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| The old Roscoe High School building, familiar to all the older exes. |
Here is the final schedule for RHS/RCHS Homecoming 2019:
IT’S TIME FOR ROSCOE HIGH HOMECOMING 2019
October 3, 4 & 5
October 3, 4 & 5
Lots of things have changed at RHS, but “PLOWBOY PRIDE” remains the same!
THURSDAY:
7:30pm BONFIRE – Broadway & Cedar by Railroad Tracks
Come cheer with the Plowboys, Cheerleaders and
7:30pm BONFIRE – Broadway & Cedar by Railroad Tracks
Come cheer with the Plowboys, Cheerleaders and
Band!!
(Locals can call City Hall @ 766-3871 if you have
(Locals can call City Hall @ 766-3871 if you have
wood/brush to add to the bonfire pile)
FRIDAY:
1:30 pm EXES RECEPTION hosted by the RCHS Avid Class
at High School Event Center (the old high school
FRIDAY:
1:30 pm EXES RECEPTION hosted by the RCHS Avid Class
at High School Event Center (the old high school
entrance)
Registration, refreshments, visit with exes.
2:45pm PEP RALLY in new Gym
4:30-7pm POTATO BAKE – in Cafetorium benefiting the
Registration, refreshments, visit with exes.
2:45pm PEP RALLY in new Gym
4:30-7pm POTATO BAKE – in Cafetorium benefiting the
RCHS yearbook staff
7:30 pm PLOWBOYS vs. CHRISTOVAL COUGARS
Watch Roscoe EX, Jake Freeman, as he coaches
7:30 pm PLOWBOYS vs. CHRISTOVAL COUGARS
Watch Roscoe EX, Jake Freeman, as he coaches
the Plowboys to a BIG WIN!!
Band will perform during halftime and
Band will perform during halftime and
Homecoming court will be announced.
8pm-9:30pm VISITATION, COFFEE & REFRESHMENTS will
8pm-9:30pm VISITATION, COFFEE & REFRESHMENTS will
be held in the Special Events indoor Concession
Area, just east of the Football Concession.
8pm-12am COMMUNITY CENTER open at Broadway &
8pm-12am COMMUNITY CENTER open at Broadway &
Bois d'Arc for more visiting
** Also, Tracy Lawrence show at the Lumberyard
Not sponsored by the Homecoming Committee.
But if you are an RHS alum, there will be a 40%
discount on individual admissions and 10% for
reserving tables.
SATURDAY
9am COFFEE & DONUTS - Hosted by Roscoe Lions
SATURDAY
9am COFFEE & DONUTS - Hosted by Roscoe Lions
Club at Roscoe Community Center on Broadway
& Bois d’arc. Come have Coffee and visit with old
and new friends
10am PARADE – Theme: PLOWBOY PRIDE
For more information on a float entry, call Misty
10am PARADE – Theme: PLOWBOY PRIDE
For more information on a float entry, call Misty
Reynolds @ 325-338-1005
11am-2:30 EVERYONE WILL CONVERGE AT RHCS in
11am-2:30 EVERYONE WILL CONVERGE AT RHCS in
the cafetorium.
Register for door prizes, visit with friends, silent
Register for door prizes, visit with friends, silent
auction, program, tours of the new school facilities,
slide show and much more
11:30-1:30 LUNCH - In the cafetorium. Taco stack, dessert
11:30-1:30 LUNCH - In the cafetorium. Taco stack, dessert
and drink $10
2:30-12am THE COMMUNITY CENTER will be open and
available for anyone who needs a place to meet with
classmates. Coffee & tea will be available, but any
snacks will be on you.
The museum and local businesses will also be open
The museum and local businesses will also be open
for the afternoon.
8pm-1am AT THE LUMBERYARD — MUSIC AND
8pm-1am AT THE LUMBERYARD — MUSIC AND
ENTERTAINMENT ($10 cover charge)
8-9:30 – BLACKLAND BULLET CO. plays a mix
8-9:30 – BLACKLAND BULLET CO. plays a mix
of Red Dirt Country & Southern Rock. Band
Members include Jady Underwood & Toby Young
(Class of '98)
9:30-1 –LYNDALL UNDERWOOD (Class of '79)
9:30-1 –LYNDALL UNDERWOOD (Class of '79)
& DUSTY CREEK BAND plays a mix of Traditional
Country
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PLOWBOYS PREPARE FOR GAME WITH CHRISTOVAL
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| Plowboy football at the last Homecoming. |
Friday evening’s Homecoming game will be at Plowboy Field with the Christoval Cougars. As in every other game they’ve played so far this year, the 1-3 Plowboys will enter this game as decided underdogs. However, that’s not because they’re a bad team; they’re not. It’s because they just happen to have a killer schedule this year. The records of the teams they’ve played so far tells the tale: Hawley and Miles are currently 5-0, Stamford is 4-1, and Chico came into the game with Roscoe at 2-1. Moreover, Hawley, Stamford, and Chico are larger 2A-Division I schools.
At least Christoval and Roscoe are both 2A-Division II teams. However, the Cougars are also undefeated on the season at 5-0. So far, they’ve beaten Harper 40-0, Grape Creek 47-0, Van Horn 43-14, Cross Plains 26-14, and Winters 34-24.
Texas Football and the Abilene Reporter-News have both picked Christoval to win District 8-2A-II this year, and Texas Football also chose two of their players as district MVPs—QB Braydon Wilcox on offense and DB Clayton Edmiston on defense. Last year, the Cougars were area finalists in the playoffs, and they return nine starters on both offense and defense. So, a Homecoming victory by the Plowboys would not only be sweet; it would be a major Big Country shocker.
In short, Coach Jake Freeman’s Plowboys have their work cut out for them. They will counter with QB Junior Martinez, who was picked as Big Country Player of the Week for his breakout game with Chico, and a receiver corps that includes Jaythan Coale, Ryan Highsmith, and Vidal and Antonio Aguayo, along with an offensive line and a defense that are showing grit and overall improvement.
Kickoff is at 7:30pm. Go, Plowboys!
At least Christoval and Roscoe are both 2A-Division II teams. However, the Cougars are also undefeated on the season at 5-0. So far, they’ve beaten Harper 40-0, Grape Creek 47-0, Van Horn 43-14, Cross Plains 26-14, and Winters 34-24.
Texas Football and the Abilene Reporter-News have both picked Christoval to win District 8-2A-II this year, and Texas Football also chose two of their players as district MVPs—QB Braydon Wilcox on offense and DB Clayton Edmiston on defense. Last year, the Cougars were area finalists in the playoffs, and they return nine starters on both offense and defense. So, a Homecoming victory by the Plowboys would not only be sweet; it would be a major Big Country shocker.
In short, Coach Jake Freeman’s Plowboys have their work cut out for them. They will counter with QB Junior Martinez, who was picked as Big Country Player of the Week for his breakout game with Chico, and a receiver corps that includes Jaythan Coale, Ryan Highsmith, and Vidal and Antonio Aguayo, along with an offensive line and a defense that are showing grit and overall improvement.
Kickoff is at 7:30pm. Go, Plowboys!
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JUNIOR MARTINEZ FEATURED IN ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS ARTICLE
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| Junior Martinez (4). |
Plowboy quarterback Junior Martinez, who was named Big Country Player of the Week last week, was also featured in an article in the Abilene Reporter-News on Friday.
Written by sportswriter Stephen Garcia, the article notes his performance in the game with Chico, his leadership abilities, and the progress he has made so far this year at his new position. It is available online by clicking here.
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TRACY LAWRENCE AT LUMBERYARD FRIDAY NIGHT
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| Tracy Lawrence |
Country great Tracy Lawrence will make his first appearance ever at the Lumberyard Friday night. A CMA award-winning artist who has made his mark on country music, he has released fourteen studio albums and charted more than 40 singles on Billboard country charts, including eight that reached number one.
Born in Texas and raised in Arkansas, he started singing when he was 15 and moved to Nashville when he was 22. His debut album was Sticks and Stones, produced in 1991. His albums Alibis (1993) and Time Marches On (1996) were both certified double platinum. His most recent album, Made in America, was released this year in August. He wrote most of its songs but had help with other songwriters on some. His voice has been described as a “smooth baritone” or “warm baritone” with “effortless, emotional delivery.”
Top singles include “Paint Me a Birmingham,” “Time Marches On,” “Find Out Who Your Friends Are,” “Alibis,” “Texas Tornado,” “Sticks and Stones,” “Lie,” “Lessons Learned,” and “Can’t Break It to My Heart.”
Born in Texas and raised in Arkansas, he started singing when he was 15 and moved to Nashville when he was 22. His debut album was Sticks and Stones, produced in 1991. His albums Alibis (1993) and Time Marches On (1996) were both certified double platinum. His most recent album, Made in America, was released this year in August. He wrote most of its songs but had help with other songwriters on some. His voice has been described as a “smooth baritone” or “warm baritone” with “effortless, emotional delivery.”
Top singles include “Paint Me a Birmingham,” “Time Marches On,” “Find Out Who Your Friends Are,” “Alibis,” “Texas Tornado,” “Sticks and Stones,” “Lie,” “Lessons Learned,” and “Can’t Break It to My Heart.”
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| Pat Waters & the Chain Link Band |
Opening for Tracy Lawrence will be Pat Waters, whose music is traditional country. His latest album is Sorry ‘Bout the Mess. Singles include “You Ain’t Never Been to Texas,” “Texas Tears and Mexican Beer,” and “Love You Back to Texas.”
Live music will begin around 8:30pm. Tracy Lawrence will take the stage around 9:45 or 10:00. Roscoe alumni will get a 40% discount on individual admissions and 10% on table reservations. For reservations or more information, contact the Lumberyard at 325-766-2457.
Live music will begin around 8:30pm. Tracy Lawrence will take the stage around 9:45 or 10:00. Roscoe alumni will get a 40% discount on individual admissions and 10% on table reservations. For reservations or more information, contact the Lumberyard at 325-766-2457.
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JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ TO SING AT WEST TEXAS WIND FESTIVAL
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| Johnny Rodriguez |
T. G. Sheppard, who was scheduled to be this year’s featured artist at the West Texas Wind Festival, has had to cancel, so festival organizers have chosen Johnny Rodriguez as this year’s headline performer.
A native Texan, Rodriguez is a member of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and has been honored by three U. S. Presidents: Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush. He played at George H. W. Bush’s inaugural ball.
Over a long career, he has released many albums, the most recent being Johnny Rodriguez: Live from Texas. His former number one hits on the country chart include “You Always Come Back to Hurting Me,” “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico,” “That’s the Way Love Goes,” “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind,” “Just Get Up and Close the Door,” and “Love Put a Song in My Heart.”
A native Texan, Rodriguez is a member of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and has been honored by three U. S. Presidents: Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush. He played at George H. W. Bush’s inaugural ball.
Over a long career, he has released many albums, the most recent being Johnny Rodriguez: Live from Texas. His former number one hits on the country chart include “You Always Come Back to Hurting Me,” “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico,” “That’s the Way Love Goes,” “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind,” “Just Get Up and Close the Door,” and “Love Put a Song in My Heart.”
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PLOWGIRLS SWEEP HAMLIN CROSS-COUNTRY MEET
The Roscoe Collegiate Plowgirls swept all three girls’ divisions (Varsity, JV, and Junior High) at the Hamlin Cross-Country Meet last Wednesday.
The Varsity team finished first in the 4k run with an average time of 15:15 with Itzel Ortega-Solis finishing second individually. Victoria Martinez was 7th and Sadie McCambridge 10th in a race with 48 runners. The other competing schools were Snyder, Roby, Hamlin, and Hawley.
The Junior Varsity Plowgirls won their 4k cross-country run with an average time of 18:26. Mia Lavalais finished first, Cameron Greenwood 4th, Jaiden Amador 6th, Kaylea Perez 7th, and Jacey Rodriguez 9th. Other competing schools were Snyder and Hamlin.
The Junior High Plowgirls also finished first with an average time of 15:31. Jissel Rodriguez finished first, Zoey Welch 3rd, and Kaidy Ornelas 7th. The other competing schools were Roby, Snyder, Hawley, Hamlin, and TLCA Abilene.
Graham Gleaton finished 6th in the Boys’ Junior High 4k cross-country run with a time of 14:36.
The Varsity team finished first in the 4k run with an average time of 15:15 with Itzel Ortega-Solis finishing second individually. Victoria Martinez was 7th and Sadie McCambridge 10th in a race with 48 runners. The other competing schools were Snyder, Roby, Hamlin, and Hawley.
The Junior Varsity Plowgirls won their 4k cross-country run with an average time of 18:26. Mia Lavalais finished first, Cameron Greenwood 4th, Jaiden Amador 6th, Kaylea Perez 7th, and Jacey Rodriguez 9th. Other competing schools were Snyder and Hamlin.
The Junior High Plowgirls also finished first with an average time of 15:31. Jissel Rodriguez finished first, Zoey Welch 3rd, and Kaidy Ornelas 7th. The other competing schools were Roby, Snyder, Hawley, Hamlin, and TLCA Abilene.
Graham Gleaton finished 6th in the Boys’ Junior High 4k cross-country run with a time of 14:36.
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WEATHER REPORT: HOT AND DRY
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| Clouds over Roscoe on Saturday afternoon. |
In keeping with the way the weather was all month, this past week was also hot and dry. High temperatures were in the nineties from Wednesday through Saturday with the highs of the week coming on Thursday and Friday at 94°F. The coolest high was Sunday’s 87° followed by Monday’s 89°. Yesterday it returned to 90°, which is also the forecast high for today. But lows were unusually warm for this time of year, all of them in the seventies. The coolest it got this past week was Saturday morning’s 70°.
According to the Weather Channel, most areas in the southern plains and southeast United States experienced the warmest average temperatures for September since official record keeping began, and Roscoe is included in the area they marked off.
And, although today’s high should once again hit 90°, tomorrow and the rest of the week should be a bit cooler with highs of 87° tomorrow, 82° Friday, 89° Saturday, and 88° Sunday. Lows should also be cooler, dropping into the sixties. The strong winds we’ve been experiencing the past few days should also diminish somewhat, but not completely.
Like last week, the coming week offers little chance of rain, the most optimistic is for tomorrow at 20%. No other days rise over 10%.
According to the Weather Channel, most areas in the southern plains and southeast United States experienced the warmest average temperatures for September since official record keeping began, and Roscoe is included in the area they marked off.
And, although today’s high should once again hit 90°, tomorrow and the rest of the week should be a bit cooler with highs of 87° tomorrow, 82° Friday, 89° Saturday, and 88° Sunday. Lows should also be cooler, dropping into the sixties. The strong winds we’ve been experiencing the past few days should also diminish somewhat, but not completely.
Like last week, the coming week offers little chance of rain, the most optimistic is for tomorrow at 20%. No other days rise over 10%.
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† ROBERT DAVID DUNCAN
Funeral services for Robert David Duncan, 71, of Roscoe will be at the First Baptist Church at 11:00am on Saturday, October 5, with Rev. David Draper officiating Interment in Roscoe Cemetery will follow. He passed away on Sunday, September 29, in Houston. Visitation will be on Friday from 6:00-7:30pm at McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater.
David was born February 12, 1948, in Roscoe to Everett and Laura Fay (Wilson) Duncan. He grew up in Roscoe and graduated from Roscoe High School in 1966. He then went to Texas Tech, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy in 1971. He married Rebecca Hutchison on December 22, 1973, in Lubbock. He returned to Roscoe and farmed cotton from 1971 through 2007. He was also a Roscoe USPS rural mail carrier for 35 years. A member of the Roscoe First Baptist Church for 45 years, he served as a deacon, RA leader, and usher leader and had served as Sunday School secretary. He was a past Roscoe Jaycee President, served on the Farm Bureau Board of Young Farmers and had been a 4-H leader. He loved flying from the time he received his pilot’s license during his college years until recently, and, as a member of the Elmdale Commemorative Air Force, he flew many flyovers for parades, burials, cemeteries, and special occasions.
David is survived by his wife of over 46 years, Rebecca Duncan of Roscoe; son, Karsten Duncan of Sacramento, California; daughter Katherine Duncan and husband Tim Spishock of Macon, Georgia; brothers, Joe Duncan and wife Tove of Lillesand, Norway, and Edwin Duncan of Roscoe; and sisters-in-law Cynthia Sullivan of Hewitt, Texas, and Gina Rodgers of Bonneylake, Washington. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Pallbearers are Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Roscoe, and Lonnie and Landon Orman. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Elmdale Commemorative Air Force.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the First Baptist Church of Roscoe or to Young Flyers program, EAA Chapter 471, Hanger 3, 1801 Navajo Trail, Abilene, TX, or P.O. Box 2585, Abilene, TX 79604.
David was born February 12, 1948, in Roscoe to Everett and Laura Fay (Wilson) Duncan. He grew up in Roscoe and graduated from Roscoe High School in 1966. He then went to Texas Tech, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy in 1971. He married Rebecca Hutchison on December 22, 1973, in Lubbock. He returned to Roscoe and farmed cotton from 1971 through 2007. He was also a Roscoe USPS rural mail carrier for 35 years. A member of the Roscoe First Baptist Church for 45 years, he served as a deacon, RA leader, and usher leader and had served as Sunday School secretary. He was a past Roscoe Jaycee President, served on the Farm Bureau Board of Young Farmers and had been a 4-H leader. He loved flying from the time he received his pilot’s license during his college years until recently, and, as a member of the Elmdale Commemorative Air Force, he flew many flyovers for parades, burials, cemeteries, and special occasions.
David is survived by his wife of over 46 years, Rebecca Duncan of Roscoe; son, Karsten Duncan of Sacramento, California; daughter Katherine Duncan and husband Tim Spishock of Macon, Georgia; brothers, Joe Duncan and wife Tove of Lillesand, Norway, and Edwin Duncan of Roscoe; and sisters-in-law Cynthia Sullivan of Hewitt, Texas, and Gina Rodgers of Bonneylake, Washington. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Pallbearers are Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Roscoe, and Lonnie and Landon Orman. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Elmdale Commemorative Air Force.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the First Baptist Church of Roscoe or to Young Flyers program, EAA Chapter 471, Hanger 3, 1801 Navajo Trail, Abilene, TX, or P.O. Box 2585, Abilene, TX 79604.
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I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. I will miss our conversations and him calling me "Mac".
ReplyDeleteWords cannot say how much David will be missed. He and his brothers treated everyone with respect regardless of the age. When George had girls night, I saw that David took time to play with small boys and girls. He was so kind to the children and they returned it with love to him.
ReplyDeleteSad to see Uncle David in the obituaries. I will really miss seeing him.
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