By Kathy Thomson Albany High School seniors are still eight months away from earning their diplomas, but fundraising for the traditional after commencement Project Graduation party is already underway.

By Melinda L. Lucas The University Interscholastic League announced earlier this month that four students from Albany High School have been named to the 2018-2019 All-State Journalism Staff.

By Kathy Thomson Abilene Christian University professor Dr. Rodney Ashlock will give the message during a special service next Sunday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. at the Albany Church of Christ, and everyone in the local community is invited, according to pastor Sonny McCauley.

By Donnie A. Lucas The junior high volleyball teams split games last week, with the 8A team getting a win on the road in Newcastle and both seventh grade teams losing at home to Abilene Christian Schools.

By Kathy Thomson Area churches are again taking turns hosting the successful and popular after-game fellowships following each of the Albany Lions’ home football games this year.

By Melinda L. Lucas Albany runners participated in a cross country meet in Baird on Wednesday, Sept. 25, but results weren’t available at press time and will be reported next week. Local athletes will join about 10 other schools in an FCA-sponsored meet here in Albany next Wednesday, Oct. 2.

By Melinda L. Lucas Members of the National Honor Society have met to elect officers to lead their organization over the next nine months.

By Kathy Thomson The 29th annual See You at the Pole is set for Wednesday, Sept. 26, with separate events planned for local elementary and secondary students.

By Melinda L. Lucas Pastor Luke Spraberry and the members of Bethel Assembly have planned a day in “The Patch” on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Bank Park.