May 16
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, …
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Apr 25
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 …
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Apr 12
Three Longview High School students this past weekend were honored as being among the best young artists in Texas. One member of the group – in her first ever All – State competition – was also recognized as being among best of the best. Senior Dervares Hayter and juniors Madison Branch and Serena Tuel received …
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Jul 21
Kilgore College is pleased to announce that Kathryn “Kat” Jackson will be the new leader/instructor for KC’s new Culinary Arts Program which begins Aug. 27. The late-afternoon and evening classes will be held at Longview High School’s state-of-the-art commercial kitchen. Jackson has 15 years of industry experience from working with hotels as the senior manager …
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Jun 05
After two years at the helm of Forest Park Middle School, Brian Bowman has been named executive director of campus accountability at Longview High School. District officials will begin a search for his replacement immediately. Superintendent Dr. James E. Wilcox announced the move this week. “Brian has done a fabulous job at Forest Park,” Wilcox said. …
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May 22
The Longview Economic Development Corporation, Kilgore College and the Longview Independent School District are pleased to announce the development of an Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts at Kilgore College. Working closely with these entities and an advisory committee, Kilgore College officials designed curriculum to meet training needs in the Longview area. The …
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May 16
Lobo Stadium will be closed to the public beginning May 22 so that preparations can be made for Longview High School commencement exercises at the facility, according to Athletic Director John King. Graduation is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. on May 25. The stadium will be reopened to the public on May 26 at …
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Apr 17
Sharon Rettig, Counselor at Longview High School has been named Counselor of the Year by the Piney Wood Counselor Association, a division of the Texas Counseling Association. Rettig is a career educator and consultant with 20 plus years in the educational arena. For the past 20 years, She has addressed taking care of students holistically. …
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