things you ought to know right now about wchs
Greetings from Wchs executive principal dr. brian mells
I am excited about the creation of the Whites Creek High School Alumni Network and the opportunities ahead for our school community. The formation of this network truly puts the saying “Once A Cobra, Always A Cobra,” into action, as this commences a great partnership between our school and the Alumni Network.
Judge Robert E. Lillard's belongings will continue to inspire at WCHS
Judge Robert E. Lillard's belongings will continue to inspire at WCHS
Dr. Roderick J. Glatt, WCHS Class of 1985, remembers his late grandfather as a man defined by his heart for public service – and his determination to get things done. Judge Lillard's law office property will be moved from Robert E. Lillard Elementary to White Creek to be housed in the legal Academy.
Mells, selected mnps principal of the year
whch 2022 valedictorian & salutatorian
Xavier and Yvonne, WCHS Class of 2022
The WCHSAN congratulates recently annouced Valedictorian Xavier (left) and Salutatorian Yvonne (right). As a benefit to these two Cobras, and to the 2022 graduating class, following their commencement ceremony they can activate their one year free membership into the Whites Creek High School Alumni Network, Inc. We celebrate their academic achievement!
WCHS & Nashville State Community College, Partner
On October 4, 2021, the President of Nashville State Community College Dr. Shanna Jackson visited Whites Creek High School together with Superintendent of Metro Nashville Public School (MNPS) Director Dr. Adrienne Battle and other MNPS officials visited Whites Creek High School to accentuate an important educational partnership. WCHS Executive Principal Brian Mells' hosted the visit. The partnership offers new higher education opportunities to historically underserved students. "Funding from the PNC Foundation will create an Early College program at Whites Creek High School, enabling students to earn an associate degree along with a high school diploma" (Nashville State Community College, Linked In, October 4, 2021).
Friday, August 6, 2021 | Whites Creek High School
wchs ribbon cutting ceremony
Founding President Dr. Roderick J. Glatt was invited and attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at WCHS alongside MNPS officials and Mr. Robert Churchwell. The swimming pool areas was converted into a state-of-the-art multipurpose room, the first in the MNPS district. Go Cobras!
ribbon cutting ceremony at whites creek high school, August
The WCHS Band Entry
The WCHS Band Entry
The WCHS Band Entry
The Band of Distinction marched from the hallway into the new multipurpose facility, under the direction of Mr. Latham, Band Director.
Dr. Mells Speaks
The WCHS Band Entry
The WCHS Band Entry
WCHS Executive Principal Dr. Brian Mells welcomed all guests to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony noted this historic event, the first of its kind in MNPS.
Dr. Gentry Speaks
The WCHS Band Entry
Dr. Griffin Speaks
MNPS Board Member & District 1 Representative Dr. Sharon Gentry congratulated present students and alumni on the launch of the indoor multipurpose facility.
Dr. Griffin Speaks
WCHS Multipurpose Room
Dr. Griffin Speaks
MNPS Official Dr. Shron Griffin extends congratulatory remarks to WCHS faculty and Staff.
The Ribbon is Cut
WCHS Multipurpose Room
WCHS Multipurpose Room
WCHS Drummajor and starting football player cut the ribbon while Dr. Mells and Dr. Gentry look on.
WCHS Multipurpose Room
WCHS Multipurpose Room
WCHS Multipurpose Room
The multipurpose facility will be used by the Band of Distinction and Football team, among other things, for indoor practice etc.
Meeting the current needs of wchs students
Replenishing the WCHS Community Resource Closet
On December 2, 2020, Dr. Roderick J. Glatt, WCHSAN Founding President personally delivered 48 - four packs of toilet tissue and 44 - bars of soap to help meet the immediate needs of WCHS Students. The WCHSAN Board of Directors has purposed to personally provide supplies this week to help meet immediate needs. Dr. Glatt (right) is pictured with Dr. Brian Mells, WCHS Executive Principal (left) who received the supplies.
Alumni are urged to donate supplies to replenish the WCHS Community Resource Closet. The following items are needed:
Household items
- Cleaning Supplies: bleach/bathroom cleaner/kitchen cleaner)
- Washing detergent
- Toilet Paper
- Soap
- Lotion
- Deodorant
Holidays/Winter Help Needed for WCHS Students
During COVID-19, many parents and students are struggling due to the loss of jobs and displacement. WCHS Alumni are asked to help with current pressing needs.
Winter School-Aged Clothing
- coats
- gloves
- hats
- scarves, etc. (all sizes)
Christmas Gifts High School-Aged
- boys/girls, for the entire family (preferably wrapped and marked with age/sex but will accept unwrapped as well).
Drop off will be December 9th-11th at Whites Creek High School (please bring to the main office). Gifts will be accepted after the 11th, but the preferred drop off time frame is before the 11th.
wchsan attends wchs class of 2021 graduation | posted: may 2
The Official Graduation program Cover
- Processional - Pomp and Circumstances
- Posting of Colors - Kynnedy Henderson
- Pledge of Allegiance - Evans T. Carey
- Welcome - Tytionne' Bellamy
- Introduction of Platoform Guests - Ms. Tiffany Littlejohn, Academy Coach
- Introduction of Salutatorian - Dr. Brian J. Mells, Executive PRincipal
- Salutation - Brittany Baker
- Recognition of Achievements - Dr. Karen Beard, 12th Grade Administrator; Mrs. Jeanitra Anderson, 11th and 12th Grade School Counselor
- Introduction of Valedictorian - Dr. Brian J. Mells, Executive Principal
- Valediction - Tahil Sage
- Graduates With Honors and Distinctions - Ms. Mellisa Brooks, 9th Grade Administrator; Mr. Terry Cole, 10th and 11th Grade Administrator
- Executive Principal Address - Dr. Brian J. Mells, Executive Principal
- Awarding of Diplomas - Dr. Brian J. Mells, Executive Principal; Dr. Karen Beard, 12th Grad Administrator; Mr. Terry Cole, 10th and 11th Grade Administrator; Ms. Melissa Brooks, 9th Grade Administrator; and Mrs. Anita Corder, Literacy Coach
- Acceptance of the Class of 2021 - Dr. Sharon Gentry, Board of Education Member
- Ceremonial Tassel Transition - Dr. Brian J. Mells, Executive Principal
- Recessional
WCHSAN Provides Gifts to all Graduates
On Monday, May 24, 2021, at 6:00 PM at the Municipal Auditorium in downtown Nashville, TN., Catherine Miller-Bowers, Member-at-Large(l), Dr. Roderick J. Glatt, Founding President(c), and Candace Y. Jones, Membership Chairperson attended the commencement ceremony for the Whites Creek High School Class of 2021, bearing gifts for the entire class to enjoy.
Each graduating scholar received an official WCHSAN Alumni T-shirt, Whites Creek High School lapel pin, and welcome into the Whites Creek High School Alumni Network, Inc. As each student received a diploma and exited the platform, they were ushered to the alumni network table and were given their gifts. While Candace asked each student their t-shrit size and presented the student a t-shirt and lapel pin, Dr. Glatt verbally welcomed the student into the WCHSAN and urged them to promptly visit the network website to activate their free one year membeship. Catherine captured memorable photographs of the event. This was a pleasurable and exciting united effort.
Preparing the Gifts for Distribution
Catherine Miller-Bowers, Member-at-Large(l) and Candace Y. Jones, Membership Chairperson(r) fold WCHSAN Alumni T-shirts according to t-shirt sizes to make distribution efficient for students to receive. Also, they placed Whites Creek High School lapel pins on the table for distribution to each graduate of the Class of 2021.
Processional
Dr. Brian Mells, Executive Principal of Whites Creek High School lead the processional of WCHS faculty into the auditorium to Pomp and Circumstances by Sir Edward Elgar.
Student Processional
Class of 2021 scholars entered the auditorium with smiles on their faces and pride in their walk, attired in gown and cap Cobra colors blue (for males) and red for (females).
WCHS CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATION VIDEO
The WCHSAN welcomes the Whites Creek High School Class of 2021 into the alumni family! We're proud of the 2021 graduates. Activate your one year free membership into the WCHSAN today.
Nashville mayor john cooper visits whites creek high school
the wchs academy of law
Dr. Brian Mells, Executive Principal of WCHS escorts Mayor Cooper in the hallway to show him the Law Academy, Court Room at WCHS.
STudents-teachers greet mayor
Mayor Cooper speaks to students and teachers, accompanied by Dr. Mells.
The Office of the Executive Principal
Dr. Mells looks on as Mayor Cooper provides the afternoon announcements to students.
The Afternoon School Dismissal
Dr. Mells and Mayor Cooper greet WCHS students as they leave the school building.
To the Bus
Dr. Mells and Mayor Cooper greet WCHS students as they board their bus.
The Finale
Dr. Mells and Mayor Cooper are pictured with school leader and MNPS official.
thank you sponsors for the congratulatory yard signs
On Monday, April 19, 2021, Dr. Roderick J. Glatt, President delivered congratulatory yard signs, for the WCHS 2021 graduating class, to Executive Principal Dr. Brian Mells. A coalition of seven active members of the WCHSAN sponsored this iniative (see below).
coalition of Sponsors
Catherine miller-bowers
Catherine miller-bowers
Catherine miller-bowers
WCHSAN Board Member-at-Large
Class of 1982
Michael McCall
Catherine miller-bowers
Catherine miller-bowers
WCHSAN Active Member
Class of 1982
Dr. Henry Belin, III
Catherine miller-bowers
Dr. Henry Belin, III
WCHSAN Active Member
Class of 1982
Anthony "Tony" Smith
Dr. Roderick J. Glatt
Dr. Henry Belin, III
WCHSAN Class Representative
Class of 1983
Dr. Roderick J. Glatt
Dr. Roderick J. Glatt
Dr. Roderick J. Glatt
WCHSAN Founding President
Class of 1985
Pastor Jerry holt
Dr. Roderick J. Glatt
Dr. Roderick J. Glatt
WCHSAN Active Member
Class of 1988
Craig Blackshear
Craig Blackshear
Craig Blackshear
WCHSAN Active Member
Class of 1989
Craig Blackshear
Craig Blackshear
Craig Blackshear
wchs founding band director, honored
FRAMED PHOTO HONORING MR. CHURCHWELL
In his honor and with the expressed approval of WCHS Executive Principal Dr. Brian Mells, the WCHSAN Board of Directors sponsored the purchase and installation of a framed photo of Founding Band Director Robert Churchwell Jr. and the original band logo designed by Mr. Churchwell. You can find each item in the Robert Churchwell Jr. Music Center at Whites Creek High School. The framed photo of Mr. Churchwell is located on the wall near the Band Director's office. The original band logo is affixed on the wall directly above the water fountain in the music center. Mr. Churchwell picked both locations.
"This is something the WCHSAN has desired to do for a long time and this past Monday, we got it done. Mr. Churchwell has positively impacted the lives of thousands of students and he deserves this honor and profound remembrance" said Dr. Rod Glatt, WCHSAN Founding President. Current WCHS Band Director Mr. Joshua Latham said, "It is an honor to continue the legacy of Mr. Churchwell and I will continue to build on the blueprint he left behind."
ORIGINAL BAND LOGO DESIGNED BY MR. CHURCHWELL, Jr.
With the exception of the verbiage "Robert Churchwelll, Jr. Music Center," pictured is the original band logo designed by Founding Band Director Robert Churchwell, Jr.
THANK YOU WCHSAN BOARD SPONSORS:
Dr. Rod Glatt '85, Founding President
Catherine Miller-Bowers '82, Vice President
Alicia Richey Frierson '90, Secretary
Candace Y. Jones '87, Treasurer
William Gilmore '79, Member-at-Large
Loretta Parson '86, Member-at-Large
William Stone '83, Member-at-Large
wchsan embraces wchs 2022 graduates
MAY 2022 WCHS COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
The WCHSAN the May 2022 commencement ceremony and provided alumni t-shirts and a one year free membership in the Whites Creek High School Alumni Network Incorporated to every senior in the 2022 graduating class.
EACH GRADUATE RECEIVED AN ALUMN T-SHIRT
Representing the Network were Membership Chairperson Candace Y. Jones '87, and Member-at-Large William Stone '83. These members passed out t-shirts to each of the WCHS 2022 graduates.
2022 WCHS SENIORS COBRA DAY
On May 20, 2022, the WCHSAN provide breakfast/brunch to the WCHS 2022 senior class. Not only did the seniors receive free breakfast/brunch, but they were granted a one year free membership in the WCHSAN. Students were enrolled on the spot. The event took place at Whites Creek High School.
WCHS 2022 SENIOR CLASS, EATS
Breakfast/Brunch included Chick-fil-A nugets, hashbrown casserole, fruit, cheese and danish trays together with beverages. After feeding the students, remaining food was preserved for WCHS faculty and staff.
2022 WCHS SENIORS COBRA DAY
On May 20, 2022, the WCHSAN provide breakfast/brunch to the WCHS 2022 senior class. Not only did the seniors receive free breakfast/brunch, but they were granted a one year free membership in the WCHSAN. Students were enrolled on the spot. The event took place at Whites Creek High School.
PHOTO TAKEN AFTER THE EVENT
This photo was taken following the Seniors Cobra Day event on May 20, 2022 at Whites Creek High School. Dr. Rod Glatt welcomed all 2022 graduating seniors to become members of the Network to give back to future classes to come. Pictured from left to right: William Gilmore '79, Member-at-Large; Ms. Brooks, WCHS Senior Class Event Coordinator; Dr. Brian Mells, WCHS Executive Principal; Candace Y. Jones '87, Membership Chairperson and Dr. Rod Glatt, Founding President.
Mr. churchwell Visits wchs band rehearsal
VISIT OF ENCOURAGEMENT
On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, WCHS Founding Band Director and Music Chairman Mr. Robert Churchwell, Jr. visited Whites Creek High School's Band Rehearsal. He was accompanied by retired Band Director Mr. John Sevier.
PICTURED IN THE WCHS BAND ROOM
From left to right: WCHS band student, Mr. Robert Churchwell, Jr., current Band Director Mr. Joshua Latham; retired Band Director Mr. John Sevier and WCHS band student.
ON MARCH 7TH, WCHSAN PROVIDED SUPPLIES TO WCHS SGA
THE WCHSAN DELIVERED...
At the request of Dr. Hill, WCHS Student Government Association (SGA) Advisor, on March 7, 2023, the Whites Creek High School Alumni Network, Inc. provided supplies - roses and Crush drinks. These items will be used by Dr. Hill and the Whites Creek High School SGA to advance their goals toward the upcoming Whites Creek homecoming and 45th Year School Anniversary.
The Supplies
Dozens of roses and over one hundred cans of Crush drink were supplied to Dr. Hill and the Whites Creek SGA. Candace Jones '87, WCHSAN Treasurer delivered all supplies to Whites Creek High School.
THANKS FROM WHITES CREEK LEADERSHIP
Dr. Hill, WCHS SGA Advisor (pictured at far right), Dr. Brian Mells, WCHS Executive Principal each thanked the Whites Creek High School Alumni Network, Inc. for the supplies. Candance Jones '87, WCHSAN Treasurer (pictured at the far left) received their thanks on behalf of The Network.