STORY OF PROGRESS AND 2024 WCHS DISTINQUISHED ALUMNI HONOREE
PROGRESS AT WHITES CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
Whites Creek High School is headlining on progress. WCHS Executive Principal Dr. Brian Mells provided a presentation and story of the progress that Whites Creek High School has made over the last few years. For two consecutive years, WCHS has received a Level-5 academic standing, having changed its status from low performing school to a high performing school academically. Several new academies have been added to benefit students in their transition from High School to University. Building and football field renovations have occurred. For more exciting news, visit Whites Creek High School Alumni Network, Inc. on Facebook to hear Dr. Mells's entire presentation.
2024 DINSTINGUISHED ALUMNI HONOREE
On Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Inaugural WCHS Alumni Appreciation Luncheon, alumna Judge Angelita Blackshear Dalton, Class of 1989 became the first WCHS Distinguished Alumni Honoree. This award is given by the WCHS Administration to highlight the outstanding achievements of a Whites Creek High School graduate. WCHSAN President, Dr. Roderick J. Glatt, Class of 1985, congratulated Judge Dalton on receiving this award for which she is duly deserving, and he thanked her for becoming a member of the Whites Creek High School Alumni Network, Inc.
Dr. Brian Mells, Executive Principal, and the WCHS Leadership are planning a Whites Creek Alumni Appreciation Luncheon. They want to thank the alumni for being so supportive of young COBRAS. This event will be sponsored by Whites Creek High School. Please RSVP so the school leadership can determine the headcount and plan accordingly. There is no cost to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. Among other things, alumni will be informed about the past, present, and future progress of WCHS, an alum will provide a keynote address and alumni will be honored by the school leadership. The attire is business-casual. WCHSAN, Board of Directors
the whch burgess' siblings appear, win on family fued game
The Burgess Alumni Win
Recently the Burgess siblings appeared on the Steve Harvey Family Feud game show. They have won two of two games, and they are still active competitively. The three Burgess brothers and sister are WCHS alumni of the 1980s and 1990s. They continue to compete on Family Feud with their mom.
celebrate the 45th homecoming of whites creek high school
HAPPY HOMECOMING ALUMNI
When I think about my school experience at Whites Creek High School, I really get passionate. We had the best teachers. We enjoyed the best facilities. The Band of Distinction was second to none and known as the baby Tennessee State University Band. Our basketball and football teams were strongly competitive. Presently, we have WCHS Alumni who are prominent politicians, medical doctors, TV and movie stars, music artists and the list can go on and on. Ours was a junior college experience. The legacy is deep. The memories are rich. The time has come for all alumni to give back to the existing young Cobras. How? Pay it forward!
When you pay just $25 and become a member of the Whites Creek High School Alumni Network Incorporated, that $25 helps fund scholarships. In May 2023, our Network provided $500 scholarships each to the valedictorian, salutatorian, and BOD student with exemplary achievement. While you're visiting our table at the tailgate, you can easily apply and pay online for membership. Let's continue to raise up the young COBRAS and help fund their future success and college education.
WCHS CELEBRATES 45TH HOMECOMING
Can you believe it? Whites Creek High School will celebrate 45 years of physical existence and academic excellence on Friday, September 22, 2023. According to Executive Principal Dr. Brian Mells, WCHS is one of two schools privileged to have a brand-new turfed football field. The turf field will be used for the first time on homecoming day.
There will be a Video-Story-Tribute recording during homecoming day. Dr. Mells invites alumni to visit the Media Room inside WCHS to give a short story tribute. Specifically, tell why you were excited about being a Whites Creek High School Cobra during your career at WCHS. Accommodations will be extended to as many alumni as the video timing will permit. This means first come, first serve.
SPONSORED EVENTS OF THE WCHSAN
- The WCHSAN will tailgate in the school parking lot. Look for our tent and signage.
- The WCHSAN will provide FREE hotdogs, chips, and water to all guests - while supplies last.
- All financial members of the Whites Creek High School Alumni Network will be admitted into the homecoming game FREE as a courtesy of your paid membership in the Network. To gain entry, please have your Network Membership ID (i.e. copy of the Membership Information email) or your driver's license which reflects your name. The WCHS school leadership will have a current roster of all financial members.
HTNC DONATES $50K
Recently, the Haynes Trinity Neighborhood Coalition donated $50,000 to WCHS to assist with various student needs.
WCHSAN PROVIDES WATER TO THE BAND OF DISTINCTION
DR. ROD GLATT '85 UNLOADS WATER
Mr. Joshua Latham, WCHS Band Director asked Dr. Glatt if the Network could provide water to the Band of Distinction for their Friend and Family Day Show Case on August 5, 2022. The Show Case was a success!
WCHS Majorettes Performed
The majorettes performed a stunnig dance routine while band members provided the music. Mr. Latham recognized several band members who were new to the band and new to playing an instrument for the first time ever.
ALUMNI MEET UP, TALK ABOUT OLD TIMES
Charlise Tuggle '93 reminises with Marcus Coffee '88 about the good old days at Whites Creek High School. Coffee attended the showcase to support his god daughter who is in the band. Tuggle was on hand to help represent the Whites Creek High School Alumni Network, Inc.
BOD DRUMLINE
The bass drummer is playing drums for the first time as well as the cymbal player. Mr. Latham, WCHS Band Director is intentionally recruiting to continue to build the band.
Back to school Drive-thru & freshman orientation - 08.03.22
Freshman Academy Orientation
The WCHSAN was pleased to support the Freshman Academy Orientation with its attendance.
WCHSAN Reviews Drive Thru Info
Dr. Glat '85 and Charlise Tuggle '93 receieve nformation about the Back To School Drive Thru information for incoming WCHS freshman.
WCHS STUDENTS RECEIVE GUESTS
WCHS students were posted at the entry doors to receive parents, teachers and freshman students to attend the Freshman Orientation Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
Freshman Academy Orienation
During the Freshman Academy Orientation, Dr. Mells , WCHS Executive Principal acknowledged his support and thanks for the presence of the WCHSAN in support of this event.
Bowling battle of the classes - July 23, 2022
The Founding Class of 1979
The bowling lane for the Class of 1979 was represented by Carla Cato, Debara Moore and William Gilmore, Member-at-Large.
Alumnus High Bowler
Jeffrey Betts '89 scored through the roof as the highest male bowler during the Bowling Battle of the Classes at Tusculum Strike & Spare.
Alumna High Bowler
Erica North '85 scored through the roof as the highest female bowler during the Bowling Battle of the Classes at Tusculum Stike & Spare.
WCHSAN Leadership
Pictured from left to right: Alicia Richey Frierson '90, Secretarty; William Stone '83, Member-at-Large and Event Coordinator; and Candace Y. Jones '87 attended the bowling event and helped work the WCHSAN membership table.
BOWLING BATTLE OF THE CLASSES - SATURDAY jULY 23, 2022
EVENT AGENDA FOR SATURDA, JULY 23, 2022
5:00PM - 5:45PM
*Onsite Registration for alumni who did not RSVP to bowl free.
*New Membership Drive. Any alumni who visit the membership drive table, receive a membership recruitment card, apply & pay for active membership will receive our BEST VALUE DEAL: Pay membership fee of $25 and receive a free official alumni t-shirt.
*Pick up shoes and prepare to bowl.
5:45PM - 6:00PM
*Classmates report to their designated lanes: 1979- lane; 1980s-lane; 1990's-lane and 2000s-lane.
6:00PM - 8:00PM
*Bowling Battle of the Classes!
*NOTE: The winning class will take a group picture immediately after the game ends. Listen for instructions from the Event Coordinator.
RECOMMENDATION: Due to recent rising Covid-19 cases, please maskup for this event.
COST
4 LANES FREE. The Network will sponsor this event free to all WCHS Alumni who RSVP.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS
Please show up on time. If you are RSVPing here, then you need to be present at 5:45pm to gather your shoes, as we will have your name already on the registered list. For persons who fail to RSVP on this form, let them know, they will need to show up for ON SITE REGISTRATION to represent their class on a lane - to bowl in the competition. THERE WILL BE A PRIZE PRESENTED TO THE WINNER
LANES
(1) One lane will represent the founding class of 1979. Only the 1979 alumni can participate in this lane. (2) One lane will represent the classes of 1980s. Any 1980s alumni can participate in this lane. (3)One lane will represent the classes of 1990s. Any 1990s alumni can participate in this lane. (4) One lane will represent the classes of 2000s. Any 2000s alumni can participate in this lane.
PUBLICIZE THIS EVENT FOR US
Help get out the word for this upcoming event. This event is sponsored in celebration of the Whites Creek High School Alumni Network's 2nd Year Anniversary (July 31, 2022).
EVENT COORDINATOR
WIlliam Stone '83
WCHSAN Member-at-Large
615.243.3713 or williamstone2@att.net
memorial service for wchs retired teacher ms. ruth young
memorial program cover
October 16, 2021
Schrader Lane Church of Christ
Nashville, Tennessee
WCHS ALumni & Retired Teachers
Pictured from left to right: William Stone '83; Dr. Roderick J. Glatt '85; Laura Winston '86; Mr. Robert Churchwell, Jr. (WCHS Founding Band Director); Catherine Miller Bowers '82; Jackie Cowan Freeman '82' Ms. Irene Gatlin (WCHS Retired Chemistry Teacher) and Grant Winrow '84.
WCHS REtired Teacher
Ms. Marvis Cain
WCHS REtired Faculty
Pictured from left to right: Dr. Reba Mason Buckly and Ms. Evanda McDowell
WCHS REtired Faculty & Alumni
WCHS REtired Faculty & Alumni
Pictured from left to right: Jackie Cowan Freeman '82; Dr. Reba Mason Buckly; Mr. Bruce Bowers, Laura Winston '82; Catherine Miller Bowers '82; Dr. Roderick J. Glatt '85; Grant Winrow '84; and William Stone '82.
Ms. Woods
WCHS REtired Faculty & Alumni
Pictured in the center with black mask.
portriate of ms. ruth young
portriate of ms. ruth young
portriate of ms. ruth young
Ms. Young was remembered as a faithful family member, sorrority sister, teacher and assistant track coach at WCHS.
***cobras, let's bowL***
July 31, 2021 | 6:00pm (CST)
The Class of 1983 is hosting a bowling event, Saturday July 31, 2021 at 6:00pm (CST) at Tusculum Lanes, 5315 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN. Though the event is hosted by the WCHS Class of 1983, it is open to all WCHS Alumni who would like to reconnect with fellow Cobras. RSVP your attendance to the Event Coordinator William Stone at 615.243.3713.
Anthony "Tony" Smith
WCHSAN Class Representative
Class of 1983
Posted: june 4, 2021
Dr. andrienne battle and Dr. Roderick J. Glatt
Founding President, Dr. Roderick J. Glatt was invited to attend an information meeting regarding an upcoming tax referendum to be voted on in Metropolitan Nashville Davidson County (on July 27, 2021) which will adversely affect public education and communities of color. Dr. Adrienne Battle, Superintendent of MNPS, Mayor Cooper and Police Chief Drake weighed in on the matter.
WCHS HOMECOMING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
WCHS Class of 1982 donates $3,000.
The WCHS Class of 1982, from its 40th Reunion Missions Committee, presented a check for $3,000 to Dr. Brian Mells, Executive Principal to use as he deems necessary to support the young Cobras of WCHS. This presentation occurred at the top of the Homecoming Kickoff, Friday, September 30, 2022 at WCHS Football Stadium. Source: Catherine Miller Bowers '82..
WCHSAN Member-at-Large Gilmore, Talks to Alumni
William Gilmore '79 talks to fellow alumni about the good ole days at WCHS.
Young Cobras Pose for Photo
With a coach, young Cobras pose for a photo during Homecoming, just before the game began.
Dr. Glatt and Members of the Class of 1982
From left to right: Dr. Rod Glatt '85, Founding President of the WCHSAN, Dr. Kelly Turner '82, Catherine Miller-Bowers '82 and Van Phillips '82 (Members of the 40th Reunion Missions Committee who led the efforts to make the donation of $3,000 from the Class of 1982 to the young Cobras of Whites Creek High School).
The Band of Distinction
Under the Direction of Mr. Joshua Latham, Band Director, the Band of Distinction rendered a marvelous performance during the 2022 Homecomiong halftime.
Mr. Joshua Latham, Band Director
Mr. Latham is the current Band Director at Whites Creek High School. We are pleased that he is continuing to build on the rich legacy known of the Whties Creek HIgh School Band of Distinction. Mr. Latham has recruited first time band students, who have never played an instrument, to perform with distinction in his marching band. He continues to grow the numbers of band members. Photo: Mr. Latham is pictured following halftime on the Coach Sam Smith Track at the September 30, 2022 Homecoming of WCHS.