Orchard Knob New Elementary School - new building for 2008

 

photo of Orchard Knob Elementary entrance

This new school year opens with a new school building at Orchard Knob Elementary. The new school replaces the older school building and is on the same site as the old building.

The initial demolition, which took about 7 weeks, began in May as soon as school let out. Now in August the new buildings welcome the students, even though some of the finishing touches on the grounds and pavement are still being done.

This is part of $152 million building project that is underway in Hamilton County. The approximate cost of the new school is $12 million.

The principal at Orchard Knob is Marthel Young.

 Here is a news coverage video of the opening ceremonies.

 

photo of Orchard Knob Elementary exterior

 Orchard Knob Elementary outside view

photo of Orchard Knob Elementary entrance hall way

 

Orchard Knob Elementary entrance hall way

Orchard Knob has 300 students, and until this year had the oldest facilities in Hamilton County. This has to be an exciting start for the students and faculty. School starts August 12.

Congratulations to the students and staff. Enjoy the great new facility.

Here is a link to the post on the Signal Mountain Middle and High School.

 

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Baylor Swim Team First Nationally

The Baylor boys swim team is Class 9 national dual meet champion for the 2007-08, as reported in the Chattanooga Times Free Press. The girls swim team finished third nationally.  This is sometimes called a national championship in the event. The results are according to photo of Baylor Swim Teamthe Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association for class 9 - independent schools with enrollment of 900 and below for grades 9-12.

Here is the article from Baylor School website

Baylor has received national recognition for excellence in athletics.  Sports Illustrated named Baylor the top athletic program in Tennessee. In 2005 Sports Illustrated also named Baylor one of the top 25 athletic programs in the nation.


Photo from Chattanoogan.com article

This follows the recent 4 straight state softball champions from the same district. Chattanooga provides some very competive athletic programs.

Congratulations to the Baylor boys and girls swim teams.

 

 

Richard Smith
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