Schools & Sports

RAISING THE FLAGS

News Staff

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Body RAISING THE FLAGS The Silverton 5th and 6th graders will take the responsibility of raising and lowering the flags during the 2021–22 school year. Last week they practiced the proper way to respect and fold U.S. and state flags. | COURTESY PHOTO

TRADITION CONTINUES

News Staff

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Body TRADITION CONTINUES Silverton youngsters had a fun day making gingerbread men last week, and like the story goes, these gingerbread men “ran” through the school on the way to recess. They were eventually found in the superintendent’s office and became an afternoon treat.

YUMMY ADVENTURE

News Staff

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Body YUMMY ADVENTURE Silverton youngsters enjoyed the tradition of making gingerbread men during their first week of school. | COURTESY PHOTO

LOOKING BACK

News Staff

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Body August 28, 1925—D.J. (Doug) Northcutt and Raymond (Pete) Patton have secured the agency for Chrysler automobiles in Silverton and are now demonstrating the startling features of this car to their friends whom they hope to sell cars to . . .

FRIENDSHIP

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Joy Stodghill How Nice It Was Driving

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Body How nice it was driving to Plainview recently, everything was so nice and green with lots of lakes having water in them. It was cloudy with beautiful fluffy white clouds and darker blue and gray ones nearer.

VALLEY FEATURED The Valley Patriots will be one of six featured teams this week in the 18th Annual Jayton Gridiron Classic. | COURTESY PHOTO

Valley in Gridiron Classic in Jayton this week

Kay Ellington

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Body The 18th Annual Gridiron Classic, the showcase of sixman football in West Texas, takes place this week, August 26–28, at Jaybird Stadium in Jayton. The Valley Patriots will kick off festivities by taking on the Ira Bulldogs in the first game of the Classic Thursday, Aug.

MEET THE LADY JAGUARS

News Staff

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Body MEET THE LADY JAGUARS Last week Guthrie Common School District gave family, friends and fans a chance to meet this year's female athletes. | COURTESY PHOTO

GUTHRIE MINI CHEER CAMP

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Body GUTHRIE MINI CHEER CAMP The Guthrie Mini-Cheer Camp las week gave girls of all ages a chance to get into the spirit of things for the new school year. | COURTESY PHOTO

VALLEY SCRIMMAGE

News Staff

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Body VALLEY SCRIMMAGE Coach John Stanaland’s Valley Patriots took the field last week in a scrimmage versus Springlake-Earth and Groom in Groom. This Thursday, Aug. 19, they scrimmage Spur in Valley. | COURTESY PHOTO

MEET THE JAGUARS

News Staff

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Body MEET THE JAGUARS Last week Guthrie Common School District gave family, friends and fans a chance to meet this year's varsity football team. | COURTESY PHOTO