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St. Luke’s students recognized at Honors Dinner
April 272010
On April 15, students at the St. Luke’s center were honored for their academic progress and achievements. Their recognition is well deserved as these students, who come from neighborhoods with low average levels of education, show great academic dedication and much hard work. Judge Bill Higgins,…
Y.E.S. students hear Tim Tebow speak
April 212010
On Saturday, April 17 Tim Tebow and his parents were at Lipscomb University to speak to a full house that evening. But, Saturday afternoon Tebow set aside time to speak to underprivileged children at an unadvertised event. Several youth organizations were present, including 40 Y.E.S. students.…
Y.E.S. receives Predators Foundation Grant
April 122010
On April 9, our Board of Directors Vice-President Joe Walkup was present at the Bridgestone Arena to represent Youth Encouragement Services as we were officially recognized as a 2010 Predators Foundation grant recipient. Y.E.S., along with several other local organizations, was chosen out of 300 applicants…
Girls Sleepover
April 052010
On March 26th, several girls from the St. Luke’s Y.E.S. Center participated in a Slumber Party at Western Hills Church of Christ. The theme for the night was “Precious in His Sight”. The young ladies, grades K-10th grade, were admonished to remember that they are precious…
Golf Challenge Update: We Need You!!
April 012010
Our annual Golf Challenge is quickly approaching on April 30, 2010. So far we have 12 teams, but it’s not too late to sign up if you wish to participate! All you need to do is let the Y.E.S. office know by calling (615) 315-5333 or…
Lindsley A Boys Take Championship
March 172010
On March 13th the Lindsley A Boys took home the championship by defeating Andrew Jackson Boys and Girls Club 24-15. The Cougars jumped out to an early 10 point lead but Andrew Jackson staged a comeback and cut the Cougars lead down to 4 points. With…
McIver A Girls Take Championship
March 172010
On March 13th the McIver A Girls took home the championship by defeating St.Lukes Primitive Baptist Church 6-2. The Lady Wolfpack only lead 2-0 at halftime as neither team could seem to get any shots to fall. A couple of buckets by the Lady Wolfpack in…