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Marlin ISD hosts Town Hall for Superintendent search

The Marlin ISD Board of Trustees, in partnership with the search firm O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, held a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, July 15, at Marlin Middle School to gather community input in the search for a new Superintendent. This meeting offered a key opportunity for parents, students, staff, and community members to share their thoughts on the qualities and priorities they hope to see in the district’s next leader. Attendees were encouraged to ask questions, voice concerns, and help shape the future direction of Marlin ISD.

Marlin Middle School students visited Boston recently.
Marlin Middle School students explore Revolutionary history and heritage in Boston
Marlin Middle School students explore Revolutionary history and heritage in Boston
Marlin Middle School students explore Revolutionary history and heritage in Boston
Marlin Middle School students explore Revolutionary history and heritage in Boston
Marlin Middle School students explore Revolutionary history and heritage in Boston
Marlin Middle School students explore Revolutionary history and heritage in Boston
Marlin Middle School students explore Revolutionary history and heritage in Boston
Marlin Middle School students explore Revolutionary history and heritage in Boston

Marlin Middle School students explore Revolutionary history and heritage in Boston

Earlier this month, a group of 8th-grade students from Marlin Middle School, led by their history teacher Ms. Rhonda Milton, embarked on an unforgettable educational journey to Boston, Massachusetts— a city deeply rooted in the founding of the United States and rich in African American heritage.

Charlene Timms Clay (c/o ’75) escorts the Parade Marshal, Ethelene Sherman Green (c/o ’65)
BTW/MHS c/o ’72 (l to r) Wanda Lynn Mathew, Shirley Irvin Hawkins, Billy Lawton, Evelyn Lang Smith, Jimmy Tyler, Brenda King Clay, Elizabeth Richardson.
Shirley Garry Thomas (c/o ’66) and Bennie Payne (c/o ’70)
Shirley Garry Thomas (c/o ’66) and Bennie Payne (c/o ’70).
Class of 1964 President Rev. Harvey McGruder and class celebrated its 60th class reunion 2024.
Class of ’65 (l to r)-Patricia Watson, Margaret Armstead, Lois Jean Davis Carey, Ethelene Green, Carolyn Howard, Vera Holloway
Class of ’66 Majorettes still high-steppin’ with that Wildcat Spirit. Rosie Canady and Clara Young Bell-Johnson marched the entire route. Way to go Wildcats! Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Richardson

Rain Ceased for the BTW Reunion Parade

The 2025 theme “Celebrating the Legacy Today & Beyond” was indeed just that as the Falls County Booker T. Washington Alumni & Ex-Students Educational Association (BTW) returned to their Marlin roots celebrating its 34th Annual School Reunion, July 4-6. The Class of 1975 was the honorees as they celebrated their 50th class anniversary. Additionally, the Class of 1965 (60 years) and Class of 1955 (70 years) were highlighted as part of the celebration.

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