Lauve left mark

During his five-year career in Jasper, Danny Lauve amassed a 44-21 record while leading the Bulldog football squad.

Including in that was a trip to the Class 3A state finals and trips to the playoffs in four of his five years.

Lauve resigned his position with the district last week to accept a similar position with Elgin High School near Austin.

When we look back at Lauve's tenure with Jasper, even though his record was impressive, it is his body of work with the student athletes off the field that will be missed most.

Lauve brought character to a program and worked just as hard teaching his players the proper way to tackle as well as how to survive in the real world when their playing days end.

He taught his players that playing football was a privilege and not a right that they had earned. Lauve stressed academics and often kept his players focused on what was important - the classroom.

In the world of Texas high school football, winning is often stressed over everything else. With Lauve, winning was important but so was the development of the young men off the field.

To Coach Lauve, good luck in Elgin.

To Jasper ISD administrators, good luck at filling some mighty big shoes.

Roses go to….

t Karis Watson. The principal and teacher at First Baptist Academy in Kirbyville was given the Golden Apple Award by KBTV last week.

t Jasper officer Wanda Brister and Jasper Fire Marshal Stephen Williamson. Both participated in a program at Few Primary that dealt with safety issues for the students.

Thorns go to….

t Michael James Beenan, who was charged with injury to a child after his gun discharged and struck a four-yearold boy. Let this be a reminder to all that safety comes first when handling all weapons.