BELTON â Cassidy Halfmann said she believes in keeping life interesting â a task she claims is easy if treated like a race.
âNot everyoneâs path is the same ⦠but we all have our own struggles,â she said. âThese (challenges) are not to belittle who we are but to determine who is going to be able to persevere. The fact that you are walking this stage today shows that you are all capable.â
On Friday, Halfmann, Troy High Schoolâs salutatorian, graduated with 107 other Troy High School seniors at the Bell County Expo Center, 301 W. Loop 121 in Belton.
âHere we are about to step into a whole new part of our lifeâs journey,â she said. âIt can be terrifying not knowing whatâs ahead ⦠but it can be exciting as well. This is the perfect time to stop and remember those hills that youâve climbed ⦠and realize the beauty in all of it.â
Troy ISD makes face coverings optional starting May 18
The school board voted May 17 to relax the district mask policy for students, staff and visitors, according to the district. Author: Christian Aleman Updated: 7:01 PM CDT May 18, 2021
TROY, Texas Troy ISD students, staff and visitors will not be required to wear face coverings starting May 18, the school district announced Tuesday.
The decision was made by the school board, who voted on the policy change May 17, according to the district.
Parents and guardians may still require their students to wear a mask. We appreciate the cooperation from everyone this year in taking precautions to protect our students, our families and our staff, Superintendent Neil Jeter said. I believe these efforts helped the district reach the point where masks and face coverings can be optional.
TROY — The Troy Independent School District’s Board of Trustees fielded comments from local residents on Tuesday, when it discussed its student dress and grooming code, and the process used