Former North Shelby Coach Honored With MSHSAA's Distinguished Service Award

Sandy Werr of Shelbyville reads an introductory statement before the a scholar bowl contest between Mexico and Savannah on May 6th, 2023. Werr, a former coach at North Shelby, was recognized with the MSHSAA Distinguished Service Award during the 27th MSHSAA State Scholar Bowl Tournament in Columbia. (Photo by Kyle Hill, Regional Radio)

Former North Shelby scholar bowl coach Sandy Werr was recognized during Friday’s MSHSAA state tournament in Columbia with the Distinguished Service Award. Werr, who spent nearly three decades coaching the Raiders, explains what she’s enjoyed from her time as coaching and more recently when helping at tournaments throughout the season.

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Werr, who helped to make scholar bowl a MSHSAA-sanctioned activity in 1996, also remains involved as a rules interpreter.

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Former North Shelby Scholar Bowl Coach Sandy Werr was one of two former coaches recognized by MSHSAA during this weekend’s state tournament. She was recognized moments before North Shelby received their trophy for winning the Class One State Championship, their second title in three years.