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Students at Alpine High School have the ability to begin working on their future career goals by earning various professional certificates. Whether their interest is computer based, healthcare based, or engineering or fabrication based, these opportunities are available beginning at the freshman level.

The Sul Ross State University communications office announced that the Sul Ross athletic department received word from the NCAA on July 13 that they have been approved as a Division II competitor for college sports.

The address for donations to the Holy Angels Cemetery Association listed in the June 29 edition was incorrect. Please mail any donations to Holy Angels Cemetery Association, P.O.

Leadership Big Bend, founded in 1994 to carry out its mission of promoting and training leaders in the tri-county area is accepting applications for the Leadership Big Bend Class of 2024. Enrollment is open until September 16.

The Sul Ross Department of Visual and Performing Arts is hosting an Art & Spanish day camp for children ages 6 – 12 now through July 28. Enrollment is still open. Campers learn Spanish through storytelling, games, and songs with Montessori-certified elementary guide Elena Grajeda, and then SRSU Assistant Professor of Art Ramon Deanda teaches campers painting, drawing, and printmaking. Ms. Grajeda and Mr. Deanda are both experienced elementary school teachers and are both bilingual in English and Spanish.

Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University in Alpine is launching a scholarship fundraiser for its graduate students. The fundraising goal is $50,000 with all proceeds going directly to scholarships for students working on conservation research for their master’s degree.

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Dear Neil: My squash fruit has become distorted. I had several good fruits on the plant, but now this one looks similar to corn without the shucks.

Dr. Barbara Tucker, Dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies at Sul Ross has been named an Impact Academy fellow through the national nonprofi t organization Deans for Impact .

In what activities did you participate in high school? During my four years of high school, I have participated in Football, basketball, track, and student council. Who was your favorite teacher/coach, and why? In all honesty, I cannot narrow it down to one specific teacher.