Atlanta’s Corbyn Wilson and Queen City’s Preston Scoggins, Kaylin Butler and Alyssa Delgado earned their way into The Association of Texas Small School Bands, All-State Concert Band. The musicians performed on Saturday, Feb. 11, in San Antonio.
As part of a national recognition program, the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform and the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals have designated Atlanta Middle School in Atlanta, Texas, and Atlanta ISD as a Texas School to Watch. Atlanta Middle School joins approximately 55 other campuses across Texas with this distinction and honor.
Jack Miller, a student at J.K. Hileman Elementary in Queen City, won first prize in the Bud Valentine’s Day coloring contest organized by the Journal-Sun and sponsored by City National Bank. Atlanta Primary School student Aleigha Stevens placed second out of more than 600 first/second grade students.Pictured from left are: Miller, Stevens, Bud and the creator of Bud’s comical adventures Vernon Groce. All photos by Tim Emmons
Black History on this date: On this day (Feb. 15, 1961) US activists and African nationalists disrupt UN sessions to protest the slaying of Congo prime minister Patrice Lumumba.
Randal Lee, pictured at a city council meeting, was named Atlanta’s City Attorney recently. Photo by Raydeen Edwards
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