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Vol. 118, No. 43 • 10 pages Tuesday, May 29, 2018 Serving Dallam and Hartley Counties Moving on to the next phase of life Dalhart High holds graduation ceremony for Class of 2018 The graduating seniors Counselor Christy Dovel then began the scholarship walked in through the presentations. The Class of 2018 has been awarded a total southwest entrance, walking of $385,000 in scholarships this year, including $100,000 along the track and eventually by Louise and Gene Rahll. (For the complete list of the curving to the north end zone scholarships that were presented, read the separate article before coming to the 50-yard on the front page of this edition of The Dalhart Texan.) line and then proceeding Following the scholarship presentations, Principal Kevin to their seats, which were Douglas introduced Salutatorian Emma Schartz, who then set up right in front of the gave her salutatory address, thanking different groups that home side stands. Several had helped the graduates along the way. teachers joined the seniors Douglas then presented the Valedictorian, Savanna Watson. on the field to watch their Watson gave her Valedictory address, discussing faith, hope, students graduate, as did a and love and the groups that she felt represented them. large group of community After the speeches were finished, it was time for the members who were there to presentation of diplomas. Dalhart High Spanish teacher Laura present scholarships. Amaya announced each graduate. Members of the Dalhart After the processional, ISD Board of Trustees took turns presenting the diplomas, the class song, “Five More and Interim Superintendent Dr. Ken Miller, Principal Kevin Minutes” by Scotty McCreery, Douglas, Assistant Principal Jeff Hutton, Counselor Christy was played. Then student Dovel, and Director of Student Services Sarah Nutter all council president Lyndsey congratulated the graduates as they walked down the line. Dovel and student council Douglas also moved each graduate’s tassel from one side to vice president Kullen Sorrels the other to represent their graduation. began the ceremony by Following the presentation of the diplomas, Faith Lindsay, welcoming all the guests. Marley Ames, and Lyndsey Dovel, who were members of Sarah McDaniel and the cheer squad during their senior year, led the class and Erin Nutter then gave the the audience in singing the Dalhart High Alma Mater. The The members of the Dalhart High Class of 2018 celebrate following their graduation invocation. This was followed graduates then threw their caps in the air in the traditional ceremony on Thursday May 24. Bill Kelly | Staff Photo by Halle Holiski and Danira method of celebrating the ending of the graduation Garcia Gutierrez leading the ceremony. BY BILL KELLY pledges to the U.S. and the Texas flags. Faith Lindsay and It was announced during the ceremony that 90 of the Editor Micah Barton then led the class and audience in singing the graduates have been accepted into a college or junior college national anthem. or trade school, so the ceremony was just the another step The Dalhart High School Class of 2018 took the final step After the national anthem, Lyndsey Dovel and Kullen along the way as they move on to the next phase of their life. into adulthood as they were handed their diplomas during Sorrels, just as they have done all year during each school The Dalhart Texan wishes all of the graduates good luck in commencement exercises at Memorial Stadium on Thursday day, gave the announcements. The thought for the day was everything they do in life. May 24 before a crowd that filled the home side of the stadium that “The tassel was worth the hassle,” and they reminded and left many standing along the fence as well. the graduates that the D-Force would be forever with them. Dalhart High students receive $385,000 in scholarships BY BILL KELLY The David Davis Memorial Editor Scholarship in the amount of $500 was awarded to Heather $385,000 worth of scholarships were either presented to Schwartz. The DeJong graduating seniors or announced at the Dalhart High Class of Foundation Scholarships in 2018 Commencement ceremonies on Thursday May 24. the amount of $1,000 each Ten students received scholarships from the Gene & Louise were awarded to Katelyn Nolt Rahll Foundation in the amount of $10,000 each. These and Kullen Sorrels. students were Savanna Watson, Jamie Hockaday, Katelyn Nolt, The XIT A&M Club-John Sarah McDaniel, Karley Orman, Kullen Sorrels, Ryelee Wieck, David Memorial Scholarship Autum Rutherford, Anzleigh Swecker, and Erin Nutter. in the amount of $4,000 Matthew Sisley received a $1,000 scholarship from was awarded to Sarah Hilmar, and Katelyn Nolt and Nataleigh Valles received $500 McDaniel. The Ex-Students scholarships from Hilmar. Scholarships in the amount of Kullen Sorrels received the Texas 4-H Youth Development $1,000 each were awarded to Opportunity-Houston Livestock Show Scholarship in the Kenton Bradford and Autum amount of $20,000. Sorrels also received the State Fair of Rutherford. Texas Scholarship in the amount of $6,000, and the Dallam Six Dalhart Car Cruzers County 4-H Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2,500. scholarships were awarded Sarah McDaniel received the Texas 4-H Youth Development in the amount of $500 each. Opportunity-McLean Estate Scholarship in the amount of These went to Danira Garcia $7,500. McDaniel also received the Dallam County Texas Gutierrez, Aaron Hembree, Gene and Louise presented each of these 10 students with a $10,000 scholarship during Extension Education Association Scholarship in the amount Faith Lindsay, Sarah McDaniel, the 2018 DHS Commencement Ceremony. L-r: Jamie Hockaday, Katelyn Nolt, Sarah of $500, and the Dallam County 4-H Memorial Scholarship in See Scholarships, page 3 McDaniel, Karley Orman, Kullen Sorrels, Ryelee Wieck, Autum Rutherford, Anzleigh the amount of $2,500. Swecker, Erin Nutter and Savanna Watson. Bill Kelly | Staff Photo Local students win scholarships from Texas Tech Alumni Association BY BILL KELLY Editor The XIT Chapter of the Texas Tech Alumni Association recently announced that several local students had been awarded scholarships from the association. The Texas Tech Alumni Association awards hundreds of scholarships each year that are funded by alumni contributions. These These six DHS seniors received scholarships from the XIT Sue Singleton, the new owner of Green Thumb Garden Center, prepares to cut the ribbon scholarships are awarded Chapter of the Texas Tech Alumni Association. L-r: Payton to open up Green Thumb’s new location at 622 Peach Avenue as members of the Dalhart to deserving current Riddle, Kenton Bradford, Matthew Sisley, Kullen Sorrels, Area Chamber of Commerce and other guests look on. Green Thumb is open every day Kristin Rocco, and Anzleigh Swecker. Bill Kelly | Staff of the week. It is open Monday thru Saturday from 10 am–6 pm and on Sundays from 1 See Tech, page 3 Photo pm-6 pm. For questions call (806) 244-0035. Bill Kelly | Staff Photo

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Kristin Rocco, and Autum Rutherford. $500 was presented to Aaron Hembree undergraduate and graduate students as well Braxton Bowers, Kullen Sorrels, Amanda The Knights of Columbus Lamburger and Savannah Renshaw. The Susan Harp as incoming freshmen, incoming graduate Riddle, Payton Riddle, Anzleigh Swecker, Bailey Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 students, and transfer students. Been, Kenton Bradford, Daniela Valdez, Kayla each were presented to Danira Garcia was presented to Halle Holiski. Over the past several years, the XIT Banks, Brenton Strafuss, Blakely Strafuss, Gutierrez and Sarah McDaniel. The Knight The Dalhart Classroom Teachers Chapter has been able to give over $60,000 in Justin Bell, Kristin Rocco, Matthew Sisley, of Columbus Scholarships in the amount of Association presented scholarships in the scholarships to local students. The scholarship Emma Detwiler, and Kloey Baca. $1,000 each were awarded to Lyndsey Dovel, amount of $125 each to Sidney Fahnert, committee received many strong applications The XIT Chapter wishes these students Autum Rutherford, and Kullen Sorrels. Parker Przilas, Jake Massey, and Emily this year. A major attribute of a Red Raider continued success in their academic and Eta Epsilon awarded eight scholarships Thelander. Gaskill, Pharis, & Pharis, LLP is commitment and the dedication and hard professional goals. The chapter will have their in the amount of $500 each. These were Accounting presented a scholarship in work these students displayed this year in annual golf tournament on Saturday July 14 awarded to Sidney Fahnert, Halle Holiski, the amount of $1,000 to Matthew Sisley. their academics as well as in their community with a 12 pm tee time at the Twisted Elms Faith Lindsay, Sarah McDaniel, Katelyn Nolt, The Bonnie DeJarnett Scholarships in the was very apparent. Golf Club. This will be followed by dinner at 6 Erin Nutter, Kullen Sorrels, and Nataleigh amount of $1,000 were presented to Halle The following local students, who are either pm. All money raised during the tournament Valles. Holiski and Savanna Watson. current Tech students or will start in the fall, is used for local students who are attending Four Rita Barrow Memorial Scholarships The Opportunity Plan-Clay and Ermyle received scholarships: Brooklyn Strafuss, Texas Tech. were awarded in the amount of $1,000 Cooper Scholarship in the amount of each. These went to Halle Holiski, Brittany $500 was awarded to Aaron Hembree. Johnson, Brielee Moore, and Kristin Rocco. The Opportunity Plan-Hoss & Mary Carter Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative presented Scholarship in the amount of $500 was two $2,500 scholarships to Sarah McDaniel presented to Sarah McDaniel. McDaniel was City encouraged by Board and Aaron Hembree. also awarded the Burke Bell Scholarship in The Quinn Wilson Memorial Scholarship the amount of $1,000. in the amount of $1,000 was presented to XIT Rural Telephone presented of Regents vet school vote Ryelee Wieck. Three Quinn Wilson Memorial scholarships in the amount of $4,000 each Scholarships in the amount of $500 were to Sarah McDaniel, Emma Schartz, and By Douglas Clark Texas Tech University System awarded to Aaron Hembree, Kullen Sorrels, Nataleigh Valles. The Southwest Trampoline Amarillo Globe-News, Texa Chancellor Robert Duncan previously and Emily Thelander. & Tumbling Spirit of a Champion Scholarship referenced the programmatic costs at an Xi Delta Gamma awarded $250 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 was awarded to May 23--City of Amarillo officials said the annual allocation of $18 million yearly to Autum Rutherford and Savanna Watson. Autum Rutherford. Texas Tech University System’s Board of via the legislature would allow for the The XIT Chapter of the Texas Tech Alumni West Texas A&M Academic Scholarships Regents recent approval of an agreement establishment of a veterinary school Association awarded $1,500 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each were awarded with the Amarillo Economic Development model that meets the industry needs, as to Kullen Sorrels, Payton Riddle, Anzleigh to Karley Orman and Emily Thelander. Corporation to fund a veterinary school well as that of the agriculture community Swecker, Kenton Bradford, Matthew Sisley, Thelander was also presented with the here signals the parties “are on the same and bodes well for the future of the and Kristin Rocco. The Dalhart Rotary Club GPDA-Goulds Preferred Dealer Association team”. region. Meanwhile, Amarillo EDC Senior Academic Scholarships in the amount of Scholarship in the amount of $1,500. “It was a unanimous vote and they have Vice President of Financial Services Doug $1,000 were awarded to Danira Garcia Jake Massey received the San Angelo a nine-member board, so I think that is Nelson said the project funding guarantee Gutierrez, Halle Holiski, and Kullen Sorrels. Calf Scramble Scholarship in the amount a tremendous vote of confidence in this extends support to Texas Tech University The Jim Hutson Music Scholarship in of $1,000. Massey was also awarded the project, showing the university’s support,” and its Board of Regents, as a means of the amount of $250 was presented to Tri-State Fair Calf Scramble Scholarship in Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson said during enabling the entities to move the project Faith Lindsay. The Les Howard Memorial the amount of $250 and the Frank Phillips Tuesday’s city council meeting, regarding forward. Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 were Department of Agriculture Scholarship in the Board’s action this past Friday. “And During Tuesday’s meeting Place 1 presented to Nataleigh Valles and Kullen the amount of $1,500. it’s good to get that out there, because Council member Elaine Hays sought Sorrels. The Elks Lodge Scholarships in the Faith Lindsay was awarded the Lisa Lovato that’s important for us locally if we’re clarity with regard to the duration of the amount of $1,000 were presented to Halle Memorial Music Scholarship in the amount going to continue to do fundraising and legislative funding outlay, which was Holiski, Andrea Ortiz Montes, Kullen Sorrels, of $500, and was awarded the Belmont spend some of our legislative resources -- addressed by Nelson. and Ryelee Wieck. Academic Merit Scholarship in the amount the time of our legislators and lobbyists. “As their students come up, tuition costs The Bi-County Livestock Show of $5,000. Nataleigh Valles received the And spend our time talking about and will defray some of the operating costs,” Scholarships in the amount of $2,500 were Texas Tech CASNR Department Scholarship promoting this so it gets legislative she said. “It’s a four-year program, so from awarded to Sarah McDaniel, Erin Nutter, in the amount of $4,000. support. We want to know for sure we’re the time they start until they are fully up and Kullen Sorrels. The Dalhart FFA Booster The West Texas A&M Academic Scholarship all on the same team. Now that we’ve had and running, it takes them four years to Club Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 in the amount of $16,000 was awarded to these two votes, we can publicly clarify have a full complement of students. So, were awarded to Jake Massey, Erin Nutter, Emma Schartz. Schartz also received the Non that we are.” it would be seven years until they have Katelyn Nolt, Parker Przilas, Emma Schartz, Barnett Scholarship in the amount of $500, On May 8 council members voted in full funding, where a full complement of Kullen Sorrels, and Nataleigh Valles. the Don and Sybil Harrington Scholarship favor of an arrangement guaranteeing the students could carry their operating costs America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders- in the amount of $1,500, and the WTAMU- Texas Tech University School of Veterinary load.” Monsanto Fund presented a $1,500 Ermyle Ruth Hill Cooper President’s Honor Medicine concept would come to fruition, A timeline offered by officials during scholarship to Kullen Sorrels. The Built Ford Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. supporting an Amarillo EDC pledge of up the most recent Amarillo EDC meeting Tough Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 The Texas Tech Presidential Scholarship to $69 million toward the completion of noted project construction would begin by each were presented to Jake Massey and in the amount of $16,000 was awarded the $90 million project. Oct 31, 2019, facilities operation would Nataleigh Valles. The Ram Truck Dealer/ to Kenton Bradford. The University of “The Board of Regents voted to approve commence on or before Sept. 1, 2023 and XIT Chrysler Scholarships in the amount of Colorado-Colorado Springs Peak Academic the Location Incentives Agreement that Texas Tech University would continue $1,000 were presented to Corban Lehman Scholarship in the amount of $20,000 was we had previously approved,” Nelson said. fundraising efforts through Aug. 31, 2024. and Parker Przilas. awarded to Halle Holiski. “That’s great. We’re in agreement, they’re Officials said the funds the university The AGCO Dealer/Livingston Machinery The Capital Farm Ag Texas Scholarship in in agreement, and now the hill they have raised would reduce the Amarillo EDC’s Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 was the amount of $500 was awarded to Kullen to climb is to get legislative funding for investment. presented to Katelyn Nolt. The Tarleton Sorrels. Sorrels also received the Texas Tech this project.” State Dairy Cattle Judging CDE Scholarship CASNR “Rodeo Austin” Dean’s Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 was awarded to in the amount of $16,000. Erin Nutter. The Texas Tech Presidential Scholarships The Homer and Jackie Davis Memorial in the amount of $28,000 each were Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 was awarded to Kullen Sorrels and Danira Garcia awarded to Kristin Rocco. The Earl Smith Gutierrez. NEW PROPERTY LISTINGS Memorial Scholarships in the amount of 1402 Yucca Dr. View of the canyon outside and great space inside! Three large bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an o ce, a cozy loft and an enclosed patio provide comfort New president calls for more throughout this established home. The architectural details demand attention. There is an antique beveled glass window above the kitchen sink, antique brass patient-centered MD Anderson bed headboards and footboards compose the railing on the upstairs loft and By Todd Ackerman navigating. Pisters noted that “all of us Houston Chronicle work part time as navigators, getting antique wood corbels in the living room. phone calls or emails requesting help May 24--Dr. Peter Pisters, MD Anderson getting a patient in -- that’s a clear example 1722 Denver Ave. Cancer Center’s new president, has of what we need to address.” He said the unveiled a vision that would make the solution is to create an access-to-care A great home on a large corner lot! The large open living space oers 2 living elite Houston hospital more accessible to center, a central location where patients areas, a dining space and the kitchen with nice granite countertops and plenty of patients and more humane about end-of- go for immediate consultation, testing and life care. insurance assessment. storage. Down the hall are 3 bedrooms and a large bathroom. The sunroom is a In his first major address since taking “We need a purpose-built access center comfortable space. When you come in from the attached garage you will nd the over the top job in December, Pisters designed specifically to allow patients to well organized mud/laundry room and a nice bathroom. said Tuesday he wants to create a more come into our organization,” Pisters said. patient-centered MD Anderson, one that “Slowly but surely, we need to move to a features same- or next-day appointments state where we can see patients today and 601 Olive Ave. and better anticipates the desires of those tomorrow.” who want to die in hospice or at home Under Pisters’ vision, survivors whose A 2 for 1 property! The main house is in good condition, has 2 bedrooms, 1 rather than in the hospital. cancers are not active would increasingly bathroom, laundry room, & central heat and air conditioning. The e ciency “We need to shift our focus from the be seen by community physicians, apartment is small and well organized. provider to the patients themselves,” although MD Anderson would remain in said Pisters, who spent 20 years at MD contact with them. Anderson before leaving in 2014 to become Pisters also called for “an MD Anderson- #9 Southpark president of University Health Network branded way of approaching end-of- in Toronto. “We have the opportunity to life care” -- that is, engaging in more Timeless custom home! Great corner location. The garden room has a replace create a totally different environment for conversations with pre-hospitalized and antique brick ooring. The living room has a replace, built-ins and access to patients, game-changing in the industry.” terminal patients about how they want to The new vision comes as MD Anderson die. the screened in patio. A wonderful gourmet kitchen has a baking center, double attempts to adapt to changes in health Pisters showed a slide of an elderly ovens, warming drawer, 2 dishwashers, butcher block counter tops and much care reimbursement that have stripped cancer patient receiving oxygen, hooked more, you must see this kitchen to appreciate it. There are 3 bedrooms suites (the high-cost providers of some of its patients. up to machines and generally receiving It also comes amid national calls for aggressive end-of-life treatment, then owner’s suite has a replace), an o ce with attached bath, a basement with bath less spending on end-of-life care, a another of an end-stage patient comfortably that could be used for a media room or 4th bedroom, the large patio has plenty disproportionate source of health care resting at home with his wife and hospice of shade and a custom water feature. expenditures. worker. He said MD Anderson needs to The address, which followed six months move away from the first to the second. of “learning and listening,” had been The meeting was closed to the public, #15 Southpark much awaited on campus, tense in past but the hospital provided the Chronicle years under Pisters’ predecessor, Dr. Ron with a recording of Pisters’ address and Lots of space for family and friends! This 5 bedroom home oers a large open DePinho. DePinho’s term began with high the slides he showed. oor plan where the kitchen, den with replace and casual dining are located. ambition and a “Moon Shots” promise to Pisters said 60 percent of patients he The dining room is spacious and has great natural light. The living room has a cure difficult cancers but became mired in sees in MD Anderson’s intensive care unit faculty unrest over their lack of input in shouldn’t be there. He said 90 percent of vaulted ceiling and a grand replace. Just o the den is a large o ce. The owner’s decision-making, questions about conflicts patients with whom he talks say they don’t suite has a spa like bathroom and access to the back yard. There are 4 bedrooms of interest and financial losses that want to die in the hospital. upstairs, a sitting area and an awesome amount of storage space. The basement culminated in mass layoffs. He resigned “There is a profound societal need for under pressure in March 2017. us to address this,” said Pisters, MD is a great game room or media room and has a bathroom. Pisters opened the address telling a town Anderson’s fifth president. “When I’m in hall crowd the first thing to know about Washington, policymakers ask if there’s him is that he has no personal agenda, anything hospitals can do about end-of-life is grounded in an ethical framework and care. We know the issue can’t be legislated Land Broker plans to operate the institution based on -- no law can be passed to require a Dyke Rogers, relationships and trust. particular type of end-of-life care -- but it’s Dee Dee Bell, Agent The address, which he characterized our responsibility to step up and lead.” [email protected] in a follow-up email as “outlining near- Pisters said the new priorities will take term priorities,” hinted at no major new time and require the creation of planning 323 Denver, Dalhart, TX 79022 806-884-0952 initiative like the Moon Shots Program. task forces to be appointed. He said the www.dalhartrealestate.net Still, the new priorities signal a shift planning should begin in the fall. for MD Anderson, known for its difficulty Page 4 Tuesday, May 29, 2018 www.thedalharttexan.com Dalhart High to hold youth sports camps this summer BY BILL KELLY by Coach Anthony Catherall and some of his assistants Wednesday June 27. It will be conducted by Coach Joe Editor and will held in the gym at the high school. Garcia, and will be held in the back gym at Dalhart Junior The boys’ basketball camp will be held a week later, from High. The Dalhart High School coaches will be holding sports Monday June 18 through Wednesday June 20. It will be Two more camps will be held in July. Baseball camp will camps for younger players throughout the summer. conducted by Coach Stratton Frye and some of his assis- be Tuesday July 10 through Thursday July 11. It will be The football camp begins today May 29 and runs through tants, and will also be held at the high school gym. The conducted by Coach Shawn Brasher and some of his as- Thursday, May 31. It is being conducted by Head Coach softball camp will also be held Monday June 18 through sistants and will be held at Earl Smith Field near the junior Joey Read and the other high school and junior high foot- Wednesday June 20. It will be conducted by Coach Nicole high. Finally, the volleyball camp will be held on Monday ball coaches, and is being held at Memorial Stadium. Guidry and will be held at the high school softball field, July 23 through Wednesday July 25. It will be conducted Next will be girls’ basketball, which will be held Monday which is behind the junior high building. by Coach Kira Satterfield and some of her assistants and June 11 through Wednesday June 13. It will be conducted A pole vault camp will be held Monday June 25 through will be held at the high school gym. Amarillo Venom football team holding “Dalhart Night” BY BILL KELLY ticket will receive a free mini replica Venom ball courtesy of playoffs. Reminder, gates open at 5 pm and game starts Editor Gene Messer Ford / Lincoln of Amarillo, Panhandle Tickets, at 6 pm. and Alpha Media (KGNC and The Eagle). Also, one lucky For tickets go to the Amarillo Venom website at www. The Amarillo Venom, member of the Champions Indoor fan will have the chance to kick for a Ford Mustang. govenom.com and use the code word “Dalhart.” Or call the Football league, will be holding “Dalhart Night” on Saturday This will be the last chance for fans to see the Amarillo civic center ticket office at (806) 350-7277 and use that June 2 as they play against the Quad City Steamwheelers Venom code word, or buy tickets in person and show your ID with in honor of Crystal Bland, who is the before the a Dalhart address. co-owner of the Steamwheelers and who is a native of Dalhart. Bland and Amarillo Venom co- owner Stephanie Tucker have brought a unique dynamic to the league this year, as both are small town girls. Tucker is a native of Groom, a town that is even small that Dalhart. Both bring a lot of punch and a soft touch to their teams. The Venom are offering a special deal to Dalhart residents for “Dalhart Night.” Dalhart residents can buy one ticket and then give half off another ticket. Both teams are making a run at the playoffs, to this gives Dalhart residents a chance to come and support these teams and enjoy a night with family and friends. There are also a couple of other special promotions for that night’s game. Thanks to their sponsors, the first 500 kids through the gate with a Dalhart Elementary Field Day

June 4-8 6:45-9 pm each night. Time Lab VBS at Liberty Baptist Church for ages 5-12. Fun, games, crafts, and a Bible lesson each night! For more info visit our website www.lbcdalhart.com, call (806)249-5344 or email „⁄τ◊Ÿ≥‡÷◊ÿ’‡‹’ÊË°◊„∙ Time Lab VBS Liberty Baptist Church

Dalhart Elementary School held its annual Field Day on Friday May 18. Rhonda Butters | Staff Photos Tuesday edition sports DALHART TEXAN, May 29, 2018 • 5 Tech newcomer Bloome blooming at right time By Don Williams time he steps out there. It’s just a process of him becoming Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Texas more comfortable and making the transition from junior college to here. He’s done that. We think he’s one of the most May 25--Adam Blomme wanted to play for Texas Tech all talented kids we have on the team. The talent now is matching the way back to his high-school years in Sweden, and the up with his preparation and his confidence level.” interest was mutual. Blomme (pronounced “Blue-MEE-uh”) hit 17 greens his last The young golfer needed a two-year detour to Odessa College round in Columbus, and his driving draws attention. Club- to add academic credits, but now he’s one of the Red Raiders head speed for the average PGA Tour player is 114 mph, and he’s sharpening his game at an opportune time. Blomme according to a November report by Golf Digest. Bloome’s tied for seventh place two weeks ago at the NCAA Columbus longer off the tee than his teammates with a club-head speed Regional, helping Tech hang on to a top-five spot needed to of 120 mph-plus. advance to the NCAA championship tournament. This from a guy 5-foot-9 and 150 pounds. Blomme credits The national tournament starts Friday at Karsten Creek in his distance off the tee to working out, being explosive and Stillwater, Oklahoma. working several years with Johnny Eriksson, his swing “Oh, I’m super excited,” Blomme said. “I’ve (played in coach. national tournaments) for two years, but on a way lower level. “The last tournament, (teammate) Kyle (Hogan) was walking To come here and play against the best teams in the country, on the side and talking to some of the parents that were just especially with my teammates that are fantastic, it’s a great walking by,” Blomme said, “and they said, ‘We’d like to see experience.” that guy pee in a cup,’ (implying) I must be on steroids or Before the Columbus Regional, Blomme posted Tech’s best something, they thought. score and a top-20 finish in the Big 12 tournament at Southern “I was like, ‘Come on. Look at me. I’m just bone. A couple of Hills, carding two rounds of muscles here and there.’” 72 and two of 73. Then he Blomme started the spring shot 73-70-69 in Columbus, semester by shooting 68- Gaskill, Pharis & Pharis, LLP coming through when the 68-70 and tying for sixth at team needed it most. Top the Amer Ari Invitational in Full Service Accounting Firm player Fredrik Nilehn was Hawaii. He has six rounds coming back from missing of 70 or lower this spring, three tournaments with a including his last two. GOOD LUCK back injury, but Hurly Long’s “You can always improve tie for fourth and Blomme’s your game,” he said, “but I to all area athletes strong finish made up for it. felt good the way I played, “He’s had spurts of playing that well,” Tech coach Greg and it’s finally starting to pay out.” this season. Sands said. “He’s certainly capable of playing like that every 
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By Brandon George the ball in my hands. That’s the role I’m going to The Dallas Morning News take, get the ball in my hands and make something Good Luck Wolves! happen. May 24--FRISCO -- The Cowboys list new offensive “An athlete who creates, the thing I did my whole weapon Tavon Austin as a web-back. Does he even life. I’m cool with it, running back, receiver, punt know what that means? returner, it really doesn’t make a difference to me. I “I don’t care what I’m being called as long as I’m just definitely want my opportunity to get the ball in playing, that’s all that matters,” Austin said. “You can my hands and get a little bit of space and do what I call me anything you want as long as I’m playing.” do best.” DALHART, TX DUMAS, TX PERRYTON, TX BOISE CITY, OK The Cowboys traded a sixth-round pick to the Austin had 13 catches for 47 yards last season for 806-244-5608 806-935-7720 806-435-4036 580-544-2542 Rams on the final day of the draft for Austin a few the Rams and 59 carries for 270 yards. He said he’s PAMPA, TX GUYMON, OK SPEARMAN, TX weeks ago. Since his arrival, Cowboys executives excited to play alongside quarterback Dak Prescott, 806-665-1888 580-338-8511 806-659-2568 and coaches have given their view of how he’ll be running back Ezekiel Elliott and behind one of the used within the offense. And it’s differed at times. best offensive lines in the NFL. Owner Jerry Jones said he envisions Austin “I can help in so many different ways,” Austin taking on the Lance Dunbar role from a few years said. “I like how we stretch the field vertically. GOOD LUCK ago, when Dunbar became a key target out of I like how we have a lot of out cuts. As far the backfield on third down. as the offense and the running game, I see to all our But clearly, offensive coordinator Scott them big linemen. That’s the thing I most Linehan sees more of a role for Austin like, you know. I just can’t wait to get my area teams than Dunbar enjoyed during his chance to really show them this season! time in Dallas. Linehan the different things said he sees Austin that Tavon can do. as a receiver first but “It’s not potential someone who will also [with the Cowboys’ get carries. Austin is also offensive line]. They’ve likely to be the Cowboys’ already been good. You primary punt returner now look at all the running backs that receiver Ryan Switzer has who ever played here they’ve Show them how great you are! been traded to the Raiders. always rushed for so many extra How does Austin define his role yards. They already have a trend Good Luck to all area athletes this season. with the Cowboys? that’s going on over here and “At the end of the day, I’m a hopefully I can get back there playmaker,” Austin said. “That’s and squeeze a couple in and how I describe myself. I don’t really house a couple for them.” care where I’m at on the field. I just want the ball and a little bit John & Summer Peoples of space and let me create and I’m 212 Denrock Ave, Dalhart, TX going from there. “Hopefully I win the punt return job. That’s always (806) 316-1020 (806) 884-8411 been my dream to do and still is. Pretty much get facebook.com/thepeoplesgymforthepeople

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 3212 US Highway 54 (806) 249-5654 806-244-2932 (806) 244-6491 6 • DALHART TEXAN, May 29, 2018 Agriculture Tuesday edition Texas Crop and Weather Report-May 22, 2018 Corn, sorghum producers face weather, market uncertainties BY ADAM RUSSELL Welch said sorghum producers could face challenging AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following Contributing Writer weather conditions and uncertainty in a market that has summaries: held up despite a “rough” price drop in Kansas. Restrictions PANHANDLE: Temperatures were above average for most COLLEGE STATION – Corn and sorghum producers could by China linked to ongoing trade disputes could exacerbate areas. Soil moisture continued to be very short. Some moisture be in for a rollercoaster ride of a growing season as weather was received. Amounts ranged from a trace to over 4 inches conditions and domestic and export markets remain uncertain, in some isolated areas, including Hall County. More rain said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. was needed throughout the district. The Armstrong County Dr. Mark Welch, AgriLife Extension economist, College Mallard fire was 100 percent contained but burned 75,000 Station, said a price rally on corn this spring has brought acres. Producers reported several dead cattle, but most losses prices higher than in recent years as the U.S. Department of were to fences and rangeland forages. Open weather allowed Agriculture updated its global supply and demand outlook. good progress in corn planting and making hay in both alfalfa He said a drop in carryover supplies nationally and and wheat. Corn planting was estimated to be slightly over internationally indicates strong corn demand for biofuels half complete but should be 75 percent complete over the and livestock feed, especially among emerging economies and next seven days. Corn and cotton planting neared completion global markets where beef and pork production is meeting in Ochiltree County. Quite a bit of wheat was cut for hay as growing demand. drought and poor quality made this the best option for many. “The price was so low that they used more of it, and the Rangeland and pastures were not greening up and were behind price has been low for several years,” Welch said. schedule. Some ranchers were still supplementing cattle on It’s too early to tell, but Welch said the combination of strong range. Cattle were moved to summer pastures, but without demand and reduced domestic corn acres could drive prices rain, grazing will be for a limited time period. Spring breeding higher. U.S. corn acres in 2018 were estimated at just over 88 season started for cow/calf producers. Wheat pasture grazing million, down from 90.2 million in 2017, with Texas producing was all but over as temperatures reached the 80s and 90s, 2.4 million acres, down from 2.45 million acres in 2017. and wheat was mature. Producers diverted irrigation to corn Texas accounts for 2-3 percent of U.S. corn production, he and cotton plantings. Native grasses were dry and barely said. starting to green up with the recent showers. Dryland sorghum Texas producers have chosen other planting options – planting was expected to begin soon. Many producers who soybeans and cotton – due to low prices, but a continued rally planned on planting dryland cotton were switching to grain could mean price trends stay positive for corn producers. sorghum because there wasn’t enough moisture to plant and “The initial outlook is for continued strong use and lower Dryland corn is showing moisture stress in some areas this decision bought them additional time to see if it rains. production,” he said. “That could create an environment for of the state. Drought conditions are a point of concern SOUTH PLAINS: Subsoil and topsoil conditions remained higher prices.” for both corn and sorghum producers in 2018. Extension very dry. Crosby, Floyd, Lubbock and Scurry counties received Welch said current moisture conditions and weather forecasts Service photo Texas A&M AgriLife rainfall ranging from 0.05-3 inches, but more rain was needed appear positive for the Corn Belt – Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana, for all aspects of agriculture. Some damaging hail was also Illinois and surrounding states – but the La Niña weather problems, but export demand from Mexico and other countries received. Irrigated cotton and corn emerged and was off to a pattern has meant lower moisture levels for Texas producers. has kept the price afloat. fast start due to high temperatures. Wireworms were an early Acres planted in February and March have performed well but “Sorghum acres may be lower due to its price relative to concern. Crops under irrigation were doing well. Pastures and have been under stress from lack of moisture. other commodities which creates more uncertainty around a rangeland were in poor to fair condition. Cattle were in fair to Some corn producing counties received decent rains, but crop that is so dependent on exports,” he said. good condition. others recently reported corn leaves were drawing up from Welch said weather conditions make the outlook for sorghum ROLLING PLAINS: Much-needed moisture fell across parts lack of moisture, or pineappling, by 10 am, a sign of advanced producers even more uncertain. of the district with one county reporting 3 inches on average, moisture stress. “Farmers who have survived the last few years have in which should help the soil profile. Grasses were starting to “That’s not good,” Welch said. “Rain that has arrived has many cases done so because of good yields, despite low green up. Wheat and oats were baled. Wheat not yet baled was been a lifesaver because it was getting serious. If there is prices,” he said. “But in a year where conditions might mean close to harvest. Haygrazer was planted and emerging. Forages moisture stress during tasseling or silking, which are critical average production or below, they’ll need to have a positive were starting to grow. Producers were supplementing with hay stages, you could see poor ear and kernel development, which price response or a production cost savings, because it really or cake in the drier counties. Spring calving continued. Cotton means some real production issues that will hurt yields.” tightens the margins.” planting began.

Texas ChickenMay 22, 2018. and Egg Weekly Broiler Report Contact: Eun Kang or Jason Hardegree. Oklahoma hatcheries set 7.80 million This report contains the results from the May 2018 Chicken and Egg Survey. The estimates in this eggs in incubators during the week ending report are based on a monthly survey of contractors and independent producers who have at least May 19, up 3 percent from the week prior 30,000 laying hens for table egg and/or hatchery supply. We would like to thank all producers whose and 9 percent above the previous year. responses to the survey made these estimates for Texas possible. Results from the next monthly survey The number of chicks placed for meat will be made available on June 22, 2018. April 2018 egg production in Texas totaled 492 million eggs, production during the week of May 19, up 5 percent from April 2017, but down 3 percent from March 2018. was 5.02 million, down 9 percent from the previous week and down 1 percent from the previous year. Texas hatcheries set 16.5 million eggs in incubators during the week ending May 19, up 1 percent from the week prior and up 2 percent from the previous year. The number of chicks placed for meat production during the week of May 19, was 13.6 million, up 2 percent from the previous week and up 3 percent from the previous year.

U.S. Highlights: United States egg production totaled 8.79 billion eggs during April 2018, 1 percent above a year ago. Production included 7.65 billion table eggs, 1.06 billion broiler-type hatching eggs and 79.6 million egg-type hatching eggs. Nationally, the total number of layers averaged 386 million during April 2018, up 3 percent from a year ago. Production per 100 layers was 2,277 eggs during April, down 2 percent from last year. The U.S. monthly hatch of egg-type chicks totaled 58.9 million, 12 percent higher than April 2017. The hatch of broiler-type chicks, at 803 million, was 1 percent higher than April of last year. The leading U.S. breeders placed 7.71 million broiler-type pullet chicks for future domestic hatchery supply flocks during April 2018, up 9 percent from April 2017. NASS is the federal statistical agency responsible for producing official data about U.S. agriculture and is committed to providing timely, accurate and useful statistics in service to U.S. agriculture. We invite you to provide occasional feedback on our products and services. Sign up at http://bit.ly/NASS_Sub- scriptions and look for the “NASS Data User Community.” Link to U.S. Report: http://usda.mannlib. cornell.edu/MannUsda/viewDocumentInfo.do?documentID=1028 Tuesday edition entertainment DALHART TEXAN, May 29, 2018 • 7

Weekly horoscope ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if you are seeking pleasure, try some healthy pursuits. These can include exercise, soothing baths, hiking trips, or other activities that benefit the mind and body. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Try to be as perceptive as possible when dealing with individuals in the days to come, Taurus. This will help you help them as effectively as you can. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Your confidence may surprise you this week, and you may feel like there is nothing you cannot do, Gemini. Others will respond positively to your advice. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you are commanding enough, you can accept a position of leadership in the near future, even if you haven’t yet had authority over others. This is a turning point. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Take shifting emotions in stride, Leo. There is no right or wrong way to feel. If something does become troublesome, talk it out with a confidante. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a long to-do list may leave you wondering why you decided to take on so much. Consider the ways you can lighten your load and approach remaining tasks one by one. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your efforts will soon begin to bear fruit. You may feel like you have finally begun to realize Weekly Crossword Puzzle your goals. Just don’t steer off path, and take time to reflect on your success. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Take time to reflect on your relationships this week, Scorpio. Such reflection can help you ensure you let others know just how much they mean to you. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/ Dec 21 Take pride in your accomplishments and those of your associates, Sagittarius. You have collectively been working hard and deserve all the recognition you get. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Look for ways to be more independent this week, Capricorn. Explore different events or possibilities where you can hang solo. You can use some time alone. CLUES ACROSS not present 31. Human foot 1. In !"bed#$%&' 56. Fitzgerald RA"andG%.3./4 Eyre are/* +1:&32. Commercial2**''&C.-.*$- AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 5. Composition(")*+,*-./.*$ headings0&1'.$2-two RE"U.$2*<90&%&-33. Company that rings 18 !!")3*-&%4 Aquarius, you may find 11. Close by 58. MilliampereKS"V&32.1$C./4receipts yourself dealing with 12. !5"Cannot)1$$*/ be removed%&6&+*7&' 59. Remain asKR" is V1-.C;$./ 34. Experiencing a sudden mixed feelings that you 16. !8"Take91:& upon;,*$ oneself*$&-&3< 60. Honors KK"T0*$*261,0sense6&C*6'.$2 of can’t get to the root of. 17. !="-__, >??@denotes'&$*/&- past ,1-/ 63. Norse goddessK("W3&M of old*<)./.&- 5R"N+1331+*;$/ (!"N,.&3%&62<.3+ 5="W6*/0*$<&6+&$/.$23.Y;*6 (5"[33.,/.C<;$C/.*$ 5E"V1C0&3*6*<B.7.$./4 (K"T&163d1+-*$2FH1.3??J RS"W*33*M--.2+1 (("T&*,3&.$1<.3+ R!"H;+1$<**/ (="_&/013'*-& R5")*++&6C.13 8!"\**/%&&6+1:&6 RR")*+,1$4/01/6.$2-6&C&.,/- 85"9&33;6.;+ 8 • DALHART TEXAN, May 29, 2018 Texas News/Class. Tuesday edition Frisco hospice exec admits making patients overdose ‘to hasten their deaths’ and make more money

By Jennifer Emily have not and would not -- ever -- willfully harm any patient.” He also sent a text to a nurse that said, “You need to make The Dallas Morning News Murphey admitted in court records that she defrauded this patient go bye-bye,” according to an affidavit. Medicare and Medicaid by billing them for patients who did Murphey admitted falsifying paperwork, including orders to May 18--The former executive of a Frisco hospice admitted not qualify for hospice services. She also admitted filling out not resuscitate patients. This was done to avoid paying for Thursday overdosing patients to “hasten their deaths” so the forms as though she were the doctor by using notes taken by ambulance trips to a hospital if a relative called 911. company could make more money, court records show. a nurse. Murphey faces up to 10 years in prison. Melanie Murphey, 36, admitted serving as the “go-between” Court records show that Murphey also admitted the she The indictment alleges that from July 2012 to September for Novus Health Services owner Bradley Harris, doctors and followed orders for patients’ care from Bradley Harris, who 2015, Novus billed Medicare and Medicaid more than $60 nurses in an alleged $60 million scheme. has no medical training. The patients did not see a doctor in million for fraudulent hospice services. The government paid Murphey, Novus’ director of operations, pleaded guilty to person before they were admitted. Novus more than $35 million. health care fraud and is expected to testify against 15 others She said Harris’ directives were intended to drive up The defendants are accused of submitting false claims for in the case, including Harris and his wife, Amy. The other profits. hospice services, submitting false claims for continuous care defendants have pleaded not guilty. Harris ordered that patients who stayed beyond the time hospice services, recruiting ineligible hospice beneficiaries by Attorneys for the Harrises declined to comment Friday. they allowed Novus to turn a profit receive higher doses of providing kickbacks to referring physicians and health care When news of the federal investigation became public in “whatever narcotic was being used, generally morphine, facilities, and falsifying and destroying documents to conceal March 2016, Novus posted a statement online, saying, “We Dilaudid or Ativan,” records show. these activities from Medicare, federal officials say. A bucket list for Longhorns: 10 things everyone should do at UT Austin By Maribel Molina Attending UT Austin means becoming a master of acro- 8. Take in some fine arts Austin American-Statesman nyms. The campus houses multiple performing and visual arts 4. Eat Wendy’s from Jester late at night facilities from the Blanton Museum to Bass Concert Hall. May 24--On a campus as big as the University of Texas, At some point, most undergrads find themselves study- The colorful “Austin” exhibit opened to museum visitors there’s never a shortage of things to do. But what should ing at the PCL during finals and get hungry. Enter the earlier this year. Don’t forget to support student work at you prioritize? Here’s what every UT Austin visitor should Wendy’s just across the street at the Jester dormitory. This the F. Loren Winship Drama and E. William Doty Fine Arts do on (and near) the campus. Just remember, you don’t location is regularly open until 4 a.m., offering a much- buildings. have all the live long day to get things done: needed boost for students working late into the night. 9. Work out at a RecSports facility 1. Attend a football game 5. Nap on campus The campus has world-class fitness facilities that are There are few places in the world where more than There are a lot of great (and not-so-great) places to take worth checking out as much as possible. The main gym 100,000 people can regularly gather in one spot and cheer a nap. If you don’t mind the chill, the third floor of the Tex- alone has multiple pools, basketball and volleyball courts, together. Everything is bigger in Texas, including game as Union famously features oversized chairs where Long- workout class studios, weight and cardio machines, a rock day. Fans can expect not only a marching band and cheer horns can be caught snoozing. If outdoor naps are your climbing wall, racquetball courts, an indoor running track, and pom spirit groups, but also the largest live mascot in thing, there probably isn’t a better spot than the south sauna and a massage spa. RecSports also offers intramu- college football, the world’s largest Texas flag and an ac- mall near the UT Tower. Another honorable mention: The ral sports leagues for students to play everything from vol- tual cannon going off multiple times. lawn and hill by the LBJ Library and fountain. Just try leyball to indoor soccer. 2. Attend any other athletic event that is not football and not fall asleep during class! 10. Experience the grandeur of university-wide com- Have you physically felt the roar in Gregory Gym when 6. Become a regular at a campus-area bar or restau- mencement the volleyball team scores? Cheered on the dominating rant You don’t need to be a graduate to appreciate the biggest swim team? Take in the sun at a baseball or softball game. Every Longhorn at one point needs to explore the area celebration of the school year. UT Austin throws a massive Make the trek out to a men’s or women’s basketball game. just beyond the 40 Acres. West Campus, Guadalupe Street commencement ceremony inviting graduating students Every sport deserves a good turnout. (AKA the “Drag”) and North Campus offer some great walk- from every school and every level to the Main Mall to cele- 3. Memorize most of the building acronyms able getaways for students like Dirty Martin’s, Hole in the brate their achievements. Guests can check out the action Any person could probably guess buildings like PCL Wall, Crown and Anchor, Taco Joint and Cain and Abel’s. from the South Mall or the surrounding area. A big-name (Perry-Castaneda Library) or FAC (Flawn Academic Cen- 7. Play all the games at the Texas Union alumni speaks and every college has a chance to cheer be- ter). But only the skilled can differentiate between the WEL The underground hideout may be low on cell signal, but fore the band plays “The Eyes of Texas” and fireworks are (Robert A. Welch Hall) and WRW (W.R. Woolrich labs). And it’s big on activities. The basement of the Texas Union of- set off. It’s an emotional moment for graduates, but also a who among us Longhorns has never been wronged by fers bowling with glow-in-the-dark hours, billiards, air stunning look at the university’s size. WCH (Will C. Hogg building) and HMA (Hogg Auditorium)? hockey and foosball. ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is a pleasantly enjoyable adventure that could have been more By Cary Darling Han Solo, played by Alden Ehrenreich, well before he morphs coaxium and have to do business with a variety of colorful Houston Chronicle into Harrison Ford and becomes allied with Luke Skywalker characters including Calrissian and vicious crime lord Dryden and Princess Leia in their legendary fight for the soul of the Vos (Paul Bettany). May 16--Ron Howard has nothing to be ashamed of with universe. In fact, when this movie starts, he hasn’t even met Glover, the “Atlanta” creator/star who is in the midst of a “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” Chewbacca yet. major cultural moment, nails Calrissian’s smooth-operator The veteran director with undeniably mainstream Three big plusses: Since “Solo” is not part of the main “Star nonchalance that Williams first brought to the screen in 1980 sensibilities was brought in at the last minute to finish the Wars” storyline, no one’s trying to blow up a Death Star; after a in “The Empire Strikes Back,” though Glover has a bit more film after original directors Christopher Miller and Phil Lord slow start, there are some welcome twists in the third act that of a sense of humor. Similarly, Ehrenreich does a decent -- the kings of goofball with the deliriously creative “The Lego are going to send die-hard fans into hyper-drive; and Donald job incorporating Ford’s mannerisms, though there’s little Movie” and the “Jump Street” reboots on their resume -- were Glover is grand as pre-Billy Dee Williams Lando Calrissian. chemistry between the actor and Clarke. fired last year by Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy over As the film starts, Solo and his girlfriend Qi’ra (Emilia Clarke) Working from a script by the father-son team of Lawrence “creative differences.” Rumors then followed that the film was are trying to escape a dusty little planet called Corellia, run and Jonathan Kasdan, Howard probably did the best he in serious trouble, so much so that some “Star Wars” fans by the powerful Lady Proxima (Linda Hunt), where they are could under punishing circumstances, rescuing a film that were girding themselves for heart-wrenching disappointment, low-level thieves and hustlers. He manages to get away, she is was someone else’s vision while keeping the Lucas and Disney akin to waking up trapped on the prison planet Wobani from forced to stay, and he vows to return to rescue her. gods happy by getting the film into theaters on time. “Rogue One.” He ends up becoming a grunt in the Empire’s massive army Still, it’s tantalizing to wonder what the film that Miller Well, Wobani will have to wait. While hardly life-changing where he joins a group of smugglers led by Beckett (Woody and Lord would have been. Might it have offered a promising in any way, “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” opening May 25, is Harrelson), Val (an underused Thandie Newton) and pilot Rio glimpse of what a less boilerplate “Star Wars” might look like? a workmanlike, yet blithely entertaining, trip through the Durant (voiced by Jon Favreau). That’s when “Solo” goes into That we’ll never be able to explore the contours of such a world “Star Wars” universe that introduces the world to the young heist mode as they venture to pilfer a shipment of precious that almost came to be is the real shame.

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Valedictorian Savanna Watson talks to her classmates and the audience as she gives her The graduates celebrate their achievements at the end of the ceremony by throwing speech. Bill Kelly | Staff Photo their caps. Bill Kelly | Staff Photo

Kullen Sorrels and Lyndsey Dovel, as they have done Valedictorian Savanna during the school day all year long, gave a series of Watson talks to her The Class of 2018, led by cheerleaders Faith Lindsay and Marley Ames and mascot announcements to start off the ceremony. Bill Kelly | Staff classmates and the Lyndsey Dovel, sing the Dalhart High Alma Mater to close out graduation. Bill Kelly | Staff Photo audience as she gives her Photo speech. Bill Kelly | Staff Photo

Emma Schartz, the Erin Nutter and Sarah McDaniel gave the invocation. Bill Salutatorian of the Class Louise and Gene Rahll presented $100,000 worth of scholarships during the ceremony. Kelly | Staff Photo of 2018, thanked several Bill Kelly | Staff Photo groups of people during her speech. Bill Kelly | Staff Photo Directory for Dallam and Hartley Counties Businesses & Services

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