Top readers
Lampasas High School librarian Dean Dunn, far right, and Hanna Springs Intermediate librarian Kerri Holcomb, along with the Badger mascot, are encouraging kids to read by rewarding students who excel in reading. Students who accumulate 100 Accelerated Reader points will receive a T-shirt, a visit from the Badger and an original Century Club sign, especially prepared by the school mascot. Those rewarded include Bobby Hamilton, Russell Phillips, Stephen Byrd, Doss Summers, Matthew Coonrod, Alex Caruthers, Hunter Bussell, Gabe Bradfute, Katy Carroll, Devin Moody, Christian Scheller, Jesus Trevino, Seth Bradfute, Bryson Price, Caul Smith, Logan Wirth, Carissa Rodriguez, Timothy Porr, Gregory Hartman, Sydney Mina, Jade Bathrick, Drake Hansen and Dakota Walden.

PHOTO BY BILL McDONALD