August 2024

VHS cheer squad anxious to begin new season

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susan@vanzandtnews.com As the school year kicks off, the Van High School cheer squad is gearing up for an exciting season filled with Friday night games, competitions, and community events. Elizabeth Harvey, VHS head cheer coach, who has dedicated 11 years to this role, shared her enthusiasm for the squad and the unique challenges they face this year.
VAN HIGH SCHOOL CHEER SQUAD

EHS band director shares vision for growth

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susan@vanzandtnews.com In the heart of Edgewood, Tony Dorsey, the dedicated band director at Edgewood High School, is forging a path for musical excellence and community connection. With an impressive 30 years of experience in music education, Dorsey has been at the helm of the high school band program for two years, and his passion for nurturing young musicians is evident.
The Edgewood High School Band will give their first halftime performance of the 2024 football season Friday, Aug. 30 on the new turf field at I.T. James Memorial Stadium. Photo by Susan Harris

‘The Locker Room Show’ returns Aug. 26

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Mineola radio station KMOO (99.9 FM) has announced that the 2024 football season premiere of ‘The Locker Room Show’ will be Monday, Aug. 26, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Football teams in VZC ready to kickoff a new season

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After numerous practices and scrimmages, all six varsity football teams in Van Zandt County are now preparing for the games that will start to count as the regular season schedule begins Friday, Aug. 30.

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Blood drive coming to WP Aug. 30 Carter BloodCare will be having a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.