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WHS Class of 1981

WHS Class of 1981

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WHS Class of 1981

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Wellington High School Class of 1981 gathers to celebrate its 45th anniversary with a get-together at BRIX Bar & Eatery on Saturday evening, Aug. 1. Front, left: Darrel Thomas, Liz Brewer Sharp, Josie Martinez Biemer, Sandy Morris Self, Lori O’Rear Campbell, Val Simone.
Wellington Skyrocket alumni reminisce with

Wellington Skyrocket alumni reminisce with

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Wellington Skyrocket alumni reminisce with reunions

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Graduating 72 years ago, Wellington High School Class of 1954’s Winfred Bickerstaff reviews the agenda and remains the oldest student present for the 2026 Wellington Ex-Student Association reunion, held Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Bura Handley Community Center. A resident of Marlow, Okla.

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Bobcats up for adoption

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
CHILDRESS – The Bobcat Boosters are offering a way to connect varsity players with younger students through the Adopt A Bobcat program this fall.
New Childress Elementary Principal Kendra Almanza (left) stands with Assistant Principal Allison Taylor and students Hannah, Aubrey, and Asher Harris during last week’s Popsicles with the Principals event. Stepping into her new role at Childress Elementary School, Almanza is returning home to her roots to give back to the community that shaped her life and her career, and she aims to create a culture of kindness, accountability, teamwork, and excellence. INTREPID PHOTO / AARON RAMOS

New Childress Elementary Principal Kendra Almanza (left) stands with Assistant Principal Allison Taylor and students Hannah, Aubrey, and Asher Harris during last week’s Popsicles with the Principals event. Stepping into her new role at Childress Elementary School, Almanza is returning home to her roots to give back to the community that shaped her life and her career, and she aims to create a culture of kindness, accountability, teamwork, and excellence. INTREPID PHOTO / AARON RAMOS

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COMING HOME

Aaron Ramos
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
CHILDRESS- Families and students gathered at Childress Elementary for the school’s recent “Popsicles with Principals” registration event, enjoying a sweet treat while meeting new principal Kendra Almanza and preparing for the upcoming school year.
Bobcat Cheer Captains Harley Carrasco and Olivia Jurado plan to positively impact the team they love this year. INTREPID PHOTO / AARON RAMOS

Bobcat Cheer Captains Harley Carrasco and Olivia Jurado plan to positively impact the team they love this year. INTREPID PHOTO / AARON RAMOS

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Bobcat cheer captains ready to lead

Aaron Ramos
Thursday, July 30, 2026
As the band plays and football players take the field each Friday night, senior Childress High School cheer captains Olivia Jurado and Harley Carrasco will be helping lead the energy from the sidelines.For both captains, cheerleading has been a longtime dream.
Volleyball camp draws large group to Wellington

Volleyball camp draws large group to Wellington

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Volleyball camp draws large group to Wellington

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 30, 2026
More than 40 girls participated in a volleyball camp at the Wellington Activity Center July 14-16.The camp was offered by Elizabeth Keys and Molly Sims “We both played multiple sports, and we want girls to have the opportunity to do that,” Sims said.

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Schools plan upcoming practices and activities

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Greenbelt area schools have announced several upcoming activities as students prepare to return to classes and extracurriculars this year.Childress High School will have a football parent meeting this Sunday, August 2, in the high school cafeteria at 7 p.m.
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