CONSTITUTION DAY PROGRAM Students in Pat Hightower’s 5th grade social studies class presented a program to the entire student body at Spur schools last week to commemorate Constitution Day.
The Spur varsity cross country teams competed in Canadian on Saturday. The varsity girls finished 3rd ,behind Wellington and Canadian. The varsity boys finished 3rd, behind Perryton and Canadian.
Continuing a tradition of several years in Spur, the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce invites community members of all ages and neighborhoods to a free picnic dinner in Swenson Park Tues., October 5, 2021, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hot dogs with all the fixins will be served at the Pavillion.
SEA OF SUPPORTERS Spur’s Jones Stadium was packed in blue Friday night as the Bulldogs, ranked #14 in the state in Division 1, Six-Man, 1A, hosted the Motley County Matadors, ranked #1 in the state in Division 2, Six-Man, 1A. Spur jumped out to a lead in the first quarter and took a 14–14 tie into the locker room at halftime. But in the second half Motley found their mojo and poured on 52 points. The game ended in the fourth quarter 66 to 20. Spur heads to White Deer this week for another non-district game.
PATTON ROYALTY The nominees for the Patton Springs 2021 Homecoming Court are senior Katlynne Cornett; freshman Toryan Childers; senior Kinley Chandler; junior Melania Ramirez; and freshman Brooklyn Freeman. The school will crown the 2021 Homecoming Queen Friday night, Sept. 24 during halftime at the football game.
Due to a home scheduling conflict for opponent Wilson, the Jayton Jaybirds wound up hosting the Mustangs for their third straight game. In response, the Jayton junior class took the initiative and opened their concession stand with new and refreshing items for spectators. Unfortunately, the game would not turn out to be as satisfying for the Mustangs, as they fell to Jayton 58–0.
