SSISD Fine Arts Department Reports Fine Fall, Planning For Sights, Sounds of Season
Fall is a busy time for the Fine Arts Departments at Sulphur Springs Independent School District, with multiple band and choir contests, group performances and various other activities. “We’ve had a busy few weeks in the Fine Arts Department and December will be an exciting and very busy time,” said SSISD Fine Arts Coordinator Cindy Welch. Hands by Kennedy Lee, Art 4, graphite 1st National Bank, Sulphur Springs by...
SSHS Theater Students To Perform Addams Family
Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Theatre Department will present “The Addams Family” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, and Monday, Nov. 4, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Nov. 3. All performances will be in the SSHS Auditorium, at the Civic Center. Tickets will be $15 at the door.
SSISD Fine Arts Plans Tribute To National Anthem Before Oct. 11 Football Game
Fine Arts Barring a downpour, Sulphur Springs Independent School District Fine Arts Department will put on a special program before the Oct. 11 Wildcat football game in honor of the 130th anniversary of the first time the Star Spangled Banner was officially designated as the national anthem by the Naval Academy. All groups in the SSISD Fine Arts Department from elementary students on up will be taking part in the celebration. “Our...
Chamber Connection- May 23, 2019
Chamber Connection- May 23rd I’m not sure how we arrived into the middle of May so quickly. As Hopkins County celebrates this week of graduations, endings, beginnings, and new dreams, it’s again easy to love this place we live. How thankful we can be that summer teases us already with sunny afternoons and captivating blue skies. Summer tends to conjure happiness, and I’m thankful it is here. To those graduating from high school...
Chamber Connection: April 11, 2019
Chamber Connection-April 11th April is a busy time in Hopkins County! There is always something wonderful to do! Forgotten, presented by Community Players Community Players presents Forgotten, A Peter Pan Story at the Main Street Theatre, 225 Main Street in Sulphur Springs, on Thursday, April 11th at 7 p.m., Saturday April 13th at 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 14th at 2 p.m. Seats are limited, tickets are $10. Visit...
Youthful Antics, Hijinks Abound In The C.H.E.S.S. Production of “Forgotten”
C.H.E.S.S. and Community Players Inc. will present “Fogotten,” a Peter Pan tale, at 7 p.m. April 5, 6, 11 and 13; and at 2 p.m. April 7 and 15 at Main Street Theare, 225 Main St. If childhood antics such as pirates, sword and food fights, and archery competitions tickle your fancy, the C.H.E.S.S. students’ interpretation of Attaire Gural’s “Forgotten” will likely be right up your alley. The Christian Home...
SSHS One Act Play Fails To Advance
SSHS One-Act Play Does Not Advance at Area Competition Tuesday The Sulphur Springs One-Act Play, Jules Verne Eats a Rhinoceros, did not advance at Area competition Tuesday (April 2) at Mabank High School. SSHS Director of Theatre Arts Lesha Woodard said her kids put on a great performance Tuesday. She said the students have improved with each performance through district, bi-district and area competition. Ms. Woodard said it’s...
Chamber Connection: April 4, 2019
Chamber Connection-April 4th Golf Tournament time!We are almost out of tee times for the 30th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament! The tournament is slated for Friday, April 12, at Sulphur Springs Country Club with morning tee times available. Let us know right away if you would like to have a team as the spots are filling up quickly. It’s a great tournament to be shared with friends and family! Give the Chamber a call at (903)...
“Forgotten”, a Fantasy Play Presented by C.H.E.S.S. at Main Street Theater
Imagine… Wendy, Michael and Tinkerbell re-uniting 60 years after their Neverland childhood, and Captain Hook reappearing to trick Peter Pan into a villainous showdown…but that’s what happens in “Forgotten”, to be staged at Main Street Theater in six performances. Catch the play Friday and Saturday April 5th and 6th at 7pm, and Sunday April 7 in a 2pm matinee. The following weekend, the play’s...
SSHS One Act Play Advances Wednesday From Bi-District To Area Competition
The Sulphur Springs High School One-Act Play, “Jules Verne Eats a Rhinoceros,” advanced to Area competition at bi-district Wednesday, March 27, at Texas High in Texarkana. Area competition takes place next Tuesday in Mabank. Four SSHS drama students received bi-district awards. Rachel Bramlett was named Best Actress for her role as Nelly Bly. Chase Berry was selected to the All Star Cast playing John Rhys Pendragon....
