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Seniors deserve our full support

This week is a special time of the year for high school seniors all across the United States.

This weekend, these seniors will take their first steps into the real world when they graduate from high school.

As we watch these seniors graduate, we are seeing the leaders of tomorrow, our future.

Some will go to college to further their education while others will enter the local workforce.

Either way, they will strive to become productive members of our society and are a welcome addition.

All too often the youth of today are portrayed as troubled with no direction. But as we scan across graduation ceremonies in the area, we will witness a different version of our youth.

These vibrant, energetic young people will put their brand on this world and deserve our full support on their path through life.

Hats off to the Class of 2007.

Roses go to….

t How about them Bulldogs? Jasper swept two games from Bellville to advance in the Class 3A playoffs.

t Buna and Woodville's baseball programs are also going strong in the Class 2A playoffs.

t Jasper Police's DARE officer Wanda Brister for her work with the program in county schools.

Thorns go to….

t Texas lawmakers who continue to fiddle with the school funding issue which may cause the consolidation of school districts in the near future.