Graduation set for 74 seniors in three ceremonies
Wellington Samnorwood and Hedley will graduate 74 seniors across three ceremonies. Samnorwood High School hosts 12 graduates on May 24 2002 at 8 00 p m led by Valedictorian Rosanna Ramos Salutatorian Meagan Carter. Hedley High School holds 17 graduates the same day at 8 00 p m led by Valedictorian Lora Llewellyn and Salutatorian Dustin Knowles. Wellington High School presents 45 seniors May 25 2002 at 7 30 p m with Valedictorian Jermaine Cantu and Salutatorian McKenna Sims. Top ten names include Mikki Sain Noe Trejo Jacen Lemons Jade Moody Beatriz Lopez Lauren White Erin Rainey Alicia Ward. Each senior receives six reserved tickets for the May 25 ceremony and extra tickets may be returned if unused. Attendance rules require seating by 7 15 p m or risk losing seat to waitlist.
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Wellington
Samnorwood
Hedley
Samnorwood High School
Rosanna Ramos
Jessie
Josie Ramos
Shamrock
Meagan Carter
Debra Carter
Hedley High School
Lora Llewellyn
Sheila Llewellyn
Dustin Knowles
Anthony
Vicki Knowles
Jermaine Cantu
Jimmy
Qhilia Cantu
McKenna Sims
Richard and
Jane Sims
WHS
Mikki Sain
Noe Trejo
Jacen Lemons
Jade Moody
Beatriz Lopez
Lauren White
Erin Rainey
Alicia Ward
Wellington High School
Bonnie and Clyde Car Show a huge success
Bonnie and Clyde Car Show drew 101 total entries including 76 cars and motorcycles in Collingsworth County. Winners spanned Antique through Classic classes with multiple dealerships and local sponsors present as KSRW 96.1 FM broadcast, Route 66 Water offered drinks, and a burn out contest capped by a three way tie while a poker run crowned Martha Little and Stan Wright.
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Rebecca Snider
Collingsworth
Bonnie and Clyde
WRC
Miss Piggie
Guajardo
Ksrw 96.1
Route 66
Wellington
Shamrock
Childress
Altus
Vernon
Dodson
Amarillo
Tulsa
Pampa
Dalhart
Olastie
Dickey Johnson
Junior Gilcrest
Fred Steagall
Danny Martin
Kasey Blacksher
Zack Hightower
Robby Hays
Kim Martindale
Tye Hartman
Rick Motsenbacker
Delbert Wilson
Alex Johnson
Chass - Courtney Dickson
Audrey Meaker
Jimmy Cantu
Jimmy Barlow
Bel Air
Benny Poe
Memorial Day Buddy Poppy Sale and Services Planned
The Glynn Moore VFW Post 6439 begins Buddy Poppy sales on Friday May 24 with poppies at Parsons Drug and Thriftway Grocery from 9 a.m. Proceeds aid disabled veterans and families. Memorial Day service on Monday May 27 at 11 a.m. features Judge David McCoy, with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and honors Gold Star Mother Oma Nord. After the service attendees plant an Eisenhower green ash tree as part of a national Freedom Tree effort by VFW Foundation, American Forests, Wal-Mart, and Scotts.
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VFW
Parsons Drug
Thriftway Grocery
Glynn Moore
Veteran's Memorial
David McCoy
Oma Nord
Thomas D. Nord
U.S. Marine Corp
VFW Foundation
American Forests
Wal-Mart
Scotts Products
Summer School Offers Classes for ESL Kindergartners
The 2002 summer school program for limited English proficient students in kindergarten and first grade will offer classes if enough interest is shown. Contact Diane O'Rear or Renessa Klink at Wellington Elementary School, 447-2353.
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Diane O'Rear
Renessa Klink
Wellington
Crime Stoppers offer reward for Wellington burglaries
Crime Stoppers offers up to a $1,000 reward for tips about recent burglaries in Wellington. Sheriff urges residents to lock cars and homes at all times and to monitor neighbors. Report suspicious activity to the sheriff at 447-2588.
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Wellington
Sheriff's Office
Wellington EMS Week Highlights Safety For Summer
National EMS Week runs May 19 to 25 with Wellington EMS urging supervision and hydration for children, elderly, and high risk groups. Emphasis on helmets for bikers, protective gear, buckling up, and seeking medical help promptly. Ex-student newsletter notes 2002 reunion events at Burn Handley Center August 3 with registration, meeting, luncheon, and dance by New West led by Alfred Saldana. several classes plan anniversary events.
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Wellington
Burn Handley
Rocket House
End O'Main
Watonga
New West
Alfred Saldana
Dozier Cemetery Association to meet on Memorial Day
Members will gather at 10 a.m. Monday 27 at the cemetery for a business meeting to elect new officers and plan the year's activities. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and participate, according to an association spokesperson.
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Dozier Cemetery
Wellington Leader observes Memorial Day closure
The Wellington Leader staff will observe Memorial Day on Thursday May 23 2002. The office closes Friday and reopens Monday at 8 am. Messages may be left on the answering machine or in case of emergency call Suzanne Maxwell at 447-2027. Articles and payments may be deposited in the mail drop north of the front door. Have a safe holiday.
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Wellington
Suzanne Maxwell
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HHS
Dustin Knowels
Bonnie & Clyde
Chevy Bel Air
Brent Martin
John Castor
Martha Little
Stan Wright
Buddy Poppy Sale
Eisenhower
Denison
Mage
EMS Week
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