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The Princeton Herald

• Princeton, Texas, Thursday, August 6, 2015

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Property tax rate approved By Joe Reavis Staff Writer

news@princetonherald.com Princeton City Council agreed to a proposed 2015 property tax rate, tried to assist a homeowner with a hazardous drainage ditch and joined in an awarded presented to one of their own at a special meeting held Aug. 3. The council session was conducted immediately following a 3-hour budget workshop. On a motion by Councilman John-Mark Caldwell, Place 3, seconded by Mayor pro tem Steve Deffibaugh, the council voted unanimously to proposed a property tax rate of 69.1866 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The rate is less than the 2014 levy of 72.18 cents and equal to the rollback rate. The rate will raise $355,866 more than was generated by property taxes last year, of which $192,616 is assigned to new property added to tax rolls. Property taxes of about $2.3 million go to the general fund portion of the city budget, proposed at $4.24 million this year. Receiving the Smokey Bear award from Texas A&M Forest Service was Deffibaugh. The sponsored nationwide by the U.S. Forest Service is the highest given at the state level and recognizes efforts made to prevent wildland fires. Making the presentation was Nick Harrison of the Texas A&M Forest Service. A plea was made by Janelle Mason, a resident of Princeton See STREET page 5A

Back to School Bash slated for Saturday

The annual Back to School Bash will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clark Junior High School Saturday, Aug. 8. The event is hosted by Christ United Methodist Church. Free services offered at the back-to-school event are vision screenings, immunizations and haircuts. Students must bring their current shot records with them in order to receive immunizations. Also on tap are free healthy snacks, door prizes and school supplies giveaways.

Coloring up some fun

Sofia Lujan, 5, and Princeton Police Chief James Waters concentrate intently on their coloring pages at the final meeting of the Summer Reading Club July 31. For more photos see page 6A.

Council talks upcoming FY ’16 budget

By Joe Reavis Staff Writer

news@princetonherald.com In a workshop held during the afternoon of Aug. 3, Princeton City Council discussed funding growth in city services through a 20.2 percent increase in property values and savings gained through refinancing a portion of debt. The workshop was conducted at City Hall and was followed by a council meeting during which the council proposed a 2015 property tax

rate of 69.18 cents per $100 assessed valuation, less than the 2014 levy. General fund expenses proposed for fiscal year 2015-‘16 total $4.24 million, and enterprise fund expenses are $3.36 million. The general fund is financed through taxes and fees, while the enterprise fund receives its revenue from water, sewer and trash service charges. Revenues are pegged at the same numbers in both accounts. Princeton property values increased about $70 million over

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Guess who’s back?

Princeton’s Kai Brinkerhoff makes the catch as Regan Wilkins closes in Aug. 3 during the opening day of practices for the 2015 season. Full-contact action kicks off 7 p.m. Friday at the high school. For additional photos see this week’s Sports.

of First Southwest in Dallas made a presentation explaining plans to refinance a 2007 series of municipal bonds, $3.48 million, to get a lower interest rate and realize savings over the life of the series. The bonds are currently issued with an interest rate of about five percent and refinancing this year should lower that to about 3.36 percent, saving $865,966 in interest payments over the next 35 years. “The interest rates we have used are conservative in today’s market,” London said.

To raise instant cash, the city is looking to issue certificates of obligation up to the amount of the proposed savings. City Manager Derek Borg gave the council an overview of the proposed budget, highlighting five priority projects for the upcoming fiscal year. Those projects are continuing to replace ageing streets and related water and sewer infrastructure, increasing the number of police officers, increasing the number of career

Holdover city council member, in addition to Caldwell, is Steve Deffibaugh in Place 5. Princeton city officials serve 2-year terms. Signing up last week for a new term on the Princeton school board was Kyle Strickland. Three positions on the PISD board must be filled this fall. Trustees are elected at-large and serve for three years. Board members whose terms are expiring are Strickland, Brent Collins and Bob Lovelady, currently serving as board secretary. All three trustees have indicated they will seek new terms. Holdover trustees are Carol Bodewell, Tim Tidwell, Lisa Caldwell and Ricky Gillespie. John-Mark Caldwell Motivated by a sense of community pride, John-Mark Caldwell will bring something else to the office of Princeton Mayor, he plans to serve as a full-time mayor to actively help the city grow. Caldwell, serving his second term in Place 3 on the City Council, signed up the first day filings were open to run for

mayor. “Princeton needs a fulltime mayor, with a fulltime vision. I would like to John-Mark put my leaderCaldwell ship and experience to work as your mayor,” he said. Caldwell moved to the Princeton area in 1964 with his family and attended Princeton Independent School District schools before joining the U.S. Navy. He attended Philadelphia College in Seattle, WA, worked 17 years as a private investigator and is now retired. He and his wife, Lisa, are parents of six children and have eight grandchildren. “I take great pride in being a Panther, “ Caldwell declared. “I was raised here, I went to school here and played sports here. Princeton is a part of me.” The candidate serves in the same council seat his father, J.R. Caldwell, Sr., held

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the past year to $413 million, of which $27.5 million came from new property added to tax rolls. With that growth, city services must increase. “We are a big melting pot and it’s going to do nothing but get bigger,” Councilman Bill Glass, Place 2, said. The proposed tax rate is less than the 2014 levy of 72.18 cents and equal to the rollback rate. The effective tax rate, the levy that raises the same amount of revenue as in the prior year, is 64.2774 cents. Bond expert Boyd London

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A pair of candidates got out of the gate early by filing for the Princeton municipal election on the first day, but they have not yet been joined by any other hopefuls. Municipal and Princeton Independent School District elections are set for Nov. 3. Filings opened July 24 and remain open through Aug. 24. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 5 and early voting is set for Oct. 19-30. Signed up for the city election are John-Mark Caldwell, seeking the office of mayor, and David Kleiber, running for another term in Place 1 on the city council. Caldwell is currently serving in Place 3 on the council but his term does not expire this year. Also to be filled this fall is the Place 2 council seat held by Bill Glass and the unexpired year of a term in Place 4, currently vacant by resignation. Glass has not filed for reelection, nor has incumbent Mayor Ken Bowers.

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Corey Bardon pets Sully the Llama at the Fourth of July event.

Austin Jenkins with Legacy Church concentrates on spinning blue cotton candy for hungry participants at Princeton’s Fourth of July event.

Celebrating freedom Princeton style

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The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce was one of many vendors on hand to support the city’s July 4th event.

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Vendors of all sorts serve patrons at the July 4th event at the J.M. Caldwell Community Park/POW Camp.

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Garry Taylor with Taylor’s Concessions cooks a handmade pizza.

Food, fun, fireworks highlight July 4th Spectacular By Wyndi Veigel News Editor

news@princetonherald.com Despite rain, damp fields and high humidity, patriotism, festive foods, fireworks and throngs of people attended the annual July 4th Spectacular in Princeton. According to the city, more than 5,000 people were present at the annual event held July 2 at the J.M. Caldwell Community Park/POW Camp. The celebration started out with a plethora of vendors and food opportunities spread throughout the Community Park/POW Camp. Due to rain soaking the fields, the annual Princeton PD versus Princeton FD softball game was cancelled. Hopefully, the game can be played during a new event for the city, a fall festival, which will be held in October. “Everyone came together to make it a success and a special thanks goes to public works for all their hard work,” Community Relations Coordinator Stephanie Bowman said. “Lots of work was done by public

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Laela Byford and Hannah Bomzee enjoy snocones. works.” A $5 parking fee was taken this year to help with the city’s scholarship fund and a free shuttle was ran by Princeton ISD from the stadium parking lot and Lacey Elementary School. The evening progressed with

the tunes provided by the Tim Cooper Band and Rachel Pride. As the evening came to a close, families gathered their lawn chairs, blankets and cameras as the last bursts of brilliant colors streamed overhead ending another spectacular 4th fireworks display.

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Farmers and Fleas this Saturday

The Farmers & Fleas Market will be held in downtown Farmersville at the historic Onion Shed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. The Market features produce, crafts, food, jewelry, antiques, and more. The Farmers & Fleas Market is held on the first Saturday of each month and is a project of Farmersville Main Street, which is dedicated to downtown revitalization. It is Farmersville’s version of “trades days.” Vendor space is available. For more information contact the Farmersville Main Street Program at 972-784-6846 or go to www.farmersvilletx.com.

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Princeton resident in jail on $2 million bond By Joe Reavis Staff Writer

news@princetonherald.com Two men are being held in Collin County Detention Center on charges filed in connection with a reported sexual assault and kidnapping in Princeton. Arrested by Princeton Police Jan. 25 were Donald Golden, 36, and Bradley Wilson, 35.

Golden remains in jail on bonds totaling $2 million and is charged with burglary of a building, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault and aggravated assault. Wilson is charged with aggravated kidnapping and remains in jail under a $500,000 bond. Princeton Police Chief James Waters reports that officers were dispatched to the police department on Jan. 25

to meet with an alleged victim of several crimes committed earlier in the day. The victim told officers that Golden, an acquaintance, showed up at the complainant’s residence, forced his way inside and began assaulting the victim. (Princeton law enforcement officials have released neither the age nor the sex of the complainant.) Waters reports that after the alleged assault, the victim was

forced into a vehicle driven by Wilson, transported to another vehicle and sexually assaulted, then released. Arrest warrants were issued for Golden and Wilson who were taken into custody and booked into Collin County DetenDonald Golden Bradley Wilson tion Center in McKinney. Investigation into the reported incident is continuing, the police chief says.

Traffic stop ends in arrest

Duck commander comes to Princeton

Princeton will soon be quacking with fun as Grant Taylor and Bryan Rucker of Duck Commander/Buck Commander will be visiting town. The duo from the headquarters of the popular A&E TV show “Duck Dynasty” will be the guest speakers at The Way Princeton Church’s 6th anniversary celebration and church relaunch at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. There will be a meet and greet lunch reception with a limited menu following the church service at Landers BBQ. The Way Princeton recently relocated into the Charles W. Smith and Sons building at 660 E. Princeton Drive, Princeton the green building on Highway 380 in front of Jackie Hendricks Stadium. Landers BBQ is downtown Princeton at 310 N. Main Street. Seating will be limited so RSVP’s are requested by replying on The Way Princeton Facebook page or by calling 214-4919322.

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Co-Volunteer House Leader James West hands a hammer to Alice Arps for her new Habitat for Humanity home.

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Alice Arps hammers a nail into a beam for the Habitat wall raising ceremony.

Alice’s grandson Keylynn Rushing hammers a nail into a beam of their new home which will be built by Habitat volunteers on Bonnie View Lane.

A traffic stop last week on Princeton Drive last week resulted with the arrest of two men who have been charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Department of Public Safety Trooper James Price made a routine traffic stop at 408 E. Princeton Drive on Thursday, Jan. 29, and reports that the driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Price identified the driver as Jashod Porter, 22, who was apprehended in the backyard of a residence at 423 Mabel Street, Princeton Police Department reports. The 22-year-old reportedly told officers that he had been at the 1716 Twin Hills Way residence of Aqeel Muhammad, 21, and a check of the vehicle license plate showed that the vehicle was registered to Muhammed. Police point out that arrest warrants were outstanding against Muhammed and officers went to the residence to arrest the 21-year-old on the warrants. On taking Muhammed into custody, the man reportedly told officers he had a glass vial of marijuana in the front pocket of his sweatshirt and that there was a young girl sleeping in the residence. Inside the residence, police discovered a 4-year-old girl sleeping in a front bedroom and detected a strong smell of marijuana, police reports indicate. Officers found in plain view in the bedroom, three plastic baggies containing a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana and arrested the two men on possession of marijuana charges. During questioning, police report, Muhammed stated that he had not been in the front bedroom and did not know what was in the room. The girl was turned over to the custody of her mother. Porter and Muhammed have been released from jail after posting bond on the charges.

City manager earns state certification By Joe Reavis Staff Writer

news@princetonherald.com Princeton City Manager Derek Borg completed a year long study in December to earn the professional designation of Texas Certified Public Manager. His accomplishment was recognized last week when he was presented a plaque of appreciation from the Princeton city council. “I had no idea they were going to present me with

that,” Borg says. The city manager was among 61 graduates of the William P. Hobby Center for Public Service CPM program who took part in graduation ceremonies Dec. 8, 2014, at the Texas Capitol. Graduation speaker was Lynda Humble, interim City Manager of Duncanville. Throughout the year, Borg attended classes at San Antonio, San Marcos and Arlington. “The program is designed to make you a better public admin-

istrator and learn how to engage with the public as well as the city council,” Borg says. CPM designation is offered to city managers and other public managers and is a field of study the Princeton official undertook on his own. “I would recommend it to anyone who wants to be a better public servant,” he declares. Borg has served the city of Princeton for 13 years, as Fire Marshall and for the last three and one-half years as City Manager.

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City Manager Derek Borg receives a plaque of appreciation from the city council.

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The Princeton Herald

• Princeton, Texas, Thursday, April 2, 2015

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Water use may be eased

Faith Baptist offering Bible School Friday

Faith Baptist Church will be offering a free day of Bible school for children from 4 years old through 6th grade from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 3. Children are asked to bring a sack lunch, organizers said. The children will present a musical performance for their parents from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.faithprinceton.org or call 972-736-3733.

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news@princetonherald.com Watering restrictions may ease for the summer months based on an increase in water held at Lake Lavon and Lake Jim Chapman. The North Texas Municipal Water District board met last week and voted to continue the once every two weeks watering schedule through May 31, but also to look at easing restrictions effective June 1 through Oct. 31. NTMWD will make the determination for June 1 watering

Iron Horse Camporee set for late April

The Iron Horse District of Boy Scouts of America is holding a camporee April 24 - 26 at Community Park/POW Camp in Princeton. Titled “Laying Trails for Others to Follow,” the camp features patrol and troop activities, and a Scouting Midway. Patrol events include fire building, first aid, team building, map and compass reading, and knots and lashing. Planned troop activities are camp inspections, washer pitching tournament, checkers tournament and kick ball tournament. On the midway are Order of the Arrow and Venture Crew displays, and Exploring and Trading Post. The Iron Horse District includes scouts from Frisco, Celina and Prosper.

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The Easter bunny expresses discontentment at scaring yet another child as mom, Andria Yarbrough holds Aveena Coates for a photo op during the city’s Easter egg hunt March 28. For more photos see page 6A.

Eggstatic event

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Micah Brisben seems to be a tad bit confused at what he is supposed to be eating as he gnaws on a plastic Easter egg instead of the candy inside.

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Taylor Lindstrom jubilantly jumps at finding a pink Easter egg to match her basket and outfit.

Sports competitions, arts and crafts show, barbecue cook-off, auction and live entertainment all are on tap this month at the Princeton Onion Festival sponsored by the Lions Club. The festival is Saturday, April 18, at Princeton High School. Kicking off the event is a 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Competitors may register in advance at the See ONION page 5A

Project expands baseball participation for youth By Joe Reavis Staff Writer

news@princetonherald.com Refurbishment of the ballfields at Community Park/ POW Camp not only benefits the youth of Princeton, but is expected to provide an economic boon to the community. “Our goal is to leave the lights on all the time,” Parks and Recreation Coordinator Chase Bryant said. In addition to rebuilding all baseball and softball fields at the park – there are four of them – the city has taken over

management of youth baseball leagues, a move that has seen participation jump to 215 players on 19 teams from 156 players a year ago. “For the first year, I am very pleased,” Bryant said. The fields also are booked for a United States Specialty Sports Association tournament each month. Princeton’s facilities can host 36 teams in a tournament, which could bring more than 2,000 people to town, the parks coordinator reported. “Those will be very good for showcasing the facility and

will continue to bring teams back,” he said. All four fields, two baseball and two softball, were leveled and laser graded to smooth out humps and provide proper drainage. Clay was brought in for base paths and infields, fields were sodded with Bermuda Grass top dressed with winter rye and a sprinkler system was installed. The city also rebuilt restrooms and the concession stand. A contractor started work See CITY page 2A

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Parks and Recreation Coordinator Chase Bryant and Parks Maintenance Worker Clint Coker show off the newly redone baseball and softball fields.

Taking Princeton by storm

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Festival features multiple activities By Joe Reavis

Rescheduled style show, luncheon presented The Farmersville Historical Society will be hosting their rescheduled Spring luncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18 at Farmersville High School. “My lucky life: A memoir by Dick Van Dike,” presented by Nella Phillips and a fashion style show presented by The French Bunny will take place as well as a silent auction, lunch and door prizes. The tickets are $15 each and are available at Dyer Drug Store, Main Street Antiques, Fiber Circle and are available at the door. For more information call 972-782-6138.

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Mayor Ken Bowers helps Mason Bryant, Lacy student acting as mayor for the students city council meeting, swear in other student mayors for the day.

The workings of the city of Princeton were on full display for the newly elected honorary mayors of Princeton as Lacy and Godwin Elementary School students toured city facilities. The second graders started off their field trip at the Princeton City Hall and were quickly given the honor of becoming

mayors for the day. The students were sworn into office during a mock city council meeting where they learned about motions, seconds and even got to participate in a question-and-answer session with Mayor Ken Bowers and Councilmembers Bill Glass and David Kleiber. “The student tours are a great way to educate and involve our children in government. We started these tours to ensure that students are not just taught about government through books, but see it firsthand from the inside. City staff and students really enjoy it and like

doing all the activities,” Bowers said. “The children really like when I get to make them mayor for the day. Staff loves all the thank you notes we get from the children each time. Especially the ones that show that the children learned something new. ” One of the most popular questions asked by students was the pay scale of the city officials, which for Princeton is none. The students learned about community service and how they can give back to the community by volunteering. The students also impressed See CITY page 5A

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Murder trial underway for Princeton resident By Joe Reavis Staff Writer

news@princetonherald.com A Princeton resident, Ronnie Denny, Jr., 36, went on trial last week in Cordell, Okla., on a charge of first degree murder with malice aforethought filed in connection with the

2007 disappearance of a woman whose body has yet to be found. Denny was indicted on the charge last year and arrested June 30, 2014, in Princeton. He formerly lived in Cordell. The alleged victim is Melissa Flores, who was 27 years

old when she went missing on Jan. 27, 2007 in Washita County. She and Denny lived together at the time of her disappearance. Flores was the mother of three young children, one of them fathered by Denny. No arrests were made at the time of Flores’ disappearance,

but investigation of the cold case by Washita County Sheriff’s Office, Washita County District Attorney’s Office and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation led to an indictment by the Attorney General’s Multicounty Grand Jury Unit in June 2014. A 10-man, 2-woman jury

was selected to hear evidence in the trial. The trial opened Wednesday, Sept. 23, and is continuing this week. A list of 125 possible state witnesses and 45 exhibits have been filed by prosecutors. On Friday, testimony was heard from an alleged accomplice of Denny’s who de-

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scribed helping the defendant to hide the body of the victim and dispose of a gun used in the murder. The alleged accomplice pled guilty to a charge of accessory after the fact to firstdegree murder in exchange for a reduced sentence for his testimony.

DAR hosting Vietnam veteran ceremony Oct. 10

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) wants to honor Vietnam veterans at a ceremony to be held at the Collin County Veterans Memorial Park in McKinney. The ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. This ceremony commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. The DAR sponsored event will focus on Collin County Vietnam veterans and will award a commemorative 50th Anniversary patch to each such veteran.

Property tax notices coming soon

Property tax notices are expected to be mailed the first week of October from the office of Collin County Tax Assessor. The notices combine levies that apply from among 43 different taxing entities in the county. Tax calculations include more than 300,000 parcels. Payment of property taxes is due by Jan. 31, 2016. In February, unpaid taxes are assessed a six percent penalty, plus one percent interest. An additional one percent interest penalty is added for each month taxes are not paid. As a convenience, taxes may be paid by credit card.

Festival held in Farmersville this weekend

Farmersville will be hosting their annual Old Time Saturday festival Saturday, Oct. 3. Events include a parade downtown at 10 a.m., lawn and garden tractor pull at Rike Field from noon until 4 p.m., an auction and square selling at 4 p.m., a street dance downtown at 7 p.m. There will also be a variety of vendors and street sales near the Onion Shed.

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Princeton Panther Pride Marching Band colorguard member Kristen Robertson performs during halftime of the Sept. 25 non-district contest at Gainesville. Princeton closed out the first half of the season with a 33-6 win. For the full game story and additional photos see this weeks Sports.

City refinances 2007 bond series By Joe Reavis Staff Writer

news@princetonherald.com The city of Princeton will save about $1.27 million in interest payments as the result of approval by the city council this week to refund a series of bonds originally issued in 2007. Council members gave ap-

proval to refund debt Sept. 28 near the end of a marathon session that started an hour late and ran until 10:30 p.m. The meeting started at 8 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. and was extended with a 2-hour closed session while awaiting the arrival of Councilman Steve Deffibaugh, Place 5, See CITY page 2A

Festival deadline around corner By Joe Reavis Staff Writer

news@princetonherald.com Vendors only have one more day to sign up to participate in the annual Fall Festival in Princeton, a celebration sponsored by the police and fire departments. The festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, at J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park/P.O.W.

Camp and coincides with National Night Out and Fire Prevention Week. Vendors for food, arts and crafts, business displays and clubs must sign up by Oct. 1. Vendor applications are available at Princeton City Hall. For vendor information, contact Stephanie Bowman at 972-734-2416 Ext. 306 or See FALL page 2A

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PHS students Abe Marquez and Sara Wood talk to Louisiana Tech representative Emily Poole at the college and career fair.

PISD holds college, career day From Staff Reports

news@princetonherald.com Princeton High School’s annual College and Career Day took a new twist this year as the campus geared the event more toward meeting the future needs of the students. Junior and senior students

were greeted by more than 80 college and university representatives as the gymnasium was transformed into a college fair. Meanwhile, the freshmen and sophomores took an in-depth look at their career choices. As always, the event was designed to give students exposure to options after graduating

from PHS. “This new format better meets the needs of our growing student population,” Wendy Cain, PHS counselor said. Although the college fair is always a highlight of the day because it helps students see the possibilities, 18 different See STUDENTS page 6A