Students Honored Thursday
Thursday is a big day for academic recognition at Sulphur Springs High School. The annual Honors breakfast takes place Thursday morning and then the annual Honors Assembly Thursday night. High School Principal Josh Williams said 27 students will be honored with the Thursday morning breakfast. The students have presented an autobiography of their academic history and will be accompanied parents and by a teacher of their chosing....
Allen is Valedictorian; Gonzalez Salutatorian
The Sulphur Springs High School Valedictorian for the Class of 2015 is Andrew Allen. He is the son of Bryan and Vicki Allen. The Salutatorian is Ariel Gonzalez, son of Victor and Paulina Gonzalez. They were introduced Monday morning by High School Principal Josh Williams in a meeting with news media members in the school library. Williams said both students had amazing accomplishments during their individual career at the local...
Apology Tweeted by At Least One Bully Tweeter; Lamb Says Discipline Administered
At least one bully tweeter at SSHS has tweeted an apology. Stating that they had brought shame on their family, school, and self, the individual asked for forgiveness and stated they hope to remain friends with those mentioned in the bullying texts. The apology came after actions taken yesterday at Sulphur Springs High School where Superintendent Mike Lamb says some breakthroughs in the bullying twitter situation occurred . Lamb said...
“Updated” SSHS Seeking Bully Tweeter
At least one Twitter account has been suspended and officials and law enforcement are narrowing the parameters that will identify the individual or individuals who has or have been bullying students at Sulphur Springs High School and other schools in the area. “This happens all the time. Anyone with a cellphone and a data plan can say anything they want and hurt others.” Sulphur Springs High School Principal Josh Williams made the...
Sanford Lee Hill
Funeral service for Sanford Lee Hill, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2015 at West oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Harold Wright and Bro. D.K. Young officiating. Interment will follow at Mel Haven Cemetery with Wendell Johnson, Jr., Brandon Harrison, Jimmie Lynn Harrison, Marcus Hill, Jeremy Hill, and Edward J. Hill serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Douglas High...
Shrek The Musical Coming In November
New Sulphur Springs High School Theatre Arts Director Lesha Woodard said Tuesday the fall production, Shrek The Musical, is coming along very well. One last blocking rehearsal is planned. Besides students, the cast also includes five teachers and Principal Josh Williams as Grumpy the Dwarf and Superintendent Michael Lamb as a Bishop who performs weddings. Shrek will be staged November 15-17 at the Civic Center Auditorium. By Don...
Lesha Woodard SSHS Theater Arts Instructor
Lesha Woodward is the new Director of Theatre Arts at Sulphur Springs High School. She has already selected a musical production to do this fall. It’s Shrek the Musical. Drama students will be auditioning for roles next week. Ms. Woodward says she has never directed this musical before. She says expect the sets and costumes to be visually interesting. Superintendent Michael Lamb and High School Principal Josh Williams are hoping to...
Freshman Fish Camp
Sulphur Springs High School had Fish Camp for incoming freshmen Monday. Principal Josh Williams said the day was designed to allow the new students to become familiar with the building. Williams added the goal was to make them comfortable so that Tuesday they could have a better first day of school. The freshmen got their schedules and got to find where their classes would be. A fashion show taught them about the school dress code. By...
