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Best & Brightest recognizes the outstanding graduates of 2008. It features the valedictorians and salutatorians from area schools.
Thanks to these partners for their continued involvement in our community and education.

Randall County Junior, Senior Spelling Bee champs named

Brittany Lowry of Canyon Junior High School won the Randall County Senior Bee on Jan. 29, though she didn't finish in the top two in Canyon JHS's campus spelling bee.

Catherine Houseal of Canyon Intermediate School recently won the Randall County Junior Spelling Bee and finished second in the Senior Bee.

Junior Bee Campus winners and second-place finishers include:

Canyon Intermediate School: Catherine Houseal, fifth-grade daughter of Matt and Luzma Houseal. Fourth-grader Shawn Williams was second.

Greenways Intermediate School: Colby Calk, fifth-grade son of Tina and Clint Calk. Fifth-grader Amberlee Hawly was second.

Arden Road Elementary School: Ian Robinson, fourth-grade son of Frank and Marilyn Robinson. Fourth-grader Kelsi Babcock was second.

Reeves-Hinger Elementary School: Shawn Williams, fourth-grade son of Pat and Lori Williams. Fourth-grader Isabella Wilson was second.

Sundown Lane Elementary School: Breanna Bassett, fourth-grade daughter of Gayle and Julie Bassett. Fourth-grader Maverick Blank was second.

Gene Howe Elementary School: Isaac Torres, fourth-grade son of Tony and Jodi Goodman. Fourth-grader Rebecca Rodgers was second.

Lakeview Elementary School: Carley Robinson, fourth-grade daughter of Tony and Melany Robinson. Fourth-grader Mario Moore was second.

Crestview Elementary School: Ryan Chapman, fourth-grade son of Chips and Tana Chapman. Fourth-grader Bailey Hufnagle was second.

Senior Bee campus winners include:

Westover Park Junior High School: Brandon Boyd, eighth-grade son of Brett Boyd. Eighth-grader Logan Pluhar was second.

Ascension Academy: Arielle Angel, sixth-grade daughter of Raul and Janette Angel.

Panhandle Christian Home Educators Association: Benjamin Hilton, sixth-grade son of Lisa and David Hilton.

Canyon Intermediate School: Trevor Macklin, sixth-grade son of Cory and Stephanie Macklin. Sixth-grader Madison Aragon was second.

Greenways Intermediate School: Kameron Johnston, sixth-grade daughter of Boyd and Camillia Johnston.

Canyon Junior High School: Taylor Macklin, seventh-grade son of Cory and Stephanie Macklin. Seventh-grader Rachel Smith was second.
calendar of events
  • January 13
    Celebrate Education Special Section
    Find out what Celebrate Education is all about in this special section in your Sunday paper.
  • January 14
    Kickoff event at Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
    Join the partners at the Globe-News Center to formally kickoff the Celebrate Education program.
  • March 22
    Spelling Bee at West Texas A&M University
    The annual Regional Spelling Bee will feature the top spellers from the Panhandle. The winner will represent the area in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in June.
  • April 3
    Amarillo Reads
    Community wide reading project that focuses on the importance of reading for people of all ages.
  • April 12
    What's a Kid to Do at the Amarillo Civic Center
    This event will focus on activities and camps for children to participate in during the summer..
  • May 17
    Best and Brightest at West Texas A&M University
    Luncheon recognizing valedictorians and salutatorians from high schools in the region. 20 other notable students will be honored for volunteerism and service.
  • May 9-29
    Beating the Odds
    A series of stories published daily in the Amarillo Globe-News during the graduation season that profiles people who have inspiring stories to tell about the degree they are about to receive.
  • Fall 2008
    Yes, You Can
    This event will being together information providers that will benefit persons seeking the next step in their education.
  • Fall 2008
    Discover College Day
    Every 5th grader from amarillo, Canyon, Bushland, Highland Park and River Road school districts will visit a college campus in our area to learn more about college and the careers that are available to those who get an education.
 
 
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