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- The Van Horn Eagles varsity basketball teams, boys and girls, have played Dell City and Tornillo in the last week as they continue to prepare fro district play.
Against Dell City last Friday evening, the girls made quick work of the Cougars besting them by a score of 46 to 18. In that game, Jenna Flores had a monster game scoringn 13 points and making 10 rebounds.
The boys squad easily handled Dell City as well, delivering a 48 to 28 spanking. In that contest, Rhutesh Bhakta led Eagle scores with 14 points and he was helped on the boards by Jeremiah Turnbow.
Then on Tues evening, the Eagles ventured into Tornillo Coyote territory and encountered some tough play.
The Lady Eagles were able to stay close until the 4th quarter and eventually lost to Tornillo 47 to 33. Sara Serrano and Aubry Durbin each had good games and together they poise a threat as the Eagle head into district action.
The 10 and 9 Lady Eagles travel to Marfa Friday night to battle the Shorthorns.
The boys had a tough night as well, eventually losing 65 to 45. Needless to say, Coach Ortega was not happy but feels his charges will be ready when district action starts. Jeremiah Turnbow had 19 points and Rhutesh Bhakta had 14.
The Eagles are 10 and 10 heading into Mrafa tomorrow night
The Van Horn High School Student Council is being lead by the Ms. Cecilia Vasquez and Mr. Eddie Nelson. The Van Horn Student Council works together with the teachers and the Principal, Mr. Fabela to provide the leadership skills needed. Ms. Vasquez stated that the students attend workshops at the state and at the district level to gain the skills needed to run a successful student government. Ms. Vasquez also stated that the Van Horn High School Student Council has achieved “Outstanding Student Council” for the year of 2008-2009 school year for the first time since 2001. This year’s members include Veron Robinson, Cody Davis, Alex Garcia, Rutesh Bhakta, Emiley McCoy, Rosalia Corralez, Jermiah Turnbow, Imisha Bhakta, Bryan Alvarado, Haleigh Pena, Chance Virdell, Jaqueline Grado, Savannah Corralez, Alex Virdell, Chon Marcus Martinez, Stephen Chalambaga, Kavita Tailor, Shannon Davis, Amanda Nunez, Hillary Hillin, Felix Gonzalez, and Dakota Barrios, Ms. Vasquez, and Mr. Nelson. Not pictured: Desirae Brewster, Jose Carmona, Margie Martinez, Ricky Corrales, and Christine Lopez.
Van Horn Jr. High Student council is lead by Ms. Anna Luna, Mrs. Lorina Gonzalez, and Ms. Debbie Villegas. Ms. Luna stated that the students in student council learn responsibility as well as helping out others. She also stated that Student Council provides positive activities for the students to do outside the classroom. One of the activities that they have done is donate goods to the Van Horn Community Shelter. Ms. Luna also stated that she is very proud of the students in the student council this year because they are very hard working and positive young people. The Jr. High Student Council consists of Himal Bhakta, Miguel Velez, Herman Rodarte, Joseph Flores, Kevin Seyffert, Noah Garcia, Rebakah Onate, Leslie Gonzalez, April Padilla, Starvanna Cottrell, Ludivina Martinez , Isela Velez, Darden Morriss, Ski Vaga, Cami Uranga, Alyssa Corrales, Miss Luna, Mrs. Gonzalez, and Ms. Villegas.