Childress’ Oronia signs with Marines

Childress High School senior Martin Oronia, the son of Martin Oronia and Terry Garza, signs with the United States Marine Corps Thursday, May 23 at the Childress High School Media Center.

Hats off to the grads: Class of 2024 walks stage

The Childress High School Class of 2024 walks the stage Friday, May 24 at Fair Park Stadium.

Memphis ISD congratulates honor graduates

Macaela Graham is the Memphis High School Class of 2024 valedictorian.Katelyn Morris is the Memphis High School Class of 2024 salutatorian.Emma Talley is the Memphis High School Class of 2024 third high-ranking student.Cailin Rose is the Memphis High School Class of 2024 fourth high-ranking student

Firecrackers garner special academic awards

Daughters of the American Revolution present Wellington Junior High School Youth Citizenship Awards to open the Wellington Junior High School 2024 Awards Assembly at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 13.

WHS Class of 2024 appreciates Project Graduation supporters

The Wellington High School Class of 2024 is grateful for everyone who had a hand in its Project Graduation Celebration at Wellington Activity Center the night of Friday, May 17.

MEMPHIS

BLOOD DRIVEBe a part of a winning team of lifesavers at Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Memphis Community Blood Drive from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 at Memphis Convalescent Center. Donors will receive a “Team Donor” T-shirt, plus one free entry toAMP’d Adventure Park.

Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals and Senior Community Café Menu

Monday, May 27Closed in observance of Memorial Day.Tuesday, May 28Oven-Fried Chicken, Broccoli Rice Casserole, Sliced Tomatoes, Roll, Grape Salad, Milk.Wednesday, May 29Swiss Steak, Buttered Corn, Oven-Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Garlic Toast, Mixed Fruit, Milk.

WELLINGTON

DODSON EX-STUDENT REUNION Dodson Ex-Students will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 25 at Dodson Town Hall for the 67th annual reunion. A Memorial Day tradition, lunch will be served at noon by Page Owen’s Sugarbeet Baking and Catering Co. Cost is $15. Reservations should be received by Saturday, May 18.

CHILDRESS

GRADUATIONChildress High School Graduation will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 24 at Fair Park Stadium.NIGHTAT THE MUSEUMThe Family, Career and Community Leaders ofAmerica (FCCLA) Childress Chapter, in conjunction with Childress County Heritage Museum, will host a Night at the Museum at 6 p.m.

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