By Sandy Morris Junior 4-H member Johnnie Hise took part in the 4-H Fashion Show on Friday, April 30 in San Angelo and placed first in her division, advancing her to the state contest.

By Melinda L. Lucas Moran senior Tiffany Wade was crowned as Moran High School’s 2021 Prom Queen during last Saturday’s annual event held at the Moran Event Center. The MHS prom queen, with nominees from the senior class, is elected by all the students who attend the event.

By Sandy Morris The annual field day for Nancy Smith Elementary School preschool through sixth grade students returns this year and is set for Monday, May 24 at the City Park. Students will begin being bused to the park at 9:00 a.m.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Study Club will host a Quilt Show at the Whitney Theatre during the Fort Griffin Fandangle, June 18, 19, 25, and 26. The show is free to the public and will be open from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Albany baseball and softball team pictures that were cancelled last week due to the weather are currently being rescheduled by The Albany News. Coach pitch teams will be taken on Saturday, May 15, and times will be set soon for girls softball. T-ball and Little League packets are available now.

By Sandy Morris Shackelford County ResouceCare’s 17th annual spring health fair will take place at the Albany Bank Park on Friday, May 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

By Sandy Walker Albany High School seniors will be very busy during the next three weeks, with several activities planned during the time leading up to graduation.

By Sandy Morris Academic excellence will be recognized at the Albany High School Academic Banquet sponsored by Albany ISD, the Feed Store, and the AJSHA Academic Booster Club on Monday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m., with a theme of “Be the Change You Wish to See in the World.

By Sandy Morris High school graduation is three weeks away, and seniors and their parents are making plans for the celebration, including the traditional Project Graduation party.

By Sandy Morris Educators at Albany ISD are being provided snacks, meals, and gifts during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-7, courtesy of the Albany Parent Teacher Organization, parents of local students, Prairie Star, the Albany Masonic Lodge, and local businesses.