Wow! Things sure are getting busy around here! There are lots of school and sporting events going on. Be sure to check the school’s website and marquee for events and time. You don’t want to miss out on seeing everything that’s going on.

Our boys played a valiant effort in their Bi-district game against Utopia, but the ball was not in our favor. Congratulations to Coach Simpson, Coach Stevens and the team on a great season and play-off run. The boys quickly switched gears and, with a day of practice, attended their first track meet at Brady on Thursday. What an exciting meet! If you know anything about track, you know the relay races are the highlight! These gentlemen chased down their opponents and gave the crowd a very exciting show! Below are the results:

Talli Morrison-2nd discus; 3rd shot put

Courtney Hull-8th 800m

E.J. Borchers-1st long jump

Stephen Austermann-1st discus; 2nd shot put

Robert Brewer-1st high jump

Logan Lopez-5th long jump

Franco Navarrete-3rd 800m

Israel Trinidad-4th 800m

Michael Blythe-7th 1600m

Jesus Salazar-6th 200m

400m relay-Borchers, Brewer, Trey Shannon, Austermann-3rd

800m relay-Borchers, Shannon, Brewer, Austermann-2nd

1600m relay-Lopez, Borchers, Shannon, Brewer-2nd

Boys team-2nd place overall team

Congratulations to Connor Hall, whose winning essay in Central Texas Electric Coopera-tive’s contest has won him a trip to Washington D.C. this summer! Connor’s essay topic was “Key Qualities of Great Leadership”. Below is an excerpt from his essay. What a great job, Connor!

“The key qualities of great leadership combine good communication skills, integrity, and vision. Strong leadership is the backbone of any organization. Good leaders contribute to the growth and prosperity of their organization, community, and environment. They delegate responsibility, give and receive respect, and are impartial in their judgment…Today’s young leaders can use the leadership qualities of communication, integrity, and vision in many ways. These qualities can be used to improve their community. Young leaders today can develop these skills by being members of associations such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H, Honor Society, UIL, sports, and church, as well as other activities.”

Upcoming Events:

2/27 4-H Shooting sports practice 3:30

2/28 HS track meet at Zephyr

3/6 4-H Archery practice 3:30

3/7 JH track at Lampasas

3/8-3/12 School Holidays

3/16 HS track meet at Mason 9:00 a.m.

3/17 Relay for Life fundraiser meal at the Fire Hall

3/18 JH track meet at Zephyr

3/23 HS track meet at Brady

3/25 JH track meet at May

3/29 School Holiday

3/29 HS track meet at May