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Anti-bullying campaign
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- Published on Saturday, 28 April 2018 20:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Alexis Myers, a sixth grade student at Mount Vernon Middle School, has initiated an anti-bullying campaign.
Buck initiated into honor society
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- Published on Saturday, 28 April 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Zachary Buck was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.
Whitehurst, Proffitt are Rotary Students for April
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 April 2018 11:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Kassie Whitehurst and Kaden Proffitt were named as the Rotary Students of the Month for April 2018 at Mount Vernon High School.
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McKinney hired as Fairfield, Kansas superintendant
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- Published on Saturday, 21 April 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Betsy McKinney of Abbyville, Kansas, a 1981 graduate of Mount Vernon ISD and the daughter of Dorothy Johnson, was hired as the new superintendent of Fairfield USD #310.
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Chilling prom
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- Published on Monday, 16 April 2018 11:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Chase Hyman, Lindsey Shofner, Alec Hernandez, and Cheyenne Gillean shiver in the cold temperatures Saturday, April 7, for the annual tradition of taking prom pictures on the downtown plaza prior to the festivities.
Aggie muster Saturday, April 21
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- Published on Friday, 20 April 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Former students of Texas A&M University will assemble in Mount Vernon at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 21 for the annual Texas Aggie Muster.
Horticulture class plant sale Saturday
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- Published on Thursday, 12 April 2018 13:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The horticulture class at Mount Vernon High School will have their annual plant sale on Saturday, April 14. The sale will be from 8 a.m. to noon in the greenhouse on the east side of the school’s campus next to the softball field.
Aggie Muster offers attendees chance to support scholarships
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 April 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Muster is a time-honored tradition held by all Aggies. Each year on April 21, Texas Aggies around the world gather to honor students and former students who have passed on during the year.
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Minters sweep broiler show
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- Published on Tuesday, 03 April 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Erick and Alexis Minter showed the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Broilers, respectively, at the Mount Vernon/Saltillo FFA and 4-H Project Show on Saturday, March 24.
