Sports & Schools

Four locals named to SPC spring 2022 Deans’ List

LEVELLAND—South Plains College congratulates more than 660 students who were named to its Spring Deans’ List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.25 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.

OFF TO CAMP

OFF TO CAMP The new Jayton cheerleaders have hit the ground running in the new school year. This week, they're off to cheer camp for training and competition. | COURTESY PHOTO

Big Dog is back: Annual BBQ Cook-off returns for 5th year in Swenson Park June 24–25

Barbecue aficionados have come to anticipate a lateseason bonanza of points up for grabs in one of the cooking circuit’s smallest venues— Spur, population 1,187.

SPOTLIGHT ON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS

SPUR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2022

Juan Christanio Molina Parents: Monica Tagle-Gonzales of Spur and Gabriel Naverrete of Spur Grandparents: Chris and Mary Gonzales; Ignacio Molina Organizations, honors and activities: Football,Track,Tennis,Bask etball,Debate,NHS,OAP, GT, UIL, Spanish Club, 3rd place CX Debate-2021,2nd place CX...

MCMURRY SIGNING

MCMURRY SIGNING Brynn Yanez, who graduated from JGISD last week, also signed a letter of intent last week to run track with McMurry University in Abilene. | COURTESY PHOTO

SPC graduates 6 students from Spur area

LEVELLAND—South Plains College congratulates the more than 1,300 students who received their academic degree or certificate on May 13, 2022.

PATTON FFA HONORS

PATTON FFA HONORS On May 5 Patton Springs competed in the District FFA contest. Eight banners were brought home; in addition, Patton had five area qualifying speeches and one district officer. | COURTESY PHOTO

37 teams participate in Hacker’s Tournament

The 3rd annual Hacker’s Tournament was held on May 21–22 at the Spur Golf Association. It was a great weekend of golf, and a good time was had by the 37 two-person teams who came out to participate.

NHS INDUCTION

NHS INDUCTION Spur seniors and juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society earlier this month with special ceremonies to recognize their academic achievements. | MICHELLE BILBREY PHOTO