"Completing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing is more than just earning a degree; it signifies a deeper understanding of nursing as a profession," said Nancy Kinuthia, student speaker for the pinning ceremony.

Homeschool families and groups from across North Texas are invited to “Homeschool Day” at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site in Paris on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, homeschool students, teachers, and parents can enjoy educational programs from local organizations, games, house tours, and more. Presenters include Cooper Lake State Park, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, Lamar County Master Gardeners, Paris Public Library, Paris Area Homeschool Athletic Association, Fort Towson Historic Site, two other Texas Historical Commission State Historic Sites, and more.

Austin College celebrated 26 students and their successful completion of the invitation-only Departmental Honors Program—as well as the program’s 60th anniversary—during a reception held in Wright Campus Center, Robert M. and Joyce Johnson Reception Gallery on April 29.

The runway came alive on the evening of Friday, May 2, at Texas Woman’s University’s annual Senior Fashion Showcase, held at the Blagg-Huey Library. (photo by Leo Gonzalez/Texas Woman’s University)

The Honors Program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University celebrated 17 program members who will be graduating in spring and summer of 2025 at its annual banquet. (photo by Raymond Griffith)

Incoming Southeastern Oklahoma State University student body president Sarah Coblentz (left) receives the gavel from outgoing student body president Addison McCortney. (photo by Dan Hoke)

The Austin College A Cappella Choir and The Descant will present their final concert of the 2024-25 school year on May 3 in Wynne Chapel, Clifford J. Grum Sanctuary at 3:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Craig Hall, Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Catrine Tudor-Locke, PhD, begins her new role on July 1, 2025.

In the May 3 school board election, two incumbents are running unopposed, but two candidates are vying for Place 5.

Bonham School board members thanked Boles for his work as Interim Superintendent

Bonham ISD School board received an update on the L.H. Rather construction project and tabled an item related to school curriculum.

Homeschool Day will take place at the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site on Wednesday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Homeschool groups and families are invited to spend a day meeting with community partners offering activities, educational opportunities, or groups that homeschool students may want to join. The Sam Rayburn House will also have activities and games available.

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held April 28, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

The piano competition is open to all pianists, ages 6-18, who reside or study in Oklahoma and Texas. All performances will take place in the Fine Arts Recital Hall, where competitors will enjoy playing on a Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano.

Mock Trial team members Niki Hamraei ’25 and Jeff Truitt ’25 won awards for Top Witness and Top Attorney, respectively.

Homeschool groups and families are invited to spend a day meeting with community partners offering activities, educational opportunities, or groups that homeschool students may want to join.

MaKenna McBrayer and Fletcher Horton, both of Bonham, were awarded scholarships at the clubs annual Muster event held every year on April 21.