From the Schoolhouse
FFA News:
Recently, Glasscock County FFA members exhibited their projects at the Permian Basin Fair and received the Sweepstakes trophy for accumulating the most points. The red flatbed trailer placed 1st in class, 1st in division, and received a trophy for Best of Show. The restored 1941 John Deere B placed 1st in class, 1st in division, and received a trophy for Reserve Best of Show. The camouflage trailer placed 2nd in division.
In addition, Colton Schwartz and Jason Flores each won a $1000 ag mechanic scholarship.
4-H News:
• Cade Halfmann, Erin Hirt and Melissa Schwartz, local 4-H members, recently received $1,000 academic scholarships for their participation in the livestock department of the Permian Basin Fair and Exposition in Odessa.
• Blaine Walker and Kevin Hillger were among 57 Texas youth who received awards for being members of the Texas 4-H Council.
• Charlene Belew, Glasscock County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, was chosen as the adult attendee from Texas to participate in the annual John Deere 4-H Youth leaders Academy at the National 4-H Center.
School News:
Seniors and their parents are reminded to check with the school counselor regarding college entrance exams for various colleges, as well as scholarship packets, which every student should receive.
Juniors will be taking the PSAT the morning of Oct. 18; ninth and tenth grade students may also take the PSAT that day to help with test-taking skills for entrance exams for college. The cost is $12 and there is a limited sign-up on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign up no later than Oct. 13.
Elementary School Honor Rolls Announced - First Six Weeks
• All A’s: Cade Braden, Ally Burnett, Derek Halfmann, Mediya Galan, Devon Kinnibrugh, Shayla Blalock, Brandon Hollingsworth Trent McMillan, Case Mount, Xalli Sotelo, Kenzie Schaefer, Jackson Abney, Brycen Gartman, Kortney Halfmann, Carlie Hollingsworth, Megan Hughes, Vanessa Cardenas, Holly Halfmann, Brazos Hirt, Maddie Hoelscher, Kadden Kothmann, Brylie Schaefer, Brandon Gartman, Ashley Halfmann, Cody Halfmann, July Jost, Kellan Kirkland, Amelia Lopez, Lexie Schaefer, Shawn Walker, Austin Hoelscher, Sarah Hoelscher, Izamar Ocon, Peyton Schaefer, Craig Wheeler.
• A Average: Ashlie Clifton, Josue Gutierrez, Matthew Halfmann, Jimmy Moore, Breanna Pittman, Jenny Portales, Marissa Zuniga, Nohemi Cardenas, Riley Eggemeyer, Agatha Friessen, Ethan Goodwin, Quinton Hale, Austen Lowery, Bethany Matschek, Christy Montes, Justin Rider, Erik Rodriguez, Lee Wheeler, Hugo Almazan, Brooklyn Batla, Hope Halfmann, Christopher Murphy-Reed, Rafe Royall, Antonio Ramirez, Keith Clifton, Albert Deluna, Jaquelyn Hale, Hannah Halfmann, Jessica Martinez, Frankie Mier, Alex Salazar, Colton Belew, Franz Friessen, Brody Halfmann, Bianca Montes.
• Scheduled events: Oct. 12 Football JH, 6 p.m., JV vs. Sands 7:30 p.m., in Garden City; Oct. 13 Varsity football at Sand, 7:30; Oct. 14 Cross Country JH/HS at Wall; Oct. 19 Football vs. Water Valley JH 6 p.m., JV 7:30 p.m., games in Garden City; Oct. 25 District Cross Country @ San Angelo St. School, Carlsbad; Oct. 26 JV football at Rankin 6 p.m.; Oct. 27 Varsity football vs. Rankin 7:30 p.m. in Garden City; Oct. 28 JV football at Hart 4 p.m.; Oct. 31 JH football at Grady 6 p.m.; Nov. 2 JV football vs. Grady 5 p.m., Varsity vs. Grady 7:30 p.m. in Garden City; Nov. 4 Regional Cross Country, Arlington; Nov. 7 Girls’ JV/V basketball 6 p.m. at Roscoe; Nov.10 Football – JH 4 p.m., JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 7:30 at Ft. Davis; Nov. 11 State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock; Girls’ JV/V basketball vs. McCamey in GC.