City schools approve $30.3M budget
The Oxford School District approved its 2011-2012 $30.3 million budget on Monday. (June 28, 2011, Page 1)
Contractor rescued from campus water tower
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OHS’s Kendricks named Athlete of the Year
A celebrated high school career, both on the track and in the classroom, culminated with another award for Oxford High pole vaulter Sam Kendricks late last week. The Ole Miss signee, who set a new pole vault record at this year’s MHSAA state meet, was honored Friday when he was named the Gatorade Mississippi Boys Athlete of the Year in track for the 2010-11 school year.
It was the first time a Charger won the award given annually to the student-athlete who not only excels in their respective sport but also in the classroom. (June 28, 2011, Page 6)
Rebels’ new commit strengthens O-line
There is belief among college football coaches that having a strong and dependable offensive line will help determine a team’s success each fall more than any other position on the field. If that is truly the case, then the Ole Miss Rebels and coach Houston Nutt look to have made the line’s future that much stronger with the verbal commitment of Indiana native Jake Meador.
WR Singleton says he’s ready to enroll
Former standout Madison Central receiver Tobias Singleton confirmed via text message Monday evening that he has qualified to enroll at Ole Miss with an ACT score of 24.
Singleton added that he’s “probably” going to enroll in summer school on Wednesday. (more…) (June 28, 2011, Page 6)
Halford throws no-hitter
Former Oxford pitcher Hunt Halford had quite the outing for the Tippah County Tribe of the Cotton States Baseball League on Saturday. Halford recorded a no-hitter in a 3-1 victory over the Golden Triangle Jets, allowing one run on one walk while striking out three in seven innings of work.
Former Lafayette Commodore Cody Gray took the loss, allowing three runs on nine hits while striking out four in six innings. (June 28, 2011, Page 7)
Swindall will lead 8th-grade Chargers
Perry Swindall just couldn’t stay away from the football field.
Swindall had left the coaching ranks after two seasons at LaFayette (Ga.) and relocated his family to Oxford to be able to watch his son, Evan, play for Ole Miss. (more…) (June 28, 2011, Page 7)
UM employee finalist in golf contest
Help Oxford resident Seph Anderson move from second to first in the father’s day golf contest as he prepares to become a father of his second child. Vote until Thursday at midnight at: https://apps.facebook.com/callawaygolfcontest/contests/120131 (June 28, 2011, Page 5)
Education briefs
- Regents School of Oxford cheerleaders participate in camp
- Local FFA students attend convention
- Exchange students living with host families
- Internships available
- Jordan enters national society
- UM hosts young writers camp
- Rose named to honor roll
- OHS 86 class reunion set
We want you to consider yourselves winners
We’re excited, at The Oxford EAGLE, about winning awards in the annual Better Newspaper Contest. We’re excited for our staff members who helped bring home 25 awards, including General Excellence among small daily papers, and we’re also excited for you – our subscribers, advertisers and readers – because you’re the reason we strive to do our best every day. (June 28, 2011, Page 4)
