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Senior Citizen Birthday Celebration

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Cookie Fun at Gaines County Library

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Avery Lovelady, age 12, won a gift card for taking first place in the Creativity category of the Teen Cookie Decorating Kickoff party at the Seminole Branch of the Gaines County Library on Thursday.

Joshua Wiebe took first place in the Monstrous category during the Teen Summer Reading Kick Off Party on Thursday at the Seminole Branch of the Gaines County Library. The twelve-year-old's extreme cookiie decorating skills earned him a gift card.

SISD ends ‘great’ 2018-19 school year

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For central office, assessment of Seminole Independent School District’s (SISD) recently completed 2018-19 school year was succinct to say the least.

“In a word, great,” SISD Assistant Superintendent Dr. Sylvia Suarez said about the school year that ended May 24.

However, Suarez’s statement was not so-much administration-speak.

In addition to overseeing the district’s curriculum and instruction as assistant superintendent, Suarez is also a parent of a SISD student.

That Personal Touch

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While a high school graduation bears a uniformity with graduates all clad in identical caps andgowns,departingseniors dofinda way to put some personal expression into the pomp and circumstance. Decorations atop the traditional mortarboard allowed a number of Seminole High School’s Class of 2019 to add a personal touch to their high school graduation. Above left, Taylor McGehee made a show of faith on hers, while, above right, Adrianna Vejar showed the driving force behind her taking the celebrated walk with a photograph of her daughter.

Tips for National Garden Week June 2-8

Garden Clubs across the country will celebrate National Garden Week June 2-8 and in spite of their annual summer hiatus, the Seminole Garden Club will use this event to begin their Garden of the Week selections. First on their list will be a home located at 304 SW 19th Street.

The purpose of National Garden Week, according to a spokesperson for National Garden Club (NGC), is to encourage pride in the community, interest new members, and work with other groups to be part of those efforts.

Henning honored with shower

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A bridal shower honoring Cory Henning, bride elect of Hayden Whitten, was held on Saturday May 18 from 10:00 -11:30 a.m. at the home of Julie Jameson.

A Matisse white tablecloth, covered in a grey burlap overlay accented with red serving utensils along with crystal appointments incorporated the bride’s chosen colors of white, grey and red.

The front door and entryway was adorned with hoop wreaths depicting the bride’s colors and flowers to greet arriving guests. A Bible that hostesses gave to the honoree was used by guests to mark favorite or suggested scriptures.

Water District awards Gaines Co. Graduates

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Asextet of Gaines County Class of 2019 members received some assistance with the cost of college last week when Llano Estacado Underground Water Conservation District (UWCD) doled out scholarships.

The scholarships went to winners and runners-up of the district’s annual essay contest.

The contest was initiated by the district’s board of directors as a worthwhile cause and valuable resource in contributing to the ongoing education of Gaines County students.

NEAL-BRALY

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NEAL-BRALY Zane and April Neal of Seminole and Jamie and Tonya Braly of Spur announce the engagment and upcoming marriage of their children, Delainee Brooke Neal and Stephen Eron Braly.

Art Night a success at SHS

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The Seminole Performing Arts Center was home to the high school’s annual Arts Night on Monday, May 6. Visitors viewed an array of visual displays created by the school’s artists

Seminole FFA qualify six teams for State

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The Seminole FFA had six Career Development Event Teams compete in the state FFA contests. FFA Career Development Events build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage members