By Sandy Morris
Local and area high school students recently had two opportunities to hear Power1 Ministry speaker Riley Israel deliver his message of encouragement, hope and inspiration.
Israel was featured at the Worship Night at the Feed Store on Wednesday, Feb. 24, and then again at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes youth rally at the Breckenridge High School gym on Monday, March 1.
By Sandy Morris
With the Lenten season underway, local churches are announcing events leading up to Easter, which will be celebrated on Sunday, April 4.
Fish Fry Fundraiser
The Jesus of Nazareth Catholic Church will host a fish fry fundraiser from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 12, following the Stations of the Cross at 5:15 p.m.
The menu includes fried fish, tater tots and hushpuppies, coleslaw, beans, and a brownie.
The church is accepting donations for the meal with a suggested contribution of $10 per plate.
By Sandy Morris
Representatives of local organizations and boards that award scholarships to Albany High School graduates are asked to contact Ann Riley at the AHS office by Monday, March 22.
The office will be open next week, but will be closed the following week for spring break and will reopen for regular hours on Monday, March 22.
Riley added that the scholarship list will be uploaded to the district’s website and distributed to local seniors by Friday, March 26 informing them of the requirements for specific scholarships.
By Sandy Morris
Nancy Smith Elementary School students are observing the nationally celebrated Read Across America this week.
The National Education Association began Read Across America Day in 1998 in conjunction with children’s author Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2.
The year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone.
By Sandy Morris
Despite the beginning of spring sports, other extra-curricular activities, and bad weather, Albany High School had a total of 23 students compete in last week’s Holliday High School virtual academic meet.
Individual Winners
Tana Thompson was second and Paige Picquet fourth in Ready Writing.
Hannah Trail placed second and Susie Cormack sixth in Editorial Writing.
In Feature Writing, Cormack earned fifth and Thompson sixth.
Ashley Richards placed sixth in Headline Writing.
By Sandy Morris
Senior musician Sidney Bartee competed at the UIL Region 6 East Zone Band Solo and Ensemble competition at Abilene Wylie High School on Saturday, Feb. 27.
Bartee earned a Division 1 rating with her tuba solo of Nocturno.
Bartee was accompanied by Sandy Abel on the piano.
Albany band director Will Vaughan said Bartee did an excellent job.
“To advance to state, Sidney would have needed to play her solo from memory,” said Vaughan. “We didn’t have time to accomplish that, but she did an amazing job.”
By Sandy Morris
Albany ISD students, faculty, and staff are scheduled to dismiss for the spring break holiday at the regular time on Friday, March 12.
Cheerleader try-outs will be held on Friday prior to the break, with the sixth graders bused over to the Albany High School gym for the competition.
Spring break will take place March 15-19.
Classes will resume at the normal time on Monday, March 22.
By Sandy Morris
Fandangle members are apparently eager to see their annual membership letters from the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association.
According to Fandangle office manager Jamie Parsons, the letters were mailed out last week, and she is already seeing a good response.
“We are already getting membership acceptances both online and in the mail,” said Parsons. “It’s great to see such an immediate response, and we urge everyone to keep them coming in.”
Abbigale Beard was named to the Tarleton State University 2020 president’s list for earning a 4.0 grade point average for the fall term.
Tyler Beard is named on the TSU fall dean’s list.
They are the daughter and son of Chris and Susie Beard of Albany.
Aubrey Moon, sophomore biology major at Harding University, is among more than 1,200 students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2020 semester.
The daughter of Mark and Ashley Moon of Albany, she had a 3.65 or higher grade point average.
By Sandy Morris
The Shackelford County Hospital District is the only local entity set to hold an election on Saturday, May 1.
Four candidates have filed for the three available at-large seats on the Shackelford County hospital board.
The ballot will list incumbents Mike Folsom, Jo Ann Estridge, and Leslie Belcher, along with challenger Mary Boland.
Directors on the hospital board serve two-year terms.
