Joaquin ISD

Joaquin Student Wins in Rodeo Houston Calf Scramble

March 25, 2015 - One of the wildest, most spirited and extremely heartwarming RodeoHouston® events is the Calf Scramble. With the drop of a cowboy hat, the calves are signaled to be released onto the dirt arena for 30 Texas 4-H and FFA members to chase and catch using only a rope halter. The number of students is always greater than the number of calves. With teenagers and calves darting in every direction across the NRG Stadium floor, the calf scramble is one of the most chaotic, unscripted and beloved events of the Rodeo.

Joaquin First Graders Given Free Prevent Tooth Decay Kits By Local Masons

February 27, 2015 - Joaquin, TX — All first graders at Joaquin Elementary School recently received free prevent tooth decay kits through the Fantastic Teeth Fan Club. Members of Joaquin Masonic Lodge, led by Jay Wilson, assembled and delivered kits to the school.

The Fantastic Teeth Fan Club, sponsored by Masonic Home and School of Texas, strives to prevent suffering from toothaches, reduce missed school days due to dental problems, and cut costs for dental treatment.

Joaquin Lifters Takes First in Several Weight Classes at Kirbyville Meet

February 16, 2015 - Joaquin ISD Powerlifting team participated in the February 5th Kirbyville Power Lifting Meet and took 1st place in 5 different weight classes. In the men's weight classes Case Chambliss, Nate Belrose, and Zach Bell each took 1st place in their weight class. In the women's weight classes Jaz Atkins and Desere Cooper both took 1st place in their class.

Below are the stats for the Joaquin lifters:

Joaquin FFA Shows at Fort Worth Stock Show

February 2015 - The FFA Show Team from Joaquin came home overjoyed following the most successful overall appearance at a “Major” livestock show this last week at the Fort Worth Stock Show. Saturday morning, Abi Hooper started the Jr. Breeding Heifer Show with her Shorthorn winning 1st place in her class.  Soon after, Cralon Hughes placed 3rd in his class of Brangus heifers. Later that day, Justin Hooper’s Beefmaster won 2nd Place out of 19 November-born calves. Sunday afternoon, Addi Harvey’s Angus placed 4th in a competitive class of 22 Angus heifers.

Joaquin Junior High Basketball Teams Earn District Champion Titles

February 10, 2015 - The junior high 22-2A basketball district recently came to an end for many area teams. Joaquin had three teams finish with top honors. The 8th grade boys finished their outstanding season with a district record of 9-1 earning the title of District Champions. The 7th grade girls also finished the district race with a record of 9-1 taking the title of district champs. The 7th grade boys completed district with a 9-1 record earning them top honors also.

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