This Friday evening, sixty-three students will traverse the stage, receive their diploma, and begin their next great adventure. The Class of 2022 will be official. Friona High School will hold its 2022 Graduation Ceremony at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27th at Chieftain Field. The ceremony is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. In case of severe weather, the ceremony will take place in the FHS Events Center.
An Alcohol/Drug Free Graduation Celebration Party will be held for the new graduates later in the evening. Proceeds from the Senior Steak Dinner held earlier in the year are used to fund the event. Congratulations Class of 2022!
Top graduates announced
The top ten academic graduates were introduced last Friday evening during the Senior Parade on Main Street. Valedictorian for the Class of 2022 is Anahi Gonzalez. Anahi is the daughter of Mirna Gonzalez and David Gonzalez. She plans to attend Texas A&M in College Station majoring in Biology, and then going into Pre-Med. The class Salutatorian is Katheryne Ruth Avila Cortés. Katheryne is the daughter of Maria Erika Avila and Antonio Avila. She plans to attend Amarillo College and go into Pre-Med. The class Historian is Audrianna Rhea Trevino. Audrianna is the daughter of Veronica Quintana and Jonathan Trevino. She plans to attend Sam Houston State University to study Psychology and Criminal Justice. The remainder of the academic top ten students, in order, are: Ahtziri Soltero, Magdalena Licerio, Annacaren Salas, Breanna Godinez, Tim Ally, Anthony Abarca, and Esperanza Santiago.
Anahi Gonzalez
Valedictorian
Katheryne Avila Cortès
Salutatorian
Audrianna Trevino
Historian
Saturday morning around 10:13 a.m. the Castro County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call of two persons found deceased on property near FM 1057 and FM 2397 in western Castro County approximately 1/2 mile east of the Parmer County line and roughly 13 miles east of Friona.
Upon arrival at the scene, Castro County Sheriff"s Office law enforcement personnel determined that the deaths were suspicious. Texas Rangers were called immediately to assist in the investigation. Through further investigation it was determined that the individuals at the scene were involved in an incident in the city of Friona where the Friona Police Department was investigating a suspected kidnapping.
Castro County Justice of the Peace pronounced both persons deceased and ordered autopsies on both persons to be done in Lubbock. The autopsies were performed on Monday.
The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed Monday that Friona ISD teacher and coach Adilene Adame, 27, was one of the two people found dead in Castro County on Saturday morning. DPS identified the other individual as 37-year-old Osiel Rodriguez. DPS said that the investigation is still ongoing.
Adilene Adame was a member of the Friona High School Class of 2013 and received a Master of Science Degree in Physical Education from Eastern New Mexico University. She holds the ENMU track record in the weighted throw.
"Addie" had been employed at FISD for past two years as a Special Education Teacher and Coach. She was just recently assigned to be the new sponsor for the high school cheerleaders.
As of Tuesday, a GoFundMe page set up for an Adame memorial fund had raised $17,430 toward its $20,000 goal.
Coach Adame and Coach Carrillo celebrated with Destini Nava last Tuesday as she signed to run track at Eastern New Mexico University.
Parmer County Commissioners Court met in regular session on Monday May 23, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Courtroom of the Parmer County Courthouse in Farwell, Texas. The meeting began with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and Texas Flag.
Minutes from the May 9th and May 16th meeting were read and approved. Commissioners approved the payment of the accounts payables as presented by County Treasurer Sharon May. The Treasurer's Payroll Report was also approved.
Commissioners approved a vehicle trade between the Sheriff's Office and the Extension Office. The SO will trade their 2014 Suburban with 80,000 miles to the Extension Office for their vehicle which has over 250,000 miles. The SO will use that vehicle as a trade-in sometime in the future. Extension agents Wendy Case and Janelle Duffey will be transporting kids on various trips and it was felt that they needed a vehicle with less mileage.
Bonds for Deputy County Clerk BreAnn Saenz and Deputy County Treasurer Lucy Martinez were approved. Consideration to obtain a 2019 Traverse for the Juvenile Probation Office was tabled until the next meeting.
Parmer County Sheriff Eric Geske reported that the Parmer County Law Enforcement Center was currently housing 41 inmates. Of those, 25 are paying customers from Deaf Smith County.
All meetings are open to the public. Information in this article is only a summary. Any questions concerning specific actions should be directed to the Commissioners Court.
City Manager Lee Davila has completed his coursework at the Center for Public Service (CPS) for Texas Tech University's Certified Public Manager® (CPM) program. The CPM program focuses on practical management skills, taught primarily through example and group exercises. Davila is now entitled to use the nationally recognized Certified Public Manager® designation in recognition of his achievement and is eligible to become Fellows of the American Academy of Certified Public Managers.
Davila completed his coursework alongside city managers and aspiring city managers from Midland, Lubbock, Odessa, Post, Lamesa, Levelland and Sweetwater.
A statewide graduation ceremony has been scheduled for Monday, June 6, 2022 in Austin at the Texas State Capital in which Davila will be recognized for his achievement.
Just what we needed — Almost forgot what a rainstorm was until Monday. Most areas received at least 1.5" of rain and other areas got over 2" of the wet stuff. One of those storms every other week would be great.
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Dive in — Get your swim trunks and goggles ready! The City's swimming pool will be opening Monday, June 6, 2022. The pool is a fun place for kids of all ages as well as adults to swim during the summer. The swimming pool provides swimming lessons for kids 3 and up from 10am-11am or 11am-12pm.
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Save the Date — Youth Fishing Day is scheduled for Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Reeve Lake Park. More details next week.
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Where to find us — The Friona Star is now available at Bi-Wize, both Allsup's stores, and the Hop-In store. You can also drop by the office at 208 E. 11th if you need to purchase extra copies. Also, you can pick up old newspapers to use for packaging and/or shipping.
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The results are in — County Clerk Susie Spring sent over the unofficial Parmer County results from the Republican and Democrat Primary run-off election. On the Republican side, Ken Paxton defeated George P. Bush 180 to 43 for Attorney General, Wayne Christian defeated Sarah Stogner 176 to 40 for Railroad Commissioner, and Dawn Buckingham defeated Tim Westley 116 to 102 for Land Commissioner. The three Parmer County winners also won the entire state. Only 12 people voted in the Democrat Primary.
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On deck — In June, the Friona Star will bring you highlights of the Band Concert, FFA Banquet, teacher retirements, and FHS graduation.
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National Days
May 26:
Paper Airplane Day
May 27:
Grape Popsicle Day
May 28:
Hamburger Day
May 29:
Paper Clip Day
May 30:
Memorial Day
May 31:
Smile Day
June 1:
Running Day
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