Trustees to Review FIRST Rating

A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Skidmore-Tynan ISD will be held October 9, 2006, beginning at 5:30 PM in the Skidmore-Tynan School District Event Center Board Room.

Discussion items include:

• Overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
  
• Skidmore-Tynan ISD's Rating
  
• Public Comments on the Report

The October regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will follow at 6:00 p.m.

In Memoriam: Alma McGuill Bruchmiller

Alma McGuill Bruchmiller, of Refugio, died Monday, October 2, 2006, at age 93.

Mrs. Bruchmiller was born December 24, 1912 in Refugio County, to William P. and Mary Dorsey McGuill. She was a member of a Refugio County pioneer ranching family and taught school for many years in Skidmore and at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic School. She was a member of the Altar Society and Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church.

Mrs. Bruchmiller was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Clarence P. McGuill and Marvin McGuill and one sister, Irene McGuill. She is survived by her husband, Joe P. Bruchmiller of Refugio; son, Patrick (Patricia) Bruchmiller of Goliad County, Texas; and granddaughter, Jennifer Bruchmiller.

Mrs. Bruchmiller was laid to rest at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Refugio.

S-T Homecoming Week Events

Students and faculty at Skidmore-Tynan High School will enjoy week-long festivities associated with Friday's Bobcat Homecoming game vs. George West. The calendar of events for the week of October 2-6, 2006 follows:

Monday, Oct. 2

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Celebrity Day — “Bobcats Are True Stars” – dress up as your favorite celebrity

Tuesday, Oct. 3

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Crazy Hat Day — “Hats Off To The Bobcats” – wear your favorite crazy hat
5:00 p.m. — Volleyball vs. Refugio Away — F, JV, V

Wednesday, Oct. 4

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80’s Day — “86 The Longhorns!” — dress up like the 80’s
8:30 p.m. — Burning of the S-T and Junior Class Hot Dog Supper sale at Bobcat stadium.

Thursday, Oct. 5

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Pajama Day — “Put the Longhorns to Sleep” — wear pajamas that comply with dress code
7:30 p.m. — JV Football vs. George West Away

Friday, Oct. 6

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Purple & Gold — “PURPLE POWER” – wear your purple and gold.
Before school begins S-T Cheerleaders tie ribbons on cars arriving/dropping off at all campuses
12:30 p.m. — PALS “tattoo” the elementary students with Purple Paw Power
2:50 p.m. — Follow the drum line to Pep Rally
3:00 p.m. — Pep Rally in S-T Gym
5:00 p.m. — Volleyball vs. George West at Home — Varsity Only
7:30 p.m. — Varsity Football vs. George West at Home
Homecoming Court presented at half-time of Varsity Football Game
10:00 p.m. (after the game) — Homecoming Dance for High School Students Only