Prickette Chosen SSISD Board President
John Prickette was selected as board president for the next year by the Sulphur Springs school board Monday night during their May session. Leesa Toliver was chosen vice-president and Robin Vaughn secretary. The Sulphur Springs School Board recognized Valedictorian Andrew Allen and Salutatorian Ariel Gonzalez and gave them plaques at Monday night’s board meeting. Oaths of office for another term were also given to Don Sapaugh...
PJC GED Diplomas Awarded
Ceremonies were recently held in the Paris Junior College Hunt Center for students who successfully met testing requirements to receive general education development (GED) diplomas. PJC Director of Adult Education and Family Literacy Susan Sanchez introduced guest speaker Jimmie Avinger. To inspire the other graduates, Avinger related her story of the struggles she overcame to get her education. A young teenage mother, Avinger...
Record Number Participate in PJC Commencement Ceremony
A record number of Paris Junior College participated in Friday evening’s commencement ceremony. With more than 300 students wanting to walk across the stage to receive their diploma, the ceremony was moved to the Paris High School Gymnasium to accommodate overflow crowds. Dr. Pamela Anglin, Paris Junior College President, led the Board of Regents, faculty and graduates in procession. Sophomore Lauren Jeans of Paris, Student...
Allen is Valedictorian; Gonzalez Salutatorian
The Sulphur Springs High School Valedictorian for the Class of 2015 is Andrew Allen. He is the son of Bryan and Vicki Allen. The Salutatorian is Ariel Gonzalez, son of Victor and Paulina Gonzalez. They were introduced Monday morning by High School Principal Josh Williams in a meeting with news media members in the school library. Williams said both students had amazing accomplishments during their individual career at the local...
First Grade Students Learn Bicycle Safety
There was a bicycle rodeo at Travis Primary School Friday morning out in front of the school. More than 150 children in seven first grade classes received bicycle helmets purchased by Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Hopkins County EMS Shift Captain Danny Wilburn. Wilburn said a helmet is a requirement for one riding a bicycle and each of the students received a free helmet. Students were taken step-by-step through scenarios where...
Saltillo’s Dakota Carroll Advances to State
STEPHENVILLE — Dakota Carroll of Saltillo took second place in recent regional track action at Tarleton State University and will advance to the state track meet in Austin later this month. The Region III, Class 1A field was competitive with Carroll turning in a time of 10:38 to get second in the 3,200-meter run. Other Saltillo results from the regional meet include: Lyle Bench, sixth in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 11:07. Bench...
Kearns Thows Complete Game in 12-2 Win for Como-Pickton
Right hander Tyler Kearns threw 64 pitches for a complete game in a 12-2 win for Como-Pickton Eagle baseball. The Eagles traveled to Fruitvale where they defeated North Hopkins in a winner take all game. The Eagles scored early and often with Tanner Childers leading the way with his first career homerun. With the victory, the Eagles will play Simms Bowie in a first round playoff series. Game 1 Friday @...
Curriculum Changes Approved by PJC Regents
A requirement by the State of Texas to offer 60-hour degrees led to curriculum changes approved by the Paris Junior College Board of Regents on Monday evening. Adopted were changes to certificates in Business, Cosmetology, Jewelry, Computer Science, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Radiology, HVAC, Drafting/CAD, Mechatronics, Plumbing, and Welding after a presentation by PJC Dean of Workforce Education John Spradling. “We took the...
PJC – Sulphur Springs Center Offering Classes to Community
During the month of May the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center Continuing Education Department is offering several classes to the community. Courses will meet at the campus located at 1202 West Houston. For registration or additional information, call 903-885-1232 or visit www.parisjc.edu/ce. QuickBooks Level 2 will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fridays, May 15-29. Learn tracking and selling inventory, errors and refunds,...
UIL Holds Banquet in Recognition of Successful Year
The Sulphur Springs High School UIL Academic team will compete in the UIL State Meet at the University of Texas in Austin on May 26-28, 2015. Last night, SSHS UIL hosted a banquet to congratulate the students who advanced to State and to recognize the efforts of UIL participants throughout the year. 19 UIL teams were recognized by the 14 coaches, and many funny stories were told of UIL throughout the year. Ariel Gonzalez and Peyton...
