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Sometimes in the winds of CHANGE, we find our true direction
If you want CHANGE in your community … you have to be the CHANGE you want to see. Many of us like to talk about CHANGE … and how that seven-letter word will impact our lives. But, how many of us are willing to not just talk the talk but do something to make a difference. It’s easy to speak negativity and voice our opinions on why we don’t like the way certain CHANGES happen, but … in hindsight … those changes can be for the best in the long run. A lot of times, we get caught up in normality and the beliefs that we’ve always done it this way … why should we CHANGE it now.
Seniority rules with Lady Eagles volleyball
Seniority rules when it comes to Canyon Lady Eagles volleyball in 2024. With six returning starters – all seniors – Canyon head coach Sara Morath speaks highly of their experience and the expectations for the upcoming season. “We have put in some serious work this offseason,” Morath said. “We have several experienced players returning for our 2024 season. Every starter will likely be a three or four year varsity player. “With that many experienced players on the roster, who have put in a lot of work since last fall, we should make a pretty good run at it this season.”
Experience key to West Plains volleyball season
If there is one thing that excites West Plains head volleyball coach Kaitlyn Cornelius about the 2024 season, it's having eight returning starters and three explosive players on the front row. Three years into building her program, Cornelius has West Plains among the best in the state of Texas ... and ready to knock on the door of giving the school their first-ever trip to the Class 4A State Tournament. In 2023, West Plains came within two matches of playing for a berth in the state tournament, falling to Stephenville in the Region I-4A Semifinals. "We are going to have a strong team this year," Cornelius said with the return of senior outside hitter Piper Patterson and junior middle blockers Aaniyah Kitchen and Kynzie Ward.
WT hires new Dean for Fine Arts and Humanities
The former dean of an Oregon university has been named dean of the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities at West Texas A&M University. Dr. Dan Peterson, previously the dean of the College of Health, Arts and Sciences at Oregon Institute of Technology, began his duties June 20 at WT. “Fine arts and humanities should be right at a university’s core, and I see so many opportunities here,” Peterson said. “The nurturing of high-demand skills in creativity, innovation, and interaction for all WT students through this college is tremendous.” “The Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities has an outstanding reputation of educating and graduating students who bring beauty and culture to the Panhandle, and from here the world,” said WT President Walter V. Wendler. “Dr. Peterson’s experience in teaching, research and service is an important and exciting addition to the College.”
Country Club Road drainage system gets green light
The five-story high tall, eroded hill on U.S. 87 north of Canyon that connects to West Country Club Road, caused by the flooding last June, will soon have repairs started thanks to permission from owners and some good engineering provided by U.S. Army Civil Engineers and the Randall County Road & Bridge Department. The tall hill took out a major part of the road and was washed away. It has been closed for approximately a year mostly due to procuring easements. During the recent Randall County Commissioners meeting, there was a green light approval to the Randall County Road & Bridge Department to begin the process of procuring contractors for the job. According to Randall County Commissioner Dr. Bob Robinson, the 50-foot hill is located west of the Happy State Bank Stadium near Cottonwood Glen Drive.
WT alum makes major gift to support women's golf program
Self-described super-fans of West Texas A&M University women’s athletics have established two new endowments that will provide both support and scholarship dollars for two teams. Rick and Carole Couch have made a gift of $50,000 and a planned gift of $175,000 to establish the Rick and Carole Couch Lady Buff Golf Program Fund, which will enhance player development and help finance trips to tournaments. An additional $175,000 planned gift will create the Couch Volleyball Scholarship Endowment, which provide a minimum $1,000 annual scholarship. Though the gift will support two of WT’s acclaimed women’s sports, the golf team in particular is closest to the Couchs’ heart.
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