Wellington High valedictory honors perseverance and family
Guest column notes Kristen Spillman delivering the Wellington High School Class of 1999 valedictory. She thanks family, teachers, and groups, recalls Rockets and band memories, honors resilience, growth, and future plans, and credits her grandmother Meme and mother as inspirations. The speech frames graduation as a turning point and emphasizes lasting friendships and personal strength.
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Duke Dukes win 21 inning ball game in Wellington
The Dukes of Wellington edged the Memphis Owls 2 to 1 after 21 innings in a marathon clash described as the greatest ball game in West Texas. Batchelor excelled for Wellington, Mortis delivered the deciding hit, and Duke catcher Lewis Mortis sparked the late rally.
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