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Mason given first ‘Honor A Teacher’ award by alumni
<i>Our Town</i> column
PALESTINE — The Palestine High School Alumni Association (PHSAA) recently honored PHS teacher Joey Mason as its first ever recipient of the monthly “Honor A Teacher” (HAT) Award, presenting him with a $100 check.
The HAT award is part of PHSAA’s effort to recognize and reward teachers who are going the extra mile to make a difference in the lives of students. It will be given each month to a teacher within the Palestine Independent School District who demonstrates dedication to students by attitude and action.
Mason, who has been teaching Social Studies for more than 10 years, teaches World Geography and coaches football and baseball at PHS. His motto in life is “You can fight a bear for a minute,” and his advice to students is “Always try your best.”
“Mason goes out of his way to make sure his students have everything they need to be successful,” a press release said. “He is an outstanding teacher — one that the PHSAA is proud to honor with the first HAT award.”
Mason’s wife, Michelle, teaches eighth grade science. They have one child and another due in six weeks.
The Palestine High School Alumni Association was formed this past year to “support the students, faculty, and administration to further strengthen the education accomplishments of Palestine Independent School District.”
The Association is open to all Alumni of Palestine High School and its Web site, www.palestinehigh.com, has extensive information on and for alumni, their activities, memories, fun facts and entertainment.
PRMC gets new volunteer
Palestine Regional Medical Center volunteer Opal Garber started a family tradition when she volunteered for the hospital more than 20 years and 14,000 hours ago.
Since then, her daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter have all served as hospital volunteers.
In celebration of the birth of her great-great granddaughter, hospital PBX operator, Pauline Killion, made a mini-volunteer jacket for the new arrival and future volunteer.
Museum parking lot sale slated
The Museum of East Texas Culture will hold a parking lot (garage) sale all day Saturday, Oct. 4 at the museum, located on the west side of Reagan Park.
Items left over from the museum’s recent auction fund-raiser, as well as items donated from the community through the next week, will be available for sale.
Volunteers are also needed to work the sale. All proceeds will benefit the museum daily operation and facility projects.
To volunteer or to make a donation, call 903-723-3652.
PHS Class of ‘98 Reunion planned
The Palestine High School Class of 1998 will hold its 10-year reunion at 6 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Leggett residence. Cost will be $15 a person.
For more information contact Camille Carney at 512-461-8078 or camillecarney@austin.rr.com
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