Morgan Wheatly

Clarendon College named 97 students to its spring honor lists this week.

Fifty-eight CC students were named to the President’s list for the Spring 2016 semester. Each achieved a grade point average of 4.0 while completing at least 12 credit hours.

The students are listed by hometown:

Chloe Kaye Abbott, Amarillo; Eliza Marie Bunney, Amarillo; Laura Duarte, Amarillo; Cindy Elena Graciano, Amarillo; Hana Ashley Nicole Herrington, Amarillo; Oakley J. Smith, Amarillo; Keeayra Jaylynn Thomas, Amarillo; Maria Angelica Velazquez, Amarillo; Monica Ward, Amarillo; Katy Bret Williams, Amarillo; Thachary Ray Mayer, Cameron; Felicia Leann Davis, Childress; Trini Nicole Quintero, Childress; James Kirk Swain, Childress; Abigail Nicole Johnson, Clarendon; Brant Baxter King, Clarendon; Zachary Jordan LaRoe, Clarendon; Jodie Denise Lockeby, Clarendon; Cedrick Jamal McCampbell, Clarendon; Skyler Rae White, Clarendon; Kathrine Nikole Adams, Hedley; Cynthia Nicole Lambert, Hedley; Lauren Burge, Hollis, Okla.; Kayla Rae Martin, Jacksboro; Ryata Koell Daniel, La Luz, New Mexico; Victoria Layne Cothrin, McLean; Anthony Shackelford, McLean; Deisy Karen Munoz, Memphis; Laricsa Pineda, Memphis; Hector Eulogio Saenz, Memphis; John Brayden Roberson, Miami; Jesse Gene Lazenby, North Zulch; Mario Armenta, Pampa; Robert Chancellor, Pampa; Natalia Conner, Pampa; Kathlyn R Cummins, Pampa; Jennifer Nicole Daughtry, Pampa; William Ryan Downs, Pampa; Ralph Fitzpatrick, Pampa; Sherrie Leigh Ann Frazier, Pampa; Misty Lee Dawn Garza, Pampa; Jonie Lee Griffith, Pampa; Jolene Grissom, Pampa; Tara Suzanne Hoganson, Pampa; Leticia Lopez, Pampa; Steven Ray Mitchell, Pampa; Diego Montelongo, Pampa; Jose Carlos Montelongo, Pampa; Juan C Salazar, Pampa; Molli Segura, Pampa; Woodie G Sons, Pampa; Zane Gregory Thomas, Perryton; Dusty DeAun Desmond, Shamrock; Kenna M. Faulkenberry, Stephenville; Shanna Marae James, Wellington; Jason Bryan Sain,Wellington; Makenzi Jordan Stiles, Wheeler; and Kaitlan Ann Perryman, White Deer.

CC named 39 students to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester. Each achieved a grade point average of between 3.6 and 3.99 while completing at least 12 credit hours.

The students are listed by hometown:

Tiffany Michelle Jaramillo, Amarillo; Ja’lee Ja’nae Carver, Amarillo; BillyJo Leinen, Amarillo; Nigel Anthony Norcisa, Amarillo; Matthew William Reeves, Belmont North, Australia; Kristopher Drew Johnson, Big Horn, Wyo.; Erik Nyberg, Bremerhaven, Germany; Edy Swaesy Faye Brainard, Canadian; Coleman Jack Cleveland, Canadian; Selina Myriam Williams, Childress; Yeni Huerta, Childress; Ada J Patterson, Dodson; Noah Adam Maner, Dumas; Megan Marie McGuire, Georgetown; Kortney Trae Burton, Hedley; Cutter Z Smith Hereford,; Heather Dawn Benavidez, Hollis, Okla.; Quentin Eulogio Quintana, Keenesburg, Colo.; Wesley Troy Burnett, Lake Arthur, New Mexico; Marilyn Chanel Brackens, Levelland; Haley Elizabeth Rodriguez, McKinney; Hollie Gayle Parsons, McLean; KC Martin, McLean; Rance Allan Hargrove, Memphis; Sabrina Chantell Reeves, Mobeetie; Sara Rachelle Koepp, New Braunfels; Nancy Sue Mears, Pampa; Lakin Riley Cox, Pampa; Layne Hebert, Pampa; Leslie Ivy, Pampa; Kayla Marie Trusty, Pampa; Bryan Christian Yates, Pampa; Angela Chaney, Pampa; Johanna C Mears, Pampa; Carter Ham, Sahuarita, Ariz.; Cheyenne Hannah, Verden, Okla.; Edward Ibarra, Waco; Brittany Raye Crawford, White Deer; and Riley Blue Coleman, Winslow, Ariz.

 

Donley County high school graduates for 2016 have received $421,350 to further their education, according to announcements made last week.

Clarendon High School seniors are eligible for or have received $379,650, and the total for Hedley seniors is $41,700.

Students from both Clarendon and Hedley are eligible for $500 from Clarendon College. The Bulldog Bucks Tuition Assistance Program will help to defray the cost of tuition, fees, books, and housing costs. Bulldog Bucks can be used to cover any unpaid balance up to $250 per semester. That represents a $14,000 commitment to the youth of Clarendon and a $5,500 commitment to Hedley seniors.

CC President Robert Riza has also instituted a tuition cap so that Clarendon and Hedley graduates will never have to pay for more than 12 credit hours per semester no matter how many hours they take.

Additionally, there is also been a $60,000 commitment by the Clarendon College Foundation to fund the PEAK scholarship for Clarendon High School dual credit students while still in high school.

Individual recognitions for Clarendon were as follows:

Karlee Adams is a recipient of the $300 scholarship from the Donley County Retired School Personnel Association, the Les Beaux Art Club scholarship for $300 and The R.C. and Agnes Johnson Scholarship to WTAMU for $2,000.

Ana Araujo-Ana received the Betsy Ellerbrook Scholarship for $500 which is given to a band member who has exhibited good conduct and leadership throughout their high school career and has demonstrated a willingness to be involved in extra band activities.

Cooper Bilbrey is anticipated to receive a TLIF UIL Scholarship for state participation for an unspecified amount.

Junior Ceniceros was awarded a PEAK Scholarship for $2000 or $1000 per semester to Clarendon College. This scholarship is awarded through a local foundation and agreement between Clarendon CISD and Clarendon College.

Caleb Cobb has been awarded an academic scholarship to Abilene Christian University for an estimated value of $56,000 over four years in addition to a $1,000 Salutatorian Scholarship. It is anticipated that Caleb will receive a UIL TLIF scholarship for being a UIL state qualifier for an unannounced amount at this time. The Walter B. Knorpp Salutatorian Scholarship to Clarendon College with an estimated value of $4,000. Caleb’s last scholarship is the Thomas Lynch (Jack) Roach IV Memorial scholarship. This scholarship is for $500 per semester for two years or $2000.

Kendra Davis has received two Valedictory scholarships. The first is the Walter B. Knorpp scholarship valued at $4,000 and the last is the State of Texas tuition waiver valued at up to $5,000 dependent upon the choice of college. In addition, she has been awarded a $500 Lions Club Sweetheart Scholarship and a Cross Roads Peanut Scholarship for $500.

Blaine Ellis is the recipient of the Bill Talley Memorial Scholarship for $1000.

Bryce Hatley is the recipient of a $2000 PEAK scholarship.

Sterling King is the recipient of a $2000 PEAK Scholarship.

Kelsey McAnear-Kelsey is the recipient of a $2000 PEAK Scholarship and a $500 Herring National Bank Scholarship

Chesson Sims is the recipient of a $2000 PEAK Scholarship. Chesson is the recipient of The Welch Foundation Scholarship which supports college scholarships through the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (TILF). Applicants must apply through TILF. The Foundation provides up to 20 scholarships annually up to $14,000 each, payable over four years. Chesson may be eligible for other TLIF scholarship money, but those have not been announced yet. Chesson has also received the Homer Estlack Memorial Scholarship for $250 to attend Clarendon College.

Alysse Simpson was awarded the Jacob Dean Smith Memorial Scholarship for $500.

Samantha Spillers has received an full ride rodeo scholarship (no pun intended) to Colby Community College. This scholarship is valued at $27,456. She has also received the Tri-State High School Region I Aaron Cuter Memorial Scholarship for $1000, the Tri-State National Scholarship for $1000, the Amarillo Coors Cowboy Club Scholarship, and the Sid Richardson Scholarship for $500.

Emily Thompson will be the recipient of a UIL TLIF scholarship. Emily has also received financial assistance from the US Marines for her commitment of service. While on active duty she will receive $4,500 per year for tuition assistance. A five-year commitment will earn her the Post 911 GI Bill for three years with a value of up to $89,000. She will receive a basic allotment for housing for up to $43,000 and because she resides in Texas, she will receive the Hazelwood Act that will pay for up to 150 hours to any school in Texas with the value of $100,000. She will also receive a $1,000 book stipend. The total package of available money that Emilie is receiving from the US Marines is $255,700.

Amelia Weatherton has received a $26,000 ACU Merit Scholarship.

Hedley individual recognitions were:

Lane Cabler received a $1,000 scholarship to attend Clarendon College from Clarendon Masonic Lodge #700.

Clay King has also received a $1,000 scholarship from Clarendon Lodge #700.

Adam Bernal has received the $100 scholarship from the Hedley Lioness Club.

Heath McCleskey received a $32,000 scholarship from Oklahoma State University.

Kelsey Wells has been awarded a $300 scholarship from the Donley County Retired School Personnel Association. She has also received the Lila Kate Monroe Scholarship for $300, the Cross Road Peanut Company $500 scholarship, the Herring Bank Scholarship for $500, and the Hedley Lions Club Sweetheart scholarship for $500.

As the Valedictorian of Hedley High School Class of 2016 Kelsey has received the Highest Ranking Graduate award from the State of Texas. This award will exempt Kelsey from tuition fees for her first year of college.

Additional honors given to Clarendon graduates included Caleb Cobb, the Fighting Heart Award; Alysse Simpson, the Knorpp Cup; and Sterling King, the Best Girl Athlete.

Special recognitions at Hedley included Shaylee Chapman, Zachary Chapman, Johnathon Taylor, and Kelsey Wells, who all wore red honor cords to signify they have donated at least two units of blood while in high school.

 

The Mulkey Theatre project is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from the Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation, according to an announcement made at the fourth annual Mulkey Block Party last Saturday.

The grant is intended to help complete Phase 3B of the ongoing rehabilitation of the 1946 theatre, specifically the installation of heating and air-conditioning.

As a condition of the grant, the remainder of the funds to complete Phase 3B, approximately an additional $100,000, will have to be secured by the end of 2016.

The Block Party marked the completion of Phase 3A of the project, which included a new stage for live performances and construction of a new handicapped accessible seating area as well as restored house and cove lights in the auditorium.

A good crowd attended the block party, which had perfect weather. Rev. Black Flowers opened the musical entertainment, and Insufficient Funds was again the main performance. The car show received several entrants and was won by Johnny Floyd – motorcycle division, Cal Thomas – truck division, and Redell Johnston – car division.

Kids enjoyed a cake walk, a giant bounce house, and cartoons in the theatre while adults danced, listened to music, and enjoyed several food vendors.

To keep up with developments on the Mulkey, check out facebook.com/MulkeyTheatre, and to make a tax deductible donation to the project, send a check or money order to Clarendon Community Fund, PO Box 906, Clarendon, TX 79226.

 

Two local organizations were the recipients of grants from the Donley County Community Fund during the fourth annual Mulkey Block Party Saturday evening.

The Hedley Lioness Club and the Saints’ Roost Museum received $1,000 each for projects those organizations are undertaking.

The Lionesses are replacing the floor in their aging building, which also houses the American Legion Post.

The Museum will be making needed repairs to the exterior of the 1887 Clarendon Depot.

The Donley County Community Fund is working to build an Endowed Legacy to benefit charitable organizations for the entire county to benefit of future generations.

An affiliate of the Amarillo Area Foundation, the Community Fund is overseen by a local Advisory Board, which includes Jim Shelton, Diane Skelton, Shauna Herbert, Chris Matthews, Jacob Fangman, and Roger Estlack.

The Amarillo Area Foundation is a community foundation that serves the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Founded in 1957, the Foundation provides grants and services to strengthen nonprofit organizations and the services they deliver.

To support the efforts of the Community Fund, tax-deductible donations may be made to Donley County Community Fund, PO Box 906, Clarendon, TX 79226.

 

Mother nature has made her presence known in Donley County this week in the form of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.

Sunday and Monday evenings both were marked by harsh weather, but fortunately tornadic activity missed populated areas.

The Howardwick community had a near miss Sunday with a large tornado going north of the city, and then on Monday night, sirens blared as it appeared that Clarendon might get hit with one coming from the west.

Precipitation totals varied across the county, but National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Lori Howard recorded a total of 2.12″ officially for Clarendon for Sunday and Monday while Greenbelt Water Authority reported 2.32″ for the same period.

ABC7’s SchoolNet weather stations measured 1.66″ at Clarendon High School for Sunday and Monday and 2.51″ at the High Card Ranch southwest of the city.

Greenbelt Lake has benefited from the heavy rains over its watershed, coming up nearly two feet in the last ten days for a depth of 52.08 feet as of Tuesday afternoon with water still running into the reservoir.

Hail for the most part has not been significantly large, but some near tennis ball size was reported Sunday between Ashtola and Goodnight.

The county was under a tornado watch for the third night in a row as the Enterprise went to press Tuesday. The forecast calls for warmer, dryer weather the rest of the week before rain chances return on Sunday.

 

The fourth annual Mulkey Block Party will be rocking downtown Clarendon this Saturday, May 28, from 6 to 10 p.m., and for the first time in the event’s history, there is no rain in the forecast.

The 100 block of Kearney Street will be closed starting Saturday morning as work begins to set up the stage and other amenities for the party.

The evening will be a night of dancing, kids’ games, and food and vendor booths in a fun-filled atmosphere to help support continued renovations of the 1946 Mulkey Theater.

EDF Renewable Energy is this year’s Entertainment Sponsor, and the party begins at 6 p.m. as local singer/song-writer Rev. Black Flowers takes the stage to provide the opening live music before Amarillo’s most highly rated band, “Insufficient Funds,” comes on at 7 p.m.

Wristbands will be sold at the theatre door good for popcorn and drinks and allow folks to come-and-go throughout the evening.

Cartoons will be showing inside the Mulkey with a temporary screen and projector. Party organizers are also bringing in a large bounce house for kids to enjoy.

Food booths run the gamut of everything from baked goods to sliders, and local vendors will also have items for sale.

The Herring Bank car and motorcycle show will be held again on the bank’s parking lot, and all year models are welcome.

Also at this year’s block party, the Donley County Community Fund will announce the recipients of two $1,000 grants after several local organizations applied for those funds last month

Officials will also announce news about the next phase of development for the Bring Back the Mulkey project.

For more information, contact the Clarendon Visitor Center at 806-874-2421.