Volume 8, Number 13 November 11, 2016

“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!” The Blanco ISD

Blanco students had an opportunity today to thank local

veterans for their service in protecting the freedoms of the

USA.

“We appreciate the opportunity to recognize and honor our

veterans who have served in our armed forces,” said Superin-

tendent Dr. Buck Ford. “These ceremonies at our various

campuses give our students the opportunity to express their

thanks to veterans, as well as educate them on the human

contribution involved in protecting our country.”

Blanco Middle School

Veterans Day ceremonies began Friday morning at Blanco

Middle School.

Principal Dr. Kathryn Korelich recognized visiting veter-

ans, followed by the playing of the national anthem by the

Panther Band.

Students leaders then led the assembly in the pledge of

allegiance to the US and Texas flags, followed by words of

appreciation and tribute to local veterans by Dr. Korelich.

The Panther Band then played a medley of the Armed

Forces Hymns, followed by the playing of Taps.

“BMS would like to express our utmost gratitude for the

past, present, and future sacrifices of our Veterans and active

Veterans were thanked for their service as part of Veterans Day ceremonies at Blanco Middle School.

(photo Lisa Rogers)

Blanco Schools Honor Veterans on Veterans Day Veterans Thanked for their Service at All Three Campuses

duty military personnel,” said Dr. Korelich. “This country of ours

would not be if it was not for these elite men and women of our mil-

itary.”

Blanco High School

Following the ceremony at BMS, veterans were treated to a

breakfast at Blanco High School.

Students from Amy Petri’s FCLA class then presented a program

for veterans, which included the recitation of a Presidential Procla-

mation, a Veterans Day slideshow, and some special gifts.

“Our hope at BHS is to express our deep gratitude and respect for

our veterans,” said principal Keitha St. Clair. “They were willing to

pay the ultimate sacrifice for our American freedom and values. Our

appreciation is truly immeasurable for their duty.”

Blanco Elementary

Veterans concluded

their morning at BISD

with a program at Blanco

Elementary.

Board of Trustees

Darrel Wagner, President

Charles Riley, Vice President Tim Nance, Secretary

Joe Hernandez

Troy Immel Larry Kuebel

Liza Struck

Superintendent

Dr. Buck Ford

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UIL Winners at Pflugerville and La Vernia

(L to R) Mark Kuebel, Jayme Mowery, Mia Albrecht, Tre Pruitt,

Jenna McHugh, Griffin Wearden.

UIL Academic and Speech Students Take

Honors at Pflugerville and La Vernia

Blanco High School’s Aca-

demic and Speech students

took honors at UIL competi-

tions held last Saturday in

Pflugerville and La Vernia.

Congratulations to these

students for their success!

Panthers Wrap Up

2016 Football Season

2016 Blanco Panthers

(photo Collin Gaskamp)

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“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”

Blanco’s football season came to an end last Friday night

with a hard fought 21—7 loss to Rogers at Panther Stadium.

The loss eliminated the Panthers from post season playoff

competition.

As head coach Danny Rogers reflected back on the 2016

season, he had some special thoughts for the team’s six sen-

iors: Steven Flores, Will Hourigan, Jacob Mangold, Kameron

Martinez, Sebastian Thomas, and Kailen Webster.

“The Blanco football staff would like to thank each and eve-

ry senior football player that gave their all to us the past six

years.”

“These young men battled all year each and every week, and

it was a pleasure to coach them. Although we failed to make

the playoffs this year, we never failed to give it our best try. To

these six young men I say thanks.”

In regards to the season itself, Rogers was proud of the way

the Panthers represented themselves and Blanco.

“We are so fortunate to coach a group of young men that

refuse to give up and will fight to the finish, and that is what

we will remember from the 2016 Panther football team.”

“Sometimes things don’t turn out the way that you would

like them to, and you just have to get back to work and prepare

for the next day. We will still hold our heads high and are very

proud to be the Blanco Panthers.”

“Thanks to all. Go Panthers!”

UIL INVITATIONAL MEETS

Blanco Results

At Pflugerville

Mark Kuebel 1st Computer Applications

2nd Computer Science

Tre Pruitt 4th Computer Applications

Jenna McHugh 5th Ready Writing

At La Vernia

Mia Albrecht and

Griffin Wearden 3rd CX Debate

Jayme Mowery 3rd Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Girls Cross Country Team Runs at

State Tomorrow

Veterans Day Cont’d from Page One...

Photo Chris Kotfas

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“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”

RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE

The best way to prevent prescription drug abuse is to first

educate yourself. That way, you can accurately and adequately

present the facts when you talk with your teen.

Be sure you can recognize the signs of prescription drug

abuse:

Fatigue, red or glazed eyes, and repeated health com-

plaints;

Sudden mood changes, including irritability, negative atti-

tude, personality changes, and general lack of interest in

hobbies/activities;

Secretiveness and withdrawing from family;

Decreased or obsessive interest in school work;

Missing prescription medicines from your medicine cabi-

net;

Additional filled prescriptions on your pharmacy record

that you did not order.

Some of these warning signs might signal other problems as

well. If you recognize any of these signs, refer to further re-

sources or contact your teen’s physician or other healthcare

professional.

Talking to Your Kids about

Prescription Drug Abuse, Part 3

As part of our effort to reduce substance abuse by our young peo-

ple, The Bell will be running Public Service Announcements each

week to educate students and parents in regards to substance abuse.

Today’s information, comes from a pamphlet titled “Talking to

Your Kids about Prescription Drug Abuse,” published by the US

Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA, Washington,

DC.

First, they were welcomed by principal Jowie Walker.

Student council representatives then led the Pledge of Alle-

giance to the US and Texas flags.

Third grade students then sang a medley of the Armed Forc-

es anthems, followed by recognition of the first, second, and

third place winners of the school’s Veterans Day Essay Con-

test.

Fourth grade choir members closed the program singing

“Just for You.’

“Today, people throughout the country will gather together

to remember, to honor, and pay gratitude to those who have

served our country,” said Mrs. Walker. “Our program at Blan-

co Elementary is just one small spark in the flame of pride that

burns across the nation today and every day. We honor those

who have sacrificed so that we can live in freedom.”

Blanco’s girls’ cross country team runs at the UIL State

Cross Country Meet tomorrow at Settler’s Park in Round Rock.

The girls’ team has captured both the District 25-AAA and

Region IV titles, each for the second year in a row. This will be

the team’s third straight trip to the state finals.

Sophomore Johanna Villarreal said, “Last year we got fifth

place at state. This year we hope to place even higher. I’m go-

ing to give it my all.”

Start time for the Class 3-A girls division is 2:40 PM.

November 11—27

Fri, Nov. 11 Lisa Rogers

Sat, Nov. 12 Janet Serrano

Sat, Nov. 19 James Caudell

Jennifer Flores

Wed, Nov. 23 Lisa Horton

Thurs, Nov. 24 Shawn Kipp

Fri, Nov. 25 Debbie Faurie

Sun, Nov. 27 Scott Balmos

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Veterans Day at Blanco Middle School by Lisa Rogers

“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”

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