McNair student to make New Orleans presentation

February 16th, 2012

By JASON HENNINGTON

News Writer

Although Thomas Wolfe wrote, “ALPINE – ou can’t go back home again,” Sul Ross State University student Earnest Jones, Boerne, will embrace the opportunity to return.

Jones recently received word that his McNair Program paper has been accepted for presentation at the Academy of Business Research Conference, to be held in his …

Presidio County 4-H Club members prepare for San Angelo Stock Show

February 16th, 2012

PRESIDIO COUNTY – Presidio County 4-H Club members have been preparing their market animals and their skills for the upcoming San Angelo Stock Show. Competing in the lamb and goat division are Sesar Baeza of Presidio and Coy Dominguez and Jayden Miranda of Marfa.

Horse Judging teams have been steadily practicing for the upcoming San Angelo …

4-H members meet game wardens

February 9th, 2012

MARFA – Marfa 4-H Club members met the area game wardens when they met Monday at the Marfa Cowboy Church.

Three area game wardens, Matthew Bridgefarmer, Zach Moerbe, and Anthony King presented a special program, including information on the game warden career, laws and regulations regarding wildlife and hunting, samples of elk and deer horns, and …

Shorthorns get their 6-man football district assignment

February 9th, 2012

By ALBERTO TOMAS HALPERN

MARFA – The University Interscholastic League announced last week the new realignment for school districts throughout the state. As has been reported in the past, Marfa ISD will now play six-man football, putting the school in a new football district conference.

Marfa will now compete in district football games against Fort Davis, Garden …

Recital artists provide vocal tips to Sul Ross students

February 2nd, 2012

By JASON HENNINGTON

News Writer

ALPINE – Vocalists Shannon and Keith Earle took time to pass on singing techniques to Sul Ross State University music students.

The Earles, who recently performed a recital at Marshall Auditorium, later spent time providing helpful techniques to students. Three music majors, all specializing in voice, performed for the guests.

The clinic was …

Marfa Elementary School students put on a science fair

February 2nd, 2012

MARFA – Since December 2, Marfa Elementary School students in third through sixth grades have been investigating something of interest in the field of science. Each student chose a topic and conducted a scientific experiment for the Science Fair competition.

Third grader Charles Marginot took first place in his grade at the science …

Former Sul Ross student goes to Antarctica as scientist

February 2nd, 2012

By JASON HENNINGTON

News Writer

ALPINE – Former Sul Ross State University student Joselyn Fenstermacher, who will be making a return trip to Antarctica, recently shared her scientific experiences there during a video presentation at Front Street Books, Alpine.

This will be Fenstermacher’s fourth season going to the Antarctica. During her first two trips, she worked at …

Financial aid night for college-bound students next week

January 26th, 2012

MARFA – There will be an informative meeting at 6pm Thursday, February 2 in Gregg Auditorium regarding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

All seniors who plan to attend college in the fall, and their parents, are encouraged to attend. Questions regarding the preparation, completion, and submission of their student’s FAFSA for college will be discussed.

If you have any …

Four Buck Band students named to All Region Band

January 26th, 2012

ALPINE – Six Alpine student musicians have been chosen for the Texas All Region Band.

They are junior Ashley Curtis, french horn; sophomore Deziah Ervin, contrabass clarinet; senior Zane Ivey, trumpet; and junior Autumn Ofenstein, clarinet.

Ofenstein and Ervin were also chosen for Texas All Area Band.

Two middle school students also were chosen for Junior High All …