COUNTY LIFE
Nocona Triennial planning begins
Nocona High School is preparing its triennial homecoming celebration for Sept. 13.
Gloria S. Foster, president of the Nocona Ex-Students’ Association, encourages all graduates to mark their calendar now.
The honored golden classes are: 1967, 1968 and 1969. The ex-students will be ushering out the 1960s decade in a big way.
The theme for the parade of classes on Sept. 14 will be: Movies which were made in Texas or have Texas in its title. “Get those creative juices flowing to fabricate a fabulous float,” said Foster.
Nominations are now open for inductees into the Hall of Honor, accepted through May 31. The following criteria must be used in submitting nominations:
• The honoree must have attended Nocona High School
• The honoree must have received state-wide or national recognition/achievement in:
• His/her chosen profession
• His/her contribution to the betterment of humanity
• An act of courage or bravery in the service of his/her country
The NESA committee will vote on the nominees. The decision of the committee will be final and kept secret until the presentation on Sept. 14 at the Triennial Homecoming’s Golden Classes’ program.
Submit the nomination information in biographical form to: Hobie Meekins, 107 Monroe Street, Nocona, TX 76255.
Bowie High School staff and students celebrated its first “Signing Day” on April 25 looking on as three seniors signed their letters of intent to pursue different paths to higher education.
Principal Joanne Keeler said she was excited to present this program and show students the success they can have if they work hard and they also could be signing up for their future. She hopes to see the program expand adding more students who are planning their futures.
Jacobi McGregor signed his letter of intent to attend Ottawa University in Kansas on a powerflifting scholarship. He plans to study sports administration.
Iron Atkinson will be joining the United States Army. His grandmother Sherri Waldrop, looked on as he signed the paperwork.
Traycee Stewart, daughter of Susan and James Stewart, will attending West Texas State A&M University on a music education scholarship.
Read the full story on signing day in the mid-week Bowie News.
By BARBARA GREEN
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Gold-Burg High School’s one-act play, “Interview,” advanced to state competition in Austin after an outstanding performance at regionals last Friday.
The Bears advance with eight other plays with a chance to take the state title on May 13. Students taking honors at regionals were Izzy Rohde who won Best All Around Female Performer. Director Linda Fitzner said Rohde is an eighth grader and they had to obtain permission for her to move up and participate in one-act.
Levi Hellinger and Barrett Allen won All Star Cast and Aidan Foster received a special individual lighting award. Jimena Garcia was honorable mention All Star Cast.
There will be a public show at 4 p.m. May 5 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
For Gold-Burg this is their first time to take a one-act play to state. They have made it to regionals two or three other times, but it is the first for state.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
More than 140 people were served Saturday at the annual all-you-can-eat breakfast at the Bowie Senior Citizens Center. All proceeds went to the Bowie Meals on Wheels program which serves freshly made food to the area’s senior citizens. The Bowie Senior Citizens Center provides approximately 3,000 meals a month to local seniors. Volunteers included the St. Peter Lutheran Church Youth group.
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