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(Orange, Texas) The Lutcher Theater will present Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" on Thursday, February 16 at 10 a.m. "Pride and Prejudice" is offered as part of the Lutcher's Incredible Kids Events for high school students and literature enthusiasts alike. Published in 1813, Jane Austen’s ultimate romantic comedy, "Pride and Prejudice," has stood the test of time. As the Bennet sisters try to navigate their way toward love and marriage, Austen humorously skewers the hypocrisies and absurdities of the English class s...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club awarded their Orangefield January Student of the Month to Britney Kilgore. Britney ranks number 12 out of 121 seniors. She plans to attend Lamar University to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with the goal of becoming a traveling nurse. Pictured with Britney are her parents Bryan and Jennifer Kilgore, Ray Wrinkle-OFHS, principal, Crissa Bonnin-Counselor, Dr. Mark Messer-Rotary President, and Shaun McAlphin-OFHS...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club awarded Keith Neill as their January Bridge City Student of the Month. Keith ranks number 42 out of 184 seniors and has a 4.22 GPA. He plans to attend Texas State University and pursue a degree in Computer Science. He is accompanied by Tim Woolley-BCHS Principal, his mother Emily Neill, Dr. Mark Messer-Rotary President, and BCHS Counselor Chloe Tucker....
This weekend14 OJH Choir students went to Groves Middle School to compete in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest. For this contest, students must memorize a solo and perform it for a judge. All 14 students received superior ratings. Congratulations to Tessa Bailey, Catherine Crooks, Reese Dearing, Trista Gray, Kaydence Kressman, Naomi Madrid, Madison McCormack, Hayden Nichols, Kinsley Rush, Jose Salinas, Hope Samms, Dak Sims, Crissa Spell, and Katy West....
Students in Mrs. Wolfford’s Wolf Pack became paleontologists in reading class. Students read the informational text, The Albertosaurus Mystery, learning all about two paleontologists named Barnum Brown and Phillip Currie. They also learned about fossils and Dinosaur Bone Beds. Using the Scientific Method, students were given a chocolate chip cookie, and had to use tools to get the chips out without breaking the cookie! Students also enjoyed learning about Otzi, the 5,000 y...
Orangefield High School's district round of the Stark Reading Contest was held recently. All contestants were very competitive and did an amazing job. In Declamation, the second place winner and earning a $1,500 scholarship was Madeleine Wernig. The first place winner and earning a $2,000 scholarship was Kaitlyn Jenkins. In Interpretive Reading, the second place winner and earning a $1,500 scholarship was Sadie Prouse. The first place winner and earning a $2,000 scholarship...
Orangefield Elementary 3rd graders celebrated the 101st Day of School on Wednesday. Students and teachers alike enjoyed dalmation themed activities and snacks....
Four Orangefield High School Cross Examination debate teams traveled to East Chambers High School and competed in the UIL district meet recently. Congratulations to the following students who placed: Sidney Holderman & Kimber Carpenter - 4th Calvin Kelly & Stone Fregia - 5th Colton Myers & Leroy Bergeron - 6th. Other competitors were Jayde Baggett and Cade Bruce. The OHS Speech & Debate coach is Bridget Trawhon....
Orange County Precinct 1 Commissioner Johnny Trahan and his wife, Becky, were crowned king and queen as they were coronated with a lot of fanfare from dancers and other krewe royalty. The Trahans were dressed in the traditional king and queen white with outfits trimmed in gold sequins and braids plus lots of fluffy white feathers. The queen's long embroidered train included angel wings, a special significance. The Trahans from the Krewe des Amis will preside over Mardi Gras...
The Lutcher Theater presents the internationally-acclaimed hit theater show, "The Simon & Garfunkel Story," on Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, telling the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry, to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60s, and to their dramatic split in 1970. The show culminates w...
On Saturday, January 28th members of the OHS UIL Academic Team traveled to Nederland for an invitational meet. Here are the results: Social Studies, sponsor Mr. Block: 1st Place Prestyn Myers, 1st Place Team Prestyn Myers, Kadee English, Jackson Droddy and Brianna Moore. Editorial Writing, sponsor Mrs. Taylor: 4th Jada Greiner News Writing, sponsor Mrs. Taylor: 4th Jada Greiner Headline Writing, sponsor Mrs. Taylor: 3rd Jada Greiner Current Events, sponsor Mrs. Hyatt: 2nd...
Little Cypress Intermediate received a grant from the LCM Education Foundation for a book vending machine. A ribbon cutting to unveil the new machine was held last week. On hand to help was LCM Education Foundation Secretary Amberly Craft. The vending machine requires tokens that students can earn by showing PRIDE (Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Encouragement) on campus. Tokens earned can be used towards a new book (one token=one book). LCI staff are excited...
Keep Orange County Beautiful elected a new leader at its January 2023 meeting of the Board of Directors. Meritta Kennedy was chosen to be the new chairman of the board. Kennedy also serves as Mayor Pro Tem on the West Orange City Council, and holds other community positions. Other officers chosen were Sandra Cash as co-chair; Sandra Hoke as Secretary and Jane Whitfield as Treasurer In a prepared statement, Meritta Kennedy said, “I am honored to serve as Chairman for Keep O...
Lamar State College Orange is proud to recognize the following students who earned the high honors of recognition on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2022 semester. Congratulations to these Gators on this accomplishment. PRESIDENT’S LIST To be named to the President’s List, students must attend full-time (at least 12 hours) and earn a 4.0 grade point average. Beaumont Anissa L. Adams, Massage Therapy; Trenton R. Buchholz, Instrumentation; Taylor N. Holden,...
On Saturday January 28, 13 OHS choir students competed in the UIL solo/ensemble contest. Students have to memorize and perform a solo for a judge. Natalie Roach, Madison Trammell and Amley Tuck all received Excellent ratings. Andrew Blackwell, Diana Burns, Emma Dixon, Dalyn Miller, Christa Kyle, Sara Micillo, Pilar Santodomingo-Armingol, Leyton Loft, Timothy Trammell and Katelynn Copeland all received Superior ratings. Copeland, Diana Burns, Leyton Loft, Dalyn Miller and...
No classes for West Orange, Orangefield, Bridge City, LCM or Lamar State College Orange tomorrow. Due to widespread power outages reported by Entergy....
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OFHS students in the Patient Care Technician and Pharmacy Technician program took a trip to Baptist Hospital for an experience they will not soon forget. After the comprehensive hospital tour, students were able to shadow pharmacy technicians and nurses for some hands-on learning. The students came back with excitement for what their future careers may hold. Thank you Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas for this opportunity and making our students feel so...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club presented a $2,000.00 check to the Bridge City High School STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Bus. Students and teachers are renovating and equipping a bus with labs for student exploration coordinated by CTE instructor Lindy Welborn. Pictured are Rotarian Sam Comer, Students - Addison Woolley, Brandon Barbosa, and William Walpole. Second row Rotarians Bob Donaldson, Kirk Roccaforte, Linsey Welborn(CTE coordinator), Amy...
Community partners from Sabine Federal Credit Union presented a check in the amount of $2,500.00 to LCM last night, in order to assist the district with expenses that resulted from the vandalism that took place to the athletic complex and facilities last fall. Present to accept the donation was Superintendent Stacey Brister and Athletic Director Eric Peevey, both of whom expressed gratitude for the support and encouragement shown by Sabine FCU and its employees. Pictured Left...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Bridge City First Assembly of God has been named Business of the Month for January 2023. Pastor Allen Chapin was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador Barbara Moore at the January Networking Coffee hosted by Orangefield ISD Cormier Museum Pictured: Barbara Moore, Pastor Allen Chapin and Church Family Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
The Stark Museum of Art opened its "Art: It’s Elementary!" exhibition last week, featuring the work of eight LCE second graders. The students will be recognized on Saturday, January 21st at 2:00 p.m., and their artwork will be on display at the museum through March 11th. The 2nd grade students in the picture: Back row: Laeton Amburn, Rylinn Jones, Tripp Vandervoort, Logan White, and Mila Breaux Front row: Parker Smith, Abigail Day, and Lauren Wu...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club invited RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) students they sponsored for a recent leadership conference to share their experiences with the club. Pictured are - (front row Student’s ) Emily Wallers, Brianna Moore, Abigail Broussard, Ashley Hale, Gabby LeBlanc, Elizabeth Bunch, Raema Lyda, Grant Hale and Rotarian - Eric Andrus. ( Back row) Rotarian -Mark Bunch, Student’s - Mary Wernig, Zack Bourque, Kaitlyn Jenkins, Ava Dyer, Ste...
Beaumont Elks Lodge #311 is happy to announce that it has delivered a grant of $3,500 to the Beaumont Chapter of Sleep In Heavenly Peace (SHP), a 501-c-3 non-profit organization. Receiving the grant at their "Build Headquarters" was SHP Chapter Chairman, Jack Seeley. Presenting the grant was J David Derosier, Gratitude Grant chairman for the Beaumont Elks. Also present were representatives from the Fraternal Order of Eagles Port Neches Ladies Auxiliary, with their donation of...
