Heavy rain, wind and lightning forced the 2013 San Benito High School Graduation Ceremony indoors Friday evening before yet another change of plans occurred. The event was previously scheduled at Bobby Morrow Stadium, but officials citing safety precautions decided to move the ceremony inside the school’s varsity gymnasium. It was then postponed to Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Bobby Morrow Stadium…
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Jun 07 2013
SPORTSMEN OF THE YEAR: Elizondo, Garza recognized with prestigious honor
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Every year, the San Benito News selects two athletes who epitomize what it means to be not only a superior athlete, but more importantly a distinguished student. Jackie Elizondo and Jamail Garza, San Benito High School student athletes who graduated with their senior class on Friday, definitely fit …
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Jun 07 2013
GOING FAR: Track, soccer standouts ink letters of intent
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Six San Benito High School student athletes signed to continue athletic careers at the collegiate level on Wednesday, June 5. The athletes were participants in such sports at track, cross country and soccer. “I’m really excited because I get to start the next chapter in my life,” said …
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Jun 05 2013
AHEAD OF THE CLASS: Garza, Simon named SBHS Valedictorian, Salutatorian
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Despite boasting unparalleled academic achievements throughout their San Benito High School careers, two friends who sit atop the graduating class have little in common. To start, Anahi Garza, 17, and Dalia Alejandra Davila Simon, 19, share different philosophies about class ranking, stress and career paths. Anahi is the nervous …
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Jun 01 2013
Student performances highlight Mariachi, Orchestra concert
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS Citizens were treated to a night of music as the San Benito CISD String Orchestra and the San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy Mariachi Band held a joint concert on Thursday. The first half of the concert consisted of sixth graders from the three San Benito area middle schools: …
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May 25 2013
Airman presents flag to SBHS tennis team
By CECILIA GONZALES and DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS Upon arriving home, U.S. soldiers tend to have family and friends to look forward to, but Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Sanchez was sure to make visiting the San Benito High School Tennis team a priority on Thursday. The team gifted Sanchez with a care package, …
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May 20 2013
SHAKE UP: Limón makes several principal reassignments
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Facing possible suspension on Thursday, San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón confirmed on Monday a number of administrative changes in assurance of the district’s progression, he said. “To ensure that the district continues moving in the forward direction, I am making the following reassignments of personnel …
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May 10 2013
Valle named 31-5A MVP; Greyhound golfers honored
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The season may be over but the praise for Lady ’Hound sophomore golf sensation Emma Valle continues. Valle, 16, who in her two years golfing for San Benito High School has qualified for regionals in consecutive years, has been named the 31-5A Most Valuable Player. She wasn’t the only …
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May 07 2013
School police chief offers prom safety tips
Special to the NEWS San Benito CISD Police Chief Santiago R. Garcia has a little advice for high school students attending prom: be safe. In anticipation of the San Benito High School Prom, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Rancho Viejo, Garcia provided a number of tips on how to avoid disaster. Specifically, Garcia stressed …
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Apr 27 2013
Garcia overcomes obstacles to earn San Benito News Scholarship
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Growing up in the Valley can be difficult for many. Known nationally as one of the poorest areas to reside, it is a struggle for many to achieve success in life. While many individuals in poverty might concede in the face of adversity, there are those who fight …
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