TOP HONORS

NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS AT ALLEN HS

Forty-one Allen High School students have been named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists out of more than 16,000 students across the nation in the 70th annual Merit program. These academically talented high school seniors now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring.

ALLEN ISD ATHLETICS INDUCTS HALL OF HONOR CLASS OF 2024

The Allen ISD Athletics Department inducted former athletes into the Hall of Honor Class of 2024 this year. Honorees include Deonca Bookman, Dan Buckner, Nick Cobb, Matthew Brown, Thomas Hugh Ereckson Sr., Cedric Ogbuehi, the 2014 State Champion Football Team, the 2014 Women’s State Champion Golf Team, and the 2014 Men’s State Champion Wrestling Team.

STATE GROUP ELECTS TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR AS TREASURER

Allen ISD’s Director of Transportation Karol Day was elected Treasurer of the Texas Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT). TAPT supports school district transportation departments statewide, focusing on policies, standards, and professional development. Karol previously served as Secretary and continues to contribute to improving student transportation in Texas.