Education-Youth

Hrachovy, Tofel assist at Miss Sparkle

Hrachovy, Tofel assist at Miss Sparkle

Hrachovy, Tofel assist at Miss Sparkle

Miss Schulenburg Heaven Hrachovy (right) and Miss Schulenburg first runnerup Agnes Tofel (left) had the opportunity to be a part of the Miss Sparkle Special Needs Pageant on Sunday, July 20 at the Cuero ISD Performing Arts Center.
Stanzel Family Foundation hosts fourth annual Scholar Launch

Stanzel Family Foundation hosts fourth annual Scholar Launch

Stanzel Family Foundation hosts fourth annual Scholar Launch

The Stanzel Family Foundation celebrated its fourth annual Scholar Launch on Tuesday, July 8, welcoming new high school and professional scholars into a growing legacy of leadership, learning and community impact.
65 youth attend Dale Kirn Summer STEM Series at old Stanzel factory

65 youth attend Dale Kirn Summer STEM Series at old Stanzel factory

65 youth attend Dale Kirn Summer STEM Series at old Stanzel factory

Laughter, learning and a whole lot of curiosity filled the Old Stanzel Model Aircraft Factory on Monday morning, June 30 as children and families gathered for the kickoff of the Dale Kirn Summer STEM Series.
Members of the Schulenburg FFA Chapter attended the 97th Texas FFA Convention held June 30 to July 4 in Fort Worth, and six members received their Lone Star Degrees (see photo on Page 1). Convention attendees were (front row, from left) Brad Lux, Natalia Garcia, Jolene Jarvis, Anna Oeding, Jenna Guentert, Clara Magliolo, Gracie Burton, Morgan Steinhauser, Keeley Warnken, Kyrroll Prihoda, Shalanie Olvera, Hannah Mulhern, Kylee Zapalac, (back row) LJ Schindler, Van Prihoda, Colton Knigge and Trey Silcox.

Members of the Schulenburg FFA Chapter attended the 97th Texas FFA Convention held June 30 to July 4 in Fort Worth, and six members received their Lone Star Degrees (see photo on Page 1). Convention attendees were (front row, from left) Brad Lux, Natalia Garcia, Jolene Jarvis, Anna Oeding, Jenna Guentert, Clara Magliolo, Gracie Burton, Morgan Steinhauser, Keeley Warnken, Kyrroll Prihoda, Shalanie Olvera, Hannah Mulhern, Kylee Zapalac, (back row) LJ Schindler, Van Prihoda, Colton Knigge and Trey Silcox.

The Schulenburg ISD cheerleaders hosted a mini cheer camp for 52 campers from Wednesday, July 9 through Friday July 11. The sessions were held in the new gym from noon to 2:30 p.m. The camp was open to students completing pre-K through those completing fifth grade. The mini cheerleaders learned chants, a cheer and a dance. The camp participants are also invited to perform a cheer during halftime of the first home football game for the Shorthorns on Friday, Aug. 29.

The Schulenburg ISD cheerleaders hosted a mini cheer camp for 52 campers from Wednesday, July 9 through Friday July 11. The sessions were held in the new gym from noon to 2:30 p.m. The camp was open to students completing pre-K through those completing fifth grade. The mini cheerleaders learned chants, a cheer and a dance. The camp participants are also invited to perform a cheer during halftime of the first home football game for the Shorthorns on Friday, Aug. 29.

Completing the Blinn College medication aide course were (front row, from left) Courtney Young, Melanie Nutall, Demetrice Burns and Pricilla Corona; instructor Linda Rabel; (back row) Anthony Calvin, Adrianna Pineda, Serene Yancy, Ashley Wilson, Jessica Munsinger and Seleste Pineda.

Completing the Blinn College medication aide course were (front row, from left) Courtney Young, Melanie Nutall, Demetrice Burns and Pricilla Corona; instructor Linda Rabel; (back row) Anthony Calvin, Adrianna Pineda, Serene Yancy, Ashley Wilson, Jessica Munsinger and Seleste Pineda.

Students complete Blinn med aide course

Ten students have completed the Blinn College District’s spring 2025 medication aide course, preparing them to take the Texas Health & Human Services Commission licensure exam and begin careers as certified medication aides.
Queen Contestant KARA CROYLE

Queen Contestant KARA CROYLE

Fair Queen, Junior Miss contestants named

The Fayette County Fair announces that eight young ladies will vie for the titles of 2025-26 Fayette County Fair Queen and Junior Miss.
Six apprentice electricians have completed a Blinn College program preparing them for the journeyman electrician exam. Shown are (from left) Dr. Becky Garlick, Executive Dean of the Schulenburg campus; students Juan Toro, Daniel Uribe, Adam Guajardo, Deanna Langhamer, Luis Uribe-Flores and Anthony Perez; and Douglas Behlen, electrical and HVAC instructor.

Six apprentice electricians have completed a Blinn College program preparing them for the journeyman electrician exam. Shown are (from left) Dr. Becky Garlick, Executive Dean of the Schulenburg campus; students Juan Toro, Daniel Uribe, Adam Guajardo, Deanna Langhamer, Luis Uribe-Flores and Anthony Perez; and Douglas Behlen, electrical and HVAC instructor.

Apprentice electricians complete 4-year program at Blinn

Six Schulenburg-area apprentice electricians have completed a four-year Blinn College program to prepare them to take the journeyman electrician exam.

Koehne named to spring UHMB Provost’s Honor Roll

The University of Mary Hardin- Baylor announces that 507 students have been listed on the spring 2025 Provost’s Honor Roll, including Lauren Koehne.To receive this recognition, a student must achieve a 3.85 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale.

First Baptist to hold VBS

First Baptist Church of Schulenburg will hold Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11. Hours are from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.Bible stories, music, crafts, recreation and snacks daily have been planned for the VBS, along with a planned water day on Friday, July 11.