Education-Youth

TRTA thanks Texas voters for passage of Proposition 9

The Texas Retired Teacher Association (TRTA) applauds the passage of Proposition 9 which was on the ballot in the Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendment Election. Prop 9 will provide muchneeded financial relief for 420,000 annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Jaxson Hanel (seated), a senior at Lake Creek High School in Montgomery ISD, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Nov. 8 to play baseball for the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Hanel is the grandson of Harlan and Betty Guettermann of Schulenburg. Also shown at the signing are his parents, Lisa and Mark Hanel (second and third from right); his brother Austin (third from left); Lake Creek High School principal Tim Williams (left); and his two coaches (right and second from left).

Jaxson Hanel (seated), a senior at Lake Creek High School in Montgomery ISD, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Nov. 8 to play baseball for the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Hanel is the grandson of Harlan and Betty Guettermann of Schulenburg. Also shown at the signing are his parents, Lisa and Mark Hanel (second and third from right); his brother Austin (third from left); Lake Creek High School principal Tim Williams (left); and his two coaches (right and second from left).

Members of the Schulenburg Unit of the Boys & Girls Club enjoyed playing in Wolters Park during a Schulenburg ISD early release day last week. Soaking up the sunshine is always a plus for members! Shown are (from left) Jocelyn Alejandres, Ariann Wright, Ke’Nilah Benford and Jaquelyn Alejandres.

Members of the Schulenburg Unit of the Boys & Girls Club enjoyed playing in Wolters Park during a Schulenburg ISD early release day last week. Soaking up the sunshine is always a plus for members! Shown are (from left) Jocelyn Alejandres, Ariann Wright, Ke’Nilah Benford and Jaquelyn Alejandres.

BGC members have outdoor fun

Grand Champion Junior Team – (from left) Hayleigh Pizzitola, Tate Fritsch, Hudson Holub and Joe Carrales. Holub is a member of the Schulenburg 4-H.

Grand Champion Junior Team – (from left) Hayleigh Pizzitola, Tate Fritsch, Hudson Holub and Joe Carrales. Holub is a member of the Schulenburg 4-H.

4-H’ers do well at Brazoria County judging contest

Ten Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Brazoria County Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, Oct. 21 in Angleton. Results for the Fayette County 4-H participants were: •Junior Team – Grand Champion Junior Team. Team members: Joe Carrales.................... Flatonia Hayleigh Pizzitola.
Delaney Turlington of Weimar (second from right) was chosen as Fayette Electric Cooperative’s winner to attend the 2023 Government-in-Action Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. this past summer. During the tour, she met and made friends from all over Texas, including Delaney Callaham (left), sponsored by MidSouth Electric Cooperative; Kamber Puebla (second from left), sponsored by Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative; and Grace Jackson (right), sponsored by San Bernard Electric Cooperative.

Delaney Turlington of Weimar (second from right) was chosen as Fayette Electric Cooperative’s winner to attend the 2023 Government-in-Action Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. this past summer. During the tour, she met and made friends from all over Texas, including Delaney Callaham (left), sponsored by MidSouth Electric Cooperative; Kamber Puebla (second from left), sponsored by Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative; and Grace Jackson (right), sponsored by San Bernard Electric Cooperative.

FEC taking applications for 2024 Youth Tour to D.C.

Fayette Electric Cooperative will again sponsor two high school students from its service area to participate in the Government-in-Action Youth Tour, a week-long guided trip to Washington, D.C., scheduled for June 16-23, 2024.

Tickets go on sale for UIL Football State Championships

Tickets for the 2023 UIL Football State Championships being played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington are available for purchase. All 11-man and six-man football championships will be played at the same location. Tickets may be purchased online through Seatgeek.com.
St. Rose kindergartners visit Dewberry Farm

St. Rose kindergartners visit Dewberry Farm

St. Rose kindergartners visit Dewberry Farm

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School kindergartners had a great day at the Dewberry Farm in Brookshire. Students were able to experience farm animals, Fort DewHickey, pedal carts, Pumpkin Hollar, slide mountain, jumping pillows, train rides, hay mountain, and also received a pumpkin!
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St. Rose News

From St. Rose of Lima Catholic School Cafeteria Menu •Thursday, Nov. 9 – Hamburgers with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, ranch beans, fruit, milk. •Friday, Nov. 10 – Cheesy nachos, garden salad, salsa, fruit, milk. •Monday, Nov.