Albany ISD students, faculty, and staff are scheduled to dismiss for the spring break holiday at 12:00 noon this Friday, March 6. Prior to the break, cheerleader try-outs will be held Friday morning, with local sixth graders bused over to the Albany High School gym for the competition.

Representatives of local organizations and boards that award scholarships to Albany High School graduates are asked to contact Ann Riley at the AHS office by Monday, March 23. The office will be closed next week for spring break, but will be open again for regular hours on Monday, March 16.

By Kathy Thomson Feed Store youth minister Kathryn Hamilton has invited local high school girls to a “first ever Feed Store High School Girls Retreat.

By Kathy Thomson Closet Angels will be closed over spring break, according to Closet Angels director Lori Reames. “We close whenever the Albany schools are closed,” Reames said.

A blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany Thursday afternoon, March 5. Hendrick Regional Blood Center (formerly Meek Blood Center) will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

By Kathy Thomson Just in time for spring sports and other warm weather outdoor activities, Daylight Saving Time (DST) returns this Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 a.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lions won four out of six games at the Stephenville tournament last week, bringing home the second place trophy. Albany traveled to Anson on Tuesday for a rematch against the Lady Tigers, losing 11-8 to post a record of 8-4 for the season.

By Donnie A. Lucas Three varsity pitchers combined for a no-hitter in the season opener Friday as the Lion baseball team shut out Abilene Christian High School 10-0. The boys defeated Eastland Tuesday 5-2, with results to be reported next week.

By Donnie A. Lucas Albany girls basketball players picked up several All-District selections for District 8-2A, including one superlative. Senior Jaleigh Morales was named the  Offensive MVP by the district’s coaches.

By Melinda L. Lucas After taking a week off for spring break, members of the Albany High School tennis team will be back in action on Wednesday, March 18, hosting Breckenridge players  at the local courts starting at 2:00 p.m.