by Ralphine Major | Jan 13, 2014 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com It has been 50 years since I came to Gibbs,” Bob Dagley said. The long-time administrator for Knox County Schools was head coach of the Gibbs Eagles’ basketball team early in his career. Coach Dagley shared details of the team’s...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 22, 2013 | Archives, Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It had buttons for its eyes and a red felt tongue. The little blue and white teddy bear has survived years of house cleanings. When other keepsakes were eventually discarded, the little blue bear always found its way back into our home and my heart....
by Ralphine Major | Dec 9, 2013 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major “ . . . rejoice, and sing praise.” (Psalm 98:4 KJV) “It was impressive,” Bob Dagley said. He could have been talking about the amazing Gibbs High School basketball team he coached fifty years ago. But this time, he was talking about Ronald Rogers...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 2, 2013 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It was well underway when we arrived. With the hillside full of cars, it had the look and feel of a tailgating event—especially since the University of Tennessee was hosting the University of Georgia. Some guests were coming outdoors to eat....
by Ralphine Major | Nov 18, 2013 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Only days after little Barron recovered from his abdominal surgery, Carol and Perry had more blessings come their way. Perry graduated first in his dental class with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree on September 21, 1959 from the University...
by Ralphine Major | Nov 4, 2013 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Growing up, they were neighbors. They played on the Gibbs High School basketball team and walked home together after practice every day. For David Widner and Tommy Everette, home was in the Ritta Community. Widner has appeared in earlier Focus...
