Great Smoky Mountains National Park is offering two special programs for youth to participate in science and service activities this summer: “Special Scientist” and “Student Volunteer Days”. Special Scientists  Young scientists are invited to become...

The start of a new school year is just around the corner- Aug. 7. It’s time to shop for trendy school clothes and buy new shoes. Getting the right book bag is a must. Time to see friends once again.

Many students only fully realize the importance of community service when they are filling out their college applications, and by that time it may be a little too late. Some students may wonder why it is so important to college admissions officers, and why is it...

The Unto These Hills Educational Fund Committee met on Thursday, July 11, 2013 and announced the following students were selected to receive their scholarship for the 2013-2014 school year:  Jason Nickerson, Stacy Smith Ledford, Douglas McCoy, Alexa Rae Armachain,...

Finally, it’s SENIOR year at long last! Like most rising high school seniors, I look forward to  attending football games, planning for prom, ordering my senior pictures, taking my last SAT and ACT tests, and yes...applying to college.  But, planning for college...