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Slaton holds commencement
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM There was a special feature presentation of the 2021 Slaton High School graduates Thursday evening (May 27). This year it wasn’t at the Stars and Stripes Drive-In, but instead the graduates of the Class of 2021 celebrated commencements at home in the high school gymnasium. Valedictorian Rachyl Kitten said she…
Read MoreRoosevelt conducts graduation
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Roosevelt High School Class of 2021 traded their masks, placed on a podium, for diplomas (May 28) as the graduates celebrated commencements. The event returned to the Arena after COVID last year forced a change to an outdoor venue, 4GOLF in Lubbock. Valedictorian Kevin Barraza-Gonzales welcomed everyone and thanked…
Read MoreHonoring those who served America
Volunteers place flags on graves of those who fought, some who died protecting America’s freedoms Friday evening (May 28) in Englewood Cemetery. The flag placing ceremony was done in commemoration of Memorial Day, and the flags stayed by the graves until they were picked up Monday evening (May 31). (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSlaton, Roosevelt graduations set
From Staff Reports The 2021 graduations for Slaton and Roosevelt will be conducted this week. Southland and Wilson conducted their graduations this past Friday and Saturday (May 21 and 22). The 2021 Valedictorian for Slaton High School is Rachyl Kitten and Salutatorian is Mary Jo Parker. Slaton will have its commencement tonight (May 27) at…
Read MoreA time of prayer at Baccalaureate
Slaton High School graduates have a moment of prayer with family and friends Sunday afternoon (May 23) during Baccalaureate at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSouthland conducts graduation
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM A total of 10 students walked the gymnasium at Southland High School one more time to accept their diplomas Friday evening (May 21) during commencements. Valedictorian Joby Fogerson spoke in the honor graduate remarks, reflecting on four years attending Southland, including one year cut short by COVID. “I have many,…
Read MoreWilson holds commencement
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Wilson High School’s 12 graduates this year may have been receiving their high school diplomas Saturday morning (May 22) in front of the administration building, but Superintendent JP Portillo said he knew the class was a very special group. “Today we have a high school senior who already has a…
Read MoreHelp sought to place flags at cemetery for Memorial Day
People of all ages are needed in helping to place American flags at Englewood Cemetery for all men and women who served in the military. Those interested will meet at the Cemetery office at 6 p.m. Friday (May 28) to install the flags. They will meet again Monday (May 31) to remove the flags. All…
Read MoreDedication, ribbon cutting for industrial trade center June 10
The Slaton Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting and dedication for the Mitchell-Overturff Center for Industrial Trades building, Thursday, June 10 6:30 p.m. The families of Overturff and Mitchell will be in attendance. It is a ribbon cutting and building dedication of the building, which is located on Division St. by the High…
Read MoreSlaton, schools set graduation ceremonies
From Staff Reports The moment for seniors is here – or nearly. The 2021 graduations for Slaton, Roosevelt, Southland and Wilson will be conducted this week and next. Southland and Wilson will have theirs this week, while Slaton and Roosevelt will have theirs next week. The 2021 valedictorian for Southland is Joby Fogerson and the…
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