October 29, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
DeKalb Middle School is showing its support for Guidance Counselor Martha Melching as she battles breast cancer. She is also seven months pregnant.
DMS teachers recently wore their “Hope Anchors the Soul” T-shirts and you may purchase them from Kelly Garrett or January Agee.
Tonya Sullivan came up with the idea to paint a parking spot for Mrs. Melching. Chris Vance volunteered his time and talent to paint that spot for her as well. Mrs. Melching will have a front row spot to park when she is back at work and when her spot is vacant it will serve as a reminder to pray for her.
Principal Amanda Dakas, Mrs Sullivan, Mr. Vance and Mrs. Cheryl Vance unveiled the new parking spot to Mrs. Melching on Monday morning.
Tuesday night’s home basketball games starting at 6:00 p.m. will be dedicated to Mrs. Melching. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink. A bucket for donations will be available and all money collected will go directly to Mrs. Melching to help pay for additional medical expenses.
“We appreciate our community’s support of this wonderful woman who gives back to the youth of this county each and every day,” said Principal Dakas.