COUNTY LIFE
New Panther leaders bring varied experiences, both share passion for educating children
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Saint Jo Independent School District began the 2022-23 school year with a new leader at the helm as Katie Morman, moved up from principal to superintendent in her 15th year with the district.
She is joined by new Principal Brad Evans, who comes to the district from Ector Independent School District where he has been a principal on two campuses since 2013.
These educators bring varied experiences to their new roles, but they share a love of education and working with children.
New superintendent
Katie Morman takes over as superintendent from Curtis Eldridge who retired at the end of the school year after 14 years leading the district. He has remained available to serve as a mentor as she makes the transition.
The 43-year-old Morman and her husband, Shane, a paint contractor, have three children, all Panther graduates. Son Logan is a senior at Texas Tech majoring in accounting; and his daughters, Tatum, in eighth grade, and Aubrey, a sophomore, are both at Saint Jo.
Growing up in Sanger, Morman always knew she wanted to be a teacher.
“I really wanted to be a teacher and a coach, but as I graduated high school there was a lot of turnover at Sanger High and coaching appeared volatile, so I became a math teacher,” she recalls.
Read the full feature on these educators in the mid-week Bowie News.
The Ray Walker Memorial VFW Post #8558 will host a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. on May 26, 100 Baylor Street in Nocona.
The public is invited to attend to celebrate this special holiday to remember those who were killed in service.
Later in the day attend the fundraiser barbecue rib dinner at the Nocona Senior Citizen’s Center. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Enjoy ribs, french fries, beans, cole slaw, dessert and iced tea. Proceeds benefit the center and the Meals on Wheels program of Nocona.
Veterans eat free. Meal prepared by the award winning Nocona High School barbecue team.
Five Montague County high schools will graduate in ceremonies May 23 and May 24.
Make sure to see the 2025 Graduation Keepsake Section in the May 22 edition of The Bowie News. It is the only one to feature seniors from all seven of the area schools including Bowie, Bellevue, Gold-Burg, Forestburg, Nocona, Prairie Valley and Saint Jo.
Bowie High School
The Jackrabbits walk the stage at 8 p.m. on May 23 in Jackrabbit Stadium. Teacher Tabitha Jones was selected by the students to be the speaker.
Seniors Virginia Watson and Boston Farris will pass the mantle of leadership to the junior class represented by Laney Enlow and Hayden Heugatter. Superintendent Blake Enlow will present diplomas.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
All members of the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum or those interested in learning more about Montague County’s largest museum are invited to attend the annual membership meeting at 2 p.m. on May 31.
There will be a short business meeting to elect new directors afterwhich Dr. Sergio Ayala will discuss the museum’s newest archaeological exhibit. He also will conduct, “What’s Your Point?” where guests are invited to bring in artifacts for Dr. Ayala to examine.
All membership are due in May and there are several levels from which to chose starting at $35 a year. TNT is supported by its members along with donations, fundraising and grants. The museum celebrates its 15th years showcasing Montague County’s unique history.
The museum is located at 1522 E. U.S. Highway 82 in Nocona. Call 825-5330 with questions.
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