Nine members of the Whitney High School boys powerlifting team advanced to the regional competition in West held Saturday, March 11, and Giovanni Sanchez, pictured above, advanced to the state competition with a fifth-place finish in his weight class and a qualifying total of 850 pounds. Trey Haynes also placed fourth in his class at … Continue reading Boys powerlifting team finds success
March 9, 2023 Whitney High School basketball player Cade Baker (right) is pictured with Tristen Wilson (left), after Baker was awarded District MVP and Wilson was awarded 6th Man of The Year honors. Head Coach Joe O’Hearn also earned top recognition as coach of the year when all-district honors were announced. Other Wildcats honored were: … Continue reading Wildcats, coach earn district honors
February 15, 2023 The Whitney High School varsity boys basketball team (10-2) sealed the district championship with a 67-66 win over Grandview Tuesday, February 7. Pictured are (l to r): Duan Johnson, Marcus Wilson, Jairdyn Anderson, Tristan Wilson, Eli Headley, Cade Baker, Colby Estill, Weazle Johnson, Mason Seely, Trey Haynes, Jordan Johnson. Pictured with the … Continue reading Wildcats and Lady Cougars are district champs
The Whitney High School Guardians color guard team had its first competition of winter guard season recently at Naaman Forest High School in Garland. The Guardians placed second in their round and third overall in their classification. By receiving a score of 56.56, the Guardians were also moved up to the next classification. Their next … Continue reading WHS Guardians compete in Garland
Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 18, 2023 Events scheduled at Hillsboro fairgrounds next week… Young people throughout the county are preparing their livestock, creative arts and shop projects for next week’s Hill County Fair. The fair will get underway Sunday, January 22 and wrap up Saturday, January 28, at the fairgrounds in Hillsboro. The hard work … Continue reading Participants gearing up for this year’s Hill County Fair
January 12, 2023 District play is underway for the Whitney High School varsity boys and girls basketball teams, and the boys are currently undefeated and first in the district. The team is 3-0 in district play after defeating Waco Harmony School of Innovation 111-8 in a home game played Friday night, January 6. Earlier in … Continue reading District games underway, boys move to 1st in district
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Reporter: Ellie Mahan December 21, 2022 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, December 12 and heard a report on the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) Program. Cynthia Ries provided an update on the ACE program, which is available for pre-kindergarten through fifth graders. ACE is funded across the nation … Continue reading Whitney ISD board discusses ACE program, school activities
Sports Writer: Brent Cook November 10, 2022 The Whitney Wildcats put an exclamation point on the 2022 football season Thursday night by blanking the Gateway Charter Academy Gators 42-0 in the final game of the regular season. With the win, the Wildcats posted an impressive 7-3 overall record that includes a 6-2 showing in District … Continue reading Wildcats post shutout,prep for playoff match
Reporter: Ellie Mahan October 27, 2022 Board hears monthly administrative reports… The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting Monday, October 17 and approved a new school resource officer (SRO) agreement with the City of Whitney. Administrators also provided updates on campus activities. This year’s SRO agreement is different from last year’s because … Continue reading WISD renews agreement for school resource officer
October 6, 2022 Whitney High School senior Caitlin Poore was crowned this year's homecoming queen during halftime of Friday night's football game. She is the daughter of Grandon and Carissa Poore of Whitney and is pictured celebrating with her great-grandfather, Jim Cato. Senior Tamarius Green was named the 2022 homecoming king. The Whitney Wildcats put … Continue reading Whitney Wildcats dance to 61-14 homecoming victory
September 29, 2022 Whitney High School will crown its homecoming queen and king during halftime of Friday night's homecoming football game at Wildcat Stadium. Pictured above are this year's nominees: freshman princess - Brooklyn Hill and Kambrie Vanlandingham; sophomore princess - Kyla Sneed and Andrea Figueroa; junior princess - Caroline Scarborough and Hope Ivers; senior … Continue reading Homecoming nominees selected
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Reporter: Ellie Mahan September 22, 2022 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting Monday, September 12, to hear administrator reports, approve property bids and review other monthly business. According to Superintendent John McCullough, the district’s enrollment is at 1,509, which is the highest it has been in about five years. The enrollment … Continue reading WISD campuses see rise in enrollment numbers
Reporter: Ellie Mahan In addition to gaining a new athletic director and head football coach, the Whitney Wildcat Athletic Department has taken on eight new coaches this school year. To help welcome these coaches to the Whitney Wildcat family, The Lakelander Newspaper is featuring the new coaches in issues of the paper. Introducing Coach Cleere … Continue reading Wildcat Coach’s Corner
Reporter: Ellie Mahan September 1, 2022 Following the recent tragedy of the school shooting in Uvalde, superintendents across Hill County met with county officials and local law enforcement agencies in June to discuss updated security measures that will be taken during the 2022-2023 school year. To ensure that the Texas Education Agency school safety requirements … Continue reading Whitney ISD continues to focus on safety with school year underway
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Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 10, 2022 The Whitney High School cheerleaders have been getting ready to cheer their Wildcats to victory this school year. The squad brought home a trophy and plaque of its own from Great Wolf Lodge Cheer Camp this summer. Against other 3A schools, the Whitney cheerleaders won first place for their … Continue reading Cheerleaders prepare to cheer on Wildcats
August 4, 2022 The High School Eligible (HSE) Whitney Wildcat team won the Texas Teenage Baseball-Softball Associationstate tournament hosted by Hillsboro Sports Association in Hillsboro July 22-24. Teams from Ballinger,Blooming Grove, Buffalo, Cameron, Gorman, Harker Heights, Hillsboro, Itasca, LaVega, Rice and Wacoalso competed. Whitney defeated four teams in one day of the tournament and earned … Continue reading Wildcats win state tournament
July 14, 2022 Wildcat athletes and fans had a chance to meet Whitney Independent School District Athletic Director David Haynes Jr. at a meet-and-greet event sponsored by the Whitney Athletic Booster Club Thursday, June 30. Coach Haynes has spent 14 years as a coach, most recently as the defensive coordinator at Valley Mills High School. … Continue reading Wildcats welcome new athletic director
Reporter: Ellie Mahan June 30, 2022 In a regular meeting of the Whitney ISD Board of Trustees held Monday, June 20, the board discussed district security information, Whitney Wildcat Football League’s plans for the Baker Field restrooms and concession stands and an amendment to the random drug testing policy. Superintendent John McCullough said that he … Continue reading WISD board discusses security, Baker Field plan and drug tests
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 30, 2022 Multiple Whitney area fire departments were dispatched to fires Monday afternoon, June 20. At 1:15 p.m., Whitney, Lakeview and Peoria volunteer fire departments were dispatched to the 200 block of HCR 1246, just northeast of Whitney High School. Officials said that the blaze was caused by a hay baler … Continue reading Firefighters respond to two fires
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 23, 2022 Whitney High School students attended the 48th Howard Payne University Band Leadership Camp June 13-17 in Brownwood. The camp offers leadership training in the areas of drum major, section leader, officer, marching skills, marching percussion and color guard. Members of the Wildcat color guard and band pictured above include … Continue reading WHS color guard, band members attend leadership camp
Reporter and KHBR Radio Personality: Jack Foley June 16, 2022 Whitney Independent School District has announced that David Haynes Jr. has been selected to replace Mark Byrd as the new athletic director and head football coach of the Wildcats. The 2004 McGregor High School graduate has spent 14 years as a coach, most recently as … Continue reading Whitney’s new athletic director looks to build on recent success
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 9, 2022 Recent Whitney High School graduate Lupita Reel has decided to attend Austin College and play softball for the 'Roos. She is pictured with her mother, Kenda Campbell, and step-father, Jeremy Campbell, signing with the college. At back are Coach Bo Johnson and Coach Kylie Roos.
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 1, 2022 Dacey Allen and Amy Ward, Whitney High School graduates, have each received a $1,000 scholarship from the Lake Whitney Garden Club. The scholarships were presented at the Whitney High School Scholarship Program Tuesday, May 24. Dacy Allen Dacey, daughter of Chris Allen of Whitney, will be attending Tarleton State … Continue reading WHS seniors receive LW Garden Club scholarships
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 26, 2022 Whitney High School will present diplomas to the Class of 2022 at 7 p.m. Friday night, May 27, at Wildcat Stadium. There are 102 students in this year's senior class. Timothy Baker Valedictorian Graduating as valedictorian is Timothy Lonestar Baker, the son of Tim and Laura Baker. Baker plans … Continue reading Class of 2022 to graduate Friday night
May 26, 2022 The Whitney High School varsity baseball team exited the playoffs Saturday, May 21, after losing to Franklin two games to one in the Class 3-A Regional Quarterfinals in Salado. Game three remained scoreless for the first two innings as pitcher Jaxon Montgomery (pictured) and the Whitney defense found ways to limit the … Continue reading Wildcats finish season in playoff battle
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 26, 2022 This summer, Whitney Intermediate School will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no-cost summer meals. Meals will be served at the intermediate school beginning May 31 through June 30. Breakfast will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and … Continue reading Whitney ISD to offer free summer meals
Reporter: Ellie Mahan May 26, 2022 Pictured (l to r): Tennis Coach Greg Davis, tennis player Amy Ward, Ann Duncan, tennis player Laney Beam, tennis player Macy McKinney, tennis player Donna Guille, Jim Duncan and Tom Duncan. For their years of dedication to the Whitney tennis team, Jim, Ann and Tom Duncan were presented a … Continue reading Duncan family honored at WHS banquet
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 25, 2022 Whitney High School senior Dalton Wooten recently signed with Mission Tech Prep Academy in Killeen to play football. Pictured in the front row are Dalton and his parents, Christina Mehaffey and Shawn Wooten. At back are (l to r) Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Mark Byrd and Coach Bo Johnson.
Reporter: Ellie Mahan May 19, 2022 In a regular meeting of the Whitney ISD Board of Trustees held Monday, May 9, the board discussed the demolition of facilities at Baker Field, heard a presentation on the possibility of a school police force and congratulated the German Club and Royelles Drill Team for their accomplishments. In … Continue reading Board discusses Baker Field plans, hears presentation on police force
Photo by April Sanders May 12, 2022 The Whitney High School varsity baseball team won the bi-district championship Saturday, May 7, after a three-game series against Scurry-Rosser. The Wildcats lost the first game played in Whitney Friday, May 6, by a score of 5-2, but went on to win the second game 9-2 in Scurry … Continue reading Wildcats win bi-district championship
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 12, 2022 Whitney High School sophomore Marcus Wilson will compete in the 300m hurdles at the state track and field meet after his performance at the recent 3A regional meet held in Midway. Wilson posted the fastest third-place time in the state, earning him the wildcard spot and a chance to … Continue reading Local athletes advance to state
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 12, 2022 This summer, Whitney Intermediate School will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no-cost summer meals. Meals will be served at the intermediate school beginning May 31 through June 30. Breakfast will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and … Continue reading Whitney ISD to serve free summer meals
Reporter: Ellie Mahan May 12, 2022 The Ryans on their wedding day, May 2, 1948 Bill and Gwen Ryan, Whitney residents, celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary Monday, May 2. Bill and Gwen were married May 2, 1948, at the First Baptist Church in Estancia, New Mexico. The couple has five children, 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren … Continue reading Whitney couple celebrates 74th anniversary
In last week's edition of The Lakelander, we reported that Whitney High School athlete Orrin Green's long jump of 22 feet and 5.75 inches was a school record. However, in 1967 Whitney High School junior Pete Cook won a first-ever state title for Whitney with a long jump of 22 feet and 8.75 inches. Mr. … Continue reading Correction
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 12, 2022 Whitney High School senior Emilie Booth signed to play softball at Dallas Christian College last week. Pictured are: front row - Emilie at center with her mother, Tiffany Booth, and her father, Justin Booth; back row - Athletic Director Mark Byrd and Softball Coach Kylie Roos.
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 4, 2022 Whitney High School senior Orrin Green advanced to state in long jump at the 3A regional track and field meet held last weekend at Midway High School. Green's long jump of 22 feet and 5 3/4 inches earned him a second-place finish at regionals to advance to state. He … Continue reading Wildcat advances to state
Reporter: Ellie Mahan April 27, 2022 Murray Richter, now a published author of two children’s books, attended Whitney High School and graduated in 1988. When he moved from Alice to Whitney in the early 1980’s, he spent time fishing, skiing and soaking up all the nature and fun that Lake Whitney had to offer. His … Continue reading Author draws inspiration from time in Whitney
Submitted by Whitney Middle School April 27, 2022 Students prepared kolaches during the school's first culinary class, Saturday, April 9. Tony Dudik, seventh grade Texas History teacher, developed and taught the Texas Historical and Cultural Culinary Course. Seventh grade Texas history teacher Tony Dudik taught the inaugural culinary class at Whitney Middle School Saturday, April … Continue reading WMS culinary program holds inaugural class
Reporter: Ellie Mahan April 20, 2022 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met Monday, April 11, in a regular session to view 2022 mock STAAR test results, watch a presentation on the ACE Program and hear administrator reports. During administrator reports, Amber Seely, elementary school principal, reported that the campus enrollment is growing. Four new … Continue reading Whitney ISD board holds April meeting
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 20, 2022 Three members of the Whitney High School tennis team are state bound after competing at the regional competition last week. Danna Guille and Laney Beam won first place in girls' doubles, earning the regional championship and a trip to state. Macy McKinney took third place in girls' singles, securing … Continue reading WHS tennis players state bound
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 13, 2022 The Whitney High School varsity boys golf team recently finished third in district play. Members of the varsity team pictured above (l to r) are Rob Riney, Kannon Watson, Tate Winkler and Brendan Aguirre. Winkler and Riney will advance to regionals in Brenham April 18-19, after they each shot … Continue reading WHS golfers advance to regionals
April 13, 2022 The Whitney High School track teams competed at the 2022 District 17-3A track meet in McGregor last week, and several athletes will be heading to area. The boys 4x100m relay team of Kyler Cryns, Orrin Green, Jordan Johnson and Marcus Wilson will advance. Orrin Green also qualified in the 100m, 200m and … Continue reading Whitney High School athletes compete in district track meet
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 Whitney High School athletes competed in the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association state contest in Corpus Christi Thursday, March 17. Alli McCreery placed fourth in state and improved 15 pounds on her total. Vanessa Cruz placed sixth and improved 25 pounds on her total. As a team, the … Continue reading Powerlifters compete at state
Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 16, 2022 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met Monday, March 7, in a regular session to review monthly district business and hear administrator reports for each campus. Superintendent John McCullough announced that the district will use its last bad weather day. Monday, April 18, will be a regular school day … Continue reading WISD board holds March meeting, hears reports from administrators
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 9, 2022 Three members of the Whitney High School girls' powerlifting team have advanced to the state competition after competing at regionals in Dublin recently. Alli McCreery, Vanessa Cruz and Paulina Delgado (pictured left to right) will travel to Corpus Christi Thursday, March 17, to compete in the Texas High School … Continue reading Powerlifters earn trip to state
March 9, 2022 The Whitney High School German students earned second place at the North Texas Winterfest German Regional Contest held in February. The contest was once again virtual due to the ongoing pandemic, but this year there were a total of 35 participants from Whitney who collected 10 first-place individual and group wins. All … Continue reading WHS German students earn regional awards
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 2, 2022 No Whitney elections after candidates withdraw, AISD calls bond election… Area voters will have several local decisions to make and two statewide constitutional amendments to decide in the Saturday, May 7 election. After the filing period ended Friday, February 18, it initially appeared that both the City of Whitney … Continue reading May ballots take shape after filing ends
March 2, 2022 The Whitney Wildcats claimed a bi-district championship Tuesday, February 22, before their season came to an end in the next round against Groesbeck Friday, February 25. The Wildcats defeated Scurry-Rosser 45-41 in Corsicana in the first round. Both teams felt each other out throughout the first half, with Scurry-Rosser taking the lead … Continue reading Wildcats claim bi-district championship
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 2, 2022 Murray Richter, a 1998 Whitney graduate and Dallas-area author, will co-host ESPN's Reel Talk Radio podcast with Captain Debbie Hanson, broadcasting from Ft. Myers, Florida. Listeners can listen live Saturday, March 5, at 6 a.m. Central Time at https://espnswfl.com/shows/espn- swfl-reel-talk/. The podcast will also be available in the show … Continue reading Whitney native to co-host ESPN fishing podcast
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