School & Sports

John Huss (Far Right), Regional Director, Department of State Health, presented a plaque in honor of their part in the county-wide survey to Chris Perry, Superintendent, Cherokee ISD. Helping with the presentation were, left to right, Cindy deSa, Regional Coordinator for the survey, and Russ Jones, Epidemiologist.

San Antonio, TX – Ron Gerhart participated in the Texas Brigades summer leadership camps in June and July. He was among one hundred and thirty-five high school students that took part in this award-winning leadership development program. The Texas Brigades’ mission is to empower high school youth with the necessary skills and knowledge in wildlife and fisheries, habitat conservation, land and water stewardship, team building, communication, and leadership to become ambass ...

The 2010 season opened on a rough note last Friday in Ballinger as the Bearcats beat the San Saba Armadillos 39-7. Ballinger had 252 yards passing and 190 yards rushing compared to the Dillos total offense of 258 yards. San Saba won the toss and deferred to the second half. Diego Gonzalez kicked the ball into the end zone to start the game.

The first week of school went smoothly. Enrollment for the school year began at 134 students. The students were introduced to new staff members. Michael Brand will be teaching math and will also be coaching. Amanda Brand will be teaching sixth grade English and reading, and will also be facilitating Spanish I and Spanish II.

The girls participated in a private camp July 19th-23rd at the Civic Center, where they learned 7 dances that they will be performing at halftime of the Varsity football games. Several awards were given at camp this year. The instructors chose one girl, for each dance, that they felt showed enthusiasm, attentiveness, and great learning skills.

The Cherokee Indians began the 2010 season last Friday night against the Sidney Eagles. Preseason polls had the Eagles ranked at # 57 and the Indians at # 135 among all 6-man teams. The Indians played a good game against the Eagles. A few miscues and a couple of questionable calls ultimately cost the Indians a victory. The Indians started off the right way when Damion Cooks recovered an Eagle fumble.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met August 26, 2010 for play day and in the absence of the Chair for August, Anita Miles, Hattie Rogers called for a game of playing the holes beginning with the letters T and F less half your handicap. First Place went to Jo Ann Snow, who also scored the Low Net for the day, Second Place to Hattie Rogers, and Third Place to Marilyn Kerr, who also scored the Low Gross for the day.

One has to wonder what is going through the minds of the RSHS Senior Class of 2011 as they look forward to a new school year. It will be difficult for these students to beat the records they set last year as juniors. Those students continue to bring Richland Springs High School glory not only in sports, but also in academics.

Wow – What a great first week! Students worked hard this first week of school getting accustomed to new teachers, new classmates and in some cases a new campus. Enrollment for the first day was 706 students. The breakdown is as follows: 39 in PK 3 & 4; 12 in PK Headstart; Grades K – 50; 1st – 47; 2nd - 51; 3rd 57; 4th – 50; 5th – 33; 6th – 54; 7th – 51; 8th – 55; 9th 56; 10th – 59; 11th 45; 12th - 47.

The Richland Springs Coyotes will hold a Pep Rally and Hamburger Supper Friday, August 27th at 6:30 P.M. at Coyote Field. The cost is $5.00 a plate and a Cake Auction will also be held. All proceeds will go to the Richland Springs Youth Association.