Sulphur Bluff Volleyball in Playoffs!
We are so proud of this years Varsity Volleyball team. They have worked hard and their determination is seen on and off the court. We would like to see everyone come out and support these girls as they advance into the playoffs. Team had two byes and will enter the third round of playoffs. Coach Kevin Matheny Coach LouAnn Tatum Back Row- Coach LouAnn Tatum, Dalena Wilkins, Margaret Ryman, Ann Dorner, Mngr. Harrison Fite, Coach Keven...
Sulphur Bluff Cross Country goes to Regionals
The Sulphur Bluff Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams will be competing at the Region III-A meet Saturday, Oct 29 at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie. We are very proud of the work that our student-athletes have put in this year. Several of our boys have been working all summer to achieve goals that they have set for themselves and their team. We cannot say enough about these 6 girls stepping up and being the first girls cross...
Anglin Answers Myth, Fact Issues Regarding PJC Proposal
by Dr. Pam Anglin, A.B.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Ed.D., C.P.A. MYTH: On November 8 residents of the Paris Junior College (PJC) service area outside the taxing district will decide whether to be annexed into the PJC tax base. While the initial increase is being advertised as low as 8.5 cents per $100 evaluation, that figure can be unilaterally increased to 27 cents per $100 without any authorization by the citizens of the county once they...
Two Saltillo Lions earn American FFA Degree
Two Saltillo FFA chapter members were awarded the National FFA American FFA Degree at the 89th annual National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. The degrees were conferred on Saturday October 22, 2016 to Marc Boekhorst and James Stretcher. The award recognizes demonstrated ability and outstanding achievements in agriculture business, production, processing or service programs. Eligible members must have earned and...
SSISD Celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Throughout the week of October 24, 2016 SSISD schools are dressing up to bring awareness to drug prevention through Red Ribbon Week. The National Family Partnership was established in 1980 by parents who believed it was time for leadership in drug prevention. NFP provides drug awareness by sponsoring the annual National Red Ribbon Campaign that educates youth and encourages the participation in drug prevention activities. The red...
SSHS Marching Band Named Grand Champion at Prariland
It’s hard to miss the very large trophy that now resides in the office of Wildcats Marching Band Director Charles McCauley. It is more than a foot taller than the big trophy the band captured at the very same contest, at Prariland, last year. Performing first in the contest this past Saturday, the Wildcats Marching Band got First Division scores from all judges and also was voted most outstanding band, best percussion group,...
North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming
The annual North Hopkins School Alumni Homecoming was held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in the school cafeteria. Approximately 50 former students and guests attended the event. The group played a few games of Bingo, before enjoying a delicious barbecue dinner, catered by Andy and Mary Lou Wright. Following the meal, the Tommy Long, President welcomed everyone and allowed the alumni to introduce themselves. The Classes of 1966, 1976,...
PJC Regents Renew RSVP Partnership
A group mobilizing volunteers received a positive endorsement from the Paris Junior College Board of Regents Wednesday evening, as they renewed a partnership with Red River Valley Retired Senior Volunteer Program for another three years. RSVP is America’s largest network for people age 55 and older contributing their time and experience to important organizations that improve the community. Since 1971, RSVP has matched the personal...
BMX Stunt Shows coming to Fall Festival!
TONY AGUILAR WITH BMX STARS JON, JAREN AND SHANE Meet Jon, Jaren and Shane. Each of these professional riders was “bitten” by the BMX bug at about 10 years of age when they attended stunt performances in their various parts of the United States. By watching the riders, the skateboard- and bike-loving boys picked up new stunts to do, and like many boys, they dreamed of becoming BMX stars. For these three, the dream came...
Wildcats Marching Band Scores UIL Division I Rating
The Wildcats’ marching band earned a first division score at UIL competition Tuesday at Mt. Pleasant. Band Director Charles McCauley said the band had their best performance of the year, especially playing music. He admitted that some issues remained to be solved in marching. McCauley said it has taken some time for the band to get this year’s show together, especially the difficult ending. Despite mostly positive...
