Laura Kovar Fisher,

daughter of Michael and Dawn Kovar of Rockdale, will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Middle Tennessee State University on May 4, 2019. Laura took part in the National Student Nurse’s Association and will graduate with honors.

Summer school on tap for RISD students again

RISD REPORT This week Kathy Pelzel has information regarding summer vacation, and RISD’s summer school: Our current tradition of summer vacation began in the 1930’s. The reasoning was experts at the time believed that the mental exertion of learning would cause brain injury if it was prolonged.

RHS WELDERS

—Rockdale High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) placed 10th in the recent Sam Houston State University Metal Fair and Welding Contest. From left, Koye Bleeker, Landon Towns, faculty sponsor Art Free, Joseph Nieto and Cody Vance.

FFA OFFICERS

—Here are the incoming and outgoing officers, introduced at the recent RHS Future Farmers of America Banquet: Top, 2019-20: Arianna Eastridge, Mallory McDaniel )Star Green-hand), Emma McMillan, Maddy Moody, Heather Murphy, Cady Barcak, Emma Roberts (advisor); at right, 2018-19: Preston Debault,...

Young artists

The RHS Art Show was held Thursday in the dowtown Community room on Main Street. . At left, winners (L-R) Chloe Rundell, Elysia Ruelas, Ryleigh Eanes.

Milano, Thorndale races

MILANO—The Milano ISD Administration Building is the site for both Milano city and school elections. Mayor Roddy Gage is challenged by Karl Westbrook. In the Milano City Council, Bryan Woods joins incumbents David Gunnels Jr.

House numbers topic for Thursday town hall

The City of Rockdale wants input from the public on house numbers in a 6 p.m. Thursday town hall at the city library. Rockdale is contemplating its first mandatory house numbering system, first discussed in a city council session earlier this year.

THEY REALLY SAID THAT?

“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” —Terry Pratchett

SPOTLIGHT ON LIONS—

Members of the Rockdale Noon Lions Club, with a few guests, include: front row (L-R), Betty Backhaus, Renate Rocha, Charlie Watson; middle row (L-R), Brad Cartwright, Rececca Vasquez, Britina Pesak, Lisa Owens, Allen Sanders, Jerry Waggoner, Albert Jordan, Joyce Dalley, Allan Miller; back row...

Music Week activities ahead May 5-12

ORGANIZATIONS National Music Week annual celebration for 2019 begins Sunday, May 5, and runs through Sunday, May 12. Theme this year is: “Music…A Magic Key.