It was Senior Recognition Night for members of the Lady Lions softball and track teams Tuesday night at Ronda Havins Softball Field prior to Vernon's game against Holliday. Players and their family escort were announced as they walked onto the field.
Softball seniors are Katie Dodd, Laurel Easley and McKyla Myers.
Track seniors are Zayleigh Sweet, who is also a softball manager, Kaitlyn Beam, Mijah Johnson, Maree Johnson, and Key'Maria McBride.
After postponing the Vernon-Holliday game due to field conditions yesterday, we're good to go today at Jabe Brazzle Field. The Lions will take on the Eagles in a District 7-3A contest, with first pitch set for 4 p.m. The JV game will follow at approximately 7 p.m.
We have 17 Lady Lion and Lion athletes representing Vernon in 10 events at the 7-3A/8-3A Area Track & Field Meet being held tomorrow in Graham. Those finishing in the top 4 of their events in last week's District Meet qualified for the Area Meet. The top 4 finishers in each event from the Area Meet advance to the Region 1 Track & Field Meet being held next week at Abilene Christian University.
UPDATE!!!!
Vernon's game against Holliday that was scheduled for today has been postponed until tomorrow. On Wednesday, the varsity will play first at 4 p.m., with the JV game to follow. Good luck Lions!!!
UPDATE -- Game will be played today!!
The home finale for our Lady Lions softball team is scheduled for today when we host the Holliday Lady Eagles at Ronda Havins Softball Field. This is also Senior Recognition Night, with those activities getting underway at 4:45 p.m., leading up to the 5 p.m. start of the game. Good luck Lady Lions!!
Our Lions will square off against the Eagles from Holliday today in a District 7-3A baseball battle at Jabe Brazzle Field. The JV game will begin at 4 p.m., with the first pitch for the varsity game set for 7 p.m. Good luck Lions!!!
Sixteen students were inducted into the VHS National Honor Society during a ceremony held Monday evening in the VHS Cafeteria. Five juniors and 11 sophomores took the NHS pledge and received their certificates. To find out which students are the newest members of the VHS National Honor Society, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2136354
YOU ARE INVITED!!!
The VHS Art Show will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., tomorrow, in the VHS Art Room. Students in our Art 3 & Art 4 classes will be exhibiting their artwork. We have some wonderfully talented artists roaming our hallways. Stop by tomorrow and check it out yourself.
This afternoon our National Honor Society students went over to Vernon Elementary to spend time with the 2nd grade students in the Gifted & Talented Program. The high school students helped the elementary youngsters build an electronic bug that included motors, switches, wires, and even 'antennas'. The bugs then scooted around the hallway.
KAUZ-TV, Channel 6, will be in town today broadcasting their weather report live from Vernon High School for both their 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., newscasts. Their special guest will be VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward.
Last week, Mrs. Hastings' Intro to Culinary students learned all about pasta. After researching the history of pasta, the students made fresh pasta by hand, and were then able to enjoy their freshly-made pasta.
Wednesday, April 30, our VISD All-Star athletes will get their chance to shine at our Vernon All-Star Olympics!! This is a warm-up for our athletes, who will go on to compete at Altus in an Area All-Star Olympics event in May. Donations are currently being accepted to help make our Vernon All-Star Olympics extra-special!! Come on out to Lions Stadium on April 30 and cheer on our All-Star athletes!
Our Fellowship of Christian Athletes is hosting a Passion Workout on Monday, April 14, that is open to the public. Dinner will be provided for all students following the workout. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., on Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium.
We apologize for the late post, but yesterday, April 4, was School Librarian Appreciation Day and we have four of the best! Mary Charo, Lisa Hass, Emily Richey, and Loren Vontungeln all go above and beyond at their campuses in both their own duties, and in helping staff and students. We do -- indeed -- appreciate these four ladies!!
In Thursday evening's running finals of the District 7-3A Track & Field Meet, our VHS athletes picked up three event titles and grabbed 13 top four finishes, with those athletes advancing to the Area Track & Field Meet. To find which of our Lions and Lady Lions advanced to compete in the Area Track & Field Meet, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2131269
Despite cold, cloudy and breezy weather conditions, our Lions and Lady Lions claimed 3 individual event titles Thursday evening at Day 2 of the District 7-3A Track & Field Meet in Iowa Park. Several of our athletes also had their personal best times of the season. To find which of our Lions and Lady Lions advanced to compete in the Area Track & Field Meet, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2131269
UPDATE: Varsity game will begin at 6 p.m. JV game will still start at 4 p.m., but will only play 90 minutes.
As of 11 a.m., it is still Game Day for the Lions on this rainy Friday, as they are set to travel to Wichita Falls this evening for a District 7-3A game against the City View Mustangs. The JV game will start at 4 p.m., with the varsity game set to get underway at approximately 7 p.m. Good Luck Lions!!
Four Lady Lions and four Lions made the medal podium for field events at the District 7-3A Track & Field Meet, which began yesterday in Iowa Park. The meet wraps up today with the finals of the running events set to begin at 5 p.m. To see all of the varsity Day 1 results for VHS, please click on the following link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2127780
The District 7-3A Track & Field Meet began yesterday in Iowa Park, and VHS claimed four event titles and 8 Lions & Lady Lions qualified for the Area Track Meet. The finals of the running events begins today at 5 p.m. To see all of the varsity Day 1 results for VHS, please click on the following link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2127780
Our One-Act Play competed at district earlier this month, and while the play did not advance to the next round of competition, three individuals earned special recognition. Garrett Munson received the Best Tech Award, while actors Logan Luster and Creed Feltman received honorable mention All-Star Cast honors.
The public will have two opportunities this weekend to see a performance of "Black Snow" our One-Act Play production. We will perform at 7 p.m., Friday, at the Wilbarger Auditorium, and again at 5 p.m., Saturday, at the VHS Cafeteria. Admission is $5.
After the One-Act Play, there will be a Film Showcase featuring the film that earned 2nd place at the State competition, as well as the other films that advanced to compete at State.
Please join us for this wonderful play and show your support for our One-Act Play students.
