Jenny Long, Syke Talsma, and Baily Hunnicutt display the sixth place plaque they received at area competition.The team will compete at the state qualifiers meet on Tuesday, April 21 and at the state contest on April 23 at Tarleton State University in Stephenville.


Tucker Gatlin will vie for a top spot in the final round of the 72nd annual American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program April 17-19 in Indianapolis, Ind. See the April 9 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.
Eight individuals and two teams from Mount Vernon High School will advance to the University Interscholastic League, U.I. L. region competition in Commerce om Saturday, April 25.See the April 9 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.
The Bald Eagle attracted the most attention at the “HawkQuest” presentation Wednesday, April 1 at the Mount Vernon school.


