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The Blanco ISD
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Volume 7, Number 29
April 1, 2016
District Leading Panthers Host Jarrell Tonight Lady Panthers Battle Cougars for Second Place in District Standings
Freshman Tyler LaRue pitched 7 innings of shutout ball in Blanco’s 6—0 win over Lago Vista last Friday. (photo Diana Schwind)
Blanco’s baseball and softball teams host Jarrell this evening in District 25-AAA action. Boys The Panthers, 4—0 in district and 12—1 on the year, are starting to make waves across the state. After victories over state-ranked Gateway and Lago Vista, the latest Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association poll has the local nine ranked #8 in Class 3-A. “The wins over Florence and Lago Vista confirms my thinking on the strength of our district,” said head coach Bryan Wyatt. “Any and every week of district play is going to be a battle with all our opponents.”
District 25-AAA Baseball Standings Blanco Gateway Lago Vista Jarrell Comfort Ingram Florence
4—0 3—1 3—1 2—3 2—3 1—3 0—4
District 25-AAA Softball Standings Florence Jarrell Blanco Lago Vista Comfort Gateway Ingram
6—0 5—1 4—1 2—3 2—4 2—4 0—6
Jarrell, tonight’s opponent, is no exception. “Jarrell is another scrapy team that is capable of beating anybody in our district,” said Wyatt. “They are a well coached team with several returners back from last year.” “We have to continue to play a flawless game on defense, and have our pitchers compete on the mound, and hit the baseball.” “Our district is up for grabs right now. We are still in the first round of play, and there are several teams hunting for the district championship.” Game times are 4:30 PM for JV and 7:00 PM for varsity. Girls Jarrell will visit Blanco tonight to settle sole possession of second place in District 25-AAA. “Jarrell’s strengths are pitching and defense,” said head coach Mike Seales. “Both teams match up well.” The girls are coming Board of Trustees off an 11—1 win over Kirk Felps, President Darrel Wagner, Vice President Lago Vista. Bernie San Miguel, Secretary “We played well Matt Herden against the Vikings,” said Larry Kuebel Seales. Tim Nance Charles Riley Game times are 5:00 PM for JV and 7:00 PM Superintendent for varsity. Dr. Buck Ford
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“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”
San Antonio Livestock Exposition Pays Off for Local FFA Members
Pictures from San Antonio Livestock Exposition SALE Qualifiers
Caleb Meyer—Grand Champion Doe SALE
A large number of Blanco FFA and Jr. FFA members exhibited livestock at this year’s San Antonio Livestock Exposition with several qualifying for the premium sale. “We are extremely pleased and proud of what our FFA members and their families accomplished at this year’s show,” said FFA Advisor Jason Marek. “San Antonio is without a doubt one of the hardest shows to make the sale at, so for these exhibitors, this is a big accomplishment.” Headlining this year’s accomplishments was Blanco Jr. FFA member Caleb Meyer, who exhibited the Grand Champion Doe in the Jr. Breeding Boer Goat Show. As a result of his success, Caleb was presented a $10,000 SALE Scholarship in addition to his prize money. Caleb also did well in two market shows placing 2nd with his market goat and 5th with his Fine Wool market lamb, both of which qualified for the premium sale. “Wow!” said Caleb. “It’s an unbelievable feeling to know that your animal is the best at such a big show, and then to win a scholarship is awesome!” In addition, Walker and Tobi Alexander did extremely well with each placing a barrow in the premium sale as Walker exhibited a 3rd place Hampshire barrow and Tobi exhibited a 3rd place Dark Cross barrow. Other FFA and Jr. FFA members placing included: Dalton Savanich—1st place Wether Dam and 3rd place Medium Wool market lamb; Sydney Shiller—6th place Medium Wool market lamb; Raylee Faris—9th place market goat; Brock Nichols—5th place Angus steer; and Rooster Johnson—6th place Maine-Anjou steer.
(Left to Right, Top Down) Caleb Meyer—2nd place market goat; Caleb Meyer—5th place FW market lamb; Dalton Savanich—1st place Wether Dam; Dalton Savanich—3rd place MW market lamb; Raylee Faris—9th place market goat; Sydney Shiller—6th place MW market lamb; Tobi Alexander—3rd place DX barrow; Walker Alexander—3rd place Hamp barrow.
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“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”
Binge Drinking—Drowning in Alcohol Part III
As part of our effort to reduce substance abuse by our young people, The Bell will be running Public Service Announcements each week to educate students and parents in regards to substance abuse. Today’s information comes from a pamphlet titled “Binge Drinkink—Drowning in Alcohol,” published by Education Specialty Publishing, LLC, 2010. Distributed by Hays Caldwell Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
Is Binge Drinking the Same as Alcoholism? Binge drinking is not alcoholism, but binge drinkers are more likely to become alcoholics. The disease of alcoholism worsens over time until alcoholics crave alcohol and can’t limit their drinking. They continue to drink in spite of the real problems it causes in their lives. Alcoholics need more and more alcohol to feel the same effect. It’s a true, physical addiction, complete with painful withdrawal symptoms. And it can happen to anyone. What are the Long-Term Health Consequences of Using Alcohol? Heavy or long-term drinking causes irreversible, often fatal damage to the body. Effects include: Liver diseases; Heart disease and stroke; Brain cell death; Cancer of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, breast, pancreas, liver, colon, and rectum; Limited normal growth in young people; Damage to eyes and skin; Malnutrition and gastric illnesses. Women who are—or could be—pregnant must not drink any alcohol! Alcohol use during pregnancy is the #1 cause of nonhereditary mental retardation and causes lifelong hyperactive behavior and learning disabilities.
Elementary Students Enter Art Contests
Laura Salazar’s elementary art students are taking part in two different art competitions. The Keep Texas Beautiful contest is a statewide competition. Representatives from Keep Blanco Beautiful judged local entries yesterday. Finalists will be forwarded to the state competition. The annual Wimberley Butterfly Festival also sponsors an art contest, and local entries will be submitted today.
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Alumni Game, Home Run Derby, Coach Wyatt 600 Wins Presentation Photos by Diana Schwind
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April 1—10 Mon, April 4 Wed, April 6
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“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”
Volume 7, Number 29
April 1, 2016
District Leading Panthers Host Jarrell Tonight Lady Panthers Battle Cougars for Second Place in District Standings
Freshman Tyler LaRue pitched 7 innings of shutout ball in Blanco’s 6—0 win over Lago Vista last Friday. (photo Diana Schwind)
Blanco’s baseball and softball teams host Jarrell this evening in District 25-AAA action. Boys The Panthers, 4—0 in district and 12—1 on the year, are starting to make waves across the state. After victories over state-ranked Gateway and Lago Vista, the latest Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association poll has the local nine ranked #8 in Class 3-A. “The wins over Florence and Lago Vista confirms my thinking on the strength of our district,” said head coach Bryan Wyatt. “Any and every week of district play is going to be a battle with all our opponents.”
District 25-AAA Baseball Standings Blanco Gateway Lago Vista Jarrell Comfort Ingram Florence
4—0 3—1 3—1 2—3 2—3 1—3 0—4
District 25-AAA Softball Standings Florence Jarrell Blanco Lago Vista Comfort Gateway Ingram
6—0 5—1 4—1 2—3 2—4 2—4 0—6
Jarrell, tonight’s opponent, is no exception. “Jarrell is another scrapy team that is capable of beating anybody in our district,” said Wyatt. “They are a well coached team with several returners back from last year.” “We have to continue to play a flawless game on defense, and have our pitchers compete on the mound, and hit the baseball.” “Our district is up for grabs right now. We are still in the first round of play, and there are several teams hunting for the district championship.” Game times are 4:30 PM for JV and 7:00 PM for varsity. Girls Jarrell will visit Blanco tonight to settle sole possession of second place in District 25-AAA. “Jarrell’s strengths are pitching and defense,” said head coach Mike Seales. “Both teams match up well.” The girls are coming Board of Trustees off an 11—1 win over Kirk Felps, President Darrel Wagner, Vice President Lago Vista. Bernie San Miguel, Secretary “We played well Matt Herden against the Vikings,” said Larry Kuebel Seales. Tim Nance Charles Riley Game times are 5:00 PM for JV and 7:00 PM Superintendent for varsity. Dr. Buck Ford
The Bell, Vol. 7, No. 29
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“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”
San Antonio Livestock Exposition Pays Off for Local FFA Members
Pictures from San Antonio Livestock Exposition SALE Qualifiers
Caleb Meyer—Grand Champion Doe SALE
A large number of Blanco FFA and Jr. FFA members exhibited livestock at this year’s San Antonio Livestock Exposition with several qualifying for the premium sale. “We are extremely pleased and proud of what our FFA members and their families accomplished at this year’s show,” said FFA Advisor Jason Marek. “San Antonio is without a doubt one of the hardest shows to make the sale at, so for these exhibitors, this is a big accomplishment.” Headlining this year’s accomplishments was Blanco Jr. FFA member Caleb Meyer, who exhibited the Grand Champion Doe in the Jr. Breeding Boer Goat Show. As a result of his success, Caleb was presented a $10,000 SALE Scholarship in addition to his prize money. Caleb also did well in two market shows placing 2nd with his market goat and 5th with his Fine Wool market lamb, both of which qualified for the premium sale. “Wow!” said Caleb. “It’s an unbelievable feeling to know that your animal is the best at such a big show, and then to win a scholarship is awesome!” In addition, Walker and Tobi Alexander did extremely well with each placing a barrow in the premium sale as Walker exhibited a 3rd place Hampshire barrow and Tobi exhibited a 3rd place Dark Cross barrow. Other FFA and Jr. FFA members placing included: Dalton Savanich—1st place Wether Dam and 3rd place Medium Wool market lamb; Sydney Shiller—6th place Medium Wool market lamb; Raylee Faris—9th place market goat; Brock Nichols—5th place Angus steer; and Rooster Johnson—6th place Maine-Anjou steer.
(Left to Right, Top Down) Caleb Meyer—2nd place market goat; Caleb Meyer—5th place FW market lamb; Dalton Savanich—1st place Wether Dam; Dalton Savanich—3rd place MW market lamb; Raylee Faris—9th place market goat; Sydney Shiller—6th place MW market lamb; Tobi Alexander—3rd place DX barrow; Walker Alexander—3rd place Hamp barrow.
The Bell, Vol. 7, No. 29
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“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”
Binge Drinking—Drowning in Alcohol Part III
As part of our effort to reduce substance abuse by our young people, The Bell will be running Public Service Announcements each week to educate students and parents in regards to substance abuse. Today’s information comes from a pamphlet titled “Binge Drinkink—Drowning in Alcohol,” published by Education Specialty Publishing, LLC, 2010. Distributed by Hays Caldwell Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
Is Binge Drinking the Same as Alcoholism? Binge drinking is not alcoholism, but binge drinkers are more likely to become alcoholics. The disease of alcoholism worsens over time until alcoholics crave alcohol and can’t limit their drinking. They continue to drink in spite of the real problems it causes in their lives. Alcoholics need more and more alcohol to feel the same effect. It’s a true, physical addiction, complete with painful withdrawal symptoms. And it can happen to anyone. What are the Long-Term Health Consequences of Using Alcohol? Heavy or long-term drinking causes irreversible, often fatal damage to the body. Effects include: Liver diseases; Heart disease and stroke; Brain cell death; Cancer of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, breast, pancreas, liver, colon, and rectum; Limited normal growth in young people; Damage to eyes and skin; Malnutrition and gastric illnesses. Women who are—or could be—pregnant must not drink any alcohol! Alcohol use during pregnancy is the #1 cause of nonhereditary mental retardation and causes lifelong hyperactive behavior and learning disabilities.
Elementary Students Enter Art Contests
Laura Salazar’s elementary art students are taking part in two different art competitions. The Keep Texas Beautiful contest is a statewide competition. Representatives from Keep Blanco Beautiful judged local entries yesterday. Finalists will be forwarded to the state competition. The annual Wimberley Butterfly Festival also sponsors an art contest, and local entries will be submitted today.
The Bell, Vol. 7, No. 29
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“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”
Alumni Game, Home Run Derby, Coach Wyatt 600 Wins Presentation Photos by Diana Schwind
Would you like an email subscription to our newsletter? Just let us know by emailing us at [email protected] with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject.
April 1—10 Mon, April 4 Wed, April 6
Chris Lay Linda Minjares
