Congratulations to the 2018-2019 MPHS colorguard officers: Captain-Katherine Lopez Lieutenant-Jorge Banda Lieutenant-Eileen Martinez Squad Leader-Azucena Salinas Squad Leader-Taryn Thurman Squad Leader-Jenifer Deciga Squad Leader-Hailey Benyshek
The combined Classes of 2018 from Mt. Pleasant and Chapel Hill Schools were honored at the Mt. Pleasant Community Baccalaureate Service Wednesday night at First Baptist Church. Wearing their gowns and mortar boards and adorned with medals, cords and stoles, the seniors listened to messages from Mt. Pleasant Superintendent Judd Marshall and Chapel Hill Superintendent [...]
The Temple Masonic Lodge in Mount Pleasant has awarded $500 scholarships to four graduating seniors from Mount Pleasant High School: Ximena Alvarado, Hailyn Blackstone, Harison Russell and Sanum Shahid. Pictured with their parents at Baccalaureate Wednesday night are Hailyn Blackstone and Harison Russell.
Three Lady Tiger athletes each recently signed a letter of intent to play college ball. Softball player Blakely Cheek signed a letter to play for the Vikings at Grayson College in Denison, Texas. The middle infielder was named this year’s Softball Lady Tiger Most Valuable Player. She is the daughter of Diedra Cheek. Two Lady [...]
Mt. Pleasant High School seniors Stephanie Gonzalez and Harison Russell are the recipients of the Brandon Foster Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was established by Kappa Pi in memory of Brandon Foster in 1985. Presenting the scholarship are Linda Blount of Kappa Pi and Suzanne Foster, Brandon’s mother. Stephanie is the daughter of Maria Gonzalez and [...]
Mount Pleasant High School senior Christon Himes signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career at York College in York, Nebraska. York is a private Christian four-year college. Himes will play forward for the Panthers. He is the son of Sharron Himes. Himes’ Tiger teammates and coaches Joey Chism and Drew Barkley joined [...]
Students (L-R) Hugo Valdez and Chris Memije will graduate from Mount Pleasant High School and Northeast Texas Community College with a Certificate of Competency in Electrical Technology. The students took evening classes for this accomplishment and plan to enter the Electrical Industry.
Mt. Pleasant High School senior Juan Ottino, the son of Gregorio and Cynthia Guerrero, is the recipient of the Wade Stinson Memorial Athletic Scholarship. Juan played Varsity football for two years and was awarded Academic All-District honors as a junior and Academic All-State as a senior. He has been a member of the Tiger Varsity [...]
Mt. Pleasant High School senior Itzel Vargas has received the Titus County Retired School Personnel Scholarship. Vargas, the daughter of Emilio Vargas and Ericka Perez, plans to attend Northeast Texas Community College and pursue a degree in education. She plans to become a teacher. Pictured: MPHS Principal Dustin Cook, Itzel Vargas, Ericka Perez, MPHS Senior [...]
The Mount Pleasant High School presented Director and student voted awards at its annual banquet. Three student voted awards were presented. The Happy-Go-Lucky award goes to a student whose consistent positivity throughout class, rehearsals, and productions keeps everyone in high spirits. The theatre students chose Vanessa Vasquez to receive the award. The Most Improved award [...]
