Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Two local students earned academic recognition by being named to the Dean’s List of students for the fall 2014 semester at the Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark.

Read more: Baze, Acock make Dean’s List

Seven students make President’s List

Details: Category: School; Published on Wednesday, 25 February 2015 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Seven local area students earned academic recognition by being named to the President’s List of students for the fall 2014 semester at the Texas A&M University - Commerce.

Walker receives doctorate

Details: Category: School; Published on Thursday, 12 February 2015 22:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Kelsey Evans Walker, daughter of Sharla and Doug Evans of Sulphur Springs and granddaughter of Pat Evans of Mount Vernon, was awarded a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree

Price receives ASC Distinguished Scholar Athlete award

Details: Category: School; Published on Tuesday, 24 February 2015 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Landon Price, who is attending East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, was recently awarded the American Southwest Conference’s distinguished scholar athlete for cross country runner.

Alphin on Dean’s List

Details: Category: School; Published on Tuesday, 03 February 2015 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Jace Alphin was listed on the Dean’s List at the College of the Ozarks for the Fall 2014 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must maintain a 3.6 minimum grade point average during the semester and carry at least 15 credit hours.

Tullis named to Dean’s List

Details: Category: School; Published on Monday, 16 February 2015 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

William H. “Hank” Tullis was recognized by Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA)for outstanding academic achievement during the 2014 Fall semester with placement on the Dean’s List.

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Homecoming Court

Details: Category: School; Published on Thursday, 29 January 2015 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

seated, Clarissa Gamez, Robin Smith and Hannah Wade, standing, Claire Jones, Monika Wartenbee, Moresa Shelby, Mackenzie Johnson, Regan Hicks, Kendall Haley, and Madison Simmons Saltillo ISD will be celebrating Homecoming on Friday, January 30. They will honor the Class of 1995 in the gym between the girls and boys games against Bloomberg.

Abigail Trejo and Fetzen Talsma are Rotary Students for February

Details: Category: School; Published on Sunday, 15 February 2015 20:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Abigail Trejo and Fetzen Talsma were named Rotary Students of the Month for February at Mount Vernon High School. For more information about these outstanding students, see the February 12 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Turner earns masters degree

Details: Category: School; Published on Wednesday, 21 January 2015 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Blair L. Turner received her masters of education degree from Angelo State University December 13. Miss Turner graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 2005.