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Potts wins Miss Caprock pageant by Jason Hartline, staff writer
A humble Abbie Potts awoke on the morning of Nov. 14
thinking she was just another contestant in the 51st
annual Miss Caprock Scholarship Pageant at South Plains
College.
Little did she know she would be going to bed wearing a crown and sash. Potts was crowned Miss Caprock 2008 in the Tom T. Hall Recording and Production Studio in the Creative Arts Building. She also will receive a $500 scholarship. The 2007 Miss Caprock, Kasey McCain, who is a sophomore majoring in cosmetology, presented Potts with a crown and placed the sash around her shoulder. “I’m so excited and grateful for winning this,” said Potts. “I want to thank God for all the amazing things He’s done for me. I want to thank my parents for all their support and love, and I want to thank the school for choosing me. Thank you all.” Potts is a business major, with plans to be an event planner, from Clovis, N.M. She is the daughter of Clint and Zandy Bunch of Clovis. She represented North Sue Spencer Hall. “When I heard the judges call out the first runner-up, the only thing running through my mind was I won!” said Potts. “I’ve never been nominated for anything, and the first time I was, I won!”
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Regents discuss construction completion, education bill by Jason Hartline, staff writer The renewal of the president’s contract, a tour of the new additions and the enacted House Bill 1 were among the topics of discussion at the November meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. The third special session called of the 79th Texas Legislature enacted HB1. This bill is in partnership between the Texas Education Agency and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. These two entities have been charged with adopting a plan that will increase the college readiness of graduating high school seniors. HB1 has the intent of establishing a set of skills in graduating students that will adequately prepare them to be successful in entry-level college course work. “We’re spending too much time teaching remedial classes,” said Mike Box, chairman of the Board of Regents. “Most high schools aren’t doing what is needed to prepare students for college classes.” |
