A few weeks back, Jada Walker of the Ooltewah area kept seeing announcements about nine other graduating University of Tennessee seniors being named as prestigious Torchbearers.
The 2021 Baylor School graduate was flattered she had earlier been nominated. She had completed the nomination form, but she was beginning to assume she would not be selected for this unique honor that recognizes academic achievement, service and leadership.
As the situation developed, though, UT did have one more Torchbearer honoree to announce for 2025 – and it was Ms. Walker. As could be expected, she was a little overwhelmed when she was surprised at a chapter meeting of her Alpha Kappa Alpha ... (click for more)