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Making sparkling memories at gem show

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It was a fun-filled day of finding sparkly treasures and rock hunting at the Alpine Gem and Mineral Show held on April 15 at the Alpine Civic Center. Here, Fort Davis residents Billy Joe Moore, Erin Moore, and Ruby Paige Moore pause for a photo at the family friendly event, sponsored by the Chihuahuan Desert Gem and Mineral Club. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill
Making sparkling memories at gem show

LOOKING BACK

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April 16, 1992 Rob Perry III, son of Museum of the Big Bend Director Kenneth D. Perry, draws the winning ticket for the Trappings of Texas memory scrapbook.
LOOKING BACK

Boys track wins district

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The district meet came down to a dual battle between Alpine and Presidio. Alpine came out of the field events with 84 points. Highlights included a first and second place finish by high jumpers Jake Crump and Andrew Rodriguez. The Bucks swept the top three places in the pole vault with Aiden Garcia, Evren Martinez, and Jace Canaba. Tray Ervin and Rudy Cunningham won the shot and discus, respectively.
Fightin’ Buck Aiden Garcia aims for the bar on April 14 at the District track meet in Alpine. Avalanche photo by J.T. Maroney

Boys track wins district

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The district meet came down to a dual battle between Alpine and Presidio. Alpine came out of the field events with 84 points. Highlights included a first and second place finish by high jumpers Jake Crump and Andrew Rodriguez. The Bucks swept the top three places in the pole vault with Aiden Garcia, Evren Martinez, and Jace Canaba. Tray Ervin and Rudy Cunningham won the shot and discus, respectively.
Fightin’ Buck Aiden Garcia aims for the bar on April 14 at the District track meet in Alpine. Avalanche photo by J.T. Maroney

Vaughn named pitcher of week

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Jodie Vaughn’s outstanding week on the mound earned her American Southwest Conference Pitcher of the Week. This is the third ASC Pitcher of the Week recognition in her softball career at Sul Ross.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

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What are you especially looking forward to in your senior year? I especially look forward to playing baseball and graduating this year. What activities are you involved in during your senior year? I was involved in baseball and football, National Honor Society, and I took dual credit courses.
Jeremy Dominguez

Mexican cornbread casserole

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What is a casserole? A casserole is a large, deep dish or pan used for cooking a variety of dishes, or it is also a category of food cooked in such a vessel. The main ingredients of a casserole are typically chopped vegetables, meat, and a starchy binder.
Mexican cornbread cassero