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Ranger cheerleader tryout sets

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:05:16 +0000

Kilgore College will host cheerleader tryouts Sat., May 18, on the Kilgore campus. High school seniors and college freshmen, both men and women, are eligible to try out to become a KC Ranger Cheerleader. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Parks Fitness Center, and tryouts will begin at 9 a.m. and …

Theatre icon recognized: Student to receive a $1,000 scholarship named for Pam Mercer-McWilliams

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:56:17 +0000

Statewide theatre association creates scholarship honoring long-time Longview High School teacher. A Kilgore College student will receive a $1,000 scholarship named for Pam Mercer-McWilliams, Longview High School’s theatre director. Mercer-McWilliams, a past vice president of the Texas Educational Theatre Association, was chosen by the group to be the scholarship’s namesake. As part of the honor, …

Scholars honored: Duke University honors six Longview ISD students

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:44:15 +0000

Five Foster Middle School students and a Judson Middle School student earned State Recognition from Duke University for their scores on the SAT college entrance exam. Jacob Biggs Levi Grant Mary Claire Jones Carter Sorrels Kate Tolleson Steve Truong (Judson) The students were recognized at the Longview ISD district’s board meeting The Duke University Talent …

School cuts bother Hispanics

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:20:46 +0000

Hispanic Texans in the three major border population centers have a strong, personal connection to their public schools. They believe they and their children were personally hurt by the $5.4 billion in state budget cuts two years ago. These are among the findings of a new Latino Decisions survey commissioned by the Texas State Teachers …

Master Gardeners blooming May 8

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:15:29 +0000

The Gregg County Master Gardeners, Learn at Lunch program, will be Wednesday, May 8. Lisa Egner, owner and operated of Texas Heritage Gardens, Linden, TX, will be the speaker. For information and directions to the Lisa’s garden, call 903-738-5120 or e-mail: daylilylady12@gmail.com. The program will be held at the Gregg County Extension Auditorium, 405 E. …

Lighting the way

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:57:16 +0000

The recent 2013 Lamplighter Awards Banquet gave students an opportunity to express their genuine appreciation to educators whom they respect and admire. Read on for some of their moving essays and a complete winner’s list. A “Pretty Slick” Teacher “I try to make it fun for you guys. It’s boring to just sit down and …

Professional Food Manager Certification slated

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:28:29 +0000

Statistics indicate that food borne illness continues to be a health issue in the United States. Each year, 1 in 6 Americans will become sick, 128,000 will become hospitalized, and 3,000 will die due to a food borne illness. If under the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) jurisdiction each food establishment is required …

Guiding light

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:11:01 +0000

The recent 2013 Lamplighter Awards Banquet held at Pinecrest Country Club was a great success with 334 people attending. Foremost, the evening gave students an opportunity to express their genuine appreciation to educators whom they respect and admire. At the 13th annual banquet, Kim Holcomb and Gene Jordan, Jr., emcees, presented each student and honoree …

AT&T grant funds East Texas students

admin — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:24:13 +0000

Tyler Junior College (TJC) dual-credit students from Arp, Chapel Hill, Lindale, John Tyler and Robert E. Lee high schools are to receive funding from a $20,000 grant provided by the AT&T Foundation. On December 5, AT&T Director of External Affairs Candice Gast presented the check to TJC President Dr. Mike Metke and Tyler Mayor Barbara …

TISD names ES principal

ETR Staff Report — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:27:05 +0000

Tyler Independent School District recently named Mr. Brandon Chandler as Principal of Andy Woods Elementary School. Mr. Chandler will join Tyler ISD later this month. “I look forward to celebrating the traditions of Andy Woods Elementary School and also creating new traditions,” Mr. Chandler said. “As principal, I will focus on ensuring that all students …