Class of 1992 seals future with celebration and reflection
Lynn Brisendine notes the high school graduates prepare for a new life beyond the ceremony while doctors warn slow eating can curb appetite. Amid jubilation and farewells, the piece reflects on futures in college work or the workforce as graduates face an uncertain dawn. The column also discusses Perot’s impact on politics and potential running mates.
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Walter Buckel
Lamesa Press-Reporter
South
Buckel
Dixie
Perot
Ich
Bush
Clinton
Jack Kemp
Mario Cuomo
Paul Tsongas
Lee Iaccoca
Peter Webberoth
Paul Harvey
Norman Schwartzkopf
Bucker
Washington, D.C
Wheatley Hester to lead 139 BHS Grads Friday
Scott Wheatley and Kasey Hester will serve as valedictorian and salutatorian for Brownfield High School. The 139 graduates will wear caps and gowns Friday at 8 p.m. in the Big Gym. Wheatley plans to study International Law at Texas Christian University after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatley Hester
Scott Wheatley
Kasey Hester
Brownfield High School
Wheatley
Denmark
Herman
Barbara Wheatley Jr
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Union Grads on Page 2A and Meadow Grads on 2A
Brownfield Grads in Section B referenced for follow up. The notice directs readers to specific pages for graduation listings in Union and Meadow schools and to Brownfield Section B for related graduate information.
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Union
Meadow
Brownfield
Terry County hit by weekend rainfall floods area
Terry County residents faced a drenching four to eight inch rain over the weekend. Friday brought heavy downpours with sporadic showers Saturday through Monday. The southern part of the county, south of Windham, bore the flood impact.
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Terry County
Kelly Sinclair
Terry
Windham
Area schools see several changes in Terry County districts
Union ISD may appoint a new superintendent as Charles Clark resigns effective June 30 to retire from Texas Public Schools and take an Oklahoma elementary principal post. Bruce Yeager appointed Wellman ISD K-12 principal, moving from Era after 42 applicants. Meadow ISD also planning changes amid heavy rains and flood damage across Terry County with wind erosion risk to cotton crops and ongoing assessments by local officials.
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Raymond Holguin
Terry County
Union Isd
Charles Clark
Union
Clark
Texas Public Schools
Oklahoma
Wellman School
Bruce Yeager
Era
Gainesville
Don Paris
Raymond Lusk
WISD
Yeager
Wellman
Meadow Isd
Foster Gin
Brownfield
Meadow Farmers Coop Gin
Meadow
Eddie Bingham
Duane Moss
The
Soil Conservation Service
Moss
Brownfield High honors hundreds of athletes
Brownfield High School honored more than 250 athletes at the Under the Big Top event in the high school commons. Top performers across football, volleyball, tennis, cross country, basketball, track, golf and baseball received awards, with Mr. Cub and Miss Cub honors going to Eric Jackson, Kenneth Smith, and Kasey Hester.
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Mons
Kasey Hester
Kenneth Smith
Eric Jackson
David Sartain
Brownfield
Cub
Jackson
Cubs
Smith
Fighting Cubs
Hester
Jennifer Garcia
Cub Netter
Lady Cubs
Texas Tennis Coaches Association
TTCA
UCA
UIL
Jamey Cantrell
Robert Garcia
District 3 City Run-off Election Set for Saturday
The District 3 run-off between Ernest Panda Jr and Bill Harris is scheduled for Saturday at City Hall from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting ended Tuesday at 5 p.m., with at least 64 residents participating.
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Ernest Panda Jr
Bill Harris
City Hall
Graduation Friday Project Graduation at Brownfield High
Project Graduation, a chemical-free celebration for county seniors, runs from 11 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday at Brownfield High School. Terry County seniors and up to two guests are invited. Admittance is 11 p.m. to midnight. reentry not allowed. Activities include a dance, games, videos, casino, bowling, prizes like a color TV and car CD player, and breakfast at 5 a.m.
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Brownfield High School
Terry County
Jayson Hillhouse
Landfill Route Rerouted After Heavy Rains
Due to recent heavy rains the route to the City of Brownfield landfill is temporarily rerouted. The landfill entrance is currently south on Ballard off the Old Lamesand.
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City of
Brownfield
Ballard
Tadpole Alert As Terry County Pool Opens May 30
The Terry County Swimming Pool will open this Saturday May 30 attracting families and children seeking a safe swimming option. Local officials urge visitors to supervise youngsters and follow posted rules during the debut day.
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Terry County
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Mario Rivera
Joe Mendez
Jennifer Casper
Ann Cruce
Bryan Pinson
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