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Picture of Excellence: CHS Photography Teacher Going Out on Top
It’s been said in sports that the best way to go out is to go out a winner. Former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway won Super Bowls in his final two seasons and retired from the game as one of the greatest to ever play. Many other athletes have been able to do...
Award-Winning Teacher Finally Finds a Home at Stafford Elementary
Taniece Thompson-Smith has made no secret of her feelings about how unique Stafford Elementary School is within the Abilene ISD. As of earlier this school year, her only regret was that she would probably have to leave it sometime soon. As the spouse of an officer in...
Two AISD Students Win Medals at UIL State Academic Meet
Two Abilene ISD students placed and medaled at the Academic UIL state meet at the University of Texas earlier this month. Abilene High School junior Marin Murry placed second in Copy Editing in the Class 5A meet, and ATEMS senior Aaron Brokovich placed sixth in...
AHS Grad Allcorn Taking Over as TCU Head Golf Coach
FORT WORTH – Bill Allcorn, a 2004 graduate of Abilene High School, was announced May 22 as the new head men’s golf coach at Texas Christian University. Allcorn, who lettered in basketball and golf while at Abilene High, played collegiate golf at Baylor before playing...
Surprise Scholarship Has ATEMS Senior Reaching for the Stars
Duncan Lucas doesn’t like to wait around. He likes things to move fast – whether it’s the car he’s driving or the potential airplane he’s flying. But over the last few months, the ATEMS senior has learned to slow down and practice patience toward his dream to fly jets...
Retiring Principal Leaves Ward Elementary With an ‘Extra Touch of Love’
Dawn Ripple calls her decision to retire from the Abilene ISD “bittersweet.” One that came to her with much thought and deliberation after four years as the principal at Ward Elementary School. In the end, recognizing that it was time to do something different led her...
