Little League Top Soda Seller

Skidmore Little League thanks John Brown, pictured at left with coach Edwin Terry, for selling the most sodas in the league's fundraiser. John received a $100 gift card for his efforts on behalf of the league. -- Submitted by Michelle Ortiz

S-T Elementary Teacher Sacrifices Hair for Student Achievement

"Shorter! Shorter!," chanted Robin Pate's fourth grade class as she prepared to have 20-plus inches cut from her waist-length hair. Mrs. Pate had promised to cut her hair if her fourth grade students achieved 90% or more on their recent TAKS testing. They did, and Wednesday was payback time. The severed locks will be donated to Locks of Love, an organization that makes wigs for cancer patients.

Area Students Earn CBC Degrees

Coastal Bend College 2009 Graduation was held on May 15 in Beeville. The following Skidmore students were awarded degrees and certificates:

Joan Rene Lopez of Skidmore, Associate in Arts in Teaching
Guadalupe Valdez of Skidmore, Associate in Applied Science in Early Development and Education, Member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
Javier Casarez of Skidmore, Associate in Applied Science in Electronic Servicing, Electronic Servicing Computer Support Technician
Stephen Longoria of Skidmore, Associate in Applied Science in Electronic Servicing with honors