Long Hair Stand Tests Wimberley School Board
Derek Phillips faces exclusion over a hair code as Wimberley trustees split on allowing his return. Four members urge review or reversal while President Gold and Superintendent Newsom show less concern. A called board meeting and ongoing debate loom as students wonder about graduation and future policies.
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Derek Phillips
Phillips
Wimberley
Derek
Laurel Gold
Vernon Newsom
Gold
John Guemple
Gary Morris
Tracy Dean
Will Marasek
SAC
Guemple
Wisd Board of Trustees
Austin
A Boy Becomes a Man Guest Editorial
Jane Phillips reflects on her son’s heartbreak after he cannot graduate with his class due to hair length rules at Wimberley ISD. She contrasts past honors and recognition with the current loss, noting other long haired students still graduate and praising the son’s courage and growth despite disappointment.
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Jane Phillips
U.I.S
W.H.S
Theseus
Duke of Athens
Elijah
Mr. Bannister
U.S.S
Wimberley High School
Mr. Nichols
J.B
Newsom
Laurel Gold
Wimberley I.S.D
Wimberley
T.V
Thank you for kindnesses to Ed Moeller’s family
Jane A Bayles of Twin Mountain Manor thanks friends and neighbors in Wimberley and Twin Mountain for an outpouring of love after the death of her brother Ed Moeller. Her heart is full of appreciation for the kindness shown during a sad time.
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Wimberley
Twin Mountain
Ed Moeller
Jane A. Bayles
Twin Mountain Manor
Truths About Wimberley Town and Its Image
A reader voices harsh critique of Wimberley, accusing a powerful clique of shaping tourism image and denying real needs. The letter cites hair length rules, lack of advanced courses, scarce public river access, food aid shortfalls, and a missing sense of community. The author plans to leave for a place where everyone counts and has a say.
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Wimberley
Wimberley Clique
Spoke Hill
J. A. Wighaman
A Challenge to Wimberley by Nita Askew
A reader urges involved parenting to keep Wimberley schools safe and disciplined. The piece argues rules like dress and hair codes prepare children for the real world and discourage later need for metal detectors or campus police, urging constructive policy change through proper channels.
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Wimberley
Nita Askew
W.I.S.D
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