SSHS Band Prepare for Patriotic Celebrations
Sulphur Springs High School band students will be performing at several veterans related events this week. Monday night (November 5) at League Street Church of Christ, the Jazz Band will play at the Wal-Mart sponsored Veterans Program. Friday (November 9) on campus, the entire Wildcat Band will play at the Veterans Day ceremony in the main gym. Then Saturday morning (November 10), after Friday night’s on field performance at...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Giving Blood, Giving Life
GIVING LIFE Students at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center and others in the community had the opportunity this week to give blood during a drive sponsored by the Blend Club and PTK. The Carter BloodCare signed up 27 donors and collected 25 units of blood. One of the donors was student Presli Cummings, above, being assisted by Carter BloodCare specialist Cheryl Hughson.
Miller Grove ISD Late Start Thursday November 1st
Heavy rains and flooding forced Miller Grove ISD to issue a late start for Thursday November 1st, 2018. “Due to heavy rains and flooding, Miller Grove School will have a delayed start of 1 hour, tomorrow, Thursday, November 1st. Buses will run 1 hour later and school will start at 9 am. Thank you.”
PJC-Sulphur Springs Blood Drive Wednesday 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Carter BloodCare will be on the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. seeking blood donation that will give someone in our community the chance at life. When you commit to give for life as a Carter BloodCare donor, you give hope to patients in need. Every blood donation given is life-saving, life-enriching or life-changing for everyone involved in the process. The blood drive is open to anyone who would like...
North Hopkins ISD Blood Drive November 12th
North Hopkins Student Council is hosting a blood drive with Carter Bloodcare November 12th. Local community members are invited to donate blood! The electronic sign up can be located on the North Hopkins website. Be sure to check your eligibility and show up for your appointment the day of!
PJC-Sulphur Springs Stew Team Named Honorable Mention Beef Stew
GOOD COOKSThe PJC-Sulphur Springs Center “stew crew” turned out some delicious beef stew at the Hopkins County Fall Festival’s 49th annual stew contest over the weekend. The cooks captured an honorable mention ribbon on their first try in the cook-off. The crew, from left, includes PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley, students and PTK members Sylvia Feijen and Parker Cummings, PJC-Sulphur Springs campus Assistant...
PJC Names Four to Academic Hall of Honor
One of the highlights of Paris Junior College’s Homecoming, to be held on the Paris campus November 9-10, will be the induction of the Academic Hall of Honor Class of 2018. Named this year are James A. “Jim” Wade, Sheila Coursey, James R. Rodgers and Judy R. Hodgkiss. “These alumni exemplify the best of PJC,” said President Dr. Pamela Anglin. “Each inductee has made an impact in their chosen career while embodying the basic...
Corrected: PJC-Sulphur Springs PTK Honor Society Induction
NEW PTK MEMBERS The Beta Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society at Paris Junior College, held fall induction ceremonies at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus this week. To be eligible for membership, students must have a grade point average of 3.5. PTK offers students opportunities to develop qualities of scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service. New PTK members are (Back row left to...
Wildcat Marching Band Places Fourth at Prairiland
Wildcats Marching Band Director Spencer Emmert said Saturday was a great day at a Prairiland contest because the band didn’t get rained on and they were able to perform during prelims and finals. The Wildcats finished fourth at the contest. Emmert said the Wildcats Band received the top scores of straight ones and they also got lots of good comments from judges. Emmert said he challenged the band to step up during their finals...
Saltillo Lions, Lady Lions Qualify for State Meet
Saltillo Lady Lions Cross Country Coach Colton Smith and Saltillo Lions Coach Bill Giles are proud of their teams and rightly so. Both teams qualified for the state meet at the Regional Cross Country Meet Monday in Dallas. Christy Marquez, Sienna Collins, Raegan Speir, Kristina Wade, Jocelyn Ochoa, Ofelia Cabrera, Danielle Ross, Chandler Bain, Brianna Tawil & Coach Colton Smith. Photo courtesy of Francis Mowat teacher at Saltillo...
