Education
![[Courtesy of Caryn Brannen]
Houston High School junior Kris Ruaro (second from right) recently won the eighth
annual Orpheum Star Search competition. Performing a rendition of Michael Buble’s “Feeling Good,” Ruaro competed against 13 other finalists to take the top prize, which included a $3,500 savings bond and two upcoming performance opportunities.
Ruaro is a member of the Houston High School show choir. Show choir members,
ambassadors for the high school, perform at community functions throughout the year. Pictured are choir members Rachel Brannen (from left), Nicole Hale, Jason Rodgers, Ruaro and Rebecca Brannen.](http://matchbin-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/public/sites/701/assets/7W4M_Ruaro_copy150X150.jpg "[Courtesy of Caryn Brannen]
Houston High School junior Kris Ruaro (second from right) recently won the eighth
annual Orpheum Star Search competition. Performing a rendition of Michael Buble’s “Feeling Good,” Ruaro competed against 13 other finalists to take the top prize, which included a $3,500 savings bond and two upcoming performance opportunities.
Ruaro is a member of the Houston High School show choir. Show choir members,
ambassadors for the high school, perform at community functions throughout the year. Pictured are choir members Rachel Brannen (from left), Nicole Hale, Jason Rodgers, Ruaro and Rebecca Brannen.")
Education Achievements
Vickie Brewer of Collierville, a student on Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus, graduated in May. Deana D. Clutts of Collierville was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in acco...
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Crosswind principal Kim Lampkins reassures parents at the Kindergarten Cry.](http://matchbin-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/public/sites/701/assets/AJ5Y_Lampkins_copy150X150.jpg "[Photos Courtesy of Amy Hurley]
Crosswind principal Kim Lampkins reassures parents at the Kindergarten Cry.")
Tears or cheers?
BY AMY HURLEY Special to The Collierville Herald As Sharon Latinik walked her son, Jacob, to school Monday morning, Aug.16, nerves didn’t seem to play a part for little Jacob’s first day of ki...
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Tara Oaks Elementary welcomed parents of kindergarten students to breakfast and an introduction of the PTA board members, on Aug. 27. Principal Patricia Russell, along with Associate Principals Jennifer Scharf and Mary Bobbitt and Guidance Counselor Rebecca Matthews spoke at the breakfast. PTA VP of Hospitality Elizabeth Bouchoc (above, middle) welcomes Susan Rice (left) and Neal Shaffer to Tara Oaks Elementary School. They are the proud parents of two-month-old Anna Catherine and Reese Shaffer, who attends Mrs. Watson’s kindergarten class.](http://matchbin-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/public/sites/701/assets/CR2H_100_0692_copy150X150.jpg "[Courtesy of Virginia Dawson]
Tara Oaks Elementary welcomed parents of kindergarten students to breakfast and an introduction of the PTA board members, on Aug. 27. Principal Patricia Russell, along with Associate Principals Jennifer Scharf and Mary Bobbitt and Guidance Counselor Rebecca Matthews spoke at the breakfast. PTA VP of Hospitality Elizabeth Bouchoc (above, middle) welcomes Susan Rice (left) and Neal Shaffer to Tara Oaks Elementary School. They are the proud parents of two-month-old Anna Catherine and Reese Shaffer, who attends Mrs. Watson’s kindergarten class.")
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Students on St. George’s Independent School’s three campuses were all smiles as they entered the hallways to begin the school year on Aug. 16. Juniors Terry Eleazer (from left), Duncan Monger, Gabe Vogel and Hugh Stephens stop to visit with administrative staff member Lisa Taylor at the Collierville campus.](http://matchbin-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/public/sites/701/assets/EOTN_SGIS_1_copy150X150.jpg "[Courtesy of Trish Dianetti]
Students on St. George’s Independent School’s three campuses were all smiles as they entered the hallways to begin the school year on Aug. 16. Juniors Terry Eleazer (from left), Duncan Monger, Gabe Vogel and Hugh Stephens stop to visit with administrative staff member Lisa Taylor at the Collierville campus.")
![[Photos by Cathy Bertram]
Rockey the Rockin’ Redbird, the official team mascot of the Memphis Redbirds, helped jump start Collierville
Middle School’s PTA fundraiser Aug. 16. CMS will be selling $25 Memphis City Saver coupon books, jewelry, chocolate, household items, gift wrap and magazine
subscriptions. Collierville Middle School PTA board members: Joan Wallace (from left), Joe Moscon, Barbara Wilson, Beth Bohon, president, and Cathy Bertram with Rockey. See more photos at www.colliervilleherald.net.](http://matchbin-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/public/sites/701/assets/J7IM_CMS_Fundraiser_Kickoff_816_copy150X150.jpg "[Photos by Cathy Bertram]
Rockey the Rockin’ Redbird, the official team mascot of the Memphis Redbirds, helped jump start Collierville
Middle School’s PTA fundraiser Aug. 16. CMS will be selling $25 Memphis City Saver coupon books, jewelry, chocolate, household items, gift wrap and magazine
subscriptions. Collierville Middle School PTA board members: Joan Wallace (from left), Joe Moscon, Barbara Wilson, Beth Bohon, president, and Cathy Bertram with Rockey. See more photos at www.colliervilleherald.net.")
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