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Chloe Teichelman Childress High School Yearbook

Chloe Teichelman Childress High School Yearbook

Childress’ Teichelman receives first offer from LSUA

CHILDRESS — Childress senior Chloe Teichelman recently received her first official offer to play basketball at the collegiate level from Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA), a public college located in Alexandra, La.
In memory of “Coach Mike”

In memory of “Coach Mike”

In memory of“Coach Mike”

The late “Coach Mike” Burkhalter is in his element on the football field at Powell Field for his 2022 coaching staff photo. “[It’s a] sad day for Skyrocket Nation,” Wellington Athletic Director and Head Coach Greg Proffitt said. “We sure will miss Coach Mike.
Memphis Middle School students and staff enjoy a day of holiday movies, games and crafts prior to an early dismissal for winter break Friday, Dec. 19. Students will return to campus Tuesday, Jan. 3. Photos Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis Middle School students and staff enjoy a day of holiday movies, games and crafts prior to an early dismissal for winter break Friday, Dec. 19. Students will return to campus Tuesday, Jan. 3. Photos Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Let it snow: Second grade creates faux snow

Austin Elementary School second graders create faux snow, using baking soda and shaving cream, with the help of teacher Shaneque Shipp.

All-Sports Schedule

Dec. 30 The junior varsity and varsity Memphis Lady Cyclone basketball teams play the Sanford-Fritch Lady Eagles in Fritch.Varsity plays at 1 p.m. followed by junior varsity at 2:30 p.m. The junior varsity and varsity Memphis Cyclone basketball teams play the Sanford-Fritch Eagles in Fritch.

All-Sports Schedule

Dec. 30 The varsity Wellington Skyrocket and Lady Rocket basketball teams compete in the Brownwood Tournament in Brownwood.Times and opponents are to be announced. Jan. 2 The junior varsity and varsity Wellington Lady Rocket basketball teams play the Canadian Lady Wildcats in Canadian.
Rey Ramirez, Senior, All-District Most Valuable Player HZW Media

Rey Ramirez, Senior, All-District Most Valuable Player HZW Media

Skyrockets earn all-district, academic all-state football accolades

WELLINGTON — Eighteen Wellington Skyrockets, including All-District Most Valuable Player senior Rey Ramirez, All-District Pride Award Recipient senior Eric Garcia, recently earned 2-2A All-District and Texas high School Coaches Association (THSCA) Academic All-State football accolades.
Childress’ Lamont Nickleberry attempts a layup against the Levelland Lobos during the Childress Rotary Holiday Invitational Thursday, Dec. 8. Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Childress’ Lamont Nickleberry attempts a layup against the Levelland Lobos during the Childress Rotary Holiday Invitational Thursday, Dec. 8. Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Childress competes at rotary invitational

CHILDRESS — The Childress Bobcats were recently named the Childress Rotary Holiday Invitational Champions, going 3-1 at the first-ever, three-day tournament. The Bobcats picked up wins against the Seymour Panthers (61-36) on Thursday, Dec. 8, the Lorenzo Hornets (39-38) on Friday, Dec.