“Melissa is an outstanding student,” Guadalupe Lila, LHS Spanish teacher said. “I have always found Melissa to be self-motivated, hardworking and intelligent. When we were contacted about the position, I knew we needed someone with good communication skills someone that could take the initiative and could stay calm under pressure.”

Hayden Futch was notified by his high school principal Julie McManus that he received Commended National Merit status on his PSAT. About 34,000 students nationally are being recognized with this honor.

The Lufkin ISD Mentorship Program students and mentees were recognized at the October board meeting. Five of the students gave a report of what they do in the program including information about a summer camp they enjoyed. The students who in the program who were...

Honor America Night will be on Nov. 4 with gates opening at 6 p.m. at Abe Martin Stadium.