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Set for Saturday, Aug. 2, Wellington Ex-Students Association invites former students to attend the annual reunion. Wellington Ex-Students Association

Set for Saturday, Aug. 2, Wellington Ex-Students Association invites former students to attend the annual reunion. Wellington Ex-Students Association

Wellington Ex-Students Association makes August reunion plans

Bev Odom
Thursday, May 29, 2025
WELLINGTON – With plans to move back into the Bura Handley Community Center, the Wellington Ex-Students Association is gearing up for this year’s celebration, set for Saturday, Aug. 2.
Lana Tillman, left, accepts the Smart/Maher Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Citizenship Education Teacher Award during the May 12 Wellington High School (WHS) Academic and All-Sports Awards Ceremony. WHS Principal Jermaine Cantu, who nominated Tillman, presented her with the $150 award from the Glynn Moore VFW Post 6439 Auxiliary. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Lana Tillman, left, accepts the Smart/Maher Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Citizenship Education Teacher Award during the May 12 Wellington High School (WHS) Academic and All-Sports Awards Ceremony. WHS Principal Jermaine Cantu, who nominated Tillman, presented her with the $150 award from the Glynn Moore VFW Post 6439 Auxiliary. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Tillman accepts VFW Teacher Award

Bev Odom
Thursday, May 29, 2025
WELLINGTON – Each spring, the Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6439 Auxiliary encourages principals to nominate a teacher for the Smart/ Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award.
Wellington Junior High School Principal Shannon Fisher, left, presents the eighth-grade class to receive their diplomas on the stage of Wellington High School auditorium Thursday afternoon, May 15. Wellington Independent School District Board Trustee Jonathan Killian assisted Fisher in presenting the diplomas. Front row, from left: honor students Jimmy “Jax” Cantu, Cix Killian, Anna Dwyer, Damon Keys, Miles Ouellette, Ava Peters, Libby Chandler, Gannon Guy, Autumn Shatswell, Elvis Jaimes. Shari Davis

Wellington Junior High School Principal Shannon Fisher, left, presents the eighth-grade class to receive their diplomas on the stage of Wellington High School auditorium Thursday afternoon, May 15. Wellington Independent School District Board Trustee Jonathan Killian assisted Fisher in presenting the diplomas. Front row, from left: honor students Jimmy “Jax” Cantu, Cix Killian, Anna Dwyer, Damon Keys, Miles Ouellette, Ava Peters, Libby Chandler, Gannon Guy, Autumn Shatswell, Elvis Jaimes. Shari Davis

Wellington eighth graders receive diplomas

Shauna Salinas
Thursday, May 29, 2025
WELLINGTON – Family and friends filled the seats of the Wellington High School auditorium for Wellington Junior High School (WJHS) promotion at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 15.Anna Dwyer gave the invocation to open the ceremony.
Wellington High School (WHS) junior Sabrina Segovia earns the Girls’ Track Distance Runner Award, presented by Coach Savannah Henderson, at WHS’s Academic and All-Sports Banquet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 in the WHS auditorium.

Wellington High School (WHS) junior Sabrina Segovia earns the Girls’ Track Distance Runner Award, presented by Coach Savannah Henderson, at WHS’s Academic and All-Sports Banquet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 in the WHS auditorium.

Wellington athletes accept special accolades

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Wellington athletes accept special accolades
Wellington Farmers Market encourages local products

Wellington Farmers Market encourages local products

Wellington Farmers Market encourages local products

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Wellington Farmer’s MarketOrganizers of Wellington Farmers Market promote locally produced homegrown, handmade and homemade items to be sold the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Established in 2024, upcoming dates are June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26 and August 9 and 23. Set for 8 a.m.
Wellington Lions Club welcomes four Sweetheart finalists to its Monday, May 5 meeting. Following the inspiration speeches, Lions selected Treylea Wiebe to serve as the 20252026 Lions Club Sweetheart. From left: Lion Lucy Owens, 2024-2025 Sweetheart Mallory O’Rear, Wiebe, Ava Garcia, Damiana Peters, Sabrina Segovia and Lion Amy Henard. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington Lions Club welcomes four Sweetheart finalists to its Monday, May 5 meeting. Following the inspiration speeches, Lions selected Treylea Wiebe to serve as the 20252026 Lions Club Sweetheart. From left: Lion Lucy Owens, 2024-2025 Sweetheart Mallory O’Rear, Wiebe, Ava Garcia, Damiana Peters, Sabrina Segovia and Lion Amy Henard. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington Lions select new Sweetheart, finalize Pet Vaccination Clinic details

Bev Odom
Thursday, May 22, 2025
WELLINGTON – Boss Lion Margret Wood welcomed guests and members to the 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 5 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club.
Each Wellington High School Class of 2025 graduate receives a duffle bag, compliments of Wellington State Bank, during the Friday, May 16 Project Graduation all-night party at the Wellington Activity Center (WAC). The students extend their heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors who helped make Project Celebration a tremendous success. Front row, from left: Christell Melendez, Carvin Wischkaemper. Second row, from left: Lisette Vela, Leslie Rodriguez, Kendra Molina, Gracie Lampe. Courtesy Photo

Each Wellington High School Class of 2025 graduate receives a duffle bag, compliments of Wellington State Bank, during the Friday, May 16 Project Graduation all-night party at the Wellington Activity Center (WAC). The students extend their heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors who helped make Project Celebration a tremendous success. Front row, from left: Christell Melendez, Carvin Wischkaemper. Second row, from left: Lisette Vela, Leslie Rodriguez, Kendra Molina, Gracie Lampe. Courtesy Photo

Wellington State Bank provides Project Graduation gifts

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Wellington State Bank provides Project Graduation gifts
Wellington High School (WHS) senior Miguel Rincon accepts the Football Defensive Linebacker Award, presented by Athletic Director Greg Proffitt, at WHS’s Academic and All-Sports Banquet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 in the WHS auditorium. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Wellington High School (WHS) senior Miguel Rincon accepts the Football Defensive Linebacker Award, presented by Athletic Director Greg Proffitt, at WHS’s Academic and All-Sports Banquet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 in the WHS auditorium. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Wellington athletes accept special distinctions

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Wellington athletes accept special distinctions
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