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In this issue CEO updates about Graham High School graduation GRMC Page 1, 8 opening

By Madalyn HeiMann [email protected]

As Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has began to allow Texas to open while the country navigates through the COVID-19 pandemic, Graham 40 years of Regional Medical Center is still taking precautions when it comes county service opening to full capacity. Page 3 GRMC CEO Shane Kernell Graduates walk down the track around Newton Field as they pass by the visitor’s side of the spoke to the board of directors stadium. Since Spring Break, the graduates have been out of school due to COVID-19 and Tuesday, May 19 to discuss what were reunited together on the field. the hospital is doing in terms of Leader photo by Thomas Wallner limiting restrictions on reopening. The hospital has started to do elective surgeries and radiology, but Kernell updated the board on One last night together what precautions and restrictions the hospital is still keeping in place until a later date. Class of 2020 graduates at Newton Field Young County “As you all are aware, or maybe By THoMas Wallner Facebook page. ship Team, Key Club, National aware, Phase I and Phase II are the Rodeo Day 1 [email protected] “It is my honor and privilege Honor Society, Lady Blues openings we are in so far with the to welcome you to the ceremo- Track and was named Ms. GHS Page 7 governor. Gov. Abbott came out Despite COVID-19 canceling ny of celebration honoring the and Best All-Around Girl. She with Phase I and then Phase II. the school year and a threat Class of 2020,” Jones said. “With plans to attend Abilene Chris- He is pretty much following the of storms, the Graham High so much uncertainty that has tian University and major in Cancellations, president’s guidelines and with School Class of 2020 held their come this semester, the Class Communication, with a minor that we are waiting for Phase III graduation Friday at Newton of 2020 is certain of this, we are Graphic Design. and I think that is going to be com- restrictions Field where the students spoke thankful to live in the commu- Following the address by ing out within the next couple of about what they lost this year nity of Graham. We are thankful Jones was the pledge of alle- weeks,” Kernell said. “Right now, COVID-19 and something they said they to be gathered here today even giance, national anthem and Phase II is what we are in. We had will never forget, each other. though six-to-eight feet apart, an introduction of student a good question this morning on After an introduction by to end an outstanding chapter achievements by Gordy rec- Editor’s note: If your school, Facebook, (and) we are still only Graham High School Principal in our lives. We thank you for ognizing the honor students entity or event has been affect- allowing one visitor per patient Joe Gordy, Senior Class Vice being a part of this ceremony, and top three students of the ed by the COVID-19 pandemic in our hospital. That is guidelines President and Distinguished whether that be in person or Class of 2020. and is not listed below please set forth by the CDC as well as the Honor Graduate (third in class) viewing from the safety of your Salutatorian Alex Husen send the information by email state of Texas, as well as CMS (U.S. Claire Jones gave the welcome home.” made her address following to [email protected], Centers for Medicare and Medic- address for the ceremony and At GHS, Jones was a part of Gordy’s recognition. She start- call the office at 940-549-7800 aid Services). We are following addressed those in the audi- Student Council, Blue Crew, ed her address by thanking the strictest of those rules and it or by Facebook comment or ence and viewing from home Lady Blues Basketball, Youth is also our choice if we wanted to message. This article will via livestream and the district’s Lead, Student Activity Leader- See Graduation, Page 8 continued to be updated as information is provided. See GRMC, Page 3 Area Schools • All Texas schools are Splash into Summer closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Graham, Olney open city pools City, County, Chamber • The city of Graham with COVID-19 precautions closed City Hall to all non-city in March. As of Monday, May By Madalyn HeiMann there would be limited capacity 4, they are now back open to [email protected] to protect attendees. the public. “We will have two different • The Visitor and Business Summer has unofficially kicked sessions to accommodate more off as Graham and Olney opened Center which houses the Gra- people,” Graham Tidal Waves their city pools with precautions Facebook page stated. “We will ham Chamber of Commerce in place amid COVID-19. be limiting capacity to 50% and and Convention and Visitor Olney opened its pool Tues- we will be disinfecting between Bureau is open as of Monday, day, May 19, while Graham held sessions.” May 4. their annual Splash Day Saturday, The Graham pool will remain at • Graham Economic De- May 23. Both pools have put 50% capacity as they resume the velopment is available by A sign located in Graham pointing residents to the driver precautions in place to protect hours of noon to 5 p.m. Monday calling 940-549-6006 or by license office on Elm St. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the community from the spread through Saturday through the email at joe@grahamtexas. on May 21, the Texas Department of Public Safety began a of COVID-19. summer. Family Nights are held org. The office is now open phased opening of driver licenses offices May 26. On Splash Day, the city of Gra- from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and to the public. Leader photo by Madalyn Heimann ham pool offered two different Thursdays. • The Library of Graham is sessions to allow more people back open to the public. For to enjoy the pool and stated See Pool, Page 2 more information, contact State begins to reopen 940-549-0600. • The Graham Police De- driver license offices partment closed their main lobby to walk-in community By Mike WilliaMs Phase One begins with member visits. Any person [email protected] offices in DPS’ Northwest and West Texas regions. This Texas Gov. Greg Abbott includes Young, Stephens See Restrictions, Page 2 announced Thursday, May 21 and Jack counties. Offices the Texas Department of Pub- reopened with limited ser- lic Safety will begin a phased vices on May 26. Customers Restrictions 1-2 opening of driver licenses were able to begin making Classifieds 6-7 offices starting May 26. appointments on May 22. Entertainment 7 As driver license offic- Phase Two continues with Sports 4,7 es begin their phased re- offices in DPS’ South and opening, services will be Central Texas regions re- Weather 4 limited to customers with opening with limited services appointments only seeking beginning Friday, May 29. a first-time Texas driver Customers were able to begin PALO PINTO license, commercial driver scheduling appointments in license, learner license or these two regions on May 26. COMMUNICATIONS, LP identification card, and those Phase Three opens with who need to take a driving offices in DPS’ North and test. These will be the only Southeast Texas regions re- services available at driver opening with limited services The City of Graham Municipal Pool opened to a small crowd on license offices during these Saturday, May 23. The pool limited the amount to people allowed initial phases of reopening. See License, Page 2 in the pool due to COVID-19 precautions. Leader photo by Madalyn Heimann 2 • The Graham Leader www.grahamleader.com Wednesday, May 27, 2020 United Way donation

Graham Area United Way was presented a donation recently of $1,000 from Oncor for their efforts in the community. The organization is benefiting ten agencies during their 2019-2020 campaign. Shown from left to right are Gordon L. Drake, During Splash Day Saturday, May 23, guests were able to cool down in the lap of Oncor, and Eddy Neal, of GAUW. pool. The event was the kick off to summer for the pool, which will continue to Contributed photo have a 50% occupancy limit. Leader photo by Madalyn Heimann Cancellations, restrictions Pool Continued from Page 1 the Auxiliary Gift Shop canceled for this year. Continued from Page 1 according to the city’s Pool will offer swim les- and canceled all elective • Young County Warrior Facebook page. sons, which begin on June Olney is following a wishing to speak with an surgeries and outpatient Ranch’s 9th Annual Opera- “In order to ensure ev- 1, and a swim camp July strict number of occupants investigator or adminis- imaging for two weeks. tion Gunsmoke Helicopter eryone has an opportuni- 27-30, with a swim meet to ensure that the commu- tration, call 940-549-6441 • The Graham Wellness Hog Hunt, scheduled for ty to enjoy the pool this on July 31. The pool will nity stays safe. and make an appointment. Center summer while observing also offer Senior Aerobics, will be closed until March 20 and 21, has been “Pool capacity is limited If you would like to con- the Governor’s orders, the beginning June 2, 8-9 a.m. further notice, they noted postponed until later this to 35 people inside the pool will operate in shifts Tuesdays and Thursdays. tact police administration that this does not include year. fenced off area, whether with time to deep clean in City of Graham pool will with questions or con- patients with physician • The Keep Graham they plan to swim or not,” between,” the Facebook be available for private cerns, email bbullock@ orders to receive physical Beautiful Spring Clean-Up the City of Olney Facebook post stated. rentals and dates can be grahampd.com. To contact therapy. event has been postponed. page stated. “Individuals These shifts will be from reserved at City Hall. the Criminal Investigation • The Graham Regional should not sit within 6 Events 1 to 3:25 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 With the state continu- unit, email jsmith@gra- Medical Center Chalupa feet of any other person p.m. The Olney pool will be ing to open up and reducing hampd.com. • The Food Truck Cham- Luncheon has been post- not with the individual’s open Tuesday through Sun- regulations on occupancy, • As of Monday, May 4, pionship of Texas has poned. Members who have group.” day, closed on Mondays. both pools may adjust re- the Young County Court- been canceled for 2020. raffle tickets are asked to The Olney Municipal As the summer goes on, strictions in the facilities as house is back open to the Pool will operate in shifts, The event was originally keep them for the raffle City of Graham Municipal the summer goes on. public. scheduled for June 6. during the postponed • Young County Rodeo, event. Businesses scheduled for March 19 • All events and family • Graham Regional through March 21, has reunions at Fort Belknap Medical Center adjusted been postponed to May 23 were canceled for the time visiting hours to 6 a.m. to through May 24. being. The fort is now re- 5 p.m. on weekday and no • The annual Newcastle opened to the public. visitation on weekends. Ac- Volunteer Fire Depart- cording to Facebook, they ment Fish Fry and Auction To update a listing, are requesting only one that was scheduled for email editor@grahamlead- visitor as a precaution. In Saturday, May 2, has been er.com. addition they have closed Game Warden Field Notes

The following item is ers digging for Native shared game camera im- compiled from a recent American artifacts on a ages of the Buda property Texas Parks and Wildlife private property in Buda. trespasser with the agent, law enforcement report. The landowner installed and the agent recognized several game cameras hid- the man as an associate of Fool Me Once den in trees to monitor the the suspect he was actively dig sites and caught a man, investigating. The agent A Hays County game on two separate occasions, provided the name, and the warden was contacted by digging for artifacts during trespasser was identified. a Hays County sheriff’s March and April 2019. The The warden and the agent detective about trespass- images were of high qual- interviewed the trespasser ity and showed the man’s and confirmed his identity face and unique tattoos on through his unique tattoos. While families enjoyed the pool during two different sessions on Saturday, the JOE CLULEY his arms. In March 2020, The trespasser handed staff and lifeguards took the time to disinfect before and after each session. The the warden assisted a spe- over 18 Native American ar- Graham Municipal Pool, along with Olney, will continue to limit people until

2013 Hwy. 16 S 8:30am-5:30 pm 4562 cial agent with the Bureau tifacts that were taken from further direction is given on how to safely prevent the spread of COVID-19. Mon. - Thurs. Graham, TX 76450 9am-5pm Sat. by appt. of Land Management with the Buda property. Arrest Leader photo by Madalyn Heimann 940-549-3960 www.joecluley.com a federal case involving warrants were obtained for the removal and sale of Antiquities Code violations BRIGHTEN THE SOUNDS - BRIGHTEN YOUR LIFE! Native American corpses/ and criminal trespass. The Graham Hearing Aid bones and sacred burial subject turned himself in. Center, Inc. beads from an archeolog- Cases pending. License 1714 Hwy 16 S. • Graham, TX 76450 ical burial site on the San Continued from Page 1 at 1 p.m. May 29. is expected to begin mid- Marcos River Foundation Phase Four will allow summer. DPS will announce 940-549-5452 • 800-320-1611 beginning Wednesday, June Locally Owned & Operated for 38 years property. The warden customers to schedule an details on this phase at a 4570 See Notes, Page 3 3. This includes Palo Pinto appointment for all driver later date. County. Customers can license office transactions “This phased opening of Is 2020 the year you will ﬁ nally do begin scheduling appoint- anywhere in the state and our driver license offices Bible Trivia ments in these two regions and the launch of DPS’ on-

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Gov. Greg Abbott on May Cumulative figures post- COVID-19, such as forgoing ments for school campuses our members will not stand 18 allowed restaurants to ed on May 21 by the Texas capital expenditures that before reopening buildings for it on their campuses,” increase occupancy to 50% Capital Department of State Health can be deferred, avoidable to students and school em- said Candelaria. and relaxed his earlier ex- HigHligHts Services showed that some travel expenditures and ployees. ecutive orders that limited 52,268 people in Texas administrative expenses “With the COVID-19 pan- Child care certain other public activi- By had been diagnosed with that are not mission critical, demic continuing to rage funding is cut ties over the last two months Ed StErling COVID-19 and 1,440 deaths and keeping unfilled any across Texas, the health and to reduce the spread of resulting from the virus pan- open positions that are not safety of students, educators The Texas Workforce COVID-19. demic had been confirmed. essential to Texas’ COVID-19 and our communities need Commission on May 19 an- Reopenings, Abbott said, we will overcome this chal- response. to remain our first priority,” nounced the phase-out of a must adhere to restricted lenge,” Abbott said. Budget cuts According to the letter, said TSTA President Noel $200 million emergency pro- occupancy levels and min- The full list of guidelines, ordered certain agencies and ac- Candelaria. “The pandemic gram to subsidize child care imum standard health pro- openings and relevant dates tivities are exempted from has struck in the vast ma- for Texas’ essential workers. tocols laid out by the Texas is available at gov.texas.gov/ Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan the directive “given the jority of Texas’ 254 coun- Subsidies were put in Department of State Health opentexas. Patrick and House Speaker importance of the state’s ties and more than 1,200 place to assist both es- Services. Certain counties where Dennis Bonnen on May 20 response to COVID-19 and new cases were reported sential workers and child Notably, public schools there are surges in COVID-19 sent a letter to state agencies the continuity of critical yesterday. Fourteen people care centers during limited have the option to provide cases will have their begin- and institutions of higher government functions.” died of COVID-19 in Dallas enrollment. With Texas re- in-person summer school ning date of Phase II delayed education directing each County alone, a daily high opening, essential workers so long as they follow social until May 29. Those Ama- of them to submit a plan TSTA: It’s for Dallas.” who are already on the sub- distancing practices and rillo-area counties where identifying savings to reduce too early Candelaria said TSTA is sidized plan will continue health protocols laid out by a spike in cases has been general revenue-related ap- demanding adequate sup- to receive child care for the the state health department. confirmed include El Paso, propriations by 5% for the The Texas State Teachers plies of protective gear for three-month period they Classes may begin as soon Randall, Potter, Moore and 2020-2021 two-year budget Association, in a May 20 everyone in every school were initially approved for as June 1. Deaf Smith. Governor’s cycle. news release, said June 1 is workplace, steps that must under the program. “I ask all Texans to contin- Surge Response Teams are The three highest-ranking too early to reopen school be taken to enforce social Effective June 1, the Texas ue heeding the guidance of at work in those Panhandle state officials urge agencies buildings for summer school distancing and sanitation Workforce Commission will our state and federal medical counties to increase testing, and institutions of higher ed- classes and demanded that practices and strong en- reinstate the requirement experts and do their part maintain hospital capacity ucation to pursue cost-sav- the state and local school forcement. “Half hearted for parents receiving finan- to protect public health. If and ensure that COVID-19 ing strategies that will not districts agree to enforce a enforcement will endanger cial assistance to pay for a we all unite in our resolve, is contained and mitigated. affect the state’s response to detailed list of safety require- students and educators, and portion of their costs.

40 years of service to Young County

Nancy Thomas was surprised with a retirement party on Wednesday, May 20 at the Young County Courthouse. Thomas has served Young County for the last 40 years, including 20 as the county Tax Assessor/Collector. She announced her retirement effective May Graham Regional Medical Center Board of Directors met on Tuesday, May 19. GRMC 29, 2020. Thomas had CEO Shane Kernell updated the board on what precautions and protocols are still planned on retiring at in place at the hospital. the end of March, but Leader photo by Madalyn Heimann because of COVID-19, delayed it until May. Leader photo by GRMC Madalyn Heimann Continued from Page 1 consideration when we make firmed positive cases, and those kind of decisions. So I has since April 15, according allow for no visitors. There am waiting until we get some to the Texas Department of are some hospitals that little bit better guidelines State Health Services. The we are aware of in the Fort and hopefully that will be county currently has zero Worth and Dallas area that within the next couple of confirmed active cases, with still today have a no visitor weeks. If not, I have already three positives recovered policy, but we have not ever talked to Aaron Walker, the and one dead. gone to that level. We are still Physical Therapy and Well- GRMC keeps track of all allowing for one visitor.” ness Center Director and we confirmed positives that Kernell spoke about how are coming up with rules and were tested in Young Coun- gyms were allowed to open what that would look like. ty, which is seven. The last on May 18 under the gover- “Right now, we could open confirmed positive in the nor’s order, but GRMC will up as we choose to, I think county was April 28 and was hold off on reopening the they have to wear gloves, a a person who resides in the Wellness Center. mask, take everyone’s tem- Metroplex. “We have made a decision

perature when they come King Features Weekly Service to not open our Wellness May 22, 2017 in, take appointments, make Center yet. I am waiting, to sure they are six feet apart, be honest, until Phase III. The no classes, no water of any rules under Phase II make it kind, no shower. You might as to which, for us at least, it well not even open up at that doesn’t make sense for us to point. Even if you did, people open,” Kernell said. “Keep in 1.1. HISTORY:ANATOMY: What What charge is dida Spiromore are going to question why am mind that we are not a gym Agnewcommon plead name no contestfor the to aftermedical he I paying full-price for this, resigned as U.S. vice president in like any other gym. We are 1973?condition called desquamation? you’re going to have that to not like Anytime Fitness. We 2. BUSINESS: What company man- contend with. So right now ufactured2. TELEVISION: the Walkman Who portable uttered audio the have patients in our gym or cassette/tape players? Notes I am just waiting for better catchphrase3. U.S. POLITICS: “you Whorang?” was Geraldin the very close to our gym. With Continued from Page 2 he said that he did and two boxes of crab or the 11 guidelines.” Ford’ssitcom running “The Addams mate in 1976? Family”? went toward his vehicle. sacks of oysters. The seller physical therapy, with cardi- 4. MEASUREMENTS: How many As of press time Sunday, seconds are in a year? ac rehab, we have patients, 3. GAMES: How many dominoes Fishy Business After a few moments the was issued the appropriate Young County has four con- 5. LANGUAGE: What is a tonsure? warden realized the indi- citations. so I have got to take that into are6. inGEOGRAPHY: a standard set? What group of islands does Tahiti belong to? A Harris County game vidual was taking too long 4.7. GEOGRAPHY:GENERAL InKNOWLEDGE: which city is What does the Hornbostel-Sachs sys- warden was notified to retrieve his paperwork temthe do?Basilica de la Sagrada Familia through a Facebook post and shortly thereafter the located?8. ENTERTAINERS: What actress/ individual admitted to not TV host was born with the name Caryn of an individual selling Johnson?5. MOVIES: Actress Meryl Streep crawfish and oysters from possessing a commercial 9. EXPLORERS: Who was the first license. When the warden personwon her to flyfirst solo Academy between HawaiiAward and for a truck. Contact was made thewhich continental movie? United States? asked about the invoices Welcome to 10. ANATOMY: What is a common with the seller at the lo- for the product, the seller name6. LITERATURE: for the patella? What kind of cation posted online, and Answers when the warden arrived, a was only able to produce a creature1. Income-tax was evasionBagheera in “The the family! 2. Sony transaction was occurring. receipt from the crawfish Jungle Book”? and was unable to produce 3. Bob Dole When asked whether the 7.4. 31FOOD million & DRINK: What is any documentation for the 5. A shaved head seller had current licenses, the6. Societyprimary Islands ingredient of Laura Buckley, M.D. 7. It classifies musical instruments. bouillabaisse,8. Whoopi Goldberg a type of stew? 9. Amelia Earhart 17486 8. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is Family Practitioner 10. Kneecap represented© 2017 King inFeatures the Synd., conditionInc. Stock My Pond called coulrophobia? NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS 9. MUSIC: What is the name of blues guitarist B.B. King’s Gibson 4-5 p.m. guitar? Wednesday, June 3 Community Care Center 10. U.S. STATES: In which state is 202 SW 25th Ave. #300 • Mineral Wells, TX 76067 • (940) 328-6521 Elvis Presley’s estate (Graceland)

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By Mike WilliaMs as well as skills instruction through Friday. [email protected] starting on June 8. Schools • Strength and condi- are not required to begin tioning sessions will only The UIL has given schools summer programs, and ath- include strength and condi- permission to begin summer lete attendance is optional tioning instruction and ex- strength and conditioning, by the UIL mandate. ercises. No specific sports During workouts, schools skills can be taught and no are required to have at least specific sports equipment, one staff member per 20 such as balls, dummies, Eastern Buffet athletes and ensure appro- sleds, contact equipment, Authentic Chinese Cuisine priate social distancing, hy- etc., will be used. giene, and safety measures • An athlete is only al- 1314 Cherry St. • Graham, TX are implemented. lowed one session per day.

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Graham Regional Medical Center is closing on the sale of their home health THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering and hospice departments in June after the decision was made to place it up for sale in September 2019. Leader file photo GRMC to close on home health and hospice departments

By Madalyn HeiMann for the home health de- certification,” a written [email protected] partment. statement reads. “Others R.F.D. by Mike Marland In a September 2019 that are in the middle of Graham Regional Med- press release, Kernell a certification period, will ical Center will close on provided an explanation be offered a choice of all the sale of its home health about the future of the other agencies. The staff and hospice department department. of GRMC will assure that in June. This comes after “Healthcare trends an easy transition will be it was placed for sale on show a consolidation made to the agency of the Sept. 5, 2019. of home and health and patient’s choice, while as- In the May 19 board of hospice care services into suring that there is no less directors meeting, GRMC larger organizations that loss of service or benefit CEO, Shane Kernell, an- focus solely on this type to the patient.” nounced that the hospital of care,” the release reads. Employees of these would be closing on home “This healthcare industry departments had the health and hospice on consolidation is an effort opportunity to apply for June 11. to gain operating efficien- open positions and were As reported by The cies and maintain quality, offered a retention plan, Graham Leader, the GRMC while payments for these the statement read. board of directors agreed services are tightening. “All home health and to an offer, Monday, Nov. Graham has a number of hospice employees will 11, for the purchase of its home health and hospice be offered a retention home health and hospice programs serving the incentive to remain em- department and then ap- (Graham) community.” ployed until home health proved the sale of the two During the September and hospice are sold,” the departments to Hospice meeting, GRMC board statement continues. “In Group of Texas No. 1, LLC, discussed what would addition, they may apply Thursday, Jan. 9. happen to the patients for other open positions The board had ap- in the home health and within GRMC during this proved the sale of both hospice programs. time and will be given departments during “Patients that are near- priority over any other the meeting at a cost of ing the end of the cer- candidates.” $250,000 for the hospice tification period will be department and $100,000 followed to the end of that Bryson Continued from Page 4 young Eagles team into for the Eagles. They rattled 2019. Behind leading rusher off nine-straight victories, from a state record for most and tackler Keith Sanders, including three consecutive combined points in a game. the Eagles surprised Texas shutouts over Holy Trinity, Their postseason hopes high school football fans Aquilla and Iredell. were quickly dashed with with a 12-2 record and dis- The team earned their an 88-43 loss to Spur in the trict championship. 33rd trip to the playoffs bi-district playoffs. The Eagles’ season in program history. They opened with a 58-40 win over finished the season one win Crossword Week Six: Newcastle. They picked away from a third champi- vs. Jonesboro up two more wins before onship game appearance With only five returning dropping their first game after falling 52-30 in the 1-A starters from 2018, coach of the season at Coolidge DI semifinals to eventual Eddie Gallegos carried a on Sept. 20. Something champion Blum. seemed to click after that ADOPT-A-PET

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Sponsored by these individuals and businesses who care about our local animals: Stewart Heighten & Diane Shahan THE GRAHAM LEADER 10379 Look for answers in the classifieds. 8 • The Graham Leader www.grahamleader.com Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Graduation Continued from Page 1 tional quote from the fiction- who he said were unable to about everything missed scribe a class as diverse in gay,” he said. “(...) and I say al character Rocky Balboa practice their graduation due to COVID-19, but would opinion and ideas as the that not only for myself, but Gordy and Graham ISD Su- with a direct message to her ceremony prior or their acknowledge the fact it hap- Class of 2020. He said no for anybody out there who perintendent Sonny Cruse classmates. speeches for the ceremony pened. He spoke on personal matter where each graduate is watching this who strug- for making the in-person “Guys, we have lost a lot other than through a hand- things he missed from high goes they have a home to gled with the same feelings graduation possible, teach- this past year, UIL compe- ful of meetings on Google school, such as visits to the return to where they are with which I have struggled ers for having to deal with titions, games, concerts, Hangouts. library and finishing his One- accepted. for my entire life so that online assessments, parents you name it. Things we will Valedictorian Hank Gra- Act Play season. “We have a community to hopefully they don’t feel like for dealing with students at never get back and it’s more ham made his address “I believe that you could come home to and we have they have to hide that part home due to school being than valid to be upset,” she following Gordy’s intro- replace me with any one of a community that loves us,” of themselves.” canceled, local photogra- said. “This was supposed to duction and expressed his my fellow classmates and he said. “If there is one thing At GHS, Graham was a pher David Flynn and her be our year. It is okay to be excitement for being able they could rattle off a similar I can say about Graham and part of Rompin’ Stompin’ family. She spoke on how sad for a moment, but guys to give his speech in person list of everyday moments I know we all heard it a thou- Big Blue Band, GHS Theatre, the students had no idea we have so much ahead of at the event. He followed up like those that made our sand times, but it is so true, One-Act Play, UIL Academ- that would be ending school us. Some of us are going to by giving thanks to all who time at Graham High School that Graham really does ics, National Honor Society, prematurely. college or university, some were involved in making the what it was,” he said. “(...) support Graham and we are Youth Lead and Student “These last few months of us are going to technical night a possibility for the tempting to say that these so much better for having Activity Leadership Team. I have found myself think- schools, some of us are students. last nine weeks ruined our grown up in a place that re- Graham plans to attend Yale ing about that last week of going into the military and “I want to thank the ad- high school experience, but ally cherishes and supports University where he will school that we had no idea some of us are on track to be ministration of Graham ISD the truth is that they didn’t. the kids that make their way double major in Theatre and would be our last time to famous rappers. Our whole for working so hard to let Nine weeks just cannot erase through here because we Performance Studies and walk the halls of Graham lives are in front of us.” us have this graduation in the past 12 years that we can take the messages that Humanities. High School as students,” At GHS, Husen was a part person,” he said. “I think have been together. When we learned here and apply Along with the top three she said. “If I would have of Lady Blues Volleyball, that I can speak for all of us I wrote that sentence I was them wherever we end up.” students, over 150 gradu- known that the day we left Lady Blues Softball, Student when I say that we so appre- struck by the realization that Graham said he could not ates were recognized after for Spring Break we would Council as President, Tech- ciate you doing this for us. I all of us really have been talk about the community the presentation of the class never come back, there nology Student Association, also want to thank all of my together, more or less, for without opening about him- by Cruse. The evening was are so many things I would Key Club, Youth Lead, Stu- teachers, because I know the majority of our lives. self as a person. cut short when Gordy an- have done differently. Like, dent Activity Leadership that I would not be here (...) and I as I think about “I decided that tonight nounced that storms were I would have shown up to Team, UIL Speech and Aca- today where I am without the fact that this may very would be the best time to 20 miles out from Graham, Ms. (Sara Jo) Carrico’s class demics and National Honor all of your generous partici- well be the last meeting of share my whole self with so students were quickly on time, I would have prob- Society. Husen plans to at- pation grades. Thank you to this exact group of people, all of you in the most Hank rushed in a line on and off ably put on jeans instead tend Southwestern Univer- all my friends for never once I find myself in the prose of Graham way possible, which the stage. of sweats and I would have sity where she will pursue becoming (...) irritated with this bittersweet emotional is to say very publicly about Despite not being able to hugged all of my friends and a degree in Biochemistry me when I got stressed out roller coaster and for quite possibly humiliating, and so throw their hats at the con- teachers while I still had the and play volleyball for the about school.” possibly the first time in my all of that is just to say that clusion of the school song chance to.” university. Graham thanked his fam- life, I am at a complete and I’m standing before you all as done annually by the stu- Husen spoke about how Following Husen’s speech ily for showing up and total loss for words.” my friends (...) my family, dents of GHS, the students uncertain the future is right was another recognition supporting him and said Graham spoke about my community to tell you were able to spend one final now and followed an inspira- by Gordy for the students he did not want to talk there being no way to de- proudly as I can that I am night with each other.

TOP: The Graham High School Class of 2020 sit six-feet apart in chairs Say hello to at Newton Field for their graduation ceremony held Dr. Steven G. Vaughan on Friday at 8:30 p.m. The ceremony was cut short as lightning made the event Dr. Vaughan performs general rush to a conclusion. RIGHT: A student give a and laparoscopic surgery thumbs up next to a cutout and specializes in breast and of Graham High School Prin- colorectal surgery. cipal Joe Gordy at the GHS graduation ceremony held at Newton Field on Friday, For more information, May 22. The event was held with safety precautions due please call to COVID-19. The remainder Dr. Vaughan’s oﬃ ce of the school year was also canceled due to COVID-19. at 940-521-5288. BOTTOM: Students give cheer for their school during the closing of a speech by Salutatorian Alex Husen. Her speech was followed Graham Regional Medical Center’s Services by one from Valedictorian Hank Graham. SLEEP STUDIES Leader photos by LEVEL IV TRAUMA CENTER Thomas Wallner BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INFUSION THERAPY CENTER MRI & CAT SCAN CARDIO/PULMONARY REHAB CARDIAC STRESS TESTING ORTHOPEDICS CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING GENERAL SURGERY ADVANCED 3D MAMMOGRAM PHYSICAL THERAPY GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) CATARACT REMOVAL PROCEDURES

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