L to R: Jaden Apple-Gibbs, John Ross Hord, Cameron Spivey, Kobe Williams, Joey Gantenbein, Chris Cunningham
Last month, the friends and family of six Smith County High School football players gathered in the Smith County High School gymnasium to celebrate the players’ accomplishments and future plans.
Three players signed on with college teams, two shared their plans to join the military, and one committed to serving in the police force.
In a short ceremony, Smith County High School football coach Scott Murray commended his players for their character, work ethic, leadership skills, and academic performance. He described them as the “total package” as he expressed his pride.
Each student was given the opportunity to tell the audience about his future plans and express gratitude to the people who helped him along the way.
Jaden Apple-Gibbs signed on to play football at Greenville University in Greenville, Illinois.
John Ross Hord committed to play football at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
Cameron Spivey will continue his football career at Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee.
Kobe Williams plans to join the Air Force.
Joey Gantenbein will enlist in the Navy.
Chris Cunningham, whose injuries prevented him from joining the Army as he initially planned, will join the police force after he graduates.
Coach Murray also acknowledged Jared Grisham, who could not attend the ceremony because he was attending a military signing event on the same day.
Coach Murray told his players that he was glad to see that they have found their future homes, but he also reminded them that they will always have a special place in Owl Nation. “Your home will always be here,” Murray reassured the seniors.
Congratulations to these exceptional students! We look forward to seeing all the great things you will accomplish in the future.
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