School & Sports

   The Mason County AgriLife Extension Service wishes to thank the community for their continued support of its 4H members and their projects. The Texas AgriLife Extension Service also wishes to thank the many volunteers who committed to work in the 4H Concession Stand, which is the annual 4H fundraiser, and those who stepped-up to volunteer their time and efforts at the Mason County Livestock Show. Below is a list of the 4H members and their show results from this weekend.

   High school students in the Central Texas Electric Cooperative service area can now submit an essay to be one of three winners for the 2017 Government-in-Action Youth Tour, an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., June 7–16. Essays must be turned in by January 27 for this opportunity that truly is the trip of a lifetime.

Mason Varsity Cowgirls @ San Antonio St. Anthony Friday, Jan. 6 MHS 16--23--13--16 = 69 SAHS 4---8---17--13 = 42 Scorers--Baker 4, Stockbridge 18, Tedder 15, Powell 6, Palacio 5, Guice 2, Magnus 16, Armstrong 3. Rebounds--Baker 3, Stockbridge 1, Tedder 8, Powell 10, Palacio 3, Guice 3, Magnus 23, Armstrong 1. Assists--Baker 3, Stockbridge 4, Tedder 2, Powell 1, Guice 2, Magnus 1, Armstrong 1. Steals--Baker 7, Magnus 1. Blocked Shots--Baker 1, Stockbridge 1, Magnus 3. Record 20-6. Mason JV Purpl ...

First Grade A Honor Roll Isabella Balderas Parker Bownds Tanner Bradley Bella Brown Juan Calderon Emily Calhoun Lumpkins Jake Cortez Eleanor Ducellier Parker Ellis Brooklyn Garrett Blythe Grote Shane Haley Bailey Hearn Georgia Hicks Lily Jackson Michelle Mun Corbyn Neece Brooklynn Orta Everly Rabon Sienna Smith Koen Soto Yanet Trejo Elizabeth Whitworth Jarrett Worrell Samuel Wyatt Savannah Yates AB Honor Roll Emily Barros Cuatro Beat ...

Last Friday the JV Purple team traveled to Coleman to take on the Bluecats. Scoring was low for much of the first half as the score was 25-24 in favor of the Punchers. The game went back and forth for much of the second half until the Punchers were able to pull away late in the fourth quarter.

Mason ISD provides many educational programs to meet the needs of our students. One of the programs offered is the Gifted and Talented Program, which has been planned for young, able learners. Listed below are a few characteristics of children who may benefit from the program. Please review these characteristics to see if they describe your child.

High school and college graduations may be months away, but now is the time to starting thinking about applying for scholoarships, according to Shannon Worrell, Mason County Farm Bureau president. Mason County students are encouraged to apply for more than $100,000 in Farm Bureau college scholarships offered on the local, district and state levels. “These scholarships and awards are an excellent opportunity for Farm Bureau families to earn money to pursue their dreams,” Worrell said.

Varsity Cowgirls vs. McMullen Co. Thursday, 1/4 Mason 16—22—21—5 = 64 McM. Co. 5—15—7—3 = 30 Scoring—Rodriguez—3, Pr. Anastas—8, Hanscheck—2, Herrington—2, Palacio—2, Pe. Anastas—12, Magnus—20, Armstrong—2, A. Guice—9, Cano—4. Rebounding—Rodriguez—3, Pr. Anastas—1, Baltierra—2, Hanscheck—2, Herrington—4, Palacio—1, Pe. Anastas—2, T. Guice—2, Magnus—14, Armstrong—4, A. Guice—1, Cano—4. Assists—Pr. Anastas—7, Hanscheck ...

Mason Varsity Cowgirls vs. Natalia @ Comfort Tournament Wednesday, Dec. 28 MHS 21--21--14--4 = 60 NHS 12---6---4---4 = 26 Scorers--Nail 2, Stockbridge 12, Tedder 7, Powell 8, Palacio 2, Guice 2, Magnus 21, Armstrong 6. Rebounds--Baker 1, Nail 3, Stockbridge 2, Tedder 1, Powell 6, Palacio 1, Guice 10, Magnus 7, Armstrong 3. Assists--Baker 2, Nail 1, Stockbridge 1, Tedder 2, Armstrong 1. Steals--Baker 2, Nail 1, Stockbridge 4, Tedder 4, Powell 5, Palacio 2, Magnus 1, Armstrong 6. Blocked Shots--G ...

Elijah Dickinson, 2014 graduate of Mason High School, has been name to the Scholastic Honors Dean's List at Tarleton State University. This is one of the higher honors that Tarleton confers on their students, and is the university's way of honoring students' academic achievements and recognizing their importance on campus. Kelli C.