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Graves High freshman orientation

Graves High freshman orientation

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - Graves County High School freshman orientation on Monday, July 18 was informative and fun at the same time.

In Graves County, not only do freshman face more difficult academic challenges, they go from a middle school of about 700 students to a high school of about 1,300.

GCHS began the Freshman Academy about ten years ago. Freshman will take all their classes together in the same wing, except for classes in biology and physical education where a lab or gym requires a longer walk.

Matt Dobson has served as the academy's principal for the past five years. He started the first year the school offered an enhanced Freshman Orientation and Freshman Mentors came somewhere in between the two.

“Freshman Mentoring is where we help out incoming freshman as a friend,” said junior and Freshman Mentor Hannah Latta.

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Mother, daughter arrested after child custody fight

A mother and her daughter are behind bars after police say a child custody fight got out of control.

According to the Graves County Sheriff's Department, deputies were called to a home on SR 849 East in Boaz for a report of a physical fight over child custody.

Witnesses told police 23-year-old Candice Singleton-Buie and her mother, 48-year-old Kathy Mellinger, both of Nashville, Tennessee, arrived at the home Monday afternoon. According to police, the women grabbed two children from the yard and put them in their car, without child safety seats.

An investigator said family members told them they were concerned about the safety of the kids and tried to stop Singleton-Buie and Mellinger from leaving. That's when deputies believe the fight started.

Register now for 5K St. Jude Benefit run/walk

Register now for 5K St. Jude Benefit run/walk

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - Registration forms are available now for an upcoming 5K  run/walk that will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

The 5K is scheduled to be on Saturday, August 13 at Graves County High School.

Late registration will be from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and check in starts at 7:15 a.m. The 5K will start at 8 a.m.

The registration fee is $20 through July 31. Late registration is $25. Entrants must register early to get a t-shirt. The remaining t-shirts will be offered the day of the event on a first-come, first-served basis.

Medals will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Age groups include: 11 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59 and 60 and up.

The run will be in memory of Tori Beth Waggoner, a member of the Graves County High School Class of 2011.

Senior schedule pick up, preschool orientation

Senior schedule pick up, preschool orientation

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - The Graves County High School seniors can pick up their schedules and preschool orientation will be on Tuesday, July 19.

Seniors can pick up their schedules from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Graves County preschool orientation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parents of all pre-schoolers attending Graves County elementary schools must meet at Central Elementary either Tuesday, July 19 or Thursday, July 28.

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GCHS all-girls cheer squad wins Camp Champs title

GCHS all-girls cheer squad wins Camp Champs title

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - The Graves County High School all-girls cheer squad won the title of Camp Champs at the University of Tennessee-Martin Universal Cheerleading Association's Cheer Camp held in mid-July.

The 18-member squad participated with more than 30 area teams including about 450 students. GCHS competed against 10 other teams in the Varsity Elite Division and earned the camp's top honor when they performed a routine learned over the course of two days at the camp.

“The girls worked so hard, received perfect scores, and were absolutely amazing,” said GCHS coach Cheryl Hawkins. “Emily Crisp, Madison Wilferd, and Tamia Fair were selected to the All-American Team, which entitles them to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade alongside other girls from across the nation. Kinsey Camp and Savannah Williams both were offered UCA staff applications, which is considered a real honor.

GCHS freshman schedule pick-up

GCHS freshman schedule pick-up

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - The freshman schedule pick-up at Graves County High School will be Monday, July 18.

The pick-up will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Freshman orientation will be the same day.

Registration will start at 9 a.m., followed by a program from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Orientation will include several activities such as:

  • Food
  • Fellowship
  • Door prizes
  • Swimming at Oak Hills
  • Meeting teachers, mentors and others

GCHS invites freshman to bring their swimsuits and a change of clothes.

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High school reunion, cruise in downtown Mayfield

High school reunion, cruise in downtown Mayfield

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - The Mayfield High School Alumni reunion and the Cruise in Downtown Mayfield will be on Saturday, July 16.

The Cruise in Downtown Mayfield will be from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. It features several activities including:

  • Corn hole
  • Hula hoops
  • Valve cover races
  • Games
  • Door prizes

The public is invited to come to the free cruise in and bring their classic cars, street rods, new cars, truck, motorcycles, boats, tractors or antiques cars and trucks.

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