Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Mount Vernon High School Classes of 1954 and 1955 are planning a joint class reunion for Saturday, October 11. The event will be at the Texas Barbecue Corral.

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4-H awards

Details: Category: School; Published on Monday, 22 September 2014 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

front row, MacKenzie Barley, Alyssa Blanton, Jada Henry, back row, Kaila McAnally, Marcus Siddens, and Hannah Penny. Several members of the Franklin County 4-H Club were recently honored with awards. Members recently attended the 4-H Club’s award ceremonies,

Class of 1974 has reunion

Details: Category: School; Published on Tuesday, 02 September 2014 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Mount Vernon High School class of 1974 had their 40th reunion on July 26 at the high school dining hall. See the August 28 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for a listing of classmates who participated in the reunion.

Class of 1994 plans reunion

Details: Category: School; Published on Wednesday, 17 September 2014 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members of the Mount Vernon High School Class of 1994 will celebrate their 20th class reunion on Saturday, October 11. The celebration will be at the Trey Deuce Domino Saloon on CR SE 3010 at 6 p.m.

Kick-off set for CHEMPA group

Details: Category: School; Published on Monday, 01 September 2014 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The annual Kick-Off Party for CHEMPA, the Christian Home Educators of the Mount Pleasant Area, will be Tuesday, September 2. The event will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant.

Junior FFA members sought

Details: Category: School; Published on Sunday, 07 September 2014 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members of the Mount Vernon FFA are seeking Junior FFA members to be involved with the local organization. An informational meeting and sign up event will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 9 in the Mount Vernon Agricultural Department.

Prayer service at campuses

Details: Category: School; Published on Friday, 22 August 2014 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Ministerial Alliance of Franklin County is sponsoring a community wide prayer service on Sunday evening, August 24. This non-denominational event is for the entire community.

Young farmer project show meetings Monday, Tuesday

Details: Category: School; Published on Saturday, 06 September 2014 15:00; 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 2015 have been set for early next week.

High school cheerleaders attend camp

Details: Category: School; Published on Saturday, 16 August 2014 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mount Vernon High School Cheerleaders Elizabeth Stone, Lizzie King, Selena Romero, Jakayda Fountain, Rebekah Reeves, Hannah Penny received special awards while at cheer camp last week.