By Sandy Morris
Shackelford County ResourceCare hosted the 17th annual spring health fair at the Bank Park last Friday, May 14.
“We had students from Nancy Smith Elementary School and Mother’s Day Out here in Albany, and Moran brought 60 students,” said ResourceCare program director Mindy Ary. “The children enjoyed all of the games, prizes, snow cones, and popcorn.”
Taylor Scott of Albany was listed on the Dean’s List at Midwestern State University for the spring 2021 semester.
She completed 12 or more hours with a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.74.
Taylor Scott is the daughter of Jonathan and Jenny Scott and is studying Radiologic Technology.
Jordan Pleasant graduated cum laude May 7 from Hardin Simmons University with a degree in business administration.
A 2017 Albany High graduate, he is the son of Jeff and Ricia Pleasant and grandson of Gerald and Ruby Petree, all of Albany.
By Sandy Morris
The Nancy Smith Elementary School Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is hosting a “Dunk Challenge” fundraiser.
SHAC is collecting money to decide which four staff members will face the dunk tank during the NSES field day on May 24.
Teachers and staff on the dunking list include Mr. Gallagher, Ms. Faith, Mr. Vaughn, Mrs. Peacock, Ms. Hayner, Mrs. D. Balliew, and Ms. O’Conner.
Students can drop change into their favorite tub in the elementary foyer through the afternoon of Thursday, May 20.
By Sandy Morris
The Nancy Smith Elementary School annual field day will be held on Monday, May 24, at Webb City Park.
The day of fun and games will be set up for preschool through sixth grade students to enjoy.
Starting at 9:00 a.m., students will be bused to the park, and activities will start afterward.
Competitions will include sack races, hurdles, tug-of-war, water kickball, and water relay.
By Sandy Morris
Hannah Trail and Barrett Beal were crowned queen and king during the Albany High School Junior-Senior Prom held Saturday, May 15 at the Whitney Theatre.
The king and queen are selected by the members of the junior and senior classes.
Nominees for prom queen included Sidney Bartee, Elia Hebel, and Trail. Prom king nominees were Brady Karl, Ryder Wilkins, and Beal.
By Sandy Morris
Albany High School counselors will host a dual-credit meeting at the AHS library starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26.
Jenny Scott and Michaela Bradford will present the dual-credit course offerings for the 2021-2022 school year.
Eligibility requirements will be discussed, and required forms will be handed out to interested students.
AHS currently partners with Cisco College and Western Texas College to provide opportunities to concurrently earn academic credit in high school and college.
By Sandy Morris
Thanks to a recent surge in responses, Shackelford County organizers have been able to reach the goals that were set for a special broadband initiative which will hopefully expand access of high speed internet to this area.
According to county judge Robert Skelton, completed surveys were needed from individuals, business owners, farmers/ranchers, education, healthcare, and government entities to get the county at a 100% completion rate.
By Sandy Morris
Fandangle practices are going well and have been well attended, according to Fandangle artistic director Lorna Ayers.
The original Sunday rehearsal schedule also has changed.
“Practice will begin at 6:30 p.m. for Lavender Cowboy and Big Sisters,” said Ayers. “Indians and Square Dance will start at 7:00 p.m.”
Parents are reminded that elementary age children must be supervised during rehearsals and cannot be just dropped off for practice.
By Sandy Morris
Albany High School seniors are on the final countdown to graduation,and their parents and community members are finalizing plans for the traditional Project Graduation party.
Project Graduation is an all-night drug-free and alcohol-free party following commencement exercises and has been an annual tradition in Albany since 1988.
This year’s fundraising drive has been completed, and plans for the night’s activities have been finalized with the Class of 2021 deciding to stay in Albany, rather than travel out of town.
