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Spring forward!!

Dr. Eli Douglas on behalf of Energy for Schools donated $5000 to Friends of Hamilton ISD last Friday. Douglas and his wife, Joan, both graduated from Hamilton High School in 1951. He served on the board of non-profit organization Energy for Schools, which saved Texas school districts money on energy. Recent policy changes allowed districts to shop on their own for energy savings. With their mission complete, Energy for Schools closed, dispersing their coffers to their districts and granting each board member funds to give to a charity of their choice. “My parents have fond memories of their days at Hamilton,” said Jill McKay, Douglas’ daughter, as she presented his donation to FoHISD President Sara Ensor and Executive Director Gayle Edwards.

Hamilton schools are taking a spring break this week, but not before excelling in sports, fine arts and vocational competition. Above, the theater department presented “Reckless” and will advance to bi-district competition. Pictured are, top row, Chris Bays, Kelsey McNeel, Mackinsy Morgan, Jenna Hinton, Jose Najera, Caleb French (All Star Crew), Cash Kneuper, director Lu Burks; middle row, Lucy Newsom, Emmalee Weiss, Ashe Hutchinson, Landon Thompson, Kaaje Jarrell, director Melissa Craig; and bottom row, Madison Henkes, Joe Polster, Arriona Henderson, Eleana Gonzalez, Alex Bays (Honorable Mention All Star Cast), Skylar Carr (Outstanding Performer) and Grace Killian. At right, Robbey Beineman and Madee Crouch competed in the SkillsUSA District 10 contest for HHS Cosmetology, and both will advance to state competition in April. Robbey won in cosmetology and will present longer and shorter haircuts and styles for women, a man’s tapered haircut and a formal updo. Madee won in men’s barbering and will present a longer man’s haircut and style, a tapered haircut and a flat top with a beard design and color. Both also will present a woman’s cutting edge cut and color and showcase a vintage salon layout and design.

FEEDING PATIENTS – Hamilton High School CNA students learned how it felt to be fed. They learned to talk to the patient, ask their preferences and go at the patient’s speed.

CATOE JOINS HAMILTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT - Linda Catoe was sworn in to the Hamilton Central Appraisal District review board by district employee Denise Hernandez.

The FCCLA regional contest was held in Waco Feb. 25-26, and all eight Hamilton Star Event teams advanced to state.

Rafter M Ranch of Hico is hosting a Longhorn Round Up at Circle T Arena this weekend.