Shelby County Today

Baylor University Confers Degrees on Fall Graduates

January 8, 2019 Waco – M. Lynn Davis of Center graduated in December from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Management Information Systems.

Baylor University conferred degrees on more than 900 graduates during fall commencement exercises December 15, 2018, in the Ferrell Center on the Baylor campus.

Baylor’s mission is to educate students for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment in a caring community. Nestled along the banks of the Brazos River in Waco, Texas, Baylor provides numerous educational and research opportunities across various disciplines through 128 baccalaureate programs, 77 master’s programs, 45 doctoral programs, a juris doctor and education specialist programs and the Master of Laws program. Baylor students interact with outstanding full-time faculty from their first days on campus, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The University’s vibrant campus life also includes more than 300 clubs and organizations and varsity athletics competing in the Big 12 Conference. For more information, visit www.baylor.edu.

The graduation news release and a complete listing of all graduates are available at the following link: https://www.baylor.edu/mediacommunications/index.php?id=87572.

Group photo of charter members taken at SCCF's first public meeting held May 29th.

January 2, 2019 - The Shelby County Cancer Fund reports in a newsletter the highlights of community support given during the year and 2018 to be a successful beginning. (Click here to read the newsletter)

The organization advises, with the help of so many, they were able to assist 14 families. Of the families assisted, nine were from applications submitted and five were love offerings. Love offerings are for people who don't send an application but the group knows could use a little extra blessing. Of the 14 helped, there were two warriors who are no longer with us. SCCF is very thankful they were able to help them in their time of need and ask that everyone keep their families in your prayers. Prayers are asked for cancer warriors who continue to struggle.

SCCF is a non-profit organization formed by volunteers to help any Shelby County resident currently battling cancer. We offer assistance with bills, travel expenses and meal costs through a simple and discreet application process. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact any board member. The membership fee is $25 and is used to pay for all operating costs. We also welcome any tax deductible contributions, of which 100% goes right into the hands of those in need. Most importantly, we continually lift all cancer warriors and their families up in prayer to Almighty God!!

The board of SCCF holds public meetings at 6:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month (January 8, 2019) at First Baptist Church of Shelbyville. Please feel free to join us!!

December 27, 2018 - Selected students from the CHS Theatre Department assisted Hope Medical with their Santa project at the clinic on Thursday afternoon December 20. While children and parents enjoyed sweet treats, hot cocoa and coffee and visited with Santa on the porch of the clinic, the theatre students served as unofficial elves, attracting traffic, visiting with the children, assisting Santa, and singing carols. 

Kids enjoying smores.

The theatre elves included Ariel Liker, Kayashia Evans, Aiashala , Starla Fischer, Macy Harvey, Alex Spruiell, and Jack Callen Watlington. Keyboard music was provided by Keaton Watlington.

"It was a lot of fun," sophomore elf Alex Spruiell said. "When we started singing, the kids and their parents just stepped right up and sand with us. We were cold, but we all had a good time!"

Even though it was not a traditional production, theatre teacher Chris Watlington was pleased with the event.

"The department is always looking for ways to partner with the community," Watlington said. This Hope project was a very good opportunity -- the Hope Clinic is such a wonderful asset to our county, we were delighted to be a small part of their mission."

Hope Medical has medical offices in Tenaha and Center, with a women's health center in Center also.

December 19, 2018 Longview - Hana Bonner, whose hometown is Joaquin, was named to the Fall 2018 Dean's List at LeTourneau University. The Dean's List recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester.

Hana Bonner is currently a sophomore studing Kinesiology at LeTourneau University and was a 2017 Graduate of Joaquin High School.

LeTourneau University President Dr. Dale A. Lunsford said being named to the Dean's List is a significant academic achievement and honor.

"LeTourneau University is the premier comprehensive Christian polytechnic institution in the country,” Lunsford said. “Our students are among our nation's best. I'm especially impressed with these honor roll students, and I expect them to have a significant impact on our future."

As the Christian polytechnic university, LeTourneau University is where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community. LETU offers more than 140 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a range of disciplines and delivery models at LETU’s residential campus in Longview, Texas, hybrid options at centers in the Dallas and Houston areas and fully online programs.

Claiming every workplace in every nation as their mission field, LeTourneau University graduates are professionals of ingenuity and Christ-like character who see life's work as a holy calling with eternal impact. For additional information, visit www.letu.edu.