UIL State Bound 2007

State Bound: Slide show

Fri, 11 May 2007 09:46:52 -0600

Staff photographer Nellie Doneva followed several of the Big Country competitors before and after their events at UIL State in Austin May 4 and 5, 2007. She captured Stamford High School students preparing for their performance of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, including Tannon Nauert, left, and Payton Herman.

See more photos of students from Brownwood, Ira, Jayton, Jim Ned and Wylie in the online slide show.

Brownwood: Photos from Austin

Mon, 07 May 2007 17:50:01 -0600

Showing off their new medals are some of the winners from Brownwood High School.

Members of the Accounting team, which placed first in the 4A division. Pictured are coach Ann Ellis, center, and team members Meosha Brooks and Matt Roddam. Not pictured are Brooke Dalton and Lindsey Shriver.

State Bound: Round up of winners

Sun, 06 May 2007 14:28:49 -0600

See staff writer Blanca Cantu's recap of Saturday's events and list of top finishers at UIL.

State Bound: How they're doing so far

Fri, 04 May 2007 11:55:37 -0600

Here's the latest coverage from Austin.

"Budding area journalists place in UIL state competition" recaps Thursday's activities.

Additional behind-the-scene coverage is offered in "Colorado City UIL team nears finish line of long race."

On Thursday, a preview of the Austin events was given in "UIL state competitors kick into action today."

Competitors, teachers and family members who are in Austin: If you get a break, send us a quick comment on this blog post to update readers with the latest news.

State Bound: Austin, here they come

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:18:51 -0600

A total of 138 students from the Big Country are competing at the University Interscholastic League's state academic meet in events ranging from feature writing to accounting.

These students have proven they are some of the brightest young competitors in UIL academics ... and now it's time for the ultimate test.

The meet starts Thursday and ends Saturday at the University of Texas in Austin.

Students make it to state by placing at the local, district and regional levels. Once they get to state, they can earn scholarships, letter jackets and glory for their schools.

Who are these students? What are their events? What's it like to prepare and compete? And, what are some things even their parents and friends don't know about them?

Find out the answers here in a special tribute blog to the Big Country's brightest. Each student is spotlighted, and comments are welcome at the end of each entry. The entries begin below, starting alphabetically by school. Or, click in the Categories section to the lower right to see students in specific events and schools.

Note to competitors: If you have Internet access while in Austin, update readers on the action by posting comments at the end of your Q&A blog entry. Got pictures of the excitement? We'll post those too. E-mail them to webmaster@reporternews.com. (Include your name, phone number, names of people in the photo and a brief description.)

Albany: Emily Raymond

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:26:00 -0600

Age: 15

Grade: 10th

Event: UIL Spelling and Vocabulary

Ballinger: Nathan Kalina