A Mount Vernon Cheer Camp is set for Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the intermediate gym. The camp is for girls in kindergarten through sixth grade and will include classes in dancing, jumping, and stunting. For more information, see the Sept. 3 edition of the Optic-Herald.

A course in hunter education is scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights, Oct. 5-7. The 10 hour course will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Mount Vernon High School Agricultural Building.
Bruce Hunnicutt, a retired vocational agriculture teacher, will be the instructor for the hunter education class. See the Sept. 3 edition of the Optic-Herald for information.

Freshman Megan Oud dives for the volleyball to complete a pass. The freshman squad won all three of their matches this week defeating Paris Chisum, Paul Pewitt and Hughes Springs. See the Sept. 3 edition of the Optic-Herald for detailed scoring information.

Syke Talsma spikes the ball across the volleyball net to her opponent as the Tiger watches over her shoulder during the team’s game against Paris Chisum on Friday, Aug. 28. The team had a rough week last week with Marisa Summerlin out with an injury. They will compete in the Redwater Tournament on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5 in Redwater. See more details in the Sept. 3 edition of the Optic-Herald.