Graduating senior Corbin Roberts (above, r) accepts a Bible from First Baptist youth pastor Campbell Terry (l) during Sunday’s Baccalaureate service and Bible presentation, two traditional events that were combined again this year.

By Sandy Morris Members of the First Baptist Church of Albany will host a “Mexican Pile-On” fundraiser on Sunday, June 6. The meal will be held in the FBC Fellowship Hall immediately following the Sunday worship service that morning, according to Julie Miller, who is helping to organize the event.

By Sandy Morris Moran Independent School District will present six seniors with high school diplomas on Friday, May 28. Commencement exercises will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the MISD gymnasium. Dariann Hawley is the valedictorian for the class, and Corey Miller is the salutatorian.

By Donnie A. Lucas While the school year is ending today for local classes, a couple of summer programs for junior high and high school students are scheduled to start in June.

By Sandy Morris Moran students wrap up the school year this week with an elementary field day Thursday followed by an awards ceremony. Kindergarten and eighth grade graduations also will be held Thursday. Eighth grade valedictorian is Ellis Hise and salutatorian is Aydan Moreno.

By Donnie A. Lucas With the end of the school year, students might be looking for something to keep them busy this summer. There are several options including a host of sports camps during the summer break, including one that starts next week.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Masonic Lodge once again awarded four graduating seniors with $1,000 scholarships during a special dinner and program on Thursday, May 20. Recipients of the scholarships this year were seniors Brady Karl, Addie Beth Denton, Torie Fuentes, and Jackson Chapman.

By Sandy Morris Summer is shaping up to be full of opportunities for members of the Shackelford County 4-H Horse Club.   Horsemanship Clinic Texas A&M will host a  horsemanship clinic May 28 to May 30, sponsored  by Coleman and Callahan counties.

By Sandy Morris Every year, a crowd of people comes together, not only to enjoy the annual Polo on the Prairie, but to  raise money for MD Anderson in the fight against cancer.

By Sandy Morris Albany High School seniors are anxiously waiting to cross the stage on Friday night and then celebrate their success at the traditional Project Graduation party later in the evening.