The University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band performed in the Rose Bowl parade on New Year’s Day.
The following Forney students received degrees during the 2023 Fall semester at Sam Houston State University.
A total of 13,950 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2023 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).
Local students graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Fall 2023. Midwestern State University had 462 undergraduate and graduate students in Fall 2023 with the provision that they meet all requirements as prescribed by the faculty and administration. Honor graduates receiving bachelor degrees included 45 summa cum laude, 44 magna cum laude, and 51 cum laude. Honor requirements are a grade point average of 3.9-4.0 for summa cum laude, 3.7-3.89 for magna cum laude, and 3.5-3.69 for cum laude. Additionally, five students completed the Redwine Honors Program. Six students received President’s Medals. Honor graduates are designated in the list below.Honor graduates are designated in the list below.
J.B. Thomas Reservoir claimed the first Legacy Class ShareLunker largemouth bass of the 2024 Toyota ShareLunker collection season and the waterbody’s first Legacy Class entry.
Crandall ISD Cheer recently clinched their impressive fifth state championship in a six-year span, solidifying their dominance in the competitive cheer arena. Under the expert guidance of Cheer Coaches Nicole Mitchell, Amber Ragsdale, and Lesa Hitt, the team exhibited unparalleled dedication and skill.
Photo Courtesy of Jim Klenke
On Thursday, Jan 11, 2024, the Forney Varsity Girls Soccer team won their LRS game against Rowlett High School by a score of 5-0.
Middle and high school students can submit environmental videos to competition
On Thursday, Jan 4, 2024, the North Forney Varsity Boys Soccer team won their game against Seagoville High School by a score of 2-1.
The Lady Rabbit Soccer JV Team played in the Mesquite “Skeeter Invitational”. The JV came away with a 2-1 record with 12 goals scored and two allowed. The Lady Rabbits defeated North Mesquite 3-0 , Mesquite 9-0 and came up short vs. Mckinney Boyd 0-2.
Forney High Lady Rabbit Soccer traveled to Celina to compete in the Bobcat Winter Classic Jan. 4-6th. The tournament included several highly ranked high school teams including the 2023 4A state champ Celina and 5A state champ Grapevine.
Donny Lynch with one of his prize-winning squirrel dogs. Photo courtesy Donny Lynch
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McPherson College Announces Fall 2023 Honor Roll
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