Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Lieutenant Colonel Retired Amber Terry Saldana!
A 1994 graduate of Halls High School, Lieutenant Colonel Amber Saldana continued her education at Valdosta State University and the University of Memphis. She earned her master’s degree in Strategic Intelligence and Middle Eastern Studies from American Military University as well as a master’s degree from the Air Force’s Air War College.
While attending the University of Memphis, Lieutenant Colonel Saldana joined the Air Force ROTC program and earned a commission in the USAF as a behavioral scientist. She entered the Air Force as a Second Lieutenant and, after attending intelligence officer training, transitioned her career to Air Force Intelligence Professional. After retiring from USAF in 2022, she is now a full-time flower farmer in Lauderdale County.
Lieutenant Colonel Saldana’s favorite part of her Air Force career was serving her country and making a difference. Now, she loves serving her community by bringing joy through beautiful local flowers.
We are #LauderdaleProud of you, Lieutenant Colonel Saldana! Thank you for your service!
We appreciate you, Nurse Lowe!
LCS releases 2023-2024 Calendar and Registration Schedule
Tiger artists drew bubbles on black construction paper with colored pencils. Only one more art club meeting this year. Hope to see you next year!
Volleyball Upcoming Dates
Boys Basketball Tryouts
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Danielle Gilbert Lynch!
A 2007 graduate of Ripley High School, Danielle Lynch continued her education at Jackson State and Dyersburg State Community Colleges, earning her associates degrees in Applied Science - Radiology and Applied Science - Nursing.
Danielle is currently an Emergency Department Registered Nurse. Her favorite part of her career is helping people of all ages and backgrounds in their time of need. Being in a fast-paced environment and using critical thinking skills allows her to learn something new during every shift. Danielle is humbled to serve as a Registered Nurse.
We are #LauderdaleProud of you, Danielle!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Last week in STEM our architects learned about the purpose of tall towers. They learned about earthquakes and how to design earthquake proof towers to save lives. They learned about steel skeleton structures and why we need better steel alloys for more flexibility.
Our RMS art club learned about top female NFT artist Jen Stark. Artists designed their own PFP collection. Next artists learned about Andy Warhol and Pop Art. Some incorporated artist Piet Mondrian’s Neo-plasticism into their Pop Art.
RMS Track Team members advance to the State Meet!
Rainy day? No problem! Students who earned their 4th 9-weeks AR points were treated to a Splish Splash Book Bash with cookies, snow cones, and games. Fun was had by everyone, and all of these students were so well behaved! Great job!
Some of our LEAPs kiddos working together!
Year-End Equipment Return for RMS
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is McKenzie Heath Hilliard!
McKenzie Hilliard is a 2018 graduate of Ripley High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Union University in 2022.
McKenzie is currently a Cardiovascular ICU Nurse at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. Her favorite part of her career is connecting with patients and families and being a support system for them during some of the hardest moments of their lives. She also loves learning about complex heart defects and medications, as well as being challenged in the ICU setting.
McKenzie is another reason for us to be #LauderdaleProud!
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Madison Hutcherson!
Madison Hutcherson is a 2015 graduate of Halls High School. She has earned degrees from Dyersburg State Community College and Union University, including her master’s degree in Accounting.
Madison has worked with Nucor Corporation since she was 19 years old. She has served as an Internal Audit Analyst and traveled all over the country to ensure financial compliance. Most recently, Madison has been promoted to Credit Supervisor at Nucor Hickman. Her favorite part of her career is working for a company that rewards hard work and talent. She feels confident that her career possibilities are endless as long as she stays focused and ambitious.
Madison is another reason for us to be #LauderdaleProud!
We are so thankful for our principal, Mrs. Cindy Harrell Anderson!
Girls Basketball Tryouts
Congratulations to Emerson P., RMS 8th grader, on being crowned Jr. Miss Ripley, and Lexie L., RMS 7th grader, for winning 1st runner up! All of the young ladies who participated were beautiful, and we are so very proud of you!!
The following students reached Tier 5 for Resiliency - and got to have a pizza party lunch with a friend! Way to go for choosing to do the right things everyday!!!
6th: Enija B., Ellie G., Kinzlee M., Addison R., and Nyjah T.
7th: Te’Myra B., Taylor B., Shakira C., Terrence H., Declan M., Sarah M., Wyatt M., Ashlyn M., Jaylon R., Jacob S., Virginia T., and Myrianna W.
8th: Jayda G., Zahmiya H., Elijah M., and Khori S.
