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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2000
Page
18
UT Austin freshmen from Wilson County and their parents attended an Aug. 19 welcome event at the Barber home. Exes and UT leaders spoke on the university’s history and 21st century plans. The evening ended with songs and a toast to the Longhorns.
The Office of the Secretary of State partners with Texas newspapers to host a statewide youth essay contest on Why My Parents Should Vote. Entries must include student details, be 100 to 300 words for K5, up to 500 words for high school, and are due in October.
Seniors Charlotte Huffman and David Scheffler of Path High School are nominated for the Wendy's High School Heisman for academics service and athletics. Huffman is varsity track and volleyball and volunteers at Regency Manor Nursing Home. Scheffler plays football basketball and track and is active with his church. If chosen, they attend events in New York City December 7 to 10 with two national winners receiving 2500 for their schools. winners announced December 9 by Dave Thomas.
Floresville Independent School District trustees met August 28 2000 with quorum noted absent trustee Huna. The panel approved a middle school band trip and an interlocal agreement with Wilson County to establish a boot camp at the Alternative School Campus. The board reviewed the 2000 2001 budget proposing a $813 627 increase with over $700 000 in instruction and set a tax rate of 1.4623. A budget hearing is set for September 5 at 7 p.m. Personnel changes and a superintendent contract amendment were approved. Board adjourned at 10 p.m.
Approximately 1 900 Texas A M University graduates received diplomas in two summer commencement ceremonies. Honor lists named students with 3 75 GPA for Dean's Honor Roll and 3 25 3 75 for Distinguished Student. Notable graduates include Jarret Stadler, Richard King, Jerome Estrada, Heather Johnson, Jennifer Cheatwood, and Kourtnee Cooper.
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