Editor's Note

My favorite time of the year (other than Christmas, of course) is June. This is the month exploding with celebrations and I am excited for them all. We (teachers especially) celebrate the end of the school year, the achievements of our children and their futures, and finally we celebrate the start of summer. I personally enjoy late summer nights, days spent at the pool, and making memories with my three children on our summer vacations.

Congratulations to the class of 2023! It’s hard to believe Jarrell is large enough to have a class of 185 graduating seniors. All of us here at My Jarrell wish you the best of luck as you begin this next chapter of your life. We will continue to cheer on your successes as you go out into this world and continue to represent the great community of Jarrell. If you were unable to attend the graduation ceremony, we have enough graduation photos to share to make you will feel like you were. We also give special thanks to Al Clawson Disposal for their continued support of this special graduation issue, our children, and Jarrell ISD.

I am thrilled to congratulate the newly elected Commander of the Jarrell American Legion, Mary Simek. With her extensive involvement in Jarrell over the years, Mary is eager to contribute further by leveraging the Legion's existing relationships within and around our town. To learn more about Mary and the Jarrell American Legion, please turn to page 6.

Summer officially kicked off with the opening of Sonterra’s pool and a special guest greeted the families. The joy was obvious on kids’ faces as they registered a real mermaid was swimming in the pool. Christen Killebrew brought true magic to Sonterra and made it a day we will all remember. How many can say they have swum with a mermaid?

Finally, I would like to wish my dad, my husband Blake, and all the dads, stepdads, granddads, and every man who provides care and guidance to the next generation a Happy Father’s Day!