Scholarship recipients needed
Organizationsplanning to award scholarships at the 2024 Albany High School graduation exercises on Friday, May 24 are asked to report their scholarship amounts and recipients by Friday, May 10 at the latest.
Maberry hired as pool manager
With the arrival of summertime weather in a few weeks, Albany’s city pool will open on June 1. Savannah Maberry has been hired as the new pool manager, and a corps of lifeguards is also in place.
2nd Pat Green concert added
May 18 event cancelled Albany Live announced this week that a concert scheduled for Saturday, May 18 at the Aztec Theater has been cancelled. WilliamBeckmannwas scheduled to perform as part of Albany Live’s lineup for its third series.
Car show re-set for May 18
Plans are once again being finalized for the annual Albany Classic Car Show, rescheduled from its original April 20 date because of the weather. Organizer Robert Snyder is optimistic that next week’s new time will bring plenty of car owners and spectators to town.
Fandangle practices set
The call has been issued for members of the community who would like to participate in the cast of the Fort Griffin Fandangle to begin rehearsals starting Monday, May 13 at the Prairie Theater. Practices for the four summer performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle will start on Monday, but cast members are urged to view the rehearsal schedule found online.
Veterans names needed soon
Persons interested in adding the name of a veteran toaadditionalmarker to be set on the courthouse square next to other monuments can do so for free if information is provided by May 15. The project is headed by Mary Kay O’Connor, who explained that two new monument stones have been ordered and paid for by donations.
Roll-offs to be on site May 10-12
From Friday, May 10 to Sunday, May 12, local citizens will have the opportunity to get rid of large unwanted items at the annual “Weekend Trash Dump.” The City of Albany will provide large roll-offs to be located in the Chamber of Commerce parking lot. The cleanup, especially onandaround MainStreet, is an effort to beautify the town before visitors start arriving for Fandangle, according to council member Lynsi Musselman.
Roberson, Russell named top students
Albany High School recently announced honor students for the 2024 senior class, with Kiana Roberson named valedictorian and Sidney Russell salutatorian. Ten other seniors were named as honor students as part of the top 25 percent of the class, which has 48 members.
Return Trip
An Albany High student qualified to advance to the UIL StateAcademic Meet inAustin for a second time after placing in the top three at the Region 2 Academic Meet in Denison last Friday. A total of 12 local students advanced to the regional academic meet, with several placing in the top six.
Good turnout expected for election
More than 200 voters cast ballots during early voting in theAlbany Independent School District trustee election, and others will have the chance to vote on the regular election day this Saturday. May 4.
