Three gain nods to Jasper ISD board
By JIMMY GALVAN Editor

Jasper school voters returned two "veterans" and one newcomer to three positions during Saturday's school trustee elections.

James Riley, Carolyn Armitage and Tommy Street were elected to office and were sworn into office during Monday's meeting.

Riley, Armitage and Street led after early voting numbers were posted and held onto their lead to capture their victories.

Riley recorded 480 early votes while Armitage posted 398 and Street 336. Steve Floyd remained 16 votes behind Street at 320 when the early numbers were posted.

When the final tallies were posted, Riley was re-elected with 646 votes, Armitage was returned back to office with 555 votes and Street outlasted Floyd 499-479 for the final position on the board.

"I believe that I can make a difference in the lives of our children by serving on the school board," Armitage said. "My previous experience on the board taught me that the school board needs individuals who are willing to devote time to training as well as make a personal commitment to understanding the educational system."

"I have a profound appreciation for the role our public school system plays in helping students reach their full potential," Street said.

"Our youth are our future," Riley said. "Nothing is more important than insuring that they are well prepared for citizenship and leadership. Education is the main source of preparation. I want to continue to help provide the best education possible in Jasper Independent School District."