As the Knox Central graduating class of 2017 begin to say their goodbyes, Tuesday night was a time for them to pay tribute to those who have left a long lasting impact on their lives.
The top 25 students of the graduating class presented Green Leaf awards to those teachers, mentors, and friends who provided the encouragement and inspiration for them to keep going after their dreams and achievements. The award states “you have planted the seed of education in the mind of a young person and the world will benefit forever.”
The award is sponsored by the Knox Central Youth Service Center and Knox County Board of Education.
Presenting and receiving Green Leaf awards this year were:
| Skylar Baker | KC JROTC Program |
| Carrie Bargo | Travis Mills |
| Kammey Bargo | Garrett Bargo |
| Hallea Barnhill | Tonya Allen |
| Toni Bingham | Lori Miracle |
| Cherokee Bowling | Alex Wood |
| Zachary Deaton | Dr. William Ashburn |
| James Dunn | Darren Mills |
| Kirstin Edwards | Lynn Edwards |
| John Garrison | Travis Mills |
| Cherish Gray | James Miller |
| Joshua Gray | Shelia Baker |
| Danielle Grubb | Denise Grubb |
| Sydni Hammontree | Tonya Allen |
| Mackenzie Hensley | Angela Mills |
| Courtney King | Fatemia Fuson |
| Brandi Mills | Virgena Rhodes |
| Addison Osborne | Tonya Allen |
| Dale Owens | Dewayne Henson |
| Amber Philpot | Kimberly Davis |
| Cullen Reeves | Travis Mills |
| Morgan Smith | Jennifer Brock |
| Jaxon Stewart | Jeff Stewart |
| Jade Trosper | Victoria Pope |
| Tanner Wells | Amy Collins |
Photos from the Green Leaf Ceremony are available in the KCPS Photo Gallery