Class Notes

Michael Bosco has taken a position with William Blount High School as head track coach and assistant football coach. He is returning from Florida with his wife, Kristin Bosco ’11 who will begin teaching at John Sevier Elementary starting fall 2018. Read more: https://www.thedailytimes.com/sports/michael-bosco-tabbed-william-blount-track-coach/article_280ff247-e668-5fde-8685-75981ac90928.html

Sheri Y. Bowles, 52 of Maryville, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on January 7, 2024.  She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Raymond Drake and Herman Brosz; grandmothers, Yvonne Brosz and Minnie Kay; aunt, Terry Rushton; uncle, Bill Larson; and cousins, Tammy Tate and Drew Pearson.

Sheri was born June 5, 1971, in Helena, MT, the daughter of Bill and Donna Brosz and sister to Christy Bare.  She grew up in Great Falls, MT and served as a member of the Montana Air National Guard for eight years.

Sheri married her blind date, Jeffrey M. Bowles, June 17, 1995.  Together they raised two beautiful children.  A daughter Kathryne G. Shillings and a son Tyler J. Bowles.

Sheri graduated from Maryville College in 2010 with her bachelor’s degree in education.  Shortly after graduation, she obtained her license in special education.  She was employed by Blount County Schools working at Mary Blount and Union Grove Elementary Schools.  She was a member of the National Education Association, a level 1 certified Wilson Reading System teacher and the 2017 Special Olympics Coach of the Year.  Sheri loved her “kids”, a note on her classroom wall reads, “My Legacy: Students will remember that I believe in them and encourage them to follow their dreams.  Each student should feel love and respect every day.”

Sheri enjoyed spending time with her family, baking, socializing, and watching tv shows with her children.  On warm days, she loved reading a book outside in the sun, admiring her flowers, watching hummingbirds and playing with her dog Pepper.

Her smile, her laughter, love and support will be missed but will live on in the memories and thoughts of her loved ones.  To know her was to love her.

They have complete control to do good, green, great things for themselves.” When Rebecca Dailey began working with the Shelby Farms Park Conservancy in 2011 as an intern, she designed and ran the first summer camp curriculum for the park. The camp won the National Health and Fitness Award, and Dailey won a job in communications for the Conservancy. It’s work, she says, “that I have absolutely fallen in love with. Being able to tell the park’s story is a really incredible job to have.” Dailey grew up in Midtown Memphis but never visited Shelby Farms or even nearby Overton Park. She was introduced to the outdoors while a student at Maryville College in the mountains of East Tennessee. “It was so special for me that I wanted to make sure that kids here could have a similar experience, because it really shaped what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.” The majority of the children Dailey deals with are from underserved and at-risk neighborhoods, and this is their first experience going into the woods or gardening. The 4,500-acre park is in the midst of an overhauling master plan that excites Dailey, particularly the doubling in size of Patriot Lake. The outdoors has won her heart. She enjoys walking the grounds and practicing photography in her spare time.

is accepted into graduate school @ e-Troy University majoring in strategic communications.

writes in to share that in 2016 he graduated from Troy University with a M.S. degree in Strategic Communications, is employed with FEMA as an ASL interpreter, and he got married to a d Costa Rican.

was recently hired by RPM Transportation Consultants, LLC. He will perform road safety audits and draft recommendations for the firm’s transportation plans.

Captain of the 2009 team, will return to the Fighting Scots as an assistant coach for men’s basketball coach Randy Lambert. Hernandez earned All-Great South Athletic Conference honors as a post presence in his sophomore and junior seasons. In his senior season, he was named the GSAC Player of the Year and was named an All-American by NABC. Hernandez has been playing professionally in England the past three seasons. “It’s great to have Greg back on campus,” said Lambert, who is entering his 34th season as coach at Maryville, in a school release. “The qualities he demonstrated as a player in our program should make him a good coach. I know he will work and I know he understands the game, especially the post position. We are going to spend the summer deciding on his responsibilities. He will definitely head up our recruiting efforts, coach our big guys in practice, and serve as our video coordinator. As we move through the camp season and I have an opportunity to watch him teach and interact with young players, I will continue to give him additional responsibilities. He is a young man of high character and is extremely motivated to make it as a coach. I am glad that he has decided to join us.” Hernandez replaces Alex Bowers who was named boys’ coach at Catholic High School.

Robert W. Hudson, 61, formerly of Chattanooga, died on Friday, November 28, 2008 at VA Hospital, Decatur, GA., following a prolonged illness. Mr. Hudson was born in Chattanooga to James and Rebecca Hudson. He was a graduate of Central High School, attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and Eastwood Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran, worked in commercial truck sales, and enjoyed golf and bowling. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his children, Rebekah Joy Hudson and Robert W. Hudson II of Chattanooga; sisters, Janet H. (Charlie) Trinks of Lawrenceville, Ga., and June H. McBride of Chattanooga; brothers, Jerry R. (Judy) Hudson of Thomasville, Ga., and Richard L. (Gaye) Hudson of Harrison; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and 12-1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with Dr. Mike McGinnis officiating. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with American Legion Post 95 providing full military honors. Memorial donations may be made to VA Medical Center, In Memory of Robert W. Hudson, 1670 Clairmont Road, Volunteer Services (135), Decatur, Ga. 30033. Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.

graduated with a Doctor od Veterniary Medicne (DMV) in May of 2014 and was selected for a zoological medicne intership at LSU where she will be living in Baton Rouge zoo to launch her career in zoo, wildlife and conservation medicine.

February 13, 2011, in a head-on collision in Ovedo, FL. He was a community service officer with the University of Central Florida Police Department and was scheduled to begin the Police Academy at Seminole State College in February. Survivors include his parents, one brother, four sisters and grandparents.

has been chosen to teach in Cleveland, Ohio, in the nationally recognized program Teach For America, which places high achieving college graduates into poverty stricken communities to provide those students with an excellent education.

Jonathan Settlemire, who has been with CBBC Bank since May, 2008, has been promoted to Vice President. Jonathan is the Technology Manager and Electronic Banking Manager. He is a graduate of William Blount High School, Hiwassee College, Maryville College and a master’s degree candidate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Jonathan is a Rotary International Member and he resides in Louisville.

is the Executive Director of the Children’s Montessori School of Georgetown, Georgetown, KY

began work as an Outpatient Therapist at Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital in December 2014.

were married on December 22, 2012. In May 2014, both Jessica and Brandon graduated with high honors from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Brandon received a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Jessica received a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.). They now live in Charlottesville, VA where Brandon is completing his Internal Medicine Residency, and Jessica is working as an associate dentist.

Jesse Louis Townsend, 34 of Bonita Springs, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice surrounded by family. Born and raised in Naples, Jesse was born November 17, 1988, a son of Roland T. and Lisa A. (Lechler) Townsend.

He was a 2007 graduate of Golden Gate High School and attended Maryville College in Tennessee, where he also played football. Jesse was the owner of Maintenance Matters, a home maintenance business that served Southwest Florida. He had a passion for helping others and a knack for fixing just about everything. He loved fishing, golfing, cooking and anything that involved a competition. Jesse was a huge fan of the game of football (go Gators), whether it was coaching or just enjoying the games with friends and family. Such a kind soul, big heart and a great friend to all who knew him. He could talk to anyone and brighten their day. Heavily involved in his church and community, but most important to him was his family and the memories they made together.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 10 years, Erin E. (Harnisfager) Townsend; loving children, Quinn, Walker and Lane; mother, Lisa A. (Lechler) Townsend of Naples, FL; step-mother, Lisa A. (Helber) Townsend of Bonita Springs, FL; paternal grandmother, Rachel Townsend of Lake City, FL; brother, Colby Townsend of Tampa, FL; sisters, Ashley Turner of Naples, FL and Haley (Jeffrey) Gubala of Naples, FL; half-brother, Sammy Townsend of Bonita Springs, FL; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Roland T. Townsend; paternal grandfather, Elton Townsend; maternal grandparents, Armin L. and Elizabeth J. Lechler; and brother-in-law, Robbie Turner.

Founded a new program through Wesley Woods called “Camp in the Community”. This is a unique program that serves as a way for Camp Wesley Woods to live out what Jesus asks of us in the Great Commission, to “go and make disciples of all…” Rather than wait for kids to come to camp, the program goes to where kids are and serves those who for a variety of reasons don’t have the chance to come to summer camp at Wesley Woods.

From The Daily Times, Dec. 12, 2016 When Whitney Winston read about the Dollywood Foundation’s fund for helping families displaced by the Sevier County wildfires, she immediately began to worry about a group of people who could easily be left out in the cold. Who was going to translate the information for Hispanic families who did not speak English, she asked? “Are people going to fall through the cracks, or are they going to get the help they need?” Winston, director of Holston’s new “Camp in the Community” ministry, didn’t wait for someone else to do something. She left a message at the Dollywood Foundation, and soon found herself in the middle of a meeting with Dollywood executives. After Winston described the urgent need for language assistance so the Hispanic community could receive aid, the executives asked, “Could you do that for us?” Winston not only said yes, she was later asked to recruit and schedule translators at three different volunteer centers in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. “I may be crazy,” said Winston, who took on the volunteer position just a few weeks after creating a new full-time camp position and moving into the Alcoa Conference Center. Winston is trying to fill 56 interpreter shifts on four days during which families may apply for Dollywood “My People Fund” assistance at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge: Dec. 15-16 and Dec. 19-20. Training on Dec. 14 is requested. She’s also trying to fill six total interpreter slots every day for an indefinite period. Two interpreters are needed every day for shifts at Boyd’s Bears, 149 Cates Lane, Pigeon Forge; Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1171 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville; and Jubilee Distributing, 2115 Parkway, Pigeon Forge. Contact Winston at whitney@campinthecommunity.org or (865) 293-4137 if you can speak both English and Spanish and are willing to help. “This money can transform the lives of these families, and I don’t want the language barrier to prevent them from getting the funds,” Winston said. “I can guarantee that will happen if we can’t fill these spots. “

Whitney Pruitt Winston ’10 is heading the “Camp in the Community” project that the Holston Conference Center has elevated to a conference-wide project to now potentially serve 960 youth. The project that she has been working on since 2011 has expanded to serve some of the most poverty-stricken areas in Tennessee and Virginia. Read more here: http://holston.org/about/communications/the-call/volE17/num5/camp-in-the-community/