09/01/2026
🇺🇸 ACS House Leaders Experience Civic Leadership in Action! 🇺🇸
What an incredible experience for our Alamo City School House Leaders and Vice Presidents! Our students had the special opportunity to participate in the swearing-in ceremony for elected county officials at the Crockett County Courthouse.
Alongside Mr. Brooks Rawson, Director of Schools, and Mr. Kelsie Henning, Principal, our students proudly led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. We are incredibly proud of the confidence, poise, and respect they demonstrated throughout the event!
The ceremony was facilitated by District Attorney Frederick Agee, and our students had the opportunity to witness an important part of our democratic process—the peaceful transfer of power. They watched as the Honorable Judge Clayburn Peebles administered the oath of office to our newly elected officials:
🇺🇸 Mr. Joe Gibson, County Mayor
🇺🇸 Mr. Troy Klyce, Sheriff
🇺🇸 Mr. Gary Spraggins, Trustee
🇺🇸 Mr. Kim Kail, Circuit Court Clerk
🇺🇸 Mr. Alan Castellaw, Register of Deeds
🇺🇸 Mrs. Dana Branch, Crockett County Clerk
🇺🇸 Mr. Alan Castellaw, Register of Deeds
🇺🇸 Mr. Jasper Taylor, County School Board Chairman
Following the ceremony, our House Leaders enjoyed the reception and had the opportunity to mingle with Judge Paul Conley, Alamo Mayor Kenneth Bodkins, and other elected officials and guests. Our students shook hands, introduced themselves, engaged in meaningful conversations, and represented ACS with such confidence and maturity!
They made such a positive impression that Mayor Bodkins treated our students to a refreshing drink and/or ice cream from Stir Crockett! 🍦🥤 What a special surprise!
We are so thankful that our students had the opportunity to step outside the classroom and experience civics, leadership, government, and community service in action. Experiences like these help our students understand that leadership is not simply a title—it is about serving others, building relationships, and making a positive difference in our community.
When we returned to school, our House Leaders enjoyed lunch and conversation with Principal Henning and Director of Schools Rawson, giving them another opportunity to reflect on the experience and connect with their school leaders.
We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful to the leaders of Crockett County for welcoming them and allowing them to be a part of such a meaningful occasion.
Today’s leaders. Tomorrow’s difference-makers. ❤️💙🇺🇸
