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L-R Back: Terri L. Ellis, Hannah Lee Miller, Kase Alan Bordner, David F. Potts, Jane F. Potts. L-R Front: Laura Gayle Gratz, Virginia Rose Diaz, Olivia Maria Lusty, Allison Kay Nettleship. (not pictured John C. Felts) Photo by Ross J. Cox, Sr.
On Monday, May 1st, the Freemasons of San Saba, Order of Eastern Star & the Scottish Rite Club hosted their 31st annual Awards / Seniors Banquet. The 2023 senior class of Cherokee, Richland Springs and San Saba High Schools were in attendance. Seventyfive people were present and enjoyed a meal of fried fish, fries and beans.
A program was presented by Billy J. Hamilton, the current Worshipful Master of the Texas Lodge of Research. He addressed the graduating class concerning integrity and the challenges ahead for young people as they leave home and enter the outside world.
Three $1,000.00 Scholarships, accompanied with the Lamar Medal, were presented by Leslie P. Hammett, representing the Lodge: Cheryl Stelzer, representing the Order of the Eastern Star, and Jan K. Huffstetler, representing the San Saba Scottish Rite. Each teacher recipient each received a $20.00 gift.
Cherokee ISD
Kase Alan Bordner - Student Laura Gayle Gratz - Teacher Richland Springs ISD Hannah Lee Miller - Student San Saba ISD
Allison Kay Nettleship Teacher / Retired John C. Felts - Teacher / Retired Jane F. Potts - Teacher / Retired David F. Potts - Teacher / Retired Terri L. Ellis - Teacher / Retiring Virginia Rose Diaz - Student The San Saba Scottish Rite Freemasons awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
San Saba ISD
Olivia Marie Lusty - Student The members of the Order of Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite Club wish to take this opportunity to recognize the past accomplishments of these individuals and the senior class of 2023, wishing for them the best success possible.