American Security Bank & Trust sent employees to Ellis on a monthly basis during the 2004-05 school year to perform workshops for the 7th graders, teaching them about finances. Bank employees also participated in Tennessee Scholars presentations. And the bank has made various financial contributions over the past 2 school years.
ASB&T formalized their partnership with Ellis during a ceremony conducted by Sumner County General Sessions Judge Jim Hunter. Pictured: front row (L to R) ASB&T Senior VP Scott Miler, 2004-05 Student Council President Jody Johnson, The Honorable Jim Hunter; back row (L to R) Principal Opal Poe, ASB&T CEO David Resha, and Vice Principal Margaret Lee.
Bluegrass Beverages put together an incentive program for the 8th grade A and A/B Honor Roll students. At the end of each 6 weeks these students get to leave class for a special program. For the first program, Diane Black and Debra Maggart spoke about our local government. Students had the opportunity to ask Senator Black and Representative Maggart specific questions. These included questions about the new Hope Scholarships, gun control, the power of petitions and how to submit one, and how to crack down on drugs in our community. The next program featured David Black from Aegis Labs, a company specializing in drug testing.