By Sandy Morris

Two Albany High School students medaled at the University Interscholastic League state academic meet held last Saturday, May 1 at Abilene Wylie High School.

Senior Hannah Trail was notified Monday that she had earned a gold medal in the Editorial Writing event.

Luke Ivy, a junior, placed third overall in the Science competition and had the top paper in the Biology portion of the test. 

Alma Rae (Bear) Law Cleveland, 91, of Albany died Friday, Apr. 30, 2021 in an Abilene hospice facility. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 4, at the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Howard Funeral Home of Clyde.

Alma was born Dec. 12, 1929 in Ibex to James and Ila (Bowman) Law. She graduated from Albany High School and attended Tarleton State University. She married Warren D. (Skid) Cleveland in Albany in 1956. 

Alma loved her cats and her family, caring for many of her relatives in Albany over the years.

Nelda Charleen Davis was born on Dec. 17, 1946 to Charles and Aileen Davis in Baird, Texas. She went to school in Putnam, Texas where she played basketball and was a cheerleader. 

While in school, she met and fell in love with L.C. Donaway. They were married on Aug. 12, 1966 in Putnam. Together they had two daughters, Gay and Joy.