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• UT Leaders Showcase Academic Opportunities In Sparta (theucnow.com) — University of Tennessee system leaders are coming to White County High School in Sparta on Thursday for a Find Your Future Tour pep-rally-style event highlighting scholarships and academic paths. Students will hear from multiple UT campuses, while parents and community members can watch online via Warrior Media as counselors and UT reps explain options from nursing to engineering and how to navigate college transitions.
• Lady Bees finish series sweep in Sparta (herald-citizen.com) — In Sparta, White County High School's volleyball team fell 2-0 to Upperman, giving the Lady Bees a sweep of their two-match season series. Upperman, now 23-6 overall and undefeated in district play, dominated the first set and held off a stronger WCHS push in the second behind standout performances from hitters Emma Pruitt and Josie Bush.
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