a time of 10:42.42. There were several standout individual performances and personal records throughout the meet. Eva Gheesling had a great day, setting PRs in both the 100m hurdles (22.04) and the 200m (34.20). Oliver Keener also had a big meet, recording PRs in the 100m (16.51), 200m (35.27), and 400m (1:13.54). Alex Glacet added to the team’s success with a PR in the long jump, clearing 15 feet. In the 800m, Fletcher Keener and Will Moody both ran strong races to earn PRs, finishing in 2:40.34 and 2:28.58, respectively. Overall, it was a strong showing for the team against tough competition, with many athletes continuing to make great progress this season.
Elrod breaks school record
On Wednesday, April 8, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee traveled to Siegel High School to compete against eight other middle school programs and delivered a strong overall performance. The girls were led by eighth grader Nora Jane Elrod, who placed third overall in the mile while setting a new middle school record and personal best with a time of 6:06.25. Maclyn Bloecher also turned in a solid race, finishing 8th in the mile.
Tune up your A/C before the first heat wave
There is nothing worse than the first truly hot day of summer, flipping on the air conditioner and getting nothing but warm air.
A (not so) Deadly Development
The Grundy County Herald’s own award-winning feature writer Beth Riner has her second humorous Southern mystery, “A Deadly Development,” coming out later this month.
Nothing beats a good coupon
Tennessee’s South Cumberland Chamber of Commerce has produced a Value Book to save you money while supporting local good cause. A portion of the $20 purchase is donated to local youth programs.
