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Quinn selected for Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Program

C ongratulations to Khloe Quinn, a Marshall County High School sophomore, for being only one of thirty students selected for the Summer Health Care Experience (SHE) Program at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Khloe is currently a health science program of study student at Spot Lowe Technology Center. “I am so proud of Khloe’s hard work and dedication in being accepted into the She Oncology Program at Vanderbilt,” stated health science teacher Mrs. Lynda Skillington. “Her commitment and perseverance truly paid off, and this accomplishment reflects the effort she consistently puts into her goals.”

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MCRTA First Living Legacy Recognized

he meeting of the Marshall County Retired Teachers’ Association (MCRTA) on March 5, 2026, was one of great accomplishments. The business section of the meeting dealt with appreciation for the Teacher Appreciation Gifts drawing given to 33 teachers upon their return from the Christmas break. Also, the MCRTA will for the first time be hosting the Tennessee Retired Teachers’ Regional Meeting on March 17, 2026. Six scholarships will be awarded again in May to students with plans to enter the teaching profession. On May 8th, the MCRTA will once again be one of the sponsors of the Senior Walk for our graduating seniors. Finally, we collected a little over our $750 goal for donations for the Marshall Education Foundation for grants to be awarded to a classroom teacher.

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2026 Marshall County FCE Annual Bake-Off

T he Marshall County FCE (Family and Community Education) held its annual Bake-Off February 26, 2026, at the UT Extension Kitchen. Members registered their entries at 12:30 with the regular county meeting beginning at 1:00. The categories were Bread, Cake, Candy, and Cookies/ Bars. Members were allowed to enter one item in each category. The guest speaker was James Todd Fehrman, Program Therapist at Senior Life Solutions. Mr. Fehrman explained the services offered to seniors by his office. His office is located on the second floor of Marshall Medical Center.

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