Education-Youth

Lauren Koehne makes UHMB Dean’s Honor Roll

The University of Mary Hardin- Baylor announces that 486 students have been named to the Dean’s Honor Roll and 507 students have been listed on the Provost’s Honor Roll for the 2023 spring semester. Among those achieving the Dean’s Honor Roll was Lauren Koehne.
Five grants have been awarded by Shorthorns Forever Association, with the recipients being (from left) Carol Hargadine, Heather Pavlu, Michelle Hammack, Brooke Chudej Brooke and Kristen Holub.

Five grants have been awarded by Shorthorns Forever Association, with the recipients being (from left) Carol Hargadine, Heather Pavlu, Michelle Hammack, Brooke Chudej Brooke and Kristen Holub.

SISD personnel get grants from Shorthorns Forever

Shorthorn Forever Association has awarded its annual grants which total $1,529.33 this year.
Officers installed at the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association meeting included (from left) Karen Fitch, secretary; Chris Morrison, treasurer; Lisa Slinkard, president; Debbie Morrill and Kathy Migl, co-first vice presidents; and Melanie Mica, second vice president. Gene Stokes (right), District 13 TRTA president, performed the installation.

Officers installed at the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association meeting included (from left) Karen Fitch, secretary; Chris Morrison, treasurer; Lisa Slinkard, president; Debbie Morrill and Kathy Migl, co-first vice presidents; and Melanie Mica, second vice president. Gene Stokes (right), District 13 TRTA president, performed the installation.

Retired Teachers install officers at meeting

The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association met on Monday, June 12 at the La Grange First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Fellowship time was hosted by FCRTA Chapter members, and the raffle item (to benefit the Children’s Book Project) was given by Lisa Slinkard.

Pageant entry forms due

The Schulenburg Festival Scholarship Pageant will be held on Saturday, July 15 in the KC Hall at 6 p.m. Pageant entry deadline is Friday, July 7. Entry forms are available at the Mary Jane Pesek residence, 824 Oakland Road.
Matocha shows reserve champion at state junior Brangus show

Matocha shows reserve champion at state junior Brangus show

Matocha shows reserve champion at state junior Brangus show

Rachel Matocha (third from right), Fayette County 4-H member, competed in the TJBBA Texas State Junior Brangus Show in Bryan on Saturday, June 3. She exhibited her Red Brangus cow/calf pair and was awarded reserve grand champion. Matocha belongs to the Pure Country 4-H Club.
Float takes part in Tom-Tom parade

Float takes part in Tom-Tom parade

Float takes part in Tom-Tom parade

Members of the Schulenburg Festival royalty riding in the 95th annual Tom-Tom Festival grand parade in Yoakum on Saturday, June 3 included Miss Schulenburg Harly Zapalac (back right), Junior Miss first runner-up A’Niyah Utley (back left), Young Miss Kynslee Zapalac (front left) and Little Miss...

Turtle Wing sets training sessions July 11, July 19

Turtle Wing Foundation is offering two upcoming opportunities for educators, daycare staff, and parents/guardians in the area. Those interested are asked to make sure to reserve a spot before they fill up.

Turtle Wing offering summer programs for youth

It’s a busy summer for Turtle Wing Foundation, with many opportunities to learn, grow and play for Turtle Wing families as well as educational professionals and daycare staff in the local area.

Festival Pageant entry forms due Friday, July 7

The Schulenburg Festival Scholarship Pageant will be held on Saturday, July 15 in the KC Hall at 6 p.m. Pageant entry deadline is approaching fast on Friday, July 7. Entry forms are available at the Mary Jane Pesek residence, 824 Oakland Road.