Alexander Middle School student receives highest bid for steer

Alexander Middle School student Jayce Morgan presents a plaque to the buyers of her steer, Sam Roeber, Greg Hill, Tom Gray and Billy Griffin.

Jayce Morgan, an Alexander Middle School student and Pearland resident, recently received the highest bid, $8,000, for her grand champion steer at the Livestock Show & Career Expo on Sept. 27.

Buyers Sam Roeber, Greg Hill, Tom Gray and Billy Griffin each contributed $2,000 to the steer during the first-ever Livestock Show & Career Expo, according to a school district press release.

Alexander Middle School is at 3001 Old Alvin Road.