Counseling

Dear rising seniors and parents,

Senior portraits will be taken at Dobyns-Bennett High School (STEM building lobby) on June 16-20 and July 15-17

Sessions are by appointment only.  Students must sign up for an appointment time at this link:   Prestige Senior Portrait Sign-Up Link 

Sessions will include Formal (drape / tux provided by Prestige Photography), Cap and Gown (provided by DB / Prestige Photography), and Indoor Casuals. Students will need to wear / bring wardrobe changes for the casual poses. It is helpful if the girls wear / bring a tank top to the session for use with the formal / cap & gown photos.  Guys should wear / bring a white t-shirt to wear under the tux.   There is NO sitting fee or required purchase for this session.  All rising seniors must get both formal and cap & gown poses taken as they will be used in the 2026 Dobyns-Bennett Yearbook, Senior Banners, and senior slideshows at awards ceremonies and graduation.  Please note students may not wear hats in their formal yearbook pose portraits.

Any rising senior student who cannot come to a summer appointment time will be able to do a make-up session at school in the fall.  However, the make-up senior portraits will ONLY include formal and cap & gown poses.  Due to time constraints, no casual photos will be taken during the makeup session. For optimal poses and photos, students are encouraged to sign up for a summer portrait session if at all possible.  

After the photo session, students/parents will be e-mailed a link to view photographs and purchase packages if they so choose.  Please note, all further questions regarding senior portraits should be directed to Lifetouch Photography / Prestige Portraits at  prestigeportraits.com or 865-675-6352 (option 5) instead of DB school staff.

 

 

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DIPLOMA PICK UP:  
Diplomas can be picked up starting Monday, June 9, 2025, in the front entrance of DB, for those seniors who meet all graduation requirements.  Those who choose not to participate in the graduation ceremony will also receive diplomas starting the same day.  Only the student or their parent(s) are allowed to pick up diplomas.  Photo ID is required.  Diplomas will not be mailed.
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Explore ETSU at Summer Open House – June 20

ETSU's Summer Open House is Friday, June 20.

🔗Register at www.etsu.edu/admissions/openhouse.

Attendees will learn about academic programs, financial aid, student services, and campus life. Current ETSU students will guide campus tours and share their ETSU experience.
 
 
 
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Save the Date: Tri-Cities College Fair Aug. 28
All Northeast Tennessee-area high school students, prospective transfer students, and their families are invited to attend the Tri-Cities College Fair on August 28th.
The college fair is free and open to the public and will be held in Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City.
60+ colleges and universities from across the Southeast will be present to discuss admission requirements, scholarships, academic programs, campus life, and more.
 
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Each Member of Congress may nominate individuals to appointments
at the following U.S. service academies:

Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY
Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD
Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO
Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens between the ages of 17 and 23 and reside
within Tennessee’s First Congressional District.

Harshbarger's staff has prepared an FAQ with more information.
The online application can be viewed on my website
and must be completed by 11:59 pm on October 31, 2025.
 
 
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Counseling Office 
(423) 378-8409 (office)
(423) 378-8489  (fax)

Hours 
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 

To request a recommendation

letter

be completed by your counselor,

please submit the

Letter of Recommendation

Fact Sheet form. Submitting the

Google Form will automatically send

the request to your counselor.

You will also receive

a copy of the

completed form.

 

9th Grade Counselors:
 
John Burleson  
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Wendy Wolfe  
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10th-12th Grade Counselors:
 
Koda Goodwin  
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Eric Freeman  
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Kayte Daffron
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Lisa Pierce  
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