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Encino Park’s Production Of The Lion King Jr. Submitted By Cynthia David isney’s The Lion King Jr. was presented in Encino Park Elementary’ s Kolman Theatre to 3 sold out crowds (1200 people) on April 28th, 29th and 30th. This was the school’s 7th Broadway show and certainly one of its best! The 40 member cast worked diligently since last September learning numerous lines, songs, and stage directions. Mrs. Naomi Phillips taught beautiful choreography again this year and the crew
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of 7 students, under the direction of Crew Chief Mr. Chris Meyer, worked many hours learning set changes, spotlight directions and music accompaniment cues. The Costumes and Make-up would rival Broadway and were all created by parents of the cast members! Parents also designed flyers, created a first class playbill, sold tickets, sold advertisement space, painted sets, and worked back stage. Each parent contributed so much and in turn helped to make this show such a success. Special guests at the show were Dr.
Gottardy, NEISD’s Superintendent, Mrs. Grona, Vice President of the NEISD Board, Mrs. Perkins, NEISD Board Member, and Mr. Noblett, NEISD Fine Arts Director of Music Programs. Students learned basic theatre skills, proper vocal techniques, improved selfconfidence, and team work throughout this process. It was so exciting watching them bring this beautiful story to life on the stage. Memories were made that will last a lifetime.
Mrs. Grona, Dr. Gottardy, and members of the cast.
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By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 ixteen years ago, the highly regarded New England Journal of Medicine published an article about the beneficial effects of testosterone to women after a hysterectomy. Not only does it boost libido, it also has the ability to enhance a person’s mood! They called it “improved psychological well-being.” I call it: you feel like your happy self again. In 2003, The North American Menopause
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By Monica Allison, O.D. Stone Oak Vision Source (210) 495-9020 ith all the excitement of our new building coming this Fall, I want to continue the introductions of our staff. Our new space will complete our goal of having a larger office that will accommodate all of our dream team better. We expect to be moving in the Fall to 810 Knights Cross. The space will also allow all of our doctors to be present at the same time. This month I am introducing our fabulous
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general manager to the community. Samira, who goes by Sam, moved to San Antonio, TX in 2011. A Chicago native, Sam has been in the optometry and optical business for 15 years. She has attended numerous courses in optical, management, personal, and financial training, including the Essilor Dispensary Manager’s Program in Dallas, Texas which she completed in 2013. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Taking her
Oct; 10(5):390-8). In other studies, testosterone improved bone density. Women who received estradiol and testosterone replacement had better improvement in bone density compared to women who only received estradiol. Testosterone should never be taken by mouth, because blood levels cannot be maintained and serum lipid (cholesterol) levels may be raised. Testosterone must be applied directly to the labia minora as a compounded cream or gel. It also may be taken as a tiny compressed pellet, the size of a rice grain, and inserted under the skin. Over the course of 3 months, the pellet dissolves, once this occurs another must be inserted. “I won’t grow a beard, will I?” This statement is followed by a little nervous
laugh. Of course there are side effects; however, masculinizing side effects, like a deeper voice and dense facial hair, are seen only after months of very high testosterone blood levels. I draw blood levels after 3 weeks of initial therapy, and start everyone on low to medium dose of testosterone cream. Even so, some women do develop acne, which can be reversed by lowering the dose of testosterone, or in some cases, stopping it. Blood levels guide therapy and any form of treatment. Donna Becker, D.O., Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Enhancement of Life is located at 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601, San Antonio, TX 78231. For more information, call (210) 545-5224 or visit www.antiaging.com
ABO certification exam in August 2016, Sam is always focused with improving her skills to provide quality care to all her patients. She is also currently working on her BA in Business administration and management. In Chicago, Sam managed a private Vision Source practice near the famous Pilsen area. When she and her family decided to move to San Antonio, she knew her heart and passion remained in helping people with all their eye care needs. She started working as an optician at Stone Oak Vision Source in 2012 and quickly became the practice manager at our satellite location at the time. She became the General Manager at Stone Oak Vision Source in 2014. Sam is focused on providing every patient of Stone Oak Vision Source an outstanding experience and above all the best quality in eye care devices.
When she’s not in the office, Sam loves to spend time with her husband, her 5 year old son and her newest addition, her 5 month year old daughter. She enjoys watching all kinds of sports but primarily is always rooting for her San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bears, and Chicago White Sox.
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hortly after the end World War II, San Antonio, for the purpose of easing potential necessary military mobilization and in coalition with other U.S. cities, started to further formulate, plan, and develop its freeway system. Since then the web of highways has radiated out past the original limits of the city itself. With a population of more than 1.8 million people, 1.4 million of which are in the metropolitan area alone, San Antonio is now the 6th largest city in the country. In the coming years it is expected to expand more; in fact, an estimated 1.1 million people are projected to migrate to Bexar County in the coming 25 years. In order to combat the obvious difficulties that come with a mass population influx, such as the distribution of monetary funds to transportation, water and electrical utilities, and housing, officials and their associates have worked together, sometimes to the chagrin of the local citizens, to implement plans that are aimed to alleviate the aforementioned situations. One of the most recent areas of contention and a still debated topic is, of course, the yet-to-be decided future of 281 North, or more specifically the 8 mile length starting past Loop 1604 and ending at Borgfeld Drive. Many of us have noticed the congestion these days, on that particular stretch, has been for lack of a better word, daunting. Immeasurably intolerable. According to a study conducted by Texas A&M University, “US 281 experiences the worst congestion and slowdowns in the northbound direction, specifically during the evening rush hour period. Southbound traffic consistently experiences weekday congestion-related slowdowns each morning . . . Traffic volume has significantly increased because of rapid residential development in the surrounding area in recent years. The growth in homes has dramatically outpaced expansion of the roads, causing significant congestion.” What can be done to rectify this problem? What will be done to cut down traffic, alleviate congestion, and decrease the omission of exhaust fumes? What can we all agree or compromise on? Many had these questions in mind during an open house hosted by the Texas Department of
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TxDot held an open house to collect public opinion of the projected 281 solution.
Transportation (TxDOT) at Summit Christian Center on Thursday night, May 12, 2016. The purpose of the gathering was to collect information pertaining to public input on the proposed improvements to US 281 N. The mentioned improvements included bicycle and pedestrian facilities, non-tolled access roads, direct connections to the new VIA Metropolitan Transit US 281 Park & Ride at Stone Oak Parkway (planned construction will start in late 2016), two general purpose lanes and one HOV lane in each direction, necessary transition and auxiliary lanes, and four interchange direct connectors at Loop 1604. Construction will occur in two segments. The first consists of Loop 1604 to north of Stone Oak Parkway; and, the second encompasses the length of road between Stone Oak Parkway and Borgfeld Drive. If all goes according to detailed and specific plans, construction on segment 1 will begin in 2017 and opens to the public in 2020; development of section 2 will start later in 2019 and be available to traffic in 2022. After many bureaucratic loops and changes, which has included the reallocation of monetary funds and the decision
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to forego tollways, the 281 Project, at its completion, will cost local, state, and federal agencies a total of $532 million. According to TxDot representative Laura Lopez, “the expansion is necessary and is going to happen.” Lopez is not the only one to see the benefits of the proposed 281 North plan. Anyone who has attempted to drive on 281 during peak traffic hours can attest that something must happen. Expansion of the current 281 “superstreet” is necessary, not just for the ease of congestion (and most likely our sanity), but also for the growth and prosperity of Stone Oak. “I think you are going to see significant development,” said Duane Wilson, President and CEO of North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. “It’s only 1.5 to 2 years away.” Texans for Toll-free Highways, formerly San Antonio Toll Party, couldn’t agree more; 281 is essential. Their argument is simple: the proposed HOV lanes are useless. Local Stone Oak citizen, Terri Hall, has made no secret of her disdain, first of the mentioned 281 tollway, and now of the proposed HOV lanes. “There are only 2 access points. One at Marshall Rd, the other at Encino Rio, and an exit at Georgeville,” said Hall. “That’s 3 miles. No one is going to ride the bus for 3 miles. It’s a bus lane to nowhere.” Hall is correct. There are very few bus stops north of 1604 and locals do prefer to drive their own car rather than rely on public transportation; however, VIA hopes to increase the amount of bus stops after the 281 park and ride is finished. According to them, the 281 park and ride would be the catalyst needed to attract more people to ride the bus; one thing cannot happen without the other. For more than a decade the San Antonio community has struggled to find a solution to the 281 question. Previous and current attempts have been met with varying amounts of controversy. It’s up to the citizens to voice their desires for the future of 281, and their desires for the city in which they live. A lot of changes are happening to San Antonio; it’s inevitable. Once a little town, our city has outgrown all of its prior boundaries. Now it’s up to us to decide which growing pains are necessary and which are going to be the most beneficial.
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chool is out and so is the sun! It’s time for summer to begin. Between soccer games and swimming in the pool, many people are planning for a family vacation. But before you load up the ice chest, there are several things that you can do to help organize and prepare yourself for a road trip. Here are some helpful hints to help your trip run as smoothly as possible. 1. Plan your route in advance. With today’s GPS devices and phones this step is easier than it once was (nobody has to
try to fold that silly map!) Having realistic expectations of travel time and traffic are beneficial. Try to avoid densely populated cities at peak rush hours. 2. Get your vehicle ready for the road. Driving long distances, especially in the heat, can be hard on vehicles. Here are some basic maintenance items that should be checked before you head out: • Tire Inspections: Proper inflation of tires helps save on gas and makes for a safe ride.
By Michelle Houriet, Executive Director Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community (210) 209-8956 ne of the most important things outings we plan; we ask! From the moment we can do in life is to listen, really a resident moves in we are working to find listen, to the wants and needs of out what their interests are, what hobbies others around us. It’s not always the easiest they like to do, and what they’ve always thing to do for some but at Independence wanted to do. Then we go to work matching Hill Retirement Community we pride them up with neighbors that have similar ourselves in our ability to truly listen to interests and directing them to activities our residents. We strive to do this in every right up their alley. aspect of serving our residents, especially Many of the activities and events we have when choosing what events, activities, and on our calendar today have been inspired
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hat an incredible honor it was representing Team USA at the IFCS World Agility Championships in Laag-Soeren, Netherlands. I cannot thank everyone enough for their support. I could feel my friends, family, and clients cheering us on, 5200 miles away. Bliz and I had an incredible experience watching dogs and handlers from all over the world compete.
We had a number of successful runs and a few runs to learn from. Bliz and I ended up 11th overall in the Agility Biathlon event, which we are very proud of. The USA handlers took home 5 medals combined, 1 Gold, 3 Silver, and 1 Bronze. Bliz and I landed in the states and hit the ground running, wanting to share what we had learned with all our students. I put together a lovely recap video of the trip and highlights of team USA. If you would like to watch it at
The 2nd Annual Encino Park PTA Fiesta Festival Submitted By Kristin Gilbert n April 8, Encino Park Elementary students and their families enjoyed the second annual Encino Park PTA Fiesta Festival. The festival consisted of dozens of activities, including bouncy houses, obstacle courses and giant hamster balls, as well as a special toddlers-only section. The principal, assistant principal, and several teachers even took their turns in the dunking booth. Live music was provided by local band Bexar Bones. This event brought together the entire community in an evening of family fun. A silent auction with
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over 275 items donated by parents and local businesses and art work made by each class in the school attracted many bidders. There was even a bidding war between two parents who both wanted to win dinner with two teachers, resulting in a winning bid of $350! Proceeds from the festival went to fund the many programs the Encino Park PTA sponsors during the school year, as well as a gift to the school to fund an upgrade to the science lab. If you’re interested in attending next year, mark your calendar now! The date has been set for Friday, April 7, 2017.
Students enjoyed many activities, including the giant hamster balls at the 2nd annual Encino Park PTA Fiesta Festival.
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Days long past: my father and I celebrating my first birthday.
These days, my father thoroughly enjoys gardening and being in the sun.
M y Fa t h e r’s L i f e W i t h M e I n T h e U n i te d S t a te s
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he first man I ever loved was my father. The first man I ever trusted was my father. The first man I knew would be unconditionally by my side was, and has always been, my father. To say the least, I am my father’s daughter. I love him more than words, or anything for that matter, could ever express. I have always loved my father. Of course there have been times, years at a time, when the line between hate and love has been blurred for the two of us; however, at the age of 24, and as I struggle with my own ideas of adulthood and all the responsibilities it encompasses, I begin to truly understand my father, his hardships, his trials and tribulations, and his successes. I wrote this piece because I believe my father, and by extension all fathers, deserve recognition for all that they do. My father, an ethnic Malaysian-Chinese from the Cantonese diaspora, was born in the Pahang district of Malaysia in July 1958. As the second to last child in a family of 17 siblings, he was considered one of the spare children. My paternal grandparents were busy maintaining the family farms, and had no time for their children. Life was hard. There was barely enough food, education was a luxury only reserved for those able to afford it, and modern daily necessities such as electricity were a demonstration of extravagance. Post World War II Malaysia was not marked by a strong economy, nor a cohesive government. The result was a country wrought by a variety of problems, particularly ethnic strife coupled with palpable tension. This, amongst various other reasons, compelled my father to look for a better life outside of the country of his birth. He sought the advice of a particularly well known fortune teller, who then informed him that he would immigrate into a country were English was the vernacular language spoken. Australia was the closest English speaking country; however, my father decided that the United States of America was the country for him. With all that he had left, he set up an interview with the American embassy
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and, much to his astonishment and his friends’ and family’s amazement, was granted a visitor visa. My father entered the U.S. in late 1985. After touring the country, he did not want to leave. So he didn’t. He stayed. Yes, he became one of those immigrants who violated the terms of his visa in hopes of having a better life. My father found work in a Chinese restaurant that sponsored his permanent residency. Not long after, he met my mother, a recent South Korean immigrant. Together, they built a home with differing ideologies regarding what was and was not acceptable, and it was into this delightful mix that was I born. Being raised primarily in the West afforded me benefits and a set of privileges that both my parents, particularly my father, could only ever dream of. This was what he had wanted for himself. He thought he could have the “American Dream.” My father wanted to be integrated into American society; however, because of barriers, including language and a desire to maintain traditional cultural habits, he never fully immersed himself. He raised me with the same reservations. While simultaneously trying to raise me with the privileges and benefits of American society, my father tried to instill values he grew up with, values that were taught and passed down to him
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by generations of ancestors and his life before the idea of leaving his country even crossed his mind. Obviously, this led to plenty of disagreements growing up. I frequently thought he had his own agenda, and to an extent he did. My father believed he could live vicariously through me. Whatever he did not accomplish was strategically placed on my shoulders. I was supposed to be the best, and I do mean the best at everything. I was placed in accelerated learning classes. After school comprised of math drills and piano lessons. While other children had weekends to play, I was compelled to attend Chinese school and learn to read, write, and speak Mandarin. I was to be his success, the beacon at which he could look back and feel his life had a specific purpose…it served as a foundation for me. He may have not accomplished all the dreams and aspirations he had once set for himself; however, at least his child, his next generation, could and would do better. Over the years, it has become clearer to me that all parents want better for their children. My father is not unique in that regard. During my childhood, I always felt my father never understood, and I, in turn, never understood him. This is still true. I do not understand him; however, I respect him now more than ever. I believe the same can be said of my father. I do not think I would be where I am today if it were not for him. Looking back on his parenting tactics, I can honestly say I am incredibly grateful. He stood by me at my worst, and applauded me at my best. Most importantly, my father never gave up on me, he loved me through it all. This Father’s Day I want my father to know I do recognize and acknowledge all the sacrifices he has made for me, all the hours he worked endlessly and tirelessly. It was all because of me. To all the fathers out there, you are appreciated, it may not seem like it all the time, but you are. Notice has been taken. Thanks may take years to come; however, on behalf of all children, Happy Father’s Day!
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Leaving Behind A Legacy . . . And Starting A New One
2016 graduating Johnson Legacies with Mrs. Trevino-Felan
Submitted By Shelly Miles fter a stellar season, Johnson High School says “good luck” to senior Legacies Dance Team members as they head off on their next big adventure! This past season was an exceptional one
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perseverance, while setting a new level of achievement for incoming JHS Dance & Drill team members. Ready to accept that challenge are the new 2016/17 Belles Drill Team and Legacies Dance Team! After an intense two weeks of try-outs, 62 talented girls were selected for the Belles Drill Team and 21 young ladies were chosen to be a part of the Legacies Dance Team. Over the next few months, the JHS Dance and Drill Team members will be working hard on new choreography for games and
competitions. They will attend camps in San Antonio and Austin and practice throughout the summer heat! Led by the talented and dedicated Mrs. Trevino-Felan, the 2016/17 Johnson Dance & Drill Teams are sure to have another successful year! Show your Jag Spirit at these upcoming events: Meet The Jags! August 18th @ Johnson High School First Football Game of the season, August 27th @ Brandeis Stadium
6th Annual Art In The Dark Submitted By Nancy Lipton lind and low vision children should have the same expectations for a fulfilled life as those with sight. Although visually impaired children and those with sight have similar hopes and dreams, the prospects by many children with vision loss are different than those that have no disabilities. All of the proceeds from Art in the Dark will benefit the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind (SALB) - Blind Children’s Programs. One of these programs serve San Antonio’s blind/legally blind children, aged birth through fourteen, as well as support groups for the entire family. Since its inception, this program has served over 700 blind/legally blind children of San Antonio. The Blind Children’s Education Program includes Braille training, computer assistive technology skills, mobility training, and everyday activities and assistance with daily life skills...preparing these children for mainstreaming into the public school system. This year La Quinta Inns & Suites Riverwalk is the presenting sponsor, and they have generously donated the hotel for this most unique evening to include free parking for all attendees Art in the Dark is an evening to remember, as the “touch”…the “feel”…the “sense” of art is explored. Some of the most distinguished local artists have donated their art to Art in the Dark - they are draped and the artist will discuss the piece and show other works they have designed – you can ask questions and touch the art – but
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By Jane Toh other’s Day and International Women’s Day have passed. The month of June is well known as the month of Father’s Day. It is also the month in which Congress approved the 19th amendment, giving women the right to vote. Voting, according to the United States Constitution, is an unalienable right no entity, whether federal or state, can keep, take, or hinder from any citizen. In 1863, the 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which formally declared all slaves living within only the rebellious states henceforth free. To solidify voting as an unalienable right, and in solidarity with the Reconstruction Era that followed the end of the Civil War (1861-1865), Congress approved the 15th Amendment, which would, at least theoretically, guarantee the right to vote, regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” Women, of all ethnicities, would have to wait another 49 years for that same right to apply to them. History has demonstrated that women
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have been typically associated with the men in their lives. They, in almost all societies, have previously been or continue to be defined as the mothers of sons, the daughters of fathers, and the wives of husbands. In 1919, 143 years after the United States declared independence from the British, women gained the right to vote in this country, and in 1920, after the ratification of the 19th Amendment by Congress, women participated in the first presidential election. The path to this victory was a long and arduous one. Several women, including Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, bound together to actively protest the times preconceived notions of what a woman was capable of. Voting, once a privilege reserved for a select few, has, since 1919, been a right everyone can participate in. In the spirit of all those women before us, let us remember them and all their effort as we go out this year and vote during this year’s presidential election.
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NO peeking . . . purchasing art as a blind person would. Enjoy appetizers/desserts from 25 area restaurants and caterers. Musical entertainment will be provided by our extremely talented blind employees including the San Antonio Lighthouse Choir. Guests will have an opportunity to bid on the art - the art will be unveiled and the winning bids announced. Since 1933 the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind (SALB) has been San Antonio’s icon for training and educating both the blind and severely vision impaired, in addition to being a leader in manufacturing for the military and government agencies. While the products and manufacturing jobs may have changed over time, the SALB’s focus on providing opportunities for people who are blind has remained steadfast...never losing sight of its mission – independent and high-quality lives for people who are blind and severely vision impaired. The 6th Annual Art in the Dark – Benefiting the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind – Blind Children’s Programs. Thursday, June 23, 2016 – Tickets $35 in advance/$45 at the door. FREE PARKING FOR ALL ATTENDEES at La Quinta Inns & Suites Riverwalk, 303 Blum St, San Antonio, TX 78205 For more information about the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind or the Art in the Dark event please visit www. salighthouse.org or contact Director of Public Relations Nancy Lipton at nlipton@salighthouse.org.
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Tex Hill Takes To The Garden Special To Welcome Home ex Hill Middle School is a campus full of fearless leaders, dedicated staff, and generous parent volunteers. The Tex Hill PTSA loves our Hill volunteers and so does the garden! The Tex Hill community garden was established in August 2015 through the support of the Hill campus, the Hill PTSA and an Eagle Scout project. Grant Kahl, an eighth grade NEISD student at the time, devised the garden scheme and worked through the summer to develop and establish the community garden. Once the Eagle Scout project was done, the garden was then the responsibility of the students, staff and parents. The garden was established at Hill to give everyone on the campus a place to discover and learn about the process of growing foods, and to help the community gain an appreciation of the necessity of understanding what we eat and where it comes from. The garden brings different types of groups and students together in a common place focusing all involved on a common goal. A sense of responsibility and excitement develops each time a visit is made to the beds. Parents and students came together Saturday April 9 to spend a couple of hours working hard to help make improvements to the garden. Dirt and cinderblocks were delivered and volunteers got busy adding over 900 blocks to the garden. Blocks were added to make the beds deeper to help improve production in the garden. Yards of dirt and mulch were then added to help make the garden a better, stronger place
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On April 9, parents and students came together to make improvements to the garden.
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A pair of students happily display their fresh vegetables.
for the vegetables and herbs. Volunteers were also able to put in new spring/summer produce, such as green beans, squash, melon, tomatoes, basil, dill, cucumbers, kale, potatoes, and much more! In the words of Audrey Hepburn, “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” Special thanks to all who came out to help; your time and effort are appreciated.
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Seat For A Soldier
Major William Roberts, this year’s Seat for a Soldier recipient, was a friend who fought alongside WW II Flying Tiger fighter pilot and combat ace David Lee “Tex” Hill.
Submitted By Melinda Cox ex Hill, which was opened in August 2014, was named after World War II Flying Tiger fighter pilot and combat ace David Lee “Tex” Hill. Tex Hill Middle School believes it is important to remember and honor its namesake. In order to honor David Lee Hill, the campus partnered with the non-profit organization Honor Flight San Antonio de Valero. The Honor Flight San Antonio de Valero mission is to transport veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices and return them home to their families and loved ones. Honor Flight San Antonio de Valero is a an organization committed to giving thanks to our local WWII veterans by helping these heroes travel absolutely free to visit war memorials in Washington D.C. Hill Student Council students raised money during October and November 2015
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with the hope of collecting enough money to sponsor the seat of a soldier. The students were successful and enough money was raised to sponsor the trip of a lifetime for a well-deserving WWII veteran. Major William Roberts was selected to receive the Honor Flight sponsored seat. He was an Army Air Corps pilot like Tex Hill and spent time with Hill at his home after the war. Roberts is 92 years old and paid a visit to Hill Middle School to share his experience of the war and to accept the sponsorship from Student Council students Rebecca Engle, 7th grade, Vageshwar (Eshu) Deva Reddy, Rashad Punjani, and Kacey Kickhoefer, 8th grade. Roberts can still elaborate on his experience as a WWII POW. After being captured in Poland, Roberts was interrogated by the opposition. He refused to release information and was thrown in solitary confinement for a week straight before being liberated. “If you didn’t answer
Tex Hill Middle School partnered with Honor Flight San Antonio de Valero, an non-profit organization, to raise money to sponsor a seat for a soldier.
the way you were supposed to, then it was back to solitary confinement,” said Roberts. Students asked Roberts how he had the strength and courage to survive eleven months as a POW. They wanted to know what gave him the ability to go on despite such punishing conditions. Roberts remarked that food given to POWS often came in the form of grass soup! “My Grandma always told me to say a prayer. I realized how important this advice would turn out to be when I got there. I realized the only chance I had was through prayer. If you didn’t get beat up or end up in solitary confinement, then the prayer was heard,” Roberts said of his experience. Roberts was very appreciative of the sponsorship from the Tex Hill family. He brought along items to show the students, including a WWII helmet and an actual piece of a Nazi fighter plane. Students commented on how honored and privileged they were to learn about this significant time in American history from an actual WWII
veteran, as opposed to simply reading it in a history book. Roberts even taught the students the proper way to salute. The Honor Flight will be taking off May 20 and returning to the San Antonio International airport May 21. Tex Hill students are looking forward to giving the WWII and Korean War veterans a hero’s welcome at the San Antonio International Airport when they return. The Hill campus is honored to be able to help support the Honor Flight organization and its veterans. Christina Glascock, San Antonio Honor Flight Secretary and Administrative Officer works to honor and thank the veterans and appreciates the importance of their stories to the students and to us all. “I love that these veterans want to tell their stories,” said Glascock. “A lot of them want that closure and that’s a big part of the Honor Flight.” For more information about this organization please see honorflightsanantonio.org
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By Steve Johnson Owner of College Nannies + Tutors ollege Tutors sponsored a program this school year to highlight outstanding high school educators in the Stone Oak and Northwest San Antonio area. The purpose of the recognition was to thank and acknowledge educators whose efforts went above and beyond with our students. These educators, represented by teachers, counselors and support staff, all exemplified the three core values of College Tutors: Can Do, Leave It Better, and Results Matter. They epitomize the ideal of an educator Role Model and are an example for their peers. The quality of education in our community was impacted and is a direct reflection of their daily efforts as role models for our community students. Throughout the past school year, 33 educators were recognized for their significant impact and Role Model behavior at Reagan, Johnson, Brandeis and O’Connor High Schools. Please join us, once again, as we recognize, as an entire group, all the 2015/2016 award recipients: From Ronald Reagan High School: Val Sisson, Chans Chapman, Robin Hays, Maria Hernandez, Lynda Sanchez, Dean Arteaga, Faith Newton, Katie Boles, and Matt Reichle From Claudia Taylor Johnson High School: Theresa Sanchez, April Boston-
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