Wayne County Schools, Athletic Directors Awarded by TSSAA

Schools and individuals from Tennessee were recently recognized by the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) as part of the annual A.F. Bridges Awards.

The A.F. Bridges Awards are given in honor of the TSSAA’s first executive secretary. He served as executive secretary from 1946 until his retirement in 1972. Under his leadership, athletics in the state of Tennessee reached a level of excellence and competence that earned the respect of all people. Mr. Bridges was a person of high principles who displayed firmness and fairness, as well as the high ideals of ethics and integrity as he and many other school people established the foundations of TSSAA.

Collinwood High School was recognized as a Division Winner of the A.F. Bridges Award. This award honors schools with no unsportsmanlike conduct incidents and celebrates their dedication to teaching, modeling, and expecting good sportsmanship across all athletic programs.

Wayne County High School Principal/Athletic Director Ryan Franks was recognized as Athletic Director of the Year for the Middle Grand Division.

Congratulations to all who received these prestigious awards.