Sienna Collins, Lindsay Butler Named Saltillo High School Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Sienna Collins and Linday Butler were announced Tuesday night as Saltillo High School’s top seniors. Sienna Collins Collins, daughter of Mike and Debbie Collins, earned valedictorian honors with a 3.75 grade point average. She has been active in academic UIL, athletics and extracurricular activities while attending Saltillo High School. In academic UIL, Collins was the district runner-up and a regional qualifier in literary...
Saltillo High School’s Senior Class Awards, Recognition
May 22, 2019 – Academic and Sports achievements, graduating Seniors, top students, outstanding teachers and retiring staff were recognized during the Scholarship Banquet held in the Saltillo ISD Cafeteria on Tuesday May 21, 2019. Following a welcome from Superintendent David Stickles, coaches, teachers and sponsors took their turns in honoring individuals and groups of students. The twelve graduating seniors will cross the stage...
Saltillo One Act Play Advancing to Area Contest at Grayson College
L. to R. Cast members Joe Tippit, Cheyenne Neal and Chaeli Spear with theater instructor Mr. Bilyeu. Two other cast members, Brianna Tawil and Graycie Hodges, are not pictured. Saltillo ISD Music and Theater teacher Daron Bilyeu is taking five of his drama students to Denison’s Grayson College this weekend to compete in the Area level of One Act Play. The students are quite excited to have done well at Bi-District, earning...
Saltillo Lady Lions, Lions Defeat Union Hill
Saltillo Lady Lions Basketball 64, Union Hill 6 The #23 ranked Saltillo Lady Lions’ basketball team went to 7-0 in district play with a dominating victory over Union Hill, 64-6 at Union Hill Tuesday (January 22). The Lady Lions led 18-2 for the first quarter, 44-2 at the half and 56-3 after three quarters. Maddy Smith had a big game for the Lady Lions with 23 points. Anna Reeder had 14 points. Chandler Bain had 10 points....
Saltillo Lions Lose; Lady Lions Win in Avinger
Avinger 55, Saltillo Lions Basketball 48 The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team opened district play with a 55-48 loss against Avinger Tuesday (January 8). The Lions fell behind at the half 30-19. Despite outscoring Avinger 29-23 in the second half, the Lions could not make up the first half deficit. Chris Boekhorst led the Lions with 18 points. Matthew Gurley scored 15 points. Andrew Redburn and Ben Moore had 6 points each, Edi...
Old Saltillo Cemetery Recognized by Texas Historical Commission at Annual Meeting
The Old Saltillo Cemetery Memorial Day meeting was held at the Old Saltillo United Methodist Church on Sunday July 15, 2018. Over 200 persons attended in cool comfort inside the newly renovated and air conditioned sanctuary. After the business meeting and program, a long line wended it’s way into the Woodrow Kirby Fellowship Hall to enjoy the covered dish lunch spread on numerous tables. Pastor Stephen Cotten led the welcome and...
Historic Old Saltillo UMC Hosts Old Saltillo Cemetery Memorial Day Sunday July 15
Since early this year, the almost 90-year-old Old Saltillo United Methodist Church building has undergone extensive repair and renovation, from foundation and structural corrections to fresh paint and floors. Although the project is not yet totally complete, the church is functional and will open it’s doors for the public for the Old Saltillo Cemetery Memorial Day at 10:30 am on Sunday July 15, 2018. Following an association...
Two Saltillo Men Charged in Weaver Cemetery Investigation
Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum said his Criminal Investigators received leads from members of the community that have also been working vigilantly trying to solve the destruction of the Weaver Cemetery. Canyon Ray Davis, 17, of Saltillo, and Johnny Bench, 18, of Saltillo, were arrested for Tampering with Evidence and Davis was also arrested for Criminal Mischief. Davis additional charge relates to damage done to a church building...
Miller Grove Place First in District 23-A District UIL Academic Meet; Compete Results for All Schools in District
Team Results School Points 1st – Miller Grove H S, Cumby 542.5 2nd – Saltillo HS, Saltillo 412 3rd – Sulphur Bluff HS, Sulphur Bluff 343 4th – Fannindel HS, Ladonia 42 5th – Roxton H S, Roxton 35.50 Individual Results Top 6 in each event. Event Place School Name Accounting 1 Miller Grove H S Cumby Natalie White 2 Miller Grove H S Cumby Jorja Bessonett 3 Miller Grove H S Cumby Chandra Lee 4...
Saltillo Students Advance to UIL Academic Regional Competition
Academics Spring Meet Conference 1A District 23 Event Place Points School Name Accounting 3 10 Saltillo HS Saltillo Ana Gallegos Calculator Applications 3 10 Saltillo HS Saltillo Ana Gallegos 4 8 Saltillo HS Saltillo Lorena Castro Current Issues 1 15 Saltillo HS Saltillo Ryan Prewitt 2 12 Saltillo HS...
