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a visual review of the year that was
Hindsight: 2020
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
Before COVID-19 took over, Mineola’s Ellery D’Angelo and Megan Holt made the all-state band on clarinet and trombone, respectively.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
Before COVID-19 emerged, Alba-Golden finished a basketball game with five players, defeating Quitman in a January hardcourt classic.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
Senior guard Sabria Dean lays it in against Winnsboro freshman Faith Acker. The Winnsboro girls topped Mineola in a close contest at the regional playoff basketball tournament.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
In early April, playground equipment at the Mineola Civic Center was taped off, since early preventative measures focused on coronavirus spread via contact as much as airborne.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
A storm that caused severe wind damage across Wood County in April rolls into Mineola.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
Protesters gather around the courthouse square in downtown Quitman where Mineola Community Bank President Jim Herlocker claimed that small businesses must reopen soon to avoid further economic damage.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
In early May the Mineola Civic Center hosted Mineola’s first COVID-19 testing, administered by national guardsmen, one of the first such endeavors in Wood County.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
Laynie Culp graduates from Alba-Golden High School. Graduation ceremonies were one of the first major events forced to make significant adjustments around the pandemic. Attendance was limited in Alba-Golden, Mineola and Quitman.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
Extended family of a Quitman High School graduate watch from outside of Bud Moody Stadium. Graduation ceremonies were one of the first major events forced to make significant adjustments around the pandemic. Attendance was limited in Alba-Golden, Mineola and Quitman.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
One of the eight weekly summer rallies/marches in Mineola makes its way along N. Pacific Street calling for social justice.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
A fence separating white and black cemeteries is cut.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
Yellowjacket cheerleaders (left to right, Mylee Fischer, Abby Kratzmeyer, Alana Galaz and Sunni Ruffin) herald the beginning of football season, one of uncertainty and seemingly at risk of a premature conclusion throughout the fall. Mineola missed zero games during the season due to COVID-19, a rarity in the area.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
Sound of the Swarm percussionists wear slightly less traditional face coverings for a postgame performance Oct. 30 just prior to Halloween.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
Crowned royals include Alba-Golden homecoming queen Ari Nivison, Sweet Potato Princess Jade Kruse and Sweet Potato Queen Abby Hallman.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
A few of the younger Sweet Potato Pageant participants await their turn to compete for a crown.
(Monitor photo by Sam Major)
The Mineola backfield running duo of Trevion Sneed and Dawson Pendergrass celebrate a touchdown, a common sight during this homecoming game against Bonham. The Yellowjackets claimed a season title in one of Texas’ toughest districts, losing games to only Mt. Vernon.
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