GORDON —
What an exciting year it’s promising to be! Enrollment is up, 221 at last count, and spirits are high!
Some exciting changes are taking place for GISD this year …
In the cafeteria: Fresh ideas and fresher foods! New equipment in the cafeteria will enable the staff to cook tastier and more nutritional food. Steam ovens have been installed, so that fresh/frozen vegetables may be used in place of canned ones. They are also adding entrée choices for third-12th grades, a first for us. Many homemade breads and dessert items are also showing up on the menu. Thanks goes to Morgan Clark, the new cafeteria manager, and the kitchen staff for all their hard work and innovative thinking!
The cafeteria itself looks different this year, too. New paint, in school colors, has brightened the atmosphere. Wall decals are on order, and will be installed soon.
On the football field: The Longhorns are looking great this year, beginning the season 2-0 depending on Friday night’s result. The cheerleaders and drill team, under the direction of new sponsor Sarah Lively, are showing their spirit with new dances, routines and cheers. Pep rallies have really come alive this year. Come on out and join us for some Longhorn spirit and pride!
In the classrooms: Some new personnel and new goals this school year will ensure that the school’s high standard of education are met. With the addition of the Student Advisor’s position, held by longtime employee Richard Holder, we anticipate more scholarship opportunities and career training for high school students.
What’s happening: The Gordon PTF (Parents, Teachers & Friends) will sponsor a Homecoming Dance on Friday, Sept. 17. Live music will be provided by the Calvin Milburn Band. Check them out at calvinmilburnband.com. Great Texas country music, they were the featured artist for August 2010 on texasreddirtmusic.com.
The dance will be in the old gym immediately following the game, until midnight. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for students and children 4 and under are free.
The Gordon PTF will also host the Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., located in front of GISD and the old gym. Outside vendors will be charged a $25 set up fee, If interested, send an e-mail to shayebrett@aol.com.
Everyone is welcome at these events! Come on out and show your support for Gordon ISD, the Longhorns and the community and have plenty of fun while you’re at it!
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Gordon students head count at 221
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A look back at Thorp Springs Christian College
GORDON – Thorp Springs Christian College was chartered in 1910 by members of the Church of Christ. Thorp Springs has been the site of several educational institutions.
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Thurber High School, circa 1923
GORDON – The Gordon Library and Museum received an email from Avalon Bruce of Imperial, Texas. She is moving and found an annual that belonged to her mother, Faye Davis Bruce. She wondered if we would like to have it and I immediately responded that we would LOVE to have this bit of history.
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Rhonda Patterson named ‘Citizen of the Month’
The Gordon City Council recently selected Rhonda Patterson its “Citizen of the Month.” We normally put this information out on the marquee by the bank, but she wanted no part in that.
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Despite technology advances, car batteries relatively unchanged
We have so many interesting, talented people in and near Gordon!
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News from the new Gordon Community Center
Gordon is so proud of its new Community Center. The only thing lacking were new tables and chairs to grace the lovely interior!
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Gordon Gala ushers in new year
A Gordon Gala was celebrated Dec. 30 at the New York Hill Restaurant. This was an attempt to recognize Gordonites that have contributed to the betterment of Gordon.
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Public invited to Gordon Library's Appreciation Tea
The Gordon Community Library is having an Appreciation Tea 2-4 p.m. this Saturday at the library.
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Backroads Bakery celebrating grand opening in new location
The latest addition to Gordon's Main Street is the Backroads Bakery. They are having a grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 18, beginning at 6 p.m. Their bakery is located at Main and State Highway 193.
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Gordon's new community center nears completion
Back around 1948, the American Legion No. 544 of Gordon acquired an Army mess hall from Brownwood. (They were unable to get one from Fort Wolters because of difficulty crossing bridges).
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New community center going up fast
The new Gordon Community Center, under the auspices of the Gordon Development Corporation and the City Council, is being built at a rapid pace.
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