ROCKWALL, TX – October 14, 2021 — The Rockwall Rotary recognized its Student of Honor this week as Will Covington from Amy Parks Heath Elementary School. Will was recognized for his exemplary academic achievement and good citizenship. Will was joined by his family as Amy Parks Principal Lindy Lewis presented the award. Blue Ribbon News […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 27, 2021 — The Rockwall Rotary welcomed its 2021-2022 Rotary District 5810 Governor Max Duplant as a special guest speaker during the club’s meeting last week. Duplant is a CPA who serves as a consultant for the City of Irving, and has also served as CFO for the cities of Irving, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2021 — Rawan Albdeiri of Rockwall earned 2nd place in the Rotary District 5810-North Texas Virtual Four-Way Speech Contest. At a recent meeting of the Rockwall Rotary Club, Albdeiri was presented with a $750 scholarship and a plaque. Albdeiri was one of a total of 19 Rotary-sponsored students from high […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 26, 2020) The Rockwall Rotary inducted its new president, directors and officers for 2020-2021 in a virtual Zoom meeting on June 25. Congrats to the following Rotarians who will take on their new roles for the club: Dana Macalik – President Kevin Pate – President Elect Leslie Buie – Immediate Past […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 19, 2020) Seniors in Rockwall will be receiving “Patriot Baskets” to kick off Father’s Day celebrations! The Rockwall office of Edward Jones, Kelly D. Connel, in conjunction with the Rockwall Rotary Club, delivered snacks, clothing, crafts, hats, and gift items from local businesses of the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce to Seniors […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 6, 2020) The Rockwall office of Edward Jones, Kelly D. Connel, in conjunction with the Rockwall Rotary Club, partnered together to deliver “Ray of Sunshine” Baskets to seniors during Mother’s Day week for those living in Rockwall and unable to leave their homes. The baskets, with sleepwear, puzzles, drinking cups, snacks, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 16, 2020) The Rockwall Rotary recently donated $1,000 to the Boys & Girls Club, supporting the nonprofit’s efforts in providing valuable resources to local kids in need during the coronavirus pandemic. With the crippling effects that the coronavirus has had on area businesses and nonprofits, the Rotary’s Youth Development Director John […]
The Rockwall Rotary recognized Utley Middle School sixth grader Lucy Rice as its Student of Honor this week. Utley Middle Principal Dane Steinberger presented Lucy with the honors. He read compliments about her from her teachers, who praised her as a hard worker and helpful tutor to her classmates. They also describe her as kind […]
The Rockwall Rotary recognized its Student of Honor this week from Springer Elementary – sixth grader Sam Eisenbise. Springer Elementary Principal Sara Reeves introduced Sam and presented him with the honors during the Rotary meeting on Feb. 13. Photo by BRN Media. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 4, 2019) This past summer, three area high school students attended a life-changing leadership program known as Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an International Program that was created by Rotary International to encourage strong leadership in youth. Young people chosen for their leadership potential attend […]