Palmer Assumes Teaching and Yearbook Roles and Avery, Also Known As Buckwheat, Her Mother, Teresa, and Step-Father Chad
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75¢ Celebrating Armstrong County Volume 129, Number 36 Friday, September 7, 2018 Mustang Football Preview Palmer assumes Teaching and Yearbook Roles and Avery, also known as Buckwheat, her mother, Teresa, and step-father Chad. Palmer believes that growing up in Dumas has drawn her to small town communities, which makes Claude the perfect fit. In Miss. Palmer’s free- time she enjoys reading, writing, and working on advertising campaigns. She is fascinated with pol- left: Claude High School has quickly adapted to playing six-man football and soundly defeated their first opponents itics and persuasive cam- on August 30, 2018. photo by Mindi Price paigns and has worked on BY SYDNEY KNOX Offense had been a little ball team. “Dropping down to 6-man a few, including Ocean BY SYDNEY KNOX Spray. Along with all of The football team is bit trickier; however, the A lot of the boys are has really been a different We have a lot of new these things that take up really putting in the work Mustangs are picking it really looking forward to experience for me. The faces running around Palmer’s time, she is very it takes to transition from up. The biggest struggle on trying their luck in 6-man biggest change is that I can Claude High School this dedicated to her two dogs, 11-man to 6-man football. offense is adapting to the football. Hayden Lepke, receive a pass at any point, year! Along with all of the Millie and PJ, “whom she They practice every day speed of the game. Every- taking one of the leader but it’s also my favorite new faces is Miss Audry loves dearly.” rain or shine. Coach Mof- thing is faster. They have positions, states, “Football part. I’m ready for my last Palmer, one of the new Miss Palmer is a very fett, along with the rest of to think fast, read fast, and is my favorite sport. Get- year of football and hoping high school English teach- dedicated woman who is the coaching staff, have move fast. The adjustment ting to be quarterback this it is the best one yet with ers and yearbook sponsor. really looking forward to high hopes for the Mus- is the biggest obstacle, but year is a true honor. I am Lepke and all of my broth- This spunky, full of life this year at Claude and all tang’s first 6-man football the Mustangs are facing it excited and ready to play ers.” teacher is taking on her the opportunities she will season. head on. football with not only my The Mustangs have first year teaching after have. She commented, “I On the defensive side, The coaching staff team, but my brothers. I’m a bright season ahead of graduating in 2017, with would like to thank the the Mustangs are doing re- claims there are a lot of going to try to be the best them. All they need now a Communications degree community for welcoming ally well. Reading sweeps, key players to watch: leader that I can be. Our if your support! So come from West Texas A&M me with open arms. I am pitches, and passes from Anderson King, Mason team has some really tal- out and root on you Claude University. excited to begin this scho- the other team are easier Smith, Hayden Lepke, ented players and I hope Mustangs this season! Palmer grew up in Du- lastic journey with all of to read from the back field. Michael Evans, and many that we have a very suc- mas, Texas along with her the students here at Claude Overall, the Mustangs look others. The team looks like cessful season.” Michael two sisters, Macy, who you ISD.” really good on defense. a well rounded 6-man foot- Evans also commented, will hear her call Skinerd, Page 2 - The Claude News - Friday, September 7, 2018 Harper joins CHS Sheriff’s Teaching and Corner: A Note Coaching Staff from MENU One of the reasons MON., SEPTEMBER 10TH Harper started teaching is Sheriff Breakfast: Waffle, USPS 116-300 Established January 1, 1890 because she loves to see Bacon, Fruit Juice, Periodicals Second-Class Postage people learn. She loves to Barnett Fruit, & Milk Paid at Claude, TX help children understand The Armstrong Coun- Armstrong County, Texas, something, as well as ty Sheriff’s office is look- Lunch: Country Fried Under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879 watch their eyes light up ing for the owner of one Steak, Gravy, Roll, Published Weekly Except Christmas Week when they finally grasp the black Angus bull and one Mashed Potatoes, Publishers - The Claude News, Christiana Mustion situation. Harper loves to black Angus Cow. The Green Beans, Editor - Christiana Mustion see kids succeed, so teach- Brand is on the right hip. Advertising Director - Jimmy Mustion Strawberries, & Milk ing is a great way for her The brand is not registered Postmaster, please send address changes to: to do so. in this area. It is a J with TUES., SEPTEMBER 11TH PO Box 778 Harper says she chose an attached upside down Y Breakfast: Cinnamon 119 N Trice Claude because she likes connected to the cross bar Roll*, Sausage, Fruit Claude, TX 79019-0778 the environment and on the J. They have been Phone: 806-226-4500 Juice, Fruit, & Milk the people. She thinks on the property of Willie Email: [email protected] BY ALYSSA HIGGS Claude’s school is great, Olsen for a month and still Lunch: Meat & Cheese Website: claudenewstx.com New employee for and the town as a whole are. They have been im- Chalupas, Salsa, Armstrong County Subscription Rate - $25.00 Yr Claude ISD, Kimberly feels like a family. pounded by the Armstrong Out-of-County, In Texas - $35.00 Yearly Cucumbers, Refried Harper is a great fit for Making a great ad- County Sheriff’s Office. If Out-of-State - $40.00 Yearly Beans, Applesauce, Claude’s needs. She fulfills dition to the faculty at not claimed they will be Online Edition - $15.00 Yearly & Milk the positions of Assistant Claude High school, Mrs. sold at auction. Contact the Single Copy Price - 75¢ Basketball Coach, Assis- Harper will fit in well and Armstrong County Sher- WED., SEPTEMBER 12TH tant Cross Country Coach, bring life to the students iff’s Office at 553-6933. Breakfast: Breakfast and Assistant Track Coach. at the school. Whether it’s Pizza, Fruit Juice, Fruit, MEMBER She also teaches English I in English class or during Fleta Barnett and English III. Harper a sport, everyone is sure Sheriff & Milk sponsors the class of 2023. to love Kimberly Harper’s Lunch: Chicken Mrs. Harper has been kindness and willingness Tenders, Biscuit, Sweet married to Aaron Harp- for every kid do their best. er for nineteen years. Her Potatoes, Broccoli, children are Tristen, Tyler, Fruit, & Milk and Trigg. Harper grad- THUR., SEPTEMBER 13TH uated from WTAMU in Breakfast: Sausage, December 2017, as well as from Clarendon College in Egg, & Cheese 2001. Her degree is Sports Sandwich, Fruit Juice, and Exercise Science. Fruit, & Milk Previous to being a Lunch: Pizza Choice, teacher and coach, Mrs. Harper was a personal Baby Carrots, Salad, trainer for a few years. Apple, & Milk This is the first teaching FRI., SEPTEMBER 7TH position she’s taken. Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit Juice, Fruit, & Milk Lunch: Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Orange Smiles, & Milk *Substitute Item will be Served to PreK New Insights & Resources for Small Businesses The Claude News - Friday, September 7, 2018 - Page 3 (StatePoint) Small challenges,” says John To grow your small opportunities and resourc- COMMUNITY CALENDAR businesses are critical to Donohue, head of CIT’s business, learn more about es available to you. 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