By Sandy Morris The Albany High School Class of 2021 participated in Project Graduation on Friday, May 28 after graduation and a reception. According to organizer Tisha Wilkins, money continued to pour into the event up until the last day.

By Sandy Morris Fandangle parade organizers Ragan Riley and Shannon Leech are encouraging local businesses, organizations, and individuals to start planning their 2021 entries.  This year’s parade is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19 in downtown Albany.

By Sandy Morris Dress rehearsal followed by opening night of the 83rd anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle is in just two weeks, and preparations for the annual summer show are underway.

By Sandy Morris Quilt owners are encouraged to lend one or more of the works of art in their collections to the Albany Study Club for the annual quilt show at the Whitney Theatre so everyone can admire the fabric treasures during the Fandangle season.

By Melinda L. Lucas Officials seem to agree that Albany and Shackelford County were just an inch or so away from widespread damage when Monday’s heavy rainfall began to let up late in the afternoon. As it was, the 4.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Dance Theatre Company will present “Once Upon A Time” this Saturday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Albany High School auditorium.  The performance is free to the public and will include 120 dancers from Albany and five surrounding communities.

By Sandy Morris Dozens of local scholarships were presented to members of the Albany High School Class of 2021 during commencement exercises held last Friday, May 28.

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 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.

— CHLOE FIELDS:  Chloe Fields has been listed on the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring semester at Texas Tech University. This recognition is awarded to those students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or better. She is the daughter of Shane and Melissa Fields of Albany.