Mobile Banking DALHARTSAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION,FEDERAL SSB Family Financial Centers: Fifth & Denrock, Dalhart (806) 249-8561 • Dumas Branch: Seventh & Bliss, Dumas (806) 935-7161 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. 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