BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor LAKE BUTLER — On May 18, Union County High School honored its outstanding seniors with a special program recognizing their achievements. “This morning we gather to celebrate many accomplishments earned by members of this graduating class,” said Union County High School Principal Julie Denson when opening the event. “These … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Valedictorian Eden Chalker said she and her classmates have constantly been looking ahead, but she talked of the importance of enjoying the moment during her speech at Bradford High School’s May 20 commencement. “I know that it is not super likely that any of you will remember what I … Read more
The Union County High School Class of 1972 held its 50th reunion on April 30 at Lakeside Community Center in Lake Butler. This close-knit class of 62 graduates has consistently held reunions every five years since their graduation. This year, 31 class members and 29 guests gathered to enjoy dinner and renew acquaintances. A special … Read more
Members of the Bradford High School Class of 1965 celebrated their 57th reunion as well as their 75th birthdays, as all of them reached or will reach the ripe age of 75 this year. Meeting at Belle Oaks Barn in Brooker. The lovely background and beautiful sunshine enhanced a day of gathering to remember the … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Jack Hendrix, a sophomore in North Florida Technical College’s Computer Systems and Information Technology program, was the runner-up in Information Tech Services at the April 20 SkillsUSA Florida State Leadership and Skills Conference in Jacksonville. “I didn’t expect to place because the others who competed against me were very … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor At its regular May meeting the Union County School Board took time at the beginning of the meeting to recognize employees retiring soon and those with 20 years or more of service to the school district. Band members from both Lake Butler Middle School and Union County High School … Read more
Bradford County 4-H livestock-judging participants concluded a successful season, that saw highlights from shows in Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Putnam and Union counties as well as at the state level. The senior team ranked as the sixth-highest team at the state event, while also earning first- and second-place finishes at the Bradford event and second-place finishes … Read more
BY MAEGAN BEATTY FFA Chapter Reporter The month of April is a busy time for Lake Butler FFA, but members did not hesitate to get to work. On Saturday, April 2, Lake Butler FFA received two more state championships following their first one of the year back in February. First, the horse judging team, coached … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Bradford High School seniors Shelby Burkhalter, Eden Chalker, Kylee Davis and Raven Ford were recipients of this year’s Kiwanis Club of Starke Steve Denmark Memorial Scholarships. Each student receives a $500 check made out to the school of their choice. The Kiwanis Club of Starke donated $1,000 toward the … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Chelsea Herndon was presented as this year’s recipient of the Betty Warren Memorial Scholarship at the May 2 meeting of the Col. Samuel Elbert Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, at Montgomery Presbyterian Conference Center. Herndon, a 2021 Bradford High School graduate, was presented with a $1,000 … Read more
