Outstanding Tech Alumni to be recognized
Courtney Clifford
Issue date: 2/5/10 Section: News
Since graduating from Tennessee Tech in 2009 with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies Johnson has been heavily involved as a mentor to children who attend the Cecil Webb Center in Knoxville. He has held the Center Director position since 2001. Children under Johnson's care are given visits to campus; as well as quizzes and participate in contests that revolve around Tech. Johnson was also named 2009 City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Employee of the Year.
Winchester was a top baseball player during his tenure at Tech. He graduated in 1975 with a B.A. in History at the top of his class and received the Derryberry Award. Winchester went on to become a banking lawyer in the Knoxville area. He also has served on the board and as president of numerous associations. Winchester gives back to Tech through the Winchester History Lecture Series since 1986, and he continues to fund it.
Tech alumni Jackson has traveled the world recording with numerous different choirs and artists such as the London Symphony Orchestra and Kenny Rogers. Jackson graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. Once Jackson graduated he became the band director at Hendersonville Junior High School before taking a position with Iliad, a recording and production studio in Nashville. Johnson has eight true classical albums that he conducted and has sold more than a million units. Jacksons recording does not stop at classical music; he has recorded with musicians from all genres of music including country and pop.
To honor these outstanding alumni, visit ttualumni.org. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased online, or call (931) 372-3205.
Winchester was a top baseball player during his tenure at Tech. He graduated in 1975 with a B.A. in History at the top of his class and received the Derryberry Award. Winchester went on to become a banking lawyer in the Knoxville area. He also has served on the board and as president of numerous associations. Winchester gives back to Tech through the Winchester History Lecture Series since 1986, and he continues to fund it.
Tech alumni Jackson has traveled the world recording with numerous different choirs and artists such as the London Symphony Orchestra and Kenny Rogers. Jackson graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. Once Jackson graduated he became the band director at Hendersonville Junior High School before taking a position with Iliad, a recording and production studio in Nashville. Johnson has eight true classical albums that he conducted and has sold more than a million units. Jacksons recording does not stop at classical music; he has recorded with musicians from all genres of music including country and pop.
To honor these outstanding alumni, visit ttualumni.org. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased online, or call (931) 372-3205.
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