Outdoors

The Hemphill Pre’K class put together a Down on Grandpa’s Farm to present to all their families. The teachers really out did themselves with all of the kids.

Sabine County Hospital celebrates lab week. Pictured is Deborah Arndt, MLT Floor Supervisor, Wanda Dickers Phlebotomist, Johnny Lieman, MLT Lab Manager, Stephanie Hebert MLT, and Savannah White MLT. Not pictured Brooke Whitton MLT, Wade Wallace MLT, Maham KC MLS, and Shane Vazquez phlebotomist.

CASA of the Sabine Neches Region held a vigil on the Courthouse lawn on Thursday, April 20th in honor of the children who have suffered child abuse. There were 182 pinwheels, one for each abused child in the state of Texas.

The Lady Hornets experienced a tremendous comeback Tuesday night, but would ultimately fall short in extra innings. Hosting the Lady Eagles of Woodville, Amelia Gay pitched the entire nine innings for Hemphill and the Hornets were facing a 4run deficit in the bottom of the 7th inning. Gay and Corley both drove in runs and were followed by a two rbi double by Laken Wilkerson to tie the game, sending it into extra innings. The Lady Hornets would eventually fall to Woodville, 6-5 in extra innings. Amelia gave up 3 earned runs on 8 hits, with 6 strikeouts.

West Sabine FFA attended Pinewoods SWCD woodlands contest today! Barely beating out the rain. Team members Briley Rogers, Dustin Welch, Hannah McElhaney, and Lucas Burrow. Placing first in district. Briley rogers being the high point individual!

Drelyn “Dre” M. Washington, Hemphill alum, was awarded the Offensive Back Award for the Ragin’ Cajuns this season.

Congratulations to the Hemphill High School Little Green Band. They traveled to Longview Wednesday for UIL Stage and Sightreading Contest and brought back a huge sweepstakes trophy, continuing a tradition of excellence within the program. The Hornet Band is under the direction of Christian Jesmore.

The final tournament of the year was the best one yet! All of the Hornet teams brought in fish and most with limits. Sam Rayburn was good to them! Taking 1st place and Big Bass went to Senior Alyssa Corley and Brenna Corley! Their total weight for 5 fish was12.98 with a big bass of 4.53! Way to go girls!

The West Sabine ISD Administrators, Faculty, and Staff are proud to announce that our 3rd Grade Teacher, Ms. Melissa Lane has been selected to receive the prestigious Gilbert I. 'Buddy' Low Teacher of Excellence Award for 2023.