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Lily Hughes

Lily Hughes, Sports Editor, Business Manager

Sophomore Lily Hughes, the sports editor and business manager for the fall semester, is a member of the THS soccer, cheerleading, and track/field teams. She loves graphic design, UTK, and looking on the bright side. When she is not practicing for one of her various sports, Lily enjoys reading, traveling, or spending time with her friends and family.

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Even though women excel in many sports, female atheles are still viewed as less valuable when compared to men

Leveling the playing field: why women’s sports deserve equal recognition

Lily Hughes, Sports Editor, Business Manager | December 19, 2024

“Hey, did you hear about that football game tonight?” “I can’t wait to watch that tennis match tomorrow!” “Can you believe the ending of that basketball game?”     As...

Director of the upcoming "The Classic" tournament, Richard Ensor, stands with the trophy for the champion of the tournament.

Viking Hall tournament takes on a new name after leaving partnership with Arby’s

Lily Hughes, Sports Editor, Business Manager | December 19, 2024

As winter break approaches, the 41st year of one of the largest local tournaments in the Tri-Cities will take place in Viking Hall. The tournament, formerly known as “The Arby’s Classic,” will take...

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The best Christmas movies, ranked

Lily Hughes, Sports Editor, Business Manager | December 19, 2024

In the words of Mariah Carey, "it's tiiimmme!" Here are the top 10 best Christmas movies to warm up with this winter. 10. Christmas with the Kranks (2004) Starting off strong with an iconic...

Jenna Reecher places 15th at the cross country state meet, earning a spot on the podium.

Junior Jenna Reecher qualifies for state her third year in a row

Lily Hughes, Sports Editor, Business Manager | December 18, 2024

A determined, hard working individual, Jenna Reecher, a junior at Tennessee High, puts one hundred and ten percent into everything she does. Hours of practice, countless meets, and pushing herself allowed...

The Cross Country team stands together after running at the state meet in Hendersonville, Tennessee. 

Pictured from left to right: Coach Frankie Nunn, Carter Romans, Ryder Poole, Noah Broglio, Jenna Reecher, Ryan Fish, Andrew Sells, Jude Childress,  Connor Broglio, Gavin Lamie.

Cross country team competes at state meet in Hendersonville

Lily Hughes, Lottie Boyles, Nancy Smith, and Anna Grace Hodges | November 15, 2024

After countless hours of practicing and competing at numerous meets, the Tennessee High Boys Varsity Cross Country team and female teammate Jenna Reecher competed at the state meet in Hendersonville, Tennessee...

Crowds line up out side of the Sullivan County Election office to participate in early voting.

[Photo] Apathy kills democracy: How voting is our best opportunity to shape the future

The Maroon and White Staff | November 4, 2024

Crowds line up out side of the Sullivan County Election office to participate in early voting.

Students involved in the recycling program go around the halls collecting paper, plastic, and cardboard.

Special Education classes take over recycling, collecting every week

Lily Hughes, Sports Editor, Business Manager | October 28, 2024

Every Friday afternoon, both Regina Roberson and Ginny Swaggerty’s fourth period classes go to several classrooms around the school to collect recycling. “Slone started it as part of [the Teens...

Aniston Barnette at her "Queen of Hearts" fashion show.

Queen of Hearts’ Aniston Barnette raises money and awareness of heart disease

Lily Hughes, Sports Editor, Business Manager | October 18, 2024

Days of preparation trickled down to these 150 minutes. 150 minutes that had to go perfectly. 150 minutes to entertain, fundraise, and spread the truth about heart disease, all while running a fashion...

Members of the Viking Dance team hold their last pose after their performance at the first home football game of the season.

Viking dance team: Raising the standards for the present, past, and future

Lily Hughes, Sports Editor, Business Manager | September 18, 2024

In-sync claps, high kicks, and flawless turns only make up a fraction of the Viking Dance Team’s many talents. For the Viking Dance Team members, years of love for their sport and dedication to their...

Leaders Keira Conner and Abigail Waldorf welcome new members to the first First Priority meeting of the school year.

Faith Comes First: First Priority Club

Lily Hughes, Sports Editor, Business Manager | August 29, 2024

Every Tuesday at the early hour of 7 a.m., students in First Priority come together in room 2445 to discuss how they can positively impact students. Offering leadership and evangelistic opportunities,...

The ROV, an underwater robot, that was built by the 2023-2024 THS Robotics Team.

Robotics builds new robot – and new team

Lily Hughes, Sports Editor, Business Manager | August 28, 2024

Offering a variety of technically engaging opportunities, Robotics gives students the chance to learn more about the stem-field and their own strengths and weaknesses. “It allows students to find out...

Freshmen Bella Branson(left) and Kinsley Humphrey(right) pose with their baskets gifted to them by their Anchor Bigs.

Anchor builds a sisterhood through community involvement

Lily Hughes, Sports Editor, Business Manager | August 28, 2024

Through events like the Powder Puff football game, the Pink Out Game, and various fundraisers, Anchor Club, a club for young girls, promotes community connection and leadership opportunities. Run by president...

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