June 2, 2011 - Leonard ISD Band Director Jennifer Stidham got word Tuesday morning that some of her students who competed in the Celina Solo and Ensemble Contest received awards for their performances. The High School Clarinet Ensemble consisting of Anne Burke, Elise Hamilton, Brooke Kay, Emily McDonald and Jensen Sutton, received the Outstanding Ensemble performance award. Carlee Martin, who plays clarinet, and Brandon Scoggins, who plays trumpet, also received Outstanding Soloists awards. These students, as well as several others, have worked hard this competition season and their awards are well-deserved. The band banquet held last week was a testament to the successful band program Jennifer and Matt Stidham have established at Leonard ISD.

June 2, 2011 - Nathan James Bell is the 18-year-old son of Tim and Michelle Akins. He has attended Leonard schools seven years and has been active in football and track.

Some of Nathan's favorite things are as follows: food, cheesecake and pizza; drink, vanilla coke and colors, black and red. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with friends.

After graduation, Nathan plans to attend UTI Technical school.