The Roarin' Lion Band Boosters is asking for volunteers to work in football game concession stands.
The names of all VHS students who had perfect attendance, no tardies and no conduct reprimands for the last 3 weeks were put into a drawing for a free Kona Ice. Today's winners were (front row, from left) Damian Tapia, Taysean Valderrama, Zaley Horn and Adrian Guerrero; (back row) Christopher Calvillo, Presley Lehman, Tri Wit and Gavin Pierce. The VMS & VHS PTO group provided the free Kona Ice treat.
Last week, students in Brett White's economic class heard a presentation from Sarah Gray and Reagan White, who are with the Waggoner National Bank, on checking accounts and on how to write a check. Thank you to Sarah and Reagan for presenting the lesson to our students.
Receiving Texas Farm Bureau MVP footballs for their performance in the Lions' 48-27 victory over Iowa Park last Friday night were: Jamari Chance, Special Teams MVP; Adrian Felton, Defensive MVP; and Kale Sherrill, Offensive MVP. Brittany Kubicek, an agent with the local Texas Farm Bureau Agency operated by Toby Kitchens, presented the football to the players.
Our Lady Lions wrap up their volleyball season tonight against Henrietta. JV starts at 5 p.m., with the varsity to begin at 6 p.m. It is also Senior Recognition Night, as Lady Lion seniors and their parents will be recognized..
14 of our VHS tennis players made the District 6-4A All-District team. Elide Corona was named Newcomer of the Year and made the 1st Team for Girls Singles and Girls Doubles. Other girls making the 1st Team were: Alyssa Andara, Singles and Doubles; Courtney Saylor, Doubles; and Kaylee Delaune, Doubles. Boys making the 1st Team were: Matthew Goodrum, Singles and Doubles; Kell Castleberry, Singles; Jonathan Medina, Singles; and Atticus Mixson, Doubles.
Girls making the 2nd Team included: Madie Dobbins, Singles; and Karlee Morrison, Mixed Doubles. Boys making the 2nd Team included: Christopher Martinez, Singles and Doubles; Gavin Pierce, Singles and Doubles; Atticus Mixson, Singles; Kell Castleberry, Doubles; Cross Durham, Doubles; and Nevan Schur, Mixed Doubles.
GREAT JOB!!! And CONGRATULATIONS!!!
We would love to have the home stands packed Friday night when our Lions tangle with the Jim Ned Indians in a HUGE district showdown. It is also Senior Recognition Night for members of the cheerleader squad, band and football team.
Our Lions defeated the Iowa Park Hawks 48-27 Friday night in a big District 3-3A, Division 1 battle. Selected as Players of the Game were: Offensive MVP -- Kale Sherrill; Defensive MVP -- Adrian Felton; Special Teams MVP -- Jamari Chance; Big Stick -- Julius Dawkins; Hall Hawk -- Tru Gipson; Lion Heart Award -- Johnny Pruitt; Boss Hog -- Ismail Urista; and Best Blocker -- Jamari Chance. Congratulations to these young men and all of our Lions!! Job Well Done! Your photo will be displayed on the digital sign at VHS and the Administrative Center this week.
Here are a few scenes from Friday afternoon's pep rally to get the Lions pumped up for their game against Iowa Park.
Halloween is just around the corner. This is a great way for our students to participate in a community event.
Volunteer for Munchkins on Main, the city wide Trunk-Or-Treat event by filling out the form found here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHWHFRyjj6NQ2SeUnfcbILXfSNn701wCFGsQxef7CYhuZ-7Q/viewform?usp=sf_link Students must be signed in to their school google account to sign up.
Can't volunteer?? Bring a bag of individually wrapped candy to Mrs. Stanley... there might be some Lion Bucks in it for the students!
After signing up, students will get an email with more details.
Our Lions will run tomorrow in the Class 3A Region 1 Cross Country Meet in Lubbock. Good luck guys!!
Our Lady Lions travel to Bowie on Saturday for their final District 7-3A road match. JV action starts at 11 a.m., with the varsity set to get underway at Noon.
More photos from College Day, which was held this morning at Vernon High School. Representatives from a number of two and four-year colleges and universities were on hand to distribute information and talk to juniors and seniors who stopped by their table. Representatives from the Army, Navy and Marines also attended the event.
It was College Day at Vernon High School, as representatives from a number of two and four-year colleges and universities were on hand to distribute information and talk to juniors and seniors who stopped by their table. Representatives from the Army, Navy and Marines also attended the event. Colleges and universities attending the event included Vernon College, Midwestern State University, Texas Tech University, West Texas A&M, University of Texas, University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, Tarleton State University, and Sam Houston University among others.
Today in Ms. Kia Dixon's Algebra class students did a black light scavenger hunt as a way to study direct variation.
Next week is Red Ribbon Week and the theme this year is "Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug-Free." VHS has something planned for every day next week as they take part in the national drug awareness campaign.
Pack the stands tonight and make some noise cheering on the Lions against Iowa Park in a HUGE District 3-3A battle!! And, along with our Roarin' Lion Band performing at halftime, our VES students will be performing a dance routine as well.
VHS Pink Out!
It's a Pink Out Pep Rally!!
Pump up the Lions tomorrow leading up to their District 3-3A battle with the Hawks of Iowa Park!
FCA is back Vernon High School!
