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Volunteer High School

Volunteer H.S. Special Olympics athlete headed from state meet to USA Games

Gabe Morelock was recently selected to compete in the Special Olympics USA Games July 1-6 in Seattle, Wash. He is only the second VHS student in school history to compete in the Special Olympics USA Games. Zac Bear was in the 2014 games in New Jersey.

May 24, 2018 at 1:30 PM
The Volunteer high School 2017-18 NJROTC was named a Distinguished unit, the 10th year in a row for the program; and for the 6th consecutive year a Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors.
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VHS NJROTC celebrates numerous achievements including 10th Distinguished Unit distinction

Volunteer High School NJROTC recently received notice that they have achieved the coveted distinction of being named a Distinguished Unit for the 10th consecutive year, and a Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors for the 6th consecutive year.

May 7, 2018 at 9:30 PM
Dobyns-Bennett's Brogan Beckner fires a pitch against a Cherokee batter during play Friday in the District 1-AAA baseball tournament at J. Fred Johnson Stadium in Kingsport.
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Beckner, Ball one-hit Chiefs in Tribe's 1-AAA win

Brogan Beckner and Jeremiah Ball combined to give up just one hit, Dobyns-Bennett swatted 11 hits and the Indians took an 11-1 win over Cherokee on Friday in the District 1-AAA tournament.

May 5, 2018 at 3:20 AM
Dobyns-Bennett’s Allison Reese rounds third base after her solo home run — and the eventual game-winning hit — against Science Hill on Friday night at Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City.
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Reese’s HR the difference in D-B's upset of Science Hill

Dobyns-Bennett capitalized on a single pitch Friday in the opening round of the District 1-AAA softball tournament, and the result was a 1-0 upset of host Science Hill.

May 5, 2018 at 2:52 AM
Emily Christian
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Volunteer High School

Volunteer student the first ever SkillsUSA state president from NET

For the 2018-19 school year Emily Christian will not only be the first ever SkillsUSA Tennessee president from Hawkins County, she is the first SkillsUSA president from Northeast Tennessee.

May 3, 2018 at 2:30 PM
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Falcons pile up 17 hits, win fourth straight

Aaron Wills drove in six runs for Volunteer, which outslugged Sullivan Central 14-10 on Tuesday.

May 2, 2018 at 2:15 AM
VHS NJROTC cadets took Second Place Overall (Division II) at the Appalachia Region ROTC Competition at Science Hill High School on April 7. The competition challenges regional JROTC units to bring their best in marksmanship, academics, physical fitness, personnel inspection, and drill.
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Volunteer NJROTC cadets place second in regional meet

The Appalachia Region ROTC Competition is a premier, year-end competition hosted by Science Hill High School. ARRC challenges regional JROTC units to bring their best in marksmanship, academics, physical fitness, personnel inspection, and drill.

Apr 30, 2018 at 9:44 AM
Volunteer Prom 2018 ~ Peyton Baker and Kiersten Trent Volunteer Prom 2018 ~ Avery Venoy and Sydney Dobbs at Amis Mill Volunteer Prom 2018 ~ Zack Henard and Savannah Clamon Volunteer Prom 2018 ~ Dylan Davidson & Julia Fields
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Prom 2018: Volunteer High School (Part 2)

Here's a collection of photos from the Volunteer High School prom held Saturday, April 21 at MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center in Kingsport. Be sure to share your favorite prom photos with us, and watch for more Prom 2018 galleries

Apr 26, 2018 at 6:45 PM
Volunteer Prom 2018 ~ Olivia Hill and Jordan Light attended Volunteer High School’s Prom on April 21. Volunteer Prom 2018 ~ Volunteer senior Kara Keys at Amis Mill in Rogersville, TN Volunteer Prom 2018 ~ Shelby Hill with date Jonathan Swick Volunteer Prom 2018 ~ Haleigh Roberts and her favorite guy, her brother Hadyn.
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Prom 2018: Volunteer High School (Part 1)

Here's a collection of photos from the Volunteer High School prom held Saturday, April 21 at MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center in Kingsport. Be sure to share your favorite prom photos with us, and watch for more Prom 2018 galleries

Updated Apr 26, 2018 at 5:06 PM
Volunteer baserunner Gabe Musick eyes home plate as Science Hill catcher Ben Edwards comes up with a high pitch Monday night during the second game of the teams’ Big 7 Conference doubleheader at TVA Credit Union Ballpark in Johnson City.
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'Toppers sweep Falcons to finish unbeaten in Big 7

Brandon Feathers gave up just one hit in the Hilltoppers’ 10-0, five-inning win in Monday’s opener and Science Hill pounded out 21 hits in a 17-2 win in the nightcap.

Apr 24, 2018 at 12:40 AM
Volunteer High School NJROTC cadets spent their Spring Break last month learning about their country's history and government in Washington D.C. This photo was taken at the Navy Museum.
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Volunteer NJROTC spends spring break in nation's capital

Volunteer High School NJROTC cadets spent their Spring Break last month learning about their country's history and government in Washington D.C.

Apr 22, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Volunteer's Unified Special Olympic team and their tutor peers: Back row L-R, Evan Berry, Caleb Rogers, Gabriel Morelock, Hunter Johnson, and Jacob Haynes. Front row L-R, Clint Barrett, Sara Burnette, Lindsey Trent, and Elizabeth Berry. Not pictured Lucas Umbarger
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Volunteer High School

Volunteer among eight schools in state sending Special Olympic athletes to state track meet

In preparation for the May 24 TSSAA state meet in Murfreesboro, on Friday Volunteer will be the first high school in Tennessee to host a Unified track meet which will feature Special Olympics athletes competing beside their counterparts on the varsity squads.

Apr 19, 2018 at 5:30 PM
Heath Douthat, a senior at Volunteer, enjoys working on cars or trucks, going mudding and watching ‘The Andy Griffith Show.’
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Scholar-Athlete Spotlight: Volunteer's Heath Douthat

Senior Heath Douthat, a centerfielder, shortstop and pitcher on Volunteer’s baseball team, enjoys working on cars or trucks, going mudding and watching ‘The Andy Griffith Show.’

Apr 15, 2018 at 9:08 PM
Volunteer High School’s Criminal Justice SkillsUSA Chapter earned a total of 14 medals from the state competition held March 19-21 including eight state championship gold medals. Emily Christian, second from right, was elected president of the Tennessee SkillsUSA team for the 2018-19 school year. Team advisor Kevin Hilton, far right, was awarded the SkillsUSA “Paul Adler Service Award”.
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Volunteer SkillsUSA winners honored by Hawkins BOE

Volunteer High School’s Criminal Justice SkillsUSA Chapter earned a total of 14 medals from the state competition held March 19-21 including eight state championship gold medals.

Apr 9, 2018 at 3:00 PM
On Thursday Hawkins County BOE board member Bob Larkins, left, denounced a recent public letter written by board member Chris Christian criticizing Volunteer H.S. administration over coaching decisions.
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Hawkins County Board of Education

Hawkins BOE chairman denounces public criticism of Volunteer staff

The letter was written by board member Chris Christian on the heels of a decision to replace Volunteer boy’s basketball coach Greg Barnett, who was head coach for the past four years after serving four years as an assistant.

Apr 7, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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