20 years ago…
May 12, 2005
KNIGHT TO ATTEND TAMS THIS FALL
Whitesboro High School freshman Kevin Knight (age 15) recently became the second West Grayson student to be accepted in as many years to the prestigious and highly selective Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science located on the University of North Texas campus in Denton.
A two-year residential program at UNT, TAMS allows students to complete their freshman and sophomore years of college while earning their high school diplomas.
Knight should graduate in May 2007 with 60 hours of college credit and the equivalent of a high school diploma at the age of 17.
30 years ago…
May 25, 1995
VANNOY’S #3 RETIRED BY COLLINSVILLE PIRATES AT ANNUAL SPORTS BANQUET
More than 250 student athletes and community athletic supporters attended the Collinsville All-Sports Banquet last week to recognize accomplishments.
That night, Collinsville ISD announced the retirement of Barry Vannoy’s #3 football jersey.
Vannoy, a senior who helped lead the Pirates to uncountable victories during the past four years, was obviously stunned as the coaching staff unveiled the framed memento commending his contribution.
40 years ago…
May 30, 1985
CISD COOK COOLING OFF AFTER 24 YEARS
Pauline Armstrong has served Collinsville Independent School District as a cafeteria cook for 24 years. The 66-year-old Mrs. Armstrong finally got out of the kitchen after officially retiring May 24.
She started in the cafeteria in the fall of 1961 as cook’s helper and retired as head cook. Helping her in the kitchen are Kathy Sinclair who has been in the cafeteria for two years; and Nancy Adams who helps with serving the food.
60 years ago…
May 27, 1965
RECREATION PROGRAMS TO BEGIN IN CITY
Summer recreational programs in Whitesboro will begin in the early part of June. The summer baseball program will begin Tuesday night, June 1 under the direction of Bill O’Brien, summer recreational program director.
Also planned for the summer recreation program is softball games for girls. Tennis courts will be open during the day and at night. The pool will open the first week of June. Swimming classes will begin June 15.