Tyler Foster and Chase Whitaker signed letters of intent to play football at Oachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark.

Mount Vernon High School students competed in two University Scholastic League UIL contests Jan. 13 in North Lamar and Feb. 2 in Quitman. For results from the meets, see the Feb. 7 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

A group of 35 Mount Vernon High School student athletes converged on a residence on Kaufman St. last Thursday as part of the Tigers Serving Others program. This is a new program through the school’s athletic department to encourage a commitment to community service from the student athletes. For more information, see the Feb. 7 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Northeast Texas Community College announced their honors lists for the Fall 2012 semester.