Trigg County High School welcomed the fourth class of Distinguished Alumni this weekend with remarks to students on Friday, an introduction at the Wildcat football game Friday night, and a reception Saturday afternoon.
Class of 1977 alumnus Reverend Bill Fort presided over the induction ceremony Saturday afternoon at the Trigg County Schools Little Theater. Fort introduced Bob Brame, the late Firmon Cook, Circuit Judge Jamus Redd, Phoebe Jones-Venable, the late Terry Scott Duncan, and Lee Woodruff as the newest inductees.
Fort quoted scripture to signify the importance of recognizing and honoring the latest inductees.
click to download audioFort said none of the inductees set out to be recognized for their accomplishments in life.
click to download audioHe added each faced adversity in their lives at some point, but were able to overcome it and acheive significant accomplishments.
click to download audioDistinguished Alumni Committee member Mike Wright encouraged all Trigg County High School graduates to help renew the alumni association that is struggling to maintain membership and purpose.
click to download audioEach of the inductees or their family members spoke about the honor of being inducted and what it means to them. All the inductees or their families were recognized with plaques signifying their induction into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. A similar plaque will be displayed at Trigg County High School to provide students the opportunity to learn more about the accomplishments of the inductees.
Photos by Susan Watts
