Students in grades 9 through 12 will pick up class schedules, books, and change classes on the following days:

Tuesday, August 11th at 9:00-11:00 AM for 12th grade and 1:00-3:00 PM for 11th grade
Thursday, August 13th at 9:00-11:00 AM for 10th grade and 1:00-3:00 PM for 9th grade

Joaquin Junior High School will have an open house on Thursday, August 20 from 5:00 to 6:30PM. Students will receive their registration papers, class schedules, and books. There will be an informational meeting for parents and students in the auditorium at 5:30PM.

Joaquin High School will have an open house on Thursday, August 20 from 5:00 to 6:30PM. Students and parents will be able to meet their teachers. There will be an informational meeting for parents and students attending high school in the auditorium at 6:00PM.

Joaquin Band State Finals Competition - July 9, 2009
Submitted by Lynn Cooper

On Monday, July 6, Mr. Cooper and the JHS Band were notified that the band's performance recording at UIL had advanced to the state level. This last and final adjudication will take place on July 26, in San Antonio at the Texas Bandmasters Association convention. After winning in the North Zone elimination competition and in the South Zone, Joaquin Band has been selected in the finals with a few more Class A schools that went through the same selection process. These remaining schools from across the entire state along with Joaquin will compete for this most prestigious accomplishment of the Outstanding Performance Series for the Association of Texas Small School Bands. Winners will have their performance complied on CD disk and distributed across the state. What na honor for Joaquin to have advanced to the final level.

Good luck Ram Band!

Highlights of Joaquin High School Senior Scholarship Night 2009 - June 4, 2009
Submitted by Wanda Scruggs

Joaquin High School Mr. and Miss JHS Reyes Rico son of Jose and Maria Rico Lacey Scruggs daughter of Richard and Wanda Scruggs

Many faculty members, relatives, friends, and community members packed the JHS auditorium in order to show their support of the Class of 2009. Many scholarships were given to the seniors, in order to help them continue their post-secondary education.

Seniors received the following awards and scholarships:

• Stephen F. Austin University Academic: Thomas Permenter, Reyes Rico
• Lon Morris Football: Frisco Simpson, Dillon Grafton
• East Texas Baptist University: Christopher Golden
• SFA Alumni Blevins: Thomas Permenter
• SFA Alumni A. Hooper: Eldric Noble
• SFA Alumni C. Whiddon: Lacey Scruggs
• J.C Lewis Construction: Kalin Fodge
• Shelby County Welfare Board: Eldric Noble
• Jackson Baptist Church: Thomas Permenter
• Webb Dean Memorial: Lindsey York, Greg Perry
• Joaquin Employees: Brandon Cockrell, Lacey Scruggs
• Ken Headrick Memorial: Travis Long
• Center Garden Club: Corban Obregon, Eldric Noble
• John Paul McSwain Memorial: Lindsey York, Reyes Rico
• Joaquin Masonic Lodge: Thomas Permenter, Lindsey York, Greg Perry, Kalin Fodge, Jordan Baker, Chris Golden, Dillon Grafton
• Mirabeau Lamar Award: Reyes Rico
• Texas State Bank: Lindsey York
• Adam Matthews Memorial: Brandon Cockrell
• Farmers State Bank: Greg Perry
• Daughters of Republic of Texas: Lacey Scruggs
• FFA Alumni: Lindsey York
• Ron Davis Memorial: Caitlyn Davis
• Josh Wood Memorial: Cheyanne Long
• Delta Water Fowl: Lacey Scruggs
• Joaquin First United Methodist Church: Eldric Noble, Lacey Scruggs, Kalin Fodge, Frisco Simpson, Jordan Baker, Thomas Permenter, Brandon Cockrell
• AJ Lawrence Memorial: Eldric Noble
• Panola Leadership: Gina Bylock, Caitlyn Davis, Kalin Fodge, Sarah Rutherford, Lisa Wilson
• Panola Choir: Lisa Wilson
• Joaquin High School Alumni: Greg Perry, Corban Obregon, Brandon Cockrell, Eldric Noble, Lindsey York
• Shelby County Attorney: Lacey Scruggs
• Shelby Savings: Eldric Noble, Caitlyn Davis
• Bonehill: Eldric Noble, Lindsey York, Greg Perry, Cheyanne Long, Brandon Cockrell, Jordan Baker
• Athletic Boosters: Reyes Rico, Lindsey York
• Distinguished Graduates: Jordan Baker, Daniel Davis, Thomas Permenter, Greg Perry, Lacey Scruggs, Lindsey York
• Mr. JHS: Reyes Rico
• Miss JHS: Lacey Scruggs

The Class of 2009 valedictorian is Reyes Rico (left photo), son of Jose and Maria Rico. Reyes has attended school at Joaquin ISD since kindergarten. After graduation he plans on attending Stephen F. Austin State University.

The Class of 2009 salutatorian is Thomas Permenter (right photo), son of Tom and Janet Permenter. Thomas has attended school at Joaquin ISD since kindergarten. After graduation he plans to attend Stephen F. Austin State University.

Joaquin High School/Jr.High Cheerleaders - April 1, 2009
Submitted by Shelly Vaughn

Joaquin High School and Jr. High recently held cheer try-outs for the 2009-2010 school year. 17 cheerleaders and one mascot was selected for the Joaquin High School Varsity Squad. 14 Cheerleaders were selected for the Joaquin Jr. High Squad.

Varsity Cheerleaders: Front row: Whitney Vaughn, Mikah Atkinson, Anna Taylor, Meagan Cockrell, Taylor Wilkerson, Kinsey Carrington Middle Row: Alyssa Belrose, Cortni Obregon, Amber Owens, Peyton Rutherford, Erin Stone (Co-Captain), Madison Carrington (Co-Captain), Sadie Gray Back Row: Savanna Cunningham (Mascot), Bailee McSwain, Katelyn Cockrell, Malana Naquin, Olivia Worsham

Jr. High Cheerleaders:Front Row: Paige Pinkston, Morgan Matthews, Annabeth Vaughn, Caitlyn Gates, Allyson Cockrell, Chloe Brown, Grace Owen Back Row: Chasity Baker, Ava Stephens, Tristan Wilkerson (Co-Captain), Kristen Eschete (Co-Captain), Elisabeth Patrick, Ryleigh Yates, Summer Cassell