Celebrity visits Lee Elementary

Bernadette Nason, an actress, writer, comedienne and storyteller, visited Robert E. Lee Elementary School Oct. 6. Both students and staff alike were mesmerized by the story of Raggy Lug, the little bunny who learned a hard lesson about obeying his mother, and the mysterious Waylum Baylum, who never seemed to actually show up in the scary haunted house where all were waiting for him.

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Ms. Nason is registered as a touring artist with the Texas Commission on the Arts. She has been performing in Central Texas since 1993, but she has been telling stories since she was just a little girl. Her English accent is regularly heard on NPR's Sunday morning radio show "Sound Sight." She is often seen on TV and in regional theatrical productions.

Carver students celebrate respect

Each month, students at Carver Elementary are challenged to exhibit a certain character trait. October's trait was respect. Twelve students met the challenge and raised themselves to new heights. They were honored with a certificate and a luncheon hosted by Principal James Moye on Thursday, Oct. 21. October's winners were Jasmond King, Marcus Williams, Desmond Hicks, Ananda Stafford, Mea Heard, Jaylin George, Luis Gutierrez, Tiayanna Webb, JaDerrick Jones, Zavion Smith, Camryn Robinson and Yareli Maranda.

PTY selects its students of month

Each month, Price T. Young Middle School recognizes two students from each grade for outstanding conduct and behavior. October's students of the month were Lewis Mericle and Laila Harper (fifth grade) and Lexus Haggerty and Gregory Worth (sixth grade). November's students of the month are Bryar Jones and Kolby Adams (fifth grade) and Gustavo Gonzalez and Alexis Tatum (sixth grade).

MJHS Choir picked for All-Region

On Oct. 17, 35 Marshall Junior High School Choir members attended the All-Region Choir auditions at Ford High School in Quinlan. Out of those 35, 25 students were named to the All-Region Choir. They are Mary Sipe, Kiera Lee, Kerrigan Jackson, Florian Cagol, Junesha Williams, Tonia Castillo, Angela Curtis, Taylor Cooper, Camri Johnson, Adrian Belion, Brooklyn Adams, Ellen Bray, Anna Mohr, Cristiana McMullen, Anna Craig, Holly Vickers, Anais Stevens, Marley Ward, Molly Howlett, Jalicia Tealer, Maranda Johnson, Emily Jones, Heather Cooper, Kayla Ritter, Darius Bailey and Shelby McNeely.

MHS students practice CPR

Ms. Mary Ware's health classes at Marshall High School learned the importance of CPR. All of her health students successfully completed the American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR in the Schools course. They will all receive a CPR card showing completion.

JHM hosts walk-a-thon

J.H. Moore Elementary students and staff participated in a walk-a-thon Friday, Oct. 23. The Walk Against Drugs kicked off the drug awareness theme that continued during Red Ribbon Week. The participants walked from the J.H. Moore campus to East Texas Baptist University and back.