Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Shalynn Sumrow and Zach Hedges were named the Rotary Students of the Month for September 2016 at Mount Vernon High School. Both students are seniors and involved in many activities.

Cheer clinic planned by high school squad

Details: Category: School; Published on Saturday, 24 September 2016 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The State Champion Mount Vernon High School cheerleaders will be hosts for a cheer clinic from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 1 in the old high school gym.

Homecoming parade

Details: Category: School; Published on Wednesday, 14 September 2016 15:49; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Moms of Tiger football players wave signs and shout out to the crowd during the annual Homecoming parade on Monday, September 12.

Cantrell named NTCC Honors Scholar

Details: Category: School; Published on Wednesday, 21 September 2016 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Alicia Cantrell is one of 15 students named as Honors Scholars at Northeast Texas Community College for the 2016-17 school year. She is a 2016 graduate of Mount Vernon High School.

Richards assisted trainers at TCU

Details: Category: School; Published on Monday, 12 September 2016 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Lauren Richards of Mount Vernon was invited to the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs football game Saturday, September 3 to work with the team and trainers preparing for their season opening game against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

Studying the U.S. Constitution encouraged during special week

Details: Category: School; Published on Saturday, 17 September 2016 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The national celebration of Constitution Week begins Saturday, September 17; and, although it commemorates America’s most important document, it is one of our country’s least known official observances.

Entries being sought for Hay Show Oct. 1

Details: Category: School; Published on Sunday, 11 September 2016 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Entries are being accepted for the 2016 Mount Vernon / Saltillo Young Farmers Association Hay Show scheduled for Saturday, October 1. Entries for the show are $10 each.

Hay show entry deadline tomorrow

Details: Category: School; Published on Thursday, 15 September 2016 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The deadline for hay samples to be analyzed for the 2016 Mount Vernon / Saltillo Young Farmers Association Hay Show is Friday, September 16.

Project show meetings Monday, Tuesday

Details: Category: School; Published on Saturday, 10 September 2016 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Two mandatory meeting dates for students planning to participate in the steer, dairy heifer or goat categories of the Mount Vernon - Saltillo Young Farmer Project Show in March 2017 are set for early next week.