The senior class of Dalhart High School and the XIT Secondary School graduated on Friday evening, May 29th at the football stadium.  This year’s graduating class had 98 members who proudly entered the stadium before parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors.  The graduation ceremony marks the beginning of a new journey for the students, as they enter young adulthood.

Adriana Vasquez, 5’10” post from Channing, will be dunking the ball at Frank Phillips College this fall.  

Adriana has played exceptionally well all four years at Channing.  She averaged 17.8 points and 12.3 rebounds this year per game.

Youngsters from Dalhart Elementary School wowed the crowd on Friday afternoon, May 22nd.    Twenty-five students braved the huge audience to demonstrate their talents.  The crowd included the entire DES student body, teachers and proud family members.

H & R Construction and the Hanbury Family sponsored the May Senior Meal cook-out.  The meal was held during the lunch hour at the Dalhart Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, May 21, 2009.  The afternoon luncheon cook-out was a success with favorable weather, which made the event a perfect day.

Commencement ceremonies for the graduating class of 2021 were held at Dalhart High School on Thursday, May 28th.  One hundred and seventeen students, mostly six-year-olds, were honored.  The commencement is the first to be held at the new high school.

Anyone near the Dalhart Junior High School last week may have spotted what appeared to be a small UFO at the back of the campus.  Many UFO’s, as one after another flew across the field directly behind the school.  The mysterious airborne objects flew hundreds of feet into the air before returning to the field.

Dalhart Independent School District Superintendent David Foote reflected on the 2008/09 school year this week as the year nears its end.  Many events and activities stood out in his mind as milestones that the district has passed.  Many of those events have made the news in the past year, but some have occurred more behind the scenes, nonetheless important.

Summer is here!  The Dalhart pool is full and ready to welcome swimmers and sun bathers! Opening day will be May 30th.  The manager for the season will be Delilah Gonzalez.

A Tea Party was given on May 11, for the ladies and their guests of Lakeview United Methodist Church. The tables were decorated with antique cups and saucers, lacy handkerchiefs and antique jewelry.  Guest were served finger sandwiches, fruit, and sweet treats with hot and iced tea.  After refreshments were served, the ladies played games.  The party was hosted by Ann Hills, Linda Clements and Clara Franklin.   

First Grade – A Honor Roll: Abbie Coffee; Mackenzie Crosby; Bailey Dettle; Spencer Holt; Kaden Kemp; Ryan Miersma; Yeager Pfannstiel; Hannah Shugart; Hunter Sundvahl
First Grade – A/B Honor Roll: Abby Detwiler; Mae Drost; Christopher Smith
Second Grade – A Honor Roll; Kaden Awe; Ryan Bornemeier; Gracie Cover; Sophia Davis; Dyson Day; Parker Dettle; Hayden Finkenbinder; Carson Holt; Gavin Martin; Carson Smith; Matthew Turner

Stephanie Gerald (White) receives an Associate Degree
    Stephanie graduated from LSCS, a division of Montgomery College in Conroe on May 7th, she has earned her associates degree in Nursing.  She is employed at Conroe Medical Center as a Pediatric RN.  Stephanie attended Dalhart Schools from 1st through 12th grade.  She graduated from DHS in 2000.  Her parents are Danny and Sherrie Doyle of Dalhart.   

The Dalhart Area Fine Art Association began the new year with focus on sketching and drawing. They were instructed in charcoal by Gloria Black and colored pencil by Mary Cundiff. Chris Byrd gave the lesson in color and creativity in April. The artists used a new plastic paper called Yupo. These paintings will last at least 200 years on this material. All the paintings were a wonderful example of the abilities and creativity of the members.

Rev. Steve Patterson, Pastor of Central United Methodist Church, spoke to a crowd of two hundred on Monday, May 25th.   The Memorial Service held at the Dalhart Memorial Park Cemetery honored the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

Diane Janae Gard
Texline Valedictorian
3.98 GPA

Students from Dalhart High School have been awarded a total of 67 scholarships as they prepare to go off to college.  The scholarships include a wide range of businesses, interests and achievement recognition.  Many of the scholarships are from local businesses and community members and are structured to benefit local students in a wide variety of scholastic areas.