Wortham student named to All-State Band

Wortham High School senior Manton Capers has been selected for the Association of Texas Small School Bands All-State Band. He was chosen in competitive auditions held this year across the state at region and area levels. Manton is a private student of Jose Sanchez and plays the tuba at school under the direction of Timothy Grange. He is the son of Bill and Jennifer Capers. He recently signed a music scholarship with Northwestern State University of Louisiana, where he plans to attend college in the fall. His plans include a career in music as a professional performer and music educator.

Photo submitted by Sharol Tabor

Healthier option

Target representatives present a $1,000 check from the Target Foundation to Rapoport Academy for the school’s “Right Choices” program, which goes toward the purchase and start-up of a salad bar for students and staff. An additional $1,000 was awarded by the Texas Department of Agriculture as part of its “Let’s Move Salad Bars 2 Schools” initiative. Rapoport Academy will add fruits, vegetables and salad dressings to its lunches. The “self-select” salad bar also allows for the inclusion of fresh vegetables and herbs grown in the high school and middle school gardens. Pictured are (from left) Sharon Nelson with Target, Charlene Spratt with Rapoport Academy, Laurie Watson with Target, Dr. Alexis Neumann with Rapoport Academy and Tiffany McQueen with Target.

Rapoport Academy photo — Gaylene Reed

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