This Week in White County History, May 28-June 3

1973

• The County voted to build a new courthouse equally over $1 million dollars in costs.
• Springfield Firm submitted the lowest bid for the new Sparta-White County Airport.
• In the spring of 1973, 31 White Countians graduated from Tennessee Tech University.

1983

• Ann Warren, a vocational office and business education teacher at Cleveland High School, received Teacher of the Year.
• James Randolph gained a new friend with the help of White County Lions Club and the Leader Dog program.
• The “Tennessee Stars” became the Southeastern Regional Winners and prepared for the U.S. National Tournament in Kansas City, Kan.

1993

• The graduating class of 1993 received over 400,000 in scholarships.
• White County High School Special Olympics team took home numerous medals at the State Competition.
• In 1993, the city of Doyle received a grant for their fire department.

2003

• The Sparta Lions club donates to the children’s eye center at Vanderbilt Hospital.
• Bethel Free Will Baptist Church Youth Choir brought home a 2nd place trophy from the Youth Rally.
• Jared Austin received the prestigious citizenship award for his outstanding performance within the community.