Mavericks log first day of 2023-24 school year

From learning how to be respectful, ready and responsible to having fun with peers that were missed all summer, it's safe to say the Clay Central/Everly Mavericks' first day back at school was an exciting one.

Opening Day for the Mavericks included a back-to-school flag raising ceremony at the front of the building in Royal on Aug. 24. Special guests included the Royal and Everly fire departments and Sheriff Chris Raveling, who stood alongside students for the duration of the ceremony to show their support for the school. Their presence showed the youngsters that they have community members th...