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August 6, 2021 - The CHS Alumni Association will be accepting nominations for the Hall of Honor. Please see the attached nomination form for criteria and instructions. Nomination submission deadline is Sunday, August 8, 2021.
The Hall of Honor recipient will be recognized during this year's Homecoming festivities that will begin on Friday, September 3rd. The Hall of Honor Award will be presented during the Annual Alumni Meeting on Saturday, September 4th. Thanks to all Center High Alums, we look forward to seeing you for Homecoming!
August 6, 2021 - The 2021 Socks and Supplies for School Giveaway will be Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 9 am at Lily of the Valley COGIC, C D Williams, Sr. is the Pastor and is located at 620 Greer Street, Center, TX 75935.
August 3, 2021 - The Shelby County Juvenile Probation Department will be giving away backpacks, basic school supplies, and personal hygiene kits on Tuesday and Thursday, August 3rd and 5th between the hours of 10am to 6pm at their office located at 305 Nacogdoches Street in Center.
The supplies were donated to the department by Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG). Students must be enrolled in a school district within Shelby County and have to be in grades 1 through 5.
For further information you may contact their office at 936-598-4587. There are limited supplies and they will be given out on a first come-first serve basis.
July 29, 2021 (Flyer) - It's that time again! The Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center is partnering with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Shelby Savings Bank and Dazzle Me Pink & Blue in this year's annual backpack drive.
Please make all donations by Friday, July 30.
Backpacks and supplies can be dropped off at the Sheriff's Office at any time, Shelby Savings Bank Monday-Friday 8:30-4 or Saturday 8:30-12:30, or at Dazzle Me Pink and Blue Tuesday-Friday 10-6 or Saturday 10-3.
Call the SCCAC with any questions about how you can specifically give at 936-590-9864.
July 22, 2021 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society held their July meeting this past Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Center, TX. There was a program presented on tips and techniques on how to photograph reflections in preparation for the next month’s challenge.
The theme for the July Challenge was “Long Exposure” and club members really excelled in their challenge photos as shown below. For more challenge photos check out our Flickr Page, https://www.flickr.com/groups/pineywoodsphotographic/, or follow our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/PineyWoodsPhoto
Our goal is to help you become a better photographer and give you a place to meet others who share your passion for photography. If you are interested in learning more about long exposure techniques, or other techniques, join us at our next club meeting on the third Saturday of the month at the First United Methodist Church, Center, Tx. Visitors are always welcome.
July Challenge: Long Exposure
First Place Favorites (Tie):
“HOLY” by Billie F. Jones (long exposure with light painting)
“Ring of Fire” by Bobbie J Wood (long exposure with light painting)
Second Place Favorite:
“Magnifying Glass” by Jan Huffman Carter (macro long exposure)
Third Place Favorite (Tie):
“Harboring Dreams of Malta” by Lawrence C. Davis (Night long exposure technique)
“Murval” by Debra Cockrell (Day long exposure technique)
July 21, 2021 - The Unique Boutique is having a Dollar Days Back to School Sale! There are Clothes, Pants, Shoes, Purses, and Dresses for 50% off! Plus, there will be multiple In-Store deals you do not want to miss out on! Come by The Unique Boutique and get all your back-to-school needs. For more information, please call the store at 936-591-8190.
Oriental flower quilt (Photos submitted by Ellen Manning)
July 21, 2021 - The Shelby County XYZ Homemakers Club attended the District 5 Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) Cultural Arts meeting and received three blue ribbons. The meeting theme was “Wild about TEEA” and was held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in Tyler.
State flowers quilt
Margaret Smith had two quilts receive blue ribbons in different categories, a State Flowers quilt which displays flowers from each of the states and an Oriental Flower quilt.
Hand woven throw
Ellen Manning received a blue ribbon on her hand woven throw that has a butterfly motif. The blue ribbons mean the items can be taken to the 93rd State Conference in September being held in Temple.
Peaches Conway, Annette Johnson, Bobbie Nutt, Walter and Ellen Manning went to the meeting and had responsibilities of leading the relaxer and presenting a part of the program by giving a demonstration on how to join the seams of 4 quilt blocks without making a bulky corner.
At the meeting two clubs, one from Cherokee County — Central High for 90 years and the other Smith County — Dixie Club for 95 years, were honored. This year the XYZ Homemakers Club is celebrating 75 years of being organized and plans to celebrate this milestone during 2021.
If you would like information on participating in the XYZ Homemakers Club, please contact Ellen Manning at 936-598-3081.
July 20, 2021 - The Shelby County Appraisal District office will be closed all day Tuesday, July 20th. The employees will be attending a Legislative Update class in Lufkin.
July 16, 2021 - RIO movie goers received a Christmas-in-July gift last week. The church, Old Salem Missionary Baptist, expressed to the RIO Theatre they would like to donate some tickets to see ‘Spirit Untamed’ for the summer as parents have a lot of extra expenses when the kids are out of school.
Mike and Nita shared, “After the theatre being closed for 15 months and people excited to come back to the theatre, it was an extra treat for the ones that were lucky enough to get the tickets donated by the church. It not only benefited the patrons but the theatre as well so the church gave a double treat with this gift.”
In all, she reported the church donated 85 tickets and made a lot of people happy! The Adkisons both said there were so many that were truly appreciative and expressed a desire to let the church know!
Thank you to Old Salem Missionary Baptist Church from the Rio Family and all the families who benefitted.
July 14, 2021 - As the days come and go in July 2021, the memories of C. H. Daniels High reunions stay on the mind of many of the alumni throughout the states. In 2010 the new committee of the school reunion brought back the reunions to the town after a few years absence.
It was a good time to celebrate years leading to the anniversary of the closing of Daniels in 1968 as the last senior class graduated. However, the class of 1969 were juniors and wanted to be included even though they graduated from the other school.
2013 King and Queen Willard McClelland & Rosemary Fields
The alumni wanted to ‘Keep the Legacy Alive’. In September 2010 the first reunion with the new committee occurred and many out of town and Center residents attended and had a good time. The class of 1960 was considered the Golden Class with the 50 year anniversary of the class graduation.
2015 King and Queen, The Mitchells, former teachers at Daniels High
The following year was the Golden Class of 1961. Many pictures were taken of other class groups and everyone appeared to have a good time. At this reunion it was decided to have the event every other year. They occurred in 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019. That decision made it possible for two classes to be recognized as Golden Classes in the reunions. In 2013, Reunion King and Queen selection began in various ways.
2017 King and Queen Councilman Lathan and wife, Joyce
Each year Scholarships were presented to a male and female graduating senior of area schools (students who were descendants of Daniels High alumni). Because of the pandemic, 2021 the next scheduled reunion did not occur. Since all the classes in the 60s have been recognized as Golden, the plan was to have an all school celebration in an effort to show ‘ Daniels High School Matters’. The alumni want to live the words of the school song, “You’ll live forever in our hearts so true”.
It is embarrassing for the alumni to see the campus and buildings of the school in its current bad condition and nothing will be done by the new owner. Perhaps one day it will get better. The best is yet to come to the school building on Greer Street.
2019 King and Queen Alumni Eugene Brown and wife Jacquelyn
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