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Homecoming dance planned
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 July 2019 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Community Events Committee is in the planning stages for a Homecoming Dance to be Saturday, Sept. 14.
Volunteers needed for clothes closet
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- Published on Sunday, 14 July 2019 13:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Volunteers and donations are needed for the Community Clothes Closet to benefit Mount Vernon ISD students.
Heritage scholarship dinner Friday
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- Published on Thursday, 13 June 2019 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The twelfth annual Heritage Scholarship Banquet, honoring the black heritage graduates of the 2019 Mount Vernon High School graduating class and those currently in college, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 14 in the Cultural Arts Center.
Jack and Betsy Cook scholarship established
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- Published on Monday, 08 July 2019 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A scholarship in the name of Jack and Betsy Cook is being established by the Franklin County Arts Alliance. Donations honoring the Cooks are needed for the fund.
Darren Palmer to speak at annual Black Heritage Scholarship dinner
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- Published on Tuesday, 11 June 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Darren M. Palmer of Mount Pleasant will be the guest speaker for the 12th annual Black Heritage Scholarship Dinner scheduled for Friday, June14.
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Minter named to Dean’s list
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- Published on Monday, 24 June 2019 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Julia A. Minter was listed on the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean’s Honor Roll at Texas A&M University - College Station for the Spring 2019 semester.
EDC scholarships
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- Published on Saturday, 01 June 2019 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
EDC Educational Scholarships by EDC Executive Director Cole Huizinga during a meeting Thursday, May 23.
Lee receives Heritage Scholarship
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- Published on Friday, 21 June 2019 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Zaylin Lee, at right, was awarded the 2019 Heritage Scholarship during the Black Onyx Club’s annual banquet on Friday, June 14 at the Cultural Arts Center.
Class of 1969 plans 50th reunion
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- Published on Tuesday, 28 May 2019 11:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Mount Vernon High School class of 1969 has set the “69er Last-Time-Before-We-Die 50th Reunion Meal” for 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at El Manna Tex-Mex Restaurant off I-30 in Mount Vernon. See the May 23 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for more information.
