PATTON FFA HONORS On May 5 Patton Springs competed in the District FFA contest. Eight banners were brought home; in addition, Patton had five area qualifying speeches and one district officer.
MCMURRY SIGNING Brynn Yanez, who graduated from JGISD last week, also signed a letter of intent last week to run track with McMurry University in Abilene.
LEVELLAND—South Plains College congratulates the more than 1,300 students who received their academic degree or certificate on May 13, 2022. The following students from Spur and Jayton earned degrees and certificates:
STATE HONORS Jayton's Daylee Chisum took 4th place at State in the 1600m at the State Track Meet in Austin. In the 3200, Chisum took 6th place and Jayton's Kamryn Nail took 9th.
The decade-long tradition continues as teams from across the area will converge in Spur June 10-11 for FBC Spur’s annual Coed Softball Tournament. The roster is already full this year with teams from Idalou, Crosbyton, Jayton and Spur. The Can-Tex Mounties return to defend their title against a mixed field of regulars and newcomers.
Jake Edwards, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Jayton, has accepted a minster’s position at Georgetown Baptist Church in Pottsboro, Texas. In Jayton, Edwards served on the city council, announced the football games and also led the Lions Club as president this past year.