Summer Drama Workshop Pioneers - Hollis Horton and Joy Morton were honored prior to the Elementary performance at the 54th Annual Summer Drama Workshop last Saturday. They are holding a Thank You card in memory of Lunell Horton, signed by all the SDW workshop participants. Hollis & Lunell Horton, Joy Morton, and Del Lewis were instrumental in the founding of SDW and its continuing legacy.
FISD teachers Jordan Jarecki (left) and Kelley Ashlock (right) were selected at the end of year celebration to represent Friona at Region 16. Jordan was voted the FISD Elementary School Teacher of the Year and Kelley was voted FISD High School Teacher of the Year by their peers. Both attended the Region 16 reception last Thursday. Jordan was one of 15 nominees at the elementary level. Kelley was selected Top 3 from the 12 nominees for the secondary level. Attendees at the Region 16 "Back to School Kickoff" on August 10th will find out which of the Top 3 of will represent Region 16 in Austin.
Kids Health & Safety Fair - Parmer Medical Center is hosting their annual Back to School Health & Safety Fair for school aged children 5 and up. The free event is Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. at the PMC Specialty Clinic at 1602 West Hwy 60. See ad on back page.
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They're Back - workouts begin on Monday for football and volleyball athletes. The annual alumni volleyball scrimmage is scheduled for Friday, August 4th at 7:00 p.m.
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Training Event - First responders will be conducting training exercises on Saturday at the Friona High School. Lunch will be provided by Cargill and the Friona Noon Lions Club. See info on front page.
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World Ranger Day - Park rangers hold a variety of roles. As the front line of preservation and conservation, all park rangers are integral to national park systems. In the United States, the National Park Service (NPS) employs rangers to provide both law enforcement and cultural and educational services. Around the world, a park ranger's role may vary depending on the environment they serve.
While the day recognizes the contributions of rangers, it also highlights their sacrifices. According to professional groups, at least 1,000 park rangers have been killed in the line of duty over the past 10 years - 75% by commercial poachers and armed militia groups. Accordingly, the day commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty.
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Pun Fun - I'm glad I know sign language - it's pretty handy. Source: www.pun.me
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National Days
July 27 - Chili Dog Day
July 28 - Waterpark Day
July 29 - Tiger Day
July 30 - Cheesecake Day
July 31 - World Ranger Day
August 1 - Scout Scarf Day
August 2 - Ice Cream Sandwich Day
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Five Friona FFA students had the honor to walk across the stage and receive their Lone Star Degrees two weeks ago during the 95th Annual Texas FFA State Convention in Dallas. The Lone Star Degree is the highest degree an FFA member can receive at the state level. In the photo - (l-r) Edward Trevino, AJ London, Dieter Ally, Jacee Burney, Aiden Pitsch. These five seniors are now officially part of the chain gang.
