Area schools show support after Reed, Ivey accident

By News Staff on Saturday, October 12, 2019
  • Every Saltillo student, from kindergarten to 12th grade, wore blue and gold on Monday. Saltillo’s Beta organization also collected money during a “hats on” fundraiser for the families. Courtesy
    Every Saltillo student, from kindergarten to 12th grade, wore blue and gold on Monday. Saltillo’s Beta organization also collected money during a “hats on” fundraiser for the families. Courtesy
  • Cooper ISD gathered in their gym to snap a picture dressed in blue and gold. “We have dear friends in Sulphur Springs and embraced the opportunity to show our love and support during such a difficult time,” said Cooper ISD Superintendent Denecia Hohenberger. “We hope we can do our part to help the community heal,” said Principal Richard Roan.
    Cooper ISD gathered in their gym to snap a picture dressed in blue and gold. “We have dear friends in Sulphur Springs and embraced the opportunity to show our love and support during such a difficult time,” said Cooper ISD Superintendent Denecia Hohenberger. “We hope we can do our part to help the community heal,” said Principal Richard Roan.
  • At right, the Cumby volleyball team shares a tender moment in a huddle with their gold hair ribbons showing in honor of Sulphur Springs.
    At right, the Cumby volleyball team shares a tender moment in a huddle with their gold hair ribbons showing in honor of Sulphur Springs.
  • Mount Pleasant Elementary showed off their blue and gold on Monday for Sulphur Springs. “Today we were Wildcats,” the school said. “Mount Pleasant ISD sends our love to our neighbors and friends at Sulphur Springs ISD. … We love you and are so sorry for the loss to your community.”
    Mount Pleasant Elementary showed off their blue and gold on Monday for Sulphur Springs. “Today we were Wildcats,” the school said. “Mount Pleasant ISD sends our love to our neighbors and friends at Sulphur Springs ISD. … We love you and are so sorry for the loss to your community.”
  • Every Saltillo student, from kindergarten to 12th grade, wore blue and gold on Monday. Saltillo’s Beta organization also collected money during a “hats on” fundraiser for the families. Courtesy
    Every Saltillo student, from kindergarten to 12th grade, wore blue and gold on Monday. Saltillo’s Beta organization also collected money during a “hats on” fundraiser for the families. Courtesy
  • Sulphur Bluff students wore blue and gold on Monday and participated in a “hats on” fundraiser to help benefit the families.
    Sulphur Bluff students wore blue and gold on Monday and participated in a “hats on” fundraiser to help benefit the families.
  • Below, Winnsboro High School donned blue and gold in support of Sulphur Springs on Monday. “Our hearts go out to you,” the school said.
    Below, Winnsboro High School donned blue and gold in support of Sulphur Springs on Monday. “Our hearts go out to you,” the school said.

Blue and gold tribute reaches Delta, Titus, Wood counties

Homecoming Tragedy

After the tragic deaths last week of Sandy Reed and Keesha Ivey, two Sulphur Springs residents killed in a traffic accident following last Friday’s football game, the community has pulled together in mourning and healing.

Area businesses are holding fundraisers, and schools from Hopkins County and beyond wore blue and gold to show solidarity for Reed, Ivey and their families.

Take a look at some of the images borne out of a will to stick together.

 

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