COUNTY LIFE
Saint Jo Elementary honors veterans
Saint Jo Elementary celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 11 with an assembly to honor our veterans.
The program started with Linda Thompson playing patriotic songs on the piano.
The second grade class carried in the flags to post the colors.
The pre-kindergarten class led the Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to the Texas Flag and Moment of Silence.
Mrs. Thompson then played The Star-Spangled Banner on the piano. Larry Smith, Superintendent, gave the welcome and recognition of all veterans.
The third grade class recited a poem to salute the veterans.
The kindergarten class sang, “Oh Veterans Day.”
The fifth grade class recited the poem, “You Can’t Tell a Vet Just By Looking.“
The fourth and sixth grade classes talked about the importance of music in our country and in the military. The classes also sang during the presentation.
The program was concluded with the playing of TAPS by Rocky Roberts.
The students were able to personally shake the hand of each veteran in attendance to tell them thank you for the service they gave to our country.
Saint Jo Elementary is so thankful to all of the veterans, community members, and parents that were in attendance for the program.
The members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 27 in the courthouse annex.
Items on the agenda are as follows: Consent agenda, fueling energy and operations update from Pam Hughes Pak with Atmos Energy Corporation, proclamation naming June was Elder Abuse Awareness Month in the county, consider WiFi at new county animal shelter, consider Nortex Housing Finance Corporation tax-exempt obligations (Sun Valley apartments), precinct one request to transfer $200,000 from reserves to gravel, precinct request to store fill dirt on Chance Simpson’s property in Ringgold and budget workshop.
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.
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