Albany Golf Club will mark its 100th anniversary next month with the Centennial Classic, a special Father’s Day weekend tournament set for June 14–15. The event will celebrate a century of local golf history with a competitive scramble, Saturday night gathering, and a recreation of a historic club photo.

Ten seniors from Moran High School will turn their tassels Thursday, May 22, marking the end of a memorable school year and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

Graduating members of the Class of 2025 are Allen Hebel, Autum Russell, Blake Boykin, Brylee Stautzenberger, Cotten Campbell, Devon Herod, Ellis Hise, Katie Breeden, Sam Stanley, and Skyler Pacheco.

Ellis Hise earned the honor of valedictorian, and Skyler Pacheco was named salutatorian. The graduation ceremony served as the final event in a busy month of celebrations and student recognition at Moran ISD.

On Sunday, May 18, members of First Baptist Church contributed the largest single offering in the history of the church to kickstart the Renovation Fund for the church’s historic sanctuary.

This year, 2025, marks the 100th Anniversary of the church’s historic main building, and needed repairs and renovations to the church’s sanctuary have been projected to cost approximately $200,000. 

Joseph Carrol 

Putnam, Jr.

1941-2025