March 29, 2007   Grapeland Independent School District
 
Message From The Superintendent

 

The Grapeland FFA land judging team competed in Fairfield on March 28 with outstanding results. Both teams won first place and individually in the varsity competition the following students won:

 

1st Place (and a scholarship) – Katelyn Brown

2nd Place                                - Jessica Wyers

3rd Place                                 - Devan Mayfield

4th Place                                 - Ty Kellum

 

What a great job by all the land judging team under Mr. Graham’s guidance.

 

District One-Act Play competition was held on March 28th also and Grapeland High School’s play was chosen as the alternate play. I was very impressed with all of our students and our directors Vicki Burditt and Brent Burrow. Reagan Hobson and Rachel Dameron were chosen for the all-star cast and Angeline Kitchens was an honorable mention all-star cast member. Congratulations to cast, crew, and sponsors.

 

The One-Act Play will be presented for the public on Sunday, April 1, at 2:00 p.m. as part of a Fine Arts Show presented by the district. Following the play, the 5th grade, 6th grade, and the high school bands will all perform. The art classes will also have their work on display. A cake auction will be held during breaks of the entertainment.

 

By now most have heard that Coach Kris Iske is leaving for Scurry-Rosser for a new position. Coach Iske did a great job with the Sandies and we appreciate all that he has done. At the same time, the Sandies will continue to progress with a new coaching in place soon.

 

Construction continues on schedule and plans are also in place for the renovations planned for the summer in the existing high school and at the elementary campus.

 

April means more TAKS test and of course these are very important. I encourage all students to attack these tests much in the same way you do you athletics, FFA, etc. Let’s be Number 1 in TAKS just as we are in so many other things

 

Spring is here with many activities such as golf, track, baseball, Softball, and tennis in progress. Good luck to all.

 

Glad to be a Sandie!

 

Buddy Sumrall