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Mrs. Robin James’ classes were holding finals in balloon car races at Vidor Middle School. The students were studying force, motion, and the different types of energy. They were expected to compare and contrast potential and kinetic energy, calculate average speed using distance and time measurement, and describe the changes in position, directions, and speed when acted on by a force. 

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TOPS traveled to Waco for their convention. The theme was Wizard of Oz

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ORANGE – The Board of Directors and administrative staff of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation congratulate the winners of the 2016 County Finals of the 112th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation. On  Sunday, April 24, 2016, students who had previously won first place at the various local level competitions held at each of the five Orange County public high schools competed in the categories of Declamation and Interpretive Reading at the  County Finals held at the Lutcher Theater.  

Junior Colby Clark also received the Honor and Integrity Award. He was nominated by his principal for the many good and positive things he does on the VHS campus.

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Vidor Middle School Students raised $1,000.00 for Deweyville Elementary and presented the check on Monday Morning. Mrs. Pecos’ class was the winner in the challenge to raise the most money raising $104.70. Many students were able to participate and help Deweyville ISD recover after recent flooding. Pictured, from left to right, are Counselor of Vidor Middle School Cindy Overman, Principal of Deweyville Elementary LaJuan Addison, and Principal of Vidor Middle School Jason Yeaman.  

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The Vidor Junior High symphonic band and their director Trubie Smith came out ahead of almost all of the competition at the recent concert and sightreading contest, which is held annually to rate bands on their prepared music as well as on their ability to read new pieces. The band earned all first division ratings, three from the concert judges and three from sightreading judges, making them one of only three bands in the entire competition to take home the coveted sweepstakes trophy.

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The Vidor Public Library held a program hosted by the Friends of the Library on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Guest Storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo with Young Audiences of Southeast Texas delighted the group with folk tales and myths from Asia: Korea, Japan, China, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, and other cultures. Robert weaves a variety of traditional tales with music and theatre, often embellishing the plots with bronze gongs, bamboo rattles flutes and drums, or bringing characters to life with animated facial gestures. His use of timing, elements of surprise, and audience participation create a joyful rapport that draws youngsters and parents alike into an exploration of Asian culture. Robert is the 1999 National Young Audiences Artist of the Year.  

The Vidor Lodge 5th Annual Honesty and Integrity Award was presented to two Vidor High School Junior class students April 21, 2016. The awards were presented to Rylea Danielle Rutledge and Colby Allan Clark. Stuart Simpson, Worshipful Master of Vidor Lodge with the assistance of Tommy Chapman, Grand Senior Warden of The Grand Lodge of Texas made the presentations which included a framed certificate denoting the award, a lapel pin and a Walmart gift card.

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