The Mount Vernon High School varsity cheerleaders attended the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Summer Camp at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio on July 21 to July 25. The varsity squad received a number of blue ribbons and superior ratings.
The local church volleyball league is still seeking teams to compete in their weekly tournaments. Games will be played every Thursday night at the Cornerstone Church from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, see the July 30 edition of the Optic-Herald.
Two a day practices for the Lady Tiger volleyball players will begin on Monday, Aug. 3 at 8 a.m. The event is for all members of the teams grades nine through twelve.
Boys planning to play high school football at Mount Vernon ISD during the 2009 season will be issued and fit for shoes, helmets and shoulder pads on Wednesday, July 29 in the field house. See the July 23 edition of the Optic-Herald for a detailed listing of fitting times.
Football camp for students in grades four through nine at Mount Vernon Schools is set from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday, July 27-30. For more information, see the July 23 edition of the Optic-Herald.
