Four Sulphur Springs Middle School Students Participate in Envision’s Junior National Leadership Conference in D C
(photos and story) by Brandon Williams
Four Local SSMS Students Taking Part in Envision’s Junior National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
This summer, Jack Bain, Merrin Williams, Jocelyne Yanez, and Khira Young from Sulphur Springs, Texas, will join outstanding middle school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career oriented development experience, Envision’s Junior National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
The Junior National Leadership Conference is one of the Envision family of programs that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom.
These four local SSISD students were nominated by SSMS teacher, Melissa Peugh, for their outstanding academic, extracurricular, and leadership abilities among local students.
Envision’s Junior National Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. is a great opportunity for high-achieving scholars to get outside the classroom and see, through hands-on interactive learning, how to innovate and think creatively,” said Andrew Potter, the Chief Academic Officer for Envision. “These students, who have already proven themselves academically, will be challenged to work on real-world, student-created projects to bring their studies and career interests to life.”
Since 1985, Envision programs have served more than 800,000 students in more than 145 countries, with programs designed to help students develop the leadership, scholarship and career skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive college and career landscape.
Marine Corp League Prepares Iron Mike for Independence Celebration
The Hopkins County Marine Corp League donated their Tuesday morning to washing “Iron Mike”, their name for the statue of the soldier on Celebration Plaza at the Veteran’s Memorial. Preparations are underway for the Independence Day Celebration in Hopkins County. The celebration will being June 30th with the annual Sulphur Springs Symphony League Independence Concert. (See slide show below)
Meet Dairy Festival Contestants #1, #2 and #3, Kaitlyn, Cassidy and Alexis
This week on KSST Radio and Channel 18 TV, we will interview current Queen Jaci Reed and all eight contestants for the 2018 title of Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen, in the order that they will appear on Pageant night. All the contestants entered as 17-year-old Juniors in local high schools, and all will be Seniors when school starts this Fall. Each is very excited about the Pageant on Saturday June 16 at 7 pm in the SSISD Auditorium in the Civic Center, and all have tickets for purchase. We started the interviews on Tuesday June 12 with the first three ladies.
L. to R. Kaitlyn Ferrill, Cassidy Winborn and Alexis Lopez
Contestant # 1 Kaitlyn Ferrill, daughter of Jeremy and Kristi Ferrill, enjoys being a member of the SSHS Marching and Symphonic Bands. She plays flute in band, and will play flute as her Pageant talent. For the Parade, her float featured a “pool party” theme and she says it was interesting transporting the float carrying an already-filled pool several miles to the Parade site! She also totally enjoyed the hot air balloon ride that evening. At the Pageant, Kaitlyn will model an evening gown in navy blue with glittering designs. She is appreciative to her sponsors Mothers Culture Club and Texas Farm Credit and her parents for all their help. During high school, she has a part-time job at Atwoods, and upon graduation from High School, she hopes to attend PJC for basics then transfer to pursue a degree in Psychology.
Contestant #2 Cassidy Winborn has been in dance instruction for 14 years, is a member of the SSHS Blue Blazes and FCCLA and competes in UIL events. Her two older sisters, Rachel and Anne-Marie, also entered the Dairy Festival during high school. Cassidy enjoyed the parade experience, the milking contest and both her hot air balloon rides during the first weekend of Dairy Festival. Her Pageant talent is dance, and for her evening gown, she and her mom, Jennifer Lansou, have hand-beaded chrystals onto her teal floral gown with train, for added sparkle. Her sponsors are Sulphur Springs Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram and The Propane Company. After high school, Cassidy plans to attend UT Tyler to study photography and to pursue a degree in Education.
Contestant #3 Alexis Lopez has served as SSHS Student Body President and is a Varsity Cheerleader. Her parents Angie and Juan Trevino and her brother Everett Jennings are among her biggest supporters during Dairy Festival, in addition to her sponsors Jay Hodge Chevrolet and the Texas Association of Dairymen. For the Parade, her family transported her amazing float all the way from Martin Springs to town, a slow 45-minute drive! Alexis is interested in a career as an anesthesiologist and is looking at two schools; UT Tyler and University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, because neither is too large or too far from home! On Pageant night, Alexis will model an evening gown with gold and black lace, and will do a poetry recitation for her talent presentation.
Meet all the contestants by listening to KSST Radio at 8:15AM each morning this week for additional interviews as part of the 2018 Dairy Festival coverage.
L. to R. Contestants #1 Kaitlyn Ferrill, #2 Cassidy Winborn and #3 Alexis Lopez.
Chicago Man Arrested for Drug Following Traffic Stop
June 12, 2018 – A 2011 Chevrolet Silverado with no license plate on the back was stopped at the 119 mile marker on I-30 by a Hopkins County Deputy Monday evening at approximately 7:30 p.m. Inside the vehicle the deputy found cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and two firearms and four bundles of US Currency wrapped in rubber bands following a probable cause search.
Following the display of several signs of nervousness, consent to search the vehicle was requested and denied. A K9 free air sniff alerted on the pickup. Approximately 4lbs of suspected marijuana, a plastic bag containing suspected cocaine and another clear bag containing suspected meth were found.
Weston Davis Rose, 38, of Chicago, was arrested and is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less that 1-gram; Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams and Possession of Marijuana more than 4oz but less than 5lbs.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
NETBIO Sale Coming July 18
The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization is gearing up to hold its mid-summer pre-conditioned stocker and feeder calf sale on July 18 at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission. The sale will begin at 1 p.m.
The consignment book has already been closed on this July NETBIO sale, but there are more sales ahead to accommodate producers wanting to market their cattle. Consignment books are open for sales to be held on Sept. 19, Oct. 17 and the anniversary sale on Nov. 14.
NETBIO directors added the October sale last year due to the increased demand from organization members wanting to sell their pre-conditioned calves and yearlings through the NETBIO marketing system.
Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission co-owner and NETBIO director David Fowler said producers are already consigning cattle to the September, October and November sales.
“We make every effort to provide a marketing opportunity for producers who have pre-conditioned cattle ready to sell,” Fowler said.
Producers are urged to consign their cattle and schedule their delivery as early as possible. Just call the Livestock Sale office for ear tags and scheduling.
All NETBIO auctions are broadcast on the Internet and the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction will be accepting bids at LMA Auctions.com. Internet buyers should register in advance in order to bid.
For more information on these sales, call 903-885-2455 or visit their Web Site at www.sslivestockauctions.com.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Advanced Welding
WELDING PROJECT PJC-Sulphur Springs Center advanced welding student Adriane Harris, left, of Sulphur Springs receive critique on a project from Instructor John Plemons. Observing are structural welding student Wesley McDonald, center, of Dike, and lab facilitator Joshua Newby. For information about enrolling in the welding program, call 903-885-1232.
Dinner Bell Menu For June 13th, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU
June 13, 2018
Community Partner
Carol and Don Worsham and Family
Menu:
Parmesan Chicken Breasts
Long Grain and Wild Rice Pilaf
Oven Roasted Butternut Squash, Sweet Potatoes and Carrots
Garden Salad
Yeast Rolls
Peach Cobbler Crisp
Cottage Cheese and Gelatin (the no added sugar dessert)
Taylor Signs Letter of Intent to Become Student/Athlete at Wayland University
Approached by the track coach after her performance at the Texas 5-A State Track meet and lured by the drier climate of the High Plains/Panhandle region of Texas, Imani Taylor will attend Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas. Monday morning at the SSHS Practice Facility, Taylor, Lady Cat Track State competitor, signed a letter of intent to attend Wayland Baptist University as a student athlete. Taylor will compete in long jump and sprint events.
Taylor will major in education and desires to coach in her future. Taylor calls Wayland a great fit for her even though the campus is over a six hour drive from home.
Taylor was surrounded by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Freddie Taylor, and a number of friends and SSHS coaches as she signed the letter of intent.
