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August 27, 2008
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Music in the park
Take a lawn chair and enjoy the music.
The Kemp High School Band will perform at Pope in the Park in the pavilion behind Kemp City Park. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 24.
May 22, 2008
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Kemp High School band sweetheart and beau named
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| Alicia Jones and Barrett Spencer Smith |
Alicia Jones has been named Kemp High School band sweetheart and Barrett Spencer Smith has been named beau.
The Pride of the Yellowjackets Band were honored during half-time during the Kemp-Eustace game.
Alicia is the daughter of Kelley and Vidal Jones. She is a senior at Kemp High School and serves as band vice president and plays the trumpet. She is also an active member of the Jacket cheer squad.
Barrett is a junior, a percussionist and plays the alto saxophone. He is the bass drum section leader and is a member of the KHS Beta Club. He is the son of Cindy and Russell Taylor.
Other nominees recognized during this ceremony were Tiffany Floyd, Sharda Bettis, Krista Sterling, Nick Lane and Billy House.
Alicia Jones has been named Kemp High School band sweetheart and Barrett Spencer Smith has been named beau.
The Pride of the Yellowjackets Band were honored during half-time during the Kemp-Eustace game.
Alicia is the daughter of Kelley and Vidal Jones. She is a senior at Kemp High School and serves as band vice president and plays the trumpet. She is also an active member of the Jacket cheer squad.
Barrett is a junior, a percussionist and plays the alto saxophone. He is the bass drum section leader and is a member of the KHS Beta Club. He is the son of Cindy and Russell Taylor.
Other nominees recognized during this ceremony were Tiffany Floyd, Sharda Bettis, Krista Sterling, Nick Lane and Billy House.
Oct 17, 2007
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Kemp 7th and 8th grade teams take Eustace
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| Photo courtesy of Larry and Jackie Simmons |
In an unusual coincidence, the Kemp 7th and 8th grade teams both beat Eustace teams by the same score, 24-6. The Tuesday game was the first in district play.
Oct 12, 2007
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Only one county school fails to meet federal goals
Only Kemp High school failed to make the annual yearly progress required by the No Child Left Behind Act. Results were released Wednesday.
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Aug 15, 2007
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Flag presented to ECO Station
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| Rep. Betty Brown and Pct. 4 Commissioner Jim Deller |
State Rep. Betty Brown presented a flag that had flown over the state capitol to Prec. 4 Commissioner Jim Deller Thursday at the newly opened ECO Station. Rep. Brown said she is proud because it provides citizens “in the southern half of Kaufman County a wonderful place to recycle". The station on Highway 175 at Plainview Road in Kemp is open 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The site has recycling bins for glass jars, metal cans (both aluminum and steel), plastic bottles #1 and milk jugs #2 (you can find these numbers at the bottom of most plastic containers), paper, newspaper, magazines and cardboard, used oil and oil filters and car batteries at no charge.
This facility also provides a place to dispose of trash items at a small fee. The household hazardous waste building on the site allows citizens to dispose of household chemicals at a very nominal fee of $10 for up to 25 pounds of material. Household trash and bulky items also may be dumped for a fee.
Citizens' may purchase disposal coupons for both trash and household hazardous waste at the Kaufman County Sub courthouse in Kemp or they may use their credit card at the ECO Station. No cash or checks will be accepted.
Aug 10, 2007
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Park project discussion planned
The Kemp Economic Development Corp. will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7. on the first phase of a proposed park project. The group's budget also will be discussed beginning at 6 p.m. The EDC meets at Kemp City Hall.
Aug 5, 2007
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What to do about math – and science
The Kemp school district dropped from a recognized ranking to academically acceptable, mostly because of math and science scores.
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Aug 3, 2007
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Stingerette officers bring home trophies
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| Capt. Maylee Friemel and 1st Lt. Sarah Thomas 1st Lt. |
Kemp High School Stingerette brought home four awards, including Super Sweepstakes, from the Danceline Officer Camp at the YO Rance Resort in Kerrville earlier this month.
Capt. Maylee Friemel and 1st Lt. Sarah Thomas were accompanied by director Kathy Troyer.
Both girls were named to the Danceline Elite Team which entitles them to dance with the Rockettes in New York in January.
In addition they received awards for:
Best Introduction
Most Creative
Jun 28, 2007
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Miss Kemp crowned
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| Maylee Friemel |
Maylee Friemel was crowned Miss Kemp 2007 on May 22 at the pageant hosted by the Kemp Chamber of Commerce.
Judges for the competition were Kendall Morris, Miss Texas Outstanding Teen; Elisa Martinez, Miss Arlington Outstanding Teen; Alex Martin who has been involved in Miss America organization since 1996 and Chris Martin who has been involved with Miss America since 2000. The Mistress of Ceremonies was Miss Lufkin - Cristie Kibler.
The young women were judged on a personal interview, an on-stage question, talent and in casual wear, aerobic wear and evening gown.
Jun 4, 2007
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Kemp gets new athletic director
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| Greg Anderson |
Greg Anderson, from the Sabine school district near Port Arthur, has been named the new athletic director for the Kemp school district. Coach Anderson was visiting the district this week.
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May 8, 2007
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