By Sam Waller
Albany FFA member Kenzie Neve ended 2021 and got the 2022 stock show season off to a strong start with her placings at two major national shows.
Neve closed out 2021 by finishing second in Class 1 All Other Cross Steers at the Arizona National Livestock Show held Dec. 27-31 in Phoenix. She also won Champion Intermediate Cattle Showman at the Arizona show.
By Donnie A. Lucas
A presentation for students, parents, and the public on the dangers of using vaping products and synthetic drugs is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 7, according to AHS principal Glen Hill.
The program will be presented to students during an 11:00 a.m. assembly, with a second presentation at 5:30 p.m. for the public and surrounding schools.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The annual Albany Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby was held Monday at the Scout Hut, with Jonathan Key taking the overall winner’s spot.
Cubmaster Jacey Shack and Den Leader Dan Key organized the event, along with the assistance of committee chair Teri Lucas.
“All the kids did a great job building their cars,” Shack said. “After the official races, we all had some fun with the adults racing each other, and the Scouts got to challenge an adult to a race.”
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Albany student council is sponsoring a second blood donation drive on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at the high school. Students and community members are urged to participate by signing up for appointments at the high school office.
The drive will be held from 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. in front of the gym.
A check-in table will be set up in the gym foyer.
Students as young as 16 years old can donate if they have a permission form completed by a parent. Older students can sign up on their own.
By Sam Waller
Registration is winding down for the upcoming youth baseball season with information available at Nancy Smith Elementary School.
Albany Little League organizer Paul Hamilton said the program is shifting to online registration this year, but information on how to register is available through the school.
Registration deadline for Little League Majors and Minors, Intermediate, and Junior leagues is Feb. 11.
Competition is also offered in T-Ball and Coach Pitch age groups.
By Sam Waller
The Moran FFA meat judging team finished 36th last week at the Fort Worth stock show in its first competition of the year.
Moran superintendent Dr. John Denson said the six-person team placed solidly in the middle of the field of about 60 entries.
“For their first contest of the year, I feel good about it,” Denson said.
The team consists of Alayna Baker, Cotten Campbell, Allen Hebel, Ellis Hise, Johnnie Hise, and Hannah Rogers.
By Sam Waller
Albany’s Lady Lions hope to get back to making a long playoff run after last two softball seasons ended earlier than expected.
The 2020 season was cut short and playoffs scrapped because of the pandemic. Last year saw the Lady Lions make an early exit with a bi-district loss to Anson.
This year, coach Jimmy Fuentes is looking to make up for lost opportunities.
By Sam Waller
The Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Weekend of Champions girls camp drew 127 campers from eighth grade through high school for last weekend’s gathering at Eastland’s Solid Rock Encampment.
FCA organizer Paul Johnston of Albany said the group, which included 14 from Albany and four from Moran, represented 28 FCA chapters.
“We had kids from as far east as Van, which is four hours east of here,” Johnston said. “We had seven from Benjamin, which was was the farthest north.”
By Sam Waller
Seven teams of Shackelford County 4-Hers brought home ribbons from the District 7 Food Challenge held Wednesday, Jan. 26, in San Angelo.
“That contest is really difficult,” Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said. “The kids have to learn some serious nutrition information.”
The event was held in conjunction with the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo, so each team placed twice.
Bell said one factor is the 4-Hers must be able to prepare a wide variety of dishes at the district level.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was written by Shackelford County resident Faith Fry, who attended a Texas Brigade camp last summer.]
By Faith Fry
Education is what sets apart the leaders from the followers. A good leader is confident with what they have been taught and about what they have learned, which makes them more willing to teach others what they know.
