Walking the halls
By BETTY POWERS Principal of Parnell Elementary
      We are rapidly approaching the end of the school year. Our students and staff have worked hard, and we have already seen results. We would like to thank our parents for their support and desire to help us educate their children. We are committed to excellence at Parnell, and our TAKS assessment is ...
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Lunch menus
      Jasper ISD Thursday, April 19 - Spaghetti with meat sauce, garden salad, hot roll, pears, choice of milk, "Cool Kit Pre-K - 6" Friday, April 20 - Chicken nuggets, baked potato with cheese, green beans, biscuit, orange slices, choice of milk Monday, April 23 - Tacos, lettuce and tomato, pinto be...
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Students of the week
      Jasper High School Sarah Cleveland-Hadley, a senior at Jasper High School, has been selected the student of the week for April 16-19. "Sarah is such a sweet young lady. Whenever we ask her to do something, she doesn't hesitate," said Kim Bronson and Mary Shaw. "Sarah is a very positive role mode...
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Angelina campuses offer degrees, training, fun
      Registration opened last week for summer and fall courses for currently enrolled students at Angelina College (AC). Registration for new students will begin in May; students can call to schedule orientation (936) 633-5212 or (936) 633- 6592. All of the the AC branches offer a variety of courses fo...
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One-act play team going to state contest
      The Jasper High School One-Act Play team will advance to the state 3A UIL contest in Austin May 3-5, according to theater arts teacher and director Kim Hines. They won district competition in Silsbee, area competition at Angelina in Lufkin, and last week won regional at Blinn in Brenham.
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Cute and smart
      THE JHS UIL ACADEMICS TEAM won several awards at District competition at Hardin- Jefferson High School, including Ricky Patel, first place in social studies;Trayton Oakes, second place in current events;Kelsey Shaw, second place in headline writing; Rebecca
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Hallam wins scholarship
      Lyondell Chemical Co. Awarded scholarships to Lamar University's College of Engineering students for fall semester 2006 and spring semester 2007. Robert Hallam is studying chemical engineering.
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